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FEATURES 2 EDITORIAL: Sckiriels It Sounds Crazy, But . . .

OUR GLOBAL MISSION: 3 1-;1 it • • • 1 Treasurer Tries New Hat

6 MISSIONS PAY BY DON SCHNEIDER, PRESIDENT 8 GOD PROVIDES MEDICAL LAKE UNION CONFERENCE SUPPLIES FOR TEEN MISSION 9 NEW CHURCH COMPLETED IN SEVEN DAYS It sounds crazy to say that a 90-year-old woman will have a baby or that an already-buried dead man is only sleeping. We'd call an army general crazy if he 10 VISION '96 came up with the idea of walking around a city as the strategy for its defeat. And a 11 AMAZING FACTS SATELLITE it would really seem crazy to try to feed 5,000 people with a kid's lunch. We SEMINAR could expect to find these stories in Ripley's Believe It or Not perhaps. But it is all true. Sarah and Abraham did have the baby, just as Jesus DEPARTMENTS promised. Although he was dead and buried, Lazarus came out of the grave alive at Jesus' call. When Joshua followed the Lord's instructions, he was able to 4 New Members capture Jericho. Never mind that it didn't sound like a good strategic plan. And 12 Hinsdale Health System when Jesus asked for the kid's lunch, although it sounded crazy, the 5,000 were 13 Andrews University fed. Some other stories are even more difficult to believe. For instance, that a 14 Education News person can be forgiven again for the very same thing, even though (s)he was just 15 Youth News forgiven only days or hours or even minutes before, sounds crazy. But it is true! 16 Exploring God's World Jesus really does that. Another thing that sounds crazy is the judgment. The judgment is not at all 17 Local Church News about how much good a person has done weighed against how much bad he or 18 World Church News she has done. It is all about letting Jesus take our place in the judgment. Then the 20 Mileposts bad, the sin, is just dumped into the bottom of the ocean. Jesus says, "Don't look

23 Classified Ads at those sins. Look at My record, not his, not hers." This judgment is not like any judgment you have ever heard of before. 27 Announcements It does sound crazy, too, to think that a person who has been sinning and 30 Youth Who Dare to Care who asks forgiveness is forgiven—no questions asked, even if it is murder, 0 31 Profiles of Youth stealing, lying, pride . . . anything. But it is true. Jesus forgives! Then follows the almost unbelievable thought, "There is now therefore no condemnation to them COVER that are in Christ Jesus" Romans 8:1. A most reverent "Wow!" escapes my lips. Dottie Davidson shot the cover picture. The Do I understand it? No, I don't. But do I believe it? Yes! And I praise God for it building party, primarily from the Stevensville (MI) and thank Him for salvation, for forgiveness. Church, carried all of their building supplies, bed- ding, and food stores in by dugout canoe to the The craziest thought of all, however, is that Jesus would be interested island of Casiba in the La Paragua River in Venezu- ela. But they look forward to doing it again soon! enough in me to forgive me and to come back to get me. But it is true. And He is interested in you. The Lake Union Herald (USPS 302-860; ISSN Are you sometimes tempted to doubt God's ability or His loving desire to 0194-908X) is published monthly by the Lake Union Conference, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI forgive—to save you? Do you wonder if it is really true? Read again God's own 49103. words offering forgiveness and salvation, "For God so loved the world, that He Second-class postage is paid at Berrien Springs, MI 49103 and additional mailing offices. gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, Yearly subscription price $7.50; single copies 50 but have everlasting life" John 3:16. Believe them and claim them as His promise cents. Postmaster: Send all address changes to: Lake Union Herald, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, to you. 0 MI 49103.

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• ire - Ifle5 !\(e,/`I Hat 0 BY NORMAN W. KLAM quarters in Guam, had done a magnificent job cleaning up after The North American Division union the typhoon—repairing the roof on treasures were invited by the General the elementary school, putting up Student missionaries make it possible to run 24 schools in the far flung islands of the Guam- Conference and ADRA (Adventist classroom partitions, and consoli- Micronesia Mission. Development and Relief Agency) to dating the school to operate in participate in a tour of Adventist much tighter temporary quarters. In mission work in Thailand, Cambodia, spite of the difficulties, the newly Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Nepal. The arrived principal and his wife, trip, which took place from January 5- Verlin and Joy Leer, Miss Wendy 21, 1997, was designed to provide the treasurers with a first-hand view of the Wallen, the only experienced needs in the world field. As part of teacher on campus, and the student this group of treasurers, the Klams missionaries were all in good stopped in Yap on their return trip. spirits. The Week of Prayer meetings was both excited and apprehen- began on Monday. By Thursday, I sive as our Boeing 727 braked was noticing a difference in the to a stop at the end of the runway, students' behavior. It was obvious turned, and taxied to the small that the Holy Spirit was working. By the end of his Week of Prayer Norm Klam, Lake Union Conference treasurer, had made friends of the terminal on the beautiful island of As the students sang to begin the children in his student missionary daughter's school. Yap—one of the island states in the meeting, I sat with my eyes closed, Federated States of Micronesia. praying that God would be with me as IN Excited, because our student-mission- I talked to the students about the great wanted them to be Jesus' friends too. ary daughter would be there to meet sacrifice Jesus made for each one of Their response was unanimous. my wife and me, and apprehensive, us. The last meeting was with the high because I had accepted the challenge While I had been talking to the school students. At the end of the talk, to present a Week of Prayer for the students about Jesus, my wife which centered on heaven, I asked elementary- and academy-age youth at Marlene, who is a nurse, had also been those who wanted to have Jesus as a the Adventist mission school. ministering to the students. As the better friend to raise their hands. word got out, teachers began bringing I The Adventist school on Yap is one Every hand went up. Then I asked of 24 mission schools operated by the their students with unhealed wounds those who were interested in learning Guam-Micronesia Mission, an or infections for her to treat. In her more about the Seventh-day Adventist attached field to the Asia-Pacific kind, gentle way, she washed and Church to stay behind after the closing Division. Approximately 3,000 bandaged them to help rid the wounds prayer. After the prayer when the students are taught in these mission of infection. students were dismissed not one schools by dedicated student-mission- On Thursday evening, I had student got up to leave. The principal ary teachers. difficulty falling asleep. As I re- came to the front and announced that It had been a difficult year for the hearsed the stories I planned to tell the he would work with the pastor to students and faculty at Yap Seventh- students at our last meeting together, I arrange for follow-up Bible classes. day Adventist School. On Christmas prayed that God and His Spirit would As the week ended and we headed eve, Yap had been hit with the second work so that students would accept for the airport, my heart was singing. typhoon of the season, destroying the Him. In the elementary school chapel, I knew that Jesus had been with me in high school building and causing I was overwhelmed with the hugs and Yap. considerable damage to the elemen- smiles of the children who had truly tary school. The school staff, along become my friends. As I talked to Norm Klam is Lake Union Conference with some help from mission head- them that morning, I told them that I treasurer.

LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 • 3 NEW MEMBERS

INDIANA Tomlinsons inviting them to attend the NET '95 meetings. During the rest of NET '95 and until NET '96, the Tomlinsons attended church at Bolingbrook. At the end of the NET Hermes and Andrea Gonzalez were '96 meetings, John and Barbara among the seven new members who gave signed the baptismal card signifying public testimony of their new found faith that they wanted to become Seventh- on November 30. day Adventists. gathered to participate in this spiritual The Spanish-speaking members feast. During 1996, 27 new members hold some of their meetings in the were added to the membership of S Bolingbrook Church fellowship hall these two churches. and some in members' homes until Ernest Jones, age 82, with his pastor, they can afford a church of their own. Scott Tyman. Liduvina Meza invited her co-worker Ernest Jones responded to one of Rafael Contreras to Sabbath school MICHIGAN the Signs cards sent out to all North in her home. Rafael then attended Faye Craven had attended Sabbath Vernon boxholders in 1991, reports Spanish evangelistic meetings held by services and midweek prayer meetings Mary Ellen Perkins, communication Pastor Gilberto Velasquez at the for several months before the Proph- leader. A lay member followed up that Bolingbrook Church's fellowship hall. ecy Countdown crusade with Evange- response with Message for Today He then attended the majority of the list Ron and Yvonne Feely in the Mt. Bible lessons. However, due to illness NET '96 meetings at Bolingbrook and Pleasant Church, says Cheryl Davis, in the family and the need to consider was baptized. church evangelism reporter. Faye some of the new ideas he was learn- In 1977 Jose and Guadalupe enjoyed the Christian fellowship but ing, nothing happened at that time. Dorado attended an Adventist church made it clear she didn't plan to ever In the spring of 1996, Scott Tyman, for three years, but were not baptized join the church. She was just going to North Vernon pastor, began studies at that time. In 1980 they joined a be a good Christian. Her husband, with Ernest in his home. He has been Pentecostal church. In 1996, while Emery, had been reared in a very faithful in church and Sabbath school living in California, they joined a strict religious environment. Although attendance and now rejoices in church Mormon church, still seeking biblical he expressed an understanding of the membership. Ernest was baptized in truth. Maricela and Humberto Bible, he also felt no need to join a October, 1996, and proudly reports he Resendez invited the couple to NET church. Faye's father was the pastor of still subscribes to Signs of the Times '96. Humberto is the worship leader another church for many years, but magazine. for the Spanish company. Jose and when the Prophecy Countdown Guadalupe at last embraced the handbill came to her mailbox, she biblical truths of the Adventist Church ILLINOIS came and was thrilled with the and were baptized January 18. messages. She didn't miss one Five baptisms in the Bolingbrook * * * meeting, and when the invitation was Church resulted from church members given, she came forward to surrender sharing their love for the Lord with The South and Cicero Hispanic her life to Jesus and be baptized. Then their co-workers in the workplace, churches of the Illinois Conference before the baptism took place, Emery • reports Richard Cook, Bolingbrook celebrated the baptism on November decided to be baptized with her. Church communication leader. 30, 1996, of seven new members as a Mary Ann Dugan had attended Ben McCash, a member of the result of NET '96, reports Gilberto Sabbath services in the Mt. Pleasant Hinsdale Church, loves to witness for Velasquez, pastor of the South and Church for several years. She said she his Lord. In early 1995, Ben invited a Cicero Hispanic churches. understood and believed the biblical co-worker, John Tomlinson, to three The baptism was held at the South teachings of the Adventist Church. separate meetings at the Hinsdale Hispanic Church (in Chicago) where However, she was not sure that it was Church. Then a brochure came to the the members of both congregations • necessary to remove her jewelry as

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Church pastor, and Danny Velez, associate pastor, reports Gordon F. Evans, communications leader. On December 7, Angella Szynkowski, Brad Kirk, Melanie Kirk, Nathan York, and Amber York, were baptized. Then on December 21, the Sabbath before Christmas, Pastor Sauza baptized his daughter Stevi Shepherd, as well as Devon Freeman, Bethany Loafman, and Jamie Hall. The series culmi- nated with the baptism of Melissa DiLernia as the result of her attending Great Lakes Adventist Academy and

From left, front: Faye Craven, Mary Ann Dugan, Cindi Sponseller, Mark Magnusson, going on their mission trip to Panama. Robert Alfalah; back: Pastor Philip Co!bum, Emery Craven, Bob Sponseller, Those very rewarding experiences led Yvonne and Ron Feely, evangelistic team. her to seriously consider her relation- ship to Christ, and her decision to be a long as it was "in moderation and Mark Magnusson and Rob member of His church through good taste." As she attended each Alfalah, students at Central Michigan baptism. crusade meeting and the topics were University, chose to attend the series clearly and lovingly presented, she even though their class assignments followed the Spirit's leading. The first were intense at the time. They gave time she went to work without her their lives to Christ in baptism. Rob, Heard a Good jewelry, she wondered what the by birth a Chaldean, remarked, Story Lately? ladies' comments would be. They "Remember those bad guys in Daniel We'd like to print stories here looked at her and said, "Mary Ann, 2:2? Well, today I am one of the good about people who have joined you look different. What did you do?" guys—maybe the only Chaldean your church, but we can't print Her response was, "I am not going to Adventist in America!" what we don't receive. tell you. You tell me!" She never did * * * We are lookingfor inspiring sto- tell them, but she believes that her Beginning with the Thanksgiving ries about how new members found new relationship with Jesus is "shining holiday weekend when Emily the Lord and who helped them to- through." Gardner was baptized, the Holly ward that decision. What made them Bob and Cindi Sponseller had Church's best gifts were eleven young decide to seek out the Adventist drifted away from Christ and the people who gave their hearts to God in Church? What unique story do they church. Although they watched NET a series of four separate baptisms have to tell? '95 on their home satellite system and conducted by Alvaro Sauza, Holly Of course many stories will be recorded them at the request of Bob's linked to NET '96, but what can you parents, they did not make a full tell that's unique? There's not room commitment at that time. When NET for relating everyone's story here. '96 began, they began watching and Think about it Would tellingyour recording the new satellite series. story help to inspire other members During the final week of NET '96, the to think about sharing the love of Prophecy Countdown Crusade started Jesus in their workplace or neigh- at the Mt. Pleasant Church and they borhood? Let us hear about it. began to attend. Near the end of these Send brief stories to your con- it meetings, they both came forward and ference communication director. requested baptism. They have now And don't forget to include a close- experienced a genuine new birth. up photo of the person(s) baptized When tactfully asked how long this —taken in some other location than decision would hold, Bob smilingly the baptismal tank. answered, "This one is for life! We've With his baptism Jamie Hall, age 10, became a fifth generation Adventist. His Each story should be complete tried to make it outside the church, great-grandfather, Harry Wohler, 97, Holly by itself Please do not send mul- and it just doesn't work. We've come Church patriarch, presented him with a tiple stories all in one article. back for good!" beautiful Bible.

LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 • 5 What difference does going on mission trips make in the life of a church?

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The Operation Amigo group, mostly from Stevensville, Michigan, loaded all their gear and climbed into an open truck for the three-hour trip to the village of La Paragua. All of their supplies had to be carried with them including hammocks, bedding, food, and water.

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The supply canoe, with three national workers, went ahead to prepare Supplies and heavy hardwood posts for the building had to be hauled for the Stevensville group. Hammocks are piled up in up a steep bank from the river, then carried a half-mile to the dugout canoe. the building site.

BY DOTTIE DAVIDSON January and the first part of February, 45-minute walk. the Stevensville group, along with Approximately two months before here is no way you could some members from surrounding the group was to leave the States, a convince the Stevensville churches, went to one of the most donation was sent to Bonanza Insti- T (Michigan) Church that mis- primitive spots you could imagine— tute, a member of Outpost Centers, sions do not pay. Since their members the island of Casiba in the La Paragua Inc.,* to pay for nationals to cut and have made a covenant with the Lord to River. This project was conducted plane the boards for a new school. The support projects in the mission field under the umbrella of Operation nationals were also to build simple with their money, time, and hard work, Amigo. Casiba Island is south of shelters for the group that was to come, their tithe has increased on a yearly Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela, three and a so they could be shielded from the average of 10 percent. Now that is a half hours by truck and then another strong winds and rain during the night. profitable gain for any business, but three hours by dugout canoe. The Some of the lumber had been especially for the business of the Lord. village nearest the building site is on stored at the back of the church site, This year during the last part of the other side of the island—a rugged but the heaviest lumber, six by six inch

6 • LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 Starting "from scratch" the site had to be prepared. Stevensville Sleeping accommodations amounted to hammocks hung up in a members, Randy Dowell and Jim Nippier begin digging thatched roof pavilion. the post holes.

In spite of the primitive conditions the cooks provided wonderful The children who will be students in the new school sat so very still all meals for the crew of hungry workers. during the church services.

hardwood timbers 14 feet long for the spiritual and educational needs of the under very primitive conditions, they supporting posts, had to each be people. They desire to eliminate the are anxious to go back to a similar carried by four men. Perspiration, sore sometimes up to three hours travel in a place another year, for they all know necks, and aching shoulders were the dugout canoe just to come to church. that missions pay. result of a mile walk, carrying them on The settlement is called Bethel, a * Outpost Centers, Inc. is a brotherhood their shoulders, out of the forest to the place where the Lord will meet with of supporting ministries of the Seventh-day river where a dugout canoe waited, them. Our Operation Amigo group Adventist Church and a member of Adventist Laymen's Services and Indus- then carrying them another half mile built a school for the 54 children now tries (ASI) International. from the canoe to the building site on coming to church. They are excited the island. about the possibility of more children Dottie Davidson is a short-term The goal of the Seventh-day being attracted to the school which missionary living in Berrien Springs, Adventist Indians living in the La will afford them the opportunity of Michigan. Paragua area is to have an Adventist sharing the gospel with them. center on the island to meet the Even though the group worked

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BY MAXINE DODGE dental supplies, 3,000 pairs of glasses, physicians who might volunteer for a and toys to meet the needs of those mission trip, Doctor Tim's name was is year's Pathfinder Teen who would come to the nine clinics suggested. When he was contacted, he Mission Impact trip to the scheduled for this year's mission trip. was thrilled he could say "yes" and Dominican Republic began with Four weeks before the trip was to asked to also bring his father, Doctor several miracles. There was a real begin, Pastor Terry was informed by Gordon Arnott. What a blessing these shortage of medications for this year's the airline that the usual boxes of two physicians were. trip, but the Lord provided Frank supplies for the mission trip would not On December 26, 1996, 25 Harrell, a physician from Kalamazoo, be permitted on the planes during the Pathfinders and 12 staff left for a two- Michigan, who supplied us with the holidays when they would be flying. week mission experience that would names of several companies that With a prayer for a change in the change their lives while they served would supply the needed medications. airline's policy, a letter was faxed to the medical needs of hundreds of One pharmaceutical company pro- the shipping director. The Holy Spirit people under the supervision of the vided between five and seven thou- intervened, and the director responded dentists, physicians, and optometrists. sand dollars of medicines for a small with permission to allow the Teen A highlight of the trip came on handling fee—medicines they did not Mission Impact team to take the 80 Sunday evening when the East even have in stock just a week earlier. boxes they would need. However, each Dominican Mission youth leaders A second company shipped medica- team member would be limited to one invited our teens and staff to a special tions to us overnight from California, check-in suitcase and one carry-on bag. youth banquet they were having to while a third company delivered The chain of answered prayers close their local youth rally for more medications through Doctor Frank to continued. Tim Arnott, a physician in than 250 participants. It was a the home of Terry Dodge Sr., Michi- Knoxville, Iowa, had been praying for wonderful experience to fellowship gan Conference Pathfinder director, the possibility of going on a mission with the Dominican youth. on the night before Christmas. This trip, but he was unable to locate a Each Pathfinder Teen Mission allowed the team to take about group that was scheduled for one. As Impact trip not only influences the 150,000 pills and other medications, Pastor Terry was telephoning to locate people receiving aid but also impacts the lives of the teens and staff as they pull teeth, take blood pressures, give shots, fit glasses, and clean wounds. 0 Maxine Dodge served as Michigan's Jonathan Tamm (foreground) examines a little girl's throat, while Tim The teens enjoyed sharing with the Teen Arnott, MD, (beyond him) gives medication to a patient. Dennis Case, a children the toys they had taken along for Mission physician's assistant from Cedar Lake, Michigan, can be seen in the that purpose. Robert Couchman here Impact top right examining a patient. Pathfinder teens actively participated in holds a little girl who had just received a communication patient care under the doctors' supervision. stuffed animal. coordinator.

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New Church Completed in i;-2,ven- De:11S I BY JIM NASH continued to come and hear Bible pastor's five church districts 4,000 truths. With the completion of the copies of the Spanish translation of ust think of it-32 academy church and crusade, and amid the very Steps to Christ that had been supplied students, two children, and 14 festive experience of the group's final by Project Word (described on page adults built a brand new church in Sabbath, six new believers were 16). They believe God will hear and jjust seven days! It's hard to believe baptized in the new. sanctuary. answer their prayers in behalf of these if you were not there, but that's what This was the academy's sixth spiritual seeds of truth that were sown 4 actually happened. Construction on biannual SOW (Service, Outreach, and bring a wonderful harvest of new the Agua Prieta Puebla Nueva Witness) Safari. This time they went believers. Seventh-day Adventist Church began to Agua Prieta, a Mexican border The dedicated volunteer Christian Monday morning, December 30, town adjacent to Douglas, Arizona, tradesmen, adult supervisors, and 1996, and continued for five days that with the church building in a develop- academy students, combined with the week, plus Sunday and Monday of the ing subdivision, Puebla Nueva. The blessings of God on the preparatory following week, so that on January 6, Adventists there desperately desired a and foundational work of Maranatha 1997, the church was completed. church to worship God. Maranatha Volunteers International caused this During the construction, nightly Volunteers International accepted the trip to be an outstanding success. We evangelistic meetings for approxi- challenge and assigned it to the pray for more opportunities for mately 260 persons were being Andrews Academy SOW Safari students, faculty, and supporters, as conducted in a tent pitched next door. group. Because the church construc- well as Lake Union Herald readers, to One-hundred fifty of these were tion was so rapid, the group began be continually involved in Service, excited children participating in a designing and building 150 new pews Outreach, and Witnessing activities. Bible school organized by Pastor with the $1,000 the SOW group had Let's unite to take "this gospel of the * Manuel Vitug, academy Bible teacher donated. The pews were completed kingdom to all the world." and project chaplain. Academy and installed on the last Friday. students assisted as the children Meanwhile, the SOW group was Jim Nash, Andrews Academy vice rotated through four stations: distributing in three of the local principal is SOW project director storytelling, singing, crafts, and family values videos, while Pastor Manny taught a class in English as a second language and preached the if gospel to the children and adults present. The interest was so strong E that despite Jim Nippier, construction superintendent, The academy students, though tired from their day's hard work, snow and a teaches Andrews Academy students the enjoyed leading out in a children's Bible school during the evening art of block-laying their first day on the evangelistic meetings that were held for the adults. The new heavy freeze Pueblo Nueva Church project in Agua Sabbath school room was used for storytelling, singing, 100 people Prieta, Mexico. crafts, and family values videos.

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BY RODOLFO ROSALES life and to share their faith and hope He has the answer and the solution to with their friends. "Reaching others my problems and dilemmas. More ore than 600 enthusiastic through Friendship" was the central than 70 friends accompanied the young people responded to theme of the festival, and we had been attendees, and it was exciting to see Mthe invitation and came to encouraged to bring our non-Seventh- both the attendees and their special participate in "Vision 96," the second day Adventist friends as special guests guests coming forward and inviting Festival of Hispanic Lake Union to the festival. Christ into their lives. More than 20 Youth, organized under the leader- Among the speakers was Danilo people requested baptism, and more ship of Luis Fernando Ortiz, Berrien Gomez, a blind young man originally than 30 requested Bible studies. Springs Spanish Church youth pastor, from the Dominican Republic and now After the spiritual activities on and Luis E. Leonor, Lake Union living in Grand Rapids, who works as Friday and Sabbath, the social Conference vice president. adviser for the Catholic Social Services activities on Saturday evening and Approximately 3-400 people in that city. Sunday gave us the opportunity to get between the ages of 15 and 35 were The special guest speaker was Jose to know each other better and to make expected to attend this Lake Union Vicente Rojas, North American new friends. We hope these can be event which took place at Andrews Division youth director. Beginning long-lasting friendships! University November 15-17, 1996. Friday evening he exalted Christ as We left feeling we had "recharged But young people came from THE answer for every young person our batteries." We had accepted the hundreds, even thousands, of miles who is searching for a better life in the challenge to new heights in our eager to share in the experiences of midst of this turbulent modern society. relationship with Jesus. We had been this weekend. Youth from the Lake Through his messages we could see motivated to share Him more effec- Union were joined by large delega- Christ, what He has done for others in tively with our friends. May God bless tions from Minnesota, Tennessee, the past, and what He can do for each all those who did such an excellent job Massachusetts, Georgia, Ohio, person who is earnestly looking for in putting this festival together! California, and Canada. Him today. The message was clear— Rodolfo Rosales is Illinois Hispanic All the activities had been care- no matter where I come from, what I Youth Confederation director. fully organized to challenge the have done, who or what I am, I may attendees to live a genuine Christian come to Christ with the assurance that

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Jose Vicente Rojas, North American Division youth director, was Spiritual and social activities were well planned to bring the young the main speaker at the second Hispanic Youth Festival. people closer to each other and to God.

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BY THE EDITOR

ave you ever thought of your home satellite dish as a tool H for evangelism? Have you ever wished that your neighbors would be willing to study the Bible with you? Did you know that your house could be the site for an evange- p listic crusade? As you became involved in the NET '95 and NET '96 evangelistic crusades, as you wel- comed the guests to the meetings, as you passed out the cards at the door, as you ministered to the children while their parents watched the satellite broadcasts, as you witnessed the baptisms of people who made deci- 3. sions to join the Seventh-day Adven- tist Church, and as you observed the Doug Batchelor, Amazing Facts speaker-director, will be the speaker for the Sate/LIGHT Seminar, October 3 to November 1, on Three Angels Broadcasting Network. incredible changes in people's lives as the result of those meetings, was the flame of evangelism ignited in your heart? If so, this news is for you. Coming to your home satellite dish from October 3 to November 1, 1997, AfflaZifig F;te will be one of the most amazing experiments in the history of modern evangelism. Amazing Facts, Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN), and Seminars Unlimited will be joining hands to present a series of 411 22 dynamic satellite evangelistic seminars. The seminar speaker will be message, though geared to the end- decision envelopes. The cost of these Evangelist Doug Batchelor, speaker- time, will begin with a gripping Bible two items will average $3.50 per director for Amazing Facts and senior story which will lead right into the person. Handbills, Bibles, and other pastor of the Sacramento (California) prophetic subject of the evening. New supplementary materials will also be Central Church. The seminar will Bible study guides are being written to available for those who wish to use originate from the large, new Bos fit each evening's subject. Meetings them. They can be ordered by calling Auditorium at 3ABN headquarters in will be held five nights a week with Seminars Unlimited at (800) 982- Thompsonville, Illinois. The program Mondays and Thursdays off. The 3344. A price list of all supplies is will reach all churches and homes programs will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET available from Amazing Facts. with satellite equipment, all 3ABN with music, testimonies, and fellow- In order to participate in this downlinks, and cable stations in North ship time. The sermon message will satellite seminar, you must complete America. Some overseas countries be presented from 8:00 to 9:00, and and return an enrollment form as soon will receive the broadcast also. from 9:00 to 9:30 listeners will be able as possible to Amazing Facts, P.O. Although this is not a North American to call in live with their questions. Box 1058, Roseville, CA 95678-8058. Division sponsored project, it is being A very inexpensive approach has To obtain the enrollment form and for closely coordinated with the North been structured for lay persons with answers to your additional questions, American Division officers and has satellite dishes or other access to phone Bill May, seminar coordinator, been approved by them. 3ABN who would like to open their at (916) 434-3880. For questions This is a marvelous opportunity for homes for the seminar. Everything is about satellite equipment, call the you to invite your neighbors, friends, being done to keep costs to a mini- engineering department at 3ABN at and relatives to your home to view mum. All you'll need to participate (800) 752-3226. these Bible seminars with you. Each will be the 22 lesson guides and

LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 • 11 live," said Bueche. "I felt Milagros had the potential to walk, so I was hopeful about the outcome of the surgery." HINSDALE HEALTH SYSTEM The successful surgery improved the position of her feet, and the next step was wearing casts for about six weeks. "The casting process stretches out the rest of the tight muscles and lets things heal," said Bueche. A Child Named Miracle Finds a The true triumph came when Milagros took her first steps. She was fitted with special braces that assist with her walking. Miracle at Hinsdale Hospital "Milagros will not be a runner, but with the special braces that Her name, Milagros Fortuna, which in Spanish means are inside her shoes, walking is possible. I'm hoping this I "miracle" and "fortune," couldn't be more fitting. Milagros is surgery will have a positive impact on the rest of her life," a 4-year-old girl who traveled from the Dominican Republic in Bueche added. search of a miracle. Fortunately, her path to healing led to Matthew J. Bueche, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, and some other special folks at Hinsdale Hospital. Milagros was born with spina bifida, a birth defect in which Local Kids Get Heart Smart the spinal During American Heart Month in February, Hinsdale column is not Hospital's Rooney Heart Institute, along with Hinsdale Adven- fully formed, tist Academy, Hinsdale Elementary School District 181, and which can the Robert Crown Center in Hinsdale joined forces to educate result in seri- students about prevention and early detection of heart disease. ous compli- The program, called "Start with the Heart," is in its fourth cations. In year. It is a three-phase curriculum for fourth graders that Milagros' integrates health, science, and hands-on activities, all designed case, her spi- to stimulate students' interest and maximize learning. nal cord and The program's curriculum covers nutrition, anatomy, and a its nerves exit heart-healthy exercise program integrated into the school from a hole On the morning of her surgery, Milagros in her back, Fortuna watches her doctor, Matthew J. Bueche, M.D., examine her feet. and she is paralyzed from the knees down. She also has deformed, or "club" feet. The soles of Milagros' feet point inward and towards her face, and her toes also point inward. Due to her condition, Milagros has never walked unaided. She is only able to "cruise," or take steps while holding onto a supporting object—like babies do before taking their first solo steps. When Milagros takes a step, she walks on the outside of her feet instead of her soles. Milagros' plight was brought to Bueche's attention by the Healing the Children organization, which has an office in the greater Chicago area. This organization brings together chil- Students visiting Hinsdale Hospital's Rooney Heart Institute dren from third-world countries in desperate need of medical observe a monitor tracing a classmate's heartbeat. care with doctors in the United States who are willing to donate their services. Healing the Children takes care of all the travel and temporary housing arrangements. district's physical education program. The third phase, risk A lot of people at Hinsdale Hospital can take pride in the fact factors for heart disease, is taught by physicians and nurses that they had a hand in Milagros' miracle. Not only did Bueche from the Rooney Heart Institute. and Hinsdale Hospital agree to provide the needed surgery, The "Start with the Heart" program is designed to help nursing care, and physical therapy at no charge, but the children become adults who take responsibility for maintain- anesthesiologist, radiologist, and orthotist also waived their ing their health. The attitudes and actions of these students will, professional fees. in turn, influence the next generation. At the program's comple- "I took this case because I feel it's just a part of giving. It was tion, students and their families are able to identify heart an opportunity to help someone who probably wouldn't have disease risk factors and know how to better establish heart the means to get this type of medical treatment where they healthy lifestyles.

12 • LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 amazed at the fresh ways that these young people retell the gospel truths," he said. ANDREWS UNIVERSITY Alex Prouty, a senior his- tory major from Ithaca, MI, leads Impressions. He said Music Legend Donates Pianos drama is particularly well- suited to convey biblical Craftsmanship and clarity of sound set grand pianos apart truths—particularly for from lesser instruments. But two grand pianos, recently do- PR

GenXers. "It lets us give a new AU nated to Andrews, are noteworthy for more than just their tonal n.

picture of Christ. And in the Mu quality. The instruments are testimony to the life and generos- r

same way that He used lme ity of composer Blythe Owen. E parables, these seemingly The Impressions drama Owen, 98, emeritus professor of music, donated the two simple skits can convey deeper group from left (first row) pianos and a cello to the Andrews department of music. A small meanings," he said. Jennifer Minner, Jason ceremony in her Berrien Springs home on Jan. 27 marked the A performance tour this Payne and Ebenezer Perez; occasion. spring will take them to (second row) Vivian Owusu, "It's not only Kendra Banks, Daniel Kim churches in Chicago, Grand and Elisabeth Hickok; (third these gifts forwhich Rapids, and to Great Lakes row) Alexis Mattey, David we are grateful, but Academy in Cedar Lake, MI. Prouty, Alex Prouty and also for your love of Past tours have taken them as Laura Miyashiro. t. music that has far as Colorado and Washington, DC. blessed students, A busy life on top of travel means the acting life might not be colleagues, com- so glamorous for these students. But Prouty said all the effort is posers, and lovers worth it when they reach someone. "When people come up and of music here and say: 'That skit really blessed us,' it's all worthwhile." everywhere," said Tonya Hippler, staff writer. Distinguished composer, Blythe Owen, Peter Cooper, mu- with Peter Cooper, Andrews music chair. sic chair. Owen's lifetime of accomplishment garnered her a national 'Till Midnight Cafe Warms up the reputation among 20th Century composers, and her renown as a pianist took her to sites around the world for both recitals and Winter orchestra performances. A trailblazer in academia, Owen was Part cafe, part meeting place, the 'Till Midnight Café has one of the first women to receive a doctoral degree from the become a winter quarter tradition on the Andrews campus. The prestigious Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY, where Adventist equivalent of an English tea room, the café is located she graduated in 1953. She joined the Andrews faculty in 1963 in the campus Alumni House. and taught up to her 1981 retirement. "All my life I've had the On cold Friday evenings, hot chocolate, herbal tea, and hot fortune to do two things that I love: teach and play music," cider are served up by volunteer student and staff workers. And Owen said at the ceremony. And for years to come, two grand while the café pianos at Andrews remind students of her love of both. does not serve Jack Stenger, public information officer. caffeinated drinks, there's plenty of spirited—and Impressions: Drama With Meaning spiritual—con- R For members of the Impressions drama troupe, strong versation to keep P acting skills are a must. But how about juggling skills? On top things lively. AU of practicing their extensive repertoire of spiritually-based It first started Mun, in February 1995. skits, they also tackle school work, campus jobs, and travel to Elmer Lake Union churches for performances. Students wanted Student Heidi Sabnani serves up hot "Impressions of the Master" is a 12-member drama troupe a place to go on drinks every Friday night at the 'Till of Andrews students. Their skits are short, parable-like tales Friday evenings, Midnight Cafe. that not only entertain but also make some spiritual point. said Rebecca May, Alumni Affairs director. "It's become a Since the group first started four years ago, they've become great place for them to wind down, to laugh, and to get into a one of the campus' most creative sources of spiritual inspira- `Sabbath mood,'" she said. "And an even better place for a hot tion, said Andrews chaplain Patrick Morrison. "I'm always chocolate, topped with whipped cream and a twist of cinna- mon."

LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 • 13 was overcome by the generosity and burst into tears. She kept saying "and you don't even know me." Happiness flooded the room as givers and receiver shared EDUCATION NEWS precious moments. For as Jesus said, "Inasmuch as you have done it unto the least of these my sisters, you have done it unto me." Student Experiences Urban Mission in Los Angeles Students to Go to Kiribati Indiana — Ten students from the Bloomington Adventist Wisconsin Academy Lafe Sackett, a junior at Wisconsin j Christian Academy (BACA) were chosen to go to Christmas Academy, experienced a unique Christmas vacation. Sackett, Island, Kiribati, in the Pacific Ocean, March 16-28, to build a a country boy who loves horses and wide open spaces, was school for the people of that area, reports Beverly Wesner- immersed in the hectic city life of Los Angeles. He, along with Hoehn. many other volunteers, joined the Service Station, a mission The Republic of Kiribati is a group of 33 islands right on the project sponsored by Insight, Worthington Foods, McKee equator halfway between the United States and Australia. Baking Company, and Loma Linda University. Sackett worked Formerly known as the Gilbert Islands, this group of coral in two areas: the Los Angeles Lake Regional Bank where he atolls is isolated from the usual tourist traffic of the South sorted, packaged, cleaned, and stacked food and household Pacific and remains relatively undeveloped. Wayne Wesner, a items, and the L.A. Mission for the Homeless where he made California building contractor, was the project supervisor, and sandwiches and sack lunches. He talked to many of the people Ted Hoehn, an emergency physician from Unity Healthcare, who were working there, and they told him that they were once along with Beverly Wesner-Hoehn, Indiana University assis- in the same situation as the people they are now serving. tant professor of music and teacher at BACA, were the team Sackett says that his venture taught him that a mission trip leaders. doesn't necessarily have to involve building a church or school in a third world country. "You can serve in many other ways", explains Sackett, "and you get the same warm feeling." He also made about 85 new friends and will keep in touch with many Academy Hosts World Famous of them. "If I have another chance to do a similar project, I'm Conductor ready for it." Battle Creek Academy — Dr. K. G. Bloomquist, Michigan Sue Rappette, Wisconsin Academy administrative secretary. State University Director of Bands Emeritus was the guest conductor of the Battle Creek Academy (BCA) band Christ- mas concert that played to a Students Find Way to Help standing room only audi- Indiana Academy — The desire to help others has sparked ence. The concert was re- exciting projects at Indiana Academy (IA), Cicero, IN, this corded by the local public year, reports Ramona Trubey, IA communication leader. With television station so it could the assistance of the Salvation Army, Ron Krueger, academy be aired two times during the chaplain, made contact with a young woman at a women's following two weeks, reports shelter who was going to have a baby and needed help. The Sallie Meyer, BCA band di- girls of IA bought gifts and encouraged the faculty and the rector. Cicero Church members to help this needy mother. The girls Bloomquist is the past drove to president of the American India- Bandmasters Association, Dr. Kenneth Bloomquist with napolis former president of the Na- Sallie Meyer, BCA band and con- tional Band Association, and conductor. ducted a a board member of the Music Educators National Conference. surprise He has appeared as guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator 0 shower throughout the United States, Europe, Scandinavia, Southeast for mom Asia, Australia, and Mexico. and baby. The students were thrilled that his schedule permitted him When the to spend two days of intense rehearsals with the BCA band. mother They felt it was an incredible experience to work with a walked director of such high musical caliber. He had spent many hours The Indiana Academy girls gave a surprise baby into the in Battle Creek in the past, having served as the full-time shower at an Indianapolis women's shelter. room, she conductor of the BC Brass Band from 1991-94 and again in 1996.

14 • LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 our neighbors and make new friends. The only thing I think we need next time is more chairs!" The Vegetarian Food Tasting Extravaganza raised $1,400 YOUTH NEWS from the 200 people who attended, and more than 20 cook- books were sold that contained the recipes from the 51 taste samples plus 100 more vegetarian favorites from the Lansing Church and Community Rally to church members. Snyman remarked, "It is so wonderful to see our teenagers Support Mission Trip involved in such an organized and healthful activity. I don't Michigan — "Multi-colored parrots, palm trees, and the lilting believe success is measured just by how many attend an event beat of calypso music welcomed visitors Sunday to the Veg- but by how many read the announcement and become aware etarian Extravaganza at the Seventh-day Adventist Church," that Seventh-day Adventists are interested in health, mission wrote Dee Drummond, reporter for the Lansing State Journal, projects, and trying to meet the needs of the community." on the front page of the "Local & State" section. Drummond's Another fund-raiser—pancake breakfast and indoor garage January 27 article featured the Lansing Church Adventist sale—held two weeks after the extravaganza raised a total of youth's effort to earn the additional $20,000 they need for a $1,800. "It was well attended, and everyone had fun," said mission trip in March to the Pan American orphanage in Pella Diane Stephan, Lansing church secretary. Blanca, Honduras. Snyman reported, "Many of our guests from the extrava- "Dee Drummond seemed to be having a good time," com- ganza returned, some just to say "hi" again and donate money mented Laurie Snyman, coordinator for the Honduras Mission for the project." When the community knows about church trip. "She spent the full two hours of the first session talking, projects like mission trips and community service events, the laughing, Holy Spirit brings about results we've never dreamed possible. tasting the Carole Bird, secretary to Michigan Conference food sam- communication director, Bruce Babienco ples, and in- terviewing the hosting Cold Beaters and attend- Wisconsin—The Wausau Crusader's Pathfinder Club toughed ing partici- out the cold when they went winter camping. For the past three pants. She years they have gone winter camping. This year the tempera- also wrote up ture was zero degrees. Some campers slept in tents. Some even a great article slept in a snowcave! All the directors and the girls slept in tents, on our fund- but it was warmer in the snowcave. It took a long time to get the raising ef- tents up because no one wanted to do anything. Instead they all Heidi Towar serves sample portions for forts, listing wanted to play. Lansing's Vegetarian Extravaganza fundraiser. the upcom- After getting the ing events tents up, the Pathfind- and a telephone number people could call who would like to ers had their famous make donations. Actually the media—radio, television, and fire building contest. newspapers—gave us wonderful coverage. From the informa- The Pathfinders are tion we faxed to them, we received a total of 30 announcements only allowed to use free!" natural resources and The Lansing Church hosted this event in their school can only use one gymnasium. Patsy Towar, co-coordinator of the event, reports match. Unfortunately, hearing such comments as, "I am just becoming a vegetarian, no one could keep the and it is so wonderful to come where I can taste and choose the fires going. From left, Brian Sachse, Luke Sachse, Jonathan Weakley, Samantha Gotchy recipes I want to cook at home. This is great!" and "This is so Director, Jody organized, and the food is delicious. Thank you for doing this. and Brandon Thomas warm up around Marsh, and his wife, the campfire. Please let me know when you present a cooking school." "The Charlyn, made home- latter comment spurred us on to plan another big event for the made vegetable soup and smores. The Pathfinders enjoyed a near future," Towar concludes. big fire when Pastor Mike Weakley came and helped them Other comments were positive. A community member build one. Plans are already in the making for another winter questioned, "Are you sure this doesn't have meat in it; it tastes campout. so good?" "I hope you [we] do this again!" "This has been so Lauren Smith and Brian Sachse, students at Hillside School much fun, having the opportunity to sit and talk with many of (submitted by their teacher, Jody Marsh)

LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 • 15 What is Project Word? Slavakia, New York City, and Benton Harbor, Michigan. "Bibles for Guyana" is a current project being supported by Project Word is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving the Michigan Conference. Anyone who has an extra Bible can Bibles and such books as Steps to Christ to people who cannot get involved by bringing it to your local church. We ask that the afford to buy them for themselves. As a result of the Andrews Bibles be packed and labeled with your church name so the University Gymnic's trip to the Philippines in December, 1995, recipients can thank you for your gift. Then you can help by a group of people became convicted that there indeed is a getting the boxes either to Troy Fitzgerald at Great Lakes Adven- "famine in the land" for God's Word. They are committed to tist Academy, the Michigan Conference office in Lansing, or the doing as much as they can to supply the need for Bibles and Gymnic's office at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michi- books wherever they go. How else can people receive God's gan. More than 400 Bibles were recently delivered to very eager love letter to them if they do not have His Word? recipients in Guyana. For more information call Sylvia Kalua at To date more than 75,000 Bibles and books have been given (616) 428-4802. away in the Philippines, Romania, Venezuela, Guyana, Mexico,

There's No Such Thing As a Seagull 0 The wicked flee when no man pursueth. Proverbs 28:1. Exp ororg.o In 1848, 1849, and 1850, millions of black field- sea-creatures that crickets were threatening the crops in Utah. And in all wash up on the three years, thousands of California gulls suddenly beach. It follows appeared, devouring the insects. About 60 years later, boats to pick up the Warb during the growing-seasons of 1907 and 1908, mice were scraps of fish-bait With James and Priscilla Tucker destroying Nevada's alfalfa fields. Again, California thrown overboard. Gulls moved in, fed on the pestiferous rodents, and saved And it finds a feast at garbage dumps and landfills. the crops. There have been no plagues of crickets in Calling all the big white birds at the beach "seagulls" recent years, but gulls continue to help farmers. In the is like calling all small brown birds in trees "sparrows." prairie and coastal states, flocks of gulls follow tractors. Lots of small birds aren't sparrows, and some sparrows As the tractors scare up the insects and small mammals aren't particularly small. By the same token, lots of white that chew on crops, the gulls pick them up and eat them. birds at the beach aren't gulls, and some gulls aren't Gulls get other types of fresh food by picking up lazy white. To add to the confusion, many gulls are abundant starfish or unprotected seabird eggs. And in the right inland. So should we call the birds watergulls? How season, gulls glut themselves on the eggs of the horse- about farmgulls? Or mallgulls? Our favorite is shoe crabs that breed along the Atlantic coastline. garbagegulls, because in general, gulls take the easy way But a gull isn't fussy about what it eats. In general, the out—and by doing so serve as part of Nature's clean-up crew. gull is a scavenger. It eats dead, rotting fish and other

Discovery 3. Jump up and down. What happens? 6. Within a short time, you'll see the 4. If you've traveled in a car, honk the results of your action. First one gull, You may feel a little silly doing this, but horn and slam the doors. What then another, and finally the whole it really works! happens? flock will take to the air. Theoretically, 5. Now face the flock, stand up straight, the faraway flock sees you as a distant Procedure and, while holding your arms straight flapping gull (gulls flap several times 1. Find a flock of gulls on the beach or out to your sides, begin to raise and before taking off). And flapping on any other flat open area, such as a lower them in slow, "stiff-winged" means one of two things to gulls— 10 mudflat or field. beats. Now what happens? food or foe. So the gulls take flight to 2. Stand far away from the flock, but in see what your flapping's all about. full view of it. If you can see them, they can see you.

The Tuckers have written three daily devotional books and publish Natural Learning, a bimonthly newsletter to help parents, teachers, and youth leaders use the motivating forces of nature to integrate faith and learning. For further information, write to the Institute of Outdoor Ministry, 8771 University Blvd., Berrien Springs, MI 49103 (no phone calls, please.)

16 • LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 Church Honors Seniors Lake Region — Six seniors were recently honored in a special LOCAL CHURCH NEWS service at the Southside Church, Pontiac, MI, reports Minnie Norman-Tiggs, communication leader. Oscar and Mamie Bowls were recognized for their role as grandparents, having accepted the job of parenting grandchildren and great-grand- children after raising their own children. Mary B. Cummings was honored as the oldest member at 95. Bessie Shorter received the "Light of the World" award for "persons who have made special sacrifices, a willingness to share their wisdom, experience, and for their volunteer work in church and com- munity." Cora G. Bradshaw not only received a plaque from the church for her historical research of the contributions made by African-Americans to the city, but also a tribute from the state of Michigan for her work as an author and historian. Conelius L. Crawford, Senior of the Year, was honored for 28 4 years of untiring loyalty and outstanding service to the church, From left: Vernon Alger, Michigan conference attorney, Brian community, and family. Stephen, association treasurer, Jay Gallimore, president, and Hubert Moog, conference treasurer, hold the check for the down In addition to the honors from their church, the honorees were payment of the sale of Adelphian Academy January 23, 1997. presented with resolutions from the mayor and city council of Pontiac by council president Elick Shorter. A special tribute was Adelphian Academy is Sold given to the pastor and church by Representative Price. Michigan — The news which Michigan has waited ten years to hear came on Jan. 23, reports Hubert Moog, Michigan Conference treasurer. Its exciting message read: Adelphian Academy was sold! Later Brian Stephen, Michigan Associa- tion treasurer, smiled all the way to the bank after Jay Gallimore, president, Hubert Moog, treasurer, and Vernon Alger, attorney, were handed a check to cover the down payment. It was purchased by Mr. Silverman, a highly successful real estate land developer. In the contract, the property is divided into Pr several pieces, and the developer can sell or develop only the Seniors honored in Pontiac's Southside Church, from left: Mary B. portion that he has paid for. He chose as his first release to Cummings, Bessie Shorter, Cornelius L. Crawford Jr., Oscar and purchase all the homes and their properties, giving him full Mamie Rowls. Not pictured: Cora G. Bradshaw. financial and maintenance responsibilities for all those lands and buildings. The sales agreement calls for the balance (plus interest) to They Live to Serve be paid over four years . It also indicates the stated amount of Michigan — Serving others has been a way of life for Harry 41( each annual payment. The new owner cannot demolish or and Evelyn Wohlers of Holly, MI, reports Evelyn Lutz. Now 97 substantially change any property he has not paid for without and 85 respectively, they have worked a combined total of 63 consent from the Michigan Conference. He is also required to years on the faculties of several Adventist boarding academies, maintain the property in at least as good condition as it was and since their "retirement" have spent a combined total of 43 when it was sold. If this is not done, the contract allows the years doing volunteer work at the Holly (MI) Adventist Com- Michigan Conference to go onto the property and maintain munity Service Center. what needs to be done while collecting the cost for these They volunteered together at Holly's community service corrections from the new owner. At Silverman's request, the center. In 1979, when the director retired, Harry and Evelyn sale price and payment schedule have not been released for were asked to be co-directors. Since then, the Wohlers have publication. each put in about 30 hours a week at the center along with the Ten years ago when permission was given by secret ballot other faithful volunteers. Deciding it was time to "slow down to sell the property, it was also voted how the funds were to be a little" in the Spring of 1996, the Wohlers resigned as co- distributed. Those voted instructions will now be followed by directors of the center. the conference administration as the funds become available The church has been greatly blessed by workers such as the during the next four years. If he chooses, Silverman may pay Wohlers, who care so much about the Lord's work and devote we the balance in less than four years. their lives to its advancement.

LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 • 17 Indiana ACS Flood Assistance Indiana —Several towns and communities were devastated by high waters of the Ohio River. Many homes were com- WORLD CHURCH NEWS pletely under water. As the water receded hundreds found their homes unlivable, reports Mike Edge, Indiana Conference community service director. ADRA/ACS Assists Flood Survivors Indiana Adventist Community Services (ACS) has been working closely in New Albany with the Red Cross shelter set in Kentucky and Ohio up in the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church where 10- Silver Spring, MD — Adventist Development and Relief a 20 people have been staying each night. They have also set up Agency (ADRA) and Adventist Community Services (ACS) their disaster relief semi-trailer next to the Salvation Army teams began Sunday, Mar. 3, to provide assistance to families Center located in a vacant warehouse. New Albany church in Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee whose homes were flooded members have helped in distribution of more than 300 blankets after heavy rains in the region. and sheet sets, as well as pillows, comfort kits, and clothing at In Kentucky, an inter-agency reception center for incoming the Adventist disaster van. The Columbus Adventist Church has served as a collection truckloads of donated goods has been set up. ADRA/ACS center for furniture and has taken a large truck load of furniture volunteers supplemented the regular staff in the operation. to the people of Jefferson County. Emergency distribution centers were set up in Sheperdsville, • The Evansville Church was asked by the Red Cross to serve KY, where more than 1,000 blankets were distributed in this as a collection/distribution center for clothing. area to more than 800 families; Oak Grove, KY, where they In addition to the hands-on volunteers, on Sabbath, Mar. 8, received two semi-loads of supplies solicited by a local radio the churches of Indiana contributed to a special offering of station; Thornville, OH, where their depot was well-stocked funds and blankets to help in the relief effort. Many thanks go with shoes and clothing; the Chillicothe Adventist School; to all who have helped our neighbors in need. Lancaster and Zanesville, OH; and Cincinnati Junior Acad- emy. Seventh-day Adventist churches throughout the Ohio Conference collected supplies to be sent to Cincinnati. One 4 donor in Akron shipped 16 clean-up kits to the Cincinnati Michigan Disaster Team Responds distribution center. Michigan — As county after county in Ohio, Indiana, and Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH, committed Kentucky were declared flood disaster areas, volunteer groups three trucks to transfer donated goods from the staging area in began responding to assist those in need. Dayton to distribution centers in Cincinnati and Chillicothe. The Michigan Con- The Good Neighbor House, the ADRA affiliate agency in ference sent their Di- Dayton, drove the first truckload of supplies to Cincinnati. 1 saster Response Team Volunteers from Spring Valley Academy, Centerville, OH, of nine members to loaded the trucks. Chillicothe, OH, on Mar. 9, reports Royce Snyman, Michigan Relief Efforts for Victims of Conference disaster response coordinator. Arkansas Tornadoes Team members in- Silver Spring, MD [AN/V] The Michigan Disaster Response — In the aftermath of 20 tornadoes cluded Esther Lucas, which hit over the first weekend in March in the state of Team, along with members of the Gaylord and Derri Chillicothe Church Pathfinder and Arkansas, disaster response teams from Adventist Develop- Hanson, Dick Holcomb, Adventurer Clubs, packed cleaning ment and Relief Agency (ADRA) and Adventist Community Bill Jones, Richard kits and helped load the truck with Services (ACS) are operational. supplies needed in the disaster and Berry Harris, Franklin Horne, and A warehouse in Little Rock, AR,was established as an Royce Snyman. Working together with Chillicothe Church ADRA/ACS reception center for incoming trucks of donated members, Pathfinders, Adventurers, and their pastor, Frank goods. Emergency distribution centers were teamed up with Steyn, the team established a receiving depot for gifts of Seventh-day Adventist churches in Benton, Malvern, and needed supplies. Most of the goods received were supplies for Arkadelphia where families could get bottled water, grocery cleaning kits to be shipped to the disaster sites. The kits were items, personal supplies, and clothing. used by the flood victims as they returned to their homes and A clearinghouse for donated goods is staffed 24 hours a day. began the work of cleaning. The receiving site was established Those interested in volunteering or making a cash donation can at the request of the state of Ohio and FEMA (Federal Emer- call (800) 381-7171. Those items in most need are grocery gency Management Agency) and served the needs of a five- items, work gloves, paper products, plastic ware, and hand county area of southern Ohio. tools.

18 • LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 ACN Cross Training Seminars together with his wife, they were condemned to die and were set on fire in a public square in Buinaksk, a town in the Sermon Preparation for Local Church Elders—Apr. 12 predominantly Muslim republic of Dagestan. This uplink will focus on elders who often lead the worship The local church members feel strongly that Gadzhimurat, service in the absence of pastors. Participate, get practical help, and his wife Tatyana, who also became an Adventist after and call with your questions. Yes, you can prepare and deliver Gadzhimurat was baptized, are not guilty of the alleged crime effective sermons, lead scripture readings, make attention- for which they have been punished. getting announcements, be a master storyteller, and use inter- Widely distributed and largely unconfirmed information esting sermon anecdotes. speculated on religious persecution of our believers in Dagestan Don't miss this opportunity. To register, call 800-ACN- itself, as well as in the city of Rostov-on-Don (500 miles away) 1119, ext. 6. Handout materials are needed; order today! where a series of public evangelistic meetings was to begin Sunday evening, Mar. 9. Especially for Adult Sabbath School Teachers—May 10 Pastor Lee Huff, president of ESD, reported that "as of This workshop will take participants a step beyond teacher Sabbath evening, Mar. 8, the situation surrounding the tragedy training and learning styles to discuss a new model for under- in Dagestan seems to be very calm. Our people in Makhachkala standing learners—the people attending our classes. Get the were in church today, and everything was quiet. Our people in latest information from top Sabbath school teachers. Register the six churches in Rostov-on-Don were all in church today, today and get a free resource with your handout guide. Call and there were no problems." 800-ACN-1119, ext. 6. The church's division personnel, as well as church leaders in Makhachkala, had been assured by government officials First College Alumni Uplink Planned that they are well aware that the church is not involved in this tragic development, and that it is not viewed as a religious On Sabbath, Apr. 19, ACN will uplink Pacific Union liberty issue. Also, the local Moslem leader in Dagestan stated College's (PUC) alumni homecoming church service live from he would do "everything possible not to link this event with the 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., FT, from Angwin, CA. It will be the first church." homecoming program aired and the first uplink from an In Dagestan, there are approximately 100 Seventh-day Adventist college campus. Adventists worshiping in several small church groups through- "Mission Realized" is the theme of the weekend that will out this independent republic in Southern Russia. highlight PUC alumni who have dedicated their lives to ser- vice. The program includes a video history of PUC and the years Ellen White spent there. Adventist International Personnel "In an effort to make it more convenient for people to participate, we decided to take homecoming and PUC to Withdrawn from Albania them," says Kellie Lind, alumni director for the college. Tirana, Albania [ANN] — All international Seventh-day "Thanks to ACN, homecoming can now come home." Adventist personnel are being temporarily withdrawn from For more information, call PUC at 707-965-6309. Albania, according to Pat Swan, assistant secretary of the church's Trans-European Division office in St. Albans, En- gland, which administers the church's affairs in Albania. Dagestan Tragedy Not Linked to Recognizing the deteriorating situation in the country, on Thursday afternoon, Mar. 13, the church's international per- Church sonnel were expected to leave , according to R. Martin Moores, Dagestan, Russia [ANN] — News has reached many Sev- the Albania Mission treasurer and associate treasurer of the enth-day Adventists around the world about an Adventist Trans-European Division. couple in Dagestan, an independent republic in the Caucasus On Thursday morning, the Adventist Development and Mountains, in Southern Russia, who reportedly died in a Relief Agency (ADRA) warehouse in Tirana was looted by public execution. Following up on the initial reports from the armed robbers. The ADRA and mission vehicles and office region, which were sketchy and conflicting as to the motives equipment had been moved to other locations prior to the of this tragic development, we were able to confirm the compound being entered. following with sources in the Euro-Asia Division (ESD), with Moores reported that telephone contact is maintained with headquarters in Moscow. Adventist believers in Tirana and Korca. He said that all As reported in the press, and confirmed by the local police reports indicate that our believers have not been affected more and government authorities, Gadzhimurat Gadzhiyev, 31, and than other Albanians; however, tension remains as to what will his wife Tatyana, were accused of kidnaping and killing happen in the country next. Shakhvazat Omarova, a 12-year-old girl. Gadzhimurat, who The Adventist workers join several hundred other foreign- became an Adventist while serving a prison sentence, was put ers who are evacuating the country upon advice or directive on a list of suspects to be investigated. However, his guilt was from their respective foreign embassies. never proven through formal investigation or trial. Gadzhimurat From reports by R. Martin Moores and Miroslav Pujic was accused by a family member of the 12-year-old girl, and for Adventist News Review, St. Albans, England

LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 • 19 and Marvin of Poland, IN. Three other children, Marshall, Ken- neth, and Wilma Haynes, are de- ceased. She has 13 grandchil- MILEPOSTS dren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

WEDDINGS ANNIVERSARIES a reception hosted by their chil- dren at the LaPorte (IN) Church. Flora Joachim and Igor They have been members of the Milosavljevic were married Jan. LaPorte Church for 39 years. 5, 1997, in Berrien Springs, MI. John Klooster and Audrey The ceremony was performed by VanBeukering were married Elmer and Eunice Peterson Dr. Roland Joachim and Pastor Feb. 23, 1947, in Muskegon, MI, celebrated their 50th wedding Goran Anic. by Pastor Chester Holt. John, an anniversary on Dec. 8, 1996, at Flora is the daughter of Ro- orthodontist, retired in 1990. an open house at the Tri-County land and Solange Joachim of Audrey has been a nurse and a Recreation Club in Rothbury, Loma Linda, CA, and Igor is the homemaker. MI. They have been members of son of Radivoje and Zeljka The Kloosters have two chil- the Shelby (MI) Church for 13 Milosalvljevic of Findlay, OH. dren: Janet of Orlando, FL; and years. The Milosavljevics are mak- John C. of Indianapolis; and 1 Elmer Peterson and Eunice ing their home in Berrien Cen- grandchild. Gibbs were married Dec. 8, ter, MI. Tye and Geri Bonter cele- 1946, in Muskegon, MI, by Rev. brated their 50th wedding anni- Lubke. Elmer was a brakeman Ruth Mgunyi and Reuben versary on Aug. 4, 1996, with an and conductor for the Chesa- Mwangi were married Dec. 29, open house given by their chil- peake and Ohio Railroad. Eunice 1996, in Berrien Springs, MI. dren and grandchildren at Mount has been a homemaker. The ceremony was performed by Haley Township Hall, Merrill, The Peterson's family in- Pastor Lael Caesar. MI. They were members of the cludes Carol and Patrick Peri- Ruth is the daughter of Chry- Cheboygan (MI) Church for gard Sr., of New Era, MI; Dale sostom and Elishifa Mgunyi of many years. and Connie Peterson, of New Nyeri, Kenya, Africa, and Re- Tye Bonter and Geraldine Era, Mi; and 2 grandsons. uben is the son of James and Sa- Fobert were married on June 27, rah Mwangi of Murang'a, Ken- 1946, in Midland, MI. Tye has BIRTHDAYS ya. been an employee of the Dow The Maims are making their Chemical Company. Geri served 03 Pearl Arbuckle Howell cel- home in Berrien Springs, MI. as Midland County deputy cir- Melvin and Margaret Lund ebrated her 100th birthday with cuit court clerk. celebrated their 50th wedding family and friends at an open Claudia Romero and Pedro The Bonter family includes anniversary by inviting their house held in her honor on Sun- Perez were married Dec. 22, Dawn and Pat Briggs, of Mer- children and grandchildren along day, Nov. 24, 1996, at Regency 1996, in Berrien Springs, MI. rill, MI; Janet and Jack Garner, on their March 1996 skiing trip Place in Indianapolis, IN, where The ceremony was performed by of Merrill, MI; David Bonter, of to Colorado and at a dinner par- she resides. She has been a mem- Pastors Armando Romero and Midland, MI; and Susan and ty with a few close friends on ber of the Glendale Church for Gary Thurber. Loren Draves, of Merrill, MI; 13 Nov. 17, 1996, in Indianapolis. 34 years. Pearl was born on Nov. Claudia is the daughter of grandchildren; and 7 great- They have been members of the 22, 1896, in Seymour, IN, and Armando and Ana Maria Rome- grandchildren. Glendale (IN) Church for 25 was married to the late George ro of Berrien Springs, MI, and years. Floyd Howell. Pedro is the son of Pedro and Homer and Pauline Dob- Melvin Lund and Margaret Joan Perez of Bucyrus, KS. bins celebrated their 50th wed- Reith were married Nov. 10, The Perezes are making their ding anniversary on Oct. 17, 1946, in Portland, OR, by Mar- home in Berrien Springs, MI. 1996, at a dinner/reception with garet's grandfather, Elder John church friends at The Country Rippey. Melvin was the chair of Wendy Chapman and Buffet in Clarksville, IN. Pauline operative dentistry at the Indiana Harold L. Keller Jr. were mar- has been a member of the Jef- University School of Dentistry. ried May 19, 1996, in Bedford, fersonville (IN) Church for 50 He also taught at the Loma Lin- IN. The ceremony was per- years; Homer for 42 years. da School of Dentistry for 17 formed by Jerry Allen. Homer Dobbins and Pauline years. Margaret is a homemak- Wendy is the daughter of Castetter were married on Oct. er with an extraordinary gift of William and Portia Chapman of 19, 1946, in Jeffersonville by hospitality uniquely expressed Bedford, and Harold is the son Pastor Elmer Harvey. Homer has through the years by helping for- of Harold and Marjorie Keller of been a retiree of Colgate Palmo- eign students feel accepted and Jasonville, IN. live Company since Aug. 1980. at home while studying dentist- Pearl worked as a grocery The Kellers are making their Pauline is a homemaker. ry in America. store cashier and later did baby home in Bedford. The Dobbins family includes The Lund family includes sitting in her home until her re- Cathy and Roger Nicholas of Mark and Debbie Lund of Indi- tirement in 1975. Diane McDaniel and John Gallatin, IN. anapolis; Kris and Kelton Brandt Pearl has four children: E. Rainey were married Dec. 19, of Fontana, CA; Kelly and Brad Mardell Stebner of Eau Claire, 1996, in Jeffersonville, IN. The John E. and Audrey Kloost- Grant of Merced, CA; and nine MI; Glenn of Noblesville, IN; ceremony was performed by er celebrated their 50th wedding grandchildren. Darlene Poore of Indianapolis; Pastor Brian Yensho. anniversary on Feb. 23, 1997, at

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Diane is the daughter of the DIAZ, Fernanda H., age 81; late Walter and the late Norma born June 18, 1915, in Puerto P Price of Charlestown, IN. John Rico; died Jan. 4, 1997, in St. is the son Lois Rainey of Mun- Joseph, MI. She was a member Every cie, IN, and of the late Ernest of the Pioneer Memroial Church, Seconds Rainey. Berrien Springs, MI. 60 The Raineys are making their Survivors include her daugh- home in Seymour, IN. ter, Marie Steinbacher; step- daughter, Helen Sherman; and 2 Children Die OBITUARIES grandchildren. 24 Funeral services were con- BLOSSER, Donald W., age ducted by Pastor Dwight Nelson, Disaster and Famine Relief Offering 79; born Mar. 25, 1917, in Bow- and interment was in Rose Hill er, MI; died Dec. 28, 1996, in Cemetery, Berrien Springs. Shepherd, MI. He was a mem- May 10, 1997 ber of the Mt. Pleasant (MI) FRANCIS, Charles T., age Church. 85; born Feb. 13, 1911, in More than 34,000 children die each day in developing coun- Survivors include his wife, Kalamazoo, MI; died Mar. 25, tries from hunger-related causes. That's 1,417 deaths every Ruth; sons, Ronald and Jerry; 1996, in Lawton, MI. He was a hour ... 24 children every 60 seconds. daughter, Sharlet Mitchell; member of the Gobles (MI) brother, Kenneth; sister, Imo- Church. Please give a generous gift to ADRA's 1997 Disaster and gene Sheffield; 5 grandchildren; Survivors include his step- Famine Relief Offering. There are at least 24 children who are counting on a minute of your life on May 10. t and 1 great-grandchild. son, Joseph Miller; step-daugh- Memorial services were con- ters, Ardith Owen and Barbara Send your donation to the address below or call our toll-free ducted by Pastor Philip Colburn, Simmons; 21 grandchildren; 28 number to donate by phone. and inurnment was in Cedar great-grandchildren; and many Lake Cemetery, Cedar Lake, MI. great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con- 1-800-424-2372 COOPER, James R., age ducted by Pastor Byron Hudson, 72; born Nov. 8, 1924, in and interment was in Mt. Ever Manchester, IN; died Jan. 5, Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo. 1997, in Jackson, MI. He was a P. O. Box 4280, Sliver Spring, MD 20014 member of the Jackson Church. FRANCIS, Ruth E. (Grath), Survivors include his wife, age 89; born Dec. 12, 1907, in Marlene; sons, Curt and Eric; South Haven, MI; died May 8, brothers, John William and 1996, in Paw Paw, MI. She was Clark; sister, Elsie Mae Ragland; a member of the Paw Paw FRI EDL E, Russell D., age KILLEY, Evelyn M., age and 3 grandchildren. Church. 72; born Mar. 17, 1924, in Mid- 55; born June 20, 1941, in Lud- Memorial services were con- Survivors include her son, land, MI; died Dec. 18, 1996, in ington, MI; died Dec. 13, 1996, ducted by Pastor Don Siewert, Joseph Miller; daughters, Ardith Midland. He was a member of in Grand Rapids, MI. She was a with private inumment. Sr Owen and Barbara Simmons; 21 the Estey (Rhodes) (MI) Church. member of the Shelby (MI) grandchildren; 28 great-grand- Survivors include his wife, Church. age CROUSE, Helen M., children; and many great-great- Millie; sons, Russell and Robert; Survivors include her daugh- 71; born Nov. 20, 1925, in Cher- grandchildren. stepsons, Michael and David ters, Debbie Conklin and Peggy ryfield, Nova Scotia; died Jan. Funeral services were con- Jupe; daughters, Delores Lefler, Slagter; mother, Marian Apple- 14, 1997, in St. Louis, MI. She ducted by Pastor Byron Hudson, Darlene Love, and Kay Mapes; ton; and sisters, Carmen Knoch- was a member of the Cedar Lake and interment was in Mt. Ever stepdaughters, Elaine McKee el and Barbara Helterline. (MI) Church. Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI. and Linda Case; brother, Merlin; Funeral services were con- Survivors include her sisters, sisters, Hazel Batter and Irene ducted by Pastors Monte Landis Elsie Conrad, Florence Crouse, FRAZIER, Geraldine M., Schillear. and Don Williams, and inter- 0 and Beulah Hendrick. age 66; born Dec. 15, 1929, in Funeral services were con- ment was in the Mears (MI) Funeral services were con- Sioux City, IA; died Dec. 7, ducted by Pastor Dan Rachor, Cemetery. ducted by Pastor R. Peter Neri, 1996, in Benton Harbor, MI. She and interment was in Rhodes and interment was in the Cedar was a member of the Fairplain Cemetery . KIMMEL, Robert W., age Lake Cemetery. Church, Benton Harbor, MI. 68; born July 20, 1927, in Survivors include her sons, IDEN, Lyle C., age 90; born Lawrence County, IN; died May DANNEFFEL, Elsie B., age Dan, Don, Steve, and Curtis; Aug. 17, 1906, in Lee Township; 28, 1996, in Indianapolis. He 87; born Mar. 8, 1909, in Wa- daughters, Kathy Benson and died Dec. 20, 1996, in Marshall, was a member of the Bedford tervliet, MI; died Nov. 4, 1996, Mary Spink; brother, Virgil MI. He was a member of the (IN) Church. in South Haven, MI. She was a Spaulding; sisters, Virgina Battle Creek (MI) Urbandale Survivors include his wife, member of the Hartford (MI) Smith, Doris Underwood, Eva Church. Sharon; sons, Clinton and Rob- Church. Ouelette, and Phyllis Johnson; Survivors include his daugh- ert Kimmel, and Kevin Elliott; Survivors include her daugh- 11 grandchildren; and 4 great- ter, Joyce Wilson; brothers, daughter, Oneita Lowers; moth- ters, Shirley Boone and Jeannine grandchildren. Tom, Howard and Wendell; and er, Bessie Wolfinger Kimmel; Kerbs; 6 grandchildren; and 6 Funeral services were con- sister, Leitha Lutz. brothers, Charles, George, great-grandchildren. ducted by Pastor James Hoffer, Funeral services were con- Lloyd, Jim, and Jack; sisters, Funeral services were con- and interment was in Hickory ducted by Pastor Kenneth Wil- Marie Koziak and Jenny Arm- ducted by Pastor Byron Hudson, Bluff Cemetery, Lincoln Town- son, and interment was in Me- strong; 11 grandchildren; and 3 and interment was in Watervliet ship, MI. morial Park Cemetery, Battle great-grandchildren. Cemetery. to Creek. Funeral services were con-

LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 • 21 brother, Dale Wright; 6 grand- Funeral services were con- children; and 5 great-grandchil- SMITH, Eric, age 38; born ducted by Pastor Frank Haynes, dren. Oct. 28, 1958, in Beech Grove, with private inumment. Funeral services were con- IN; died Nov. 9, 1996, in Green- ducted by Pastor Ron Kelly, and wood, IN. He was a member of VESTAL, Phyllis J., age 49; interment was in Spencer Cem- the Indianapolis Southside born Feb. 16, 1947, in Lawrence An Atmosphere of etery, Sheridan. Church. County, IN; died Sept. 10, 1996, Survivors include his wife, in Bloomington, IN. She was a Loving Concern PATTERSON, Robert W., Nancy; son, Booker; mother, member of the Bedford (IN) age 84; born Oct. 6, 1912, in Shirley; and brothers, Philip, Church. At Hinsdale Hospital we pro- Powell Butte, OR; died Jan. 5, Kevin and Brian. Survivors include her hus- vide excellent healthcare in an at- 1997, in Berrien Springs, MI. He Funeral services were con- band, Stephen; sons, Brian and mosphere of loving concern, ac- was a member of the Pioneer ducted by Pastor C. L. Nicholas, Bradley; daughter, Jamie Lynn; cording to the example of Christ's Memorial Church, Berrien and interment was in Mount father, Charles Kimmel; mother, healing ministry. Springs, MI. Pleasant Cemetery, Greenwood. Roberta Kimmel; grandmother, Sound intriguing? Want to be Survivors include his son, Bessie Kimmel; brother, David part of a winning team? Apply your Leroy Patterson; daughters, SMITH, Felbert, age 82; Kimmel; sisters Marian Brazell clinical or administrative skills to Joyce Koch, Patricia Bechkam, born Sept. 20, 1914, in Sunny- and Vicki Harris. our team. We offer competitive pay, Alberta Munroe; Betty Spalding, dale, KY; died Dec. 4, 1996, in Funeral services were con- generous benefits and a caring and Julianne Vandevere; broth- Spencer, IN. He was a member ducted by Pastors Robert Helm Christian environment. er, Clifford; sisters, Sadie Brown of the Bedford (IN) Church. and Robert Short, and interment and Eileen Willinger; 17 grand- Survivors include his sons, was in Springville (IN) Ceme- Send your résumé to: Personnel children; and 5 great-grandchil- Tim, Rocke, and Mack; 5 broth- tery. Services, Hinsdale Hospital, 120 dren. ers; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great- N. Oak St., Hinsdale, IL 60521 Funeral services were con- grandchildren. WITT, Laura H., age 100; ducted by Elder Clifford Patter- Funeral services were con- born Feb. 3, 1896, in Milwau- son, and interment was in the ducted by Pastor Bob Helm, and kee, WI; died Nov. 29, 1996, in Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien interment was in Fayetteville Midland, MI. She was a mem- ducted by Pastor Robert Helm, Springs, MI. Church of Christ Cemetery, Fay- ber of the Midland (MI) Church. and interment was in Judah etteville, IN. Survivors include her daugh- Church of Christ Cemetery, PETERSON, Alfred L., age ters, Marjorie Chraska and Faith Judah, IN. 89; born Aug. 3, 1907, in Coo- SMITH, Jessie F., age 95; Gray; 2 grandchildren; and 3 persville, MI; died Jan. 9, 1997, born May 24, 1901, in South great-grandchildren. MOSHER, Wynonia I., age in Alma, MI. He was a member Branch, MI; died July 21, 1996, Memorial services were con- 79; born Dec. 23, 1917, in Bat- of the Cedar Lake (MI) Church. in Saginaw, MI. She was a mem- ducted by Elder Don Siewert, tle Creek, MI; died Jan. 21, Survivors include his wife ber of the Saginaw Church. and interment was in White 1997, in Battle Creek. She was Alvada (Voss); sons, Kenneth, She is survived by her sister, a member of the Marshall (MI) Chapel Cemetery, Detroit, MI. David, Alvin, and Norman; Elsie Proper. Church. daughters, Joyce Hamer, Judy Funeral services were con- Survivors include her son, WOLF, Harold E., age 88; Sherwin, Beverly Diller, Mari- ducted by Scott Blodgett and Bernard; daughters, Jeannette born Oct. 19, 1908, in Prattville, lyn Staton, Kathryn Myers, and Pastor Bob Stewart, and inter- Hayes, Norma Heckman, and MI; died Nov. 28, 1996, in Port- Janice Wolfer; 29 grandchildren; ment was in Roselawn Ceme- Barbara Herman; brother, Ken- land, TN. He was a member of 13 great-grandchildren; and 4 tery, Saginaw. neth Caswell; 19 grandchildren; the Prattville Church. great-great-grandchildren. 30 great-grandchildren; and 1 Survivors include his son, Funeral services were con- SlUNDERMAN, Belva M., great-great-grandchild. Herbert; daughter, Nancy Curry; ducted by Pastor R. Peter Neri, age 87; born Mar. 3, 1909, in Funeral services were con- brothers, Clifford, Paul, and and interment was in Richland Anderson, IN; died Dec. 22, ducted by Pastor Larry Yeagley, Rex; sisters, Leona Hoffman and Township Cemetery, Vestaburg, 1996, in Noblesville, IN. She and interment was in Floral Thelma Laser; 5 grandchildren; MI. was a member of the Cicero (IN) Lawn Memorial Gardens, Battle and 3 great-grandchildren. Church. Creek. Funeral services were con- SCHAUMBURG, Jerry L., Survivors include her daugh- ducted by Elder Don Siewert, age 60; born Oct. 21, 1936, in ters, Marsha Barrett and Shirley PADGETT, Ruby G., age and interment was in Prattville Poy Sippi, WI; died Dec. 15, Meeks; sister, Lois Elliott; 5 84; born Nov. 4, 1912, in Sheri- Cemetery. 1996, in Greeneville, TN. He grandchildren; and 2 great- dan, IN; died Jan. 15, 1997, in was a member of the New Alba- grandchildren. Lebanon, IN. She was a mem- YAZELL, Edith V., age 79; ny (IN) Church. Funeral services were con- ber of the Noblesville (IN) born Aug. 4, 1917, in Cincinnati; Survivors include his wife, ducted by Pastor Ron Kelly, and Church. died Sept. 17, 1996, in Indianap- Carolyn; daughters, Valerie interment was in Cicero Ceme- Survivors include her daugh- olis. She was a member of the Jungck, Melodie Sprecher, Di- tery. ters, Donna Justinen, Deanna Irvington (IN) Church. ane Palmer, and Donna Conde; Willet, and Marilyn Kelso; Survivors include her hus- mother, Fern Schaumburg Mor- TRUITT, Mildred S., age band, Harry; son, Lloyd Mc- gan; brothers, Richard and Rog- 96; born Apr. 14, 1900, in Sed- Neal; and daughter, Vivian Hoff- 4 er; sisters, Jean Baker and Lou- alia, MO; died Dec. 26, 1996, in Successful Computer Dating ' ise Bogan; and 6 grandchildren. Livonia, MI. She was a member mann. exclusively for SDAs since 1974 Funeral services were con- of the Metropolitan Church. Funeral services were con- ADVENTIST CONTACT ducted by his children and Survivors include her sons, ducted by Pastors Gary Case and grandchildren with Chaplain Richard and Robert; daughters, Adrian M. Peterson, and inter- ct. P.O. BOX 5419 CP ment was in Rest Haven Memo- Takoma Park, MD 20913-0419 Dave Smith, and interment was Elaine Thompson and Nancy L USA Phone: (301) 589-444014 in Greenelawn Memory Gar- Foresman; 13 grandchildren; and rial Park, Cincinnati, OH. dens, Greeneville, TN. 23 great-grandchildren.

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LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 • 23 Take a loser look at the Testimonies

My Dear Brother M Ellen was more than just a prophet and author. She was a person—wife, mother, and friend. She experienced much emotional and physical pain—but just as much glethe*/ Nia Hit, WI.: wrote the krtcts Inn "Mal" tor the Church joy and elation while proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul A.Gordon, former secretary of the White Estate, shares with us the interest- ing portrayal of Ellen White and her contemporaries. This book offers a look inside the times and events encompassing Ellen as she wrote each volume of the Testimonies. Learn the circumstances surrounding them and why they were written. Paper, 160 pages. US$9.99, Cdn$14.49. PAUL GORDON

Testimonies for the Church The nine-volume Testimonies set has not been priced this low for many years! Take advantage of this sale to obtain these important writ- ings from Ellen White given to counsel, guide, reprove, and encourage the traveler on the Christian pathway. Sale US$69.99, Cdn$101.49! Reg. US$99.99, Cdn$149.49. , Available at your local Adventist Book Center or call 1-800-765-6955. Visit us at www.pacific press.com ©1997 Pacific Press Publishing Association 210/70590 Prices subject to change

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LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 • 25 FRONTIER MISSION OP- quired. Send résumé and cas- ment of Physical Education, Own a business, PORTUNITIES: Adventist sette demonstrating music an- Andrews University, Berrien industry, or service? Frontier Missions is looking for nouncing style and production Springs, MI 49104-0480. Join ASI. young people with skills in soul- to: Sharon Dudgeon, General —5406-97,04 winning, teaching, pastoring, Manager, WAUS-FM, Berrien Adventist-Laymen's and practical experience who are Services willing to go to frontier areas, Springs, MI 49104. —5391- ANDREWS UNIVERSITY and Industries lead unreached peoples to Jesus, 97,04 SEEKS MATHEMATICS IN- Share Christ and plant churches. For more STRUCTOR/PROFESSOR. in the Marketplace information, call (800) 937- JOB OPPORTUNITY! Chris- Applicants should have Ph.D. in 4236. —5397-97,05 Contact your conference tian Record Services, the Gen- mathematics/applied mathemat- ASI secretary to join . eral Conference organization ics/statistics. Adventists send ill (You'll find the conference PLEASE HELP: I have 50,000 serving the blind and deaf, now résumé to Director of Human office phone numbers booklets entitled What Must I Do has openings for representatives Resources, Andrews University, listed in the masthead to Inherit Eternal Life? (a Bible in the Lake Union. If you have Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0840 on page 31.) study). Will you help distribute fundraising • skills, a desire to or e-mail to thomask@andrews them? Let's work together to di- serve, and like to travel, call Joan .edu. —5407-97,04 rect others to God and heaven. Petty at (313) 838-0416 for work challenging opportunity, call No cost to you. For sample copy, in Wisconsin, Illinois, or Mich- (800) 937-4236. —5395-97,05 write Otis Rupright, P.O. Box ANDREWS UNIVERSITY 2872, West Lafayette, IN 47906. igan. —5404-97,04 SEEKS ENGINEERING —5378-97,04 TEACHER. Needs background I NEPAL CALLS YOU: Adven- ANDREWS UNIVERSITY in industrial or management en- tist Frontier Missions needs a SEEKS PART-TIME REC- gineering. Will teach engineer- young medical-missionary cou- WAUS-FM SEEKING OPER- REATION/INTRAMURALS ing management in graduate pro- ple for strengthening the church ATIONS DIRECTOR, respon- COORDINATOR. Will super- gram. Masters degree required, planting activities in the moun- sible for the station's technical vise recreation/intramural pro- Ph.D. preferred. Adventists send tainous, unreached country of operations. Familiarity with grams and coach basketball or fax résumé to Harold Lang, Nepal. Medical or nursing skills broadcast equipment; the ability teams. Needs M.A. in Physical Engineering Department, An- will be needed. For more infor- to troubleshoot and perform sim- Education, experience in teach- drews University, Berrien mation, call (800) 937-4236. ple repairs; a bachelor's degree ing and coaching. Adventists Springs, MI 49104-0370, fax —5396-97,05 in communications, related field, or equivalent experience re- send résumé to Chair, Depart- (616) 471-3797. —5408-97,04

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26 • LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 It's Time for Reliable Answers ANNOUNCEMENTS to World Events! Signs of The Times teaches end-time truth with Announcements for publication in the Herald should be sent biblically based teachings. Read Signs and see to your local conference office. Readers may want to verify what's really going on in the world today. dates and times of programs with the respective sources. 0 YES! I would like a one-year subscription for myself at the special offer of $11.49. ANDREWS UNIVERSITY A Vegetarian Cuisine Instruc- Name April Special Events: 12—Pio- tors course will be held at An- Address neer Memorial Church (PMC) drews University, June 26-29. City State Zip Handbells Sacred Concert, 4:00 The course is sponsored by the Daytime telephone number p.m., PMC; 12—Gymnics Home Andrews Department of Nutri- Mahe sure your friends have the answers they need! Show, 9:00 p.m., Johnson Au- tion. Attendees who complete ditorium; 13—Gymnics Home the course will receive a VCI Show, 7:00 p.m., Johnson Au- certificate from the General Con- ditorium; 13—Piano at An- ference Health Department. The SIGNS drews Series featuring Peter course will include updates on OYES! I would like to sponsor a onc- Method of Payment Cooper, 7:30 p.m., Price Hall nutrition and food safety, along year subscription for the people listed (Please check one) Amphitheater; 20—Chamber with exciting new demonstra- below (please ad $3.00 for foreign 0 My check or addresses): money order is Orchestra, Young Artist Con- tions of low-fat and vegetarian enclosed cert, 7:30 p.m., PMC; 27—In- cooking. Registration for the Name Please charge my: Clvisa 0 MasterCard ternational Food Fair, 12-7:00 event is $45. For registration or Address p.m., Johnson Auditorium. other information call: (616) 0 Discover Ll AMEX City State Zip 471-3370; fax: (616) 471-3485; Card Number: Andrews University Alumni mail: Dept. of Nutrition, An- Daytime telephone number ( (Please include an additional sheet for any extra Expiration Ikuc. Homecoming will be Apr. 24- drews University, Berrien gift subscriptions) 27. The annual meeting of the Springs, Mich. 49104; or e-mail •Telephone: I-800-545-2449 .FAX: 208.465-2531 Signature association will convene Thurs- [email protected]. •Mail to:Signs of The Times, PO. Box 5398, day evening, in conjunction with Nampa, ID 83653-5398 Oak.: 1997 Itttifip, Pre. Publishing Association 531/70113 the Gala Banquet. Special re- LAKE UNION unions are planned for the class- es of '37, '47, '57, '67, '72, '77, Special Days, April: 12—Liter- and '87. The weekend theme is ature Evangelism Sabbath; 19— MICHIGAN ference 8th graders and acade- "A Legacy of Teaching: The Education Sabbath; May 3— my-age students to attend our Andrews Faculty." For more in- Community Services Sabbath; Legal Notice: Notice is hereby annual Academy Days program formation, please contact the 17—Youth Sabbath. given that a special session of the on Sunday and Monday, April Alumni House, Andrews Uni- Michigan Conference of Sev- 27 and 28, 1997. Please notify versity, Berrien Springs, MI Offerings: Apr. 12—Loma Lin- enth-day Adventists will be held your church pastor or elemen- 49104; (616) 471-3591; fax da University/World Budget; at the Cedar Lake Church in Ce- tary school principal of your de- (616) 471-3690; e-mail 19—Church Budget; 26—Local dar Lake, Michigan, April 13, sire to attend. You may also con- [email protected]. Conference Advance; May 3— 1997, at 9:30 a.m. The purpose tact the academy for more de- Outreach/Church Budget; 10— of this special session is to dis- tailed information at (517) 427- May Musical Events: 16— Disaster and Famine Relief/World cuss and make decisions regard- 5181. See you in April! Choirs at Andrews with Jean Budget; 17—Church Budget. ing the development of camp- Berger, Friday Festival of Faith, grounds for campmeeting and Adelphian Academy Alumni 8:00 p.m., PMC; 18—Wind ILLINOIS the new fitness center at Great Homecoming will be June 13- Symphony, Spring Concert, Lakes Adventist Academy, and 14. The classes of '47, '57, and 3:00 p.m., Johnson Auditorium; Broadview Academy is honor- any other such business as may '72 will participate in services 30—Chamber Orchestra, Fri- ing the classes of '47, '72, '82, properly come before this spe- and are planning reunions. Fri- day Festival of Faith, 8:00 p.m., and '87 at homecoming week- cial session. Delegates are those day evening vespers at 7:30 p.m. PMC. Call (616) 471-3600, then end, Apr. 18-19. Plan to renew duly elected by the various and Sabbath afternoon music press 2, for the most up-to-date friendships at this marvelous churches of the conference and and meditation at 4:00 p.m. will weekend. For details contact the concert information. delegates-at-large as provided by both be at the Holly Church, alumni office, BVA, P.O. Box the bylaws. Each church in the 16180 Fish Lake Road. Sabbath Adventist Engaged Encounter 307, LaFox, IL; (630) 232-7441; Michigan Conference is entitled school at 9:15 a.m., with the (AEE) at Andrews University fax (630) 232-7443. to one delegate for its organiza- worship service following, will be in the Holly High School has served more than 1,300 peo- tion, and one additional delegate ple. Now in its 17th year, the Raymond and Dorothy Moore Auditorium. The entrance is in for each 100 members or extend- the 900 block of East Maple event helps engaged and newly will present a seminar on parent- ed major fraction thereof, deter- married couples learn the tools ing on Friday, Apr. 18, 9:00 Street. Please use north doors. mined by the membership as of The potluck dinner ( following that will make marriages suc- a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Christian December 31, 1996. Assembly of God at 2929 Bethel church) and the Sabbath evening ceed. Next seminar is May 2-4. Jay Gallimore, president vespers at 8:00 p.m., will be fol- Register for AEE through An- Blvd., Zion, IL. For information Fred Earles, secretary and directions call Janett at (847) lowed by fellowship and recre- drews Campus Ministries (616) ation at Adelphian Junior Acad- 249-8043, Michelle at (847) 471-3211. Seminar is conduct- Great Lakes Adventist Acad- emy gymnasiuim, 740 Acade- 548-6804, or Therese at (847) ed by Donald and Susan Murray, emy invites all Michigan Con- my Road. All are welcome! family life educators. 662-6993.

LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 • 27 WISCONSIN weekend, enjoy Youth Rally will build 10 more homes for National Singles Adult Memo- '97, and check out WA all in one orphans, has some unique needs. rial Day Retreat, May 23-26, Wisconsin Adventist Book trip. To top it all off, the WA We are looking for people to will celebrate springtime in the Center's April Bookmobile tumbling team will have their "adopt" construction equipment Rockies at scenic Glacier View Schedule: 18—Menomonie, Home Show that Saturday night. and supplies to make this expan- Ranch, Ward, CO. Especially for 12-12:45 p.m.; 18—Frederic, 3- Rooming accommodations are sion project a reality. There are singles—enjoy a weekend of 4:00; 19—Superior, after ves- free (bring your own bedding or many different items and no gift spiritual renewal, Christian fel- pers; 20—Rice Lake, 10-11:00 a sleeping bag). However you is too small. For a list of "adopt- lowship, recreation, and exciting a.m.; 20—Clear Lake, 2-3:00 will need to pay for food if you able" supplies, call Fred Corn- activities. For information con- p.m.; 20—Eau Claire, 5-6:00; choose to eat in the cafeteria. forth at (208) 459-8522. tact Adventist Singles Minis- 27—Racine Spanish, 10-11:00 There is also a small registration tries, 4467 King Springs Rd., a.m.; 27—Milwaukee Span. fee of $3 for each teenager, to Columbia Union College Smyrna, GA 30082; (770) 434- Central, 12-1:00 p.m.; 27—Mil- help cover our costs. An entire Alumni Homecoming, Apr. 11- 5111; fax (770) 434-2177. waukee Span. N.W., 1:30-2:15; group can come from your 12, will honor the classes of '47, 27—Milwaukee Span. S.E., 3- church and enjoy this experience '72, '37, '57, '67, '77, and '87, National Singles Adult Con- 4:00. Toll free order line (preor- together. All they need to do is beginning with vespers on Fri- vention, June 30—July 6, will be ders accepted) (888) BOOKS-4- have one adult sponsor come day in Sligo Church. Tom Knoll at Rio Lindo Academy, Healds- U [(888) 266-5748]. with them and send in their reg- ( '67) will speak at the 11:15 burg, CA. Join an exciting group istration forms as soon as possi- church service on Sabbath. of singles from across North Wisconsin Academy (WA) ble. Registration forms are avail- Lunch will be served following America and "Experience the church. A 7:00 p.m. banquet in will be hosting Youth Rally '97 Connection" through spiritual able at your church or call WA the campus dining hall will com- beginning at 4:30 p.m., Friday, at (414) 623-3300. enrichment, personal growth, plete the day. Tickets for the 1 May 2. This event will be a fun- banquet and luncheon must be and Christian fellowship. Partic- filled weekend of music, activi- WORLD CHURCH purchased in advance. Weekend ipate in worship, seminars, rec- ties, praise, and worship with the registration begins Apr. 11, 3- reation, and tours. For more in- teenagers of the Wisconsin area. Guatemalan Orphanage in 5:00 p.m. at the aumni office, formation contact Adventist Sin- This year's theme, "Plug Into the Need. Many Christians and non- Wilkinson Hall 305; 7-7:30 p.m. gles Ministries, 4467 King Power," will focus on the urgent Christians alike feel impressed to in the Sligo Church atrium, and Springs Rd., Smyrna, GA need for a vibrant and closely help those less fortunate in to- on Sabbath, 8:30-11:00 a.m. in 30082; (770) 434-5111; fax connected relationship with day's world. Maybe a service the atrium. For more information (770) 434-2177. Jesus Christ, the source of all trip isn't within reach right at call the alumni office at (301) power. Don Schneider, Lake this moment, but you want to get 891-4132. Join Adventist Singles Minis- Union president, will be the in- involved with something now. tries in evangelism, July 4-19, spirational speaker. But wait, The Service Station, in conjunc- Pacific Union College Alumni with Glen Ferris and Quiet Hour that's not all! Youth Rally '97 tion with International Chil- Homecoming, Apr. 17-20, will in Quito, Equador. People are is scheduled on the same week- dren's Care, is dedicated to be the first Adventist college needed for these specific jobs: end as WA's Academy Day, building and expanding orphan- homecoming to be broadcast via leading out in a Vacation Bible which will be on Sunday, May ages, schools, and medical clin- satellite. See World Church School; doctor or nurse to give 4. Youth can stay for the entire ics around the world. Currently, News page. Call PUC at (707) health lectures; leading out in a our Guatemala project, where we 965-6309 for more information. health clinic, doing blood pres- sures, etc.; a vocalist; a sound/ projector coordinator who can fill in where needed. Contact TITHE INCOME THROUGH JANUARY 1997 Lorraine Hansen at (704) 697- (FOUR WEEKS) 2409 or Doris Durrell at (209) Per Capita 583-1259 for more information. 1997 1996 Gain or Loss % of Increase 1997 1996 Join Adventist Singles Minis- Illinois 408,663 408,162 501 0.12% 35.98 35.82 tries to work with ADRA in a Indiana 256,562 247,806 8,756 3.53% 44.93 44.58 construction project at Collegio Lake Region 331,720 244,730 86,990 35.55% 14.59 10.94 Adventista de Este Paraguay in p Michigan 1,176,730 1,167,945 8,785 0.75% 50.31 50.62 Ciudad del Este, July 13-27. Wisconsin 272.022 233.404 38.618 16,55% 44.02 38.21 Construction workers and help- TOTAL 2,445,697 2,302,047 143,650 6.24% 35.26 33.60 ers are needed. There is interest in teacher exchange in the class- room during the project. Contact Doris Durrell at (209) 583-1259 or Lorraine Hansen at (704) 697- SUNSET CALENDAR 2409 for more information.

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28 • LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 data related to nurture and out- lowship of prayer and search for over 25 years. Please join other WEEK OF APRIL 27 reach ministry. You may speak those of the Jewish culture and Maranatha volunteers in cele- Faith for Today's Lifestyle directly with an information con- faith. We believe the time has brating the joy of missions and Magazine: "Hair Loss: Is Bald- sultant by calling (800)-SDA- come to reach all people groups service. Reservations are re- PLUS [732-7587], Mondays— quired for attendance. For more ness the Only Option?" It Is with the gospel of Jesus Christ Written: To be announced. Thursdays, 8:30-5:00; Fridays and the three angels' messages. information, contact Maranatha 8:30-12:00, or you can contact Send names and addresses of Volunteers International, Sacra- Voice of Prophecy, Sun: "Before a consultant via CompuServe at Jewish Adventists to Cyril Mill- mento Inn Way, Suite 116, Sac- the News, Traffic, and Weather." 75617,627. er, Office of Global Mission, ramento, CA 95815; (916) 920- Mon.-Fri: "Waiting by the North American Division, 12501 1900. Phone." Kilmarnock Adventist Church, Old Columbia Pike, Silver of Kilmarnock, VA will be cel- ADVENTIST MEDIA Spring, MD 20904. WEEK OF MAY4 ebrating its centennial Aug. 1- CENTER SCHEDULE Faith for Today's 2, 1997, and are looking forward Maranatha Volunteers Inter- Lifestyle to seeing past members and pas- national Annual National Con- WEEK OF APRIL 13 Magazine: "Prozak: Friend or tors. Please contact Mary vention will be held July 10-12, Faith for Today's Lifestyle Foe?" It Is Written: "Born to Frances Brown, (804) 435-2456 at Sunnydale Academy in Cen- Magazine: "Grandparents Rais- Fly." Merrilou Luthas sings "My for information. tralia, MO. There will be two ing Grandchildren." It Is Writ- Little World." Voice of Prophe- convention projects held June ten: To be announced. Voice of cy, Sun: "When Life Gets Rear- SDA Jews Sought. The Office 25—July 9. One is renovation Prophecy, Sun: "Finding God at ranged"; Mon-Fri: "Why Does It of Global Mission is seeking all and upkeep on the Sunnydale McDonalds." Mon—Fri: "A Have to Hurt So Bad?" Adventists who have a Jewish Academy campus, and the sec- Bride Makes Herself Ready." name, heritage, or family con- ond is building the new Mober- nections by marriage. We be- ly (MO) Church. The project WEEK OF MAY 11 lieve there is a much larger com- WEEK OF APRIL 20 coordinator is Charlie Henkel- Faith for Today's Lifestyle Faith for Today's Lifestyle munity of those with Jewish mann of Nebraska. The conven- background or close relationship Magazine: "Old Remedies Doc- Magazine: "Home Schooling." tion will feature special presen- tors Use Themselves." It Is It Is Written: "What Trevor Left in our midst than may appear on tations from several of the coun- Written: "A Name to Remem- the surface. The North American tries where Maranatha is current- Behind." Sandy Wyman Richert Division is planning an orga- ly working, and our featured ber." Marilyn Cotton sings "The sings. Voice of Prophecy, Sun: nized approach to reaching our guest speaker will be Elder Isra- Cornerstone/Rock of Ages." "The Most Favored Woman"; Hebrew friends and neighbors el Leito, president of the Inter- Voice of Prophecy, Sun: "Plug- Mon-Fri: "What Is It About That and wants to find all Adventist ging in Before Going Out." American Division, where Ma- Name?" members who are willing to ranatha has been working for Mon-Fri: "A Book to Ignore." identify with and suport a fel-

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LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 • 29 Youth Summit You have probably heard about them, maybe you have even attended one. More than 9,000 teen-agers have experienced it for themselves. So Youth what is it all about? It is the most fun and energetic Sabbath you will ever experience. You will meet and get to know new friends. You will learn who things about God through very interesting activities. (Have you ever built a tower out of spaghetti and gum drops?) You will learn how to do evangelism. Have you ever wondered how to tell a friend about God? Youth Summit will not only teach you how to do this, but it will help you come up with a plan to go out and share the love of God with your friends. More importantly, during a Youth Summit you will learn to wor- ship God in ways that you have never imagined possible. Whether you are in high school, academy, or home school, Youth Summit is for you. If you are tired of sitting around on Sabbath after- noons, Youth Summit is for you. If you want to reach out to your commu- My View nity in new and creative ways, Youth Summit is for you. 1 The Youth Summit at the Aurora To find out how your church can host a Youth Summit, or if you want Church near Chicago was really to know other ways you can get involved in reaching out, call the Center neat. The theme was communica- for Youth Evangelism (CYE) at (800) 968-8428. tion, and I think the speakers did a Sam Leonor, CYE Youth Summit Director good job getting their point across. To show us how to communicate, they showed us the results of poor communication. They had some activities which showed how we cannot function without commmuni- cating with one another and ultimately with God. One of the activities I partici- 11 pated in was the "Spice Drop Structure." Each group of three or four kids had to build a building out of uncooked spaghetti and spice drops (similar to gummy bears) without communicating to each other in any way. The obvious moral to this particular event was simple: you can't build an architec- turally sound building if you can't communicate with your fellow "builders." The result is basically an "amoeba-like" structure with absolutely no organization to it. This was just one of many activities by which the speakers would show us how vital it is to communicate—with God and with These pictures are from a recent Youth Summit held in the Aurora (IL) Church. others. I think this is the way youth of a "visual generation" will truly Editor: Pastor Ron Whitehead, executive director; Associate Editor: Alden J. Ho This page is designed for youth of all ages by the staff of the Center for Youth Evangelism, learn the best. based in the Lake Union Conference , Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Scott Bennett, 14, CYE Volunteer You may contact them with your ideas, concerns, and questions at (800) YOUTH-2-U.

30 • LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 PROFILES OF YOUTH take Union Herald Official Publication of the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

April 1997 Vol. LXXXIX, No. 4 Claudia Marie McLaughlin, age 21, is the daughter of

John McLaughlin and Pauline and David Tomeski of Matteson, THE LAKE UNION HERALD STAFF IL. She is a senior at Loyola University. She attended Indiana Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; (616) 473-8242 Academy and Great Lakes Adventist Academy before at- CompuServe 74532,472 tending Andrews University for her first two years of college. Editor Richard Dower She loves to help people, which is a great asset in her part- Managing Editor Nadine Dower time job in Loyola's student aid office. Named to the College Editorial Assistant/Circulation Services Ann Fisher of Arts and Sciences' Dean's List, she was designated "one of Loyola's best." CORRESPONDENTS Claudia McLaughlin Claudia has been a member of the South Suburban Andrews University Jack Stenger [email protected] Church, now located in Richton Park, IL, since she was a child. She was baptized there Hinsdale Health System Elizabeth Lively when she was eight years old. Terry Perkins, current South Suburban pastor knew her Illinois Richard Carey 74617,1243 Indiana Sheri DeWitt 74617,771 then; he was a Bible worker there at the time of her baptism. Now many years later Lake Region Carolyn Palmer 74532,1514 he is her pastor and calls her "a dedicated, committed young woman." He continues, Michigan Bruce Babienco 74532,1235 Wisconsin Donald Corkum 74532,3413 "In this day and age when so many young people have no goals, I'm very proud of her commitment both to the Lord and to the completion of her education." Claudia hopes to combine her love for helping people (both physically and LAKE UNION CONFERENCE DEPARTMENTS Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 spiritually) with her love for travel when she has completed medical school by doing 616-473-8200 some overseas mission service. She plans to specialize in emergency medicine. President Don C. Schneider Secretary Herbert S. Larsen Treasurer Norman W. Klam Vice President Luis E. Leonor Web Sites of Interest to Christian Youth Associate Treasurer Gregory Baker Assistant Treasurer Roy D. Roberts National Christian College Athletic Association (SCCAA) ASI Luis E. Leonor Communication Richard Dower http://www.bright.net/—nccaa/index.html Education Gary E. Randolph This site is loaded with information, including upcoming events, results, Student Education Associate Garry Sudds Information Services Harvey P. Kilsby Athletes of the Week, and a listing of member schools. Loss Control Warren Walikonis Ministerial Herbert S. Larsen Alcoholics Victorious Publishing/HHES/ABC John S. Bernet http://www.iugm.org/iugm/ay.html Religious Liberty Vernon L. Alger Stewardship R. D. Roberts In existence for almost 50 years, it offers support groups, an e-mail discussion Trust Services Vernon L. Alger group, and a newsletter to Christians recovering from substance abuse. Women's Ministries Myrna Earles Crisis Pregnancy Helpline http://www.easy.com/crisis/ LOCAL CONFERENCES AND INSTITUTIONS Provides those in unplanned pregnancies with a wide variety of services. Site also Andrews University: Niels-Erik Andreasen, president, Berrien provides links to similar organizations and services. Springs, MI 49104; 616-471-7771. Hillsdale Health System: Ronald L. Sackett, president, 120 N. Oak St., Hinsdale, IL 60521; 630-856-2677. Illinois: J. Wayne Coulter, president; Ken Denslow. secretary; Randy Robinson, treasurer, 3721 Prairie Ave., Brookfield, IL ADDRESS CORRECTION 60513; 708-485-1200. Indiana: Clay Farwell, president; Archie Moore, secretary; Michael Jamieson, treasurer, 15250 N. Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46032; Numbers that appear above name on address label: 317-844-6201. Lake Region: Norman K. Miles, president; Ivan Van Lange. Name as printed on label (please print) secretary; Linwood C. Stone, treasurer, 8517 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60619; 773-846-2661. Address Michigan: Jay Gallimore, president; Fred Earles, secretary; Hubert Moog, treasurer, 320 W. St. Joseph St., Lansing, MI 48933; 517- City State Zip 485-2226. Wisconsin: Donald Corkum, president; Brian Hamilton, secretary/ I am a member of the Church in the (local) Conference. treasurer, 3505 Highway 151 North, Sun Prairie, WI 53590; 608-241-5235. El Please change my address as indicated above. El I am not a Lake Union church member, but I would like to subscribe to the Lake Union Contributors: All submitted copy must be channeled through your local conference or institution communication director. Copy Herald. Enclosed is $7.50 for one year's subscription. mailed directly to the Lake Union Herald will be returned.

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LAKE UNION HERALD, APRIL 1997 • 31 Gods Foot Soldiers

Literature Evangelists in the Lake Union Conference visited more than 400,000 homes, distributed more than 110,000 books, and prayed with thousands of people in 1996.

Andres Johnson (pictured) and Chuck Davisson were voted Literature Evangelists of the Year for 1996. Chuck has since gone into pastoral ministry.

f the ministr .G W Billy Lucas, (center) a student at Great When John Jelen, literature Lakes Adventist evangelist, called on Linda Academy, sold more Nealy, she'd already read the "magabooks" than books she'd purchased in anyone else 1979. "I've been waiting for ,c) in 1996. you!" she exclaimed, 'Where have you been?"John invited her to NET '96 where she, her husband, and her daughter Tricia Gallimore, a Wisconsin were baptized. Academy student, represents the more than 100 students from all Lake Union academies and Andrews University who earned scholarships by selling "magabooks" during 1996. Be on the 2C cutting edge 2C 2C of evangelism 2C 2C Join our team in 1997 2C Call John Bernet at (616) 473-8290