Review- JANUARY 10, 1974

ADVENT REVIEW AND SABBATH HERALD • GENERAL CHURCH PAPER OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

A Centennial of SDA Missions-1 THE FIRST HALF of the nineteenth cen- tury was drunk with millennialism. Spon- taneously, revivals arose in the Christian churches of Europe and North America, A Movement centering in the expectation of the soon coming of Christ. But such Messianic expectations were not limited to Europe or North America. Is Born And neither did they arise among Christians only. We know of Messianic movements aris- ing at that time in the Philippines and in y Q0I.TFRIED OOSTERWAL South America, in the Moslem world (Turkey, Arabia, Sudan, Persia, Indonesia) as well as in Hindu India and Buddhist China. There were notable differences between Continued on page 4

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A Standard Bearer of the Past Speaks and to supplant with a system of intellectual philosophy the fundamental principles of truth, for which we have stood Takoma Park, Maryland through the years. This system of intellectual philosophy would discredit the past leadings of God in this movement, In recent weeks I have been reading again some of the and would seek such changes and transformations as would editorials and articles written by F. M. Wilcox, editor of the bring this work into harmony with the so-called advanced REVIEW AND HERALD for 33 years. Certainly the Lord gave this thought of the present day. And we were warned that this man of God insights into many church problems we face was the alpha of error that was seeking admission into the today and with a tireless pen he sought to arouse the church church. and its leadership to the dangers that lay ahead. Elder Wil- "When this warning was given, twenty-five years ago (May cox carried a special burden for the educational work of 18, 1904), the danger was recognized, and earnest steps were the church and faithfully he poured out his heart to his taken to avert the threatened catastrophe. God blessed the brethren, pointing out the declension of faith that had over- effort. But this was not to be the end of the satanic campaign taken schools of other denominations, and appealing that to corrupt the truth of the Gospel as held by this denomina- Seventh-day Adventist schools not follow their road to un- tion. We were definitely warned that the wicked philosophy belief. which was met twenty-five years ago was the alpha of error, The servant of the Lord says, "The standard bearers who but that the omega of error would be developed later, that have fallen in death are to speak through the reprinting of the erroneous teaching of the past would again be repeated, their writings."—Selected Messages, book 1, p. 161. Be- and that the church of God would be called upon to face cause I share Elder Wilcox' burden for the church and another crisis.. .. schools we love, I want to follow Ellen White's counsel and "The book 'contains the alpha of these theories. I let Elder Wilcox speak for me from the columns of the knew that the omega would follow in a little while, and I REVIEW dated October 23, 1930, as he wrote on conditions trembled for our people.'"—Special Testimonies, Series B., then existing in many public educational institutions. (His No. 2, p. 53. words were written when the accreditation of our colleges Elder Wilcox continued, "We do not know in what varied was a live issue at the 1930 Autumn Council): forms and phases the omega of error will manifest itself in "That we face a serious problem in the educational situa- the future, but this warning needs to be burned into our very tion, every one who has given serious thought to the ques- souls. . . . tion readily admits. "We may be assured of this, that the omega of error, when- "We live in a world that for the most part has forgotten ever it comes, will present many plausible reasons as to God, in a world indeed that has not only forgotten Him, but why it should be accepted. On the subtle plea of broad-mind- is engaged in an active warfare against Him. Teachings edness, liberality, competent and efficient leadership, and which not only subvert the Gospel and the truths of divine conformity to the advanced thought of a new age, it will de- revelation, but even deny the very existence of God, are be- mand recognition. And from the standpoint of worldly policy ing taught openly. And the very center of much of this teach- and expediency it will have much to commend it for accep- ing is found in some of the great institutions of the land tance; but the evil fruit of its seductive power will be just which are supposed to educate men and women for a higher as baneful. The omega will not come from professed enemies civilization, for better citizenship in this world, and for a of our work, but rather from professed friends, even from preparation for the world to come. Some of the great uni- Seventh-day Adventists who are still enrolled as members versities, and also some of the church seminaries whose of the church, but who have lost out of their hearts the spirit special purpose is to prepare men for holy orders, are the of this message." leaders in this propaganda." These words contain straight testimony. They are thought Elder Wilcox then discussed the danger that Seventh-day provoking. They sound a note of warning to us in 1974 that Adventists who attend such schools might even uncon- is perhaps even more relevant than when they came from sciously bring back into our institutions and churches the the pen of God's editor more than 40 years ago. We should very elements that caused the downfall of other Christian meditate upon them prayerfully. We must be alert! God's schools. "If the teaching to be found in many of these schools church and institutions must not take the course some of shall do for Seventh-day Adventists who attend them what our Christian friends have taken. it has done for the thousands of the communicants of other churches, we face the greatest crisis of all our history." The former editor of our church paper referred to a previ- ous article he had written and said: "We reviewed some of the significant warnings which the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy sounded against the entrance of these delusive doctrines into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We were warned against the 'doctrine of devils,' that an effort would be made to undermine the very foundation of this movement, President, General Conference

2 (34) R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 tory of Adventist missions. This year ish), is a series of vignettes in which she (1974) the church celebrates its cen- tells of how she has beheld the image of tennial of missions. Christ as reflected in others. She con- Review Telling the story of how the concept tends, "We can gain much strength as of world mission developed in the we search and recognize the good in one church is Gottfried Oosterwal (cover). another." Five articles in all will tell the thrilling Photo and Art Credits: Cover, Harry Anderson, artist; p. 4, Vernon Nye, artist; p. I I, 2, Byron Logan; p. 1.5, story of the expansion of the church's David A. Roth. mission program. Advent Review & Sabbath Herald 124th Year of Continuous Publication As chairman of the Department of World Mission of the church's the-

Editor - ological seminary, Dr. Oosterwal is well KENNETH H. WOOD qualified to discuss not only the his- Letters Associate Editors: DON F. NEUFELD, HERBERT E. DOUGLASS torical aspects of the church's mission Public Magazine Racks Editorial and Administrative Secretary• advance, but the philosophy of mission CORINNE WILKINSON as well. Yesterday I went by a large magazine Editorial Assistant: rack in a store. On those huge racks were no JOCELYN FAY As is our custom, at the beginning of Adventist books. Why? Editorial Secretary: the year we like to say a word about Do we as a church oppose putting our IDAMAE MELENDY our columnists. They help to make the Art Director: ELFRED LEE books out for the public? Is our message a Designer: G. W. BUSCH paper what it is and, according to feed- secret? Editors, Monthly Editions: back to our offices, their columns are Can't they be listed at a price that we can RAY D. VINE, English FERNANDO CHAIJ, Spanish—North America appreciated by readers. In every second afford to put them on every magazine rack, GASTON CLOUZET, Spanish—South America issue of the month appears the column in every public library, and other places so C.R. TAYLOR, Spanish—Inter-America the public can get them easily? Consulting Editors: Heart to Heart, by the president of the ROBERT H. PIERSON, W. R. BEACH, MRS. CARROLL JOHNSON THEODORE CARCICH, W. DUNCAN EVA, W General Conference. Robert H. Pierson HACKETT, C. D. HENRI, M. S. NIGRI, speaks monthly on great issues con- Clarkston, Washington NEAL C. WILSON Special Contributors: fronting the church, as well as on per- Bruce M. Wickwire, associate publishing C. 0. FRANZ, K. H. EMMERSON, R. R. FIGUHR, sonal issues confronting the individual secretary of the General Conference, responds: FREDERICK LEE, M. E. LIND, R. R. FRAME, P. H. ELDRIDGE, B. L. ARCHBOLD, ALF LOHNE, Christian. See his column, page 2. For many years plans to place Seventh-day R. A. WILCOX, R. S. LOWRY, M. L. MILLS, Adventist trade books in non-Adventist retail C. L. POWERS stores have been considered. In certain areas Corresponding Editors, World Divisions: Afro-Mideast, R. W. TAYLOR; Australasian, of the world attempts have been made to reach ROBERT H. PARR; Euro-Africa, E. E. WHITE, the public with our literature in this manner. associate E. KOEHLER; Far Eastern, D A. ROTH; Inter-American, MARCEL ABEL, Northern Such past attempts have netted small results. Europe-West Africa, PAUL SUNDQUIST; South The basic idea, however, has never been lost American, H. J. PEVERINI, Southern Asia, A, J. JOHANSON; Trans-Atrica, or abandoned. DESMOND B. HILLS Recently the Pacific Press Publishing Asso- Circulation Manager. ciation, the Review and Herald Publishing EDMUND M. PETERSON Field Representative: Association, and the Southern Publishing JOEL HASS Association joined together in a plan to reach the public through non-Adventist bookstores. SUBSCRIPTIONS: United States and Canada, 69.95. For each subscription ordered in the United Under the new plan the name United Pub- States or Canada to go to foreign countries, add lishers is used as identity. Under this title $2.00 postage. Address all correspondence concerning subscriptions to the Manager, Ralph F. Waddell Robert H. Pierson membership has been established with Chris- Periodical Department. tian Booksellers Association. Presently there TO CONTRIBUTORS: Send news Hones and is consideration for establishing membership pictures, articles, and letters to the editor. Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome but will be Another columnist appearing in this with American Booksellers Association. accepted without remuneration and will be Our publishers are encouraged with develop- returned only if accompanied by a stamped, issue is Ralph F. Waddell, M.D., secre- self-addressed envelope. tary of the General Conference De- ing results. They are now making plans to A monthly edition of the Review is printed by the accelerate the program. For example, the partment of Health (p. 8). He is be- Stanborough Press, Ltd , Alma Park, Grantham, Pacific Press Publishing Association has em- Lincs., England A monthly edition also is printed ginning his fourth year as author of the in Spanish and a quarterly edition in Braille. For ployed an experienced marketing executive information write to the Manager, Periodical column, "Let's Talk About Health." who will devote his full time to contacting Department. In the three years he has authored the An index is published in the last Review of non-Adventist bookstores, music shops, librar- June and December. The Review is Indexed also column, Dr. Waddell has commented on ies, and businesses with book racks, such as in the Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index. numerous topics of widespread interest. discount houses, drugstores, supermarkets—

The Advent Review and Sabbath, Herald is Dr. Waddell holds not only an M.D. wherever people and book sales outlets are published every Thursday by the Review and degree from Loma Linda University found. Herald Publishing Association, 61356 Eastern Books featured in this way will not include Avenue NW., Washington, D.C. 20012, U.S.A but also a D.P.H. degree from Tulane Second-class postage paid at Washington, D.C. subscription books handled by our literature Copyright © 1974, by the Review and Herald University, New Orleans, Louisiana. evangelists or our textbooks. Publishing Association. He is an ordained minister. Besides his service in the United States he has Uruguay's New Day spent many years in mission service. When submitting her biographical Re "A New Day in Uruguay" [Oct. 181: blank to the REVIEW, Cora Stark This report on Uruguay is soul refreshing. Woods, author of "Just a Glimpse of Once again the time-honored phenomenon This Week Him" (p. 6), remarked modestly, "I'm of a feeble church turning dynamic and aggressive under unfavorable temporal con- One hundred years ago this year the afraid my biography is most unimpres- ditions takes place; a sober reminder for us Seventh-day Adventist Church sent out sive." But there followed records of who live under relatively pleasant condi- its first missionary. On September 15, her services to the church and the com- tions. 1874, in company with his children, munity, as well as to academy and col- I was born and raised in Uruguay, and re- Charles and Mary (his wife had died lege students that bespeak her not in- member all too well the effects of philo- March 18, 1872), John Nevins Andrews significant contribution. Her article, sophic liberalism and insidious agnosticism sailed from Boston, bound for Europe. which appears also in the January permeating all strata of society, particu- The event marked an epoch in the his- monthly REVIEW (in English and Span- Continued on page 10

VOL. 151 NO. 2 R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 (35) 3 A Movement Is Born Continued from cover these movements, of course. But the fact that nearly everywhere in the world preach- ers and prophets arose foretelling the end of the world and the soon coming of a di- vine King who would establish a kingdom of righteousness is still baffling scholars of religious history. Some have tried to explain the univer- sality of these spontaneous Messianic movements and expectations in the 1830's and 1840's by economic deprivation, the shock of the coming of the new technologi- cal age, political crises, catastrophes, the imperialistic expansion of the West, psy- chological stress, and other factors. Some of these did indeed influence the move- ments, but no human factor alone can ex- plain the universality of these expectations and the large number of movements at that time in the history of man. What is the explanation, then? And what are its meaning and consequences? The answer to these questions is embodied in the rise and growth of the Seventh-day Ad- ventist movement, its message and its mis- One Sunday morning about nine months after October 1844, William Farnsworth publicly sion. announced that he had become convinced that the seventh day was the Sabbath of the The most important, and indeed most im- Lord and that he was determined to keep it. Others soon joined him. Thus was begun pressive Messianic movement in North the first Sabbath-keeping Adventist church. The site was Washington, New Hampshire. America at that time was that of the Miller- ites. What distinguished them from most view and as a result did not discover their in England or Europe, and neither did it other movements, especially from those in mission to the whole world until many show any interest in movements or people Europe, South America, and Asia, was not years later. outside of North America. This is a charac- the fact that they predicted the year, and A second characteristic of the Millerite teristic that the early Seventh-day Adventist later the month and the day, of the return of movement was that it remained doctrinally pioneers inherited from the Millerites also, Christ, as some have maintained. For the a part of the mainstream of Christianity, and which they had to overcome in order setting of a date was quite prominent in a evangelical in outlook. It did not teach to discover their mission to the whole number of these movements. what would be considered heresies. Neither world. With spiritual exaltation and hope the The Millerites was it a cult or a separatist sect that had ele- vated one pet doctrine over or against the Millerites gathered in churches and homes But Millerism was distinguished by its other tenets of Christianity, But the on October 22, 1844, eagerly waiting to view that the coming of Christ meant in ef- churches forced out of their communions meet their Lord. The Disappointment was a fect the judgment over the whole world. those who believed that Christ would come shattering experience. Many believers, The mission of God had ended. There in 1843 or 1844. totally disillusioned, lost their faith. Others would be no salvation for those who were Around 1840 the hostility and antago- joined some prominent Messianic cults of outside of the fold. No second chance; no nism the Advent believers suffered from that day, such as the Shakers. From those way to repent anymore. The door of salva- their respective churches—Baptists, Chris- that remained, three groups emerged. A tion was forever shut. There was only the tians, Methodists, and others—became so majority, including William Miller, and judgment. This view presupposed, of severe that the Millerites were forced to be- most of the movement's leaders, such as course, that the gospel had already been come a separate organization. It cannot be Joshua Himes, concluded that they must preached in all the world, and people had denied that some of this hostility, even have made an error in their chronology. had a chance to respond to its claims and persecution, rubbed off on the preaching Another rather extremist group main- promises. and the writings of some prominent Miller- tained that the chronology was right, that The Millerites, as a result, did not de- ites whenever they pointed to the Protestant the Bridegroom had come and had indeed velop any world mission, as did some other churches of America as the whore of Baby- shut the door of salvation. Only, Christ's Messianic movements at the time. Sev- lon and the image of the beast, the Papacy return had been a spiritual event, experi- enth-day Adventists inherited this Millerite (Rev.13). enced in the lives of His true followers. Both of these characteristics of the Miller- A third group likewise remained con- Gottfried Oosterwal, Ph.D., is head of the ite movement tended to make its message vinced that the date October 22, 1844, was department of mission at the Seminary at and its work America-centered, It was not correct, but that there had been a misin- Andrews University. influenced by the Messianic expectations terpretation, a misunderstanding of the

4 (36) R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 of The Day Star in Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb- ruary 7, 1846. Ellen White was impressed by their study, and in a letter to Eli Curtis, written on April 21, 1847, she wrote that "Brother Crosier had the true light, on the cleansing of the sanctuary," and highly rec- ommended TheDay StarExtra. What has become clearer still from that event that had taken place. This group at day on is that Christ had entered a new— Her first convert was Frederick Wheeler, least had an explanation for the universal and final—phase of His mission. And as a Methodist preacher, and, like Mrs. Oakes, Messianic expectations and movements in there arose prophets among the heathen in a strong believer in the soon-coming Ad- the 1830's and early 1840's. These were not the days of Jesus' first coming to whom the vent. While conducting the communion just the result of human desires, economic Spirit of Inspiration had imparted the great service on Sunday in the Christian Brethren deprivation, or psychological stress. Some- news of the coming of the Messiah, so also Church of Washington, whose members thing important had happened indeed. And at the momentous occasion when Christ were mostly Advent believers, Wheeler the whole world had been aroused to con- would begin the final phase of His mission, remarked that all who confess communion sider its consequences. What, then, had the judgment. And today again, as a sure with Christ in such a service as this "should sign of the end of time, thousands and thou- happened? be ready to obey God and keep His com- sands of prophets and movements are aris- mandments in all things." Commenting on The Heavenly Sanctuary ing again all over the world, in the Chris- the service, Mrs. Oakes told him later that tian and in the non-Christian world alike, she "had almost risen in the service to tell On the night of October 22, 1844, a group in metropolitan Japan as well as in stone- him that he had better push back the com- of Advent believers gathered at the home age New Guinea, foretelling the end of the munion table and put the communion of Hiram Edson, a Methodist layman of world and the coming of the great King. cloth back over it until he was willing to Port Gibson, New York. "We looked for our They challenge Seventh-day Adventist mis- keep all the commandments of God, includ- coming Lord until the clock tolled twelve sion today as never before. ing the fourth." The message struck home. at midnight," wrote Edson later. "The day Convinced of the truth of it, Wheeler began had then passed, and our disappointment The Seventh-Day Sabbath to observe the Sabbath in March, 1844. became a certainty. Our fondest hopes and In the township of Washington, New About nine months later, "after the pass- expectations were blasted" (Hiram Edson, Hampshire, about three miles from the vil- ing of time" (of October, 1844), William ms, Life and Experience, folio 9, verso). lage of Washington Center, stands a rural Farnsworth decided that Mrs. Oakes's After most of the Advent believers, dis- church building, a wooden structure that is message was what the Bible teaches. One illusioned, had left his home, Edson sug- often referred to as "the first Seventh-day Sunday morning he publicly stated dur- gested to some of those who stayed: "Let Adventist church." More precisely, it is the ing church service that he had become con- us go to the barn." Weary, but earnest in church where Sabbathkeeping was first vinced that the seventh day was the Sab- their task, these few believers spent the practiced among Adventists. bath of the Lord and that he was determined early morning hours praying for comfort Before the great Disappointment of Oc- to keep it. Some other members of that and strength, and especially for more light tober, 1844, Mrs. Rachel Oakes (Preston) Washington church, including his brother, from God in the face of this awesome grief. came to Washington, New Hampshire, to Cyrus, immediately followed the Sabbath Later in the morning, somewhat restored live near her daughter, Delight Oakes, a doctrine. Mrs. Oakes, in turn, soon em- by the night of prayer and searching, Edson schoolteacher in the township. Mrs. Oakes braced the new Adventist teachings on the invited Owen Crosier, another lay preacher, was a Seventh Day Baptist, and, attending sanctuary. to come with him and "encourage some of the Millerite meetings in Washington, she When the former sea captain Joseph Bates the brethren." To avoid the scoffers, the two tried to convince the Advent believers that learned about the Sabbathkeeping Advent- men shunned the road and walked instead keeping God's commandments as a prep- ists in Washington, he traveled some 150 through Edson's field, where "the corn was aration for the Lord's coming meant also miles to meet with them. At that time still on the shock and the pumpkins on the that they should keep the seventh day as he had already become convinced by vine." Sabbath. But Mrs. Oakes found them so en- Thomas M. Preble, a Baptist minister and Suddenly Edson stopped. An overwhelm- grossed in the preparation for the coming of Millerite preacher, and another convert of ing thought had struck him. "Instead of our the Lord that they paid little attention to Mrs. Oakes, that "there never had been any High Priest coming out of the Most Holy her Seventh Day Baptist literature. change in the day." But out of his experience of the Heavenly Sanctuary to come to this in Washington, New Hampshire, grew a 39- earth on the tenth day of the seventh month, page tract, The Opening of the Heavens, at the end of the 2300 days, He [Christ] for published in May, 1846, in which Bates ex- the first time entered on that day the second One Hundred Years pressed his conviction that keeping the Sab- apartment of that sanctuary and that He had bath was Bible truth. Three months later, a work to perform in the Most Holy before By Bates wrote that powerful and influential coming to this earth."—Ibid. ALLISE GRENBERG 48-page booklet: The Seventh Day Sabbath The sanctuary that was to be cleansed, One hundred years as a Perpetual Sign. Edson realized, was neither the earth, nor (Dear God, forgive) Among the first to accept Bates's view the church, but a place in heaven. And the We failed. were, besides Crosier and Edson, James and coming of the Bridegroom was to the wed- One hundred years Ellen White. It was the autumn of 1846 ding, not to the earth. There was a short of missions (Testimonies, vol. 1, p. 75), nearly a year time left still before the Bridegroom would and the end before Ellen White had a vision on the Sab- return from the wedding (Luke 12:36). still is not. bath. Like the doctrine of the sanctuary, Edson, Crosier, and Franklin B. Hahn the message of the seventh-day Sabbath as spent the following months studying the "And this gospel ... the sign of and seal of God's relationship to subject of the sanctuary, and the meaning of shall be preached man and the focus of the final conflict of the the "shut door." Crosier prepared the re- in all the world ... ; ages came to the early Seventh-day Advent- sults of their study and published it in The and THEN ists through prayer and Bible study. Only ❑ Day Dawn at Canandaigua, New York, and (0 God, it should be NOW) later did a vision corroborate their beliefs. later in a more expanded form as an extra shall the end come." Continued next week

R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 (37) 5 vented him and others from uttering one word of reprimand for the prob- lem I had created. Just a Glimpse I was looking out of the window at work one day when I saw the wife of the pastor of our large college church step out of her car with an armload of carefully ironed, ruffled curtains. She of Him walked up the steps to a humble up- stairs apartment. Upon inquiry of those working with me, I learned that By CORA STARK WOODS the woman in the house was crippled with arthritis, and when she had apolo- gized for her soiled curtains, the visit- ing pastor's wife took them home and laundered them herself. This was be- fore the days of drip-dry fabrics. She "LOVE ME if you wish but don't put Another glimpse came to me through could have called in the Dorcas ladies me on a pedestal; I might topple off," the example of a saintly aunt who or the deaconesses, but if she had, I she cautioned. I was 13 and she was a cared for us occasionally. She never would not be recalling the incident, lovely lady in her early thirties. Like used slang or even mildly indelicate for I was deeply impressed that this most adolescents, I needed a heroine language, and we deliberately tried immaculate woman had put her reli- and she possessed every quality my her by interjecting questionable gion into action. girlish heart desired—character, words as we played games of repeti- Unobtrusive Christianity poise, intelligence, charm, and beauty. tion, such as "I packed my grand- She came to my town the day of my father's trunk." She carefully skirted I am sure all of us have met people mother's funeral. At church the sub- these with abbreviations. She even who have exhibited Christlikeness in ject of three teenagers left without a kept her composure when we insisted words and deeds. The real Christian mother was uppermost, and she was that our dog and cat kneel for wor- does this unobtrusively. He may never eager to meet us. Her arrival followed ship. Despite our youthful values we know in this life the far-reaching con- a broken marriage, and her heart was recognized her abiding faith, particu- sequences of a word spoken in season. hungry. Wisely, she filled the void larly as she constantly prayed for an During my years of young mother- with service to others. My wide-eyed unfaithful mate—for his happiness hood, I fell into the time-consuming, admiration met a real need in her life, here and his ultimate salvation. destructive habit of listening to day- and she could have exploited it. In- During my teens I invited a non- time serials. One Sabbath the pastor stead, she offered friendship and lov- Adventist girl to a church picnic. One referred to such programs, comment- ing counsel. She clearly turned what of the young men persuaded her to ing, "More than one home has been virtually amounted to my worship of slip out from the group. I complained wrecked by those miserable things!" her to worship of Him. to my special heroine, who was sitting As I took stock of the influence to my We often are admonished not to look with a group of women. She turned to own mind as I filled it with these fanci- at others. In the next breath, we are them and said, "Somebody is jealous!" ful diabolical plots, I decided he was cautioned and reminded that people I was crushed! The very next Sabbath right and I acted accordingly. This are watching us. Inconsistent? Not she called me into the hall and apolo- comment, slipped into a sermon so really. Truly our human heroes do top- gized for the remark so carelessly many years ago, still applies to today's ple off their pedestals if we try to ele- made as she realized I was ashamed counterpart in the television serials I vate them. How then do we come to of the fellow and not jealous. She was have been occasionally forced to ob- know the One Altogether Lovely? If more concerned with righting a wrong serve in another's home. How thankful the disciples failed to recognize Him than with face-saving before someone I am to live in an area where a com- at times, how can we know Him whom who admired her—certainly a rare and pletely religious station comes over we have not seen? I maintain we catch Christlike quality. my radio all day long! What a differ- a glimpse of Him as we see character ence it makes when we surround our- Too Young to Appreciate shine forth from the most humble of selves with the best possible influ- His creatures. Like most adolescents, I had a zeal ences. There is so much we must My first glimpse of Him was given to for my non-Adventist friends. I de- counteract, for evil seems almost ines- me by my mother. Tucked in one cor- cided to organize our MV group and capable. "By beholding we become ner of her mirror was a copy of the present a special program for these changed"—one way or the other. poem— " 'Tis easy enough to be pleas- friends. I used my own allowance to As I stood with a pastor's wife lean- ant when life flows by like a song, but have invitations printed, but in my ing on a rail, watching a ship disap- the one worth while is the one who youthful ignorance, I failed to clear pear into the blue, I was fretting and can smile when everything goes dead the exact date with the proper authori- fussing about many trivial matters. wrong." I saw her live out these lines ties. The young pastor I had chosen as She uttered one short Christlike sen- through many problems. She played, a speaker was scheduled elsewhere. tence—"The thing is, not to sin." This she laughed, and she sang through The conference president saved the was more than twenty years before the pain and sorrow, and in this manner day. He said, "If a young high school word "thing" was used as it is nowa- we were spared awareness of her fatal girl has decorated a church, printed days. illness right through to the end. Truly announcements, and invited her Every year on the first of May, I re- her courage was a reflection of her friends, I will go myself and speak." call the Christlike forgiveness shown Maker! He drove many miles to present that me by an understanding dean at col- program at our small church. I was too lege. She had ordered me to appear in Cora Stark Woods is a homemaker and young then to appreciate the sacrifice her office immediately. It was the free-lance writer living in Springfield, he made, but years have taught me school picnic day and I had not gone Massachusetts. that only the indwelling Christ pre- to the picnic. My boy friend, a close

6 (38) R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 girl friend, and I had slipped off into tions, I saw unbelievable manifesta- to the President of the United States. a place called "The Garden of Eden." tions of deep spiritual experiences. Even the so-called "worldly" officials Spring was in the air and the girl had Two of these girls were ministers' recognize and admire a young, un- taken snapshots of us and then had daughters and knew how to create compromising, moral, Christlike man gone back to the dorm. Somehow, the warmth in spite of the fact that all who can refuse a drink without offend- hours slipped by. Eventually we also were strangers to one another on ar- ing. returned, but an informer (not my girl rival. Lasting friendships were made Hardly a day passes that I do not see friend) had gotten to the dean. I can as a result of the Christian spirit per- Him reflected in the most humble of still hear her questions. "Did the girl vading a non-Christian institution. At His creatures. Every Sabbath a young stay the whole time?" the beginning of the six weeks only a girl slips into church all by herself. "No," I meekly answered. half dozen people said the blessing. At She was in my primary Sabbath school "Did you come back for lunch?" the end, all-100 participants—at class some years ago. Her grandpar- "No," I said sheepishly. least reverently bowed their heads. ents were attending at the time, and "What did you do for lunch?" she Yet not one word was spoken on the she absorbed much for her tender pursued. subject. Annual Christmas notes have years. She continues to come even "We didn't eat," I confessed with further revealed glimpses of Him who though they no longer attend. Last embarrassment. is Saviour to the sincere in all faiths year she was selected as "Miss Six- Then I could see a tiny smile of as letters reveal disappointments and teen" of Springfield, Massachusetts, a amusement in her face but she con- sorrows borne with true Christian good-sized city. The judges chose her tinued. "If you wanted to spend the spirit. unanimously over many other con- testants. She is attractive but not ex- day with Mr. Woods, why didn't you go Uncompromising Attitude Admired to the picnic?" cessively beautiful. I believe those "Because I can't swim and I can't My husband's first teaching job in judges caught a glimpse of Him in that skate and I was afraid he wouldn't public school was under a principal of wholesome, unspoiled child. She re- continue to like me if he found out." higher Christian standards than he ceived much publicity for this honor, I was surprised at my confession, had previously encountered anywhere. but still she quietly slips in and out of but I had been taught to tell the truth, This principal was promoted to church scarcely noticed or encour- ridiculous as it sounded. The dean higher and higher positions and now aged by anyone. was so overwhelmed by my honesty has organized his own educational ad- The young mother of four who lives that she hugged me and tried to cover visory counseling service, which is nearby is new in the faith. She wears the tears in her eyes. Since my boy sought by educators far and near. He a courageous smile and speaks only friend, who was interrogated sepa- has even been asked to render service of hope and praise, despite her rately, also gave direct honest an- swers, we were reprimanded for this offense, but not expelled as we could have been. This kind forgiveness had a greater impact than any punishment Who Cares? could possibly have had. By ETHEL R. PAGE Once we begin looking for Christ- 4 like qualities, they appear in unex- pected places. We were sitting on the KAREN HUMMED a happy little tune Please to write letter someday. Your front steps of the house into which we as she searched through her closet friend, Tammo Kim." had just moved, feeling lonely. The and chest of drawers for various items "Oh, Mother!" cried Karen. "I have woman in the next house drove into she was packing in a box. There was a friend away on the other side of the her driveway and, seeing us there, the coat she had outgrown. She se- world! Isn't it wonderful?" came over. She had a basket of laun- lected a jumper and two blouses, a "Yes," agreed Mother, "even though dry and she explained that she had fluffy sweater, a pair of shoes, and people are so far away from us, they been visiting a friend in the hospital two pairs of socks. Oh yes, there must are our neighbors and can be as good and that another patient in the room be a scarf and gloves too. Then, as a friends as if they were in our own town. had no family, so she was doing her last touch she added a hair ribbon and You must write a nice letter to Tammo." a small purse. "Oh I will. And I want to send her laundry. I have since learned that this As she arranged them all in the box, another box soon. She may need is just a way of life for this person. she was thinking of the little girl who food too. Our pastor said many peo- Her every act is far beyond the call of would receive them and hoped she ple over there do." duty. would be pleased with the gift. How "Well, you have heard about CARE The neighbor on the other side, just I would like to be there and give the service to foreign countries. We could a girl in her twenties, possesses a simi- box to her myself, she thought. But send a package of food through that lar spirit. One summer as we were since I cannot do that, I will write a o rgan ization ." leaving for my husband's summer note and put it in the coat pocket. "That is just what I would like to do. school, she set her alarm and got up The box was securely wrapped and But right now I am going to my room tied, with a label marked, "Girl—age early just to bid us good-by. On an- and begin a letter to Tammo." 9 years." Karen took it to the church Soon Karen's friends knew about other occasion she brought us lemon- and laid it on the boxes and packages Tammo. They wanted to know if ade just before we drove off for the of clothing that were to be sent over- they could help somebody too. Karen summer. She would not consider any seas for hungry, ragged children. How told them the church would be send- of her good deeds as unusual and happy she felt to be able to help even ing more boxes next month and they would hardly recognize the Spirit a little bit. could send theirs then. that prompts her, but someday she Weeks passed and the gift box was So, in time, they were receiving will. forgotten. Then one day there was a letters from faraway friends. What fun letter in the mailbox addressed to At one of my husband's summer it was to show pictures and letters Karen. It bore a Korean stamp and to one another. They began to hold math institutes, I received a whole new postmark. She was so excited she regular meetings to see and talk about glimpse of the Saviour. As I became could hardly read: "I send thanks them. acquainted with the teachers and their for beautiful clothes. It make me That's how the Care Club began. wives, all of different church affilia- much happy. I like you be my friend. Who else cares? Do you?

R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 (39) 7 band's poor health and serious em- ployment problems. Another young friend who takes me shopping shows Let's Talk About Health unbelievable childlike faith that lifts By RALPH F. WADDELL, M.D. me for days. One morning she apolo- gized for being late. I said, "It doesn't Backache with chest out, abdomen and back as matter, but I do worry about acci- flat as possible, and abdominal and dents." She said, "Oh, we always pray BACKACHE is probably man's most hip muscles comfortably firm. before we get into our car." Her car universal ailment, with more people 2. Sit back in the chair so that hips practically runs on prayer as does complaining of it than any other symp- touch the back of the chair and the every other area of her life. tom. Low backache has been called feet rest flat on the floor. Sit straight "the human crossroads" where the and tall with chest out and neck in A New Insight body and mind meet and minor varia- line with upper back. Any forward tions lay the groundwork for major movement as in writing should be by It was Friday night when a young discomforts and disabilities.' using the hips as a hinge and keeping miniskirted girl called me on the tele- Since the back is composed of the body straight. phone. While I do not condone her at- many structures, including bone, mus- 3. Sleep on a firm bed. Sagging tire, I received a whole new insight cle, fascia, ligaments, spinal cord, springs should be replaced or rein- into her character as we talked that and meninges, backache may result forced by placing plywood board be- evening. I learned that she was still from trauma or inflammation to one tween the springs and mattress. concerned over a most delinquent or more of its many types of tissue. Avoid overstuffed chairs and soft young man and was giving money and On the other hand, it may also be sofas. Select straight chairs whenever time to salvage something of him and caused by a systemic condition such possible. as the flu or any febrile disease, or 4. Lean to lift in line of gravity. the pathetic family he had created. by an abnormal condition of some ad- Squat down with a straight back and The other church members, including jacent organ. lift with the legs. myself, had long since written him off The most frequent cause of back 5. Avoid sudden, erratic motions as hopeless. Her call reminded me pain is actually a misuse of the back involving the back before "warming that only the Saviour can see the resulting from a lack of sufficient and up." Never attempt a strenuous move- heart and what a lot of surprises there proper exercise. It is recognized that ment while off balance or while in a will be in the final reckoning! demonstrated disease may be a fac- twisting or turning position. Our church is blessed with a group tor, such as in protrusion of inter- 6. High heels place a strain on the vertebral disks, arthritis affecting the lower back and are frequently the normally called Golden-Agers. I call spine, tumors, kidney disease, and cause of nagging pain. them "Golden Angels." Their close the passage of a ureteral stone. Dis- Those having weak backs will gen- walk with Him is revealed in service eases affecting the lungs, larger blood erally find benefit in doing simple of all kinds, from Ingathering, despite vessels, liver, bowel, and pancreas postural exercises twice daily. While health handicaps and inclement may also be manifested by back pain. standing with head up contract mus- weather, to endless counting of coins Older men frequently complain of cles of the abdomen and buttocks— and bookkeeping. I watch them strug- low back pain because of a prostate hold for five minutes. While sitting gle to climb church steps, read Bibles problem.2 down, clasp arms behind the back, and hymnals with magnifying glass, The causes we will discuss in this bringing shoulder blades together, column are those that can be pre- raise head and bend forward. Sit and tune up hearing aids in order to vented by a proper use of the back, erect and pull hands backward and catch every word. They talk of hope be it in work or play. Middle-aged downward. and cheer through pain and loneli- and elderly men and women aren't the Simple Postural Exercises ness. Greatest of all, they remain elo- only sufferers from backache. Athletes quently silent while we who are not infrequently are seized with ag- "Those who are feeble and indolent younger flounder as we learn lessons onizing, low back pain. Youngsters should not yield to their inclination they already know. on the playgrounds, young men on to be inactive . . . , but should prac- How do we know the lovely Jesus? the golf course, and mothers stoop- tice exercising out of doors in walk- ing or working in the garden." In- We know Him by beholding His image ing over to change babies' diapers may be turned into temporary crip- spiration further emphasizes the in others, but in order to see, we must ples by knifelike pain that seems to value of walking as an ideal exercise. "look for the beautiful." Truly, there pierce the lower back. "Walking, in all cases where it is pos- are many "saints" outside the fold The basis for much of mankind's sible, is the best remedy for diseased and, oh, so many "sinners" within. back pain lies in poor muscle tone, bodies, because in this exercise all Sometimes we wonder whether there not only the muscles of the lower the organs of the body are brought is enough sand in the world for the back but also of the abdomen and into use. . . . There is no exercise that Saviour to write down the many sins. the gluteal or buttock areas as well. can take the place of walking." 3 The old adage still holds—so much These muscles help support the spine Backache may be a signal indicating the body's need for exercise and bet- good in the worst of us and so much and pelvis. If they are weak, an accident can easily hurt the back and quickly ter living habits, while it may also be bad in the best of us. When Christ convert a happy, carefree person into a a reminder of more serious trouble. asked the disciples, "Have you been tortured victim. Obesity and poor pos- Live right, exercise sensibly, and pre- with Me so long and not known the ture aggravate the potential by tilting vent much of mankind's most annoy- Father?" the fault was with the be- the pelvis forward and thus placing ing disability. If in spite of earnest ef- holders. Wouldn't it be wonderful if added strain on the vertebra's sup- forts the problem continues, do not we could honestly say, "Have you porting structures. let it go. Seek counsel and help from been so long with me and not seen the Severe or continuing back pain a qualified clinician without delay. Saviour?" Certainly we must strive to may be indicative of a problem that The answer to the backache prob- lem may be summarized as "keep reflect Him, and while human heroes should receive professional atten- tion. However, most instances of fit and be fit." cannot be our complete example, we this common ailment could be pre- can gain much strength as we search vented by following a few simple REFERENCES and recognize the good in one another. A. J. Selvapandian Approach to Backache Problems, rules related to a person's work, rest, The Journal of the Christian Medical Association of India, "The things of earth will grow and play. XLVIII, No. 7, July, 1973. Adrian E. Flatt, Bones and Muscles and Their Dis- strangely dim" as we catch a glimpse 1. Stand straight with feet parallel, orders, Meredith Corporation, 1973. of Him. ❑ about six inches apart. Hold head high Ellen C. White, Counsels on Health, p. 200.

8 (40) R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 From the Editors

Dr. Brown's autobiography, I Have Lived (The Stanborough Dauntless Doctor Brown Press, an affiliate of the Review and Herald Publishing Asso- The London Sunday Express, one of the world's largest ciation), is a good place to start for those who really want to newspapers with a circulation of four and a half million, see how far a person can go in life in spite of overwhelming asked recently: "Is Dr. Gertrude M. Brown, 94, Britain's old- obstacles. est working physician?" But even her book is not able to convey adequately her The article told how Dr. Brown is medical officer of Crieff keen humor, her rugged and diamond-hard sense of place (Scotland) Nursing Home and Medical Institute and, accord- and destiny as led by the Lord, her direct, unvarnished gra- ing to Provost James Rae of Crieff, "Crieff's most remarkable ciousness. She knows what she has believed, and she is able citizen." to say it simply and profoundly. "Soon she hopes to fulfill a long-time dream by adding a Perhaps this is the reason that many, many, young and old, new medical wing to the institute. Dr. Brown founded the have been sent to Crieff by surgeons throughout England— institute, first at Edinburgh in 1942 and then at Crieff in to learn how to die. The Adventist philosophy of life has 1949, eventually handing it over to the Seventh-day Advent- given Dr. Brown not only a happy meaning to her own life ists, a medical-missionary group of which she is a member." but also a message and manner that others have come to The news story was written with a pen dipped in wonder- praise. They have watched their loved ones, stricken by ment. But to know her full story stretches the elastic of be- terminal diseases, face death cheerfully and with hope. lief—and it is all so true. Dr. Gertrude Brown has given all of us a truly life-size We met Dr. Brown two years ago after inching our way to example of indomitable will and witness. Her life has be- her home through a blinding snowstorm. (Scotland, inci- come a living testimony to the words of Joseph Parker: dentally, is beautiful beyond words whether it be in crisp "God holds the key of all unknown and I am glad." H. E. D. winter or in bonny summer.) For years we had been hearing about this unusual woman; with all that was heard it was hard to keep thinking that we were hearing about only one Angels on Vacation? woman. A bright fire burned in her study, a warm drink had al- An overseas reader perusing our July 12, 1973, issue noted ready been prepared for the travelers, and in a few moments that on page eight there was a story of angel deliverance an onlooker would have thought that we had been personal from highway accident, but on the last page of this same is- friends for years. While we listened we could not brush back sue was the story of three conference workers killed in a the astonishment—this woman did not look a day over 55. plane crash en route to the camp-meeting site. Were the an- Our visit was to be limited to only two hours because gels on duty in the first instance, he inquired, but on vaca- friends were to take us to Perth for the night. How quickly tion in the second? our conversation lilted over such names as J. N. Lough- He continued, "Recently you reported a tragic accident to borough, Daniel and Lauretta Kress, John Harvey Kellogg, two missionaries on furlough. The wife was killed and the and others. E. J. Waggoner and W. A. Spicer officiated at her husband received multiple fractures. baptism. "Last week a friend of mine lost his 19-year-old daughter when a car turned in front of her motorcycle. The members Relationship With John IL Kellogg of this family are active Seventh-day Adventists. Her relationship to Dr. Kellogg became probably the most "How can such tragedies coincide with the theology of eventful experience in her life. His concepts were so revo- your correspondent, Jeanette Snorrason, author of 'Angels of lutionary and yet sensible that she found herself motivated the Lord?' and presumably of your paper?" to stretch every nerve and muscle in improving her own med- Situations such as these in which divine intervention ical skills, first as a nurse and then as a physician. At a criti- occurs in certain circumstances but apparently not in others cal time in her young life, after much hard work, Dr. Brown have been the cause of great perplexity to many Christians. became seriously ill. Conventional methods for recovery We cannot guarantee a totally satisfactory answer but be- proved futile, but a chance meeting brought Dr. Kellogg lieve that certain areas that will throw light on the situation (with whom she had worked at Gland, Switzerland) to her may be profitably explored. London bedside. Situations such as described above are not new. They have Fortunately, one of Dr. Kellogg's students from Battle existed since the inception of sin. Why did not God prevent Creek was establishing a small sanitarium in Ireland, and the murder of Abel and yet spare Noah? Why did He rescue Dr. Kellogg urged her to get there before she died. He knew Daniel from the lions and yet did not prevent thousands of that she could be helped but only after a radical change of Christians from being torn to pieces by wild beasts, to the medical care was adopted. Four months later, to the surprise amusement of spectators? of about everyone else, Dr. Brown was a well woman. Let us note the following interesting circumstance: "Now From that time on, Dr. Gertie has been a committed about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to teacher of those unique principles that Seventh-day Ad- vex certain of the church. And he killed James the brother ventists understood long before the medical world in gen- of John with the sword. And because he saw it pleased the eral saw their true value. Her marriage to Edwin (Ted) Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also... . And when Brown, who also eventually attained his medical degree, he had apprehended him, he put him in prison" (Acts 12:1-4). only enlarged her field of service. There follows the story of Peter's remarkable deliverance So much could be said. The typewriter is eager to go on. from prison. Why did God intervene in the case of Peter but

R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 (41) 9 not in the case of James? Some years later God did not pre- protective acts are arbitrarily extended, even capriciously, vent Peter from being crucified, but miraculously delivered when, if the curtain could be drawn aside, it would be seen John, who was cast into a caldron of boiling oil. that great issues are involved. In modern times, why does God not prevent missionaries' What is our part then? Simply to take a fatalistic attitude being cut down by disease, firearms, accident, some shortly and to submit to circumstances completely beyond our con- after reaching their field of service? The Advent Movement trol? No. First we should note that instances of angel inter- can ill afford their loss and, as a result, the work is crippled, ventions and interpositions are more frequent than most The choice to permit such a situation to obtain was made people recognize. In our story of angel intervention in the long ago, when it was decided not to destroy Satan at the July 12 issue the following was quoted, "From what dan- time of his expulsion from heaven. For the ultimate good gers, seen and unseen, we have been preserved through the of the universe, it was seen that it would be best to allow interposition of the angels, we shall never know, until in the Satan to reveal his true nature: "For the good of the entire light of eternity we see the providences of God. Then we universe through ceaseless ages Satan must more fully de- shall know that the whole family of heaven was interested velop his principles, that his charges against the divine gov- in the family here below, and that messengers from the ernment might be seen in their true light by all created be- throne of God attended our steps from day to day."— The De- ings, that the justice and mercy of God and the immutability sire of Ages, p. 240. of His law might forever be placed beyond all question." Second, by our prayers, by our attitudes, we can alter cir- —The Great Controversy, p. 499. cumstances. The following statement should be carefully As a result of allowing Satan to demonstrate the principles pondered: "It is a part of God's plan to grant us, in answer to of his character and rule, the universe will be eternally se- the prayer of faith, that which He would not bestow did we cure against future transgression. "The history of this terri- not thus ask."— The Great Controversy, p. 525. ble experiment of rebellion was to be a perpetual safeguard In other words, prayer, properly offered with the peti- to all holy intelligences, to prevent them from being de- tioner fulfilling the elements for answered prayer, will en- ceived as to the nature of transgression, to save them from able God to do things for us that otherwise He could not do. committing sin and suffering its punishment."—Ibid. However, we are not implying that such prayers will over- ride all the evil that Satan may plan against us. In spite of The Controversy Fairly Waged our surrender, because of the issues involved that are For Satan fully to reveal himself after man fell he needed known only to God and, in part, to Satan, God will not always to be allowed access to the human race, including the fol- be able to prevent the tragedy. lowers of God. The controversy would need to be waged The Christian's part, then, is to be constantly surrendered, fairly so that Satan could not charge God with unfairness. to remove all possible stumbling blocks that might prevent In the case of Job, Satan said to God, "Hast not thou made divine intervention, at the same time to realize that not in an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that all cases, even with the Christian's fulfilling his part, will he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his God be able miraculously to intervene. hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put Third, even if tragedy cannot be prevented, God is present forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will to work good out of the tragedy. "Suffering is inflicted by curse thee to thy face" (Job 1:10, 11). Satan, and is overruled by God for purposes of mercy."— As in the case of Job, a delicate balance exists with all of The Desire of Ages, p. 471. If tragedy comes, the knowledge God's children. There are times when God can intervene and first of all that because of the issues involved in the great foil Satan's efforts to annoy and destroy; there are times controversy God could not prevent the sorrow, and second, when, in the light of the great controversy, He cannot with- that He is with us in our sorrow and is overruling for pur- out prejudicing the case. The precise circumstances in- poses of mercy, should buoy us up. No, the angels have not volved man can never know. To him it may appear that God's gone on vacation. D. F. N.

eluded me in their holiday plans. They gave school interests should be included in the Letters me a small gift and the best Christmas I ever church-interest file. Was this really the had while in the service. It saddened me greatest problem that our church faced at Continued from page 3 to read of their son's death, but I know that that moment? Is it necessary that a council they will continue to share their love with involving world leaders discuss the local larly in education. Indeed, this new spirit- others. church-interest file? ual zeal might conceivably be the long- CLIFFORD W. SNEED Some of the greatest problems the church awaited dawn for the Adventist message in Dayton, Ohio faces today involve objectives. On the high- Uruguay. est levels, our church must give continuing study to its objectives. We need to look at AMERICO D. CIUFFARDI Priorities at Annual Council Collegedale, Tennessee the basic philosophy under which SDA pro- I attended some of the meetings of the grams and institutions operate. Every mo- ment our leaders spend in doing this is well The Best Christmas recent Annual Council, and I have read the reports published thus far in the REVIEW. I spent. As I read "Memories From the Little am encouraged as I see church leaders Once we define our basic philosophy and House" [Nov. 22], I couldn't help thinking grappling with some of the major issues con- objectives, we ought to leave details to of my own experience with the Bobst family. fronting the church today. I believe that I others. The lower levels of administration While I was stationed in Germany with the see God leading to a solution, On the other and our institutions determine their mis- Army I had the privilege to enjoy their hand, I am discouraged to think that some sion in terms of philosophy and objectives warmth and Christian joy. I also know that of our highest elected leaders, men who of the church. The details ought then to be they treated other soldiers much as they traveled great distances to attend this coun- left to those assigned to carry out the spe- did me. cil, spent time dealing with trivia. cific mission. My last Christmas in Germany was made As recorded in the November 29 REVIEW, GREGORY MATTHEWS extra bright and joyful because they in- it was voted that Bible correspondence Woodbridge, Virginia

10 (42) R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 Family Living Plan Ahead By HELEN SPALDING The Secret of Sabbathkeeping SABBATH WAS OVER, but as the "You must plan ahead carefully. The to stay and talk awhile! I realized that strains of the worship hymn died away, Sabbath is God's seal, and unless you the answer lay in careful planning. I sat in my chair and thought. Some- observe it differently from what you The housecleaning should have all how I wasn't happy about the way I had did today, you will never be sealed or been done on Thursday and the baking kept this holy day. I had invited visit- be ready to meet Jesus." I looked finished by Friday noon. ing missionaries to a vegetarian din- around for the speaker, but knew the But really, was all that baking really ner, had attended Sabbath school and words had not been audible. necessary? I remembered some in- church, and had even given the mis- A doctor's telephone is always ring- struction about having some special sion reading, but the afternoon hours ing, and how could I help it when it treat on Sabbath, but to have less had been almost wasted. kept ringing on Friday afternoon when heavy food and less variety than on Then, as clearly as if a voice had I was hurrying to get so many things other days (Child Guidance, p. 532). spoken, the words came to my mind, done before sunset? And my neighbor I wondered whether the two student had brought in her screaming baby, ministers had found the pecan pie too Helen Spalding is a free-lance writer who really was only frightened and in heavy a dessert after eating potatoes, living in Gobles, Michigan. need of a Band-Aid. But she had wanted roast with gravy, cabbage salad, beets,

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peas, and fresh bread. Even I, always enjoy going with their parents to visit of each of your neighbors? You will be eager to read the REVIEW, had gone to some shut-ins. The sweet little songs welcome and appreciated as you bring sleep over the latest copy! they have learned in Sabbath school a word of cheer and a health magazine Mrs. Brown had come to borrow a will be appreciated by these older or a paper for the children. And as you book and stayed to chat awhile. I'm folks and will prove a good experience speak of the love of Jesus you may be sure that we both tried to watch our to the children. surprised to learn that they are ac- conversation, but had it all been really Of course you will want to study the tually looking for more light. Are there Sabbath talk? I realized that I should next week's lesson with the children as poor people in the vicinity who have not have been sitting at home all well as to study the adult lesson for scarcely enough to eat or proper cloth- Sabbath afternoon. yourself (Education, pp. 251, 252). ing? You could take them some food There may be others who, in spite of and tell them of the Dorcas Welfare all that has been said, wonder some- Numerous Opportunities service, and even offer to take them times what they can do on Sabbath Did you notice who was absent from there when it is open. afternoons. First, we must plan ahead the morning service? A short visit from Are there older folks in nursing so as not to be too weary to keep the you with a bulletin and a Sabbath homes who would appreciate a visit? day properly (Testimonies, vol. 6, p. school paper will show that they are Many of these feel lonely and a word 354). When weather permits it is well missed and may bring them back an- of prayer will be so welcome. Some- for two or three families to take lunch other week. Are there backslidden times just to have someone to listen baskets and eat outside in the beauties members? A brief loving call with a is a joy to them. As memories fail and of nature. The simplest food will taste word of prayer and a church bulletin minds become clouded these dear good and the serving will be little trou- will show them that they are remem- ones need to be ever reminded of ble. A nature walk is a must on Sab- bered. Are there older folks who live God's love and the joys that await in bath for children as well as adults. alone? These people often cook little the land where no one grows old. You Sabbath is a day when the family and would relish a loaf of your home- might even want to borrow a child or should be together as much as possi- made bread or part of your vegetarian two sometime if you have none of your ble (Child Guidance, pp. 533-536). roast. own to take with you when you visit After a nature walk the children will Do you know the spiritual condition these homes. When children are old enough to read they will enjoy a nature hunt. God certainly knew when to begin Make a list for each child with ten ob- His calendar. Not when the cold of jects or more. Last year's bird's nest, winter numbs nature; nor when the bark from an oak tree, a brown stone, fierce heat of summer saps her juices. an insect, leaf from a maple tree, et FOR But in the spring when the heart can cetera. Then with a brown paper bag lift with the freshening grass, and they are off. Be sure to be waiting for hope open as the first buds on trees them when they return and to examine MEN and shrubs. each specimen carefully. Yet, even then, it was with the re- By WALTER SCRAGG minder that the renewal of nature Sabbath worship, both Friday eve- meant also renewal of spirit. For hard ning and sunset Sabbath night, can be on the track of the new year came special events for the children. Our New Year Survival Guide Passover, and after the centuries, family often "capped verses." Some- ABOUT THE TIME you considered Calvary. one would repeat a verse, then the your list of New Year's resolutions Can you see the significance? All next player needed to think of a verse you helped launch the attack that the strivings, yearnings, and deter- that began with the letter that the last crumbled them. minations could not set Israel free, word had started with. In this way the It ought to work, though. Here you but the delivering hand of God could children learned many precious prom- are, free moral agent, born again in free the people. ises. Of course, the children will want Christ, reinforced by culture, educa- All our resolves, written, spoken, to choose the songs, and when old tion, environment. When you speak, sworn to, will not change us, but the when you resolve, it ought to mean delivering hand of God will. God enough, will want to read the Bible for something. wants us to learn dependence rather worship. But this time, as with the time be- than determination. Redemption Sometimes when there are several fore, it didn't. Your very determina- rather than resolve. children a story can be acted out while tion, the fierceness of resolve, cre- Perhaps it is well that only the it is narrated by an older person. ated a tension that could only break erudite and watchful will mark the Stories such as Jericho's falling walls, with your defeat. Don't put all the coming of Passover and will know the the animals going by two's into the ark, blame on Satan, or on your wife, or exact date that might celebrate Cal- on the children. You'll have to come vary. and the man let down through the roof at it some other way if you want a For does it really matter whether for Jesus to heal are favorites. bright, Christlike 1974. we count January 1 or April 1? Is not a As adults we have been thrilled to I don't know how we got into this new year the daily privilege of the study the Bible with the Testimonies New Year's resolutions thing. Cer- children of God? May we not say, and to find many truths there that we tainly there's nothing of it in Bible every day, "The winter is past and had not known. Bible study has taken thinking. Or is there? gone, and all the season of snows on new and exciting dimensions. A song of spring brought Israel its and sins" ? We are counseled that a curse will new year: This is survival—every day a be- ginning again, a recreation of life at rest on those who are careless in Sab- "My beloved spake, and said unto the hand of the Lord who sacrificed bathkeeping, and that the plagues will me, fall upon them (Testimonies, vol. 1, p. Rise up, my love, my fair one, His life on Calvary. And come away. With this guide you may survive as 532). Let us each determine to study For, lo, the winter is past, a Christian and with you, your mar- how we can keep this holy day prop- The rain is over and gone; riage, your home. erly so that its blessings will bind fam- The flowers appear on the earth; New day, new year, new creature. ilies together in loving trust under the The time of the singing of birds is Make today a happy New Year's Day. unfailing care of the Lord of the Sab- come." Canticles 2:10-12 And tomorrow. And tomorrow. ❑ bath. ❑

12 (44) R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 The Blackberry Peckers-, A Parable

By CLYDE BUSHNELL

Scene I—Answering the Call The master has been so considerate of us. He has given us a Then the master said to his followers, "I'd like you to go place to live in; we have good health and a fine family. I feel out and pick blackberries today. They are ripe now and scat- grateful to him. Anyhow, I understand we're all invited to tered throughout this vast estate. We dare wait no longer. Go the banquet. Let's go and help." today and bring back as many as you can, for I'm planning But the man held back. He was handsome, with a com- a feast in the near future." And without discussion, the manding appearance. From the proud look on his face it was master went back to his house, leaving his servants. evident that there would be a struggle before he would con- Now these servants were not slaves. They had asked to cede. With a sneer he flung the words at his wife: "Go black- work for him; no one had forced them. The master had berry picking! Me go blackberry picking! You know very looked at some rather questioningly, but had accepted them, well the only ones who would do that are those who aren't one and all, upon the expression of their desire to serve him. able to do anything else. Let them pick his berries. I wouldn't Seldom had he made a request so directly. As he disap- mind buying some for the master's feast or helping to pick peared from view, they fell to talking among themselves; out the Blackberry Queen, something more in line with our some gesticulated excitedly and the looks on their faces position, but to go out and pick them myself—I just can't might have been interpreted to mean some dissatisfaction without losing face. The facts are that I don't want to, and I with the master's request. They had all been very happy in don't plan to." the master's service as long as he hadn't asked them to do In a little while they left home, she with her pan heading anything in particular. for the open field where a few others were already on their So the master's command came as a surprise; many of way, and he off to a club dinner to listen to a university pro- them had made other plans for the immediate future. Said fessor discuss civic responsibility in an affluent society. one, "I sure don't feel like picking blackberries today. I got A number of servants who had lingered in the patio where up with a headache, my back hurts, and I've got a dentist's the master had made his request, gathered around a vocifer- appointment at three o'clock. I really don't mind picking ous chap who was proclaiming, "It's just plain dangerous. berries, but I've got to be in the right mood and not have Remember how Daniel Boone's daughter was captured by anything else that is pressing. He will just have to count me Indians when she was out blackberry picking?" The laugh- out." And with that she started for home at a rate that made ter of the crowd drowned out the rest of his argument, but one ponder the seriousness of her back ailment. he, undaunted, came up with another. This one hit the mark: Another said, "Not me. You don't catch me picking black- "No telling how many snakes are in the tall grass around berries for anybody's feast. I didn't join the master to pick those berry patches, to say nothing of the mosquitoes, briers, berries. I've got better things to do than that. What does he and chiggers. I'll tell you one thing, I'm not interested." think! He's not going to make a fool of me." Grabbing his And a third of the people followed him as he stalked out. golf bag, he joined a friend who was another of the master's Others attempted to persuade friends to go with them. servants, and they headed for the new golf course by the Though most didn't say it bluntly, the consensus was that beach. time could be spent more profitably. One said: "If you think One married couple discussed the request as they walked I spent all those years preparing for my profession just so I toward home. Said she, "Honey, I think we ought to do it. could go out berry picking you've got another think coming. My time is precious. Too precious!" "Too precious to dedicate it to the master's work?" some- Clyde Bushnell, Ph.D., teaches on the faculty of Southern Mis- one asked. sionary College, Collegedale, Tennessee. "I do dedicate it to the master's work. If you could see my

R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 (45) 13 books and total up all the accounts, you'd know that I do And another added: "I was just going to spend a couple of enough work for charity to buy a dozen boxcars full of black- hours out here at the most, but I hadn't realized how inter- berries every year." esting it would be. I'm sure my wife will come next time. And as the crowd melted, the vast majority to go about She's timid about things in the country because she's a city business as usual, no one saw the sad look on the master's girl. She listened to the chap who was talking about snakes face as he watched from his upstairs window, nor noted how and chiggers and briers. I notice he isn't here. He really he winced when he heard the discontented voices. talked a lot of people out of a good thing." "I'm coming back here again," declared a girl in a berry- Scene H—Working in the Patch stained dress. "I'm going back to where I was picking when A colorful group they were—big ones, little ones, old and the rain began. I know where the berries are and how to get young, strong and weak, men and women of all nationalities, them. And you know something? I found out that I can do a all dressed in their characteristic way. Perhaps the only better job when I kneel so I can see up under the foliage." thing they had in common was their presence in the patch. Some with hats to shield them from the sun, some with long Scene HI—Going Home sleeves, some with short. Some had large buckets, others What joy there was that evening as the berry pickers brought only a small bowl. Still others had nothing to hold wended their way home recounting the adventures of the their berries in but their hands. day. "I reached right into a hornet's nest before I saw it, and Some mothers had two or three children who devoted they came charging out, hundreds of them. I just stood there their time to running, shouting, and shoving each other into like the master told us to and not one of them stung me." A the briers. Such mothers had no time for anything but look- happy-faced girl was talking. "He really saved me from ing after their offspring. They wanted to pick, but it was hard being hurt and I'm going to thank him tonight." for them to do anything other than take care of their chil- The way back to town seemed short, for everyone had dren. They looked a bit worried as they saw the accomplish- something to tell about his experiences that day. One boy, ments of others. his face and arms giving ample evidence that the mosqui- Although the pickers hadn't been out very long, it was toes had found him a particularly sweet target, was running amazing to see the difference in the amount of berries they from one person to another showing his pail of berries. "It had in their containers. Some pickers were obviously ex- was the most fun I've ever had." perienced, knowing just how to do it. They seemed to have "What about those knots on your head?" someone asked made some preparation beforehand; most of them wore long him playfully. sleeves and had dusted their arms and legs with a sulphur "What knots?" so the chiggers wouldn't bother them. Furthermore, they "Those mosquito bites. You must have a hundred." seemed to know just where to go for the berries and picked "I was trying so hard to fill my can, I guess I didn't feel them by the handfuls. Their containers filled up in a hurry. 'em ... and it's full too. Look!" And he was off to show some- Others would struggle over a single berry. Said the experi- body else, his face radiant. enced: "Don't force them to come loose. They aren't sweet if Soon they found themselves back at the courtyard from they're picked too soon. When they're ready, they don't need which the master had sent them forth that morning. Some much persuading." were already there and the master had come to commend To some who were holding back because of the thorns that them on their success. lacerated their hands and arms, the patch appeared tre- The master seemed so understanding. You could tell that mendously forbidding and unyielding, but as they watched he knew the task was easier in some places than it was in their comrades carefully working their way down among the others, and that what really pleased him was whether you thorns and coming up with buckets overflowing with luscious had honestly done your best. berries, it gave them courage to do the same, and soon they To the mothers with the little children he was especially too had become expert. When they would be seized by barbs kind, for they looked sad when everyone else was bringing from all sides, they learned to find their way out through in their berries. To them he said, putting his hand on one patience and earnest effort, saying that they wouldn't let this little head, "These are the sweetest berries of all. Don't be discourage them. It was in those places where the briers sad. You have surely done your part." And it seemed to those seemed the cruelest that the choicest berries often were tired mothers that heaven had already begun. found. When the happy-faced little boy came up with his berries When the storm clouds gathered, many returned home. and showed them joyfully to the master, the master's face Those who waited out the shower were pestered by mos- shone with particular radiance, and in a voice full of feeling quitoes that came in droves after the rain, but they weath- he said to the lad, "I see your hands are scratched and you ered them too, and the stifling heat that followed. Down have some sore places on your head. God bless you, my under the foliage where they had taken refuge they found child; a long time ago when I was gathering berries, I got an abundance of berries they might never have seen had into a particularly hard patch. I have marks on my hands they not been forced to find a hiding place. even yet." And he held the little boy tightly as though their Said one as they waited for the rain to stop falling, "I experiences had somehow bound them together. It was a never realized how close to home this berry patch is. Why, wonderful time, and everyone was happy and satisfied. I've gone for miles hunting for berries, and here they have And then, in the evening light, the master raised his hand been by the thousands just across the fence from my house." and all was quiet. "My father has an especially delightful Said another, "I had just about decided not to come berry estate on the river to which you are invited. We plan to have picking because my husband wouldn't come. But now I'm the banquet there. You will like the place. Not many people glad that I did. I've discovered that I can do it and have have been there yet, but everyone who has, thinks it's won- success. I hope my husband will be interested in coming derfully beautiful." along next time." And with that he sent us all rejoicing on our way. ❑

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series have been conducted, and 20,651 Breakthroughs in Africa and have made decisions for Christ. The Sudan has been a closed coun- try for many years. Repeated attempts Mideast Cheer Committee have been made to place workers in By D. W. HUNTER this country. A recent graduate of Middle East College by the name of Ret Chol was stationed in Ethiopia to A MASAI CHIEF of Tanzania was personal testimony of his knowledge work with the Sudanese refugees on recently baptized. Sudan has opened of Seventh-day Adventists and his the border. When reconciliation was its doors to Adventist workers. Uganda association with them. The head of effected many refugees returned, and has approved the registration of the the educational system praised Ad- Mr. Chol went back with them. He was Adventist Church in spite of serious ventist schools. Unfortunately, the appointed to a committee to form a objections. In the first nine months of action of the government recognizing new constitution for the Sudan and the year East Africa has baptized the Seventh-day Adventist Church was was instrumental in writing a religious 6,514. These breakthroughs were re- misrepresented to many village chiefs. freedom clause into the constitution ported by union presidents at the After one chief closed an Adventist that was adopted. As a result, this Afro-Mideast Division committee church and the villagers scoffed at placed him in prominence as a cham- meeting held in Beirut, Lebanon, No- the church leaders, a woman member pion of religious liberty and con- vember 6-12. said, "I am grateful to the Lord that stitutional development. He was in- The Masai are a nomadic people who there is a tree in front of my little terviewed on television, contacted by have resisted Christianity and who house. If my church closed, that tree the news media, and consulted by gov- have many habits and customs that are will be my church until Jesus comes." ernment leaders. contrary to Christian living. Chief In the East African Union the tithe Vision of the Massihia Sikau has been studying with Advent- gain has been more than 75 per cent ist pastors for five years. He decided for the first nine months of 1973. Dur- Leaving Sudan and settling in Ethi- to put away all his wives except the ing this same period 25 churches opia were 4,000 Moslems who called first, who has also been baptized. This have been dedicated, 97 evangelistic themselves Massihias. Their leader, family has agreed to settle in one Mahedi, had visions and dreams and place permanently and along with sev- wrote a number of books. He wrote, eral other families develop a model "The greatest prophet was Christ the village. The government is highly Massihia who was born in flesh and pleased with this development and is died for others. He was resurrected cooperating wholeheartedly. and ascended and he will be the last Baptized on the same day was an- prophet. He will be coming as judge other Masai who came 200 miles from in glory. Those who want to be saved the south. He has asked for a worker when he comes must get rid of smok- to come and help him convert inter- ing, drinking, and other harmful and ested people of his village. unclean things. Such can go with Him The Wahi tribe is little known. The to heaven." first contact was made with them just Mahedi's followers are called the over a year ago. No one seems to know people of Massihia, or Jesus. They are their origin and background. The lan- also called Adventists because of their guage they speak has many clicking belief in the second advent of Jesus. sounds similar to the Xhosa language They have been contacted by Seventh- of South Africa. The government has day Adventist workers. Studies have made little progress in helping these been held with these 4,000. An addi- pygmylike people. When the district tional 20,000 are still in the Sudan. commissioner saw the 92 Wahi in an Both areas are now open, and the Adventist baptismal class and heard groups from both countries are plead- them sing and repeat Bible texts, he OAKWOOD NURSING STUDENTS DEDICATED FOR SERVICE ing for evangelists to prepare them for declared, "You Adventists have some- baptism into the Adventist Church. thing we government officials do not The Oakwood College department The Afro-Mideast Division year-end have." of nursing held its first dedication committee was conducted in an at- Early in 1973, 12 denominations were service for 42 students of the Asso- ciate Science degree on October 27. mosphere of tension and turmoil in banned in Uganda. The Seventh-day diplomatic and political circles. The Adventist Church was discussed along Guest speaker for this historic event of the college was Enid V. Blaylock, spirit of the leadership transcended with many others. Adventists had no associate professor of educational the problems of geography and war. representative, nor were they per- psychology at California State Uni- The courage of both field and office mitted to present an appeal. However, versity in Long Beach. Dr. Blaylock representatives is great. New areas the Lord sent His angels to speak has authored many publications in have been entered, breakthroughs are through the council ministers. A Cath- the field of nursing and education. being made, and baptisms are increas- olic archbishop pleaded for freedom of Students who complete the two- ing. The budget adopted was the larg- worship. A government minister gave a year nursing program receive the Associate in Science degree and are est in division history. Approximately eligible to take the State Board exam- $85,000 was allocated to direct evan- D. W. Hunter is an associate secretary of ination for registered nurse licensure. gelism. Great days are ahead for this the General Conference. MORRIS BROWN division. ❑

R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 (47) 15 young people from the hill tribes ob- Life Is Full of Variety tain an education. The schools in the mountains offer education only through the fourth grade, and for those for Dentist in Thailand young people who are Seventh-day Ad- ventists there is the problem of Satur- By JANE ALLEN day classes and paying respect to Buddha in the classroom. Right now 18 Being an overseas missionary dentist church membership until they over- young people from the hill tribes are means more than simply running a came their addiction. boarding at the local church and in dental clinic for Clark Lamberton, So Dr. Lamberton started treating homes of Seventh-day Adventists in or- stationed in Chiangmai, Thailand's them. In the past three years some 300 der to attend school in Chiangmai second-largest city. people have come to him for help in where they do not face these problems. He also volunteers for the Thai Gov- overcoming their addiction. Yes, for Dr. Clark Lamberton being ernment's medical-aid program, cures The missionary dentist believes that an overseas missionary dentist in opium addicts, teaches at the Univer- opium addiction will soon be a thing northern Thailand means more than sity of Chiangmai, and helps young of the past among the hill-tribe people, simply running a dental clinic. It people get an education. for most of the addicts are aged, and means extending a free helping hand Dr. Lamberton, who has been in the young do not use the drug. Also, to those who need medical and dental Thailand for 16 years, was one of the the government, eager to eradicate the help. It means helping educate na- first to volunteer for the Thai Govern- problem, is providing such substitute tionals to serve their own people. It ment's free medical-aid program for crops as beans, peas, potatoes, corn, means opening his home to an infant the hill-tribe people. Teams of volun- and sesame. Once the principal crop opium addict and taking him as his teers regularly go by helicopter into of the Meos, the amount of opium own son. ❑ the northern hills of the country and grown in Northern Thailand has de- give free medical and dental services. creased significantly in the past few Dr. Lamberton goes on these missions years. about six times a year. The story of Dr. Lamberton's adopted Dr. Lamberton worked five years at Meo son, David, is an example of some the Bangkok Sanitarium and Hospital of the problems of drug addiction in before being assigned to Chiangmai in this Southeast Asian country. 1962. When he arrived, he found only David's mother died when he was five dentists in the city. Today there just an infant, leaving him and three are approximately 30, which is largely older brothers to be raised by their due to the establishment of a dental father and an old aunt. Whenever the school in 1969 at the University of baby cried, his aunt or father gave him Chiangmai. In addition to running a opium. Although this quieted him, his busy dental practice, Dr. Lamberton little body was slowly becoming ad- teaches orthodontia at the dental dicted to the powerful drug. school. By the time he was three months old Though not directly involved in the he was an addict. His father took him government's program against opium to Dr. Lamberton's clinic, seeking addiction, Dr. Lamberton became in- help. Not only did he want to see his volved in this type of effort when some son cured of drug addiction, he also Meos from the mountain area wanted wanted Dr. and Mrs. Lamberton to take to join the Seventh-day Adventist David and raise him in their Christian Church. However, they were opium ad- home. That was nine years ago. Today dicts, and could not be accepted into David is legally adopted, a strong young boy free from the addiction of Jane Allen, who lives in Singapore, is his infancy. an editorial assistant in the Far Eastern Another one of Dr. Lamberton's ex- Dr. Lamberton scrubs down before treating Division office. tracurricular activities is helping patients at the hill-tribe dental clinic.

Most children have iust one dad. David Lamberton has two. His father, left, took him to Dr. and Mrs. Clark Lamberton, right, when he was an opium addict at three months of age. The Lambertons cured him of his drug addiction and adopted him as their son. "It won't hurt much," Dr. Lamberton tells a Meo girl with a toothache.

16 (48) R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 EAST BRAZIL ecy. After reading it, he felt greatly im- God who has given me success. He pressed by its contents, and searched wants to show the world what He can Many Baptized Following for the people who held the truth re- do through a low and unpretentious Easter Week Crusades vealed in the book. He joined an evan- messenger whom He has chosen." gelical church and became a presby- Mrs. Helevaara gives the money she Easter week provided opportunity ter, but after attending the Hilarios' earns every Thursday for mission for a successful evangelistic program meetings was the first one to request work in her own conference. Her motto by Adventists in the East Brazil Union. baptism into the Adventist Church. is, "God's errands are urgent; it is Many workers capitalized on this A family of eight who attended the later than we believe." program, and there were a number of meetings also were baptized. UNTO HONGISTO baptisms. Pastor Siqueira of the Brother Arthur worked in Eden with Publishing Secretary, Finland Union Maceio District in June baptized 64 the help of his sons, Wellington and people as a direct result of the Easter Salatiel, and the Dalton family, who week program. He traveled more than donated a piano for their program, "In- 3,000 kilometers, visiting and helping quiry Into Religious Opinion." They lay members get decisions from in- used material prepared by the con- terested persons. ference and later distributed Voice of The following summary shows the Prophecy lessons among interested work accomplished in the union and persons. Many have been baptized. the victories gained for the glory of ASSAD BECHARA the Lord: Youth Director Evangelistic preaching centers during East Brazil Union Easter week 1,625 Preaching centers led by youth 230 Brethren who collaborated with FINLAND preaching teams 7,088 Average number of non-Adventists Literature Worth $100,000 attending 71,832 Sold Before Year's End Average number of Adventists at- tending 24,247 In just nine months and three weeks, Persons who will continue in Bible Mrs. Anna-Liisa Helevaara, a litera- classes 961 ture evangelist in Finland, has deliv- "It is God who has given me success," says Meetings held for children along with ered books worth $108,148. Her orders Mrs. Anna-Liisa Helevaara, record-setting other meetings 620 for that period of time totaled $116,702. literature evangelist in the Finland Union. Bible studies conducted at end of four This is the first time in the history of nights 18,950 Adventist literature evangelism that Juberto Hilario and his wife chose this total has been reached in such a PHILIPPINES the city of Aldeia Velha, in the State short time. of Rio, in which to hold a series of Mrs. Helevaara, the mother of two SDA Hospital in Manila meetings. There were no Adventists in children, does house-to-house work in Dedicates New Facilities that area. They rented a meeting both urban and rural areas. During place, but their audience was so large the nearly four years she has been in The renovated operating suite of the that they had to hold their meetings in the literature field, she has sold more Manila Sanitarium and Hospital in the open air. than 4,300 sets of The Bible Story— the Philippines was dedicated for serv- The Hilarios met Jose Martins, who more than 43,000 separate volumes. ice July 19 by the offering of dedica- 35 years earlier had bought a copy of When asked the secret of her suc- tory prayers by M. G. Jereos and G. E. the book Our Day in the Light of Proph- cess, Mrs. Helevaara answers, "It is Bullock, president and secretary- treasurer, respectively, of the North Philippine Union Mission. The operating suite, on the third floor of the main hospital building, in- cludes two large operating rooms and two smaller ones. A month later, on August 14, the new pediatric unit and conference room on the fourth floor were dedi- cated. The occasion marked the com- pletion of Phase III of the hospital renovation-expansion program. After the dedicatory service the traditional ribbon cutting was per- formed by Mrs. G. E. Bullock, assisted by Dr. Mercy Lynn Jereos Seralde, head of the pediatrics department. The new pediatric unit has three private and three semi-private rooms that are fully air conditioned, three wards, and four isolation rooms, giving a total capacity of 30 youth beds and cribs. Laymen who attended a congress prior to the Easter Week evangelistic crusades in East EMMELINE AMY ARRIOLA-FLORES Brazil were able to practice lay evangelism techniques and perfect their speaking skills. Editor, News and Views

R8,11, JANUARY 10, 1974 (49) 17 Why does a resti kiss is robe twice allay? "The eyes of the church held this habit work like an animal. As a young woman in such honor that it counseled me to kiss in Philadelphia, Rebecca became a street it with respect every time I put it on or woman. A Heart of Flesh will be remem- took it off." bered, not for what Rebecca Cohen did, I Was a Catholic Priest exposes the but for what Jesus Christ did in her life. training and mission of a young priest. I Was a Catholic Priest and Heart of Follow him to a Trappist monastery— Flesh now on sale at your Adventist Book "Each Friday morning in remembrance of Center or ABC Mailing Service, 2621 Far- the scourging of Christ we had to undergo nam Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. lashing of the back and shoulders." As a In Canada: 201 16th Avenue NE, all missionary to Malaysia during its civil Calgary, Alberta T2E 1J9. Add 30 war— Of a Chinese Christian he says, cents for shipping for first copy "One of his sons, who was on the English and 10 cents each additional copy. side, the Communists executed. Another Also include tax if applicable. son, who was on the Communist side, the English executed." Through the trauma of leaving the priesthood— "The separa- tion tore me apart. I was certain that it was God's will that I leave. But how hard it was to leave those I loved!" Ernest Delaporte's story is one of memorable courage and dedication. Even more, I Was a Catholic Priest is an intimate in- sight into the Roman Church. ALSO NEW IS A Heart of Flesh. Re- becca Cohen was born into an atmo- sphere of broken dreams, frustration, and anger. Women had to obey and work or else they were beaten. Her father's heavy boot hit her on the head and knocked her unconscious because she had not done what he commanded. Her brothers hitched her to the plow and made her $2.50 New at your book center CALIFORNIA LLU Scientists to Study Alcohol's Effect on Babies A $114,000 grant has been awarded to researchers in the Loma Linda Uni- versity School of Health to study the relationship between infant birth de- fects and deaths and alcoholic moth- ers. "We hope to answer questions as to whether prematurity rates, the rates of stillbirths and abortions, neonatal mortality figures, and number of con- genital defects are higher among drinking mothers than among non- These laymen were part of a group of 150 who visited 8,000 homes over a five-month pe- drinking mothers," says Jan W. Kuzma, riod, studying Voice of Prophecy lessons with Teresina residents and leaving literature. chief investigator of the project. Even though alcohol is considered to be one of the most abused drugs in the NORTH BRAZIL ship Organization. There are 25,000 nation, he says, its effect on pregnancy foreign students in the country. Allan outcome has been the subject of very 1,100 Graduate From Voice was chosen from among 20 semi-final- little research. of Prophecy Course ists. Chairman of the department of bio- He was given a trophy and a plaque statistics and epidemiology, Dr. In September 1,100 students of the by the Honorable Jose Aspiras, tour- Kuzma says he hopes to find the an- Voice of Prophecy received diplomas ism secretary of the Republic of the swers to these questions in three in the largest graduation in the his- Philippines. This is the first time a years—the life of the grant. tory of the North Brazil Union. To date PUC student has received this The grant was awarded by the Na- 150 have been baptized in Teresina, honor. Sponsors of PUC's Overseas tional Institute on Alcohol Abuse and capital city of Piaui. Roberto Conrado Association are Dr. Amador Gensolin, Alcoholism, Washington, D.C. Filho, evangelist of the Voz da Pro- college dentist, and Dr. Leonore Gen- JERRE K. IVERSEN fecia; and L. C. Engel, director of com- solin, language professor. Communication Officer munication for the North Coast Mis- S. G. MIRAFLORES sion, worked with 150 laymen and a Editor, Philippine Publishing House quartet to bring about this program. Preparations began the first of April MICHIGAN with the laymen visiting 8,000 homes. AU to Direct Food Services During the five months of visitation prior to the graduation more than at Nearby General Hospital 22,000 visits were made and more than 45,000 pieces of literature were left in A contract management agreement the homes. has been announced whereby Andrews Areas were carefully mapped out so University will direct the operation of that each team received a maximum food services at Berrien General Hos- of 120 houses. This has made easier pital, near Berrien Springs, Michigan. the follow-up work of establishing The university food services depart- 43 branch Sabbath schools, with 500 ment and department of home eco- persons attending. Literature evangel- nomics also will provide a consulting ists were given the addresses of the service to the hospital dietary depart- 1,100 graduates and have had good ment in all aspects of food service success in sales. Current plans are to business, including the areas of man- return once again to the same homes agement, finance, purchasing, and with the new course in Portuguese medical dietetics. based on The Great Controversy. According to Clinton A. Wall, di- L. C. ENGEL FIRST-AID CLASS IS TAUGHT rector of AU food services, the agree- Communication Director AT YOUTH CAMP IN ZAMBIA ment calls for Andrews to provide con- North Coast Mission A Red Cross first-aid class was con- sulting services and to employ a di- ducted at the youth camp held in the rector and an assistant director of food South Zambia Field recently. The services for the hospital. The assistant lecturer was A. Bristow, director of director will be in charge of patient PHILIPPINES the Zambia Union. Twenty-two young care. people received not only the Red Heading up the hospital food serv- Solomon Islander Chosen Cross certificate but also the Junior ices program at present will be Mrs. Outstanding Student First-Aid honor. The conducting of Doris Collins, who has been AU's as- this class in Zambia is a first in Mis- sistant director of food services. Her Allan Paul, Philippine Union Col- sionary Volunteer history. assistant will be Mrs. Anna Hiebert, a J. Sitwala, youth director of the lege overseas student from the Solo- Zambia Union, also spoke to the recent dietetics graduate of Loma mon Islands, was chosen with two young people at the camp. Linda University, Loma Linda, Cali- others as the most outstanding over- DESMOND B. HILLS fornia, and a former student at AU. seas students in the Philippines by Departmental Secretary DAVID H. BAUER the Philippine International Friend- Trans-Africa Division Director of Public Relations

R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 (51) 19 COLOMBIA Upon the hearts of these leaders the salvation of souls, and we should rests heavily the burden of fulfilling stand ready to do just that. It is all part Country's Airports Allow the objectives of these institutions. of God's plan for the operation of Sale of SDA Literature They recognize that the only way their Christian health-care centers. institutions can fulfill their unique WILLIS J. HACKETT An exciting new challenge for the role in the mission of the church is to Vice-President, General Conference publishing work opened in Colombia, have dedicated, committed Christians South America, after Benjamin Riffel, filling the administrative and staff sales manager of El Centinela (Spanish positions that chart the course of the equivalent of Signs of the Times), had institutions. the opportunity to interview the head These leaders have made a personal of Aeronautica Civil, the organization appeal to church officials to help them in charge of all airports in Colombia. recruit Seventh-day Adventist physi- As a result of this visit, Elder Riffel ob- cians, nurses, department heads, and tained permission to sell El Cen- other needed personnel to staff these tinela in any airport in the country. institutions. Following up this lead, Elder Riffel There is no work that presents a visited airports in Bogota, Bucara- greater opportunity to our people to manga, Cali, Pereira, and Medellin. witness for the Lord. When people In each airport he interviewed the are in pain and beset with worry, manager and received permission to doubt, and apprehension, they are sell the magazine in that airport. Now most susceptible to the kindness, Christian concern, and touch of loving Adventist literature evangelists are Stuart Ware, right, and his family, left, distributing El Centinela in each of care that the Christian philosophy were hosts to four student missionaries, these places to those who travel the teaches. center, who stopped to visit overnight but airways of Colombia. We sometimes glamourize the ap- changed their minds and stayed two months to help out with Welsh church activities. In the airports of each of the four peal for service in faraway lands, most important cities of the nation— when right at our doorstep there are Bogota, Cali, Medellin, and Barran- tremendous mission fields in our in- ENGLAND quilla—Adventist representatives are stitutions. I do not wish in any way to selling an average of 50 magazines minimize the commitment of overseas Californians Go East, daily. In the smaller airports the aver- service, but we must not lose sight of Help Out at Welsh Gate age is a little lower. a challenge equally great nearer DARAYL D. LARSEN home. Four young Americans left their Lay Activities Director Hearts long for a word of courage, California homes last summer and Pacific Colombia Mission comfort, and hope as they face surgery, made their separate ways to Great incurable cancer, heart attacks, and Britain for a vacation. One of them, other physical and mental problems. Barry Casey, had agreed to spend part WASHINGTON Where is there a greater missionary of his time doing some student mis- opportunity than in these institutions, sionary work but was unsure how this Thoughts While in Council where crisis is the order of every day's would work out. By chance (later seen With Hospital Leaders activities? Where are the dedicated to have been the leading of the Lord) workers to help our leaders fulfill the they met at the home of Stuart R. Ware Several months ago the General purposes of these God-inspired insti- in Wales for a brief stopover before Conference asked me to assist the tutions? continuing their sightseeing. It was Health Department in an institute for Ellen White felt this concern also two months later that they left! hospital administrators. Many of our when she wrote: "The Lord has Earlier, in March, a young British members have entertained the idea brought us into possession of our man had begun a Gate program. Frank that our medical institutions have to health institutions that we may learn Keef was able to keep it going and some degree lost the concept of their to bring to the sick, in the most attrac- was getting a good number of young real objective, namely that of healing tive way, truths of heavenly origin. We people coming regularly, but by sum- the whole man. I, too, had perhaps must never lose sight of the fact that mer he was looking around for help. questioned the value of these institu- these institutions are instrumentali- About this time the Californians came, tions as a positive, reliant force for the ties in the hands of God for bringing and when they heard of the need for implementation of the gospel com- the light of truth to those who are in help they forgot about their vacation mission of our Lord as given in Mat- darkness."—Medical Ministry, p. 194. plans and became student mission- thew 24:14. We need balanced, committed, tal- aries. Each week they helped Frank I was not with the men very long, ented Christians in every branch of in his program, climaxing the week's however, before I discovered that I service in our medical institutions. activities with a concert. Many young was entirely mistaken. I found that the Some of our nurses would rather work people from the local mining and steel leaders of these institutions, strug- in non-Seventh-day Adventist institu- area came to Ebbw Vale and were gling under the odds of government tions because at times they can get touched by the warmth and sincerity and insurance regulations, were all Sabbath privileges more readily. (Most of the Californians' witness. eager to be a part of the Advent Move- workers in our own institutions desire Plans are under way for the local ment and to introduce men and women to have Sabbaths free, while in other church to sponsor another group from to Christ. But they are carrying great institutions workers usually prefer California next summer to help out burdens and hardly know how to move. Sundays free.) But let us remember with a full youth-to-youth program. They yearn for understanding involve- that we are operating these institu- By that time local church members ment of church leadership in their tions with an added dimension and hope to have completed a new church problems. They want counsel in re- that this is missionary work of the and community center. solving their perplexities and meeting highest order. We may be called upon STUART R. WARE their challenges. to make some personal sacrifices for Pastor, Welsh Mission

20 (52) R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 they visited one school, the librarian catching posters and pamphlets on thanked the young Adventists for the alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. Smok- book, and asked that they might have ing Sam was also featured. more copies for the benefit of their stu- NEWS Theo. Grep, pastor in the Curacao ► dents. Mission, conducted one of the most ► B. D. Gulfan of the East Visayan successful evangelistic efforts in the Mission, Central Philippines, decided to history of the mission. After a three- NOTES hold evangelistic meetings in the same week series of meetings, 45 persons FROM THE WORLD DIVISIONS spot where once stood a Seventh-day were baptized. Adventist church. The church was built L. MARCEL ABEL, Correspondent several years ago in the village of Bo- rongan, but the ministerial intern who Euro-Africa helped raise a group of believers there Southern Asia was called to another position. Without leadership, the church slowly died, and The Nepal Health Education Wel- ► During the third quarter of 1973, 25 ► persons were received into church fel- the building was left deserted and finally fare Service of Seventh-day Adventists lowship in the German Swiss Confer- demolished. Pastor Gulfan determined was registered August 31 in Dhulikhel, ence, making a total membership of to rebuild the church. After two bap- with permission granted to work in the 2,290. With the 1,722 in the French tisms, 28 people are now members of district where the Scheer Memorial Swiss Conference this makes more the Borongan church. Hospital is located. Adventists are as- sured that similar permission will be than 4,000 members in the Swiss Un- Nine persons were baptized October ion. ► given for the operation of branches in 27 at a ceremony that climaxed a Voice other parts of the kingdom. of Youth Crusade held by B. E. Jacobs, ► Meetings in Zurich and Bern, Switz- erland, begun by Andrew Fearing of division youth director, in Menado, In- ► Dr. and Mrs. Maynard F. Aaby and the General Conference Ministerial As- donesia. Mr. and Mrs. Yeoman arrived in Dacca, sociation, are now being continued by Bangladesh, October 9 to establish the ► A hundred local church and mis- Dacca Dental Clinic, the second of its Harald Knott, Swiss Union president. sion stewardship secretaries and trust This former evangelist has 35 adults in kind to be started in Southern Asia. services directors attended a seminar The Bangladesh department of health Zurich and 14 in Bern in special Bible November 6 and 7 in Davao City, Phil- classes preparing for baptism. Werner and department of relief granted duty- ippines. Ben de la Cruz, an optometrist free clearance to the dental equip- Bodenmann, church pastor in Bern, is in the Southern Mindanao Mission, assisting in that city. ment. All the equipment for this clinic and his wife gave their property, val- has been donated for the work in ► The secondary school at Phoenix, ued at 150,000 pesos, to the church Bangladesh by Dr. and Mrs. Aaby. The Mauritius, organized a Friday afternoon during the seminar. Present at the sim- house that will be occupied by the den- off-hours Bible class that is attended ple ceremony were A. C. McKee and tal clinic is in a prominent location of by several of the older non-Adventist C. A. Williams, of the General Confer- the city and was recently redecorated pupils. One of the teachers also has a ence and Far Eastern Division, re- by the government. Bible class on Sabbath afternoons for spectively. about 25 teen-age boys, who ask keen D. A. ROTH, Correspondent ► Student missionaries Dorothy Crum- questions about the truths proclaimed ley and Karrin Kirkman arrived in by the church. Bangladesh from Walla Walla College on September 11 to spend a year nurs- ► In the government examinations set Inter-American ing at Gopalganj Hospital. and marked by the University of Cam- Thirty inmates of the Florencia Ca- bridge, 55 per cent of the candidates ► ► The Southern Asia Division office, from the Phoenix secondary school in queta jail in Colombia have been Voice of Prophecy office, and Oriental awarded their diplomas after having Mauritius passed in the six required Watchman Publishing House, all sit- subjects. Another 36 per cent succeeded completed the Voice of Prophecy Bible uated on the Salisbury Park Estate in course with the help of Arturo Gon- in four or five and gained a General Cer- Poona, held an open day for the public zalez. Several are preparing for bap- tificate of Education award. These re- on September 9, Sensing that perhaps sults compare very favorably with the tism. many in the quickly growing surround- ing community knew little about ac- national average, and give the school ► Approximately 40 persons were bap- a good standing academically. tized in the Reach Out for Life crusade tivities taking place on the estate, the conducted by D. George King of the church lay activities group proposed ► During the autumn-winter season in Bamboo church in Jamaica. On the final the idea. Hundreds came and stayed Democratic Republic, a the German day of the crusade, more than 50 Path- to see temperance and Voice of Proph- total of 103 pastors, including confer- finders, led by a Brigade band, marched ecy films and to enjoy gospel music ence presidents, conducted evangelistic down the streets of Bamboo with plac- performed by the VOP broadcasting campaigns in 125 churches, making a ards in hand, peacefully demonstrating group. Christian education, lay activi- total of about 1,350 religious meetings. against the intemperate and unhealthful ties, welfare, ministerial, and publica- evangelistic In this country all public habits of society. tion displays attracted the visitors. meetings are held in the local Seventh- Many enrolled in Voice of Prophecy day Adventist churches, and interested ► In the Netherlands Antilles the fol- courses and were invited to attend listeners receive a personal invitation lowing films on temperance have been church and Sabbath school. from their friends to attend. shown on both the Curacao and Aruba EDWARD E. WHILE, Correspondent TV channels as part of the mission's ► A school of medical technology is temperance program: Beyond a Reason- scheduled to open at the Karachi Hos- able Doubt, Verdict at 1:32, One in pital in March, 1974. 20,000, and A Crutch for All Seasons. Far Eastern ► Nicodim Guria is the only Adventist in Chotauli village, Bihar. He con- a very popular ► Joseph C. Johannes, medical direc- ► Steps to Christ is tor of the Antillean Adventist Hospital ducted a Voice of Youth effort using book in the public and school libraries in Curacao, has been holding free clin- the Gift Bible Plan. As a result, eight of Hong Kong. Young people of the ics in the mission territory. In coopera- persons are now keeping the Sabbath Pioneer Memorial Church MV Society tion with Israel Leito, mission temper- and are waiting for J. N. Topno to go placed four copies in Hong Kong's ance secretary, he also presented on there and conduct reaping meetings. largest public library as well as in other TV a series of talks on temperance. libraries. Checking six months later, ► Dr. B. Y. Stockhausen joined the they found the books had been checked ► In Port of Spain, Trinidad, a suc- staff of the Simla Sanitarium and Hos- out very often, and at the time of their cessful temperance program was pre- pital on October 18. visit all the copies were on loan. When sented recently with a display of eye- A. J. JOHANSON, Correspondent

R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 (53) 21 87, who has been a member of the Lake Union North American Kingsville church for more than 70 years, also was present. R. H. Nightin- ► Members of the Czechoslovakian, Atlantic Union gale, president of the Central Union, Polish, and Yugoslavian North churches spoke at the morning worship service. in Chicago gathered November 10 to ► Literature evangelists of the New witness the baptism of four people. York Conference have just completed a ► Mrs. W. H. Anderson, 86, after Big Eleven Week. More than 1,200 35 years in mission service now lives ► Thirteen persons were baptized pieces of literature were distributed, in Kansas, where she studies the Bible after MISSION '73 meetings in De- 240 were enrolled in Bible correspond- in her home on Sabbath afternoons catur, Illinois, by Stanley Cottrell. with approximately 18 people. So far ence courses, prayer was offered in 216 ► The wooden medical corridor at Bat- homes, 24 Bible studies were given, and two from the study group have been tle Creek Sanitarium Hospital, erected one person was baptized. Total sales baptized. in 1942 under the direction of Dr. John amounted to nearly $13,000. CLARA ANDERSON, Correspondent Harvey Kellogg, was torn down in Oc- tober. The area will be paved next ► This is the second year that a minor in computer science has been offered Columbia Union spring to expand present parking fa- at Atlantic Union College. A two-year cilities. A Metro Education Planning Coun- program leading to an Associate in ► ► The Kresge Foundation of Troy, Science degree in business computer cil has been set up to study education Michigan, has granted $32,000 toward programming will begin during the 1973- needs for the Baltimore-Washington, construction of the Lansing Community 1974 school year and will include D.C., corridor. Services Center. Watson M. Buckman, courses in computer science, as well as ► Nearly four fifths of the churches in Michigan Conference lay activities sec- accounting, economics, and business. the Chesapeake Conference are en- retary, had written the foundation, re- gaged in building either new schools questing $25,000 to match funds given ► Riverview Memorial School in Nor- ridgewock, Maine, opened the doors of or new church buildings. by the Ransom Fidelity Fund, the for- mer Olds Foundation, An additional its new school in September. Fifty-two Chesapeake Conference members pupils went into the new classrooms. ► $75,000 had been covered by the Lan- recently gave more than $10,000 in one sing church, leaving $32,000 to com- day for the Highland View Academy ► During the past year, Foxboro, plete the financing. The Kresge Founda- Massachusetts, church members have scholarship fund. tion sent $7,000 more than was been visiting prisoners. Five prisoners ► Thirteen persons were baptized requested, making the total of their have been baptized by George Draper, recently following evangelistic meet- grant $32,000. church pastor. ings held at the Big Bible Center, Roy Wightman, coordinator for the Chester, Pennsylvania. Speaker for the ► ► Mrs. Pansy Currie, Dorcas leader of "Heartbeat" risk detection program at the South Lancaster Village church, re- meetings was H. A. Cartwright, newly Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital, ap- ports that the South Lancaster Com- appointed pastor of the Chester-Wil- peared November 25 on the TV pro- munity Services Center has helped mington district. gram "Sunday in Chicago." More than 1,468 persons with 9,640 articles of ► Offerings taken during the camp 4,000 members of the general public clothing, 544 pieces of furniture, 103 meeting in the Allegheny West Con- have been tested for heart risk factors food boxes, 400 papers and books, and ference have aided in providing ap- at programs coordinated by the health 106 toys, plus the food and toys given propriations for major church-building education department at the hospital in at Thanksgiving and Christmas in 1972. projects at Cincinnati Shiloh, Akron the past two years. EMMA KIRK, Correspondent Bethel, and Delaware Victory; a new school building in Germantown, Ohio; ► Eighty students are enrolled in a schools in Cleveland and Columbus, first-year bilingual education class being Central Union Ohio, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; conducted at the Spanish Chicagoland renovation for 16 churches; dormitory Better Living Center by a major Chi- ► The names of nine Central Union cago university. college students will appear in the next construction at Pine Forge Academy, edition of Who's Who Among Students Pennsylvania; and five new tents for ► On September 23, 48 members of the in American Universities and Colleges. public evangelistic meetings. Bloomington, Indiana, church walked They are James Brauer, Colorado; 15 miles from Bloomington to Timber ► A new church with 14 charter mem- Barbara Chapman, Missouri; Helen bers was organized recently in Point Ridge Camp. The occasion was a walk- Dick, Kansas; Debra Gray, Nebraska; Pleasant, West Virginia. Participating a-thon to raise funds for a new church Bruce Hasenauer, Colorado; Russel were Richard Fearing and Dale Beau- school. In all, 603 miles were walked Thomas, Nebraska; Lynne Thornberry, lieu of the Mountain View Conference. and $1,260 was raised. Missouri; Barbara Voss, Nebraska; Twenty-five children, five adults, Ryan Wells, Oklahoma. ► Some 3,000 fairgoers stopped at the ► Medina, Ohio, church exhibit at the and one German Shepherd dog (whose sponsorship netted more than $5.00) ► On Sabbath, November 24, the new Medina County Fair and received veg- Chapel Oaks church in Kansas City, etarian food samples and health and walked a cumulative 300 miles in a re- Kansas, was officially opened. S. S. devotional literature. Interest evi- cent Sunday morning walk-a-thon to Will, conference president, was the denced at the fair led to the schedul- raise funds for Camp Sagola in Michi- speaker at the eleven o'clock hour. The ing of food and nutrition classes. Mrs. gan's Upper Peninsula. Nearly $900 structure is composed of the sanctuary, Ralph Ahnberg, director of Medina's was raised. rooms for adult classes, the educa- Community Services Center, and Mrs. ► Doyle Harp, principal of the Green tional wing for the Sabbath school di- Evan Miller, director of the Akron, Bay, Wisconsin, church school, re- visions and the youth chapel, and there Ohio, Community Services Center, led cently had the opportunity to present is a gymnasium with kitchen facili- in the community witness programs. Adventist beliefs to 31 Presbyterians ties attached. Norman L. Doss is the at Grace Presbyterian church as part pastor of this new church. ► Della May Hedrick, of Maumee, of a seminar sponsored by the Presby- Ohio, has just celebrated her one- terian and First United Methodist Recently ground was broken for a hundredth birthday. She is a member ► churches. new church in Gladstone, Missouri, of the Toledo First church. where members have met in rented GORDON ENGEN, Correspondent quarters since their organization in 1969. ► Washington Adventist Hospital re- cently held open house for its new ► The Kingsville, Missouri, church North Pacific Union celebrated its one-hundredth anniversary $12.5 million wing. United States Sen- ator J. Glenn Beall, Jr., participated on Sabbath, October 27. More than 100 ► After 14 years as Magic Valley Dor- guests, many from out of State, at- in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. cas Federation president, Esther O'Dell tended the day's activities. Ed Hobbs, CHARLES L. BEELER, Correspondent has asked to be relieved of her duties.

22 (54) R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 Although stepping down as Federation president, she still plans to be active in her local society in Twin Falls, Idaho. Bulletin Board ► S. D. Bietz and D. G. Albertsen, Idaho Conference treasurer and de- partmental secretary, respectively, re- Surely God Led, by J. M. Howell (128 pages, cently met with a class in "Religion in $1.95). John M. Howell and his wife were pio- Tune in to neer missionaries to South America. From Idaho" at Boise State College. They the high plains of Peru to Lima and Chile were asked to present the doctrinal VIEWPOINT... they worked to establish schools and col- teachings of the church, church policy, leges among the Indians. This book presents A brief editorial comment by the editors of and history of the church in Idaho. early SDA mission work as it really hap- the REVIEW. The program is broadcast pened in the words of the man who helped weekly as follows: ► Continued losses by the county- begin it. owned-and-operated Toole County KILL) (Loma Linda University) Hospital in Shelby, Montana, forced 89.7 Mhz FM Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Psychic Roulette, by George E. Vandeman (176 pages, cloth binding $4.95, paper bind- KANG (Pacific Union College) county officials to seek help. After con- ing $2.75). An exposé of the growing psychic 89.9 Mhz FM Friday, 9:30 p.m. siderable discussion and negotiations, cult of today. This book published under the the Montana Conference took over the WSMC (Southern Missionary College) Nelson imprint, printed at the Pacific Press. management of the institution on July 90.7 Mhz FM Friday, 10:10 p.m. 1, and is showing gains, according to a KGTS (Walla Walla College) quarterly statement issued by the hos- 91.3 Mhz FM Saturday, 6:00 p.m. pital. VOAR (St. John's, Newfoundland) Coming 1230 Kc AM Friday, 6:15 p.m. ► Howard D. Burbank recently be- Health Evangelism Emphasis January 12 came director of trust services and sec- LibertyMagazine Campaign January 19-26 Religious Liberty Offering January 26 retary of the Western Washington Bible Evangelism February 2 Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists. Church Lay Activities Offering February 2 Faith for Today Offering February 9 He was previously sales manager for MV Day February 16 the Stanborough Press in England, and MV Week of Prayer February 16-22 Health Personnel Listen Campaign Emphasis February 23 has traveled widely throughout Europe Tract Evangelism March 2 in the promotion of Adventist literature. Church Lay Activities Offering March 2 Needs Spring Missions Offering March 9 CECIL COFFEY, Correspondent Christian Home and Family Altar March 9 Christian Home Week March 9-16 NORTH AMERICA Sabbath School Visitors' Day March 16 Educational Day and Elementary School Baker Nurses, obstet. Conference) March 30 Southern Union Offering (Local Custodian Nurse, oper. rm. Thirteenth Sabbath Offering (Afro-Mideast Division) March 30 The Jackson, Tennessee, church Electrician Nursing-serv. dir. ► Missionary Magazine Campaign April 6 was recently selected to be on the an- Employment mgr. Occup. ther. Church Lay Activities Offering April 6 Food-prod. superv. Phar. tech. Andrews University Offering April 13 nual Altrusa Club tour of homes in (Alternates with Loma Linda University) Food-serv. dir. Plumber Jackson. Hundreds of people viewed Literature Evangelism Rally Day April 20 Housekpr., exec. Printer the sanctuary and met with members. Inservice educ. Purchasing Agent This new church was dedicated Jan- instructor Radiol. technol. uary 5. Lab. asst. Secretaries r Med.-rec. lib. Sec., exec. Joel Dortch, Adventist Book Cen- ► Sec., ward ter manager in the Kentucky-Tennessee Nurse aides Change of Address Nurses, LVN Social wkr., med. Conference, reports recent weekend Nurses, med.-surg. Social wkr., MSW If you're moving, please sales of more than $2,800 in Lexington let us know six weeks and Manchester, Kentucky, and $2,300 Write Placement-Recruitment, General Con- before changing your in Covington and Pewee Valley, ference of SDA, 6840 Eastern Avenue NW., address. Place magazine Washington, D.C. 20012. address label here, print Kentucky. The sales resulted from your new address below. bookmobile visits to these communities. Because of immigration requirements, this notice If you have a question residents of the United applies only to permanent about your subscription,

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R&H, JANUARY 10, 1974 (55) 23 the back page Classes Win New Church Members During the first six months of 1973, the Inter- American Division reports 13,459 persons baptized Bus Accident Kills 21 Youth through Sabbath school evangelism, using classes as evangelistic units. A chartered bus accident in Brazil's state of Santa Classes are formed on the basis of residence of Catarina took the lives of 21 Seventh-day Adventist class members, who hold branch Sabbath schools, youth and left 14 others hospitalized in critical con- Vacation Bible Schools, and other related programs dition. The youth were from Sao Paulo's Central in nearby territory. Each class sets its goal for per- church and were returning on Sunday from Gra- sons to win. HOWARD F. RAMPTON nada da Serra in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, where a union-wide youth congress had been held on Sabbath, December 22. Details of the accident Biennial Workshop for Educators remain sketchy, but apparently the bus collided with another vehicle on a bridge near the city of More than 55 field personnel attended the bi- Lagos. F. C. WEBSTER ennial workshop for superintendents, secretaries, and supervisors of education of the North American Division held at Andrews University, November Record Set for Religious Printing 25-29. On the third day, 80 were in attendance when The largest single order ever written for religious Harold R. Armstrong, president of the School Man- books was made possible by the unprecedented re- agement Institute, presented his "Teaching Per- sponse of Adventists to the new plan for mass distri- formance Evaluation." Public-school administrators bution of Ellen G. White books announced in the in two local school districts joined the Adventist June 14 issue of the REVIEW. The original order in- educators in studying areas of mutual concern. cluded Steps to Christ, 2.3 million; The Great Con- Two telelectures on the legal aspects of discipline troversy, 350,000; and The Desire of Ages, 350,000. for administrators and discipline guidelines for the However, this first order is already in short sup- supervisor, together with career education, the role ply and United Publishers will soon issue new of the superintendent and offices of education, printing orders for Steps to Christ, 1 million; The emerging administrative patterns, human potential, Great Controversy, 350,000; and The Desire of Ages, employment policies, the theory of Adventist edu- 250,000. We could wish Ellen White were now with cational administration, learning disabilities, value us to witness the distribution of these inspired clarification, interaction analysis, school evalua- books like the leaves of autumn. ARTHUR L. WHITE tion, and inservice education were topics and dis- cussions that met varying needs. C. L. Jaqua and Millie U. Youngberg planned and Ethiopia Doubles Membership directed the workshop. T. S. GERATY As of October 27, 1973, 2,000 persons had been baptized in the Western Ethiopian Mission. Member- Reading Institute Raises $1 Million ship in this mission of 8,000 members four years ago was under 4,000. Two years of consistent effort, strong leadership, There are only two ordained ministers in this mis- and dependence on God's will culminated recently sion. They are so busy baptizing new members in the in the obtaining of $1 million in voluntary support rivers of Ethiopia each Sabbath that they are unable for the construction of new facilities at the Reading to hold evangelistic campaigns. These converts are Institute of Rehabilitation in Pennsylvania. LeMar brought in by laymen, one of whom has already seen Heydt, prominent church layman, and Jack Schleen- more than 110 persons baptized. WALTER M. OST baker, administrator, were leaders in the fund- raising drive. The new hospital is to be ready for occupancy in SPA Begins Move to New Factory the fall of 1974. DONALD G. REYNOLDS Professional equipment movers have arrived at Southern Publishing Association to begin moving N.A. Ingathering Report-6 factory equipment to the new location on Elm Hill Pike in Nashville, Tennessee. The move, which is The total amount of Ingathering raised through expected to take more than two months, began in the sixth week of the 1974 campaign ending Decem- the bindery. Employees worked side by side with ber 22, 1973, is $6,942,326.98. This is a per capita of movers in disassembling and loading heavy machin- $14.59 per member in the North American Division. ery. The total amount raised for the same period last Considerable finishing work remains to be done year was $6,635,100.22. The amount so far this year is on the chapel and office wings of the new building, a gain of $307,226.76. but all departments are expected to be completely The amount raised this week is $699,242.87. operational in plenty of time for the official grand All unions and 52 conferences showed gains over opening, scheduled for March 12, 1974. last year's achievement. C. C. WEIs

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