NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK APRIL 18, 1969

With this issue we reproduce the front page Of a current issue of the SIGNS. Your editor urges you to send the SIGNS to your friends ang relatives. This is the month. Do it now and see that this monthly journal gets into the homes wit its enlightened Message. L. H. Netteburg

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■ -• ••-••••••.••• Disaster and Famine Relief New York Offering Appeal Center Notice Our Lord's coming is near. Do We have enjoyed having a we realize it? Or has Satan numbed number of our church members our senses and blinded our eyes, so as guests while they were visit- that we are unable to feel and see ing in . However, the physical and spiritual needs because of the Center's tax everywhere around us. God, open exempt status, it will no longer our eyes and help us to see and be possible for us to rent guest understand! rooms. Human vice and wickedness is Elder N. H. S. Richards For those visiting here in the becoming bolder. Murder and theft are multiplying at giant pace. Disas- future, may we suggest the which Pastor Richards draws on his ters in the sea, on the land, and in YMCA, YWCA, or one of sev- experience as a student of the Scrip- the air happen one after the other, eral reasonably priced hotel tures and world traveler to amplify as foretold. How often storms, fire, facilities in the Times Square and shed light upon what he has and earthquake cause great suffer- area. We will still be looking just read. Listeners are thereupon ing and loss. Do these things con- for you at the time of our invited to send for more information cern God's children? They should. Sabbath services. on the study of the Bible, thus lead- ROY B. THURMON ing to an introduction to the Bible As we see such tragedies intensi- Director correspondence school. fying all around us, men and women should be aroused to sense their The program is being made avail- condition and need before it is too able on a loan basis free of charge late. One day soon God will wipe to anyone who might have access wickedness from the earth. Yet these to sustaining or sponsored radio present troublous conditions still Why Camp Doss? time. The 52 completed broadcasts, Last week the newscasters reported seem to cry out for man's quick a year's supply, come in magnetic that more American soldiers have awakening to duty and responsibility. tape form, with six programs on lost their lives in the Vietnam con- God would yet give man his final each seven-inch reel. They may be flict than were lost during all of opportunity. But one day not too purchased for personal use at a Korea. Peace is the continuous hope far hence man's day of grace will cost of $2.25 per six-program reel of the American families, but some- be over. also. how negotiations fail to give much Requests for further information Are we, the children of God, re- encouragement. regarding "The Living Word" sponding to the opportunities and As long as there is war, there will broadcast should be addressed to The needs which these conditions indi- be soldiers and service men. Recording Com- cate? The love which God placed in As long as there are soldiers and pany, Box 1511, Glendale, Califor- the heart of man has almost been service men our sons will be called nia, 91209. extinguished. The church must re- to serve. As long as our sons are going to serve they can serve with greater assurance and fewer problems when NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK Editorial Office they have had the military, medical 400 North Lilac Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422 and character guidance training of- L. H. Nettebure Editor fered at Camp Doss. Lorna McConchie Assistant Editor Twelve days at Camp Doss are Volume 32 April 18, 1969 Number 49 worth more to the young man in- Published weekly by the Northern ducted than a summers paycheck. Union Conference of Seventh-day Ad- ventists, 400 North Lilac Drive, Minne- PLAN NOW for CAMP DOSS — apolis, Minnesota 55422, and printed at June 3 to 15! the Oak Park Press, Nevada, Iowa 50201. 50 issues a year. C. M. WILLISON Entered as second class matter June 2, 1937, at the post office at Nevada. Iowa, 50201, under the act of March 3, 1879. Make all checks and money orders payable to the Northern Union Outlook. Voice Of Prophecy Subscription price—$1.00 per year. The Voice of Prophecy has recently Northern Union Conference Directory Office-400 North Lilac Drive completed production of a new Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55422 Telephone-612-545-0471 series of five-minute broadcasts to 40.7 YOU CAN'T' President J. L. Dittberner be used as public service radio pro- W Sec.-Treas., Auditor L. H. Netteburg N I Ed., MV., Temp. Sec. C. M. Willison grams. Entitled, "The Living Word— Support SAWS • H. M., S. S., Radio W. H. Elder Five Minutes with H. M. S. Richards Pub. Dept. Sec. Joe Ring Short Line to Disaster and Famine Relief Transp. Agt. L. H. Netteburg and His Bible," the program begins HHES Mgr. R. W. Belmont Gore daily-bong your offering-May 10 Field • Secretary L. W. Hallsted with the reading of a text, after Ministerial Sec. Halle Crowson NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK 3 kindle this love and cooperate with evangelistic series as he has in the prices, and high quality contents, God in vanquishing lust, greed, and past. they have proved immensely popular selfishness from the human heart. Pastor Duncan was graduated with book buyers and readers. Sales It must do all it can to relieve suf- from Walla Walla College in 1941. for the thirty titles already released fering and want. It must lift the Soon after, he became pastor-evan- have passed the 300,000 mark and struggling and the fallen. It must gelist in Washington State. Since continue to climb. nourish hope and stimulate faith. then, he has served in that capacity Almost one-third of the titles It must turn men's eyes to Heaven, in California, British Columbia, Al- brought out thus far are reprints; from whence the Saviour of man- berta and Ontario. He is coming to such as THE SECRET OF THE kind will come. Faith for Today from the Kentucky- CAVE, JUNGLE THORN, a n d A magnificent opportunity to show Tennessee Conference, where he has CLEVER QUEEN. The rest are newly our compassion for those who are been ministerial, public relations written books. Some of the well oast down and who are groping for and radio-TV secretary, known authors include Eric B. Hare, hope will be given to us on May 10 A. S. Maxwell, Norma Youngberg, through the Disaster and Famine Josephine Cunnington Edwards, Relief offering. Let us joyfully do E. W. Howse Appointed Mabel E. Cason, Alice M. Underhill, that which our hearts tell us we World Food Service Ruth Wheeler, and Herb Ford. Then should do. R. H. PIERSON Secretary there are as yet lesser known writers E. W. Howse, has been appointed of real ability such as Thelma Nor- Pastor E. E. Duncan to World Food Service Secretary, a new man of Lincoln, Nebraska, Vinnie Direct Faith For Today department within the General Con- Ruffo, and B. A. Larson. ference. There are mission stories, adven- Evangelism ture and exploration, animal stories, With 22 years of experience as Elder Howse comes to his new tales of pioneer life, and biographies pastor-evangelist, Everett E. Duncan position with a rich background of of such men as Clyde Harris, has joined Faith for Today to direct food experience. He was associated George McCready Price, Percy T. evangelism and the Bible School. for many years in a number of Magan, and Dr. Harry Miller. Church Since the telecast staff is already capacities with the extensive de- history in fascinating story form is booked for evangelistic meetings nominationally-owned and operated represented in THE WRATH OF through 1970, his coming will help food enterprises in Australia. Prior THE KING and BRAVE MEN TO to meet the many requests for de- to his appointment as Australasian THE BATTLE. The first is a story cision meetings across North Amer- Division Treasurer at the 1966 Gen- of the Huguenots, and the latter is ioa. eral Conference, he served as man- the story of the Waldenses. In his Bible School responsibilities, ager of the New South Wales manu- Pastor Duncan will conduct workers' facturing facility and distribution Several of these books have meetings, investigate better methods center with headquarters in Sydney. passed the 20,000 sales mark: THAT and supervise the overall operations In his new assignment he will BOOK IN THE ATTIC, SOME RAIN of the Bible courses. Pastor Gordon coordinate the activities of the de- MUST FALL, and SWIFT ARROW. F. Dalrymple, who has been serving nomination's food enterprises around Panda books are intended for pri- as temporary Bible School director, the world. mary and junior age children and will continue as editor of publi- Destiny books for teen-age and older cations and public relations director. readers. He will also continue to conduct You can read of a burning school- house in the Andes, a frontier child kidnapped by the Indians, the early struggles to organize the Japan Missionary Choir, a flight from a slave labor camp after World War II, bandit infested country in western China, and follow the adventures of a Pakistani smuggler. If we have not touched your favorite adventure yet. just watch for the forthcoming titles, of which fifteen are now in prep- aration. E. W. Rowse A list of current titles and special prices should have come to your Destiny Of A Panda home by mail recently. If you did The Panda and its less cuddly, not get one, write to your local Book less photogenic cousin, the Destiny, and Bible House, they'll be glad to are symbols of Change in Seventh- send you a list. day Adventist book publishing. With Iowa Book and Bible House, Box Pastor and Mrs. E. E. Duncan their colorful covers, reasonable 1475, Des Moines, Iowa 50306 4 NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK

Minnesota Book and Bible House, 1100 Ford Road at Hwy 12, Minne- tonka, Minnesota 55343 North Dakota Book and Bible House, Box 1491, Jamestown, North Dakota 58401 South Dakota Book and Bible House, Box 520, Pierre, South Dakota, 57501

IOWA Conference of Seventh-day Adventists P. 0. Box 1475 (540 42nd Street) Des Moines, Iowa 50306 E. L. Marley, President J. 0. McLeod, Secretary Make wills and legacies to Iowa Seventh-day Adventist Association

Construction Begins at Forest Ridge Camp Long cherished hopes of scores of Iowans—both youth and adults— will soon become reality. As soon as weather permits, construction is scheduled to begin on a new lodge and two spacious dormitory cabins at our Forest Ridge Camp. Richard (from left to right) Elders McLeod and Marley assist Mr. Richard Coy, contractor, Coy, the contractor, says that all in making a preliminary layout for the dining-hall lodge building. Lumber in the footings and floors must be poured background. and ready for the block layers by April 30. of roof decking was unloaded from site of the new lodge, the snow had The new lodge will contain a 40' a railroad car. The arches are due been pushed aside making possible x 80' dining room with a fireplace May 15 and all other materials are the preliminary layout of the build- at one end and a well equipped on order. ing. Under God's blessing, we hope kitchen. The cabins will comfort- E. L. Marley, our new conference to have these three buildings far ably accommodate up to 32 campers president, J. 0. McLeod, and Neville enough along to be used this August. each. George, met with Mr. Coy Friday, This summer's construction will On March 17 33,800 board feet March 28. On the already graded constitute a big step toward the fulfillment of our dreams—an ade- quate, well-developed camp here in Iowa. Let's pray, work and give to make it a reality. Of Interest at Oak Park Academy Beginning with April 19, there will be a series of very important and highly interesting events at our academy. Don't miss them! Bring your non-Adventist friends. SIGNS Outreach April 19 - The Camarata Singers of Union College will perform Raymond Shy in Davenport sent on Campus the Signs to an Attorney. The At- April 20 - The state-wide Disaster Preparedness Council will be an torney liked it so well that he sub- interesting and colorful event. Come on Sabbath the scribed for himself and even sent 19th - Hear the Camarata Singers Saturday night and it to his children who were in col- stay for the Disaster Preparedness Council on Sunday. lege. When Ingathering solicitors were April 26 - The Band and Tumbling Team perform in Gym. in the business area of the attorney, May 4 _ 8th Grade Visitor's Day and Sabbath School Vacation some people remarked that they Bible School Council. thought he was an Adventist. Ap- parently his enthusiasm for the May 10 - The Choir Concert on Campus Signs convinced them he was a church member. May 23-25 - Graduation We hope he will become one. Don't you? NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK 5

Church School Investitures imately 400 individuals who had requested one or more of Elder Van- Every church school in Iowa has MINNESOTA deman's books through telephone several outstanding programs during Conference of Seventh-day Adventists evangelism. Iowa City telephone 1100 Ford Road at Highway 12 the year. One of the more colorful Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343 evangelism was begun in March, Arthur Kiesz, President programs is the spring Junior Mis- H. W. Pritchard, Secretary 1968 when Robert Goransson was sionary Volunteer Investiture. Par- Make wills and legacies to district pastor. Since November, Minnesota Conference Association ents, relatives, and friends will be of Seventh-day Adventists 1968, scripts prepared by Elder Van- interested in the following dates: deman have been used for the daily Burlington May 10 3:30 p.m. recorded messages on DIAL HOPE. I Met Three Cedar Rapids May 8 7:30 p.m. M. K. RUYBALID On Sabbath, April 5, while wor- Davenport May 10 11:00 a.m. shipping with the Maryland Avenue Des Moines May 16 7:30 p.m. Church in St. Paul, I met three peo- Fairfield May 14 7:30 p.m. Of Interest In Iowa ple who had been baptized as the Knoxville May 25 7:30 p.m. CHARLES CITY—Members are do- result of Gift Bible Evangelism. Mason City May 21 7:30 p.m. ing Gift Bible Evangelism. One Sab- About a year ago we held an all Muscatine May 9 7:30 p.m. bath 17 homes were visited in an- day meeting placing special empha- Nevada May 18 7:30 p.m. swer to requests for Bibles. Excellent sis on Gift Bible Evangelism. To- Sioux City May 17 afternoon interest was found. Several are now day there are three new members in Waterloo May 7 7:00 p.m. studying the lessons. the church as the result of Eugene Toussaint's faithful work with this The conference is proud of its CENTERVILLE — The Centerville plan. Brother Toussaint feels he did many young people who take advan- church sent in 69 Listen subscrip- very little to bring these people into tage of the opportunities offered in tions. The members were saddened the church, He says all that he did the church school for completing the by the death of Margaret Simmons was take them the lessons and the character-building requirements in (Aunt Maggie) who passed away Holy Spirit brought the convictions various JMV classes. At these Inves- two days after her 85th birthday. titures the students demonstrate Truly a "Mother in Israel", she will and did the rest. some of the abilities that they have be greatly missed. Here is proof that the plan does gained in this work during the last VIOLET FOSTER work! Have you tried it? By the school year. Public Relations Secretary way, these new converts told me NEVILLE GEORGE Missionary Volunteer Secretary

George Vandeman at the University of Iowa An estimated 275 persons heard speak on the sub- ject of " vs. " at the University of Iowa, March 26. Speaking at 8:00 p.m. in the Phil- lips Hall Auditorium, Elder Vande- man told his audience, "There is another side of the story and I will present it for your consideration tonight." Elder Vandeman based his remarks on Matthew 24:37 which reads; "As the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man Be." Following a welcome by the writ- er, Grant Volsch, district pastor, ex- plained the special offer by which everyone in attendance could obtain one of George Vandeman's books. Faith For Today offering of $74.36 was raised by enthusiastic students of Elder Vandeman was introduced the Thief River Falls church school. Upper grade students, pictured above, to the audience by Jess Hayden, as- under the guidance of Mrs. Janet Diede sold baked goods at a benefit sociate dean and coordinator for Re- program raising $61.92 of this amount. The lower grade students, under search at the UI College of Dentistry. the direction of Mrs. Leonette Molskness, sold Danny Duzits for their Invitations were mailed to approx- share of the offering. 6 NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK

NORTH STAR CAMP OFFERING Junior Missionary Volunteers hold Book Club and Bible Year certificates The most popular attraction at earned in church school at Mankato. We thank Mrs. Selma Yaeger, their North Star Camp is the Horseman- teacher, for her leadership. Eugene F. Armour ship class at Junior Camp. Your offering April 19, will help im- prove the camp. Eugene F. Armour morning. Skiing at 3:00 o'clock in You Should! MV Secretary the morning was a method of survi- Much counsel has been given in val. the Spirit of Prophecy regarding ar- The following Sunday at the same ranging our finances for the future. they are planning on sending a site, the entire club with families Many of our people have accepted number of subscriptions to the Signs and friends enjoyed an afternoon this counsel which is commendable. of the Times. Evidently they want to of snow fun. One of the highlights Whether our estate is large or small, be soul winners too. of the afternoon was a snomobile it should be placed in safe hands. LEE KRETZ ride along the bank above the beauti- Too often, after death, the State ful Red Lake River to an old build- takes over in caring for the estate ing to see one of nature's live speci- in a most unsatisfactory manner. Thief River Falls mens of a little barn owl approxi- The Minnesota Conference is pro- Pathfinder Club mately six inches tall. The owl was viding a free service to its members Directors Jerome Bray and Duane most cooperative to sit and blink by assisting them in arranging their Davidson, braved the elements with and wink for his many visitors. finances. We would like to urge you seven courageous Pathfinder boys This evidence of God's care for His to take advantage of this service the night of March 13 for a Winter creatures of the wild through the and place your possessions in trust Survival Campout. Temperatures bitterly cold winter added inspira- with the conference. Revocable dropped to a chilly ten below but tion to the afternoon's events. Trusts are the same as a bank ac- all boys were in school the next D. C. PERRY, Pastor count and can be drawn upon in an emergency or when a need arises. At your demise, the estate will then be divided as specified on the Trust. Letting the conference handle your estate will be a great saving to you in taxes and probate costs. I am confident the Lord has blessed many with means which they will never need or use. If you should be one of these, why not give some of it to the Cause of God now rather than wait! The Spirit of Prophecy tells us that money given now is worth much more than if given later. Sharing our means brings blessings to us and helps Craft classes are a highlight experience at North Star Camp. The April 19 finish the work of God on earth so offering will help provide better facilities for crafts and nature study. Christ can return. Eugene F. Armour Do not wait to arrange your es- NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK 7

tate! When the grim reaper calls, it will be too late. Write for an appointment with Martin C. Shain, 1100 Ford Road, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343. You will be under no obligation. ARTHUR KIESZ

New Record Set at Bible House Bright and early on April 6, before the doors of the Bible House opened, people were waiting outside for the View of Bible House during a Dal period during the Big Day, April 6. sale to begin. It was a beautiful day and people came as far as 300 miles to take advantage of the Get-Ac- month. Take advantage of this time church. quainted Day. Over 180 families and supply your needs. A real change can be noticed in availed themselves of the opportuni- CLYDE H. BEST the basement. The school equipment ty to visit the Bible House to pur- Book & Bible House Manager which had not been used for a num- chase books, records, Sabbath School ber of years has been taken out and supplies, and food, setting a new A New Look stored. A Dorcas room has been built record for a one-day sale, outside of Those who have visited the Roch- at one end of the Primary and Kin- camp meeting, with total sales ester church in recent weeks have dergarten room. This room will amounting to over $3,000. noticed a real change in the physical greatly enhance the work of the Dor- A number of special items are appearance of the church. It has cas Society as the conditions under still available—The four volumes of been thoroughly cleaned and redec- which they have been working has Wonder Tales of the Bible at a cost orated from top to bottom. New red not been the best. The entire base- of $6.53 postpaid, and Medics in carpeting has been put in the foyer ment floor was painted a desert Action at $1.25 postpaid. Please en- and the sanctuary, excluding the sand. The Primary and Kindergar- close your check with order. Don't area under the pews, plus the stair- ten rooms have new junior-size fold- forget the offer of one free book way to the basement. The walls of ing chairs that give the division when purchasing the three books of the entire church have been painted more of a Sabbath School atmos- Panda and Destiny series. off-white. New artificial palms dec- phere. The rest rooms were provided The Lord truly blessed in a won- orate the sides of the pulpit which with new curtains for the windows, derful way with the unusual turn- was a gift to the church. and cup dispensers. out and large volume of sales. Re- The pastor's study was converted A new public address system was member the Bible House will be into a library which has been reor- installed last October which has open the first Sunday of every ganized as a functional part of the been a tremendous asset to the church. A speaker has been installed in the Primary-Kindergarten room which can be used for overflow crowds or mothers with small chil- dren. It is planned to eventually have better floor covering for the chil- dren's divisions. Plans are in the talking stage at present for an addi- tion to the church. This would in- clude a much-needed room for the juniors and early teens who now have to meet for Sabbath School in a church a block away. A storage room would also be added. Much work and long hours have been put in by church members who willingly donated time and effort to make the church a clean and orderly church in which to worship and glorify God. The Spirit of Prophecy says, "Order and cleanliness is the A camp scene with singing provided the setting for the Brainerd Investi- law of heaven." 4T 142 ture. Their teachers, David Larson and Mrs. Joyce Rideout look on. MRS. DENNIS LEAVELLE Eugene F. Armour, M.V. Secretary Press Secretary 8 NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK

votional challenging all to a recon- NORTH DAKOTA secration to the work of God. "We APRIL 26 Conference of Seventh-day Adventists are living in the last days," he said, Box 1491 "and it is time for us to show the Goodrich Church Jamestown. North Dakota 58401 Ben Trout. President world our true colors." All who were Dedication Reuben Beck, Secretary 10:00 A.M. Make wills and legacies to present stood as a prayer of rededi- North Dakota Conference Association cation ascended to heaven. Sabbath School of Seventh-day Adventists 11:00 A.M. W. H. Elder, Jr., Sabbath School Ben Trout, President secretary of the Northern Union, North Dakota Conference North Dakota brought instruction and inspiration Potluck Lunch Sabbath School Institute to the group that was helpful to 2:00 P.M. Sabbath School leaders and teach- Sabbath School leaders, Vacation Bi- Dedicatory Sermon ers came from far and near to ble School workers, and Investment J. L. Dittberner, President attend the institute held at the secretaries. Several delegates brought Northern Union Conference Jamestown church school, Sunday crafts and new ideas. The thought I ALL ARE INVITED. March 30. Ben Trout, Conference was expressed several times that I president, brought an inspiring de- so many of our Sabbath School lead-

THE NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE Meeting Begins

Presents Sunday April 20 Halle G. Crowson 7:30 P.M. Union Evangelist GIFTS

IN BIBLE LECTURE PROGRAM AWARDS APRIL 20 -- MAY 10, 1969 BIBLES PLAN TO ATTEND! Hillcrest Seventh-day Adventist School 116 - 15th Avenue N. E. Jamestown, North Dakota

Evangelist Crowson's color movies SOMETHING NEW and slides of the Holy Land, Europe, The Middle East and Africa SOMETHING are of tremendous interest to all ages. DIFFERENT

Unique Bible-In-Hand Please send names

of interests, relatives Class Each Evening

and friends to:- Each lecture fully

illustrated on the Pastor D. E. Howe giant screen 1705 - 5th Avenue N. E.

Jamestown, N. D. 58401

BIBLE PROPHECY LECTURES ON DANIEL AND REVELATION HILLCREST SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL

116 - 15th Avenue N. E. Jamestown, North Dakota NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK 9

NORTH DAKOTA YOUTH IN ACTION All preliminary groundwork had been laid by the Lay Activities Com- mittee under the leadership of Mrs. James Parmele, and Mrs. W. H. Hohensee. During the Lay Activities period James Gray gave a short talk on the importance of Signs distri- bution and Mrs. James Parmele called for the Signs order blanks to be placed on the offering plates. While the Signs subscriptions were being received and counted, four Juniors marched to the platform holding copies of the Signs and the congregation sang the following Signs song. Mrs. Parmele wrote the words to the tune of "Bringing In The Sheaves."

Sending Signs to neighbors, Pictured above is Clarice Wentland from the Carrington Church as she Sending Signs to friends, followed her Lord's example in baptism at Northern Lights Camp. Sending Signs to those who Long for Jesus love. Sending Signs to friends, And to those we love, We will work and labor Sending out the Signs.

Refrain: Sending out the Signs, Sending out the Signs, We will work and labor, Sending out the Signs. Sending out the Signs, Sending out the Signs, We will go rejoicing, Sending out the Signs.

Northern Lights tumblers under the direction of Mrs. Kay Sorensen make a pyramid.

ers and workers are talented and artistic as far as crafts and teaching SOUTH DAKOTA devices are concerned. How fortu- Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 217 North Grand nate for the children of North Da- Pierre. South Dakota 57501 F. W. Bieber, President kota that we have so many fine peo- R. W. Wilmot. Secretary ple to teach our children in the way Make wills and legacies to South Dakota Conference Association that they ought to go. of Seventh-day Adventists The Jamestown Pathfinders fur- nished the noon meal for a small charge, adding much to the plea- Aberdeen Has santness and blessings of the day. Early SIGNS Victory All determined to do a better work Reaching the Signs of the Times for the Lord as the kingdom of objective in one day is getting to be God is advanced through the Sab- the normal thing for the Aberdeen, bath School Department. South Dakota church. Sabbath, April Mrs. W. N: Hohensee and Mrs. James Parmele demonstrated that careful D. G. ALBERTSEN, Secretary 5, was the second year for this ac- planning, aggressive leadership, and the loyalty of Aberdeen church members Sabbath School Department complishment. made for a successful SIGNS crusade. 10 NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK

on the verge of a real breakthrough in soul winning here in South South Dakota State Dakota. Dollars aren't worth much Federation Meeting any more. They aren't buying much, and very likely they will be worth April 24, 1969 - 10:00 a.m. even less in the future. One thing is M. H. Jensen - Guest Speaker sure that if our dollars will win some souls, we shall be forever grateful Elder Jensen is the Director of that we shared our dollars in the the East Coast Health and area of evangelism. Welfare Depot and is well in- F. W. BIEBER, President formed in Health and Welfare.

BRING A SACK LUNCH A Visit To The PIERRE SDA CF URCH McLaughlin Church Corner Madison a n d Monroe The McLaughlin Seventh - day .•1116.+111uffila....111u Adventist Church was organized in 1925 under the leadership of its Going forth rejoicing first pastor, Jake C. Stotz. The Working for the Master, church at one time enjoyed a mem- When our labors over Pastor and Mrs. R. R. Patzer bership of fifty but the shift of He will bid us come. population away from rural areas We will come rejoicing impossible to devote as much time has reduced the membership to With those saved from sin. as they would like to evangelism. twenty-nine. The congregation moved We will come rejoicing The committee solicits the prayers into the present church building in With those saved from sin. of the constituency for the Patzers 1938. that they might have health and Henry Schanzenbach (left back The Aberdeen Signs objective was strength to carry on this work. Plans 136 subscriptions. The total number row in the picture) was a charter are already being laid for next fall member and has been local elder of subscriptions turned in' on Sab- and winter evangelism. bath, April 5, was 152. This is the for 36 years. Well past three score The committee launched out in first South Dakota church to reach years and ten, Brother Schanzenbach faith for it will take funds for salary their objective this year. Consecrat- wishes someone younger could take and for the efforts themselves. We ed leadership and our loyal church over the leadership of the church. trust that as you plan for your gift members who know the potential This church, perhaps from ne- for evangelism which will be called soul winning possibilities of the cessity, has always used their young for at camp meeting that you will people in the services. Each Sabbath Signs made this one day victory pos- plan for an even larger gift than some of the young folks repeat the sible. you have given before. South Dakota JAMES B. GRAY memory verse. Val Stotz, now at is mentioned everywhere because Maplewood Academy and a member of the loyal and faithful people who of the band and Choraliers, was the Conference Evangelist have been so liberal in their evange- Sabbath School and church pianist At a recent Conference Committee lism giving. The Conference Com- when just a young girl. It is good meeting it was voted to ask R. R. mittee and officers have tried to to use our young people in the work Patzer to be Conference Evangelist. put these funds to good use, and as of the church. This assignment will begin in the a result we see interests springing The McLaughlin church has been early fall. Until then he will remain up everywhere. We believe we are a light in this community of less as pastor of the Rapid City - Hot Springs district. Elder Patzer has had a wealth of experience in pastoral work as well as in evangelism. Mrs. Patzer has been a real help to him with her special musical abilities. The committee felt that Elder and Mrs. Patzer would make a real contribu- tion in this field of evangelism. The committee recognizes that while the South Dakota Conference had a full- time evangelist our baptisms were considerably higher than they have been since then. The local pastors are anxious to hold meetings, but • with their many other duties it is Available members of the McLaughlin BDA church NORTHERN UNION OUTL 0 0 K 11

"By giving all they can by June "Well! If they can do that, surely 8th when the grand total will be we can do our part, too!" counted at camp meeting. Everyone Have you??? can raise at least $10.00 and many Do something about it right now! can give $100.00 or more. Didn't you MARVIN WALTER get a copy of the new brochure showing the detail floor plan?" "No. I guess I wasn't at church Spearfish Church Works To that day." Turn The Tide "That's too bad. Call your elder Members of the Spearfish Church or pastor for he has a copy for you." are endeavoring to do their part in "Aren't they just shells to be used turning the tide in South Dakota. for Junior Camp?" Since the new year has started, "I should say not! They are to be twenty-four copies of YOUR BIBLE 30' x 48' and divided into four units AND YOU have been distributed to with solid log walls and insulated an area hospital. Also, over 100 ar- ceilings and indoor plumbing and ticles of clothing, bedding, and some electricity and even thermostatically of our literature were given to three controlled heating. They can be used families whose homes were burned These children could repeat the down in the area. memory verses for the 1st quarter. all year round." Back row - Mike and Diane Buechler. "That sounds fantastic!" Presently there are 24 people Front row - Myron and Wayne studying the "Bible Speaks" courses. Buechler. "It is fantastic, especially when We pray the Lord's blessing on our you learn that each cabin will be than 1000 people. We pray for the church that more members and non- built for about $6,000.00." growth of this church and for each members might become involved. "Only $6,000.00?" member as they hold up the torch Other activities engaged in include of truth in this area. J. B. GRAY "Yes. that's right. And here is prayer meeting once a week in something else that will surprise which participants are also discuss- you." ing the book. PREPARATION FOR Flag Mountain Cabins "What?" THE FINAL CRISIS. Members of "All season cabin accommoda- "Do you know what Payabya the Spearfish Church continue to tions!" Church has raised already in one sponsor the radio program, "The "Where? California or Texas?" month?" Quiet Hour". "No! At Flag Mountain Camp in "Wait a minute — Where's MV members are currently in- the Black Hills of South Dakota!" Payabya?" volved in cutting and selling fire- "You're just kidding!" "That is the new Indian Church wood to help meet the church's goal "Not one bit! Every church mem- at Pine Ridge Mission." for the Flag Mountain dormitories. ber in South Dakota Conference is "Oh! Maybe $1.00." We pray that God's blessings will "Payabya in Sioux means "out having an opportunity to make this be on all South Dakota churches in in front." They are, too, for they as real as sun-up or sun-down." their efforts to "turn the tide" and "How?" have raised over $90.00 in March." spread the gospel. JUDY MARCOE, PR Secretary Spearfish Church

SUNSET CALENDAR April 18 Des Moines, Iowa 6:53 St. Paul, Minnesota 7:01 Bismarck, North Dakota 7:35 Huron, South Dakota 7.20 Rapid City, South Dakota 6:39 April 25 Des Moines, Iowa 7:06 St. Paul, Minnesota 71.0 Bismarck, North Dakota 7:45 Huron, South Dakota 7:29 Rapid City, South Dakota 6:4S All time given is CST

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Preparing For The Final Test

By C. M. Willison During the first semester of the school year YOUTH IN ACTION the Southern Publishing Association initiated The Middle River Pathfinder Club was or- a contest among the church schools of the ganized March 9 under the direction of Mrs. North American Division to design a church Glenn Meekma• and assisted by Bernie Carder bulletin cover intended to strengthen interest and Mrs. Scott Tygeson. M.V. progressive class- in Christian Education. work was a major portion of the day's activities. Five of these young people are the product When the entries were judged the one de- of the Middle River Evangelistic Crusade. signed by Judy Anderson, 6th grade student Following lunch, Pathfinder families and at the Sioux Falls, South Dakota Seventh-day district friends gathered at the Old Mill State Adventist school, was declared grand winner. Park for a frolicsome afternoon in the snow. Judy's entry was entitled "Preparing for The numerous snomobiles gave ample opportu- the Final Test." We are proud of Judy with nity for rides through woodland "Winter Won- her artistic ability and pleased when students derland" on the established trails. Moose tracks who attend church school have such reflective added interest to the adventure. Tobogganing, minds and serious thoughts. sledding, skiing, and various sliding methods, added spice to the afternoon's activities. Every- one enjoyed the fellowship in God's great out- of-doors.

Judy Anderson of Sioux Palls Church School The Middle River Pathfinder Club