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Announcements 28 magine what the early pioneers of the From 200 members in 1850 this Seventh-day Adventist church are going to Adventist group grew to 2000 in 1852. By say when they meet around God's throne 1863 there were 3,500 members and 30 min- Arkansas-Louisiana I with the millions from every kindred, isters, but problems were beginning to sur- Conference News 10 tongue and people who have come to wor- face. The founders who had been rigidly ship Him. What a surprise it will be for opposed to an organizational structure them to see how their group, so small to above the local church level, began to experi- Editorial 3 begin with, has grown to encompass the ence difficulties in keeping such a large whole world. group together without an official structure. It all began on "Black Wednesday," It was then that Ellen White, who had Feature 4 October 23, 1844, which was to have been grown up a Methodist and was familiar with the first day in heaven. This was the day its structure, pointed out how God was a 26 after William Miller's followers had waited god of order and that His church on earth General News with fellow believers in their home churches, should also be orderly. As a result, the lead- in private homes or waiting on Ascension ers called a general conference session in Medical 28 Rock on Miller's farm in Low Hampton, 1860 at which time the name Seventh-day NY., for Jesus to come. The deep disappoint- Adventist was adopted. This enabled the ment, confusion and discouragement that church body to function in an official capaci- Obituaries 31 resulted when He did not appear left believ- ty, to hold properties in its name and issue ers floundering. official credentials to its ministers. By 1862, Now, lacking purpose and mission, eight conferences had been organized. Oklahoma many of the 200,000 Millerites either It was not easy to sort through the dif- Conference News 12 returned to their original churches, joined fering opinions and interpretations believers fanatical groups or gave up religion all had, but with much prayer and God's guid- together. Each of the 25 branches of ance they kept studying until they were satis- Southwest Region Millerite Adventism which developed after fied they had settled on church policies Conference News 14 the disappointment had its own scriptural based on the Biblical view of lifestyle, non- interpretations which made for further con- combatancy, education and evangelism fusion as some groups became fanatical and based on the three angels' messages. SWAU 25 others charismatic. However, most groups The interpretation of the first angel's disappeared in time, due to a lack of pur- message became a distinct part of the evan- pose. gelism thrust—to reach the whole world. As a Southwestern Union Of those who maintained a hope in result, the first foreign missionary, J. N. Conference News 8 Christ's return was a group led by Joshua V. Andrews, sailed for Switzerland in May, Himes, a prominent Bible student from the 1874. This began the foreign mission saga. First Christian Church of Boston. Under his It is interesting to note that two Sunset Calendar 31 leadership, this group organized itself into a recent studies of the Seventh-day Adventist distinct Adventist body in April, 1845 to denomination have highlighted the fact that avoid the fanaticism that was sweeping the a strong organizational structure designed Texas Millerite Adventists during that summer. with mission outreach has kept the church Conference News 17 A scriptural teaching which first sur- vibrant and growing. From the beginning faced in Scotland in 1841, that of keeping Seventh-day Adventist leaders were guided, the seventh day holy, was now finding its partly by men of vision, and by God's lead- Texico way into the Millerite ranks. Then, when ership, to construct a world-wide organiza- Rachel Oakes Preston, a Seventh-day Baptist, tional structure which has produced Conference News 22 shared her belief in the seventh day as unprecedented Sabbath with an Adventist congregation in growth in many the Washington, N.H. church, a number of countries. About the cover: believers began to obey the fourth com- Current mandment. church mem- Saular Variations is a musical group com- When Joseph Bates, a former sea cap- bership in the posed of Asians, mostly Filipinos from the Keene church, whose mission is to share the tain, who had become a serious Bible stu- Seventh-day good news of salvation through music. Their dent, read a 12-page booklet on the Sabbath Church has sur- music features the angklung, an Asian bam- question by T M. Preble, he joined with passed the 10- boo instrument. Each angklung has precise Ellen and James White, Joshua Himes and million mark. notes and when the instruments are played others to hammer out the beliefs which together, they produce a harmonious melody today are the pillars of the Seventh-day with a uniquely Oriental sound. Adventist Church.

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Vol. 98, No. 9. The Southwestern Union Record is a monthly publication of the Seventh-day Adventist churches of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas published at the headquarters office of the Southwestern Union Conference, Box 4000, 717 South Burleson Boulevard, Budeson, Texas 76097. Subscription price is $10. The Gospel to all natiolls...ffiversilv in the family of God n increasingly interesting phenome- Spring district, Pecos, Lubbock, and two years ago and continues to attract non to be found in the Seventh-day Alexandria, La. However, only two interested persons. Adventist churches of the South- Filipino churches are organized as sepa- A challenge facing the South- western Union is the growth of rate congregations. The Koreans have western Union is reaching the 6 million diverse cultures and ethnic minorities, three organized churches, two in Dallas Hispanics within its territory. However, it including Whites, Blacks, Hispanics, and and one in Houston. A few Chinese, is encouraging to note that it is the Asians, although other smaller minority Japanese and others have joined other fastest growing ethnic minority in the groups are present as well. congregations. Union. Hispanic membership has grown Approximately 18,000 Black church In an effort to nurture their faith from 7,000 in 1989 to 15,000 members in members have their membership in the and reach their fellow Asians, the 120 congregations in Arkansas, Louisiana, Southwest Region Conference. These are Filipinos and Koreans organize outreach Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas. mainly African-Americans with a smatter- ministry programs, annual convocations Although a number of cultures exist ing of Blacks from several Africa coun- and spiritual retreats. among the Hispanics, there are two fac- tries and the Caribbean. Black church Native Americans are another tors which unite them: the Spanish lan- members are noted for their involvement group who are becoming receptive to the guage and Seventh-day Adventist teach- in community-oriented programs. They gospel. The educational outreach at ings. find fulfillment mentoring students, pro- Holbrook Indian School in Arizona, the Their spiritual-mindedness and

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with senior citizens to: tance of Adventist ho and the homeless to P teachings. provide food and Although public shelter, and serving evangelism is the in prison ministries. mode used in most A new devel- cultures, among opment among our the Hispanics evan- Black believers is gelism is done the organization of mostly on a one-to- two African church- one basis. This has es, the All Nations given a healthy and Church in stable growth. Arlington, Tex., and Two lay evan- the First African gelism seminars Church of Houston. sponsored by the Four hundred Hispanics attended the lay evangelism seminar in May, 1999, to learn the art A 1990 census of personal and public evangelism. Of that group, 250 signed up to hold their own cam- Southwestern showed that 420,775 paigns in the future. Union Hispanic Asians live in the ministries, one held Southwest, with 319,459 of them in vacation Bible schools Mary Martinez last May and another just ended, have Texas. These Asian or Pacific Islanders, holds on Indian reservations, the recently prepared a large group of soul-winners to made up of Chinese, Filipinos, Japanese, held Native American youth congress at do evangelism in their neighborhoods. Asian Indians, Korean, Vietnamese, Wewoka Woods, and the evangelistic The diversity of these eth- Cambodians, Hmong, Laotians and efforts held in Santa Fe and Albuquerque nic groups has Thais, vary in culture, religion and family have touched the lives of several Natives. enriched the cul- values but do have some things in com- It is anticipated that the evangelistic cam- ture of the mon. Their common characteristics are paign to be held in Gallup, NM., in churches in the hospitality, strong loyalty and family ties, October will reach more Native Southwest and and high regard for religion, work and Americans with the gospel. A mixed cul- is an ever-pre- education. Although the Vietnamese and tural group is already meeting each sent witness to Chinese outnumber the other Asians in Sabbath in a hogan erected as a worship the power of the Southwest, the Filipinos have been place. the gospel to most receptive to Adventist teachings. A Brazilian church, with a member- reach all nations. About 1,000 baptized Filipino Adventists ship of 70, was organized in Dallas about are scattered throughout the Southwestern Union, with a good con- centration in Fort Worth, Arlington/ EDDIE CANALES Dallas metroplex, Keene, Houston, SOUTHWESTERN UNION Edinburg/ McAllen area, Abilene / Big HISPANIC COORDINATOR September 1999 • The Record "Then I saw another angel Flying in the midst of heaven. Having the everlasting gospel To preach to those who dwell on the earth. To every nation, tribe, tongue and people..." Revelation 14:6, 7

ometimes we stand in awe as we view the diversity of church congregations in the Southwestern Union, and in most other places for that matter. Truly, the gospel has All Nations Church reached the far corners of this earth. Arlington, Tex. S In the last few years several new ethnic congregations have been raised up in this union. These congregations, being so close to home, should help highlight the picture he All Nations church was born of portrayed by the first angel's message. Should it not also motivate each of us to recog- faith with a unique mission to nize that the end of this sinful world is in sight? encourage and support the interna- Here is a report on: Ttional Adventist student body attending the University of Texas at Arlington. It was a culmination of the interest in outreach ministry which began in the early `80s. God is At that time, with an influx of 140NNI in the Adventist students from Africa to UTA, and no on-campus ministry to meet their illg spiritual needs, these students began vvorW vestevo souOv 001011

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attending the Arlington Adventist church. into fellowship as Billy E. Wright, organized. In November 1993, the Texas After some time, however, due mostly to Southwest Region Conference secretary, Conference granted a request for a inadequate transportation and culture conducted a baptism. Filipino pastor. November 28, 1993 the shock, most students stopped attending. Out of the need for a home church, church celebrated the ground breaking at While other church groups had a capital stewardship program was the purchased lot. The church inaugura- campus ministries to address the unique launched in early 1997 to raise funds for a tion took place on October 26, 1996. spiritual, social and cultural needs of multipurpose building for their own use. To have built a church is truly an international students, the Adventists had At this writing the building has been pur- experience. To share the difficulties and none. The Texas Conference responded chased, and the members are in the handle the differences which stemmed to a request for a campus chaplain, and process of renovating it to meet their from the many decisions which had to be Bonnie Molnar served for two years. needs. made drew the members closer to each However, the program was disbanded Gilbert Ogwa other and to the Lord. Looking back, the due to budget constraints. Of the 30 stu- Correspondent pain of remaining firm in the Lord has dents attending the campus program, now brought joy and peace to the con- only a few continued to worship with the gregation, who are encouraged with the Arlington Adventist congregation. knowledge that the church stands as a In the fall of 1990, four families, all The First Fil-Am beacon of light to Filipinos, Asians, and members of the Arlington church—James others, regardless of race, skin color, lan- and Edith Otieno, Sam and Jane church of Houston guage, gender, social or economic status. Ngaruiya, Eliakim and Regina Ochola A fellowship lunch is held every t took 11 months for the construction and Justus and Dottie Bolo—began a sys- Sabbath so that members and visitors of the First Fil-Am church of Houston tematic Bible study program, meeting may eat and fellowship together. These to be completed, and on August 6, Friday nights in their homes. By the I lunches have become a part of the out- 1996 the congregation spent their first beginning of 1992 the group realized it reach which members take seriously. By was not reaching as many people as it Sabbath in the new building. the same token, the social committee But to relate the history of this had hoped. The possibility of having a plans activities for all holidays which are church could be very emotional to some, central and permanent place for worship attended by the members and visitors. while for others it was a revival of faith. was explored, and in 1993 a campus out- The new pastor, Hus Bugayong, The Filipino group was first organized reach ministry was started. works hard, and the members rally into a church in July 1989 with approxi- In January 1994, the Central around him. Tithe has increased, with mately 75 members. After renting a class- Assembly of God church, situated just a $57,000 being given during the second room from the Houston Central church few blocks southeast of UTA, agreed to quarter of 1999. and later the Presbyterian church on let the group use their facility for worship Members believe they are a light- Bellaire and Southwest Freeway, in every Sabbath morning, and two house in the community and wish to ful- Adventist members volunteered to pay August, 1989 the members decided to fill the mission God has for them. raise funds to purchase a church property. the first month's rent. Then on February Edna Carino Exactly two years later, the lot located at 5, with the support and counsel of Correspondent 14520 Briarforest was purchased. In Pastors Mike and Gayle Tucker of the February 1992 the Pathfinder club was Arlington Adventist church, the group conducted its first worship service under the banner of the All Nations Campus Hus Bugayong, pastor of the First Fil-Am church (second from right), greets guests who Outreach, with James Otieno as the have stayed for the fellowship lunch. It is Bugayong's belief that a church should provide a coordinator-pastor. On that day, over 60 noon meal every Sabbath. people attended the church service. Due to the untiring and dedicated effort of the members, All Nations Campus Outreach was finally organized as the All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church on February 11, 1995. The church was admitted into the Southwest Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists as the 90th church, with a charter membership of 56 and 192 attending the ceremony. Robert Lister, Southwest Region Conference president, delivered a sermon covering major points of Adventist doc- trine. Eight new members were accepted

September 1999 • The Record First African church of Houston he First African Seventh-day Adventist Church in Houston was not established because of any disputes, dis- T agreements or problems the members had in the churches where they held membership, nor was it established by a Two activities which break-away group. The majority of mem- keep a number of Houston's First bers were Adventists, born of parents African church mem- who were Seventh-day Adventist pastors, bers busy are teachers or church elders. women's ministries Houston's First African church may (at left) and the be known as one of the newest churches Pathfinder dub in the Texas Conference, but most of its (below). members are not new Seventh-day Adventists. The church was established by a group of well-grounded Adventist men and women who were very enthusiastic about having a church in which they could worship the way they used to before coming to the United States. This church is a by-product of the African Adventist Association (AAA), an organization for Africans which meets in Houston on a quarterly basis over week- ends. At these Sabbath rallies, many Africans, mostly of Nigerian background, gather for Sabbath school and church services to worship as was their custom back home. Although the founding fathers of AAA did not intend to establish a church, the First African church is an outgrowth of that organization. As more and more Filipino convocation meets at people began to attend the rallies and enjoy worshipping and singing hymns in Nameless Valley Ranch their native tongues and socializing together, the greater became their desire bout 400 adults and youth gathered Special music was by the HIMIG singers to worship this way every Sabbath. sat Nameless Valley Ranch for their from Edinburg. "Why not establish a church? We 11. third union-wide Filipino convocation The afternoon highlights were are so many when we get together, that July 30-August 1. Christian music, a drama, testimonies, our number is larger than some churches The Sabbath school program, a and reports from different churches rep- we know," someone suggested. Although drama, was performed by the Houston resented at the event. Games, songs, bas- differing opinions arose on several issues, Metropolitan church under the leadership ketball, folk dances and marching filled the majority agreed to start worshipping of Joey and Chris Ricafrente. The theme, the evening program. On Sunday, in an together on October 7, 1995 in a "Preparing for the Last Days," was used early morning worship, Reyes challenged Presbyterian facility. effectively by Texas Conference president the group to be ready for last day events On January 27, 1996 the Texas Steve Gifford, who spoke to the adults for by devoting more time to the Lord than Conference president, Steve Gifford, church, and by Frendel Reyes, Hinsdale to the world. came to organize the company into a Filipino-American church's youth pastor. Dem Robles, Correspondent fully established church with Gibson Nkosi as church pastor. Membership stands at 160 with an average attendance of 250 each Sabbath. During the second year of existence, an Participants at the evangelistic crusade resulted in 10 bap- Filipino convocation tisms. In the three years of the church's included, from left: history, the tithe has averaged $100,000 Adelina and Jim Adil from the Fil-Am church per year. A stewardship campaign has of Houston, Ben Bunag been started with the objective of raising from Keene, and Sylvia $500,000 for a new church. and Dr. John Mabaquiao Zylius Imo, Correspondent from the Kerrville, Tex., church.

6 GOCV _J No d 11014V eaCtlIVIgthe \NOV° IS (A evld9 For several years, the xico Conference has helped the Eastern Siberia Conference, its-sister conference in Russia, conduct evangelistic programs, the arch most recent of which concluded on April 8, 1999 in the city of Kansk. Ivan e Tomaily, president of the Eastern Siberia Conference, shared the following story at the Texico camp meeting in June, 1999. Byisnlor T he evangelistic meetings held in had saved up her tithe, and when she was roBopwr TAK Kansk attracted about 600 people released she tried to find other Adventists every night who came to hear how in the community of Kansk, but finding }thAH TOMO00a they could be saved through Jesus none, she eventually gave her tithe to the .men. &ext. Tofftwo Heal ral~r wok domed. zat Gotehable Christ. As a result, 130 were baptized. poor. ohm pit Sopsa ?,,g La-rat rum.. SuEsswo? One of the people who came every night For 53 years she continued her 4• naroxerirpaa see an.. was 83-year-old Anna Kovalenko. search for fellow believers and spent Anna was born on April 19, 1916, many lonely Sabbaths, just her and the Yi-014171 9031401040CTO and at the age of 15 she was baptized a Lord. People of other denominations -re ee ! Seventh-day Adventist by Pastor Raus. By tried to encourage her to join their 1936 the Russian police began arresting churches, but Anna still hoped to find Adventist pastors and church members. Adventists. For those 53 years she contin- Pastor Raus was arrested and eventually ued to pray, "My God, are you really shot. going to let me die without meeting On June 27, 1936, police came to another Adventist?" search Anna and her husband's house. But God heard Anna's prayer. This (Above) Ivan They took all the Christian literature they past winter when Anna saw a billboard Tomaily, Eastern could find, including The Great Con- advertising evangelistic meetings she Siberia Conference troversy, Steps to Christ and many other asked if this church believed in the president, points to the billboard treasured books. Then they arrested Sabbath and other Biblical truths. When I Anna Kovelenko Anna's husband. At the time Anna was assured her we did keep the Sabbath and saw advertising only 20 and expecting a child. that we were Seventh-day Adventists, the evangelistic On August 14, Anna gave birth to a with much rejoicing and tears of joy she meetings in the baby girl, Nadya. Several weeks later, on thanked God. city of Kansk, August 29, the police came to arrest her. 'After 53 years He has allowed me Siberia. When they saw that she had just given to meet my brothers and sisters in (At right) Eighty- three-year-old birth, they decided to wait a while longer. Christ!" After the first meeting, Anna Anna Kovalenko, On October 27, 1936, Anna was arrested came to give me a stack of money. "Here who rejoices at with Nadya and both were thrown into is my tithe," she said. "I've been saving it having finally jail. The jail cell was very cold and for years and I'm so glad I can finally give found a church Nadya, now only three months old, could it back to God." home in Kansk, Siberia. not bear the extreme conditions and died. A new church group now meets in February 14 of the following year the city of Kansk. At the first commu- Anna was sent to a Siberian prison camp nion service once again Anna thanked woman, she is still full of energy, strength where she lived for 10 years. The winters God for giving her the privilege of partic- and much enthusiasm as she tells of her were very harsh and cold. Sometimes the ipating once again in a communion ser- 53-year search for Adventist believers and temperature would drop down to 60 vice. This truly was a very touching event how God rewarded her faith. degrees below zero. Life at the prison for the whole church. Ivan Tomaily, President camp was hard and Anna worked from Although Anna is an elderly Eastern Siberia Conference dusk until dawn. But there she met a few other Adventist women and they were • allowed to rest on Sabbath. For those 10 The newly established Seventh-day Adventist church group from Kansk, Siberia years they met together to sing, pray and study together on Sabbaths. In 1946 Anna was released from the prison, but she was not allowed to go back home. She remained in Siberia and lived in the city of Kansk. To her surprise, in 1970 Anna received documents that pardoned her and her husband. The same document stated that her husband had been shot in 1937. After 34 years of waiting, she had finally learned of the tragic end to his life. During her imprisonment, Anna

September 1999 • The Record Jw Soulhillesterthin holds educational workshops s part of the ongoing professional ABC books, gave a slide presentation content and assignments for older stu- development program for about his books, discussing the writing dents. Southwestern Union Conference and publishing processes as well as offer- The Small School Workshop, ft teachers, the education office con- ing suggestions for integrating high-quali- designed to provide information neces- ducted two workshops in July at the ty children's literature into a balanced lit- sary to be an effective multigrade teacher, union headquarters. A K-3 reading work- eracy program. introduced these materials and methods shop was followed by a small school Of particular challenge to Seventh- to 34 small school teachers. Workshop workshop. day Adventist schools is the integration of attendees were familiarized with the Forty-nine K-3rd grade teachers par- such instruction in a multigrade class- NAD Small School Survival Guide, the ticipated in the reading workshop. This room. Eighty-seven percent of Adventist alternation plan for Seventh-day Adventist was designed to provide teacher training schools are small schools. The South- multigrade classrooms, and the correla- in a balanced literacy program. The goals western Union Conference operates a tion guides for specific content areas. are based on the premise that reading is large number of these one and two- Instruction was given for scheduling, les- the foundation for future success in teacher schools. son planning, record keeping, and admin- school and in all of life. This foundation The North American Division istrative practices. One day was spent is laid in the early years of schooling. Office of Education has developed a observing a successful teacher in a multi- Furthermore, children are most success- number of supportive materials for teach- grade classroom. Carolyn Early, a teacher ful in reading when the four language ers of more than one grade level. in Conroe, Tex., and Joan Davis, a teacher systems of listening, speaking, writing Correlation guides are available for most in Joshua, Tex., were the master teachers and reading are interrelated and balanced content areas, which simplify teacher for the grades 1-4 and grades 5-8 simulat- in instruction. planning and instructional time. For ed classrooms. The Four Blocks model of literacy example, instead of planning and teach- Through such professional develop- instruction was utilized as the framework ing four separate science lessons, the ment programs, the Education Office of for teacher training. This framework teacher with grades 1-4 can correlate con- the Southwestern Union Conference is incorporates the four language systems in tent and teach one lesson, extending the committed to developing and maintain- a balanced, multi-level, multi-method ing a cohesive, top-quality K-12 educa- approach to teaching reading and writing. tional program for the harmonious devel- As outlined below, students are given opment of the physical, mental, social, many and varied opportunities to use and and spiritual powers of its youth. develop their literacy strategies in this Carol Campbell approach. Associate Education Superintendent A Working With Words Block — Through their work with letters and sounds in reading and writing, students learn to read and spell high-frequency words and how to use spelling patterns to decode and spell other words. AO Instructional Reading Block — During guided reading instruction, students learn to read successfully and independently written materials that become increasingly more difficult. A Self-Selected Reading Block — Since good readers improve because of practice, students select materials to be read independently, practicing the strategies that have been introduced in instructional reading. A Writing Block — During writing instruction and practice, students learn to write in many different genres and to make responses to what is being read. Several nationally renowned educa- tors served as facilitators for this work- At the K-3 workshop, Jerry Pallotta, a children's book author of informational ABC shop. On the final day, Jerry Pallotta, a books, displays an artifact he collected while researching one of his books. (Inset) children's book author of informational Carol Campbell, Southwestern Union associate education superintendent. 8 The Record • September 1999

Tucker accepts additional appointment ichael D. Tucker, senior pastor of enhance ministry at the local congrega- Semi-Conductor the Arlington Seventh-day tional level." and for Green- Adventist Church, has been named Tucker holds a master's degree in wood and lli associate director of the North counseling from the University of Texas Arlington American Division Ministerial Pan American and has received additional Funeral Homes. Association headquartered in Silver training at Andrews University in Currently Spring, Md. Michigan and Southwestern Baptist Tucker is the As one of four church pastors Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, senior pastor of named associate ministerial directors Tex. In addition to his 14 years as pastor, the Arlington under the leadership of David D. he has served as school counselor and Seventh-day Osborne of Sacramento, Cal., Tucker will Bible instructor, hospice chaplain and Adventist be responsible for nurturing the 4,000 director of grief recovery programs at Church with a pastors who serve Adventist congrega- Huguley Memorial Medical Center in membership of tions in the United States, Canada and Fort Worth, senior chaplain of Willow 1,400. His wife Bermuda. Creek Psychiatric Hospital and chaplain Gayle (Whitacre) serves as an associate "Ministry is changing so much that at Hulen Psychiartric Clinic in Fort pastor in the same church. The Tuckers today's pastors need leaders who under- Worth. have two daughters, Allison, a freshman stand the joys and daily challenges of Tucker conducts continuing educa- at Southwestern Adventist University, and being pastors," says Osborne, "and they tion programs in grief recovery for Michal Anne, a junior at Burton need pastors who have relevant ideas to American Airline's Saber Travel, National Adventist Academy.

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o doubt about it, the United States is the most gener- The 1998 per capita giving by Seventh-day Adventists ous nation on earth according to figures released by for tithes and offerings was $1,046.44, for a total of n the Opinion Research Corp. (ORC) of Princeton, NJ $904,648,725. This ranks them as one of the highest per and other charitable research groups reporting on chari- ita giving groups in the United States. Faithful mem- table giving in 1998. The total, $174.52 billion, is an be who attend every week and return their tithes and increase of 10.7% over 1997 and averages at 1.6% p offe s regularly are giving between 13-20%. Many income. Eighty percent who gave to their church so members also give to other community charities outside gave to one or more charities. Only 19% gave only to the church. their church. It is a special privilege to live in a nation where free- In Worth, a magazine which lists the top 50 charitable dom allows its citizens to contribute to the church and donors each year, George Soros, a philanthropist, headed humanitaria organizations without restriction. This free- the list by giving $2 billion to charities in the United dom eien all ws citizens to take care of their finances in States and Europe. The youngest among the top 10, Bill the event of ath. However, it is strange that only 15-20% (age 43) and Melinda (age 34) Gates, gave I combined of church me bers have made provision for this. Anyone $3.5 billion. wishing assists ce in planning a will or trust should contact their The donations went to: local conference trust officer or Religion $76.06 billion call 817.295.0433. Education $24.56 billion Harvey J. Byram Foundations $19.99 billion Union Trust Director Health $16.89 billion Public /Society $10.86 billion Arts / Culture $10.55 billion Environmental $5.25 billion International $2.14 billion TOTAL $174.52 billion

September 1999 • The Record 9 IdfiffILL!i- rr‘T: Gentry church holds gel -acquainted socials

ndependence Day provided opportunity for Gentry church members to get together in the park area below the I hill from the church. This was one of the events the social committee has planned to provide members with the opportunity to become better acquainted with each other.Volleyball provided time for exercise and laughter, a slower game of pitching horseshoes made time for conversation, and a stroll along the frigid Flint Creek that meanders around the property provided a time for relaxation. The picnic lunch under the large shade trees satisfied the hungry appetites of the picnickers. Other activities being planned include a fall picnic, a campout, and Friday night musical programs. Shirley VanVliet Correspondent Gentry members of all ages enjoy fellowship and fun as they play together at the July 4th picnic in the park.

The battered women's program receives donation

hanks to Jess Walker of the EXXON Corporation and a member of the Denham Springs Adventist church, a T contribution of $1000 was made by EXXON to the Christian Ministry Foundation Board, Livingston Parish's battered women's program. These funds will be used to purchase a computer for their program. The Denham Springs church has been involved in helping to start this much needed program in the area and has adopted a room in the center which they are furnishing and supplying with needed items for its residents. Sandy Fletcher Correspondent

From left: Jess Walker presents the $1000 check to J.L. Nesmith, a Battered Women's Shelter board member, as Dolores Clement, Adventist Community Services leader, looks on.

10 The Record • September 1999 DeQueen Eagles experience an eves[ filled tlleellead

he DeQueen Eagles Pathfinder and Adventurer clubs began an event- filled weekend with an investiture T held by Lloyd and Nanette Clapp who came from Gentry to be part of the program. During the church service dub members took part in the service by reading scripture, offering prayer and collect- ing the offerings. Jerry Conatser led the Adventurers in signing as Chris Hagood played "Jesus Loves Me" on the piano. On Sunday, the Adventurers invited their family and friends and the Pathfinders to be part of a bike-a-thon. About 40 riders ranging from two to 65 years completed the 10-mile course. After the ride everyone was invited to Pizza Hut for a meal. Then the group returned to the Pathfinder room to build card- board boats for the annual boat race sponsored by the Hope Adventurer/ Pathfinder Club at Millwood Lake. Jonathan Baylon Jerry Conatser (left) leads the Adventurers in signing at the DeQueen church investiture ceremony while Lloyd Clapp (seated at right) looks on. Correspondent

The New Orleans First church will Linda Levin, a member of the New celebrate 25 years in its current Orleans First church, was named by the location at 4201 W. Esplanade, American Chemical Society as a recipi- Metairie, La., on October 2, 1999. ent of the George Drake Memorial Award. This award is given to an out- Jim Griffin, former pastor, will be standing high school chemistry teacher the featured speaker. A singspira- chosen from nominees from southern tion will follow the potluck lunch. Louisiana and Mississippi. The day will conclude with a The criteria for nomination round-table discussion of the cir- includes teaching high school chemistry, cumstances surrounding the move dedication to science instruction, and of the church from St. Charles motivating students to pursue careers in science. Avenue some 25 years ago, and Levin credits her Bass Academy the miracles that occurred to chemistry and math teacher, Clifton enable the move. All current and Keller, for his encouragement during former members, as well as her high school years. They have kept in friends and guests, are invited to contact ever since. attend. Contact the church at David Levin 504.885.7000 for further informa- Correspondent tion. Lois Stumpf Correspondent

September 1999 • The Record 11 [If Brisling church school raises funds for RH

he American Heart Association's Jump Rope for Heart brought out the best in Bristow's church school. T The 14 students who jumped rope raised $475 for the American Heart Association's heart and blood vessel research, public education and community programs. The photo shows some of the students. Back row, from left: Jennifer Perez, Carly Webster, Jordan Johns, Tuskannie Inlow, Elisa Fisher, Judith Miller and Emily Fisher. Front row, from left, are Alexandra Weber, Audrey Weber, Andrew Fisher, Lydia Perez and Dylan Banks.

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marriage enrichment class was ft held at the home of Mark and Lisa Peugh in Tulsa, Okla., from April 4 to July 11. The textbook used was Nancy Van Pelt's The Complete Marriage. Those attending the seminar were, from left: Steve and Tracey Teilor and baby Seth; John and Kimberly Marlow, Brent and Jenifer Whittington, and (not pictured) Steven and Sheila Blegrave. ecently Bristow church member Duane Weber and his sons Tom, John and R Pete provided music for the church service. Pictured from left are: John, Duane, Tom and Pete Weber.

12 The Record • September 1999 Reporter minims Lifestvle Center of flmerica's program

hen an editor from Oklahoma Living, cer. "I had to put my activities and health Exercise therapists measure, evalu- Elaine Warner, was asked to research on hold during that period. I don't regret ate and prescribe activity programs, and and locate the best spa vacations of it; I wanted to be there for her. When I hydro-and massage therapists use their W Oklahoma, she ended her report with read about the Lifestyle Center in a mag- skills to improve circulation and ward off the following: azine for diabetics, I knew I needed to try sore muscles. The biggest surprise I had in it. When I came in here, I walked like a Spreading a gospel of good health is researching this article was my trip to the 90-year-old man. I walked with little consistent with the religious practices of Lifestyle Center of America. I wasn't par- mincing steps and I had no stamina." staff members. Almost all are Seventh- ticularly looking forward to the visit. First The first thing the doctors did was day Adventists. Guests are told at orienta- of all, because they wanted me to go put Bob on a medically supervised fast— tion that there are daily singing and devo- through the medical tests that all partici- no food, no insulin shots—to establish his tional services and that staff members pants take, and, secondly, because I knew normal insulin levels. They also started may occasionally offer to share prayer. the food was totally vegan—that is, no him on an exercise program, then began None of these activities are mandatory; meat, no eggs, no cheese, no milk. No reintroducing foods. Did it work? I talked any guest uncomfortable with the spiritu- taste, I thought. to him right before the end of his 3-week al aspects of the program is free to The road to the Center winds up stay. "I feel great. I've lost 20 pounds and decline. Staff members do point out into the Arbuckle Mountains south and now I walk with a normal gait. I have recent research which supports the posi- west of Sulphur. Wooded stretches give a about 50 pounds more to go, but I've laid tive health benefits gained through faith. foresty feel to the ascent and darting deer out a plan and I don't think I'll have any No one on the staff was aggressive- make fast driving dangerous. Suddenly, trouble following it." He also no longer ly religious. To the contrary, the people I through a break in the trees, you see on requires insulin injections. worked with seemed more concerned the crest of the mountain an impressive Making sure that clients can contin- with practicing their Christianity through structure which looks like a luxury hotel. ue their lifestyle changes is a goal of the service. At the risk of sounding syrupy, I The lobby maintains the illusion. Shiny program. Cooking and nutrition classes have to say that these were some of the metal surfaces, mirrors and beautiful art- provide the educational and hands-on kindest, most caring people it has been work present high-tech elegance. experience to give confidence with new my pleasure to meet. My bedroom was lovely in soft col- ways of cooking and eating. Oklahoma Living, July 26, 1999 (P. 0. Box ors of seafoam and peach. One wall had 54309, Oklahoma City OK 73154-1309) windows from one side to the other. I knew that morning would reveal a moun- taintop vista. Next morning began early with the medical tests I had been dreading, including a cardio-stress test. Then, the next challenge—breakfast. That meal, and all the others I had there, was delicious. There were wonderful homebaked breads, lots of fruit and cereals, nuts and fruit butters. This was the beginning of a whirlwind visit that left me so enthusiastic, I couldn't stop talking about it for days. A trip here means a commitment to a new way of living; otherwise, save your money. If you're ready to adopt a truly healthy lifestyle, this could be the best investment you ever make. Bob Stevenson, 69, of Fort Worth is a case in point. Bob, an international marketing manager for Raytheon, has had some rough years. His wife died this spring after an extended battle with can-

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In searching for a way to evangelize the city of Conroe, Tex., Anthony radio ministry I Ross and other members of the Emmanuel church decided that to reach the largest audience, a radio program would be most effective. The program began during the winter of 1997 but was short-lived due to the lack of funds. However, radio evangelism was not forgotten. When a layman, Kenneth Elliott, moved to Conroe, he led out in several soul-winning ventures. Later another church member, Elaine Placide, who had taken voice-over lessons, found an open- ing at a local gospel radio station and was given a slot in the program. However, the manager, Lee Humphrey, told her there was no money in the budget, so she ide

lac would have to donate her time. The man- P ager did make a deal, however. Since Ken

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P would give her church a year of free air time. Kenneth Elliot (left) and Anthony Ross (right) adjust the controls for Elaine Placide to trans- mit a gospel music program over the air. It didn't take long for the church to come up with a plan to use Amazing Facts Bible studies and a question and answer format. After being on the air for several weeks, questions began to come in. Several of the listening audience, including the station manager, were captivated by truths they had never heard before. After personal studies from church elders Elliott and Ross, station manager Lee Humphrey gave up his position as pastor of the Sunday-keeping Pine Grove church and joined the Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church where he is now serving as a local elder. Ken Placide Correspondent

Lieutenant Colonel Bernard A. Johnson of the U.S. Air Force Civil Air Patrol, a volunteer organization, presented John Bazile an award on behalf of his work with the Hebron Adventist church's Community Services. Bazile not only serves as chaplain of the Civil Air Patrol, he carries out other volunteer assignments as well. Col. Johnson is a pilot who works with youth in aerospace education, disaster relief, and officer leadership training for the Civil Air Patrol and other activities. He also teaches youth how to pilot an airplane. Pictured here are church elder Larry Davis, Lt. Colonel Johnson and John Bazile. Betsy Hudson Correspondent

14 The Record • September 1999 •r-,••• 1 [jr5 Messed Hope company celebrates 6th anniversary

he Blessed Hope Bible Study Sigh and his wife Rosie were studying Ministry in Ashdown, Ark., celebrat- regularly with the pastor of this church T ed its sixth anniversary with a special and his wife. Sigh recommended that we program. Southwest Region seek permission from them to use their Conference secretary, Billy Wright, was building on Saturdays. Permission was the guest speaker. Music was by the granted and the first Bible study was Bethel church in Texarkana, Tex. scheduled for April 24, 1993. The weekly Blessed Hope Sabbath Blessed Hope was the name given service was the dream of a study group to this church group to highlight the fact which met weekly in the homes of that Jesus is our only Hope for eternal Mattie Nettles, Stephanie Vaughn, Patrice salvation. Over the years the church has Fricks and Bible instructor Annie Turner. continued to study Bible Readings and the This group had been studying regularly Amazing Facts lessons. for two years. They had covered the Real The first worship service was on Truth, Amazing Facts, and Revelation July 21, 1993 with guest speaker Notra Seminar Bible study series. As truths were Nolen, a native of Ashdown. In learned, the question came up of why a December 1993 the group began meeting church was not formed in Ashdown. at the Freeman Chapel Church located Between November 1992 and April on Martin Luther King Boulevard. 1993 plans were made to secure a build- However, members look forward to the ing for the services. Several options were day they will have their own building. explored. A building, the Elizabeth Ann Turner Academy church on south Pine Prairie Correspondent Road, was located. At that time, Odea

Bible instructor Ann Turner hands a certifi- cate to Ferrell McCoy on the completion of his Bible studies. Guest evangelist is welcomed to Baton Rouge

44 T he brethren didn't send just any- Thompson's revelation that "The body" was the way Berean church church's real business is to go out of busi- pastor introduced the crusade ness" prompted some raised eyebrows speaker. "They sent a native son—a until he followed with God's proclama- well-established evangelist who began his tion, "It is finished," terminating the need ministry right here in Southwest." And so for any further evangelism. The altar call it was with those words that the church saw members from both churches recom- welcomed Evangelist H. L. Thompson mitting themselves to Baton Rouge's who had come, not for just a day, but for summer evangelistic effort. the summer's crusade, a united effort Evelyn M. Edwards between the Berean and Faith churches. Correspondent Thompson's message, titled "The Father's Business," had a twofold purpose. Not only was it in honor of the nationally recognized Father's Day to follow on Sunday, but it was also in honor of our heavenly Father. He talked about how the Father's business is evangelism as the gospel commission in Matthew 28:19 Helvius L. Thompson, visiting evangelist states. for Baton Rouge's summer campaign

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eventy children met for two hours each evening with 17 vacation Bible Farrah Hudson of Houston's Hebron school volunteers church won an auditory contest spon- and the director, sored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Gloria Ard, at the (VFW). The contestants, representing various high schools in Houston, pre- Macadonia church in sented their speeches in audiotape Monroe La., for the form using the theme, "My Service to "Friends Forever" America." Farrah was recently asked VBS program. The to deliver her speech at one of VFW's children learned award luncheons. She received a about making and standing ovation. keeping friends and Betsy Hudson, Correspondent participated in activities to help instill the principles. More importantly, as the life of our "forever friend," Jesus, was explained, the children were helped to see the importance of talking to Him every day. This principle was further enhanced by the theme song, "Jesus Is My Friend Today." The culminating activities were held Friday evening when each class demonstrated in a unique way what had transpired during the week. Many visitors enjoyed the songs, recitations of Bible verses and related readings and poster displays. A live production in song of "The Prodigal Son" captivated the attention of all.

Laurie Brown, Ephesus church Community Services leader in Covington, La., Amy Lou and Nolan McCann, pause for a moment of prayer with Willie Founten Berry on the streets of Covington as they distribute hot lunches during a community outreach event. Brown, with the help of other Community Services staff and members of the Covington church, distributes lunches every Community Services Sabbath. Leonard Cade, Correspondent

16 The Record • September 1999 Children pray for Brownsville fire fighters n Sabbath afternoon, July 17, the Brownsville English church's primary Sabbath school children, accompanied 0 by their teachers, Lydia Perez and Christine Daniel, visited the local Fire Station No. 6. After singing a few songs, nine-year- old Eugene Daniel offered a prayer for the fire fighters' protection. The children gave the fire fighters homemade cakes and the teachers passed out religious tracts, Steps to Christ and invited the fire- fighters to visit the Brownsville church. In appreciation for the children's interest and their prayer, the fire fighters explained that their commitment was to save lives, and they demonstrated what they do from the time they receive a 911 call until they go out to fight the fire. Each child was given a fire prevention coloring book. Subha Anandam The Brownsville English church primary Sabbath school children with the fire fighters from Correspondent Station No. 6 and their teachers, Christine Daniel (left) and Lydia Perez.

God answers a mother's praver hen I was obliged to switch to com- husband informed me that it was my when she passed the discard table at the mercial milk for my five-month-old friend, Sarah Carter, who had stopped by. factory, she picked up a case. daughter Christina, I wondered how "What did she want?" I asked. Sarah had put the milk in her car W I would be able to afford it, since "Nothing," he replied. "She just left three days before, but it was only on her Isomil, a soy-based milk, costs $10.96 for something for you. I put it on the kitchen way home that night that something in a three-day supply. At this point I realized counter." her mind kept hounding her to drop the I needed Divine help. "Wow!" I exclaimed in amazement, milk off at my house. I know it was no I recalled Ellen White's statement "this is fast, Lord!" With my eyes trans- one but the Lord. As we talked we both that God has a thousand ways to provide fixed on the case of milk, almost in disbe- agreed God knows our needs and will for us of which we have no idea. And lief, I repeated the words of Isaiah 65:24, always find a way to supply them. many scriptures, one of which is "Before they call, I will answer. While Sarah continued to deliver formula Philippians 4:19, promise that "My God they are still speaking I will respond" until Christina was weaned from Isomil. will supply all your needs from His glori- (Clear Word). Then I bowed my head in Each time she delivered the formula she ous riches..." thanks to God. would say, "I just passed by the discard That Thursday God revealed Still perplexed, I called Sarah to table and all the other brands of formula Himself to me in a most vivid way. I was find out what had motivated her to visit were taken except the Isomil." This cer- lying on my bed praying, asking Him to my house at 9:30 that night without even tainly proves that God can even be in the show me where we could trim our bud- calling to say she was on her way. She formula denting business. get so as to afford this expensive product told me how the company she worked Pansy Evans, Dallas for my baby. In the midst of my prayer, I for never sent out slightly damaged pack- heard the doorbell ring. Because I knew ages or dented cans, but allowed employ- my husband was in the front room, I did ees to take them home. Isomil was one not interrupt my prayer, but when I was of these products, and she recalled my done, I inquired about the visitor. My comments about using it for my baby, so

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About 50 children participated in the vacation Bible school program at the Jefferson Academy church. The program included Bible stories, songs, skits, crafts, food, games, and outdoor survival skills. At the closing Friday night program, parents, families, and friends had a chance to enjoy the activities along with their children. An added feature was a picnic style supper prepared by the junior class. Pictured here, peeling potatoes, are, from left: Joshua Hellie, Daniel Lauder, Scott Guber, Michael Austin and Eric Bauder.

Fourteen young people enrolled in the Stephenville church's vacation Bible school July 5-9. Besides the regular activities, building the clubhouse, painting and decorating it seemed to be the most popular part of the "Friends Forever" program. From left: Amanda McClain, Candice Madsen, and Courtney Madsen work with Ruth Bradbury to complete the project.

Baptisms conclude week of praver

efferson Adventist Academy's spring week of prayer was followed by two baptisms. Kim Walker, a sophomore J from Mineola, Tex., recommitted her life to the Lord and was re-baptized. And Vanessa Kahsai, a freshman from Carrolton, Tex., raised in a Sunday-keeping church, stated that she had learned more about Christ and the promises He has given than she had known before. At the close of the service each girl was given a silk corsage as a reminder that just as a silk corsage does not fade, so Jesus' love for them will never fade. The pastor, David Troyer, suggested that er Troy

they wear their corsages again on the dy anniversary date of their baptism to in C : remind them of their commitment and to to ho share the joy they have in Jesus with any- P one asking what the corsages were for. Cindy Troyer Houston pastor and week of prayer speaker, Sam Mercado (left), is seen here with Vanessa Correspondent Kahsai, JAA church pastor David Troyer, Kim Walker and Philip Williams, JAA religion/music teacher and campus chaplain. 18 The Record • September 1999 J r fldveillists participate in Habitat for Humanity

hen the Johnson County chapter of Habitat for Humanity planned to build seven houses in seven days, W one home was sponsored by "Your Friends the Adventists." Bud Bradbury supervised construction as Adventist ministers, doctors, nurs- es, teachers, other professionals and lay- men donated their time to this project. Although each project was scheduled to run all seven days of the week, 7-r1-7 Blitz Build the Adventist group shut down Friday HOUSE #14 819 N.Wilhite evening at sundown and began again FRIENDS THIS HOU SE BONG BUILT BY YOUR early Sunday morning. This house was -TH E ADVENTIS TS- the only home completed on time. None of the other six was complete for the dedication. When Bud was asked how the Adventists managed to complete the job A Channel 11 news reporter (left) interviews Bud Bradbury, construction supervisor, for the so quickly, his reply was, "The Lord did it. Habitat for Humanity home built by the Keene Adventists. He has told us to keep the Sabbath, and Naturally, Bud told the Habitat leaders he that He will bless us if we do." "Maybe you started a new custom would give grape juice instead of wine. for us!" was the comment one of the Habitat for Humanity's custom is Word of the substitute gift spread, and to have the builder give the new owner a Habitat leaders made to Bud. loaf of bread and a bottle of wine. each new owner received the bread and a Evadeane Peters bottle of Welch's grape juice. Communication Director

Retired Workers Retreat The Texas Conference retirees' yearly retreat will be held at Nameless Valley Ranch, October 21-24, Vain evangelists go door-to-door 1999. The event will begin s a result of knocking on doors for Thursday evening with dinner 10 weeks this summer, greeting and If your church is ready at 5:30 p.m. and will end fl praying with people, Dee Barizo, Julie Christman, Luiz Paubel, to host such with the noon meal on Amanda Solomon and Leondro Eizama Sunday. The principal speak- have initiated dozens of Bible studies and a dynamic approach ers will be Bud and Rose Otis have brought visitors to church. These college-age evangelists have been hosted to outreach, and conference president by the Denison, Tex., church under the Steve Gifford. direction Pastor Dave Friesen. contact the Reservation forms with When Luiz and Leondro visited detailed information are one house, the man who came to the conference office door told them that God had showed being mailed to everyone on him that two young men would be com- youth department in the mailing list. Others wishing to teach him the Bible. When he ing a reservation form should heard about the Sabbath, he started November call Darlene May at the Texas attending church. To end the summer program, the to be considered for Conference office: young missionaries held a week of evan- next summer. 817.783.2223. gelistic meetings. With Pastor Friesen's support, each of the young people pre- Dale R. Culbertson Van Hurst Coordinator of Retiree Affairs pared a sermon and delivered a sermon to those who attended. Youth Director

September 1999 • The Record 19 rr ,511LIJ Houston area holds moments svmposium

eventy women from churches in Houston gathered at the Marriot Westside the afternoon of Sabbath, 5 July 10, for a 24-hour Spirit-filled time of fellowship and fun. The symposium was organized by Dora Weithers, First Missouri City church women's ministries director, and assisted by Vandalyn Barrow, Fondren Southwest church women's ministries director. The theme, "Winning Together," was carried by each of the speakers, With the objective of planting a church Beverly Robinson, Dora Weithers, and in Jacksonville in the spring, the Tyler Freema Sweeney. Another part of the and Rusk churches held a joint aware- symposium was the "Let's Talk" session ness venture at the Jacksonville county fair. Volunteers manned a booth that moderated by Erma Nolen, where attracted so many people that it was women divided into groups according to not possible to take a photo after 10:00 a.m. In 5 1/2 hours they distributed 600 age and social needs. Signs magazines and 1,500 brochures about Bibleinfo.com, a telephone line At the dosing session, women gave (1.800.97BIBLE) out of Seattle that provides answers to people's questions. The testimonies of healing and overcoming, two churches also operate a Discover Bible school and distribute copies of Signs and many shed tears of joy for belonging every month in boxes such as the one in the photograph. to an understanding and accepting sister- Dale Graham, Tyler Church Ministries Director hood. Eunette Warner, Correspondent

Trust services provide assistance in personal planning

n interview between Karl Doerner, Texas Q: Why should Adventist families con- much in taxes to Uncle Sam. A couple Conference trust services director and cern themselves with estate planning? may have an estate of well over $1.2 mil- fi Evadeane Peters, communication director. A: Good estate planning can protect the lion and not pay any estate taxes if you Q: In what areas of estate planning estate from needless probate expenses do it correctly. does the trust services department have and make it easier on loved ones who have to take care of the estate. A lot of Q: If I let you plan my estate, do I have legal authority to work? to give a certain amount to the Texas A: We do standard wills, revocable trusts, family problems can be avoided when there is a proper estate plan. Conference? self management trusts, and a variety of A: No, you do not have to give anything other types of trusts, along with support Q: Won't one plan cover everyone's to the conference to have a trust docu- documents such as durable power of need? Why have options? ment prepared. But you need to remem- attorney, power of attorney for health A: For estates of over $100,000 of real ber some qualified church program, care, living wills (or directive to physi- assets you might want to think about a such as the local church or church cian), etc. We also do income-producing revocable or living trust. With estates school, or one of the supporting organi- documents such as charitable gift annu- over $625,000 you need to do some estate zations, from the Voice of Prophecy to ities of various types and unitrusts. planning to make sure you don't give too ADRA to a world mission project. When

20 The Record • September 1999 we setuptrusts,doexpecttohavea substantial partgoingtocharity,because federal lawsdemandthatitdoes.Weare ble intent,butagain,wepayallnormal legal costs. ment unlessthereissubstantialcharita- not allowedbylawtomakeatrustdocu- Q: A: Wedonotrequireacharitablegift pare awillformyhusbandandmeifwe don't choosetoleaveanythingcharity? for wills.Wetakecareofalllegalexpens- at leasthaveawill.Thisisespecially important forthosewithminorchildren. es, becausewefeeleverymembershould After all,agoodstewardwilltakecareof Q: Iseveryoneinyourofficeanattor- all documentsarepreparedunderthe A: No,wearenotattorneys.However, the Master'sgoods. ney? direction ofaqualified,licensedattorney who reviewsalldocumentsandguaran- the StateofTexas. tees themasbeingproperandlegalin Q: September 1999 • What aboutwills?Wouldyoupre- What credentialsdoyouhavefor The registrationfeeof$75.00per personmustbepaidbyOctober20,whichincludesfivemeals,all programsandmaterials.Spaceis limited to300.Sendpaymentand retreatregistrationformtoTXConf.ofSDA,Women'sMinistries, POBox800,AlvaradoTX76009. Texas ConferenceofSeventh-day Adventistsinordertogetthisrate.Ifyouhavefurtherquestions, pleasecall817-783-2223x106. Make yourroomreservationof$86 pernight(1-4persons)directwiththeDoubleTreeHotel, Antonio TX78216, City/State Name ".7 - would like The Record Women's SpiritualRetreat there inabundance.3hopethatyoucanjoinus,too! ToseOtis, to personallyinviteyoujoinusat 1-800-535-1980. Roomreservations mustbemadebyOctober20andyouclearlyidentifyyourself withthe Prayer Coordinator Janet Page November 12-14,1999 "The Comforter legal qualification? A: Allofourstaffarecertifiedinestate planning bytheGeneralConference Trust ServicesDepartmentandare field representatives,andCarolynByram,secretary ment. OthersinthedepartmentincludeCarolsReibero,treasurer;EdStaceyandJoeRay, Karl Doerner,trustservicesdirectorandLynetteEcord,assistantdirector,reviewadocu- Zip Retreat Registration Annette Devotional Speaker Address Stan wick this ♦ 5 inspirational retreat!`the9LolySpirit Home Ph - San Antonio,Texas Las Come!" ing educationclasseseachyear. required toreceive30hoursofcontinu- 37 N.E.Loop410atMcCullough, San Edwina Flynn Concert Artist WorkPh Coordinator will

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Photo: Evadeane Peters r r fllbuquerque Bilingual church holds first prophecv seminar

he Albuquerque Bilingual church members moved into their new church building in February with a T desire to reach out to the community. This vision became a reality on the evening of April 23 when about 176 visitors walked through the doors on open- ing night of the Amazing Facts Prophecy Seminar. Realizing the importance of making guests feel welcome and comfortable, church members worked together to ensure that the nightly programs of park- ing, greeting, ushering and child care were adequately staffed. Guests seemed impressed as they listened each night to Amazing Facts speaker Brian McMahon as he presented the Word of God. As a result, 29 people were baptized and four others joined by profession of faith. Fifteen more have been baptized since then, making a total Amazing Facts speaker Brian McMahon and his wife Heidi (front left) with the new mem- of 48 new members. bers of the Albuquerque Bilingual family. Church pastor Nehemias Basit and his wife Ivy Edwin M. Yroc are at the right front. Correspondent

TeKico fldvellitrers participate in Fun DaviRegalia

22 his year the Texico Conference's Adventurer Fun Day/Regatta was T nothing less than a true adventure under the direction of Sylvia Gallardo and Edwin Lopez, Texico Conference Adventurer coordinators, with the help of may Adventurer directors, staff and parents. The adventure began Friday, April 30, when Adventurer clubs from around the conference converged at Bottomless Lake Recreational Park in Roswell, N.M. Although bad weather threatened, it was a relief when everyone arrived safely and were able to set up camp. However, Friday night wind and rain became so severe that the coordinators and rangers had to gather everyone from the tents to the park shelter. Sabbath dawned with everyone tired and some tents in tatters. Members of the Roswell church invited everyone to move to their church to camp, and once settled there, the rest of the Sabbath was filled with worship and praise services. An event the Adventurers love, a regatta race, was held Sabbath Cold and tired, Adventurers and parents gather under the shelter at the Bottomless Lake evening. Recreational Park, near Roswell, N.M. Ray Van Why Correspondent

Adventurer coordinator, Edwin Lopez, stands behind the Adventurer team that won the regatta race.

J filbuquerque Bilingual church Adventurers are active

he 14 enthusiastic children in Albuquerque Bilingual's Adventurer T club have become the little ambas- sadors to the community The club teems with excitement throughout the year with community outreach programs. One of these programs is the collection of non-perish- able food items from the community. The Adventurers then have fun creating food baskets which they deliver to needy families. They are also involved in preparing Thanksgiving dinner each year to which they invite church members and the community. To enlarge their understanding of the civic aspects of the community they visited the local fire department and hospital and toured Albuquerque's Aquarian Bio Park. At the year-end investiture and awards ceremony all the Adventurers The Albuquerque Bilingual church's Adventurer club visits one of the local hospital's emer- gency rooms to observe its operations.

received at least 10 honors, and Matthew Lopez received the Adventurer of the Year award. The success of the Adventurer club is attributed not only to the partici- pation of the children, but also to the support it receives from the parents, church members, community and the conference. Edwin Lopez Correspondent

Sylvia Gallardo, Adventurer coordinator, prepares to hand Matthew Lopez the Adventurer of the Year Award while his parents, Sandra and Edwin Lopez, and sister, Amber, stand by to support him. 24 The Record • *giber 1999

Harold Zapata ordained arold Zapata, was born in Queens that reaches many people throughout the NY., and lived in Cali, Colombia, region. He is also the speaker of a daily until the age of 13, when his family 30-minutes radio broadcast, Living Faith, H moved to Los Angeles, Cal. He mar- which can be heard on radio stations in ried Evelyn in 1993. They have two West Texas, eastern New Mexico and in daughters, Natalia (4) and Jasmine (1). Dallas, Tex. Soon after graduating from high Zapata's great passion is for evange- school Zapata went to Germany to study lism. He has conducted and been theology at the Bethanien Theological involved in several evangelistic crusades Seminary in Darsberg, where he obtained in the Texico Conference this past year his BA in theology. Later he pursued which have resulted in about 150 people graduate studies at Fuller Theological becoming a part of the Seventh-day Seminary in Pasadena, Cal. Adventist church. Zapata has pastored in Riverside, Zapata was ordained to the gospel Cal. (1989-1991); Arlington, Va. (1991- ministry on June 19, 1999, at his church The Zapata family, from left: Jasmine, 1992); and Glendale, Cal. (1992-1996). in Lubbock, Texas. Evelyn, Natalia and Harold, now serving in The Zapatas moved to Lubbock, Tex., in Gladstone W. Simmons the Lubbock, Tex., district. 1996 where he has founded Living Faith Communication Director Ministries, a Christ-centered program

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An educational seminar, "Innovative Teaching Methods in Science," was held on the campus of Southwest- em Adventist University, July 5-6. Fifteen teachers attended. Workshops included teaching chemistry methods by Dr. Barbara Jones, math and physics by Dr. Lawrence Turner, and biology and geology by Dr. Art Chadwick. The photo shows some of the geology exhibits. Dr. Dee Anderson, Chair Department of Education

September 1999 • The Record 25 [jiarirri Religious libertv: a Iwo edged sword

It is unfortunate when Seventh-day 3. A supervisor at an Adventist First, it's reasonable. It demon- Adventists expect concessions in the work- hospital refuses to allow an employee strates that we understand the implica- place for specific religious convictions, but to avoid Sabbath work, arguing that tions of a request for accommodation, are intolerant of other people's religious since the hospital is a religiously-affiliat- and value religious freedom highly practices. It is our hope that this article will ed entity, it is immune from charges of enough to be willing to grant it our- help us all to be more tolerant. Editor religious discrimination. In actuality, selves. Isn't it time that some of us the law at issue gives religious employ- began to act on principle rather that he following are three instances ers the right to give hiring preference to just self-protection? If we have truly when arguments for accommoda- their own members. It says nothing embodied the principle of respect for T tion of religious practices fell on about an exemption from the obliga- individual conscience and conviction, deaf ears: tion to reasonably accommodate rather than acting merely on fear of I. Delegates from country A to a employees' religious beliefs and prac- persecution, we will reciprocate the religious liberty congress argue strenu- tices. Far more important than the respect and accommodation we so ously that children who practice the legality of the denial is the authoritari- often seek. delegates' religion should be allowed to an manner of the supervisor, who indi- Second, it's practical. Others are wear certain distinctively religious cates that the request is seen not as a far more likely to be cooperative with clothing in the public schools of coun- matter of conscience, but as a threat to our religious needs if we demonstrate try B. But when asked what accommo- managerial authority that we are ready to reciprocate. There dations are made for members of The result in both the above is arguably no more effective way of minority faiths in country A, the dele- instances was embarrassment for those safeguarding our own rights than by gates argue that one does not lead to who argue that Seventh-day Adventists insisting on the same rights for others. the other: Country A has an official defend the principle of religious free- Third, it comes to us well recom- religion, country B does not. Therefore dom, not merely their own interests. mended. It's biblically commanded. To B is bound to respect all faiths equally, Such reports exacerbate scepticism argue that we should treat the rights but A is not. Needless to say, their argu- from those who doubt our motives and interests of others as equal with ments for accommodation of their chil- (including, in these two cases, other our own, defend them as we would dren were received with mixed emo- employees), and complicate efforts to wish to be defended, and honor the sin- tions. The other delegates wanted to garner support from others who sup- cerity of the believer even if we reject respect the religious practices of the port religious liberty as a matter of the belief itself, is another way of say- children, but were put off by the principle. ing "Do unto others..." unwillingness of the delegates from All three instances are true. What country A to even consider a reciprocal do they have in common? A lack of Mitchell A. Tyner gesture. understanding of an important—but lit- Associate General Unfortunately, such behavior does tle discussed—principle of religious free- Counsel for the not always come from those of other dom: reciprocity. Reciprocity is General Conference of faiths, as illustrated in the next two defined as mutual dependence, action Seventh-day examples. or influence. It's sort of a two-edged Adventists sword: we must be ready to give to oth- 2. A large employer, whose owners ers the same consideration we ask for are widely known both as Adventists ourselves. It is expected as an ingredi- and for being interested in religious ent of good faith, and for most of us, freedom, is charged with being less it's simply a matter of common sense. than sensitive to the needs of its We are immediately suspicious of one Sunday-keeping employees. According who claims a benefit but is not willing to the charge, it mandates that no to reciprocate when asked to do so. employee work from sunset on Friday Reciprocity in the form of sensitiv- to sunset on Saturday—as is its right—but ity to the religious beliefs and practices does not make necessary accommoda- of others, commends itself to us for tion for its employees who observe several reasons, noted below in reverse Sunday as a day of rest. order of importance.

26 The Record • September 1999 Refugee fldventist pastor returns home to Djakovica Seventh-day Adventist pastor, Dijana Daka is now back in Djakovica Sadly, the violence has affected Daka has returned to her home in where she was instrumental in establish- many. Daka reports that as a result of this Kosovo from Albania to find all the ing a new church last year. After several war, an 18-year-old man, whose mother is members and friends of her church evangelistic campaigns and various semi- a member of the Djakovica Seventh-day- in Djakovica alive and well. nars, Daka had the joy of ministering to Adventist Church, became mentally ill. "We have all returned to our place," 35 adults and about 20 children who "I was also shocked when I heard says Daka, "and although we found our attended worships and special meetings. that my sister in Christ, Mileva Vujosevic houses destroyed we are happy that we Daka was very successful in ministering from Pec, was brutally killed," added found Jesus who keeps us together and to the mainly Muslim community. A Daka, and continued, "During this time gives us hope for the future." number of evangelists and visiting lectur- of hatred, our role is to talk to the people Now she says that the church mem- ers, including Dr. Radisa Antic, president about the importance of forgiveness and bers are ready to continue worshipping of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in reconciliation." and giving praise to their God and Yugoslavia, and Pastor Martin Anthony, Daka is extremely thankful to Saviour who was with them during a personal ministries director at the Trans- church leaders and members around the very difficult time. European Division, helped her to estab- region who helped them through this Daka lost all communication with lish this group. time of trouble. Her plea is for materials the church leaders for almost four weeks Unfortunately, with the onset of the to aid her ministry in this damaged com- during the military conflict in Kosovo war in the Balkans, her ministry in munity. until, on the evening of May 4, 1999, she Djakovica was put on hold, but not for "We need Bibles, literature and a was seen among a group of refugees in long. Despite the hardships encountered baptistry to continue our work in Kukes, Albania on a news broadcast in fleeing Kosovo, she maintained her com- Kosovo," she concludes. England. While staying in Albania, Daka mitment to return and carry on with her Adventist News worked in the Flore church as an assistant ministry Network pastor.

filventist World Radio faces exciting challenge ithin a few weeks construction will begin on prayer all around the world. We want God's will a new AWR radio station in Italy. It will be a to be done, so we need His Spirit to guide that lll very large installation and will have power pivotal evening. If you can, please gather a enough to reach one out of every four people liv- group together and be in prayer as much as pos- ing on the globe, especially targeting parts of the sible during the hours of 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on world where it is not possible for our church to September 13. work by any other means. That is cause for antici- God is doing some dramatic pation—and rejoicing! things to tell the world of But the urgent matter is this: On Monday Christ's soon return, and this evening, September 13, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time, new station is surely part of a reception will be held for a group of key poten- His great plan. Thank tial donors. It is hoped that a large portion of the you for your partici- amount (several million dollars) to build the sta- pation. tion will be raised that evening. For that reason we are calling our friends to Don Jacobsen Adventist World Radio

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li r MeiropleR signs agreement for joint venture fficials of Metroplex Health System purchase the equipment, and staff and White Health Plan/Metroplex Choice." and Scott and White have signed a operate it. Dr. Lucas Wong, director of the joint venture agreement to construct, "In planning together with Scott oncology division at Scott and White, O staff and operate a Scott and White and White, we felt that a cancer treat- said, "I'm pleased with the fact that now cancer center to be built on the south ment center is definitely a need not cur- we can offer additional and more com- wing of Metroplex Hospital. rently provided in our community," states plete services for the treatment of cancer The $6.5 million construction, Ken Finch, president/CEO of Metroplex. to the people of West Bell County in a expected to be completed by late 2000, "Our intention and efforts will focus on convenient location." will include two stories on the front of bringing a high quality service to the "Having the cancer center on our the south wing of the hospital. The first community at a reasonable cost." campus will allow us to work together floor, to be called Scott and White "The agreement we have signed is with Scott and White in taking care of Cancer Center, will house a radiation for 10 years with an option to extend the more oncology patients in Metroplex oncology program that includes offices lease for another 10 years, so you can see Hospital," says Finch. "The cancer center for radiation and oncology physicians, that Metroplex and Scott and White are will increase the use of many of our ser- exam rooms, a linear accelerator, a simu- serious about working together to bring vices like the laboratory and actual inpa- lator and outpatient chemotherapy ser- affordable services to the area," states . tient admissions." vices. Wallace E. Lowry, Jr., M.D., president of A ground breaking ceremony was The second floor will contain med- Scott and White Clinic. "This is actually held Thursday, July 15, 5:30 p.m., at ical offices for Metroplex obstetricians, the second major project that Scott and Metroplex Hospital, 2201 S. Clear Creek cardiologists and ophthalmologists. The White and Metroplex have worked on Road, Killeen. structure is designed so that a third floor together, the first being the Scott and Skip Joers, Correspondent can be added in the future. The facility will be built and owned by Metroplex. The first floor cancer center will be leased to Scott and White, which will furnish the interior, p PIT P.- 7r1

A big Thank You JoyRiver offers open Michigan academies 1.1 uguley Discover the Power Campo- chat 24 hours a day annual homecoming, Health ree organizers wish to thank NEW!! 24 hours a day, 7 days October 8-9 System the thousands of committed a week open chat in JoyRiver The Michigan Academies announced and supportive adults who at wwwjoyriver.org. Alumni Association invites all that Terri made the August 10-14 cam- Also enjoy attending sched- graduates/attendees and for- Voth, labo- poree the world's largest and uled chats on stress manage- mer faculty of Adelphian ratory out- most international Pathfmder ment, healthful living, Bible Academy, Grand Ledge camporee event. See the sto- study, building a successful reach coor- Academy, Cedar Lake ries and pictures about it now Christian life, prayer and Academy and Great Lakes dinator, has on our web site www.cam- praise, and special chats for Adventist Academy to the assumed the poree.org. Ron Whitehead youth. annual homecoming alumni position of and his leadership staff appre- weekend held on October 8 & ancillary ciate all that you do for God's Escondido church 9, 1999, on the campus of services representative. Voth will be glory. centennial celebra- Great Lakes Adventist responsible for marketing Huguley's tion in 2000 Academy. The honor year ancillary services, including the Indiana Academy The Escondido, Cal., Seventh- graduates for the weekend are departments of radiology, car- alumni weekend day Adventist Church is plan- those from the classes of diopulmonary, laboratory and ther- October 8 & 9, 1999 in ning a celebration in 1949, 1959, 1974 and 1989. apy services. She first joined Cicero, IN. Special weekend November 2000, to commem- The Alumni Association is Huguley in 1990 and then rejoined events will include a golf orate 100 years worshipping requesting current names and Huguley Health System in 1995 as a extravaganza on Friday; at our present location in addresses of alumni in an medical technologist after spending Sabbath morning worship Escondido, located 30 miles effort to reach each with the a year in Spain. She assumed the with speaker David Rand north of San Diego. We are quarterly Alumni Newsletter. role of outreach coordinator last from the 50-year honor class; looking for former pastors, For more information, please June. Voth received a bachelor of and reunion events for the associate pastors, teachers, or contact Director of science degree in medical technolo- classes of 1949, 1959, 1974 members, having information, Development, Charlotte gy from Southwestern Adventist and 1989. 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BELCHER, Melvia R. Birdsong, born wife, Olga Lee, California; and sis- Johnson, Baton Rouge; sons, James, Union Administration Dec. 13, 1914 in Ada, OK and died ters, Betty Catterlin, Mary Russell Jr., Robert, Billy, and Melvin, all of July 11, 1999 in Texarkana, TX. and Barbara Ferguson. Baton Rouge, and Leroy of President MAX A. TREVINO Survivors: sons, Harlan, Metolius, Oakland, CA; 18 grandchildren; Secretary SAMUEL L. GREEN LIGGETT, Faucher Frankin, born Jan. OR, Richard, Gilliam, AR and and 10 great-grandchildren. Treasurer DERYL KNUTSON 7, 1912 in Grand Prairie, TX and Kenneth, Monteca, CA; daughters, Undertreasurer JOEL WALLACE died July 13, 1999 in Grand Prairie. Martha Odom, Corvallis, OR, WEEKS, Maurice L, born Dec. 14, Survivors: wife, Martha, Grand Belva Norman, Grants Pass, OR, 1920 in Fort Wayne, IN and died Prairie; daughter, Carol Bell, Southwestern Union Conference and Dorothy Oaks, Coeur d'Alene, July 30, 1999 in Oklahoma City Arlington, TX; and several grand- ID; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; 23 grand- OK. Survivors: wife, June, 771 South Burleson Boulevard children and great-grandchildren. children; and many great-grand- Alvarado, TX; sons, John Edward P.O. Box 4000 Mr. Liggett and his family donated children. Weeks, Chihuahua, Mexico, Larry Burleson, TX 76097 the land where the Grand Prairie Lee Weeks, Alvarado, TX, and ph: (817) 295-0476 fax: (817) 447-2443 HAWPE, Dorothy, born Aug. 28, SDA church is presently located. 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The two elephants The Gospel the village? The only trans- trudged over mountains, portation used in traversed valleys and that part of Myanmar crossed streams. From are feet, donkeys — and sunup to sundown, the by Radio ... elephants! 16-mile journey took Ta-day Kyin villagers and "They enjoyed the Adventist Pastor Khin Christmas prograW Maung Nyein and his five and Elephant?! says Pastor Khin. "And co-workers to their village. during the worship hour all of them, including But the Gospel had already come to Ta-day the children, listened intently, as if they Kyin — by radio waves. Burmese broadcasts had not heard the Gospel story before. recorded in Yangoon are aired from Adventist But they had heard it, on AWR. They World Radio's station on Guam. Isolated by a were hungry and thirsty souls, and seven mighty range of mountains from the rest of of them gave their hearts in baptism as Myanmar, the villagers turned to their a 'Christmas gift to Jesus'." Then Pastor shortwave radios for news — and heard the Good News of sal- Khin and his co-workers climbed on the elephants for vation. After many months of listening they were the return journey across mountain, valley and stream, convinced of the Gospel message. with the invitation of the villagers ringing in their ears, "Come back next year!" So they decided to invite the speaker of the Burmese broadcast to visit Ta-dah Kyin. The invitation was accepted: Pray for AWR's partner radio studios around the world, Pastor Khin would come in December and there would be a whose programs in 46 languages and personal contact with Christmas program. But how to get Pastor Khin to listeners draw distant people close to Jesus.

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