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The Spirit-filled life is not a reforma- God's ideal for every believer is . . tion brought about by one's own will- • power, but a transformation of soul into the likeness of Christ Jesus our Lord. Neither is it a life of gloom because the A Spirit-Filled Life world and its gaieties have been re- nounced; but one of joy in the Holy By R. A. SALTON Ghost. "Self is lost sight of in contem- plation of Christ," and He is exalted in In Paul's letter to the Christians at the temptation; for "When the enemy word, deed, and thought, in demeanour, Ephesus he exhorted them to "be filled shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the deportment, and devotion. Those who live with the Spirit." Eph. 5:18. On another Lord shall lift up a standard against him." the Spirit-filled life have fallen in love occasion he asked certain believers in that In other words, "shall put him to flight." with Jesus. They are captivated with Him. city, "Have ye received the Holy Ghost Isa. 59:19, margin. There springs up in the breasts of all since ye believed?" Acts 19:2. He re- It is not a life free from trials, troubles, such, a deep hatred of sin and an abound- garded the Spirit-filled life as the right tribulations, but to the Spirit-filled soul ing love for righteousness. and proper experience of every Christian. there is imparted power to endure "as Hope takes the place of despair; im- Unfortunately, today too many who seeing Him who is invisible." It is not a patience is displaced by His patience; His name the name of Christ have settled life in which there is no sorrow, no be- purity and power fill the life; His right- down into a smug complacency in which reavement. The grim reaper may cross eousness and grace are imputed and im- they do not realize their great need of the the threshold of the home and rob us of parted. A burden for the lost burns within • impartation of divine power into their the nearest and dearest in human re- the breasts of all who are Spirit-filled. souls. They go along in a groove; they lationships; but to the believer there is They bear Christ's image and reflect His have slipped into a rut out of which they granted grace to sustain him or her in all character. They love to commune with find it difficult to extricate themselves. the sorrow and sadness that may come. their God; Christ is everything to them. • Shortsightedness, narrowmindedness, lack It is not a life of defeat but one of tri- Each can say with Paul: "To me to live of faith, spiritual lethargy" and apathy, umph. Its apparent and actual failures are is Christ;" "I am crucified with Christ. failure of full surrender, cherishing known turned to profit, and thus defeat is turned . . . Christ liveth in me." They long for sin, an unforgiving spirit, roots of bitter- into victory. It is a continual revival, a the day of His appearing, and they en- ness in the heart, as well as other things, series of uninterrupted conquests. deavour to hasten that day by consecrated are keeping many from receiving the blessing that would make new men and women Each summer camp time is enjoyed by many boys and girls. Joan Spangler shows of them and would transform their lives. Elders E. M. Peterson and M. E. Erickson one of the articles she made at camp. The spiritual senses of too many are dulled by a materialistic outlook upon life. Others are doped with a feeling of their own importance, their good opinion of themselves; and some are proud to think they are as humble as they imagine they are. Still others have a bent to see the faults and failings, the weaknesses and the worst, in their fellow believers. Then, unfortunately, the tongue is let loose tact- lessly and they speak unadvisedly with rr their lips; and instead of souls being drawn to Christ or God, they are driven into carelessness and apostasy. The Spirit-filled life is not a life free from temptation; the temptations may come to those who lead it with greater force than ever before, especially from without; but in it all these, is- victory over service and sanctified living. They may TV Bible Adventurers' Club be misunderstood by relatives, friends, Especially for Boys and Girls associates, yes, even by fellow church For boys and girls ages six to fourteen, members and fellow Christians; but that The SEYENTH•DAY •; Faith for Today offers an adventure tour matters not to them, for their Master was gar through the Bible. It is a Bible course misunderstood, so they know He under- entitled "Adventures in the Holy Bible" stands them. That fact is sufficient for them, for they live for Him, and for Him ADYEHTIST especially arranged for boys and girls. only. They are on fire for Him, ablaze for Maybe you received a brand new Bible God. They dwell with Him, they walk for your birthday, or perhaps you have with God. They talk with Him, they work CHURCH had one for a long time, but would like with Him. to go through it, looking for the most in- The Spirit-filled life is the only life teresting parts. Join the TV Bible Ad- worth living. It is God's ideal for every Welcomes You venturers' Club and discover new people, believer. It is the normal experience of the new places, and wonderful new stories. Christian; anything less is subnormal liv- Already hundreds of young Adventurers ing. "Higher than the highest human have joined this club. Perhaps this is thought can reach is God's ideal for His just the project to provide you with a real children." The highest attainments of the worthwhile pastime for the summer vaca- Christian life can be reached only by the tion months. We are looking for your Spirit-filled life. Into such an experience application. God asks every reader to enter today. It is ENA FERGUSON, Director, Faith For Today Bible School entered by surrender and faith. A Special Announcement - - Every passion must be held in control; For All Churches and Conference PR each sinful tendency and wish must be Secretaries! denied and overcome. Every affection, each desire, every inclination, each am- The approved roadside sign for Sev- Profitable Breakdown bition and aspiration; all the energies of enth-day Adventist churches can now be the whole being; each function of the obtained in Canada at a cost that is even Generally we expect that a breakdown physical, mental, and moral nature— less than for the same sign in the United will be costly and annoying. The follow- spirit, soul, and body—must all be sur- States. By special arrangement with the ing quotation comes from a letter just re- rendered to God, laid upon the altar of General Conference all orders from Can- ceived from a Seventh-day Adventist broth- His service, consecrated to Him. ada coming through the proper conference er, and is rather self-explanatory. Will you who read these words respond channels will receive a special discount "I have been an Adventist for over 13 to such a call to enter this sacred ex- enabling the importation of the signs plus years, but always felt I had too many perience? Will you surrender? Will you customs and sales tax at a price even lower other things to read without subscribing accept the gift and receive this wonderful, than that paid by our American churches! for more literature, mainly the 'good old precious Person into your hearts and lives, Local church pastors, press secretaries and Review' as it is called. But after so many and receive Him right now? All who will church officers should direct all inquiries years of promotion in our churches, I do this will go forth from day to day in to the local conference public relations broke down this year and subscribed. It the fullness of the power of the Holy secretary who can supply details of cost, has really been a blessing to read the cur- Spirit to make Christ known by life and imprinting, shipping and the customs and rent world happenings of our people and lip, by word and work, by influence and sales tax impost. the timely articles each week. We get the inspiration of example, to hasten the day DARREN L. MICHAEL, Secretary, local news in the union paper, and mis- of His appearing. Department of Public Affairs, sion talks and Bible study in church, but —Australasian Record Canadian Union Conference the Review rounds out the picture in bold relief." Brethren and sisters, perhaps there are readers of this little article who ought to break down and subscribe to the Review An Adventist Heart Rejoices and Herald before they break down spirit- ually. Perhaps there are fathers and moth- In a letter that came to the Voice of work of God! Peoples and nations are be- ers who ought to read this little story of Prophecy just the other day, an elderly ing reached today far beyond the dreams the breakdown, and they in turn break brother enclosed a contribution for the of those who believed in the return of down and send the Review to sons and radio broadcast with the explanation that Christ a hundred years ago. daughters not in the church. Let the Re- most of his Jiving came from his pension We are frank to say that buying radio view bring the picture of a world pro- and a few odd jobs. He wrote: "There is time and printing free Bible courses and gramme in bold relief for you and your not much work to be had in the winter, other literature costs money. And the loved ones. and having been in this truth for over Voice of Prophecy broadcast cannot ex- Order through your local Book and forty years I rejoice when so many calls pand into other languages and nations Bible House. One year, $5.75. come. Although I cannot give much, I without the prayers and financial help of R. J. CHRISTIAN know that these many calls mean we are those who earnestly long for the work to nearing home." be finished. More than a half-century ago we were Therefore let us give, and rejoice in told by the pen of inspiration that as we giving, recognizing anew that more calls neared the closing of the work the calls mean there are fewer miles left between "A lot of good could be done for the would not be lessened, but would in- us and our heavenly home. world if nobody cared who got the credit crease. Calls today are great. But so is the D. V. POND for it." 174 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER all-important seeding. The Red Water presence attracted overflow crowds that Public Affairs News, Pembina Herald and Hughenden taxed auditorium facilities to the limit. Record recorded this in a five-column, 25- Supporters and listeners to the Voice column-inch spread! of Prophecy were given a thrilling report Report Oshawa Missionary College recently of the work of this agency of the church burst into the news through the columns with the announcement that a third net- of the Times-Gazette with a three-column- work was recently added to the two al- wide picture heading a 42-column-inch ready carrying the religious series in the feature on the course in flying being of- United States—namely the N.B.C. The associate speaker, J. 0. Iversen, re- From the Secretary's fered by the college under the direction of Desk Elder J. Paul Grove. The paper told much vealed a special plan that makes the log about the concept of Christian education listing stations carrying the programme in that motivates Seventh-day Adventists to Canada and the United States available in operate a school like Oshawa Missionary large quantities for widespread circulation PUBLIC RELATIONS—At this writ- College and include flying in the curric- without any cost to the local church. We ing camp meeting (summer Bible conven- ulum. urge our churches to secure these new tion) public relations is in full swing RADIO-TELEVISION—Harold M. S. Voice of Prophecy radio logs with the local across the country. To date only partial Richards, J. 0. Iversen and the King's or nearest station listing imprinted on the returns are available on the Ontario-Que- Heralds radio quartette visited Canada on cover of the log. All inquiries should be bec effort. But these incomplete reports, the occasion of the last week end of the forwarded direct to the Voice of Prophecy, via the clipping service, reveal excellent Ontario-Quebec camp meeting. Their Box 55, Los Angeles. coverage for this eleven-day meet. Three metropolitan dailies in the To- ronto area broke all previous records in terms of reporting an Adventist gathering. The Power of the Printed Page All three opened the sessions with a special, staff-written feature story for the first Saturday. Two of the papers, both eve- Brother D. R. L. Astleford, formerly of came and shook hands with him. The son ning, carried large photo spreads with the the Alberta and Manitoba-Saskatchewan for whom Bible Speaks was bought has features averaging more than forty column Conferences where he served as colpor- been attending an Adventist academy since inches per story! teur evangelist, graduated from Atlantic the visit, and now the entire family are The local Oshawa Times-Gazette out- Union College. He has accepted a call to members of the remnant church. did itself in covering the annual event for colporteur leadership in the New York "Back in the Old Country, a colporteur its readers in the immediate vicinity. The Conference. He has sent us a few experi- met a lady who apostatized nine years wire services, both Canadian Press and ences which demonstrate the power of the previous—and now is returning to the British United Press requested daily printed page. fold. She has battled against the tobacco stories and sent them over their leased "It was back in the early thirties when habit and won. She and her husband are wires to every newspaper in Ontario and I started spreading Adventist literature. now keeping the Sabbath and are having Quebec and in the case of stories with This was in overseas territory belonging regular weekly Bible studies. nation-wide significance, to all parts of to the Netherlands. Hundreds of dollars' "It is because of the faithful work of a the Dominion. worth of children's books and crisis books colporteur that the Astleford family joined This session saw a change in the Cana- were sold in this period. These were in the remnant church. The name' of that dian Union's public relations "family." the Dutch, Spanish, and English lan- colporteur is not known—but there will Due to the forthcoming departure of H. guages. be a reward someday for his deed of sev- Ward Hill, of Ottawa, to the Maritime "Then in 1945 canvassing was started eral decades ago. The writer's grandfather Conference, Elder Thomas A. Davis, on the student scholarship programme in was one of the first colporteurs in Canada. formerly of Sault Ste. Marie, was elected Canada in the province of Saskatchewan. He and Colporteur Greenslade were as public relations secretary for the On- Each summer brought deliveries with a pioneers in this Dominion. It is an honour tario-Quebec Conference. We bid a very $2,500.00 average; these were wonderful to be a third generation colporteur. reluctant "adieu" to Elder Hill which summers. Then in the beginning of 1951 "Through the years many school teach- cannot adequately express our admiration after college studies had been completed, ers and Sunday school teachers especially and gratitude for the fine work he has done it was decided that this was to be my life have been contacted. Hundreds of these for public relations both in Ottawa, the work—until Jesus comes—distributing Ad- are presently using the Desire of Ages, nation's capital, and for the conference at vent print. This is one of the many ways Golden Treasury, and Uncle Arthur's large. However, we welcome with genuine in which souls can be led to Christ. books in the discharge of their duties. It enthusiasm his successor who has already "Through the years colporteuring has indeed makes us happy to know this. We proved himself as a most PR-conscious pas- also been done in Northern Europe. know that many will be saved in Christ's tor! Wherever we go with the printed page, kingdom as a result. We need more to A truly neighbourly Christian deed per- people are eager to obtain it. In England help in the tremendous task—who will formed by members of a Seventh-day Ad- recently a colporteur met a lady who was volunteer?" ventist church near Edmonton evoked troubled about the future of a departed Good success to you in your calling to widespread comment in three newspapers loved one. This lady had recently lost her higher responsibility, Colporteur Astleford. of the area. When the seeding operations mother. After some conversation the col- J. M. BUCY on the Mike Saruk farm were interrupted porteur introduced Bible Speaks and thus by the death of their four-year-old girl, secured his first order for this particular members of the Adventist church went to volume. Two months later at the close of "Every man who praises himself brushes work right after the funeral with eight a meeting at which the colporteur had the luster from his best efforts."—Testi- tractors to assist them in completing the taken part, this lady with her husband monies, Vol. 4, p. 607. VoL. 25, No. 15, JULY 25, 1956 175 This Thirteenth Sabbath territory. But it greatly appreciates the large-hearted generosity of the Adventist all eyes are turned to see . . family in North America and in other parts of the world field, and recognizes that much of the progress seen in Inter- The Needs of the Inter-American Division America since the Division was organized thirty-four years ago is due to this gen- erous sharing of means through the . . . that all may give willingly medium of the Ingathering campaign, the Sabbath school, and other mission ap- peals. Yes, Inter-America thanks you and It was a warm Sabbath afternoon as pair, or reconstruct the church before do- assures you that the search for souls will the faithful mission "Chevy" sped along ing any major work on their own homes. continue until the glad day when the between the cane and sisal fields in the Nor do they turn a deaf ear to the mission King of the universe comes down through beautiful Dominican Republic. calls from the world field. In fact, Inter- the skies to receive all the members of His "I have a surprise for you this after- America sends more mission funds to the great remnant family. noon—something not on our original General Conference than any of the other CLYDE 0. FRANZ, Secretary, schedule," remarked Elder G. F. Ruf. "We divisions except the North American and Inter-American Division are going to leave the main road and drive Australasian Divisions; and remember, to a village back in the hills.• We have no organized church in this little town, but you are going to hear a first-rate Adventist choir." In just a few minutes we pulled up before a small, but neat, thatch-roofed home. This was obviously an Adventist home. Father was sitting in the doorway reading his Bible, while a number of young people played a Bible game under a large mango tree. After the formalities had been attended to, Elder Ruf invited the choir to sing for us. Imagine our surprise and delight to find that this choir was composed of the father, as director, plus his two sons and his ten daughters. We sat almost spell- bound as this faithful, earnest lay preacher Mexican Union College which cares for the educational needs of hundreds of and his twelve children sang a number of Mexican youth will benfit from the Thirteenth Sabbath Offering. Your gift will hymns and choruses. help build the girls' dormitory and classroom building. It was time to go, but we lingered a few moments in a season of prayer asking God that these offerings come from families School of Dietetics to bless and prosper this large and happy with a cash income of less than $500.00 September 1 is the date set for the be- family whose missionary zeal had recently per year. ginning of the new School of Dietetics at caused them to move to this isolated village And how about the Ingathering cam- the College of Medical Evangelists, ac- in order to spread the gospel story. paign in Inter-America? This missionary cording to the Dean of Faculties, Keld I am happy for the privilege of belong- campaign grows ever larger in scope and Reynolds. Since June of 1954 when CME ing to a large family—a family that num- results. We think of the dear, old sister, awarded bachelor's degrees to the last of bers, in Inter-America alone, more than eighty years old, almost blind, so feeble its undergraduate students in the then- 110,000. The members of this great Ad- she could rarely attend church services. functioning School of Nutrition, plans ventist family live in a vast area that But when the members visited her and told have been under way toward the establish- stretches some five thousand miles from it was again Ingathering time, she deter- ment of an approved dietetics internship Tijuana, Mexico, to French Guiana on the mined to do her part too. She had no In- programme coupled with a curriculum northeastern coast of South America. gathering supplies; so she took her Sab- leading to a master's degree. The needs of this great Inter-American bath school quarterly and went to her Director of the School of Dietetics is family are legion. Its members appeal not neighbours, studying a portion of the Sab- Dr. Ruth Little. Under her leadership the for personal favours or assistance, but for bath school lesson with each prospect, and courses of study have been outlined, faculty more church buildings, more schools, more asking for an Ingathering donation. I appointments are being finalized, and final medical units, and more evangelistic equip- have the little improvised card that she preparations for the initial school year are ment for ministry and laity. Inter-America used to record the names of the donors and being made. The admissions committee is has the man power. It needs tools with the amounts received. There are fourteen now functioning and plans call for the ac- which to work. names on the card and individual offer- ceptance of six students this first year. What is Inter-America doing to help ings from five cents to $2.00 (U.S.). "We truly hope that future graduates of meet these tremendous needs? First of all, Imagine the joy in the heart of this dear, the CME School of Dietetics will help fill the membership has learned the meaning old sister as she sent the church treasurer places of leadership throughout the de- of the word sacrifice. When a hurricane or her $7.00 Ingathering offering. nomination," stated Dean Reynolds, "and other calamity strikes an Adventist com- Yes, the Inter-American family is do- that their performance will show the same munity, damaging or destroying the church ing all that it possibly can to finance the high quality displayed by graduates of the building, our faithful members often re- ever increasing number of projects in its former School of Nutrition." 176 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER

Called To Ontario-Quebec Alberta Elder Rudy Knauft accepted an invita- tion to connect with the Ontario-Quebec Conference and has already entered upon his new responsibilities in that field. He is 201-16th Ave. N.E., Calgary, Alta. now located at Oshawa. G. E. Taylor President L. H. Davies Secretary-Treasurer Elder Knauft came to British Columbia Make wills and legacies payable to the Alberta from the Upper Columbia Conference Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists. G. E. Taylor at the time of our conference session two years ago. His background in that conference was varied. He served as a district Conference Session Re-elected to the executive committee superintendent for some years and did in addition to the president and treasurer pastoral work. He also taught school for Elder George E. Taylor, president of were: the Alberta Conference, heads the list of two years, served as dean in the confer- J. A. Anderson ence academy and directed music for evan- church officials re-elected at the biennial H. Reiswig session convened at Lacombe. gelistic efforts. In addition to this he had J. A. McKibbin, M.D. a number of successful years as junior Re-elected with Elder Taylor as officers C. Samograd of the Alberta Conference are: camp director. Elected for the first time to the com- Brother and Sister Knauft have left L. H. Davies, secretary-treasurer mitte were: A. N. HOw, Book and Bible House many friends in the British Columbia A. K. Phillips Conference. His new responsibilities in manager J. P. Habenicht M. E. Erickson, MV and Educational Ontario-Quebec will be similar in many W. E. Kuester ways to the work he carried in this con- Departments There was a capacity attendance at the R. C. Spangler, Publishing Department ference. excellent meetings with the Spirit of God We bid farewell to Brother and Sister W. E. Kuester, Home Missionary and blessing. Sabbath School Departments Knauft and our prayers and very best w. E. KUESTER, Secretary, wishes go with them in their new re- W. Tetz, M.D., Medical Department Public Relations Department sponsibilities. R. ALLEN SMITHWICK

Wedding Dudar — Misik A pretty wedding was solemnized on British April 8, when Roseline Misik became the Welcome bride of Joseph Dudar. The bride was at- Columbia By recent action of our conference com- tended by Jessie Misik, Elizabeth Samoil, mittee Elder Brock Wells was invited to and Joan Samograd. Attending the groom fill the vacancy created in the Educational were Metro Eluik, Billy Trenchuk, and Box 10, Mission City, B.C. and Missionary Volunteer Departments by R. A. Smithwick President Paul Misik. The reception was held at the J. C. Neithercut Secretary-Treasurer Elder Knauft's departure to Ontario. Beauvallon hall where the young couple Make wills and legacies payable to the British Columbia Association of Seventh-day Adventists. Elder Wells formerly served in the received the good wishes of their many Michigan Conference as a minister and friends. Brother and Sister Dudar will later, in 1945, was called to Tanganyika, make their home in the Myrnam district. East Africa, as a missionary. He laboured C. G. SAMOGRAD Farewell there until 1950; at the time of his fur- To British Columbia lough he was invited to connect with the One has said that a rolling stone gathers Ontario-Quebec Conference to serve as no moss, but it does get a little polish. We head of the Educational and Missionary must now "roll" on. This is to say farewell Volunteer Departments. to all the believers in British Columbia. Elder Wells comes to the British Co- Thank you for your loyal support, lumbia Conference with a rounded, rich teachers, youth leaders, press secretaries, experience in young people's work. He has conference workers, and others who have now entered upon his new responsibilities contributed toward the success of our and is anxiously looking forward to visit- work. We take with us many happy ing the schools and churches throughout memories. the conference. He is a strong, aggressive We solicit the utmost co-operation and leader and will be appreciated as his in- support for Elder F. B. Wells as he as- fluence and leadership will be felt after sumes his duties in this field. he has had opportunity to enter more fully into his work. The sweetest music ever heard, We know that our believers will give The sweetest perfume ever stirred, the same loyal and faithful support to Cannot compare with this dear word: Elder Wells that they have given to Elder The simple, sweet "God bless you." and Mrs. Knauft. We welcome Elder and Mrs. Krivak, a Voice of Prophecy graduate, was MR. AND MRS. R. KNAUFT AND ELIZABETH Mrs. Wells into our midst. among the candidates baptized by Elder L. R. Krenzler on June 9. R. ALLEN SMITHWICK

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Officers of the newly organized Beaver Valley church. Elder C. S. Cooper Newly organized church group at Beaver Valley. The new church building (back row, centre) is assisted by John Holstein (front row, centre). The mill is in the background. is owned and operated by the three Jacobson brothers in the picture, Odt, Harold and Arvid.

Two Churches Organized Newfoundland Sabbath, June 2, brought great blessing of a new church building and school. This to our work in the southern fringes of the church is blessed with a core of consecrated Prince George district. Over one hundred lay brethren and will serve as a tower of Box 574, St. John's, Newfoundland gathered in a community hall at Williams strength along the Cariboo Trail. Philip Moores President Lake on Sabbath morning. A church of Sabbath afternoon we met with the Make wills and legacies payable to the Cana- dian Union Conference Corporation of Seventh-day fifty charter members was organized. One group at Beaver Valley. Out of a weekly Adventists. hundred and five are enrolled in the Sab- Sabbath school attendance of about sixty, bath school. Elder C. S. Cooper, district a church was organized with thirty mem- leader, says, "The baptism planned for bers, which will be known as the Beaver Wedding the near future will bring the church Valley church. Brethren C. Best and John Dell-Garland Stickle were elected elders. membership up to sixty members." The pastor's home was the scene of a The brethren at Beaver Valley built and Elder W. A. Nelson, Union Confer- pretty wedding on the evening of June 19, paid for the church seen in the picture. ence president, brought a challenging mes- as Joan Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and They are a fine, representative group and sage to the church members. Elder C. S. Mrs. Fred Garland., of St. John's, was a credit to our work. We thank the Lord Cooper and his family, John Holstein and united in marriage with Richard Dell, son for these consecrated brethren. Another his family, and the writer were present to of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Dell, of Elmira, share the joy that came to our people on light is thus burning for God in this New York. The bride was given in mar- wooded land of lakes and mighty forests. this happy occasion. riage by her father. She was attended by R. A. SMITHWICK, President Plans are taking shape for the erection Mrs. Lorraine Best as matron of honour. The groom was supported by the bride's Wedding Other Canadian guests were Mrs. Irene brother, David. The bride and groom were Foulston, of Penticton, and Mr. and Mrs. Lukashenko—Clark the recipients of many beautiful and useful Thayne Fetroe and family, of New West- gifts to use in their new home in Elmira. Ruby Geraldine Clark and Arthur Luka- minster. Joan will be missed in our midst here in shenko exchanged wedding vows on April W. R. FOULSTON St. John's where she was an enthusiastic, 4, 1956 in the Wee Kirk o' the Heather faithful worker in the church. Dick was Smith—Endall at Glendale, California. A reception fol- a newcomer into our church group and we lowed at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. At a candlelight ceremony on the eve- learned to admire and respect him, espe- Glenn Luther. The bride was given in ning of February 11 in the Vancouver cially in the stand he took to follow His marriage by her father, Bert Clark of church, Miss Vera Endall and Mr. John Lord in baptism. May God bless these Garrick, Saskatchewan. The bride was at- Smith, both of Vancouver, were united in young people as they dedicate their lives tended by Lori Luther and Mae Luka- marriage. The bridesmaids were Loreen and the influence of their home to the shenko. The groom was attended by Joe Mowat and Viola Longard, while Mrs. A. cause they both hold dear. Lukashenko and Richard Foulston. Ruby D. Dodgson acted as matron of honour, PHILIP MOORES and Arthur finished their pre-nursing re- and A. D. Dodgson as best man. Little quirements at Canadian Union College Janet Dodgson was the flower girl and and are now attending the College of Darrel Graham acted as Bible boy. The "Censure is the tax a man pays to the Medical Evangelists' School of Nursing. young couple are making their home in public for being eminent." —Johnathan The groom's family, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Vancouver. Their many friends wish them Swift. Lambert of Kelowna, British Columbia, much happiness in their wedded life. "Children brought up in church were present for the wedding in Glendale. R. A. RENTFRO Are seldom brought up in court." • 178 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER

made up my mind to go, I found there Radio-Active Chain Reaction were many wonderful surprises in store Someone was on the job. Someone casu- for me. ally mentioned the Voice of Prophecy "I got acquainted with many good Sev- broadcast one day to his neighbour. The enth-day Adventist boys and girls which neighbour responded and listened each finally led to my being baptized. The week to the familiar music of the King's counsellors taught us how to do many good Heralds and the inspiring sermons by H. things and also how to be good Seventh- M. S. Richards heard weekly on the Voice day Adventists. of Prophecy programme. The neighbour "One of the things I looked forward to heard an advertisement of the Bible corre- was the campfires at night, when for miles spondence courses. He did nothing about it around people could hear us singing the until an enrollment card appeared in the beautiful songs. Signs of the Times. This he signed and "I implore all Juniors the world over to mailed. The young man took the junior put forth every effort to attend Junior Bible course as well as the senior course. Camp. I can promise you will never regret Some time later Elder L. Astleford, on be- it." half of the Voice of Prophecy, called on We can be proud of young people like this young man and influenced him to go Lowell. He has had to meet opposition in to Canadian Union College. While at his school where he is the only Seventh-day college, he sealed his covenant with God Adventist boy in attendance. When his by baptism. teacher and classmates learned he was to Pastor Philip Moores baptizes Lowell King as the Today Harvey Helm has completed his service is broadcast over radio station VOAR. be baptized they made him very uncom- college training and is engaged in minis- fortable. They tried to dissuade him by us- terial work in the Ontario-Quebec Con- Calling All Juniors and Youth ing the Bible and other reference books. ference. As a result of his ministry, both This led Lowell to study his Bible for him- in preparation and in active service, others There was a time when "Junior Camp" self and fully convinced him that he was are now rejoicing in this wonderful faith, was just a name. Today "Junior Camp" following in the footsteps of the Master. too. is a symbol—a symbol of something worth- The baptismal service was broadcast over He writes us that most of those bap- while. The games, treasure hunts, craft radio station VOAR and undoubtedly tized in his district are people who have periods, swimming, camp duties, campfires, some of his classmates were listening in. enrolled and completed Voice of Prophecy devotional hours and rest periods are This year plans are being laid for an- courses. He states, "I always carry enroll- merged into one and erected upon a other wonderful ten days at our Paradise ment cards with me to enroll new stu- pedestal of our affections. Camp near St. John's. There will also be dents, for I believe it is one of the ways What junior camp means to Lowell a Junior Camp at Botwood for the young God plans to reach souls." King, from Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, people in that area. Everything possible is If you toss a pebble into the waters, its is best expressed in a letter from him: being done to preserve the influence of this waves go on and on. "Dear Mrs. Moores: "symbol" in the hearts and lives of our j. o. IVERSEN, Associate Speaker, "For years I had heard a lot of talk young people. Voice of Prophecy -about Junior Camp, but when I finally MRS. PHILIP MOORES

• Wizowzki—Goldstein and Mrs. G. Eric Jones, David Malin, and On April 29 Mr. Jan Wizowzki and Lloyd Lind. The bridal couple received Mrs. Mae Roxanna Eudora Goldstein ex- Ontario- the best wishes of their many friends at changed marriage vows in the pastor's Quebec the reception held on the lawn at the home. A number of relatives and friends home of the bride's parents. The bridal gathered to witness the service. Mr. and couple plan to live in Washington, D. C. Mrs. Wizowzki are making their home in Scarborough, a suburb of Metropolitan To- 114 King St. East, Oshawa, Ontario until September when they will leave for G. Eric Jones President Loma Linda, California, where the groom ronto. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Wizowzki B. H. Stickle . Secretary-Treasurer heaven's guidance and blessing as they Make wills and legacies payable to the Ontario will study medicine. We wish this young Conference 4 Seventh-day Adventists. couple heaven's richest blessings as they walk life's pathway together. unitedly serve the Lord. W. B. STREIFLING VICTOR W. COLLINS Ont.0x0x4 Weddings Beeston—Tucker Malin—Bucy On June 15 John James Beeston and ' On June 17 Elizabeth Ann Bucy, Nelson—Pitt Lynn Patricia Tucker were united in daughter of Elder and Mrs. J. M. Bucy, Chelvin Daun Nelson and Miss Rose- marriage in the home of the writer. A of Oshawa, Ontario, and Wendell Eugene dare Sadie Pitt exchanged marriage vows number of relatives were present to witness Malin, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. in the home of their pastor on May 18. the service. Mr. Beeston was born and Malin, of Washington, D.C., were united Mr. Nelson, of Jamaica, and Miss Pitt, raised in Toronto. Miss Tucker's home in marriage in Oshawa. Attending the of Bermuda, have both been attending was in Fesserton, Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. bride were Joyce Ferneyhough, Luella the University of Toronto. May the Lord Beeston are making their home in Toronto. Cox and Joyce Malin. Janice Collins guide Brother and Sister Nelson as they May the Lord guide this young couple as served as flower girl. The groom was at- establish their Christian home in Toronto. they search His Word for the way of life. tended by Donald Jones, nephew of Elder W. B. STREIFLING W. B. STREIFLING

VoL. 25, No. 15, JULY 25, 1956 179 To God Be the Glory! Biennial Report A student of the Twentieth Century Bible School writes: By G. ERIC JONES "Yes, I work steady as a municipal book- The following is a condensed report of on the air waves over the Sudbury, Lon- keeper-accountant (big title,—short check). "what God hath wrought" during the past don, Wingham, and Barrie television sta- "Have never been afraid of work and biennia : tions. The Voice of Prophecy is being have worked for the sheer joy of working 1950-51 1952-53 1954-55 broadcast from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal hard . . . even sacrificed my family be- Baptisms and Quebec City. The Voice of Hope in cause it interfered with 'my way of life.' "My health started to fail . . . . My 307 the Ukrainian language is heard over much 334 432 doctor, a Seventh-day Adventist, convinced Tithe of Ontario from the Niagara Falls station. Construction on the Branson Hospital me that there was more in life than just $390,134.76 $493,963.82 $503,301.43 is progressing. The steel is erected and work . . . and nothing short of a change Ingathering the brick walls are rising. God's special of heart would cure my ills and re-unite $ 65,112.53 $105,376.31 $118,415.94 providences in behalf of this large under- the family . . . . taking were noted at length in the reports "I am not turning to God as a last Investment in Christian Education resort, or because I have to—, but because $ 33,627.46 $ 41,967.16 $ 52,203.10 given. Sabbath school, home missionary, Bible I want to. I wasn't easily convinced, be- Colporteur Ministry, Deliveries correspondence school and MV activities lieve me . . . but on my first visit to the $110,728.00 $157,208.00 $203,104.00 all show steady gains and reflect God's Willowdale church I could not help no- ticing what was written on the faces of New Churches prospering hand. Death has claimed a number of our those around me,—peace of mind, and I (Built, purchased, or in process of erection) workers and fellow believers, and we want to walk and live in their world with Hamilton St. Catharines mourn with those who mourn,—but not true faith." Chatham Willowdale without hope, for we see ahead a great E. MARIE HULL Haileybury Toronto East Home Coming when the task is finished. Bolton Sault Ste. Marie The theme of our camp meeting was Pembroke Niagara Falls a reminder of the fact that modern Israel Found Sarnia is in greater danger of forgetting God than During camp meeting a fountain pen During the 1954-55 biennium the To- was Israel of old. May His revealed love was found on the campus of Oshawa ronto Japanese, Bolton Centre and Toronto for us generate within us such sincere love Missionary College. The owner may claim German churches were organized. for Him that we "shall have no other this by writing to the Ontario-Quebec Faith for Today programmes were put gods before Him." Conference, 114 King Street East, Osh- awa, and giving a description of the pen.

Maritimes

Box 125, Moncton, N.B. J. w. Bothe Presidayst H. C. T. Johnson Secretary-Treasurer Make wills and legacies payable to the Cana- dian Union Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists.

A Publishing Department Elder G. Eric Jones, president of the Ontario-Quebec Conference welcomes four men to Leader Speaks the gospel ministry. Left to right: Oliver Libby, Carl Wessman, Thomas Davis, Gilbert Andersen. The literature ministry is a wonderful Four Ordained to the Ministry work, for it is ordained of God. Eight- On Sabbath evening, June 30, 1956, Canadian Union, offered the ordination een years ago I was Gilbert Emmanuel Andersen, leader of prayer. Elder W. B. Ochs, president of the led to take up this the St. Catharines-Welland-Niagara Falls North American Division, delivered the line of service. My district; Thomas Atwood Davis, leader of charge and Elder G. Eric Jones, president experience has been the Sault Ste. Marie-Iron Bridge district; of the Ontario-Quebec Conference, ex- rich and satisfying Oliver Lewis Libby, leader of the Toronto tended the welcome to the gospel ministry. during these years of East-Willowdale district; and Carl Wess- The ordination service was followed by literature evangelism. man, leader of the Chatham-Sarnia- a stirring message to more than 1,200 This period of time Dresden-Selton district were ordained to listeners delivered by Elder E. E. Roenfelt, has been divided in- C. R. Neill the gospel ministry. associate secretary of the General Confer- to three phases—five Elder W. A. Nelson, president of the ence. G. ERIC JONES, President years as a regular, full-time colporteur, 180 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER

eight years as a student colporteur, and White tells us that this work cannot and the work as a full-time literature evan- five years as a publishing department will not be without results. gelist. We thank God that men and women secretary. As my thoughts go back over Seventh-day Adventists are noted for are searching for truth and after finding it these years there comes a certain satis- publishing the best literature in the world. express their desire to share it with others. faction in knowing that thousands of Just a short time ago while making a Colporteur ministry is ordained of God families are studying God's message for delivery with one of our colporteurs the for the salvation of souls. Let us remember this time through this important channel. customer greeted me with, "Oh, you have that we have literature with a message for We have a tendency to be anxious over brought our third volume! We could hardly the hungry multitudes. God is calling men immediate results from such service. Our wait until it arrived. The whole family is and women to enter this line of service duty is to sow the seed and God will give surely enjoying these wonderful books." and they are responding to His call. the increase. The books referred to were Bedtime Stories Brethren, let us not fail Him in doing our The colporteur receives courage from and Children's Hour. part in this great field of evangelism. such texts as Isaiah 55:11, "So shall my Another instance of public appreciation C. R. NEILL, Secretary, word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: is shown in the following experience: Publishing Department, it shall not return unto me void, but it Some months ago a minister of another Maritime Conference shall accomplish that which I please, and denomination wrote to the Maritime Con- Thank you, Leader Neill, for these it shall prosper in the thing whereto I ference office and requested permission words of encouragement. sent it." to sell our literature. After explaining our If you see the need or hear Jesus calling It brings satisfaction to us as colporteurs stand on this, I introduced him to the you to serve, write to C. R. Neill at once. to meditate on such promises of God's Twentieth Century Bible Course. He im- His address is Box 125, Moncton, New watch care and blessing on work that we mediately enrolled and is well on his way Brunswick. do for Him. Surely souls will be led to to completing the course. He has ex- J. M. BUCY Christ as a result of our work for the pressed his desire to join with the Seventh- Publishing Department, Master in the literature ministry. Sister day Adventist church and then to enter Canadian Union Conference

through the past fifty years, especially fea- Manitoba- turing the coming school year, 1956-1957, "Ii which will be its Jubilee Year. Saskatchewan Beginning Sunday night, July 8, Elder Dunton and Sunny Liu will conduct evangelistic meetings every night of the 1004 Victoria Ave., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan H. D. Henriksen President encampment. All the services of the first R. J. Radcliffe Secretary-Treasurer week end were dedicated to the youth Make wills and legacies payable to the Sas- and juniors- in attendance, with special katchewan Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists. emphasis in all of the sermons to matters of importance to the young people. Beginning on Thursday evening pre- ceding the camp meeting and continuing H. D. Henriksen through Friday, the biennial session of At the Saskatoon the conference was held with a full rep- resentation of delegates from the churches Conference Session and Camp Meeting throughout the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference. Elder H. D. Henriksen and By W. A. NELSON Brother R. J. Radcliffe were re-elected president and secretary-treasurer respect- ively. Also re-elected were the following The first week end of the Manitoba- evangelist in the Washington Conference, departmental secretaries: L. L. Bock, Sab- Saskatchewan camp meeting which is held and his evangelistic singer, Elder Sunny bath School, Home Missionary and Radio; on the beautiful grounds in the city of Liu. W. G. Soloniuk, Missionary Volunteer, Saskatoon is now over. Notwithstanding Also among the speakers were Elders Educational, Temperance and Press; W. steady rains over the south, the tabernacle E. L. Green, E. M. Peterson, and the E. Bergey, Publishing; and Carl Klam, was filled to its full capacity at every serv- writer. Brother E. J. Monteith, from the Book and Bible House manager. ice. Everyone said that the meetings were Windsor church, was present in the in- In addition to Elder Henriksen and the best that they had ever attended. terest of contacting sources for historical Brother Radcliffe, the following were Among the speakers who brought in- data on the early beginnings of the Sev- elected members of the Conference Exec- • spiring messages were the following: enth-day Adventist church in Canada. utive Committee: L. L. Bock, P. Uniat, Elder W. R. Beach, secretary of the Gen- Representing Canadian Union College L. W. Taylor, W. W. Rogers, J. B. eral Conference; Elder A. V. Olson, vice- were President H. T. Johnson and Elder Horniachek, H. Litke, and L. Smith. % president of the General Conference; Elder H. J. Campbell, head of the Bible depart- The weather is now warm and clear, T. E. Lucas, secretary of the General Con- ment. They brought with them a group and prospects are encouraging for an even ference Missionary Volunteer Department; of students who rendered wonderful special larger attendance through the remainder Elder R. Ruhling, for the German be- music and assisted in important services. of the camp meeting. God is wonderfully lievers; Elder S. J. Demchuk, for the These college representatives have just blessing His people here. We are sure that Ukrainian believers; Elder R. E. Dunton, concluded a most inspiring programme His blessing will rest upon all the camp missionary from the Far East and now presenting the history of the college meetings.

Vol,. 25, No. 15, JULY 25, 1956 181 NEWS- LITERATURE EVANGELISTS YOUR MONTHLY JOURNAL OF FELLOWSHIP AMONG SELF-SUP- J. M. BUCY, Publishing Department Secretary, Canadian Union Conference PORTING INSTITUTIONS- 1. Gives counsel aimed at success and happiness for country dwell- ers. Report for June, 1956 2. Reports progress and activities of self-supporting institutions. Hours Orders Deliveries ALBERTA-R. C. Spangler Bucy, Betty 83 587.45 389.50 3. Acts as a medium for exchange Lastikka, F. 111 511.05 34.25 Burrows. Mrs. G. 122 331.90 62.15 of ideas for self-supporting in- McFarlane, A. E. 75 176.20 422.75 Cole, Grace 79 336.70 291.70 Neish, Ron 197 565.05 516.44 Coles, J. E. 153 471.55 308.45 stitutions. Rudolph. H. 171 810.40 19.25 Collett, R. N. 82 338.65 Haynes. R. 85 917.55 185.45 Dinsdale, J. F. 40 8.75 536.00 4. Provides special columns such as Stoll, K. 78 466. 15 101.85 Figaro, A. E. 176 1,442.25 Thompson, R. 53 292.45 47.50 Hunter, Dan 220 936.50 151.50 "The Chef's Corner," "Oppor- Part time 204 1,505.64 324.49 Hyrchuk, H. 131 348.10 283.65 tunities and Needs," "Press Totals 974 5,244.49 1,651.98 Jasmine. U. 121 444.75 245.50 BRITISH COLUMBIA-M. Suiter Knister, H. L. and J. 58 73.50 261.00 Gleanings." Paavilainen, I. Armbruster, P. 210 860.65 728.83 237 1,538.00 1,639.80 Reimer, E. and G. 166 377.00 344.95 5. Tells how others succeed. Bannister, J. 94 596.75 147.90 Silliphant, E. 67 156.50 446.65 Bayliss, H. G. 118 351.55 157.44 Sudds, Del 201 1,758.00 1,864.75 Bergey, R. N. 160 256.80 698.44 NEWS can bring new ideas to your 179.70 VanNess, P. E. 55 219.85 160.40 Christopherson, Mrs. M. 138 256.15 Whalley, Don 145 745.15 844.65 Edwards, Miss M. 76 257.25 168.00 Young, George 212 home today-keep in touch with Ferguson, C. J. 125 439.50 551.98 829.15 1,312.65 272.55 Cheeseman, Ruth 45 235.80 241.80 progress. Harder, D. 157 498.05 Hnatyshyn, E. M. 47 Hartfeil, R. 199 252.65 252.65 536.55 462.98 256.35 Such, P. 107 511.50 120.75 Homey, Miss 0. 102 326.65 Embleton, S. 108 756.22 Send for your sample copy today, or Hyde, Wm. H. 158 986.51 781.71 184.60 Fraser, W. 92 218.80 send us fifty cents for a one-year sub- Mason, Mrs. J. 98 201.71 Freier, H. A. 121 Watson, G. E. 80 280.24 280.24 289.00 17.25 Gay. William 93 248.35 62.40 scription, or $1.00 for a two-year sub- Wells, J. 159 927.65 Graham. G. 115 380.45 Zaft, A. 81 240.10 174.50 scription. Address it to: 325.41 Janes, Ralph 58 71.75 13.95 Part time 64 369.58 Johnston, W. 43 263.00 3.00 Totals 2,019 7,101.79 5,177.55 Ling, Dorothy 107 418.50 418.50 Wesley Amundsen, Editor MANITOBA-SASKATCHEWAN-W. Bergey Madarash. Steve 60 327.25 87.45 No Report Madden, Reg 56 221.30 42.85 ASI NEWS MARITIME-C. R. Neill Smith, Gladstone 83 472.35 14.95 6840 Eastern Avenue, N.W. Craig, E. S. 137 560.90 452.95 Tucker, Ben 82 496.80 13.95 Heeney, George 154 545.70 761.25 Watts. Ron 83 596.16 144.45 Takoma Park, Washington 12, D.C. Jeffrey, Mrs. Wm. 85 439.85 172.75 Wortman, Frits 104 349.10 Jones, W. 133 233.40 361.15 Part time 313 1,402.45 535.65 12,296.23 Moores, W. R. 77 89.50 336.15 Totals 4,277 20,301.83 Noiles, Mrs. G. 115 498.85 257.75 NEWFOUNDLAND-P. Moores Pearson, G. 0. 149 361.80 349.17 Batten, Lydia 196 1,230.95 1,263.58 Corkum, G. 84 642.70 79.15 Brown, Herman 49 479.33 30.35 OBITUARIES Godsoe, D. 83 576.85 40.45 Garland. Edith 46 206.50 157.50 Haig, B. 130 829.05 42.45 Nischuk. Alex 56 485.74 51.76 Hosten, 0. 129 916.85 48.40 Osmond, Lorraine 48 135.00 135.00 Lawrence, A. G. 127 341.30 36.50 Stearns. Melvin 49 315.08 20.30 CAMERON-Jack Cameron passed quietly Mellish, H. 59 436.90 15.70 Totals 444 2,852.60 1,658.49 Mulley, J. 98 487.50 129.65 to his rest at his home on May 14, 1956. ST. LAURENT Nation, M. 127 464.00 72.60 Having spent most of his life farming in Sas- Twaddle, Q. 44 197.55 3.20 Moreau, S. 52 130.50 87.00 Tomasini, A. 43 178.50 152.50 katchewan, Brother Cameron moved to Part time 190 1,058.05 742.30 Prince George in 1953. It was in Prince Totals 1,921 8,680.75 3,901.57 Totals 95 309.00 239.50 ONTARIO-QUEBEC-F. W. Connors George that he accepted the Sabbath truth Arnott, G. 153 1,320.75 1,000.00 UNION TOTALS 9,730 44,490.46 24,925.32 and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church. Brown, D. 61 251.75 ALBERTA-May 670 4,164.20 2,379.80 He was faithfully serving the church as deacon at the time of his death. We extend sincere Christian sympathy to his beloved wife. his son Don, his daughter Janice, and his five grandchildren who survive him. LISTEN EVERY SUNDAY TO THE C. S. COOPER MYERS-Ernest George Myers was born in England on February 11, 1881, and passed OICE OF to his rest at the Rest Haven Hospital on May 25. He was a faithful member in the ROPH ECY church for many years, and for the past three years was an orderly at the Rest Haven 'openvi. e?tiaea Hospital. His last words were an expression of his hope in the resurrection morning. •REACHES INTO Alt THE WORLD. E. E. DUNCAN LEWIS-Harry Lewis was born in London, England, May 17, 1876 and passed away in Vancouver on Tune 7, 1956. Brother Lewis New Brunswick- was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Alberta- Windsor* CKLW 800 10:30 AM Calgary CFCN 1060 8:30 AM Moncton CKCW 1220 9:00 AM church along with his wife the day pre- St. John* CHSJ 1150 3:30 PM Prince Edward Island- Edmonton CHED 1080 7:00 AM ceding their wedding in Victoria in 1915, G. Prairie CFGP 1050 8:30 AM Ch'lott'n CFCY 630 1:30 PM Newfoundland- and remained true to the Lord through trials British Columbia- St. John's CJON 930 9:00 AM Quebec- and sickness. He is survived by his loving Chilliwack CHWK 1270 10:00 AM St. John's VOAR 1230 1:00 PM Montreal* CKVL 850 9:00 AM wife, Annie; two sons, Frank of Vancouver Prin. Geo. CKPG 550 9:30 AM Quebec CJQC 1340 9:30 AM Nova Scotia- and Harry of Seattle; one daughter, Dr. Vancouver CKWX 980 9:30 AM Saskatchewan- Sydney* CJCB 1270 9:00 AM Rosamond Dudar, of Los Angeles; five grand. Vernon CJI B 940 9:30 AM CKCK 620 Regina 8:00 AM children; two sisters, Mrs. F. Kubler of Van- Manitoba- Ontario- Saskatoon CFQC 600 10:30 AM Ft.Will'm* CKPR 580 10:30 AM couver and Mrs. C. Wheaton of London, Dauphin CKDM 1050 10:05 AM Winnipeg (Minot & Jamestown, Ottawa CKOY 1310 10:30 AM * FM SIMULTANEOUS WITH England. N. Dakota) Toronto* CFRB 1010 10:30 AM REGULAR BROADCAST GEORGE W. REID

182 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER MCGILL—Mrs. M a r g a r e t Gerry Marra SWANSON—Mrs. Eva Catherine Swanson Wanted—Married man for general farm McGill, beloved wife of Brother D. A. McGill, was born June 15, 1916, at Central Butte, work, year round employment. Wages or passed to her rest on April 13 in Burnaby, Saskatchewan, and died June 12, 1956, at shares. Power farm some stock. Separate British Columbia. Sister McGill was born in the Vancouver General Hospital. At the house. Electricity. J. A. Jewkes, Shellbrook, Scotland fifty-eight years ago. For the past age of twelve she heard God's call at camp Saskatchewan. 41-15 several years the McGills have been living in meeting in Saskatoon, and responded by giv- Vancouver, where their son, • Dr. Kenneth I. ing her life to His service. She has been a Wanted—Girl or middle-aged woman to care McGill, has a wide practice. Sister McGill member of the Chilliwack church since 1932 for one-and-a-half-year-old girl while parents was a true mother in Israel and is greatly and has been of active, practical help in the work. Live in. Apply: Mrs. Pearl Matiko, missed in the church. The Scripture, "The community through the years. Left to mourn 402 Avenue I South, Saskatoon, Saskatche righteous is taken away from the evil to come," their loss is her closely knit family consisting wan. 40-14-16 comforts those who are left to mourn. Burial of her husband, Sven; two sons, George and took place at the Ocean View Burial Park. Gary; and one daughter, Lynette; her parents, Wanted—Men for moving buildings. Steady R. A. RENTFRO Brother and Sister George Johnson; two work. Apply or write to Mr. J. G. Leiske & brothers, George and Wilfred; and one sister, Son, Box 669, Edson, Alberta. Phone 421. Thea, of Chilliwack. Sister Swanson was laid 33-13-16 BOETTCHER—Earnest Boettcher was born to rest in the Chilliwack cemetery, where she in Germany, April 28, 1907 and passed to awaits the glad reunion with her loved ones For Sale— Modern four-room house with rest at his home in Belloy, Alberta on June 4, on the resurrection morning. bathroom. Calgary power. Fifteen minutes' 1956. In the spring of 1929 he homesteaded J. G. CORBAN walk to Canadian Union College. Apply to at Belloy, Alberta. He became a member of Box 117, Macrorie, Saskatchewan. 36-14,15 the Seventh-day Adventist church in 1928 and was faithful. His trust in God and his REISWIG—Mary Reiswig was born at Hils- faith in the coming of Jesus were an example bury, Kansas on March 17, 1878 and died and encouragement to all. He was a real in Calgary on June 11, 1956. When she was S. ALWYN BARTLETT friend. In 1931 he was united in marriage to a girl of fifteen, she was baptized into the George A. Bartlett Emily Peddy. This union was blessed with Adventist church, to which she remained two boys, Harry and Edgar. Brother Boettcher faithful until her death. On October 22, OPTOMETRISTS leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife; 1896, she was united in marriage to Mr. C. two sons; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Graumann, K. Reiswig, at Milltown., South Dakota. Al- 116-8th Ave. East (Upstairs) ,sr and Mrs. Bernard Graumann, all of Belloy; though her husband was not a church mem- Calgary, Alberta two brothers, Rudolph and Willie. ber, she insisted on family worship from the L. R. KRENZLER day of the wedding, which resulted in his Phone 22684 accepting the message within a year. 1064-26 They attended Union College where Mr. ADAMS—Belle Logan Adams was born in. Reiswig completed his theological course, and Kansas, December 30, 1874 and died at La- Mrs. Reiswig took voice and music lessons. combe, Alberta, June 12, 1956. Sister Adams This proved a valuable asset to her during Please Note joined the Seventh-day Adventist church in the following twenty-one years in which she her early teens and remained a faithful mem- worked hand in hand with her husband in Since July 16 the editorial offices of the ber. She married John Quincy Adams on Feb- ministerial work in South Dakota, Minnesota, MESSENGER are located at College Height,s, ruary 14, 1899. They resided in the Stony and Alberta. Plain district until 1935, when they moved to Alberta. Please continue to send all mate- Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn rial through your local conference office. Alberta Beach. After her husband's death in her children, Alberta Burtis of Seattle, Emil 1953, Mrs. Adams moved to College Heights of Alberta, Albert of Los Angeles, and Thank you. to be near her daughter. She is survived by Doctor Elmer of Seattle. As we laid this one son, Archie, of Alberta Beach; three mother in Israel to rest, we did so with the daughters: Jeanette Suiter and Frances Horn, assurance of meeting again on the shores of both of Vernon, and Winnifred Horn, of the river of life. MESSENGER DATES College Heights. Thirteen grandchildren also CLARENCE GOERTZEN mourn her passing; among them are Marvin Deadline for Copy Date of Issue Suiter, publishing secretary of the British Columbia Conference, and Mrs. Linden July 30 College Heights August 8 VVatts, who is in mission service in Madras, ADVERTISEMENTS August 13 August 22 India. Also left to mourn are ten great- RATES: Per issue, 40 words or less, $2.00; each August 27 September 5 grandchildren, three sisters and three broth- additional word, six cents. Display advertising, ers. Sister Adams was a faithful supporter $4.00 per inch. No advertising will be accepted of the Voice of Prophecy broadcasts and loved unless cash accompanies copy. 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VoL. 25, No. 15, JULY 25, 1956 183 Our new hospital in Toronto takes shape. The steel framework has been completed and the masons are beginning their part of the construction. Branson Hospital will have eighty-five adult beds and a nursery of twenty-four bassinets. A nurses' course will offer the opportunity of training that Canada's young people have long wanted. The hospital will open in 1957.

Junior Places God Above All Rose has had her troubles in trying to witness for the Lord since her baptism last September. She faithfully studied her Bible, then began missionary work right in her own home with the younger mem- ?Oa Ta bers of her family. She used the Faith for Today Junior Bible Course as a lesson guide. Soon, the children of a neighbour family joined Rose's study circle. Lesson after ERATURE lesson came into the office under Rose's guidance. She was quietly yet effectively Weeitoae sharing her faith. But this successful missionary work could not go unopposed. Rose's mother did 9oot vad,stawaft? not share her love for the Advent faith. She disapproved and interfered with the Great literature is a record of the great project, delaying but not stopping the lessons. Then one day, the mother's anger thoughts and great ideas of men with great broke out of bounds. Seeing the lessons inspirations. But how can a student learn lying on the table she decided to stop the Adventist teaching once and for all. Into to evaluate such thoughts and ideas without the fire they went, and when Rose came understanding the nature of the God who only can to look for them all she found was ashes. But she was not utterly thwarted. Bring- give genuine inspiration? Our church schools ing out her own completed lessons she be- give students this understanding by which they gan the laborious task of copying them for each of the children. Apologizing for the can test and evaluate every thought and delay, Rose wrote in to explain what had happened. experience. Our office rushed lesson replacements so that the study group could continue. Back came Rose's answer, "I am very grate- ful that you are sending other copies. I would like to say that no matter what my mother does I will obey God above all. I am prepared to forsake mother and father —all for God—even if I have to leave home." Fearing that she might falter Rose added the plea, "Pray for me that God will "EVERY ADVENTIST CHILD IN CHURCH SCHOOL!” touch my heart and inspire me to be more trusting and loyal to Him."

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