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Vol. XXXVI, No. 20 , September 20, 1967 Another first . . . Nation-Wide Teachers' Convention (Mrs.) W. E. KUESTER, Canadian Union Press Secretary

Another first was initiated in the of Seventh-day Wells presiding, the first session opened Sunday evening Adventist progress in when a nation-wide teachers' with Elder J. W. Bothe extending a welcome on the part convention was held on the campus of Kingsway College of the Canadian Union, and Elder P. W. Manuel welcom- in Oshawa, August 20-24. ing the visitors to the Kingsway College campus. In attendance were teachers and principals from Can- ada's 44 elementary and secondary schools, from the shores Keynote Address of Newfoundland to the coastline of . In his keynote address Dr. Akers declared: "This genera- Teachers from the various conferences number as fol- tion is something special. There has been a sobriety de- lows: British Columbia, 33 ; , 18 ; Manitoba-Sas- tected among youth of today which was not character- katchewan, 7 ; Maritime, 4 ; Ontario-, 18; New- istic of the youth in my generation." foundland, 17. Referring to the assembly line type of large bureaucratic Director for the conference was Elder M. E. Erickson, institutions he stated, "Educators today are discovering recently-elected secretary for the educational department the need of intimacy, the warmth of a flesh-and-blood of the Canadian Union. Speakers and counsellors included teacher who loves her pupils. A great school is nothing Elder I. V. Stonebrook of the General Conference Depart- more than a great soul with a group of children." ment of Education ; Dr. G. H. Akers, Dr. Ruth Murdoch, He set the atmosphere of the convention when he as- and Dr. W. G. C. Murdoch, all from ; serted, "We are not here just as a professional meeting, Elder L.E. Smart, formerly of the Canadian Union and but to learn more of our high calling as a teacher." now educational secretary of the Atlantic Union ; Elder J. W. Bothe and Elder C. Klam of the Canadian Union; Instruction Elder P. W. Manuel, president of Kingsway College ; Elder Sectional meetings were held, with the teachers divided F. B. Wells, formerly of the Canadian Union and now con- so as to receive the maximum of personal help. Such topics tinuing upper graduate studies at Andrews University: as Classroom Control, Effective Christian Teaching, Hall- Elder A. E. Millner, former church administrator ; and marks of Quality Instruction, and Elementary Guidance the educational secretaries of the Canadian conferences. were discussed. General session lectures included such top- Following the registration of teachers with Mrs. F. B. ics as Providing for Emotional Needs of Children, Chris-

Elder M. E. Erickson (seated), educational secretary for the Canadian Mrs. F. B. Wells, office secretary for the Cana- Union, looks over the teachers' convention brochure with Dr. Ruth dian Union Educational Department, registered Murdoch and (left to right) Elder L. E. Smart, Dr. G. H. Akers, and the teachers as they arrived. Dr. I. V. Stonebrook.

tian Discipline, The Teacher's Responsibility for Character and in turn lighting the candles of each teacher. Building, Formulating Behavioral Objectives, etc. As the approximately 100 candles lighted the darkened auditorium Dr. Stonebrook declared in his closing remarks Farewells and Awards that it was an impressive sight with the lights of the teach- At a group dinner Elder and Mrs. F. B. Wells were guests ers signifying the rededication of their lives as teachers of of honour. Speeches of tribute were given commemorating God, to be like the Master Teacher. He stated that the the eight years Elder Wells has served as educational lights of the candles represented the light in each teacher's secretary for the Canadian Union. Gifts of appreciation heart, and he admonished them that these lights shine were presented by Elder J. W. Wilson on behalf of the through to the children, with each light a beacon to guide conference educational secretaries and by J. B. Curtis of boys and girls in the pathway of Christian living. Vancouver on behalf of the teachers of Canada. On Wednesday morning the teachers left Oshawa by Service pins were also presented to the teachers who chartered bus for a two-day visit to the government build- have taught for five, ten, fifteen, twenty, and thirty years. ings in Ottawa, and to Expo '67 in . Mrs. Hazel Janes of St. John's, Newfoundland, holds the Theme of the convention was Christ Above All, with the record of having taught thirty-six years. theme song having the same title. From the book Educa- tion, page 81, came a statement, reproduced in the conven- Consecration tion brochure, "Christ's teaching . . . embraced the world. On the closing evening a candle-light consecration serv- Never can there be a circumstance of life, a crisis in ice was held, with the guest speakers and educational human experience, which has not been anticipated in His superintendents of the conferences receiving their lights, teaching, and for which its principles have not a lesson."

Instruction staff of the General Conference, Andrews University, and Canadian Union, with educational secretaries of the Canadian confer- ences (in front) hold candles aloft from which teachers in turn lighted Teachers were divided into sectional classes so as to receive more indi- their candles to signify rededication of their lives to be like the Master vidualized instruction. Here Elder G. H. Akers of Andrews University Teacher. teaches one of the classes.

On behalf of the Canadian teachers, J. B. Curtis of Vancouver presented ;. %--• _ Elder Wells with a gift of unserialled Centennial bills, and Elder J. W. Wilson of the Ontario-Quebec Conference gave him a desk pen set from The Oxford University Press was one of a number of publishers who the educational superintendents of the Canadian conferences. Left to furnished displays of books for the teachers' convention. Dr. G. H. Akers right: J. W. Wilson, J. B. Curtis, Mrs. Wells, Elder Wells, and M. E. of Andrews University (left centre) looks over the Oxford University Erickson. Press display with some of the teachers.

Official Organ of the CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE of Seventh-day Adventists, Carl Klam, Editor; Pearl I. Browning, Associate Editor. President, J. W. Bothe; Secretary-treasurer, Carl Klam. Canadian Union Departmental Secretaries: Publishing, 0. A. Botimer; Sabbath School and Lay Activities, W. E. Kuester; Missionary Volunteer, Educational and Temperance, M. E. Erickson; Public Affairs, D. L. Michael; Medical, E. A. Crawford, M.D. Issued biweekly. Subscription price $2.00 a year. Authorized as MESSENGER second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash. Printed by Maracle Press Limited, Oshawa, Ont.

398 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Service Award Pins Presented to Canadian SDA Teachers

(Notation: In most instances the teachers have taught more years than listed below, but not enough to have qualified for the next higher bracket.)

British Columbia Years A. F. Penstock, Conference 10 Mrs. Emma Astleford, Silver Creek 30 Mrs. Harriet Jones, Okanagan Academy 20 J. B. Curtis, Vancouver 10 Mrs. Joyce Egolf, Vancouver 10 Glenn Sandness, North Okanagan 10 Johnson Christian, North Okanagan 10 Caesar Nawalkowski, Okanagan Academy 10 Mrs. C. Sulzle, Okanagan Academy 10 Mrs. M. Huber, Williams Lake 10 Angus Campbell, Okanagan Academy 5 James Hirschkorn, Rest Haven 5 Miss Elsie Magoon, Victoria 5 Alberta A. N. White, Conference 5 Miss Agnes Anderson, Canadian Teachers with 30 or more years of service were presented with gold Union College 30 service award pins. Left to right: Elder J. W. Bothe, president of the Miss Edith Fitch, Canadian Union Canadian Union; Miss Agnes Anderson of Canadian Union College, 30 years; Mrs. Emma Astleford of Silver Creek, British Columbia, 30 years; College 15 Mrs. Hazel Janes of St. John's, Newfoundland, 36 years; and Elder M. E. Mrs. Gertrude Wood, 10 Erickson, educational secretary for the Canadian Union. Mrs. Gertrude Banman, 10 Gold pins were presented to Robert Lehman, Peace River 10 Mrs. Hazel Janes, St. Johns, Mrs. Luella Coates, Lethbridge 5 Newfoundland 36 years Mrs. Mildred White, Calgary 5 Miss Agnes Anderson, Canadian Manitoba-Saskatchewan Union College 30 years Mrs. Emma Astleford, Silver Creek, Mrs. Ruth Bodrug, Saskatoon 10 30 years Miss Eleanor Skrupa, Winnipeg 5 British Columbia

Ontario-Quebec As an added feature Elder Erickson J. W. Wilson, Conference 15 pinned a pin on Elder Wells for hav- Mrs. Mercy Sen, Windsor 20 ing served twenty-two years in the Mrs. Carolyn Flowers, Oshawa 15 educational field, and Elder Wells in Miss Leona Alderson, Oshawa 15 turn pinned one on Elder Erickson for Mrs. Violet Prouty, Oshawa 10 having twenty-three years of service Daniel Murphy, 10 in the same field. Mrs. Winifred Murphy 5 Mrs. Rowena Futcher, Toronto 5 Who wouldn't stow away in the luggage com- Miss Carna Morgan, Hamilton 5 partment of a bus for the opportunity of visiting Ottawa and Expo '67! However, Brent and Arlo Steve Nischuk, Simcoe 5 Lehman, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lehman of Ralph Janes, Toronto 5 Alberta actually did ride with their parents in Mrs. Sylvia Greaves, Montreal 5 the bus. Maritime Mrs. Ardene Morton, Barnsville 10 A Successful Teacher Needs Mrs. Carolyn Halyrevich, Halifax 5 The education of a college president, The executive ability of a financier, Newfoundland The humility of a deacon, Mrs. Hazel Janes, St. John's 36 The adaptability of a chameleon, Mrs. Edna Earle, Bay Roberts 15 The hope of an optimist, Mrs. Lorraine Best, St. John's 10 The courage of a hero, Edward Reimche, Lethbridge 10 The wisdom of a serpent, C. A. Sarr, Botwood 10 Elder M. E. Erickson presented Elder F. B. The gentleness of a dove, Wells, incoming and outgoing union educational Miss Shirley Hodder, St. John's 5 secretary respectively, with a service award pin The patience of Job, Frank Johnson, Bay Roberts 5 for having taught 22 years, while Elder Wells The Grace of God, and in turn presented Elder Erickson with a pin for George Schafer, St. John's 5 having taught 23 years. The persistence of the devil.

VOL. 36, No. 20. SEPTEMBER 20, 1967 399 LITERATURE EVANGELISM his Is the Vera Work the Lord Would Have His People Do at This Time." 6T. 313

Zeretatute Ectaftetede Exfteteeaced This experience came while Ingath- about?" Arrangements are now being ering. After making a donation, a made to show this film. lady remarked, "Seventh-day Advent- We are asking for your prayers as ist charities? Do you know much about we deal with our Catholic friends. what Seventh-day Adventists believe ?" JOHN SKORETZ I answered, "Quite a bit ; why do you Alberta Conference ask?" She answered with another question, "Could you tell me whether This week I was thrilled to meet a some books I have are published by young Christian couple who were so Seventh-day Adventists?" I thought, impressed with our good books that "She is asking the right person," but they took every volume pictured on said, "I think I probably could." the full-library spread except Golden So, asking me in, this good lady Treasury. The lady had the Bedtime brought out two books. One was Our Stories in their Mennonite Church Day in the Light of Prophecy. The John Skoretz where she taught Sunday School. The other was face down, and I said, "I'll order came to $481.75, including the guess that one is Readings for Golden Heritage Bible. I pray that as the Home Circle," and so it was. It was my pleasure showing the they read the large full-message Bible Story We had a good visit and prayer with books to a Catholic school books, such as God Speaks to Modern principal. He was very impressed by a promise to return. I was thrilled to Man, Desire of Ages, Triumph of the beautiful display, quality of books know that the Bible Readings, prob- God's Love, Your Bible and You, Bible and stories easy to understand. ably sold 40 years ago to this lady's Readings for the Home that they will aunt or mother, is still exerting its in- "Most interesting are the books, learn the truth that God has for them. fluence. Probably the colporteur who but I am afraid the illustrations will C. WHITEHEAD sold it never thought this world, in soon be out-of-date," he said. "What its present state, would ever see 1967. do you believe will take the place of Manitoba-Saskatchewan It is a pleasure to sow the seed and these beautiful illustrations?" I asked. a joy to see some harvest. God has The principal handed me a book. I called on an Anglican minister and His hand over the good books we sell. "Look at this. It is just off the press. we had a little chat about children's This lady believes all she has studied This is what we are to use in our needs and how we, as parents and in these books and loves them. She schools now." After leafing through church pastors, have a great responsi- said when she came home from church the book I asked him whom the illus- bility to give them our very best in Sunday morning she decided not to trations represented. reading material. The pastor admitted go that evening as she usually does. He said, "This is Adam and Eve. that the books, The Bible Story, ap- She feels this was God's providence This is the Virgin Mary. This is the peared to be among the finest and he at work. It is a solemnizing thought Lord Jesus Christ, and this is the purchased a set. that God had impressed this Christian priest." All I could see was a shadow, D. BASARABA lady to stay home and then had im- but no face. I asked him, "Why illus- B.C. Conference pressed me to Ingather on her street. trations like these in books and beauti- J. F. DINSDALE ful holy pictures on the walls?" He "God is calling for men who are Ontario-Quebec replied, "Come with me, Mr. Skoretz. willing to leave all to become mission- I will show you something." He took aries for Him." — G.W. 464. Missionary Report for me to different rooms in the school and showed me pictures of Jesus, the August 1967 Virgin Mary, St. Peter, and many Delivery Report for the Literature distributed 1,776 others. He said, "All of these are com- Month of August 1967 Bible School Enrolments 227 ing down. We are doing away with Alberta $11,254.10 Interested persons attending pictures. It's a new day for us, but I British Columbia 5,238.60 church 18 still like your books and I will take a Manitoba-Saskatchewan 16,829.62 Former S.D.A.'s contacted 5 set for our school now. By the way, Maritime 2,857.50 Homes prayed in 139 when is it that you can show us the Newfoundland 40.84 Bible studies given 151 film, 'One in Twenty Thousand', the Ontario-Quebec 31,026.02 Baptisms 1 one that you have been telling me Union 67,246.68 400 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER (1) The record attendance at the Maritime Camp Meeting was blessed by the ministry of Elder Ralph S. Watts, vice-president of the General Conference. Mrs. Watts accompanied her husband to Pugwash, Nova Scotia, for the first half of the nine-day session. (2) Dr. and Mrs. R. R. Laing of South River, Ontario, were featured speakers for the Health Forum each afternoon. Mrs. Laing gave instruction and demonstrations in nutrition and shared recipes. (3) Dr. Rudy Klimes, ,president of the Korean Union College, with his wife, the former Anne Homenchuk, dressed in colourful Korean costumes, brought thrilling first-hand reports of the progress of the Message in the Far Eastern Division. (4) Glendon Corkum was ordained to the ministry Sabbath afternoon. Left to right: Elder Tinkler gave the wel- come, Elder Bothe the ordination charge and Elder Watts the sermon and ordination prayer. Mrs. Corkum is with her husband receiving the ordination certificate. (5) The Bible-covered Maritime map is shown to Dr. Esteb of the General Conference Lay Activities Department by Elder Tinkler, indicating the Gift Bible Evangelism programme which was featured at Camp Meeting. (6) Dr. A. A. Esteb brought mes- sages of challenge with original poems and stories. He also con ducted the Bible Evangelism workshop at afternoon meetings. In the back- ground is the auditorium platform black-light drawing by Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Tinkler depicting the Camp Meeting theme. (7) The Pageant of Missions displayed colourful costumes from ten countries, as well as a doctor, nurse, teacher and evangelist. The script was written and narrated by Mrs. Kuester. (8) Pastor and Mrs. Glendon Corkum received from Elders Kuester and Tinkler the golden cord symbolic of the prayers of their friends in while they leave for their mission appointment in Ceylon. (9) Halifax Church Ingathering was featured at the Lay Activities service. Melvin Boutilier (left) described "the shortest campaign in history" with the chart held by Don Soper and Arthur Bennett. (10) Culminating the Sabbath afternoon Trophy Hour at which new converts were presented and interviewed, the baptism was held in the waves of Northumberland Straits. VOL. 36, No. 20. SEPTEMBER 20, 1967 401 Some Vacation Bible Schools in Ontario-Quebec Conference

Galt Church . . . thought Vacation Bible School could assisted in the programme that turned be so good." out to be a great success. It does pay to plan this kind of pro- Approximately thirty children, gramme for the youth of the church mostly from non-Adventist homes, and community. were in attendance during the session. ( MISS) MARTHA BUDDEN, PR Sec. The school got off to a slow start, but Galt Church in due time the attendance grew and all remained until the very end. The children were enthusiastic as they took part in the lesson study and vari- Lakehead Churches . . ous crafts. The church is looking for- ward to conducting another Vacation Bible School for the community chil- dren. (MRS.) LILLIAN STERRETT, Press Sec. Kingsview Village Church

Not all the graduates were present when the picture was taken at the closing exercise. Miss Budden, on left, and Mrs. W. M. Mercer and Miss Sherren on the right. July 22 saw the completion of a successful Vacation Bible School in Branson the Galt, Ontario, Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church. All Adventist children Provides Evangelistic of the church, along with thirteen non- Adventist children (mostly Catholic) of the community, attended these Opportunities Spirit-filled meetings. Under the leadership of Sister L. C. J. G. CORBAN, Chaplain Never had the church experienced Peck (rear left) and the united efforts a keener interest in the Word of God of the Lakehead churches, a splendid Dr. Samuel Green is a Toronto than by those attending the seven-day Vacation Bible School was conducted dentist, of the Jewish faith. He was session. Miss Martha Budden directed August 21-25 at the Fort William admitted to Branson Hospital towards the programme while Mrs. W. M. Mer- Church. the end of January, with extreme cer led out in the song service and the V. SHIPOWICK, Pastor nervous and general debility. During telling of Bible stories, illustrating the first week of his stay, clouds of them on the flannel board. Every child discomfort, discouragement and inner was alert and eager to answer ques- turmoil hung low over his horizon. tions concerning the lesson given, Kingsview Village Church, Then one day, there came "light at along with the reciting of the memory Toronto . . . eventide." It was Friday evening. A verse for the day. group of nursing students were mak- Craft time was exciting for the ing their traditional early Sabbath children. They demonstrated great evening rounds of the wards, singing pride in their work in the different to the patients—a practice that has crafts and activity books. Church been appreciated, looked forward to members were present to assist in the and talked about by countless bed- work being done for the children. Those ridden souls. As the singers passed his helping in the programme were: Mrs. doorway, a surge of emotion welled 0. Liscombe and Mrs. H. Eggen, both up within Dr. Green, and he began to in charge of the Juniors ; Mrs. D. weep quietly. Hidden springs of the Blacker and Miss J. Sherren caring heart were touched, and healing wat- for the Primary, while Mrs. F. Shep- ers flowed. herd and Miss D. Pelly were in charge In my first visit to him following of the Kindergarten. To the delight this experience, Dr. Green had many of the children refreshments were urgent questions to ask. What was the served each day. real meaning of prayer? Could one According to the leaders this Vaca- communicate with God simply, direct- tion Bible School was the most suc- ly, apart from the ritual book? How cessful one ever held in the church. A happy group attending Vacation Bible School could one have faith that is workable Comments from the children went like in the Kingsview Village Church, Toronto. in everyday living? What was the pur- this: This is the best Vacation Bible pose of one's existence, and how could School we have attended;" "We have Mrs. R. Connors was in charge of this be attained? attended other schools but they were the Kingsview Village Vacation Bible Answers to these and other ques- not as good as this;" "We never School this year. Ladies of the church tions began to come clear to him. He

402 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER began to exercise simple faith, and The Wreckers to pray. Recovery from his illness was soon marked and steady. He asked the I watched them tearing a building same questions of many staff mem- down, bers from different departments. Many A gang of men in a busy town. were the personal testimonies given to With a ho-heave-ho and a lusty yell him by orderlies, nurses, dietitians They swung a beam and a side wall and physiotherapists who came in fell. contact with him. He himself began I asked the foreman, "Are these men to visit other patients on his floor, to skilled share and discuss with them the good As men you'd hire if you had to things he was finding. build?" During the Oshawa Camp Meeting He gave a laugh and said, "No, indeed! of this year, Dr. Green was happy to Just common labour is all I need; respond to a request to appear for in- I can easily wreck in a day or two What builders have taken a year to terview by the writer in the Branson Branson Hospital Chaplain, J. G. Corban (left), Hospital programme on Wednesday interviewing Dr. Samuel Green during the do." night. Pictured above, on the right, Branson programme at Camp Meeting time. I thought to myself as I went my way, during this interview, he gave a testi- this could not be duplicated in any "Which of these rules have I tried mony that was moving as it was sin- other hospital in Toronto. today? cere. Besides describing the great spir- Daily such opportunities for spirit- Am I a builder who works with care, itual benefits that had come to him ual ministry to the sick, the dying Measuring life by the rule and square? during his stay in Branson, he stated and the bereaved present themselves. Am I shaping my deeds to a well-laid that both he and his wife had now be- When the last gospel seed has been plan, come vegetarians, and were good pat- sown, and the last sheaf gathered in, Patiently doing the best I can? ronizers of the Loma Linda Foods we will be looking for many of those Or am I a wrecker who walks to town shelf in the local supermarket. Prais- who in God's providence were led to Content with the labour of tearing ing the nursing service he had re- sojourn, if only for a few days, with- down?" ceived, he declared his conviction that in the walls of Branson Hospital. —Author unknown.

Faith for Today Ottawa Series to Begin October 1

A city-wide Faith for Today evangelistic campaign will be conducted each morning of the series for the staff. begin in Ottawa, Canada, Sunday night, October 1. Pastor The unique Bible marking programme will be enjoyed by Gordon F. Dalrymple will speak on the subject, "Our those attending. Each one present will receive a Bible and Shattered World — What Is Coming ?" He will outline the will have a complete grouping of Bible texts for study out- significance of key happenings in the political, economic, lines when the series is over. scientific and religious worlds in the light of Bible proph- Hundreds of dollars worth of free books will be given ecy. away. The meetings are tentatively scheduled to begin at 7:15 An Old Bible Contest, whose objective will be to find the p.m. in the Champlain High School Auditorium, Lanarc oldest Bible in Ottawa and also the one with the greatest and Churchill Avenues. It is in the western part of Ottawa human interest story, will be a feature of the meetings. and flanks the city's 300-foot CBC broadcasting tower. will be displayed each evening. Services are being conducted five nights weekly, with Mon- The Ottawa meetings will be the sixth in a series of day and Thursday nights omitted. Faith for Today evangelistic thrusts the last two years. Telecast evangelism has been conducted in Washington, The new visual device colorama, overhead projection D.C.; Swift Current, Saskatchewan; Manchester, New and beautiful colour screen slides will be featured in the Hampshire; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and San Diego, Cali- series. Such topics as the second coming of Christ, the fornia. judgment and the character of God will be presented in Friends and viewers of Faith for Today in the Ottawa the meetings. area are cordially invited to attend. All seats are free; no Associated with Pastor Dalrymple will be a staff of obligation is incurred by attending. Bring friends and ministers who will assist in conducting the meetings and neighbours with you. the visitation programme. Coordinator of the campaign is Readers outside the Ottawa area who have acquaintances Pastor Phillip Moores, president of the Ontario-Quebec in the vicinity of the meetings should send their names Conference. Associated with him will be Pastor A. Ramsey and addresses immediately to Department of Field Evan- of the Ottawa Church. A class in evangelistic methods will gelism, Faith for Today, Box 8, New York, N.Y. 10008.

Vol.. 36, No. 20. SEPTEMBER 20, 1967 403 Faith for Today delivery of the book, Brother J. Skula ature. Should there be teenagers in the and the writer visited Mrs. Leslie and home, extra tracts and cards for teen- First Contact encouraged her to take advantage of age study courses and programmes are the "Bible-in-the-Hand" study pro- left with the standard group usually gramme. Personal Bible studies were left for families. When riding the bus given, and on August 19 Mrs. Leslie he talks to fellow passengers and pro- was accepted into the fellowship of duces appropriate literature from his the church by baptism, this taking briefcase or pockets, and offers it to place at the Cloud Lake Youth Camp. them. The carrying of literature in his Brother and Sister Fred Bartholemew pocket or briefcase is standard equip- (not pictured) also joined the church ment for Brother Digweed. on profession of faith. In all, Brother Digweed figures he It was a grand occasion as the spends six to seven hours a week in writer witnessed his own son David this pursuit of converts to the Mes- seal his covenant with God by Bap- sage. It bothers him not at all to be tism. considered a bit queer (and some peo- ple quite obviously feel that way), for he knows he is doing the Lord's work. At Camp Meeting this summer Pas- tor H. M. S. Richards congratulated Brother Digweed on the fact that he

Pastor V. Shipowick, left and Literature Evan- had given out 100,000 tracts. Since gelist A. Anderson, right, proudly present a that proud moment he hasn't bothered convert—Joe DeKelver, brought about by their combined efforts. to keep track, but knows he is well on the way to the 200,000 mark. Brother Joe DeKelver's first con- When asked if anybody could do tact with Seventh-day Adventists was this, Brother Digweed smiled, shrugged through Faith For Today. While tak- his shoulders and said, "Why not! ing the Faith For Today Bible course, There's nothing difficult about it." he came upon a lead card left in a Why cannot every Seventh-day Ad- laundromat by Arnold Anderson. This ventist dedicate a pocket or a purse was followed up by Literature Evan- to the Lord's work? Carry literature gelist Arnold Anderson. Among other with you wherever you go, and God books purchased was Your Bible and will bless you. You, which he asserts is the best tool (MRS.) H. M. HARLEY, PR Sec. to Bible understanding. Pastor V. Shipowick baptizing Mrs. Leslie while St. Catharines Church Having discerned Brother DeKel- David Shipowick, left in background, and Al- ver's keen interest in the Bible course and Bible truth, Brother Anderson in- vited Pastor V. Shipowick to accom- pany him to his home. It was ascer- tained by this first visit that he be- Standing Orders with Best Things lieved Saturday was the Sabbath. Up- The Best —the Golden Rule. on being invited to be a visitor at the The Best Education—self knowledge. next church service and to keep the The Best Philosophy—a contented mind. Sabbath, he heartily accepted. This he The Best War — to war against one's continued to practise, and was bap- weakness. tized August 5. The Best Theology—a pure and benefi- It pays to follow up the interests cent life. The Best Medicine — cheerfulness and produced by the many different media. temperance. V. SHIPOWICK, Pastor The Best —the laughter of an in- nocent child. The Best — extracting sunshine from a cloudy day. The Best Art—painting a smile upon the brow of childhood. The Best Journalism—printing the true and beautiful on memory's tablet. Brother W. E. Digweed of the St. The Best Biography — that life which Produces Baptisms Catharines Church, shown above being writes charity in large letters. In January, 1967 the "It Is Writ- congratulated by Pastor H.M.S. Rich- The Best Mathematics—that which dou- ten" programme was launched at the ards, believes in church literature. In bles the most joys and divides the most sor- Lakehead. It was noticed that viewers fact, he believes in it so strongly that rows. respond most readily to the offer of he has standing orders with the Voice The Best Navigation—steering clear of the attractive volume Planet in Re- of Prophecy for monthly delivery, and the lacerating rocks of personal contention: The Best Diplomacy—effecting a treaty bellion. from Faith for Today every second of peace with one's own conscience. Mrs. Zelda Leslie was among the month. The Best Engineering—building a bridge first viewers requesting the book by He spends every Sabbath afternoon of faith over the river of death. telephone. A few weeks following the calling on homes presenting this liter- —Sunshine Magazine 404 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Kingsway College '67 - '68 Lyceum Series

ROBERT McKEOWN — "CANADIAN ADVENTURE EMMANUELE VERONA — "CONCERT PIANIST" SEPTEMBER 23 FEBRUARY 17 Canada's gifted reporter, broadcaster-producer, opens the series with his Presently on the faculty of Andrews University. He has studied in Italy, humorous and understanding tour along Canada's wonder road. See the Austria and Russia. Returning to our campus for the second time, Mr. Verona natural marvels, striking events, and off-beat places, from Vancouver Island will again delight our audience with his magnificent and sensitive per- to Newfoundland over adventure's favourite highway. formance.

DAN COOPER — "KLONDIKE! AND HIWAY TO ALASKA JACOB GROOB — "TORONTO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA" MARCH 23 OCTOBER 14 A rollicking true life adventure based on the great Gold Rush of '98. The One of Canada's finest Chamber Orchestras. Mr. Groob is a member of the most complete film ever made on the Alaskan Highway. This humour-packed Toronto Symphony and also director of the Oshawa Symphony Orchestra. adventure will be enjoyed by all.

JENS BJERRE — "RED " JIM FOWLER — "LIGHTNING ON THE WING" NOVEMBER 4 APRIL 6 One of the most dramatic revolutions in history is now taking place in China. One of America's leading authorities on Birds of Prey returns to our campus. Now the first authentic, uncensored film lecture lifts the Bamboo Curtain on This young Naturalist Explorer who is featured on the popular N.B.C. T.V. this vast land. See and hear this world famous Danish traveller and author show "Wild Kingdom" will present in person a fascinating programme. See as he presents this surprising, colourful and impressive film — packed with the giant well-trained birds in action as he releases them in controlled facts. flight in the auditorium. LYCEUM SERIES '67-68 7 SUPERB EVENTS All programs are in the KINGSWAY COLLEGE AUDITORIUM (North at 1156 King Street East) 8:00 P.M. OSHAWA ONTARIO TICKETS SEASON TICKETS SINGLE ADMISSION HANS GMOSER — "RENDEZVOUS IN THE SELKIRKS" Adult $5.00 Child 2.50 Adult $1.00 Child .50 JANUARY 6 Student 3.75 Family 12.50 Student .75 Family 2.50 Hans Gmoser returns to our series to present in person a colour Ski and Tickets available at the College Office or at the Box Mountain Adventure film. See some of Canada's top skiers in action in Canada's foremost high-country for a week-long Alpine holiday in the iower- Office. Mail orders to: Lyceum Tickets, Kingsway College, ing Selkirks of British Columbia. Box 308, Oshawa. Phone Reservations: 725-6558 Saskatoon Camp Meeting Highlights Elder Shipowick, who has served in former conference president, Elder A. our conference as Lay Activities, Sab- E. Millner, now residing in Oshawa, bath School and Radio-Television Sec- Ontario. For our Russian-Ukrainian retary, brought to us several inspiring believers, former conference workers experiences of the faithfulness of our now in retirement, Elder S. J. Dem- believers in this part of the country. chuk of Lodi, California and Elder G. F. Soloniuk of Oshawa, Ontario brought inspiration as did Elder N. Ilchuk, Voice of Hope speaker. One of the highlights of the last weekend was the Voice of Prophecy group featur- ing Elder H. M. S. Richards, Jr., Elder and Mrs. Gordon Henderson and the Wedgewood Trio. Elder and Mrs. Hen- derson will be accompanying Elder Richards and the Quartet for a series of meetings to be conducted in the city of Saskatoon in the early spring of 1968. The Voice of Prophecy is heard daily over CFQC, Saskatoon, 600 on the dial, at 7 p.m. During the Elder H. M. S. Richards, Jr. of the Voice of visit of the Voice of Prophecy group Prophecy. they were featured on radio and tele- vision. Elder L. A. Shipowick and family on furlough from the Far Eastern Division met with our believers in Saskatoon on the last weekend of Camp Meeting.

The Manitoba-Saskatchewan constitu- ency were especially blessed with a large number of outstanding speakers at the encampment. In addition to the excellent help presented from the Canadian Union Conference personnel, we were privileged to have with us from the General Conference Elders E. W. Pedersen, J. V. Scully, C. 0. Franz, and N. R. Dower. Elder and Mrs. James Campbell and family, mis- sionaries on furlough from India, were with us the first weekend. Dr. V. Johns of California presented outstanding lectures on health. Our believers were most pleased to have in our midst Elder and Mrs. Gordon Henderson singing the songs of praise and salvation in the Saskatoon audi- torium.

Speaking to a capacity-filled auditorium, Elder H. M. S. Richards, Jr. challenges those present to The Wedgewood Trio appearing with the "Go Tell Thy Neighbour". Voice of Prophecy.

406 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER At the close of the Camp Meeting in Saskatoon, on Sunday evening at 7:30, the Wedgewood Trio was fea- tured at the Kiwanis band shell on the banks of the Saskatchewan River with the Bessborough Hotel in the back- ground. Over 2,000 people were pres- ent to hear the trio in concert that evening. The Trio accompanied Elder Richards and the Hendersons to our Clear Lake Camp Meeting for one evening where they presented their programme on the first evening of our Camp Meeting. The dedication of the Wedgewood Trio was made very evident during their stay at Riding Mountain Na- tional Park in Clear Lake as they made their way to the recreation and social hall provided in the park for the young people by the United Church. Trio featured at Kiwanis band shell. While there, the trio had opportunity to talk to scores of young people and lems in which they find themselves ing a Lutheran minister and his family, counsel them in some of the prob- from time to time. The influence was made thheir way to our Camp Meeting evident as a number of them, includ- for the opening meeting at Clear Lake.

Ordination At Camp Meeting — N. J. MATIKO

Left to Right: Elders C. C. Klam, J. W. Bothe, both of Canadian Union, Elder W. G. Soloniuk, Conference president, R. E. Meyers, Mrs. Meyers, Wm. Kozachenko, Mrs. Kozachenko, W. Nepjuk, Mrs. Nepjuk, L. Janzen, Mrs. Janzen, S. Yaceyko, Mrs. Yaceyko, A. Lennox, Mrs. Lennox, Elder E. W. Pedersen, Elder J. V. Scully. A most impressive ordination serv- were ordained to the gospel ministry. J. V. Scully, while Elders J. W. Bothe ice highlighted the Saskatoon Camp The General Conference was repre- and C. Klam represented the Union Meeting when six conference workers sented by Elders E. W. Pedersen and Conference office from Oshawa.

THIRTEENTH SABBATH OFFERING September 30, 1967 — Southern Asia Division The two schools that are to benefit from the Thirteenth Sabbath Offering overflow are the Assam Training School in the Assam Hills, India, and the Kellog- Mookerjee High School in East Pakistan. Both these projects are extremely worthy of consideration, and both are in need of immediate attention. The young people of Southern Asia are looking to the Sabbath Schools around the world for help on September 30.

VOL. 36, No. 20. SEPTEMBER 20, 1967 407 New House of Worship for Moose Jaw seems a long way back to my twen- tieth year when I lived in Algeria PASTOR RON MEYERS where the Adventist Message came to my door in the form of a pamphlet On Thursday, May 4 the hearts of published by the Seventh-day Advent- the Moose Jaw congregation were ist Church. made glad as His Worship Mayor Lew- I ask myself, "Where have you gone ry, President W. G. Soloniuk, Honour- dimming moment of my conversion to able W. G. Davies and Contractor G. this one and only logical message for White took the golden spades and these times and, Where are you my broke the sod, announcing the begin- first year of ministry near Tunisia's ning of construction on a new house border ?" of worship. Since that historic day, Both are gone—but now I am sing- members and friends of the church ing a hymn of grateful praise to that have worked side by side with the special day of my spiritual birth in construction crew — and behold, a 1935—the new birth brought about dream comes true. At the corner of by the work of Elders Douay and the Fourth and Oxford, a new landmark late Pastor Jules Rey from France and overshadows the old. Switzerland respectively. Since then Like the old, the new is a work of my life has been at peace and with faith. It took faith on the part of this peace I have been able to meet and the early members to purchase the thwart the deceptions and trials that present church which is now forty- are the lot of the servants of God on seven years old. It has taken faith to this earth. move ahead with this project. The From left to right: Mr. G. White, Elder W. G. By this testimony I wish to witness Soloniuk, His Worship Mayor Lewry, and Hon- for God and offer encouragement to district has experienced a very dry ourable W. G. Davies. year but hard, volunteer labour and my fellow Christians in the church sacrificial giving from friends, as far across Canada. I want to carry on in South as California, have made a real v .‘" the spirit of the Latin words: cum impact on the neighbourhood. God has grano salis — with a grain of salt. blessed us with dedicated, talented It is the Lord's counsel that we be the helpers and the work of building a salt of the earth. The purpose or mo- chain of new churches from Maple tive of the Adventist Christian should Creek to Winnipeg will soon complete be to grow in this faith. Happy are we the Moose Jaw link. if we are co-workers in the great final Do you have memories of Moose work before the glorious return of Jaw ? Would you like to add your Jesus Christ, the true Messiah. A para- name to the list of those who are dise lost must be a paradise regained. blessed of the Lord because they came The one objective in the life of a to the help of the Lord against the Christian should be to become strong- mighty? Send your help to: er and stronger in the faith, with a Moose Jaw Building Fund return to the zeal of our first love for 1325 Connaught Avenue this Message. Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan God bless you richly as you work to The $80,000 church under construction in the build up His Kingdom. city of Moose Jaw. Capacity to Believe This capacity to believe is the most significant and fundamental human faculty, and the most important thing about a man is what he believes in A Message from French Canada the depth of his being. This is the thing that makes him what he is ; the RENE M. DEVINS, President thing that organizes him and feeds him ; the thing that keeps him going Often my mind goes back to the Out of this moral and intellectual in the face of untoward circum- past and during these times there test emerged a peace and new-found stances ; the thing that gives him re- seems to be the sound of ringing bells faith in the Methodist creed! After this sistance and drive. Let neutrality, from my childhood days, or maybe I believed myself to be happy but still confusion, indifference, or skepticism jingling in my ears is the memory of I found my inner soul wandering, enter this inner place, and the very the old bells of the gothic church sometimes up and sometimes down, springs of life will cease to flow. where I first learned to pray to the through strange peaks and valleys — Hugh S. Tigner Lord. Perhaps I hear the antique bells where no beauty such as pines, maples of the old monastery which has stood or elms appeared to relieve the con- since the Middle Ages and where I fusion and smog of my life. I have held many things in my spent several years before I found Today my heart is both happy and hands, and I have lost them all ; but myself in the agonizing struggle over sad at the thought of my past life. whatever I have placed in God's hands, the question of faith and works. Now nearing the sixtieth summit it that I still possess. — Martin Luther 408 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Mrs. Sam Leiske and Mr. Jake Gimbel provided special music for the Home-Coming programme. Alberta Pioneer Story . . . Rosebud Church Home-Coming The Home-Coming celebration of advantage of the opportunity offered Land District, about twelve miles east the pioneers of the Level Land Dis- them by the Calgary Colonization of Beiseker, and began pitching their trict, twelve miles east of Beiseker, Company in settling of immigrants in tents furnished them by the Company. was held, August 11, 12, and 13. the Canadian Northwest. And so in Winter was at their doors and there At the Friday evening meeting Dr. 1908 these families left their homes in were no houses or shelter for their Percy Paul, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Fessenden and Harvey, North Dakota animals. Some lived in tents all that A. Huether, in his sermon, brought in about mid October. Full of courage first, severe winter, with snow banks out very beautifully the fact that we and ambition, they started for the around them and howling coyotes run- must not put our roots down too land of opportunity. A big snow storm ning over the tops of their tents. How- deeply in this old world as we are only blocked their way, and they soon re- ever, they made it. No one got sick sojourners here. In the earth made alized they were not entering a land and no doctors were needed which was new, we can put our roots down deep, where there was always sunshine. But a good thing becasue there were none deep. Other guest speakers were Elder soon the track was cleared and on available. E. Human, a pioneer of this district they went to Crossfield, Alberta, their But in April, tragedy struck when, and now residing in Portland, Oregon destination. When they landed, the accidentally, Andrew Renschler was and Elder A. C. Harder, one of the sun was shining and they were in killed and Mrs. Sam Leiske died in her first church school teachers who trav- sunny Alberta. home, leaving her husband with four elled with his wife from California. And now for the big job of unload- boys and a tiny baby. Her grave was Special music was provided for the ing their horses and cattle, wagons, the first sod broken in the present services by: Mrs. Anna Wetzel of and other machinery, also some house- cemetery. Bentley, Mrs. Mary Leiske, Mrs. Ruth hold goods. These rugged folk, pos- In the spring of 1909, some small E. E. Huether, Mr. Jake Gimbel, Mr. sessed of wonderful pioneer spirit, homes were built and also a church Courtney Gimbel, Mrs. Diana Fisher, were soon on their way, a distance of building was erected that summer. As Mr. Llewellyn Fleck, Mr. Wayne thirty miles, some on wagons, some a result of this wonderful pioneer Leiske, Dr. Bob Huether, Tammy Hue- on horse-back, driving cattle, some on spirit, we have today, not tents, but ther, Miss Verla Black of Bozman, foot. After two days of travel over the fine modern homes and a modern Montana, and Kenton Trenchuk. rough prairie without roads to guide church building, auditorium, and par- Fifty-nine years ago, thirteen fam- them, and no sleep, they arrived at sonage. And last, but not least, thou- ilies of Seventh-day Adventists took their destination, the present Level sands of acres of grain to be milled

VOL. 36, No. 20. SEPTEMBER 20, 1967 409 into flour, helping to feed hungry Mr. Simon Huether, one of the or- seven office secretaries, five X-ray countries. iginal settlers, is still living and was technicians, twenty-six teachers, two So, once more, at the Home-Coming, present at the church service. He will printing press superintendents, two we gathered together to commemorate be 102 years of age December 14. engineers, and two in the police force. the early pioneers of the country. As a result of the sacrificing spirit And let us never forget the farmers Some were present but others were of these pioneers, we have: thirteen as they are a very important part of not able to attend. A short memorial ministers, eighteen medical doctors, Canada. service was held for those who are at six missionary families, three dentists, (MRS.) RUTH E. E. HUETHER rest in the little cemetery. thirty-seven nurses, ten nurses' aids, Press Secretary

Alberta Ministers And Doctors Annual Retreat H. W. GIMBEL, M.D., Medical Secretary, Alberta Conference The annual doctors and ministers could be subsequently expanded to in- retreat of the Alberta Conference was clude home-nursing classes, cooking held at Camp Rundle near Banff, the schools, child guidance, health res- weekend of August 11 to 13. Guest taurants, and physiotherapy treat- speaker for the occasion was E. J. ment rooms. The speaker suggested Folkenberg, Director of the Temper- that a modest registration fee for each ance Department of the General Con- week-long series could keep the centre ference in Washington, D.C. self-supporting. In a series of five lectures, Elder Plans are being formulated to Folkenberg emphasized that man is launch a pilot programme of this na- like a camera tripod with the three ture in Calgary soon. legs representing the physical, men- In closing the Banff session, Elder tal, and spiritual aspects of an indi- Kaytor, President of the Alberta Con- vidual's life. He pointed out that ference, paid tribute to the imagina- lengthening only one leg of a camera tive foresight of Elder Folkenberg, tripod would not be sufficient to pro- and to the heaven-ordained methods vide a stable upright support. "In of combined gospel and medical min- similar fashion," he declared, "nur- istry which he so clearly presented. turing only the spiritual growth of a He declared that "the Alberta Confer- prospective convert would result in a ence believes in medical evangelism," `one-legged' unstable Christian, an and promised that "great things" easy prey to apostasy." would be seen here soon in this re- The speaker, famed co-originator of gard. the Five-Day Plan to Stop Smoking, Elder E. J. Folkenberg addressing the doctors believes that conversion to the prin- and ministers at annual retreat near Banff. ciples of healthful living, both physi- cally and emotionally, must take 245). Likewise, "the physician should place before the spiritual truths of labour equally with the minister . . . the gospel can be understood and as- for the salvation of the soul, as well Suiter Family similated. "Only in this way," he said, as for the restoration of the body" "can all three 'legs' of Christian sta- (M.M. 237). bility simultaneously develop, result- "Ministers of the gospel are to unite Accepts Call to ing in a well-balanced, mature con- with the medical missionary work . . . vert." to break down the prejudice which Alberta Quoting liberally from the Spirit of exists in our world against the truth" Prophecy, Elder Folkenberg stated (M.M. 241). He re-emphasized that "if Elder Marvin Suiter has accepted a that "a new element needs to be less time were given to sermonizing, call to Alberta to fill the office pre- brought into the work," (M.M. 319) ; and more time were spent in personal viously held by Brother Gordon Stand- "the monotony of our service for God ministry, far greater results would be ish who moved to British Columbia to needs to be broken up," (M.H. 148) ; seen" (M.H. 143). teach at Deer Lake Academy. Both "the medical missionary work . . . is Elder Folkenberg envisions a time Elder and Mrs. Suiter have attended to largely prepare the way for the soon when there will be "in every city Canadian Union College, as have their reception of the truth." (M.H. 238). a centre of influence for the intemper- two girls, Maxine and Glenna. Every church member "should do ate." He believes these could begin in Elder Suiter was a literature evan- his utmost to roll back the tide of dis- a small way, each in a central location gelist in British Columbia for about ease" (M.H. 148), he pointed out. with a receptionist, lounging and read- five years, after which he became the "Gospel ministers should be able to ing room, and regularly scheduled British Columbia Publishing Secre- present the subject of health reform" showings of films on weight control, tary, a position he held for nine years. (M.M. 242) and would be "twice as how to stop smoking, symptoms of He then served as Book and Bible successful in his work if he under- alcoholism, and emotional health. House Manager and, subsequently, as stands how to treat disease" (M.M. These health education programmes Assistant Treasurer.

410 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER

Vacation Bible School at Beiseker (MRS.) ARTHUR ZAFT On Monday, July 24, sixty children helpers were Mrs. Mabel Huether, Mrs. and fifteen ladies gathered in the Beis- Stern, Mrs. Dorothy Abraham, Mrs. eker Memorial Hall for Vacation Bi- Stella Schaber, Mrs. Hilda Berreth, ble School. Thirty of these children and Miss Laura Lee Huether. The were in the junior and primary age pianist for our Vacation Bible School while the others were in the cradle was Mrs. Alice Stern. The Vacation roll and kindergarten age. Bible School was directed by Mrs. The juniors were taught by Mrs. Waltraut Zaft, the pastor's wife. Adele Sell and Mrs. Arlene McAfee. From sixty at the beginning, the at- The primary teachers were Mrs. Em- tendance grew to sixty-six children. ma Suelzle, Mrs. Mary Leiske, and Forty of these came from non-Ad- Mrs. Sara Huether. The boys and ventist homes. Nearly all the parents girls enjoyed their crafts which were came out for the final programme on Elder and Mrs. Marvin Suiter with daughters, directed by Mrs. Bertha Grabo with Friday night. Maxine (left) and Glenna. Mrs. Hilda Schaber assisting. The kin- On Monday, August 14, we started Maxine is a third-year student at dergarten group was under the leader- our follow-up Story Hour. The first the Branson School of Nursing and ship of Mrs. Ruth Huether and Mrs. meeting was attended by seventeen Glenna is enrolled at Canadian Union Della Trenchuk. Their teachers and non-Adventist children. College. We extend a hearty welcome to the Suiters as Elder Suiter takes up his responsibilities as Assistant Treas- urer in Alberta.

Every man has a train of thought on which he rides when he is alone. The dignity and nobility of his life, as well as his happiness, depend upon the di- rection in which the train is going, the baggage it carries, and the scenery through which it travels. Those who led out and taught in the Vacation Bible School at Beiseker and the children who — Joseph F. Newton attended. Some General Items be featured on the programme are Joe British Columbia — 17 Baptisms Hunt ( '45), Jim Davis ('42), J. A. The Signs of the Times is having a Tucker, J. R. Siebenlist, and Victoria Son of B.C. Family telling effect for God even in the class- Larsen-Koobs. All former Oak Park Goes to Ghana room! Academy students and all former Hal D. Harden, M.D., his wife, War- Miss C. C. Casanova, a dedicated Oak Park Academy teachers are cor- rine, and their four children, Stephen, school teacher in the Philippine Is- dially invited to attend. Of course, the Sharon, Bryan, and Philip of Walnut lands has recently witnessed the bap- spouses are invited too. Creek, California, left by air about tism of her own students, all of whom RICHARD J. AFFOLTER, JR. August 27 for Ghana. He will be the had been avid readers of the Signs. Oak Park Alumni President physician at Kwahu Hospital. She concludes her heart-warming His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orval letter with: "Surely the Lord will re- Harden, live at Burns Lake, B.C. ward you for the great blessed work Voice of Prophecy May God bless his work as he treats of the Signs World Ministry. How Sunday Broadcasts diseases of the body, and opens the nice!" October way to the soul for spiritual healing. A. R. MAZAT Mgr. Periodical Dept. 1 Invasion From Outer Space Sailed for Argentina Pacific Press Pub. Assn. Expected Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Norton of 8 Christ Born of the Virgin Mary Auburn, Washington, and their three 15 Christ the Son of God children Gary, Gayle, and Carol sailed 22 Christ's Baptism and Ours September 17 for Argentina. He will 29 God's Answer to Evolution* be Bible teacher at the Seventh-day Oak Park Academy Alumni *Written and delivered by H. M. S. Adventist River Plate College. Meeting, October 6-8, 1967 Richards, Jr. Mrs. Norton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. The annual Alumni Meeting of Oak Charles Vaselenko, live in Penticton. Park Academy is scheduled for Octo- Correction does much, but encour- May God richly bless their work at ber 6-8. The meeting will be held on agement does more. Encouragement this school as they help young people the Oak Park Academy campus in after censure is as the sun after a to prepare for the Lord's work. Nevada, Iowa. Some of those who will shower. — Goethe

VOL. 36, No. 20. SEPTEMBER 20, 1967 411 First Seventh-day Adventist Camp For Blind Children

G. C. WILSON, General Field Director U.S. and Canada

Two wagon loads of blind students enjoying the once in a lifetime ex- perience, a hay ride.

"I wouldn't believe it unless I had Camp Kulaqua, owned by the Flor- she made it up on the water and had seen it with my own eyes!" This was ida Conference, covering 500 acres, a grand time. All the girls in her group the sentiment expressed by Elder H. was chosen for the very first camp for were so happy for her and thanked F. Roll as he stood on that high plat- blind children conducted by the Chris- the Lord for answering their prayers. form and watched Jimmy Dale Henry, tian Record Braille Foundation. It was Some even shed a few tears. It meant a totally blind 14-year old lad, swing made possible when Elder N. 0. Mid- so much to the group to be able to re- 50 feet out through space and drop 15 dag caught the vision of the joy and turn home and say, "Even though I feet to the clear spring water at Camp happiness that a camp like this would am without sight, I can water ski like Kulaqua. This would be equal to a bring to boys and girls without sight. the sighted boys and girls." sighted person who has never been up Some of the highlights for the blind A few statements made by staff and in an airplane to be given a parachute boys and girls, were canoeing, swim- counsellors as to how they felt about with all the instructions as to how far ming, horse back riding, crafts, water the first Seventh-day Adventist camp to count before pulling the rip cord. skiing, archery, camp fires every night for blind children: After Jimmy came up out of the water and the good food served by the kitch- Elder Roll and I had to keep talking en personnel. All campers spoke time 1. One of the finest and greatest in order to guide him back to shore so and again of the good food and espe- things that has ever happened at that he could swim in the right direc- cially the home-made bread. Many ex- Camp Kulaqua tion. But after a few trips it took no pressed that the School for the Blind 2. A counsellor stated, "I don't prompting and guiding and he found will never be able to prepare food this know where I will be next year his way back to the swing with ease. delicious. but you can count on my coming One feature that surprised all sight- back to Camp Kulaqua to help ed personnel at camp was the sincere interest in archery. Some of the boys and girls had never seen nor heard of this game. One blind girl stated, "This is fun! I never knew there was a game such as this. As soon as I get home I am going to have my mother buy me a set." Another feature which we won- dered about was water skiing. The question we had in our minds was, "Would the young people want to par- ticipate in this sport ?" By the time camp was over staff members at the camp had a new insight into the abili- ties, faith and daring venturesomeness of blind boys and girls. Although many had never been on water skis they were all game to try with al- most 100% being successful. One blind girl made many attempts but it just seemed that she was doomed to fail- Although Robert Miller is blind, he's enjoying ure, but with courage she said she William Alford, Christian Record representative, getting acquainted and holding in his hands a explains the fine points of the alligator to Steve live owl at the Nature Centre. would try just once more. This time Williamson. 412 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER when the blind boys and girls be for another week. One young per- ple requested the Bible Correspond- arrive." son became so attached to one of the ence Courses in Braille from the Chris- 3. The most co-operative and out- personnel he said, "I would like to go tian Record Braille Foundation to going group I have ever worked home with you." To be without a learn more about Seventh-day Ad- with. home, without parents, without the ventists. And all campers expressed 4. The least disciplinary problems love a child desires is a very hard their hopes and prayers that we can we have ever witnessed. thing, but to be without all of this have another camp next year. 5. I can't get over the varied types and to be blind too would be a tragedy. The entire staff at the Christian of talent presented in this group. This of course was the case with a Record Braille Foundation wish that 6. I never realized the deep spiritual couple of the youngsters. we could do more than just say thanks for the untiring efforts of Elder N. 0. feeling and attitude that existed So, does it pay in money expended, Middag, the MV Secretary for the and was expressed by blind chil- time and energy in organizing, guid- Florida Conference, for the hard work dren. ing and directing a camp for blind and his love and interest in this camp. 7. This week has given me a new boys and girls? If you could have been Also the many long hours contributed perspective into the meaning of present you would have shouted loud by the Division Director to all the the word faith. and clear that it pays not only for staff and counsellors, for their vision The most touching scene and the one now, but for eternity. and for the financial help which made that impressed all present was the last One teen-age miss stated that she the very first camp for blind children day when parting came. Almost all wanted to become a Seventh-day Ad- in the denomination a success beyond expressed their wishes that it could ventist. Two others of the young peo- words.

Blind students participating amateur night at the Pine Bowl. Left to right: Marcel Hyatt, Jackson- Elder N. 0. Middag, MV Director of Florida ville. Fla.; Beth Wollhouse, Winter Park, Fla.; Chris Etheredge, Jacksonville, Fla.; Robert Miller, Conference, explains to blind children the finer Perry, Fla.; James Wood, Rosswell, Ga.; Linda Miller, Perry, Fla. points of the Nature Centre.

Health Emphasis Week — October 7 - 13

A WEEK'S MENU FOR OPTIMUM HEALTH

Resolution: Tuesday A Balanced Diet I will follow this week's prescribed menu and October 10 Today — I will give particular attention to practise each suggestion until I am following eating balanced meals, being sure to in- the pattern for optimum health every day. clude fresh fruit and vegetables and NO EMPTY CALORIES. Sabbath Good Mental Health October 7 Today — I will read Bible texts and Spirit Wednesday Breathing Properly of Prophecy references on happiness and October 11 Today — I will take at least ten DEEP try to retain a cheerful spirit all week. breaths, completely filling my lungs each Sunday Physical Fitness time with fresh air and exhaling com- October 8 Today — I will walk one mile, gradually in- pletely each time. creasing the distance until I reach four Drinking Water miles daily, which is recommended, or do Thursday other exercise which would be the equiva- October 12 Today — I will drink at least six glasses of lent. water. Monday A Good Breakfast Friday Rest October 9 Today — I will begin the day with a substan- October 13 Today — I will see that my body gets eight tial breakfast containing one third of my hours of rest and sleep with complete re- day's calorie requirement. laxation. Vol.. 36, No. 20. SEPTEMBER 20, 1967 413 Your Regular Malt -Cointributions Bo* 55 $1000,0CC 175%) OCTOB CHURCH OFFERI $400,000 (20°/

All Other Income $166,000 (81/2%)

eneral Conference Estates, Wilts and Trusts Appropriation $200,000 (10%) °reign Language $60,000 (3%) All Local Conferences Appropriation $17,066 (1%) $47,000 (21/2%)

God's remnant church yet faces 8 suf5er uman task. In North America alone there are thousands of cities and towns without a Seventh - day Adventist church and without a repres,ci;tdtive. How Cdli we reach quickly? Your pc..rsonal gift can swell the $400,000 offering for Voice of rophecy's forward thrust. Weddings OBITUARIES ADVERTISEMENTS Rates: Per issue, 40 words or less, $3.00; each RADOMSKY - ANDERSON additional word, eight cents. Display Advertising, On June 4, 1967 John Radomsky and Nellie EBINER—Fred Ebiner was born December 11, $4.00 per inch. No advertising will be accepted Anderson were united in marriage in the Seventh- 1907 and died in the Royal Victoria Hospital, unless cash accompanies copy. Send all advertise- day Adventist Church at Sedgewick. John is the Barrie on August 1, 1967. He spent some time in ments to your conference office for approval. son of Mr. and Mrs. N. Radomsky of Edberg, Al- Toronto in the Hospital and while he was there "No responsibility can be accepted for any mis- berta and Nellie, the daughter of Brother and he witnessed for his Master. representation or dissatisfaction arising from any Sister Albin Anderson of Sedgewick. He leaves to mourn their loss one sister, Mrs. advertisement." The maid of honour was the bride's sister, Taylor of Barrie, a number of nephews and and the bridesmaids were Barbara Reid and nieces and a host of friends. The funeral service Patsy Anderson. The groom's best man was Myrl was conducted by John M. Howard, Sr. in the Johnson. Ushers were Eugene Radomsky and Jim Jennett Funeral Home. Words of comfort were GARAGE BUSINESS—bulk fuel sales, Esso fran- Perry. Mrs. Murvin Nicks was the organist and spoken and our Brother was laid to rest in the chise. New two-stall garage. Good farming dis- Harry Anderson, soloist. Barrie Union Cemetery where he awaits the call trict. Two-minute walk to church school and The wedding reception was held in the Sedge- of the Lifegiver. community auditorium. One mile from church. Cheat) for cash. Tames Sulzle, Peoria, Alberta. wick Community Hall. The beautiful four-tiered J. M. HOWARD, SR. wedding cake was the result of the combined Telephone 962-2502. 32-18,19,20 talent of the two mothers (baked by Mrs. Ander- WELLS—Mrs. Elizabeth Wells was born Elizabeth 1967 AUTOMOBILES — LOWEST POSSIBLE son and decorated by Mrs. Radomsky). Wilma Taylor at Newbury in Berkshire, England in 1887, Smith was in charge of the guest book and Victor PRICES — franchised dealers — new car war- where she was reared and received her education. ranty — Fords, Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Volkswagens, Fitch of Canadian Union College was Master of It was there on July 21, 1909, that she married Ceremonies. Pick-ups, others. TREMENDOUS—EXPORT SAV- Arthur Rowland Wells. They came to Canada in INGS; (Biscayne-1844.00; Chevy 11-1766.00; This fall John will be entering Loma Linda 1914 settling at Maple Creek. They resided in Medical School and Nellie will be furthering her Cutlass-2049.00; Impala Sport 2070.00 — US southern Saskatchewan until 1939 when they Currency). Write for free list: ROBERTS AND college work in science. We pray for this fine moved to the Valparaiso district near Tisdale. In couple God's richest blessing and a continuing SAUNDERS, 3225 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver 8, 1945 they retired from farming and moved to B.C. Phone: 733-0696. Sept. 66/Sept. 67 vision of the great work that youth may do in Tisdale. At Tisdale in the mid fifties both Mr. and these momentous times. Mrs. Wells became members of the Seventh-day JoHN ANDERSON FOR SALE—in Bowden, close to new school and Adventist Church. on a corner lot, a two-story house, a little old Mrs. Wells passed to her rest July 16, 1967 at but comfortable. Write for further details to: Mrs. PAUL - GROSNICK the Tisdale hospital following a lengthy illness. Gladys Brightman, Box 203, Bowden, Alberta. On June 4 in the Regina Seventh-day Adventist She is survived by one son, Francis of Lacombe, 36-20 Church, Laurie Donovan Paul, son of Brother and Alberta, two daughters, Mrs. William Doughty Sister Ivan Paul of Findlater, Saskatchewan was (Dorothy) of Pagman and Mrs. F. B. Zarowski united in marriage to Diana Lynn Grosnick, daugh- (Marjorie) of Tisdale, a brother Frank Taylor in Please send "Messenger" material to your ter of Brother and Sister J. Grosnick of Moose Jaw. Queensland, Australia, and six grandchildren. She Many relatives and friends were present to en- was predeceased by her husband. conference editor who in turn will for- Funeral service for the late Mrs. Wells was joy the happy occasion and to extend• their best ward to CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER. wishes to the young couple as they establish their held July 19 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church home in the city of Moose Jaw. in Tisdale. The service was conducted by Pastor W. G. SoLoNrox Kozechenko of Canora in the absence of the writer. Conference Editors Burial followed in the Tisdale cemetery where our sister in Jesus awaits the glorious resurrection BRITISH COLUMBIA — L. R. Krenzler LITRE - LANGER morning soon to come. PASTOR D. R. GODSOE ALBERTA — H. Larsen Dennis Brian Litke, son of Brother and Sister Henry Litke of Winnipeg, was united in the holy MANITOBA-SASKATCHEWAN — N. J. Matiko bond of matrimony to Irmtraut Hildegard Langer, PINCOMBE—Following months of illness and ONTARIO-QUEBEC — J. Marts daughter of Mrs. Gerta Langer of Winnipeg on, physical pain, Miss Irene Pincombe passed away MARITIMES — D. E. Tinkler Saturday night June 17, in Saskatoon, Saskatche- at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on NEWFOUNDLAND — wan. June 29, 1967. R. A. Matthews Following the wedding in the minister's manse, Born June 19, 1891, she had lived her entire a reception was held in honour of the young life in St. Thomas, with the exception of ten Conference Directory couple. Brother and Sister D. Litke will make years in Calgary. August 11, 1928 she was bap- their home in Winnipeg. May God richly bless this tized and became a faithful member of the Sev- young couple. enth-day Adventist Church until the time of her CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE — J. W. Botha, W. G. SOLONIUK death. She was leader of the Dorcas Welfare President; C. Klam, Secretary-Treasurer; 1148 King Society for some time, as well as holding other Street East, Oshawa, Ontario. responsible offices. WHEELER - HANDYSIDES Miss Pincombe will be greatly missed by all On July 2, 1967, a very beautiful and gracious who knew her, for her kindly and friendly ways. ALBERTA CONFERENCE — A. W. Kaytor, President; wedding was conducted in the Kingsview Seventh- With all who mourn her loss we share the H. C. T. Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer; 201-16 Ave. day Adventist Church, Toronto, when Vernette blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour. N.E., Calgary, Alberta. Ann Handysides, the daughter of Elder and Mrs. PASTOR LARRY MILLIKEN D. J. Handysides, was united in marriage to Dr. Charles Wheeler, son of Mrs. M. M. Wheeler of BRITISH COLUMBIA CONFERENCE — A. N. How, Rhodesia. SEITZ—Martha Eva Seitz was born on April 18, 1899 in South Dakota and passed to her rest on President; E. F. White, Secretary-Treasurer; Box 10, The bride arrived at the church dressed in a Mission City, B.C. lovely gown of white organza with a long match- July 31, 1967 at Medicine Hat, Alberta. She came ing veil. She carried a white orchid surrounded with her parents to Alberta in 1902. She was by white roses with stephanotis and ivy. The married to Fredrick Seitz in 1916 and they re- MANITOBA-SASKATCHEWAN CONFERENCE — W. G. bridesmaids were dressed in turquoise blue peau- sided in the Robinson District until 1948. She Solonuk, President; W. J. Nepjuk, Secretary-Treas- de-soie silk dresses and carried deep pink roses made her decision for Christ in 1954 and was urer; 1004 Victoria Ave., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. with matching circlets in their hair. Vernette baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. was led into the church on the arm of her father. Her husband, Fredrick W., was born at Witten- The names of the bridesmaids were: Meldra Joy burg, South Russia on April 11, 1892 and died MARITIME CONFERENCE — D. E. Tinkler, President; Choban of Oshawa, Anita Rodgers, Janet Handy- on August 28, 1967 at Medicine Hat. Mr. Seitz David Gay, Secretary-Treasurer; 451 St. George St., sides and Rose Savatovich. The duties of the best came to Canada in 1896 and was one of the Moncton, N.B. man were ably carried out by Dr. Graham Mc- pioneers of the Robinson District. Morland of Hamilton, and the ushers were Dr. Surviving Mr. and Mrs. Seitz are four daugh- Allan R. Handysides, Dr. Keith Madgwick and ters, thirteen grandchildren, twenty great-grand- MISSION DU ST LAURENT — R. M. Devins, President, Pastor Heimo Heghesan. children, two brothers and four sisters to Mrs. 7250 Rue Valdombre, Saint Leonard, Quebec. The simple, moving service was conducted by Seitz, and three brothers and three sisters to Mr. C. Klam, Treasurer; 1148 King St. E., Oshawa, the bride's father, who did not follow the tradi- Seitz. Funeral services were conducted from the Ontario. tional custom of giving away his daughter, but Cook's Funeral Chapel by Pastor James M. Camp- rather chose to claim a new son. Sharon Mercer bell. Mr. and Mrs. Seitz were laid to rest in the then excelled in the singing of that most beauti- Hillside Cemetery. NEWFOUNDLAND CONFERENCE — R. A. Matthews, ful piece, "The Lord's Prayer," and later, "Jesu, B. J. KUHN, Pastor President, 106 Freshwater Rd.; St. John's, New- Joy of Man's Desiring." The organist was Mrs. foundland. Erwin Crawford, who mellowed the sacred hour RUFF—Katherina Ruff was born in the Village of with beautiful harmonious chords. Lichtenfelt, South Russia on June 25, 1886 and At the wedding reception held at the Holiday died at Medicine Hat, Alberta, August 29, 1967. ONTARIO-QUEBEC CONFERENCE — Philip Moores, Inn, Highway 27, grace was said by Pastor G. She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour at an President; S. E. White, Secretary-Treasurer; 1110 Rodgers, administrator of the North York Branson early age and became a member of the Seventh- King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario. Hospital. day Adventist Church in 1918. The happy couple, after greeting the 200 guests, On November 14, 1904 she was united in bade farewell, to begin, first their honeymoon on marriage to Christian Ruff. They came to Canada board the Queen Elizabeth to England, then en in 1909 and settled in the Hilda District and, in MESSENGER DATES route to South Africa, where Dr. Charles will be 1935, in the Bowmonton District. They moved to Deadline Deadline Date of the registrar of the King Edward Hospital, Durban Medicine Hat in 1948. In 1964 they celebrated for Copy for Copy Issue Natal, for a six months' period, before they return their 60th wedding anniversary. to set up their permanent Christian home in She leaves to mourn: her husband, five sons, with pictures with no pictures Willowdale. three daughters, twenty-seven grandchildren, and To them we give our very best wishes, rejoicing thirty-five great-grandchildren. She was laid to that yet another Christian home has been estab- rest in the Hillside Cemetery. Pastor James M. Sept. 22 Sept. 25 Oct. 4 lished. Campbell spoke words of comfort from the Pat- (MRs.) L. STERRErr, PR Secretary tison Funeral Home. Oct. 6 Oct. 9 Oct. 18 Toronto Kingsview Church B. J. KUHN, Pastor

VOL. 36, No. 20. SEPTEMBER 20, 1967 415 Channels of Activity in Nursing Education

at Branson Hospital

School of Nursing

Physical Medicine

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As part of their nursing education the students attend Mechanics", "Breathing Exercises", etc., practical classes twelve lecture-demonstrations designed to show the role enable the students to "feel" the various treatment tech- of the physiotherapy and occupational therapy depart- niques and they can thus better appreciate the viewpoint ments in the modern hospital setting. of their patients, who are receiving physiotherapy. Post- operative exercise routines are learned so that the nurses In addition to lectures on "Organizational Liaison Be- can assist the patients with their "homework" at those tween Nursing and Physiotherapy Departments", "Body times when the physiotherapist is not on duty.

For information on nursing education, write to:

The Director Branson Hospital School of Nursing 555 Finch Avenue West Willowdale, Ontario

416 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER