News of God’s Work from Around the World Dec. '06-Jan. '07 | Vol 12 No 6 Hartland ministry report North Korea— Get Ready! page 2

Please Come Back! I Can't, But God Can! How Satan Tried to Camp Challenged My | 3 | 6 Stop the Halloween Comfort Zone | 13 Issue | 8 ✱ Missionary Training fund North Korea— Get Ready! By Hye-Jin Lee as told to Rachel Perry

A Student Has Plans for Evangelism

y name is Hye-Jin Lee. I grew up at a true happiness through a personal experience with Mself-supporting SDA academy in South God. With His help I am improving day by day Korea, where my parents were staff members. and am learning to walk closer to His side. They taught me about the Bible, and I was a good Even though God has done so much in my life, Christian on the outside. However, some of the sometimes I still struggle with wanting my own students were a bad influence on me, and I began way. A few months ago I was convicted that I drifting away from God. needed to give up my bad music. This was a very When my father suggested that I attend hard decision for me because I liked that music. Hartland College, I didn’t want to go. I knew Then one night I distinctly felt God speaking to several graduates of Hartland then, including one my heart, pleading with me to surrender my music of my former teachers. They were nice people, to Him. I couldn’t resist any longer. That night but I thought Hartland people were too holy for I gave it up. The next day in chapel Mr. Baker, me. However, I’ve always been fascinated with my Bible teacher, spoke about how Satan can the English language and wanted to learn it, so work through music. It was incredible how God I decided to come to Hartland College. I was impressed him to preach that sermon—just when happy when I heard about Hartland’s Missionary I needed it! Training Fund, because my parents’ income is very Through these and other life-changing low, and they are not able to financially support my experiences, God gave me a unique vision for my education here. future. I’ve always preferred working with young After a while, I got used to the “Hartland children, and there is a great work to be done with people” and even found myself wanting to be like them. My dream is to go to North Korea when it them. I tried hard to change myself, but without opens up and spread the gospel to the children. As God’s help, I experienced nothing but failure. the children learn about Jesus, they will take this Thank God for the special friends I’ve found here knowledge home and share it with their parents. and for their good advice. Many times when This is why I chose the elementary education major. they saw me struggling, they came to me and I want to thank you for your sacrificial offerings encouraged me to do right. I didn’t always like to the Missionary Training Fund. Without your it, but I eventually realized it was good for me. help, I (and many others) wouldn’t have been able Through their influence and the inspiring Bible to come to Hartland College. My life might never classes and chapel talks, God taught me to rely have been changed. on His power to change my life. Now I’ve found

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Please Come BACK! By Jean Handwerk

Student missionaries to Japan find open hearts.

was praying that the Lord Shige was the necessary Bible study classes, a Pentecostal “Iwould teach me how to organizer, meeting the contacts, young man approached the study the Bible. I know that shopping, renting the car, buying three students. “I want to God sent you as the answer to ferry tickets, forming friendships, become a pastor in my church. my prayer.” This is just one of and translating for Daniel Where can I get the kind of the many testimonies that three Verduzco and Felipe Ferreira. training that you have?” They, of Hartland students received as a Daniel focused mainly on course, told him about Hartland result of their ministry in Japan different aspects of the health College, which he is now making this past summer. message (hydrotherapy, massage, plans to visit. In Japan, Shintoism and charcoal, natural remedies, One young lady testified, Buddhism are the dominant and more), while Filipe, the “A missionary came two years religions; Christians comprise best cook of the trio, presented ago, teaching the same things, less than one percent of the cooking schools. These were but I didn’t care. This time, I population. Shigenori Matsueda very well received, as he skillfully know it’s a second chance from (Shige), a Japanese native adapted familiar Portuguese the Holy Spirit. I sense that if I who is majoring in pastoral dishes to available Japanese don’t act now, He will not offer evangelism at Hartland, wants ingredients like coconut milk. again. Thank you so much for to change that ratio. Thanks to The people were excited to learn bringing that chance.” an Aenon Health Farm contact that delicious vegan-vegetarian Shige is excited to know that in Malaysia, he and two other meals could be made so easily God has plans for his homeland. student missionaries recently with inexpensive ingredients. He prays for a sanitarium in spent an intense month in Japan They begged, “Please come back Japan, as well, as there used to be. toward that end. again and teach us more!” Plans are already underway for As previous students have The group also covered the that goal through other Adventist found on other mission trips, Three Angels’ Messages, how to organizations. Shige says, “I hope rightly trained, energetic young study the Bible, and even taught to be back soon to do what I can people and the health message English, which had not been in to introduce my people to our open doors for other messages. the plans! After attending the living God and Creator.”

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God is using a Hartland graduate to win souls through radio broadcasting. rom rugged beginnings in set up the radio transmitter. He's place. Truly God has brought Fa fifteen-by-twenty-foot leaving for the West coast in two something precious out of less- garage with one light, one days, and there is no one to take than-desirable surroundings. boarded window, and a leaky up the work he is leaving behind. He has made all things work roof, Suzanne has seen the Can you just go and talk to him?’ together for good. Lord work in marvelous ways "Always open to learning "Later, a double-wide trailer to bring to life a 50,000-watt something new, I went down which had been earmarked Christian talk radio station that to the station and took a crash for the local fire department has introduced thousands to course in radio operations,” says for practice fire fighting was many of God's beautiful truths. Suzanne. “That was seven years donated to us for an office. Suzanne Harpine graduated ago, and with amazement I We now have ten computers, from Hartland College in look back on the wonders our running water, a bathroom, 1993 with a major in health incredible Lord has performed and a kitchen! However, these ministry. Six years later, she with the station. are only external blessings. The made the decision to become "We started with an truly beautiful aspect of this part of a pioneering radio work extension cord threaded from story is that of the thousands in South Carolina. "Little did I the outside of the garage who have been reached perceive how God was going to where we were set up, to a through this station, over orchestrate behind the scenes," computer sitting on the floor. 110 precious souls have been Suzanne says. Gasoline fumes from next baptized into God's remnant "I moved back to my home door permeated the room, and church as a direct result of the territory, and the lady who had squirrels and woodland bugs work of the station." loved my family into the truth inhabited the place. Suzanne asks, "What might twenty-five years before was now "One day a lady from the be keeping you from starting on the board of a local Christian South Carolina governor's something for God? God radio station there. She urged office paid us a visit. Looking promises to work His pleasure me to become involved with around our quaint office, in you; and as a result, you will the station. Calls became more she expressed amazement have something to say for Him. urgent as time went on. ‘Suzanne, over the high quality of Go and bear the precious seed. please just go down to the office the programming that was God will help you." and talk to the fellow who has coming out of such a humble

 Hartland ministry report | Dec. '06-Jan. '07 ✱ College Charlottesville Outreach

Exciting things are happening in Charlottesville, ! Every Sabbath afternoon, students and staff from have been going door-to-door conducting surveys.

“We go two-by-two,” says forty-five minutes instead of the usual hour. Natasha Crawford, a freshman The majority of the group complained to me, from California, “and we ask the saying, ‘Is it really time to go now?’ They residents if they have any interest wanted to stay longer and do more.” in certain outreaches in their communities, like Bible studies (personal or correspondence), prophecy Most people we met were very seminars, vegetarian cooking classes, health interested in attending vegetarian outreach, lifestyle counseling, and so on. A cooking classes, and several wanted couple of people we met were interested in Bible studies. Some Hartland students Bible studies. One lady in particular was really are already planning to hold a cooking open to Bible studies by correspondence, since class in the Charlottesville area, and she had lost her husband recently.” several other students are now studying with those who requested Bible studies. In addition, the directors of Hartland’s For Ruth Collins, a freshman outreach department are planning to from Pennsylvania, giving hold a Daniel and Revelation class in surveys to strangers was a the spring two nights a week for those little intimidating. “I was enrolled in the Bible studies. very reluctant to go out, but I was convinced to go and, thankfully, I had a nice partner. He said, ‘I’ll do the As we see the increasing interest of the first ones, until you feel confident.’ After he did public in health and Bible studies, and the first few homes, I thought, ‘Wow, I want to the godly zeal of our young people, we try this.’ I was actually excited about it, and we can only conclude that Christ surely is had an overwhelming response. Everybody we coming soon! Jennifer Gani, who talked to wanted something on the survey, works in the business office, and a lot of people were very conversational. sums up the sentiments of They were interested in what we were doing.” all who participated in this outreach: “It was so nice meeting new people and just knowing I’m Don Ball, assistant in college working for the Lord. I pray that I’ll outreach and part-time dean see in heaven at least one person of those we of men, is the leader of this invited.” Indeed, let’s pray that we will venture. He is thrilled as walk through the heavenly gates with all he sees the enthusiasm of of them. With such interest as we have the students as they work for seen, we hope for a rich harvest. God. “One time we were delayed by a train and traffic, so we were only able to stay for

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I Can’t, But God Can!

By Rachel Perry

Man’s Extremity Is God’s Opportunity

can’t do it!” How many times have you Lifestyle Center. She told him about her “Iset a goal, and no matter how hard you try, wonderful experience there. It sounded too good you just can’t seem to reach it? Timothy Belton to be true! When he found out how close the finally realized that this will always happen when lifestyle center was to his home, he said, “I have we try to accomplish goals in our own strength to go to this place.” He could hardly wait to call —without God. He had been trying for twelve Hartland to reserve a place in the next session. years to change his diet and unhealthy lifestyle, During the ten-day wait, Timothy’s but the temptation to indulge was just too great. excitement continued to build. He said, “I Finally, after being told he had developed cancer, knew the Spirit was there, and I could feel Him he gave up. He told his wife, “I can’t do it any- with me even before I got there. My mind was more; I’m giving it to God.” clouded and my body polluted, but He told me at Hartland I could get my body cleansed.” When Timothy arrived at the Hartland Lifestyle Center, he began the program by doing a juice fast for three days. “Three days! I don’t know if I can do that!” he thought. But he had learned his lesson; he didn’t try to do it by himself this time. Instead he prayed, “God, give me the strength to fast.” Praise God for His faithfulness! At the Health guest Timothy Belton with therapist Jani Mincorovski end of the three days, Timothy The very next day, at a church picnic, Timothy felt so good that he decided to accept counsel to met a pastor’s wife who had been to the Hartland continue this aggressive therapy for his cancer

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and drank only fruit and vegetable juices for the air, rest, and trust in God provide him with rest of the 18-day session. Normally our guests a catchy way of remembering the tools for enjoy delicious vegan-vegetarian meals which, maintaining optimal health: “NEWSTART.” along with the other seven doctors of healthful However, the most important thing he has living, cleanse the body. Timothy rejoices, “I know learned is the power of prayer. “Prayer is the most the power of God now. For me, it’s real!” powerful tool of all,” he affirms. “You need trust in Timothy made many changes at the lifestyle God to be able to accomplish all the rest.” center. He now exercises regularly and continues In conclusion, Timothy says, “My vision now is to fast from time to time with fruit and vegetable to go back and teach people what I have learned. juices to help fight his cancer. The “eight doctors” I’m going to spread the word about Hartland and of nutrition, exercise, water, sunshine, temperance, encourage people to change their lifestyles.”

Trouble on the Highway By Rachel Perry

very two years, Hal EMayer takes his students in the Prophetic Guidance and SDA Church History class to Battle Creek, Michigan, for a weekend study tour of early . This year’s Thirty miles down the road, Hartland’s 15-passenger van is study tour began with a Friday trouble struck. “We could tell over 14 years old and has over evening vespers service in a by the sound of the engine 201,000 miles on it. It has restored Millerite church and in the 15-passenger gray van been a “workhorse” for class continued the next morning that the transmission wasn’t and choir trips, colporteuring, with a tour of Ellen White’s shifting properly above first or and other outreach activities. home and other significant second gear,” Kevin Wagner, But now it needs a new places. “Taking the Prophetic one of the drivers, explained. transmission, which is quite Guidance class opened my eyes “Our maximum speed was expensive. There have been to many new things about the about 40 or 50 miles per hour.” many other problems with Adventist faith,” said Janine Unfortunately, they had to this van, as well, and since Legaspi, one of the students cancel their trip to Andrews it is as old as it is, it would in the class, “and when I went and that evening began the make better financial sense to to Battle Creek, the history trip back to Hartland. purchase a newer, more reliable one for the college. became very real to me.” God blessed the group with After lunch, they piled into the a safe return to campus, but Those who are interested in this vans and headed for the White the reason for the shortened matter are asked to contact the Estate at . trip needs to be addressed. Stewardship Ministries department.

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By Aman Anderson & Staff Writers

ne of the things I have on them, too! We tried Olearned while working at all their suggestions, Last Generation (LG) is that but nothing worked. We the if anybody is working for God, prayed again, and this time package into the box, the enemy is always going the Lord impressed us to try when we saw the FedEx truck to try to cause confusion another computer program. pulling up behind us—exactly or bring destruction. Betsy We switched all our files to ten minutes late." Mayer, managing editor of that program, and everything Last Generation, warned worked fine. Unfortunately, the package us, "Whenever we do an was accidentally sent to the We thought the danger was issue on the occult, the devil wrong place, and we lost past, but Satan hadn't given works overtime to hinder and a day of production. As if up yet. When the time came harass us." We experienced that weren't enough, the for us to print the finished this, especially during the printer found errors they had product, the computer's production of our special previously overlooked, and external hard drive quit Halloween issue. we were afraid we would lose working! The entire magazine another day. But praise God, Many of our challenges was stored on that hard drive, He kept overruling, and we involved computer problems. and if it was ruined, we would still moved forward. We had just purchased a lose everything. With much new computer program for prayer, and by the grace of LG designer Sung Hoon Kang publication layout. However, God, it finally started working adds, "I can definitely see just when we had almost again, and we began printing the great controversy in this everything laid out to send the draft to send to our office. I can already tell to the printer, the program printer. that Satan is very angry and began crashing every time scared of this magazine. All Michelle Patterson, production we loaded a particular page. these things have made me assistant at Last Generation, We tried everything we excited, because they are sure tells what happened next. could think of, but nothing signs that we are on the right "It took three hours to print changed. "Lord, please show track, and God is going to use thirty-two pages! Because us how to fix this computer this magazine to threaten the of this delay, we knew we program so we can get this kingdom of Satan." wouldn't get to the FedEx magazine out on time," we drop-off in time. We prayed Let's pray that the magazines prayed. We called customer again, 'Lord, please let the handed out on Halloween service, and they asked us to FedEx truck be ten minutes night will be read and that send the file to them so they late. We need to send the Jesus is uplifted. could check the problem, but magazine to the printer when they opened the file on today.' We had just dropped their computers, it crashed

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The Balls t is our through. But this time, Ipleasure to God’s timing was the same welcome Don as theirs. and Barbara Ball Blessings abound when to the Hartland we follow the Lord’s will. staff. Don and “Even though it can be Barbara heard a hard adjustment, it’s about Hartland rewarding to know that through friends our lives will be used for and attended magazine and stewardship His service.” Barbara grins and their Hartland camp meeting ministries. Providentially, jobs adds, “I’m praying that He will fourteen years ago. “We were also available for Don equip me in a greater way to appreciated the inspiring, as part-time dean of men serve him here at Hartland.” timely messages and have and assistant in the outreach been coming ever since,” says department. Barbara says, Don also is enjoying new Barbara. “After much prayer, we decided opportunities for ministry, that this is God’s will for our especially to the students. He For the past several years, lives, so we put our house on says, “I really like working with Don was active in evangelism the market. Doors opened, and the students. I’m impressed in southern Maryland, while we found ourselves here.” with their spirituality, Barbara operated her own diligence, good manners, and cleaning business. However, the This happens to be the third their devotion to the Lord. Lord recently pointed them in attempt for the Balls to come It’s been a major blessing just a new direction when Barbara to Hartland as staff. Once, they knowing that I’m impacting received an urgent call from were all packed up and ready to other people’s lives for Christ.” Betsy Mayer requesting her pull out of the driveway when to work for Last Generation the sale of their house fell

Jennifer Gani

y heart’s desire has been to A recent “Mwork at a place established graduate from by Seventh-day Adventists,” the University said Jennifer from Hawaii. After of Hawaii, meeting Ezerona Aratai, a 2006 Jennifer’s major Hartland graduate, and Pastor Keala was business Thompson, our spring week-of-prayer management, speaker, she thought she might like with an emphasis to work here. “I asked Ezerona to in accounting, so bring back an application when he she is helping us returned to Hartland for graduation. in the business Now that I’m here, I believe it is God’s will.” office. “I would suggest that others come and work here, because Hartland has a mission that Jennifer has a deep burden for souls and says, is very unique from other institutions, which “I know that whatever I may contribute, even is to train missionaries to prepare people for working in the office, will help further God’s work.” Christ’s soon return.”

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Sung Hoon Kang

ive years ago you would have Publications. As I was seeking Ffound me at the Korean SDA God’s guidance for my future, university studying theology. In Hartland asked me to stay and my junior year, I started seeking teach “Design Principles for for a true conversion experience. Christian Communication.” I was tired of having just a head- In addition to teaching, I have knowledge of spiritual things continued my work as a graphic and of feeling like a hypocrite. designer for Last Generation magazine. I As I prayed, God reminded me of the Three am glad God opened the way for me to be at Angels’ Chorale that had come to South Korea Hartland a little longer. about ten years before, and I was impressed that He wanted me at Hartland College. I had Editor’s Note: Please pray for Sung Hoon. He some difficulty getting my visa because I hadn’t returned to South Korea in November 2006. He still has to serve in the army and has a very served in the army yet, but God confirmed His strong conviction about being a conscientious will when the embassy gave me the visa without objector. In South Korea, there is no tolerance asking a single question. for such convictions, and he may serve time in prison. He will need faith that will not flinch. This past June, I graduated from Hartland College with majors in Christian Media Management and

Fredy Castro

ake the decision and tool to reach the people. This “Mmove forward,” advises is why I chose the health Fredy Castro, a 2006 Hartland major.” graduate from Colombia. Fredy’s main job at the “When we see impossibilities, lifestyle center is preparing the Lord sees possibilities.” food for the health guests. Fredy experienced this first- He also enjoys helping the hand when he applied for his housekeeping department and visa to come to Hartland. “In interacting with the health Colombia it’s not easy to get different areas. Also, I have guests. He has experienced a visa, but I knew God wanted plans to set up a small personally the blessings of me at Hartland when I got the sanitarium, a farm, and a food medical ministry. visa.” factory.” However, as much as we’d like After graduating in June, Fredy We’re happy the Lord has led him to stay, Fredy will not decided to continue working Fredy to work with us, even if be with us for very long. “I at Hartland Lifestyle Center in it is for a short time. Please plan to go back to my country order to have more experience pray that God will guide him next March or June. My family and knowledge to share back as he takes the knowledge he operates a vegan-vegetarian home. “Colombia is a Catholic has gained here back to his restaurant, and I want to join country, and the health people. them, working and growing in message is the most effective

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Why So Many Different Religious Colonies? By Hal Mayer

n our last issue we Iexplored how God prepared the way for the early colonies to survive. A plague killed off essentially 90% of the native American population and weakened them so much that instead of being hostile and overpower- When the colonies were banding together to break ing the newcomers, they were friendly. from England over their grievances, they were People from many different religions settled in forced to put aside their religious differences in America. There were Puritans in Massachusetts, order to successfully fight together for their political Dutch Reformed in New York, Quakers in freedom. When this was accomplished, they faced Pennsylvania, Catholics in Maryland, and a very big decision. Which of the colonial religions Anglicans in Virginia. Have you ever wondered would be the state-supported religion of the new why there were so many different faiths? American government? Would it be Anglican, Think about God’s strategy for a moment. If Puritan, Dutch Reformed, Quaker, or Catholic? you were going to prepare the ideal place for the If they chose one, there would be conflict with Adventist message to grow and flourish, wouldn’t all the others, which would threaten their political you create a place that was free of the old world unity for which they had fought so hard. Then baggage—free of that controlling religious element a more fundamental question was asked: Why that forced everyone to worship in the same should the state sponsor a religion in the first place? way? Wouldn’t you create a place where all could That practice had created only disunity in the past. worship as they thought they should? They were forced to tackle the tough issue of Initially, all but one of the colonies demanded whether or not to officially recognize any religion, freedom of worship for themselves, but failed to and they made the right choice. Many of the grant it to others. They persecuted those that were founders were Christians, but they wisely left not of their own faith or those who disagreed individual practice of religion alone. They did not with the established faith of whichever colony was place any specific faith at the center of government. involved. Imagine the Baptists, without a colony This opened the way for the Adventist message of their own. Where were they going to practice to have a place where it could freely begin and and proclaim their unique beliefs, such as believers’ flourish, and ultimately become strong and baptism by immersion? No other faith practiced invincible. The final result is plain for all to see. As that. They could only go to Rhode Island for America grew into a world power, Adventism grew complete freedom to worship in their own way; into a world religion. As America gained influence for during those early years, only Rhode Island abroad, so did the Adventist message. Do you think offered asylum from religious persecution. God is preparing now for the success of the final However, God’s purpose was far-sighted. thrust of His last message? One day we’ll see it.

12 Hartland ministry report | Dec. '06-Jan. '07 ✱ Piedmont Valley Youth Bible Camp Camp Challenged My Comfort Zone By Christine Lockwood

t all started last year during that I have ever been to, IPVYBC’s Leadership Camp. I and it is the only one that I was inspired to do something have been to where personal different, something new. When morning devotions, Bible study, plans for this year’s Piedmont prayer, evening worship, and Valley Youth Bible Camp were true consecration to God are being laid, I decided to apply to emphasized and encouraged. be an assistant counselor. I’m By the end of the week, not sure why I applied for that many young people had made position, because I am very shy decisions for baptism and It was an experience —definitely not someone who is rebaptism. I was reminded that completely changed comfortable telling others what that we can do nothing of to do. But it was an experience ourselves, and that God works my life, and one that I that completely changed my life, through each of us. It was an will never forget. and one that I will never forget. eye-opening and heart-warming experience for me. Being an assistant counselor forced me out of my comfort As a result of going to PVYBC, zone. The demands of the job I have met many godly people forced me to rely more on God, —people who encourage me in and I saw more clearly my need my walk with Christ. Truly, it of a Savior. That personal and has been a blessing. As we walk spiritual growth was and has on the narrow road, may we since been a tremendous blessing. never forget to do everything in our power to help others. PVYBC is by far the best camp

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In a violent world, is real safety possible?

n early October, when a gunman entered a one- shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." Iroom Amish school in Pennsylvania and killed How can we get under the protecting shadow five out of ten young girls held hostage, both the of the Almighty? By dwelling in the secret place Amish and the rest of the world were shocked. of the Most High. How can we find the secret Here was a tightly knit rural community of paci- place? Psalm 27:5 tells us that "in the time of fists who oppose war and violence. It was also a trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the religious community where God and His law, secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall honesty, and virtue are respected. Yet despite the set me up upon a rock.” So the secret place is in efforts of the Amish to keep themselves from the the tabernacle, and that is where the rock is. The influences of the world, one man's violent actions only figurative rock in the tabernacle is the Ten stole their serenity. Commandments, literally inscribed in Our General Conference has one of stone and resting in the ark in the Most the best security systems. No one can Holy Place. go in or out without a code, a card, or Jesus is calling us into the Most identification of some kind. Every door Holy Place—into a Most Holy Place is monitored. But can locks, biometric experience that can only be obtained data systems, and other security devices through faith in what Christ is doing for really protect us? Can guns and other us. In the Most Holy Place He cleanses weapons bring us security? The truth Hal Mayer, Director of the soul temple from all sin. In the Stewardship Ministries is that no place on this earth is totally Most Holy Place experience He gives secure. Evil men, inspired by demons, will find ways us victory over our sins. That is when the real to do what they intend to do. protection kicks in. What is the Christian to do in the face of this We are protected by Christ when we are like evil? We are instructed not to hide ourselves from Him in character. The extreme chaos in this world the world. Fear should not override our concern will be offset by the extreme power of the Holy for fallen humanity. Nevertheless, it is difficult Spirit working in and through our lives. “Perfect to function effectively when we are dreadfully love casteth out fear.” Perfect love from above concerned about safety for ourselves and our calms and comforts us; perfect love motivates our children. So where is our protection? Where is the concern for souls and overcomes any fear that peace we long to possess? Satan may use to paralyze our efforts to share God gives us the answer in Psalm 91:1: "He God’s last message. May God help us all to come that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High into a Most Holy Place experience.

14 Hartland ministry report | Dec. '06-Jan. '07 ✱ President's perspective Our Enduring Commission If Seventh-day Adventists do not present the everlasting gospel, who will? ome time ago, while ministering on one God by sharing these vital messages with others. Sparticular continent, I became aware of the My twin brother Russell and I have presented fact that some in our midst were deeply con- these messages in Latin America, especially in cerned about causing offense to those of other the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Bolivia; faiths. Therefore, they were urging that the Three and we have had no negative reaction. This is Angels' Messages not be proclaimed by the church because we have placed clearly before the people at that time, as they believed it would create much the fact that this is the message of God's love, controversy in the Christian community. This calling them out of the darkness of their past belief is still prominent today. misunderstanding into the fullness of the glorious I understand fully that the Three Angels' light of the Three Angels' Messages. Messages, especially those dealing with Babylon If Seventh-day Adventists do not present this and the mark of the beast, are specific and everlasting gospel, who will? What other church straightforward in nature and will create offense on the face of this planet is in a position to know in some circles. In light of this, we must follow the full, rich meanings of the symbols contained the counsel of the servant of the Lord that we in these messages? God has given us a special not present these issues in a controversial way, but and enduring commission to proclaim the Three only in a manner that exudes the love of Christ. In Angels' Messages to the world, and we cannot His mercy, He is calling men and women out of move away from it without imperiling our own the fallen churches of Christendom so that they lives and without neglecting the work given us for will not be partakers of the sins of Babylon and the salvation of souls. certainly will not receive any of the terrible seven I pray that every supporter of Hartland last plagues. Revelation 18:4, 5. Institute will share these messages in love to those The Three Angels' Messages are the only who are now ignorant of them. messages that will go to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. Revelation 14:6. Everyone who desires to follow the words of Holy Scripture will joyfully take up this direct commission from Colin D. Standish, President

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Dec. 15-31, 2006 Feb. 24, 2007 Hartland Publications evangelism supervisor Diego Silva, Jonathan Zita, and Chris Buttery Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Melbourne, Australia • Sales/Marketing in Canada. His goal is to train young people "Truth Triumphant" Speakers: Colin Speaker: Hal Mayer Hartland Lifestyle Center Contact: 03-5963- to give every home in Standish, Hal Mayer • Director Contact: Diego Silva 7016/7000 or 03-9751-1932 Canada an opportunity, • Housekeeping Supervisor [email protected] through literature, to be Prepare for Spring Convocation 2007 • Physician ready for Christ's soon a special blessing! January 6, 2007 May 4-6, 2007 • Nutritionist/Cook coming. Rio Linda, California NOTE: This date is new. Volunteers Call (540) 672-1996 ext 232 Speaker: Hal Mayer Speaker: Rodney Millin • Construction (all skills) A '96 graduate of You can also view it live at www.egntv.com. Contact: 916-334-6807 Contact: Kathy Stovall • Grounds Hartland College, Chris 540-672-1996 ext 232 • Maintenance Buttery is married to January 13, 2007 • Proofreaders Jennifer Buttery (nee Piedmont Valley Youth Washington, D.C. • Secretary Leazer), also a Hartland Stewardship Ministries, P.O. Box 1, Rapidan, VA 22733-0001 Bible Camp Speaker: Dr. Colin Standish graduate. They have Non-Profit Contact: Eric Betts June 17-24 2007 (Ages 12-15) Check our website at three children: Aaron, 202-615-6528 June 24-July 1, 2007 www.hartland.edu for Joanna, and Abigail. U.S. POSTAGE (Ages 16-19) updates, additions, and An Australian native, PAID January 17-21, 2007 Contact: 540-672-1996 changes. Chris has served in the Harrisonburg, VA Viña del Mar, Chile ext 254 About our Fall Ontario Conference Permit No. 161 Speaker: Hal Mayer Convocation Speakers (Canada) for seven Contact: info@ Camp Meeting years as a publishing ktfministry.org July 24-29, 2007 Diego Silva is a pastoral assistant, and currently Contact: Kathy Stovall January 20, 2007 evangelism graduate serves as a pastor in the 540-672-1996 ext 232 Pennsylvania Conference. South Hill, Virginia from Hartland College. He is currently the Speaker: Colin Standish Hartland Needs— director of Taquara Contact: Richard Vaughn Want to Help? Institute of Health and 434-447-3034 Please call Brenda Education in Brazil. Cell: 434-865-4589 Blackburn at 540-672-1996 He has a passion [email protected] ext 356, or email her at: for training young [email protected]. Winter Convocation 2007 people according to the principles of true January 26-28, 2007 Staff Openings education. Speakers: Jonathan Zita, • Accountant Diego Silva, and Chris Buttery. • Business Manager Jonathan Zita graduated Feb. 4-10, 2007 • College Education Teacher from Hartland College in Mountain View College • Builder/Carpenter the pastoral evangelism Philippines • Grounds Supervisor major in 2001. He is Speaker: Hal Mayer • Stewardship Coordinator presently working as a student literature Contact: [email protected]