'ORTH PACIFK7 Kirkland congregation in those days. It was not done well, but as in the case of the talking FROM THE EDITOR LETTERS dog, the wonder was that it was done at all, Letters on nontheological topics are wel- and the members were gracious and polite Letters are still coming in regarding comed for publication. The editor reserves the with my 12-year-old efforts. the labels on the front cover of the right to reject letters and where necessary, to Later, at Auburn Academy, I played for boys' worship, though there were fellows in GLEANER. Here is the final word on edit for continuity and space requirements. the subject. We didn't want to recom- Letters must be signed and should not be over the dorm who had more training. Perhaps I 250 words in length except, where, in the had developed a feeling for hymns, and my mend any method without first trying it editor's discretion, more space is available. enjoyment of them came through. ourselves so what we have to report is Subsequent musical training was limited to Address letters to Editor, Box 16677, Port- editor-tested. land, OR 97216. a few months' piano lessons from Doris Park- inson, now Mrs. Floyd Bachelder, and First of all, the hot steam iron method about six weeks of pipe organ instruction at didn't work for us. All we got ac- college in 1941, terminated when Stanley complished was to repair the ironing Heaven seemed very near at our Southern Walker concluded that my piano background Oregon Camp Meeting this year. Every was too sparse to justify further effort. board. The label still stuck securely. meeting was an inspiration to greatly nudge From this meager beginning, music has Next, we tried the old reliable steam us to do bigger and better things for our Lord. been a tremendous joy. I have served two kettle process. It takes a little time and Our hearts were touched with the plight of churches as organist, albeit with serious care but the label will come off. our brothers and sisters in Vietnam and Rus- technical shortcomings, again endured by sia. the congregations with grace and patience. Amid questioning comments and Won't it be wonderful to be able to sit There seemed to be a need which I could fill, stares from the better half, we invaded down and visit with them unmolested in that and I found it rewarding to do so. Now the the kitchen one morning. After break- better land? Edmonds Church has a fine professional or- fast, we got the electric tea kettle boil- I wish to thank our church leaders who, ganist, and I can sit with the congregation with the aid of the Holy Spirit, made this and enjoy the sound of church music per- ing. Remarkably, it wasn't too difficult. enlightening and uplifting convocation pos- formed with true skill and musicianship. Get the label good and wet with the sible. A few words for Brian: We thank God for steam and carefully peel it off. There Peggy Carpenter your willingness; the church has a great need will be some tags left. These can be Grants Pass, Ore. for such an attitude. May He grant that there will always be older members who will wel- peeled off with further steaming or you How the years rolled back as I read about come and foster the efforts of the beginners can rub them off with a finger, applying Brian Hobbs, assistant pianist for the among us, in music and in other activities, light pressure. Homedale Church (GLEANER, Apr. 21). also! No one should ever neglect opportuni- After this is completed, there will be During the depression of the thirties, my ties for training, but we ought not to allow parents were unable to provide much in mu- professionalism or careerism to keep anyone three strips of glue remaining. We tried sical culture, but I did get a start with a year of from serving where there is need. In music, paint thinner and alcohol but nothing piano from Mrs. Roy C. Baker, wife of the especially, it is obvious that there will never seems to dissolve the glue residue. For- pastor of the old North Seattle Church. be enough professionals to fill all the posts. tunately, it is transparent and isn't read- When we moved to Kirkland in 1933, we Never lose your eagerness to serve, Brian, were charter members of the church which and on the other hand, take every chance you ily noticeable. was presently organized. Since there was no get to learn more, and never hesitate to step * * * one else, the members asked me to play for aside for someone with greater ability. Each services. I agreed on condition that I could of us can serve in his time and place, and God The third eruption of Mount St. Hel- have the list of hymns a week ahead, so that I will receive our efforts in the spirit with ens brought several phone inquiries to could learn them. Then I would pump them which we offer them. out on the little parlor organ which served the Again, God bless you and your church, the Communication Department of the Brian! Oregon Conference. One day before the Frank C. Hutchins eruption, Elwyn Platner, communica- Seattle, Wash. tion director, sent a release to area pa- pers which began: "Seventh-day Ad- LEANER We are needing a mobile home or a recre- ventist Community Services Centers in NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE ational vehicle to replace our Health Van in (USPS 394-560) the Upper Columbia Conference. Probably many key communities surrounding Mount St. Helens are prepared for the Address all correspondence to: no other means of community service in our GLEANER, conference has reached as many people as worst, Friday, the 13th." has this unit. As you know, the mountain blew on North Pacific Union Conference However, constant use has made it neces- P.O. Box 16677, Portland, OR 97216 sary to find a replacement. It may be that the evening of the 12th. Several news (503) 255-7300 some reader of the GLEANER would have a directors phoned asking: "What do you July 7, 1980 Vol. 75, Number 13 vehicle that they would like to donate for this Adventists know that we don't know?" use. It should be at least 24 feet in length, Editor, Morten Juberg preferably a recreational vehicle. * * * Assistant Editor, Ed Schwisow If you want to sell at a reasonable price or Published by the North Pacific Union wish a contribution receipt, please get in National news reports give the idea Conference of Seventh-day Adventists touch with us. Your help will be appreciated. that all of the Northwest is now a disas- Please Note—Every reasonable effort is John Wilkens, Treasurer ter area. Portland has received two light made to screen both editorial and adver- Upper Columbia Conference dustings of the volcanic ash and so far it tising materials and to avoid error in this Box 19039 publication. 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GLEANER July 7, 1980 page 2 hit by the first eruption are recovering nicely. You will note a piece from Walla Walla College regarding the fact they God Is Good: have no ash. The slight dusting that came a few weeks back has disap- He Sends Camp-meeting Blessings peared. All of the adverse publicity is result- ing in cancellations from travelers who By Sandra Vincent come to the Northwest for vacations and conventions. While we sympathize with the tourist industry, we're secretly It had been 110° when we left Phoenix A few weeks later, my husband and I happy because our pristine beauty spots that July morning, so I wore short started studying with an Adventist won't be quite so crowded this summer. shorts. Dark pink lipstick covered my minister. We attended some meetings mouth. I wore a diamond ring on my my Aunt invited us to and were bap- * * * tanned finger. The cooler contained tized. Coke and there was coffee in the cup- Shortly after we joined the church, NPUC Legal Counsel Jim Hopps board. The hot dogs I planned to eat some members invited us to a home received an epistle in the mail the other were not kosher. Bible study. These people were critical day. It was a chain letter, originating in I opened the door of my camper and of the administrative workings of the the Netherlands, which was supposed the sun's rays struck my bleached blond denomination. They presented con- to bring good luck if the person who hair. As I stepped onto the ground of the troversial ideas on the sanctuary and received it sent 20 copies out within 96 Seventh-day Adventist campground at different interpretations on the books of hours. It was filled with dire predictions Prescott, Ariz., I'm sure there were few Daniel and Revelation. We became con- to those who failed to do so within 96 people in sight that considered me a fused. I made it a subject of prayer and hours. Perhaps some of the readers of candidate for the kingdom of heaven. study. When summer came, the Lord the GLEANER received one. My Aunt Laura had invited me to at- used camp meeting and His willing ser- The interesting part is the postmark. tend camp meeting with her. I'm not vants to clear up the matter. Mary The letter was mailed the evening of sure if it was an argument she had with a Walsh spoke each evening on the May 17, the night before the eruption of friend or my shameful attire and eating heavenly sanctuary. She peppered the the volcanic St. Helens. The postmark habits that prompted her to suggest we sermons with texts and challenged us to city was Longview, Wash. The question leave two days later. I remember very little study for ourselves. Camp meeting in we ask: Did the letter mailer live up the about the time we spent there except for that wooded mountain area became a Toutle Valley where the destruction the bookstore and the fascinating book heaven on earth to me that summer as I was the worst? The Great Controversy that I bought dug into God's word. * * * and read. Through the years, camp meeting has The next Sunday my husband and I become a time of encouragement, train- Parting shot: An expert is someone were celebrating our fourth wedding ing and spiritual closeness to God and who can conceal his ignorance better anniversary and only the Lord knows my Christian brothers and sisters. than the rest of us. what made me suggest we spend the day Camp meeting is a powerful at the campgrounds. evangelistic tool. But, more important- We arrived in time to duck under the ly, it's a means of growth to each and flaps of the huge main tent to escape, we every Adventist. You miss it only at thought, a drenching thunderstorm. As great loss to yourself. Plan to attend this we seated ourselves, we realized the year, and bring along an unlikely candi- tent was leaking at a terrific rate. Soon date for the kingdom of heaven. .$ umbrellas opened throughout the con- gregation. Because of the pelting rain on the canvas, the rumbling thunder and the open umbrellas we heard or saw lit- tle of Elder Nash's humorous yet spiritual talk. As we drove our convert- Praise. ible down the mountains that late after- Thinking of salvation, noon, we marveled at the beauty of an To a Musician. My heart is full of praise; Arizona sunset and wondered about this May the music of your life, Health and strength You give me; strange phenomenon called camp meet- Sound above the din Joy to fill my days; ing. of the world's raucous sounds; Promises of blessings, And swell into a symphony Angels' loving care; Sandra Vincent is communication of heavenly music Endless happy future secretary of the Kent, Wash., Church. That will bless mankind; Waits, — with Him, up there! and glorify His name! For each trial and heartache, Elma Helgason Help, in countless ways; Portland, Ore. Precious Friend, and Savior, Hear my heartfelt praise. Elma Helgason Portland, Ore.
GLEANER July 7, 1980 page 3 The Great Commitment Celebration of 1980
By Ed Schwisow
As the reverential chords of the organ the territory made the Great Commit- Auburn Adventist Academy fade away, the sanctuary empties of ment to their Lord. "A real honest-to-goodness celebra- sound. For a moment, the customary It was a great commitment by the tion is when you see the exuberance of order of service seems askew. Members candidates and a response of recom- your friends coming up out of the water consult bulletin programs. Then the mitment by friends, classmates and and hear the cheers on earth which doors of the baptistry open, and a loved ones who shared in their joy and black-robed figure faces the congrega- acceptance into the family of God. tion, glancing tentatively toward the public address booth. His opening Anchorage Church Celebrates words are lost, as he edges warily to- Pastor Mike Jones led out in the cele- ward the microphone. Slowly, his first bration in the largest of Alaska's candidate steps into the shallow pool, Seventh-day Adventist churches. Three joining the pastor with the aid of a dea- newly baptized members of the church con. The pastor turns from the mi- received their certificates and a gift crophone and murmers last-minute in- book on the history of the church. A structions to the soon-to-be new church number of other youth are waiting for member. outdoor baptisms this summer in Alas- kan lakes and streams. The solemn event of baptism North- American-style often assumes a tradi- Columbia Adventist Academy tional order of procedure. When the Pastor Bruce Moyer coordinated the sacrament is carried out at its solemn special celebration with a community best, members and visitors alike are potluck and picnic, as well as a band and moved by the profound commitment it Madrigal Singers Concert at the baptism Pastor Mike Jones of the Anchorage Church portrays. site at Swanberg Park in the Cedar baptizes Carol Campbell on Youth Commit- ment Sabbath. Several other youth were bap- But whether it takes place in the 85- Creek area. Four young people were tized and a number of others are waiting for degree warmth of a baptistry, the icy baptized under a cloudless sky and in outdoor baptisms this summer in Alaskan coldness of a mountain lake, or the natural beauty, reports the pastor. lakes and streams. shoals of a swift-flowing stream, the power is found, not in the mechanics of the event, but in the significance of what has taken place in a life. It is found in the Great Commitment to God. A long-planned Great Commitment Celebration took place May 17 in all conferences of the North Pacific Union Conference. The day was set aside for a special celebration in wholehearted re- sponse to the many baptisms scheduled that day. It is safe to say that hundreds were baptized. But the head count was not the focal point of celebration. The fes- tivities were prompted by a desire to honor the most blessed of Christian events — the return of a prodigal, as a humble servant, to the home of his Father, and his reinstatement to full partnership in the kingdom. In the biblical parable, there was great rejoicing in the house of the father. On May 17, there was great re- joicing and celebration in the Northwest because new members from throughout
Ed Schwisow is assistant editor of the GLEANER.
At Auburn Adventist Academy, students and faculty lined the banks of the river while Pastor Dave Allen performed baptisms in the out-of-doors.
GLEANER July 7, 1980 page 4 surely echo in heaven," writes Pastor attention upon the joys of the Christian chosen rather than May 17 so the Dick Jewett of the Auburn Adventist life. Let's have a celebration for Jesus!" spiritual nurture could continue to the Academy Church. end of the year. According to the pastor, the celebra- Laurelwood Adventist Academy tion at Auburn Adventist Academy was Academy pastor Dick Donaldson Joint Service in Canyonville designed to be a special event for all challenged the students on Commit- Youth from the Canyonville, Myrtle who took part, not only those who re- ment Day to assess their spiritual life Creek and Milo Adventist Academy ceived baptism. and to dedicate themselves more fully to churches joined together for a special It was a schoolwide project, prompt- Jesus Christ. service at the Canyonville sanctuary. ed by a belief that "we ought to do Following a Week of Prayer con- The young people led out in the pro- something for the youth of the Pacific ducted by John Appel a month earlier, gram climaxing with a baptismal ser- Northwest that will capture and focus seven were baptized. This date was vice. Pastor Harvey Corwin baptized four young persons while Milo princi- pal, Charles Dart, baptized three stu- dents from the school.
Upper Columbia Academy Four Upper Columbia Academy stu- dents followed their Lord in the rite of
Four who were baptized at Upper Columbia Academy included (from the left) Share! Rogers, Deseree Dawes Cooper, Teresa and Brenda Jones.
Pastor E. A. White conducted a baptism dur- ing the Regional Convocation for Black Churches held at Gladstone, Ore.
Three newly baptized members of the Anchorage Church receive their baptismal certificates and a gift book about the history of the church, from Pastor Mike Jones. From the left, Peggy Williams, Carol Campbell, Jones and Tonya Smith. William Strong, Upper Columbia Academy pastor, prepares to baptize two sisters, Brenda and Teresa Jones during the Great Commit- ment program.
GLEANER July 7, 1980 page 5 baptism on Commitment Sabbath. Two of these, Brenda and Teresa Jones, trace their baptism to Adventist friends. When they were small children, they lived in Spokane next to Adventists who took them to Sabbath School a few times. Their babysitters were also Ad- ventists. Later, when the family moved to Creston, their present home, Teresa made friends with Toni Bowers who planned to attend UCA last year. Teresa joined her and this year Brenda also at- tended the school.
Good Response in Montana According to word from youth di- rector, Paul Bonney, 13 of 17 pastors in the Montana Conference conducted Pastor Bruce Moyer baptized four students in a stream near Columbia Adventist Academy.
NPUC Youth Reach Out
By Philip Samaan
On May 17, I, along with the Au- What happened that memorable campus witnessing as a way of life. burn Adventist Academy family and Sabbath was the result of the Holy In getting close to our youth, and friends, witnessed a youth baptismal Spirit's working through the school working with them in sharing God's service that will not be easily forgot- family throughout the school year. love, I observe a great interest in ten. While the faculty and students were knowing Jesus and making Him A couple of miles from the Auburn busily involved with outreach ac- known to others. Adventist Academy campus is tivities in the community, they did I recall, with thankfulness to God, Green River, where 20 academy not bypass their friends on their own the many experiences He granted me young people committed their lives school campus. There are so many while working with youth in witness- to Jesus in baptism. such opportunities to share Jesus in ing. I recall also the genuine smiles It was a beautiful scene with the our schools! Teachers and students, and heartfelt prayers of these young water reflecting the clear blue sky, a empowered with God's love to take people praising God for using them gentle breeze in the trees and hun- the initiative, befriend and minister to bring His love and truth to others. dreds of people on either bank. On to people around them. In such experiences with God, Chris- the bridge above was half of the This past school year, I visited our tianity becomes more practical and academy band, with the other half on nine academies in the North Pacific real, and we become firmly grounded a bank below. Likewise, the choir Union Conference and stayed on in Jesus. was in two parts on opposite banks these campuses for periods ranging The challenge, I believe, that God as they responded in songs of joy to from one week to one month. While has for us in these last days, is to get God's love. Passersby inquired there, I had the privilege of getting close to our youth, to listen to them. about the occasion. To my answer, acquainted with many of the stu- interact with them, and get them in- their responses varied from puzzle- dents and faculty on a one-to-one volved in reaching out and touching ment to exclamations of "That's a basis. These have been the most people's lives for God. In so doing, great thing to do!" meaningful experiences of my life — their own lives will be vitalized and This special occasion brought the helping in on-campus and off- they will have a firmer grip on the whole school together and provided Lord. students and staff with a great unify- I believe, from personal experi- ing spiritual experience as the school ences, that what I witnessed at the year was drawing to an end. This was Green River could be just the tip of a personal experience, as well as a the iceberg. I know that there are group experience of celebration. The many other youth who will respond faculty members, parents, friends in committing their lives to Jesus and and students were there. It was not His service. I greatly appreciate the infrequent to see tears of conviction Philip Samaan ministry of the faculty and students and joy on people's faces as they on our campuses, and let's plan to- ministered to each other. gether for a great 1980-1981 school year, always remembering that the Philip Samaan is outreach di- center of Christian education is rector of the North Pacific Union Christ, with God's love as its basis, Conference. and service to others as its purpose.
GLEANER July 7, 1980 page 6 baptismal services as a part of the Great Commitment Sabbath. Some 44 joined the church that day. Adventist Relief Agencies Aid The influence of a Christian school is seen in the fact that two students at Following Volcanic Eruptions Mount Ellis Academy, who were not from Christian homes, joined the church through baptism. Pastor Bonney The following story utilizes informa- day period, 280 persons had been as- writes that there has been a good tion furnished by Dan Caslow, NPUC sisted with 3,000 pieces of clothing. spiritual atmosphere at the school this lay activities director; Elwyn Platner, New bedding was given to 150 people. It past year. Oregon communication director; and is interesting to note that 12,500 pounds Edith Harrison, communication secre- of potatoes were distributed along with Regional Convocation Marks Commit- tary of the Yakima, Wash., Church. other food items. ment Day By the time the third eruption had Members of the Black churches of the The Seventh-day Adventist Church occurred, more than 500 persons had Northwest met at the Gladstone Camp was given an active role in the relief been assisted at the Kelso-Longview Grounds for their annual Regional Con- operations following the eruptions of Adventist Community Services Center. vocation. During the Sabbath program, Mount St. Helens. With disaster relief funds provided five youth from the Sharon Church in The Federal Emergency Manage- through the lay activities department Portland were baptized. ment Agency set up relief headquarters (via Ingathering reversion assistance), Mrs. William Penick studied with in the Kelso-Longview area. The local 1,500 blankets had been purchased for them. Due to the illness of Pastor Seventh-day Adventist Church was as- distribution. Penick, NPUC human relations di- signed the handling of clothing, bedding Dean Van Tassel, Oregon Confer- rector, E. A. White baptized them. and household items. Fortunately, the ence lay ministries director, has been These are but a few of the many in- church has a new community services meeting regularly with Jim Monahan, stances of great celebration in the center building which is being used for Oregon Red Cross director, as well as Northwest on the day of baptism. emergency relief service. with the Tri-County Community Coun- While, in all fairness, the examples of Adventist relief services are under cil in an attempt to refine their areawide celebration listed have to do in the most the leadership of Pastor Kurt Johnson disaster preparedness plans. Van Tas- part with youth, The Great Commit- and Mrs. Lula Coleman, the community sel, in turn, has been coordinating his ment was also entered into by many services director. During the first ten- planning with Gerald Brass of the Wash- older church members. ington Conference. Both conferences "One of the strengths of the celebra- have been sending supplies to the tion," says Jere Patzer, NPUC youth Kelso-Longview CSC to enrich the director, "was that it crossed genera- local relief supply for care of disaster tional lines and became more than what victims. we used to refer to as a 'Youth Baptism Halfway across the state in Yakima, Day.' business came to a standstill as the "We seem to have lost the dynamic of Yakima Valley was covered with a gray 'celebration' too often in our church ash during the full day of midnight services. Israel of old had their 'high- blackness. days' and feasts in which the entire fam- Many persons, stranded, had to find ily became involved. sleeping quarters since most of the "On our campuses and in the local hotels and motels were filled. The churches, a celebration of commitment spacious gymnasium of Yakima Ad- and recommitment can be a spiritual Pastor Knapp, assisted by Theodore Ringer- ventist Junior Academy was supplied highlight of the year." ing, making arrangements for housing during with cots from the Red Cross. They Patzer expects the enthusiasm gener- the recent Mount St. Helens emergency that were able to house some 25 persons as ated during the May 17 celebration to struck Yakima Valley. well as feed them that first night. prompt similar events, possibly as an- Two days later some 40-60 workers nual celebrations, in the Northwest. were brought into Yakima to help in the He sees the Great Commitment Cel- city cleanup. They were to have been ebration as an important outgrowth of housed at the academy, but plans the biblical concept that religion must changed and again individuals and promote joy and celebration in response families were cared for who still could to the remarkable work of God in the not depart to their homes in various lives of His people....A4 parts of the state. Editor's Note: Additional information "It was an enlightening experience," for this article came from reports fur- remarked Pastor Dan Knapp, "in that it nished by the following: Pastor Dick opened our eyes to the necessity of Donaldson, Laurelwood Adventist being ready at a moment's notice." For Academy; Bonnie M. Freeman, Can- St. Helens gave no warning on that yonville; Paul Bonney, Montana youth Sunday morning! .-Albft director; Wayne Hicks, associate youth director, Upper Columbia Conference; and E. A. White, NPUC human rela- tions director.
GLEANER July 7, 1980 page 7 "However, if Washington members will deposit the $300,000 in the Revolv- Constituency Report, 1980 ing Fund, then this money will be ear- marked for the academy project," he stated. Washington The delegates liked the idea and voted approval of the plan, especially after By Morten Juberg Aufderhar said the repayment of the loan wasn't a great problem. He pre- dicted repayment in three to five years. It didn't take long for the 463 dele- "We could continue to build as funds Conference membership didn't in- gates to the 49th Washington Confer- are available for each phase," he said, crease appreciably during the first two ence constituency session to reelect the "or we can borrow the money commer- years of the triennium, but showed a 4 three officers on May 18. cially." percent increase in 1979, beginning a About an hour after the official open- He said construction could wait until trend which has continued so far this ing of the meeting at Auburn Adventist all of the funds were on hand, but in year. The membership at the close of Academy, the delegates gave the nod of further discussion pointed out that none 1979 was 10,451. approval to Glenn Aufderhar, presi- of the first three suggestions were viable Tithe income over the three years has dent; Lenard Jaecks, secretary; and solutions. averaged a 11.5 percent gain each year, Roy Wesson, treasurer. A little later in Aufderhar proposed a plan which had with the total for the triennium being the day they returned to office the rest been reviewed by the Academy, by the $13,104,230. of the departmental staff, as well. pastors and by the conference Execu- The Nominating Committee made a Four new congregations were re- tive Committee and had been recom- number of changes in the conference ceived into the conference fellowship. mended by these groups. Executive Committee. The members, in These included the Maranatha and Ko- He suggested the borrowing of the addition to the three officers, are: Keith rean churches in Seattle and the Lacey necessary funds from the North Pacific Boyd, Steilacoom; Kenneth Crooker, and Bonney Lake churches. Union Revolving Fund at the rate of 61/2 Chehalis; Pastor Ernest Furness, Ren- The Maranatha Church is an outreach percent. "We would save thousands of ton; Mildred Jensen, Seattle; Pastor of the Spruce Street congregation in dollars in interest by going in this direc- Clayton Jepson, Tacoma; Alice Seattle. Renton members have pro- tion," he added. Kirkman, Auburn; Pastor Mike vided the Korean Church a place to The president pointed out that the McBride, Sequim; Harvey Miller, meet. What started out as a Sabbath Revolving Fund didn't have that Southworth; Pastor Elmer Rasmussen, School class has now grown into a full- amount of money available, and that the Tacoma; Bert Reid, Federal Way; fledged church. policies of the Fund call for an equitable Thomas Stanyer, Renton, and Law- From Orting and Puyallup came the distribution of funds available to all of rence Zuchowski, Bellingham.41 members to start the Bonney Lake the conferences in the union. Church, while Olympia shared people to spawn the Lacey Church. One of the main accomplishments of the conference during the triennium was the construction of the new office at Bothell. The old facility in north Seattle had become too small, and zoning re- strictions prohibited any further expan- sion. In his report distributed to the dele- gates, President Aufderhar said build- al' , ings were begun or completed at Federal Way, Marysville, Morton school, The newly elected officers of the Washington Conference with their wives pause for a picture Yelm, Friday Harbor, Bellevue, Elma, after the announcement of their election. From the left are President and Mrs. Glenn Aufderhar, Kitsap school, Shoreline, Sunset Lake Treasurer and Mrs. Roy Wesson and Secretary and Mrs. Lenard Jaecks. and Winlock. Sanctuaries were dedi- cated at Port Orchard, Oak Harbor, Seward Park, Sequim and Friday Har- bor. One of the main discussions at the constituency session involved the com- pletion of the Auburn Adventist Academy Church, now about half com- pleted. A year ago during a constituency meeting, the delegates voted the start of the construction project with funds on hand, and it was to proceed as long as money was available. President Aufderhar reviewed the op- tions available, noting that about Robert Bolton directs the Auburn Academy band in a noontime program in the new academy $367,437 was needed to complete the church. Constituency delegates toured the facility and heard also from the academy choir who project. are lining up in the background.
GLEANER July 7, 1980 page 8 "In our church, you must practice the faith; you must act out your faith. You Ernest Ching• may know the commandments, but you must also keep them. My associates Beacon for God Over Seattle know that's what I believe. "I have always said, and I've told my friends and church, too — I have always By Ed Schwisow said I thank God for the simple faith I have in Him. "My advice (to fellow Seventh-day "Physician, heal thyself." tional District." Clearly, his hillside Adventist physicians) is to practice the The challenge has haunted men of presence also casts a spiritual light on best kind of scientific medicine that the medicine from time immemorial. Pur- the city. physician knows, but also to remember veyors of the healing arts long have suf- Times staff reporter Don Duncan that his motto is to make man whole — fered from the very ailments they went on to write that 75 percent of the that is, mental, physical and spiritual treated in others. But the mental and doctor's patients came from minority health. I believe in the Christian ethics, physical vigor of one Seattle physician racial groups. Also noted was the fact the ethics of the Bible and the morality supports his career-long view that the that "nobody has ever been turned of the Bible. In my practice, they know "Great Healer" is the one best capable away, regardless of ability to pay." that I'm a Christian. This is the way it of sustaining life. Duncan quoted Beatrice White, one must be." Despite the rigors of nearly 40 years of Dr. Ching's patients from the Black As a scientist blessed with a "simple of medical practice, Ernest Ching, M.D., community: "I was always asking Dr. faith," Dr. Ching was chosen in 1967 to hardly appears ripe for retirement. The Ching to put me in the hospital, and he serve as one of three laymen elected to 69-year-old doctor's deeply tanned always said, 'No, Beatrice, there is no the General Conference executive forearms still ripple with sinew; his sur- need for that.' Once he operated on my committee. He served for two years. geon's hands, lithe, limber, but rock foot in his office, and he said, 'I will do "Somehow I was chosen among the steady, punctuate his quiet conversa- my best, and the real Healer will take it first three. I had nothing to recommend tion. from there.' " myself, and I wondered then why they He relaxes on the sofa, his back to the "A colleague once told me, 'You chose me. The only thing I could think evening lights of Seattle city center. know, there's something about your pa- of is that I have been faithful. I still Packing boxes surround us, as the tients. They're not anxious; they're believe it." sounds of moving rise through the stair- calm. What is it?' As he leaves his practice to enjoy his case from below where friends and rela- "I'll tell you what it was. Those pa- native state and to pursue his lifelong tives are boxing up the accumulation of tients knew that their healing was in hobby of gardening, he does so with years. God's hands. We had prayed about it." little apprehension for his "mission" in He speaks of his retirement and of the Now, he says, he's retiring from med- the medical office. past. For nearly 40 years, he and his ical practice to contribute to the work of "It is in good hands," he asserts, in wife Inez have served the international the church in his home state. reference to Dr. Harry Lo who recently citizens of Seattle. Korean, Viet- moved from Aberdeen, Wash., to con- namese, Black, Hispanic and other tinue his practice. Oriental families have come to Dr. "The people are in good hands, too, if Ching for three generations. they depend a little less on doctors, who As a graduate of Loma Linda Univer- are, after all, very fallible, and a lot sity during the early years of World War more on the Great Healer." II, Dr. Ching arrived in Seattle at a time He has been outspoken in his opposi- when passersby cast suspicious glances tion to the use of coffee, tobacco, al- even at a young Hawaiian-born cohol and other vices. He has given Chinese. marriage counseling to the grandchil- He came, with no knowledge of the dren and great-grandchildren of his first area, except that here he would find an patients. international community which would "I try to develop a rapport between welcome his practice. teenagers and their parents, and to set His presence on Beacon Hill seems young people on the right path." appropriate. During the years of prac- Today, the young man and wife of 40 tice, his career has been bound up with a years ago feel they, too, have been on reputation for practical Christianity the right path. From Beacon Hill, back which staff and patients find remark- to Elliott Bay, these two missionaries able. In a recent feature article published hope to continue their witness for Christ in the Seattle Times, the lead paragraph in a homeland they forsook to come to read: "A physician-surgeon, who dis- Already dressed for their return to Hawaii, Seattle because "we felt this was where penses more Christianity than Ernest and Inez Ching look forward to a con- we could perform our mission." medicines, is going to hang up his tinued mission on the islands after leaving He gives all the credit to the Great Seattle where Dr. Ching practiced medicine Healer who awoke in him the desire and stethoscope and call it a career after for nearly 40 years. Their new address is 34 nearly 40 years in Seattle's Interna- Kaupuni Drive, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii 96734. the call to become a pioneer physician, to light a Christian beacon high on a hill Ed Schwisow is associate editor of the over the city of Seattle. GLEANER.
GLEANER July 7, 1980 page 9 workers and the braille reading mate- rials he receives. Blind People Aided Through John Warner lives in a tiny house near the woods on the outskirts of a small Christian Record Braille Foundation town in Mississippi. He doesn't enjoy the usual benefits of electricity, so there is no refrigeration, nor air-conditioning. By D. B. Simons His firewood comes from the nearby woods. To keep himself oriented, he sets a small battery-powered radio on Helen Keller stood there with her tioned that he reads Student magazine, the porch so that he can listen as he hand under the pump spout. Cool water (the adult Sabbath School lessons), in gathers firewood and find his way home tumbled through her fingers as teacher braille and listens in recorded form. He again. At times, the battery power fails Anne Sullivan pumped and simulta- studies one during the week and the and the radio dims. "Have you ever lost neously tapped out an alphabet code in other on Sabbaths. "And," Pastor your house?" he asked his CRBF repre- Helen's other palm. Sutcliffe said, "I do mean the Bible sentative. John rejoices in the contents There must be a reason for this, Helen Sabbath!" Ife expressed appreciation of reading material he receives in maga- thought, as her facial expression and concern on behalf of blind people zines and wholesome, inspirational showed the mental struggle she was ex- generally and blind ministers in particu- books. periencing. Then this seven-year-old lar. Now, with the penetration of a new deaf-blind girl knew! She pronounced Dr. Sutcliffe values Ministry maga- decade of the 1980s, Christian Record is her first word, "water." zine "with superb articles by such won- undertaking a new challenge of provid- There must be other words that match derful men as Dr. Siegfred Horn." He ing needed services to persons with objects, Helen thought as she dashed spoke of many blind pastors, church hearing impairment. This has been a about the yard touching, questioning, leaders and laymen who are crying out long and much-neglected segment of sensing the message tapped by her for the deeper things in life in addition to our society. Thompson Kay, newly ap- teacher and finally verbalizing the new the rudiments of the faith. "As you sit pointed coordinator of services for the concept. She learned 30 words that first there in Lincoln," he observed, "you deaf, brings training, consecrated en- day. This was only the beginning of a may think, 'Who is reading this mate- thusiasm and dedication. Anticipated lifetime of learning. rial? Is anyone out there being reached?' projects for the deaf include a monthly Graduating cum laude in 1904 with a I assure you, souls are being saved; newsletter, informational brochures, B.A. degree, she was later awarded an growth in grace is taking place. My Sabbath School quarterlies, pamphlets honorary doctorate of humane letters prayer is that the Lord will continue to and tracts, Bible study lessons, work- and doctor of law degrees. The Keller bless you and make you a blessing." shops and seminars and interpretation home and the water pump are still there, Sight-handicapped persons cope with for the hearing-handicapped. in Tuskumbia, Ala., reminding mankind very real and sometimes rather unusual Surely the promise of the Lord is of this monumental breakthrough. problems. Last summer in New En- reassuring, "And in that day shall the In this year, 1980, the Helen Keller gland, I visited a 75-year-old man who deaf hear the words of the book, and the Centennial Congress is also remember- reads braille with his tongue. Since his eyes of the blind shall see out of obscur- ing the exemplary conquest of "Ameri- school days at Perkins School for the ity, and out of darkness." (Isa. 29:18) ca's First Lady of Courage" and the Blind in Boston, he has had very poor Your generous gifts in the annual persistent dedication and genius of her "feel" in his fingers. From sheer neces- Christian Record offering on July 12 will friend and tutor, Anne Sullivan. sity, he was forced to resort to reading bring blessings on earth and precious Christian Record Braille Foundation braille books with his tongue. But a pro- fruitage for the kingdom. —Is* also remembers and joins other organi- lific reader he is! He commends Chris- zations in showing the steps taken by tian Record for its concerned field blind persons as they live successfully and grow intellectually and spiritually in a sighted society. In a similar tradition, Christian Rec- ord has extended a caring outreach of free services to the visually impaired for the past 80 years. It has a large and growing audience of which many Seventh-day Adventists are not always aware. Pastor Harry Sutcliffe, Ph.D., is di- rector of the Episcopal Guild for the Blind. I met him recently while attend- ing a convention of the American Asso- ciation of Workers' for the Blind in Oklahoma City. When we met, this minister said he recognized my voice Victory for the Lord! After attending an adult from CRBF records and tapes. He men- blind camp at Camp Berkshire, New York, Charles Letizia wanted to know more about D. B. Simons is public relations director the Good News found in Jesus Christ. As a Harry Sutcliffe, director of the Episcopal result of his search for truth, Poughkeepsie, for the Christian Record Braille Foun- Guild for the Blind, is an avid reader of Chris- N.Y., pastor Ronald Schmidt had the pleasure dation. tian Record materials. of baptizing this blind man recently.
GLEANER July 7, 1980 page 10 at the camp for exactly one month later. With the retreat rescheduled, cooks White Salmon and Stevenson packed their entrées into freezers to await the special weekend. Just prior to the retreat, an arson fire Churches Hold Joint Retreat gutted the White Salmon church. As a result, this time away from the hubbub By Paula Montgomery of everyday life gave members a chance to consider the church's physical needs as well as the spiritual. The idea for a spiritual retreat origi- retreat, a peaceful setting located half- Because of much prayer and good or- nated at a home Bible study. "It would way between Stevenson and White ganization, success was inevitable. be like a mini-camp meeting!" Salmon. Beautiful moments of testimony and suggested one person who attended the Everything from food committees to song mingled with concentrated Bible weekly sessions at Curt and Elaina clean-up patrols was organized ahead of study, hiking, as well as fellowship Mathisen's White Salmon, Wash., time. The kitchens of several ladies around delicious healthful meals. home. overflowed with chili soup and other Sabbath morning, Stan Chinn led a With Pastor Stumph's go-ahead, delectables as they prepared meals for study on the purpose of the church. Mathisens began their search for lodge- the retreat. Group participation abounded. type quarters in which to hold the re- Then, to the disappointment of all, "He didn't just sermonize," com- treat. plans collapsed when a snowstorm blew mented one listener. "He made us Meanwhile, more church members up in the gorge, cancelling the big event. search the Scriptures and come up with became involved with planning an en- "But this was the only weekend the answers ourselves." tire weekend of Bible study and fellow- available," declared Elaina Mathisen. Unity, the theme for the weekend, ship, which would include both the "All others are booked up for months." seemed to prevail throughout the re- White Salmon and Stevenson congrega- Several church members joined treat, a time of rededication to the Lord tions. With "Unity" as the theme, Stan Mathisens in prayer for a solution to and to each other. ---1.14 Chinn accepted the role of discussion what seemed an impossible develop- leader for the retreat. ment. God answered with a cancellation Even the children's time was well planned; several people volunteered to direct the youth portions, including Beatrice Reinke who would take the youngsters "through" the book of Rev- elation with her fascinating, step-by- step accounts. At long last, a Girl Scout center, Camp Arrowhead, was secured for the
Paula Montgomery is communication secretary of the White Salmon Church.
Stan Chinn leads a Bible study on the purpose At the two-church retreat, district pastor, Bob of the church at the White Salmon-Stevenson Stumph, joins in the Bible discussion. weekend retreat.
Stevenson church member, Anita Allen, rocks her baby to sleep during study time at the Food and fellowship time at roomy Camp Arrowhead, where White Salmon and Stevenson retreat at Camp Arrowhead. churches held a weekend retreat.
GLEANER July 7, 1980 page 11 impressed with the simplicity and sin- cerity of a few employees' prayers. They Heal Through Singing The service closed with the hymn, "God Will Take Care of You." Tears welled up in Penney's eyes as the strains At Walla Walla General Hospital of that chorus eased the emotional strains of his heart. He left the room By Fred Moore recharged, alive mentally as well as physically. At Walla Walla General, it is not un- "The employee singing group will be a respiratory therapist. Dorothy be- common to see critically ill or injured meeting on surgical floor at 10:30." lieves that if she were in a hospital, she people — a sight that brings tears to Following this announcement by would like the singing, too. secretary Bev Hathaway's eyes. Hold- switchboard operator Marilyn Over- Virtually every department has been ing back the tears, she sings in the baugh, X-ray technicians, respiratory represented at one time or another in the group, expressing her belief in a Saviour and physical therapists, nurses, sec- group. Each individual carries a per- that will not only take care of you now, retaries, leadership and administrative sonal reason for joining the group. But but also will banish sickness and death personnel join for a unique part of their Chaplain Hain can always point to one forever. medical service at Walla Walla General man's experience at the Battle Creek Hospital. Sanitarium. Singing. This individual was a broken man, "I like to believe that this singing both financially and physically. group has a mutual benefit — helping There are no tomorrows left for me, both patients and singers. The group reasoned J. C. Penney. The letters he also serves to highlight the spiritual at- wrote to relatives and friends that eve- mosphere of the hospital," says Dieter ning reflected the innermost feelings of Hain, hospital chaplain. a defeated man. Most employees donate their break Wandering through the halls of Battle Creek Sanitarium, Penney ventured time to march through the patient Beginning at 10:30 every morning the group wings, guitars and songbooks in hand. into a worship service. Seated in a pew sings on both patient wings. Here the group The group ranges in size from as few as towards the rear of the room, he was makes its way to the medical wing. five to as many as 20. "It's inspirational to me," says Hain. "We have a different group every day. We have always had enough people to sing." But the ministry of the group goes beyond the techniques of mouthing words and carrying a tune, according to the chaplain. "Employees in the group watch for an opportunity to smile and wave to the patients — adding that personal touch. Special requests are frequent — and the group will stand and sing a stanza of the request for the That's what makes it a real spiritual patient. ministry. "Singing is a way to express Christian happiness. Employees that join us are expressing their joy in Christ," he main- tains. Administrator Tom Werner, who fre- quently adds his voice to the troupe, sees the effect of the singing group as a positive witness to patients and visitors. "We have even had special requests for singing and visitors have occasion- ally joined with us," explains Werner. Linda Emmerson, an administrative secretary, says that she has "virtually no patient contact. The singing band al- lows me to get a little better perspective on what I'm doing here and why." Dorothy Bliss, accounting, shares the guitar-playing duties with Steve Phelps,
Fred Moore is public relations di- rector of Walla Walla General Hospi- Patient Nancy Powers waves to singing group members that she has learned to enjoy during her tal. long hospital stay.
GLEANER July 7, 1980 page 12 see her as a prophet, but perhaps not the kind of prophet we had made her out to Theologian Looks at Relationship be in the past. This is quite different from what you are saying in terms of elevating her to a canonical status. Of Mrs. E. G. White and the Bible Now history would say that's what would happen, because we know that as At the time this article was written, What do you see as the issues which time goes on the tendency is to canonize Dr. Sakae Kubo was dean of the Walla will sweep the church in the 1980s like the someone of the past, but I think what Walla College School of Theology. righteousness by faith issue which swept has happened, in a sense, is that we've Since then, he accepted a position as the church in the '70s? done that too much and too fast and that president of Newbold College in En- The big issue that the church is going there is a reaction setting in now. gland. Dr. Kubo is well versed in the to have to face is the question of the role It seems to me that we're going to find diverse issues facing the Seventh-day of the Spirit of Prophecy in the church. a more middle-of-the-road role for her in Adventist Church today. He has written My feeling is that what we have done is the future rather than going farther in about a dozen books on theological sub- to push Ellen White into roles that she the direction we have been going. jects ranging from Bible interpretation herself never intended to play, and all How does this discussion of trends re- to man's relationship with God. these things are pointing out that fact. late to the college's School of Theology? Students in the Magazine Editing The great danger that I see in all this What changes do you think the depart- class interviewed Kubo recently on discussion is that people will lose faith ment will have to make—if any—to re- changes he sees taking place in the in the Spirit of Prophecy. This would be main current with these trends? church during the 1980s. This article a tremendous loss to the church. It's hard for me to speak for the de- appeared in the spring issue of the Nevertheless, this issue has been partment as a whole because I'm not WWC Alumni Review and is used by raised and is being raised, and the sure of everything that goes on in all of permission. Here are some excerpts: church will need to come to terms with the classes. But from my standpoint, I Some members of the church contend where the Spirit of Prophecy will fit into have felt all along that we should study that we as a denomination have strayed the church's situation. the Bible in its context and that the from the Bible in recent years and that we What is Mrs. 'White's role? Spirit of Prophecy was never written to have placed too much emphasis upon the I think her role is that of a prophet, be an exegetical commentary. Many writings of Ellen G. White as a theologi- which has always been to call people times we say that the Spirit of Prophecy cal basis for the church. Do you see a back to God. And we need to — I think — is a commentary of the Bible, but I don't trend developing during this decade of study that role more carefully and to know exactly what we mean by that un- getting back to the Bible? spend more time on that issue because less we mean it's a kind of overall per- I don't know exactly what is meant by it's a really important issue in the future spective of the understanding of the Bi- "back to the Bible." I don't see our- of the church. In the '80s it's going to be ble. selves as having left the Bible. The conno- The Issue. When we come to some really dif- tation I get from what you are saying is ficult exegetical problems, we really Do you foresee the possibility that in have to study the Bible and to look at the perhaps a dichotomy which some the 1980s the Seventh-day Adventist de- people are setting in regard to the Bible context and the background and to find nomination will elevate its view of Ellen an interpretation of Scripture out of that over and against the Spirit of Prophecy. White to a point where it will see her as I think we will be seeing a kind of kind of setting, which is the kind of thing being identical to the Bible prophets? which she called on us to do. impulse to go back to the Bible over When all the dust settles, we will truly simply stopping at the Spirit of It's very interesting that many times Prophecy. We need to get to the source when the church had a problem, she itself and not stop before we get there. said nothing until it was settled. She In other words, I don't think we should didn't want to prejudge or to keep read the Spirit of Prophecy if we are not people from studying the situation. But reading the Bible. But I think if we can after the thing was settled, then she took read the Bible, we should also read the a position. Spirit of Prophecy. What role do you think Mrs. White There is a tendency within the church saw for herself in regard to Bible in- to be satisfied with reading only the Sakae Kubo terpretation and understanding? Spirit of Prophecy, and I think that Mrs. I don't think Ellen White expected us White herself would decry that because to lean on her for all the answers and for she also pointed to the study of the understanding the Scriptures. I think Scriptures. that is partly why we do not have an It seems as if we are spending so much exegetical type of commentary in the time on issues such as righteousness by Spirit of Prophecy; and as far as I'm faith that we are ignoring basic Christian concerned, this has always been so. concepts such as getting to know God. Now, being so in the past—and given What do you think? the kind of understanding that we've Well, it could be that some of these had of the Spirit of Prophecy as the issues lead to a deeper study of the Bi- exegetical commentary of the Bible— ble. If so, it's not altogether bad. As I we have been criticized for what we've said, I don't know whether we have left been doing. But perhaps with the new the Bible and therefore need to get back role of the Spirit of Prophecy as we see to it. it, it will be less criticized. —A.4 GLEANER July 7, 1980 page 13 one class prayed and visited them, the family decided to visit the church. A Decision Day: pattern developed, and each week for several weeks this family was present. Sabbath School With a Purpose On Decision Day a Sabbath School class is electric with excitement as this family along with 12 others responded By Floyd Mohr to the call. The lesson study is enriched by the presence of interested nonmembers in It's Friday evening. The Sabbath divisions. The kindergarten, primary the class. The theological rabbit chasing School superintendent is frantically and juniors publically state their deci- and heated discussions have to some calling the faithful few who are willing to sion to continue to follow Jesus through extent been replaced by gospel presen- fill in when' a part of the program has songs and testimonies. The junior group tations and soul-winning endeavors. fallen through or been cancelled by have been prepared to make decisions Each member is aware that they are part some participant who can't make it. By for church membership on this day, and of a soul-winning team. 11:00 p.m. the hard-working superin- during the church service this special There is a purpose for Sabbath School tendent has shored up, patched and day is highlighted by an altar call and and that is soul winning. A soul-winning stitched together the fabric of the once baptism. Sabbath School is blessed by the Holy perfectly planned program. Now the Each Sabbath School class from Spirit, and each member is weary leader lays the revised program juniors up are preparing a special out- strengthened. We have discovered that before the Lord and petitions Him to reach each quarter; these have also re- soul winning makes a person strong in protect this part of the Sabbath celebra- sulted in decisions for baptism. The his faith. When we were only feeding tion until it is presented the next morn- Sabbath School is in the seed-sowing the church, we got sluggish and weak; ing. and nurturing part of the work all quar- but as we reached out, new vitality and In the morning all the hard work is ter, and once each quarter there is a strength developed. People remember presented to the congregation with harvest. the project that brought their new friend mixed results, and then our superinten- A group of ladies who work in the into the church. dent starts planning for the next week. Community Service Center have in- We have discovered that people like Most of the congregation have already vited people from the community to work to be involved in things that are a suc- "switched" to another station to catch on quilts, mend clothing and eat a good cess. People love to win souls and have the church service and the week's work meal at noon. These friends of the goals. Our goal this year was a baptism of calling, practicing and scheduling are Community Service Center are being each quarter, but that has already be- forgotten. prayed for by a Sabbath School class come more often. We put a baptism in What is it all for — one hour that must and as they warm to our ladies, they are the church calendar for the next Deci- be used up so we invent something? Is invited to Sabbath School. We look sion Day and will fill the baptistry. The Sabbath School simply space in time forward to some of them responding to water will be waiting, the deacons have that needs to be filled so we randomly an altar call or a Decision Day tes- the towels and robes ready, and our insert activities to fill that time? Do timony. Sabbath School will supply the candi- those who assist with the program feel Each Sabbath a lady brings a five- dates. Sound exciting? Why not start that they have little or nothing to add so year-old neighbor girl to Sabbath your own? they take their assignments of mission School. The parents were not much in- story, special feature, song leader or terested at first but as the members of special music as options and should another more attractive option come up during the week they take it — leaving the Sabbath School to substitute? Decision Day has helped our church in Kalispell focus our priorities. It has worked like this. Once each quarter a Sabbath is designated "Decision Day" by the Sabbath School Council. At Kalispell pastor Floyd Mohr prepares to bap- times, this Decision Day focuses on the tize three candidates as the result of Sabbath School Decision Day. Floyd Mohr is pastor of the Kalispell, Children, assisted by Katherine Sundsted, tell Mont., Church. what Jesus means to them.
One of the new members in Kalispell is Mrs. Seawright who joined through profession of With songs and testimonies, the youth division adds their part to Decision Day. faith.
GLEANER July 7, 1980 page 14 ground in service to the church, having served six summers since 1962 as a stu- PEOPLE IN dent literature evangelist and one year as a student missionary in Palau, Mi- cronesia. He was president of his TRANSITION graduating class in the eighth grade, the academy, and again this spring at Walla Oregon the Andrews University Seminary. He Walla College. Rodney Rittenbach is assistant man- first served as assistant pastor of the Born in Visalia, Calif., Dan McCul- ager of the Oregon Adventist Book Cen- San Francisco Central Church and later loch earned an associate degree in ter. In that position, he replaces Bob was associate pastor of the Bakersfield Applied Science Management at Port- Brooks, who was granted a leave of ab- Hillcrest Church, both in central land Community College and served in sence. California. His father, Robert D. Wil- food service management for Versitron Rittenbach was born in North Dakota liams, is director of the stewardship de- Industries at Portland Adventist Medi- and received his bachelor of science de- partment of the Northern California cal Center for three years before going gree in business administration from Conference. to Walla Walla College to complete his Walla Walla College in 1979. He then His wife, Susan Mae (Eslinger) Wil- undergraduate study for the ministry. served as a business intern for the North liams, born in Canada, is a registered He was also in restaurant management Pacific Union Conference prior to his nurse. She received her education at for three years and served four years in present assignment. Andrews University. The couple have the United States Air Force. He and his Vernon Kaiser, principal at Columbia two children, Tricia, 3, and Kelly, 1. wife, Mary Kay, have two children, Adventist Academy for the past five Five ministerial interns called to work Natalie, 10, and Gregory, 4. years, has accepted a call to be principal in Oregon Conference have been as- Phil Muthersbaugh has been involved at Jefferson Academy, Jefferson, signed to the churches they will serve in church service since 1976 when he Texas, for the coming school year. for the next year. They are: Don Barnt, was youth leader for the Portland Lents During those five years, several sig- Portland Stone Tower Church; Rick Church for one year. Since that time, he nificant changes were made at Colum- Casebier, Grants Pass Church; Dan has served one year at Walla Walla Col- bia. The constituency of the conference McCulloch, Roseburg Church; Phil lege as director of campus ministries, voted for the school to be a day school Muthersbaugh, Portland Sunnyside one year as an assistant chaplain, and only. The master planning committee Church; and Randy Wisbey, Portland seven months as a resident assistant at and board of education voted to erect a Mt. Tabor Church. Sittner Hall. new administration building on the site Don Barnt was graduated this spring After receiving an associate degree in occupied by the girls' dormitory. So the from Union College, Lincoln, Nebr., applied science in radio and television dormitory was razed and construction where he has also served as student broadcasting from Portland Community will begin in the near future on the new pastor at the Capitol View Church and College in 1972, Muthersbaugh served a structure. at Nebraska City Church. During this year as music director and air personal- Other changes included the erection time, he was also involved in local ity for KGW radio station in Portland, of a building to house a new school in- evangelistic meetings and organized as a territory sales manager for Capitol dustry, the gymnasium complex was and conducted "Pass It On," an inspira- Records for two years in Seattle and as revamped and a racketball court was tional telephone service which provided operations engineer for KGW-TV. added. 90-second prerecorded messages. His While at WWC, he was also an assistant Taking over the pastorate of the Port- wife, Marie, was born in Ashland, Ore. land Glendoveer Church is Charles T. Rick Casebier has an extensive back- Williams, coming from the Central California Conference where he was pastor and leader of the Armona- Corcoran district. Born in Michigan, Williams received his B.A. degree in theology from Pacific Union College and his master of divinity degree from
Don and April Barnt Phil Muthersbaugh