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Texas Evangelism '79 Goal $100,000 1. Public Evangelism 2. Dark Area Evangelism 3. Radio and Television 1% - 2% of Income

Texas Expansion '79 Goal $150,000 1. Nameless Valley Ranch 2. New Churches and Schools 3. Central Boarding Academy 1% - 2% of Income

Record Review, May 3, 1979 — 12A Focus on the Cover

Cyril Miller President Texas Conference

C. Griffin Texas Is a Giant! Secretary Texas Conference

L. F. Moore Treasurer Texas Conference

Texas is a giant! The highways are wider, the oil wells Things are on the go in Texas. Seventy evangelistic taller, the sea greener, the sky bluer — everything is big crusades are to be conducted by pastors and evange- in the Lone Star state. The work of God is no excep- lists this year with a goal of 1300 baptisms. tion. 13,324 members from the Gulf to the Red River In the heart of Texas, Nameless Valley Ranch, is in rejoice in what is being accomplished. 811 new people full swing and soon will be completed. 1979 is the year of joined the ranks of God's people in 1978. By the time of NVR. The cafeteria and six cabins will be ready for use the Texas Conference constituency meeting 17 new by summer camp time. The olympic-size swimming congregations will be added to the sisterhood of pool is under construction. The horse stables and barn churches — and all of this has happened in the last few will be built this month. months. Taking the word to the dark areas is the war cry of People from all over North America look to Texas as the conference. Words like "Finish the Work" is a the land of tomorrow. Luscious vegetation and excel- motto that has to become a reality soon, and then Jesus lent climate invite many every year to move toward the will come to Texas and yes, to the rest of the world. Rio Grande. Cyril Miller, President.

Spotlight on Soul Whining

in the Southwest Region Our hearts rejoice for the first quarter's baptismal report. One year ago we had 28 baptisms for the first quarter, and thus far with several churches still out — we have ninety-two (92) baptisms. Elder Phipps, our conference evangelist, has promoted at least a 10% increase in all churches as a part of the "Evangelism Explosion for '79," which we pray will give us 1,000 for the year. We are working and praying that this will be a reality for the first time in the history of our conference. All churches appear to be catching the spirit of evange- lism. Our group in Hillsboro, Texas was organized with 23 members and today there are 35 present every Sab- bath. This zealous group experienced a baptism recently where three teenagers were baptized. As a result of the witnessing of this wide-awake group from Pictured left to right, front row, three new converts, Brother Floyd the district pastor, A. Booker, we have learned that Jones, local elder, who works with the group; other members in the rear. they are negotiating to purchase property and erect a church before the end of the year. May the spirit of Hillsboro be The experience of all of the churches in the Southwest.

12B — Review, May 3, 1979 Record General News

International Year of the Child Huguley A few days ago I was returning to Memorial Washington. My seat-mates in the air- liner were a young couple with their first Hospital child, a little girl of six months. They had bought everything that was necessary to SHEREE PARRIS NUDD, Correspondent care for this little one. Prepared baby food was placed on the tray, not one but several different varieties. The stewar- Hospital Week dess was at their beck and call warming May 6-12 the bottle and as I watched I could see A nationwide campaign to contain the love of both parents expressed in all health-care costs will be the focus of the little things that they are doing to care Huguley Hospital May 6 to 12 as the insti- for this helpless little human being. This, tution observes the National Hospital of course, immediately brought to mind Week this year. the great contrast between this one that Eleven-month old girl who has been on SAWS feeding program. The campaign is called the Voluntary had everything and the hundreds, even Effort to Contain Health Care Costs and millions, around the world who have individuals, free-world governments, Huguley Hospital joins 6,400 hospitals practically nothing. commercial and philanthropic organiza- around the country during National Hos- In this "International Year of the tions, making it possible for our relief to pital Week to call attention to the Volun- Child" set apart by the United Nations be nearly nine million dollars. Surely tary Effort (VE). and all agencies that are helping children there is no other investment in the world The VE is a coalition of hospitals, phy- around the world, SAWS is putting forth that can pay such dividends. We trust sicians, health insurers, health industry a special effort to help as many additional that our people will realize how impor- suppliers, and representatives from children as we possibly can. One of the tant this offering is to SAWS. Many times government, business, and consumer great programs that SAWS is operating SAWS does not get anything from free- groups. The aim of this coalition is to pro- (to say nothing about the 48 other coun- world governments to help in its relief vide national leadership for an all-out tries in which SAWS is working) is the until we furnish the first 25%, then these assault on rising health care costs. The maternal-child feeding program in Chile governments will give the 75% balance. coalition recognizes that everyone must where we are feeding 150,000 malnour- It might be interesting for you to note share in the responsibility for rising ished children a day. In the accompany- that this nearly nine million dollars in costs. ing picture, you can see one of the little relief weighed over 20 million pounds and Huguley Hospital is attempting to hold lives that have been restored because of amounted to over 500 railroad carloads, down the consumer's health costs by your help. As we see this restoration, I consisting mostly of food, medical sup- offering community health education cannot help but remember the words of plies, and 9% of which was clothing. classes in such things as weight-loss and our Savious when He said, "In as much Every time you sit down to a meal and stop-smoking classes and childbirth as ye have done it unto one of the least of give thanks for your food, also thank education. The hospital's health educa- these my brethren, ye have done it unto God for the help that He is giving to tion programs have attracted over 3,000 me." So through this media may we SAWS to feed those who do not have as participants in the past year. express to you the thankfulness in the much as we do. As you are blessed may If you have questions about the hospi- hearts of the parents whose children you you pass on part of this blessing to world tal's health education programs, or if you have helped through SAWS around the relief on Sabbath, May 12, through the would like to participate in any of the world. Disaster and Famine Relief Offering for classes, call 817-293-9111. May we also remind you that our Dis- SAWS. aster and Famine Relief Offering which is Howard D. Burbank, taken on May 12, throughout all of our Executive Director, OZARK ACADEMY churches in North America as well as Seventh-day Adventist World Service. around the world, is for continuing help Adventist Youth for for these people. If it were not for your generosity we could not get the addi- What? Denominational History Better Living Attend tional help that we have received. In Workshop Annual Rally 1978, under the blessings of God, with Where? Loma Linda University your sacrificial giving, SAWS actually When? July 8-21, 1979. The annual Southwestern Union distributed $8,845,223.22 in relief around ABYL rally was held on March 9 and 10, the world (the largest distribution in our Credits? Up to four units of graduate 1979, at Ozark Adventist Academy. history). Your offering for Disaster and credit will be offered. Chisholm Trail, Jefferson, Ozark, Famine Relief last year amounted to For additional information, write: Sandia View and Valley Grande Acade- $969,072.01 and we must exclaim, "What Workshop in Historical Studies mies were well represented at the yearly hath God wrought!" You can easily see Loma Linda University temperance rally. that for every dollar given in the Disaster Box 1417 The weekend schedule was filled with and Famine Relief Offering SAWS has Riverside, CA 92515 temperance messages, music, orations, received eight more from non-Adventist student reports, instructional films, and

Record Review, May 3, 1979 — 12C Central Union PHILOSDA Single Adult Retreat Manhattan, Kansas May 25-28, 1979

Bring bedding and toilet articles. If you need directions or transportation to the ranch, call Tina at 262-1538, or Naomi at 888-8573 (area code 913), or write Phi- losda, P.O. Box 4072 Overland Park, KS 66201.

Clip and Mail The four orators left to right: Rob Weaver, Ozark Adventist Academy; Julie Hope, Chisholm Trail Academy; Raul Garcia, Sandia View Academy; Edmund Fry, Valley Grande Academy; and Pastor REGISTRATION BLANK R. Mattison from the General Conference Temperance Department. Members: $35 Nonmembers: $40 awards. Sabbath afternoon a festival of Under 18: $15 10% discount if post- music was presented by the Madrigal marked by May 22. Singers of Ozark Adventist Academy and other academy delegate Name participants. Address Special guest for the AYBL weekend was Elder Reginald Mattison, associate temperance director of the General Con- ference. AYBL president, Alicia Mege- Return to Philosda, P.O. Box 4072, Over- hee; faculty sponsor, Duane Ferguson; land Park, KS 66201. and principal, Richard Bendall, hosted AYBL president Alicia Megehee receives in the rally. behalf of Ozark Adventist Academy the Southwestern Union Grand Action trophy Paul Schmidt, Temperance Director, from Pastor R. Mattison and Paul Schmidt. Southwestern Union. It Is Written Wins RIM Award The It Is Written telecast's Christmas Special has won the 1978 RIM (Religion in Media) Angel Award for excellence in the category of best International "then... Special. There to accept the award during the shall thy light break forthr (Isaiah 58) February 16 ceremony at the Los Angeles Press Club were David Jones, G. M. SCHRAM, Director, Communication, Southwestern Union Conference executive producer; and Warren Nel- son, associate producer. The nationwide It Is Written Christ- "The work of gathering in the needy, spiritual as well as in their temporal wel- mas Special featured the Vienna Choir the oppressed, the suffering, the desti- fare. Present Christ as a sin-pardoning Boys in their first appearance in a full tele- tute, is the very work which every church Saviour. Invite your neighbors to your vision program, and was produced at that believes the truth for this time home, and read with them from the pre- the Seventh-day Adventist Media Center should long since have been doing. We cious Bible and from books that explain in Thousand Oaks, California. Faith For are to show the tender sympathy of the its truths. This, united with simple songs Today, also filmed at the center, won an Samaritan .. . feeding the hungry, bring- and fervent prayers, will touch their Angel Award for its program "Hear the ing the poor that are cast out to our hearts. Let church members educate Sunrise" for excellence in the National homes, gathering from God every day themselves to do this owrk." Testimo- Weekly Series category. grace and strength that will enable us to nies, vol. 6, p. 276. reach to the very depths of human mis- The Angel Award is given annually in ery and help those who cannot possibly As you know, 1979 has been selected recognition of those "most effective in help themselves. In doing this work we as an additional year for Isaiah 58. This communicating good moral and spiritual have a favorable opportunity to set forth chapter in the Bible holds the key to a fin- values through the entertainment Christ the crucified One. ished work. The Spirit of Prophecy, we media." Judges include clergymen from all denominations in the Los Angeles "Every church member should feel it is understand, refers to this chapter more his special duty to labor for those living in often than to say other in the Bible. area, as well as professionals in the Holly- wood entertainment industry. his neighborhood. Study how you can Wouldn't you like to see "God's light" best help those who take no interest in break forth as the morning and flood the Suzanne Hula, Assistant, religious things. As you visit your friends world — or even your own Public Relations Department, and neighbors, show an interest in their neighborhood? It Is Written.

12D — Review, May 3, 1979 Record A Report to the People by your Union Conference Secretary ... Bill May

ARE YOU MARRIED? If so, let me recommend that you, by all means, pur- ten, and Faith For Today are also represented as well as a number of communica- chase, read, underline, and follow the counsel from the newly published book tion professors from Adventist educational institutions. Extensive plans were laid entitled The Compleat Marriage by Nancy VanPelt. It is excellent, practical coun- to cover the coming General Conference Session. A decision was also made to sel. The booklet is intended to be a marriage manual which can be used repeat- interconnect ARN stations by phone so the result would be a studio rather than a edly for reference. Note this gem from page 49: telephone sound.

Thou Shalt Not Kill S.A.C. HOSTS ADVENTIST INTER-COLLEGIATE ASSOCIA- Yesterday I killed my son's joy TION. A.I.A.'s convention convened at In the victory of his team. • Ac's • the college, April 1 to 4, Bill Knott co$01.,:tou I complained about his dirty clothes (AUC) is current president. Rob And that ripped seam. Schwindt (CUC) was elected president The day before I killed my daughter's pride for the 1979.80 term. The AIA conven- In the dress that she had made. tion brings together the top student lead- I pointed out its faults ers in Seventh-day Adventist higher Then added my faint praise. education, and attempts to help them grow as leaders, as students and as Tonight my husband's light of love Christians. In photo, left, Bill Knott; Died slowly in his look, right Ed Laue, SAC's SA president. When he reached toward me a loving hand, But I picked up my book. HUGULEY CENSUS KEEPS GAINING. The average daily patient census Edith Wynell was highest in February since the opening of the hospital two years ago. Febru- Cost is only $2.95 at your ABC, plus postage. Order now before you forget it. ary's average daily census numbered 81 (includes newborns). There is something for every home in this book. 850 ATTEND TEXAS MINI-CAMP MEETING. Up to 850 attended Texas EVANGELISTIC MEETING NEWS NOTES. mini-camp meeting at Nameless Valley Ranch during March. Meetings were held • 17 baptized in Lafayette, Louisiana, in the Brass/Blehm series. early morning, nights, and on Sabbath. During daylight hours the campers • 23 baptized to date from the Bohannon series in Amarillo. framed in one cabin, roofed another, wired another with electricity, and poured • 600 attending opening night Jim Griffin Baton Rouge series — one-half were the slab on a fourth one. non-Seventh-day Adventists. • 20-25 non-members attending Armour Potter's Oklahoma Broken Arrow NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN. 30 nurses, physicians, ministers, and lay persons series. Hopes are to organize a church after this series. attended the March 11-14 class sessions at SAC which will eventually earn for • 70 non-Seventh-day Adventist's attending Halvorsen/Reid Beaumont series. them their masters degree in public health (M.P.H.). Next session meets June 3-6. • 25 baptized to date from Gunnar Nelson Dallas First series. Enroll now. Call Fred Marray 817/641-6601 office or at home, 817/641-9038, or write him at Box 606, Keene, TX 76059 for full details. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY VICTORIES. According to Elder John Morgan, Southwestern Union director of public affairs, within the past year five outstand- AN URGENT SURVEY. Please fill out Temperance Survey form on page 12N ing religious liberty battles have been won in the Southwestern Union. They are: and return to Elder Paul Schmidt. Here's one way you can help your church do a better job. 1. Cooper versus General Dynamics (labor-union problems) 2. Paden versus State of Texas (Sabbath problem) TORNADOES STRIKE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA. A couple of Adventist 3. Humphrey versus U.S. Air Force (Sabbath problem) families lost homes in Wichita Falls, Texas. City without drinking water and 4. S.D.A. Church versus City of Albuquerque (Ingathering problem) wreckage fallout strewn over 15 to 20 square miles outside city. Six relatives of Bill 5. S.D.A. Church versus Pearl River, Louisiana (Problem regarding refusal to Wiist, treasurer of Southwest Estate Services, lost homes. In one where only the permit a literature evangelist to sell our books) chimney left standing his relative lit a fire in fireplace and stayed all night to keep In these areas we now have legal opinions and where needed, court decisions sup- looters with pick-up trucks away. In Lawton, no Adventist homes destroyed. porting the work and aims of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. "If God be for Church at forefront in assisting those who suffered loss. us, who can be against us."

(Left to right)

John Morgan Bob Mendenhall Mike Wiist

ADVENTIST RADIO NETWORK MEETS at S.A.C. The 22-member Board of Directors for Adventist Radio Network (ARN) met on the SAC campus, March 29 to April 1. Our own KSUC station manager, Bob Mendenhall is president of the network and Mike Wiist, SAC graduate and son of Elder and Mrs. Bill Wiist, who are on our union staff, is executive director. Mike is with the Communication Department of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The Board includes managers of 10 U.S.A. college/university/academy station managers One area of destruction in Wichita Falls after tornados on Tuesday, and one each from Canada and the Phillipines. The Voice of Prophecy, It Is Writ- April 10.

"We have nothing to fear for the future except as we shall forget how the Lord has led us — in the past"

Record Review, May 3, 1979 — 12E A typical student will complete one or stated offerings. They decided to move Southwestern two of these 12-hour packages within a forward by faith. Within just a few days year; however, in exceptional cases, up the husband received a better job which Adventist to 36 hours may be earned. Tuition costs more than made up for the additional are half the regular price. amount that they had covenanted for College ADP students may earn proficiency offerings. In still another church a couple credit through special examinations for reported that because of financial prob- LOREN WUTTKE, Correspondent skills, knowledge, and experience appli- lems they had not been able to return a cable to his program. faithful tithe. They readily admitted that Information on the For further information about this pro- they were not experiencing the blessings Adult Degree gram, write to: of God to the fullest and that they felt Program at SAC Director, Adult Degree Program their spiritual life was not what it should be. They were determined, however, to Applications and inquiries for the 1979 Southwestern Adventist College Keene, TX 76059 make a covenant with God and take Him summer seminar of SAC's Adult Degree at His Word. It has only been one month Program are now being processed, since that time. according to Dr. Carol Sample, the pro- They already report a new high in their gram's new director. Arkansas- spiritual experience and the blessings The Adult Degree Program is which od had promised. In one church designed for the mature adult who has where I personally was engaged in the 10 been unable to finish college because of Louisiana + 10 + Program, one couple excitedly various circumstances. The summer whispered in my ear as they left the 11:00 seminar for all ADP students will be held J. WAYNE HANCOCK, Correspondent o'clock Covenant service, "We have on the campus of Southwestern Advent- covenanted 28% of our income to God's ist College June 11-22. 10 + 10 + Pulpit work for 1979." The spirit of the people in The purpose of this seminar is to Arkansas-Louisiana is high and I believe orient the ADP students to the aims and Exchange in it fairly represents the kind of spirit that possibilities inherent in the program as Arkansas-Louisiana God's people will have in these last days. well as to provide initial intellectual stim- It shows that the giving habits of our peo- ulation and fellowship with other ADP The ministers, departmental leaders, ple are measuring up to that which God students. and officers of the Arkansas-Louisiana expects. It is possible for the ADP students to Conference have just completed one of earn a degree in the following academic the most successful projects that they "The contributions required of the areas: have ever been engaged in — that of Hebrews for religious and charitable presenting the 10 + 10 + Stewardship purposes amounted to fully one Bachelor of Arts program. A pulpit exchange was organ- fourth of their income. So heavy a Business Administration ized which made nearly all of the pastors tax upon the resources of the people might be expected to reduce them to Communications a guest speaker in another church for English poverty; but, on the contrary, the History two consecutive Sabbaths. Extensive faithful observance of these regula- Social Sciences visitation with our membership was con- tions was one of the conditions of Mathematics ducted during the week. Our ministers their prosperity." Patriarchs and Religion (not ministerial training) report that the program was not only Prophets, p. 527. highly successful but well received by the "At stated periods, in order to pre- Bachelor of Business Administration vast majority of our members. serve the integrity of the law, the Accounting Our ministers and lay leaders were Management people were interuiewed as to encouraging faithfulness in that which whether they had faithfully per- most are already participating — a faith- formed their vows or not. A con- Bachelor of Science ful tithe plus a second tithe or more for Business Administration scientious few made returns to God Home Economics offerings. They also were asking that of about one-third of all their income each member dedicate himself to a cer- for the benefit of religious interests Minors tain number of hours each week in mis- and for the poor." Testimonies, vol. Business sionary endeavors for the winning of 4, p. 467. Communications souls. "God requires no less of his people in English We strongly encourage that each these last days, in sacrifices and History Seventh-day Adventist experience the offerings, than he did of the Jewish Home Economics personal blessings promised by God in nation." Ibid., vol. 2, p. 547. Religion Malachi 3 as the result of being faithful in Sociology Time and time again our people who During the summer residency the tithes and offerings. This faithfulness pre- make sacrificial commitments to God's ADP student listens to lectures on topics cedes the promised outpouring of God's cause tell us that rather than impoverish- pertinent to their interests. Each student spirit and the finishing of His work on ing them, it actually results in a larger participates in writing, giving an oral earth. income from which they can still give presentation, and evaluating his own as There have already been some thrilling more liberally to God's cause. Would to well as his fellow students' research pap- experiences reported as the result of God that we all catch this spirit of sacrifi- ers. Students also have the opportunity these commitments and the follow up cal giving of time, talents and our posses- to meet with the director of the program visits on the part of pastors and church sions that God's work might be finished and the major advisor who will assist the officers. In one church a couple felt that it quickly on earth. students in planning a 12-hour package would indeed be a great sacrifice to make W. J. Griffin, Stewardship Director. to be completed by independent study. a commitment of a second tithe for the 12F — Review, May 3, 1979 Record BIBLE LANDS TOUR AT ( Each Sabbath the camp staff at York- • . • town Bay thrills the hearts of the campers with, "A Walk Through the Bible." Let us thrill your child's heart this In 1 41„ 1311(\,, summer.

Bonnie Hernandez, Shreveport First's Church Secretary of the Week.

why their church secretary should be honored as the Church Secretary of the Week. Among her secretarial duties, Bonnie is responsible for the weekly bulletin, typ- ing the monthly church newsletter, tak- ing care of the filing, always being prompt with typing the pastor's correspondence, and running a varied number of errands. But being a church secretary doesn't occupy all of her time. Bonnie is a young, energetic, hard-working housewife whose responsibilities include the moth- ering of three children, home and school leader, social committee member, school board member, church board member, choir staff member, and church organist. Believe it or not, somehow Bon- nie is able to cover well each of these areas of responsibility. The members of the First church love their "Bonnie," but may be wondering what she does in her spare time! Again, (Top, left to right) we want to say thank you, Bonnie, for Mary, the mother of Jesus. your dedication. Jesus and Nicodemu, J. C. Baker, Pastor, The Demoniac Shreveport First Church. The Rich Young Ruler Oklahoma AGES DATES CAMP NEVILLE HARCOMBE, Correspondent June 24-July 8 — Outdoor School Grades 1-6 June 24-July 1 — Cub Camp Ages 8-9 Claremore Church July 1-8 — Junior Camp I Ages 10-12 July 8-15 — Junior Camp II Ages 10-12 Hosts Successful July 15-22 — Teen Week Ages 13-16 Crusade July 20-22 — Woodmen's Camp Pathfinder Leaders God's providence was at work when July 22-27 — Friendship Camp Ages 8-15 the REVELATION NOW evangelistic July 27-29 — Married Couples Weekend series was re-scheduled to come to July 29-August 1 — Senior Youth Camp Ages 16-College Claremore with only one month's notice. August 2-5 — Family Camp Members of the church got a vision of August 5-12 — Blind Camp Ages 8-19 Gary Rust, Camp Director. being a blessing rather than just receiving a blessing. The results so far has netted 15 baptisms.

Adventist Church, a large bouquet of Pastor Cecil Harlin baptizes Nona Boone, while Church Secretary Is flowers when KEPT radio recently Greg Brese interprets in sign language. Honored by Radio honored Bonnie Hernandez as Shreve- port's Church Secretary of the Week. Station Each week KEPT radio pays special A surprised but pleased Bonnie Her- tribute to a noteworthy church secretary nandez received a large, lovely corsage, whose name has been submitted from and the Shreveport First Seventh-day someone sending a card or letter telling

Record Lift Up the Trumpet RALLY Tulsa SDA Church 920 S. New Haven May 12 — 3:00 p.m. • Local church school choirs • Inspiring testimonies • President's challenge • Special music . . . Featuring the Part of the 15 who were baptized in the Claremore crusade. Extreme left, Evangelist Jac Colon and "DAY STAR TRIO" his wife, 'dena. Extreme right, Pastor Cecil Harlan.

Oklahoma Camp Meeting JULY 6-14

Kline. Also, special recognition to Greg Brese and Nona Boone being married by Elder Armour Potter. Brother and Sister deFluiter, Brother and Sister Piguet, Brother and Sister One of those baptized was Nona Greenwood, Steve Harris, and the Sal- Boone, who lost her hearing when she lisaw church for the use of their bus. Of was a child. At her baptism, her boy course, the hard-working, dedicated pas- friend, Greg Brese, who was also being tor, Dan Jensen. There is potential for at baptized, interpreted in sign language. least 12 others in the near future; some Four days later they were united in mar- are already keeping the Sabbath that are riage with Elder Armour Potter offici- not baptized yet. ating. The members of the Claremore Miraculous Healing church wish to thank Pastor Jac Colon and his wife, 'dena, for their Christ-like Wins Enid College example and hard work in proclaiming Student to Christ the three angel's messages in Claremore. Pastor Ertis Johnson baptized Doug Cecil Harlin, Pastor, Visit with Elder and Mrs. W. A. Lumen, a college student from Enid, Claremore Church. Fagal at the Oklahoma Camp Oklahoma, who is studying to become a Meeting. Elder Fagal will be the commercial pilot. Doug has had an un- speaker for the worship hour and usual and miraculous experience with fly- DURANT also the evening service on July 7. ing. While in a Navy plane over Arizona, he and the pilot were forced to make a Mid-Winter Weather crash landing. The pilot lost his helmet Cooperates with and was killed instantly on impact. Doug "Revelation Now" POTEAU Pastor Johnson baptizes Doug Lumen during the REVELATION NOW Crusade held in Jac and 'dena Colon, their son, Paul, Sixteen Join Church Durant, Oklahoma. and the REVELATION NOW Crusade During "Peace for will always be fondly remembered by the members of the Durant church. Attend- Life" Crusade ance was good as Jac and his wife, 'dena, presented an inspring program of song, Due to the efforts of the Peace for Life travelogue, blacklight chalk drawing, and team, led by Evangelist H. B. Petry, the preaching. It was a miracle that during Poteau church has doubled its member- this January/February crusade the ship. There were 13 baptisms, 1 by pro- weather cooperated so well. Several dif- fession of faith, and two by transfer of ferent times it was snowing in Oklahoma membership, making a total of 16. City, Ardmore, and Dallas, but the Special appreciation goes to the Bible weather in Durant was fine. worker, Mike Golden, and Pianist Janice

12H — Review, May 3, 1979 Tulsa Ingathering Victory Banquet

Elder and Mrs. Armour Potter, Tulsa Pastor; Harvest Celebration Singers highlighted the and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harris, lngathering evening banquet with special music. campaign coordinator, were pleased with the Ingathering total of $15,664.41.

Left to right: Liz Ayers, Elder Larry Schneider, and Everett Fleharty sit on the TV set during one of their "live" appearances.

appeared daily on the noon-day TV show to share the Five-Day Plan to Stop Smoking. Not only did Liz stop smoking but six employees at channel 9 also kicked the habit. Neville Harcombe, Communications Director.

Mrs. Jean Sumpter, fourth from left, and helpers worked hard to make the banquet an outstanding success.

received a bad head injury, broken ribs, OKLAHOMA CITY a collapsed lung, a broken back, and shattered ankles. He was on the critical TV Personality list for weeks, not expected to live. It was Kicks Smoking Habit during this time that Doug turned to God for help, and God answered his prayers. with 5-Day Plan Six months later he was out of the hospi- tal, and now after one year, there are no Elder Larry Schneider, temperance evident signs of his ordeal. Doug gives director; and Everett Fleharty, area-wide God the glory for his miraculous recov- Five-Day Plan coordinator, successfully ery, and for leading him to the truth for helped Liz Ayers, mid-day hostess on Liz Ayers, mid-day TV hostess, smiles grate- this time! channel 9, Oklahoma City, to "kick" the fully after having "kicked" the smoking habit. Ertis Johnson, Pastor. smoking habit. Larry and Everett OKLAHOMA NEWS ROUNDUP Spring Community Service Federations • Charlie Baker, member of the Ada church, works a laboratory pick up route. During his daily stops he is ever mindful of witnessing for the Lord. He recently reported to Pastor Larry Priest, that over 43 contacts were inter- ested in one phase or another of our work. • Elder Jerry Schnell, evangelism coordina- tor, reports that Jac Colon's crusade in Clare- more has resulted in 15 baptisms. Elder H. B. Petry reports 14 in Poteau. Elder Dan Collins, while in the final phase of his crusade, is reporting 13 baptisms and 19 re-baptisms. • Elder Jerry Schnell, evangelism coordina- tor, also reports that the month of March and current crusades had inspiring baptism results: Richard Barrett, five; Cecil Harlin, 15 111111111.1.M.1.4.110.11••■•••.• (that includes Claremore crusade results); Arlen Holerud, five; Christy Taylor, three; Forrest Tenbrook, 13 (and 19 rebaptisms, (Left to right) Guest speaker, Mrs. Faye Campbell, from the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference. these include the results of the Muskogee cru- Conference president Elder Robert Rider, welcomes the delegates. Elder Jack Knight, OKC Central pastor, leads the song service. Mrs. Ruth Buckmaster, federation president for the Cen- sade, which is still in progress.) tral Oklahoma Chapter, calls one of the meetings to order. Mrs. Vera Wolfe, Community Services Neville Harcombe, director, who organized the four spring rallies in Oklahoma. Communications Director.

Record Review, May 3, 1979 — 121 Southwest Texas Region ROBERT WOOD, Correspondent

W. C. JONES, Correspondent Texas Camp Meeting June 8-16, 1979 Texas Evangelism — '79 goal $100,000 To date: $10,356.75 Lone Star Camp Southwestern Adventist College, Keene, TX. Texas Expansion — '79 Goal $150,000 Is Already Half To date: $16,605.48 Paid For Guest Speakers: F. Bresee, Thomas Bunch, H. Burr, W. A. Fagal, J. Orville In a special constituency meeting Iversen, King's Heralds Quartett, B. E. June, 1978, the Southwest Region Leach, Don McAdams, Jim McClin- Pathfinder Fair administration was given a mandate to tock, Bill May, C. Miller, S. F. Monnier, Climax of Family purchase the beautiful Lone Star Camp Gunnar Nelson, Boyd Olson, Marvin as a permanent campsite and the camp Reeder, H. M. S. Richards, Jr., Wm. Camp Meeting facility for the conference. It may please Rorick, Dick Schaeffer, Bob Thrower, LaVerne Tucker, D. J. Williams, R. C. March 25 saw the Pathfinders of the all the believers to know the officers have Williams. Texas Conference steal the show at the negotiated with the Texas Conference, annual Nameless Valley Ranch "Hill counseled with the union, appealed to Weeklong Series: Devotionals — Wm. Country Pageant." Their expertise in the General Conference, and the 268 Rorick marching, knot tying, fire building, band- Lay Evangelism — S. F. Monnier, acres of valuable land, timber, lake, and aging, and other activities was demon- buildings comprising Lone Star Camp Gunnar Nelson Adventist Movement — Harold Burr strated before the hundreds of people are a permanent possession of the Special Feature — Dick Schaeffer, who attended the Hill Country Pageant. Southwest Region Conference LaVerne Tucker Killeen Pathfinders, led by Dr. Wayne Association. Evening Meetings — F. Bresee, B. Pundt, showed how to communicate Leach, H. M. S. Richards, Jr. from a distance with flags. This club entered more events than any other club Religious Education Foundation: Dr. Jack Dunham will again teach a seminar and inspired many Pathfinders to excell on Biblical Exposition during camp in Pathfindering. meeting. The seminar will meet in a two The Elgin Eagles were the first to boil daily two-hour session Sunday, June 10, water in the firebuilding relay. Their through Thursday, June 14. The Biblical selection of wood and kindling and their Exposition Seminar is designed for all expertise in firebuilding paid off. church members, both youth and The Arlington Pathfinders looked adults. Its purpose is to develop compe- sharp with their banner and their march- tence in Biblical analysis and research, ing. Although a young club, they demon- to promote a greater knowledge and understanding of God's word. Registra- strated maturity in the skills they tion forms may be secured from your participated in. M. L. Baez, treasurer, presents check to one of pastor, Sabbath school superintendent, The Austin Pathfinders showed how the directors of the bank. or by writing the Sabbath School well they had prepared themselves to Department of the Texas Conference. meet the emergencies of bodily injury. On March 7, 1979, the conference treasurer, Milton Baez, presented to the VERNON GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY — Vernon community leaders, members of the Ver- bank in Fort Worth a check for the first non Seventh-day Adventist Church, and Texas Conference officers held the groundbreaking half of the total purchase price of the ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, April 2, at the site for the new church which is diagonally across col- lege Drive from the southwest corner of the Vernon Regional Junior College campus. Holding camp — $225,000. We thank the Lord for shovels are Sam Phelps, Vernon city manager; Cyril Miller, president of the Texas Conference of the faithfulness of the churches of the Seventh-day Adventists; and Elder Ed Sharpe, pastor of the Wichita Falls and Vernon congrega- conference that made it all possible. tions. Others in the second row are Elder Bill Blocksom of Vernon, Larry Crabtree, Chamber of Commerce president, Elder George Neukirch, Paul Hawkins, chamber manager, Bob Wood, Texas Conference church growth and development director; and Bud Bradbury, Texas Conference The Breath of Life Crusade is in full swing in builder, who will be in charge of construction of the new 2,000-square-foot building. Beaumont, Texas. The telecast has been spon- Robert Wood, Communications Director. sored by the conference on the ABC affiliate, channel 12, for several weeks, Elder J. M. Phipps is speaking nightly at the Beaumont church. Please pray for this evangelistic endeavor. Nameless Valley Ranch Summer Camps

Texas Office Personnel — You may have wondered who the ladies are that work in the conference office in the various departments. Maybe you like to match faces and voices, or secretaries with the department heads. If so, this may help you. The Texas Conference really appreciates the work of their office staff!

Back row left to right: Doris Wood, youth ministries, Sabbath School, temperance; Wilma Thrower, Hour of Prophecy; Marlene Swinson, ministerial, lay activities; Wanda Young, publishing, camp development; Chris Hendrickson, receptionist, film librarian, medical; Muriel Allred, Association bookkeeper; Julia Krause, accountant; Pauline Marvin, education; Joan Holly, part-time secretary; and Barbara Oliver, graphic arts, director community services.

Front row left to right: Ysis Espana, conference secretary; Marvella Beyer, cashier and treasury department; Theda Opp, communication, dark-area evangelism, stewardship; Betty Scott, legal secretary; Pansy Marquez de la Plata, conference bookkeeper; and Mildred Garner, president's secretary, religious liberty.

"IMA STAR" is watching and waiting North Houston camped on the future trails, fording its creeks, and enjoying its for you to come ride at NVR. She is a academy site. Their club is new, but wildlife. "GEAR" champion at halter and in moving! The Athens and Texas City Pathfind- Western and English pleasure riding. Dinner was served by the Pathfinder ers were only recently organized and She is only one of the 25 horses waiting Clubs to those who came to the Hill came to observe and learn. for you at camp this summer. Country Pageant. The funds received go Paul E. Moore, to strengthening the local Pathfinder pro- Youth Ministries Director; Summer Camping Dates June 24 - July grams. The food booth set up by the Cheeko Cotta, 1 — Adventurers (ages 8-10) Alice Club was a focal point for hungry *July 1 - July 15 — Juniors (ages 11-13) Assistant Youth Ministries Director. *July 15 - July 29 — Youth (ages 14 & up) people with its ranch bread, Mexican July 29 - Aug. 5 — Blind Camp pizza, vegetarian tamales and other Aug. 5 - Aug. 12 — Friendship tempting foods. Grand Prairie Hosts *Two-week camps. If you cannot stay both Wichita Falls excelled in the knot tying Communication weeks, plan to attend the first week, if possible. relay, cutting the time to a minimum and receiving the total points possible. Workshop Pre-registration Application Form The Southwest Houston Club spent Church communication secretaries I would like to attend camp from the whole weekend at NVR, hiking its and pastors from 30 churches in the to (dates). Metro area were invited to attend the communication workshop held at the Name Grand Prairie Seventh-day Adventist Church on Sunday, April 8. Address Guest speakers for the seminar were Marvin Reeder, associate director of the City Zip General Conference Communication Department; George Schram, communi- Sex__ Birthdate cation director of the Southwestern Enclosed is a $5.00 deposit which will apply on Union Conference; and Bob Wood, my camp fee. communication director of the Texas Conference. RETURN TO: Metroplex pastors and communica- Texas Conference Youth Department P.O. Box 11620 tion secretaries who attended the work- Fort Worth, TX 76110. shop were instructed on the duties of the Construction began March 1 on the new entry church communication secretary, way of the Irving Seventh-day Adventist Church. A beautiful large sign has also been photo-journalism, and writing for the placed in front of the church. Abe Acosta is Adventist Review and Southwestern identified church and one that portrays a supervising the work being done with the help of Botie and George Spurgeion, Fred Wash- Union Record. Also presented were tips friendly welcome. burn, and Les Weathers. on how to use the radio and television Elder Reeder stressed how communi- Sharon Westbrook. media and the importance of a properly cation is the only means of spreading the Communication Secretary, Irving Church. gospel and that the purpose of the Left to right: Elders Bob Wood, Marvin Reeder, church could not be fulfilled without the and George Schram. ability and means to communicate. Com- munication secretaries were encouraged to not only report church news and acti- vities, but to also make news by getting news-worthy activities started within the church. Before the workshop began, the pas-

Review, May 3, 1979 — 12K Medical Missionary Trip Would you like to be a medical missionary and go to the Bay Islands of Honduras June 29-July 15? The Port Arthur Church member- ship is made up largely of people from the Bay Islands of Honduras, so we decided to organ- ize a two week medical missionary crusade conducting free medical clinics in the daytime and an evangelistic crusade at night in Gua- naja. This island is sixty-five miles off the Coast of Honduras and perhaps the last unspoiled paradise in the Caribbean. It has changed little since Columbus landed on a sparkling white beach at Guanaja in 1502. It is mountainous, tropical, and it is protected by a great coral reef that attracts skin divers from Communication workshop in session at Grand Prairie. around the world. Delicious mangoes, pineapples, coconuts, bananas, and papyes will be in season in July. tors and communication secretaries had seminar very informative and encourage Miracles are already happening to make dinner together at Wyatt's Cafeteria as others to attend the seminar held in their this an exciting experience. Sahsa Honduras guests of the Texas Conference. area and to take every opportunity to Airlines have agreed to fly up to 60 people to The next communication workshop communicate the love of Jesus Honduras by jet, round trip only $173.00. A will be held in Keene during camp meet- everywhere. Peggy Chrusciaki, well known heart specialist who has visited the ing on Sunday, June 10. Those who Communication Secretary, Islands many times skin diving stated that he would be delighted to go with us and work two attended in Grand Prairie found the Grand Prairie Church. hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon at the medical clinic we will conduct for the poor people on the Island. He is also Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists willing to take medicine with him. 1979 CAMP MEETING ORDER BLANK We need doctors, nurses and people to assist in the clinic taking blood pressure, regis- (June 8-16) tration, and etc. We need musicians and Name others to assist with the Evangelistic Crusade. If interested, please write to: Address W. R. Burns City State Zip 911 Circle Drive Nederland, Texas 77627 Phone (Area) Member of which church P.S. Remember, Guanaja is an unspoiled Please reserve the following accommodations for camp meeting to be held June 8-16, 1979 in Keene, paradise in the Caribbean where the blue Texas. water and coral reefs are more beautiful than the Hawaiian Islands. Cost will be minimum DORMITORY ROOM: (includes 2 twin beds only; no extra cots available) and the opportunity to serve others will be rewarding. Quantity Nights Desired Price Total REGISTRATION FORM June to $ 8.00 per night ❑ YES, I would like more information about Entire Week $72.00 the Medical Missionary Trip to Honduras. Name NOTE: Parents must provide sleeping bags for children. No pillows or linens are provided. No refri- gerators are available and no cooking is allowed in the rooms. Address

TRAILERS: (Check at Location/Information Desk for assignment of site before parking) Phone Space with electricity, water and sewer (Entire time) $30.00 City Space with electricity only for entire time $15.00 Space with electricity, water, sewer, and electricity for air-conditioner $50.00 State Zip Note: State length of your trailer: feet. PLEASE RETURN INFORMATION FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE???1? MEALS: Meals will be served during the week but no Sabbath meals will be provided. All meals will be ala carte so you will pay only for what you eat. Each person will be responsible for his Sabbath meals. Texas Conference Valley Grande Manor Association Mail to: Notice is hereby given that the Third Triennial Locating Committee Session of the Texas Conference Valley Grande Texas Conference of SDA Manor Association will be held at Nameless Valley P.O. Box 11620 Ranch near Leander, Texas, on Sunday, May 20, Fort Worth, TX 76110 1979. The purpose of the meeting is to elect directors and officers for the ensuing triennial term, to review Rooms and trailer spaces will be rented only to adults who will be present and responsible for the the constitution, and to transact such other business children and youth also occupying them. as may properly come before the Association. Orders for accommodations should include a $30 deposit for dormitory rooms and $10 for trailer The meeting is called at 9:00 a.m. at the Mock space. Balance should be paid by May 30. Cafeteria-Assembly Hall. Delegates of the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists are also dele- Pets are not permitted on campgrounds. Hot plates or other electrical appliances should not be gates to the Valley grande Manor Association. brought for use in dormitory rooms. Cyril Miller, President; Ivan Toews, Director; Charles J. Griffin, Secretary.

121- — Review, May 3, 1979 Record These were the comments of some of cially those in Texas. He keeps in touch Texico the 21 persons who graduated from the with their progress. Five-Day Plan to Stop Smoking in Dal- As we made the contact, he said, hart in late January. Twenty-five individ- "Well, the firm (several attorneys) has DON SULLIVAN, Correspondent uals began the fight and only four voted to discontinue donations from the fatalities were recorded during the plan. group, leaving the choice with the indi- Temperance Year An interesting sidelight of the plan was vidual. I want to continue giving and Activities in Texico that the spouses of two persons attend- increase the donation from $150 to ing each night followed the control book- $200!" The temperance workshops at the let at home and both were successful in Another faithful donor has been hospi- February Festival of the Word held at overcoming. We are grateful to God for talized for three years, but while he was Sandia View Academy and the church the interest manifested in the Five-Day going to his office regularly, he made his temperance secretaries' convention Plan and also for the desire for another wishes known to the trustees of Abell- which immediately followed laid the in the near future. Hangar Foundation and to his secretary groundwork for the 1979 Temperance Rex Frost, of many years. Therefore, a goodly sum Year activities in the Texico Conference. District Pastor. is waiting each year as long as the trus- Francis Soper, editor of Listen, and Paul tees vote to keep us on the list. Mr. Abell Several Are Baptized became deeply interested in our work when he saw it in action among the Indi- in Saragosa ans of Guatemala while he was in the ser- vice during World War II. Upon request, The Saragosa church is beginning to the General Conference sent him a reap fruits from the evangelistic series broader report and a letter of thanks, held during the months of January and which he was delighted to receive. February. The first baptisms were wit- We enjoyed making other business nessed by a very crowded church. It was calls on donors of long standing who pleasing to see many visitors attending freely expressed their appreciation in this baptism held two weeks after the regard to the way our work is carried on evangelistic meetings. without overhead or "kickoff" expenses A young couple and a young lady were being deducted. A spirit of reverence immersed into the waters at this time. was shown and favorable comments Francis Soper, editor of LISTEN magazine, demonstrates the use of a new visual flip chart Recently the church witnessed other were made many times after prayer was available for Five-Day Stop Smoking Plans. baptisms, including two ladies and one offered in behalf of the work as well as Smoking Sam is in the background. couple. Others have made commitments these individuals, their families, and Schmidt, union temperance director, for a future baptism. businesses. conducted these instructional periods. Herman Tarin, one of the new con- Faithful carolers also went out every Since those beginnings, mini- verts, is already having Bible studies in night last Ingathering season until the workshops have been conducted in the his home. Mrs. Dominga Carrasco, won Super Vanguard goal was passed in spite Albuquerque Spanish, El Paso Spanish, to the church by her son's efforts, gave a of cold weather. Some solicitors found and El Paso English churches and at the beautiful testimony at her baptism; people waiting at their doors with their Midland district rally. Other workshops although she had been a strong pillar in offerings because they recognized the are being planned. the Catholic Church, she decided to fol- method of caroling. Follow-up projects include Action- low the Bible as her guide. Although Ingathering is now past and Team projects by the students at Sandia Pray that God will strengthen these we are already looking forward to the View Academy and by the youth at the new members as well as the Saragosa 1979 campaign, Midland members are Albuquerque Spanish Center. El Paso church in general and all the other Tex- continuing to pray for those who were youth are involved in a project to place ico churches as they make this year a contacted, realizing they have a high and Listen in the public schools. soul-winning year. solemn calling in being partners with The national concern for health dem- Gloria Castillo, Teacher. God in restoring His image in mankind. onstrated by the emphasis that govern- Evangeline Richman, mental and private organizations are Communications Secretary. placing on health information and educa- Successful Ingathering tion presents an open door for Seventh- in Midland Hobbs Students day Adventists to share not only general Seek Souls aspects of better living, but also the uni- Midland members have been thrilled. que relationship between the body, the during Ingathering season every year as The students in the Hobbs Seventh- mind, and the soul. they come in contact with many interest- day Adventist School recently went to Nathan Merkel, ing people. Again this past year they had Lovington, New Mexico, to distribute Temperance Director. the privilege of sharing their faith with copies of the book Steps to Christ to community friends, at the same time giv- those who wanted one. Many people Dalhart Five-Day Is ing them a chance to participate in the were very happy to receive the book. 70th year of ministering to the unfortu- The students also had cards advertis- Highly Successful nate around the world. ing the Voice of Prophecy Bible Course. "My food is already tasting better." The father of one attorney was a Many of those contacted wanted both "That coffee really does create a desire Seventh-day Adventist doctor, who at Steps to Christ and the Bible course. to smoke." one time owned and operated the old Seeds have been planted and prayers "Following the control booklet actu- Santa Anna Hospital. Each year his inter- will continue for a great harvest in ally does make it easier." est in our medical units increases, espe- Lovington. George Friesen, Teacher.

Record Review, May 3, 1979 — 12M Portales Church Tries members chose the missionary activity there be varied talents exercised among they feel they can best do. "And He gave the brethren. New Outreach some, apostles; and some, prophets; and Some of the members are giving Bible The Portales church is promoting a some, evangelists; and some, pastors, studies, some are carrying the ministry mission approach somewhat different and teachers." Ephesians 4:11. by literature in racks. During the last from the regular approach. The Obviously, the Lord had intended that year the books, Christ's Object Lessons, Steps to Christ, and the missionary book of the year were distributed through the SPECIAL 1979 YEAR FOR TEMPERANCE SURVEY city by members going house to house. As a Seventh-day Adventist in the Southwestern Union Conference, we are When the city was covered, the church inviting your cooperation in providing answers to the following survey. This members met on Sabbath afternoon and is a special feature to mark 1979 World Temperance Year. We much appre- prepared books for mailing, complete ciate your support in this and other temperance department endeavors. Mail with Bible correspondence cards. These your answers by June 1 to: were sent to all households on rural Paul Schmidt, Director routes. Temperance Department The Listen campaign has just ended Southwestern Union Conference and the church attempted to place Listen P.O. Box 606 magazine in all school and public libraries Keene, TX 76059 and in the hands of prominent officials in the area. Please mark "x" in the appropriate square: A new approach is planned for the up- Age: ❑ under 21. ❑ 21-30, ❑ 31-49. ❑ 50-60, ❑ over 60. coming These Times campaign. A man and wife team will make a personal con- 1. (a)Have you in the past year ❑. or five years ❑. signed the Temperance Pledge? The (b)Have you ever signed the Temperance Pledge? ❑ yes. ❑ no. tact, leaving a copy of These Times. (c)Have you ever read the book, Temperance. by E. G. White? ❑ yes. ❑ no. following week the same contact will be made and if the individuals so desire, Do you have a non-Adventist in your family who E smokes? ❑ takes alcohol? 2. These times will be sent to them for a ❑ uses drugs? year. By so doing, the magazine will be 3. Have you found the church temperance department or materials helpful in secur- placed where it will be read and used. We ing aid to give such ones an appeal toward real-life temperance experiences? are optimistic that the following year ❑ ❑ yes. no. many will subscribe on their own. 4. Until now were you aware that the Five-Day Plan to Stop Smoking is a temperance This plan was tried by the church elder department community project of the Seventh-day Adventist Church? and his wife last year and proved to be ❑ ❑ yes. no. very successful. When a return contact 5. Were you ever a smoker? ❑ yes. ❑ no. was made, one family with whom they Were you ever an alcohol drinker? ❑ yes. ❑ no. had left a copy desired to subscribe to it 6. Have you ever participated in any church temperance program during the past immediately. year apart from literature distribution or sponsorship? ❑ yes. ❑ no. Please join us in praying that every member will find his talent and be blessed 7. Do you sponsor Listen magazine or The Winner (the junior Listen)? ❑ yes. ❑ no. as he spreads the good news of salvation in the way God intends that he should. 8. Do you recognize the role of the temperance department as a function of the Temple Padon, church to present positive alternatives to intemperance? ❑ yes. ❑ no. Communications Secretary. 9. Do you believe temperance is an evangelistic agency of the church? ❑ yes. ❑ no. 10. Have you been aware of your church conducting: Business yes no (a) temperance film programs? Notices (b) temperance exhibits at fairs? Send all business notices to your local confer- (c) school temperance programs? ence office for approval. Rate: 40 words or less, (d) legislative temperance activity? one insertion $7.50. Each additional word, including names and addresses, 200 per word. (e) Five-Day Plans To Stop Smoking? Payment must accompany copy. No refund on (f) Home help temperance visitation? cancellations. One ad only per person or com- pany per issue; 80 word maximum. Some dis- 11. Have you ever served as church temperance leader? ❑ yes. ❑ no. play ad space available at higher rates. 12. Have you any specific ideas that would help the church fulfil its unique role as leaders in temperance reform? ❑ yes. ❑ no. What are they? Plainfield Academy-Garden State Academy Alumni Weekend, May 4-6, 1979. To receive informative alumni newsletter and to help update our mailing list, send your current address and that of any other graduates, former students, teachers, and staff to Garden State Academy Alumni Association, Garden State Academy, Tranquility, NJ 07879.p9-1 13. Would you like more information about the temperance program of the church? ❑ yes. ❑ no. REAL ESTATE — Move to Oklahoma's Green 14. Would you consider involvement in some temperance project during this first ever Country. New church school, Tenkiller Lake Youth ❑ Camp, Illinois River, Complete Real Estate Service. World Temperance Year. in view of the increasing intemperance? El yes, no. Dorothy Wilcox Realty, Route 2, Box 15A, Tahle- quah, OK 74464. Call 918/456-5432. Res. 456-1484. p10-7

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Leach President or send resume to Jon Gepford, Vice President, 197 VISITING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA this Bill May Sec.; Evan. Coordinator summer? Consider staying at La Sierra campus of N. Washington Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49016. Ivan Toews Assoc. Sec.; Pres., SW 616 964-7121. p9-3 Loma Linda University. In addition to rooms, facili- ties on campus range from pool to golf equipment. Adventist Health Services Vegetarian meals in The Commons. Close to major V. L. Roberts Treasurer; Stewardship attractions. For details and/or reservations, contact Director Memorial Hospital, denominationally owned and Velma Clem, La Sierra campus LLU, Riverside, CA Deryl Knutson Assistant Treasurer operated, is looking for RN's to staff a new Critical 92515. 714/785-2022. p9-2 Care Unit and a head nurse for OB. If you desire a K. C. Beem Vice-Pres., Corp.; challenge in a rural setting, with a missionary pur- Asst. Sec.; Director, ASI pose, contact Andrew Seidel, Personnel Director, NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Where taxes are Cecil Reed Sec., Corp.; Director Memorial Hospital, Manchester, KY 40962.606; 598- low, land reasonable, and weather mild. Near Ozark Trust Services 5104. p9-2 Adventist Academy, foothills of the Ozarks. Free W. V. Wiist Treasurer, Corp.; Assoc. brochures. Contact J. L. Weaver, Gray Realtors, Director, Trust Services Box 676, Gentry, AR. 501/736-2204 or 501/524.6579. G. M. Schram Director, Communi- P3-7 Country living in beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick, cation; Community Services all amenities. Excellent garden, fruit trees, 1 4 acres. Boyd Olson Dir., Ed.; Sp. of Proph. Upper 60's. Seller will consider financing. For details Church Missionary on this, other properties, acreages near Southwest- Frances Clark Assoc. Dir., Edu.; ern Adventist College, Huguley Hospital, contact Calendar — 1979 Elementary Supervisor KEY REALTY, Box 319, Keene, TX 76059.817/641- Fred Murray Director, Health 6266. p9-1 D. J. Williams Ministerial Sec.; Dir., May Lay Activities; Sabbath School 5 Ten-Min. Service — Local Planning and C. L. Williams Dir., Publishing; House in Keene for sale by owner. 4 bedrooms, 3 Experiences HHES; ABC baths, den with fireplace, formal dining room, garage Church Service — Community Services Richard McKee Assoc. Dir., Pub. to rear of house. Hillcrest section. Call 817 645-7139 Evangelism Doug Mittleider afternoons and evenings. p9-1 Asst. Dir., Pub. Offering — Church Lay Activities J. N. Morgan Dir., Religious Liberty 12 Ten-Min. Service — Disaster and Famine Relief and Public Affairs Offering — Disaster and Famine Relief Paul Schmidt Dir., Youth; Temp. FOR SALE BY OWNER --- New 3.2-2 CH, A Brick 19 Ten-MM. Service — Literature 1500 sq. ft. fully carpeted, many energy saving fea- 26 Ten-Min. Service — Community Services tures! Mid thirties. Also, a 3-2-1 frame 1248 sq. ft. Church Service — Spirit of Prophecy Day interior remodeled outside needs paint. 1,2 miles from S.A.C. Mark Miller, Box 976, Keene, TX 76059, LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY 817 645-9603. p9 - 1 Communications or copy not originat- ing in a local conference of the Southwest- ARKANSAS-LOUISIANA — W. H. Elder, Jr., ern Union should be addressed to the President; Southwestern Union Conference of B. Page Haskell, Secretary- SHIPPING & RECEIVING CLERK: Full-time posi- Seventh-day Adventists, P.O. Box 606, Treasurer; (P.O. Box 5548) 333 Southfield tion, experience desired. Contact or call: Huguley Keene, Texas 76059. ALL COPY, SUB- Rd., Shreveport, Louisiana 71105. Memorial Hospital, Box 6337, 11801 S. 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"Achan in the Camp!" All my life I have heard the phrase "Achan in the Camp." As a directly against the command of God. He transgressed against small boy growing up in Academia, Ohio (A small Adventist Jehovah God. He stole what belonged to God, and "put it community surrounding Mt. Vernon Academy) I first heard the among his own stuff." Joshua 7:11. That was Achan's sin. words "There must be an Achan in the camp." The little town "Of the millions of Israel there was but one man who, in had had some bad luck. Not only were we in the midst of the that solemn hour of triumph and of judgement, had dared to great depression but along comes a series of "evil events." A transgress the command of God. Achan's covetousness was boy drowned in Lake Hiawatha. A bootlegger was arrested in excited by the sight of that costly robe of Shinar; 'a goodly Academia. One of the buildings at the academy burned. And to Babylonish garment'. .. he robbed God of the first-fruits of the top it all, two dead rabbits were found floating in the academy land of Canaan. . . . Achan had cherished greed of gain until it cistern, whose water came from the spring from which flowed became a habit, binding him in fetters well-nigh impossible to "the purest water in Knox County." Well, one thing after break . . . his perceptions were deadened by sin, and when another hit our little village (including an epidemic of typhoid temptation came, he fell an easy prey." Patriarchs and fever). It wasn't long before the town's leading gossips, as well Prophets, p. 496. as the chief trouble maker and his little crew, along with some How was he discovered? By an investigation — tribe by tribe sincere saints, were declaring with righteous certainty "There — until he was "caught with the goods" — he never came forth must be an Achan in the camp." voluntarily — making things right. The search began — who was "Achan"? What hideous sin What happened to him? He was put to death under God's had he committed? No reward was offered but anyone who direction — stoned. could find and identify Achan would become a town hero — What lesson is there in Achan's experience? "How common and perhaps save Academia from destruction! The witch-hunt even here to find selfishness, avarice, overreaching, neglect of was on. Different names were discussed. First, there was a charities, and robbery of God 'in tithes and offerings.' Among widow lady who openly entertained various men. Then atten- church-members 'in good and regular standing,' there are, alas! tion was focused on the bootlegger who was running booze many Achans." Ibid, p. 497. across Lake Erie from Canada. The town's leading trouble Those who rob God are the real "Achans in the Camp" — maker was sure "Achan" must be his old enemy — the pastor those who deliberately go contrary to a direct command of God of the church. That didn't take hold so next he was just as sure are the ones to be feared. "The influence most to be feared by it was the conference president (my father). That didn't take the church is not that of open opposers, infidels, and blasphe- hold either. Achan never was found, but I will never forget the mers, but of inconsistent professors of Christ. These are the search! ones that keep back the blessing of the God of Israel, and bring In my experience, having lived in or near four Adventist com- weakness upon his people.... Multitudes barter their integrity, munities, I have witnessed several Achan searches. All the and their capabilities for usefulness, for a bag of silver shekels." Achan searches were about the same. Ibid, p. 497. "Achan" hasn't changed. Neither have the "Achan searchers." So, the next time trouble comes, and you wonder who that Who was Achan? What was his sin? How was he found? "Achan in the Camp" is — don't start a witch-hunt. Don't What happened to him? blame the Catholics or the Communists either — the Achans Achan was an Israelite, one of those who marched around are those in the church who deliberately rob God. Don't be an Jericho seven times and watched the walls "come a tumbling Achan! down." He also is the man who went directly against the com- mand of God and His servant Joshua to not take any bounty. Yours for faithful stewardship, All the "silver and the gold" and the vessels of brass and iron "were consecrated unto the Lord; they shall come into the treasury of the Lord." Achan saw these treasures, and he could not resist — he "took the accursed thing." "And the anger of the Lord was kindled against the children of Israel." Joshua 7:1. Achan went B. E. Leach.

"The deadly sin that led to Achan's ruin had its root in cove- tousness, of all sins one of the most common and the most GOD INSPIRED . . . lightly regarded . . . The enormity of this sin, and its terrible results, are the lessons of Achan's history." Patriarchs and HONORS Prophets, p. 496. FAITH

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