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AUL was a prisoner under house arrest To counteract heretical teachings, in the capital of the Roman Empire. the apostle to the Gentiles exalts pDuring this, his first imprisonment, he was not in a dungeon, but was permitted to live in his own rented quarters with a Ro- man soldier as guard. Perhaps he was chained some of the time, but he was permitted to entertain guests and to preach the gospel. Paul took advantage of this opportunity and Christ used his time profitably. He had assistants who ran errands for him and invited the people. First of all, he invited his own people, the Jews, that he might explain to them why he as Head was a prisoner, and present to them the great theme of his life, Jesus Christ and Him cruci- fied. As a result he won some of them, of the as well as some from Caesar's house- hold, a runaway slave, and others. But another great burden lay on his heart—the churches he and his co- workers had raised up. He longed to Church see them continue to grow in grace, j as he must soon lay down the armor and they must carry on. i First of a Series on Satan too was active, for "new Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians light" and deceptions of the day were creeping into some of the churches 4 and endangering the flock. Among these dangerous heresies was Gnosti- By Otto H. Christensen (Continued on page 10)

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"MAY I TELL you that God has answered our prayers for my husband, A husband now who is attending church now? May God touch his heart so that he will feel attending church. the need of making a full surrender. Please pray that my daughter will come back to God. Thank you and all the friends in Christ who are praying for my loved ones."—Mrs. Y., of California.

"I AM A GREAT believer in prayer, and I know that God, who knows A cancer sufferer us better than we know ourselves, will answer our prayers according to His healed spiritually, will. Some time ago I requested prayer for my beloved sister who was dying a nephew in school of cancer. God in His infinite mercy healed her spiritually, and she sleeps till Jesus comes. Before that, I had asked prayer for a nephew, who was also dying of cancer in the brain. He is well and going to school. I thank God for His love and everlasting mercy."—Mrs. T., of California.

A husband baptized. "A FEW YEARS ago I sent in a request, and since then my husband has been baptized. Thank you for your prayers."—Mrs. C., of New Mexico.

"MUST LET YOU rejoice with me. My husband and his aunt found Two baptized in their way into the baptismal pool last Sabbath, September 26. I'm so answer to prayer. grateful to the Lord for His goodness and for extending His mercies to- ward us, and I thank Him for all that He has given us. Thank you again for remembering us, and we'll join our prayers on Sabbath eve for the re- quests of others."—Mrs. T., of California.

A wayward son now "ABOUT A YEAR ago I wrote asking prayer for my son, who was a on fire for God. very wayward son. He has recently become converted and is on fire for God."—Mrs. M., of Florida.

"A FEW MONTHS ago we wrote asking for prayer for our six mar- ried children and their families. We can see the Holy Spirit is working, and in the one instance, where we were concerned over the one son's being A son found courage tempted to allow his salesman to open his business place on Sabbath, wish to close his business to report that this happened only the one Sabbath. The following Tuesday on Sabbath. he placed a sign on the window and an advertisement in the paper stating he was closed on Saturday. His only remark was: 'I don't know what I was thinking of.' He appears much less nervous, and the business sales have been excellent. Thank you for your prayers."—Mr. and Mrs. B., of Michi- gan.

"ABOUT THREE YEARS ago I wrote you to pray for my husband. He A bitter husband baptized. was very bitter toward religion. He was baptized July 20, 1963. I thank you. May God bless you all."—Mrs. D., of Minnesota.

REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 Encouraging selections from the endless stream of letters that flows into the Review editorial offices from members of the Fellowship.

"I WANT TO thank you for your interest in my prayer requests. My husband surrendered his heart to the Lord before he passed away last A surrendered heart; year. A sister is faithful, and a brother gave up alcohol. I have been a regu- victory over alcohol. lar subscriber to the Review since 1917, and it is clearer to me than ever. I especially appreciate the Fellowship of Prayer. Thank you very much." —Mrs. D., of Georgia.

"IT WAS ABOUT three years ago that I wrote to you in behalf of my daughter and her family. At that time she had been out of the church about seven years. I am happy to report she has come back to the church. A daughter and son-in- She was baptized this year and now is working in the church. Her husband law baptized; need has taken Bible studies and accepted the truth. But there are habits in his continued prayer. life that he is trying to overcome. Please pray for him that God will give him the victory over these habits and that he will fully establish himself with the people of God. Pray that they will allow their two lovely children to attend church school, where they might be taught of God. Thank you for your continued prayers."—Mrs. F., of Ohio.

"FIRST OF ALL, I want to tell you that prayer has been answered for a daughter who had left the truth. Three or four years ago I asked an Rebaptized, and happy interest in your prayers for her. A few months ago she came back to the in the Lord. church, was rebaptized, and sings in the choir. She is very happy in the Lord. For this I praise God and want to thank you for your prayers in her behalf."—Mrs. V., of Michigan.

"PRAISE THE LORD! My sister-in-law has signed to join the church; also I have hopes for my youngest brother, who apparently plans to join. A sister-in-law joins The Adventist minister is helping him arrange his affairs so that he can close the church. his business on Sabbaths. Then another sister is attending services regularly. Please pray that God will help them to surrender all to Him."—V. B., of New York.

"MY HEART IS overflowing with thanks to God for one more prayer answered. I know you will rejoice with me. The son who has eight children A son, his wife, and was baptized, with his wife and four of the children. How great God is! He four childrert baptized; has been so good to me. . . . I want all my dear ones saved. I want so to "How great God is!" live that all I do or say will please God. Thanks for your prayers in the past. I pray for you every day and night and all God's children."—Mrs. Y., of Texas.

"ABOUT TWO YEARS ago I wrote and asked special prayer for our two sons. I must first give God the glory. My prayers and yours have been A son grows spiritually; partly answered. My petition was for one son to grow spiritually and find sets up a a Christian wife. He plans to marry a strong Christian girl of our faith. Christian home. Thank you so much for your prayers."—Mrs. D., of California.

REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 3 The Spirit of Prophecy The Wednesday Crucifixion Theory Examined-3 does not support The Wednesday Crucifixion Theory

ECENTLY I received from one he spake unto you when he was yet of our church members a By R. L. Odom in Galilee, saying, The Son of man R lengthy mimeographed docu- must be delivered into the hands of ment attempting to prove that Christ sinful men, and be crucified, and the was buried on Wednesday and rose watch." Following this is a graphic third day rise again" (verses 6, 7). This from the tomb on Sabbath. After description of the Saviour's resurrec- the women reported to the disciples. proving to his own satisfaction that tion early the first day of the week. "And, behold, two of them went both the Bible and the Spirit of Evidently, Christ was still in the that same day to a village called Em- Prophecy teach this idea, the writer grave, the great stone had not been maus, which was from Jerusalem concluded: "Our church has missed moved, the Roman seal upon it had about threescore furlongs" (verse 13). out on this 'light.' " In addition to cit- not been broken, and the Roman sol- On this passage Mrs. White com- ing other works by Ellen G. White, diers were still guarding the burial ments: "Late in the afternoon of the author of the mimeographed doc- site, just before daybreak on the first the day of the resurrection, two of ument either quotes or refers to The day of the week. the disciples were on their way to Desire of Ages as many as 73 times These statements in The Desire of Emmaus, a little town eight miles in the effort to make it appear that Ages, published in 1898, are consist- from Jerusalem."—The Desire of Jesus died and was buried on Wed- ent with those of another book by the Ages, p. 795. A comparison of the ital- nesday, remained in the grave pre- same author 20 years before: icized portions of these statements cisely 72 hours, and rose from the "Christ rested in the tomb on the makes clear that The Desire of Ages tomb on the Sabbath day. The facts Sabbath day, and when holy beings of statements are fully in harmony with are that Mrs. White never set forth both Heaven and earth were astir on the Bible narrative. such an idea. It is interesting to note the morning of the first day of the Some advocates of the theory that that the writer of the document failed week, He rose from the grave to re- Christ died on Wednesday and rose to quote this statement from page new His work of teaching His disci- on Sabbath allege that Ellen G. 794 of The Desire of Ages, concern- ples. But this fact does not consecrate White's statements concerning His ing Christ's disciples: the first day of the week, and make it pre-Passover rest in Bethany and His "On the sixth day of the week a Sabbath."—The Spirit of Prophecy, triumphal entry into Jerusalem are they had seen their Master die, on vol. 3, p. 204 (1878). not in chronological agreement with the first day of the next week they The Desire of Ages in Harmony her above-quoted statements that He found themselves deprived of His With Bible died on the sixth day of the week, lay body, and they were accused of hav- in the tomb on the seventh day of the ing stolen it away for the sake of de- According to Luke 24:1, it was week, and rose from the grave on the ceiving the people." "upon the first day of the week" that first day of the week. According to "The sixth day of the week" cer- certain women went to the sepulcher the Scriptures, Jesus came to Bethany tainly could not have been Wednes- and found that the Lord was not "six days before the passover" (John day, the fourth day of the week. there. An angel explained to them 12:1). Mrs. White comments: On page 769 of the same volume why He was not there, saying: "He is "The Saviour had reached Bethany we read further: not here, but is risen: remember how only six days before the Passover, and "At last Jesus was at rest. The long according to His custom had sought day of shame and torture was ended. rest at the home of Lazarus. The As the last rays of the setting sun crowds of travelers who passed on to ushered in the Sabbath, the Son of the city spread the tidings that He God lay in quietude in Joseph's tomb. was on His way to Jerusalem, and His work completed, His hands that He would rest over the Sabbath folded in peace, He rested through Hy DELPHIA CLINE FREEMAN at Bethany."—The Desire of Ages, p. the sacred hours of the Sabbath day." Upon the cross my Saviour died, 557. (See also The Spirit of Prophecy, Note that Jesus rested in the tomb By Roman soldiers crucified; vol. 2, p. 372.) "through the sacred hours of the Sab- The blood gushed from His wounded side "It was on the first day of the week bath day," not through the hours of On dark, dark Calvary. that Christ made His triumphant Thursday and Friday. entry into Jerusalem."—The Desire of Again we read on page 779: "The On steep Golgotha's lonely hill, Ages, p. 569. (See also The Spirit of night of the first day of the week had Christ bled, love's mission to fulfill; Prophecy, vol. 2, p. 383.) He hung His head and then was still, worn slowly away. The darkest hour, From sin to set me free. The count of the days as given in just before daybreak, had come. the above statements from the Bible Christ was still a prisoner in His nar- Oh, how it grieved the Father's heart and Mrs. White is as follows: row tomb. The great stone was in its To turn His face, to stand apart; place; the Roman seal was unbroken; But from His plan would not depart— 1. Nisan 8, Sabbath—Rested at the Roman guards were keeping their And all for you and me. Bethany

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4 REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 2. Nisan 9, Sunday—Entered Je" mitted difficulty in reconciling the safety for any of us is in receiving no rusalem chronology of John with that of the new doctrine, no new interpretation 3. Nisan 10, Monday- Synoptic Gospels. of the Scriptures, without first sub- 4. Nisan 11, Tuesday- Those who think that they have mitting it to brethren of experience. 5. Nisan 12, Wednesday- found "new light" for the church Lay it before them in a humble, teach- 6. Nisan 13, Thursday- would do well to follow this counsel able spirit, with earnest prayer; and from the Lord through His servant: if they see no light in it, yield to their 7. Nisan 14, Friday—Died on "There are a thousand temptations judgment; for 'in the multitude of Cross in disguise prepared for those who counselors there is safety.' "—Testi- 8. Nisan 15, Sabbath—Lay in have the light of truth; and the only monies, vol. 5, p. 293. Tomb 9. Nisan 16, Sunday—Rose From Grave Ruth spent a happy day reading her The Jews in Christ's time reckoned new book and helping mother with the the 24-hour day from sunset to sun- chores. Then as the sun began to sink low set, not from midnight to midnight. in the western sky, she started watching Nisan 14 began, therefore, at the sun- for daddy. set marking the close of Thursday "Daddy is going to tell me a very spe- afternoon. During the night (or fore- cial story this evening," she said to part) of Nisan 14, the sixth day of mother. the week, Jesus ate the Passover sup- Ruth's Promise Mother nodded. "Yes, he is. He is go- per with His disciples. The following ing to tell you a birthday story." By Enid Sparks Ruth wondered and wondered about morning (or latter part) of Nisan 14 the birthday story. Finally, daddy came He was crucified, and in the after- T WAS Ruth's birthday, and she sang home, and Ruth ran to get the Bible for noon of the same day He was buried happily as she sprang out of bed. worship time. a little before sunset, marking the I "Mother, has the mail come today?" After the Scripture reading Ruth commencement of the seventh-day she asked, hurrying to breakfast. tugged at her father's hand. "Will you tell Sabbath. Early in the morning of the Ruth lived with her parents on a mis- me my birthday story now?" she asked. sionary boat that sailed up and down the first day of the week He rose trium- Daddy Tells the Story phantly from the grave. Yellow River in faraway China. Some- times many days passed before the mail- Daddy smiled and put his arm around This simple tabulation of the days boat came bringing the letters and pack- Ruth. "I certainly will," he answered and indicates that Mrs. White's comments ages from America. began telling Ruth about the night she are in complete harmony with the But today it had come. "Yes," answered was born. "There was a cruel war going statement by John, and with the gen- her mother with a twinkle in her eyes. on, and enemy planes had dropped erally accepted view that Christ was "I think the boat came especially to cele- bombs all night. Some of the bombs hit at Bethany six days before the Pass- brate your birthday. It brought a package close to the hospital, but our prayers over festivities began on Nisan 14 from grandmother." saved us. When the sun rose, the planes "Oh, goody!" exclaimed Ruth. "It went away. Then your mother and I be- (see The Seventh-day Adventist Bible must be my storybook!" gan to think of a name for you." Commentary, vol. 5, pp. 233, 1020). Several months before, when Ruth had Ruth had been listening quietly. Now This count is based on the under- visited in America, her grandmother she couldn't help asking, "Did you or standing that the term "Passover" as promised her a storybook for her birth- mother pick my name?" used in John 11:55 and 12:1 refers day. As Ruth opened the brown paper "I did," daddy said. "I always thought to the entire paschal season, which wrappings, she squealed with delight. Ruth was a pretty name, and your began with the slaying of the Passover "Oh, Mother, it is my storybook! It mother and I wanted you to grow up to has stories about boys and girls in many •be like Ruth in the Bible." lamb on Nisan 14. In the year of the different lands. I can't wait to read about crucifixion, as we understand the Bib- "I want to be like her too," Ruth them!" added. lical chronology, Nisan 14 fell on the "You must wait until after breakfast," sixth day of the week, which began at smiled mother. "I've made your favorite Daddy gave Ruth a pleased hug. Then the sunset Thursday evening and cinnamon toast. It will be cold if you he went on, "After we had given you don't eat it soon." your name, I offered a prayer of dedica- ended at the sunset Friday evening. tion to God for you." Jesus met with His disciples after sun- "Oh, thank you!" Ruth ran to hug her down ' on that Thursday evening, mother. "I'll eat right now." "What does that mean?" Ruth asked. "It means that your mother and I of- washed their feet, and ate the Pass- fered you to God, just as Hannah offered over supper with them, prior to His her baby in the Bible story," daddy re- death as the antitypical paschal lamb plied. "We want you to love God and (1 Cor. 5:7) and to the time when serve Him all the days of your life." the Jews in general ate the Passover Ruth had a warm happy feeling in her (John 13:1; 18:28; 19:14). heart as she smiled up at her father. There is no contradiction between "That's just what I'm going to do," she Mrs. White's statements and those of said softly. "I'll always work for Jesus." the Bible writers. There is no sup- Ruth has never forgotten her promise. port in either the Bible or the Spirit Today she is in college, preparing to be of Prophecy for the Wednesday cruci- a missionary. "I want to fulfill the prom- ise made at my dedication," she says. fixion and Sabbath resurrection "There are so many people in so many theory. This erroneous theory is based different countries who need to know our on a misconception of the meaning Saviour." of the expression "three days and Boys and girls, now is the time to re- three nights," as it is used in the Bible, member that you, too, can fulfill the and on the wishful thinking of those JEANIE MCCOY, ARTIST promise made at your dedication just as who, innocently no doubt, advocate As Ruth opened the brown paper wrappings Ruth did. All your life you can help peo- it. A contributing factor is the ad- she squealed with delight. ple learn to live for the Saviour. REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 5 a star that we have admired for its brilliance will then go out in dark- ness."—Prophets and Kings, p. 188. Suddenly that bright and beautiful evening star calls to mind the some- times tragic outcome of the grim con- test between evil and righteousness in which we are all engaged and from which there is no escape. All at once it speaks to us of extinguished promi- nence; of admiring eyes turned away in disappointment and grief. Starkly we face a fact that we wish were not true—that not all who aspire to eter- nal life and the glories of the new earth will realize the fulfillment of their hopes. The future will reveal a kinship with Judas in many who once proudly bore the name of Christ. Today they are prominent and scintil- lating stars, regarded as examples worthy of imitation. Tomorrow they may fade. How could such a tragedy happen? Locks Fall Silently God's firmament has been the back- ground for many spiritual stars. Some have risen higher and higher, and their brightness has increased; but some have fallen, and with them have fallen the hopes of a whole generation of God's people. Turning from our present day to one of long ago, and looking in upon a scene in a faraway land, we see the hopes of the whole people of Israel falling silently to the floor in Delilah's tent. Samson, who was to have been Israel's savior, sleeps while the locks of his dark hair fall one upon an- other at Delilah's feet. One snip at a time she shears him of his strength. B Clifford F. Black Tomorrow morning the news will pass among the people of Israel that Sam- son has broken his covenant with God. The nation will be terrified as the people awaken to find that their,-de- fender has been rendered powerless. On many lips will be heard the ques- tion, "How could such a tragedy

HARRY BAERG, ARTIST happen?" Delilah, who was a tool of the ene- mies of God's people to destroy God's TAR light, star bright, first star thoughts of humans upward, daring man, becomes a fitting symbol of the I've seen tonight; I wish I may, them to dream of a brighter future. lure of the world in our day—the lure S I wish I might, have the wish I The heavens are filled with won- that is used so effectively by our great wish tonight." Who can tell for how ders that delight the imagination of adversary to ruin God's remnant chil- many centuries children—some of men, but the unaided eye is rarely dren. How did the tragedy happen? It them not so young—have hopefully treated to one more beautiful than was brought about by the quick snips repeated this simple incantation? It that gleaming orb as it first appears in of Delilah's scissors. It was so silent is a homely little poem that speaks to the afterglow of sunset. To the child- and gradual that God's man did not us of more than the age-old yearning ish mind the star may speak the lan- even suspect that it was happening. of mankind for some special dispensa- guage of pretty dreams come true, to And in this silent, gradual defeat of tion of good fortune to brighten the the philosopher it may suggest the im- God's great purpose for Samson's life otherwise ordinary prospect of life; mensity of the cosmos and stir up pro- we see, unmasked, the plot of our ad- these words also tell of the brightness found thoughts concerning the Om- versary, Satan, to bring about our de- and beauty of the evening star against nipotence that made it and controls it struction. The stars will not be sud- the velvety background of the dark- all, but to the thoughtful Christian denly quenched in the dark waters of ening sky. So impressive is this sight in this final period of earth's history sin, but their luster will be dimmed that for ages it has attracted the atten- it may speak of something sad. He may gradually as Satan works silently to tion of young and old, and lifted the think of the prophetic words: "Many draw them away from Christ. There 6 REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 will be no sudden attack to alarm us in Delilah's way of thinking. He be- happiness. I would like to suggest that and arouse us to defense; we will be came schooled in her enchantments such have learned about Christianity weaned away slowly from Christ and until he came to feel that what she in the school of the world. They are taught little by little to love "the had to offer represented an actual need looking at the way of Christ through world and the things that are in the in his life. He allowed himself to be world-colored glasses. world." trained to think of happiness in terms Let us reverse this trend and begin If we were to listen carefully, could of his association with this Philistine to learn about the world in the school we hear the snip, snip, snip of Deli- woman. Samson might have gone to of Christ! If we find the world too in- lah's scissors among God's people another school! That is to say, he teresting to resist, it is because we have today? Perhaps that was what I heard might have allowed himself to be chosen it. Its charm for us lies in the on that Sunday morning when I over- trained by God to find happiness in fact that we have cultivated its friend- heard a group of young people re- the ways God would choose for him. ship. Only when we turn from it to hearsing the hilarious incidents of the This is a simple fact of life, and in cultivate the friendship of Christ will movie that had been on television the it is to be found the secret of living we know real happiness—both now night before. And I know I heard the successfully the Christlike life. We and hereafter. scissors clipping away at the spiritual may school ourselves to find joy in The last temptation that the enemy strength of that young couple who whatever we please. If at present we brought to Christ in the wilderness confessed to me that they had taken find that the world is more interesting was to present before Him the world up the practice of playing cards with to us than it ought to be, we have need and its glories and offer "all these their worldly friends. Yes, all around to attend another school for a while. things" to Him if He would bow down us those scissors are at work clipping We need to go to Christ's school until and worship. Satan had saved his best away, almost unnoticed. we learn that only in Him can we find until the last. "This last temptation As the church is face to face, now, true happiness. was the most alluring of the three."— with the greatest opportunities and There is a story, doubtless apocry- Selected Messages, book 1, p. 286. It challenges of its history we find that phal, about a man who one day came is no coincidence that in the last days the world's attractions are a greater across one of his friends seated upon when the Lord purposes to perfect threat to its spirituality than ever be- a chair and obviously in pain. He His people to stand in His sight with- fore. The lure of the world has not asked his friend what the trouble was, out an intercessor, the world presents lessened in recent years. Far from it! and to his bewilderment was told, "I'm greater allurement than ever before. It has increased; and many, we are sitting on a tack!" When he asked for The enemy is at work. Little by little told, will succumb to worldly enchant- an explanation of such strange con- he would rob God's people of their ments. We live in an affluent society duct he was amazed at the answer he strength, then put out their eyes and where there is a great abundance of received. The sufferer leaped up with lead them captive at his will. He de- everything the heart could wish. Only a smile, and said, "Because it feels so sires with his whole being to prove to recently I was talking with a denomi- good when I get up!" the universe that the grace of Christ national worker from a less prosper- There are people who think of the is not sufficient to make people over in ous, overseas country. "In my country Christian life in just that way. They the image of God. comfort is not a necessity," he said. think that Christianity imposes upon Can it be that we who are called by That short sentence spoke volumes them many grievous burdens. They the name of the Lord will cooperate about our way of life. There are so feel that it requires them to give up with him in this? Rather, let us be many things to delight us, so many many desirable things. But they are found in the illustrious line of those things to try. There are always new determined to suffer it out because whose greatest joy was to resist "the experiences to be had. Luxuries, pleas- someday in heaven they will find world, the flesh, and the devil." ures, delights, and even necessities that once were reserved for royalty are now within the reach of the average person. And, to add to the pleasure of living, medical science has relieved us of many of the physical troubles that once were common to the human fam- ily. Life is pleasant indeed. The longing to escape, "to get away from it all," is common in these days of pressure and pretense. Many in every walk of life desire to escape from the monotony As we engage in the business of pro- of their daily program. Day after day they rise to the same circumstances, to the same viding for ourselves, of finding new "grind and drudgery." Soots or late conies the rebellious hour when the mind craves pleasures, and of reveling in our new release and escape. gadgets, we are in grave danger that Many think that if they could only see new scenes, meet new people, have a com- the serious nature of the issues in the plete change of circumstances, then life would be worth living. But as we grow older, great spiritual conflict of the ages will and perhaps a little wiser, we discover that wherever we go we have to carry our hearts be minimized, if not forgotten. And with us, and what we really need is not so much a change of scenery and circumstances once we fall victim to the seductive as a change of heart. The rebellion of unrest comes not so much from the burden of influences of modern Delilahs, we our lot as from the burden of ourselves. There is nothing so heavy to carry around shall be ever so gradually led to part as a load of selfish interests, disappointments, and heartaches. company with our Saviour. We will Our Lord Jesus has the solution for the "sickof-it-allness." Here are His wonderful go unconcernedly on our way, mem- and blessed words for each of us, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy bers of the church in good standing, laden, and I will give you rest." Let us prayerfully and gratefully concentrate for a fellowshiping with the saints, but un- few minutes each day on that greatest of invitations to the human soul. Let us kneel aware—perhaps until it is too late— before Him with repentance, in glad acceptance of the rest and peace that He alone that we have been shorn of our can give. if we do, there will flow into our lives a joy and comfort that will carry us calmly and courageously through the days of toil and test. A new experience will strength! bless us, and with the Master's Spirit possessing us, the commonplace duties and Let us take another look at the circumstances will take on snore of heaven's glow. cause of Samson's downfall. Delilah ERNEST LLOYD was only an indirect cause. Samson had gone through a course of training

REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 7 lievers praying with their eyes open, as though looking into heaven, is one A letter From Ellen G. White Regarding of Satan's cheap fables, and the tak- ing off the shoes when entering the house of worship is another produc- tion of his. The Lord is not pleased when His people, who have received such grand, noble truths from His ti word, allow their minds to dwell on the weak, silly fables which have been presented to me for my opinion. [This is material not formerly published.--Eornoas.] God has given a test to all the These deceived souls are told that St. Helena, California world. "The Lord spake unto Moses, Sister White prays with her eyes open. February 21, 1901 saying, Speak thou also unto the chil- No; Sister White closes her eyes when dren of Israel, saying, Verily, my sab- To the church in she prays, that with spiritual vision baths ye shall keep: for it is a sign she may behold the Lamb of God, Dear Brethren and Sisters: between me and you throughout your which taketh away the sin of the generations; that ye may know that I world. I am sorry indeed to hear that you am the Lord that doth sanctify you. By the exercise of faith we cleave have been passing through trials Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; the dark shadow which Satan throws caused by any who claim to believe for it is holy unto you: every one that across our pathway. He desires us to the truth. defileth it shall surely be put to look upon discouraging, forbidding God does not lead any man to advo- death: for whosoever doeth any work things, so that we shall not obtain cate such actions as praying with eyes therein, that soul shall be cut off from clear views of God and eternal reali- open. We have not a particle of evi- among his people. Six days may work ties. Let us pray with closed eyes, see- dence that this was done by the disci- be done; but in the seventh is the ing by faith the Saviour who knows ples of Christ. sabbath of rest, holy to the Lord: our every weakness, our every neces- Removing the shoes from the feet whosoever doeth any work in the sity, and who helps our infirmities. when entering the house of worship sabbath day, he shall surely be put "We have not an high priest which is not a duty required of us. Anciently to death. Wherefore the children of cannot be touched with the feelings those who ministered in sacred office Israel shall keep the sabbath, to ob- of our infirmities; but was in all were required, upon entering the serve the sabbath throughout their points tempted like as we are, yet sanctuary of God, to remove their san- generations, for a perpetual cove- without sin." "Let us therefore come dals, and wash their feet on which nant. It is a sign between me and the boldly unto the throne of grace, that dust had accumulated. But there is children of Israel forever: for in six we may obtain mercy, and find grace not the least occasion for this to be days the Lord made heaven and to help in every time of need." done now. earth, and on the seventh day he As a people, we shall have to meet If those who claim to believe the rested, and was refreshed." all classes of professed Christians. sacred truth for this time should go This is the Lord's test. Let us not There will be those who will bring to back to the practice of the ceremonial descend from it to man-made tests. the foundation a large amount of observances required from the Jews, Grand Truths vs. wood, hay, stubble, which will be con- what kind of representation would be sumed by the fires of the last day, and made before angels and before men? Nonsensical Fables if they themselves are saved, it will be We should use the utmost care to These weak productions, presented as by fire. Only by straightforward cleanse every corner of the heart from to the church for their instruction repentance and conversion can they sin. Those who, in the place of cleans- and practice, are the product of minds be purified and made white and tried. ing the soul-temple, perform outward who need that One teach them the ceremonies, thinking that these will first principles of the gospel of Christ. Take Heed to Yourselves recommend them to God, will find I have received from the Lord "Take heed therefore unto your- themselves enshrouded in spiritual warnings to give to Seventh-day Ad- selves, and to all the flock, over the darkness, even as were the Jews. ventist churches. He has instructed which the Holy Ghost hath made you me that Satan is the inventor of un- overseers, to feed the church of God, The Reason for Certain Ceremonies important, nonsensical fables, which which he hath purchased with his To insure cleanliness God required he presents to human minds to eclipse own blood. For I know this, that after many ceremonies from ancient Israel. the grand, elevating, purifying truths my departing shall grievous wolves These ceremonies were to illustrate for this time. The enemy strives by enter in among you, not sparing the the necessity of carefulness in all their these miserable inventions to lower flock. Also of your own selves shall actions, that they might be preserved the sacred principles of truth, to lead men arise, speaking perverse things, from all the impurity that it was pos- the mind away from health-giving to draw away disciples after them." sible for them to avoid. But these out- truth to sham ceremonies. Here is plainly shown the difficulties ward ceremonies have not the least Satan is not pleased when the peo- that will come into the church bearing upon the people of God at ple of God demonstrate the enno- through men who are not satisfied to this time. When Christ, our Sin- bling, elevating influence that pure dwell upon the lessons given them by bearer, died upon the cross, these truth has upon human minds. He is our Lord Jesus Christ, who are al- ceremonies lost their force; for in His the author of the silly fables which ways seeking for something strange death type met antitype. some have been presenting. The and odd, to present as new light Those who present such tests to the cheap, weak tests which he leads men which other men have overlooked. people of God today only confuse the to advocate should not be received or "Of your own selves shall men arise, mind. They put outward perform- tolerated in our churches. speaking perverse things, to draw ances in the place of the precious away disciples after them." truth, making works take the place of Let Us Pray With Closed Eyes It has ever been the will of God religion of heart and life. It would seem that the idea of be- that in all the cities of America Sev- 8 REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 enth-day Adventists should do a wide- spread missionary work. Churches should be built where every Sabbath the people may assemble to worship God and to hear the gospel. Earnest e/c ?If whe n efforts should be made to do the work which should be done at the present time. The Scriptures are to be opened you'r to all who comply with the invitation e that the Lord sends to come and lis- Spiritual Snacks ten to the message the Lord sends to young His people. One man is not to suppose that his HILE reading Meditations for WModerns, the Morning Watch gift is so full and perfect that it will book for 1964, I encountered an ex- supply all the church requires. Every pression that struck me as particularly talent and every gift that God has set appropriate for this column. Having in the church is to be recognized and obtained permission from the author acknowledged, but great caution is to of the book to borrow the idea, I'd like out worrying about another wasted to discuss "spiritual snacks" with you. opportunity to nourish your spiritual be exercised to prove all things and structure. When the bell rings, you hold fast only that which is good. I'm wondering whether this type of "come to" with a start. But there's still spiritual diet isn't at the root of a great plenty of time for a balanced spiritual Not Swayed by Every Wind deal of the trouble that people have meal somewhere in the rest of the day, of Doctrine during their young years when they're you feel sure. trying to master the art of successful Chapel? Unfortunately, the Student The fourth chapter of Ephesians living. That a steady, substantial, Association is putting on the entire contains instruction which we should balanced daily physical diet is essential program, and there's no devotional to- all heed. After speaking of the need to proper growth and development is day. I don't mean that it's unfortunate of unity, the apostle says, "That we axiomatic. A great deal of attention is for the SA to do this—in the over-all given to meal planning, to meal hours. picture. It's only unfortunate in your henceforth be no more children, One can hardly avoid good food, even tossed to and fro, and carried about case, since at the back of your mind if he wants to—as every wistful dieter you'd subconsciously felt that you with every wind of doctrine, by the can testify! might get a spiritual meal here. As a sleight of men, and cunning crafti- Spiritual meals, however, are a much matter of fact, it is hardly the re- ness, whereby they lie in wait to de- more personal, more individual matter. sponsibility of those who arrange ceive; but speaking the truth in love, You know how it is. You resolutely chapel programs to see that each stu- may grow up into him in all things, set your alarm clock so that you can dent is supplied with the spiritual which is the head, even Christ." To have ten precious minutes at the very food he refuses to secure for himself beginning of the day to meditate and —now is it? speak the truth in love means to walk pray; to commune with God. But when in the truth, to practice the truth in morning's an actuality, and the strident Called to the Telephone all the transactions of life, to walk jangle of the alarm has finally pene- You've been intending to read the worthy of the vocation wherewith we trated your sleep-drugged mind, resolu- new devotional book so highly rec- are called, doing works which cor- tion too often crumbles. It's so dark ommended by your pastor. And since respond to the elevating influence of outside! The day is going to be long it's now late afternoon, and the day the truth. It means to have a faith and hard at best. Anyway, you'll be in has been so hectic, so unsatisfying, you which works by love and purifies the Bible class, and that's a spiritual thing, settle determinedly at your desk. Your soul, making us alive in Christ. It isn't it? So you sleep 20 minutes more, famished Christian life begins to show and in the resultant chaos, when you're signs of reviving; there's a bit of color means to have in the soul the living leaving confusion and disorder in your water, which Christ gives and which in its cheeks as your mind is led to wake, you have to settle for a "spirit- contemplate the great theme of God's springs up unto everlasting life. ual snack." Probably it's a sentence love, of Jesus' sacrifice. Then you're Faithful ministers of the gospel are prayer, reminiscent of your childhood called to the telephone; it's a person often made sorrowful by the conduct days, breathed as you fly out the door: of the opposite sex! Well, that's im- of those members of the church who "Dear Jesus, please be with me today. portant, isn't it? And the conversation do not help, but hinder them, making Amen." goes on and on, and by the time you their work severe and taxing by bring- "Spiritual Brunch" hang up it's time for another meal. A physical meal. One doesn't miss those ing in strange things, which have no Bible class eventually comes, though, voluntarily. You have to keep up your foundation in truth, but are a tissue as the midmorning "spiritual brunch" strength. of falsehood. These persons corrupt you'd promised yourself. Your instruc- I'm sure there's no need to delineate the word of God by mingling with it tor offers a most sincere prayer be- the rest of the day's happenings. It's their human opinions, thus making fore beginning the day's lesson; what such a familiar story to you. Home- the genuine testing truths for this you heard of it actually provided a work, deadlines for research papers, time of none effect. crumb of spiritual nourishment. Unfor- clothes to be put in order—the constant tunately, you were still worrying about pressure of the clock. And then the The office of minister of the gospel the history quiz in the preceding class, final "snack" of the day—the hastily is one of high dignity. True gospel the one you were sure wouldn't be read Bible verse, and the formalized ministers are co-laborers with God in given today. So you missed all of the prayer beside your bed, so familiar, so the faithful accomplishment of His first part of the prayer. routine, so brief. A physical meal of great plan. As God's messengers, they The lesson of the day had lots of this variety would do little, if anything, speak the truth in love. They are rep- potential for a spiritual meal. As you to further your health. It will do noth- resentatives of Christ, and though began taking notes you chewed and ing more for your spiritual health, their work is often made very hard, swallowed—figuratively—a couple of believe me. mouthfuls of sadly needed spiritual If you've been feeling defeated of yet God will sustain them against all food. But your girl friend, who sits late in your spiritual life, take a look criticism if they will be true to princi- next to you, had some news that simply at your spiritual bill of fare. "Snacks" ple, whatever this may mean to them. wouldn't wait, and passing notes in just aren't enough. Better switch to —Letter 29, 1901. class is hazardous enough at best with- regular, well-balanced meals. REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 9 To my dismay, everything I read seemed to prove that the Adventist teaching was the Why I Joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church truth! That afternoon when Harold came home from work I pointed to a stack of books and said, "I've read and searched, and now I'm not sure what to believe." When we moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico, ices, and I hadn't been able to find any fault "There's one book you haven't searched," in June of 1962, my name had been on, the that Saturday. But just wait until next Sat- he said, glancing at the stack of men's works. Church roll for more than 20 years. urday! "Which is that?" In my opinion, if a person wasn't a member I became rather busy in the next few weeks "The Bible." of the Church, he just wasn't worth and neglected to find fault with the Ad- He went to the bookcase, took down a knowing. ventists, until Harold shocked me one morn- copy of The New English Bible he had re- Then my husband, Harold, ran into ing by refusing to drink his coffee. cently bought, and motioning to me, went Butch, a friend from back home. Butch "What's wrong with you?" I asked crisply. into the kitchen and sat down at the table. asked him if he would like to see a film- "Nothing." Propping his elbows on the table, he looked strip about the Bible. Out of friendship, my "There's something wrong when you re- across at me and asked, "You think God husband agreed. And that was our intro- fuse your coffee!" answers prayer?" duction to the Adventist Church. "Well," Harold refused to meet my eyes, "Oh, sure!" I'll never forget that first Bible study. "I just think I'll stop drinking coffee . . . "Then," he waved a hand at the Bible, With a cigarette in one hand and a cup of and . . . and . . ." he shoved aside a dish of "in this Book we should be able to find the coffee in the other, I sat down to listen to the crisp bacon, "and eating pork." answer to what we want to know." Word of God! I poured my second cup of coffee and "Sure." Several Bible studies later, Butch gave.rne asked defiantly, "They really have got you "All right! Then let's ask God to show us some literature to read; but as soon as he brainwashed, haven't they?" the day He would have us keep." left, I tossed it into the wastebasket. I had Simple! Why hadn't I thought of that? no time for reading material like that! Why, Harold shrugged his shoulders. "I don't know. They may be right. I'm going to stop "How?" I hadn't even read the last two issues of my "Let's both pray silently," Harold sug- favorite magazines, which were lying on the using coffee and pork, and I'm going to keep searching for the truth!" gested. table in the living room. That is what we did. Then Harold opened After watching the study on the Sabbath "You'll be telling me next," I remarked waspishly, "that you're going to begin keep- the Bible and read aloud from Luke 12:57: question, I said to my husband, "Harold, " 'And why can you not judge for yourselves you surely don't believe all that stuff these ing Saturday for the Sabbath!" "Well, yes!" Harold looked at me as if he what is the right course?' "* As he turned Adventists teach. You know the whole world the pages of the Bible, only the Sabbath ap- isn't wrong and that little group right." just dared me to laugh. "I think I shall begin this Saturday." peared as God's holy day. Not once was Sun- My husband paused a few seconds before day presented as holy—not once are we com- he replied, "I really don't know what to "Oh, no," I wailed. "What will our friends manded to keep it. think. I just know I'm going to study and think?" But I still was not ready to accept Advent- pray about it." Harold kept that Sabbath and persuaded ism as the truth. The next month or two I Early one Saturday morning Butch called me to do the same. Grudgingly I agreed, and was so miserable that I did not want to see and asked us to go to church with him. Har- to my surprise I found I enjoyed doing so. anyone or listen to any more Bible studies. old agreed, but I said I wasn't going. Still, I knew something had to be done. Har- I just wanted to be left alone! "Just out of friendship for Butch?" my old had almost stopped going to our church. Then I finally realized that I must become husband asked. He read books that Butch lent him, and fre- a Sabbathkeeper if I really was willing to I snorted, "Humph! If I have time to go to quently he referred to the Adventist church obey God. A deep feeling of peace and church I'll go to my own church!" as "my church." serenity came into my heart when I accepted "Well, you could still go to your own I went to the library and spent hours the truth. Giving up cigarettes followed, church tomorrow," Harold persisted. searching for books to bring home and though the battle was hard. Now I thank Had he lost his mind? "You mean go. to study. I had to prove to him how foolish God for leading me into the ways of truth. church twice in one week?" I asked in dis- the Adventist people were! Then I seized the WILMA WEATHERFORD may. encyclopedias from the shelf, and began to Carlsbad, New Mexico He said no more, but he went to church look up various subjects, such as Sabbath, with Butch—and for the three following The New English Bible, New Testament. © The calendar, Sunday—just any subject that Delegates of the Oxford University Press and the Saturdays. At last I ventured to ask, "Harold, would throw light on the subject. Syndics of the Cambridge University Press 1961. don't you feel like a fool running around on Saturday carrying a Bible?" "No," he said firmly. He had spoken in such a strange voice! I didn't think it wise to comment further. One Saturday as we sat at breakfast Harold Christ as Head of the Church said, "Wilma, I wish you'd go to church with me today." (Continued from page 1) "Why?" "I think you'd get a lot out of it. I find I cism, perhaps the chief cause of the Gnosticism developed in two direc- get more out of their Sabbath school lessons apostasy, or "falling away," spoken of tions—asceticism and libertinism. than I ever got from any other church." in 2 Thessalonians. Some of its teach- I grew alarmed! I had winked at his going The one led men to persecute the to church on Saturday, thinking it was merely ings have persisted down into the flesh; the other, to indulge it. Gnosti- to please Butch. I couldn't have my husband modern churches of today. Among cism placed great emphasis on the getting serious about Adventist beliefs! What other things, Gnosticism attributed divine pleroma, or "fulness," on the would my friends and neighbors say if they the evil in the world to the Old Tes- mysteries taught in their book Pistis knew Harold was going to the Adventist tament God, Jehovah. Gnostics saw Sophia, and in their initiation serv- church every Saturday? Him as an evil God and a hard task- ice. The world was imperfect, hence I agreed to go to church that Saturday. I'd master, but Jesus of the New Testa- the Supreme Being could not be its find the errors in their doctrine, and after I ment as the priest and liberator of the author. The Old Testament repre- pointed them out to Harold he would see how utterly ridiculous that church was. Wor- spiritual nature in man. As a result, sents Jehovah as Creator; hence, the shiping on Saturday! Ellen White's prophe- Christian Gnostics rejected the Old claim was that He is imperfect, and cies, I'd show my husband how wrong they Testament and the Sabbath and that the religion of the Jews is antag- all were. everything that was supposed to be onistic to true religion. I had to admit that I did enjoy the serv- Jewish. The chief aim of Gnosticism was 10 REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 to account for the present order of cion, all recognize him as the author. As a result, in order to win God's things without compromising the The letter itself mentions the fact favor, some of them thought that they character of the Supreme Being. Thus that Paul was a prisoner while writing must afflict the body and follow stren- Jehovah was considered a demigod (chaps. 3:1; 4:1; 6:20). This was his uous regulations, many of which who created evil and who sought to first imprisonment at Rome, from were the old Jewish ritual laws. They prevent man from partaking of the which he expected early release (Phi- looked upon Christ and His right- tree of knowledge in order to keep lemon 22). His second imprisonment eousness as of inferior importance, him from becoming a god. According was in close confinement. It is gener- and were thus in danger of losing the to that philosophy Christ, an inferior ally thought that he wrote the Epistle very heart of the gospel. god, was sent to destroy Jehovah, and in Rome, probably about A.D. 63, To correct this, Paul wrote a letter encouraged man to eat of the tree, when he wrote Philemon and Colos- to the church at Colosse in which he that he might be liberated from Je- sians. stressed the dignity of Christ as the hovah. Jesus was the thirtieth emana- Paul had spent three years in Eph- head of the church, and His person tion sent to liberate the spiritual na- esus and had raised up a large and work as God in relation to the ture in man from an evil, material church there. His many associates had universe and to its "principalities and existence, and to help him escape into evangelized the surrounding area. powers." He exalted Christ as the the pleroma, or divine fullness. Night and day he had taught and Creator of all, and who by His death with tears, warning his converts of and resurrection had brought them Gnostic Views on God and Creation coming deceptions, of "grievous all into subjection to Himself. He wolves" entering in among them stressed Christ as very God: "In him The Gnostics, generally speaking, (Acts 20:29, 30). Now, some six years were dualists, that is, they believed dwelleth all the fulness of the God- had passed, and "wolves"—men head bodily" (Col. 2:9). that matter is evil and that it was not speaking perverse things—had come created by the Supreme Being. They in to scatter the flock. Some from this The Church as the Body of Christ taught that the Messiah was only a area had visited him in Rome, among phantom, not a real human being. them Epaphras, probably the founder Then followed his letter to the They conceived of emanations from of the churches in Colosse, Hierapolis, Ephesians, in which the chief stress is deity, a series of aeons, the more re- on the dignity of the church as the and Laodicea. It was he who had in- body of Christ, who is its divine head. mote being more degraded. They formed Paul of the false teaching that were hostile to Judaism and consid- was attracting many of the Christians They share in His triumph, and thus ered the Jewish God Jehovah to be have no obligation to these other so- ignorant and imperfect. They re- called "powers." It was chiefly to clar- jected the Old Testament. They were ify the role the church is to play in aristocratic and exclusive, believing God's eternal purpose that Paul wrote that a man is exalted in proportion the letter to the Ephesians. Here he presents Christ as "the Head, from to his acceptance of Gnostic teachings. By PEABLE PEDEN They were fatalistic, and attributed which all the body by joints and man's present fallen condition to the "Lord, I have failed," I wept. bands having nourishment minis- method of his creation. They re- "My plans have gone awry. tered, and knit together, increaseth The sum of all my misery garded matter as evil. Is mountain high." with the increase of God" (Col. 2:19). To meet this error in its early form, Paul wrote nothing more profound Paul wrote two or three Epistles, one "You have not failed, my child, than in his Epistle to the Ephesians, of which, according to our present For I have seen your heart, especially the first three chapters. He Bible, was addressed to the Ephesians. 1 Measure with the rod of love; dips into the paint pot of heaven and About 80 years after Ephesians was The better part. draws a picture of Christ as the full- written, the heretic Marcion com- "Your motives I have seen, ness of God, and of the relationship piled a list of what he accepted as Your longings, your desire. of the church to Him as its head and authoritative Christian books, in Fret not, I see the flickering flame, as sharing in this fullness. How feeble which he lists Ephesians as the "Epis- The hidden fire. the silly, yet deceptive, philosophy of tle to the Laodiceans." Some think "You have not failed, my child, the early Gnostics must have seemed, this identifies this Epistle with the The whole of life 1 see. in comparison with this overwhelm- letter referred to in Colossians 4:16. The fruitage of your work of love— ing picture of Christ as Lord. The two oldest nearly complete man- Leave that to Me." The church as the body of Christ uscripts of the New Testament in is to be the dwelling place of the existence—the Sinaiticus and the Vat- Holy Spirit, in order that His eternal icanus—omit the phrase "at Ephesus" purpose may be carried out and His in the first verse of the Epistle. Schol- dominion established throughout all ars suggest that what we know as in those churches, especially in Co- creation. This is God's eternal pur- Ephesians was a general letter, of losse. This early type of Gnosticism pose, for which the whole creation is which copies were sent to several was a form of theosophy that united anxiously waiting (Rom. 8:19). Thus churches in the area where Gnosticism Jewish and pagan elements, and de- Jew and Gentile will be united as one was making its inroads, and that the nied the supremacy and fullness of in Him, and God's .church, which is name Ephesians has come down to Christ as God by making Him merely His body, will be "the fulness of him us because the particular manuscript an emanation in a long series of gods. that filleth all in all" (Eph. 1:23). accepted into the New Testament The early Gnostics made much of This word of reconciliation, and the canon happened to be a copy of the the "principalities and powers" in the summing up of all things in Christ, one sent to the church at Ephesus. universe, and worshiped angels in a the true Head, is the grand theme of Paul is generally recognized to have false humility because they thought this Epistle. "Fulness," pleroma, is its been the author of the Epistle. Ire- the higher gods were remote and un- key word. As we study this book, let naeus of Lyons, Clement of Alexan- approachable. They believed that us keep this key word in mind, and dria, Tertullian of Carthage, and the they themselves were the recipients of may the Holy Spirit enable us to share Muratorian Canon, as well as Mar- a superior knowledge of divine things. in this fullness. REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 11 CONDUCTED BY PROMISE JOY SHERMAN

So they were married, and lived happily forever after? A formula for

By Eric B. Hare

OME time ago while attending true love in 1 Corin- a large gathering of Seventh- thians 13:4-7 shows day Adventists, a sweet-faced that the root of true S love is thoughtful con- young mother with a little boy in her arms approached me and said, "Do cern for the other per- you remember me, Pastor Hare?" I son—selflessness. Love did remember. I knew her well. I "seeketh not her own." knew her mother and father. The The root of all imma- last thing I remembered was that we turity and incompati- were kneeling together during a bility is self—selfish- Week of Prayer at one of our acade- ness—a disregard for mies, and I was praying that God the feelings of others. would open her eyes and that the True love for one's Spirit of God would constrain her to companion could never take father and mother's advice and consider a temptation not marry until she had had more to adultery, for love education. "doth not behave itself But she thought that I did not un- unseemly, . . . thinketh derstand. Her parents were old-fash- no evil; . . . rejoiceth in the truth." ioned. Her case was different, and True love for one's even if she was only a junior in the companion could never academy, she was going to get mar- contemplate coldness ried no matter what anybody said. or cruelty, for love A. DEVANEY Now I looked into her bright eyes as "suffereth long, and is kind; . . . envi- "Do you remember me, Pastor Hare?" I shook her hand, and I knew that eth not; . . . vaunteth not itself, . . . is she knew what I was remembering. not easily provoked, . . . beareth all A recent Sabbath school lesson "And are you happy?" I smiled things, . . . hopeth all things." hopefully. In just a second a cloud note put forth these causes in this sim- passed silently over her sunny face; True love for one's companion ple, frank statement: then she whispered tearfully, "I was could never permit non-support or "There are certain primary reasons happy for three weeks." desertion, for love "is not easily pro- why this divinely implanted desire We hear tales like this and with a voked, .. . endureth all things." for marriage and family life is for the knowing wag of the head we say, True love is "strong as death.. . . best interest of human beings. "Immaturity." Many waters cannot quench love, nei- "First, God planned that marriage We look at the chief causes of di- ther can the floods drown it" (S. of should bring happiness—deep, whole- vorce in the various States of this Sol. 8:6, 7). Jesus must have been re- some joy and satisfaction. great land—adultery, cruelty, deser- ferring to the devil's counterfeit for "Second, God designed that mar- tion, alcohol and drug addiction— love when He said, "The love of riage, properly entered into and and with a knowing wag of the head many shall wax cold" (Matt. 24:12). maintained in its intended sanctity, we say, "Incompatibility." We hear the minister say in the should contribute to the stability of But a closer study reveals some- marriage service, "Marriage is com- the characters of the husband and thing in the hearts of many people mended by the apostle Paul to be wife. that is very different from genuine honorable among all men and should "Third, God ordained that mar- love. It is the devil's counterfeit of be undertaken in the fear of God, riage, serving as the foundation of this precious gift of God. duly considering the causes for which home life, should provide the proper A glance at the word picture of matrimony was ordained." environment for the birth, develop- 12 REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 ment, and training of the members man's home and see how he keeps became more or less acquainted with of the next generation."—Sabbath his room and how he treats his everybody in the block, but we never School Lesson Quarterly, Third mother. Similarly, let the young man got acquainted with the people in Quarter, 1964, p. 4. step into the young woman's home that house. As the man came and True love ever keeps these three and see how she keeps house, how went he was always in a hurry; he reasons in mind—true joy, develop- she treats her father and mother. seemed to have neither the time nor ment of character, and providing for After the novelty of marriage has the inclination to get acquainted. the next generation. It is the devil's passed, your home will be just like But, little by little, we learned that plan to obscure these objectives and that. the unseen daughter was a crippled to make the physical satisfaction in The majority of our young people imbecile fourteen years old, and her marriage the one supreme objective, do find true love. They are neither mother never left her side. Then we but this alone cannot and does not unreasonable nor blind in placing understood. Our hearts have ached produce "happiness forever after." their affections. They seek counsel, for countless others, for we know, The husband and wife who recog- they take advice and find happiness. now, that there are many things more nize the three objectives planned by There are many, however, who are cruel than death. God are warmhearted, responsive, duped by Satan's counterfeit, infatua- When I was a young man I used to considerate of each other, and long- tion. They are unreasonable and think that the worst thing that could suffering. blind. They refuse to listen to any possibly happen to a young woman The husband and wife duped by advice or counsel, and after a few would be to become an old maid. Did the devil's counterfeit seek only physi- weeks or years get a divorce or wish you ever think that? Yes, I once did, cal satisfaction, and are demanding they could die. but I do not think so now. I have and inconsiderate. And when the nov- Then there are a few, mostly young changed my mind, for in my ministry elty of marriage has worn off, there women, who sincerely desire a true, I have met many disillusioned, heart- come misunderstandings, unrespon- loving companion. They pray ear- broken, love-hungry wives who would siveness, and misery. nestly for guidance. They seek coun- give anything in the world if they Love is the correct name for the sel of their parents and teachers. But could only be old maids, and I have precious gift of God. The name for no companion who measures up to been forced to the conclusion that the devil's counterfeit is infatuation the tests of true love comes into their there are some things that can hap- or lust. lives. Most of them throw themselves pen to a young woman worse than Life is not all roses. The best of earnestly into the work of God in one being unmarried. men and women make mistakes, and way or another. What happiness can And I am equally sure that the need to be forgiven. Sorrow and dis- we hold out for them? dear Lord Jesus who promised, appointment are bound to come in When I was a boy I thought that "Every one that hath forsaken houses, some form or another. Only true love the worst thing in all the world was or brethren, or sisters, or father, or can forgive. Only true love can bring death. Do you think so? I no longer mother, or wife, or children, or lands, comfort. do. As I have grown older I have for my name's sake, shall receive an Infatuation and lust are too selfish discovered many things in the world hundredfold, and shall inherit ever- to forgive—too selfish to bring com- that are worse than death. For a num- lasting life," meant that every young fort—and the result is hopeless woe ber of years we lived close by a home woman who ever chose to be single, and misery. that had a shadow over it. We could instead of unhappily married, would tell from the washing on the line receive, sometime, somewhere, a Four Questions that there .was a child in the family, home and companionship far beyond Just a few questions honestly an- but we never saw her. As we mowed what our present eyes can see, or our swered will tell you whether that feel- our lawns and came and went, we hearts can comprehend. ing you have in your heart is love or infatuation. Ask yourself: 1. Does my friend suggest that we break the rules of society, the school, or the home? (The person moved by infatuation doesn't care what the rules are, and will not regard your home rules after marriage.) 2. Does my friend suggest any pre- marital relationship? (The person moved by infatuation will not be true By Bat hard Runnels to any marriage vow after marriage.) some lime ago no; family and I visited Reno, Neiada. One night our host in- 3. Do we have enough common r 1.11 10 drive lip in the Sierra Nevada NI ountains to an unusually good vantage ground in our education, friends, in- point where WC couhl overlook the city. As we gazed from the pinnacle, what a terests, ambitions, and goals in life spectacle met our eyes! The millions of various-colored lights of the city seemed to scene instantly Made the think on which to build a happy home? blend into one white vapor of II/ding glory. 'The (The person moved by infatuation is of the City of Grid with its streets of purest gold and its heavenly light. too selfish to change to new friends or As we III'S-C(1114A the mountain and came closer to Reno, the vapor Wrist illmion vanished and the lights now appeared as separate entities. The glory of the city interests or goals after marriage.) began to dim. As we entered the city the lights were almost forgotten as sin glorifying 4. Do we belong to the same billboards appeared and raucous laughter and merriment were heard. `The fascina- church? (The person moved by infat- tion of the city was gone. uation will not worship as you do I have met people who are somewhat like brightly lighted cities. At a distance after marriage, and seldom tolerates they appear to he radiant Christians, but as one becomes better acquainted with it.) them they lose their splendor. Stone eVcit appear base. What kind of Christian are you? What kind am I? Can v‘e bear only distant If a young woman wants a glimpse analysis, or is Christ so embedded in our hearts that people can examine us closely of what their home will be like after without being disillusioned? "lie perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matt. marriage, let her step into the young 5:15, 12.`,..V.).

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it good. And after you've used the prescription for even From the Editor's Mailbag a short time I'm confident you will find the relief you A highly educated brother writes that he is bewildered now most surely and most sorely need. and troubled on religious matters. He wonders what are And how do I know this medicine is effective? By the the true values of life. He indicates that in some measure clinical exhibits and the testimony of the "patients" he feels disoriented. restored. But most certainly by personal experience. All of us can profit by the therapy. Its effectiveness climaxes Our Reply with the sound of the still small voice. Don't fail to It's evident that there's something the matter deep in respond: "Speak, Lord, for Thy servant heareth." If the your soul and spirit. I don't have to be a psychiatrist to fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, a sense of discern that your whole reaction to life is not quite fellowship with Him is the end of all wisdom. Do you normal. Certainly I am not qualified to offer scientific really want true orientation to all God's universe? I offer medical aid. But I have a feeling that your malady can this therapeutic way—the way verified by saints through be helped by an ancient therapy, for I think your trouble all the long ages. F. D. N. is of the spirit rather than of the mind or body. I offer my prescription with no charge. If it does not help you it cannot hurt you. It has at least helped me at times. Here it is: Tonight, when all distracting sounds and "Prepare to Meet Thy God" sights have faded away so that you have the singular Long ago, with a view to impending judgment, the feeling that you are, as it were, the one small being in a prophet Amos confronted God's people with the solemn wide universe, begin to talk to God. The most heart- admonition "Prepare to meet thy God, 0 Israel." Again warming revelation Christ ever gave us regarding His Father was that everyone is significant in His sight— the hour of God's judgment has come, and the prophet's even the hairs of our heads are numbered. Which is message is doubly urgent in our day. Last week we re- another way of saying that God has a reason for our flected on the counsel of the Lord's appointed messenger living. The key to contented, meaningful living is to to our generation, to give earnest heed to the ministry of find what that reason is and to set our hearts and minds Christ on our behalf in the Most Holy place of heaven's to the carrying out of that reason. sanctuary, now, in the late afternoon hours of the great I can't tell you just how to talk with God, except to antitypical day of atonement. This week, let us consider say that the secret of effective communion is absolute our present duty in view of this solemn fact. It is sincerity. Why be other than sincere, because nothing is "essential in this antitypical day of atonement that we understand the work of our High Priest, and know what hid from Him? He understandeth our thoughts afar off. p. Just talk to God, asking Him to give you, first and before duties are required of us."—The Great Controversy, all else, a true picture of yourself. Even the pagan 431. Socrates said: "Know thyself." That for him was the The ancient Day of Atonement was the most solemn starting point of all true knowledge. occasion of the entire year. While the special service for Don't try to rationalize it, this matter of communion, that day was in progress the people were to assemble for there is where the Scripture applies, that the wisdom at the sanctuary and to "afflict" their souls, and whoever of man is foolishness with God. Instead, just keep on neglected to do so was to "be cut off from his people" talking with God. Several things will happen. First may (Lev. 16:29; 23:29, R.S.V.). In this respect the Day of come a little of tumult, as you truly see yourself, then a Atonement was unique; on no other were the people re- new view of yourself, followed by a great longing to find quired thus to "afflict" themselves. In order that they a new plane on which to move. Finally, if you continue might apply themselves with singleness of heart to the humbly in your communion—not arguing or resisting— meaning of the ritual events of the day, they were re- a strange peace will suffuse you. Finally, each night, re- quired to observe it as a sabbath of rest from ordinary freshing sleep. Repeat the therapy nightly, there is no labor. We shall accomplish the same objective by sub- danger of an overdose of this medicine nor of bad side ordinating all of our earthly plans and activities to the effects. one objective of supreme importance in our time—a Perhaps you are tempted to borrow the words of thoroughgoing preparation to meet God. Shakespeare's cynical character: "Afflict" Oneself "Life is a tale told by an idiot, Full of sound and fury, In the setting of the Day of Atonement, to "afflict" Signifying nothing." oneself meant to humble oneself by ceasing other activi- ties and devoting undivided attention to a sober con- In fact, the highly educated, but intellectually weary, in sideration of one's relationship to God. It meant to stand our rushing age, are ever tempted to slip into the nihilis- in humility and meekness before the great Judge of the tic, benumbing mood that life is meaningless, a mood universe, contrite in His presence as a sinner deserving that begets arid skepticism, with its sense of futility. the death penalty and in the realization that except for Tragically, intellectuals are the most prone to this grave divine grace and mercy the sentence must certainly be malady. I add this simply because I want to protect you pronounced. It meant an earnest and thorough search against feeling that the medicine of communion I've of heart and life, of conscience and motives, to determine suggested is childish, perhaps meaningless. I ask only that in what respects one's life had not been in accord with you proceed as I earnestly recommend—try it out for the divine will. It called for the wholehearted confession yourself. The clinical reports of all the ages pronounce and forsaking of sin, for a seeking after God with earnest

14 REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 desire to know His will, for a resolute purpose to take without incident, as his father and sister watched. Then effective measures to square accounts with God and man, Mr. Brooks signaled the boy to stop. The car slowed and to conform one's life in all respects to God's revealed down and was nearly motionless when it began to drift will, To "afflict," or humble, ourselves before God today forward. "Step on the brake," the father shouted. means all of this and more, in the solemn realization that The boy jammed his foot down, hitting the accelerator God is now settling accounts for time and eternity, and instead of the brake. The car leaped forward, swerved, that we must, individually, do the same. We read: struck both the father and Debbie, and came to rest atop "This is the great day of atonement, and our Advocate Mr. Brooks, killing him instantly. Injured internally, is standing before the Father, pleading as our intercessor. Debbie was taken to Hialeah Hospital, where she died In place of wrapping about us the garments of self- about an hour and a half later. righteousness, we should be found daily humbling our- The tragic result of Mr. Brooks's decision to let his selves before God, confessing our own individual sins, young son have his way and drive the family car makes seeking the pardon of our transgressions, and cooperating it clear that letting sentiment and emotion override rea- with Christ in the work of preparing our souls to reflect son and good judgment does not make one "a good the divine image. Unless we enter the sanctuary above, daddy." It may do just the opposite. In this instance it and unite with Christ in working out our own salvation resulted in two deaths, made a widow of a wife, and left with fear and trembling, we shall be weighed in the three children fatherless. How much better it would have balances of the sanctuary, and shall be pronounced want- been if Mr. Brooks, not fearing his son's displeasure, and ing."—The SDA Bible Commentary, Ellen G. White not hoping to win favor by a foolish course of action, had Comments, on Heb. 10:19-21, pp. 933, 934. refused the boy's request. Even if his refusal had been considered harsh or unreasonable, this would have been Need for Heart Searching preferable to doing something contrary to one's better At the close of the ancient Day of Atonement service, judgment. ode or the other of two alternatives became a reality in the life of each person in the camp. Either the figurative Variants Confront Others record of his sins was blotted out and removed per- Variants of the problem faced by Mr. Brooks confront manently from the sanctuary and the camp or he was not only parents but all whose responsibilities require cut off from further participation in the benefits pro- the exercise of authority. Should one compromise his vided by the sanctuary service. In the latter eventuality convictions to be popular? Should a person ever yield to he committed the unpardonable sin. In the symbolism the clamor of the crowd—or of a single individual—and of the annual ceremonial cycle, probation had closed. "In grant permission for something that is potentially evil like manner, all who would have their names retained or dangerous? If a course of action is unwise, is one "a in the book of life, should now, in the few remaining good daddy" to respond to entreaty with a "Yes" instead days of their probation, afflict their souls before God of a "No"? by sorrow for sin and true repentance. There must be When the late President of the United States John F. deep, faithful searching of heart."—The Great Con- Kennedy was a Senator he wrote a Pulitzer-Prize-winning troversy, p. 490. book entitled, Profiles in Courage. In the book Mr. "While the investigative judgment is going forward Kennedy related incidents in the lives of courageous in heaven, while the sins of penitent believers are being American political figures who considered it less impor- removed from the sanctuary, there is to be a special work tant to keep their jobs and be "a good daddy," as it were, of purification, of putting away of sin, among God's than to stand fearlessly for their convictions. The message people upon earth."—Ibid., p. 425. By faith God's peo- of the book is needed by all who carry responsibility. It is ple today "will go with Him [Christ] into the sanctuary, needed by parents whose children fail to see the advan- and the worshipers on earth will be carefully reviewing tages of a Christian education, and who plead for per- their lives and comparing their characters with the great mission to attend public school. It is needed by admin- standard of righteousness."—Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 575. istrators of denominational institutions who feel the In view of these earnest admonitions, shall we not pressure to permit customs and practices that would purpose to make it our first business in 1965 to prepare lower the high standards of the church. It is needed by to meet God in peace? "Now, while our great High parents whose young teen-agers see no danger in "going Priest is making the atonement for us, we should seek steady." It is needed by church leaders who are continu- to become perfect in Christ."—The Great Controversy, ally being urged to blur the line that must ever separate p. 623. Next week we shall give thought to what it the church from the world. means to be "perfect in Christ," in terms of the Day of Atonement. R. F. C. Courage Needed When the people of God anciently were en route to the Promised Land they backslid and worshiped the Being "A Good Daddy" golden calf at Sinai. Aaron could have prevented this apostasy if he had "had courage to stand for the right, Thirty-two-year-old Robert Brooks wanted to be "a irrespective of consequences" (see Patriarchs and good daddy" to his children. He wanted to make them Prophets, p. 323). Unfortunately, he did not exercise happy. He wanted to please them. So when his seven-year- strong leadership. He vacillated. He wanted to be old son begged to be taught to drive the family car, Mr. thought of as "a good daddy." Disaster resulted. Brooks consented. A few days before Christmas he drove The experiences of ancient sacred history, as well as his wife and four children to a vacant parking lot near of modern secular history, teach that those in authority their home in Hialeah, Florida, and announced that he should patiently explain to their associates and others was going to give his son his first driving lesson. Mrs. who look to them for leadership, the why's and where- Brooks protested. She protested so vigorously that even- fore's of their decisions. But if the young and inexperi- tually she took three of the children, including eight- enced reject the counsel of those who are older and wiser year-old Debbie, and started walking home. But Debbie, the truly "good daddy" will do what is right and best perhaps out of curiosity to see her brother's first attempt regardless. Perhaps it will not always be seen as such in to drive, returned. this life, but it will be recognized clearly in the hereafter, The boy drove the car around the lot a few times with sincere gratitude. K. H. W. REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 15 .1.:J.,e0110111111,1' Y 4,41[11'

After an absence of 23 years, we take a new look at Our Work in the Philippines

By R. R. Figuhr President, General Conference

WENTY-THREE years is not a operation. Instead of one senior college, youth throughout the churches. The long period of time. But it is long there are now two, with a combined en- workers, with practically no exceptions, Tenough for a good many things to rollment on the college level of 1,200. are the products of our own schools. take place. It was in 1941 that my wife The regular colporteur army numbers Third, but not least, is the important and I left the Philippine Islands after 500 with some 500 students who have place that has been given to Seventh-day spending 18 happy years there. We had signed up for colporteur ministry during Adventist literature through the years. come out in 1923 to begin our mission vacation. Indications are that the bap- The publishing work was launched with service. tisms for 1964 will exceed 8,000. the simplest of equipment and the mea- It is not difficult to recall those early How wonderfully God has blessed! The gerest of funds. It proved a success from years and those first impressions. The en- work here is firmly established and one is the beginning. Millions of pages of our tire baptized membership at that time impressed with its stability. Three impor- literature in the form of books, maga- was around 4,400. While there were a tant factors, we believe, have largely con- zines, and tracts have been scattered number of church schools, there was only tributed to the development and stabili- throughout these 7,000 islands and are one institution of higher learning—an zation of our work. First is public and today in the hands and homes of the peo- academy. The only other institution we personal evangelism. The pioneers to the ple. This literature continues to bear a had then was the modest little publishing Philippines emphasized this from the rich fruitage. house. Medical work had not been seri- very beginning. Second is the deep appre- As one contemplates the state of our ously considered. Indeed, some remarked ciation that our people have for Chris- work here today, he cannot but recall that there probably was little need for tian education. Although costly, Chris- those who came to these shores when we medical work since good medical service tian education has more than paid off. had nothing or very little in the way of was available. There is today a great army of loyal work. Those early missionaries arrived in In 1941 we left the Philippines for South America. The work by that time had grown until the baptized member- ship was some 22,300. Two additional academies had been established. The academy had developed into a full- fledged senior college, even offering work in the Master's field. A medical institu- tion had been launched with provision for nurse's training. As we left, it was with deep feelings of gratitude to God for His prospering hand over the work. The gains made during 18 years we felt were impressive. In that same year of 1941 the terrible, devastating war swept over the islands, leaving in its wake destruction and ashes. But from the ruins new buildings arose and new organizations appeared. The program of evangelism never ceased dur- ing the war years. Despite the horrors and destruction of war, some 8,000 were won during the three years 1942-1945. Coura- Ingathering at Columbia Union College geous and dedicated men and women car- ried on with impressive success. In six nights ending December 9, Columbia Union College achieved its Ingather- At the end of 1964 we find that the ing goal and reached one of the highest totals for a college in North America. Under membership has risen to almost 90,000. the able generalship of Prof. S. W. Tymeson, the 20 bands raised $12,510.69. Each Instead of one union, there are now three band raised its objective of $250 and three bands raised more than $1,400 each. large unions. The senior academies have Almost 1,000 students in the Ingathering victory chapel session applauded the top increased to ten, with several junior acad- band, pictured above, which was led by Tom Knoll and raised $1,450.23. emies. There are six medical institutions J. E. EDWARDS, Secretary with a number of additional clinics in GC Home Missionary Department 16 REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 faith and with a vision of what God wanted to accomplish. The scroll of those early workers is an honorable and im- pressive one. Among the names are Elder and Mrs. J. L. McElhany whose service was cut short by illness. L. V. Finster is remembered as the one who especially emphasized public evangelism and the use of literature. The E. M. Adamses fol- lowed not long after. Elder Adams la- bored wherever there was a need. This dedicated couple gave more than 40 years of their lives to building up the work in the Philippine Islands. There is also the name of 0. F. Seven's, the educator. He and his wife are remembered with deep affection by hundreds of their former students, as are also the I. A. Steinels. Many more could be mentioned as la- borers of the early years, but space does not permit. Nor are we forgetful of the fine corps of early Filipino pioneers who established a noble precedent of dedica- tion to the work of God. The record of service of all these and many more is in- scribed on the pages that the angels keep. Today we see a fine group of earnest Fili- pino workers largely carrying the burdens New Church in Tampa, Florida of responsibility and leadership. Uniting The Tampa Southside church, Tampa, Florida, was dedicated November 21, 1964. their labors with them is a loyal group Guest speaker was L. J. Leiske, president of the Southern Union Conference. H. H. of overseas workers who are giving them- Schmidt and H. F. Roll, president and secretary-treasurer, respectively, of the selves to the work here and following the Florida Conference also participated. same great objectives to which the early The pastor, George Gantz, was chairman of the service. Three former pastors were workers were dedicated. present: C. F. Graves, A. J. Skender, and J. L. Price. While the history of the rise and de- The church was organized March 16, 1956, with 67 members. It now has 175, in- velopment of our work in the Philippines cluding 34 of the charter members. is both interesting and encouraging in The property is valued at $100,000. Besides the sanctuary seating more than 300 that we so clearly see the guiding hand people, there is a complete educational wing for all of the Sabbath school divisions, of God in prospering the efforts of His servants, we believe that the best and a large room for recreational purposes, and a welfare center. brightest days for the work in the Philip- CHARLES R. BEELER, PR Secretary pine Islands are yet before us. Everything Florida Conference indicates that the future is filled with promise. A wonderful beginning has been made. These islands will continue to yield a rich spiritual fruitage. It is worthy of note that our people here have caught a vision of the needs in the fields beyond. They are sending forth trained workers as foreign missionaries to many lands. They are found as far away as Libya, Paki- stan, and other lands, rendering excellent service. Our work in the Philippine Islands has stood the test of time and of war. It is firmly established and growing. The investments made of men and means have been fruitful and satisfying. The coming years will continue to yield a rich harvest.

Expansion Planned for Faith for Today By Theodore Carcich, Vice-President of the General Conference for North America Four Ordained in Allegheny Faith for Today began in faith. It took faith to launch the first live Adventist During the 1964 camp meeting four successful workers in the Allegheny Confer- telecast in New York City in 1950. At ence were ordained to the gospel ministry. They were Pastors Donald J. Williams, times some wondered whether the infant Luther R. Palmer, Jr., John E. Collins, and Charles L. Cheatham. program would survive the rigors of cost, Theodore Carcich (at pulpit), vice-president of the General Conference for North competition, and the industry's exacting America, preached the ordination sermon and gave the ministerial charge. H. D. demands. But survive it didi Singleton (at Elder Carcich's left), secretary of the Regional Department of the Not only did Faith for Today survive, General Conference, offered the ordination prayer. Allegheny President W. L. under God's blessing it grew. From that Cheatham (center) gave the welcome to the newly ordained ministers. lone station in 1950 the program spread D. B. SIMONS, PR Secretary until 223 stations carried it in 1964. This Allegheny Conference

REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 17 means that millions of viewers through- out the country can pick up the program each Sunday if they choose. During the past two and one-half years the Faith for Today Bible school has graded 1,350,000 correspondence course lessons. During the same period, 24,000 graduated from Bible courses; 4,000 were baptized into our churches; and 6,300 more reported themselves as unbaptized Sabbathkeepers. Heaven alone knows how many others have been influenced Godward by this weekly telecast. How is the program financed? A good share of the income is contributed by viewers. Another large part comes from an annual offering taken in the Seventh- day Adventist churches of the North American Division. In 1963 this offering amounted to $195,204.19, or an average of 54 cents per member. Think how much more could have been realized if the average had been one dollar (less than the price of a single haircut) .per Alabama-Mississippi Sets Pace for 1965 Ingathering member! In 1965 we hope to greatly increase W. 0. Coe (second from right), president of the Alabama-Mississippi Conference, Faith for Today TV coverage. Our plan receives a check representing the conference's $104,350 Silver Vanguard Ingathering is to add 50 key stations in North Amer- goal from W. E. Peeke, home missionary secretary. Conference victory came on October ica. We can do this by increasing our per 21. Alabama-Mississippi is the first Silver Vanguard conference in the present In- capita from 54 cents to one dollar per gathering campaign. This year's goal is the largest amount ever raised in the history member. The 360,000 Seventh-day Ad- of the conference. ventists in our division can raise $400,000 Rejoicing with Elders Coe and Peeke are, from left: L. J. Leiske, president of the on Sabbath, February 13. Let us think and Southern Union Conference; S. S. Will, home missionary secretary of the Southern give in terms of blanketing the nation Union; and A. J. Hess, secretary-treasurer of the Alabama-Mississippi Conference. with our message. The hour is late. W. 0. COE

on the way. If not, he would take us on. After a trip of half a day down the Perils and Providences As we waited for our new friend to get river we came to Parismina Bar at 3:30 in Costa Rica his things together, an hour passed, after P.M. Mr. Calistro took us to Brother Tay- which he came bringing along another lor's home, but Brother Taylor was not By Victor A. Shepherd man. This was Mr. Calistro, an evangelist there. His aged mother didn't know any- Golfito, Costa Rica of another faith from Parismina Bar, He thing about our coming, but was very had come to El Carmen to get some kind to us. Among some of the remote areas of things, and willingly offered to take us. The second problem came when it was Costa Rica are the Parismina, Tortu- God answered our first prayer. bedtime. Sister Taylor had other visitors guero, and Colorado bars, on the banks and had sent to ask some church mem- of which are small settlements. Because bers whether there was a place in their of the difficulties of transportation and homes where we could stay. My wife the shortage of workers these areas are Madison Administrator overheard her granddaughter saying, not frequently visited by our pastors or "They say they are not prepared." I other workers. Honored by A.H.A. felt at that moment that we were just a Brother Taylor, the lay elder of the Robert W. Morris, burden. Then as my wife was about to Parismina Bar church, came to my home administrator at Mad- mention that we had some bedclothes in Port Limon the early part of June, ison Hospital for the and wouldn't mind sleeping on the floor, 1964, asking that I pay them a visit. It past four years, re- another child came up and said, "Mrs. had been more than two years since they cently was advanced Lydia says they can stay at her home." had had their last visitors. I accepted, to full membership in Mrs. Lydia is a Catholic, but she took us and Brother Taylor arranged that I Meet the American College in for five days without charging us for him at El Carmen on Thursday, June 11, of Hospital Adminis- lodging. She also took us to her farm and He would take me in his canoe on the trators. This honor was prepared a big dinner for us when we re- Reventazon and Jimenez rivers to his conferred upon him at turned. home. the yearly meeting of Each night we had meetings. Mr. Calis- My wife accompanied me, and when the college held dur- tro and his family and Mrs. Lydia's chil- we got to El Carmen we got off the train ing the American Hos- dren were among those who attended. eagerly looking for Brother Taylor. But pital Association convention in Chicago. On Sabbath, Mrs. Lydia went to church. he was nowhere to be seen. Since- this The American College of Hospital Ad- Both Mr. Calistro and Mrs. Lydia said was our first visit to El Carmen and we ministrators is an honorary society dedicated they believe that the Seventh-day Advent- knew no one there, we waited at the sta- to the betterment of hospital standards. One ist Church is the right one. tion to see whether he had been delayed of the ways in which Mr. Morris has dis- When Brother Taylor returned he told on the road. Time went by, so I began played eligibility for membership in this us that on his way from LimOn he had asking people if they had seen him. No group is in the building and expansion received a telegram from his sick wife in one had, but they assured us that it was program he has initiated at Madison Hos- San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, stat- impossible to get to Parismina Bar by pital. Under his direction a new 300-bed ing that he should come immediately. So that route if he didn't come to meet us. general hospital that includes all the major instead of going home he had gone I decided to ask God for help, because services (medical, surgical, obstetrical, pedi- straight to San Jose. While there he had I wanted to get to my destination. Soon atrics, physical, and mental rehabilitation) sent a radiogram to his mother telling a man came up and said he could take us is rapidly replacing the old 174-bed hospital. her to send someone for us, but the mes- a good way down the river to his borne. DORIS E. NOBLE, Public Relations sage had not arrived. Maybe we would meet Brother Taylor Madison Hospital On our way to Colorado Bar, 24 miles 18 REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 away, we again had evidence of God's captain said that if the launch had dresses on a wide range of leadership direction and care. When the sea is calm stopped a moment before, we would problems and opportunities. Theme of canoes go from Parismina Bar to Colo- probably all have been killed. When we the session was "Leadership Is the Fine rado Bar; when the sea is rough the ca- got to Colorado Bar we had a hard time Art of Building Men." noes go to Tortuguero Bar, nine miles again. As the launch entered the mouth Keynoting the conference on Friday, away, and the other 16 miles is covered of the bar the waves lifted it as if it were December 4, Elder Bietz said: "To build on foot along the shore. This journey is a dry leaf. But God protected us all the men one must have a proper sense of difficult because there are a few lagoons way through. After we got ashore we values. One must believe in men rather that can be crossed only if someone could think only of Psalm 107:23-32. than in things. There are too many peo- comes along in a canoe. We spent eight days in Colorado Bar, ple today who want to use men in order The sea had been very rough, so we holding meetings each night. Many peo- to make things great. Our emphasis made up our minds to walk the 16 miles ple attended and are pleading that we should be to make men great. to Colorado Bar. It was our plan to leave visit more often. "Jesus Christ set us a good example in at 7:00 A.M., Tuesday, the sixteenth. At this respect," Elder Bietz told the leaders six-thirty Brother Taylor came calling, attending the conference. "He burned "Make haste! Make haste! A miracle! A Pacific Union with passion to help men. He was always launch came to leave some barrels and is interested in people. When His disciples going to Colorado Bar. It's not a passen- Management Conference spoke about fishing He proposed that ger launch, but the captain will take By R. R. Bietz, President they be fishers of men. If people talked you." We hurried out to the launch. Pacific Union Conference about a well He talked about the living The captain was a bit worried, for he water. When they spoke about the har- didn't have a license for passengers, and Some 75 leaders of conferences and vest He spoke about the human harvest." had never taken a woman before. Finally institutions in the Pacific Union Con- Sabbath services of the management he said the sea was very rough and any- ference met recently at Asilomar, Cali- conference were highlighted by a sermon thing might happen, but if we wanted to fornia, for a first-of-its-kind management by Taylor G. Bunch, long-time leader in go at our own risk we could. conference that focused attention on bet- the church. Elder Bunch spoke on "Bal- It was a hard struggle to get through ter leadership and management techniques ancing Corporate and Spiritual Roles." to the mouth of the bar. As we reached in operating units of the church. "We are in danger of becoming too ab- the sea the launch had to be stopped to Directed by R. R. Bietz, president of sorbed in the details of our tasks, too cool down the engine. It was nearly half the Pacific Union Conference, the five- occupied and entranced with seeming es- an hour before we could continue. The day conference featured 28 major ad- sentials to sense fully the significance of 9,temeatarede649, evremaaiel

Yakima, Washington Nevada, Iowa A groundbreaking ceremony at the Yakima Junior Academy Nevada, Iowa, city officials joined Northern Union and marked the beginning of a master-plan building project for Iowa Conference personnel November 2, 1964, in breaking their rapidly growing academy in the "Fruit Bowl of the ground for the 60-bed Oak Park Manor nursing home, to be Nation," Yakima, Washington. The first phase of the project built adjacent to the Oak Park Academy campus. J. L. Ditt- calls for three new classrooms, new lavatories, teachers' lounge, berner, Northern Union Conference president, shown with and principal's office. The construction of a large youth hand microphone, addressed the assembled group just before center will take place later. the first earth was turned. Marvin Reeder, of the General The school has grown from a two-teacher staff and 32 Conference, also participated in the celebration. students in 1960 to a five-teacher staff and 104 students in This new facility will furnish further employment op- 1964. In the fall of 1961 the school was raised to junior portunities for academy students and will provide the best academy level, and plans now call for a six-teacher school of nursing-home care. The home should be ready to accept in the autumn of this year. patients about July of this year. Participating in the groundbreaking (from left to right) Although this home will be privately owned and oper- are: Harold McKay, associate pastor; Yakima Mayor Jack ated, it will be controlled by an Adventist board of directors Larson; Harry L. Whitehead, finance committee chairman; that includes conference and academy representation. It will A. R. Friedrich; Phil Eustace, contractor; and Principal be operated according to Seventh-day Adventist principles. Clarence E. Pierce. A. R. FRIEDRICH, Pastor F. J. KINSEY, PR Secretary Yakima, Washington Iowa Conference

REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 19 the events taking place everywhere," he warned. Included among the many speakers at the management conference were Harley E. Rice, associate secretary of the General Conference Medical Department; Dr. Alonzo Baker, professor of political science at La Sierra College; William Le- Grow, vice-president of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company; Dr. Arthur L. Bietz, minister of the Glendale, Califor- nia, church; and E. D. Syme, instructor in religion at Pacific Union College. Throughout the conference, leaders present heard such deep-probing pres- entations as "Management and Sabbath Observance," "Management and Stew- ardship," "Governed by Principle Rather Than Policy," "Management and Integ- rity," "The Hazards of Leadership," "Correcting Without Offending," and "Leadership and Spiritual Growth." Other sessions heard presentations on "Coping With Anxiety, Tensions, and Frustrations," "Job Analysis," "Creating the Proper Climate," "Identity With the Framework," "Cooperation Between Or- ganizations," "Termination With Integ- rity," and "How to Grow in Manage- ment." Climaxing the unique conference on Wednesday morning, December 9, the conference and institution leaders par- ticipated in a consecration service that New Church Opened "Down Under" followed a heart-searching devotional ad- August 27 witnessed the opening of a ganization. Also, as a community service, dress by Elmer Walde, recently elected new church in Wanganui, North New a battery of Dial-a-Prayer machines was president of the Central California Con- Zealand. The church was designed by the placed in operation. ference. church members, who also supervised It was a thrill to see a group of more construction. The main auditorium has a than 80 non-Adventists from the evange- seating capacity of NO. The pews are listic effort zealously marking their Conquering Crises padded for comfort, and heating is from Bibles on the first Sabbath the church in the Congo the floor, beneath the pews. was opened. Twenty-seven have already Special meetings included a civic open- been baptized, and another 40 will join By D. H. Thomas, Secretary-Treasurer ing by the mayor of the city, and an offi- them soon. Congo Union Mission cial opening of the welfare unit by the F. L. STOKES, President chairman of the Welfare and Defense or- North New Zealand Conference Into the Kamina church one Sabbath morning walked a soldier in uniform. As the discussion on branch Sabbath school work progressed, and as our Sabbath Like a bolt of lightning a thought But I could not afford to reminisce and school leaders talked of new ways to win flashed through my mind—he might be dream of the glorious future, for the sol- souls through the Sabbath school, this able to contact our isolated Kirundu sta- dier was saying good-by. Hastily I wrote uniformed stranger sat drinking in every tion situated in the heart of the Ituri a short letter of encouragement to our word. Then an earnest plea was made forest. Perhaps, should his life be spared members in this beleaguered station, hop- for our members in the city of Kamina to despite the hazards and fortunes of war, ing against hope that somehow, someway, evangelize and minister to the 100,000 he might be able to convey some mes- God would watch over it so that our peo- souls living in their territory. sage of assurance from us to our brethren ple might have the reassurance of our Immediately after the close of the and sisters at Kirundu, so long cut off and prayers and support. I felt that God had meeting I approached this stranger. Dur- most likely suffering intensely at this guided this stranger to us, and this let- ing the singing of the last hymn I had time. Unconfirmed reports which had fil- ter might be the sole contact with our offered to share my hymnal with him. tered through to us indicated that the 3,000 members and adherents in the Ki- Smilingly he had whispered, "I am un- rebels reached our forest mission and rundu area for months to come. able to read Kiswahili." This soldier commanded our African leaders to take As I write these lines the battle for came from Banana, on the west side of up arms and fight for them. When our Stanleyville is just about over. Sorrow, the Congo. Together with 29 of his com- brethren stood firm for their faith, some pain, and heartache remain for countless pany he was en route to the northern were brutally slain. Our hearts were made hundreds of innocent sufferers. The city's borders of Katanga to fight rebels who: heavy because of this rumor. We have al- liberation has exacted a costly toll in hu- were holding large sections of the Congo ways been especially interested in Ki- man life. Eternity alone will reveal the in their cruel and ruthless grip. Having a rundu, for we served there for a time and full significance of some of the events that few hours of respite while they awaited it was there that we lost our eldest child, have taken place during the past two transportation to the north, this soldier four-year-old Margaret. She sleeps behind days. Dr. Paul Carlson and others have decided to attend church. the Kirundu church awaiting the call of sacrificed their lives for the cause of for- As our conversation progressed I the Life-giver. When the Lord Jesus ap- eign missions. Doors of opportunity are learned that the army's objective was to pears, in place of sorrow and defeat, fast dosing; the forces of the evil one are drive the rebels from the town of Kabam- heartache and longing, the glorious sun- marshaling for earth's last titanic strug- bare in northern Katanga. From there the rise of eternity will mean a reunited fam- gle against the remnant of the woman's assault force would recapture Kindu, and ily, a broken circle put together again, seed. would join forces with other elements of the unprecedented privilege of bringing My brother and sister, does this tragic the national army in a bid to break the up a beloved child in the sinless atmos- picture mean anything to you? It does to strangle hold of the rebels on Stanleyville. phere of God's heaven. us here in Africa, for tens of thousands of 20 REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 people are going down into Christless graves. What we fail to do now within the next few months may possibly remain undone for all eternity. The situation is desperate. If you ever intend to make a real sacrifice for God's cause, why not do it today?

Doctor Makes U.S.-Manila Solo Flight in One-Engine Plane By B. B. Alsaybar Press Relations Officer Philippine Union College Dr. William G. Richli, first postwar medical director of the Manila Sanitar- ium and Hospital, surprised the people of Manila in late autumn when he ar- rived alone in his 1948-model, single- engine Bonanza plane. He took off July "Flying Doctor" William G. Richli lands on the island of Attu in the Aleutians in the course 2 from Colton, California, and landed at of his 10,000-mile trans-Pacific solo flight in his one-engine Bonanza. He is reputed to be the the Manila International Airport 55 days first nonprofessional, noncommercial private pilot to fly this route alone. later. He took the great circle route via Alaska, Adak, Attu (both islands in the genius in the latter category are the ele- Aleutians), Tokyo, and Kagoshima, and vator of the Manila Sanitarium and Hos- Kretschmar Hall covered more than 10,000 miles. Local pital, which he installed after the war, Dedicated aviation authorities say that Dr. Richli and the hydroelectric plant of Mountain is the first private noncommercial pilot View College, which he donated and in- at Walla Walla College to fly alone across the Pacific in a one- stalled. He feels at home with machines By Mrs. William Lay engine plane. that need repair such as pumps, X-ray, PR Director The trip took 55 days because Dr. and other hospital equipment. Richli was harassed by equipment trou- Some years ago he was featured by Dedication and open house ceremo- ble, clouds and fog, ice on the propeller, leading publications in the Manila area nies for Kretschmar Hall, new instruction a nicked propeller, and other difficulties. as the "flying doctor." On the present center for engineering, mathematics, and He made all repairs himself. visit with his Flying Hope I he has been physics, completed another step in the ex- Dr. Richli has been well known to hopping again from city to city all over pansion program of Walla Walla College, many for his medical and mechanical the country meeting surgical appoint- College Place, Washington. Dr. George G. skills. The biggest monuments to his ments and bringing hope to many. Kretschmar, for whom the building is

Grand Opening of Vallejo Drive Church in Glendale, California The Vallejo Drive church in Glendale, Facilities have been designed for every the lot and provides a fan-shaped auditorium California, opened its doors to an overflow age level. The new sanctuary will seat 1,300, that brings the people close to the pulpit. crowd of 2,000, Sabbath, November 21. The with the youth chapel seating 365. Other The interior is finished in natural, scored, church has been in process of construction facilities include a fellowship room, with a brick-effect concrete block, and is comple- for three years, although members of the kitchen, fireplace, and patio; spacious Sab- mented with natural oak paneling. congregation have been contributing toward bath school division rooms; offices; a bridal The church formerly was known as the the $900,000 project for four and a half room; and a three-manual pipe organ. Glendale Sanitarium church. years. The 12-sided building takes advantage of JOHN PELT, JR., Pastor

REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 21 Kretschmar Hall at Walla W alla College, College Place, Washington. Inset: Dr. George G. Kretschmar.

named, was present to give a science lec- Lee, Far Eastern Division evangelist. This ture Saturday evening, October 31, in initial series was followed by a nine-week the physics lecture hall of the new build- series on the book of Daniel presented ing, and to participate in the dedication Continuous Evangelism in Mandarin by Jerry Chang, the local the next day. President William H. Shep- in Borneo church pastor. To date, 31 have been baptized and others are preparing for hard presided. Dir Daniel R. Guild Dr. R. H. Brown, vice-president and baptism. long-time friend of Dr. Kretschmar, gave Early in 1964 a temporary wood and During September, Dan Guild, the the address, first paying tribute to the corrugated-aluminum tabernacle was con- ministerial secretary of the Southeast late C. A. Scriven, WWC board chair- structed in downtown Kuching, the cap- Asia Union, conducted a three-week se- man from 1947 to 1964; to Dr. W. I. ital of Sarawak on the island of Bor- ries of meetings in English in the same Smith, early mathematics teacher and neo. The government provided the land tabernacle. Although the faculty and stu- president from 1917 to 1930; and to two free for one year. dents of the Sunny Hill School had given engineering graduates, Grover L. Starr, Lectures in Mandarin were presented full support to the first two efforts and A.I.A., architect, and Harold Benson, during the first half of the year by Milton were now in the midst of preparing for builder. Tracing Seventh-day Adventist beliefs in Christian education, Dr. Brown stated: "With this heritage, Seventh-day Advent- It ist schools have been guided by the prin- '714 46 ciple that scientific findings and the Bi- ble, rightly understood, are in perfect agreement, each contributing to a fuller understanding of the other; and the schools have featured programs for the development of practical skills. This em phasis on practical education leads as naturally to a church-sponsored engineer-, ing program in a college serving the con- temporary scientific industrial society of the United States as it does to a strong emphasis on agriculture in mission schools which serve relatively undevel- oped areas." Dr. Kretschmar was lauded as a re- nowned scientist, a teacher who gave him- self unsparingly to the interests of his students and adhered to a high standard of craftsmanship in the classroom, the laboratory, and the shop; a sacrificially dedicated Christian who always dis- played a patient, humble, kindly spirit. Chairmen of the three departments housed in Kretschmar Hall are Prof. E. F. Cross, engineering, Dr. C. C. Barnett, physics, and Dr. Gordon Hare, mathe- matics. The tabernacle in Kuching, Sarawak, where continuous evangelistic meetings were held in 1964. 22 REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 years to establish a health and welfare center. They planned for that well in ad- a2,14/vieel(Al."( vance and had open house on August 9 —several weeks before they were organ- ized into a church. A. B. Butler, president of the New Jer- Church Organized sey Conference, addressed the Hights- at Hightstown, New Jersey town company on the Sabbath it was or- ganized into a church. He drew lessons Members of the Trenton, New Jersey, from Abraham's faith in God. church had a burden to establish new C. B. Green, conference treasurer; work in an area long neglected. The R. D. Steinke, home missionary and Sab- group organized a branch Sabbath school. bath school secretary; Sydney Young, Encouragement from the Trenton pastor stewardship secretary; and Larry El- and the conference Sabbath school de- dridge, pastor of the Hightstown church, partment helped the organization become participated in the organization and in Dan Guild preaching in the Kuching taber- well established. After nine months the the ordination of church elders and dea- nacle, with the Sunny Hill School choir in branch Sabbath school became a com- cons. the background. pany. It continued to grow, and eight We feel confident that Hack William- months later, on August 29, 1964, the son and Leslie Covell, who started the year-end examinations, they gave them- company was organized into the Hights- work in Hightstown, will lead the mem- selves wholeheartedly to make the Eng- town church. bership into greater service for the Lord. lish meetings a success. The result was This group did not wait months or R. D. STEINKE that during the final weekend 76 came foiward in surrender and to prepare for baptism. At present a fourth evangelistic en- nature that will thrill your soul and deavor is now in progress in this taber- help you understand better what Kepler nacle. To bind off the interests from the meant when he said, "0 God, I am think- English meeting, James Wong, Sunny ing Thy thoughts after Thee." The Pa- Hill School principal, is conducting a cific Press obtained the pictures of some Bible-marking class in English on Friday of America's best photographers in pro- and Saturday nights. By H. M. TIPPETT ducing this book. Take a look at that We are grateful for the Million Dollar gorgeous peacock on page 6 and then Offering at the last General Conference NE time when my editorial shears read Job 39:13. Don't let $4.95 stand session. It has helped us to greatly expand in the way of the new experience in our public evangelistic program. were handy I clipped from some sourceO now forgotten these provocative faith you will receive in reading this lines about books. My grateful thanks attractive volume. to the author, whoever he is, for point- Pastor William Loveless of Sligo ing out the reservoir of privilege one church here in Takoma Park can do may find in books. Here are some of so many things well—preach a sermon, M'//// //e

# last summer in Southern New England. Portland Sanitarium in Portland, Ore- 4\_‘,. Far Eastern Division The four delivered a total of $8,000 gon. .wes-_. Reported by worth of our literature. -.....:It‘, A. E. Mb Rosalie Haffner, Bible instructor in Recently the executive committee of the Nebraska Conference, is serving as the New York Conference voted to spon- dean of girls at Platte Valley Academy in ▪ The largest baptism in the history of sor two theological students at Andrews Shelton, Nebraska, for the remainder of the West Irian Mission was held at the University. They are Haysmer E. Cox and the school year. West Irian Junior Academy on Sabbath, Larry P. Grahn. Haysmer Cox is a gradu- October 24. Forty-two were baptized fol- "1" G. W. Morgan has accepted the call ate of Pacific Union College, while Larry of the Nebraska Conference to be asso- lowing the school Week of Prayer and a Grahn formerly lived in Madison, Wis- series of public meetings that were held ciate pastor of the College View church. consin. He attended Wisconsin Academy Elder Morgan and his family come to in the nearby town of Sentani. Baptisms and Andrews University. Nebraska from the Texas Conference. last year in West Irian total 164. 11" Evelyn Jepson has accepted a call to " Sabbath school membership in Korea teach grade school at the Arvada North has increased at the average rate of ap- Central Union (Denver) church. She has been Bible in- proximately 900 a month for the first Reported by structor at Porter Memorial Hospital for three quarters of 1964. 111it& Mrs. Clara Anderson the past few years. A total of 737 evangelistic meetings ▪ " Stanley Knowling, R.P.T., has been conducted by workers, laymen, and youth "a" Vincent Agnetta, personnel director appointed assistant chief physical thera- have been reported in Korea during 1964. at Porter Memorial Hospital in Colo- pist in the department of physical medi- rado, has accepted a similar position with ▪ Forty-five new churches were built in cine at Porter Memorial Hospital. the first nine months of 1964 in the Ko- rean Union. The Piedmont Park church in Lin- coln, Nebraska, has begun construction a" G. J. Bertocchini, who for a number of its $100,000 Sabbath school facilities of years has been carrying several depart- addition to the new church. The pastor, ments in the South China Island Union Perry Green, reports that much of the Mission, has been appointed president of work is being donated by laymen. Taiwan Missionary College.

Columbia Union 1 , Atlantic Union Reported by Don A. Roth Reported by Mrs. Emma Kirk

" Twenty-three new church school teachers were among the 104 teachers in " The Ellsworth, Maine, church was dedicated Sabbath, November 7. Guest the Potomac Conference when school be- gan this year. Schools in the conference speaker for the day was J. Reynolds Hoff- man, ministerial secretary of the Atlantic number 24. New schools this year are at Union Conference. Others participating Pennington Gap and Harrisonburg. in the service were John Craig, Sr., local 1°' Elder and Mrs. Obed Klein have ar- elder; Walter H. Smith, conference treas- rived in the West Virginia Conference urer; Raymond 0. Richardson, local pas- from the Carolina Conference. Elder tor; and Carl P. Anderson, conference Klein will be pastor of the Charleston president. church. " Four more staff members have been .` Washington Sanitarium and Hospital selected for the new Pioneer Valley Acad- is now conducting its school of ambulance emy in New Braintree, Massachusetts, and rescue training, the fourth such class which will open for the school year of since 1960. Enrolled are 38 men from 11 1965-1966. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Wagner area towns and the District of Columbia. will be coming from Platte Valley Acad- emy in Nebraska. Mr. Wagner will serve as dean of boys and teach physical educa- Virginia Pastor Conducts tion to the boys. Mrs. Wagner will teach Nutrition Class Lake Union piano and organ in the music depart- Carl Hartman, church pastor at Char- Reported by ment. Both are graduates of Atlantic Un- Mrs. Mildred Wade lottesville, Virginia, is holding weekly ion College, class of 1963. Mr. and Mrs. nutrition and weight-control classes each William Proctor, who will be graduating Sunday evening. The classes, held for from Andrews University in the spring of both members and nonmembers, are well "1" James B. Oliver, of Kokomo, Indiana, this year, have also accepted the call to attended. Elder Hartman, with the help completed his studies toward a law degree join the Pioneer Valley Academy staff. Mr. of his wife and church members, gives and was graduated last June from Wil- Proctor will be in charge of the farm demonstrations of various meatless recipes. lamette University, Salem, Oregon. On and grounds, and teach a course in agri- His program has received excellent cov- September 23 he was sworn in as an at- culture. Mrs. Proctor will teach full time erage in the Daily Progress, newspaper torney at law in special ceremonies at the in the English department. of Charlottesville, where the University Statehouse in Indianapolis. He has • Linda Mills, Tom Codington, Mark of Virginia is located. opened offices in his home town of Ko- Finley, and Lowell Peterson were success- JOHN MORGAN, PR Secretary komo, and the Indiana Conference wel- ful in their literature evangelism work Potomac Conference comes him, knowing that he will be a 24 REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 of whom will be 1965 graduates of Pacific North Pacific Union College. Dean Nelson, attending Union the Seminary at Berrien Springs, Michi- Reported by gan, will become an intern upon his grad- Mrs. lone Morgan uation this year. On November 28 the group of 18 be- " Winter evangelistic efforts in the Ore- lievers at Lincoln, California, who have gon Conference are in progress for Mc- been meeting as a branch Sabbath school Minnville and Springfield. The McMinn- under the direction of W. A. Hilliard, ville series opened January 2 in the pastor of the Roseville church, was or- church, with Jim Hiner as speaker and ganized into a company. George Knowles as music director. In " A $63,640 National Science Founda- the Springfield church the union evan- tion grant has been made to La Sierra gelistic team of Kenneth Mittleider and College for the second consecutive year, Willard Beaman began services Janu- to finance a summer science institute for ary 9. Ecuador Mission junior and senior high school teachers, " The Jasper Wayne award is within according to Donald Lee, LSC associate Inaugurates New Office grasp for 94-year-old Fred Bisner, of Dal- professor of physics. Cutting a gold-colored ribbon, Don R. las, Oregon, who enters into Ingathering " The workers of the Northern Califor- Christman (center), president of the Inca solicitation in a most spirited manner. nia Conference held a farewell banquet Union Mission, and Senor Eudoro Rivera His only drawback is lack of business in honor of Elder and Mrs. Carl Becker (left), of the Municipal Council of Gua- territory, according to the pastor, R. R. at Rio Lindo Academy, December 13. yaquil, opened the new office build- Cronk. Elder Becker is retiring after 14 years as ing of the Ecuador Mission on Sep- " Upon the first request, Columbia president of the conference. tember 8. N. M. Merkel, president of the Academy at Battle Ground, Washington, Ecuador Mission, looks on. Veteran pastor was granted full accreditation from the Segundo E. Andrade reviewed the history Northwest Association of Secondary and of Adventist activities in this country. Higher Schools, at the annual meeting The building also provides space for the of the association December 1-3 in Port- Book and Bible House, the Radio Bible land, Oregon. H. T. Ochs is the princi- School, and a storeroom for the Seventh- pal. Liberty Magazine Campaign (special prices day Adventist Welfare Service. For the January and February) January 16-23 " The Associated Students of Walla Religious Liberty Offering January 23 first time since Adventist work began in Opening the Bible to the World and Church Ecuador 60 years ago, the mission head- Walla College contributed $405.63 as a Missionary Offering February 6 Christmas gift to train a native student Faith for Today Offering February 13 quarters has its own "home." Christian Home Week February 20-27 Senor Rivera congratulated the Ad- for ministerial work at the Adventist Col- Temperance Commitment Day February 27 lege of West Africa in Ilishan-Remo, Ni- Doorbell Contacts and Church Missionary ventist organization for its humanitarian Offering March 6 work in providing clothing and food for geria. The student selected is Amos Folo- recent victims of two devastating fires that nenso Oloyede, who, previous to training, swept Guayaquil, affecting 1,000 persons. has 54 people ready for baptism. He said that the municipality was in " At a December meeting the board of complete harmony with the mission's ef- trustees of Walla Walla College ap- EVIEW a.no HERALD forts to build brotherhood through good proved a $2 million construction pro- works. gram, which will benefit six major depart- In 1849 a company of Sabbathkeeping Adventists N. M. MERKEL, President ments, in addition to serving as a head- whose background was the Millerite movement began to publish a paper called The Present Truth. In 1850 Ecuador Mission quarters of the newly formed Human they also published five issues of The Advent Review. Dynamics Research Institute headed by In November, 1850, these two papers merged under the name, Second Advent Review and Sabbath Her- J. N. Barnes, assistant professor of reli- ald, now titled simply REVIEW AND HERALD. Its gion. Biology—one of the two depart- editorial objective remains unchanged—to preach "the real asset not only to the law profession everlasting gospel" in the context of the Sabbath, the ments at WWC offering the M.A. degree Second Advent, and other truths distinctive of the but to the work of God in Indiana. Advent Movement. program—home economics, and nursing • " The seniors of the youth guidance arts will occupy the newest structure to Editor: Francis David Nichol class at Wisconsin Academy recently be commissioned. Associate Editors: Raymond F. Cottrell toured the Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hos- Kenneth H. Wood Consulting Editors: R. R. Figuhr M. V. Campbell pital. The object of the trip was to give Theo. Carcich, W. E. Murray them opportunity to learn about the F. L. Peterson, R. S. Watts Editorial Secretaries: Promise joy Sherman many occupations connected with hospi- Pacific Union Idamae Melendy tal work. It is estimated that more than Reported by Special Contributors: Frederick Lee, W. R. Beach, Mrs. Margaret Follett C. L. Torrey, Presidents of all 180 types of work are performed every Overseas Divisions day in the sanitarium. Circulation Manager: R. G. Campbell " Twenty-three new members have " More than 200 teachers and personnel • been added to the Bethel church in Chi- of the Southern California and Arizona Address all editorial correspondence to: Editor, Review and Herald, Takoma Park, Washington, cago by baptism. These were the result conferences assembled for the annual ele- D.C. 20012. Address correspondence concerning sub- of a tent effort conducted last summer by mentary teachers' convention, November scriptions to: Manager, Periodical Department, at the same address. Samuel Flagg, the pastor, assisted by Hor- 22 to 25, at St. Catherine's Hotel, Cata- • ace Jones and James Steele. lina Island. The theme of the convention SUBSCRIPTIONS: United States, $6,95 (slightly was "Bible for Living." Among the speak- higher in Canada); other countries, $7.95. When " Samuel Betances, a senior ministerial changing address, give both old and new address; ers were A. L. Bietz, pastor of the Glen- allow 30 to 60 days for change. When writing about student at Columbia Union College, con- dale, California, church; A. G. Maxwell, your subscription or changing your address, please ducted a six-week series of evangelistic enclose the address label from your copy or from the chairman of the Department of Religion, wrapper in which it comes. meetings in the Chicago Spanish church Loma Linda University; R. R. Bietz, pres- • last summer. Evelio Astacio, song leader, ident of the Pacific Union Conference; Julio Santana, soloist, and youth from TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS: Manuscripts should and Cree Sandefur, president of the be typed, double spaced, with adequate margins. Use the church assisted him. Five were bap- Southern California Conference. only one side of paper. Unsolicited manuscripts can- tized at the close of the series. Then, dur- not be acknowledged or returned unless stamped, self-addressed envelope is sent with them. The REVIEW ing the Week of Prayer in November, " The Southern California Conference does not pay for unsolicited material. Copies of Mario Collins, the church pastor, held Committee has approved plans to hire manuscripts sent to other journals cannot be used. Lay members should identify themselves by giving the nightly meetings, and two more young four ministerial interns. Two selected are name of the church they attend and the name of their people, new to the faith, were baptized. John Aslpaugh and Rockne Dahl, both pastor or local elder.

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REVIEW AND HERALD, January 21, 1965 31 Pacific Northwest New converts during 1964, now being Death of Nonagenarian prepared for baptism, total more than Flood Disaster 3,000 up until the first of December." Medical Worker We sorrow with the families who have A letter from W. J. Hackett, president Sanford P. S. Edwards, M.D., a teacher of the North Pacific Union Conference, lost dear ones in the Congo crisis, but thank God for the lives and also the at Battle Creek College from 1899 to addressed to R. R. Figuhr and various 1901, died at Loma Linda, California, leaders in the General Conference, brings, property that have been spared. ARTHUR H. ROTH January 3, 1965. He was 91. Dr. Edwards word that between 50 and 60 Adventist taught not only at Battle Creek but at families in Oregon have been affected by Emmanuel Missionary College and Loma the floods that caused so much havoc at Linda Sanitarium. For a short time in the end of the past year and during the Report of Progress 1903 he was directly tied in with the med- early days of 1965. Also three member- From Indonesia ical-missionary activities of the General families in Idaho suffered complete flood Conference. A life sketch will appear loss. Recently I made a brief visit to Indo- later. During this disaster period in the Pa- nesia. The work is moving forward in cific Northwest the SDA welfare centers that interesting field. This year promises and Dorcas members at Salem, Roseburg, to be a fruitful one again in soul winning. Record Book Sales Albany, Sandy, Lebanon, Eugene, Reeds- The Bandung Hospital is proving a real port, and Coos Bay have been particu- help in evangelism. Of the nearly 3,000 in the Columbia Union larly active in clothing distribution and who were baptized in Indonesia last year, According to information just received relief work, bringing help to hundreds of a large number trace their first contact from Bruce M. Wickwire, publishing sec- flood victims. In some places our welfare with and interest in Adventism to our retary of the Columbia Union Confer- centers have served as Red Cross head-- medical work. This institution serves ence, literature evangelist Darryl Council quarters. The Red Cross has expressed it- many people and is a good recommenda- recently sold $1,018 worth of denomina- self publicly as being deeply appreciative tion for our church. tional publications in one day. About of Seventh-day Adventist relief service. In Djakarta the new evangelistic cen- $900 of these sales were cash business. ter is nearing completion. It is located on Mr. Council worked as a successful printer a wide, beautiful boulevard where thou- for more than nine years. He felt the call News About the Congo sands pass daily. Because of building re- to literature evangelism, and has been so quirements, the front section must be Since reports about the violence in the successful that soon he will become an no less than five stories high. The audi- assistant publishing department secretary. Congo have been broadcast throughout torium, to the rear, is well planned, func- the world by the news services, many in- Elder Wickwire also reports that during tional, and one story high. The brethren the first 11 months of 1964 the literature quiries have come to the General Confer- plan to make good use of the five stories evangelists in his union delivered $1,355,- ence about our denominational workers in the front section. This center should 670.18 worth of gospel literature. This and institutions in the Congo. prove effective in bringing the Advent represents a gain of $132,133.91 over the R. H. Pierson, president of the Trans- message before all classes in the populous corresponding period of 1963. The sales Africa Division, has written to R. R. city of Djakarta. of the Potomac Book and Bible House Figuhr that our workers and property Our workers are of good courage and exceeded $500,000 in 1964. E. S. Knecht, have been marvelously and wonderfully appreciate the freedom given them in manager of this large Book and Bible protected. The Lord used P. G. Werner carrying on our work. House, is to be commended for this ex- to get all of our Watutsi workers out of R. R. FIGUHR cellent accomplishment. prison into nearby Uganda during the God has set His hand to do a great most critical period. Jonas Mbyirukira work in the earth. Now is the time for and other leaders are back at their posts Cheering Message church members everywhere to respond in Masisi. to the call from Heaven for greater soul- Two of our laymen lost their lives, and From Ceylon winning service. it has been reported that the leader of D. A. McAnAms our work nearest to Stanleyville was I am writing these lines from Colombo, killed. Three of our workers were beaten. Ceylon, where E. C. Beck, president of Missionary John Day was twice pulled the Ceylon Union, has passed on to me from his car and roughly handled, and at the following cheering words: Ingathering Campaign Total another time was beaten. The Day fam- "A new day has come to Ceylon for Nears Record ily have been serving in the troubled area God's work. This year [1964] has seen of Sambia; the family is safe. the largest number of baptisms in the At the close of the sixth week of Though the area near the Bigobo Mis- history of our work in this union, surpass- the official Ingathering campaign, North sion Station has been brought under the ing 1963 by more than 50 per cent. The America reported $5,588,397. This is only "scorched earth" policy, the Lord has year also marked the beginning of medi- $35,000 short of the final total received wonderfully spared Bigobo. Rwese and cal work on this island, with Dr. Fer- in the previous campaign, and is $231,000 Songa Stations, which are near the trou- nando leading out. above the amount on hand at the same bled area, have not suffered loss. Talla "The literature evangelists have ex- date last year. Station in North Congo was visited by ceeded any previous record in sales and Four of the five conferences in the the anti-government forces, who took souls won. Truly God is working for us. Southwestern Union are Silver Vanguard some money and a few provisions; other- Our workers and church members sense Conferences, while the fifth has the high- wise things were left intact. No word the urgency of the times and have joined est per capita among the Regional con- has been received from Nebasa in the far hands and hearts to finish the work in our ferences of North America. north. island field with its more than 10 million The Columbia Union is within $30,000 Despite trouble, courage and confi- people." of reaching one million dollars. dence are expressed in a year-end letter We thank God for this most encourag- Coupons taken from Ingathering lit- from Pastor Mbyirukira to Elder Pierson. ing and heartening report of progress in erature and mailed to headquarters total Baptisms in Masisi "during this year of Ceylon. 12,458. turbulence will be over the 1,000 mark. C. L. TORREY C. E. GUENTHER