Vol. 68 Washington, D. C., December 12, 1963 No. 49

January 1, 1964, is Merger Date D. W. Hunter Elected First President of New Pennsylvania Conference ELDER D. W. Hunter, President of By D. A. Roth TV Secretary; Kenneth O'Guin, the Ohio Conference for the past Public Relations Secretary, Columbia Publishing Secretary; Paul Taylor, seven years, has been elected the Union Conference Church Development Secretary; first President of the newly organ- D. W. Hunter, Medical Secretary; ized Pennsylvania Conference. and C. B. Green, A.S.I. Secretary. The election took place at Har- A new executive committee has risburg, Pa., Sunday, November 24, been selected to guide the activities by more than 500 official delegates of the newly organized conference. representing 103 churches of the Members of the 13-member com- former East and West Pennsylva- mittee include Elder D. W. Hunter, nia Conferences. Chairman; E. M. Hagele, Secretary; Just hours before the election of Elder Charles Dart; Elder H. C. Elder Hunter as the new President Reading, Elder V. L. Zuchowski, the delegates voted by an over- Elder Stanley Steiner, Dr. G. E. whelming majority to merge the Zerne, Harold S. Campbell, Elder two conferences into one, effective William. Carey, Bryan Cale, Elder January 1, 1964. The nominating J. A. Toop, Clarence Glasser, and committee was composed of equal Elder A. J. Stewart. representation from both of the Also elected were members of a conferences. new Board of Trustees of Blue Other members of the Pennsylva- Mountain Academy. The board con- nia Conference staff include the fol- sists of the members of the execu- lowing: Elder E. M. Hagele, Secre- D. W. Hunter tive committee in addition to the tary-Treasurer; Elder C. B. Green, following persons: Robert Tyson, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer; Wil- Dr. C. B. Hirsch, Elder E. A. Robert- liam Otis, Manager of the Book and son, Alvin Weikum, Fred De Vries, Bible House; Elder Dale Ingersoll, Ira Mills, Alvin Wetzell, Harley MV and Temperance Seer et a r y; Schander, T. R. Gardner, and Jack Elder Robert Tyson, Educational Schleenbaker. Secretary; Elder T. H. Weis, Home Associates also were selected to Missionary and Religious Liberty support the ever-expanding publish- Secretary; Elder J. A. Toop, Sabbath ing work. Assisting in the Book and School, Public Relations, and Radio- E. M. Hagele C. B. Green (Continued on page 2)

R. A. Tyson T. H. Weis ). A. Toop Dale Ingersoll Kenneth O'Guln William Otis Union President Added to E. G. White Estate Board or to present a blow-by-blow de- scription of the argument you had with an evolutionist. Neither is this the time to arrange for a church wedding or to obtain information re- garding the church picnic. Remem- ber, others are waiting to greet the pastor. Wait until they are gone, and then speak to him about any Matter requiring greater time and attention. Church members sometimes have spiritual problems that cannot be adequately explained or analyzed in a brief visit at church. Hence it would be best for the member to Photo Courtesy Review and Herald outline the problem in a written note WHITE BOARD. Members of the Ellen G. White Estate Board are shown above. Left to right: requesting an appointment, and hand first row, Elder W. P. Bradley, Dr. F. D. Nichol, Elder Arthur L. White, and Elder D. A. Delafield; second row, G. A. Huse, Elder F. A. Mote, Dr. W. G. C. Murdoch, Elder Ralph the note to the pastor at the door. Watts, and Elder Neal C. Wilson. Such a procedure saves time for both, and gives the pastor the opportunity ELDER Neal C. Wilson, President secretary; and Elder D. A. Delafield, to deal with the problem in an intel- of the Columbia Union Conference, associate secretary. ligent and helpful way. has been made a lifetime member The meetings of the constituency Sensing his solemn obligation, a of the board of trustees of the Ellen of the Ellen G. White Estate, Inc., pastor desires above all else to make G. White Estate. are held every four years, usually his ministry spiritual and effective. Other members of the board of at the time of the General Confer- When this is apparent, church mem- trustees include Dr. F. D. Nichol, ence Sessions. At these meetings ap- bers should not hesitate to make Elder Arthur L. White, Elder W. P. propriate officers are selected. The brief, sincere comments about the Bradley, Elder D. A. Delafield, White Estate Board meets at its pastor's sermon and work. G. A. Huse, Elder F. A. Mote, Dr. Washington office once or twice a On the other hand, the most elo- W. G. C. Murdoch, and Elder Ralph month to deal with the various ac- quent compliment any pastor can re- S. Watts. tivities related to the ever-widening ceive is the member's faithful at- Present officers of the estate are publication of the Ellen G. White tendance at the Sabbath School and as follows: Dr. F. D. Nichol, presi- writings and to the custody of these church service. Here is appreciation dent; Elder W. P. Bradley, vice- writings in the White Estate vault. that supersedes words. When a pas- president; Elder Arthur L. White, D. A. ROTH tor observes men, women, and youth developing a closer fellowship with Christ, and expressing that fellow- ship in dedicated service, he con- siders this the greatest compliment, even though the folk involved may Complimenting the Pastor be short on verbal compliments. Friends of mine, neither you nor I By Theodore Carcich should withhold this unspoken com- Vice-President, General Conference, for North America pliment from our pastor.

GRANDPA SOPHSOPE vigorously He is there because he wants to shook the pastor's hand at the identify himself with his people, and church door and gushed, "That was to deepen the bond of fellowship be- Pennsylvania Conference a wonderful sermon, Pastor." Later, tween them. There is no caste system (Continued from page 1) on the way home, he complained to in the remnant church that elevates his wife, "You know, I just can't the ministry above the laity. "All ye Bible House are W. A. Peterson and hear everything that new pastor says are brethren" is Christ's injunction S. C. Ronning while associates in from the pulpit. He doesn't talk to His followers, and this is well il- the Publishing Department include loud enough." lustrated by the brief act of Christian H. C. Morgan, William Bloom, and Like many other church members, fellowship at the church door. Charles Wiles. Elder Stanley Steiner Grandpa felt that he had to "make If the sermon has been particularly will be Associate Religious Liberty the pastor feel good" by some pleas- helpful, it would be proper to say, Secretary to serve the state-capital ant remark about his sermon, even "Thank you for a most helpful mes- area. though he did not understand half of sage" or "Thank you for enlarging Also adopted at the constituency what he said. my understanding of God's Word." meeting was a new constitution for But what should we say to the pas- Aside from this, a smile accompanied the Pennsylvania Conference. The tor as we shake his hand at the door by a firm handshake and a pleasant wording for the new constitution was after the church service? Nothing "good morning" or "how do you do" brought to the delegates by a 13- need be said at all. The pastor is not is sufficient and in good taste. Above member committee. A third group to a performer who must be compli- all, do not say anything you do not report was the credentials and li- mented on either his brilliancy or his mean. Such a remark helps neither censes committee under the chair- oratory. Neither does he stand at the the preacher nor the one attempting manship of Elder T. R. Gardner, door expecting praise for his work. the compliment. Union Conference Secretary-Treas- The moment at the church door is urer. Reprinted with permission from the Review and not the time to engage the pastor in The delegates assembled at the Herald, official weekly church paper of the Sev- enth-day Adventist denomination. a theological analysis of the sermon Scottish Rite Cathedral Auditorium 2 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR on the outskirts of Harrisburg while COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE INGATHERING REPORT the nation was in the midst of First Week's Report mourning the tragic assassination of Reported Gain or the President of the United States. Conference Membership to Date Per Capita Loss Elder Neal C. Wilson, Union Con- Allegheny 9,378 $ 72,875.83 $7.78 $19,740.44 ference President and chairman of Chesapeake 3,298 9,888.20 3.00 9,888.20* the combined constituency meeting, East Pennsylvania 4,623 40,012.69 8.66 5,733.86 New Jersey 3,041 15,111.69 4.97 6,829.41 led a memorial service for the late Ohio 7,725 29,456.23 3.82 5,119.06 President. Elder Theodore Carcich Potomac 10,325 33,656.49 3.26 16,954.77 (L) gave the devotional address before West Pennsylvania 2,390 6,927.51 2.90 4,038.30 (L) the business of the day was brought West Virginia 1,775 9,205.93 5.19 2,057.20 to the floor of the session. Union 42,550 $217,134.57 $5.11 $28,365.10 Adequate time was given for a `No report for last year. presentation of the merger proposal. HERE is our first Ingathering report for the 1964 campaign. Our hearts overflow with A seven-page, mimeographed out- joy to see this large amount of money raised so early in the campaign. This certainly is an line was given to each delegate, in- indication that God and His blessings are with us. Let us put our trust and confidence in the Lord and know that He will lead us through the most successful Ingathering campaign cluding a brief history of each con- in the Columbia Union Conference. It is an attested fact that cooperation can do the ference, a listing of the steps taken most amazing things. When George M. Pullman was faced with the problem of raising in the merger proposal, pertinent an entire city block of buildings on Lake Street in Chicago, he was not stunned. Placing observations on the merger program, 6,000 lifting jacks under the base of the buildings and, employing hundreds of men who at a given signal gave the screws an equal turn, he lifted the entire block four feet. A and a statistical-financial picture of marvelous piece of uplift work of its kind. Cooperation on the part of our lay members and the two conferences. leaders will do the same in an Ingathering campaign. Every member should give his utmost The affirmative merger vote rep- cooperation and do his part in this one-million-dollar campaign. Not only do we go out resents the first adjustment of con- to gather in funds, but going out affords a wonderful opportunity for personal witnessing. God will lead us to the honest in heart and help us to speak a word of cheer that will ference territorial lines in the North bring them closer to the Saviour. Every name of interest should be marked down and American Division in more than 30 followed up after the campaign with visits and Bible studies. These interested persons years. After January 1 there will be also can be enrolled in the Voice of Prophecy and Faith for Today Bible Courses. Let us only seven conferences in the Co- gear our churches to this kind of cooperation. C. C. Wm lumbia Union Conference instead of the eight which have been in exist- ence for many years. of A. L. Ingram, who had solicited to know Jesus as their personal Sav- the help of approximately 40 teen- iour because of the work this organ- age girls from the Lincoln Horizon ization is doing. Open House Held for New Clubs. We sincerely trust that each of our readers will accept this as a Christian Record Building With the new brailling plant, con- sisting of 25,000 square feet with standing invitation to tour our new AN ember began to glow in 1899 ample room for new developments headquarters just five blocks south when A. 0. Wilson, a blind Seventh- and expansion, we are looking for- of Union College at 4444 South 52nd day Adventist, envisioned a pub- ward to more than doubling our free Street, Lincoln, Nebr. lishing house serving blind people services to those who live in dark- G. C. WILSON with inspirational and uplifting ness—and, most of all, we are en- Public Relations Director, Western Braille reading material. God blew visioning many souls who will come Division of Christian Record gently upon that ember, until today the flame has developed that is bringing the good news of salvation to blind people around the world, serving those who live in a world of darkness in the United States, Can- ada, and 77 other countries. This flame seemed to glow the brightest on Monday, October 7, at 3:30 P.M., when Elder C. G. Cross, Manager of the Christian Record Braille Foundation, introduced the speakers of the hour for the open- house program. Senator Carl T. Curtis delivered the main address in front of the new building. Governor Frank B. Morrison also spoke. The final event of the program was the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Par- ticipants included Governor Frank B. Morrison, Elder Theodore Car- cich, Elder R. H. Nightingale, Ray UPPER LEFT: Elder Theodore Carcich, Vice-President of the General Conference and also Ramsey, Elder C. G. Cross, and D. C. President of the Christian Record, speaks at the open-house ceremony. Upper right: Governor Duffield. Frank B. Morrison of Nebraska addresses the guests who attended the open-house ceremony. Following the ribbon cutting, tours Lower left: ribbon-cutting ceremony, with Governor Morrison of Nebraska and Elder Theodore were conducted until 9:30 P.M., Carcich doing the honors. Included in the picture are (left to right): Ray Ramsey, Elder R. H. Nightingale, Governor Morrison, Elder Carcich, D. C. Duffield, and Elder C. G. Cross, General well over 1,000 persons enjoying Manager of the Christian Record. Lower right: the new office and plant of the Christian the guided tours under the direction Record Braille Foundation. DECEMBER 12, 1963, VOL. 68, NO. 49 3 cluding gifts and contributions. He was given a total of $1,000 for his hands and his flight home to Hon- d Pennsylvania duras. After several trips to Phila- • delphia and many lessons by an occupational therapist, Eldon D. En- "Operation Helping Hands" evoldsen, Lazaro was smiling and LAZARO MACHADO was serving as looking forward to joining his wife deputy constable in his home town and three children back home. close to San Pedro Sula, in the Cen- Lazaro, though not a Seventh-day tral American Republic of Honduras. Adventist, has spoken in many In defiance a culprit swung his churches and clubs in America. He machete so fiercely that both wrists is being given a final farewell by the were severed. service clubs of Reading on the day A Seventh-day Adventist physi- before he flies home. Lazaro will be cian, Dr. Stephen Youngberg, Medi- saying in his heart a big "muchas cal Director of the Pan American gracias" to the world-wide Seventh- Health Service in Honduras, sutured day Adventist interest in welfare, the stumps, provided for the family, medical assistance, and training; to and arranged for his subsequent the Rehabilitation Center; and to Elder Dale M. Ingersoll, former missionary in care. A Dallas, Texas woman, visit- a Spanish-speaking country, helps Lazaro his many new friends in the United ing in Honduras, provided the fare Machado read his mail. States. Many have been blessed by to fly Lazaro to the United States to j oining in "Operation Helping the Reading Institute of Rehabilita- program and raise the amount Hands." tion, Reading, Pa., where Dr. Rus- needed? ROBERT A. TYSON sell Youngberg is Medical Director. The Reading Times ran a feature Public Relations Secretary When Lazaro arrived he quickly story. won his way into the hearts of all The idea struck with real interest he met with his fine disposition and in the Reading papers, radio and happy smile. The Institute, operated television stations, and in the hearts by Seventh-day Adventists on the of friends. The date set was Sep- hesapeake beautiful Eberly Estate, offered free tember 8, 1963. ..r h•••Mm•••••••••10 board, room, and instruction in the A radio personality, Professor use of artificial limbs; but he had no Schnitzel, of Pennsylvania Dutch Five-Day Plan Conducted limbs and there was no money with fame, offered to be master of cere- At Annapolis Hospital which to purchase them. Tom Egan, monies for the occasion. Ticket sales also an amputee at the Institute, had of adults and children, a white- A FIVE—DAY Plan to Stop Smok- an idea. Why not put on a benefit elephant sale, and a potluck dinner ing was recently held in the Anne brought about 400 friends who sin- Arundel General Hospital in Annap- cerely wanted to help. The benefit olis, Md. Dr. Jackson A. Saxon, M.D., program featured Betty Grove at the anesthesiologist at the Washington organ; Delilah Romyn, vocal soloist; Sanitarium and Hospital, and Elder a music and mirth potpourri by Wel- Paul G. Smith, Pastor of the Annap- lington Wolf; Vaughn Sterner with olis Church, conducted the program. his saxophone; Harry Voll with his The Anne Arundel County Tuber- musical saw; Paul Ulrich with his culosis Association co-sponsored the accordion; the Pine Forge Quartet; Five-Day Plan. At the follow-up and other attractions. meeting the hospital invited all par- Local bakeries and food stores ticipants to have their chests X-rayed contributed to the food served, as at no cost. well as many members of the local The Five-Day Plan was well re- Seventh-day Adventist churches. A ceived. Some were told by the hos- local "ham" operator arranged a pital that there was no more room. "phone patch" with his wife in Hon- Another program is being planned duras. The Emmanuel United in the near future. Any interested Church of Christ of Shillington do- in the next Five-Day Plan in Annap- nated $100. In all, 600 persons helped materially. Published weekly by the Columbia Union Conference This benefit and its reporting in of Seventh-day Adventists, Takoma Park, Washington, national publications caused Lazaro D. C. Printed at the Washington College Press. Price, $2 a year in advance. Second-class postage paid at Lazaro Machado is happy with his new hands. to receive mail from many states, in- Washington, D. C. 4 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR olis may write to Box 1883, Annap- olis, Md. PAUL G. SMITH Pastor, Annapolis-Grasonville District

Wedding ON Sunday afternoon, September 1, 1963, in the Essex Church, Mrs. Sunday-night audiences at the Smithsburg meetings ranged from 200 to 250 people. Marguerite Lord and Newel D. Littlefield were united in marriage. members. It is planned to conduct nursing at Elkhart University of Mrs. Littlefield was attended by a weekly Bible-marking class, fol- Medical and Dental Technique. The Mrs. Thomas Eckhardt, matron of lowing up the interest. groom is also a graduate of Shenan- honor, and Mrs. Treva Boehmer, W. C. MOFFETT doah Valley Academy and is contin- bridesmaid. Thomas Eckhardt was uing his studies at Emmanuel Mis- best man and Robert Boehmer was sionary C o 11 e g e. Mr. and Mrs. the second attendant of the groom. Barney are living in Elkhart, Ind. The couple are making their home Wedding JOHN E. KELCHNER in the Essex area where both are members of the Essex Church. ON Monday afternoon, September S. M. YOUNG 2, 1963, Carol June Kelchner, daugh- ter of Elder and Mrs. John E. Kelch- Former Edgecombe ner of Martinsburg, W. Va., and Academy Student Wants Charles William Barney, son of Mr. Series of Meetings Held and Mrs. Charles E. Barney of Mar- To Return At Smithsburg tinsburg, were united in marriage in ON Monday evening Ralph Brown the Martinsburg Church. The mar- and the writer called on a lady and BEGINNING in early October, Pas- riage was performed by the father found her to be very interested in tor Joseph Melashenko, assisted by of the bride. Adventist literature. She asked if Pastor John Cameron, conducted a Mrs. Don L. Franklin of Takoma we were Seventh-day Adventists. short series of spearhead meetings Park, Md., sister of the bride, served The answer, of in the community hall in Smiths- as matron of honor, while another course, could only burg, Md., 11 in all, averaging two sister, Mrs. David L. Beers, also of be "yes." meetings a week. Takoma P a r k, Sharon Cassada, She was very It had been 54 years since Elder Danville, Va., Cheryl Whited, Park- happy to meet Ad- J. F. Piper conducted an effort in ersburg, W. Va., and Ruth Ann Bar- ventists again, and this same hall, raising up a church. ron, Berrien Springs, Mich., were then she told her The bitter prejudice which devel- bridesmaids. Brenda Palmer was the short life's story— oped at that time, and which has flower girl. how she attended continued, discouraged the holding Paul Grau of Lansin g, Mich., Edgecombe Acad- of further public meetings. Inciden- emy (now Greater Baltimore Acad- tally, two men, Guy Jacques and served as best man while the ush- ers were James Williams and Harold emy) in Baltimore and then was Aaron Reynolds, who attended the married to a non-believer. first series of meetings and united Pomeroy of Martinsburg and Don L. She has not attended the Advent- with the church, are living and at- Franklin and David L. Beers of Ta- ist church for a number of years. tended the current meetings. koma Park. Wesley Palmer was the She has a boy seven years of age and The attendance was good, but was Bible bearer. is very concerned for his spiritual largely from the area rather than John Holland of Takoma Park, was the town. The sponsoring churches, the organist and accompanied Sara welfare. Smithsburg and Pondsville, gave Jane Anders of New Market, Va., so- After talking with her for awhile good support, and members brought loist. Sharon Cassada also sang. An I asked her if she would not want friends and neighbors. Hagerstown outdoor reception was held at the to return to church and also have members also gave their support. home of the bride, following the the Pastor of the Parkville Church The offerings exceeded the expenses. wedding ceremony. The bride is a call on her. She answered very fa- Attendance ranged from 140 to graduate of Shenandoah Valley vorably and wanted the address of 250, 30 to 60 of whom were non- Academy and is now studying dental the Parkville Church and is anxious to come back to church. She is not living with her husband any longer, but with her parents. Her parents, too, are planning to come to church with her. We earnestly pray that these per- sons may find their way back into the fold of God's people. It was thrilling for us to be able to invite them back to the church. The literature evangelist truly is a soul winner. J. A. JARRY During evangelistic meetings in Smithsburg Elder Joseph Melashenko and his entire family gave a special program of music. Publishing Secretary

DECEMBER 12, 1963, VOL. 68, NO. 49 5 Cooking School Held at Baltimore edgment of their love for Jesus and to study more about God's remnant church. Two weeks of follow-up meetings were then held and 18 people were baptized into the church. On the last Saturday night a district church social was held with Medina as the host. The Wooster Church members faithfully supported the meetings and were in attendance at the social. The sincere wish of these churches and the pastor is that God will con- tinue to bless the ministry of Elder and Mrs. Bornstein and Elder and

Large crowds attend a cooking school at the Baltimore First Church. Dorothea Van Gundy Mrs. Cummings and their son, Ke- Jones of the International Nutrition Research Foundation held classes for four nights. vin, as they make the many sacri- fices necessary to the success of this type of evangelism. FRED STAUFFER hio District Pastor •

Evangelistic Meetings Cincinnati Children Solicit Held at Medina Food for Needy THE evangelistic campaign began THE rain which accompanied the with a week of revival meetings un- arrival of Halloween proved a bless- ing to the children of the First Mrs. Jones displays health cookbooks at the der the direction of Elder Lon Cum- cooking school held in Baltimore. mings for the purpose of preparing Church of Cincinnati, Ohio. the church members spiritually. That The customary "trick or treaters" z week also was spent in last-minute started early in the evening, but a details to prepare this brand-new sudden downpour sent them to their church for its first official service homes. The shower lasted only a Ilegheny to the community of Medina. short time, however. This afforded On September 15, the 43 faithful the children the opportunity to as- members of the Medina Church were semble in groups of six or eight for Couple Celebrate 50th happy to see 220 people, largely their project. Accompanied by an Wedding Anniversary business and professional people of adult, they went to various suburbs Medina, in attendance. They especi- of the greater Cincinnati area, dis- ally enjoyed the singing of Elder tributing literature and requesting and Mrs. Cummings and the preach- canned food for Thanksgiving bas- ing of Elder William Bornstein. kets. Daily two teams of workers, con- A social followed at the junior sisting of the singing evangelist, the academy, and it was a thrill to find evangelist, Ray Hausted, and Pastor that 1,000 cans of food were received Fred Stauffer visited the interested and 1,000 pieces of literature were people to encourage them to con- distributed. These "treats" will help tinue attending the meetings and to to cheer many less fortunate fami- help them make the decision God lies at Thanksgiving. would have them make. By Sunday MRS. ELIZABETH DAWSON night, October 6, 31 persons had Press Secretary, Cincinnati come forward as a public acknowl- First Church

Mr. and Mrs. William M. Holland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary early in Sep- tember. Mrs. Holland accepted this faith at the People's Seventh-day Adventist Church nearly 50 years ago. She was a charter mem- ber at the organization of the Ephesus Church, and is now enjoying the services at the Dupont Park Church in Washington, D. C. She served as assistant treasurer of the church and as treasurer of the Church Aid Society for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Holland are greatly beloved and highly respected by the members of the church and their many Happy Cincinnati "treaters" will enjoy their friends and relatives. May they receive God's Elder and Mrs. Cummings sing, accompanied own Thanksgiving more for their unselfish richest blessings. by Mrs. Bornstein. efforts for others.

6 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR "Kept After School," But MVA Ingathering Field Not Punished Day Nets $2,400 NOT just one or two persons, but ON Tuesday, September 17, 40 In- the entire school—s t u d e n t s and gathering bands from Mount Ver- teachers in all four rooms, long after non Academy converged upon 70 dismissal time—were kept until 8:40 Ohio communities to bring in ap- P.M.—not for punishment, but in proximately $2,400. order that fathers and working Tired feet and weary minds bore mothers could sit in after hours to mute testimony to the fact that the observe the actual daily learning group had distributed almost 12,000 situation of their children. Two Mrs. Martha Cress, Mrs. Eloise Buhler, Mrs. pieces of literature and registered a classes, 7:30-8:00 o'clock and 8: 10- Wilma Atkinson, Mrs. Ramona Fralick. 8: 40 o'clock, were held in all rooms. A 10-minute recess was held be- Bible which wears out doubters. A tween the classes. Held on Tuesday, large, antique Bible, tied shut, could October 22, these classes, sponsored not be read until the strings labeled by the Mount Vernon Home and "untruthfulness, disobedience, hate, School Association, drew about 60 etc.," were cut. parents to the one-time, one-hour Silhouette pictures illustrating the "night" sessions. story of Mrs. White were used by FRANKLIN W. HUDGINS Mrs. Ronald Atkinson for the after- Secretary, Public Relations noon story hour. "God's Other Department Book" was presented by Mrs. Har- old Buhler, who used items of na- ture, such as nests and plants, to The band that brought in the largest amount draw their interest heavenward. of the day—$205. Pictured are (left to right): Jere Patzer, Parkersburg, W. Va.; Keith Teachers used the regular camp- Thompson, Worthington, Ohio; Ron Parsel meeting material, but carefully (seated), Bucyrus, Ohio; Jim Knoechel, New pointed out that there was no ma- Richmond, Ohio; David Percy, Mount Vernon, terial for children 100 years ago. Ohio; Duane Of'fill, Lima, Ohio. Stories of missions and pioneer days were told as the primary children gave rapt attention.

Cincinnati Junior Academy Having Good Year THE large parking area in front of Cincinnati Junior Academy, blacktopped late last spring and en- When he tried it for size, Gordon Griffen, joyed for a few weeks, then, is help- a draftsman at Cooper-Bessemer Corporation, found the third-grade desk of his daughter, ing underwrite another good year. Karen, somewhat smaller than his drawing In addition, a large athletic field, board. Mrs. Griffen, behind her husband, is a newly seeded last spring, has been nurse at Bryan Memorial Hospital. Karen and Each student in this group brought in more her teacher, Mrs. R. L. Osmunson, are at used for softball and other activities. than $20. Elder R. Dickinson (rear, center), the right. Enlarging the school band, formed Bible instructor at the Academy, organized last year by William Suggs, a stu- the Ingathering field-day activities. dent at Cincinnati Conservatory, was the much anticipated project Centennial Memories . . this year. Most of the 17 members, AN antique living room, with drawn from grades 4-9, had no pre- spinning wheel, fireplace, and cradle, vious instrumental training. How- was the setting of the primary di- ever, parents and friends were highly vision at the 1963 camp meeting. In encouraged with their progress when these surroundings the theme, "The the group presented their initial Most Wonderful Book . . . Person performance as part of the school's . . . and Event," was developed. closing program in May. A begin- As the leader, Mrs. William Fra- ner's section is planned for this lick, took the children back to the year. early camp meetings, various an- The 1963-64 teaching staff in- tique objects (candles, yarn, cook- cludes Loretta Kysor, grades 1-4; ing utensils, etc.) were used as ob- Minnie Duncan, grades 5-7; and ject lessons. An anvil with many Principal J. Benton Taylor, grades different hammers illustrated the 8 and 9. William Suggs will direct the band again and Mrs. Bernice Winslow, the school choir. Elder Dickinson; Mary Habenicht, Worthing- Tell a friend about EACH J. BENTON TAYLOR ton, Ohio; Judy Mellor, McConnelsville, Ohio; rZli4 rah foiroday SUNDAY Principal, Cincinnati Junior Enid Anderson, Columbus, Ohio; Ginny Chris- 1 • SEE,' YOUR LOCAL TV GUIDE tenson, Oxford, Ohio. Each of the young FOR TIME AND CHANNEL Academy ladies in this group brought in more than $20. DECEMBER 12, 1963, VOL. 68, NO. 49 7 number of families in the Bible cor- reached on a field day in the history "In behalf of the Mayor, City respondence course. of the Academy. The 72 students, Council, and the citizens of Takoma Sometimes we see the results of with the faculty and pastors from Park, we wish to take this oppor- our efforts. Elder Raith, Pastor of nearby districts, raised well over tunity to congratulate all of you for the Newark district, recently bap- $1,000. an outstanding performance." tized a woman who was contacted There was an air of expectancy [Signed] Haynes M. Pridgen." by a Mount Vernon Academy stu- on the morning of November 14 as The Civil Defense program of dent during last year's Ingathering the group was about to leave for the September 30 was the first of its field day. assigned territories, but at 7:00 kind held in the eastern section of Bringing in $44, the highest indi- o'clock that evening, when the group the United States. It was a joint ef- vidual amount for the day, was Jere leaders gave their reports, there was fort on the part of the Potomac Con- Patzer, a junior, from West Vir- a song of victory and of triumph. ference of Seventh-day Adventists ginia; David Percy, a senior, from Several of the students told their and Columbia Union College, di- Mount Vernon, was second with $40; experiences. One of the boys said he rected by Elder R. H. Brodersen, and third, with $36, was Jim Knoe- found a lady who promised to come Elder C. C. Weis, and Elder M. H. chel, also a senior, from New Rich- to church. Many prayers were offered Jensen. Outstanding leaders from the mond, Ohio. in homes and seeds of truth were General Conference, the Federal Lours CANOSA sown. Government, and national commu- We thank God for a loyal and de- nity service organizations partici- voted group of young people and pated in the program. The Takoma faculty members at Garden State Park Fire Department gave an ex- Academy who love Him and have a cellent display of survival in the ew Jersey vision of what He requires of us in event of a man-made or national • these tremendous times. disaster. R. D. STEINKE GSA Students Solicit Over $1,000 for Ingathering Spot News • THE MV Department of the Po- Ot01114C tomac Conference has completed three youth rallies for the Virginia and Washington churches. Rallies Adventists Commended for were held at Richmond, Va., Novem- Civil Defense Program ber 2; Roanoke, Va., November 9; and the Sligo Church, Takoma Park, A LETTER to R. H. Brodersen, Md., November 16. Elder Otis Home Missionary Secretary, from Graves, Conference MV Secretary, the office of the clerk and treasurer was in charge of these youth meet- of Takoma Park, Md., has been re- ings. ceived giving commendation for the Week of Prayer services have recent Civil Defense meeting held been held in most Potomac Confer- THE young people of Garden State on the campus of Columbia Union ence church schools and in many of Academy have scored again! When College. Haynes M. Pridgen states: the churches. Departmental leaders the Academy was transferred from "At the meeting of the Mayor and Plainfield to Tranquility, we won- City Council, held on the evening of dered just how our field day would October 14, Councilman Turner, 'announcing . . . turn out in this new area. The town- Chairman of the Fire Protection ships had never been solicited be- Committee, commented on the ex- GRAND OPENING OF NEW fore, and most of the assigned ter- cellent Civil Defense program held CAPITAL MEMORIAL CHURCH ritory is sparsely settled, but we are OF WASHINGTON, D. C. on the Columbia Union College happy to report that the students campus, Monday, September 30. PROGRAM raised the highest amount ever Sabbath, December 21 9:30 A.M.—Sabbath School 11:00 A.M.—Service of worship; Health-Food Store Buys New Truck Neal Wilson, speaker 3:00 P.M.—Organ Concert, Dale Cornor 4:00 P.M.—H. J. Capman, speaker 5:00-8:00 P.M.—Open house and tours Sunday, December 22 2:00-5:00 P.M.—Open house and tours 7:00 P.M.—All-musical program, featuring Treble Choir of J.N.A. CHURCH LOCATION 3150 Chesapeake Street, N.W. (One Block Off 4600 Block of Connecticut Ave.) Elder J. R. Johnson, Pastor, invites all Washington-area friends of the Fred Green, who operates a health-food store in Plainfield, N. J., recently purchased a new Capital Memorial Church to attend truck to carry on his work. This truck already has been dedicated to serve to the honor and the two-day official opening of this glory of God in the health-food business. Mr. Green knows he can count on God if he brand-new church in the nation's cap- measures up to his share of the bargain. Weekly Sabbath School offerings are increasing and ital. business is brisk. May God continue to bless him. 8 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR from the Conference headquarters ence and was held in connection Youngs continued success in pub- office joined with pastors at various with the Five-Day Plan to Stop lishing leadership as they take up spots throughout the field in con- Smoking. The program was presented their new post of responsibility. ducting these services for the church- in eight local junior high schools, school youth. A large number of de- and an entire day was spent at each cisions were made for Christ among school. Those cooperating in the the students who are learning the project included Elder E. L. Han- principles of Christian living through son, Elder A. C. Marple, Elder Otis est Virginia their everyday routine class work Graves, Elder Robert Hamilton, and the study of the Scriptures. Elder J. N. Morgan, and Pastor Ed- • Open-house exercises for the win Klein. Dorcas Federation new Charlottesville Church were Meetings Held held Sabbath, November 9. The "INASMUCH"—this was the theme guest speaker for the worship hour Elder I. W. Young Accepts of the West Virginia Conference Dor- was Elder H. J. Capman, Potomac cas federation meetings held at Conference President. Union Conference Post Beckley, Parkersburg, and Clarks- Elder Carl Hartman, Pastor of the ELDER I. W. Young, Secretary of burg, November 2-4. congregation, has been successful in the Potomac Conference Publishing Mrs. Midkiff, Mrs. Anscion, and leading the church group in the com- Department for the past six years, Mrs. Postlewait had well-prepared pletion of their church home. The has accepted the invitation of the programs, interesting and informa- church building is of colonial archi- Columbia Union Conference to be- tive, for the attending members and tecture, located near the University come Associate Publishing Secretary friends. of Virginia campus and across the for the Union Conference territory. We were happy to have Elder C. C. street from Booton Herndon, author Weis of the Union Conference with of the book, entitled The 7th Day. Elder Young will assume his new responsibilities, January 1, 1964. us. His inspirational and challenging The new church contains a sanctu- talks were much appreciated as well ary, pastor's study, junior audito- Under the dedicated leadership of Elder Young, the Potomac Confer- as his counsel during the question- rium, Dorcas Society room, kitchen, and-answer period. youth's Sabbath School rooms, moth- ence has come to the forefront in the sale of Christian literature among Mrs. E. T. Gackenheimer, State ers' room, and a large balcony. It is Federation President, encouraged situated on a spacious lot for ade- the conferences in the Columbia Un- ion Conference. The sale of Christian the ladies with the state report and quate off-street parking. Elder experiences and her suggestions as Hartman announces that present literature will probably reach the $300,000 mark by the end of the year. to how to further improve on the plans call for the beginning of evan- fine record. Mrs. Young has served as office gelistic meetings just after the be- The future is bright for the ex- secretary to the Publishing Depart- ginning of the new year. pansion of this important phase of ment during their stay in the Po- • Spotty reporting from churches church activity. tomac Conference. We wish the throughout the Potomac Conference E. T. GACKENHEIMER reveal that the Ingathering program Public Relations Secretary, is under way in practically all Sanitarium Pathfinders West Virginia Conference churches in the Conference. Over Solicit 1,000 Cans of $10,000 was reported this past week, Food for Needy bringing the total amount raised to date to $20,594. This is a $2,000 gain over the same week last year. Churches having reached the Van- guard goal to date include Oak Ridge, Galax, Tazewell, Radford, and the Spanish Church. Congratu- lations to Pastors Seek, Crowder, Tarr, Frye, and Rosado for an early achievement of their objective. Officers of the Central Federation of Par- • Elder Otis Graves, Conference kersburg. Left to right: Mrs. S. T. Tedrow, Temperance Secretary, is engaged in state secretary-treasurer; Mrs. J. D. Anscion, federation president; Mrs. H. Rabe!, federa- conducting temperance programs tion secretary-treasurer; and Mrs. E. T. Gack- for church-school youth in Potomac enheimer, state president. Conference schools. During these meetings Adventist youth are given the opportunity of signing a pledge to abstain from to- bacco and alcohol and to become members of the American Temper- The Washington Sanitarium Church Path- finder Club helped to supply over 1,000 cans ance Society. of food for Thanksgiving and Christmas bas- • More than 12,000 junior high kets. How did they do it? By visiting homes in school students saw the film, "One the community on Halloween, inviting neigh- bors to donate food. This has become a legend in 20,000," during the week including in this area and Seventh-day Adventist chil- October 28 in the Norfolk junior high dren meet a hearty response. Pictured above, schools. The program was sponsored these youth are counting the number of cans by the Medical and Temperance De- each received. One three-year-old brought Elder C. C. Weis, Union Conference Home back a bushel basket full, all in about one Missionary Secretary, addressing one of the partments of the Potomac Confer- and a half hours. federation groups. DECEMBER 12, 1963, VOL. 68, NO. 49 9 Ingathering Experience with Mrs. Titus's Christian manner. She sent for the Bible course ad- Sunset Calendar "I RECEIVED so much comfort and vertised on the back of the Ingath- Dec. 13 Dec. 20 Baltimore, Md. 4:44 4:47" help from the Bible course at the ering paper and found it a great Cincinnati, Ohio 5:16 5:18 time of my daughter's death, and I Cleveland, Ohio 4:57 4:59 comfort and interest when her little Columbus, Ohio 5:07 5:10 want to learn more about your reli- daughter died just two months later. Jersey City, N. J. 4:29 4:31 Norfolk, Va. 4:49 4:51 gion." This is what a young mother She is trying to keep the Sabbath Parkersburg, W. Va. 5:04 5:06 told me in one of my visits with a Philadelphia, Pa. 4:36 4:38 to the best of her knowledge and Pittsburgh, Pa. 4:54 4:56, Bible school interest. wants to learn more. Bible studies Reading, Pa. 4:38 4:40 Richmond. Va. 4:52 4:54 A young lady by the name of Mrs. have been arranged and Mrs. Titus Scranton, Pa. 4:34 4:36 Goldie Titus, who had only been Toledo, Ohio 5:05 5:08 will take part in the studies. Trenton, N. J. 4:34 4:36• baptized a few months, visited this R. H. SHEPARD Washington, D. C. 4:46 4:48 lady during Ingathering. It was Mrs. Pastor, Parkersburg District Titus's first experience with Ingath- guaranteed instrument for the price of a used one. Indicate kind of instrument desired. Hamel Music ering and she was quite frightened Company, Arpin, Wis. by the thought of knocking on doors Spot News CHRISTIAN HELP WANTED: at once—experienced and inviting people to help in our practical, licensed practical, or registered nurses. Just • ELDER R. E. Wallace, who has four blocks from academy and grade school. Call (614) world-wide work. However, she 392-9626 collect, or write Norma Tabor, Mount Vernon went out and raised her Silver Van- served the West Virginia Confer- Rest Home. P. 0. Box 66, Mount Vernon, Ohio. ence for more than 10 years as a dis- guard goal. S.D. A. TOUR of Bible lands and Europe next trict pastor, has accepted an invi- April.. First class, all-inclusive cost, $1,198. Led by When she called on this young tation to serve as a district pastor in Adventist tour leader. For free brochure, write John mother, the lady apologized for not Hayward, c/o Lindblad Travel, 1 East 53rd St., New the New York Conference. York 22, N. Y. being able to give anything because SPECIAL FOR CHRISTMAS: regularly $1.95, now her husband was out of work and $1.50 postpaid—Textorama, new Bible doctrines game, by Gail E. Carkin, B.S., and Merrill F. Carkin, B.A. they had a very sick child. She in- ADVERTISEMENTS Covers 22 doctrines, contains 200 text cards with 264 vited Mrs. Titus in and they talked Scripture texts. Can be used as a game, Bible studies, RATES. Minimum charge, $3 for 50 words or less; or study. Order early far Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. about the child and the young additional words, 5c a word. All ads must be ap- Merrill Carkin, Richmond, Maine. proved by the local confereke office. Consecutive mother was very much impressed insertions only when space permits Payment must accompany ods (do not send cash). Make checks or money orders payable to the Washington Col- est lege Press We prefer not to accept telephoned ads. Columbia Union College DISCOUNT ON MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Sub- (Continued from page 12) stantial discounts of up to 40% on nationally adver- Pennsylvania tised bra ds of musical instruments. Buy a brand-new duty. They are ready to stand for • the right. We students stand ready today to Doctor Opens Office in Aliquippa help finish the task. We stand firmly on the principles and objectives laid down by the founding fathers of our college. We pledge ourselves to honor God and serve mankind. WILLIAM A. BRYAN III President, Students' Association

Laurel Lake Camp Being Improved

Dr. and Mrs. LeRoy Van Buskirk and Cynthia in front of their new office in Aliquippa, Pa. Lebanon Branch Sabbath School

Laurel Lake Youth Camp for the West Penn- sylvania Conference is receiving a "new look." A new bed is being put into the lake, and two new fireplaces have been added to Maple Lodge, the boys' cabin. Harold Friesen, MV Secretary of the Conference, has just completed the task of nailing up the signs far all the trails and roads in the camp. The names for these were supplied by the youth and counselors of the 1963 Junior Camp.

Leland Kaiser (second from left in back row) conducts the Mount Lebanon branch Sabbath Two young brick layers putting up the last School. They meet each Sabbath afternoon in the Odd Fellows Hall. The Pittsburgh Shadyside fireplace in the boys' cabin at Laurel Lake Church conducts two such schools. Camp. 10 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR It gives us great pleasure to present our new de- votional journal of quiet, thoughtful meditations. This journal, covering a devotional thought for each day for two months, will be issued six times during the year.

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DECEMBER 12, 1963, VOL. 68, NO. 49 11 are praying—praying earnest prayers of thankfulness and petition. These prayer bands are not held once a Columbia Union College week, but every night of the week. Next we go to Halcyon Hall, the tem e gateway to Service" women's dormitory, where we hear singing as we enter. More than 100 girls gather several times a week in C. B. HIRSCH, President W. H. BEAVEN, Academic Dean the dormitory courtyard to sing hymns and to meditate and pray. This activity developed spontane- Board Member Elected to ing exceeded only by the state of ously among the girls. Hospital Planning Post Texas. Up to and including the 1963 Come with me on Friday nights allocation, 246 facilities in Pennsyl- to a hilltop in back of the Wash- vania have received $111,715,844. ington Sanitarium. More than 50 IRA J. MILLS, a member of the Co- This money is allocated on the basis men are gathering to sing praises lumbia Union College Board of of one dollar of federal funds for and talk to God. Here is a group Trustees, and Pennsylvania Com- each two dollars of the applicant's of dedicated men who voluntarily missioner of General and Special money. Hospitals, has been elected Chair- gather and ask God to guide them Any non-profit hospital or allied through life. man of the Board of Directors of the medical facility is eligible to receive Next I invite you into our Stu- American Association for Hospital these federal funds on an area pri- dents' Association office. We main- Planning at the annual meeting of ority basis. The priority is deter- the association in New York City, tain a file for every student. Each is mined by the state agency each asked to fill out a card, indicating the Department of Public Welfare year, according to the percentage announced recently. his interest in service to the Stu- with which each particular service dents' Association. Of all the cate- area is meeting its need. gories that are available for the Arlin M. Adams, Public Welfare students to check, the one that was Secretary, said: "The election of checked the most frequently and led Commissioner Mills to this respon- Student Describes Spiritual all other categories by a good mar- sible position is indicative of the Activities at CUC gin was the area of religious activ- executive leadership Pennsylvania ities. WE have passed from the horse- has demonstrated in this vitally im- I should like to show you next on and-buggy days into an age of as- portant field. I am pleased that our our brief campus tour the Mission- tronauts, electronic microscopes, nu- state has been recognized in this ary Volunteer Society. Our MV ac- manner." clear submarines, and electronic tivities encompass more than just a computers. We are members of a Membership of the association is Friday-evening meeting. There are generation that has been called a comprised of those in charge of the community service programs, evan- "tense generation." federal Hill-Burton hospital con- gelistic projects, Sabbath-afternoon struction subsidy program in each Today we live in a materialistic programs, singing bands, and dis- of the 50 states, the District of Co- world—a world where men are cussion groups. The MV-sponsored lumbia, and the territories of the bought and sold, a world where student missionary program has cre- United States. many are not true and honest, are ated a spirit for missions on our Commissioner Mills is a charter afraid to call sin by its right name, campus that has not been so high in member of the association which was and would rather give in than stand many years. There are other activ- organized in 1948, following the pas- for the right. This is a world where ities on our campus that I could sage by Congress of the Hill-Burton duty often means very little. show you, such as the student col- legislation. This is the third time How does Columbia Union Col- porteur program, College Sabbath during the past 15 years that he has lege stand today, nearly 60 years School, temperance chapter, and re- been elected chairman of the board, since its founding? What is the spirit ligious liberty chapter. God has which meets at least semi-annually and attitude among the students? truly blessed our campus through in various states, in addition to re- Are there evidences of the work of the years, and the work of the Holy gional meetings. the Holy Spirit on our campus? Spirit is evident today on every The association participates in Have our purposes and aims changed hand. such activities as recommending since founders' day? Come with me I am happy to tell you that I legislative changes, policies, and and take a good look at our campus. sense a growing tide of dedication on procedures for the multi-million- Catch a glimpse of student life and our campus. In the four years I have dollar program of federal aid for thought. been at C.U.C. I have never sensed construction of hospitals and medi- I shall take you first into Morrison such a strong feeling of "mission" cally related facilities. Hall, the men's dormitory. It is eve- as I do today. The students of C.U.C. Since the first grant in 1948, Penn- ning, and the study period is just stand ready for challenge and action. sylvania has received the second- ending. In 12 rooms there are gath- They are ready to be called upon for highest appropriation each year, be- ering bands of young men. The men (Continued on page 10) 12 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR