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FEATURES 2 EDITORIAL Are You A Mouthpiece? Are You A Mouthpiece? 3 "OPERATION AMIGO" A Tale of Two Churches by Don Schneider, president 6 STUDENTS TEACH AND PREACH Lake Union Conference Witnessing a Way of Life at GLAA 8 "NET '95" esus said: Go! Tell people! Teach them, and Evangelism Via Satellite J baptize them. What have we been doing with 10 DEVOTIONAL this command? Oh, I'm not talking about the Walk into the Water corporate Church. This is not a discussion of how 12 A MOTHER'S SORROW the Adventist message is doing in new countries; nor am I seeking a global mission I Trusted God; Mike Used Liquor report. I am merely asking how things are going in the neighborhood in which you 13 SDA TELEVISION MINISTRIES live? How well do I know my neighbors? Does he or she know that Jesus is coming? Harnessing Airwaves for Good Have I told them? Have you told yours? Has anyone ever said to you, "Thank you for introducing me to Jesus"? Will anyone be able to say to you in heaven, "I am here because you gave me the I DEPARTMENTS invitation"? I want to do my best to help people know about Jesus and the good news of His return. I want to do that because Jesus and I are friends. It's so wonderful 4 Our Global Mission knowing Him that I want everyone to know about Him, too, and experience the joy 4 New Members of serving Him. But beyond that, I recognize it is my obligation as a Christian to be 14 Andrews University News a missionary for Jesus. Some things in life simply happen, but most events require conscious effort. I 15 Education News challenge you to put thought and effort into the idea of being a witness for Jesus. 18 Local Church News For several years I worked at Camp Yorktown Bay, a youth camp in Arkansas. 21 World Church News Elder E. Frank Sherrill, who was then the conference president, would come to visit. 21 A Look Back As we walked across the campus together he would often stop, pick up an object, and say to me, "Here is an agate." It happened every few feet. The curious thing is that 22 Milestones /never found a single agate in all the years that I was at the camp. I'm sure the reason 4 24 Classified Ads for this was because I haven't the slightest interest in agates, and so looking for them 28 Announcements had not been an overwhelming passion for me. Likewise, I believe some of us have 30 For Youth Eyes Only never developed an interest in searching out people to invite to heaven, and so we have never looked for them. But now I'm inviting you to think about the people you 30 Profiles of Youth know whom you might speak to about Jesus — people you might influence under the 31 Letters guidance of the Holy Spirit. I think it would be good to pray: "Lord, help me to be an effective witness for you. COVER Help me to find people who will listen to the message about Jesus." If you ask Jesus to help you find someone who will be ready to reteive your witness, I believe that God Paul A. Sergio of South Bend, IN, photo- will place you with the right person. graphed the Brandywine Creek in Niles, Try making a prayer list, not just of people who are missionaries in foreign fields MI, with his Nikon 8008s camera using but also those closer to home — a list of those Whom you hope to influence for Jesus. Fujichrome Velvia 50 film. Make a list of people whom you are likely to see over the next few weeks. Then ask God to help you witness to them in the most effective manner. I believe that He will direct your thoughts, words and actions. Witnessing isn't only for a few skilled professionals. Witnessing is for everyone.

The Lake Union Herald (USPS 302-860; ISSN 0194- In fact, we are all witnessing all of the time in some manner or another, whether we 908X) is published monthly by the Lake Union like it or not. The question is, then, "Am I witnessing for God, or not?" Conference, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Secohd-class postage is paid at Berrien Springs. MI 49103 Today, I want my witness to be positive and intentional for Jesus. Someday very and additional mailing offices. Yearly subscription price $5; single copies 50 cents. Postmaster: Send all address soon He'll be returning. And when He does, I want to be able to look forward to changes to: Lake Union Herald. P.O. Box C, Berrien meeting the people who have been brought to Jesus through my life and words. Springs, MI 49103. 4 Today, let's ask God to help us be His mouthpiece wherever He needs us.

2 • LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 "OPERATION AMIGO" A Tale of Two Churches

by Clinton Meharry, pastor of Wisconsin's Durand Church, with Laurie Herr, Wisconsin communication director

Don and Doris Evans (Eagle River); Ron Smith from Lafayette, IN; Beth Adels from Keiser, OR; Lucille Sayen from Trenary, MI; Luis Leonor from Berrien Springs, MI; Dean Soule from Michigan; and Barbara Jean Szaflarski and her son, Stephen, In the foreground Doris Evans, a church member from Eagle River, WI, from Coon Rapids, MN. works on a block wall of the new church in Santiago, Dominican Republic. One of the best parts of this trip was meeting and working Most of the 19 Lake Union volunteers were from Wisconsin. with members of the local church. Every day five to 15 local volunteers helped with the church building project. They were hen the Durand (Wisconsin) church school was built thrilled to get a new building. The 70-member church had Wabout 15 years ago, a temporary sanctuary was set up in been meeting in a small, rented house in a very crowded the basement. The eventual plan was to section of town. They hope to double add a permanent sanctuary on to the west their membership within a year, now side of the building. that they have more room to meet. In the fall of 1993, Durand church Local Pastor Franklin Marti has members talked about the need for church seven churches in his district of about buildings in the Dominican Republic. By a 10 miles. Since many people in the unanimous vote, it was decided to take Dominican Republic do not have cars, $5,000 from the building fund to help they like to have many smaller churches sponsor a church in our adopted sisterland rather than one or two large ones. Four of the North Dominican Conference in the of Pastor Marti's churches still meet in Dominican Republic. small, rented houses. Every week each Even though the present Durand sanc- church will meet together on Sunday, tuary is not ideal, the members felt that the Wednesday and Friday evenings, and need in the Dominican Republic was much Sabbath morning. greater. Because several members in Durand volunteer Dorothy Cole Durand expressed an interest in helping says her personal goal in going on the build a church in North Dominican, a Protecting themselves from the sun are trip was to see for herself how a group mission project was organized in coopera- from left, Elder Kenneth Wright II, Wisconsin could build a sense of community while Conference treasurer, and his son, Kenneth III. tion with the Wisconsin Conference and laying bricks and mortar. "We came Maranatha Volunteeers International. The project selected together and got the job done ... and I made some lifelong was in the Santiago area of the Dominican Republic. friends. I'm ready to go again!" Clinton Meharry, pastor of the Durand Church, and Ken When the work was completed, a special service was held Wright, Wisconsin Conference treasurer, were project coordi- during which Dominican members moved into their new nators. Elder Luis Leonor, Lake Union Vice President, also church. "It was very moving," says Elder Wright. Around 30 provided valuable assistance by making arrangements for people responded that day during the service to Elder Leonor's lodging, transportation and food. call to accept Christ for the first time. Altogether 19 people went on this trip to Santiago, Novem- Will Durand ever have a new church? That remains to be ber 20-30, 1994. Those from Durand were Clinton Meharry, seen. Before leaving for the Dominican Republic, Malcolm Willa Hamlin (a non-Adventist), Malcolm and Dorothy Cole, Cole symbolically took dirt from the Durand churchyard to and Wayne Bauer; others from Wisconsin were Kenneth mix with mortar for the Santiago church. And now in Durand Wright II and Kenneth Wright III (Madison), Dan Adels (Iron there is a jar of Santiago soil, an earthly reminder of Durand's River), Robert and Mary Jean Merickel (Chippewa Falls), and sister church.

LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 • 3 OUR GLOBAL MISSION NEW MEMBERS

ILLINOIS Teen Leads Ingathering Campaign What a thrill it was for Ray Farries, La Grange (IL) Church Wisconsin The 1994 Ingathering program at the head elder, to assist Wausau (WI) Church was Pastor Marvin invigorated by youth leader- Brown in the bap- ship. When no adult would tism of Ray and accept the responsibility of Casandra Farries' leading the Ingathering cam- three sons, Keeley, paign, Esther Weakley, age Richmond and 15, stepped up to the chal- Corbie (pictured); lenge. She directed 10 out- reports Alvera ings, covering most of Rib LaVelle, La Grange Mountain township, and communication di- raised nearly $1,700. rector. Big brother Stephan and Grand- Esther Weakley Jody Marsh, Wausau communication leader ma Marion looked on as the entire Far ries family joined the family of God. Sky"rocketing" Ingathering MICHIGAN As Holly (MI) Church members and Pastor Dan Towar Lake Region — The 1994 Harvest Ingathering took on (left) celebrated new meaning for the London Church family in Maybee, Thanksgiving Sab- MI. Sister Teresa Rodgers, London personal ministries bath, they also wit- leader for 1994, challenged everyone to participate. She nessed the harvest constructed a theme device using rockets and assigned of a rededicated life members in pairs, with the goal of reaching the top. in John A. Sobczak Church member Elder Andrew Knight blasted his (right) who was re- rocket into the third heaven, raising a triple goal. All over- baptized during the flow funds will be used to see that everyone living in the morning service. vicinity of the church receive the book Steps to Christ by Born a Roman mail. Catholic, John first Ralph Shelton, London pastor heard of Seventh- day Adventists while in the Army at Fort Gordon, GA. He was originally baptized in 1991 but acknowledges it was only a Spreading Christmas Cheer head response to the truths he had learned. Now he has embraced Jesus Christ and His righteousness, and working as Michigan — The Cadillac (MI) Community Services a literature evangelist he desires to rededicate his heart and life Center participated in "Project Christmas" at the Wexford to the gospel's power to save. Civic Arena in Cadillac. There were 1,389 low income people in three counties who received 3,457 articles of Bob Wilson of Lansing, MI, a part-time Bible worker, clothing, 50 sacks of groceries, 575 loaves of bread, pies, prayed for God to help him find a new Bible study. Then, on cakes, and over 300 copies of Signs of the Times and other his way to a regular study, Bob providentially met Kenneth literature. For the two days of "Project Christmas," Dec. Springer who had just moved from Mount Pleasant, MI, three 16-17, 1994, Cadillac church members contributed 200 days earlier. Kenneth was finishing his master's degree in volunteer hours and served under the direction of Naomi counseling, and had come to do his internship at the Commis- Sluiter, Cadillac community services leader. sion for the Blind for the state of Michigan in Lansing. When Franklin Horne, Cadillac pastor Bob shared with Kenneth that his work included giving Bible lessons, Kenneth responded, "I just finished a series called Good News for Today, with Ethel Mack, an 85-year-old Adventist lady." When Bob told him these were the lessons he 4

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taught, both realized God had Angela Lake grew up attending the Long Lake (MI) Church brought them together in a city but she was never baptized. For the past two years, however, of 150,000 people. Angela has felt a strong urge to at last be baptized. During a Kenneth began attending Cosmic Conflict crusade in Mio, MI, last fall, her two children, the Lansing Church with Bob Zach and Stephanie Woods made a decision to give their and Cheryl Wilson. Kenneth youthful lives to Jesus, and they asked their mother for her was baptized last year on his permission. She fully supported their decision, and joined birthday, Nov. 19, by Pastor Stephanie in the baptismal tank a week after Zach had been Gary Thurber. When Kenneth's baptized. Angela urges others to not wait as she did. Recognize daughter asked him by tele- that the desire to be baptized is the work of the Holy Spirit, and phone how he was planning to regardless of feelings of doubt and unworthiness one should celebrate his birthday, he proud- not delay in making that public commitment to a changed life. ly answered, "By being born again with Christ in baptism." Doug Smith was rebaptized during a Cosmic Conflict crusade in Mio, MI, last fall. He had been away form the Lord On Dec. 3, 1994, when Michigan Evangelist Steve Vail for nine years. A marriage breakup and general discourage- completed a Revela- ment had fragmented his life. However, at the urging of his tion series at the Met- grandfather, Bill Evans Sr., and his employer, Cecil "Pete" ropolitan Church in Booth, Doug decided to attend one meeting of the crusade "just Plymouth, MI, (pic- to get them to quit bugging me," he says. After attending one tured from left) Ruth meeting, Doug felt that Evangelist Dan Collins was "talking p Rudzis, Jill Holow- to me personally." God provided victory for Doug over to- ka and Jackie Reno bacco, and Doug now rejoices in his newfound peace. turned their lives over to the Lord; reports Michael Fraser (second from left) is introduced to the Nancy Allen, Metro- politan communication secretary. We praise God for these new members, and the others who are studying and preparing for their baptism.

Jessica Peake's (pictured on left) first influences to follow Jesus were those re- ceived from her third and fourth grade SDA church school teacher in Hemet, CA, and her mother. Jes- sica was baptized Dec. 17, 1994, in the Grand Ledge First Flint (MI) Church by Pastor Bruce Babienco (at left) on (MI) Church by Pastor the day of Michael's baptism, Nov. 19, 1994. Michael also Terry Coursey. asked Geri Pelky (third from left) to stand with him as she was Jeanne Shephard (right) traces her first connection with the one who gave him Bible studies. Then Wayland Lively Adventists to the influences of her grandparents, uncle and his (right) joined the group to begin his responsibility as Michael's family. However, her perfectionism attitudes prevented her spiritual guardian for Michael's first year as a new Church from feeling accepted, and she stopped attending the Adven- member. Michael was reared in an Adventist home but never tist Church. Then Jeanne met an Adventist who invited her to baptized. During his teenage years, he completely left the • Church. In 1994, he was invited by his peers to attend services attend a codependency workshop with her, as well as church service. She did and discovered the people of Grand Ledge at a Baptist church. Michael was not satisfied. He then began (MI) Church to be so friendly and accepting that she felt at attendance at First Flint with his mother, Lynn Fraser. When home. Jeanne was also baptized by Pastor Coursey on Dec. 17. Mrs. Pelky learned of his interest in studying the Bible, she invited him to come to her home each Friday night for studies. Michael asked Pastor Babienco to baptize him before he had to move. Thus on Michael's final Sabbath at First Flint, having proved he had fully surrendered his heart to Christ and understood the Bible's teachings, he was baptized; reports 0 Albert Needham, First Flint communications secretary.

LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 • 5 Students Senior David Hendrich (right) is giving a Bible study in the library Teach of the Great Lakes Adventist I Academy in Cedar Lake, Ml, to his classmates Kim Hill and and Rob Sochor.

Preach Witnessing is a way of life for many i at Great Lakes Adventist Academy.

Then the students separate into their BY BRUCE BABIENCO had never before seen almost half of an academy's students involved various witnessing activities: in devoting their time to being 1)To be taken by an adult church Iused by the Holy Spirit to win member for a personal Bible study in people to Jesus. a local home; Of the 270 students attending 2) To meet another student on Great Lakes Adventist Academy campus for a Bible study — either in (GLAA) in Cedar Lake, Michigan, a classroom or the library; 134 are 3) To be trained in conducting a 41 Pastor Peter involved Revelation seminar with the help of Neri (right) talks in a wit- Pastors Peter Neri or Paul Yeoman; to students in nessing 4) To spend time praying in an his Revelation intercessory prayer group; or seminar training class. To drive to the nearby Edmore class about a This en- 5) seminar they thusiastic (Michigan) Church where 14 students will help conduct group is work with nonmember children in a in Stanton, Ml, so large "Story Hour" which includes crafts, this year. From Bible lessons, Bible videos and left, students are that they Andy Sorensen, meet on individual prayer with each person Lesli Wolfe, the stage present. SheIli Heyde, January Banaag and Carlos Da vela. of the academy auditorium each Let me share a few comments from Tuesday evening at 6:30. Led by GLAA students who wrote about the 4 Debra Racz, witnessing class instruc- blessings they are receiving. tor for the past three years, the "I have a Bible student this year," students begin their weekly assign- reports Tim, "that has really gotten ments by singing together, sharing a into the lessons. I'm excited for him, Bruce Babienco is assistant to the devotional topic, and taking time to but I think I am getting just as much, Michigan Conference president with if not more, of a blessing than he is. I emphasis on communication. pray for specific individuals whom they are seeking to spiritually help.

6 • LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 am also getting a blessing out of answering his questions. It seems like I am preparing for "the last days of earth's history." "My witnessing experience is definitely an answer to my prayers," Terasa comments. "I am studying with a lady and her 10-year-old son. The fact that I am able to give her Bible studies at all, is proof God hears and answers prayer." An anonymous student states that this is her first year in the witnessing class. She says that when her Bible study was arranged for by Debra, "I was scared and nervous. Then I prayed about it, and God made me all calm inside. I am glad my student asks lots of questions, for in answer- Students from the witnessing class of Great Lakes Adventist Academy stand with members ing them, I find I am also answering of the Carson City (Ml) Church. The 134-member witnessing class conducts Sabbath questions that I need to understand services for the nine church members here. One student wrote about attending this church, myself." "The church is small and friendly, and there is a feeling of love." Another student describes her witnessing as "a time when she has It's really cool to be able to see the lots of fun presenting the Bible difference that we are making in their lesson." It's that way to her because young lives." she feels she is really helping some- On Sabbaths, another division of one. She thinks it is especially the witnessing class is devoted to exciting when she talks about heaven outreach in Carson City, Michigan. to her adult Bible student, because she This group of students work together sees the excitement in her eyes. to support, organize and conduct the I asked Debra why this witnessing Sabbath services at the Carson City program has been so successful, and Church. she expressed two reasons. First, it is This church was to be closed the support of Principal Ray Davis sometime ago, but the interest and and the school board who "protect" leadership of these students has kept the weekly witnessing time from any the church open. I am especially glad, Debra Racz is instructor for the witnessing other activities or programs which because my parents were married in class at Great Lakes Adventist Academy in might interfere. Second, the big the Carson City Church, and I Cedar Lake, MI. success factor is adult volunteers from consider it sort of "my beginnings." local churches who provide transpor- This outreach activity led a student also teaches four sections of the senior tation and spiritual support. Because to write: "I enjoy going to Carson City Bible class, I began to sense anew the these adults believe in the students for a couple of reasons. I like the dedication we ask of our teachers in and the witnessing projects, the student leadership atmosphere. I have our boarding academies. God bless program is being used by God. heard several good and touching them. "We have had an excellent year in student sermons. I've been involved I don't know about you, but if I witnessing with the children at the in the service, and you get a good still had teenage children who needed Edmore Church," says Melissa. feeling about actively worshiping a Christian education, and my home, "There are about eight kids [ranging God." church and school could not provide in age from] eight to 12 years old. Another student added, "The it, my wife and I would want to enroll They want to know about the end of church is small and friendly, and them at the Great Lakes Adventist time, or about Satan and his angels, there is a feeling of love." Academy — "Where friends are or the power of God to protect them. When I learned that Debra is not friends forever"... and witnessing is a just in charge of the witnessing class way of life. and the Carson City Church, but she

LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 • 7 Evangelism Via Sate] "The Adventist Church is on a missionary journey into the new frontier at the edge of the 21st century," says Monte Sahlin, of the North American Division.

Local audiences will be able to follow 3) Fellowship activities in the CONTRIBUTIONS BY BRAD and participate with the local staff homes of church members and at the THORP AND WARREN JUDD who will introduce the program and church building provide information, materials and, 4) Training programs for new most importantly, the love and friend- hat is the "Net '95" project? believers to share their faith with ship that will win people to Jesus. The approximately 4,632 others and to serve Christ Seventh-day Adventist What equipment does each Who are the Lake Union "Net Iv congregations across North church need? '95" coordinators? American vary greatly in size, A large satellite signal reception Herb Larsen for Lake Union, Ken location and need. Modern technology dish, an addressable VCR, control Denslow for Illinois, John Morrison I has made it possible to link our boxes, cables to bring the signal into for Indiana, Loren Nelson for Michi- churches together via satellite. We the auditorium, and a large-screen gan, and Arnold Swanson for Wiscon- now have the capability to simulta- video projector. sin. neously communicate with our For technical questions, call Pastor What happens with the equip- churches, train our people, and share Doug Janssen on his nationwide pager ment after "Net '95"? our resources at a relatively low cost. at 800-920-7889; or leave a voice If it has been purchased by the In an effort to use this technology mail at 209-296-7964; or contact the local church, the local church will to evangelize in North America, the ACN at 800-ACN-1119, extension 4. make the final decision. However, by "Net '95" program was born. Its "We estimate there are now becoming equipped for the satellite concept: Provide first-rate programs approximately 850 churches that are evangelistic crusade, each church will to local churches to assist them in satellite downlinked," says Don Gray, be able to utilize all of the future their efforts to effectively fulfill "Net '95" project coordinator. "Most services of the Adventist Communica- Christ's mission. of these will participate in 'Net '95.' tion Network (ACN); a signifi- One potential disadvantage is the It is estimated that between 900 and cant, on-going benefit to our churches. impersonal nature of television. But 1,000 meetings will be held in with proper organization on the local What is the cost of the crusade connection with 'Net '95' in February level and warm, friendly staff, this for the local church? and March." Some churches will disadvantage is easily overcome Because the North American record the programs for viewing at a through friendly contact, discussion Division will pay for all production later time. groups, and personal visitation. and satellite broadcast expenses, the Which Lake Union areas or cost to a local church will be for the Who will conduct the series? churches are participating in satellite signal reception equipment. Pastor Mark Finley, speaker of the "Net '95"? The Adventist Media Center has "It Is Written" telecast, will be the arranged a special price of approxi- speaker. Pastor Charles Brooks, In Illinios mately $3,000 per church for this speaker of the "Breath of Life" tele- Alton, Aurora equipment. In addition, there is the cast, will share in each presentation Bolingbrook, Burbank by answering Biblical questions. cost of local advertising, a large Chicago Yugoslavian screen video projector, and facilities Downers Grove How will the evangelistic crusade if needed. Freeport work technically? Follow-up will be done on the local Hinsdale All the events will be broadcast live level. This should include: Knoxville Avenue in Peoria from Chattanooga, Tennessee, for 1) Personal visits Rockford participation across North America. 2) A baptismal class or "Discover South Suburban in Richton Park I Jesus" seminar

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In Indiana Alexandria Sermon Dates and Titles Anderson The "Net '95" crusade, titled "Amazing Discoveries," will open February 18, Cicero with speaker Mark Finley, live in Chattanooga and beamed around North Evansville American. This full evanglistic series, "Discoveries in Prophecy" is being made Frankfort available to local churches through satellite connection by the Adventist Fort Wayne Communication Network as part of the North American Division's evangelistic Greencastle initiative — "Net '95." Mark Finley, speaker for the "It Is Hammond Written" television ministry, is the primary evangelist. Huntingburg Indianapolis Glendale Knox, Kokomo First Week: Lafayette, Lewis Logansport February 18, Saturday "Countdown to Eternity" Madison February 19, Sunday "A World in Turmoil" Monticello February 21, Tuesday "The Time of the Beast" Noblesville February 22, Wednesday "2000 and Beyond!" North Vernon February 24, Friday "Alive at the End Time" Northwest (in Crown Point) Rochester Second Week: Tell City, Terre Haute February 25, Saturday "Amazing Discoveries in the Lost Cities of the Dead" Wolf Lake February 26, Sunday "Our Inhabited Universe" In Michigan February 28, Tuesday "Why Must Innocent People Suffer?" Benton Harbor Fairplain March 1, Wednesday "The Bible's Longest and Most Amazing Prophecy" Berrien Springs Pioneer Memorial March 3, Friday "Why Our Streets Have Become Unsafe" Charlotte Coloma Third Week: First Flint Marshall March 4, Saturday "A 6000-Year-Old Remedy for Tension" Otsego March 5, Sunday "The Greatest Religious Cover-up in History" Petoskey March 7, Tuesday "The Waco Factor: Five Ways of Identifying a Waterford Riverside Cult Leader" March 8, Wednesday "The Real Truth About Near-Death Experiences" In Wisconsin March 10, Friday "The Bible's Ancient Health Secrets Revealed Clearwater Lake (in Eagle River) (Mysteries of the Mummies)" Fox Valley Marshfield Fourth Week: Milwaukee Northwest Rhinelander March 11, Saturday "How to Successfully Bury the Past" Sturgeon Bay March 14, Tuesday "Why So Many Denominations?" Wisconsin Academy March 15, Wednesday "The Mystery of Revelation's Babylon Revealed" I March 17, Friday "The Search for Certainty" As of January 1995 these churches/ areas were listed. Contact your local conference coordinator for others that Fifth Week: might have recently joined. March 18, Saturday "On the Edge of Tomorrow—The New World Order" March 21, Tuesday "A Financial Secret the World Does Not Know" Brad Thorp is a "Net '95" project March 22, Wednesday "The Mark of the Beast and The Mysterious #666" coordinator in British Columbia, March 24, Friday "The Holy Spirit and the Unpardonable Sin" Canada, and Warren Judd is a "Net March 25, Saturday "Revelation's Glorious Climax" '95" project coordinator at the Media Center in Newbury Park, California.

LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 • 9 Devotional 4 Walk into the

BY DON INGLISH "This means that for now mine is the only income. With two children in n earnest young man named church school and the cost of every- Bob requested an appointment thing so high, and going higher every with his pastor so that he day, there is no way that I can tithe A might discuss a matter of and provide food, clothing and importance which weighed heavily on housing for my family at the same his mind. time. In fact, by the time the bills are Take God "Pastor," said Bob, "I have been paid, I don't even have a 10th of my studying this matter of the tithe. I've income left; so how can I give 10 at His word studied what the Bible has to say percent to the Lord's work, when it about it, and I've studied it in the takes more than 90 percent to support Spirit of Prophecy. I am convicted my family?" and walk that it is a duty that the Lord has laid He held out a sheaf of papers. "If upon us, but what can a man do when you care to look at some figures, into the water. it simply cannot be done? Isn't God you'll see that I'm not exaggerating. reasonable? Doesn't He understand I've got it all down on paper; income, You'll never know when His people would do something bills and all." if they could, but are in a position The pastor smiled and shook his what blessings where there is no way that they can? head. "I don't need to see your "This is my position. I would be figures, Bob. I don't doubt for a He has waiting happy to tithe my income, if there moment that they are accurate." were any way that I could do it, but "Then you agree with me that God for you, unless there just simply isn't! Won't God will understand that I just can't tithe, make allowances in a case like this, even though I really want to?" and not charge me with sin?" Bob's The pastor shook his head again. you take that step. facial expression told the pastor he "No, I didn't say that. I said I'm sure was absolutely serious in all he had your figures are correct. If you say you said. don't have 10 percent of your income "Well, first of all," the pastor left after the bills are paid, I'm sure replied, "let's talk about why you it's true. But that's not the same thing believe you cannot tithe. You're as saying you shouldn't tithe. In fact, working steadily, and I would imagine I can tell you plainly that you defi- that your particular line of work pays nitely should tithe." fairly well. What seems to be the "You're not making sense, Pastor." problem?" Exasperation was clearly evident in "The problem," said the young Bob's voice. "You agree with me that man, "is that although my income is I don't have 10 percent of my income fairly high, my outgo is just as high. left, and in the next breath you tell me Our two youngest children are not in that I must pay the 10 percent that school yet, and if my wife were to you have already admitted I don't work outside the home, anything she have. It can't be done." could earn would be more than offset "Actually, it can," the pastor by the expense of day-care; and besides, both she and I want her to stay at home with the children, at least until they are in school.

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came down from above stood and rose be just around the corner, so to speak; up upon an heap very far from the city but somehow it never quite arrives. of Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and Something always comes up at the those that came down toward the sea last minute, and the magic moment of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, moves back a little further into the and were cut off: and the people future; always close, but always just a Water passed over right against Jericho." little out of reach." "You see Bob," said the pastor, Noticing his visitor's quick glance "when the priests, obeying God's at his watch, the pastor took a small replied, "if you work it right. The command, walked right into the volume from the shelf beside his desk. Bible says 'With God, all things are raging flood waters of the Jordan, the "Before you go, Bob, there is one last possible.' Your problem is that you river parted for them, and the people statement I want you to hear. It was are starting at the wrong end." passed over on dry ground. written, under the inspiration of the "What do you mean, starting at the "But notice — it was not until they Holy Spirit, specifically for people wrong end?" actually stepped into the water that who find themselves in the predica- "I mean you are starting to think the flow of the river stopped. They ment you are in. It's found in Volume about tithe at the end of your pay- had to exercise their faith in God, 6 of Testimonies for the Church, page check, when there is less than 10 believing that He would make it 391: percent left. The secret is to start at possible. If they had waited on the `The man who has been unfortu- the beginning, when there is still a bank for the Lord to stop the flow nate, and finds himself in debt, should hundred percent left." before they stepped in, Israel would not take the Lord's portion to cancel "You mean take the tithe out first, never have crossed into Canaan. his debts to his fellow men. He should before paying the bills?" Bob shook "The Lord often works in that consider that in these transactions he his head decisively. "No way, Pastor. I same way today. He tests us to see is being tested, and that in reserving owe that money. I can't expect my how far we trust Him. When we take the Lord's portion for his own use he creditors to wait while I give money Him at His word and go forward, even is robbing the Giver. He is debtor to to the church." if we think we can't, somehow the God for all that he has, but he "But we're not talking about miracle happens and the impossible becomes a double debtor when he uses giving money to the church, Bob. becomes a reality." the Lord's reserved fund in paying We're talking about tithe. The Bible The pastor took the Bible from debts to human beings. "Unfaithful- says the tithe belongs to the Lord, not Bob's hand and turned to another ness to God" is written against his to the church" (Leviticus 27:30,32). text. "Let me read another passage, name in the books of heaven.' " "Then you're saying I ought to Bob, this one from Malachi [3:10]: The pastor laid down the book and p make my creditors wait for their `Bring ye all the tithes into the rose with his visitor. As they shook money?" storehouse, that there may be meat in hands at the door the pastor said, "Actually, Bob, I don't think your mine house, and prove me now "Give the Lord a chance, Bob. Just creditors will have to wait very long." herewith, ... if I will not open ... the take Him at His word and walk into The pastor handed his Bible to the windows of heaven and pour you out a the water. You'll never know what young man. "If you will turn to the blessing, that there shall not be room blessings He has waiting for you, third chapter of Joshua, you will find enough to receive it.' he said quietly. unless you do." a very interesting incident recorded in "Bob, I've been a pastor for a long the 15th and 16th verses." time. I have known many people who Bob found these verses and read took the Lord at His word and started them slowly. to tithe, even when it seemed impos- Don Inglish is director of stewardship "And as they that bare the ark were sible. I have never known one who for the Indiana Conference in come unto Jordan, and the feet of the suffered for it or who was sorry he did Cannel, Indiana. priests that bare the ark were dipped it. I have to admit that I have also in the brim of the water, (for Jordan known some who held back, fully overfloweth all his banks all the time intending to start tithing as soon as of harvest,) that the waters which their circumstances would allow them to. Most of them have never started. They are still waiting for that magic moment when they can afford it, but somehow the moment never comes. Time after time the moment seems to I

LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 • 11 I trusted God for my problems; Mike used liquor A Mother's Sorrow

BY SONDRA A. GREGORY he will serve his sentence in full." answer by. Many friends sent cards That evening as my other sons, a and news clippings to keep him friend and I were packing Mike's informed. I visited and wrote him write this letter because I feel the things, I had the feeling that this is every week without fail. In each letter need to let others know there is what you do for a dead person, sorting I put a Bible text. always hope and that God does through his material possessions. In May, Mike asked me to bring answer prayers. No matter what I Tears come. My friend reminds me his Bible. My prayers were being trial we are going through, Jesus is that the nine months will fly by and answered. He and some young men with us. We are never alone. Mike will be home. wanted to have Bible studies. My story starts October 12, 1993, I wonder what Mike must be I talked with my church family in the Clinton County Circuit Court feeling now. I think of other mothers about Mike. I had decided I would be room. Several people are assembled to whose sons are imprisoned. They go open about Mike and I wouldn't be have a hearing on their case. As I sit on living and seem to be all right, I ashamed he had done wrong. My beside my youngest son, I have time tell myself, "it is just a stage of shock church never made me feel bad about to look around. There are so many and things will get better." my son in prison. young people present. I then ask, "How can a child who Mike and I now talk about God I see a deputy sheriff sitting in a was raised a Seventh-day Adventist and what it is to be a Christian, and to corner. He has several handcuffs lying go so wrong?" Granted, much has live to help others. Mike has come a on the table beside him. This means happened to us since Mike was 14, long way, yet he still has a way to go. several young people will be going to but he is now 27 years old, has a good As God is patient and long-suffering jail today. I'm so sure one of them is job, and his own place. Yet he is and loving to us, we are to be so with my son. My stomach has turned to going to serve time for his third drunk the children he has loaned us. Mike is jelly and my heart misses a beat. I driving charge. I never allowed liquor now saying that mothers are very want to grab my young son and run. I in the house. All of Mike's friends special people and he thanks God for think, "What am I doing here?" were from good homes where liquor giving me to him. A change from his My son's name is called first. As was not allowed. So when did my son blaming me for his drinking problem. he goes forward to the defendant's become an alcoholic? Through all of this I know that table, a chill goes through me. The I trusted God to solve my prob- mothers can be strengthened by God's judge's voice sounds so cold as she lems, and Mike used liquor to solve love to be a special person to their talks to my son. I seem to hear the his problems. My heart ached for my children. When children stray from judge as if I am in a revolving tunnel. son. I prayed daily for him to learn to God and from the teachings they grew "I sentence you to 18 months to the lean on God and trust Him for Jesus up with, there is hope in God for house of corrections of the state of felt his pain and would give him them. I have learned that to forgive is Indiana." She then tells my son to go peace and understanding. a blessing so sweet and a joy that sit by the deputy. I knew Mike had strayed from comes from within. As I say goodbye to my son Mike, God. But I believed in the saying, A strong faith is that God is still in he asks me to put his belongings in "Train up a child in the way he control of all things. My son is in His storage until he comes home. I think should go: and when he is old, he will care. As I close this letter, my heart is to myself, this is surely a nightmare not depart from it." filled with praise and thanksgiving to and I am going to wake up soon. It I put Mike in God's hands. I have God and His Son, Jesus, and the Holy just cannot be happening. done my best to show Mike how much Spirit for all things — the trials that I leave the courtroom and feel the I loved him, God loved him, and how help us learn and strengthen our faith, tears come. I don't want to cry. My Jesus had died for him. the blessings that bring a quiet inner son's lawyer comes to me to explain In January, Mike was moved from peace, the hope that is in Jesus Christ, what is going to happen to my son. "If the Clinton County Jail to start and the promises soon to be fulfilled. he serves nine months without getting serving his time at the Indiana into any trouble, he will be out on Sondra A. Gregory is a SDA Church Department of Correction in parole for another nine months. Then member in Indiana. Plainfield. He was given a number to

12 • LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 Harnessing Airwaves for Good SDA Television Ministries Mark Finley, world evangelist and speaker for the international "It Is Written" telecast, will be a featured speaker during the "Net '95" satellite evangelism to begin this month (see story on pages 8-9).

BY MARILYN THOMSEN Naples, Florida. I started to steal As they begin a new production simply to get something to eat.... year, each of the Adventist television -7"0 single church in the Lake "I've lost everything in my life — ministries is playing a growing role in Union can seat over 16,000 my marriage, my children, my the Church's Global Mission. people. Yet that's how many freedom — except one thing: my "Breath of Life," which in its first non-Adventists tune in each courage to get down on my knees and 20 years has already led 12,000 week in Chicago alone to watch "It Is pray to God in my fear and ask Him people to Christ and founded a dozen Written." Add to that the tens of not to let my son or daughter see a churches, plans crusades in New thousands who watch "Lifestyle prison cell. As I watched you on 'It Is York, Seattle, St. Louis and Phoenix. Magazine" and "Breath of Life" and Written,' I saw a peace and happiness "Faith For Today" is already you realize the impact and importance and love. ... Your teachings are easy producing original "Lifestyle" of Adventist television ministries in to understand and I trust you. I don't programs in Russia with a Russian the Lake Union. They reach more trust many people. Please help me." host and audience. The program is unchurched people each week than For some Adventist television also airing in Greece, where there are visit all the churches in the union viewers, life changes begin as soon as only 250 Seventh-day Adventists combined in an entire year! the program is over. One woman in among this country's 10 million "During 1994, 'Breath of Life,' California told "Faith For Today" that people. `Faith For Today,' and 'It Is Written' for 23 years she had been going to the "It Is Written's" taping days sound mailed 13,338 pieces of Bible-based hospital emergency room for treat- like a modern day of Pentecost. literature to viewers in the Lake ment because of her husband's abuse. Associate speakers join Mark Finley Union," says Glenn Aufderhar, After watching a program on spousal on the set to produce programs in president of the Adventist Media abuse on "Lifestyle Magazine," she Russian, Spanish and Portuguese. Center in Newbury Park, California. said that she "realized for the first And on January 1, "It Is Written" "This is a vital link to the television time in my life that I have been giving began airing in the large Philippine audience, and it is only possible him permission to treat me that way. I television market. because of generous giving on the part am responsible for my life, and with "With so much of the world of our members." God's help I am going to change." suddenly open to Adventist evange- For many people, the airwaves and The annual television ministries lism, we must take advantage of these the mail are the only way they can offering, to be taken division-wide God-given opportunities right now," contact the Adventist Church. Jeff, for this year on February 18, contributes says Aufderhar. "Please make the example, wrote this letter. an important part of the budget for largest gift you can on February 18 so "As I looked out of the bars, 'It Is "Breath of Life," "Faith For Today" that we can harness the airwaves for Written' caught my attention. I was and "It Is Written." good." filled with anger, bitterness and "With the number of stations disgust. My mother killed herself at airing our programs growing in North Marilyn Thomsen is a freelance writer age 22 by blowing her brains out. I American, and opportunities explod- in Southern California. never had a father figure in my life. I ing abroad," says Aufderhar, "we're grew up alone on the streets of looking for the largest television offering ever to help us reach these people."

LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 • 13 ANDREWS UNIVERSITY

Young Adults Learn of Mission Service Opportunities

Andrews University — More than 350 college students came to the Berrien Springs campus for the "Go '94" conference. During this conference attendees learn about mission service opportunities for young adults. Students from most North American Adventist colleges and from as far away as Germany, Poland and the Philippines attended this five-day conference held Dec. 27-31, 1994. The conference theme was "Loving the World for Christ." More than 20 Adventist mission organizations were on hand during the conference to offer students information. The Andrews physical therapy department uses sophisticated equipment to Clarissa Worley, a conference student coordinator, said the train students to meet needs in the health-care fields. fellowship time that mission-minded young adults had was almost as important as the information and seminars offered. 1 "The whole event was a spiritual high. We really felt the Holy PT Program Reaccredited Spirit, and we got a vision of how God sees the world," she said. Andrews University — In November 1994 the Andrews The "GO '94" conference was sponsored by the Institute of physical therapy (PT) program on the Berrien Springs campus World Mission at Andrews and the world missions depart- received reaccreditation. Its professional accrediting board ment of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. GO gave the Andrews program the maximum reaccreditation conferences are held every two years and "GO '96" will again term, eight years. be held in Berrien Springs at Andrews. For information on "The eight-year term indicates the quality of our program mission opportunities, call the Institute of World Mission at and the quality of Andrews, our supporting university," said 616-471-2522. C. William Habenicht, chairman of the physical therapy Jack Stenger, newswriter department. Andrews has 121 students in its on-campus physical thera- pist program and 39 in its newly-started sister program in Dayton, OH. The Andrews Seniors Attend AU Honors Retreat physical therapy depart- ment has grown since its Andrews University — More than 80 academy seniors from first program started in eight Lake Union academies attended the Andrews University 1985 and was initially ac- Honors Retreat, Jan. 15-16, at the Indian Oak Inn in Chesterton, credited in 1988. And for IN. The event, sponsored by the Andrews Honors Society, the available 94 student promoted the university's honors curriculum to the students. slots in this program for "We were able to show the students that an honors program the coming school year, means more than being just a classroom leader. Our program there are more than 500 is a way to stretch the whole college learning experience," says applicants. Raelene Brower of the Andrews enrollment management Besides physical therapy, department. other accredited profes- Students with a 3.5 cumulative grade point average or sional programs at higher were invited to the retreat which featured talks by Andrews are: nursing, ar- Andrews faculty members about college programs offered at chitecture, nutrition and the university. Brower said the retreat also gave academy medical technology. seniors the opportunity to meet potential future teachers and Jack Stenger, newswriter classmates. Jack Stenger, newswriter The physical therapy program atAndrews seeks to teach students to treat patients physically and spiritually. The PT program begain in 1985.

14 • LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 EDUCATION NEWS

Mall Day For the Elderly

Indiana Academy, Cicero — On Noy. 22, 1994, the academy's sophomore class set out at 9:30 a.m. to go to Castleton Mall for a fun-filled day. But they were not shopping for themselves; they were helping the elderly people of Harbor Manor Nursing Home in Noblesville, IN. Don Short, Bible II teacher, volun- One way students at Peoria (IL) Junior Academy witness is by selecting a Bible character and "preaching" the character's story at nursing homes and teered the sophomore class to participate in this activity. preschools. Students met with the nursing home residents in front of the J. C. Penny's store and then paired up with the residents. About one and one-half hours were given to shop. Unique Bible Labs in Peoria Comments by the students about this exciting day were: "It felt good to help elderly people go Christmas shopping Peoria (IL) Junior Academy — Three unique Bible Lab because you could tell they appreciated it," responds Melissa projects are creating enthusiasm and fellowship among the Westmore. students at Peoria Junior Academy and beyond. Under the Mike Emily stated, "It opened my eyes to a generation I leadership of Donna Willey, Bible Labs coordinator, the never really knew and it made me feel joy and glee." students in grades two through eight are not only involved in Mayumi Nakaoka, one of our three Japanese exchange witnessing and outreach, but they are finding ways to increase students replied, "I understand it is important for old people their own religious commitment. to be helped, and the people thanked us for our kindness." A "Prayer Phone Chain" is used among the students when Some students thought it interesting because the elderly times of praise or crisis occur in their lives. If school is not in people had things in common with themselves, as April Burke session when one student might need to tap into group prayer mentioned, "The things we had in common were liking to power, a phone call is made to a prayer tag partner and quickly spend lots of money and eating big, soft, salty pretzels." a complete prayer circle is made by phone. Students are The students look back at this fun-filled day and thought to learning how to take the events of daily living to God in prayer themselves that they would love to do it again. 24 hours a day. Richelle Bolin, a sophomore at Indiana Academy A novel form of witnessing is called "Bible Hero." Each student chooses a particular New Testament Bible character and writes a script explaining how the person knew Jesus. Silhouettes on TV Using fabric, beards, hats and other props, the students make costumes for their chosen heroes. Now they are traveling to Andrews Academy, Berrien Springs, MI — On Nov. 29, different nursing homes and preschools preaching the story of 1994, the Andrews Academy Silhouettes were taped for their selected Bible character. Uplifting Jesus to others is the "Sounds of the Holidays," a television program aired on focus of this Bible Lab activity. WNDU, NBC's affiliate in South Bend, IN. Under the direc- The third way of witnessing is adopting a pen pal from the tion of Jenelle Westerbeck, these musically-gifted students orphanage in Peoria. Students make beautiful cards to intro- sang several festive Christmas numbers. "Hijos D'Eva," "The duce themselves, tell about their hobbies, and share their Gift" and "Ding Dong Merrily on High" were some of the favorite Bible texts. At Christmas the students met their pen songs taped. pals and presented each with a gift. The process of recording was tedious. After taping a few Peoria students are taking their Bible Lab class seriously, practices, a final taping was done. Later the best take was and having a great time doing it. chosen and edited into the program. The production crew and main director seemed to really enjoy the students' contribu- tion. And it was a good experience for the Silhouettes. The Silhouette's performance, along with the performances of other musical groups from community high schools in the Michiana area, was featured Dec. 23 and 26. Jean-Paul Robertson, senior and student conductor

LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 • 15 Education News Notes

EDUCATION NEWS • Andrews Academy, Berrien Springs, MI: More than 2,000 people packed the Pioneer Memorial Church in Berrien Students Support Ingathering Springs, Dec. 2, 1994, to experience the 22nd annual "Feast of Lights" Christmas program presented by the 309 students of Andrews Academy; reports James Lee, a sophomore at the Indiana Academy — Ingathering, a word that normally academy. The "Feast of Lights" is a celebration of Christmas, makes many people turn the other way, was not so for 45 of Christ's birth, and the events leading up to it through music students at Indiana Academy. and oral presentations. It is one of the ways Andrews Academy I On Saturday night, Dec. 3, 1994, students joined with thanks the community for all their educational, financial and members of the Indiana Cicero and Noblesville churches for spiritual support. One of the highlights was special guest and an evening of caroling and Ingathering. The goal, "to reach as alumnus Cyril Myers, now music teacher at Battle Creek (MI) many families as possible with the message of Christ's soon Academy. Myers treated everyone with beautiful vocal and return and help gather funds for the relief work of the Seventh- saxophone solos. The grand finale was the entire student body day Adventist Church." singing the Hallelujah Chorus. This rousing performance Krystal Fish, a freshman and one of the top solicitors for the literally shook the rafters and left the audience speechless. It evening, said: "Ingathering is one can be said that all who came seeking a Christmas blessing left way of helping people in your com- with a big one. munity and around the world. It makes me feel good to know I'm • Cicero (IN Elementary School: Students in grades one helping others. By collecting money, I am able to do my part in helping those that aren't as fortunate as we are. It also makes me feel good to know that others are benefiting from my efforts. Isn't that what Ingather- ing is all about?" Mario Gonzales, an exchange stu- Krystal Fish dent from Mexico and not affiliated with our Church, says this about his experience. "My first time Ingathering was a very good ex- perience for me, because it is an opportunity to talk to other through six presented the Christmas musical drama "Hark the I people and ask, if they can help, Herald Angel" Tuesday evening, Dec. 20. One week earlier, because these donations are from students in grades seven and eight enacted the Christmas people, to people. In Mexico we story, then played a musical selection on the tone chimes. don't do this, but I think it is a very good idea to help other • Indiana Academy, Cicero: Students were greeted with people. Ingathering is your op- bright eyes and smiling faces at the Kokomo (IN) Church portunity to help your brother Saturday evening, Dec. 17, 1994; reports Luciana Whitlow, an and you can know more people. academy senior. The academy had sponsored an underprivi- You can talk with people you leged children's Christmas party at the church. Twenty-five Mario Gonzales have never seen in your life." students brought gifts to the children and shared the Christ- Judy Jordan, administrative secretary mas spirit. It was a very joyous time to see the smiles on the at Indiana Academy children's faces as they unwrapped their gifts. "It lifted my I spirits so much to see that I was able to bring such big smiles to the children's faces," said Ruthie Chomintra, an academy senior. "I couldn't help but smile myself." The evening was a true success, and many students are looking forward to being able to participate in it again next year. Christmas is not just the giving and getting of gifts — it is also the love that we show toward other people. As Jesus said, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."

16 • LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 Indiana Holds A Week of Prayer A Madrigal Evening Indiana Academy, Cicero — Many students commented on how simple, clear and genuine the presentations were by Tony Phillips, a layman from Wisconsin, who held the Week of Indianapolis (IN) Junior Prayer at the academy, Sept. 5-10. Numerous students even Academy — Dec. 10, requested recordings of the series. "He didn't scare or enter- 1994, was a magical night tain the students. This is exactly what the students needed," in Indianapolis. Students says Mike McClung, the Bible teacher. Phillips' theme was of the academy along with the social committee of P "Behold What Manner of Love." To conclude the Week of Prayer, a community service day the Indianapolis Glendale was held Friday. Students were asked to help at different SDA Church held its first an- churches in central Indiana. Projects included painting a nual Madrigal Festival. community services room, packing boxes for the Adventist The celebration was set in Development and Relief Agency, doing landscaping, and a traditional medieval clean-up around some churches. Also, 45 students distributed staging, and featured a a variety ofbooks and literature to the community of Greenfield, dinner, drama, costumes which will be followed up by church members. Some students and music. also did a spiritual survey in Alexandria, IN. "I feel like I The academy gym was "Lord of the Hall"Jonathan Fetrick received a blessing from doing the survey," comments senior beautifully transformed introduced Christy Pleasants as the into a medieval castle hall Misty Coker. "Lady of the Hall." I Judy Jordan, Indiana Academy registrar decorated with evergreen, lighted candles and ribbons. Not only were mobile stage walls painted to look like the stone walls of a castle, but the gym Preparing Servants of God Since 1902 scaffolding was changed into a ten-foot fireplace, complete with a lifelike fire. Four rows of tables covered in red and white seated 120 Indiana Academy, Cicero — On Sunday, Nov. 20, 1994, lucky people who accepted the invitation to the feast. Eighth- instead of having Sunday school academy students had a grade student Jonathan Fetrick, son of Pastor Bob Fetrick of service day. Mike McClung, campus chaplain, had made the Glendale Church, was the "Lord of the Hall" and the main arrangements with the Cicero Parks Superintendent Charlie character in the evening's entertainment. Tenth-grade stu- Cambre. Students assisted in area parks by cutting down small dent Christy Pleasants played the role of his wife, the "Lady of trees and brush, raking leaves, and picking up rocks. They also the Hall." cleaned out flower beds, painted, and put up Christmas lights Dinner festivities included performances by the academy in downtown Cicero. band, the academy bell choir, the elementary school choir and Another group of students assisted the Cicero/Noblesville bell choir of grades one through six, and the Glendale Church Community Service Center move from their building in TM Choir (TM stands for "ten-minute"; the normal amount Arcadia to another in Cicero. When this job was completed, of time for practices). Other performances included a realistic the group of students helped split wood and deliver it to people duel between Zach Howell, an eighth grader, and Greg in the community. Howell, a seventh grader; as well as a delightfully ornery jester The community newspapers covered this service day as a played by ninth grader Steve Baughman. front page story. The students received many thank you letters The bill of fare included a "prime steak" and pastry main from local residents for their help. And each student who dish, potatoes, green beans, carrots, salad, bread and bread worked for the Cicero parks department received a certificate of appreciation. The students made a definite, positive impres- "figgye" pudding. Also created was a Wassail drink of spiced apple cider. sion on the local community. This event was planned and prepared by Eileen and Marshall The Cicero Parks Ponderings, a newsletter from the parks Howell along with Neal Boger, academy principal. department, stated: "I wonder if anyone from the school One of the most interesting events of the evening wasn't realized how much they were appreciated and loved that day? even planned. A couple in the audience was found to have I sure hope so! ! !" been engaged that day. The couple was brought before the Peggy Georgi, a reporter for The New Review, stated in her Lord and Lady to be blessed, then to be the subjects of a toast. article, "Indiana Academy was established in 1902 and in its Jacque Hammonds, co-chairman of the Glendale Church 92nd year of operation, provides Christ-centered education for social committee and a coordinator of all who helped students in grades nine through twelve." paint, sew, organize and decorated the eventful evening Judy Jordan, Indiana Academy registrar

LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 • 17 YOUTH NEWS LOCAL CHURCH NEWS

News Notes Age No Barrier

• Freeport (IL) Church Angels, children ages five to 14, to Serving Jesus solicited nonperish- Michigan— Born May 5, 1899, able food Myrtle Carmien continues to items last serve an aging congregation at fall for dis- the Frankfort (MI) Church. Since tribution to she was baptized in 1929, the needy; Carmien has served in various reports capacities, one as a teacher of Mary Ham- young children. In 1988 she ac- on, orga- cepted the position of church el- At 95 years young, Myrtle Carmien, der. "There wasn't any man avail- an elder in Frankfort (Ml) Church nizer and main leader. The public's response was generous says, "I'm getting more and more as 853 food items were received. Those participating are able, so I got the job," she says. In thrilled about Jesus coming again!" pictured from right (back row): Geoff Steele, Jason Beck, 1993 she was elected to serve as Josh Beck, Jan VanDerHayden, Natalie Steele, Kristin head elder. That year she also served as the Sabbath school I Schmid, Leader Sandi Schmid and Leader Karen Beck; superintendent and Sabbath school teacher. In 1994 she from right (front row), Matte VanDerHayden, Stephen continued as an elder, but not the head elder, and as a teacher. Mayer, Bryan Barkey, Michael Beck, Ben Hamon, Alissa Pastor Gordon Frase holds Carmien in high regard and Mayer, Bradon Schmid and Eddie Beck. Other leaders not says: "She is probably as strong a spiritual leader as there is. pictured are Esther Mayer, Cherrie Steele and Leila All hold a healthy respect for her knowledge of Scripture." Maschke. Not pictured is Mary Hamon. About her ministry, Carmien says: "I try to do the best I can. I can't do the work of younger elders in visitation but I'm still • Shelbyville (IN) Pathfinders collected 1,000 cans last a pretty good speaker and leader. I know the Holy Spirit is October for food using me. I've been told I still do well. baskets; reports "I'm interested in sharing the worldwide work of the Carole Black- church with the members. When I read about what's happen- burn, Shelbyville ing around the world, I'm thrilled!" Pathfinder leader. About being a woman elder, Carmien doesn't seem to think 0 Pictured from left her age is a big factor; and though she does feel men and are Liz Plew, Wil- women elders are spiritually equal, she does prefer a man to liam Blackburn, hold the office. However, she adds, "If a woman is needed she Derrick and Dan- should be willing to do the job if she's capable and it's all right ny Williamson, with her church." Adding this advice, "Be very sure to be the Lena Kopp and leader that Jesus would have you to be." Jenniffer Black- Betty Kossick, a freelance writer in Cadillac, MI, and member burn. Not pictured are Kelly and Naniel Shroyer and Katie Begley. • The Fells children (from left Molly, age six; Katie, age Women's Ministries Day nine; and Dan, age eight) had attended VBS at the Broadview Lake Region — The women of Indianapolis Capitol City 41 (IL) Church for many years; re- Church, led by Lizzie Strange, had a spirit-filled weekend ports Alvera LaVelle, La Grange together Nov. 11-12, 1994, as they explored "The Christian (IL) Church communication di- Woman in the 90s." Workshops covered topics on women, rector. And before the Pells fam- men and teens, as well as Christ and children. As of January ily moved to New Jersey in No- 1995, the women of Capitol City have received over $12,000 vember 1993, the children were which paid for a newly tiled basement, and will cover future promised they could return for sanctuary/overflow carpet and church school equipment. VBS. So in 1994 the parents drove Carmelita Richardson, them from New Jersey so they could attend. Capitol City communication secretary I

18 • LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995

Korean Group Formed

Wisconsin — A group of roughly 15 Korean members has been officially organized in Waukesha, WI. For nearly a year, Korean members have met informally in Waukesha Church. Authorization to formally organize was granted by the Wis- consin Conference Executive Committee in December 1994. Pastor Gyung-Go Kim, a Korean doctoral student at Andrews University who had been working with the group on P his own, now serves voluntarily as weekend pastor and evangelist. Dr. Jae Yong Shim serves as leader. "We've taken this first step," said Wisconsin Conference President Arnold Swanson. "Now hopefully the group will Pastor C. A. Dunbar (left) of Bethel Church in Grand Rapids, MI, with grow." Intent on soul-winning, members hope to someday see the help of coordinator Isabelle C. Magsby (right) conducted a Bible Instructors seminar last September. a Korean church established in the Milwaukee/Waukesha area. Laurie Herr, Wisconsin communication director Graduates for Jesus

Lake Region — On Sept. 30, 1994, 13 students directed by Dr. C. A. Dunbar, pastor of Bethel Church in Grand Rapids, MI, completed the Bible Instructors seminar. Students came from as far away as New Jersey to attend this week-long training seminar. Instruction was given during the seminar on the tools required to prepare a Bible study, how to develop and conduct a Bible study, the psychology of decision making, and how to prepare and care for the baptismal candidate. Those graduating included Jackie Bright, Rodolfo Tross, Julie Tross and Diane Ward, from Grand Rapids; Carol Brooks, from Idlewild, MI; and Annette Merrtt, Cornetta Through Evangelist Robert Wagley's (standing, left) messages, 31 people Gordon, Pastor Everet Forsythe, Pastor Wayne Scott, Beverly asked to be baptized and 41 accepted Christ as their Saviour during a Francis, Monica Walcott, Verne Melbourne, Marva Craddock "Festival of Faith" weekend at Camp Au Sable in Grayling, Ml. and Pauline Smith, from New Jersey. p Rudy Tross, Bethel member Advancing God's Work

Michigan — Twice a year the Michigan Conference personal Check Your Health ministries department, directed by Elder Royce Snyman, plans a "Festival of Faith" weekend at Camp Au Sable in Michigan — The Coronary Health Improvement Project Grayling, MI. This weekend allows Lay Bible Ministers (C.H.I.P.) is coming to the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek area (LBM) to bring their Bible study interests to a series of during February and March. decision-making meetings. Those studying should have com- C.H.I.P., a not-for-profit educational program, is a commu- pleted the first 12 subjects of the "Good News For Today" nity medicine project initiated by Dr. Hans Diehl, director of lessons in order to attend. the Lifestyle Medicine Institute in Loma Linda, CA. The On the weekend of Dec. 9-11, 1994, 195 individuals program focuses on a marked reduction in coronary risk registered for that year's second festival. Attending were 64 factors, along with substantial education in better health and LBM sponsors and their 43 guests, plus staff. The main appropriate lifestyle changes. Goals for the program are to speaker was Evangelist Robert Wagley who presented five markedly lower blood cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pres- dynamic messages concerning Jesus Christ and end-time sure and blood sugar levels. Secondary goals include reducing prophecies. Wagley invited those who were non-Adventists to excess weight and enhancing daily exercise. make personal decisions for Jesus Christ and baptism. Forty- The Kalamazoo (MI) Church is host of the Kalamazoo one made the decision to accept Jesus as their personal C.H.I.P. program. John Rachor, a registered nurse, is the Saviour, and 31 signed a decision card requesting baptism. coordinator and can be reached at 616-685-5763 for details. Bruce Babienco, Michigan communication director

LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 • 19 Indiana's New LOCAL CHURCH NEWS Pathfinder Director

Humor Keeps the Wheels Going Indiana — The Whitlow family has been actively in- Michigan — When Elder Hubert Moog, Michigan Confer- volved in Pathfinders for ence treasurer, attended the area-wide ministers meeting, he many years. It's no wonder wore a red tie which some attending pastors felt was an that Dean Whitlow would be automatic "no" to some of their financial requests. involved as well after the So in good fun and led by Elder Don Williams of the Troy pattern set by his father and Rick Johnson (left) congratulates (MI) Church, Dean Whitlow, Indiana Pathfinder older brothers. the pastors director, as other Indiana Path- For 20 years Whitlow purchased a finder leaders look on. has been involved with new green tie Pathfindering in various positions for the Anderson (IN) for Moog to Pathfinder Club. His three daughters and wife are also in- signal "GO." volved in this youth ministry. In 1993, Whitlow was appointed Pictured from acting Pathfinder director for the Indiana Conference. Then left is Jay when Elder Rick Johnson, the new conference youth and Gallimore, young adult ministries director, came to Indiana he continued Michigan to use the talents of Whitlow as the official conference I Conference Pathfinder director. Whitlow received his director stars last president, year at a directors' meeting. Moog and Williams. HoNN ci . what is not showing in the Indiana has one of the most active Pathfinder programs in picture is the red cloth Moog stuck behind the green tie. This North America. This is greatly due to the lay involvement of way he could simply turn over his green tie and still give the people like Whitlow. pastors a "no." Rick Johnson, Indiana communication director Humor is the oil that keeps the wheels of hard work moving! Bruce Babienco, Michigan communication director Advancements for Hispanics

Indiana — On Dec. 18, 1994, the Indiana Conference com- mittee voted to organize the South Bend (IN) Hispanic congre- I gation from company status to full church status. The formal organization of this church took place last month, Jan. 21. Also, for the past year the Huntingburg (IN) Church had been receiving into their congregation Hispanic SDAs who were originally from El Salvador. When the group of Hispan- Michigan Conference officers meet with pastors from Districts 6, 8 and 12 in ics had grown to about 20 people, they wished to have their the youth chapel at the First Flint Church. Pictured from left: Royce Snyman, own services in Spanish. During a board meeting Dec. 20, Frank Haynes, President Jay Gallimore, Loren Nelson, Fred Earles, Gary Bullard, Lyle Davis and Glenn Hill Jr. 1994, the Huntingburg Church voted to organize this His- panic group into a Branch Sabbath School. We are thankful for the Huntingburg members — for their Officers Meet Annually with Pastors warmth and hospitality to these individuals whom they reached out to in their spiritual need. We are especially appreciative of I Michigan — Each year, in addition to having an evangelistic Jim Feudi for both his fluency in Spanish and his willingness workshop and a "Pastor With His Family" retreat, Michigan to help the Huntingburg Hispanic group receive spiritual ministers meet in a local setting near their churches with nourishment. Michigan Conference officers for spiritual instruction and Carmelo Mercado, Indiana's coordinator of ministerial fellowship. Hispanic development These meaningful meetings create dynamic soul-winning zeal and offer creative ideas, which is reflected in a renewed blessing for the local church. Bruce Babienco, Michigan communication director

20 • LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 WORLD CHURCH NEWS A LOOK BACK

80 YEARS AGO Lake does not expect to teach any News Notes eleventh grade subjects. We shall Feb. 3, 1915: To conduct a good endeavorto confine ourselves strictly • Kobe, Japan, earthquake update: About 170,000 people meeting and maintain the attendance to grades one to ten inclusive. The have been left homeless by an earthquake which struck in without a preacher was the aim of enrollment at E. M. C. is now 256. Of these 91 are above the twelfth Kobe, Jan. 17. Over 3,000 people were killed and 21,000 our churches in the early years of our work some forty years ago. In grade and 165 in the academic de- houses and buildings destroyed. About 70 people whose those times we had a few churches partment. This does not include the homes were destroyed found shelter at the nearby Nishimiya and companies and some isolated training school — grades one to Church, which sustained damage. At Kobe Adventist Hos- Sabbath keepers in Indiana. Some eight—which was by far the largest enrollment in its history — 77. pital, cracks and a buckled floor are visible. However, there times we had one minister within the state. This was before we had is concern that damage to the foundation will mean the regular Sabbath school helps, so 50 YEARS AGO entire hospital will have to be rebuilt. Water and gas have each Sabbath school was a law unto been cut off and the hospital is asking patients to return to itself. WM. COVERT Feb. 13, 1945: The year 1944 was a good year in Michigan Conference- their homes if possible. No casualties of hospital workers Feb. 3, 1915: In the Harvest Ingath- were reported. 538 persons were baptized or united ering for the East Michigan Confer- with our churches on profession of ence, the amount raised was faith, however, the net gain in mem- • California flooding: Students of Pacific Union College $2,243.12. One other conference in bership was 302. The membership p the United States raised an equal on December 31, 1944, was 12,216. in Angwin, CA, are assisting local Red Cross and commu- amount. Our workers have met with nity workers. The college food service has been preparing However, the 914 members of our excellent success as 200 have been seven colored churches transferred sandwiches for disaster relief workers. Some college stu- baptized during the year. with their churches to the new Lake dents were able to rescue a driver whose car was swept off Region Conference, leaving a mem- Feb. 3, 1915: "Indiana Conference the highway leading to the college — at the time her car was bership for the Michigan Confer- General Report for 1914" There ence of 11,302 for the beginning of nearly submerged. Northern California Conference reports have been three churches organized, 1945. The tithe from the 149 Michi- that two rooms in the Antioch school have been flooded. one reorganized, and about two gan churches was $848,643.74 and hundred [people] added to the faith. $70,826.26 was gained through In- At the beginning of the year there • Ellen G. White books: Last year 64 new books of Ellen gathering. During 1944 more than were 62 Sabbath schools with a fifty church and school buildings White's writings were translated and published in a variety membership of about 1,350, and have been completed, remodeled, of languages. These new publications bring the total of the last quarter there were 67 schools repaired or redecorated fttla cost of Ellen White's books to 1,060, published in 145 languages. reported with a membership of more that $75,000. 1,777. The total amount of sales of I our literature was about $20,000. 10 YEARS AGO • Calcutta: In 1895 the first organized work in India was From the tithe of the conference begun here. The first organized church, school, clinic and there has been between 35 and 40 per cent given for the support of the Feb. 12, 1985: On Sabbath, one printing press were all located in Calcutta. However, as the laborers outside of the conference. week before school started [at years rolled by, SDA membership shrank from a major Menomonie, WI], Superintendent center to only 12 members. "Today, Calcutta is a high- Feb. 10, 1915: Indiana's first camp Morian Perry preached an educa- priority Global Mission target," says Robert S. Folkenberg, meeting was held at Tipton, Ind., tional sermon in the Madison [WI] October 5-11, 1870. For $50 we Church. At the potluck afterward, a General Conference president. On Dec. 10, 1994, there were allowed the free use of five teacher came to Mr. Perry and asked were 106 people baptized in Calcutta, and now several lumber shacks and one oil lamp. At for a job. Upon further checking, churches are under construction. that time Indiana was a mission Grace Ivey seemed to be just the field under the supervision of the qualified teacher Menomonie was Michigan Conference, and Elder E. looking for. Fast-paceld actiorpoved • Breakthrough in China: Canadian Evangelist Dr. Vic- B. Lane was the minister in charge. the Iveys to Menomonie, put Grace tor A. Schulz just returned from Beijing and reported that This [campmeeting] was the first at a teachers convention and in the after negotiations with the top leadership of the Three Self visit of Elder James White and his classroom all withip a fdw days. The Movement, an authorization was given for a SDA evange- wife to our state. Twice seventeen new school has 14 pupils in one was the total count in membership room with grades one through eight. list to run an evangelistic series in Beijing. This is the first for the entire meeting. WM. COVERT time such permission has been granted since 1949. And not Feb.26, 1985: A42-member church only will authorities allow the meetings, but they offered an Feb. 10, 1915: Cedar Lake [MI] was established in Southfield, Michi- Academy had a visit from President gan, September 29, 1984, by Rich- auditorium in which to hold the meetings. 0. J. Graf ofEmmanual Missionary ard C. Brown, secretary, and Charles College. The tenth grade class were D. Joseph, president, of Lake Re- given opportunity to talk with the gion Conference. This makes a total president to be put in line for atten- of 72 organized churches in the Lake M dance at E. M. C. next year. Cedar Region Conference.

LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 • 21 Pamela is the daughter ofOhmer CIMMERER, Florence L., age and Virginia McCarter of Cuba City, 96; born Oct. 7, 1898, in Clare, MI; WI. Craig is the son of Richard died Dec. 9, 1994, in Clare. She was MILESTONES Redfeam of Cuba City, and Linda a member of the Mount Pleasant Jackson of Benton, WI. (MI) Church. The Redfearns are making their Survivors include: a son, Dean; BIRTHDAY of Cambridge, WI, celebrated their home in Berrien Springs, MI. a daughter, OnaLee Glidden; a son- golden anniversary in the Reedsburg in-law, Arnold Glidden; a daughter- Bessie Kuhi (WI) Church with a special sermon Cheli Plested and Jason in-law, Marilyn; a sister, Viola St. celebrated her and dinner, Oct. 29, 1994. The Loucks were married in an 18th Clair; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great- 95th birthday Schroeders have four children: Roger century costume wedding on July 3, grandchildren. at a fellowship (Elaine) Schroeder, Harold (Carol) 1994, in Baroda, MI. The ceremony Services were conducted by Pas- dinner at the Schroeder Jr., Ronald (Annette) was performed by Craig Willis. tor Philip R. Colburn, and interment Milton (WI) Schroeder, and Joanne (Dave) Cheli is the daughter of Loyala was in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Church on Johnson; and 10 grandchildren. and James Colburn of Bowling Clare. Dec. 3, 1994. Green, KY. Jason is the son of Janet Her son and WEDDINGS and Jeff Loucks of Eau Claire, MI. CONQUEST, Mildred, age 93; daughter-in-law, Marvin and The Loucks are making their born Nov. 27, 1901, in Anamosa, Marilyn Kuhl of Milton, and daugh- Christine Louise Bierman and home in Berrien Springs, MI. IA; died Nov. 29, 1994, in Ashland, ter and son-in-law, Betty and Earl Ronald Alan Junglas were married OH. She was a member of the Peters of Green Bay, WI, helped Dec. 4, 1994, in Grand Rapids, MI. Kathryn Renee Raatz and Watertown (WI) Church. host the event. The ceremony was performed by Rodney Dale Williams were mar- Survivors include: a son, Cecil; 3 A Wisconsin resident for most Pastor John Fortune. ried Dec. 10, 1994, in Kalamazoo, daughters, Norma Lee Beavon, of her life, Kuhl has been a SDA Christine is the daughter of MI. The ceremony was performed Wilma Jean Merickel and Fonda since 1925. She has four grandchil- Clarence and Delores Bierman of by Elder Ralph Williams. FayeJohnson; 11 grandchildren; and dren, six great-grandchildren, four Spring Lake, MI. Ronald is the son Kathryn is the daughter of Jim 19 great-grandchildren. great-great-grandchildren, two of Ms. Laura Junglas and the late and Doris Raatz of Waterloo, IA. Services were conducted by Pas- stepgreat-grandchildren, and three Norbert Junglas of Dorr, MI. Dale is the son of Ralph and Martha tor Richard Habenicht, and inter- stepgreat-great-grandchildren. The Junglas' are making their Williams of Walloon Lake, MI. ment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, home in Hudsonville, MI. The Williams' are making their Hartford, WI. ANNIVERSARIES home in Kalamazoo. Amy Lynn Fellberg and Jed ERICKSON, Toivo, age 80; born Abram Florea were married Dec. Ada M. Schmalfeld and John Jan. 21, 1914, in Indiana; died Dec. 17, 1994, in Muskegon, MI. The J. Dohrer were married Nov. 25, 16, 1994, in Pontiac, MI. He was a ceremony was performed by Paul E. 1994, in Brownsburg, IN. The cer- member of the Troy (MI) Church. Penno Sr. emony was by Jerry Lastine. Survivors include: his wife, Amy is the daughter of Ronald The Dohrers are making their Estella; 3 sons, Mark, Jose and and Elaine Fellberg of Sheboygan. home in Indianapolis. Manuel; and 2 daughters, Estella WI. Jed is the son of Walt Florea in Lefler and Alicia. Spring Lake, MI, and Sharon Jans- Chrystal Wagner and Alan Services were conducted by Pas- son of Nunica, MI. Cardo were married June 5, 1994, tor Don Williams, and interment The Floreas are making their in Flushing, MI. The ceremony was was in Perry Mount Park Cemetery, home in Spring Lake. performed by Rev. Reginald Cattell. Pontiac. Chrystal is the daughter of Dale April Renee Foss and Mat- and Sandra Wagner of Flushing. FITCH, Daisy Lydia (Swanson), Robert W. and Etta M. thew Loveland were married Dec. Alan is the son of David and Mary age 88; born Aug. 24, 1906, in Patterson of Berrien Springs, MI, 18, 1994, in Pontiac, MI. The cer- Cardo of Troy, OH. Preston, SD; died Dec. 23, 1994, in celebrated their 60th wedding anni- emony was performed by Elder Paul The Cardos are making their Hinsdale, IL. She was a member of versary in December with their chil- S. Howell, grandfather of the bride, home in Muscatine, IA. the Burbank (IL) Church. dren and grandchildren. The couple assisted by Elder Michael Nickless. Survivors include: 3 sons, were married in Lacombe, Alberta, April is the daughter of Mr. and OBITUARIES Charles Harry, William and James; Canada, on Christmas Eve 1934. Mrs. Kenneth Foss of Pontiac. Mat- 2 daughters, Helen Cali and Orpha; The Pattersons moved to Berrien thew is the son of Mr. and Mrs. CARLSON, Minabelle, age 84; and many grandchildren and great- Springs in 1939. Six of their seven Harold Loveland of Scottsdale, AZ. born May 25, 1910, in Berrien grandchildren. children are still living. The The Lovelands are making their Springs, MI; died Nov. 28, 1994, in Memorial services were held at Pattersons have 17 grandchildren home in Phoenix, AZ. Fort Atkinson, WI. She was a mem- the Burbank Church. and 3 great-grandchildren. ber of the Oakland Church in Fort Phyllis Elaine Frary and Atkinson. GOODFELLOW, Jack N., age 1 Harold and Jessie Schroeder George Franklin Reo were mar- Survivors include: 3 sons, Leo 55; born Nov. 16, 1939, in Good- ried Dec. 11, 1994, in Alpena, MI. Mathewson, Stewart and James; 4 rich, MI; died Dec. 17,1994, in Ann The ceremony was performed by daughters, Joy Zuehlke, Ethel Arbor, MI. He was a member of the Pastor Sheldon D. H. Seltzer. Hammon, Geri Jensen and Lucille Vassar (MI) Church. The Reos are making their home Klingaman; 2 brothers, Otis and Survivors include: his wife, Rose- in Alpena. Berton Crary; a sister, Lila Kolbo; mary (Monchilov); a son, Jack N. 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grand- Jr.; 3 daughters, Teresa Blair, Pamela Sue McCarter and children; and a great-great-grand- Michelle Spencer and Kathy Baska; Craig Arlon Redfearn were mar- child. a brother, Robert K; and his mother, ried Dec. 18,1994, in Madison, WI. Services were by Pastor Richard Letha B. Goodfellow. The ceremony was performed by Habenicht, and interment was in Services were conducted by Pas- Arnold Swanson. Oakland Cemetery, Fort Atkinson. tor Byron C. Churchill, and inter-

22 • LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 ment was in Eastlawn Memorial 403 Successful computer Gardens, Saginaw, MI. dating exclusively for SDAs since 1974 PEOPLE IN TRANSITION HOLMEIDE, Margie F. (Lange), ADVENTIST CONTACT age 71; born May 13, 1923, in P.O. Box 5419 Wausau, WI; died Aug. 18,1994, in Takoma Park, MD 20912 INDIANA Fredericktown, MO. She was a mem- (301) 589-4440 ber of the West Central Church in Lewis Anderson is now pastor at Muncie and Hartford City Oak Park, IL. churches, replacing Fred Troxell who will be pastor at Washington, Survivors include: a brother, Killius, and interment was in Bloomfield and Vincennes churches. Anderson was formerly a pastor Milton Lange; and 2 sisters, Esther Vinewood Cemetery, Edmore. in Minnesota. He has a master's in theology from Andrews University Olson and Ruth Barnfield. in Berrien Springs, MI. He and his wife, Saba, have three grown Services were conducted by Pas- METZ, Harriett, age 100; born children: Jon, Eric and Gina. tor William Werner, and interment Sept. 20, 1894, in Chicago; died was in Fairview Memorial Park quietly in her sleep, in full posses- Dave Devnich is now pastor at Hammond, Northwest (Crown Cemetery, Northlake, IL. sion of all her unique mental quali- Point) and Valparaiso churches, replacing Sergio Gutierrez who will ties on Nov. 29, 1994, in Kenosha, be pastor at Indianapolis South Side and Shelbyville churches. Devnich KOTTKE, Carl 0., age 75; born WI. Metz was recognized by Presi- was formerly a pastor in Illinois. He and his wife, La Verne, have four Oct. 13, 1919, in Lena, WI; died dent Bill Clinton and Wisconsin grown children: Colleen, Kim, Kirk and Kendall. Dec. 12, 1994, in Lena. He was a Governor Tommy Thompson on her member of the Pound (WI) Church. 100th birthday. She was a member Ronnie Hackleman, former planned giving trust secretary at Survivors include: his wife, of the Racine (WI) Church. Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI, is now trust secretary for Lorraine; a daughter, Beverlee Survivors include; a daughter, the Indiana Conference in Carmel, N. Mongin; and 2 grandchildren. June M. Vercellotti; 2 sons-in-law, Services were conductedby Pas- Joseph F. Vercellotti and William Bob Helm is now pastor at Seymour, Bedford and Cedar Ridge tor Arthur R. Miller, and interment Robinson; 11 grandchildren; and 8 Fellowship churches, replacing J. R. Haney who has retired to Okla- was in Town of Lena Cemetery. great-grandchildren. homa. Helm received a master's in theology from the Southern Baptist P Services were conducted by Pas- Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. His wife is Sherrie. KRANTZ, Nelson R., age 77; tor David Scofield, and interment born Nov. 27, 1916, in Prescott, MI; was inHoly Cross Cemetery, Racine. Joshua Lizarraga is now pastor at La Porte and Michigan City died Nov. 22, 1994, in Holly, MI. He churches, replacing Dennis Altrogge who will be a pastor in Minne- was a member of the Holly Church. SANDRIN, Emma, age 87; born sota. Lizarraga was formerly a student at the SDA Theological Semi- Surviyors include: his wife, Jan. 20, 1907, in Worden, IL; died nary at Andrews University, and graduated with a Master of Divinity Betsey; a son, Kelvin; 5 daughters, Nov. 17, 1994, in Arpin, WI. She degree in December 1994. He and his wife, Sherrie, have three children: Glenda Hnbbell, Nila Alvarado, was a member of the Wisconsin Kami, age 11; Laci, age 10; and Niki, age eight. Janet Chase, Ellen Edwards and Rapids Church. Joyce; 3 brothers; and 13 grandchil- Survivors include: 2 daughters, Diane Philpot is now the receptionist at Indiana Conference. Her dren. Sandy Brewster and Juanita Wil- husband, Dan, is dean of boys at Indiana Academy in Cicero. Services were conductedby Pas- son; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great- tors Dan Towar and Boyd Lundell, grandchildren. Ruben Rivera is now pastor at East Chicago Spanish, Indianapolis and interment was in Oakhill Cem- Services were conducted by Pas- Spanish and South Bend Spanish churches. This is a new district. etery, Holly. tor Donovan Davis, and interment Rivera was formerly a lay worker in Indiana. His wife is Areli. p was in Restlawn Memorial Park LAWRENCE, Ella, age 84; born Cemetery, Wisconsin Rapids. Bill Stewart is now pastor at Greencastle, Lewis and Terre Haute March 16, 1910, in Baraboo, WI; churches, replacing Paul Young who will be chaplain at a prison in died Dec. 10, 1994, in Mauston, SHAFFER, James, age 75; born Michigan City, IN. Stewart was formerly a pastor in Ohio. He and his WI. She was a member of the Nov. 9,1919, in Chicago; died Dec. wife, Joan, have three grown children: Cindy, Sheryl and Kim. Reedsburg (WI) Church. 10,1994, in Detroit. He was a mem- Survivors include: 2 sons, Bryan ber of the Warren (MI) Church. Fred Troxell, former pastor at Muncie and Hartford City churches, and Knute; a brother, Elmer Hewitt; Survivors are: his wife, Bettie; is now pastor at Washington, Bloomfield and Vincennes churches. 3 sisters, Effie Lenihan, Iva and a daughter, Penney Faulkner. Scharbarth and Hattie Warner; and Interment was in the Woodlawn Paul Wasmer, former pastor at Washington, Bloomfield and 3 grandchildren. Cemetery, Detroit. Vincennes churches, is now pastor at Kokomo, Logansport and Services were conducted by Pas- Monticello churches. tors Wendell Springer and Willis WEBB, Hugh Stephenson Jr., age Graves, and interment was in 69; born March 8, 1925, in Port MICHIGAN Mauston. Huron, MI; died Dec. 1, 1994, in Waterford, MI. He was a member of LOHR, Clyde R., age 78; born the Waterford Riverside Church. Gary Thurber is now director ofyouth and family life for Michigan Aug. 27, 1916, in Belleville, MI; Survivors are: his wife, Betty; 2 Conference in Lansing, replacing Bill Edsell who will be trust services died Nov. 25, 1994, in St. Louis, MI. sons, S. Hugh III and Fred; 2 sisters, officer for Michigan Conference. Thurber was formerly senior pastor He was a member of the Edmore Janet Thayer and Barbara Loree; 3 at the Lansing Church. He has a master of arts in religion from Andrews (MI) Church. brothers, William, Morton and University. He and his wife, Diane, will work as a team in the area of Survivors include: his wife, Dor- Daniel; 6 grandchildren; a stepson, family life. othy M.; 3 daughters, Claire Steven Pyles; and 2 stepdaughters, Gillespie, Brenda J. and Barbara A.; Sandra Grignon and Lisa Bosch. Diane Thurber has accepted the position as associate director of a brother, Donald; a sister, Celia Services were conducted by Pas- family life and will assist in coordinating family life events for Michigan Briggs; and 2 grandchildren. tors Michael Nickless and Lyle Conference. Gary and Diane Thurber have two children: Ryan, age Services were conducted by Pas- Davis, and interment was in Ottawa seven, and Justin, age three. V tors Paul Pellandini and Hans Park Cemetery, Clarkston, MI.

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For Nurses New LDRP unit at 122-bed Feather River Hbspital, an AHS/West facility, is seeking a qualified Nursing Director of this 12-bed unit. urses, career Located in the scenic northern California foothills (1,800 feet) with five area Adventist churches and 250-student, 12-grade Paradise opportunities are ... now available within Adventist School. Individual should have Perinatal experience and Adventist Health System/ have the energy and ability to provide leadership to this progressive West. Our 18-hospital unit called "The Birth Day Place." Contact Dorm Swartz, Human system covers the five Resources, 5974 Pentz Road, Paradise, CA 95969; 916-876-7966. western states of California, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. You can help us to provide the finest ADVENTIST COLLEGES ads continued from page 25 healthcare in a spirit of Christian concern. ABROAD, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904, in- Currently, there are openings for nurse practitioners PRINCIPAL NEEDED for 1995- vites applications from SDAs for 1996 school year at South Lancaster and a director of nursing as well as leadership and staff Director, effectiveAug. 16. Preferred Academy/Browning Elementary positions in Home Health and maternity. Staff positions qualifications: earned doctorate; School, a 350-student K-12 school also available in ICU, med/sUrg, and other areas. multilingual capabilities; successful located in South Lancaster, Massa- college teaching; cross-cultural sen- You'll find advancement potential, competitive salaries, chusetts, home of Atlantic Union sitivity; editorial, promotional re- an excellent benefit program, and mobility within our College. Send résumé to: Superin- cruitment skills. Applications due tendent of Schools, Southern New corporate system, EOE. If you have a current nursing March 31. Send to Chairman, ACA 1 England Conference, P.O. Box 1169, license, call collect: Board. South Lancaster, MA 01561. ADVENTIST Betty Van der Vlugt at --4823-2 --4820-2 H EALTH SYSTEM (916) 781-AHSW. VVF-ST COME ABOARD FOR A REGIONAL RN CONSULTANT 14-DAY PRINCESS CRUISE, needed in southern Indiana or west- Oct. 25, from Rome to Athens in- ern Kentucky. Experience as D.O.N. cluding the Holy Land. Special sav- or administrator in LTC. Must be ings for deposits received by Feb. centrally located or willing to relo- 14. Call Anchors Away Travel, 800- cate. Mail/fax résumé: Gene r. 201-6825. Purchase any cruise Castleberg, Director ofQttality Man- through Anchors Away Travel and agement, sunbelt Health Care Cen- two percent of the cruise fare will be Axvier Wiles ters, 500 Winderley Place, Suite 115, donated to Maranatha Volunteers. Maitland, FL 32751; fax 407-660- --4825-2 Winter 1970. --4821-2 NEW EARTH LIFESTYLE: En- TRAVEL WITH ADVENTIST couraging God's design for body FRIENDS! European tour includ- Canipmeetnig and mind is this vegetarian newslet- ing General Conference, host Pastor ter — a holistic, spiritual approach and Mrs. Charles White, July 3; to healthy living. For fresh ideas, Sale Alaska Inside Passage cruise, host recipes that transform, natural rem- Pastor and Mrs. Morris Venden, edies, you'll want to subscribe. Send Sunday, February 12 thru Aug. 16; Australia-New Zealand $15 for a one-year subscription to: Sunday, February 26 tour, host Elder and Mrg. Alf Birch, New Earth Lifestyle, P.O. Box 247, Nov. 1. MertAllen, Mt. Tabor Cruise, Waterford, PA 16441. 800-950-9234, 503-256-7919. All Worthington, --4826-2 LaLoma, Cedar Lake --4822-2 BOOK PRINTING: Any quantity WALLA WALLA COLLEGE is and MGM on sale. from 50 to 250,000. Complete type- accepting applications for Vice Presi- setting, layout and design services. dent for Student Administration. Save even more money by the case. For free price guide call 800-FOR- Requires master's degree and ap- 1844, 9-5 EST. --4827-2 Price list available in all six Apple Valley Stores: propriate student services/adminis- Berrien Springs, Battle Creek, trative experience. An earned doc- Kalamazoo, Holland, Grand Rapids torate and previous collegiate expe- NO PRAYER in their classroom? and Westmont, IL stores. rience are a plus. Direct résumés Public school students can enjoy and inquiries to the president's of- Bible classes by mail. All levels, Campmeeting prices available in all Apple Valley stores only. fice, phne 509-527-2121 or fax 509- 527-2253. --4824-2 kindergarten through college. Car- ing, certified Adventist teachers. I

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Music Ministry? Award-Winning Record Producer/ Community Vocalist, Jim Mc Donald, Wellness can help you get started. Winner, 44 CONTROLLER "Albums of the Year" ... over 20 years Director experience... call Jim, (619)692-2411 Southeastern California Conference ... mail rough demo... 3808 Rosecrans SDA hospital in California is St. #469, San Diego, CA 92110. No is currently accepting applications forthe searching for innovative Contests ...No Gimmicks ... Ministry position of Controller. This position is individual to interface with Only ... SDA Approved. community business leaders responsible for maintaining the internal controls and public agencies to develop of the accounting functions in the Treasury and health education programs More Than Association departments: analyzes and verifies focused on improving the Mountains accounting transactions; performs special audits; health status of our by Todd Huston with Kay Rizzo handles collections; evaluates and updates community of 55,000 persons. More than a dramatic story about financial policies; monitors investments. The successful candidate will an above-knee amputee climbing Candidates must have a business degree from have fomialtraining in health the tallest peaks in the U.S., this an accredited college or university and a education (prefer Masters book is about overcoming chal- level) and demonstrated lenges in life with God's help. minimum of two years' experience in a related success in a healthcare setting accounting field from a public accounting firm or and be willing to teach and mid- to large-size secular business institution. A administrate. We offer an current Certified Public Accountant, Certified excellent compensation Management Accountant or other equivalent package and benefits. SDA professional certificate is required. Strong school and church share our campus. We offer an ideal US$14.95/ computer skills are also necessary. Cdn$21.70. countryenvironmentabove Hardcover. If interested, contact the Human Resource the fog and below snowline, Meet the challenge today. Department at 909-359-5800, extension 285. 90 minutes north of Available at your ABC, or Deadline is February 20, 1995. Yosemite National Park. call toll free 1-800-765-6955. ©1995 Pacific Press Publishing Association 810/9834 Reply in confidence to: Director Human Great gift for a grandchild! Call Huguley Memorial Medical Center, FLOAT IDAHO WHITE Resources 800-782-GROW; or write: Home P.O. Box 6337, Fort Worth, TX WATER: Individual, group or Sonora Community Study International, Box 4437, Sil- 76115-0337; 817-551-2747. family. Experienced, licensed Sev- Hospital ver Spring, MD 20914-4437. --4831-2 enth-day Adventist outfitter. --4828-12 Vegetarian food. If interested con- 1 S. Forest Rd tact: Drury Family, Box 249, Troy, Sonora, CA 95370 LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY ID 83871; 208-835-2126. "A Spirit of Excellence. A SDA PROFESSIONAL COUPLE SEEKS to fill tenure-track position --4835-5 Touch of Love" in suburban Philadelphia, seeks in marketing. Demonstrated class- dedicated Christian who loves chil- room effectiveness and research ca- dren to join their family as nanny/ pability desirable. Ph.D. with aca- housekeeper. Good pay, lovely sur- demic and/or industry experience to If My People Pray roundings and supportive environ- teach both graduate and undergradu- TOUR SPECIALS by Randy Maxwell ment will be offered to candidate ate classes. Send application and SUMMER 1995 who can manage the household and curriculum vitae to: Dr. Ignatius 1F MY provide loving, nurturing care to Yacoub, Dean, School of Business British Isles. infant. Seeking long-term "family and Management, Riverside, CA 16 Days. June 5-20. PEOPLE Desire a member." If interested call 610-558- 92515.--4833-2 $ 2225 PRAY passion 2980. --4829-2 fcki, r for Europe & Gen Conf. prayer? LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY 20 Days. June 27- LPT, GENERAL SPORTS, OR- SEEKS to fill tenure-track position July 16. $ 2515 THOPEDICS, INDUSTRIAL in accounting to teach both gradu- REHABILITATION,AQUATIC, ate and undergraduate classes. Ph.D. Prices include.- Air fare, DEVELOPMENT OF OUTPA- or DBA. Teaching experience with deluxe coach travel, hotels & most meals, Experience TIENT NEURO — consider this demonstrated classroom effective- baggage handling, an intimate relationship career opportunity at Huguley. Com- ness as well as a capacity for re- sightseeing. with God in this intensely petitive salary, outstanding benefits, search and publishing. Send appli- personal book calling us and assistance with professional cation and curriculum vitae to: Dean, BOOMERANG TOURS to prayer and revival. dues and continuing education. Re- School of Business and Manage- 9854 Magnolia Lane Paper. US$10.95/Cdn$15.90. location assistance negotiable. EEO/ ment, Riverside, CA 92515. Berrien Springs Available at your ABC, or Ml 49103. AA. Contact: Jodi Blackerby, --4834-2 Ph. (6161 473 3739 call toll free 1-800-765-6955. © 1995 Pacific Press Publishing Association 809/9834

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to any Michigan conference mem- block north of Foster Avenue, on ber. Transportation to the camp is Chicago's north side. Call 312-561- not provided by the university. Reg- 0282 for details. ANNOUNCEMENTS ister by Feb. 14 through the student affairs office, call 616-471-3215. INDIANA Announcements for publication in the Herald should be sent to your local conference office. dates and times of programs with the respective sources. Readers may want to verify Andrews University alumni Legal Notice: Notice is hereby homecoming, April 27-30: The given that the 35th triennial session theme, "Let Us Live to Make All of the Indiana Conference of Sev- LAKE UNION Adventist schools. The 214-page Free," challenges us with the patri- enth-day Adventists will be held in book includes how-to information otic and religious significance. Re- the Indiana Academy gymnasium, Adventist Media Center of- about various outreach ministries. unions planned for the classes of Route 19, Cicero, IN, Sunday, April I fering, Feb 18. Story on page 13. For details call the NAD Distribu- 1935,1945,1955,1965,1970,1975 30, 1995, at 10 a.m. Duly accredited tion Center at 800-328-0525. and 1985. We are also organizing a delegates and delegates-at-large will Feb. 28 deadline for nomina- reunion of families who lived in Tin be authorized to receive reports, elect tions of the 1995 "Adventist Using computers to give Bible Town and the Quonset Huts. And a president, a secretary, a treasurer, Woman of theYear" awards. Send studies: The Adventist Information for all the leftover hippies, there will departmental directors, and an ex- applications to: Coordinator, Ad- Ministry (AIM) in Berrien Springs, be a reunion concert of the Wedge- ecutive committee for the ensuing ventist Women of the Year, Associa- MI, which operates the 800-number wood Trio — a benefit for theYouth three years, and to issue proper cre- tion ofAdventist Women, Box 7414, service for the outreach ministries of Resource Center. This theme is es- dentials and licenses, and transact Langley Park, MD 20787. the SDA Church in North America, pecially significant since this spring other business which may properly has developed "Learning God's will be the 50th year since the end of come before the delegates. Each Singles: Join the Adventist Word Through Today's Technol- World War II, 20 years since the end church will be entitled to one del- Singles Ministries, March 14-30, ogy," a series of Bible studies that of the Vietnam conflict and the fifth egate for the church organization to Navajao, Sonora, Mexico, to hang can be operated on an IBM-compat- year since the Persian Gulf War. and one additional delegate for each ceilings at an orphanage and possi- ible computer. For a sample copy Plan now to attend. For details con- 25 members or major fraction bly finish block work at a church. call 800-253-3000. tact Andrews University, Berrien thereof. The first meeting of the Call Lorraine Hansen at 704-697- Springs, MI49104; phone 616-471- organizing committee will be held in 2409 for details. ANDREWS UNIVERSITY 3591, fax 616-471-3690. the Indiana Academy chapel, Sun- day, April 30, 1995, at 9 a.m. VBS workshop by satellite, Collegiate Snow Weekend, ILLINOIS David Wolkwitz, president March 19. This workshop will be Feb.17-20, is geared toward Michi- Archie Moore, secretary up to four hours in length, and four gan Conference college students. Ad- Chicago North Shore Church or five leadership skills will be dem- ventist students, faculty and staff celebrates 40 years at present lo- Legal Notice: Notice is hereby onstrated and taught. For details from Michigan colleges, including cation, June 24-25: The program given that a regular triennial session call Noelene Johnsson at 301-680- Andrews University, are invited to begins Friday evening, June 24, with of the members of the Indiana Asso- 6424, or fax 301-680-6464. this very affordable event at Camp an evening vespers. Sabbath morn- ciation of Seventh-day Adventists Au Sable in Grayling, MI. Cross- ing worship will feature a number of Inc., a corporation, will be held in Ministries of Compassion is a country skiing, ice skating, snow- dignitaries, including former North connection with the 35th session of newly released handbook for Ad- mobile riding, hay rides, food and Shore pastors and leaders. The the Indiana Conference of Seventh- ventist Community Services, inner- lodging are covered by the registra- church is located on the corner of day Adventists in the Indiana Acad- city work, and service programs by tion fee. The snow weekend is open California and Farragut avenues, one emy gymnasium, Route 19, Cicero, IN, Sunday, April 30, 1995. The I first meeting of the Association will TITHE INCOME THROUGH NOVEMBER1994 be held at 2 p.m. The purpose of this (FORTY-EIGHT WEEKS) meeting is to elect a board of direc- tors for the ensuing triennial term, to 1994 1993 Gain or Loss % of Increase restate and amend the articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, and to Illinois 6,059,343.62 5,964,898.77 94,444.85 G 1.6% transact such other business as may 3,611,988.99 60,726.97 L (1.7%) Indiana 3,551,262.02 properly come before the delegates. Lake Region 5,660,727.12 5,167,101.20 493,625.92 G 9.6% Delegates of the 35th session of the Michigan 15,877,736.20 14,820,131.66 1,057,604.54 G 7.1% Indiana Conference of Seventh-day Wisconsin 3.397.726.04 3,233.445.26 164.280.78 G c'Zq Adventists are likewise delegates to TOTAL 34,546,795.00 32,797,565.88 1,749,229.12 G 5.3% the Association meeting. David Wolkwitz, president Albert D. Inglish, secretary

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Feb. 10 Feb. 17 Feb. 24 March 3 March 10 March 17 Legal Notice: Notice is hereby Berrien Springs, MI 6:11 6:20 6:29 6:37 6:46 6:54 given that the regular triennial ses- Chicago 5:17 5:26 5:35 5:43 5:51 5:59 sion of the Lake Region Conference Detroit 5:59 6:08 6:17 6:25 6:34 6:42 Association of Seventh-day Adven- Indianapolis 6:15 6:23 6:31 6:39 6:46 6:54 tists will be held at the Burns Sev- La Crosse, WI 5:28 5:37 5:47 5:56 6:05 6:13 enth-day Adventist Church, 10125 Lansing, MI 6:03 6:12 6:21 6:30 6:38 6:46 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI, April Madison, WI 5:21 5:31 5:40 5:49 5:57 6:06 23, 1995. The meeting is called for Springfield, IL 5:29 5:37 5:45 5:53 6:00 6:07 Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. I Financial reports will be rendered

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and trustees for the Association will Spiritual retreat for women, be elected at this meeting. The del- March 31-April 1: "Empowered egates from the churches in atten- by God for the 90s," will be held at Lake Union Mission Rally dance at the regular triennial ses- the First Flint Church. Topics in- sion of the conference comprise the clude: "Which Version Insures Con- constituency of the Association. version?" and "Study Helps for the Hands Across the World Norman Miles, president Busy Woman." Mission emphasis: Ivan Van Lange, secretary Christ for Cuba. Applications being sent to pastors and women's minis- March 25, 1995 Legal Notice: Notice is hereby try representatives; or write: given that the regular triennial ses- Women's Ministry, First Flint SDA at Pioneer Memorial Church sion of the Lake Region Conference Church, G-4285 Beecher Road, on the Andrews University campus of Seventh-day Adventists will be Flint, MI 48532. After March 21 held at the Burns Seventh-day Ad- registration fee increases. No tele- in Berrien Springs, Michigan ventist Church, 10125 E. Warren phone reservations. Supervised child Ave., Detroit, MI, April 23, 1995. care for children seven and younger. The meeting is called for Sunday For questions call Judy at 810-235- FEATURING morning at 9 o'clock. The purpose 0321 or Nancy at 810-732-3258. Robert Folkenberg of the session is to elect officers and departmental directors for the ensu- Michigan Conference commu- President, General Conference ing triennial term, and for the trans- nication department is compiling Alfred McClure action of such other business as may a directory of all Michigan members President, North American Division properly come before the delegates. who communicate by E-mail. Please Delegates to this session are duly send your information to 74617,177 John Carter appointed representatives of the vari- (Bruce Babienco), and include your Evangelist ous churches ofthe conference. Each name, mailing address, phone, and church is entitled to one delegate for E-mail information with the service Garwin McNeilus 0 each 25 members or major fraction you are on. Thank you. Businessman thereof, and one delegate for the Missions at Home and Around the World church as a whole. The Organizing WORLD CHURCH Committee, made up of duly ap- Make plans to attend this special rally — it pointed members from the churches, Blue Mountain Academy will change the way you look at missions. will meet Saturday night, April 22, homecoming, March 24-25, in 1995, 7:30 o'clock, at Sharon Inkster Hamburg, PA. Honor Classes are Everyone is invited! Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1985, 1975, 1970 and 1965; also 28537 Cherry St., Inkster, MI. Philadelphia Academy 1955 and Norman Miles, president 1945 graduates, and Lake Arial Ivan Van Lange, secretary Academy graduates. Religious Education We need you: Chicago Morgan Union College homecoming, Park Church will soon begin Phase April 6-8, in Lincoln, NE. Honor for All Ages I of the Morgan Park Church Center Classes are 1935, 1945, 1955, 1970 in Chicago. This will consist of a and 1985. For reservations or more gymnasium, chapel and community details call 402-486-2503, or con- A strong foundation in Christian val- center that will house facilities for tact the Union College Alumni de- ues helps a person meet the demands child and senior adult care and other partment at 3800 S. 48th St., Lin- ministries. If you have knowledge, coln, NE 68506. of a complex world. In times of crises and per- skills and an interest in planning or sonal distress, a knowledge of the Scriptures managing child and senior adult care, Celebrate the 100th anniver- sports or music ministries and com- sary of the SDA Church in New- provides the basis for sound decision making. munity services, or ifyou have skills foundland, Canada, July 24-29: If Take a Bible course. Help a friend build a in grant writing, accounting or fi- you have worked in this field or had firm foundation in Bible knowledge. nance and would be excited about relatives work here, then we would being a part of the planning group like you to join us in celebrating. A Call today for FREE information about Bible for these ministries, please contact 100th anniversary campmeeting will Courses for Kindergarten through College. Michael McCullough, Morgan Park be held at the Woody Acres camp- SDA Church, 1543 W. 110th St., ground. For details contact: 100th Chicago, IL 60643; phone 708-957- Anniversary Committee, P.O. Box 1-800-394-GROW(4769) • 1219, fax 708-957-5591. 2520, Mount Pearl, NF, A IN 4M7.

MICHIGAN Celebrate the 100th anniver- /4,14.6da144« sary of the SDA Church in is Alumni and friends of Michi- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, ga and ..Aso A. HOME STUDY gan academies meet March 4, at Aug. 18-20: To be a part of it send ddb mai INTERNATIONAL Forest Lake Academy in Orlando, your name, address and number in t 1.6•44 ium• FL. Sabbath school 10 a.m.; wor- party attending, to: 100th Reunion, 4.5 „,,,a,L 22,6 12501 Old Columbia Pike ship 11:15; potluck dinner and fel- 1314 Henderson Hwy., Winnipeg, Silver Spring, MD 20904 lowship following. Paul S. Howell, Manitoba, R2G 1M4. An update 5425 Eureka Springs Road, Tampa, will be sent to you. Indicate if you Home Study International is located at the Headquarters of the General FL 33610-9344; 813-626-8760. will need billeting for the weekend. Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 • 29 FOR YOUTH EYES ONLY PROFILES OF YOUTH

Lessons of a Murder Eric Andrew Mitra, age 18, is a senior at Broadview Academy I want to share a story with you that in LaFox, IL. Eric is able to serve happened recently. It so outraged and and witness to his friends and concerned me, that I decided I would classmates as the senior class share it wherever and whenever I had secretary, yearbook photo editor, an opportunity. I am compelled to do and as an opinion editor for the this out of fear that we would miss the academy's newspaper. lessons taught us by this story. Principal David Rasmussen It begins with Eric Morse, a five- says: "Eric has been a great worker year-old boy living in a housing project in the business office. He is tal- Peter Neri in Chicago. Two other boys, ages 10 ented and educated. I have en- and 11, lured Eric to a vacant apartment on the 14th floor joyed getting to know him as a of another housing project. Then the two older boys pro- Eric Mitra student and a Christian man." ceeded to dangle Eric by his ankles out the window and Born in Hinsdale, IL, April 5, 1976, to Sofronio and Dolores deliberately let him go. Eric plunged 140 feet to his death. Mitra, Eric is a member of the Hinsdale Fil-Am Church. His Neighbors testified to hearing Eric's long fading scream as family still resides in Hinsdale. he descended. Eric likes sports, music and photography. In his spare time, Police investigations revealed that it was a carefully he enjoys relaxing and recreational driving. planned crime. The two older boys had executed Eric for This year Eric has helped in Bible Labs and teaching Sab- refusing to steal candy for them. Instead, Eric reported them bath school lessons. Because of his high academic standards, to his mother. In retaliation, they dropped him 140 feet to his citizenship and development, he is on the High Honor Roll and death. a member of the National Honor Society. Eric has been selected Reflecting on this senseless and brutal act, prompted me for Who's Who Among High School Students. to recognize three important lessons. Eric's ambitions include becoming a doctor and witnessing 1. Recognize that this is another sign of the end. In II through mission work. Timothy 3:13, Paul, commenting on the last days, states, "But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse ...." Keila Aispuro, age 18, is a senior Also, Jesus told us, "But as the days of Noah ... " (Matthew at Broadview Academy in LaFox, IL. 24:37). And Moses' comment on that day was, "... every Keila's academic motivation, leader- imagination of the thoughts of his [man's] heart was only ship and character have made her evil continually" (Genesis 6:5). Indeed this story is another respected among her teachers and sign of the end. peers. Besides maintaining honor 2. Be sure you are not participating in these kinds of roll grades, she is very active in extra- acts. Ask yourself, "How do I treat other people, students, curricular organizations. As a Student peers?" You may not be dropping them from 140 feet, but Association officer, Keila presides your words or acts may be wounding them mortally. It has over the Student Senate. She is also been said of Adventists that they may be vegetarians, but the public relations officer of her se- they sure like to eat one another! Let us deny this statement nior class. Kea Aispuro by our actions. Keila enjoys singing in the concert choir and participating 3. Recognize that our real purpose for existence is to in Sabbath services. In addition, she participated in a Maranatha preach the gospel to all the world. Until we get serious about project last year in the Dominican Republic. Her interests are this, we are to some degree guilty for the death of Eric. We, being with friends, reading, baking and playing basketball. on the other hand, by preaching the gospel can actually stem Keila is the daughter of Pastor Victor and Yolanda Aispuro. the tide of some of these atrocities. Her family lives in Bolingbrook, IL. Keila is a member of the Young friend, we need to be about our Father's Humboldt Park Hispanic Church in Chicago. business. If we would do this, we would not have missed the Keila is dedicated, kind and always willing to help. She is lessons taught us by the senseless, brutal murder of young good with children and says she would enjoy serving God as an Eric! elementary school teacher. Pastor Peter Neri, Cedar Lake, MI

30 • LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 LETTERS Lake Union Herald Official Publication of the Lake Union Conference • WE WELCOME LETTERS from our readers, espcially those who comment directly on material of Seventh-day Adventists published in the Lake Union Herald. Short letters are more likely to be published, and all letters are subject February 1995 Vol. LXXXVII, No. 2 to editing for clarity or space. Please submit letters, including your name and address, to: "Letters," HERALD STAFF Lake Union Herald, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Box C. Berrien Springs, MI 49103; 616-473-8242

Editor Richard Dower Managing Editor/Designer Wendy Cao Secretary Rosemary Waterhouse An LE Witness Indiana Academy Student Circulation Services Pat Jones One thing I enjoy as a literature Association Fundraising evangelist is visiting non-Adventist CORRESPONDENTS The students and staff of Indiana churches. My purpose is to witness for Andrews.University Jack Stenger Academy in Cicero would like to say Hinsdale Health System Charlene Flowers Christ by (1) making friends, and (2) THANK YOU to the constituents and Illinois Joi Avante selling books to them. Indiana Rick Johnson alumni for assisting them in a success- Lake Region Carolyn Palmer So far I've been invited to show our Michigan Bruce Babienco ful fundraising program. Wisconsin Laurie Herr books in four churches, held one Intro- Letters were mailed to all the Indi- duction to Bible Prophecy seminar ana Conference constituents and to LAKE UNION CONFERENCE DEPARTMENTS and preached a Sunday morning ser- some members of the alumni associa- Box C, Benien Springs, MI 49103 mon. In these churches, I discuss briefly 616-473-8200 tion telling them of the projects that the challenge of raising children to- President Don C. Schneider the Student Association would like to Secretary Herbert S. Larsen day. Then I show how Christ is still the Treasurer complete on campus. As a result of Norman W. Klam answer to all the challenges we face Vice President Luis E. Leonor this mailing $4,648 was raised. Associate Treasurer Charles Woods today. The Bible Story, My Bible Assistant Treasurer R. D. Roberts The projects to be completed are ASI William E. Jones Friends, the Bible Reference Library Church Ministries restoring the bell and sign at the front and God Cares are a few of the tools Church Ministries Associate William E. Jones of campus by adding lights for the sign Communication Richard Dower parents can use to teach their children Education F. R. Stephan and being able to once again ring the Education Associate Gary E. Randolph about Christ. Health/Temperance I relate examples of people I know bell at the beginning and end of the Information Services Harvey P. Kilsby Sabbath. The work has begun on the Loss Control Warren Walikonis who have read The Bible Story slit Ministerial Herbert S. Larsen several times with their children and bell. Other projects include lighting Publishing/HHES/ABC John S. Bernet the flag pole, a new drinking fountain Religious Liberty Vernon L. Alger how that has blessed the entire family! Sabbath School/Community Services William E. Jones in the administration building, and Stewardship R. D. Roberts There is a new revised Bible Story set Trust Services Vernon L. Alger and it is beautiful! Call your local assisting with a computer network in Youth literature evangelist, or contact HHES the library. Julie Hughey at 616-473-8300. LOCAL CONFERENCES AND INSTITUTIONS student association treasurer Heinz J. Kowarsch, Andrews University: Niels-Erik Andreasen, president, Berrien Indiana Academy, Cicero Springs, M149104; 616-471-7771. a literature evangelist in Hinsdale Health System: Ronald L. Sackett, president, One Salt Northern Indiana Creek Lane, Suite 101, Hinsdale, IL 60521; 708-920-1100. Illinois: James Brauer, president/communication; Randy Robinson, secretaryMeasurer,3721 Prairie Ave., Brookfield,IL 60513; 708-485-1200. Indiana: David Wolkwitz, president; Archie Moore, secretary; Michael Jamieson. treasurer, 15250 N. Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46032; ADDRESS CORRECTION 317-844-6201. Lake Region: Norman K. Miles, president; Ivan Van Lange, secretary; Linwood C. Stone, treasurer, 8517 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60619;312-846-2661. p Name (please print) Michigan: Jay Gallimore, president; Fred Earles, secretary; Hubert Moog, treasurer, 320 W. St. Joseph St., Lansing, MI 48933; Address 517-485-2226. Wisconsin: Arnold Swanson, president; Kenneth Wright Jr., City State Zip secretary/treasurer, 3505 Highway 151 North, Madison, WI 53707; 608-241-5235. Church and Conference of Membership (must include) Contributors: All submitted copy must be channeled through • I do not receive the Lake Union Herald (a free, monthly magazine to all Lake Union members). your local conference or institution. Copy mailed directly to the Lake Union Herald will be returned. ▪ I currently receive the Lake Union Herald, this is just a change of address. New Subscriptions: Address requests should be addressed to • I would like to receive the Lake Union Herald and I live outside the union. I understand the the treasurer of the local conference where membership is held. cost is $5 for one year's subscription and have included this payment. Member, Associated Church Press Send this form to: Lake Union Herald, Address Correction, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI Indexed in the IP 49103. Plan six to twelve weeks for address to become effective. Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index

LAKE UNION HERALD, FEBRUARY 1995 • 31 Above: In three years, student literature evangelists in the ASI Youth Challenge program called on 719,000 homes, and sold over 300,000 books.

Left: Last year, more than 400 literature evangelists attended the Literature Evangelist Institute at Wisconsin's Camp Go Seek in Oxford.

Lake Union Literature Evangelism

■ During 1994, Lake Union literature Wally Quedzuweit, Lake evangelists visited 330,000 homes. Union associate publishing director, baptized Kevin ■ Kaufman at Camp Go Seek in During 1994, Lake Union literature Oxford, WI. Kevin became a evangelists distributed more than Seventh-day Adventist because of a literature 100,000 books. evangelist contact. ■ Be on the cutting edge of evangelism. Rusty Williams (left), a Youth Challenge literature evange- ■ A generous benefit package is available list, practices his canvass for full-time workers. with Jeff Freeman, Lake Union Youth Challenge ■ For more information call John Bernet leader. at (616) 473-8290.

"Canvassers proclaim the Third Angels' Message and win souls for Jesus by meeting people in their homes — a most effective ministry," says Don Schneider, Lake Union Conference president.