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our justification. The grave had to they were a happy group, meeting in take Him, but it could not hold Him. one another's homes, partaking of food "It was not possible that he should be with "gladness and singleness of heart" holden of it [death]" is the way (Acts 2:46). They were a radiant Just Peter expressed it (verse 24). Then, church in their new-found faith. That reaching the climax of his message, was the way the church began. he said: "Therefore being by the And that early church was a miracle- before His right hand of God exalted, and having working church, for in the next chap- received of the Father the promise ter we learn of a poor cripple sitting ascension of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth at the gate of the Temple hoping to this, which ye now see and hear" receive a pittance from passersby. Jesus said to His disciples: "Ye shall (verse 33). And again, "Let all the Taking pity on him, Peter and John be baptized with the Holy Ghost not house of Israel know assuredly that said, "In the name of Jesus Christ of many days hence" and "Ye shall be God hath made that same Jesus, whom Nazareth rise up and walk" (chap. witnesses unto me" (Acts 1:5, 8). ye have crucified, both Lord and 3:6). The man obeyed. He stood up During the next days those first Chris- Christ" (verse 36). and entered with them into the Tem- tians prepared themselves for the Some six months earlier, at the ple "walking, and leaping, and prais- promised baptism of the Spirit. Then foothills of Mount Hermon, Jesus ing God" (verse 8). Remember, this "suddenly there came a sound from asked His disciples: "Whom say ye man had never walked from the day heaven as of a rushing, mighty wind. that I am?" And Peter, the usual he was born. But now as a full-grown . . . And they were all filled with spokesman for the group, answered, man he not only stands up and walks the Holy Ghost" (chap. 2:2-4). "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the but leaps as he praises God. And The effect of this upon the mul- living God." all the people there saw him. That titude was tremendous. "They were Said Jesus, "Flesh and blood hath healing set off a real chain reaction. all amazed and marvelled" and began not revealed it unto thee, but my They were a fast-growing church, to say "one to another, What meaneth Father." Then He warned that "they for the next chapter records 5,000 this?" (verses 7, 12). Under the power should tell no man that he was Jesus men joining the faith. This is the of the Holy Spirit, Peter explained the Christ" (Matt. 16:20). last figure given of the early church briefly what was happening, then membership. Converts came flocking preached a powerful, Christ-centered Jesus Set Forth in Majesty in so quickly they seemed unable to sermon. How deftly he brought the But now He has risen and has as- keep count. For "multitudes both of scriptures together! It was a challeng- cended to His Father. As our High men and women" joined the church ing message, for he charged those Priest He ministers at the throne of (chap. 5:14). Moreover "a great com- leaders with the murder of the Son grace. The time had come for Him pany of the priests were obedient to of God, declaring that they incited to be set forth in all His majesty the faith," and "the number of the wicked men to crucify Him. But he and power. disciples multiplied in Jerusalem quickly added that the Saviour's While Peter was preaching, the greatly" (chap. 6:7). death was "by the determinate coun- people cried out: "What shall we do?" They were an itinerant church, sel and foreknowledge of God" (verse Peter's reply was clear: "Repent, and for we read of Philip going to Samaria 23). be baptized every one of you . . . , and and preaching to "multitudes" (Acts Focusing their minds on the resur- ye shall receive the gift of the Holy 8:6, R. V.). "And there was great rection, he showed that it too was Ghost." That day 3,000 passed through joy in that city" (verse 8). What a a definite fulfillment of prophecy. He the waters of baptism and became comment on his evangelism! Would died for our sins, but He rose for members of the body of Christ. And that today we might see whole cities

2 REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 Radiant Religion

filled with joy as the result of our spirit, and of the joints and marrow. heaven. By thousands of voices, all proclaiming God's message! The idolatry that had been mingled over the earth, the warning will be Chapter 11 tells of those who were with the worship of the people was given. Miracles will be wrought, the scattered abroad because of the perse- overthrown. New territory was added sick will be healed, and signs and cution, going to Cyprus, Cyrene, and to the kingdom of God. Places that wonders will follow the believers."— Antioch carrying the good news. Verse had been barren and desolate sounded Ibid., p. 700. 21 says "a great number believed, forth His praises."—Evangelism, p. "Many . . . will be seen hurrying and turned unto the Lord." In chap- 668. This "was the former rain, and hither and thither, constrained by the ter 13 we read that "almost the whole glorious was the result. But the lat- Spirit of God to bring the light to city [Antioch in Pisidial came to- ter rain will be more abundant" others. The truth, the Word of God, gether to hear the word of God" (ibid., p. 701). is as a fire in their bones, filling (verse 44). Then again "a great mul- "Servants of God, with their faces them with a burning desire to en- titude both of Jews and also the lighted up and shining with holy con- lighten those who sit in darkness. . . . Greeks believed" (chap. 14:1). But secration, will hasten from place to Children are impelled by the Spirit to even more marvelous is this record: place to proclaim the message from go forth and declare the message from "Churches were established in the heaven. . . . Multitudes will receive faith, and increased in number daily" the faith and join the armies of the (chap. 16:5). Lord."—Ibid. Even in Corinth these witnesses had It is always inspiring to read how success, for "many of the Corinthians Bible Society Sponsors the church began. But even more hearing believed, and were baptized" National Bible Week inspiring to read how it will end. (chap. 18:8). Corinth was the Wall In vision John saw the climax of the For an increasing number of Americansyt Street of Asia Minor. It was the city :Thanksgiving week this year will signal work of God in the earth, and he where the coins were minted. But renewal` of interest in the Bible. wrote: "I saw another angel come its infamy was proverbial. It was a The U.S. is observing November 23 Ar': down from heaven, having great veritable cesspool of iniquity. Yet even ,30_ as .3Srtional Bible Week. This year for power; and the earth was lightened there the Word of God prospered. the first time the American Bible Society with his glory" (Rev. 18:1). "The The early church was a Spirit-em- and the Laymen's National Bible Com- earth was lit up with his splendour" powered church. Chapter 19 tells of -miuce are joined by a Roman Catholic (N.E.B.).* When the members of the apostle Paul's visit to Ephesus. agency, the Catholic Biblical Association the apostolic church were all of one -of America, in sponsoring the observance. What a great work he opened up Bible Week is an interfaith observance mind, then the Holy Spirit descended there! As the result of his ministry, to encourage Bible reading among all who in power. "With great power gave the people turned from the pagan area part of the judeo-Christian culture. the apostles witness of the resurrection vices. They even made a public bon- - Worldwide Bible Reading is a program of the Lord Jesus: and great grace fire of all the books of "curious arts" to encourage the reading of the Scriptures was upon them all" (Acts 4:33). There (verse 19). What a demonstration of : from' Thanksgiving through Christmas. was a definite relationship between the power of God! Then Luke adds: But More important, Worldwide Bible the grace that marked the lives of "So mightily grew the word of God Beading is designed to introduce people these men and the power that accom- and prevailed" (verse 20). th daily:BibIe reading through more than panied their witness. 11: Million bOokmarks listing the ThankAs'' The Spirit of Prophecy's comment giving: Co ChtiStmaS readings. That early church was a sociable is impressive: "The sword of the Our orvei = this week sets forth church, not just an organization. It Spirit flashed right and left. Newly motto of the 1969 National Bible W0311) * The New English Bible, New Testament. © The edged with power, it pierced even for ,IVIo4erti Man?' Delegates of the Oxford University Press and the ""frut4. Syndics of the Cambridge University Press 1961. to the dividing asunder of soul and Reprinted by permission.

REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 3 was a radiant, happy, spirit-filled instead of dark clouds heavy with spiration should inspire us: "Before fellowship—a new way of life. Before wrath and denunciations. . . . They the final visitation of God's judgments they were called Christians they spoke go about as if under a weight of woe upon the earth there will be among of their fellowship as "The Way." and condemnation, when they might the people of the Lord such a revival Membership in the church was not have peace and comfort and hope of primitive godliness as has not been just membership in a society or an and fullness of joy."—Review and witnessed since apostolic times."—The organization. It was membership in Herald, Sept. 21, 1886. Great Controversy, p. 464. It does a family. As God's remnant people we should not say may be or should be, but In his letter to the Corinthians be overflowing with the joy of the will be. Paul said: "Not many wise , . . , not gospel. Jesus said: "These things have The experience of the early church many noble are called" (1 Cor. 1: I spoken unto you, that my joy might can and will be ours today if each 26). The church was not a society remain in you, and that your joy and all will wait and pray and claim of the elite, although some high-sta- might be full" (John 15:11). When the blessing. Such a witnessing church tioned people and some nobles were He spoke those words, He was facing is desperately needed in this last among them. But even when out- the cross. But His was a joy deeper hour of human history. The Holy standing persons joined their ranks, than comes from outward circum- Spirit so clothed Himself with those they were never eulogized for their stances. It was the joy of our Lord first disciples in the upper room that social position or academic attain- that radiated throughout the apostolic they moved forward as one in the ments. churches and made their members power of Heaven. And He will clothe Attending a camp meeting recently, unique among the people. Redemp- Himself again with consecrated believ- I met a woman who came up to me tion, grace, sanctification, Spirit bap- ers if we but accept the conditions. and said: "The last time I saw you tism, were not just words; they were It is the Holy Spirit who first molds was a number of years ago. I was not living experiences in the lives of the His people into a body then sends a member of the church then. But converts. them forth in power to proclaim a you did not call me an 'outsider,' living Saviour to a dying world. This you called me a 'stepsister,' saying Church Needs Pentecostal Fullness extraordinary gift is for ordinary that I had one more step to take." The church today needs that kind people. Under the baptism of the Then she said, "I have taken that of Pentecostal fullness. The psalmist Spirit ordinary people become extra- step and I am delighted now to be wrote, "There is a river, the streams ordinary witnesses. We do not have a real sister, a full member in the whereof shall make glad the city of a monopoly on the Spirit, but the fellowship of the Advent Movement." God" (Ps. 46:4). At Pentecost the Spirit has a monopoly on us. We As she spoke, her face beamed with river of God's Spirit overflowed its become Spirit-filled because we con- spiritual joy. And that is what we banks and swept away the rubbish of sent to be Spirit-ruled. The grace of should expect. The psalmist says, make-believe religion. It moved on Jesus makes us radiant witnesses "They looked unto him, and were to fertilize the desert wastes of pagan- while the faith of Jesus makes us more lightened" (Ps. 34:5). Moffatt trans- ism. It brought life and peace to the than conquerors. Through the power lates the verse: "Look to him, and multitudes whenever the gospel was of our risen Lord we become a happy, you shall beam with joy."t proclaimed. In a single generation holy fellowship impregnable to the There are thousands of these step- the gospel "was preached" to every sophistries of Satan, yet radiant in brothers and stepsisters all over the creature under heaven (Col. 1:23). the climaxing glory of the everlasting world. Many of them know the theory These words from the pen of in- gospel. ++ of the truth but they have one more step to take. They often hesitate, not because they are wicked, but because they do not fully understand or maybe they are timid. Let us reach out to them and help them to feel the Just Happenstances? warmth of our fellowship so they will want to take that step and be- Don't tell me there are no miracles in 1969. We see them every day at the come full members of the family and Voice of Prophecy headquarters in Glendale. Consider these two: active participants in the closing work aecidentally, threw this $5 bill in the fire with other things I was btuning," of God in the world. a woman in Washington, D.G, noted recently. "When I became aware of what One wonders what would be Paul's I had done I attempted to salvage it and was successful in doing so. reaction were he to step into one of "'Where can this salvaged money be used to the best advantage?' I asked. our Sabbath morning services. Would Instantly .I thought of the Voice of Prophecy, and here is the bill." he be impressed by the joy and fervor In San Diego, California, live Mr. and Mrs. Herman G Curtis, Jr. "We try of our worship? Or would he be con- to keep our yard looking as neat as possible," Mrs. Curtis says in a recent letter. scious of some lack? Are we overflow- "Since we live on a hill at the top of a street, that deadends into ours, we have ing, radiant, happy Adventists or quite a bit of trash and leaves to pick up that are blown up our driveway. are we "dead-pan Christians"? More "One morning my husband went outside to work and found a ten-dollar than 80 years ago the Lord's messen- bill blown up against the garage. We had no way of trying to find the owner, ger wrote: so we would like to have this money help 'blow' the words of truth along the "Many who have all their lives airwaves." walked under a cloud, would be Happenstances? Not to us. They are God's little miracles, encouraging us filled with amazement as they view that this work is truly His own and we are cooperators with Him. the channels overflowing with mercies HERBERT FORD t From The Bible: A New Translation by James Public Relations Secretary, The Voice of Prophecy Moffatt. Copyright by James Moffatt 1954. Used by permission of Harper & Row, Publishers, Incorpo- rated.

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4 REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 best be integrated with the school cur- riculum as part of a family-life course, and another 30 per cent stated it should be a separate course. Another survey of Christian youth shows that counsel on sexual problems Sex Education and preparation for marriage were the two chief areas in which teen-agers wanted more assistance. There was no indication as to who specifically should in Adventist Schol give this to them, but the whole tenor of the questionnaire points to the home, school, or church. By CHARLES B. HIRSCH Any approach that Seventh-day Ad- ventists would take in the teaching of this subject would have to be from the point of view of the Ten Command- N A DAY when pornography is four union conferences. Of the 1,243 ments' being unchanging and ever- rampant and children as well as persons who responded, 92 per cent lasting. This theological concept I adults are being exposed to a con- were married and 89 per cent were would have to serve as the starting stant bombardment of distorted sex parents. Of this group 85 per cent felt point. The subject matter could not education via all media, there can no that home and family-life education be treated from a secular viewpoint longer be any question on whether a should be taught in Seventh-day Ad- merely by some physician, biologist, or child should be exposed to sex infor- ventist schools, while 95 per cent a behavioral scientist. It is only mation. There is no doubt that the agreed that parent-adult education through the spiritual dimension that exposure is ever present. What is more should be a part of the program. the question of sexual morality can be important for Christian parents to con- In responding to the question on made truly meaningful to the youth sider is "What kind?" coeducational instruction, 63 per cent of today. Ellen G. White did felt it should be given in grades 1-6, as We have been further instructed not mince words when compared to 60 per cent in grades 7-12. REPORT that "parents should seek to awaken in she stated that "the (Some checked both boxes, believing their children an interest in the study TO THE burden is upon you, that the instruction should run from of physiology. From the first dawn of whether you are sen- grades 1-12). Fifty-seven per cent felt reason the human mind should be- CHURCH -, sible of it or not, to that parents should be given a choice come intelligent in regard to the physi- train these children as to whether their children should cal structure. We may behold and ad- for God, to watch with receive this instruction. Twenty-eight mire the work of God in the natural jealous care the first approach of the per cent said Yes and 65 per cent No, world, but the human habitation is wily foe and be prepared to raise a in answer to the statement "Only the most wonderful. It is therefore of standard against him."—Testimonies, medical personnel should teach these the highest importance that among the vol. 2, p. 398. But have parents seri- classes." Of the medical personnel who studies selected for children, physiol- ously accepted this responsibility? voted, 72 per cent said No; of the min- ogy occupy an important place. All Until recently our denomination has isters, 76 per cent said No; and of the children should study it. And then par- given little consideration to the sex- teachers, 78 per cent said No. Eighty- ents should see to it that practical education phase of our educational three per cent agreed that such instruc- hygiene is added. Children are to be program for numerous and varied tion should be a part of and correlated trained to understand that every organ reasons. with other classes, as health, science, of the body and every faculty of the About a year ago it was felt that social studies, or physical education. mind is the gift of a good and wise study should be given to the matter. God, and that each is to be used to His Committee Finding As a result, a subcommittee of the glory."—Counsels to Teachers, pp. North American Division Curriculum In summing up the findings of the 125, 126. Committee was appointed for this pur- committee, Dr. Stone stressed the point This counsel is very specific and pose. Dr. George P. Stone, of Union that what the committee had done was leaves no question as to the parents' College, served as chairman. The con- not an attempt to promote sex educa- role on the subject. But unfortunately viction of the subcommittee was that tion, but merely an effort to get a con- there are those who are not sufficiently Seventh-day Adventist youth need in- sensus of thinking on the subject, knowledgeable to present the matter formation upon which they may de- which has become quite controversial or who feel embarrassed in discussing velop Christian attitudes toward the in the public schools. In our schools it with their children. Somewhere and mysteries of life. The committee felt the subject is presently approached someplace along the way the youth strongly that the attitudes be based variously and with different emphases. must learn what is right and proper upon principles revealed in the Bible, In presenting its findings to the North about their God-given gifts. Parents, the Spirit of Prophecy, and contempo- American Division Curriculum Com- teachers, and church leaders would do rary research; that the responsibility mittee the subcommittee recom- well to give serious thought and study for the development of these attitudes mended that the program be developed to a training program that will keep be shared with the home, church, and at the division level and that it be continuously before youth the idea school; that this three-pronged ap- broadened to include grades kinder- that sex relations are sanctioned by proach must recognize that sex and garten through 12. marriage, but forbidden outside mar- sexuality is a part of God's divine plan What has been done is merely a riage. for His children. limited exploration into the matter. It is most important that parents Desirous of obtaining the opinion Interestingly enough, an opinion poll and adults have a clear definition of of patrons supporting Christian educa- in the Nations Schools, July, 1969, Christian sex standards, that they tion, the committee prepared a ques- page 47, reveals 35 per cent of admin- abide by them, and that they support tionnaire that was then distributed in istrators felt that sex education could them in deed, as well as in word. ++

REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 5 I believe in supporting my team. Not many of us are Frank Howards when it comes to playing ball, but when we go Seven Reasons up to bat we do our best. Our team doesn't expect us to hit a "homer" every time, but they expect us to do something, to swing at the ball, to try. to "INGATHER We are not all great fund raisers, but we can all do something. We can try. As a church we are a team, and it's By E. H. ROY the greatest team there ever was. It's my team; it's your team. The Lord's servant wrote: "If Christians were to TIKE many others, I raised my first get us ready for the kingdom. If a door act in concert, moving forward as one, Ingathering goal before I was is slammed in my face once in a while, under the direction of one Power, for baptized into the Seventh-day I learn to swallow my pride and go the accomplishment of one purpose, Adventist Church, and I have been at right on working for the Master. When they would move the world."—Testi- it ever since. Why do I believe in the I am out there going from house to monies, vol. 9, p. 221. That is team- Ingathering program? house I am one with my fellow solici- work! • 1. I believe in it because the Lord tors regardless of their station in life. I may not always agree with every- says we should seek gifts. God told It doesn't matter whether we own a thing the team wants to do. It may be Abraham that after his posterity would Cadillac or a Volkswagen. that I would rather play the game at be strangers in a foreign land they 4. I believe in Ingathering because a different time or in a different place. would come out with great substance (Gen. 15:13, 14). The Israelites "in- gathered" among the Egyptians and came forth with Egyptian wealth. a very ill little boy. Unless he became With it they built a sanctuary (Ex. well, he could never grow up and work 11:2; 25:1-8). When Nehemiah needed for the Lord as Samuel had done. help in building up the Lord's work, As Mother and Rolf walked up the he sought it from King Artaxerxes aisle, Pastor Day smiled at Rolf. Then (Neh. 2:7, 8). he saw the tears on Mother's face. He The Lord's servant wrote: "In years carefully read the message on the offering envelope and said a strange thing to past, I have spoken in favor of the plan Mother. of presenting our mission work and its The Returned Offering "This offering will be returned to you progress before our friends and neigh- By ENID SPARKS someday manyfold." bors, and have referred to the example The pastor's words cheered Mother's of Nehemiah. And now I desire to urge ONE bright spring morning in the city heart as she told him of Rolf's illness. our brethren and sisters to study anew of Riga, Latvia (Russia), little Rolf Reif Pastor Day called a meeting of the local the experience of this man of prayer awoke and jumped out of bed, tingling elders, and it was decided that they and faith and sound judgment, who with excitement. Today he and Mother should anoint and pray for Rolf just as made bold to ask his friend, King Arta- were going to church with a special of- the Bible instructs. xerxes, for help with which to advance fering to meet a visiting pastor. When the prayers were finished, Pas- When they were ready, Rolf took the tor Day patted Rolf's head. "Now you the interest of God's cause. . . . Nehe- offering envelope and clutched it tightly are in Jesus' hands," he declared. "He miah did not depend upon uncertain- in his thin little hand. Mother stooped will take care of you." ties. The means which he lacked he to whisper in his ear. Rolf smiled back at Pastor Day. "Jesus solicited from those who were able to "Don't lose the offering, dear," she will make me well," he said. "I know He bestow."—Christian Service, p. 171. said. "It is a very special one." will." "Just as long as we are in this world, Rolf was puzzled by what Mother said. A year passed swiftly for Rolf. He grew and the Spirit of God is striving with He had always thought that every offer- strong and became able to play the games the world, we are to receive as well as ing to Jesus was special. He wondered he never had before. How thankful he to impart favors."—Testimonies to why this one was different. and Mother were for Jesus' healing. He looked down at the words Mother Many years passed, and many things Ministers, p. 202. had written on the envelope. He knew happened to Rolf. He grew to be a 2. I Ingather because it helps hu- they were from the Bible, but he couldn't strong, handsome young man. When he manity. I gather and give funds for read them. "What do the words say, had finished his education he knew that this program because I want to help Mommy?" he could become what he had wanted to young people obtain an education for Mother smiled. "They say, 'Offer unto be all his life—a minister for Jesus. this life and for the life to come. The God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto One day a visitor returned to Riga. funds gathered help boys and girls, the most High: and call upon me in the And when Rolf heard about the visitor, young men and young women, to stay day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and he hurried happily to greet him. thou shalt glorify me." Of course, the visitor did not know in the mission schools. These funds Rolf, of course, did not understand the Rolf. But Rolf had only to speak his help provide teachers and facilities to meaning of Psalm 50:14, 15 any better name to make Pastor Day's face light up. train workers for God. I Ingather be- than he understood why the offering was "Oh, Rolfl" exclaimed the pastor. "It cause I want to help people medically, a special one. But the offering and the is so wonderful to see you. God cer- so that they may be healed of their verses were Mother's way of asking Pas- tainly did answer our prayers for your diseases and their lives may be saved. tor Day at the church to pray for Rolf's healing and fulfill your mother's wish 3. I believe Ingathering helps to life. Only a few days before, the doctors for you to be a Samuel to do the Lord's had told Mother that Rolf had less than work in the closing days before He keep me humble. Some might think a year to live. comes." this type of work is humiliating, but Rolf's mother wanted so very much to "Yes," answered Rolf. "My mother got humility is the very thing many of us give Rolf to the Lord as Hannah had her offering returned to her manyfold, need in our Christian experience to given Samuel, in the Bible. But Rolf was just as you said she would."

6 REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 However, I will cooperate with the and failed to do my part I would be once. Arriving at the home of the con- team regardless of my personal feel- saying by my actions, "I don't care tractor, the missionary found him very ings, because that is the only way we whether the gospel commission is fin- ill and in a dying condition. Noticing can win. ished or not." But I do care. That is that the old man seemed to be troubled I don't go Ingathering because I why I go Ingathering. Without the In- about something, the missionary asked haven't anything else to do. There are gathering program our mission work him whether all was well between him plenty of things to do, good things, but around the world would not be what and his God. The old man replied with they must wait while we seek first the it is today. Without these sizable funds a smile that all was well and his sins kingdom of God. I don't go Ingather- some mission stations would probably were forgiven. ing because it is easy for me. It isn't. have to close, and others would have to Still feeling that something was I do it because it is a solemn responsi- cut back on their work. The work in troubling him, the missionary ques- bility and a sacred duty. It is also a the homeland also greatly benefits tioned him further. Finally the old great privilege. I do it because I am on from the Ingathering program, not Chinese Christian broke into tears as the team, and I believe in being loyal only financially but spiritually. It is he said, "It's all right with me, teacher, to my team. I will not let them down. estimated that 25 per cent of all homes but I did not want to go until I had 5. I go Ingathering because there is in the United States are contacted each finished the work I started for you. a blessing in it. Every effort made for year at Ingathering time. We have no Will you forgive me, teacher, for not Christ will react in blessing upon our- other program that reaches so many in finishing it?" selves. such a personal way. Every year souls Should this not be our prayer? 6. I go Ingathering because it ex- are sought out and won to Christ Should we not fall down upon our presses my love for Jesus. He came and through this great missionary project. knees and ask God to forgive us be- sacrificed for me, so I want to sacrifice cause we have not finished His work? for Him by giving and gathering funds Not Finished Yet Then should we not get up, get out, for Him. He came to seek me, so I go Some years ago a missionary in and get the task done? Do you really to seek others. He said, "If ye love me, China was building a house and had want to see the work of God finished keep my commandments," and one of engaged an old Chinese Christian to so that Jesus can come and take us His commandments is to go work in do the work. The house was nearing home? Do you want to see it done His vineyard. completion when late one night the enough to help accomplish it? A good 7. I Ingather because I want to see missionary received word that the Chi- place for all of us to start is in the In- the gospel work finished. If I sat down nese gentleman wished to see him at gathering program. ++

have, but without an equal complement The art of livi of mind, the "cake" just isn't "turned." It needs a very firm exposure to the fire in order to solidify that raw center. Where money is concerned, unbalanced Ephraims exist in an astonishing prolifer- HOSEA'S According to some people counterparts, unfortunately. Some of ation. At one end of the spectrum stand PANCAKES the Bible is boring. them are really spectacularly "half the improvident spendthrifts, with great, What's more, it's irrele- baked" in that they lack that vital balance gaping, fire-singed holes in every one of vant for humans enmeshed in the "now" that is essential to successful living. their pockets, mute evidence of their in- world—so they say. I don't share those On nearly every campus you're bound ability to resist that burning need to opinions. I find the Bible intensely inter- to find at least one student who is given spend every penny as quickly as possible. esting and completely relevant. During to wild bursts of enthusiasm at the drop On the plus side, these "cakes" are open this past year I've been especially en- of a mouse's eyelid. Regardless of the handed and generous, but common sense chanted with the descriptions and the preposterousness of a project or an idea, is missing, the common sense that would imagery of the Old Testament. In a crisp he's "off and running." Enthusiasm carries cause those hands to clench now and sentence or two, with strong verbs and him along for a while—sometimes even to again to retain money for necessities. specific nouns, with very few adjectives a successful conclusion—but all too often Of course, you know about the opposite and adverbs, the Old Testament prophets he grinds to a creaking halt, whirls in imbalance. No open hands here. In fact, tally tell it "like it is." No mincers of mid-air, and darts off in an entirely dif- these hands are so tightly clenched to pro- words, they. ferent direction. What he lacks, obviously, tect the person's money that his finger- For instance, Hosea categorizes Eph- is the good judgment and stability that nails are growing right through his palms. raim as "a cake not turned" (Hosea 7:8). would enable him to pick his projects This "raw in the center" miser gets a In other words, Ephraim was half baked. wisely. His enthusiasm isn't the problem; "free ride" at every opportunity; for that If ever you've been served pancakes that his lack of discrimination is what's keep- matter, he creates opportunities for spong- were raw in the middle, you'll have no ing the pancake of his life unbaked in ing when none exist spontaneously. That difficulty empathizing immediately with the middle. economy is a virtue is an unassailable Hosea's viewpoint. You've been looking Another "cake not turned" is the young fact (to nearly everyone), but carried to forward to the gastronomic satisfaction of person who's so full of "heart" that his the point of miserliness, it throws the your first mouthful of fluffy pancake, but- whole chest cavity is a spongy, soggy mass human being definitely out of balance. ter, and syrup; instead, you're confronted —figuratively speaking. His reaction to These are only a few examples of with a gluey, doughy mess, once your fork life is a one hundred per cent visceral one. modern Ephraims. Hosea summed it up has penetrated the deceptive golden- He's always madly in love (with one girl so perfectly—"a cake not turned." If you brown exterior. after another); he's always pouring out fit into this classification you'll find help We can safely extend the metaphor, I his innermost feelings in a never-ending, in the very same book—the Bible. Even believe, by assuming that Ephraim was embarrassing cascade to anyone and every- if this isn't your special problem you'll out of balance in one way or another. one who has the ill luck to be in his find help there—and relevance, and inter- And that notion has many modern vicinity. "Heart" is a wonderful thing to esting reading.

REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 7 A Housewife Looks at Sabbathkeeping

N THE Homemakers' Exchange man who is home all week will prob- interfere with the time needed for this month (see page 10) two ably find that she can easily have Sabbath preparation. It means that I somewhat different views as to everything in order for the Sabbath we will not start some large project what constitutes proper Sabbathkeep- by using Friday as her day of prepara- so late in the week that by Friday ing are set forth. As I examined the tion. On the other hand, the woman night we are too exhausted to do various answers I decided to rethink who is employed outside the home may anything but fall into bed and remain the meaning of the fourth command- find that she needs more than the there in a state of stupor all day Sab- ment. few hours available to her on Friday bath. It means, also, that we will not To me "remember" means to keep to prepare for the Sabbath. Any wo- accept invitations for the Sabbath day something in mind, to retain it in the man knows that being ready for the that we know will keep us from prop- memory in order to think of it again Sabbath involves a lot more than a erly observing the Sabbath's hallowed and again, and to give it special atten- "lick and a promise" on Friday after- hours. tion and consideration. noon. It involves many things—shop- Yes, a lot is involved in remember- To keep the Sabbath in mind means ping for groceries, cleaning the house, ing the Sabbath. that there will be an awareness during getting the Sabbath clothes in order, If we "remember," the family will the entire week that Sabbath is corn- doing the Sabbath cooking, just to go to bed early enough so there is no ing and that we should be ready for it name a few. dragging the children out of bed on when it arrives. But it involves even more than this. Sabbath morning with barely enough Naturally, each commandment-keep- To retain the Sabbath in our mem- time to make it to church if they ing woman will find her own way of ory all week means that we will turn skip breakfast. preparing for the Sabbath. The wo- down any appointments that will If we "remember" there will be no last-minute panic on Sabbath morn- ing in discovering there isn't enough CREATIVE COOKING gas in the car to take us to church. COURTESY, GC EDICAL DEPARTMENT AND SDA HOSPITAL ASSN. If we "remember" there will be no polishing of baby's shoes or sewing PROTEENA WITH of that seam in father's trousers before DRESSING leaving for Sabbath school. •3 tablespoons oil It is this retaining of the Sabbath cup celery 3 cup onion in our memory all week that helps 3 eggs us to see to it that nothing is left to 2/4 cup milk WI cups dried bread be done on the seventh day that should 1tablespoon Sevovex Y2 teaspoon sage have been done before. 1 20-ounce can Proteena Since to remember also means "to teaspoon salt give special attention and considera- Dice celery and onion very fine. Place in kettle with oil, tion," it is obvious that the Sabbath and heat. Add seasonings. should be treated in a different way Simmer 20 minutes. Mean, while soak bread in water. from the other six days of the week. Drain off excess water. Mix egg and milk and add to The house will be sparkling. bread and other ingredients. The children will be dressed in Slice Proteeno in 11/2-Inch slices halved. Place Pro. their best clothes as befits a special teena slices standing on edge with dressing between day. into an oiled pan. Bake at The family will attend church serv- 350° for 1 hour. Serve with cranberry ,sauce. Serve. 8. ices together. Sabbath dinner will be less hurried, with no work schedules to meet. 8 REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 Conversation will be focused on ment is speaking of, for they are things is the least work for us on the Sabbath. spiritual rather than secular matters. not beings. Molded salads and relishes can be Secular magazines and books will To place a casserole, completely completely prepared before the Sab- be out of sight. prepared beforehand, in the oven, bath. Even the dining room table can In fact, everything in the home will whether it remains there a few min- be set for Sabbath dinner before sun- speak of a different day—a very special utes or an hour (perhaps the differ- down on Friday, if the family can eat day for studying God's Word and re- ence between warming and baking it) breakfast in the kitchen. plenishing the soul, a day in which is hardly the kind of "work" that is But we must keep in mind that there is time to enjoy the beauties of forbidden in the Sabbath command- merely refraining from work on Sab- nature. A day in which there is the ment. bath does not necessarily make us opportunity to help others, as Jesus Then what does "Bake that which Sabbathkeepers. For it is important so dramatically demonstrated while ye will bake to day, and seethe that that we find spiritual rest in Christ He was on earth. ye will seethe; and that which re- Jesus. The Sabbath should be a day But what about the second part maineth over lay up for you to be of rest to the soul, as well as to the of the fourth commandment? Just what kept until the morning" mean? In body. does "thou shalt not do any work" answering this question I shall quote How thankful we can be that when on the Sabbath mean? from The SDA Bible Commentary, sundown comes on Friday we can Does this mean that all work must on Ex. 16:23. look forward to 24 hours where we cease in the home on Sabbath? As I "The principle involved was that can be free from everyday cares. We think about this, I cannot help re- no labor of any kind should be per- can be thankful also that Christ, "the membering the exactions and tradi- formed on the Sabbath which could Lord also of the Sabbath," has been tions with which the priests and rulers as well be done at some other time. our example in Sabbathkeeping. He burdened the Sabbath day. Certainly . . . In our day, whatever can be done showed us the way by going to the the Lord disapproved of the rigorous on Friday in preparation for the Sab- synagogue as it was His custom to do, rules with which the Jews encumbered bath should be done then (6T 355), by taking part in the services, by the day that God meant should be yet at the same time Sabbath meals standing up to read, and by healing a blessing to mankind. should be both healthful and appetiz- the sick and helping the needy. No, I do not believe God means ing (6T 359)." What a wonderful day Sabbath can this, for certain tasks must be cared But whether to use frozen vegetables be! A day to devote our time to the for on the Sabbath as on other days. which simply need to be placed in things of God and the welfare of But before I go further, I wish to boiling water for a few minutes, or others. God has promised great bless- make clear that I believe it is wrong vegetables that we cleaned and cooked ings upon those who keep holy His to do on the Sabbath any work that the day before and only need to warm Sabbath. could have been done, with planning up again, is a matter of choosing what D. E. and foresight, on one of the other days. For instance, washing or ironing should not be done on Sabbath, nor FIVE-STAR FAMILIES should the lawn be cut, for these tasks can be cared for on a week day. This type of work or any like it that could be done on one of the other days would certainly constitute a vio- lation of the fourth commandment. On the other hand, what about those tasks that cannot be done be- forehand, for example, the serving of the Sabbath meal? Are we not to make use of electric- ity, gas, running water, and all the rest of the time-saving conveniences that we have in the home? Let's go a step further. Are we not to use elevators, public address systems in the church, automatic furnaces, and automobiles on the Sabbath? Not to use these modern-day "servants" would turn the Sabbath into the "working- est" day of the week! God did not give the ten command- The Clayton Johnson of Wilton, Minne- ments to machines and appliances. sota, have a unique way of sharing their He gave them to human beings. He faith. During the past five years they have also gave us the intelligence to study had 16 children in their home, seven of whom they have adopted. His Word and understand the purpose Two of these children have been baptized of His commands. Sabbathkeeping can- and another is preparing for baptism. All not be equated with the nonuse of those of school age are attending either modern-day equipment (especially church school or academy. when it takes twice as long to prepare The accompanying picture shows the John- a meal without it), nor does the son family receiving an award for being the use of these aids automatically consti- family with the largest number of children tute breaking Sabbath. These are not under fifteen attending camp meeting. the "servants" the fourth command- REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 9 a

Now that we have automatic ovens, where all you have to do is to set the timer, what about baking previously prepared casserole dishes on Sabbath?

s'"' Ellen G. White has much to ay 'on the did not have automatic ovens. However, the at that time. God hasn't changed His prin- observance and blessings of the S bbath, in- counsel given by the servant of the Lord is ciples, but He deals differently in different cluding that no duty pertaining to the six clearly stated and should make anyone think ages. working days should be left for the Sabbath. • twice before considering baking a previously A meal prepared on Friday to be baked in We have instruction that we ate not to prepared casserole dish on Sabbath. an automatic oven on Sabbath can be far less carelessly put off till the beginning ofthe_ Naomi Turner work than some that have to be reheated. I Sabbath little things that should have been East Meadow, New York used to boil potatoes on Friday to be:peei done on the day of preparation. It, seems to cut up, and fried on Sabbath. Now-We have me that in judging for another the virtue of, gy" The Sabbath commandment has no juris- baked potatoes, which are more healthftWartd, warming or baking a casserole we a e getting diction over the laws or forces of nature, are no work at all. legalistic. It is possible to avoid eking a wind, rain, sunshine, electricity, gas, or man's Leta° Davis: casserole on the Sabbath, and stil neglect own natural functions—breathing, eating, Vista, California other aspects of preparation. drinking, elimination. Jodie Mith Since eating is a natural function, the 01"' We decided that when God said in His law Loma Linda, California simple preparation of a meal is a benefit to we were not to do any work, that was what man and an essential part of life. How can He meant. Therefore we feel it is not neces; 01' Now that we have automatic ove s be-. flipping a switch to cook a previously pre- sary even to wash dishes on the Sabbath. lieve we should use them. I: fix a mplete pared meal be any more sinful than flipping We use paper plates. All food is prepared meal on Friday and put it in the yen on the same switch to warm it up? on Friday—potato salad, fruit salad, sandwich Sabbath morning and set the timer, cldin- Let us not build walls around the Sabbath. makings, and when in season we use fresh ner is ready to serve in minutes after return- Vivian Cashatt fruits and such vegetables as tomatoes, car• ing from church. 1 Grants Pass, Oregon rots, and celery. Much less effort is put forth us g this We always have plenty to cat, and we are ,method. All I do is fix a fresh sale to go not ashamed to have guests. 'with this oven dinner. It makes my h b •nd Some may argue that*"WorkIs less to set Mrs. Heinlein and visitors happy to eat soon ether h rch a prepared casserole ite automatic oven, Decatur, Georgia is over. with nothing more to do inn remove it and serve it, than it is tiPsiartrs already cooked Mrs. Ray Lautgr ach We need to understand why we feel the Albuquerque, New Mexico food. This may be true; but the Lord said all cooking and baking should be done on the food should be prepared in advance. What is preparation day. the basic principle involved? Is it not to gain 0' By partially cooking a casserole on He asks obedience. This world is our school more time to understand our inner selves and to lessen! thee cooking time the next d where we learn to do His will and be fitted thereby the Creator who made us; more time most of us 'do, are we implying that it ' for heaven. Obedience is what strengthens the to draw the family circle closer and around righteous to cook something one-half character the saints must have to inherit the center, which is Christ; more time to , than to cook it one hour? Or is it th eternal life. study all of God's books, including nature; - want to do as much of the work of prep a-, Bertha Spencer more time to do good as Jesus did? don as possible tbe.day before? If all t Roaring Branch, Pennsylvania The whole idea of mechanical convenience work of preparation' is done on a ca erole' is to make the most efficient use of time. on Friday, is it sinful to let the auto ad( , Study from cause to effect. In my own home oven do the rest of the work on Sabbat ? ' From the history I have been able to study, I like to make good use of the freezer as well Is it more sinful to push a button an let I find that it was quite inyoived process to as the automatic oven. I plan a simple but your oven heat and cook food than it s in treati ,a'fire in,the .4410vbers; the command special Sabbath menu early in the week and stand and stir something on top of the s was, given -not to bake or seethe on the Sab- place the dessert and casserole in the freezer. I prefer to consider personal motives bath, All we do now for fire is nun a knob. I even make the punch ahead and place it in the principles involved than to make a li Mrs. White says, "It is not necessary to cat the freezer. It is simple to finish up any salad , do's and don'ts on Sabbathkeeping as did cold food" (Testimonies, vol.-6, p. 357). or vegetable early on Friday, thus leaving Jews. Helen 0. Farley time to care for the seemingly inevitable', Lorraine Jube San Benito, Texas Friday emergency and to prepare myself men- Takoma Park, Maryland tally and spiritually for the Sabbath hours. I believe it Is important to be ready physically. 0" There is no "labor" involved in placing a Mrs. White has clearly stated the im Marjorie E. Edwards ;previously prepared casserole in an automatic Auburn, California tance of being prepared for the. Sabbath oven and setting the controls to come on at a espetially refers to having our food in re certain time. nets: We as Seventh-day Adventists must be care- "The Sabbath is not to be a day when it- ful not to make the mistake of becoming NEXT QUESTION bits shall be prepared or cooked. If it is ready 11`fanatical" like the Jews of Jesus' time. How does one create a Christian atmos- essential to have beans on the Sabbath, t Rosemary Weis them be cooked on Friday, and kept warm Enterprise, Kansas phere in his home? How should we witness the oven. They need not be eaten cold unl to our neighbors and friends who drop in? ,preferred. But let no remarks be made though it were a very light thing whether ir• The text about baking and cooking on Send your answers to Homemakers' not we regard the special requirements of G preparation day refers to manna in the wil. Exchange, Review and Herald, Ta- t. in regard to the Sabbath. It is not left for a derness. Even kindling fires on the Sabbath koma Park, Washington, D.C. 20012. man or woman to venture to disregard o vas strictly prohibited during the sojourn in Letters must not exceed 300 words in requirement of God."—Review and Heral the wilderness (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. length. Include complete return ad. une 8, 1897. 409). There were numerous rules and laws dress. Three dollars will be paid for True, when this article was written the that were given especially for God's people each answer published. 10 REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 Financing a World Church-4 HE plan of systematic benevo- tive. If others can improve, or present lence, imperfect as it was, was a better plan, they will do us and the Ta step in the right direction. cause a valuable favor. After its launching, Ellen G. White "In answer to the question we sent a testimony of encouragement would say, we meant just what the that said: "The plan of systematic churches are adopting in Michigan; benevolence is pleasing to God" viz., They regard the use of their (Testimonies, vol. 1, p. 190, June, property worth the same as money 1859). Some objected, saying that [loaned] at ten per cent. This ten The they feared that in adopting system- per cent they regard as the increase of atic benevolence they were becoming their property. A tithe of this would like the nominal churches. Their cry be one per cent [of the value of the was: "'Let not thy left hand know whole property], and would be what thy right hand doeth'" (ibid., nearly two cents per week on each Denomination p. 192). Nevertheless, the word from one hundred dollars, which our the Lord was: "God is leading His brethren, for convenience sake, are people in the plan of systematic unanimous in putting down."—"Sys- benevolence, and this is one of the tematic Benevolence," in the Review Saved From very points to which God is bringing and Herald, April 9, 1861, p. 164. up His people which will cut the The plan of trying to compute the closest with some."—Ibid., p. 191. tithe on the increase of property was Later in 1859 James White began to an effort in the right direction, but it Bankruptcy issue, every three months for about a needed improvement. Some believers year and a half, a paper called Good looked upon it as a sort of tax, and Samaritan, the object of which was to argued that the cause of God should promote systematic benevolence. In be sustained solely by freewill issue No. 5, published about the end offerings. But the Lord in a message of 1860, James White said: "We pro- on the subject early in 1861, warned: pose that the friends give a tithe, or "Rob not God by withholding tenth of their income, estimating from Him your tithes and offerings" their income at ten per cent on what (Testimonies, vol. 1, p. 221). In this they possess." context Malachi 3:11 is quoted, fol- In an article entitled "As God lowed by the comment that "the By KENNETH H. EMMERSON Hath Prospered Him," J. H. prophecy has a special application to Waggoner stated: "Some of the breth- the last days."—Ibid., p. 222. ren have objections to the plan of Cause Saved From Bankruptcy systematic benevolence adopted by the Conference [held at Battle As he saw the plan succeed- Creek] and the churches, and are un- ing in 1861, Elder Loughborough willing to subscribe to any amount wrote: "I have watched the plan since weekly." To this Waggoner replied: it was first proposed and put into "The Lord requires a tithe accord- operation, and it seems to me that as ing to what they possess; and far as means are concerned this plan until this is given in cheerfulness they has been the salvation of the cause of cannot expect to enjoy the approba- present truth from bankruptcy."— tion of God. The Lord is now bring- "Systematic Benevolence," in the Re- ing up the churches and individuals view and Herald, June 18, 1861, p. to this test point, and we are sorry to 30. see any withholding from the Lord And concerning the mechanic and "I have watched the that which is His, and thus incur His the farmer, he said: "Now the last displeasure."—Review and Herald, plan proposed will bring these upon March 5, 1861, p. 128. an equality by taking a tenth part of plan since it was their increase. . . . In a letter dated March 19, "This plan of a tenth of the in- first proposed . . . , 1861, A. S. Hutchins asked James crease is certainly in accordance with White to explain the tithing plan the ancient plan of tithing, and as has proposed in the Good Samaritan. He already been shown, Malachi has de- and it seems to replied that he was not urging the im- clared to those who are living just plementation of the tithing as it was before the coming of Christ that they me that as far as carried out to support the Levitical are 'robbing God in tithes.' I hope, priesthood, "though it was the result brethren and sisters, we shall bring in means are concerned of Infinite wisdom. all the tithes and make the sacrifice "The great moral duty embraced God has required of us (see in the tithing system is plainly taught Testimony No. 6) [now in Testimo- this plan has been the in the New Testament, which also re- nies, vol. 1, pp. 220-222]."—Ibid. quires equality; and its multiplied Again the Lord's message was: salvation of the cause . . . importance should be, and will be "This tithing system, I saw, would de- felt by every well-instructed believer velop character, and manifest the true in the third [angel's] message. state of the heart."—Testimonies, vol. from bankruptcy." "We have suggested a plan which 1, p. 237. in our judgment is the best to insure In 1863 this encouraging word —Loughborough equality in accomplishing the objec- came: "This system has been carried

REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 11 out and has worked like magic. It God justly requires of us a tenth of it has excited the emulation of the liberally sustains the preachers and our income; and how can we expect larger religious denominations. the cause."—Ibid., p. 376. the blessing promised by the Lord Ellen G. White not only endorsed In 1875 the Lord's messenger wrote: through Malachi, till we comply with the change from systematic be- "God's plan in the tithing sys- the condition upon which it is sus- nevolence to the tithing system but tem is beautiful in its simplicity and pended, and bring all our tithes into continued to instruct the church equality. . . . In it are combined the storehouse?"—Ibid., Oct. 5, 1876, in the matter of finance. "It [the simplicity and utility, and it does not p. 106. tithe] is to be devoted solely to sup- require depth of learning to under- The General Conference, on No- port the ministry of the gospel," she stand and execute it."—Ibid., vol. 3, vember 5, 1884, passed this resolu- said in 1893 (Review and Herald, p. 388. tion: "Resolved, That in view of the May 9.) Also: "If systematic benevolence difference of opinion existing in re- She further cautioned, "Let the were universally adopted according to gard to ministers' paying tithes, we work no longer be hedged up because God's plan, and the tithing system express it as the sense of this Confer- the tithe has been diverted into var- carried out as faithfully by the ence that it is the duty of ministers ious channels other than the one to wealthy as it is by the poorer classes, in this respect, as in all others, to be which the Lord has said it should go. there would be no need of re- ensamples to the flock; that they Provision is to be made for these peated and urgent calls for means at should pay tithes, and urge upon all other lines of work. They are to be our large religious gatherings. There others to do the same."—George I. sustained, but not from the tithe. has been a neglect in the churches of Butler, The Tithing System, p. 96; God has not changed; the tithe is keeping up the plan of systematic SDA Year Book for 1885, p. 24. still to be used for the support of the benevolence, and the result has been Comparing the new emphasis with ministry."—Testimonies, vol. 9, p. an impoverished treasury and a back- the old, Elder Butler, then president 250. From the very first the interpreta- slidden church."—Testimonies, vol. of the General Conference, wrote: tion given by our church leaders for 3, p. 409 (first published as "Sys- "This people have believed for some the use of the tithe was construed to tematic Benevolence," in the Review twenty-five years that tithing was ob- include the support of those in and Herald, Jan. 1, 1875). ligatory; and many have tried to administration and the related ex- faithfully pay a tithe to the cause of pense of operating the organizations Tithing System Perfected God. When the subject was first directing the evangelistic activities of In the course of time, as the brought to their attention, they ac- the church. tithing system was studied and tested, cepted it because certain strong texts it was better understood and its of scripture seemed to settle the ques- Tithe Not to Be Diverted implementation perfected. On March tion in their minds that it was oblig- Warning against the mistise of 31, 1876, the General Conference in atory. But they did not understand it tithe, she said, "The portion that God session passed this resolution: fully. has reserved for Himself is not to be di- "Resolved, That we believe it to "Previous to 1878 we tried to carry verted to any other purpose than that be the duty of all our brethren out a plan called 'Systematic Be- which He has specified. Let none feel and sisters, whether connected with nevolence.' Each person estimated the at liberty to retain their tithe, to use churches or living alone, under ordi- value of his property, ten per cent of according to their own judgment. nary circumstances, to devote one- which was reckoned as its income, and They are not to use it for themselves tenth of all their income from one-tenth of this latter was the tithe in an emergency, nor to apply it whatever source, to the cause he was to pay on his property. Per- as they see fit, even in what they may of God."—Review and Herald, April sonal weekly donations were given be- regard as the Lord's work."—Ibid., 6, 1876, p. 108. A committee of three sides. This was, as its name implies, p. 247. members was appointed to prepare a systematic benevolence; but it was far "A very plain, definite message has tract on the subject. from being the same as a Bible tithe. been given to me for our people. I am The results were so encouraging The tithe is in no sense benevolence. It bidden to tell them that they are mak- that in the autumn of the same year is not ours to give, but the Lord's all ing a mistake in applying the tithe the General Conference, in session on the time."—The Tithing System, to various objects which, though September 19, 1876, passed this res- Battle Creek, Michigan: SDA Pub- good in themselves, are not the object olution: "Resolved, That the gospel lishing Association, 1885, pp. 68, 69. to which the Lord has said that the does not make the financial obliga- The adoption and implementation tithe should be applied. Those tion of the people of God to the of the Bible system of tithes and offer- who make this use of the tithe are de- cause of truth any less than it was in ings by the Seventh-day Adventist parting from the Lord's arrangement. previous ages; and we believe that Church has proved such a success that God will judge for these things."— Ibid., p. 248. "Some have been dissatisfied and have said: 'I will not longer pay my Adapted to Various Age Levels tithe, for I have no confidence in the way things are managed at the heart Speaking of the new features- in the Review, George R. Kendall, a pastor in the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference, wrote recently: "I can't remember reading the of the work.' Review for myself when I was a child, and not even when a youth still in my teens. "But will you rob God because you I didn't think it was intended for me. Since then, I have grown up (I am one of think the management of the work is those more-than-35 readers) and have found my niche in life. So also has the Review. not right? Make your complaint, Since I was a boy, many features have been added to this magazine. It has been plainly and openly, in the right spirit, adapted to meet the interests and needs of nearly every age level in a normal Adventist to the proper ones. Send in your pe- family. titions for things to be adjusted and "My children love those portions suited to their age. What a privilege they have! set in order; but do not withdraw I think the Review is wonderful and fully believe that it has found its niche and is from the work of God, and prove un- fulfilling its mission much better today than it ever did before." faithful, because others are not doing What the Review is doing for Pastor Kendall's family, it will do for yours. right."—Ibid., p. 249. ++ —THE EDITORS (Continued next week)

12 REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 OVERCOM/NO

FEAR By ALBERTA HAMMAN

OW can we overcome fear? be with us always. How can we fail us, men may be against us, but in the One of the best ways is to with Jesus as our partner? end what good will it do them? With H know the promises of God. Do we fear that we will lack food, God on our side nothing can destroy "Thou wilt keep him in perfect shelter, or clothing? We need not our soul. His everlasting strength will peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: fear, for Jesus said, "Seek ye first the bring us peace of mind. Yes, there is because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye kingdom of God, and his righteous- peace when we trust God. in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord ness; and all these things shall be Sickness and pain may bring fear. Jehovah is everlasting strength" (Isa. added unto you" (Matt. 6:33). If we This is the time when the promise 26:3, 4). We can trust in the Lord, put Jesus first, He will never fail us. that all things work together for good for in Him is everlasting strength. If we really believe what He says, to those who love God will bring David trusted in God. He said: how can we fear? help (Rom. 8:28). Perhaps we need suffering to remove some of the dross "The Lord is my light and my salva- Vengeance Is God's tion; whom shall I fear? the Lord is from our lives. Jesus suffered much, the strength of my life; of whom Sometimes there are those who though He never sinned. He has shall I be afraid?" (Ps. 27:1). David turn against us. They spread false gone the way before us, so He is able knew what it was to be pursued by stories about us. Half truth, slander, to comfort us and help us. When we enemies; he knew what it meant to the lie—is there any defense against commit everything to Him, we can be surrounded, with no apparent way these? We fear the loss of our good be at peace. of escape. Yet he trusted in God and name; that our friends will believe We do not have to fear death for he was delivered. David sang praises the stories and forsake us. This is a ourselves or for our loved ones, for it to God and gave thanks because God fear that leaves one completely help- is the sleep that will be broken by had helped him, He trusted and God less and hopeless. There seems no the voice of Jesus. It represents rest delivered him from fear. God will do way out. Self-defense is taken as a from our labors (Rev. 14:13). the same for us. sign of guilt, and vengeance adds In the promises of God we can find During World War II many feared fuel to the fire. peace and strength to overcome every that the nations would all be over- God has an answer to this fear also. fear. In our own strength we can do run and united under the control of He has told us that vengeance is His. nothing, but He has promised to be Hitler. His advance from country to Leave that to Him. Then He gives us with us. country was rapid. Hope seemed to a wonderful promise. It is found in "Fear thou not; for I am with have run out. But Christians who be- Romans 8:31. "If God be for us, who thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy lieved the Word of God did not have can be against us?" When God is for God" (Isa. 41:10). ++ that fear. They knew God had fore- told through Daniel that another world kingdom would not be set up. Today we need not fear that man The Danger of Delay will be wiped out by the atomic bomb or by some more terrible "Just think!" Fred Thompson said to his wife on Friday morning, "one more weapon. How can we be certain? Be- Sabbath to work! Next week I'll be going to church with you and the children!" cause Jesus has said He will come The next Sabbath would be the first time Mr. Thompson would attend an again to take His loved ones home Adventist church, for he, a mail carrier, like many others who put off heaven for to be with Him, and then the end one reason or another, had excused himself at the time his wife and children were will come. Destruction will come, and baptized. "Oh yes, I believe every word the preacher said, and I am aiming to be baptized cities will no doubt be laid waste, but one of these days--of course not until I retire and can keep the Sabbath, but that all through Psalm 91 God promises will be only a few more months. I'm sure God will wait that long. I can't quit my protection and care at that time. God job right now, for I would lose my retirement pay. God knows how important that will keep His own and give them is to me, so He'll wait," Mr. Thompson had confidently said. strength in the time of sudden fear. He Sabbath came, and his family dressed for church, but Mr. Thompson got into has promised to keep us. (Prov. his car and started out on his mail route as usual. 3:25, 26.) During the sermon that morning someone tapped Mrs. Thompson on the shoulder We may have fears about personal and beckoned to her to come out into the hall. The words she heard sent a sickening failure in everyday life. How can we chill through her body, for a policeman was saying in a sympathetic voice, "Your hus- band has been struck by a train, Mrs. Thompson, and we are very sorry to tell fail if we trust in God? In Isaiah 41: you . . ." 10 He has told us not to be dismayed, Mr. Thompson didn't live to keep his first Sabbath. He didn't live to be baptized. for He is our God and He will His intentions were good, but he waited too long to put them into effect. strengthen us. He adds further that There is always danger in delaying to respond to the voice of the Spirit. For He will help us and uphold us with Mr. Thompson the delay was fatal. Today is the only time we have. Let us use it the right hand of His righteousness. wisely, obeying joyfully God's blessed commands. Jesus promised us that He would VELVA B. HOLT

REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 13 MISINTERPRETATION OF SCRIPTURE the temple priests will teach the people the difference between clean and unclean things; the tribes of the earth CAN BE DANGEROUS will come up to Jerusalem yearly to keep the feast of the Interpretation of prophecy may seem like an innocent tabernacles."—Ibid., p. 39. pastime, but when misinterpretation almost leads to The literalistic interpreters of prophecy hold to a basic holy war the study of prophecy ceases to be innocent. fallacy with regard to the interpretation of Old Testa- When the 28-year-old Australian sheepshearer, Denis ment prophecies. They fail to recognize that the promises Michael Rohan, on August 21, allegedly set fire to Jeru- of restoration made to ancient Israel were conditional on salem's ancient El Aqsa mosque, one of Islam's most obedience. They lose sight of the word if, which was sacred shrines, cries for a religious war were heard from applied to some of the promises and implied in others. various leaders in the angered Arab world. For example, shortly after leading the Israelites out of A fundamentalist Christian, a Member of the Church Egypt, God said, "Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice of God, Rohan, questioned by Israeli detectives, said that indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall he a peculiar he had become convinced from a study of the prophecies treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is that God would select a man to rebuild Solomon's Tem- mine: and ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and ple on its ancient site (actually not on, but adjacent to an holy nation" (Ex. 19:5, 6). the site of El Aqsa mosque); that God was calling him On the borders of Canaan, God again repeated His to undertake the work; and that he needed to burn down promise, attaching to it the same "if," "And it shall come the mosque to prove that God had called him. He be- to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice lieved that the second coming of Christ would be has- of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his com- tened if the Temple were rebuilt. mandments which I command thee this day, that the Rohan had come to Israel in, the spring to work and to Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of study Hebrew in one of the kibbutzim. Early in August the earth" (Deut. 28:1). he went to Jerusalem, returning three weeks later report- In the same oration the Israelites were warned, "But ing to his friend that he had set, fire to the mosque. it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the At the trial in October this friend of Rohan's, Arthur voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all his com- Jones, 25, of Burbank, California, who worked in the mandments and his statutes which I command thee this kibbutz with Rohan, testified that he, with the accused, day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and over- believed the second coming of Christ was near because take thee" (Dent. 28:15). There follow a long list of for two years the Jews have been in a united Jerusalem. curses, which show clearly that God's peculiar promises to Commenting on Rohan's belief that "the Third Tem- Israel would be completely invalidated by disobedience. ple would be built and the beast would be standing at the gate," Jones said the beast represents "the man to whom The Promises Were Conditional Satan will give his power and his dominion over the If Denis Michael Rohan had accepted these Scripture world. He is the man who will persecute God's people texts he would not have created a near international as they have never been persecuted before. Then there crisis. If his insistence was that the "if" did not apply to will come the second coming of Christ, and He will the promises concerning the rebuilding of the Temple, destroy the beast and his armies that came against Israel. since the term did not appear in the immediate context "Christ will set up a millennium so that everybody will of the predictions, he should have recalled the warning recognize Him, including Israel, and Israel will be the of Jeremiah 18:9, 10, which says, "And at what instant people whom God delivers and who will rule with Him I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a king- in this world." dom, to build and to plant it; if it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good, The Error of Extreme Literalism wherewith I said I would benefit them." So inclusive is Rohan and Jones belong to the school of literalistic the "if" that Ellen G. White declared, "It should be re- premillennialist interpreters of prophecy. While there is membered that the promises and threatenings of God considerable variation of view among these interpreters, are alike conditional."—Selected Messages, book 1, p. 67. the two men lean in the direction of, the ultraliteralistic Rohan also should have reviewed the teaching of the interpreters of the futurist-dispensationalist variety, who parable of the wicked husbandmen (Matt. 21:33-43). hold that "since the Old Testament contains definite According to this parable, because of their refusal to promises of certain blessings to Israelites, . . . those accept Jesus as the Messiah, the people of God were literal blessings must be given to the racial Israelites and warned, "Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God to them alone, regardless of their rejection of Christ as shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing Saviour. Since the Messiah is promised a reign upon the forth the fruits thereof" (verse 43). throne of David, it is held that the throne of David will We should notice clearly what was taken away. It was again be established in Jerusalem, and all the nations "the kingdom of God." It was Israel's peculiar role as of the world will go up to Jerusalem to worship during a God's central evangelizing force in the world. If Israel thousand year millennial kingdom."—Floyd E. Hamil- had accepted the gift of God's beloved Son, Jerusalem ton, The Basis of Millennial Faith, p. 38. "might have stood forth in the pride of prosperity, the These literalists teach that "the temple and the temple queen of kingdoms, free in the strength of her God-given service will be restored with bloody sacrifices as sin-offer- power. There would have been no armed soldiers stand- ings to make atonement for the people, (Ezek[.] 45:17); ing at her gates, no Roman banners waving from her

14 REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 walls. The glorious destiny that might have blessed Jeru- only they would keep prophetic interpretation out of the salem had she accepted her Redeemer rose before the tense Middle East situation, much trouble might be Son of God [as, during His triumphal entry, He paused spared. Misinterpretation of prophecy can be extremely on the crest of the hill overlooking Jerusalem]. He saw dangerous. that she might through Him have been healed of her The parents of Rohan may have been correct when, grievous malady, liberated from bondage, and established after learning of what their son had done, the father as the mighty metropolis of the earth. From her walls the said, "I think my son has been brainwashed. This would dove of peace would have gone forth to all nations. She be the logical thing to think if he is as religious as they would have been the world's diadem of glory."—The say." The couple told newsmen, "Denis has been a quiet, Desire of Ages, p. 577. retiring boy with not much to say, but a good listener. We have found out that he was on the mailing list of Brainwashed the Church of God. . . . We are now willing to face the Because 2,000 years ago the Jewish leaders did not fact that he may have been brainwashed and become a accept Jesus as the promised Messiah, Jerusalem will religious fanatic." never fulfill the role here described. As individuals, the Whether it was from the Church of God or from some Jews have not been rejected. They have the same access other source that Denis received his erroneous notions to the grace of God that a member of any other ethnic about the future status of Jerusalem and the Temple, he group in the world has. As a nation, they were denied should have studied the Scriptures for himself and should the position as a peculiar people. The parable did not have earnestly asked God for enlightenment. To the predict the future political weal or woe of the Jewish extent that he or others who are exposed to religious nation. The existence of the present state of Israel is propaganda fail to do this, they are responsible for any neither a fulfillment nor a breaking of prophecy. Proph- rash acts that may follow their conclusions. But it is ecy focused on ancient Israel's peculiar status as a difficult completely to pass by religious tutors so as to spiritual evangelizing force rather than on its national absolve them of all responsibility. Many of them are destiny, except as, until the time of Christ, the two were guilty of brainwashing. God does hold them responsible related. for misleading those they instruct. If the ultraliteratists would only grasp this truth, if D. F. N.

know how universities should be run and who said, "Lay up for yourselves treasures what the nations ought to do. They are op- in heaven," "Inasmuch as ye have done it posed to war, yet ready to fight the police unto one of the least of these my brethren, whose duty it is to maintain peace ye have done it unto me." and order! But let us place the blame where M. EWFRT it largely belongs—upon the parents. Sorrento, British Columbia To the whole human family, young and old, the Lord chides, "0 that thou hadst [This feature gives REVIEW readers an oppor- PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS tunity to share their concerns and opinions with hearkened to my commandments! then had fellow church members. The views set forth thy peace been as a river, and thy righteous- This is in reply to a letter to the do not necessarily represent those of the edi- tors or of the denomination. Only signed letters ness as the waves of the sea" (Isa. 48:18). editor regarding the subject of public prayer will be considered for publication; all will be ARTHUR MOUNTAIN in the public schools in the July 10 issue of edited to meet space and literary requirements.) Paradise, California the REVIEW. The letter writer seems to regret that the MOON VENTURE THE LESSER THINGS OF LIFE public-opinion poll made by the Orlando, What man has discovered as a result Florida, Sentinel reveals that most people of his visit to the moon certainly should The August 7 REVIEW carried the news would like to bring public prayer back into cause him to "worship him that made item: "Floods Destroy Homes, Churches in the public schools. To me, this is a good heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the Southern India." One thousand members left sign, and I rejoice in it. How I would regret fountains of waters" (Rev. 14:7). This un- homeless; thousands of cows and buffaloes having the opposite to be true. doubtedly is the main reason, or at least one drowned; where once there were three Ad- Why should it not be put back in the of the main reasons, why God has allowed ventist churches, only one is now standing; a schools? Why were prayer and Bible reading man to reach the moon—to confirm His worker, his wife, and their ten-year-old removed from the public schools in the first creatorship of all nature and His authorship daughter watched tearfully as the water place? From early times the Bible and of the Bible. rushed through their home. "Silently, all their prayer were often used in the schools. Many -BURNEY L. DYCK belongings floated away with the tide." children were affected for the better by it. Arlington, Virginia And our clothes closets are amply stocked; First of all, let me say that public school our homes are often more elaborate than our Bible reading and prayer are conducted on needs demand; our bank accounts are grow- lines that are nondenominational, and I PARENTS RESPONSIBLE ing from careful investments. Does our never heard complaints of it in my school "The fathers have eaten sour grapes, affluence belie our pronouncement that the days. My parents were not churchgoers, and and the children's teeth are set on edge" coming of the Lord really draweth nigh? I owe a lot to Bible interest gained in the (Eze. 18:2). This ancient Hebrew proverb, Let us not prove by our lives and posses- public school. illustrating how children are affected by sions that we are lovers of pleasure more The writer of the letter inquires, Are the what their parents do, explains the under- than lovers of God; let us not say by our children asking for prayer to be returned lying cause of the rebellious spirit among self-interest that our Lord delayeth His com- to the schools? Let me ask, Are the children students today. These destructive exhibitions ing. the ones to say what they are to be taught of lawlessness on our college campuses are May God slay our pride of life and give in their lessons? Certainly not. Neither the result of parents themselves throwing us a spirit of love and sacrifice that the should they decide about prayer and Bible away the standards and leaving the children, needs of His suffering children and His reading. Did the children request that prayer without guide or compass, to their own con- cause may be adequately met. In a world gone and Bible reading be prohibited in the fused ideas of right and wrong. mad, don't we earnestly desire to help finish schools? I doubt it! Was it discontinued be- These troublemakers are not sure what the work so that Jesus may return and usher cause most of the parents wanted it discon- they really want. Their minds are too inex- in His reign of peace? tinued? I doubt it! perienced and immature to make decisions. What do I consider the lesser or the more KARL. CAMERON Many are drug addicts; yet they think they important things in life? It was the Master Elkhart, Indiana

REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 15 INTERNATIONAL NEWS High lights of the 1969 Autumn Cooed

By D. W. HUNTER Associate Secretary, General Conference

Another Autumn Council is history. At deep thinking. Many times revisions has made tremendous gains this year. In the 1969 session many new programs were made before final passage. Moslem Middle East, 24 evangelistic cam- were launched, and a record budget was Not all the suggested proposals were paigns have been held thus far in 1969. adopted. The Autumn Council is held passed. Some items were referred back Seventy-six per cent of all the children annually to consider the needs of the to the committees from which they orig- from Adventist homes in Central Europe world field. The delegates make appro- inated, others were deferred for still have been baptized. priations, adopt plans, and form policies further study and background material, Far East Harvest, the name given to for meeting these needs. This is the busi- some were voted down completely. This the Far Eastern Division's evangelistic ness session of the church, and approxi- process demonstrated that our church is thrust, will net more than 20,000 new mately 275 delegates from around the directed by a large representative body members this year. Between 7,000 and world were in attendance. of dedicated leaders and that the admin- 8,000 people attended the evangelistic At this session the church, through its istrative power is not held in the hands meetings held in Finland, with 130 al- appointed leaders, confirmed and reaf- of a few. ready baptized and some 150 more in firmed its confidence in the third angel's baptismal classes. Encouraging News From Divisions message and the basic objectives of the Reports were also rendered by the secre- movement. The decisions made at this Robert H. Pierson's report at the tary, W. R. Beach, and by the treasurer, meeting will have an influence for eter- opening session inspired courage. It in- K. H. Emmerson. The treasury depart- nity. The problems confronting the cluded exciting news from every division ment's statements, duplicated for all Au- church are complex. The questions of the world field. The delegates were tumn Council delegates, are also available raised were not easily answered, but we told that Adventist world membership is to church members on request. believe that with the guidance of the now nearly 1.9 million. The largest ac- The division presidents did not give Holy Spirit the right answers and solu- cessions for 1968 occurred in South reports as such from their fields. How- tions were found. America (30,604) and Trans-Africa Di- ever, on Friday night an audio-visual Meeting in Washington, D.C., October vision (28,220). Australia and the South presentation entitled "To Every Crea- 8 to 16, were the presidents of the vari- Pacific have the highest ratio of Advent- ture" portrayed the progress of the gos- ous world divisions except one—M. Frid- ists to the general population, with an pel around the world. lin of Southern Europe could not come average of one Adventist for each 210 Reports were received of accessions on because of illness; union and local con- persons. On some Pacific islands the ra- World Baptism Sabbath, September 27. ference presidents from North America; tio is one in four. In 1968 the denomina- When all the divisions send in their fig- the union secretaries and treasurers; tion sent out 410 workers from North ures we are confident that the total will medical and educational institutional America and 238 from other countries. surpass the 25,000 mark! This in one heads; selected departmental secretaries, There are 15,744 Adventist churches day! pastors, and laymen; former General scattered around the world. On two other evenings multimedia Conference officers; and the General We were told of the 40,000 baptisms programs were presented depicting the Conference staff. anticipated in the South American Divi- publishing and medical work. Nine slide There is a thrill in seeing so many of sion during 1969. In Trans-Africa on projectors were teamed with a movie our leaders gathered together in one March 27 of this year 3,000 young people projector to show pictures on a three- place to plan the Lord's business. I was were baptized. In one baptism, at one section translucent screen, accompanied impressed anew by their dedication, in- time and place, 1,007 persons were bap- with recorded music, sound, and narra- terest, and hard work as they considered tized. In Southern Asia there has been tion. not only their particular fields of interest an evangelistic breakthrough this year The devotional speakers each morning but the work of the church as a whole. with a 66 per cent gain in baptisms. represented a spectrum of denomina- All of the general council meetings Reports from Cuba show that our tional responsibility. were held in the Takoma Park church, members there are faithful. Australasia Clyde 0. Franz, an associate secretary across the street from the General Con- ference office, and other buildings used by the staff. The close physical proxim- ity of church and office added to the ef- ficiency of the work. Committees met in various rooms of both buildings. Staff members had ready access to their files and the assistance of their office secre- taries at all times. The Review and Her- ald cafeteria served delicious meals and did its best to cope with the unusually heavy patronage. Much of the time was spent in com- mittee meetings where plans were stud- ied in great detail. As the committees completed their work their material was mimeographed and brought to the coun- cil. Each page was numbered in consecu- tive order, so that as the item was brought to the floor for discussion every- one had easy access to the resolution. The discussion always proved interest- ing. Most of the arguments either for or The high level of interest maintained during discussions of recommendations during against a proposal showed the result of the Autumn Council is apparent on the faces of these local and union church leaders.

16 REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 of the General Conference, used as his text Philippians 3:13, 14. Martin E. Kem- merer, an assistant treasurer of the Gen- eral Conference, spoke on the theme, "A People of Prophecy." M. Montalban, who was elected as a general field secretary of the General Conference a year ago and who, previous to his coming to Washington, D.C., had been president of the South Philippine Union Mission, stirred our hearts as he preached on the subject of prayer. In his message Sunday morning Rob- ert H. Pierson stated, "We are not gath- ered here to administer the last will and testament of a dying church. Rather, we belong to a living, vibrant church." Wilbert M. Schneider, president of Southern Missionary College, delivered some straightforward advice when he Hospital Purchased in Netherlands Antilles suggested we challenge our own motives A 50-bed hospital has just been purchased from the Government of Curacao, in our religious practices. "Truth can- Netherlands Antilles, and is to begin operations in January. not sanctify us unless we have a love The building is constructed in the shape of a triangle, and all rooms open for it," he observed. on the center patio. On Tuesday morning G. R. Nash, sec- Equipment for the hospital is being made available through gifts from the retary of the General Conference Sab- United States. bath School Department, challenged us S. L. FOLKENBERG, President, Colombia-Venezuela Union with the motto of the apostle Paul, "This one thing I do." During the general ses- sion tribute was paid to Elder and Mrs. Nash for their more than 42 years of mission is to report to the Spring Coun- Newspaper Evangelism service, 19 of which were spent in Africa. cil that meets in late March, 1970. An experimental project utilizing Elder Nash retires from his responsibili- Inner-City Work newspaper advertisements in leading ties at the end of November. newspapers throughout North America C. E. Dudley, president of the South Where there are large concentrations was proposed and adopted. The first ad- Central Conference, asked the penetrat- of disadvantaged people, conferences are vertisements will appear in March, 1970. ing question "Why do we sit still? With asked to appoint full-time workers to co- Special booklets have been prepared to so much work to be done, why do we ordinate the ministry to the inner cities. answer the questions posed in the ads, sit still?" All organizations, general, union, and and correspondence school lessons have In the closing devotional sermon W. J. local conferences, are urged to set aside been specifically planned as follow-up. Hackett, vice-president of the General a special amount in each year's budget It is believed that this will be a new Conference, held before us the great po- for this ministry. The General Confer- and excellent way of creating interest tential we all possess if fully yielded to ence has allocated $100,000 to this pro- and securing enrollments for our Bible the presence and power of the Holy gram in North America for ,1970. courses. The papers chosen have a com- Spirit. bined circulation of almost 24 million. Space does not permit the recording of Continuing Education all the plans and projects adopted by Since pastors are increasingly aware Disaster Relief the 1969 Autumn Council. Complete re- of the need to grow in their own spirit- Major disasters are occurring at fre- ports will appear later. There are some ual experience and competence in the quent intervals, with devastating effects high lights that we hasten to present to unique task to which they have been involving suffering to many thousands our believers around the world. called, plans were laid for a continuing of people. Our disaster-relief vans and program of education for pastors Budget welfare service have proved highly valu- through field schools, workshops, semi- able to the relief programs in such The budget for 1970 is $49,485,600.30 nars, extension schools, Home Study In- stricken areas. Plans were laid to give —almost $50 million—an increase of stitute courses, attendance at the Theo- more and better aid even more quickly 5.32 per cent over 1969. The amount logical Seminary, sabbatical leaves, and than heretofore. Stockpiles of clothing, slated for overseas was more than $26 public health courses. A standing com- bedding, personal items, food and water, million, for general appropriations al- mittee was formed to implement this are to be set up. Two-way radios will most $13 million, and for North Amer- program. provide communication and direction. ica $10,383,000. The stupendous figure was voted in faith, for 85 per cent of Youth Participation Youth Publication these funds must still come in from faith- Five young men from Columbia Un- Last year it was voted to establish a ful members. When the budget was pre- ion College were invited to address Au- new youth journal, which was to re- sented the entire delegation sang "Praise tumn Council delegates on Wednesday place The Youth's Instructor in its pres- God, From Whom All Blessings Flow." morning. They asked leaders to empha- ent format. Counsel was sought from size the personal relationship between young and old, and many suggestions Financing Christian Education the individual and Christ rather than a were screened and evaluated. The jour- One of the chief concerns confronting negative check list of behavior for youth. nal will be named by the youth through the church is the rising cost of Christian "We want to rediscover the zeal that led polls being currently taken. The edito- education. Study committees have been the early leaders of this church," they rial staff has been elected. Don Yost, working for many months compiling in- added. They also asked leaders to listen presently associate editor of the REVIEW formation as to the scope and philoso- to youth, and "come and see" projects AND HERALD, will be the editor; Pat phy, as well as the financing, of our that might be considered questionable. Horning and Chuck Scriven will be the educational program. Now that the statis- They concluded by promising that youth associate editors. An editorial council, tics are in hand, a study commission has would not let the church down, and that including four young people, will meet been established to formulate plans for they would carry the gospel to every regularly. The presidents of the confer- greater efficiency in operation. This com- corner of the earth. ences in North America are supporting

REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 17 INTERNATIONAL NEWS the circulation wholeheartedly. A goal behalf of the division immigration com- EUROPE: of 65,000 subscriptions for 1970 and 100,- mittee, who were seated on the platform. 000 by 1973 has been set. The first issue He said the message of the kingdom of European Delegates is to appear in May, 1970. heaven was being heralded throughout Hold Medical Council This was a good council. The presence the world in hundreds of languages. The of God was very evident. The courage church had a work to do for thousands of One hundred and fifty-five delegates of our leadership is greater than ever. migrants coming to Australia, and this from 13 countries in Europe convened We do not know how many more of one center was a demonstration of what recently for the first SDA European medi- these sessions will be necessary before can be and is being done. cal council. God's work in the earth will be finished, Other distinguished guests included Physicians, dentists, and medical stu- but until that day God's workers must Councilor and Mrs. Viney, mayor and dents met in Bad Gastein in the beauti- continue to plan and work toward mayoress of Oakleigh, the suburb where ful Austrian Alps to study the role of the earth's grand climax—the coming of our the center is situated, and a number of Christian health worker in today's com- Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. other councilors and their wives; Mrs. plex society and to define ways and means Anderson, language instructor of the Vic- whereby he might more adequately repre- torian Education Department; and sent the church and support the procla- AUSTRALIA: E. Richards, of the Australian Council of mation of present truth through his min- New SDA Center Serves Churches. istry. L. S. Rose, president of the North New Since the council was conducted en- 400 Polish Immigrants South Wales Conference and former tirely in German, primarily for our Ger- president of the Victorian Conference, man-speaking physicians and dentists, A new $90,000 (US$100,000) audi- sketched the history of the arrival and many of our English and Latin profes- torium and activity center in Melbourne, progress of Polish members in Victoria, sionals are obliged to wait until a similar Australia, is serving as church home for and paid tribute to the work of Elder conference is held in their language area. more than 400 Polish Adventist immi- Skrzypaszek. There are 550 physicians in Europe. grants. Many copies of Century of Miracles Special attention was shown the 21 This Polish migrant center is a monu- were presented to guests and friends who medical and dental students who at- ment to the work of J. A. Skrzypaszek, the had helped in the establishment of the tended the session. Most of these youth pastor for Polish immigrants and the or- center. have determined to be faithful and true ganizer of the congregation that has built The first divine service was conducted to God and His church although they this auditorium. in the center by W. J. Richards, president frequently face hardship because of Sab- The building was officially opened on of the Trans-Tasman Union Conference. bath classes and clinics, the teaching of June 29 by K. J. Smith, Commonwealth Color was added to the tastefully evolution, and the disrespect of many Director of Immigration. He praised the decorated hall by the presence of girl and university professors for religious faith work of the church in caring for newly ar- boy ushers in national costume, the flying of any kind. There are about 300 Sev- rived immigrants, providing their first of the Polish and Australian flags side by enth-day Adventist medical students in meal in Australia, and guiding them side, and a 60-voice Polish choir in the European universities and 45 to 50 dental through many problems as they settle background. students. These represent a large reser- into their new way of life. The building, designed free of cost by voir of potential church workers. The Polish Consul in Sydney, B. Pi- L. R. Jones, professional engineer, took 0. Bremer, treasurer of the Central askowski, reminded the audience of more seven months to complete. The Polish European Division, conducted the devo- than 700 of the part played by early members gave more than 8,000 hours of tional exercises each morning at the be- Polish settlers. He said he felt assured voluntary labor and contributed a week's ginning of the day's sessions. He spoke of that his people would make a valuable wages each. Keith Wood, of Ballarat, the significance of trust in God, the contribution to Australia's community supervised the building program. sanctity of life, and the seriousness of life and that he was glad to see evidence On adjacent property room is avail- death. His years spent in military camps of this in Melbourne. able for a large church, a primary school and prisons, his frequent encounters with In h's address L. C. Naden, Austral- (at present in course of erection), a what was thought to be terminal illness asian Division president, outlined the teacher's home, a minister's residence, all taught him the lesson learned by Job scope of this type of service that is being and a youth center for the southern —"Though he slay me, yet will I trust conducted by the Seventh-day Adventist metropolitan churches. in him" (Job 13:15). Church throughout Australasia. The di- R. W. RICHARDSON Dr. Mervyn Hardinge, clean of the vision secretary, F. T. Maberly, spoke on Secretary-Treas., Victorian Conference Loma Linda University School of Public Health, was among those who presented scientific papers. Health education as an appropriate activity of the church was given special emphasis in a symposium on the Five-Day Plan to Stop Smoking program. L. Hirvonen, a professor at the Turku University School of Medicine in Turku, Finland, presented a paper on Ellen G. White—lay-medico in advance of her time. Our Adventist physicians and dentists are substantial pillars of the church in these lands. A score or more of them are professors in various universities through- out Eastern and Western Europe. They have been instrumental in attracting government and business leaders to the Adventist faith. It was inspiring to wit- ness the enthusiastic dedication of those attending the council and to hear them tell of their experiences in defending Bible truth. K. J. Smith, Commonwealth Director of Immigration, spoke at the opening of the Polish RALPH F. WADDELL, M.D. migrant center, Melbourne, Australia, which will be the church home for 400 members. Secretary, GC Department of Health 18 REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 site on which he will build church num- in the four commonly used Slavic lan- ber 24, and he was conducting public guages—Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian, meetings. Macedonian. Mr. Castillo's work has not been easy. The union has recently acquired, on Several times he has met persecution and a 30-year rent-lease basis, a fine chateau even faced death, but God has spared at Marusevac, 51 miles north of Zagreb. his life. This multistory building is in a three- His oldest son is now following in the acre plot with a lake, and may possibly be extended to more than ten acres. 11 footsteps of his father as a self-support- ing worker. The union wishes to use this as a home LEWIS A. SHIPOWICX for senior citizens, a vacation spot for Lay Activities Secretary Seventh-day Adventists and others. Far Eastern Division During the previous year 603 new members were added to the church through baptism, and it is anticipated YUGOSLAVIA: that during the current year this num- ber will be surpassed. The central School Goes Co-ed; church in Belgrade currently has about Relocation Imminent 800 members. WALTON J. BROWN A new 11-acre site, situated 18 miles Associate Secretary from the center of Belgrade, at Valika General Conference Mostanica, has been chosen for the new Department of Education location of the Jugoslav Training School. The present location of the school has TANZANIA: been affected by new highways that have cut across the campus. The government, Medicine, Evangelism, recognizing the problems caused, has Combine to Win Converts been helpful in securing the new site in Urbano Castillo, a lay preacher, receives a country area served by paved roads, Medical work and gospel evangelism congratulations from Lewis A. Shipowick, lay electricity, telephones, and excellent bus were united in a field school of evangelism activities secretary, Far Eastern Division, service. held in Musoma, a small town on the for the baptism of his one thousand ninety- Enrollment in the school increased banks of Lake Victoria in Tanzania, this seventh convert and the erection of his substantially—from 24 to 65—during past summer. twenty-third church (shown in background). the 1968-1969 school year when young Two sessions were held each evening women were admitted to make the in- as crowds filled the hall to capacity to see PHILIPPINES: stitution coeducational. Most of the stu- illustrated health and gospel lectures. dents were in the theological or Bible Thirty persons were baptized at the first Layman Converts 1,097; instructors' courses. Offerings were also baptism, and 120 more have requested increased by one year, so that baptism. Others are attending follow-up Again Starts New Church now a two-year seminary course pre- meetings. A recent baptism of nine converts in cedes the two-year theological course. Sixteen students from Bugema Mission- the North Philippine Union Mission The union is giving serious thought to ary College and Ikizu Training School made a total of 1,097 persons baptized the possibility of offering additional joined David Dobias, evangelist, and Elsa as a result of the lay evangelism of Ur- worker courses that would prepare our Lonergan and Reuben Lorenson, of the bano Castillo. youth for service in more areas. staff of the Heri Health Education School. That same day, the twenty-third This educational growth accompanies The public was enthusiastic in its response church established by him was dedicated. progress in many other lines in the to the two phases of the program. The For the past 25 years he had guided Yugoslav Union. Notable has been chief medical officers of the region, as well to the Master an average of more than the great increase in denominational as other government officials, attended. 40 people each year. And much sacrificial books which, incidentally, must appear DAVID DOBIAS, Evangelist effort has gone into the building of the churches. I traveled with Mr. Castillo in his out- rigger canoe around a green coconut- palm island visiting the barrios. Of the six barrios on the island of Sibale, Mr. Castillo has worked in five already, and he says that he will not leave until the whole island has been evangelized. Mr. Castillo, who makes dentures and pulls teeth to pay expenses, is not only good at soul winning, he is also a good trainer of lay workers. His converts catch the same missionary zeal and dedication that he possesses so that once they are left to themselves, they also carry on the good work of spreading the message to the surrounding villages. Upon entering a new area to work for God, Mr. Castillo looks for a suitable piece of land for a chapel site. After a group has been baptized, he encourages the new converts to help him erect a chapel. He stays until the chapel is com- Sixteen students from Bugema Missionary College and their teacher joined with pleted. While I visited him on the island Evangelist David Dobias (left) and Mrs. Elsa Lonergan and Reuben Lorenson (right) of Sibale, he had his tent pitched on the of the Wei Health Education School in a field school of evangelism in Musoma, Tanzania. 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By ALBERT DITTES and MRS. L. R. VAN DOLSON

To develop methods of penetrating large and visiting with the people trying to over- cities with the right arm of the gospel, the come the smoking habit. More than 300 School of Public Health at Loma Linda people crowded into the auditorium, and University and the SDA Theological Semi- by the end of the first week most of them nary at Andrews University jointly spon- claimed victory. sored an experimental field school of The third week the group transferred to health evangelism during the summer. the Reading Institute of Rehabilitation This pilot thrust was made in Philadel- for health lectures and physical culture. phia and Reading, Pennsylvania. It was Here they observed the witness of the nicknamed CALL HELP (Coordinated team of doctors connected with the Sev- Andrews-Loma Linda Health Evangelism enth-day Adventist owned and operated Leadership Project). Reading Institute of Rehabilitation. Pub- The students spent the first two weeks lic health student Petra Sukau directed of the field school in Philadelphia. During barefoot students in calisthenics on the dewy lawn each morning, and Drs. Ruggles the clay they attended lectures by Dr. J. Students demonstrated the evil effects of Wayne McFarland of Jefferson Medical and Jones lectured the group on physiol- using cigarettes with Smoking Sam and College on health and Spirit of Prophecy ogy and hygiene. Smoking Sue in Reading, Pennsylvania. counsels on city evangelism and by Dr. In order to alert the public to the three Wilbur Nelson of Loma Linda University Five-Day Plans that were held during the on the theology of health, methods of pre- session, the students used Smoking Sam paring for a Five-Day Plan, and conduct- and Sue for demonstrations at the Reading presented during August. Elder Leo Van ing health programs in public schools. Fair and in four department stores. As Dolson of Pacific Union College and Drs. Students also did area visitation with local people stopped and heard the program ex- Ruggles and Jones developed the survey pastors. plained, they were invited to fill out a approach with the idea that it serve as a In the evenings they assisted in a Five- health-interest survey that had been pre- bridge between the Five-Day Plan interests Day Plan to Stop Smoking conducted by pared in cooperation with the health and the evangelistic series to be held later Pastor E. W. Snow and Dr. J. Wayne agencies of Berks County. The interests of by William Pohle. A similar experimental McFarland at Jefferson Medical College, the citizens, as expressed on the survey, follow-up is planned for nearby Pottstown, running projectors, distributing literature, were the basis for Saturday night lectures where a successful Five-Day Plan has been completed. During the fourth week the students re- turned to Philadelphia for a cooking school conducted by Ella May Stoneburner of the General Conference Health Depart- ment. After the fifth week a new group of An- drews University students joined the field school in Reading where all activities were subsequently conducted. The students at- tended classes on health evangelism taught by D. A. Delafield, E. H. J. Steed, F. A. Soper, all of the General Conference, and Elder Van Dolson. Two days were spent in Philadelphia attending noon-hour lec- tures by Dr. McFarland and visiting the Wings of Health club, an SDA organiza- tion for underprivileged children, and the Better Living Center, a church-operated downtown reading room. Ella May Stone- burner conducted a cooking school during the final week. The program was under the over-all di- rection of Dr. E. C. Banks of Andrews Uni- versity and Dr. Wilbur K. Nelson of the School of Public Health at Loma Linda University. Plans for the field school were formulated by a committee of conference officials and local pastors chaired by 0. D. Wright, president of the Pennsylvania Conference. Philip Lemon, conference lay activities director, was appointed to serve as local coordinator of the program. Eight- een students from Andrews and seven stu- dents from Loma Linda participated. "This field school has been one of the most broadening experiences of my entire education," commented one of the stu- dents, "and has given me an entirely new concept of reaching the multitudes of peo- A summer field school of evangelism was held in Philadelphia and Reading, Pennsylvania. ple in the large cities with our message." 20 REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 the officials and employees of the Smith- sonian Institution. Five-Day Plans are scheduled continuously by the Washing- Wh@rp Theis Smoky Bois a Five-Day Plan Sanitarium and Hospital team for the winter months. When the Washington Sanitarium and and his wife both quit smoking during The D.C. Interagency on Smoking Hospital sponsored a Five-Day Plan not the filming of the five-day program. (a group of 31 health or health-related long ago, WRC-TV, NBC station in the During the past few weeks Elder A. C. agencies) has asked Elder Marple to U.S. Capital, sent a six-man camera crew Marple, hospital chaplain, has been con- conduct two classes for the city in January, to film it. The sessions were held in the tacted by the Pentagon, the State De- one during the day and one at night. The hospital administration believes Columbia Union College science hall partment, NASA, the Justice Department, this to be one of the best health-education amphitheater. and the World Health Organization in programs on preventive medicine that A five-minute segment of the filming regard to the Five-Day Plan. A class was was aired for five consecutive nights the held for NASA officials and employees it can bring to the community. It believes that where there's smoke there should be following week at the beginning of the September 15 to 19. The State Depart- a Five-Day Plan. 7:00 P.M. Washington news show. As a ment was interested in an October date. L. H. PITTON result, the telephones in the chaplain's The schedule for the other organizations Public Relations Director office at the hospital were kept constantly has not yet been worked out. Washington Sanitarium and Hospital busy answering calls from people who Giant Food, Inc., in Maryland; the also want to take the five-day class. Naval Reconnaissance Technical Support About two years ago a class was held Center, Suitland, Maryland; and Miter at the hospital once every two months. Corporation of Arlington, Virginia, have Later the frequency was stepped up to also requested fall classes. A group of one a month. Now the team is having nurses in Bowie, Maryland, and the to schedule three and four a month. District of Columbia Department of 4600:6 ffiatic A number of physicians on the staff Education both scheduled classes. Several take their turn in helping with the classes. high schools have also arranged for the Pathologist J. Donald Mashburn, director Five-Day Plan. New England Hospital Opens of the hospital laboratories, was the A program was conducted earlier for Facilities on Anniversary physician during the filming by WRC-TV. Paul Robb, also a pathologist at the The New England Memorial Hospital, hospital, was the doctor for the program Stoneham, Massachusetts, recently cele- the following week. Others who have brated its seventieth anniversary of com- volunteered their services are T. H. Lund- munity service and dedicated its new facili- strom, James Whitlock, James Nelson, ties with an open-house program. More Kenneth Cruze, Glen Reynolds, and Wil- than 1,000 citizens and guests attended liam Swatek. the program. Do these physicians make a lasting Platform guests included clergymen, impression upon those who listen? State and local public officials, the build- One woman said, "How could anyone ing-fund campaign officers, and representa- ever smoke again after hearing all the tives from nursing service, auxiliary, and things the doctor has told us." volunteers. Some of the special guests were Van Alexander, WRC-TV's sound man, James Aitken, Radio-TV Department secretary of the General Conference; Ken- neth Tilghman, chairman of the hoard Two Five-Day Plan class members are inter- and president of the Atlantic Union Con- viewed by Frank Barnako of WRC-TV. Burt ference; Joseph Mazmanian, M.D., presi- Medley (left), associate producer of the TV program, is listening to the interview. dent of the medical staff; and Roger 0. Egeberg, assistant secretary of the U.S. De- partment of Health, Education, and Wel- fare, guest speaker. Raymond L. Pelton, hospital administrator, was host. JOHN M. Law Director of Public Relations

+ J. L. Shuler conducted an evangelistic campaign in Portland, Maine, September 13 to October 4. Three have been bap- tized. Douglas Cross, pastor of the church, is continuing the meetings for two months and plans on three more baptisms before the end of the year. Following this cam- paign, Elder Shuler held an evangelistic workshop there for 20 ministers. Four conferences besides Northern New Eng- land sent ministers for this instruction. + Twenty-four people were recently bap- tized as the result of a six-week series of meetings conducted by J. Brummell, of the Northeastern Conference, assisted by John Lea, local elder of the church. Blanche Brummell, Marie Wells, and Pauline Watson visited interested persons A Five-Day Plan graduate tells how she in their homes. succeeded in breaking the smoking habit. Two graduates of a Five-Day Plan to Stop Her speech was recorded for testimony on Smoking helped to answer the phone calls + Ron Halvorsen, evangelist for the WRC-TV. A. C. Marple, chaplain, looks on. asking about future Five-Day Plans. Metropolitan Crusade, and George White, REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 21 NORTH AMERICAN NEWS singing evangelist, held an evangelistic at the Christian Record Braille Founda- sored an Amazing Facts booth at the series in the Newark, New Jersey, church. tion, our Seventh-day Adventist publishers Farm and Home Show in their area. More Thirty people were recently baptized as for the blind. than 5,100 Amazing Facts folders were a result of the meetings. + The Shawnee Mission Hospital, a mem- given out in three days. + H. Carl Currie, Bermuda Mission presi- ber in the ASI, participated in the health- + Elvin Benton, religious liberty secretary dent, recently conducted the first evan- fair exhibit at the Metcalf South Shopping of the Columbia Union Conference, was gelistic crusade to be held in the new Center in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, com- recently elected director of the three-man Warwick church. The campaign, coordi- memorating Community Health Week. executive committee of Americans United nated by James Madson, local pastor, The booth was staffed by off-duty hospital Research Foundation, Inc. The founda- culminated a concentrated weekly door-to- nurses and volunteer service representa- tion is a newly formed Washington, D.C.- door distribution of the Amazing Facts tives. based organization dedicated to education brochures by the church members. On the + A group of interested persons are con- and research in the area of church-state closing Sabbath of the meetings, hundreds tinuing Bible study as the result of the separation. of people witnessed the baptism of ten 17-night series of meetings held in Benkel- MORTEN JUBERG, Correspondent persons. There are many more studying, man, Nebraska, by E. E. Hagen, Sabbath and another baptism is planned for the school secretary in the Central Union Con- near future. ference, and his son, Stanley G. Hagen, + Progress is being made on the new pastor of the district. building that will serve temporarily as the CLARA ANDERSON, Correspondent Sterling, Massachusetts, church. The first phase of the construction is the future school auditorium and related rooms. Sit- + Students in the four Oregon Confer- uated on Route 12 a few miles west of ence academies will hear D. W. Holbrook, Leominster, the new structure is now president of the Home Study Institute, completely closed in, and work is continu- during November when he meets appoint- ing on the interior. The congregation, ments at Milo, Columbia, Portland Union, now meeting in a local Grange hall, hopes and Laurelwood. to have its first service in the new build- ing by December, according to Pastor R. + A voluntary 1 per cent giving by each + The Jim Hiner-Jim Brown evangelistic Foster Medford. member or family within the conference team recently began a three-week It Is for a building fund program was favor- Written crusade in the Monroe, Washing- EMMA KIRK, Correspondent ably voted upon by the West Virginia ton, church. Baptisms were held on two Conference executive committee at a re- Sabbaths, October 4 and 11, with a total cent meeting. These funds will be used to of 28 being baptized and one received on purchase, build, or remodel churches, profession of faith. Assisting in the meet- schools, and welfare centers throughout ings were Logan E. Houser, district pastor; the conference. This program means sister Ernest Furness, the associate district pas- churches will be aiding one another in a tor; and Edythe Cain, Bible instructor. disinterested benevolent circle. IONE MORGAN, Correspondent 40 Children Attend Alberta's + Future emergency and disaster prepara- First Friendship Camp tion was stressed to 125 representatives at the recent New jersey Conference-wide About 40 underprivileged non-Advent- Welfare Federation meeting. The meet- ist children attended the first friendship ing closed with a tour led by Welfare Di- camp held by the Alberta Conference. rector Jack Martz through the new welfare The children came from all parts of Al- building that will soon be in operation. berta and entered into the campfire pro- grams, prayer circles, craft classes, and + W. B. Quigley, New Jersey Conference other camp activities as enthusiastically as president, challenged the youth who at- any Adventist junior campers. tended the Youth Council held at Trenton Sixty blankets were supplied by the recently to become like Paul in their zeal- conference emergency van. One boy was ous search for souls. found sleeping right on the mattress with + Stephan Manestar, pastor of the Cleve- only a bedspread over him. The van also land Yugoslavian church, was host to more provided warm clothing for some of the than 300 Yugoslavian Adventists recently children. at a two-clay rally held at his church. Mem- All of the children—some accustomed bers attending came from Canada and only to a hot-dog-and-soda-pop diet— from various parts of the United States. gained from three to five pounds during Guest speakers were Canis H. Lauda, the four days of camp. North American Missionary Committee The camp was financed from Ingather- secretary from the General Conference, South Dakota ing funds. and Philip Follet, Ohio Conference presi- Ends Coin Drive HERBERT LARSEN, Secretary dent. Lay Activities Department The recent South Dakota camp meeting Alberta Conference + Fair booths throughout the Columbia climaxed a coin drive by church members Union Conference have proved to be ef- in the conference to help build much- fective soul-winning media. Members of needed cabins at the Flag Mountain MV the Stanley-Rileyville, Virginia, churches Camp in the Black Hills. registered 2,000 people, and one family Churches presented their funds in many Cowl has already begun attending church. Ten interesting ways. Pictured is Larry Pum. Chesapeake Conference churches united ford, conference MV secretary, with some to sponsor a booth at the Prince Georges' South Dakota youth "fishing" out special + On a recent visit to Lincoln, Nebraska, County Fair, where the film Countdown gifts from Castle Creek church. the King's Heralds quartet paid a visit to (a new version of One in 20,000) was The funds totaled $3,334.17. the bedside of Mrs. Armenta Zadina and shown to more than 1,700 people, and J. B. GRAY sang for her. Mrs. Zadina, now 84' years 17,200 pieces of literature were distributed. Public Relations Secretary old, was for 50 years a Braille proofreader The Salisbury, Maryland, church spon- South Dakota Conference

22 REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 + Some 3,400 pieces of literature were pastor, has baptized nine at the San Jose given away at the Muscatine, Iowa, Spanish church. County Fair last summer. Two hundred + The White Memorial Center for Life- so ueot~iuc tam Bible Says visits have been made by the long Learning is presenting a three-part Dorcas visiting teams in the Muscatine seminar dealing with laws relating to fam- area. ilies, including marriage, property, wills, SOUTHWESTERN UNION COLLEGE + More than 50 people interested in wil- contract purchases. J. Jerry Wiley, assist- derness survival camped at the Yellow ant dean at the Gould School of Law, + A Student Minister Fellowship Seminar, River State Forest near Waukon, Iowa, University of Southern California, and an sponsored by the lay activities, Sabbath September 26 and 27. Dr. Robert Rose, active church layman, is the instructor. school, and radio-TV departments of the Southwestern Union Conference, was held of Pembroke, Kentucky, a director of + Ground was broken last month for a in the Student Center on October 10 and Wilderness Survival International, new 48-bed health manor at the Ventura 11. Director for the weekend program was joined Mr. and Mrs. James Petri, direc- Estates. tors of the Illinois chapter, in answering G. M. Schram, a departmental secretary of questions and giving suggestions for or- + Physicians and ministers of the South- the Southwestern Union. The 55 religion ganization. eastern California Conference met in early and theology majors and their spouses at- November to discuss ways of cooperating tended the meetings, which handled such + Adventist literature was displayed at the in the church's medical ministry. topics as "So You Are the Minister"; "The Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, Fair, re- Minister and His Sabbath School"; "A cently, and many attending the fair were + Members of the Anaheim church have Doctor in the Church"; "The Minister introduced to our books for the first time. completed a new multipurpose building, providing extensive space for Pathfinders and His Music"; " 'Getting Through' to + Rededication of the newly remodeled and welfare workers. The 11,000-square- Your Community"; and "You and the Kenmare, North Dakota, church was held foot structure also serves as a recreational Inner City." on September 27. center. + George Reid, chairman of the depart- + A union-wide youth Bible camp was + Five Loma Linda University students— ment of religion, appeared on Dallas' most held recently at Brainerd, Minnesota. William C. Hayton, Dianna Segrue, Joy powerful radio station, KRLD, on the C. M. Willison, Northern Union MV sec- Brunt, George Henderson, and Jack "Ask the Minister" section of the award- retary, directed the program, which was Duerksen—conducted the Week of Prayer winning "Comment" program. The first geared to meet the thinking and inter- at Thunderbird Academy, Scottsdale, Ari- 15 minutes were spent in dialog between ests of today's young people. Guest per- zona. Walter Evans, the master of ceremonies, sonnel included Paul DeBooy, General and Elder Reid regarding the Seventh-day + Every home in Fallon, Nevada, was Conference associate secretary of the MV Adventist Church in general. The last 15 contacted for Christ in preparation for an Department; Ruth Murdoch, of Andrews minutes gave opportunity for people to evangelistic series follow-up. University; and Richard Harris, General call in and ask questions. Conference coordinator for the new sec- + Northern California's youth congress in ondary school Bible program. Sacramento featured James Londis of At- + Four faculty members are currently L. H. NETTEBURG, Correspondent lantic Union College and John Loor of working on doctoral degrees, and one has Southern Missionary College. California received a complete scholarship for a State Senator John Harmer represented Master's degree program. They are Rich- Governor Ronald Reagan at the congress. ard McCluskey, biology department; Gene Thomsen, modern language department; + Early reports show that Central Cali- Darrell Beyer, department of student fornia baptized 105 on World Baptism affairs; and Keith Harper, chemistry de- Day. partment. Mrs. David Hope has been + Smoking Sam gave strength to the Ad- granted a full scholarship at Texas Chris- + All Northern California Conference ventist booth at the annual Navajo Tribal tian University that will enable her to records were broken by the number of Fair at Window Rock, Arizona. Members work on her Master's degree in the field churches participating in and sponsoring of the Gallup, New Mexico, and Chinle, of elementary education. booths at local fairs during the past sum- Arizona, branch Sabbath schools, who LLOYD DAVID mer. manned the booth, reached about 75,000 Director of Public Relations + Dale Brusett, British Columbia Confer- people. ence evangelist, was the principal speaker + Charles L. Toews has been appointed at the Northern California Youth Congress ranger of the Pine Springs Ranch in South- in Fortuna, November 7 and 8. eastern California. His experience in the + Nevada-Utah teachers met in Salt Lake maintenance department at La Sierra gives City last month for their fall convention. him background for supervision of the youth camp center. + Japanese church members held their fifth annual camp meeting in Hawaii in + Two young people—one a Pacific Un- late September. ion College student and the other a former + More than 100 Seventh-day Adventist student—were attacked September 27 by a social workers and friends met recently ▪ Tetsua Toyama, editor of Honolulu's at Loma Linda University to study their The Citizen, gave a thank offering to the hooded assailant at a county park 20 miles from campus. role in a changing society. The delegates Hawaiian Mission on the occasion of his from across the nation heard reports on twenty-fifth anniversary in the church. Cecelia Ann Shepard of Loma Linda, California, 22, a fifth-year senior music service programs designed to meet spirit- TeeNacT in Santa Cruz served more major at the University of California, ual and social needs of the disadvantaged. than 2,000 young people- and developed Riverside, and Bryan Hartnell of Oregon, + A new library and a new physical-edu- 15 outstanding interests for the church 20, PUC junior prelaw major, were cation center for the La Sierra Campus during the past summer. Open from noon stabbed repeatedly. Cecelia died about 45 are moving off the drawing board and to one o'clock in the morning, the center hours later. Bryan has made a satisfactory closer to reality. The completed library was manned by three college students— recovery. will accommodate 700 students, contain Jim Arakawa, Greg Prout, and Mike Mun- Cecelia's father, Robert Shepard, teaches 250,000 books—more than double the sey. Later they were joined by Jack Ren- at Loma Linda Academy. present library—and cost about $2.1 mil- ner, who became a Christian through his Bryan's father, Calvin Hartnell, is chap- lion. Construction of the new $600,000 contact at the 'center. lain of the Portland Adventist Hospital in gymnasium to replace College Hall will + Following up Vacation Bible School Oregon. begin during the 1972-1973 school year. interests of the past year, C. S. Bendrell, SHIRLEY BURTON, Correspondent HAROLD WYNNE, Correspondent REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 23 GENERAL NEWS

Santa Rosa, California, left San Francisco, Mission; Mrs. Christensen, nee Rose Madonna September 1. Merth (WWC '36-'38), and son left San Juanita A. Stinchfield (SMC '59-'61; AU Francisco, California, September 8. '65), to be English office secretary, Inter-Amer- C. 0. FRANZ ican Division headquarters, Coral Gables, Florida, of Nashville, Tennessee, left Septem- NOTICES Mrs. Cecil Riter, girls' dean, Hawaiian Mis- ber 1. sion Academy, from Pacific Union College. Donald H. Glantz (UC '61-'62; PUC '65), Literature Requests Terry Pratt, principal, Gilroy-Hollister Ad- to be secretary-treasurer, North Peru Mission, Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Adjepong of the two fol- ventist School (Central California), from lowing addresses wish Bibles, books, Christian Home Chiclayo; Mrs. Glantz, nee Dorothy Louise Montana. Calendar for 1970, magazines: Seventh-day Adventist, Dunkin (UC '61-'62), and two children, of Old Tuaben, Ashanti, Ghana, West Africa, or Sev- Henry P. Friesen, administrator, Hanford Angwin, California, left Miami, Florida, enth-day Adventist, House No. 69, Kumase Street, Community Hospital (Central California), Koforidua, Ghana, West Africa. September 2. Send a continuous supply of literature to B. S. K. formerly associate administrator, White Me- Rodney G. Roe (WWC '55-'58), returning Amoako, SDA Mission, Techimantia, Ghana, W. morial Medical Center (Southern California). Africa. as laboratory technician and assistant busi- WANTED: A continuous supply of Christian Home Henry F. Fuss, pastor, Spanish-speaking ness manager, Far Eastern Island Mission Calendar, Signs, Listen, Liberty, Life and Health, churches (Southeastern California), formerly These Times, Message, Review, Good News for You, Clinic, Agana, Guam, Mrs. Roe, nee Freda Your Bible and You, and other denominational and director, Colegio del Pacifico, Sonora, Mexico. Joanne Storey, and three children, left Port- Spirit of Prophecy books, by Joseph F. K. Mensah, Tom Mostert, Jr., pastor, Spencerville-Tria- SDA Mission, P.O. Box 22, Kintampo, B/A, Ghana, land, Oregon, September 2. West Africa. delphia district (Chesapeake), formerly pas- Jack A. Seeley, M.D. (PUC '57; LLU '61), Send a continuous supply of old Bibles to Idamae tor, New Orleans (Arkansas-Louisiana). Melendy, Review & Herald, Washington, D.C. 20012. returning as physician and surgeon, trans- Melody Gutknecht, Apartado 72, El Fuerte Sinaloa, C. L. White, pastor, Frederick (Chesa- ferring from Seoul, Korea, to Bangkok, Thai- desires Back to God series, Bible Footlights, peake), formerly pastor (Georgia-Cumber- Certainty of My Faith, Christ and Tomorrow, David land, Mrs. Seeley, nee Carolyn Joyce Fish Dare, The Lord Is My Shepherd, Your Freedom and land). (PUC '57), and two children, left Los Angeles, Mine, Christ Forever, God and Evolution. Robert Gift, literature evangelist (Chesa- Director, Adventist Cultural Centre, 11, Hailey California, September 3. Road, New Delhi 1, India, wishes Signs, Life and peake) from similar work (Ohio). Health. Listen, Alert, Smoke Signals. Robert Colgain, assistant publishing secre- Mrs. Thelma Annetta Smith (AU '27), re- T. W. Bestman, c/o E.N.I. Mission, Greenville, turning as Bible instructor, Taiwan Mission- Sinoo County, Liberia, West Africa, wants Signs, tary (Ohio), from similar work (Southeastern Listen, Life and Health, Smoke Signals, These Times, California). ary College, Taipei, left Los Angeles, Califor- and other missionary materials. nia, September 3. Evangelist Peter Amoateng, Seventh-day Adventist A. T. Westney, principal, Pine Forge Acad- Mission, P.O. Box 22, Kintampo, B/A, Ghana, West emy (Pennsylvania), formerly educational and Loranne J. Choske (WWC '64; University Africa, needs Christian Experience and Teachings of '68), Ellen G. White, Christ's Object Lessons, Counsels on MV secretary (Allegheny West). of Washington to be librarian, Middle Diet and Foods, Counsels on Stewardship, Gospel Richard 0. Stenbakken, chaplain, U.S. East College, Beirut, Lebanon, of College Workers, Highways to Heaven, Life Sketches of E. G. White, The Ministry of Healing, Prophets and Kings, Army Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Georgia, Place, Washington, left Chicago, Illinois, Evolution or Special Creation, Bibles, pictures, maga- formerly pastor, Worland, Wyoming. September 3. zines. R. D. Rice, M.D., Seventh-day Adventist Clinic, J. David Newman (attended AU), return- (Conference names appear in parentheses.) Hockien Association Bldg., Ground Floor, Sandakan, ing to the British Union Conference, Wat- Sabah, Malaysia, needs English and Chinese copies of Signs. ford, Herts, England, and Mrs. Newman, Send a continuous supply of MV Kil, songbooks, sailed on the S.S. France, from New York Bibles, Christmas cards, Spirit of Prophecy books, Sabbath school lessons, books, magazines, to Kenneth From Home Base to Front Line City, September 4. T. Pausuan, Mualbeam, Fortwhite P.O., Falam Dis- trict, Burma. Russell II. Adams (NC '61-'62; Le Semi- Rina Y. Ladia, Kabacan, North Cotabato, P.I., North American Division naire Adventiste '64-'65; AUC '67), to study desires a continuous supply of Signs, Life and Health, Listen, Liberty, These Times, Message, Review, Bi- in Collonges, France, under French Language bles, songbooks, visual aids, flannelgraphs, Spirit of Samuel Ketting, M.D. (WWC '56; LLU Scholarship Plan, and connect with Trans- Prophecy books, Christmas cards, Instructor, Guide, '60), returning as staff physician, Penang Ad- Africa Division GO, MV Kit. (summer, 1970); Mrs. Adams, Mae Ladia, Southern Mindanao Academy, Digos, ventist Hospital, Malysia, Mrs. Ketting, also nee Nancy Sue Smith (AUC '64-'66), and son, Davao, P.I., wishes a continuous supply of Guide, a physician, nee Effie Jean Potts (AU '44-'45; of South Lancaster, Massachusetts, left New GO, MV Kit, Little Friend, Primary Treasure, Bi- bles, songbooks, Christmas cards, picture cards, Re- LSC '48; LLU '50-'54), and two children, left York City, September 4. view, Instructor, Signs. Los Angeles, California, August 18. Senecio Agra, Kabacan, North Cotabato, P.I., de- Robert W. Burchard (MC '55-'56; SMC sires a continuous supply of Signs, Review, Life and Juan E. Watson Reid (AU '69), to be sec- '59), returning as business manager, Tokyo Health, MV Kit, Bibles, songbooks. ondary school teacher, Central Jamaica Con- G. C. Sircar, director VOP Bible correspondence Sanitarium-Hospital; Mrs. Burchard, nee school, P.O. Karmatar, Dist. Santa] Parganas, Bihar, ference, and Mrs. Reid, of Benton Harbor, Ann Iris Maxwell, (SMC '55), and two chil- India, wants These Times. Michigan, left Miami, Florida, August 22. Romulo E. Albaciote, East Visayan Mission, P.O. dren left Los Angeles, California, September Box 68, Tacloban City, P.I., wishes a continuous Jaime Cruz (LSC '66; '68), to teach in theo- 4. supply of magazines, books, Spirit of Prophecy books, filmstrips, slides, Bibles, tracts. logical department, Montemorelos College, Wilfred W. Eastman, M.D. (LLU '40; CUC Send missionary literature to the following: Dan- Mexico; Mrs. Cruz, nee Jeanne Patricia '43), to be relief surgeon, Bangkok Sanitarium guah Jacob Maxwell, SDA Mission, P.O. Box 22, Kintampo, B/A, Ghana, West Africa; Business Kelley, and three children, of Brawley, Cali- and Hospital, Thailand, and Mrs. Eastman, Manager. Bacolod Sanitarium and Hospital, Sani- fornia, crossed the border at Laredo, Texas, nee Mary Elizabeth Hyatt (CUC '29-'37), of tarium, Bacolod City K-501, P.I.; James L. Allen, Rt. 2, Box 264, Kingstree, S.C. 29556. August 29. Takoma Park, Maryland, left Los Angeles, Donald K. Van Tassel (WWC '50; '60), to California, September 7. he science teacher, Ethiopian Adventist Col- Herbert L. L. Schafer (Canadian UC '54- lege, Kuyera, Mrs. Van Tassel, nee Marion '58; WWC '62; Purdue University '66), to Ruth Walker (WWC '65), and three chil- teach in Bugema Missionary College, Nam- dren, of Grassy Lake, Alberta, Canada, left ulonge, Uganda; Mrs. Schafer, nee Carol Portland, Oregon, August 31. Janet Huether (Canadian UC '56-'59; WWC Warren R. Zork (UC '51), returning as School of Nursing '62), and two children, of Ingathering Campaign Promotion December 6 Church Lay Activities Offering December 6 departmental secretary, Zambesi Union, Bula- Healdsburg, California, left New York City, Thirteenth Sabbath' Offering wayo, Rhodesia, Mrs. Zork, nee Shirley Ann September 7. (Southern Asia Division) December 20 Davis (UC school of nursing '51), and four William G. Tym, D.D.S. (Canadian UC 1970 children, left New York City, August 31. '53-'55; WWC '55-'56; LLU School of Den- Soul-winning Commitment January 3 John H. Wright (CUC '53 and AU), re- tistry '60), returning, Taiwan Sanitarium and Church Lay Activities Offering January 3 turning as teacher, Inyazura School, Rho- Hospital, Taipei; Mrs. Tym, nee Betty Jean Liberty Magazine Campaign January 10-17 Religious Liberty Offering January 17 desia, Mrs. Wright, nee Jane Bigelow (CUC), Parkhurst (WWC School of Nursing '56), and CO Emphasis January 24 and daughter, left Washington, D.C., Sep- three children, of Caldwell, Idaho, left San Gift Bible Evangelism February 7 Church Lay Activities Offering February 7 tember 1. Francisco, California, September 7. Faith for Today Offering February 14 Grace M. Harvey (PUC '53), to be ele- Jerald E. Christensen (WWC Christian Home and Family Altar Day February 21 '39; SDATS Chr'stian Home Week February 21-28 mentary school teacher, Karachi, Pakistan, of '47), returning as president, South Taiwan Listen Campaign February 28

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States in 1936 and served as an evangelist Of lAbarenA, for the Pacific Union Conference until 1938, when La Sierra College called him Anttelet, Gate( to head the Bible department. He worked there until going to the General Confer- MueplecuAg__ ence as an associate secretary of the Min- isterial Association in 1941. He became The following news items are taken from Religious head of the department in 1950 and re- News Service, and do not necessarily express the viewpoint of the REVIEW editors. As honorary chairman of the twenty- mained there until his retirement in 1966. ninth annual National Bible Week, to Charles B. Hirsch, who brings a report YOUTH ASK MORE BOARD be observed this year from November 23 to the church on page 5 this week, entered MEMBERSHIP to 30, President Richard M. Nixon paid denominational work in 1951 as an asso- tribute to the Bible as a guidebook for ciate professor of history and social science KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Fifty per cent of living. at La Sierra College. He later became the membership of general boards and agen- Mr. Nixon said, "It is most fitting that chairman of the department, and in the cies of the United Methodist Church should this traditional observance is to be held late fifties he moved to the same position be under 30, according to a recommendation during the week of Thanksgiving. For as on the other side of the continent at Co- made here by the Council on Youth Minis- each of us pauses to reflect on the mean- lumbia Union College. tries of the 11-million-member denomina- ing of the Bible in our lives, we surely In 1959 he became president of CUC, a tion. The proposal was one of a number have some special instance for which to post he held until 1965 when he went to which, if implemented, would substantially express our thanks to God for strengthen- Andrews University to serve as vice-presi- lower the age level of the church's leader- ing our faith through Holy Writ." Onr dent for academic administration. ship. cover this week, provided by the Ameri- At the 1966 General Conference session can Bible Society, states the theme of this he accepted the position of secretary of JEWISH IDENTITY AMONG YOUTH year's Bible Week, "Truth for Modern the General Conference Department of LOST Education. As such he coordinates the en- Man." HAIFA, ISRAEL—"Prevading uneasiness" Roy Allan Anderson, author of "Ra- tire program of the department, which exists in both Israel and the United States diant Religion" (page 2), entered de- oversees almost 5,200 schools throughout over the loss of Jewish identity by young nominational work in 1918 as a minister the world. people and intellectuals, the president of the in Australia. From 1920 to 1926 he did With Thanksgiving and Christmas hard American Jewish Congress said here. ministerial work in New Zealand, and in upon us, we are met from Sabbath to Sab- 1926 he returned to Australia, where he bath with the appeal for Ingatherers to TRANSPORTATION TO PAROCHIAL continued in the ministry until 1930. From participate in the solicitation program. SCHOOLS 1930 to 1936 he was a minister and, evan- This week E. H. Roy gives seven reasons gelist in London, England. why he goes Ingathering (page 6). They MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.—Minnesotans en- Elder Anderson came to the United are reasons we all could profit by. dorse State aid for transporting children to parochial and private schools as enacted by the 1969 Minnesota Legislature, according to a State-wide survey of the Minneapolis Tribune Minnesota Poll. It found that 69 Review and Herald per cent of all adults interviewed favored the law; 28 per cent disapproved, and 3 In 1849 a company of Sabbathkeeping Adventists began to publish a paper called The Present Truth. In 1850 they also published five issues of The Advent Review, Later that year. in November, these two papers merged per cent had no opinion. under the name Second Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, now titled simply REVIEW AND HERALD. Its editorial objective remains unchanged—to preach "the everlasting gospel" in the context of the Sabbath, the Second Advent, and other truths distinctive of the Advent Movement. PRESBYTERIAN COUNSELING SERVICE

EDITOR: KENNETH H. WOOD PRINCETON, N.J.—Units of the Episcopal Church and the Lutheran Church in America Associate Editors: DON F. NEUFELD will become participants this fall in a F. DONALD YOST United Presbyterian counseling service be- Consulting Editors: ROBERT H. PIERSON, REINHOLD R. BIETZ gun four years ago to help clergy faced with F. BLAND, THEODORE CARCICH, W. J. HACKETT critical vocational decisions. The agency R. S, WATTS, NEAL C. WILSON here, known as the "Northeast Career Cen- ter," has worked with about 500 men re- Editorial Secretaries: DOROTHY EMMERSON examining their role as ministers since it IDAMAE MELENDY opened in 1965. ROSEMARY BRADLEY Layout Artist: RAYMOND C. HILL WCC EXPLAINS NEW ACCENT ON UNITY Special Contributors: W. R. BEACH, K. H. EMMERSON CANTERBURY, ENGLAND—The World R. R. FIGUHR, FREDERICK LEE Council of Churches has not given up "its PRESIDENTS OF WORLD DIVISIONS search for Christian unity" to become merely an organization committed to "social and Circulation Manager: SHERMAN L. CLARK political justice," according to a message Field Representatives: C. M. WILLIS from the WCC's Central Committee to mem- CLIFFORD K. OKUNO ber churches. Nor has the council "given up mission as a major emphasis," said the TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS: The REVIEW welcomes articles on devotional and doctrinal topics; also news and pictures of important denominational happenings—church dedications. camp meetings, evangelistic meet- letter adopted by 120 policy makers meet- ings, and other newsworthy events. All manuscripts should be typed, double spaced, with adequate margins. ing here. News stories and pictures should indicate whether they are being submitted to other publications or are exclusive to the Review. All pictures should show a high degree of color-tone contrast. Action pictures are preferred. It was produced primarily in response to Unsolicited manuscripts, while welcome, will be accepted without remuneration, and will be returned only if questions arising from the WCC's Fourth accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope. Authors should identify themselves, laymen by giving the name of their church and pastor. Items submitted for "Letters to the Editor" cannot be acknowledged. Send all Assembly in Uppsala, Sweden, last year. Ma- ecli'or'al materials directly to the Editor, Review and Herald, 6856 Eastern Ave., NW., Takoma Park, jor emphasis was placed on world economic Washington, D.C. 20012. development and justice at that meeting. SUBSCRIPTIONS: United States, $9.50 (slightly higher in Canada); other countries, $10.50. When changing address, give both old and new address; allow 30 to 60 days for change. When writing about your subscription Rather than abandoning the established or changing your address, please enclose the address label from your copy or from the wrapper in which it comes. priorities of Christian unity and mission, Address correspondence concerning subscriptions to: Manager. Periodical Department, Review and Herald, 685G Eastern Ave., NW., Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. 20012. the Uppsala Assembly gave a "new accent" to unity, according to the message adopted A quarterly edition of the REVIEW in Braille is published by the Christian Record Braille Foundation, Box 6097, Lincoln, Nebraska 68506. Available free to the blind. at Canterbury.

30 REVIEW AND HERALD, November 20, 1969 A Guide t°

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Faith for Today Milestone: hers of the association—Gordon and Phyl- to operate a mobile clinic in the Lake lis Henderson, musicians; and Daniel R. Titicaca Mission; of a teacher couple in 500 Films Made in 14 Years Guild and Fordyce Detamore, newly the Central American Vocational College; Faith for Today's film No. 500 is now elected evangelists of the association. of a retired missionary in the Bible de- being aired on major TV stations around Elder Guild, just returned from mis- partment of Colombia-Venezuela Union the United States. sionary service as president of the South- College; of a physician in Guadalajara, Mexico; and of an industrial-arts teacher Carrying the title "When the End Be- east Asia Union Mission, was assigned at at Central American Vocational College. gins," this milestone film is a sermon the meeting to two evangelistic crusades Presently there are several calls for spe- documentary in which W. A. Fagal shows —one in southern California, the other in cial needs. Trinidad needs a hospital main- how current events demonstrate the near- Jackson, Tennessee. tenance engineer. Barbados is asking for a ness of Christ's coming. Eider Detamore, one of the denomina- tion's best-known evangelists, was assigned woodwork instructor. Many are the calls. Five hundred half-hour films have been to crusades in Gentry, Arkansas; Enid, To learn more of the opportunities for made for television use in the past 14 Oklahoma; Des Moines, Iowa; Eureka and volunteer service, send your name and years. Previous to that, Faith for Today Oakland, California; and Seattle, Wash- address to the Secretary, General Confer- presented the gospel "live" on television ington. ence of Seventh-day Adventists, 6840 East- for five and one-half years, during which H. M. S. Richards, Jr., was assigned ern Avenue, NW., Washington, D.C. time 250 additional programs were pro- to crusades in Fresno, California, and 20012. D. W. HUNTER duced. Hutchinson, Kansas; Elder and Mrs. Next May the twentieth anniversary of Henderson were assigned to the Richards' the program will be celebrated. So far Fiji Finds Gift Bible Plan crusades and crusades of the other evangel- 15,224 persons have been gathered into ists as available. Effective in Soul Winning the church as the result of Faith for To- Other Voice of Prophecy musical groups day's ministry. Evangelists in Fiji are excited about the —the King's Heralds, Del Delker, Brad J. J. AITKEN results of the mission's Visitor Evangelism Braley, Wayne Hooper—were scheduled (Gift Bible Evangelism) program. at the meeting to supplement the musical Barry L. Crabtree, president of the Fiji talents of locally recruited musicians and Mission, writes of this new evangelistic Adventist Choral Society the Hendersons at the crusades. Sings in Constitution Hall development, "Many of our people are Association members studied requests visiting and assisting four or five families. for at least a dozen additional crusades The National Adventist Choral Society Some have gathered more than 20 people and noted a list of outstanding men who sang in concert in Constitution Hall in into a Friendship Circle cottage meeting." desire to become evangelists for the associ- The mission had produced in the Fijian Washington, D.C., November 9. ation. The group also discussed plans for Under the direction of Francisco de language a special edition of the Bible General Conference leaders who have vol- Araujo, the 120-voice choir sang a work correspondence course entitled "God's unteered to hold crusades to meet the composed by Czechoslovakian Antonin Way." As with Gift Bible Evangelism in growing number of requests coming to Dvorak before an audience of 2,000, which other places, each church member visits a the association. included many of Washington's musically family and introduces lesson 1. After going Crusades of the Voice of Prophecy Evan- sophisticated listeners. through the lesson with the prospect, he gelistic Association are scheduled in cities Because of the classical nature of the leaves it with him. Later he returns to where local churches have sponsored the concert, the United States Government collect the test sheet and to help complete Voice of Prophecy daily broadcast for at requested permission to tape it for future the questions, if necessary. Then he leaves least six months. Evangelists are being short-wave broadcasts overseas. the next lesson. added to the association to meet the radio- "We believe that this home visitation The National Adventist Choral Society broadcast's commitment to the many was founded in July, 1967, by laymen in plan will prove one of the best means of churches undertaking sponsorship of the the Washington, D.C., area. The purpose evangelism we have yet found in the Fiji daily broadcast. HERBERT FORD of the choir is to present the message of Islands," continues Elder Crabtree. "One the Seventh-day Adventist Church in great pastor in the Lautoka area of Viti Levu music. Record of One-Year-Old has now gathered 200 good interests and Mr. de Araujo is known for his work will hold meetings to bring them to a with the Japan Missionary College Choral Adventist Volunteer Corps decision." J. ERNEST EDWARDS Arts Society, which toured the United Fifteen volunteers have served in vari- States in 1966. ous overseas areas and types of service since the idea of the Adventist Volunteer Service Corps was presented to our people "CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Voice of Prophecy Forms New through the columns of the REVIEW AND

HERALD about a year ago. aN 0 Association for Evangelism 1.1,Z 3 Is this an Adventist Peace Corps? Yes At "I have been waiting all my life for and No. It is composed of volunteers with this day," said H. M. S. Richards, of the high service commitments, as is the Peace

§ SaJppy Voice of Prophecy. Corps. But it is more. It is the meeting of s He was speaking at the first formal acute overseas needs for short periods of meeting of the Voice of Prophecy Evan- service by competent, skilled people who 00 gelistic Association, "an organization are able and willing to serve without pay. which we hope will grow rapidly in the Three nurses are giving one year of a future," as the Adventist radiobroadcast service at the Tokyo Sanitarium-Hospital p-T ID pioneer put it. in Japan. Two retired teachers are assist- Among those who gathered at Glendale, ing in the Osaka Evangelistic Center in California, in late October were H. M. S. Japan. A teacher is using his sabbatical Richards, Jr., director and speaker of the leave to serve in the Ekamai School, Thai- Voice of Prophecy and head of the Evan- land. An experienced treasurer has used gelistic Association; Alvin G. Munson, his talents in filling short-term needs in n general manager of the broadcast; David Trans-Africa. Two builders have con- CD N. Hartman, broadcast treasurer; and structed buildings at Gitwe Seminary in representatives of the Voice of Prophecy's Africa. field service, youth outreach, and public Latin America has had the services of a relations departments. college teacher and his wife, who is a Also present were the "firing line" mem- nurse, in Puerto Rico; of a young couple 32