official organ of the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists STUDENT MISSIONARIES WORK AMONG FORMER CANNIBALS Working among New Guinea natives who have never before seen a white woman is a real experience. So write Bill and Joyce Cochran, students missionaries from Pa- cific Union College. The PUC students live at an elemen- tary school in Konkua, New Guinea. Their duties are primarily evangelistic work among the famous Kukukuku people, who PACIFIC UNION until recently were very dangerous can- ARIZONA • CALIFORNIA • HAWAII • NEVADA • UTAH nibals. Bill is serving as district director of the Kainantu area while the regular director VOL. 69 ANGWIN, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 12, 1970 NO. 31 "Listen" — The Temperance Decade of Destiny and Decision—the '70s Magazine With Youth Appeal By W. J. BLACKER Dear Friends of Listen: The 1970s—all of us agree—loom before us as a decade of decision and destiny for A letter came into our office the other America and the whole world. As church members we will be forced to make important day. It began, "I occasionally get a chance decisions, many of which will involve our personal relationship to God and the denomi- to read the magazine Listen, and love it." nation to which we belong. "I'm a teenager myself," the letter said. These words by Ellen White written in 1909 are much more "I think the magazine is really what teen- true today than 60 years ago: "The fast-fulfilling signs of the times agers want to know—the facts. It's an ex- declare that the coming of Christ is near at hand. The days in which cellent paper! I myself enjoy knowing we live are solemn and important. The Spirit of God is gradually about things you write about—smoking, but surely being withdrawn from the earth. Plagues and judgments drugs, alcohol, sex. I'm interested in teen- are already falling upon the despisers of the grace of God. The age reactions toward these things." calamities by land and sea, the unsettled state of society, the alarms This teenager concluded, "I want to of war, are portentous. They forecast approaching events of the subscribe to Listen. How do you go about greatest magnitude. it?" "The agencies of evil are combining their forces, and con- Naturally, we love such letters. Who solidating. They are strengthening for the last great crisis. Great wouldn't? But really, letters of this vein PUC student missionaries Bill and Joyce Cochran W. J. Blacker talk with Kukukuku warriors during one of their changes are soon to take place in our world, and the final movements have been coming in more and more fre- trips into the New Guinea countryside. will be rapid ones."—Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 11. quently of late. It is encouraging, and For Seventh-day Adventists the 1970s thrilling, but more than that, it seems to is on furlough. He is in charge of 16 will be a decade for high spiritual prior- PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS IN show that Listen's message is getting churches and 16 native missionaries. Vis- ities. The times demand on the part of our through—to the youth, whom we are try- iting these churches to encourage the na- people an enlightened understanding, and THE PACIFIC UNION AREA ing to reach with Listen's message of bet- tive workers to open up new villages takes in the wake of this enlightenment an in- All those interested in a Practical Work- ter living. much of Bill's time. telligent dedication to the Lord Jesus shop featuring the latest and most effective From the first, Listen has been youth- Citing a recent Sabbath as a "typical Christ and to His service. Listen to this tools in the field of Health and Temper- slanted, some issues more than others. But one," he told of arising at 6:30 a.m., inspired counsel: ante should plan to attend one of meetings over-all, its message has been directed to- attending three Branch Sabbath Schools, "Perilous times are before us. Every one listed below. ward teenagers primarily. It is indeed a then returning to their own village to who has a knowledge of the truth should Elder Milo Sawvel, associate temperance youth magazine. teach the Sabbath School lesson and to awake, and place himself, body, soul, and secretary of the General Conference, will But we can always do better. The Jan- preach for church. In the evening they spirit, under the discipline of God. The head demonstrations and presentations of uary issue embarked on a big improvement traveled to another small village to show enemy is on our track. We must be wide- the latest materials, devices, and films avail- to enhance Listen's youth appeal. Begin- Bible study film strips. awake, on our guard against him. We able. A discussion and exchange of ideas ning with 1970, four pages have been Attendance at Bible schools which they must put on the whole armor of God. We will follow. added to Listen each month, and all four have helped to start has grown to one must follow the directions given through of these pages are being devoted to youth hundred or more. Southern and Southeastern Conferences in a new section entitled "Life Can Be With no electricity in the area, their the Spirit of prophecy. We must love and Friday to Sunday, February 13, 14, 15 obey the truth for this time. This will save Temperance Convention—Cedar Falls Beautiful." projector is powered by a hand-operated us from accepting strong delusions."— January's cover was one of the best yet— generator. Testimonies, vol. 8, p. 298. Northern California Conference of teenager Susan Rapp, in an almost life- "It's a real challenge to work with these Friday, February 20, 7:00 p.m. size portrait with brilliant color and mod- people," wrote Joyce recently. "Most of We need all the strength we can get Paradise Church from God and from the study of His Word Sabbath, February 21, 4:00 p.m. ern youth appeal. Her story, "Opening the (Continued on page 7) and the Testimonies. I wish to commend Sacramento, Carmichael Church Book on Life," pictures her as a very our pastors and local elders throughout the Sunday, February 22, 7:00 p.m. knowledgeable young lady. Working in a Healdsburg Church Pacific Union territory who seriously plan hospital, she sees the result of drugs. She Kaleidoscope 70 Special to begin Testimony Countdown classes in Central California Conference knows what they can do, so she profoundly our churches throughout this field. Many Friday, February 27, 7:00 p.m. hates drugs, especially tobacco, which she U.S. Representative (33rd District) began in January. There are 10 nights Arroyo Grande Church regards as a legalized form of suicide. Her Sabbath, February 28, 3:00 p.m. testimony, in youthful terminology, is di- Jerry L. Pettis needed to successfully present this series Salinas Church of studies on the nine volumes of the Sunday, March 1, 7:00 p.m. rect and to the point. It will communicate will be at the Testimonies for the Church. No doubt Palo Alto Church with youthful readers of Listen! some churches will start in February or Monday, March 2, 7:00 p.m. We think you will agree that January's Silver Anniversary Gala San Francisco, Philadelphian Church Listen youth appeal was unexcelled. But Thursday, February 19, at 7 p.m. March. Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 p.m. Reports that come to my desk indicate Modesto, Parkwood Church this needs to continue, and here we need LA SIERRA COMMONS that this program conceived and prepared Wednesday, March 4, 7:00 p.m. your help. We want stories and pictures Topic: "Changing Patterns in America" in the White Estate offices of the General Fresno, Central Church of youth participation in and initiation of Thursday, March 5, 7:00 p.m. projects of better living. When your youth Admission by contribution to Conference is being received with great Bakersfield, Southside Church enthusiasm by Seventh-day Adventists ev- embark on an effort to help tell other The Harry Schrillo Endowment and erywhere. Scores of churches are involved. Arizona Conference youth, send us the story to be used in our Scholarship Fund Friday and Sabbath, March 6 and 7 youth section. It will fire the ambition of I cannot conceive of anything that (Admission $25 per couple; students, $10) Phoenix—Time and place of meetings to others to go out and do likewise. would be more stimulating spiritually or be arranged. that would give to our people much needed This month: The exciting new program For tickets, write: instruction just now than this providen- We hope to see you present. which will in time be to alcoholism what La Sierra College Alumni Assn., tially devised study of the Spirit of Proph- MILLER BROCKETT, Director, the Five-Day Plan has been and is to P.O. Box 8125, ecy. Health Services, smoking. Riverside, California 92505. (Continued on page 7) Pacific Union Conference. FRANCIS A. SOPER, Editor. '!temember the Faith for Today Annual Offering February 1411
RIO LINDO ACADEMY VISITATION DAY Wortherm . . . • • • • • DATE: Wednesday, February 25 TIME: 9:30 am. to 4 p.m. ACTIVITIES: ALL STORIES, obituaries, advertisements, etc. Registration go to local conference "RECORDER coordina- 1969 a Year of Tremendous It isn't too late to plan on attending Campus Tour tor." All other questions should be sent to Blessing for Corning Church Class Visitation Box 146, Glendale, California 91209. Special Chapel The Superintendents' Council Sabbath, December 20, was a day of at Hoberg's Resort Lunch EDITOR Shirley Burton great rejoicing for the Corning Church Activities in Gymnasium MANAGING EDITOR Margaret Follett February 13 to 15 when 15 precious souls were added to the Roller Skating (bring your own ASSISTANT EDITORS W. J. Blacker, All Sabbath school superintendents and membership as a result of the evangelistic skates) R. L. Cone, W. D. Walton Souvenirs assistants are urged to attend. An program conducted by Elder and Mrs. excellent council is being planned. A good time for all at Rio Lindo! PACIFIC UNION RECORDER is the official Monty Jones. newspaper of the Pacific Union Conference of W. T. WILL. Fee of $15 includes meals and lodging The Spirit of the Lord worked in a • Seventh-day Adventists and is published week- from Friday evening, February 13, , ly, 50 times a year, at Angwin, California until after the noon meal on Sunday, mighty way for the conviction and con- 94508. Editorial office is at 1545 North Ver- February 15. version of souls. One lady who believed dugo Road (Box 146), Glendale, California We will look forward to seeing you the Truth, but had a smoking problem, Sabbath School Workshops 91209. Second-class postage is paid at Ang- was instantly delivered from even the win, California. at Hoberg's Friday, February 13. Regis- SECOND QUARTER tration begins at 2 p.m. SUBSCRIPTION RATE: No charge to Ad- craving for tobacco when she came for- ward on the call. A day of fasting and Sabbath, February 21, 4 p.m. ventist members of Pacific Union Conference CHARLES H. BETZ, Secretary, Lawncrest Junior Academy churches. Two dollars per year to others. Sabbath School Department. prayer preceded the meetings, and the 1356 Lawncrest Road, Redding ADDRESS CHANGES: Notify church clerk of members gave their wholehearted support . all changes, additions, or deletions. Make sure Sabbath, February 28, 4 p.m. Up From the Volga Is Title of to the total crusade. Golden Gate Academy Zip Code accompanies all addresses—old, new, The year 1969 was one of tremendous or deletions. 3800 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland New Book by Mrs. Grace Ochs blessing for the Corning Church, begin- POSTMASTER: All returns should be sent to Members of the Ochs family in north- Excellent demonstrations are being PACIFIC UNION RECORDER, Box 36, Angwin, ning with the total Church Involvement planned for all divisions, including spe- California 94508. ern California have spent many years in program directed by Elder Charles Seitz, cial help for teachers in the Senior Di- advancing the cause of God. The impact the revival conducted by Elder Dan Ven- vision. PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE—W. J. Blacker, of their labor has been felt in many areas Sale of Sabbath School items will president; R. L. Cone, treasurer; W. D. den, the securing of a new church home, begin immediately after sundown. Walton, secretary; (Box 146) 1545 North in North America and overseas. What we and the evangelistic series conducted by Verdugo Road, Glendale, California 91209. have witnessed is the result of events that Elder and Mrs. Jones. Altogether 22 new PLAN NOW TO ATTEND: Phone (213) 241-5173. had their beginnings in the country where members were added during the year. For Charles H. Betz, Secretary, ARIZONA CONFERENCE — John V. Stevens, the Volga River flows. this we thank God, and we look forward to Sabbath School Department. president; Orville 0. Butler, secretary-treas- Their close-knit community sprang up greater blessings in 1970. urer,: (Box 10097) 2601 East Thomas Road, under many adverse conditions which fi- Phoenix, Arizona 85016. Phone (602) 956- PRESTON SMITH, Pastor, 9100. nally led to the decision that brought Corning Church. CENTRAL CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE — M. C. Peter Ochs to this land of promise. Torkelsen, president; E. W. Amundson, secre- Mrs. Grace Ochs, the author and wife Conference Workers Meet for tary; R. L. Stretter, treasurer; (Box 580) 1691 of one of the Ochs boys, captures this Fellowship at Golden Gate The Alameda, San Jose, California 95106. early pioneer spirit in her new book Up Phone (408) 297-1584. Monday, December 15, the workers of From the Volga. HAWAIIAN MISSION—A. G. Streifling, presi- the Northern California Conference gath- This enjoyable book is now available dent; Mun On Chong, secretary-treasurer; ered at the Golden. Gate Academy cafe- at your Book and Bible House. Today is (Box 4037, Zip Code 96812) 2258 Nuuanu teria for a very inspiring Christmas pro- Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817. Phone an excellent time to obtain your copy. gram. This annual affair with the confer- 536-4436. You may purchase a copy through the ence workers is a fellowship time when NEVADA-UTAH CONFERENCE—D. E. Dirksen, Northern California Book and Bible president; Gerald Lashier, secretary-treasurer; the workers and their families share the House, P.O. Box 149, Oakland, Califor- (Box 1470) 1095 East Taylor Street, Reno, spirit of Christmas. Elder W. L. Hessel- nia; at Lodi Book and Bible House, 519 Nevada 89505. Phone (702) 322-6929. tine and his committee did an excellent South Central, Lodi; or at Angwin Book NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE— job in preparation. The tables were beau- James E. Chase, president; E. A. Schmidt, and Bible House, Angwin Plaza, Angwin. Pastor Norman Ault singing at the Christmas pro- treasurer; Stuart Jayne, secretary; (Box 149) tifully decorated and tasty food was served Mail orders are processed at the Oakland by the young people who volunteered gram held by the Northern California Conference. 1811 Eleventh Avenue, Oakland, California office only. BOOK AND BIBLE HOUSE. 94604. Phone (415) 534-1710. to serve the workers. SOUTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE— Dr. Ed Anderson of the Education De- There was a lovely marimba solo pre- J. W. Osborn, president; J. B. Bogle, treas- Rio Lindo Students to Present partment was master of ceremonies and sented by Marcia Williams, a seventh- urer; Melvin L. Lukens, secretary; (Box 7584) the Annual Patriotic Program introduced a very interesting program for grade student, and Pastor Norman Ault 9707 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, California played the guitar and sang traditional and 92503. Phone (714) 689-1350. Rio Lindo students of art, home arts, the evening. The Pleasant Hill Junior popular Christmas songs for the evening's SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE—H. C. industrial arts, music, and speech will Academy students, under the direction of Retzer, president; Harold L. Calkins, secre- present their annual patriotic program, Robert Tan, presented several groups giv- entertainment. tary; Leonard Webb, treasurer; (Box 969) entitled "Uncle Sam's Dilemma" and sub- ing interesting Christmas music. Everyone was presented with candy 1535 East Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale, titled "Ensign Over Normandy," on Satur- The high light of the evening was a canes at the door by 1\4r. and Mrs. Santa California 91209. Phone (213) 243-6231. Claus (I shouldn't tell you, but Pastor day night, February 28, at eight o'clock Christmas Cantata by the upper grades Edwards and his wife were the traditional Wills, trust agreements, and annuities should in the academy chapel. and was a half-hour-long presentation of a be made in favor of the legal association very fine work. The students did very well Santa Claus and Mrs. Santa Claus.) which rather than the conference. Write your con- This program should appeal to Amer- icans of all ages. The Lindaires and Wind in presenting such a difficult musical. made a very effective introduction to the ference secretary-treasurer for the exact name. evening's festivities. Ensemble will be featured along with the The lower grades were presented in Speech Choir and skits. As usual, the art costume representing the various countries It was a pleasure to get better ac- work and lighting will lend breathtaking of the world and sang national songs de- quainted and to meet as many families on this memorable Christmas occasion. reality to the scenes so typical of the Amer- picting the Christmas traditions in these SUNSET TABLE ican picture. W. T. WILL, Principal. areas. W. B. BRISTOW,
Equipment for Sale Friday, February '13 There are a number of very useful items Angwin 5:45 Riverside 5:32 for sale at Pinecrest Camp. They include Chico 5:41 San Diego 5:32 Eureka 5:49 San Jose 5:45 the following: Fresno 5:37 Phoenix 6:11 Combination table-saw, shaper, planer and Lodi 5:41 Reno 5:33 band-saw: Table saw-14" blade, 38" x 28" Students from the Loma Linda 5:31 Salt Lake City 6:00 table; Shaper-1" spindle, 19" x 23" table; Pleasant Hill Ele- Los Angeles 5:35 Hilo 6:19 Planer — 16" knives, 13" x 20" table, 24" mentary School, Honolulu 6:28 Oakland 5:46 throat; Motor — 6 HP 60C 440V 1740 rpm dressed in cos- Class 1. tumes of other Friday, February 20 lands, sang "It's Anyone interested in purchasing any Angwin 5:53 Riverside 5:38 a Small World Chico 5:49 San Diego 5:38 of these items or desiring further infor- After All." Eureka 5:57 San Jose 5:52 mation on them should contact Vern Leo- Fresno 5:45 Phoenix 6:17 nard, Pinecrest Camp, P.O. Box 7, Little Lodi 5:49 Reno 5:41 Norway, California 95721. Loma Linda 5:37 Salt Lake City 6:08 Los Angeles 5:41 Hilo 6:22 CHARLES G. EDWARDS, Oakland 5:53 Honolulu 6:32 Director, Pinecrest Camp.
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THE SIMONSENS LEAVE FOR Shirley Burton of the Union CALIFORNIA AND RETIREMENT Office Conducts Workshops Shirley Burton, public relations secre- Elder and Sister J. A. Simonsen com- tary of the Pacific Union Conference, pleted their tour of service in the Hawai- spent ten days in the Hawaiian Islands ian Islands and left for their home in recently. During this time she joined Elder Vista, California, on Tuesday, December Robert Grady in conducting press rela- 30. These fine folk began their ministry in tions workshops in a number of different the Hawaiian Islands in 1925, spending places in the islands. their first 15 years of service in this field. Sister Burton's teaching experience and After retirement from the active ministry, thorough acquaintance with this field of they returned once more to give additional endeavor proved very valuable to our Those in attendance at the annual Nevada-Utah Conference Workers Meeting held at the conference service. Elder Simonsen worked as our As- church press relations secretaries. To pre- office in Reno recently. sociation field representative and brought sent the right image of Adventism to the to this newly-pursued line of endeavor in public is an unending challenge, and our the Hawaiian Mission a wealth of expe- appreciation is extended to the press rela- rience he had gained in service in this tions secretaries who never lose sight of same area in the Southern California Con- this responsibility. • • • Ilevada-Mah ference. Our deep appreciation to Sister Burton His 14 months spent in the Hawaiian and the Pacific Union for providing her Islands were busy and active months with services to our field. much to do and many contacts to make. J. L. SHULER INSTRUCTS AT THE WORKERS MEETING His appearances in our churches and va- A Nevada-Utah Conference Workers Meeting was held in Reno January 25 rious meetings were greatly appreciated. through 27. Our great distances necessitate the holding of less meetings which make It was with deep regret that we said a every workers gathering for study and Christian fellowship very special and joyful. fond farewell to these friends of Hawaii, The program began on Sunday night with a detailed who are forever a part of the memory of information period conducted by our treasurer, Gerald C. the work in the Islands, whom we hated Lashier, in which he acquainted workers with the various to see leave us. Elder Simonsen did feel phases of denomination finance. the time had come that he had to con- Our guest speaker was Elder J. L. Shuler, who sider going into retirement more fully, so has a background of 60 years of evangelistic experience. reluctantly we acquiesced to his wishes. His presentations centered on securing decisions for Christ On behalf of the constituency of Ha- and God's message which included instruction on the waii, we express our deep appreciation to importance of leading converts into a deep conversion this fine couple for wonderful service ren- experience plus the essential teachings that will make dered, and trust their years of retirement them strong Seventh-day Adventists. in Vista may be the golden years to crown Elder and Mrs. J. A. Simonsen. Among the studies presented by Evangelist Shuler a fruitful life of service to Adventism over were: "How God Prepares a Successful Soul-winner," a span of almost 45 years. "Discovering the Science of Securing Decisions," "Guide- lines for Securing Desired Results in Our Preaching and Personal Interviews," "The Power of Adventist Evange- lism for Winning Souls," "Discovering How and When to Strike for Decisions," "The Two Most Effective Prin- ciples for Securing Decisions in Personal Interviews," "Securing Decisions in the Public Meeting Without Calling for Hand-raising, Standing, or Coming Forward," "Preparing the Field for a Successful Reaping Campaign," and "Evangelism According to God's Order." Also participating was A. R. Mazat from the Pacific Press. He is always an inspiration in his messages on the power of Adventist literature in giving the gospel and securing converts for the church. Elder J. L. Shuler in a familiar, Other speakers who enhanced the gathering were sparkling pose as he conducts a soul-winning class. Miller Brockett from the Pacific Union Conference, Dan- iel Guild from The Voice of Prophecy, and A. M. Running from the Pacific Press. Local conference personnel were helpful with material building around the theme of the entire meeting, "Greater Evangelism in Nevada-Utah and Holding Our Youth and Members With a Strong Spiritual Program." CASTLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.—Marvin C. Midkiff, administrator of Castle Memorial Hospital, points A great blessing to those present was the wholesome food prepared by the Reno to a sketch of the anticipated addition to the facility. High patient occupancy makes the additional Home and School group directed by their leader, Mrs. Janet Curry. The meals were space an immediate necessity. served at the Junior Academy located one block from the conference office. The meeting closed with a heart response from each worker. News Notes From the Hawaiian Mission D. E. DIRKSEN, President. V Elder James V. Scully of the Religious trust every member in our churches will be Liberty Department of the General Con- present for the blessing that is offered ference spent a week in Hawaii visiting our through this series of ten prayer meetings. churches in the interest of religious liberty Testimony Countdown is designed to and industrial relations. In the churches he help us understand the meaning and value brought up-to-date messages of current of the prophetic gift to God's remnant world trends and the effect of these things church. on our church and work. v Recent visitors at the Hawaiian Mission As the complexities of the world in- office were Misses Betty Fleming and Betty crease, our message of religious liberty Buckley, recently from the Washington must sound loud and clear. We appre- Confernce office in Seattle, who were en ciate the help of the General Conference route to mission service in Singapore. Religious Liberty Department. It was a privilege for us here in Hono- V Testimony Countdown is now under lulu to share their fellowship for the chal- way in some of our churches in the Ha- lenge of missions as they go forth to From the left, Harry Dill, Arizona evangelism co- waiian Mission. Other churches plan to their new assignment in Singapore, to be ordinator; J. L. Shuler, instructor; John Boyd, A. R. Mazat in the midst of a dynamic presenta- follow soon. a part of an ever expanding Adventist pastor, Salt Lake City Wasatch Hills Church; and tion on the power of the "Signs of the Times," Lyle Johnson, Bible instructor, Provo, Utah. vividly illustrated. When this program is announced, we program. PACIFIC UNION RECORDER February 12, 1970 3 MARVIN SEIBEL IS NEW Five-Day Plans Livingston—February 15 to 19 TURLOCK CHURCH PASTOR Pastor Gerald Dunn eentrae• • • • • • • • • • Elder and Mrs. Marvin Seibel and their San Jose—February 15 to 19 daughter, Wendy, arrived in Turlock Elder 1)on H. Spillman and Pastor Dan Day just prior to the new year to serve the Bakersfield—February 22 to 26 Turlock Church district. Union Evangelist for the DOES INGATHERING PAY . . . Elder Melvin Tompkons The Seibels have just returned from Bakersfield—March 15 to 19 Hawaii. where Elder Seibel for five years Spanish Coming to Fresno . . . IN SOULS? Elder Melvin Tompkons "What Seventh-day Adventist Christian was education-MV secretary for the Ha- Elder Samuel Weiss, Pacific Union Los Banos—July at one time or another has not asked him- waiian Mission. Before going to Hawaii Conference evangelist for the Spanish- Elder H. J. Eslinger self, perhaps on a rainy night, the ques- speaking people, will tion: 'Does Ingathering really pay . . . in be coming to the Fres- souls?' The question comes up because no area to hold a series Conferenc.2 President Speaks so often we do not see any immediate of meetings. for Sonora Church Opening results. And thus we err, not knowing all, Our church has been Formal opening services of the new So- as God does. working systematically nora Seventh-day Adventist Church were "With Elder Elmer Haas, the district for several months con- pastor, one night we entered a lovely home held Sabbath, January 10, at 3 p.m. at tacting people in their overlooking quaint Solvang—the 'Danish the church location, 40 North Forest Road. homes with the E/ Capital of the United States' and so it is, M. C. Torkelsen, president of the Cen- Centinela missionary with rustic and enchanting buildings and tral California Conference, was the fea- magazine and taking little shops. tured speaker. Mayor Earl Akin partic- application for the ra- Samuel Weiss "We were here following a 'lead' in ipated in the afternoon program, as well as dio Bible course of- connection with our public evangelistic E. W. Amundson, W. D. Walton, Dr. fered by La Voz de la Esperanza. meetings. Here in this remote place, we The meetings are scheduled to start on Ben Boice, R. W. Torrano, and others. met a retired surgeon. He had worked March 14 and run through April 23. The The ground was broken for this new with many Seventh-day Adventist doc- first part will be held in the main hall of structure on June 15, 1969, and the first Elder and Mrs. Marvin Seibel and Wendy. tors, while head of his department—right the Sequoia Junior High School located service was held in it Thanksgiving week- there in Los Angeles. He had donated he did pastoral work and was associate at 4050 East Hamilton in Fresno, and the two days a week over a long period to end, November 29, 1969. The 450-seat MV secretary in the Northern California last part at our local church at 260 E helping at our White Memorial Hospital. church features a sanctuary, nursery, Bible Conference, and for four years was pastor Street, Fresno. But he never became a Seventh-day Ad- classrooms, a youth chapel, and a pastor's and Bible teacher at Rio Lindo Academy. If you have relatives or friends living study. With his background of varied experience ventist, in spite of his many contacts and in Fresno whom you would like to have favorable observations. The history of the Seventh-day Advent- we feel very fortunate to have Elder Sei- invited to the meetings, please send their "Now he was retired and far away from ist Church in Sonora began April 23, bel with us and look forward to real prog- names to Pastor Jorge 0. Basaez, P.O. these men, but he could never quite for- 1921, when a group of Sonora Adventists ress in Turlock under his leadership. Box 306, Fresno, California 93726, as get what wonderful men they were, and gathered to worship with visitors from The Seibels have three children—a mar- soon as possible. ried daughter, Marlene Lovenguth; a son, he reminded us again of the dedication of Oakland and Lodi. Pastors C. Santee and We ask for your prayers that many these dear men. H. W. Reed conducted the services and Doug, who is a student at Pacific Union souls may be won for the Lord. "Then one day he told someone of his two new members were baptized. A cove- College; and five-year-old Wendy. JORGE 0. BASAEZ. The conference administration joins feelings, 'I want to become a Seventh-day nant was signed banding the group to- the Turlock Church family in welcoming Adventist!' To whom was he speaking? gether. The eight charter members were the Seibels to Central California and Right. To a wide-awake Ingathering so- Andrew Koehn, Margaret Koehn, M. J. wishes them God's blessings in their new licitor. And what happened? The Ingath- Hinsman, Erma Yeomans, Edwin T. Yeo- responsibilities. erer suggested he would pass on the doc- mans, Henry R. Koehn, T. L. Sory, and M. C. TORKELSEN, President. tor's name to the pastor, if that would be Nellie Sory. all right. The doctor's immediate reply For the next 32 years the congregation was: 'I'll do one better than that—I will met in various rented facilities in Sonora come to church!' The address of the ,Monterey Bay Academy Alumni until money could be raised to build the church was left in the doctor's hands." church on Hope Lane. Then, under the The 1970 Alumni Reunion will be held Elder R. A. Rentfro, conference evan- February 21. Featured classes are the years leadership of the late E. H. Abbott, plans gelist in Central California, closes his 1952, 1957, 1962, and 1967. were lanuched to raise money for a new story by these words: "We stood by to Church services will be in the auditorium church. In October 1947 the Hope Lane pray, each man's arms resting upon the so there will be plenty of room. Make parcel was purchased. A building program plans now to attend! shoulders of the man next to him in the was begun and the church was dedicated K. 0. Wheeler, Principal. little circle. We are sure we shall never A FIVE-DAY PLAN held January 11 to 15 at the June 6, 1953. Clovis Helm Avenue Church had a total enrollment forget the sincere goodbyes as we left, and of 43 participants. Thirty-three persons registered the good wishes of a man who might In the intervening years the congrega- the first night and 37 attended the last night. never have been 'found' had it not been tion reached a membership of 289, and the Twenty reported having chosen to quit smoking. because of an Ingathering solicitor 'who members decided to seek a larger church. Sabbath School Elder Stanley W. Hiten (pictured above) and Dr. The old building was sold in 1968, and P. S. Ching conducted the clinic.—Mrs. Helen cared'!" Workshops Larick, PR Secretary, Clovis Church. B. W. MATTISON, Secretary, became St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Second Quarter 1970 Lay Activities Department. ELLEN MCELMURRY, PR Secretary. All division leaders and teachers Ingathering Victory Observed should attend, also youth leaders by San Jose Central Church and teachers, as special help will be Sabbath, January 10, was Ingathering provided for them. Victory Day for the 562-member San Jose Central Church. A total of $10,387, an The Schedule Sunday, February 15-9:30 a.m.— amount which exceeded all previous goals, Fresno Adventist Academy was raised in a three-week campaign. Sabbath, February 21-3:00 p.m.— Pastor Don H. Spillman and Lay Ac- Mountain View Church (demon- tivities Leader Dominic Scaglione awarded stration only) 190 ribbons to participants. Eighteen Jas- Sunday, February 22-9:30 a.m.— per Wayne awards were distributed. The Soquel Campground top ten solicitors, who accounted for over Monday, February 23-6:30 p.m.— $2,200, were Mrs. Wanda Cox, Joe Mail- San Francisco Central Church linson, Mrs. Bette Maillinson, Mrs. Gene- Sunday, March 1-9:30 a.m.— vieve Cruz, Mrs. Margaret Sheppard, Carl Bakersfield Central Church Rogers, Mrs. Lois Scaglione, Mrs. Velma Sunday, March 8-9:30 a.m:— Murray, Ed Scull, and Anthony L. Scag- Sama Maria English Church lione. Church members are grateful for the Materials on display may be pur- blessings of the Lord in the generosity of chased. the community and clear weather that G. H. FRIEDRICH, Secy., held until the campaign was completed. Sabbath School Dept. JUDITH SKADSHEIM, PR Secy., San Jose Central Church. The new Sonora Church where opening services were held recently. 4 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER February 12, 1970 Your Gift to Faith for Today Is Needed February 14 At a recent public relations meeting that At present Faith for Today is aired on I attended the speaker told of how the mo- 268 stations in the United States, Canada, tion picture theater industry is suffering and eight overseas areas. During the greatly financially because of the trend of twenty years of its ministry Faith for To- people to sit before their television sets for day has helped to lead more than 15,000 their entertainment today. souls to Christ and to inspire hundreds of With this trend so evident, Adventists thousands of viewers. with a last warning message to give to the Your financial gift is needed on Febru- world must recognize the tremendous po- ary 14 at the time when the annual Faith tential of this medium of communicating for Today offering is received. May your the good as well as the evil. gift this year be in proportion to your How many religious telecasts do we pro- desire to see the work finished and Christ duce as a denomination? Very few. In return. fact they could be counted on just one Faith for Today is aired in the Los An- hand. geles area each Sunday morning at 10:30 For the past twenty years Faith for To- over KCOP-TV, Channel 13. Invite a day has led the way in Adventist telecast- friend to view the program. ing. It was a pioneer in the field of reli- S. A. YAxusti, Secretary, gious telecasting. Radio-TV Department.
Elder Herman Kibble installs the cornerstone of the Altadena Church as the elders look on.
Herman Kibble Preaches Farewell Sermon at Altadena Church Slather' . . . . • • • • On the first Sabbath of the New Year Elder Herman Kibble preached his farewell sermon at the Altadena Church prior to entering the U.S. Navy as a chaplain. The farewell sermon ended with a communion service which was the largest ever Los Angeles King's Daughters Lee Taylor Joins the Pastoral held in the Altadena Church. Observe Negro History Week Staff of Hawthorne Church Following the worship service the cornerstone of the church was installed by Since the first of the year Elder H. Lee Pastor Kibble and the elders of the church. The new church was erected during Elder In observance of Negro History Week, Kibble's pastorate. the Los Angeles King's Daughters, Club Taylor has been serving as associate pastor No. 1, are presenting a special program, of the Hawthorne Church. Just prior to including a panel, entitled "The Negro coming to Hawthorne he had served as Problem as It Exists Today and Its So- principal of the San Fernando Valley Acad- lution." emy. Special guests include Councilman Elder Taylor received his B.A. from Co- Thomas Bradley of the Los Angeles Tenth lumbia Union College and his M.A. from District. Others participating are Mr. Ter- rence Roberts, Dr. Lindsay Thomas, Mrs. Ruth Hairston, and Dr. Enid Blaylock. Mrs. Anita Mackey will act as moderator of the program. The program will be held at the Uni- versity Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1135 West Santa Barbara Avenue, Feb- ruary 14, at 4 p.m. All are invited. These represent only a portion of those added to the Altadena Church membership by baptism during Elder Herman Kibble's pastorate. MRS. HAZEL HOWARD, President, King's Daughters. Pathfinders Help El Monte to Go $509 Over Ingathering Goal Five PR Secretaries Given The El Monte Church had an excellent der, $200; Lorijean Lewis, $130; Muriel year for Ingathering in 1969. The goal Whitford, $139; and Debbie Consiglio, the Bronze Medallion Award Elder and Mrs. Lee Taylor and daughters. that was given to them was $2,500. When $168. Several of the other Pathfinders At this time of the year it is well to the money was all turned in and totaled, came very close to receiving Jasper Wayne give recognition to all of our public rela- Northwestern University. He has taken it amounted to $3,009. Awards. tions secretaries who served so faithfully postgraduate work at Columbia Univer- The Pathfinders had a very large part El Monte is very proud of all the mem- during 1969. During the year a total of sity and the University of California. in helping to raise this amount. Under bers, many of whom received Silver Van- 31,887 inches appeared in the newspapers He has given over twenty years of serv- the leadership of Joe Shriek, the Pathfind- guard Awards, but is especially proud of of our conference in addition to radio and ice to our educational work. He served as ers brought in $1,270. Four of them re- their Pathfinders. television coverage. principal of Broadview Academy, educa- ceived Jasper Wayne Awards—Doug Sni- ESTHER GAY, PR Secy. Special honors were given to five secre- tion superintendent of the Greater New taries who were given the Bronze Medal- York Conference, and associate professor lion Award for outstanding service, they of education at Pacific Union College. are: Mrs. Taylor (formerly Marjorie Crocker) Mrs. Ella Sherer of the Azusa Church is a teacher in the Los Angeles school Mrs. Patricia Rentschler of the Gardena system. The Taylors have three daughters Church —Patricia, Marleen, and Kathleen. Mrs. Dorothy Urban of the Hawthorne We welcome the Taylors into our fam- Church ily of pastors in this needy field. Mrs. Rosalie Millard of the Simi Church HELMUTH C. RETZER, President. Miss Alfrieda Mortensen of the Ventura Estates Church There are others who would have re- ceived this award but for policy we have that award is given only once to the same person in a three-year period. S. A. YAKUSH, Director, with Public Relations. GEORGE
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TaltfrforiO4— 11:00 P.M. INNER CITY and WELFARE PROGRAM.—Elder Lorenzo Paytoe (left) and Elder J. Branson Chrispens ON YOUR STATION view the new Volkswagen van that has been purchased for u.e in Southern's Inner City and Welfare Sunday til program. A portion of the funds for the purchase of this vehicle was contributed by interested church G wawa, Maur Channel 13, KCOP-TV members from various sections of the conference. It was used a great deal during the holidays to deliver gifts and food baskets to needy families.
PACIFIC UNION RECORDER February 12, 1970 5 New Pastor at El Cajon; E. E. CLEVELAND TO CONDUCT Extension Courses of Particular Interest to Church Members The Papacy and Roman Catholic The- Loma Linda University and February 19 Other News of Personnel A REVIVAL IN RIVERSIDE ology is one of two classes beginning in on the La Sierra Campus. Also available Elder E. E. Cleveland of the General February which are of particular signifi- for credit if desired, the classes will be Elder John E. Cleveland is currently Conference Ministerial Department will cance to church members in Southeastern. held weekly, beginning at 7 p.m., and con- serving as pastor of the El Cajon Church conduct a seven-day revival at the River- The other is the fourth part in the series clude one month later. having come from the Illinois Conference side Kansas Avenue in leadership: Improving Performance. "I consider this five-session course the where he served for the past 12 years. Church February 14 to Dr. V. Norskov Olsen will discuss in- best in the leadership series," remarked the He received a Bachelor of Arts degree 21. formation which will be helpful to adult instructor, Dr. Vernon Koenig, who is from Andrews University in 1952 and was Anyone knowing of ordained as a minister in 1962 at Ma- members in explaining to their children director of the university's extension school. former Adventists liv- and others the significance of Catholic kanda, Illinois. He and his wife, JoAnn, Class topics in this course are Concepts ing in the area who doctrines and traditions as well as the have three children—Michael, Delissa, and of Leadership-Management, Clarifying In- might benefit from an church's ambitions. Deborah. dividual Responsibility, Standards of Per- invitation to attend Although this course began February 9, formance, Performance Appraisal, and Im- these meetings is re- enrollment will be accepted at the sec- proving Performance through Individual quested to send such ond session February 16. Class members Development. James L. Hayes is speaker information to the may receive college credit if desired. There church pastor, Elder on the film presentations. E. E. Cleveland are 12 weekly sessions which are held at Horace M. Barker, Orangewood Academy at 7 p.m. each For further information regarding these 4491 Kansas Avenue, Riverside, California. Thursday. two courses, contact the extension school Also on February 14, Elder Cleveland The Leadership Course begins Febru- at the La Sierra Campus of Loma Linda will speak at the first quarterly meeting of ary 17 on the Loma Linda Campus of University, Riverside. the Southeastern Youth League. SYL was organized by Elder D. L. Taylor to provide Elder and Mrs. John E. Cleveland and family. recreation and give leadership to the ethnic youth of Southeastern. The 1970 SYL In other news of conference personnel, officers will be installed at this meeting. Elder Henry Barron will become pastor Soatheatiterm . . . . • • DAVID L. TAYLOR, of the Orange Church. He has been serv- Associate Director, ing as Arlington Church associate pastor. Missionary Volunteer Dept. Three-month leaves-of-absence have been Xristian Ski Team Witnesses at the Mammoth Ski Resort given to Elder Edwin Nelson of the Palm During Christmas vacation 20 youth XST youth spent the days witnessing Springs Church and Elder Paul Diaz of Three LLA Students Selected from Pacific Union College spent De- to people about Christ and inviting them the Chino Spanish Church. Outstanding Teenagers of '70 cember 26 to 30 at Mammoth Ski Resort, to the meetings held each night in the Serving as interim; pastor at Palm The Outstanding Americans Founda- Mammoth, California. Community Hall. The evening program Springs will be Elder I-larry Christman, tion announced recently that Donald Ash- The group, composed of members of consisted of a singspiration, short talks; former circulation manager for Signs of ley, Mark Crawford, and Karen Wat have TeeNacT and other youth organizations, and films. the Times magazine who now lives in been selected as the Outstanding Teen- called themselves the Xristian Ski Team Dan Ever, TeeNacT president, said "I Loma Linda. Elder M. L. Fehrenbach, agers of America for 1970 from Loma (XST). Their ultimate aim was to claim feel the Lord truly blessed each of the Riverside Spanish Company pastor, will Linda Academy. the promise of Philippians 4:13 and spread team members as they told the wonderful also pastor the Chino Spanish Church in Don Ashley is a junior math student. the good news of Christ's soon return to story. Many were impressed by the warm Elder Diaz's absence. Elder William C. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Ash- thousands of skiers on the slopes and in Christian love and brotherhood that was Loveless, Sr., of Loma Linda has accepted ley of Colton, are both professional edu- the lodges. shown at each of the meetings. Such proj- appointment as pastor of the Big Bear cators. Don has maintained a high level ects are proof of what youth can do when Company. of scholastic achievement in his high they allow Christ to have control of their Pastor William Aldrich has recently re- school experience. He intends to take pre- lives." turned from Andrews University where he med in college and later return to Loma Each person who came to the meetings has completed two years of study and has Linda University School of Medicine. was offered free literature and refresh- begun serving as a ministerial intern at Mark Crawford is a senior and the son ments. Over two thousand people were the Arlington Church in Riverside. of Dr. and Mrs. Raymund Crawford of contacted during the five days and given Elder Harold Flory, pastor of the Vic- Loma Linda. Mark has had a very success- the opportunity to know Jesus as their torville Church, has accepted a call to ful school experience so far. He is a mem- personal Friend. pastoral work in the Northern California ber of the National Honor Society and Elder W. E. Dopp, Southeastern Cali- Conference. also is a semi-finalist with the National fornia Conference youth leader, assisted JOHN W. OSBORN, President. Merit Scholarship program. Mark is plan- the group in finding the hall for their ning to begin his pre-med at Pacific Un- meetings. The hall was provided free by Special Meeting Slated for ion College next September. the County of Inyo, Elder Dopp reports. San Diego Area February 28 Karen Wat is also a senior. Besides Heading much of the work in coordi- maintaining a very high grade point av- nating arrangements for the project was Special area meetings for churches of Jon Ruckle, TeeNacT PUC Chapter treasurer, and erage, Karen is the editor of the school Jon Ruckle, chapter treasurer. the Southeastern California Conference two visiting skiers mix talk about snow and yearbook, the Lomasplzere, and is involved Christianity during a witnessing program for skiers JEFF WOOD. will be held this year instead of the annual in many other extracurricular activities. at Mammoth Community Hall. The program was one-day camp meeting. Karen plans to go into medical research. held during Christmas vacation. The first of these meetings will be held She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bo in San Diego February 28, at the First Ying Wat of Loma Linda. Playground Facilities Being Methodist Church in Mission Valley, from The students, nominated for this honor Improved at Fairview School 2:30 to 5 p.m. by their school, will compete for state In order to better accommodate our en- Speakers for this meeting will be Elder and national awards in the Outstanding rollment increase this year at Fairview Edward Heppenstall, Elder Kenneth Live- Teenagers of America program. Junior Academy, the constituent churches say, and Elder Harmon Brownlow. A spe- The Outstanding Americans Foundation, are making a united effort to improve the cial musical program will begin the after- a nonprofit foundation dedicated to honor- playground facilities. Already more than noon program. ing, inspiring, and encouraging young 15,000 square feet of blacktop have been All churches in San Diego County will people to take full advantage of the oppor- laid with lines to mark different activities. have their regular services in the morning. tunities in America, sponsors this awards However, members are encouraged to come program annually. Also planned for this year is the plant- early for the afternoon meeting since the The recipients of this honor were se- ing of a permanent football field with a church accommodates only 1,600 persons. lected on the basis of ability and achieve- regulation size track around it. The foot- The dates and locations of other meet- ment. They will compete with other win- ball field will be under an automatic ings will be announced as arrangements ners in their state for the Governor's Tro- sprinkling system and will serve many pur- are completed and speakers confirmed. phy awarded annually to the most out- poses for grades one to ten. M. L. LUKENS, Secretary. standing teenager of each state. Each of These projects have been under the the fifty state winners will be eligible for leadership of Mr. Don Mack, a member of one of the two National Outstanding the San I3ernadino Church. He contacted Teenagers of America awards and college several interested church members and se- scholarships. cured more than $6,000. The rest of the Three Pacific Union College students prepare the HARLEY BOEHM, Director, money was then raised by the constituent Community Hall in Mammoth for TeeNacT Christmas vacation Christian witnessing programs. Public Relations, churches. From the left are Juanita Emery, Glendale, Clyde Loma Linda Academy. ALAN BOHMAN, Principal. Morgan, Watsonville, and Terry Foster, Oakland.