Lake Union Herald for 2003

CONTENTS E DITORIAL BY GORDON L. RETZER, 2 Editorial: Where Else Could I Go? LAKE UNION CONFERENCE PRESIDENT 3 Beyond Our Borders: Me? An Evangelist? Where Else 4 New Members 6 Champions of the Poor Could I Go? 8 A Modern Good Samaritan

9 A Purpose,a Power, ollowing a recent conference executive committee, the conference and a Process officers invited me to join them for prayer and the anointing of one of the committee members. Unfortunately, this faithful lay leader, now a 10 Community Service in Action Fpastor, had been diagnosed with serious cancer. As we shared Bible promis- Creative Parenting: es and talked of God’s faithfulness, the conference president commented 12 how this pastor had been through other difficult times and had remained in Looking for Helpers,Part 1 a trusting relationship with God. Several years earlier, he and his wife had 13 Healthy Choices: laid to rest a daughter who was in her twenties. Enough Is Enough! He now recalled how devastated he was, and how one night he told God he really didn’t want to live because the pain was too great.“I didn’t hear a 14 Summer Camp voice that night,” he continued, “and I didn’t see anyone, but God came so close to me and comforted me, and I knew He was still present in the dark- 16 Adventist Health System ness of my experience.” He shared how confident he was in God no matter Midwest Region News what the circumstances. Then he declared, “Where else could I turn?” 17 Andrews University News For some reason, it occurred to me right then that the answer to that question was not necessarily automatic, even though it seemed that way to 18 Camp Meeting News him.“ I guess some people don’t make the choice to turn to God in tragedy,” I began.“ You could have remained angry, or turned to drugs or alcohol.You 22 Classiﬁed Ads could have turned to atheism, yoga, or complete despondency.You could have tried to cover your pain in the excesses of overwork or indulging the 27 Announcements passions. Interesting,” I said, “you chose to allow God to comfort you.” 30 eXtreme Grace We spoke of the wonderful promise of the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, that God promises is present in our lives according to John 14:26.The literal 31 Proﬁles of Youth meaning of the word Comforter is,“ one called to the side of.” The Spirit comforts by teaching and bringing God’s truth to our minds. In other words, the C o v e r Holy Spirit comforts and exhorts. And the very next verse is where Jesus says, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, The cover portrait was painted by Harry Ahn, whose early experience as a Korean War give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” refugee has given him empathy for the homeless and inspired him to paint their portraits. I thanked my brother for his eloquent testimony in the declaration of His art communicates the value God places on faith—“Where else could I go?” We had a time of prayer, thanking God for each individual, no matter how lowly his or her position is in society. “I derive pleasure from His power to heal and asking God to perform His miracle of healing. making a nobody into a somebody, a nothing into something,” Ahn says. The quartet I sang with in college used to sing an old song: The Lake Union Herald (ISSN 0194-908X) is pub- “Where could I go; oh, where could I go? lished monthly by the Lake Union Conference, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Seeking a refuge for my soul. Needing a Friend to save me in the end, Periodicals postage paid at Berrien Springs, MI, and additional mailing offices. Yearly Where could I go but to the Lord.” subscription price $8.50; single copies 50 cents. James B. Coats Vol. 95, No. 5. POSTMASTER: Send all address changes to: I trust that’s your experience.While there are many options, I know the Lake Union Herald, P. O. Box C, Berrien Springs, best possible choice is to choose to allow the Comforter to give us peace. MI 49103. 2 • Lake Union Herald, May 2003 Now you can read the Lake Union Herald online. When we return home, our experiences and new-found enthusiasm impact the local churches. We become foreign- E VANGELISM IN R WANDA mission ambassadors, telling their stories everywhere we go. Who can go? Me? An Evangelist? Anyone—young or old. The BY BARBARA HALES were conducted nightly. By the criteria: Are you willing? Do you time I left, 70 people had been have two-and-a-half weeks of time The ad, sponsored by Global (vacation, school breaks) to go? 1 baptized, and another 400 were Evangelism, read: “Lay people attending baptismal classes. I left Do you believe that the economics needed to help spread God’s Word.” Azua hooked on evangelism. can be resolved? Answer “Yes” to all of the above, and you are on I thought I’d be assisting some “big- Since then, I have been to your way. Often local church time evangelist.” Surprise! They Rwanda, Africa (July 2002), and Nacajuca, Tabasco, Mexico members and relatives will help wanted me to be the evangelist. (January 2003). Oh, how the Lord with the travel costs. It’s humbling to move out of has expanded my “borders.” your comfort zone and be trans- ported to a foreign culture and Why go overseas? language, knowing you have been I go because I have heard the call called to share the gospel of Jesus of Christ, and I benefit as much as Christ, called to invite a people the people to whom I minister. group to let Jesus be Savior and When I allow God to expand my Lord of their lives. borders, He uses me in ways I The cradle roll and kindergarten My first evangelistic assignment never dreamed possible, through unusual circumstances that would classes meet outside the church on a for Global Evangelism was in sunny Sabbath morning in Rwanda. Azua, Dominican Republic, test the faith of seasoned evangel- October 2001, where I was assigned ists: power outages, intestinal to conduct two weeks of prayer, upsets, cold showers, a daily diet of Want to get involved? speak at a drug rehab center, pres- beans and rice, roads that aren’t Thousands of lay people from ent worship talks for the academy roads, and hurry up and wait. I see the U.S., Canada, and Europe staff, visit interested people with the Holy Spirit working “all things have conducted evangelistic meet- the pastor, and preach nightly to a for my good.” ings away from their home fields. standing-room-only crowd at the Evangelism is my opportunity All of them were ordinary people church next door to the school. to take ownership of the great just like you and me. The project commission to go and tell, and to cost of donated funds per baptism come home changed. is only $2.41. Can you think of a Does our presence really make a better investment of funds? difference? For more information or to volunteer, go to www.global-evan Yes it does! We receive a gelism.org; call The Quiet Hour unique opportunity to share what (800) 900-9021; or Global we believe in a new and exciting Evangelism (704) 596-3200. Barbara Hales held an evangelistic way. Many of the hearers have 1 series in Rwanda in July 2002.The local never been exposed to TV, video, Global Evangelism is an organization church pastor,who shepherds 11 or movies. They are drawn to the sponsored by the Carolina Conference in churches,translated her messages into cooperation with The Quiet Hour (a the Kenyarwandian language. large screen displaying the Word Redlands, California-based radio and tel- of God in their language. evision ministry) which recruits and/or We are used by the Holy Spirit provides partial financial sponsorship for What a joy it was each night to to invite people to accept Christ international guest evangelists. use the culturally and linguistical- as Savior and Lord. We bring hope ly sensitive sermons and slides in the midst of despair. In the Barbara Hales is the Niles (Michigan) produced on digital video discs by process, we rehearse and reaffirm Philadelphia Church head elder and the Adventist-Laymen’s Services our own beliefs. writes from New Carlisle, Indiana. and Industries (ASI). Baptisms

Visit our web site at luc.adventist.org Lake Union Herald, May 2003 • 3 N EW M EMBERS told him, “Although I love you, Bobby, I love God more, and I cannot marry a person who does not ILLINOIS students by stating that there was observe the Bible Sabbath.” Bobby no biblical evidence for Sunday Almost everyone in the knew that his decision to keep the sacredness. Bobby stored those Lakeview (Illinois) Church Sabbath needed to be based on facts in his mind, but he did noth- assumed Bobby Barnes was a more than his desire to marry the ing with the new information until Seventh-day Adventist Christian. woman he loved. He also realized, October 1994 when Maria Greaves- He had given his heart to Jesus in his heart, that Christ wanted Safadi, a Lakeview Adventist when he was twelve years old, him to keep the fourth command- Church member and a former co- and his present lifestyle testified ment. His decision to surrender worker, showed Bobby the Sabbath to that fact. So it was a big sur- and keep Christ’s Sabbath would truth from an old Bible pictorial prise when he announced to the allow him to later establish a study chart. He admitted to Maria Lakeview congregation that he Bible-believing, God-fearing that he knew about the seventh- had decided to join the church by home, if he married Maria. baptism. day Sabbath, but he was not con- victed to observe it. It was for these reasons that on Although Bobby’s parents were a Sabbath morning Bobby felt it Bobby and Maria studied the leaders in their Sunday-keeping was time to let the congregation Bible together by watching the church in Mississippi, they knew know of his decision to join the about the seventh-day Lakeview Adventist Church. Sabbath and observed it He had waited three by not working their Sabbaths for an altar call to farm on Saturdays. As a make his decision known, baby, Bobby’s life was but on the third Sabbath, miraculously spared when no call was given, he when his parents’ house stood up and announced burned to the ground, that he wanted to change his and he believed God status from a visitor to a had saved his life for a member. As he sat down, purpose. the church was deadly Soon after leaving the silent, but soon everyone family farm in was hugging Bobby and congratulating him. Mississippi and moving Bobby Barnes and Maria Greaves-Safadi,a Lakeview Church to Chicago, Bobby member and Bobby’s former co-worker,studied the Bible During the Lakeview stopped keeping the together,resulting in Bobby’s baptism and their engagement. Church’s Hope for the Sabbath because he did- Homeland evangelistic series, n’t know of any church Bobby served with the prayer in the big city that observed it like Kenneth Cox evangelistic series ministry team, and at its conclu- he had in Mississippi. But God did videos. Bobby started attending sion, he was baptized. Now he not forget Bobby as he continued the weekly Sabbath services. and Maria are engaged, and their studying his Bible and following next public celebration will be By this time Bobby and Maria God’s leading. Wanting to learn their wedding in the summer of were developing a deeper attrac- more, he enrolled in a local 2003. Christian school and took a class tion for each other. Yet, as close as in Christian ethics. they had become, the Sabbath’s observance was still a barrier in Bruce Babienco, Lake Union Herald One day the class professor Maria’s commitment to Bobby. She volunteer correspondent, with Raul challenged Bobby and the other Diaz, Lakeview Church head elder.

4 • Lake Union Herald, May 2003 Now you can read the Lake Union Herald online. MICHIGAN Several years passed. I married, call from Karen (Zimmerman) When I was a young girl, I had a son, and thought life was Titcomb, a dear friend from my (Cindy Doolin) met the Andersons, good. Two days before Christmas Pathfinder days, whom I hadn’t an Adventist family that lived 1997, my mother suffered a heart seen nor talked to for over fifteen near me. Because of them I attend- attack. She was my best friend, years. I was so surprised to hear ed Sabbath school, church, and I was devastated, but this from her. She told me that the Vacation Bible School, camp meet- event changed my life. I quit Michigan Conference was having a ing, summer camp, and joined the smoking, but in spite of all the Teen Mission reunion at Camp Au Pathfinder club. From these posi- changes I was making, my mar- Sable in Grayling, Michigan. I told tive influences, I accepted Jesus as riage failed. I felt so terribly alone her I would definitely be there. and was forced to accept the reali- my personal Savior and began to Arriving at Camp Au Sable, I grow as a Christian. Because my was mesmerized by the surround- family did not have a church ings and wonderful memories. The home, the Lansing (Michigan) first day I realized that everyone Adventist Church became my there had gone to the Dominican home away from home. Republic. I was the only one who As a Pathfinder in December went to Haiti, so they asked me to 1984, I was picked to go on a Teen share my experiences. As I shared Mission trip to Haiti. It was one of them, I reminisced about my child- the most unforgettable times in hood and remembered the positive my life. One of the dental clinics impact Teen Mission had on me. was in a small village at Cape How much I missed having Jesus Haitian. I remember the unpleas- in my life. ant odors and the malnourished I finally knew what I had to do. children with extended bellies. Cindy Doolin,who went on a Teen When I returned home, I opened The first extraction that I helped Mission trip to Haiti as a Pathfinder 19 my heart to Jesus Christ and sur- with was on a woman with an years ago,found her way back to the rendered to Him. I completed Bible abscessed tooth who was in a lot church through an invitation to a Teen Mission reunion at Camp Au Sable, studies, attended the Hope for the of pain. The doctor walked me Grayling,Michigan. Homeland series, and was baptized. through the procedure, and when the tooth came out, the woman I cannot imagine what my life lifted her arms, looked at me with ty that I could no longer be a full- would be like if I had never met gentle eyes, and cried softly, time mother. In my confusion, I the Anderson family, nor been a “Thank you. Thank you!” I will blamed God. Pathfinder on a Teen Mission, nor always remember the satisfaction I been home the day Karen called to experienced from helping her. The hardest thing I had to do tell me about the reunion at Camp was to acknowledge my responsi- Au Sable. I see those events as As a teenager, my public high bility for the decisions I had made. God’s providential invitations to school crowd influenced me, and I realized my marriage had been know Jesus. The Adventist Church my teachers taught evolution and unsuccessful because it lacked has always been my lighthouse. other ideas that challenged my hope, faith, communication, and Out to sea too long, I’ve finally religious beliefs. Slowly my spiri- Jesus Christ. I was a single parent, been guided home. tual foundation crumbled. I also worked full time, and wanted a began acting like my peers— good life for my son, but was still Cindy Doolin, Michigan Conference smoking, drinking alcohol, and scared to allow God in my heart. communication department secretary, experimenting with drugs. with Bruce Babienco, Lake Union One day I received a telephone Herald volunteer correspondent

Visit our web site at luc.adventist.org Lake Union Herald, May 2003 • 5 BY BRUCE BABIENCO WITH JANA WITHROW

ChampıonsYouth Feed, Clothe, and of Befriend the the PoorHomeless

n the first Sabbath of each our society. “It’s a month, the Glendale satisfying experi- O (Indianapolis) Church youth ence to observe the feed homeless people. Their proj- youth, who have ect began fifteen years ago under gone away to col- the leadership of Jana Withrow lege, call us to when they fed 25 people, but make sure they can today it has grown to feeding join our ministry 100 people. when they come home on vaca- The number of homeless tions,” Jana says. increased when the state began “Other youth who closing its institutions for senior have completed col- Jana Withrow (center),Glendale Church youth leader, citizens, resulting in more and lege and returned wanted to teach the youth how to reach out to the outcasts more people living on the streets. home to our in our society,so she initiated the youth program to feed the homeless. When the economy worsened, the Glendale Church need for help doubled. Yes, they have also become a bean soup with corn bread during serve drug addicts and alcoholics, part of our continuing homeless the winter. Eight years ago they but there are also homeless indi- ministry.” expanded their project to include viduals who are mentality chal- providing used clothing. Today, as lenged and elderly on fixed The youth organize the lunch they are giving out food, they are incomes who do not have a place sacks themselves by putting a also handing out jeans, shirts, to stay. They need this ministry. sandwich, piece of fruit, cookie, underwear, socks, gloves, and package of chips, and a drink in blankets. In order to collect these Jana wanted to teach the youth individual paper bags. They also items of used clothing, the youth how to reach out to the outcasts in pull a trailer and offer hot chili or are always having clothing drives.

6 • Lake Union Herald, May 2003 Now you can read the Lake Union Herald online. The greatest blessing is to see the changes in the lives of our youth. They become more caring On Sabbath afternoons,its not just the Glen- dale Church youth who help the homeless, of others and their needs. but sometimes whole families come to assist.

On Sabbath afternoons, its not ing of others and their needs. I’ve just the youth who help the home- seen a homeless person cry less, but sometimes whole families because a young person gave them come to assist. Some hand out lit- a hug and didn’t step aside erature, others talk with people, because they smelled bad. During the winter,the homeless ministry and sometimes the homeless will team pulls a trailer and offers hot chili or bean request a young person to pray Matthew 25 encourages us to soup with corn bread. with them. When the youth group continue our homeless project members reach their location to because Jesus tells us that when distribute food and clothing, they we offer love, time, and food to form a circle to pray. Sometimes those with needs, we are truly the homeless will come over and ministering to Him. In the final join this prayer circle. judgment, God’s promised reward of everlasting life will be given to This year the youth have start- those who have seen the needs of Eight years ago,they expanded their project ed to hand out plastic bags with others and have done what they to include providing used clothing. toothbrushes, toothpaste, a bar of could to supply them. soap, trial size bottles of shampoo, razors, and combs. There is such a We trust that other congrega- great need, and in the cold weath- tions will be encouraged by our er many times they run out of youth’s commitment and organize everything in less than a half hour. their own projects to reach out to homeless people in their areas. The greatest blessing, however, As they are giving out food,they are also Bruce Babienco, Lake Union Herald is to see the changes in the lives of handing out jeans,shirts,underwear,socks, volunteer correspondent, with Jana gloves,and blankets. our youth. They become more car- Withrow, Glendale Church youth leader.

Visit our web site at luc.adventist.org Lake Union Herald, May 2003 • 7 A Modern Good Samaritan BY KATIE SHAW be shut down for several hours, On a September evening in Keith was allowed much freedom 1998, Keith Mattingly, Religion because of his chaplain’s uniform. and Biblical Languages An emergency medical technician Department chair at Andrews (EMT) called Keith over to talk to University and military chaplain, the guy in the Jeep as the fire was on his way home from a con- department spent a couple hours ference for military personnel in cutting him out. The driver was Wisconsin. Following behind a conscious just enough to want Keith Mattingly black Jeep Cherokee, he was get- someone to notify his wife of the In late November 1998, ting ready to exit onto Interstate accident. Keith crawled into the Anthony called to say thank you 94 from the Indiana Toll Road just upside-down Jeep through a bro- and to let Keith know how he was outside Gary, Indiana, when sud- ken window and took down the doing. Anthony’s foot had been denly, a semi truck on the oppo- information from the Jeep’s driver, crushed in the impact, and he site side of the road careened Anthony Czapla of Valparaiso, didn’t know if he would ever be across the median toward him. Indiana. Anthony repeated his able to walk again. Keith asked The truck hit the Jeep in front of phone number when Keith request- him if he was in much pain, and Keith, which was passing another ed it so he could call Anthony’s Anthony responded, “What’s pain? semi truck, causing the Jeep to wife. “This was a call that nobody I get to wake up each morning and bounce back and forth between wanted to make,” Keith remem- see my wife and kids. The pain is the two large vehicles and burst bered. “I was trained to make these worth it because I’m still here.” into flames. Keith narrowly kinds of calls being a military chaplain, so I volunteered.” missed hitting the truck by slam- Several years later, Keith was, ming on his brakes and turning Keith called Debbie Czapla, indeed, called to be a witness. into the median. When his car had told her what had happened, and During a recess in his testimony, stopped completely, he got out to offered to come pick her up from he finally got to meet Anthony assess the damage and spotted the her home and take her to the hos- face to face. “He is a big guy,” black Jeep. “The car was almost pital. When he arrived at her Keith recalled. “He walked up to unrecognizable,” he said. house, she had already arranged me and gave me the biggest hug I have ever received.” At the accident site, cluttered for some friends to take her, but Keith offered prayer and gave her with debris causing the toll road to That was his last contact with his card in case he was needed as Anthony until he received a short a witness in any note from him this past future legal Thanksgiving. Anthony sent his proceedings. best wishes for the holidays along with a paper his son Patrick, a seventh-grader, wrote titled “My Hero.” The paper is largely about his dad, but Patrick also included a description of Keith: “I never met this man. I know he is a chaplain. But to me, he is a hero and an angel sent by God to save a total stranger.”

Katie Shaw is a news writer for Andrews University Relations.

8 • Lake Union Herald, May 2003 Now you can read the Lake Union Herald online. our mobile screening shuttle at the Ypsilanti Huron Festival. Hospital A Purpose, visitation, food bank participation, praying for wayward peers, and a Power,and giving the only pair of gloves they own to the homeless in Detroit are all ways that our youth are work- a Process ing for God and humanity. BY STEVE J.VERES Health screening in partnership with the American Cancer Society,our Lake Union youth are being health team was greeted by former mentored to live successful Michigan Governor Jim Blanchard. Christian lives. Three characteris- tics of this mentoring are purpose, Teens Need Truth (TNT)—com- power, and process. Youth need bined with her family’s spiritual purpose in their lives to give them values and support, have given her the foundation she needs and direction and much-needed self- Adventist youth help screen neighbor- control to steer free from the empowered her to reach out to hood youth at the International Kids’ numerous temptations and pitfalls others. Laura sees the process as Festival in Belleville,Michigan. they encounter. They need simply accepting her friends as empowerment and resources from they are and sharing what she Our youth and others in our their church and parents to suc- believes. She is frequently found local churches are working togeth- ceed in fulfilling their purpose. A inviting her friends to her TNT er to minister to the needs of our process is the plan, encourage- group or to church. Laura points communities. In the inner city by ment, and support needed in the out that her commitment and Adventist Youth (AY) programs, steps that are necessary to utilize walk is only possible because of or in the suburbs through the resources that are available to her commitment to prayer, Bible Pathfinder can collection, our fulfill the purpose. study, and a willingness to follow young people are committed to God each day. action for Christ. Another opportunity is through van ministry. Youth all over Michigan are finding purpose, power, and an enjoyable process by participating in the van ministry program. Youth ministered to thousands at the Michigan State Fair by Laura Sendow (center) and her TNT assisting the van medical staff youth group feed the homeless in with taking blood pressures, help- Ypsilanti Church youth provide health Detroit’s Cass Corridor. ing people fill out registration skits at the Ypsilanti Huron Festival. forms, and handing out health Laura Sendow is a 16-year-old materials and other literature. On When our churches and sup- member of the Oakwood Church “Senior Day” at the state fair, 470 porting ministries mentor our in Taylor, Michigan. Laura loves to seniors, many of whom had no youth to find their God-given pur- share her faith with all of her health insurance, were screened pose, provide the resource power, friends, many of whom are non- on our shuttle in one day with the and then lovingly guide those members. When asked what she help of Oakwood Junior Academy young malleable minds in the sees as her purpose in life, Laura students and other Michigan dis- process, we develop committed says that sharing her faith and trict-12 church members. young Christians we can all be friendship with those around her proud of. gives her satisfaction as nothing The Ypsilanti (Lake Region) else can. Laura feels that her Church ministered to thousands Steve J. Veres is the NAD/ACS/ by providing complete health pre- church family, the Adventist Michigan Conference screening school system, her youth group— sentations through skits outside of ministries coordinator.

Visit our web site at luc.adventist.org Lake Union Herald, May 2003 • 9 Community Service in Action is the youth soccer league which continues the mix. VBS is not just for kids any longer. As Kevin Mickey is quick to point out, “this is something The Indiana Academy senior class that the entire church can partici- included time for service in their class pate in.” Several modules for kids trip, painting a Puerto Rican youth camp. and adults are available. “We are Students sort and prepare clothing for viewing this opportunity very dining hall, and staff quarters at a display and distribution. much as an evangelistic medium,” youth camp in the Western Puerto states Tammy Smith, this year’s Rican Conference (WPRC). “I The “Open Closet” is a service VBS leader. “The goal is to have as think this class learned the value provided to the community by the many non-members as possible of being unselfish. They could tan- DeKalb (Illinois) Church. Erika bring their kids and stay for the gibly feel the results of what they Judd, assisted by her husband adult activities. In this manner, we had done,” explained Orville Frank, coordinates the volunteer can witness to the community in a Ortiz, class sponsor. efforts of high school and universi- non-threatening, positive environ- ty students, neighbors, clients, ment with an eye on capturing community organizations, and their curiosity.” workers fulfilling judicial community-service obligations. These compassionate community volunteers work with DeKalb Church members to provide clothing for families in need. The client case load has accelerated to the point that the church is now proposing

the construction of a new building. Smith Photo by Bruce Harold Game time at the Glendale (Indiana) Vacation Bible School resulted in a Thomas Whitsett, DeKalb Church soccer league to continue fun and Reaching up to paint the top,Alan pastor friendships throughout the summer. Jackson,Idiana Academy senior,works on the outside of the camp buildings. VBS is just one ministry that invites community members to Students were also able to wit- the church’s 15-acre campus, ness to the community through a which is becoming known as a radio interview about their proj- center for fellowship, growth, and ect. WPRC officials presented each learning. student with a gift and a plaque

Photo by Bruce Harold Smith Photo by Bruce Harold expressing their appreciation. Vacation Bible School can be Bruce Harold Smith, Glendale Church “The students and administra- remembered year-round with fun take- VBS leader home craft projects. tors are thankful to the parents, families, and constituents who The Glendale Church in Seniors at Indiana Academy (IA) supported us,” said Ortiz. “You Indianapolis is using Vacation wanted to include service for oth- helped us with our goal at Indiana Bible School (VBS) as one means ers as a component of their class Academy to teach young people for bringing non-members on site trip. By writing letters and making to provide service for others.” for fun, fellowship, and learning. presentations at churches through- Last year, 30 of the 80 participants out the conference, they were able Andrew Lay, Indiana Academy were non-members. Anatural to raise enough funds to paint communication director extension of the VBS “game time” nine cabins, a gym/auditorium,

10 • Lake Union Herald, May 2003 Now you can read the Lake Union Herald online. Ideas for More Ways to Serve Project Ideas: Kindness in progress: Give people a connection card Do a gasoline buy-down and provide services to that identifies who you are and what you are doing. customers during that time. Arrange to pay for a Wear a pin or vest that says, “Kindness in Progress.” 25¢ per gallon discount with the station manager and wash windshields and check oil during fill-up. Provide Classes: Bag groceries for people at “bag your own” stores. English language classes Do a Scotch tape giveaway at Christmas. Résumé writing Offer to clean restrooms for gas stations, restau- Making a will rants, etc. Health Use your umbrellas to escort individuals into a local Computers grocery store during rainy weather. Basic skills Go door to door and offer free light bulbs to people. Crafts Say, “These are Christian light bulbs—they’re free, Provide Services: like God’s love!” School read-in: Get sponsors who give food items Repair cars. based on the number of pages read. Fix up sewing machines for give-away. Friendship bags: Make up bags to give to people who Fix up bicycles for give-away or do bicycle “clinics.” ask for food or money on the street. Include easy-open Offer home repair services. cans of food, juice, bus passes, change for a local phone Help individuals with their job searching. call. Include an invitation to your church. Provide a hotline with medical, crisis intervention, or community resources. Kris Proctor, Berrien Springs, Michigan, Adventist Give away bottled water on a hot day in a busy area. Community Services director

Ministry Resources Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. Exciting New Volunteer Ministries Web Site Last year, more than 56,000 Missionary Volunteers The Savior: from the North American Division participated in volunteer service through short-term mission trips, com- mingled with people as one who desired their good munity service, community outreach, and international showed His sympathy for them missionary volunteer service. By visiting www.HeSaidGo.net you can discover what new opportu- ministered to their needs nities are available, request a volunteer for your min- won their confidence istry or organization, and apply to become a Missionary Volunteer. Participate in the General gave an invitation, “Follow Me.” Conference world-wide call for one million believers to From Ellen G. White’s Ministry of Healing, p.143. “Go” in the name of Jesus. How to Meet People Be warm, courteous, and friendly. Focus 100% of your attention on them. Show genuine interest in who they are. Ask questions about their family, work, history, etc. Notice things in their home that are important to them—family pictures, books, souvenirs, etc. Look for areas of sorrow, pain, and needs. Express compassion. Minister to their needs. Offer to pray as the needs arise. Don’t wait for a “closing” prayer. Encourage: share your story/hope/faith, read scripture, sing. Invite them to follow Jesus. Pray a blessing: intercede on their behalf. Ask God’s blessing upon them, their home, work, community, family, etc. Ask if there are personal needs. Ask if there are others in their community or circle of family and friends who have needs (future ministry).

Visit our web site at luc.adventist.org Lake Union Herald, May 2003 • 11 Here are some ideas for helping children develop an awareness of their surroundings:

Teach children to listen to the wind, the leaves rustling in the breeze, the songs of birds, the flow of traffic. Certainly this is also a powerful way to recognize a creative, creator God.

Help children be aware of the effects of temperature and the sun. Rather than keeping them inside if it’s too hot or too cold, how about helping them understand how their body works to insulate itself, how they can protect themselves in extreme weather.

While children learn fire safety at school, are you Look for Helpers Part 1 sure they can transfer that knowledge to a home setting? What should they do if you are at the BY SUSAN E. MURRAY supermarket or a mall and the fire alarm goes off? merica’s children and their parents lost a good While children often learn traffic safety and gun friend recently. I imagine most readers have visited A safety at school, are you sure they understand how his neighborhood, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, that is. to react when they are away from school? Young Beginning with his first PBS broadcast in 1968, Fred children are concrete in their thinking and do not Rogers taught grown-ups and children alike many always get the subtleties of such instruction. important life lessons. He taught us that it’s okay to cry in front of children. He talked about seeing his When you are on an airplane, do you read the father grieving when his own father (Fred’s grandfa- safety instructions printed on the card in front of ther) died, and he shared how that helped him know you as the attendant goes over the information? that it was okay for men to show their feelings. Mr. Do you help your children learn where the exit Rogers helped children know that feelings are natural signs are and model for them how to pay attention and normal, and that happy times and sad times are to such details? part of everyone’s life. When you are at a restaurant or other public venue, Whether we believed it do you help your children locate the lighted exit or not, he told us over signs and/or other doors? Recent scary news of and over again that he people losing their lives because they didn’t rec- liked us “just the way ognize overcrowded conditions, or know we are.” where exits were, indicates we need to teach He recalled that when our children to be absolutely aware of their he was a child, he would surroundings. see scary things on the news, This idea of looking for the helpers and and his mother would say, developing an awareness of our surround- “Look for the helpers. You will ings as it relates to building our children’s always find people who are helping.” confidence in God’s protection will be As we are bombarded by scary things on more fully explored in the next issue. the news today, perhaps it is a good time to In the meantime, if you want to learn help our children focus on finding the peo- more about Mr. Rogers’ work on behalf of ple who are helping. In this way we can help our children, or listen to him sing those our children to be observant. This reminds reassuring childhood songs, visit me how important it is to teach our children www.pbskids.org/rogers. to be aware of their surroundings. Perhaps that’s the larger lesson!

12 • Lake Union Herald, May 2003 Now you can read the Lake Union Herald online. Photos by Photodisc. Tips to help you achieve balance:

1. Make a list of things you could delete from your life to improve the quality of your health. 2. Make a list of things you should add to your daily schedule to improve your health and efficiency. 3. Implement one or two things from those lists. 4. Enlist the support of your friends to help you maintain better choices. 5. Keep a journal report of the changes you have Enough Is Enough made and the improvements to your health. BY WINSTON CRAIG

oderation and balance are very important Temperance in all things is necessary for health Mqualities for living a successful Christian life. and the development of a balanced Christian charac- One must maintain a proper balance between those ter (Ellen G. White, Counsels on Health, p. 38). In factors required for good health, such as pure air, today’s world, we are continually tempted to excesses clean water, sunlight, rest, nutritious food, meaning- or to extremes. Being self-controlled includes restrain- ful relationships, and physical activity. Health prob- ing ourselves from extremes. Self-control is listed as lems can arise when these things are missing or in part of the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22) and is essen- short supply. Problems also result when we get exces- tial for living an effective and productive Christian sive amounts. life (2 Peter 1:6). Exposure to sunlight is necessary for vitamin D production. Excessive, unprotected exposure to the Winston J. Craig, Ph.D., R.D., sun can produce skin cancer. Alittle stress is neces- Andrews University professor of nutrition sary to get things done efficiently and enable us to meet deadlines. Too much stress can generate a multi- tude of physical, mental, and emotional problems. Insufficient food causes malnutrition, while consum- ing excessive calories leads to overweight and a myri- ad of associated health problems. Taking large amounts of vitamin supplements can produce the same symptoms as seen with vitamin deficiency. Exercise is essential to living a healthy lifestyle, yet excessive exercise can lead to exhaustion, tissue breakdown, and a decreased immune function. For optimal health and efficient functioning, the body needs regular periods of work and rest. Too much work or too little rest fatigues the system and interrupts natural cycles.

Visit our web site at luc.adventist.org Lake Union Herald, May 2003 • 13 importantly, camp is a place where campers Indiana: Timber Ridge Camp come to meet Jesus. A Place to Meet God For more information call (317) 844-6201 It was supper time on Sunday of teen camp at or go to: www.TimberRidgeCamp.org. Indiana Conference’s Timber Ridge Camp. As I *Dan is a pseudonym. walked toward the cafeteria, I caught up with Dan.* I noticed even before I talked to him that things were not going well. His body language seemed to say, “Nothing is going right.” I asked him where his smile was, and he made a statement that really got to me: “I never smile, and there is nothing anyone can do to make me happy.” At staff worship the next morning, I mentioned Dan and the fact that he seemed unhappy. We prayed for Dan and ourselves that somehow God would use us to touch Dan’s life. As the week went on, we continued to pray for Dan. It llinois: Camp Akita seemed that nothing was going to change for him, but still we looked for God to lead. Hey, campers! You are invited to spend a week or two of your summer at Camp Akita in Saturday evening after supper, Dan’s coun- Illinois! Our new lodge and two large cabins are selor asked if he could spend some one-on-one scheduled to be finished on May 31. time with Dan. We found another counselor to take the rest of his cabin’s boys, and I watched This year we have lots of exciting activities as Dan and his counselor walked off together. and programs planned for you that you won’t They spent over an hour talking and praying. want to miss, including several individual teen outpost camps. At the beginning of campfire, Dan walked up to me with a big smile on his face—the first I’d On site we will have horsemanship, water ski- seen all week! “Pastor Charlie,” he said, “you ing, and biking camps. Off site offerings are don’t have to worry about me anymore! I’ve canoeing, wilderness, and backpacking camps for given my heart to which campers will need to provide their own Jesus, and I feel a camping gear. Each of these camps has rather lot better.” small camper capacity limits, so sign up early. Summer camp For more information on summer camp is indeed a place opportunities, please call the Illinois Conference where there are office at (630) 734-0920, ext. 217. The Camp Akita lots of fun things staff can’t wait to meet you, so bring a friend or to do; but most two and join the fun!

14 • Lake Union Herald, May 2003 Now you can read the Lake Union Herald online. Wisconsin: Camp Wakonda If you enjoy making new friends, try- ing out new activities, and filling your days with fun and excitement, then a week at Camp Wakonda is for you. Camp staff, chosen for their love for Jesus and young people, will guide campers through activities and toward a closer walk with Jesus. Family Camp: Camp Wakonda is not just for kids. Family camp is designed for Mom, Dad, and the kids. All regular camp activities are Lake Region: Camp Wagner offered during family camp. So whether you are 8, 15, or 80, come make Exciting things are being planned for 2003 friends for eternity with other campers, our spe- summer camp at Camp Wagner in Cassopolis, cial staff, and our best Mich. Ajunior camp for ages 8–15 will be friend Jesus. We look held July 13–26. Abasketball and drum forward to seeing you corps clinic will be held July 27–Aug. 2. this summer at Camp For registration information, contact the Wakonda. Lake Region Conference youth department For more informa- at (773) 846-2661, ext. 205. tion or a free brochure, contact Michigan: Camp Au Sable Aileen at the and Camp Sagola Wisconsin Conference office at (608) 241-5235; or take a Camp Au Sable is the place for fun. Here’s look at www.wakonda.org. what some of our campers have said about it.

“Camp Au Sable was awesome, dude!” Ryan, age 14

“I loved my counselor, Matt.” Jared, age 12

“This is the closest place to God on earth.” Craig, age 15 For information on how you can be part of the fun at Camp Au Sable this summer, call Lyn at (517) 316- 1570; or for Camp Sagola, contact Duane O’Ffill at [email protected] or (906) 875-4203.

Visit our web site at luc.adventist.org Lake Union Herald, May 2003 • 15 Although Carolyn and her husband, Stan, now live in Edwardsburg, Mich., Carolyn’s drive to serve the spiritually hungry takes her to the suburbs of Chicago—120 miles away—for pastoral care work at Adventist Health System Midwest Region (AHSMR) facilities. According to Jonathan Leach, executive director of ministries and mission, AHSMR wanted an in-house Spiritual Drive pastoral care presence on weekends and selected Carolyn to initiate and coordinate it. “She worked every other weekend as the weekend project coordi- Leads Chaplain on nator and chaplain at La Grange Memorial and Hinsdale hospitals. This spring, Carolyn became a full-time chaplain, serving at GlenOaks Hospital, as 240-mile Commute well as other AHSMR facilities,” said Leach. From an early age, Carolyn Strzyzykowski knew Abusy wife, mother, and grandmother of seven, in she loved God. As a little altar girl at a Roman addition to serving as head elder of Pioneer Memorial Catholic church in Michigan, she wished she could Church, Carolyn finds happiness in serving God help others love God as she did. During high school, through her family, church, and chaplaincy work. In she volunteered at a hospital, which caused her to her role with AHSMR, Carolyn has invited communi- consider becoming a nurse. Instead, she chose to ty churches and schools to also share in the ministry. become a teacher, although, she says, “I was often the “I enjoy my one to visit the sick when hospitalized.” work,” explains Then in the 1980s Carolyn. “Most Carolyn heard about a people, no mat- master’s program in pas- ter what their toral ministries, and she religious back- embarked down the road ground, realize of her earliest calling. their need for Just prior to her gradua- God in their tion in May 1990, lives. I love to Carolyn attended an celebrate a evangelistic series led by birth with new From left: Chaplains Carolyn Dwight K. Nelson, moms. Chaplain Carolyn Stryzyzkowski prays Stryzyzkowski and Victoria Pioneer Memorial Sometimes I with the Hernandez family of Lombard, Syren chat before their Church (Berrien Springs, cry with fami- Ill.,in the Hinsdale Hospital special care rounds at Adventist Health Mich.) senior pastor, and lies who have nursery. System Midwest Region was baptized into the lost a loved hospitals in Illinois. Seventh-day Adventist one. I’m Church. Also that year, encouraged by the patients in rehabilitation who she was hired to create a pastoral care department at work so hard.” Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Mich., the same hos- Flexibility is the key to her parish and chaplaincy pital where she was born. work. That’s a trait Carolyn has worked hard to learn. “I loved every minute of it, praying with families “I go to early service on Sabbath, lead a Bible story before surgery.” Through the work, she realized she group for my granddaughter’s class, then drive to had much to learn from the patients as well as being Chicago and arrive at the hospital by early afternoon. able to comfort them in their time of need. I usually work until 10:00 p.m. and visit up to 50 patients between Hinsdale and La Grange,” she says. Carolyn served as the director of pastoral care there On Sundays she leads a spiritual growth group in the for eight years, managing the department and visiting psych unit. Then she works 10-hour days on patients. During that time, she completed four units of Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays before heading continuing pastoral education (1600 clinical hours) home to Michigan. and achieved her goal in 1999 to become board-certified by the Association of Professional Chaplains. She also Lynn Larson, Adventist Health System Midwest worked for two years at Florida Hospital. Region Lake Union Herald correspondent 16 • Lake Union Herald, May 2003 Now you can read the Lake Union Herald online. Faculty and Staff Honored Andrews University announced the recipients of eight service awards at their annual Board of Trustees Teacher in the Spotlight banquet on Mar. 9. Each year, the faculty and staff are given the opportunity to vote for salaried and hourly He rides a bicycle to work, employees that they feel are doing exceptional work his classroom energy is for Andrews. This year, Cleon White, vice principal of impressive, and he is known Andrews Academy, and Ruth Chobotar, food service to have postponed dreaded production manager, received the prestigious awards. tests to accommodate students suffering from the stress The Daniel A. Augsburger Excellence in Teaching of college life. Malcolm Award was given to one teacher from each of the five Russell is the kind of profes- schools and the Division of Architecture. Recipients sor students call home about. include: Ranko Stefanovic, associate professor of reli- After 26 years of gion, College of Arts and Sciences; Sharon Prest, assis- service at Andrews To call Russell student-cen- University,Malcolm tered would be an understate- tant professor of technology education, College of Russell will be taking ment. Despite the responsibil- Technology; Philip H. Bess, professor of architecture, up new responsibilities ities of bringing out the best Division of Architecture; David Vlosak, instructor of at Union College. in his students as honors pro- information systems, School of Business; Candice C. gram director and professor Hollingsead, chair of the Department of Teaching, of economics and history at Andrews University, Learning, and Curriculum, School of Education; and Russell smiles as students come into his office. He is George R. Knight, professor of church history, always willing to listen, understand, and help. Theological Seminary. This school year marks 26 years of service at Patricia Mutch, vice president for academic admin- Andrews University from Russell who has accepted istration, presented the Teacher of the Year awards the position of vice president for academic adminis- and said, “These teachers’ excellent work in their tration at Union College in Lincoln, Neb., and will departmental environments makes Andrews a very assume that position next school year. Russell joined special place to learn. We are very proud to honor the Andrews faculty in 1977. them in this way.” “I didn’t set professional goals; I did things as they Katie Shaw, University Relations news writer came up,” said Russell about his time at Andrews. With several articles published in professional jour- New Special Ed.Degree at Andrews nals, he also published a book on Syrian history, and James Jeffery, School of Education dean, has since 1989, has edited an annual survey of the Middle announced the development of a graduate degree East and South Asia. On campus, Russell has held a with an emphasis in special education/learning dis- range of leadership positions in the honors program abilities. The master of science in education degree and the School of Business, but sees his greatest suc- program is a cross-departmental offering, and it will cess in the achievements of his students. In his role as begin this summer. honors director, he is most happy about the dedica- tion that his students have, not only to academics but “Through this new emphasis, we look forward to also to the community and to God. Parting with the serving more of the educational needs of students in students he works so closely with is never easy. the Lake Union and from around the world,” says “Graduation day has always been bittersweet for me. Candice Hollingsead, program coordinator. While I am happy to see my friends achieve mile- stones in their lives, there’s the sorrow that they’ll no The special education/learning disabilities empha- longer be around.” sis on the graduate level has been designed to develop special education professionals within public and Achapter has ended, and now it’s Russell’s turn to private educational settings. Courses will be available leave. Doubtless he will meet his new responsibilities online and by traditional classroom instruction. For with the warmth and determination for which he will more information about this new degree program, call be missed at Andrews. (800) 253-2874. Bjorn Karlman, student news writer Douglas Jones, education professor

Visit our web site at luc.adventist.org Lake Union Herald, May 2003 • 17 C AMP M EETING N EWS Cedar Lake Camp Meeting—June 20–28, Great Lakes Adventist Academy,Cedar Lake,Mich. Jay Gallimore, Michigan Conference president, will speak the first Friday 2003 Lake Union Camp Meetings evening. Lewis R. Walton, author of Morning Trumpet, will be the main speaker Wisconsin Conference Jay Gallimore for Sabbath and Sunday of the first week- Camp Meeting—June 13–21, end, June 21–22. Doug Batchelor, of Camp Wakonda,Oxford,Wis. Amazing Facts ministries, will speak Friday evening and Sabbath June 27–28. Don Corkum, Wisconsin Larry Lichtenwalter, who has memorized Conference president, will be Lewis R.Waltton the book of Revelation and shared it in the keynote speaker on Friday dramatic presentations and authored the night, June 13. Guest speakers book Well-Driven Nails, will present the Owen Bandy Willie Olliver include Owen Bandy, Milton- early-morning messages all week. Randy Freewater (Ore.) Church pastor, Skeete, a speaker for American Cassette Doug Batchelor early morning speaker; Danny Ministries, will present the evening meet- and Linda Shelton of Three ing, June 23–26. Vicki Griffin, Michigan Angels Broadcasting Network Conference health and temperance direc- Danny Shelton Angel Rodriguez (3ABN), evening speakers, June tor and Paul Musson, M.D., addiction 14–15; David Ascherick, Larry Lichtenwalter specialist, will be sharing some powerful Michigan Conference pastor, presentations, covering compelling evening speaker, June 16–19; lifestyle issues. William Johnsson, Adventist David Ascherick Curt DeWitt Review editor, evening speaker, Buddy Houghtaling and the 3ABN June 20–21; Willie Oliver, “Kids Time” singers will perform on June Randy Skeete North American Division fami- 28 from 7:15–8:00 p.m. June 21 features the ly ministries director, 9:30 a.m. new pipe organ. In addition, there will be two music Michael and speaker and 2:15 p.m. family concerts, June 20 and 21. William Johnsson Amber Harris life seminar speaker, June 16–20; The following workshops will be offered throughout Angel Manuel Rodriguez, Biblical Research Institute the week: children’s ministry, church clerks, church director, 11:00 a.m. speaker and 2:15 p.m. Bible study treasurers, communication, community service, disaster leader, June 16–20. David Hartman, Portland, Tenn., response, elders’ training, health seminar, Pathfinders, pastor, will be the young adult speaker; and Curt personal ministry, sanctuary, theology, and women’s DeWitt, a pastor from Nairobi, Kenya, will be the health. We encourage you to take advantage of these youth speaker. training opportunities. Seminars, to be held June 16–19, will include the following topics: health, prayer ministry, and family Online Registration for Cedar Lake Camp Meeting! finance. Go to www.misda.org,click on Registration,and follow instructions Music will be provided by Michael and Amber If online registration is not possible for you, use Harris. Other special guests will include the the paper registration form that was distributed in the Adventist World Radio team. Michigan Memo. To obtain a form call Ruth at (269) 565-0663. Michigan Conference Upper Peninsula Camp Meeting—Aug.1–3,Sagola,Mich. This year’s camp meeting theme is “Sharing in His Holiness.” Interesting and inspirational speakers will The keynote speaker is Lewis R. Walton. be there to lead us into a deeper study of the Word of There are a few rustic camping cabins available for God. This conference is greatly blessed because of the rent, as well as trailer and tent sites. camp meeting programs and accommodations that we have at both Cedar Lake and Sagola. Do not let For information about Upper Peninsula camp these opportunities for spiritual growth and renewal meeting, call Marie Tenold at (906) 523-0120. pass you by. Plan now to attend camp meeting. Hispanic Camp Meeting—May 23–26,Camp Au Sable, Grayling,Mich.

18 • Lake Union Herald, May 2003 Now you can read the Lake Union Herald online. Indiana Conference Indiana Camp Meeting—June 8–14, Indiana Academy,Cicero,Ind. Each year, families throughout Indiana anticipate Battle Creek Lifestyle Health Center personnel; well- the fellowship and enrichment opportunities available planned children’s programs; and a senior citizens’ at camp meeting. This year camp meeting will again supper on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. provide interesting and inspirational speakers to lead For further information about camp meeting lodg- attendees to a deeper relationship with Jesus. The ing reservations, contact Julie at (317) 844-6201. For camp meeting theme for 2003 is “Give Me Jesus.” Gary general information, contact Sheri at (317) 844-6201; Thurber, Indiana Conference president, has selected or e-mail [email protected]. this theme because “we live in a time when more than ever we need to cling to those things which are eternal, Hispanic Camp Meeting—June 14, and leave behind those things which are quickly Indiana Academy,Cicero,Ind. diminishing. Now, more than ever we need Jesus.” In conjunction with the Indiana camp meeting, the Morris Venden, associate Voice of Prophecy Hispanic congregations will also convene for services speaker since retiring from pastoral min- on Sabbath at Indiana Academy for one day only. istry in 1997. His sermons and over 30 Sheldon Cooper will be the guest speaker for the books have helped tens of thousands worship service, and a special musical concert is Morris Venden around the world to understand the planned for the afternoon. For information about the Bible’s message of righteousness of faith. Hispanic camp meeting, contact Orlando Vazquez at (317) 209-8246; or e-mail [email protected]. Phillip Samaan, a professor at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tenn., In Heb. 10:25 we are encouraged to not forsake Phillip Samaan is very much loved and appreciated by assembling together. Coming together at camp meeting both students and faculty. He has written binds us together in purpose and unity. Set aside time many books and often travels to speak. for this oasis experience where you can once again commit your all to Jesus. We hope to see you there! Joseph Warren, an associate professor at Joseph Warren Andrews University. He has been involved for many years with family and men’s ministries and has served as conflict Lake Region Conference management specialist for the Benton Camp Meeting—June 20–28, Harbor, Mich., schools. Camp Wagner,Cassopolis,Mich. Bruce Hyde Bruce Hyde, Michigan Battle Creek “Rejoicing in Hope” is the theme of the Lake Lifestyle Health Center president and Region Conference 2003 camp meeting, which will medical director. take place at Camp Wagner, Cassopolis, Mich., from Buddy Houghtaling, a musician who June 20–28. Featured Sabbath speakers will be Buddy Houghtaling writes lyrics and arranges music to share Norman Miles, Lake Region Conference president, with others about his relationship and June 21, and John Nixon, Oakwood College Church love for his Savior. senior pastor, June 28. Richard Barron, former General Conference associate youth director now Gary Thurber, Indiana Conference presi- retired, will speak at the ordination service. Gary Thurber dent, will present workshops on the book of Romans. As more information becomes available, it will be posted on the Lake Region Conference Web site: Peter Neri, Indiana Conference ministerial www.lakeregionsda.org on the “events” calendar. For and evangelism director, is the morning housing reservations, please contact Lillian Peter Neri meetings speaker. Williamson at (773) 846-2661 ext. 111.

Additional highlights include: Amusical praise service on Sabbath afternoon; health screening, chair massages, health-related seminars, 15-minute consults throughout the week by

Visit our web site at luc.adventist.org Lake Union Herald, May 2003 • 19 Illinois Conference Northern Camp Meeting—June 6–7, Broadview Academy,La Fox,Ill. “Before the Throne of Grace” is the theme for the 2003 Illinois camp meeting. The northern camp meeting will take place at Broadview Academy on June 6–7. Jack Sequeira Jack Sequeira, much appreciated for his strong biblical preaching, will be our guest speaker. His experience as a missionary, educator, pastor, and author helps bring the scriptures to life. Steve Darmody Recording artist Steve Darmody will bring inspiration and encouragement through his music. In addition, musicians from area churches will be sharing their Michael Harris testimony in music.

Family Camp Meeting—June 26–29, Camp Akita,Gilson,Ill. The family camp meeting, for all ages and types of families, will be at Camp Akita from June 26–29. This setting provides the opportunity to enjoy good preaching and music along with the camp recreation- al facilities. Horseback riding, canoeing, tubing, swimming, rappelling, and hiking will be available to enjoy. Michael Harris will be sharing his testimony and music about how God transformed his life of drug addiction into one of peace, joy and ministry. Both camp meetings will feature a Sabbath afternoon program entitled, “Telling the Story of Jesus: A Mission Adventure.” This is an interactive opportunity to learn about the Adventist Church’s mission work around the world. The program will feature mission knowledge quizzes, videos about current mission work, and chances for you to participate. Reservation forms for lodging and meals are available at each church, or you may call the Illinois Conference at (630) 734-0920.

Hispanic Camp Meeting—Aug.29–Sept.1, Camp Wakonda,Oxford,Wis. Watch for more information later about the Hispanic camp meeting.

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further information, e-mail A NDREWS Andrew Lay at dec3198@ UNIVERSITY hotmail.com or call (317) 984- 3575, ext. 236. May 2–4—Graduation weekend: consecration— T EEN BACKPACK TRIP at David Steen, Andrews Uni- Deam State Wilderness Area, versity Biology Department June 5–9. This event is spon- chair; graduate and under- sored by the Indiana graduate baccalaureate— Conference youth depart- John Brunt, Azure Hills ment and Pathfinders. For (Calif.) Adventist Church questions about the week- pastor; graduate commence- end, contact Paul Fruth Jr. at ment—William Johnsson, (317) 984-3810. Adventist Review editor; 23–25—Andrews Academy S OUTHERN A DVENTIST graduation weekend. UNIVERSITY (SAU) will hold an alumni luncheon and I NDIANA meeting on Sabbath, June 14, at the Indiana camp meeting. ACADEMY D AYS: Hey All SAU alumni and their youth—anyone in grades spouses are invited. 3000 or (269) 209-2915; e- Women of the Year awards 8–11 is invited to attend mail: [email protected]; that will be presented at the academy days, May 4–5 at L AKE UNION P.O. Box 1414, Battle Creek, annual AAW convention in Indiana Academy (IA) in MI 49016-1414. Attend if you Loma Linda, Calif., Oct. Cicero. Experience dorm life, O FFERINGS: May 3— can, or send a letter of mem- 16–19. Nominees should be participate in recreation, eat Local Church Budget; 10— ories if you cannot attend. Adventist women who have in the cafeteria, and tour the Disaster and Famine Relief; made outstanding and CEDAR L AKE ACADEMY 1940S IAclassrooms, farm, and 17—Local Church Budget; unique contributions to REUNION. All former students industries. Meet the princi- 24—Local Conference Ad- home, community, and/or 31 who attended Cedar Lake pal and registrar at an infor- vance; —Local Conference professional life. The dead- designated. Academy anytime in the mation meeting where you line for submitting nomina- 1940s are invited to a reunion can ask questions about tions is May 20. To request a S PECIAL D AYS: May 3— at Great Lakes Academy, classes, finances, work nomination form, write or Community Services Sabbath; June 5–7. Please contact opportunities, and much call Toini Harrison, Women 10—Youth Sabbath. Leone Weaver for further more. Prizes will be given of the Year Coordinator, information: leonew@prodigy out. Come see what an awe- M ICHIGAN Association of Adventist .net or L. Weaver, 1619 some time you can have on a Women, 24414 University B ATTLE C REEK S ANITARIUM Sheridan Ave., Niles, MI Christ-centered campus! For Ave., #167, Loma Linda, CA CENTENNIAL: The Battle Creek 49120. further information, contact 92354; (909) 799-5448; e-mail: Federal Center, formerly Larry Willsey at (317) 984- [email protected]. Percy Jones Hospital and S OUTHERN A DVENTIST 5081, ext. 245; or e-mail him originally the Battle Creek UNIVERSITY (SAU) will hold P LAINVIEW ACADEMY ALUM- at [email protected]. Sanitarium (the “San”), is an alumni luncheon and NI, FORMERLY OF R EDFIELD, meeting on Sabbath, June 21, I NDIANA ACADEMY GYMNAS- celebrating it’s centennial on S.D., please make plans to at the Michigan camp meet- TICS HOME SHOW: You are invit- May 31—exactly 100 years attend our annual alumni after it was dedicated in ing. All SAU alumni and reunion get-together June ed to attend May 10, at 8:30 their spouses are invited. p.m. For further information, 1903. If you were a patient or 27–29 on the campus of call (317) 984-3575. employee in the original San WORLD C HURCH Dakota Adventist Academy (1903–1943), Percy Jones in Bismarck, N.D. Honor I NDIANA ACADEMY SPRING Hospital (1943–1954), or the SOMEONE YOU KNOW DESERVES classes are those who gradu- CONCERT: Enjoy Indiana Federal Center (1954–pres- A WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD! ated (or attended) the classes Academy music groups at ent), you are invited to this The Association of Adventist ending in 3 or 8. Aspecial the annual spring concert, reunion celebration. RSVP Women (AAW) is soliciting invitation is extended to all May 17, at 8:30 p.m. For Stanley Cottrell at (269) 965- nominations for its 2003 former PVAstudents, faculty,

Visit our web site at luc.adventist.org Lake Union Herald, May 2003 • 27 staff, parents, and friends. Academy, New Market, Va. You will get a blessing. For Registration information is information, contact PVA available on FAMA Web site, alumni secretary Charlene www.tagnet.org/fama. For (Sholl) Binder; (402) 489- more information, contact 1702; [email protected]. Dorothy Jean Salhany at (931) 829-4608; dsfama@ MISSIONARY CAMP MEETING: mycidco.com; or Duane The third annual Mission- Brenneman (979) 846-6116; ary Camp Meeting will be [email protected]. held at Andrews University, July 8-12. If you are a mis- MADISON (TENN.) COLLEGE AND sionary on furlough, MADISON COLLEGE ACADEMY ANNUAL returned missionary, or HOMECOMING,JUNE 27–28. someone engaged in cross- Graduates, attendees, friends, cultural ministry, this camp and interested parties are meeting is for you. There welcome. Speaker: Elder Ron will be fellowship, inspira- Christman, new secretary/ tion, renewal, and fun for treasurer of Adventist-lay- the whole family. Featured men’s Services and Indus- speakers on mission spiritu- tries (ASI). Honor classes: ality are Matthew Bediako 1933, ’38, ’43, ’48, ’53, ’58, ’63, and Jon Dybdahl. Please reg- anesthesia class ’68. ister at the Institute of World Mission by e-mail at iwm@ A DVENTIST andrews.edu. For accommo- COMMUNICATION dation and cafeteria infor- NETWORK SCHEDULE mation, please visit the www.acnsat.org Andrews University Web site at: http://www.andrews May 2—7:30–9:00 p.m. .edu/visitors. ET, Adventist Television Network (ATN) Uplink; 3— M ISSIONARIES TO A FRICA: 11:00 a.m. ET–12:00 noon ET, Fellowship of Adventist Adventist Worship Hour Missionaries to Africa (AWH); 9—7:00–8:30 p.m. ET, (FAMA) 2003 retreat, July ATN Uplink; 10—11:00 24–27 at Shenandoah Valley a.m.–12:00 noon ET, AWH, Lake Union Conference Tithe Comparison Year-to-date 4 Sabbaths ending February 28, 2003, compared to 4 Sabbaths ending February 28, 2002 Average Average Tithe Number of Members: Increase % Per Member 12/31/02 12/31/01 Conference 2003 2002 –Decrease Inc.–Decr. 2003 2002 12,205 11,956 Illinois $ 1,288,525 $ 1,234,024 $ 54,501 4.42% $ 105.57 $ 103.21 6,619 6,480 Indiana 812,116 843,950 -31,834 -3.77% 122.69 130.24 26,065 25,178 Lake Region 1,531,215 1,535,919 -4,705 -0.31% 58.75 61.00 24,489 24,105 Michigan 3,587,108 3,685,645 -98,538 -2.67% 146.48 152.90 6,648 6,455 Wisconsin 850,024 803,034 46,990 5.85% 127.86 124.40 76,026 74,174 Totals $ 8,068,987 $ 8,102,572 $ -33,586 -0.41% $ 106.13 $ 109.24 Average Weekly Tithe: $ 1,008,623 $ 1,012,822 $ -4,198 -0.41%

Sunset Calendar May 2 May 9 May 16 May 23 May 30 Berrien Springs, Mich. 8:46 8:53 9:00 9:07 9:13 Chicago 7:50 7:58 8:05 8:11 8:18 Detroit 8:33 8:40 8:48 8:55 9:01 Indianapolis 7:40 7:47 7:53 7:59 8:05 La Crosse, Wis. 8:09 8:17 8:25 8:32 8:38 Lansing, Mich. 8:40 8:47 8:55 9:02 9:08 Madison, Wis. 8:00 8:08 8:15 8:22 8:29 Springfield, Ill. 7:54 8:01 8:07 8:14 8:19

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Visit our web site at luc.adventist.org Lake Union Herald, May 2003 • 29 California hospital. And no one seems to care or wonder “You had better come why. No one seems to understand home right away,” that God is protecting them from the he said. evil to come. For the godly who die will rest in peace” Isaiah 57:1, 2. I didn’t sleep that night. Instead, I I underlined the verses, and a sat in our small new peace settled into my heart. living room and Mom had died before her time. She thought about my parents.The more was young, bright, a spiritual pillar, a I thought, the angrier I got.Why was champion of the underdog, and an Protected God taking away the two people I awesome cook. And she was gone, loved the most! How could Mom be taken from me long before I thought gone? Why hadn’t I had a chance to she should go. by Grace say good-bye? by Dick Duerksen There was a tap on my shoulder. By morning, I was little more than “Are you ok?” A TWA stewardess a confused set of frayed nerves. The phone rang upstairs at 11:30 knelt beside my seat, concern p.m. Saturday night, February 18, eloquent on her face. 1968.Tim and I ignored it, assuming She took the Bible, I mumbled something incoher- that our physician landlord was ent, and she sat down in the seat getting another midnight call to the read the underlined beside me. emergency room. Dr. Luthas verses, and then answered the call and then walked “What are you reading?” across our ceiling, opened the sliding pointed to a phrase I poured out the whole story, glass door, leaned over the railing, in the middle of punctuating it with tears. and called my name. verse 1; “God is She took the Bible, read the “Dick, the call’s for you.” protecting them from underlined verses, and then pointed to Tim and I were in Mayaguez, the evil to come.” a phrase in the middle of verse 1; “God Puerto Rico, as student missionaries. I is protecting them from the evil to was assistant chaplain at the hospi- come.” tal, and Tim was teaching at Antillian The Luthases loaned me money “I do not know your mother,” she Union College. No one ever called us for an airline ticket to San Juan, and I said, “but I do know God, and I know at 11:30 p.m. gave an agent a bad check for the flight to San Francisco. He said he that He can be trusted.Your mom is I ran upstairs and picked up the would hold it three days till I could resting in peace—where God is phone. find some money to cover it. protecting her from the trials ahead. That’s reason for celebrating.” “Dick,” I recognized the voice of I stared out the window without Elder Walt Blehm, Arizona seeing America. Somewhere over She squeezed my hand and went Conference president and a good Colorado I dug into my bag and took on about her stewardess duties, friend of our family. out a small copy of The Living Bible, angel wings safely tucked into her uniform. “Sit down,” he continued.“I have Kenneth Taylor’s Bible paraphrase. I some bad news for you.” read aimlessly, seeing words and Dad came through the surgeries finding no meaning, my mind mixed well, and is still preaching, teaching, I sat and listened as he told me with anger, remorse, and sadness. and encouraging others. that my mother had been killed in Then a phrase caught my heart. an automobile accident, and that my Mom is still at peace, protected father was in critical condition in a “The righteous pass away; the by Grace. godly often die before their time.

30 • Lake Union Herald, May 2003 Now you can read the Lake Union Herald online. LakeUnion P ROFILES OF Y OUTH ERALD Official PublicationERALD of the Lake Union Conference Hof Seventh-day Adventists Loren Walwyn-Tross, 16, is a junior at City High School in May 2003 Vol. 95, No. 5 Grand Rapids, Mich., where he is a member of the National THE L AKE UNION HERALD STAFF Honor Society. Agifted musician, Loren is first-chair violinist in Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; (269) 473-8242; [email protected] the school orchestra. As a freshman, he was selected to partici- Editor ...... Gary Burns pate in the 100-member Grand Rapids Youth Symphony. Loren Managing Editor/Display Advertising ...... Ann Fisher is the Youth Ambassador for City High School. Youth Circulation Manager/Classified Advertising...... Judi Doty Editorial Assistant...... Reginald Johnson Ambassadors represent schools and join community residents Art Direction/Design ...... Mark Bond Loren Walwyn-Tross in planning programs to address youth issues. CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Adventist Health System,Midwest Region . . . . Steve Davis [email protected] The Bethel (Grand Rapids) Church members consider Loren a thoughtful and spiri- Andrews University ...... Tami Martinez [email protected] tually guided young man. He is a junior deacon, leads out in Sabbath school, tutors Illinois ...... Richard Carey [email protected] Indiana ...... Diane Thurber [email protected] students, and shares his gift as a violinist during church services. The son of Rudy Lake Region...... Ray Young [email protected] Michigan ...... Michael Nickless [email protected] Tross and Julie Walwyn-Tross, Loren is regarded as one who possesses and exhibits Wisconsin ...... James Fox [email protected] leadership ability. CORRESPONDENTS Loren plans to do something in the medical field related to research. “I just want to Adventist Health System,Midwest Region. . . Lynn Larson [email protected] Andrews University ...... Patricia Spangler [email protected] do my part to make the world better for everyone else,” he says. Illinois ...... Joi Avante [email protected] Indiana ...... Diane Thurber [email protected] Lake Region ...... Tonya Nisbeth [email protected] Gabrielle Calhoun, 17, is a senior at Heart Academy, a Michigan ...... Cindy Doolin [email protected] Wisconsin ...... Kitty Crary [email protected] charter high school in Detroit. She is a member of the National L AKE UNION CONFERENCE Honor Society, Mosaic Youth Theater, Health Occupation DEPARTMENTS Students of America, and serves as the senior class treasurer. Box C,Berrien Springs,MI 49103 | (269) 473-8200 Gabrielle’s senior advisor says, “she is highly motivated and President ...... Gordon L.Retzer Secretary...... Walter L.Wright spiritually grounded.” Treasurer...... Glynn C.Scott Vice President...... Otoniel Reyes Gabrielle loves to sing and was awarded “best solo” at Gabrielle Calhoun Associate Treasurer...... Douglas L.Gregg Camp Broadway, a training camp where professional singers ASI ...... Walter L.Wright Communication ...... Gary Burns and actors tutor promising youth. In addition to providing community service as a Education ...... Gary E.Randolph hospital volunteer, Gabrielle is active in Pathfinders and the Adventist Youth Society Education Associate ...... Garry Sudds Information Services ...... Harvey P.Kilsby at the Conant Gardens (Detroit) Church. Ministerial ...... Walter L.Wright Publishing/ABC ...... Allen Dybdahl Jeremiah 29:11–13 is Gabrielle’s favorite Bible text. She is confident that she doesn’t Religious Liberty ...... Vernon L.Alger Trust Services...... Vernon L.Alger have to worry for anything. “God is always there for me and knows my future. It’s Women’s Ministries...... Myrna Earles very comforting,” she says. LOCAL CONFERENCES AND INSTITUTIONS The daughter of Wesley Calhoun and Debbie Bartley, Gabrielle aspires to one day Adventist Health System, Midwest Region: Ernie W.Sadau, president, become an obstetrician gynecologist because, she says, “there are only 15% women 120 N.Oak St.,Hinsdale,IL 60521;(630) 856-2010. in the profession, and who knows the female body better than a woman.” Andrews University: Niels-Erik Andreasen,president,Berrien Springs,MI 49104-0670;(269) 471-7771. Illinois: Ken Denslow,president; Rick Remmers,secretary; Duane Rollins, treasurer; 619 Plainfield Rd., Suite 200, Willowbrook, IL 60527-8438; A DDRESS C ORRECTION (630) 734-0920. Indiana: Gary Thurber,president;Archie Moore,secretary,George Crumley, Use this form to change your mailing label or change it online at luc.adventist.org/herald. treasurer;street address:15250 N.Meridian St.,Carmel,IN 46032;mailing address:P.O.Box 1950,Carmel,IN 46082-1950;(317) 844-6201. 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Indexed in the Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index Visit our web site at luc.adventist.org Lake Union Herald, May 2003 • 31 Post Office Returns to: Lake Union Herald Box C Berrien Springs, MI 49103