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Oc!obools.uc Aaflld S you invite Him to begin chan ge just now? • NovembortSsue Se,t-2 \'V"ill that needed Detembcr1s�e OcltMr1 Mark Johnson is president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canado Posunestrr.Please rtt\lra undeliftribl� Ca:ntcf11n M«u.sttAltsJN9ffJ.Ubs.c:riptiol", to liASIIogSt.E.OShiWI,OH LIH1H8 2 August 2014 IJj August 2014 IJj August 2014 3 ritten to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I have to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you:'-7 John 2:14 NKJV twas 1996. My wife, Slavi, a11d I were working in Paris her choice." for the North France Conference ofSevemh-day After my daughter declined this option. the school Adventists, and our daughter Sonja had ju�t changed director presented another solution. He prescnted a two �chools. However. some problems occurred wirh rhe paragraph document to me. I had to sign the first one:, school'sI administration. and it w1dcrwmt some:changes. The authorizing my daughter to come to school every other new team insisted thatSonja could no longer be exempt Sabbath. The second part of the document wasthe director's from am:nding school on Samrdays (school was in session signature, authorizing Sonja co come tO church ever) ocher Monday Saturday): she was now llj August 2014 5 How do you respect your parents when they Q: behave poorly? The same way you'd respect them if they behaved nicely. A: You see, when the Bible tells us to honour our parents, it implies that we ought to give them respect not only for merit but also for rank, for the simple fact that they are our parents. It is so important that God included it in the Ten Commandments! Interestingly, it's the only one that has a promise attached to it. Yes, a promise, not a condition-which means that. if your parents misbehave (as in acting remarkably immaturely or against God's principles), you've got to swallow it. But swallow it with class. That means with love, consideration, respect, and much prayer. A very good example is that of David and Saul. Although they weren't father and son, Saul was David's father-in-law and king. When Saul turned against God and went on to chase David, David had to run for his life. But although a fugitive, he kept respecting Saul. Atone point David had an opportunity to kill Saul when the king went to rest in the same cave where David was hiding. David spared his life and even apologized for cutting off a corner of Saul's robe. Now, that is respect! Paraphrasing Paul, I'd advise you to not let your parents' behaviour put you down, but be an example to them in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, in your faith, and in your purity. Do you have a question for Pastor Josue Sanche�? Email it to [email protected]. That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.-Hebrews 6:12 The three-toed sloth (or more correctly, the three-fingered sloth, since all sloths have three toes) lives in Central and South America. They are perfectly suited for hanging from tree branches and are good swimmers. But when they are on the ground, all they can do is dig their claws into the dirt and drag themselves along because their hind legs are very weak. Three-toed sloths are not very active, moving only a total of around three hours each day, usually just to scratch or climb. They spend most of the day sleeping-up to hours a day. Because they're so inactive, they don't eat much. Just 200 grams (less than half a pound)18 of leaves each day is all that's needed to keep three-toed sloths healthy. Sloths are famous for moving slowly. Three-toed sloths are so slow-moving that algae grow on their hair-and beetles, moths, and ticks live in it. • ab, >t: ' I In Jesus' parable, all the bridesmaids were Let nothing come before Bible study and prayer each sleeping when the bridegroom came. If you morning. If you need to go to bed earlier in order to get are living a slothful Christian experience enough sleep and have time to meet with Jesus in the eating very little spiritual food, dragging morning, do it. Do whatever it takes to grow your faith yourself through the dirt of sin, and sleeping and patience so that you may inherit the promises. spiritually instead of working for Jesus-you learn more about sloths at need to wake up! The Bridegroom is coming! www.creationcornerforkids.blogspot.com. Tamm1e Burak and her family enjoy studying and learning from God'screation. You can contact her at [email protected] follow her blog at www.creatloncomerforktds.biogspotca. IJj August 2014 . . . c C"OII �P • IN MY FIRST ARTICLE (MARCH 20141SSUE) I SUGGESTED CHRISTIAN UNITY MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR THE WORLD TO KNOW AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL (John 17:20-23). Unity is possible despite diversities of spiritual gifts, economic realities, and erhniciries ( 1 Cor. 12); so, it is pluriform oneness in Christ through Holy Spidt. ln the May issue,tbe Bruce Boyd reminded us that "uniry in diversity» was a major theme in the writings of Ellen \'>?hire, who cmphasizt:d attachment ro the Vine and agreement on fu ndamental doctrines. He:sugg�red rhe church can remain un ted in esus despite a diversity of missionary m<.:thods. i J HOW CAN LEADERS STRENGTHEN UNITY WITHIN CHRISTIAN GROUPS? A Christian leader is someone with rhe God-given capacity and responsibility co influence a person or group co achieve God's purposes.1 This means th:u every Christian at home, at school, in the workplace, and at church is called to be a leader. One of the rasks of leaders is to influence persons and groups toward God's purpose of unity development. In 1993 I spent three months in Singapore doing participant observation and interviewing people who worked at the Far Ea�tem Division, (at that rime Seventh-day Adventist headquarters for East Asia), on how to develop uniry within a multinational organi7�'lrion. I promi�ed I would nor eire anyone by name, �o many opened up to me and shared their deepest thoughts and feelings, some even through teary eyes. I compared my findings there with what the Bible says about "unifying leadership." I found the need Spirit-filledleaders to hold commonality and diversity in balancefor as two aspects ofunity. Commonalities such as Christ and His Spirit, rhe gospd commission, fundamental beliefs, and namral human affinities make ir possible for diverse fa ctors (culture. race, gender. job definition. etc.) to harmonize within the whole. Leaders still need to be careful about over emphasizing uniformity in the: unifying process. Also, my in formancs and my Bible study agreed on four nec<.:ssaryconditions for the nurrun: of uniry. lfkaders can manage and strcngrh..:n the following four conditions, unity is likely to follow. 8 August 2014 IJj First, Cbristian spirimali�)':u nifying leader� are fo llowers Third, disrovering and tlppreciatingend; member's unique ofjesus; they rely on chc Holy Spirit for power co live and lead. qualities:unifying leaders encourage members co identify and Furrher, they provide spiritual growth opportunities such as use their narural abilities, acquired skills, and spiritual gifts for joint worships for group memb..:rs co choose intimacy with the good of the whole (s(;e 1 Cor. 12). The group learns co value.: God. One in formam said, "Our goal is a healthy spirituality" the contributions of each member. chat "enjoys God for who He.: is" instead of crying co usc.: His Fourth, definingmission: w1ifying leaders uplife Christ and power co cn complish our aims. Yc:r,the Holy Spirit is recognized His gospel commission while encouraging group members co as the source of unity. participate in rhe definitionof their particular mission. A group Second. communicatio11:unifying leaders encourage open that is working together tQward the same goal is a united group. communication between members. As God created the world Unifying leadership encourages a growing group unit}' by speaking. leaders create unity by modeling and encouraging that is the fo undation for mission accomplishment. 1t provides opc.:n spc.:akingof t he truth in love {Eph. 4:1 S, J 6). One informant the essential supponing context for c'·angdism and church remembered a commirr ee meedngwhere someone blurred our, planting. • "You just don't cruse me! You mac me like a three-year-old kid!" Good communication requires trust chat Aows from perceived Doug Matacio is a professor of Religious love. Studies at Canadia n University College. Alumni Awards Handed Out at Homecoming HOMECOMING WEEKEND AT CANADIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE begins wich the Friday evening vespers and awards ceremony, a chance to recognize the accomplishments of our alumni. Pa.�tor Hugh Roach was the weekend guest speaker and also the recipient of rhc Don F.Neufeld Medallion of ExccU..:ncc.Pastor Roach, who graduated .&om CUC in 19S9 with BA in theology. was also made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. CUC ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR Merlin Nichols, HS '59 PAA ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR Ronda (Worn bold)Ziakris HS '89; C '93 DON F. NEUFELD MEDALLION OF EXCELLENCE Hugh Roach, C '59 HONORARY ALUMNUS AWARD Keith Leavitt, staff'86 to present EXCEPTIONAL VOLUNTEER AWARD Edith Fitch, HS '50 Scay in couch with your CUC, Canada's Seventh-day Adventist university. Visit our website, www.cauc.ca, and dick on the President:� Page.: banner for the latest news about • cue. JR Ferrer is the communication directorfor Canadian University College Pa.�torHugh Roach, C '59lind weekend guest spellker,Is liWarded the Don F. Neufeld Medallion of Excellence· by Dr. Mark Haynal, CUC president. 'adapted from J. R. Clinton, TheMaking ofa Leader, 2nd ed.{carol Stream, IL: NavPress, 20I 2). See Glossary. IJj August 2014 9 where are they now .-----Where Are_ tl1ev Now______.. catches with former leaders of Messenger up the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada. In this issue we talk with Rick Bacchus. Interview by Aimee Perez, Messenger Staff Writer. Messenger: P,mor Btlcclms, you was assisram pasror of rhe Cleveland M: So what have you been doing to keep served tbe Aduentisl officiallyhaveas a Temple in Port-of-Spain. Trinidad. your Southern Asia youth? minismjor 44years. ClmrriJ Ho1vdid M: When did you come co Canada? R: \Ve show them love-much lo,·e ita/! begin? Rick Bacchus: It all began when I was R: My family and I arrived in Toronto encouragemenr. and affirmation.They a young lad growing up in church school in 1970, and soon after I acecpn:d rhe are fully engaged and enrhusiasrically on th� b�autiful island of St. Vincent in position of associate pastor at rhc:\Xfest involved in church life. \'(fctr�:at them as Caribbean. One day in cla.�s. Toromo Church, serving with Pastor family.regard each one a� uniquely special, themy GradeEastern 3 teacher pointed directly at kec:prhc lines communication open, Earl J. Parchment. He was an exc llent e of me and said, "You are going ro be:a min spirirual leader from whom !learned a and give rhem ownership. They are isn:r someday.» I rook it seriously. That lot. I enjoyed working with this comfortable in positions ofteadership. was the beginning. Christian minister. fim: We pray char God will hold rhem fast. M: Wereyou borninto an Adventis1Jamib•? M: What is rhe most important lesson M: How have you and your wife served you have:learned in your 40-plus years R: My parents were:baptized when I was the Adventist church? ofminisuy? six years old. On the day of my mother's R: \Xfchave: served v:1riouscapacities; baptism, I remember seeing rears on her Gerzd for 40 years asin a church school R: I have: learned chat God is ar work face and asking her why she was sad. She teacher and las a pastor, conference, everywhere and char one:should never ' lnughed and snid they were tears of joy and union deparrmental direcror, and rake God s church for granted. Serving because she:was happy she had found conference:president. God's people is a sacred responsibility Jesus. It was namral, then, for me to be that impacts the fuwrc of His work and raised a Seventh-day Adventist. Inciden M: \'>?hatwas your passion while in the destiny of souls. I have learnedto tally. from elementary school through ministq•? depend on Him for strength and wisdom Andr"vs University Seminary, my formal R: Evangelism has always been my passion. co face:any situation. I have:karned that education was completed entirely within As a pastor I have personally organized, God's work is in His hands; to be: called the Adventist system.!have never at led out in several outreach programs, and co serve is a high and holy privilege. tended a public institution of learning. lr given support to many more. I find !,>rC:at . M: \'V'hcrcarc: you now? was on the Andrews campus chat I met joy and sarisf "\ctionin leading a soul to R: We find great joy in spending quality and married my wife, Gerzel. who ha$ Christ and membership in His church. been my strongest supporter in ministry. rime with our rwo delightful grandchildren. M: Inyour opinion, which area of church We are also thrilled ro be church planting. M: How did you begin your ministeriaJ minisrry needs the:most support? devoting our rime in building up the journey? R: Our church is losing irsyourh and young ftrsr-of-irs-kind in Canada: the:newly R: During my last semester in the seminary. adultS, particular!>• when the)' reach college formed Southern Asia Company. in the I received a call co serve in the South age. I can see chat the church is trying to Brampron area. Caribbean Conference.My fima ssignment keep them, but it is hard to sec them leave. 10 August 2014 IJj plan ned gi v ing trust se vices I This is the second installme nt of a two-part story that began in the July 2014 Messenger. caretakers and caregivers in their Takoma ls it any wonder that someone with EUGENEwas known forCLARENCE "paying it forward;' GLANZER for Park, Md. neighbourhood. They faithfully a heart this big would make: large plans showing un.expeC£ed kindness m ochers helped an aging neighbour so that she for his legacy gifts? In addition ro the with no thought of personal gain. He could remain in her home; they shared CUC and Parkview Adventist Academy followed rhis same spirit when he left their garden produce all around the scholarships reported in last month's bequests ro Adventist universitics he neighbourhood; they set great examples Eugene's giftshelpc:d ro enable bad amnded or had simply admired. in the area of healthful living; they were lvfwenger,several urgent campus projects thar other· Canadian University College (CUC) cat Iovas and cat sitters; and when Lee wisl: would not havl: been possible. His is very grat-eful tO have benefitedfrom died in J 997 after volunteering for more legacy allowed the exterior renovation Eugene's generosity. than 25 yc:ars with Meals on \�heds. of the McKibbin Education Building. The Glanzer family name became well Eugene: stepped in to take her place. the remodelling of the Administration known in both Canada and the United Eugene died on Dec. 27, 2008, just Building entrance and lobby, and a new States because of Eugene's older brother, three days before his 96rh birthday. The far;ade for th e aging library building. As Ben. In his rime Ben sang with the Voice celebration of his life was held in the Sligo with most legacy gift.s,Eugene's donation.� of Prophecy's Ki11g's Heralds. And these Seventh-day Adventist Church. where he came at just the right rime. Now these brothers arc:both fondly remembered at was a member. Tributes by family and facilities stand proudl)' to be used for CUC for rescuing the nine-footChickering friends painted a picture of a dynamic many years to come. grand piano duringthe 1930 administration individual who lived to serve. A nore Eugene spent a lifetime paying it building fire.In his later years, Eugene in the inemorial service buUetin stated. forward. and with his final planned gifts recalled how difficultit was for him. Ben, "The Aowcrs arc from the Sligo Adventist hc:did it again! For asJ esus advised, "Lay and Jack Hardy w drag that heavy piano Church with thanks for his [Eugene's] up for yourselves treasures in heaven" co safety. Because of them, this same saved service tO the congregation." His service: (Matt. 6:20, NKJV). Could the Saviour piano remained on the cue campus for included many years of recording weekly have been speaking about a of paying 78 more years, umil2008.1 Sligo sermons for broadcast on a local it forward? • fom1 Eugene and his wife, Okta (Le e) , were st:uion. t ' Edith Fi ch and Denise Dkk Herr.Changing Lives: The H/1/rop Story,907·2007 1 (lacombe, AB: Canadian University College, 2007), 47. IJj August 2014 11 a be tter world The sewing program was created out ofthe school� desire to improve the fives ofgirls now and in the future. Girlsare leamlng how to sewat theBolivia Industrial School, This student attendingBolivia lndusttlalSchool is �amlng how to sew,a trade expected thanksto .aproject sponsoredby A Better World C.anada to help her well intoher adult life. A Better World Canada Is sponsoring the sewing project. n rhe Amazon floodplains of northeastern Bolivia lies a world. Public education is also of poor quality. and education high school where girls arc learning a new trade. female opportunities are among the most unevenly distributed in Larin students attending Bolivia Industrial School, also known America. Girls and indigenous and rural children arc kss likely in Spanish as Unidad Educativa Tccnical )'Industrial de Richard to be literate or to complctc primary school. Gates (UETIRG), can participate in asewing program sponsored �The majority of children. especially girls. don't go on ro a by A Bener World Canada. higher education,� said Weich. "So having practical skills will Five sewing machines were delivered last December co the rural help rhem in getting a job and pursuing a career, or even when school after A Better \VorldCanada, a volunreer·run organization they ger married and have a fa mily.ft created and govt:rncdby Lacombe's College Heights Adventist Bolivia lndu.mial School isf ow1d 30 kilomcrrcs southeast Church. raised about$ 1,270 for rhem. Bolivia lndusrrial School of Guayaramcrin , a community of about 35.000 people. Weich is a Christian boa rding school. founded through a non-profit was set ro return ro the school in late: May and be in Bolivia for organization known as Gospc:l Ministries Industrial. It prepares almost rhree weeks. He c:xpecred ro rake a four-seater pl ane inro srudenrs fo r gospel service through an education that balances the jungle region where: rhe industrial school is located. academics with spiritual pursuits and training in practicaJ labour. A Bcrrer Worldvolunteers would be assessing this school Students an: nor charged tuition and only pay a registration fcc where both male: and female students attend. Plans an: to hire: amounting ro abour $17. a sewing teacher and ro possibly expand the sewingprogran1. Rob Weich, ope rations manager for A Better World and Weich said the girls will make their own school uniforms as project co-ordinator for Bolivia, said rhc sewing program was well a-s make items thar can be sold ro arearesidents. created out of the school's desire to improve rhe lives of girls "They'll be able to make products that will support the now and into rhe future. school." he added. "Thcy wanr roreach useful trades ro their srudcms:· said \'X/eich. A Berrer World Canada sees the sewing program as parr The .sewingprogram has been in the works since last August, of a bigger investment in rhe school. including raising money he added. ro build a boys' dormitOry and sraffhousing. • The aim to help female srudc:nrs is an important one. According to CIA World Factbook figures. Bolivia's income inequality Laura Tester travels with A Better World is the highest in Larin America :md one of the highest in rhe and is a freelance writer for newspapers. 12 August 2014 IJj > >To support this program, please contact [email protected]. < < connected chu•c h was shopping with my wife on Granville Street on a sunny afternoon in Vancouver. Like most men, l suddenly became I fatigued from window-shopping and began l ooking for a place own. Thenco sit I sp dotted Harold the palm reader sitting outside of Free the Gap. "''m going to sit our here while you shop." My wife: quickly ducked inside, glad to have finallygotten rid of me. Harold rhe palm reader was si rting on a lawn chair, with a large A-frame sign parked beside him. The sign annou lCcd his Prayer abiliry to fo rc:tdl the: future. uDo you mind if! sit downJ next to you?" l inquired. "By all he gesturedtO the second lawn chair, reserved for his diems.means� UWould you like to have a complimenrary palm "Excuse me, can I ask you a quick question? reading?" he asked. I'm a pastor of a church in Vancouver. If I had a "No thanks, bur l do have a couple of questi n ro a.�k you." o s He waved his hand to signify that he was willing to answer. sign that read 'Free Prayer: Confidentialand No "How many pc:ople come by tO get thc:ir palm read. This is a busy street c rner. Are they willing to do this in rhe wide open?" Obligation,' would you have stopped for prayer?" uAbsolurocly. I've been doing this for 20 years. People arc unsure abour their future. They are anxious. They are lo king for peace:' he responded. usually charge$1 0, but i fi Set:o them wear ng gold, l charge:them ui 520," he said, winking at me. Justi then, a woman walkc::dby carrying several shopping bags in her hands. "Would you like a compl imentary palm reading?" Harold asked. The smell of alcohol from his breath was rank. His unkempt hair and soiled clothes didn't appear to project an air of confidence or profe ssionalism. I could hardly imagine someone paying fo r a reading from this man. "Yes;' she::said. l really want to have my palms read. I've been wami ng to do this fo r a long cime." Free I stood up and gave her my scat. "But l'U have to come back, because I am running late to a hair appointment. I will be back:' she promised. As she turned, l quickly stepped in her way. "Excuse me, Prayer can I a.�k you a quick question? I'm a pastor ofa church in Va ncouver. If l had a sign that read 'Free Prayer: Confidential and No Obligation: would you have stopped fo r prayer?" Today "Absolutely," she said with confidence."''ve never had my palm� read before, but 1 have so many qut:stions about my life. I fed like rhcrc is something bigger out there, and [am being drawn towards it. I have n ever been to a church either, bur I � really want to go. I th ink 1 am a spiritual person." Whilt: most people do n't consider themselves religious, many of them do i n a spir tual element. They may not have rhc:r ig ht wordsbdic:vc: to describe thei empty pit in their stomach that we Christians call the Holy Spirit, but they arc Yesterday l ordered a large A-frame sign.l am plasearching.nning on setting up iny two lawn chairsand offering to anybody who is searching. I'll let you know how it goes.prayer • Kumar ixi O kridg Adventist Church In Vancouver.D t is He the is pastorthe author of a Brandede Fa th: Contextualizing the Gospel in a Post-Secularof World.i You can follow him on Twitter@kumardixit. IJj August 2014 13 App: SDA Sabbath School Quarterly In Brief: This app provides the Adult Sabbath School Quarterly for the tun'e()tquarter and the previous three quarters. When you open the app, It takes you Straight to today's lesson, and a simple swipe left or right will take you to the next and previous lessons. Linked Bible verses are opened using Bible Gateway through your browser. While this is not the official Sabbath School Quarterly app and only offers the adult lesson, it is simpler and in some ways easier to use. The iOS version includes the teachers' comments, while the Android version requires a quarterly donation for access to the teachers' comments. One nice feature is that you can set daily study reminders. Wow Factor: Easy to use, with daily reminders. Meh Factor: Will not work with third-party Bible apps. Developed for: Rusek Ministries Price: Free/Donation Works on: Android, iOS Link: hnp://goo.gl/1 Kbtm ' . Prayer is Key (keys, in this case) Only Leo, Susan, the custodian, and God knew the keys were missing. t was wh.c:n I wmt to AIberra and :!trended my very school cusrodian, c:xpbined the situation, and asked first prayer conference rhar God showed me rhe him ro meet him ar the school to ler him in for work. importance ofbc:ingspecific. Jesus dc:monsrraredthis As the day wc:nton, Lc:o andSusan cominuc:dro pray inI rhc story ofblind Barrimaeus (see Mark 10:46-52). rhat the keys would be fo und. Only Leo, Susan, the \XI hen we are specific, it iseaser for us to recogn ize His custodian, and God knew the kc)'S:were missing. answers and praise:Him for whar He has done. That morningrhe custodiaH went ro another high One Sabbath during testimony rime after communion, school ro attend a first aid course. As he walked past my friend Susan shared how God had recently worked rhc school supcrinrendcnr who was also in arrcndancc, in the lives of her and her husband, Leo. Unforrwtardy, he overheard the superintendent tell someone that a space only allows room for a portion of the srory." lady walking her dog rh:1r morning found a large hundle On a Friday morning Leo walked out the door ro go of keys in the ditch. She recognized rhcm as school keys ro work only ro discover that his car was gone. He had by some markings and brought them to him at rhe high reccmly been blessed with a new job working fo r the school. school distt:ict ·For the rest of the story, see the June issue ofthe Maririme Pulse atwww.ma ritlmesda.ca. IJj August 2014 15 staf f nterviews BY STAN JENSEN Aileen Pornillosa is the newest addition to the SDACC fa mily, where she currently serves in the Retirement department. Too often it may seem that people with a bright smile and sunny disposition have always been that way, but Aileen has fa ced many hardships andjoys in her young fife. EDITOR: were you surround�d with wonderful peoplc and beautiful placcs �Vhere bom ,md mised? was amazing. For me, it doesn't matter whcrc you grow AILEEN: I was born in the province ofBacangas in che up-as long as you're with your fa mily :md loved ones, Philippin<.:s.Wh<.:n I was fiv<.: we moved to Manila, where I you will be happy. attended school. EDITOR: What did )'O Ur parentsdo for a living? EDITOR: What was it likt: growing up in tht: Ph ilippines? AILEEN: My fatlhcrwas a police otficcr, and my morhcr AILEEN: It was fun! Growing up in the Philippines owned a small resraurant (orrnrinderia) and a beauty salon. 16 August 2014 IJj Her businesses were on the ftrst of the building, and EDITOR: What lessons did yolll learn rom that experience we lived on the second floor. floor f ? God is good. God is loving. He is faithful despite AILEEN:our unfaithfulness. We just nee to be paricnr. He has EDITOR: B eing a police office r in the Philippines mu�t three answers when we pray: (I)d "Ye s, you may have it:' (2) have been dangerous. "No, what you asked is not good for you," and (3) "Wait, lr was. ln fact, when I was 12 years old, my father because I have something better." He has reasons why AILEEN:was a jailer. A family had forced a prisoner into detention hings happen in our livcs. l lcamcd that God's promises because ofhL� drug addiction. While in my father·� custody atrc real. This me hope that there will always be a light th at prisom:r committed suicide. His family,seeing the at the end ofth givese runnel. I have strength and assurance that oppo rt nity for g in, sued the police rce {incl ding my the God who ddivered ls ad is the same God we have father) uand manipaulated the judicial system.fo u to day. He i� rhc God of ourr every Story. Pain in this world can beu nbearabl . We might have EDITOR: How did he handle these allegations? struggles tbar almost push us tO give up,e but we shouldn't. God uses pain fo us no to Ion: this wo ld. When l cried We srood with my fa rber and believed in his to God because ofr what t was happenin inr my life, e i ed AILEEN:innocence. Unformnarcly. he was convicted offoul play. that if we had a comfortable life on earthg we would[ rnealvezr He wcnr into hiding for s ve months, which was difficu lt to be in heaven, bur because we are suffering we wanr fo r all us. until he surrendaede ral and was imprisoned. aimto go home. We just need to live every day with jesus until Afte aof fe w months in p son, fc: lt ex ru iating pain i He comes back to cake us home. his back.r The day aftera rittendheng my brother'sc c wedding,n he became paralyzed and was unablei to walk. However, EDITOR: How did yo u come to Canada? after three years of paralys s, he was able to walk again, by God's gr:acc. He passed iaway from a heart attack almost My sister, Arlene. and brother-in-law, Finnic Flo 10 years ago. But through it all, I remember his smile. His rAILEEN:es, were kind enough to sponsor m)' mom and me after my faith in God mily made sure rhat assed we praised Godgrew th roughstronger, the and good our and fa bad rimes. fa ther p away. EDITOR: What have you done since arriving in EDITOR: How d d you deal with such a difficult situation Canada? i l babysat volunteered at ADRA Canada; ar young ag ? AILEEN: and your e then l worked as an application software devclop�:rat rhc I had many health issues, at one time ra ing Bank of Montreal for almost fo ur years. In November 2013 AILEEN:many as I 0 medications per day. My doctor attributedk as it I started work at ADRA Canada until coming to the all to thr.: stress in my life. So ar first I thought char's what SDACC in May 2014 a� payroll clerk for the Retirement life would be for the rest of my li : full oftrials and department. heartaches. But thank God I was wrong.fe Those t ials build your faith in God. Du ing those times I ul n'rt findthe EDITOR: What is rour fa vourite song and why? an�wers ro my qu stionrs. co d l lovc music and love co s g. so 1 ha,•c many Bur l lcamcde thatWhy o nis lytb Godis bflp couldpening? answer Why them. us? favAILEEN:ourite songs. I have a son for everyin fe eling. However, 1TVby jusr this?pray ed for patience and HL� wisdom to see the good one that I heard last yea , whgi ch seems to answer all my of the sirua ion. • r r questio ns. is B essings" by Laura Story. Our human nature is ro ask God whyl things happen. We doubc His power or EDITOR: Did )'OU have a favourite Bible verse or promise think rhat H�:doesn't low us, but we're wrong. The rrials that helped sustain y u? o we face are blessings in disguise. • Du ng those tim..:s,our family's favourite verse AILEEN:was "So do notri fear, for I am with you; do not be dismaye d, Stan Jensen is the communication director for I am )'OUr God. I will mengthen you and help you; I for the 5eventh-day Adventist Church In Canada will uphold you with My righteous right hand" {!sa. 41: I 0, and editor of the Ca nadian Adventist M ssenger. NIV). l also lo,•c Matthew 17:20 and Luke 1:37. e IJj August 2014 17 11••• an alarming and unprecedented action that was based on innuendo and unsupported accusations:' Going nuts in Nanaimo over Chick-fil-A "This Is just nuts, you know; it is just nuts;' Dan Cathy, the CEO of Chick-fil-A, as having a "rich Coun. Jim Kipp said on May 5, 2014, when Nanaimo history of homophobia and other divisive practices." City Council was confrontedwith the:=d iscm·ery that Pattjc did not describe or outline exactly what that the American fast-food chain Chick-fil-A upheld history was or what the practices were. In2012, Cathy ideol ogies that the council might find disagreeable. was criticised for his support of traditional marriag e. City Council had already signed an agreement to rent Despite the controversy, even the American Civil out the city's conference cemrc for a Leadercast event Libertic:sUnion supported Cathy's right to spc:akon sponsored by Chick-fil-A. But when council real i.�:ed public policy and has been very critical of government that Chick-fil-A's CEO, Dan Cath)'. opc::nly upholds officialsdenying the right ofChick-fil-A restaurants the::traditional ddinition of marriage, opposes samc::-sex to open in new citics.1 A full airing of the Chick-fil-A marriage, and is active in organizations/causes holding controversy and ACLU support of Cathy's right to speak to the same ideology. council voted 8-1 to break the might have doused some water on Pattje's motion. rental agreement only four days before the Leadercast Unfortunately, the::Nanaimo City Council was not event was scheduled to take place. interested in hearing any contrasting views. The motion to cancel the:= rental was brought to the Pattje's statcnu:nts were.: challenged only by Coun. meeting at the last minute by Councillor Fred Pattjc Bill McKay, who was the sole vote agaimt the ill without any notice to the organizers of the Leadercast conceived motion. The rest of the councillors chimed event. When other s confronted Pattje staging his motion in with Pattje. Hence, Kipp'� exclamatory statement, unfairly, namdy. without giving the::organizers an "It is just nuts-so I support this." The total disregard opportunity to respond, Pattje stated it was "kind of fo r a fair hearing and the self-righteous attitude against bc::sidt:the:= point as faras lam conct:rnt:d." Further, the:= Christian views on marriage was palpable:. At one poim councilstaff did not have sufficient time ro research Kipp called Cathy's vic::wson marriage an "almost a the issue for the councillors' benefit. criminal point ofview in this day and agc::." ln the::sam e:: Pattje set the context of his motion by describing breath, Kipp then alluded to the Islamic extremist group 18 August 2014 lfj Ill Boko Haram that had kidnapped 270 school girls in search for solutions that must be foundif in the future: Nigeria! How the Nanaimo City Council got from a we find ourselves in a similar situation."\ We ll said. Lc:adc:rcast event to describing itsChristian sponsors as even remotely similar to the Boko Haram is. well. What Can We Luml just nuts. What can we learn from this event? I suggest we: consider the fo llowing: Troubling Development In Public Debate • Inour current environment. there arc public officials The 20-minute debate of the Nanaimo City Council who want to be: vogue:by adopting a "progressive about the Lc:aderc:a.�t program to be held at the city's open-minded" stance by denouncing Christian conference centre is an apt example ofwhat is parading affiliations that support traditional marriage:. as "rational discourse" in the public square on is.wes in\·olving religious communities that adhere to a • Often these political leaders arc ill informed, and traditional definitionof marriage. The reality is then: i.� their methods of decision making are not only little opportunity for debate. It is now VO!,>ue to simply unjust but also illegal. asserta truth about a group's view on marriage without • Christians in particular. and religious groups in asking probing questions and getting verifiable answers general, would do well to keep public officials directly from the group. It is a form ofhorde mentality: accountable: forthetr denial of open and fair public someone points the finger, and everyone copies. deliberations that take away rights of community organizations and their access topublic facilities. Opposition At the same time. Christians need to ensure that However, in this case, the council's folly has indeed such officials be given the benefitof the doubt; led to a flrestorm of opposition from the Christian public officialsarc: not malicious but rather perform community in Nanaimo and across the country. Dr. their duties in the public interest a.� they sec it at James Lunney, MP for Nanaimo-Aibemi, wrote an that moment in time. Mistakes arc: often made and open letter on May 21. 2014. to the city council, citing allowances for such failures must be given. We all his "profound disappointment and on behalfof concerned know that no one is perfect. citizens who arc: left feeling confused and disenfranchised • Vigilance pays off. As this story gains attention, by council's support of an alarming and unprecedented public officials acros.� Canada will think twice about action that was based on innuendo and unsupported accepting unsubstantiated allegations in taking away accusations:z Lunney encouraged council to "publicaly accc.�s to public facilities on the basis of religious express regret for the unfortunate and apparently un· belief. fo reseen consequences of an ill-considered action with a. "As we all know, and very painfully so, that [vote] ha.� Barry W.Bussey is vice-president of LegalAffairs been interpreted in a very different manner; he said. "I at the Canadian Council of Christian Charities. hope: that all of us together can find it in our heartS to 1 ACLU stated, "(W)e oppose using the powerand authority of goY@fl\mentto retaliate against those who eMpress messages that are controvenial or averse tothe viewsof current office holders: See: www.aclu·tl.org/statement on·chlk·fll·a·matter/ 1 Jami!S Lunney letter toNanalmo City Councd. May 21, 201 4, online at: www.Jameslunneymp.catengllsh/?p=l1 36 'See more at: www.nanatmodallynews.com/news/controverslal-dty coundl·motiOn·now rescinded 1.1193S211sthash.gDAldZy2.dpuf »SUbscribe toBarry's Blog 'Intersection'at www.cccc.org/news blogslbarry and get regular updates on the state of law and religion tn canada. Junty pe In your email addre\S at the boxIndicated on the right of the webpage. lfj August 2 0 14 19 and to t.'lkehim to the doctor when he is sick. Sok now knows that eating fresh vegetables can help keep her f., mily healthy! The family's health benefits have been rrt:mendousl Now they boil their water drinking ir. They even inv st d beforein a water filter (ADRA paid che eothere $5 $7to purchase che $12 filter). As a n:sulc, her baby boy no longer battles diarrhea, which is often a deadJy disease for young children in Cambodia. Before joining the SMILE project. Sok and her family went through hungry periods in which they had to go co the jungle to fo rage for leaves to car. Now Sok and her fam ily no longer go hungry. Sh.: still collects fresh bamboo shoots from rime co time, but rhis is for enjoyment Mi, Sok, and Yoeum have a brighter future and nor our of necessity. She has many be likely end her life earl . him Au ids if he gees diarrhea. co help him specialist at ADRA Canada. However, Sok is noy longer resigned ro cool down when he ha.s a high remperarure, 20 August 2014 IJj One Last oor "/ have loved you with an everlasting love; Th erefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you"-Jer. 37:3, NKJV IT WAS LATE IN THE EVENING, AND I WAS TIRED do )OU mind ifl pray for you?" AND HUNGRY. Having spent several hours knocking She smirked and told me that I could on doors, my panner and I were ready to call it a mght. do whate\·er I wanted. So I prayed But before heading home:.we: decided to knock on one for her health, her needs. and la.sr door. A young woman named Linda answered. Her her future. It was a simple prayer, but demeanour intimated that she would most likely not be I meant every word of it. mrerested in spiritual things. Still, we went through our When finished praying and looked up, I saw she usual inttoduction, and to our surprise. she: let u in. had tears inI her e)eS. She wassilent, and in that silence, Once inside, ( explained what we were domgs in her we picked up our bags and prepared to leave. Suddenly. community and showed h'-'1 one of our health books. she stopped us, looked at me, and satd, uJon, I think She liked it very much and, encouraged by her response, I'm going to take the God book. I'm ready to gtve God I showed her a sp1rirual book called Answtrs /o a second chance." Yo ur Qumions (Rtble Rt,tdings.for rluGtJd's Homt). Her face The night we met Linda. my panncr and I were suddenly changed and she angrily told me she did nor tired. hungry. and readyto gohome. But God imprc.�sed bcl1eve in God and didn't wane my "God" book. She us to knock on one Ja,-r door. I'm so grateful to Him muttered something about her dad bc:ing killed and that we did. I'm also grateful to Him for showing us couldn't understand why God would allow that-if He that sometimes the: window ofunderstandi ng into existed. Seizing on her muttered words, I took a chance another soul is opened not so much by what is said. and a� ked, MlfGod exists, wouldn't you want to a�k H1m but b} what i' muttered. or even left unsaid. We mu.�t why let your father die? you can from the tide therefore Iisten carefully, observe attentivc:ly. and seize of theHe book. it might really answerAs yoursec question !" But on the opportunities presented. she refused. Linda's life was em pry. and she tried to drown her We: kept talking and after some time, she: dc:ctded to pain wtth smoking. drinking. immoral living. buy the book on health. She wem to gc:t some money, But the emptiness remained becauseand it was a void only and when she returned, my partner asked her if she God could till. There: arc man) Lindas out there. Lindas really would not prefer rhe book. Her whose lives have been darkened and whose faith in God face showed the struggle thatGod$ wa� .1mu going•n-s on ins1de, but has been shattered bur who. if approached, may give Hin1 she firmly dcdined. second We can We we can We talked with her for quite a whileafter that. but doa this onlychance. if we surrendergo. our livescan reach. to Jesus But and make asmght drew on, we decided it was t1me to go. I felt ourselves ava1lable to be used by H 1m. • Impressed to pray with Linda. I could sense that she was so empty and needed the comfort and bl sing of God, so I $aid, "I know you don't believe in God,es but JonathanCanada Zita Educa is thetion director Service of Ufestyle lifl15tyle Canada Education ServiceILCESl ls a charity, or and rwisrc.:d, twistc.:d, twisted with all my might. Clc.:arly. my might was nor very mig . jar remained stubbornly shur. Spread all arow1d me werehry thebecause ingredients rhc I would ed tomake delicious sweet bread. Wo uld a cantankerous jar of honeyne keep me from my tasty goal? No way ! l grabbed the jar and ran outside imo the frigid night air, searching for someone. anyone:, to help me open my jar. Then I sportc.:d him: a !om: police officer sitting in an idling police car. Slowly, cautiously, I approached rhc o c r. "Excu.�e me sir� I sai , "will you pl a help me open my jarof honey?"ffi e He looked at me, das if! had lost emyse mind. Still, he t k my jar, popped it handed it back to me. D l ht d, I skippedoo off ro conrinueopen, my happy :md task, kn ing it had all beene ig worthe it. Sweet bread. good. • ow lr's tbnt AfiaDonkor is a lawyer In Ontario, Canada. 22 August 2014 IJj 'Recipe inspired bythe Sweet Dough recipe In the Ten Talents Cookbook by Frank J. Hurd and Rosalie Hurd. r sk manage ment Following arc: some of the: issues you The HAVE YOU BEEN ELECTED will wane to consider: DoesCHURCH your church SAFETY elect OFFICER?this position? • slips, trips, and F.tlls SAFETY Ifnot. plc:ase consider the benefits of • security having someone dedicated ro safety. • emergency plans and preparedness First of all, you need to know that • activities Officer you arc not alone. Protecting people and property requires a team efforr on • transportation the:parr of church pastors. elders. and \X'hen accidents occur at the church. deacons; Sabbath school and activit)' the church safety officer, along with the leaders; the safety committee; the safety committee, will conduct an investi church board; and all members. Good gation. Lnvcstigarions help to identifY the communication and interaction between causes and what actions might help prevent you and these individuals is crucial. similar accidents from occurring again. An important part of the safety You have a big responsibility and an officer's role is to identify and correct excellent opportunity to promote safety hazardous conditions before accidents th rough our the church. It is an important happen. At least once a year, with assistance role, and your efforts are appreciated. from the safety comm ittcc, you should To learn more. please visit www. perform a walk-through inspection of adventistrisk.org. You will flnd resources the church. for safety officers in the: " Prevention" Because hazards can spring up rapidly, section of our website. • more frequent surveys are recommended. and staft: elders, deacons, and volunteers David Fournier is manager of shouldaU be vigil am and report or correct marketing and communication them when observed. at Adventist Ris k Management. ()N TH£ Your best friend loves to sin g but can't stay in tune. She wonders why no one asks her to do special music. ROAD \X!ITH What do you tell her? T B eel� -\T TII FPITI.RBOROUC.I I ..&_J ( lll'RC II IN O�.r!ARIO. I believe that friends should be honest with each other. However, we should beSex cogniza Williamsnt: of one's feeling. With that said, I will tell her that we all have been blessed with various talents and gifts. I will also say that although she loves to sing, I believe that group singing is better suited for her voice and strengths. I would tell her she can't stay in tune but that God gives everyone Valeriespecial gifts.Fudge : Smith: Can I give you lessons? We can work on a song together. Lea-Anne Hurlington: I would tell her that all it means is that she needs a little bit more Quaysepractice and then offer to go practise with her. IJj August 2014 23 Adventist Heal Our goal th Care in Canada is to foster an Adventist culture of caring within a Christian atmosphere. John is a happy and pleasant man in his 90s. His playful character and uplifting nature are a pleasure to the staff and residents of Park Manor Personal Care Home in Winnipeg, Man. But John is not a resident. He is a volunteer who lives next door and visits the home fivedays a week, giving his time to encourage all with whom he comes in contact. People like John are one of many blessings the care home community experiences. Family members, volunteers, and, of course, staff members all engage in this vital ministry of caring that Christ modelled. After only a week in care at Rest Haven Lodge in Sidney, B.C., the fa mily of a new resident remarked that they had their mother back. They further explained that while she was in acute care awaiting placement, their mother had lost interest in living. "But since she has come to live here, she is herself again. Thank you for your care;' they expressed. We often talk about sharing what God has done for us, but as the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. The love, respect, and dignity residents of our Adventist care homes receive each day is a witness of God's love. The Sevcnth·day Adventist Church has been actively serving member who was cared fo r as a res ident. Also, many of our seniors across Canada through the establishment of long-term members have dedicated their livc:=s to this ministry, and so we care: homes, beginning some: 50 years ago.These Advc:nrisr health acknowledge and thank each of you fo r your past or current care organizations confidently serve their rcsp�ctivc communities service. by offeringwarmth, compa.o;sion, qualiry nursing, and personal Nevertheless. as a church we rend ro negleer including our care for their residents.Every day our staffand volunt ers meet ca re homes when planning local ministry outreach or considcring the needs of our agingseniors, which includes round-the-clocke the mission of the church. Generally, our focus is on local professional nursing care delivered in a way that promotes churches and church schools wirh their many programs. And dignity espect.r even when we we The .u;d.Canadian Adventist Long Term Care Association think about supplookorti beyondng our ourcolleges, local uminnivimics.ersitie s. hospitals,typically and (CALTCA) has been around in one fo rm or another for at many other valuable:= m inisrrit:s or institutions around the:= world. least 40 years and currcntly comprises seven carc homes across As a result, we may forger about the work that dedicated sraff rhe country. Many church members do know about our care perform on a daily basis ar our long-rc:rm care: homes in our own homes, having heard about them at confcr�ncc sessions or oth�r communities, and arc unaware of the opportunities to become local meetings. or through the:c:x pc:riencc:of supporting a fa mily involved in thi.� c:uing ministry. IJj August 2014 25 Each care home has deep roots within our local Adventist history and reflects our collective desire to serve in our communities. Bm you may be wondering , Jfthe Adven tist Chm·ch was very involved in building these homes, m·e they still invq/ved and how are theyfu nded? \Yic ll, the answer to char has changed ovc.:r the years, but today fundingcomc.:s from rwo main our in ial through a localsources: Health Region,respective and from prov residentc governments fe es. These revenues go to cover the cost ofstaffing the vari ous depanmenrs, including administration, employee benefits, general operating expenses, and capital improvements; yet it is an ongoing challenge to make ends meet in today's environment. \Y/e also appreciate the support of our church members and people from the communities around us to borh maintain and enhance our fa cilities; ro ensure they are safe and pleasant for our residents and their fa milies. The Adventist Church does nor provide any direct funding, bur c.:ach facility's governance is connected to a local confcrc.:ncc, with local Adventist members serving on our boards and at The ewest CALTCA home, Valleyview, opened December and corporation meetings. n in 2004 is located on the same campus as the formerBranson Hospital, the Something that our church members, especially young Willowdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, and Crawford Adventist people who are considering rheir future career parh, may Academy. We can be thankful forthe pioneering spirit of Anthony be intert:sted to know is that Adventist nursing homes are Kaytor, who was instrumental in building the Branson Hospital, which nr r managed and staffed by Adve is business and healrh care really was the beginning ofAdventist health care in Canada. Valleyview professionals. Each of our sites hires competent caring operates under the Advent Health care Corporation, which is developing Adventists ro work in all areas: from nu sing ro dietary, plans for other buildings on this site in the future. Administrator Mike housekeeping ro maintenance, and especiallyr for managemem Savatovich has provided leadership since 2006. positions. \Y/e need people who arc willing to build positive relationships in our communities beyond church walls and who ca111 expect ro enjoy a fu lfilling career of sen•i ce. \Y/ hat about ministry? Our Adventist nursing homes serve people of all fa iths and cultures. These arc people who arc.:going through challenging transitions in life because of age or any num ber of disabilities and who need suppon from caring heam and helping hands. Every day we are able to share the love of Christ. Most of our residents and staffarc not Adventist. Still, it is always our go:tl to foster an Adventist culture of caring within a Christian atmosphere. CALTCA members typically meet every fa ll near the location of one of those homes, and meetings are dedicated to sharing ideas, challenging, and supporting each other. Our most recent CALTCA meeting was held in October 2013 in Established in 1983, Heritage Green is located in the greater Hamilton Hamilton, hosted b)' Heritage Green. Ir was a wonderful few area. The campus includes 110 independent living seniors' apartments. days for sharing and reconnecting, with SDACC president, 21 assisted living suites, and the Heritage Green Seventh-day Adventist Mark Johnson, joining us for worship along with SDACC Church. It was the vision and leadership of Pastor Eric Juri ansz and leg:tl counsel,Grace M:tckintosh. Our next meeting i s scheduled members of the Hamilton Mountain Adventist Church that resulted in fo r September in To ronto, and we pl:tnto continue meeting this important ministry for the community . Rosemary Okimi has been rcgul:trly in the future as we: look to increase capacity and administrator since 1997 but was involved with the fa cility since its awareness of our ministry across Canada. earliest beginnings. Thank you for your support, and please look in the pages of the Messenger for upcoming articles fr om each care home as we highlight our collective ministry; then stop in and check us our-we are always looking for volunteers! • Park Manor opened in 1 967 with strong support from the community and has a long historyof serv ing the Transcona community on the Collin Akre is Executive Director of eastern edge of Winnipeg. Everyone enjoys the family atmosphere, as Park Manor Personal Care Home. many of the staff and residents have lived in Transcona all their lives. In 1986 a 6Q-suite independent seniors' building was opened, creating 26 August 2014 lfj Sunnyside is one of the oldest Adventist nursing homes in Canada. again with start-up leadership from Anthony Kaytor, who as then conference president and was instrumental in the planning and construction. Sunnyside opened itsdoors in 1964 with space for 68r esidents. Since 2003, the capacity has been 97. Overlooking the South Saskatchewan River, it features an expansive courtyard and has undergone many improvements over the years. It is located near the Saskatoon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School. Randy Kurtz has provided leadership as administrator since 2008. opportunities for spouses to live next door to Park Manor. Currently Park Manor is working alongside the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority to expand our site with a new 1 20-bed care home on our adjacent vacant property. Collin Akre joined Park Manor as executive director in 2012. later expanding in 1998 toprovide more private rooms. Since then there have been many improvements in order to provide a pleasant and caring environment for its residents. located near Edmonton in the heart of Sherwood Park next to beautiful Board moorlake and its walking trails, the site has numerous award-winning garden areas and outdoor living spaces and includes the Sherwood Park Seventh-day Adventist Church. Now known as Sherwood Care, Gerald Northam has served asexecutive director since 200S. The vision ofWest Park Manor leadership and the Manitoba Saskatchewan Conference camelife to when West Park Manor opened in 1 973 in thecommunity of Charleswood on the western side of Winnipeg. Ed Gallant was the pnmary motivator in its construction andserved as the first administrator. A sizable plot of land was acquired, some of which was later was made available to the West Park Seventh day Adventist Church. The site features a fenced courtyard for various summer activities and is located in a "green space• community, with numerous walking trails and wildlife, and is close to the city zoo. Ruben Wollman was appointed as executive director In 201 1 after having served as assistant executive director for over 20 years. Rest Haven lodge opened in 1982, located near the centre of Sidney and not farfrom the Rest Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church. The history of Rest Haven goes back much further, to when it was operated as Rest Haven Hospital on a small nearby island, serving the community from 1921 through 1978. 1t was then a place for healing and the promot1on of our health principles. Thecurrent facility located right in Sidney is a comfortable residence featuring great landscaping and many recent Improvements. Gary Zachary provides leadership as the current executive director since 2008. ngs way college k Kingsway College Mission Statement: To reflectJesus Christ and prepare students for His service. sh ey Arriola w s first imroduced to Kingsway College by lfam ily friendsa who invited her ro Preview We ekend Purpose-Driven A in 2007. She enjoyed her time on campus and chose to attend for the remainder of her high school career, graduating • with the class of2009. t-forwa three yc.'\JS. ing way had a job opening posted in Fasrhe churchrd bulletin, and Kafter sprompting from church fr iends and fa mily. Ashley applied fo r the position. She had p a ned to attend Trent University fo r sychology. bur God had al differentn plan. P Ashley has bcen an integral part ofthe nr lment and Deve o ment Te am since 2012. She believesE thato Christian ed ucationl p focuses on the development of rhc social, physic , intellecmal, and, most importantly, spiritual aspects of an al individual. For most of her life, she had attended both public and Catholic schools, and coming ro an Adventist high school allowed her to develop her rclarionship with Chr t. Asa staff member. Ashley a reciates the time and effort heris teachers at ng way College purpp imo reach g and guiding her wirh her studies. Ki "Christians education preparesin individuals to serve the world with whatever talentS God has blc.:ssed them with, whether it is to hdp with fe eding the eedy, leading in church services. singing in a choir, or be ng a prayern warrio . Chr stia educ t on shapes individuals into ithe people God intendedr i themn to be.a Ani yone can make a difference, bur youth arc at a stage in t eir lives when hey arc ready to rake on new opportunities becauseh it's the peak tof their most adventurous years. I believe.:the.: youth arc the main instrument in showing others who God is through their actions and words. Simply by being themselves, honouring Christ in all that hey do, and having rhe o iva ion tod o what they do for God.� "t ach day is a memorablme experiencet t at Kingsway because eachE day is unpredicrahle." Ashley gers many student visitors in her office. Students wi II come to st talk, sir, or say hi. "I admit, wc have work to do, bur studentsju need us, and wc're here because they arc here." Ash er job requires her to sray in the office the majority of time.:, having an open door gives Ashley the.: chance to get to know the students on a personal level. Havi g the opportunity to be a listen ing ear for the student.� andn being ablc to pray wirh them fills her heart with joy. She says, "[ feel as thoug my purpose has been fulfilled. I've becomc a part ofa teen's ghr owth and development to he p them reach rheir otential." \V hc:nA shley bcga.n working at lKingsway, she wasn'tp sure.: Ashley Arriola whether she could handle the demand� of the job. W'irhin a couple of weeks, God spoke.: to her one evening and reminded her rhar her work is a ministry and that rhc work He has given her is is: therefore, all she needed ro do was trust Him. Ashley's favoriteH text can be ou d in Psaln\ 37:4: "Delig t in the Lord and He will give.: youf r!1cn de ires of your heart." Thish text gives her peace in knowi ng chat Gods is with her and the yearning of her heart is known by im. • H Christina Lister is development coordinator at Kingsway College. 28 August 2014 IJj If you are interested in Adventist Christian education at Kingsway College contact the enrolment office at admission�kingswaycollege.on.ca. youth feature Pathfinders Shine at North American Division Event Th ree Canadian teams win firstplace and one second place. nothing should hinder Nelson from attending PBE-nor even her death or buriaL Such demonstration of commitment to God's Word was lauded that inspired more than 2.000 people in attendance. Speaking of the benefitofPBE, Ariel Brown of Berea Beacons says. "Pathfinder Bible Experience was enjoyable, and by Canadian partidpantsoft he 2014 Pathfinder Bible Experience studying God's Wo rd, undreds of Pathfinders from across North America and my personal relationship with Him grew stronger." Teammate rhe United Kingdom beamed with joy and excitement Josiah St. Aubyn shares the same scntimenr and adds, "lr made me H asth.cy rook parr in the third annual North American develop better study habits and it impacted my life very positively." Division NAD) Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) cham pi· "Studying the Bible has definitely changed my daily life. onship, held( on April 12, 2014, at the Takoma Acadcm)' gym. Instead of reading worldly books, I read 2 Samuel and learned Ta koma, Md. Among them were fo ur Canadian teams that many lessons:' declares Amayah Shaw of the Durham Trailblazers. brought home first· and second-place awards: Berea Beacons Team captain Kimberly ju nsay says. "When 1 joined P BE, l felt (Onr.). first place; Trailblazers (Onr.), fim place, like 1 could be myself and usc my brain nm for marks or grades, Mr. Zion Filipino MaharlikaDurham (Om.), second place; and Salem but for God." Her teammate Anna Flores scares, "I learned about Aiglc (Que.). first place. teamwork. responsibility. determination. and, mosr of all, God's PBE was launched in 2012 by NAD for the purpose of Holy \'(lord, the Bible." She continues bys aying, "Pathfinder challenging Pathfinders ro go deeper inro the smdy of God's Bible:Experience is somc:thing char all Pathfinde rs should have a Wo rd. Every year Pathfinders commit themselves to smdying chance ro do." Tyler Ninalga, cean1 captain ofMr. Zion Filipino and mc:mori:ting verses and chapters ofthe designated Bible Maharlika, describes his experience as fun and exciting: "It has book. For 2014 the book was 2 Samuel. been a great fe eling that our ream received seond place, but the As each team, composed of six membcrs. carns first-place best experience of all is that I got to learn mon:about God and standing, the ream advances from the districr to the conference co have my life completely changed." level, then to the union levd, and finally to the division level. Paniciparing conferc:nces this year include Ontario, Q ebec, In 2012 there were 34 reams rhat made it ro the division level. and British Columbia. All conferences in Canada that haveu In 2013 there were 39. And this year, 2014, an unpn:cedcnrcd Pathfinder clubs are encouraged to participate next )'Car. The 88 teams (including from the United Kingdom) advanced to book ro study for 20 I 5 is Matthew (NKJV), including rhe the NA championships. Remarkably. our of the: 88 reams, book's introduction fo und in the Seventh-day Adventist Bible 70 achievedD first-place ranking, 16 gor second place, and nvo Commentary. The 2015 PBE schedule the various level gor third place. "This is significanr," stares El der James Black, events is as fo llows: for NAD director. this says it (PBE) Fe uary -7 Area/District a gameyouth, but a comm itmc:nt.""because (n additi n, Elder Blackis mote shares than Marchbr 7-Confc:rc:nc:c the story ofTrisha from Las Vegas, whoo decided to be baptized March 21-Union (SDACC) she fe ll in love wichjesus during the course of tud ing rhe April l7, 18-NAD (Dallas, TX) Biblebecause th rough PBE. Nelson, a young Pathfinder from sMinney sota, though in gri<:f.has fo und courage to join PBE because his Edwin Martin is Pathfinder director the Ontario Conference grandmother, prior ro her passing, had expressed her wish char and SDACC representative of the NADfor Pathfinder Committee IJj August 2014 29 par kv ew ad vent st acad emy The nicest thing people did for him, says James, was "come co visit me and make fluorescentcards bright roverbs I 8 describes "a fr iend who sticks closer I couldn't look ar them." so than a brother.� bur one would be hard·pressed to Three surgeries and many prayers lan:r,James was P findbrothc:rs closc:rthan James and Josh Sourhcorr. deemed wdl enough ro return co school and finish Born and raised in an Advenrisr home, rhc Sourhcorr Grade 10. Where the support of fr iends had been so have experienced much of what rhc church offers viral in his recovery. james's teachers invested extra rime twinsro young people. From Maniroba·Saskarchewan and and assistance to aid his return co normal life. Alberta campmec:rings ro Pathfindc:rs. vespc:rs, and the "They really helped me catch up on the essential occasional youth rally, Josh and Jamcs cxcmplify the: things," Jam�:ssays, �and I even made the honour roll!" diffe rence we find in Christian environments and Now James can be:seen in rhe hallways laughing fr iendships. with friends as Josh rides a rolling office chair. Together, In the halls of Parkview Adventist Academy. rhey make people smile and conrribure ro the caring arc synonymous with The · rhear· ld community ac PAA. Southcorrsboys and their older brother, whofun. graduated 17 from yc PAAo As they get ready for Grade I 2,Josh and James are in 2013, arc well known for their sense ofhumour, their looking fo rward ro PAA traditions like Senior Survival quirky expressions. and their strong senseof family. Diane (a weekend retreat fo r the gr aduating class), Class Southcorr. mother of the three boys, shared at PAA Challenge, and the educational rour roEurope. They graduation that putting her children inro a Christian rake rhe same schedule ofcla.c;ses bccau.�c. as James says. pla ing them right where they need to be to "It's easier for our mom co keep track of us." schoolprepare is for tcheir future. Their rime at PAA has been filled wirh character· In 2007, rhe Sourhcorr fam ily rclocarcd from Regina, building experiences, "such as Math class with Mr. Spenst," Sask., to Lacombe, Alta., in order to provide the boys says Josh. Jamc:s appr.eciarc:s the worships offered by with an Adventist education. Beginning with Grade 4 PAA sraff and both boys liked the hands·on learning at Collcg�: H�:ightsChristian School, Josh andJamcs of Bio 20. They hang out in the dorm with the friend� have made lifelong fr iends. According to James, "It's they've made and open up their home fo r students to smaller here. and everyone has dose relationships." Josh visit. too. especially enjoys PAA now because "you ger co meer For rhese boys, PAA is a place where rhey can be people and make friends from everywhere." themselves within an accepting gr oup ofpeers pursuing These friendships really came into play che God cogecher.James says, "Usually, it'sweird for me to 20 I 2/20 I 3 school year when James becameduring sick. As rhe just go up and talk ro somebody," bur at PAA, �there arc more oucgoing twin, Josh excused his brother's absence a lor more people wirh rhe san1e beliefs as you. Rather with jokes about whether he was really ill or not in rhe chan fitting into a sm aJier group that's parr of a larger first days. The symptoms smph infection, which group, you arc the larger group." This group of swdcnrs, occurrfewed inJames' leg, were norof immediately recognizable, reachers, and parents who support Adventist education and by the time he was diagnosed. itwas a serious case. on a scale are al:so rherc to support individuals James missed a considerabk amount of school, and throulargegh everyday srruggks. and that's rhe difference of Josh could no longer laugh it of( The srudenrs at PAA Christian education: teachers and students who love rallied around the brothers, sending many good wishes to God also learn tO love and care fo r one :mother. • James and supporting josh through prayer. "We prayed tog�:ther, likc, 4,000 times a day," Josh cxaggaatcs, Katelyn Ruiz is the communications ir was :tilg ood. The reachers and smdenrs in every "butcl:�.c;s assistant at Park view Adventist Academy. cared so much." edutat on MYTHBUSTERS The truth about online educatio "You teach classes online? Wow, that must be a great job! Yo u don't even have to change out ofyour pyjamas to work!" h is seems to be. a common miscon 'Christmas, Don't Be Late' by Alvin and Also, because we arc a Google Apps ception among individuals unfamiliar the Chipmunks." said one junior high for Education school. our students arc Twith online school. student. provided with many opportunities fo r If you had asked me three years ago Throughout the:year, many of the group collaboration. what online school looked like, ! probably reachers provide activities such as chcmc would have been just as confused. I days, which can be quite entertaining. MYTH 3 remember when I Hrsc scarred teaching One of my favourites was backwards day, There is no real difference between at Prairie Adventist Christian eSchool which a� ked students to come: to class public online school. (PACeS); I had no idea what to expect. wearing hoodies and panrs backwards Adventist and The truth is there arc many misconcc:ptions and even doing their hair backwards. This couldn't be fartherfrom the truth. associated with onlillc schooling. Lee's Aside from the Bible curriculum we are considc:r some:of these: common myths MYTH 2 able to provide, teachers and students at and highlight the bencHes of attending PACeS regularly pray together, parricipacc: Online school is too isol ting. in service projecs and mission trips. and a school like PACeS. a t Gone are the days when doing school enj oy a We ek of Prayer program twice MYTH 1 online meant reading books, completing each school year. \XIhen asked whar assignments, and mailing them in for his favo urite memory of the year was, grading. The theme in my jw1ior high clas s a Grade 8 student responded: ''Last Onlineschool students in hei getr to this }'car has bct:n "building community," Aug usc, on my birthday, baptized. do t pyjamas. While this may happen periodically when and this is a concept char all PACeS My teacher drove: all the wayl got fTom where a student accidentally sleeps in, at PACeS teachers arc very intentional about she was visiting her family to my baptism we have anexpectation of professionalism. pro\'iding forour students. Being a at the Rcd Deer River. l think it just made That means we all gee ready to go to school student at PACeS docsn'r mean you get it more special because she cook cl1e time in the morning by dressing appropriately to passively watch other students and to drive: the way to sc:c:me: gc:tbaptized." and preparing our work areas before their teacher in a classroom somewhere:. Flexible:all schedules and personalized logging in. Our online:classes utilize uOne thing I like:about my teacher programs arc: often listed as the benefits webcams, which allow teachers and is how she cakes the time co be with each ofonline school; at PACeS we offer these scud..:nrs to sec: one another. and just of her students personally, like how she: and so much more. One of my Grade 8 like any other school. showing up in took the time with each of us who were students said it best: "I really just c11joy your pyjamas can be a bit awkwarcl behind in our homework to come up spending ti me together as a class. Ta lking. That doesn't mean we can't have with a work plan to get caught up," states laughing, and smiling together." • fun, though. "One day that stands our another student. the most is when my teacher sounded Students arc active parcicipants in a Daniel/e Rochford teaches like a ch ipmunk because: of tcchnkal myriad ofw ays chat include discussions, Grades 7 to 9 with PA CeS. diffi culties, and she sang che song activities, and projects done during class . IJj August 2014 31 test fy c:ptember 3. 1989. will fo rever be etched in my memory. It was the day my parents. two siblings. and l arrived in Canada. l felt S a.s ifi had reached heaven ! lam forever gratefu l to God and, My 25 Years next, to my sister Grace and brother· in-law, Sahn, who sponsored us. After recovering from jedag and sightseeing, I decided that it was time to job hum. Sevc:ral odd jobs lata, I landed a job as an insurance claims adjudicator. This wa� a great ltssin . a� it financed my college education. b g in Canada [ had always dreamed oflbecoming a medical docror. Having no one to support my education, l decided on the shortest schooling that would land me a well-paying job and enable me to pursue further A Te stimony education. [ chose a diploma in computer studies. Ha,· ng to work 20 hours a week while srudying fu ll-rime, I used my rime eifficiently and my meagre earnings wisely. In 1994 l obtained my diploma with only a $250 loan debt. A few months later, God provided a business analyst job. of God's To fu rther my education. l srudied through distan e learning while working fu ll-rime, still hoping to enter medical school. cHowever, "while many are the plans in a person's heart, ... it is the Lord's purpose that Fa ithfu I ness prevails Prov. 19:21. { NIV). � o , In 1995, [ wc:nr back tO the Phil ppine w mec:ta l vely lady Arlene: Pornillosa, with whom I had been icorresponding, and a year later we were married. After our honc:ymoon. we settled n Ottawa, our home for the next 10 years and the birthplace of our twoi daughters, Malissa and Anna. In 2006, the year I finished my graduat.: degree, we said goodbye to our church family and friends and moved to Oshawa. Again we experienced Gods intervention, as we had two months to sell our house bur it wasn't until three day s before we were to take possession ofour new house char our previous one was sold. This experience reminded us to rrust God's perfect timing and that God always comes through. Life in Canada has nor always been easy, but we have seen God's helping hand tocarry us through. For example, one difficult period was when my father-in-law, who was in the Philippines, feU became bed-ridden for fo ur yc.:ars, and eventually died. This c:xperic.:nc.:c.:ill, was difficult for us emotionally and financially, but we pulled through by His grace. Before immigrating I was told that it is easy to get caught up in the: pursuit of riches in Canada and lose interest in sp ritual matters. I thank God that He has kept our faith and comm innicnt to the church strong. \'i/ c have also been commitred to returninga double tithe- ! 0 percent as tithe and JO percent for offering/charity-from our one-income household. This has enabled us ro support various miniseries and to help needy fr iends and relatives. I can testify rhar we can never out-give God! His promises in Proverbs 3:9, 10 and Malachi 3:10 arc true. My advice to new immigrants is to make God your partner, embrace Canada as your home, be a lifelong learner, and integra te you rselfinto Canadian so iety. This has been my approach, and my testimony is that God cis fa ithful! Hehas abundantly blessed my family and has used us ro bless others. I'm confident that He who eg n Work wiU it u il the day when Jesus Comes againb a {aPh goodl. 1:6). • continue nt i Finnie Flo res is an elder at the College Park Seventh-day Adventist Church in Oshawa, Ont. He is married to Arlene, a stay·at·h ome mom. They have twoteenaged daughters whom they homeschooled in elementary. 32 August 2014 IJj If you're a new member and have a question you would like answered, new member please email newmember@adventlstca. We would love to hear from you. My husband and I are recent converts, and my children, aged and do not want to come to church with us. There 10 12, are only a few children at church, and they usually want to play with their friends instead. Please give me some ideas. l understand your challenge and am so to activate their desire for fo od and to and this wi ll be the beginning of an glad tO see your desire to maintain the prepare them to suck mother's milk.1 unforgettable lifelongrelationship. unity of your fa mily and ro encourage It should be the same with our your childrc:n to form an attach ment children. We need to find ways to make CONNECT WITH OTHER CHILDREN ro God. their connection with God meaningful AND FAMILIES OF THE CHURCH In rh�: conr<:xtof the gr�.:atconrrovasy, and th<:ir church attendance a blc:ssing. Following the example of Jesus and the nothing is easy. Our enemy is ready to use May your daily worship service he usc:d inspin:d texts of Ellen G. White, just do all circumstances in order ro separate us as an opportunity to show the immensity everything possible: to mingle with the and the members of our familiesfro m of God's love and to help them to sec the youth of your church. lnvirc them to rhe love ofGod. However, there are some church as being part ofHis plan for birthday parties; think about their essential things we can do, and we know human happiness. important life events (graduation, that despite all efforrs of Saran, God exams. achievements, birthdays, ere.): SHARE YOUR PROBLEM will prevail. connect with their parents and simply WITH YOUR PASTOR share God's love. Bur always be positive. DON'T FORCE YOUR CHILDREN Ever ybody knows how deeply Jesus loved Ever ybody undt:rstandsthe language of INTO RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES children. They had a speci al place in His a sm ilc. Ve ry soon you will sec that the God creared us rohave free will. The hcarr. However, sometimes church leaders, chi.ldrenof the church love you. Thus, absence offr eedom is incompatible with justas did the apostles in th� time ofJesus, you will become a factor of unity and the notion of true love. Many passages forger this reality. Ellen G. White wrote a blessing for the entire church fa mily. in the Bible present God as someone who about this question exrensivdy. Quoting And in a united church children have highly respects His creatures' decisions. a text written for the Christmas season always a place ofchoice. For ex ample, in th e book of Revelation in 1889: "Those who love God should Jesus is standing at the door and knocking. feel deeply interested in the children PRAY WITHOUT CEASING He says, "If anyone hears my voice and and youth .... By his Holy Spirit, Jesus FOR YOUR CHILDREN opens the door ..." (3:20). If Jesus cherishes is drawing tht: hearts of tht:chi ldren Nothing can be done without God's rhe freedom of His children, we should to Himself. while Satan is working to inrc:rv�.:ntion. He:knows how to act in do rhe samc. keep them away fmm him . ... Then how ev.:ry circumstance. He will calm your Religious values cannot be promoted important it is that the children come to fears and stimulate your thoughts. He through discipline or blackmailing. The jesus ln their earliest years and become will open the right doors and prevent love of God is powerful enough to touch lambs of His flock ! How imponanr it rhe mistakes. You can trust Him because the heart and to transform the life of is that the older memhers of the church, He: has loved )'Our �hildren "with an each and everyone. Therefore. don't by precept and example, lead them ro everlasting love." (Jer. 31 :3). Only God impose church on your children. Follow Jcsus."2 can show you the path ro rhe heart of the advice of Prov erbs 22:7: Train up a As you can see, this problem isb eyond your children. Only His grace will make child in the way he should go, and when your capacities. You have to do your pan. rhc difference in your church. So pray, he i� old h� will not d�part from it." Th� At the same time:, youneed inspired church act, and pra ise rhe Lord for rhe wonderful original word for "train up; is leaders to be on your side and ro help you things that He is doing for you and your cbmurk, more accurately translated "cr eate tbt in your search for the rl ght solution. Every church family. • desire." The root of this word comes local church should have the right vision from the custom �stablishcd with small of reaching children and youth for Jesus. e vice-president babies in Semitic countries where young Wlhcn children spend rime together in Danielof administration Stojanovic is ththe Seventh-day mothers placed date juice on the gums meaningful activities at the fe et of Jesus, Adventist atChurch in Canada. and palates of newborn children in order they will starr to apprecia te one another, ' Theodor H. Gaster. Customs and Folkways of Jewish Life (New York: William Sloane Associates Publishers. 1955), p. 14. 'The Review ond Herold, December 17, 1889,arr. B. IJj August 2014 33 r------� I I EXPLORE I I ENCE I EXPERI I I ENGAGE I I Haiti I December 26, 2014 - January 9, 2015 I I I In Haiti school children are being kidnapped. I To help protect them, ADRA is constructing a I wall around a school in the town of Petit Goave. I I Spend the new year with us as we travel to Haiti I to assist in the construction of the wall around I the local school. I I I I I I Mongolia I May 11-27, 2015 In Mongolia healthy food is too expensive for most people. ADRA is showing families how to grow their own food so they can have a healthy diet ail year long. Help Mongolian families prepare for the growing season by helping set up greenhouses, or planting vegetables. Cambodia October 2015 Many Cambodians suffer from malnutrition and preventable illnesses. ADRA is improving the quality of life in many villages by promoting good nutrition and hygiene. Travel to Cambodia to construct hand washing stations, latrines, and learning centres in a remote village. Please no1e: l1ems in Ihe "News" seclion may originale from var io us sources. The Canadian Advenrisl Messenger will give credil, via a byline, toaulhors of ma1erial submi11ed directly 10 us forfirs Iprinring. S1or ies wi1hou1 a byline may hove been wn1 1en byMessenger staff, reprinted from a1her publicalions or supplied 10 us by a general press release. Alb erto rugs and alcohol are a major challenge saying, "Good job; we need this in our we can share the transforming power of Din the wwn of Lac La Biche. "Eighty community." hough the one-hour Christ with each fa mily in this community, percent of che calls that come into victim march drew toAir an end, the singing and we will sec an everlasting change never services are drug· and alcohol-related, we praising did not. Joyous melodies echoed seen before!" are really glad Pastor Toby is pmting on through the town, leaving a fresh presence At the end of the service, I had special this annual ami-drug march;' said Melody of Christ's fo otprints. prayer for Pa�tor Wong and his community Littell of Lac LaBiche Victim Services . After returning from the march, we parmers, praying tha t God would continue The mornings tarted off with Path· had a scrumptious potluck and then to reach his community and usc him to finde rs and members from Cold Lake. gathered in the auditorium for a service. bring revival and reformation. It was Bonnyvilk Fort McMurray, Edmonton During the service Littell spoke ofsome amazing to see a pastor so passionate Maranatha, Lac La Biche, and Smoky of her experiences with drugs and alcohol about nor only his church bur also his Lake churches rallying together in front in the community as she responded to community. of Portage College. After several pictures calls. She further expressed rhe importance As we marched through the streets together, Constable Chris Clarke, of the of events such as this one in bringing the of Lac La Biche that day, I realized that local RCM P detachment, led the charge issue of drugs to the fo refront. Constable if Christ were here today, even though with his vehicle. Pathfinders followed Clarke spoke briefly about the challenges it was His custom to attend synagogue in fullClass A uniform carrying a sign of drugs in the community, but his speech service, He probably would have been in written with bold red letters, was cut short because he was called out His community standing and speaking "SAY NO to an emergency. out about social njust ce. day we TOCheri DRUGS." Notice led in singi g songs Pastor Toby Wong of the Boyle. Lac truly sensed that iwe werei marchingThat and such as "We Are Soldiers" andn "Marching La Biche, and Smoky Lake churches, speaking out to make a difference in a to Zion." As we marched, many of the spoke candidly about his intention to community for which Christ died. • community members honked their make a difference in his community of - Ly l e M. Notice, hornsin solidarity. Passersby walking Lac La Biche. Wong exclaimed, "Healthy Associate Youth Director, rhe streets smiled and gave thumbs-up, families equal healthy communities. If Alberta Conference llj August 2014 35 news Learning to Respond to Disaster and Providing Spiritual Care in Times of Crisis nder the North American Division suppon. Those who choo ro rake the keen listeners learned how ro prepare for se U (NAD) Adventist Community first level of training karn techniques that disasters lasting up to 72 hours. There Services (ACS) Department, thc:re are help rhe individual ro navigate smssful was a blerop exercise with miniature· six components: Elder Care, Mcnror and situations through debriefing methods. sized trucks,m pallets, and clothing drop Tutoring, Yo uth Empowered ro Save, \.XIhilehosted by the Calgary Central box conr::tiners. auntered Community Development, Disaster Seventh-dayAdventist Church, the week heard joyous laughterAsl s and discovereddownsmirs Response, and Crisis Care. end was rightly packed with powerhouse Dr.[ Fddbush, a retired chaplain who The Alberta Confaencc has chosen prc.:senrerssuch as Scan Robinson. NAD now devorcs his rime ro reaching crisis to fo cus on two specificareas, Disaster ACS Disa.�tc:r Response director; Dr. can: intervention. To lighten rhe mood Response (DR) and Crisis Care. DR l'vtarrin Feldbush, Crisis Care c ordina or/ from rhe seriousness oftrauma and crisis training entails learninghow to attend We stern US; and Joe and Sherryo Wat ts,t he would show hilariously funny video to local or global emergencies cfficicndy National ACS DR coordinators. clips and then smoothly transition back and dfcctivc y. Those who choose to go Each morningRobinson brought to the subject matter. through the threel to fourdays of DR powerful and passionate:devotional Ar rhc:end of rhc fo ur e haustin g bur training receive informacion on emergency messages that challenged participants in fo rmative days, we came togetherx for a preparation, lcadcrsh ip, warehouse to be acrivc in eir communities for group photo and praycr. ln light ofour managemem, donations operadons, Christ. With histh soothing British accent catastrophic floods in Southern Alberta and fo rklift training. he shared candidly,"It's a privilege ro last summer, we felt good knowing that Crisis Can: rrainiug is an essential come here ro Ca11ada and share with rhe ov<:r 50 ofour members arc fully trained fo rm of training originating from the membe rs of AI ber . God is calling us to and equipped in disaster response and International Critical Incident S ress do more and be morem for him ...c.:ss enrially crisis care for future disasters. At the end Foundation (IC!SF). [r involves tCritical [ro be] a bright light for Christ in our of the day, we may nor know whar rhe Incident Sm:ssManage ment (CISM), communities." future ho d but we do know who holds which is essentia ly how rob esr fa cilitate Following rhe devotionals, rhc our future!l s• l healing and counselling rhrough grief or amazing husband-and-wife team ofJoc -Lyle Notice, severe trauma. C!SM provides leade rs hip, and Sherry \.Va tts presented an introduction Associate Youth Director, education, training, consultation, and to di�asrer re�ponsc. During that time, Alberta Conference British Columbia Multicultural Sabbath n the Sabbath ofJune 28, Oakridge OAdventist Church {OAC) celebrated irs annual Mulriculrural Sabbath, by a cultural banquet of food� fromfollowed around the w rld. Thiso year was particu arly special, as OAC was honoured withl a letter of recommendation from The Hon.Jason Kenney, Minister of Multiculturalism, Social Development, and Employment. The lcrrer, along wirh a certificateof congratulations, was presented to senior pastor Kumar Di:.:jr during the service Kumar Dixitre 36 August 2014 IJj news by MP Chung Sun Leung, parliamenrary "We were delighted and honoured continue co celebrate mulriculruralism at s�crcrary ofMulriculrurali�m. to r�c�ivc: the: rc:commc:ndation as a OAC long into the: future! • ro The letter commended OAC fo r church! Just be recognized for -Lee/a Landers, Marketing, its comribution ro rhc promotion of som<.:thing we often rake for granred, PR and Community multiculturalism and irs commirmenr such as our diversiry, really was some Engagement Coordinator, to social harmony amongst th..:divas..: thing amazing!" said Di:dt, who along Oakridge Adventist Church culrurcs ofVancouvcr. with other minisrry leaders intends to Kelowna's Son Va lley Fellowship Hosts Father/Daughter Spring Banquet and Mom/Son Adventure Night! n Sunday, March 9. 2014, SonVa lky daughters, each little girl was treated to competitions were m:xt with a break for OSeventh-day Advcn£isr Fellowship a fTesh hairdo and some: colourfi.tllypaimed moms and sons ro work rogerher in rhe hosred a banquet fo r the community of nails. Okanagan Adventist Academy ki(chen making fun smoothics! Again, Kdowna, B.C. With rhe desire ro uplift (OKAA) high school girls volunteered Glenda Quiring from rhe Orchard Ciry th..:role: of parcnrs in the community and at the little salon and were supcrviscd b)' church was in attendance: offering profes honour special relationships within each teacher Sara Sutherland. �The girls were sional photos fo r th:tr special mom and fa mily, SonVallc)• lcadcrsh ip hosted the so cure; says Sutherland. son memory. Moms went home with Father/Daughter Banquet with much Games, fo od, and memories were made flowers, smiles, and a little boy fe eling excitement and passion. The ream effort as proud fa thers and glowing daughters extra special. included Bray Rogers of Plaid Academy enjoyed a special night wirh one another The gifr of parenting is such an organizing his "Grub Club" youth for the -just dad and his little:girl. important role. Howc:,·cr, pan.:nts and catering. as well as Orchard City Adventist June S. 2014. SonV:tlley member the fa mily in general are under attack. By church rnem her Glenda Quiring setting William McRorie arranged to host the supporting the role of parents as they raise up her professional photo centre to capru re Moms/Sons Adventure Night at (OK.AA). their ch ildrc:n, a srrong attachment deepens special moments for dads and their special The special rcladonship between a boy and within the fam iJy. \Vhar a funrime! More daughte rs . SonValley member Jill Stickle his adoring mom was uplifted that night events arc being planned fo r the future. • organized the decorations and rhe "salon" in a special wa)'· A spirited gan1e ofsoccer -Kevin Litt/echilds, for event. began the evening. with moms versus teacher, Okanagan As the fathers arrived wirh their sons (guess who won !). Castle building Adventist Academy Manit oba-Saskatchewan Commissioning Service he Manitoba-Saskatchewan Confer Savenye, who is currently serving as the children and was commissioned imo rhe Tence had the privilege and honour of princip:tl ofCurtis-Horne Christian School. miniStry of n:achingonjunc:7, 2014. commissio11ing four people this year. The Andrew is recognized for his commitment The service for the three remaining first commissioning service rook place ar to his students and those who work wirh candidates rook place :tt Camp Whiresand the Hill Av enue Seventh-day Adventist him. He also holds strong famiJy values during camp meeting on july 12, Church in Regina. Sask., for Andrew and enjoys time with his wife and two Karen Landry was commissioned2014. inco IJj August 2014 37 news rhe m inisrry of reaching for the caring wh ich involves work with the youth in various Adventist schools in \X'es tern and lovi ng commitment ro the many camp. Path finde rs . and orher youth Canada. Shad has shown a strong srudem� she has raughr O\'C:r the years. ministries throughout rhe conference. commitmcm to rhc work of Adventist Karen reaches ar Rosrhcrn Christian H;.: is also involved in work with the education and rntly realizes the importance School and has been able to sec the school Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada and sib>nificance that it plays in the mission grow from si.x studmts in 20 I 0 ro 12 last (SDACC) and th;.: North American of the church. year. Student� regularly commtm on how Division (NAD). Richard has been candidatt who was commissioned they enjoy learningnew hymns for worship. committed ro youth work during much feltEach truly honoured tO be able to serve playing hand bells. and l.:aminga hour of his career and deeply desires rh:u the mission of the: Seventh-day Adventist Jesus each day. youth work arow1d rhe world continue Church and moreover cobe called by God Richard Williams and Shad Lehmann to grow and reach our young people. co labour for Him and to fe el the peace were also commissioned into their Shad Lehmann is the conference that comes with knowing char they arc administrative roles at the Manitoba Education and Communication director. doing the Lord's work. • Saskatchewan Conference office. Richard Before taking rhis administrative role, is curremly serving as rhe youch director, Shad worked as a teacher and principal A New Beginning for Park Manor Care ------.____ --- ark Manor Personal Care Home Care Home, lnc. The new fuciJitywill This is, of course. a major project with Phas been serving the community of have at least I 00 new beds and will be significant invesum;nr by the Manitoba Winnipeg for some 47 years. W/ e are a built next to East Park Lodge. The three government. Pa rk Manor will fUndraise 1 00-bed fa cility. with a 60 suite seniors' fa cilities will be connected bra new and contribute up tO $7 million as pare residence that was built in J 985 adjacent concourse and will provide a continuum of our community contribmion. Design to the pcrsonal care home. ln the past ofcare options for seniors in the area. work is underway, and construction is 10 years, plans were crcared based on a ln response, our board chair Ron Nelson cxpccred to begin next summer, with the vision co expand our site with additional noted, "Park Manor ha..�been a central new facility opening about two years later, bed.� and other services. La..�t summer we p:1rtof community life in Tran scona for in 2017. submitted a proposal to the Winnipeg 47 years. and we are thankful co all our \\le at Park Manor are very excited Regional Health Authority to build a staff. our residents and their fumilics, abour this development and look fo rward new personal care home adjacent ro Park volunteers, and local leaders who have ro serving our community inan expanded Manor and East Park Lodge. supported our vision for a campus of role on ofthe Seventh-day Adventist The Board and Administration of care. Tra nscona is a rapidly growing Church.behalf • Park Manor is pleased ro share that on community, and Park Manor is excited -Collin Akre,Executive Monday, June 2, 2014, Manitoba Health about this 1!.-' 38 August 2014 IJj news Ontario Scarborough Church Perform Their First Fire Drill t is always best ro be prepared in any I alarming emergency. We as a church org:mizarion rend ro forger rh:lteven in rhe sa fest place, church, critical simations can absolutdy arise. On rhc Sabbath ofJunc 21. 2014, .;jl Scarborough church had irs first official fire drill. lrwas conducted in an orderly and efficientmanmr. Scarborough church was prepared by posted exit signs and their very own team of fire Marshalls char ensured the evacuation rran sirionc::d smoothly to the designated l 00-metrcd sa fe ty zones. The congregation was co-operative and calm to exit and returned to the building promptly when the "clear" signal was givc::n. a training ro also encourage, equip, and prepare its sister churches ro practice: for any Approximately 200 to 300 people unforc:s.:en situations. • were participants of Scarborough -Julieann Bullock, Communications Te am, church's first experience of a fi re drill, Scarborough Seventh-day Adventist Church • SDA Ch urch 1n Canada loyd Leon Reile was born on June 12, in rhe Ve nezuela Conference. L191 S. in Harvey, N.D., and went to From there he went £O the headquarters sleep trusting in Jesus on May IS. 2014, ofthe Antillc::m Union as a deparrmc:nral in Poway, Calif. He attended Canadian secretary, followed by service in the Junior College and Walla Wa lla College, Inter-American division in a number of graduating on rhe morning ofJune 6, J 937, capacities and, finally, as president of the and marrying Elsie Viola Roth in the Central American Un ion. Thc::y t:nded afternoon.Lloyd began his ministerial work their mission service in 1964. Upon his in Alberta as a pastor and c:vangc:lisrand return he was president of the Greater also served as the director of Lay Activities, New York Conference for nine years Youth. and Education in Alberta. While and chen president of the Seventh-day in AI berm h.: conductedrhe first Junior Adventist Church in Canada for eight Camp at Gull Lake in 1941. He worked ye:ars, retiring in 1982, following 44 in several departments at the Manimba years of service. His wife ofover 7 J Saskarchewan Conference. Ar Christmas years passed away on April 26, 2008. time 1943, Reilc and his went to He isSlirvivcd by rwo daughters, Carol work inas missionaries, with Reilewife serving (Bruce) Power and Loella (Lee) Johnson, Lloyd Leon Reile as a dep:mmc:ntal director forfive years and six grandchildren. • As o� June30. 2014.HlerL' Wf"e 442aepos,tor� wttlla total deoo�,t > > SDACC REVOLVING FUND REPORT.• ol $L-1,0h,9/1 There were /9 1odn> wtth d Vdlue of $20.190,21 J For more information or to make a deposit, contact Girl y Quiambao-quiambao.girly@adventistca; 905/433-QOl l. IJj August 2014 39 news VOAR-Bringing Comfort and Hope ames, a man tuning in visit VOAR and to meet th Nova Scoria after mics." e Jfrom el people behind the the loss of his wife. fo und It was so wonderful to meet comfort in Voice: ofAdventi st the man whom we spoke with so Radio (VOAR). words and to hear his stories in he heard VOARThe intrigued person.often Since James's visit ro him, on touched VOAR, has a monthly the emptinessand the songs his heart. donor. Hehe still callsbecome the request He called the:station in to show regularly and sends introduce h imsclf and rell Bible verses of still us his story. Although we are H� tells us wh�ncv�rcn�ourage he me�tsmcru. separated by an ocean, he is a new person, the firstt ing he now parr of our listening tells them about is VOAR.h family. get tir d \'{Tc ar� so ac hearingWe from never listeners tellinge of listener. whetherthankful they arcfor ine h us how their Christi:m walk James visits VOARto visit the people behindthe mlcs. Ea.�tc:rn Canada, \Vc:�rem Canada, has enhanced by VOAR's Gcrmany, Brazil, China. We rnusicbeen and teaching programs. Christian But he was. James was all smiles one praise God fo r our listeningor fam i y radio has a way ofbringing people sunny, summer afn:rnoonwhen he and each opportunity of a changedl lifande together in daily worship ofour God. his sisters knocked on VOAR's door. forin Christ. lfyou would like to share how During his many te phone calls to He spent some: time looking around the you have been blessed by the ministry VOAR. James spoke aboutle one day srudios, checking our all the equipment, ofVOAR, please call roll-free at J /888- raking a rrip to Newfoundland to visit and telling stories about his wife, his love 740-8627, or email [email protected]. • VOAR. Since he was in his late 70s at the for God, and life back in Nova Scoria. time, I really didn't think he:was serious. 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Ad v e n t i s t c h a n n e I s (Y" Bulk orders get discount! 1 9 Plus moro than 55 othor FREE Christian Channols and Nows Channols �3ABN ,,.- � � Oll.llfl.�< 0 �UI N � OW&N LET'S OV DAY Sunday, September 21, 2014 HELP US REACH OUR MILLION MILE GOAL! 2 Whether you host a 5K runjwalk, join a community event, or organize other activities, consider how your team can involve as many people as possible in physical activity. Invite your community to join your church, school, or hospital as we move together and promote a healthier lifestyle. I!I!J August 2014 45 from the editor from the editor It Only Makes Sense I spent my early years in a small and isolated village in rural AIberea. There were nine houses plus an additional home for our courageous reacher, who caught Grades 1 through 9 in a one-room schoolhouse. W'hile I have lose track of aJI one of chose fa milies, warm memories of che Hamler of Windfall stillbur live on in my mind. remember our fa mily jumping into our shiny, new, white '59 Buick and headil ng out on a gravel road £O drive for what seemed like fo rever. Three hours Iacer we would arrive in Edmoncon coget a month'S worth of groceries. There my morh r would seck our needed ingredients fo r her recipes. lready wh<.:n I was a six-year-oldc child, she exposed me co foods fro m India, Jamaica,A China, Russia, Mexico, Philippines, and a hose of ocher f.'ll-away countric:s char, up unril chen, I had only known offrom my scamp collection. I remember my mother t<.: ling my sisters and m<.:char although the peopk we meet may be ditTerenr, rhely can add a unique qualiry to our lives. Later on in life [ was able £O meet people from those countries, and it made it easier co befriendthem. Unforrunacely. l often sec churches whose members nor rdlecr chc diversity of the ommunitythey arc supposed to doru rns our chat if we do nor rake rhcc go spel co every kindrc::d,narion, reach. and tongue: lc in our villages and cities, we are nor IUlfllling rhe gospel commission given co us by God. Embrace diversity: make friends with those who differ from you. Give special atremion £O new immigrantSwho have left behind familyand friends as rhey seek opportunities and blessings in a new country. They arc: among rhc bcsr rools to sp read the three angels' message. What my mother said was true. People different from me have added more co my life than rhose similar tO me. Yo u, roo, mal' flnd your qualiry (and taste) oflifc has improved and you learn more abour the world around you when you expand your horizons. It only makes sense. • Stan Jensen, editor, Canadian Adventist Messenger 46 August 2014 IJj Aimee Perez A BACKvVARD GLANCE by THIS MONTH THOUSANDS OF PATHFINDERS from around rhe globe will be converging on Oshkosh, \V is., fo r the Forever Faithful camporee. In honour of this event, we look back to the Discover the Power camporee, which cook place years ago 15 in 1999. • e wuein the mi ddle of me uorm, wewue tn our rent W "'wo lberta Pathfinders,M ichael Matiko,from praymg. and I fdry m angd nght beside me." Travis the AWetaskiwin Peace Hills Club, and Wayne Pimnan, from dte 1it'muanra Parhflndt't Oub in San Diego, w· Rac.A.h ul, from the Red Deer River Pathfinder Club, Calif.. rdued hisaperitncc during the Thumlay night dtundcr· participated inthe pinewood car derby during cam storm at the D�over dttPower lmcrnarional Pathfinder poree. Ea The PathfinderCamporee has been a great deal of fun and el Heather Welch and Kalee Cherepuschok Sylvan Lake Poneeri PathfinderClub, Alberta Project Air Power: A mission plane was rebuilt by Pathfinders and Adventist World Aviation for ust ln GUJllnl and was dedicated at tht camporee. All of the above excerpt nnd photos were taken from the November 1!199issue ofCanod/an Ad�entist Messenger . l!llj August 2014 47 Remember when mission work was the most important thing we did as a church? It still is.� ,