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This month’s cover was photographed by Andrews University student, Gerald Paul New. He is a senior aviation major, with a minor in photography. When he’s not snowboarding, or fl ying, he works for the University Relations department. inin tthishis iissue...ssue... in every issue...issue... e are very fortunate to have a premier Adventist institution of higher 3 Editorial by Walter L. Wright, Wlearning as a member of our Lake Union family. With deep roots in Lake Union President our Adventist history, Andrews University continues to adjust to the needs of 4 New Members Get to know today’s students by providing people and resources to help balance the unique some recent additions to the Lake Union. pressures of student life. 6 Youth in Action 7 Beyond our Borders This issue highlights some of the people and features that distinguish 8 Family Ties by Susan E Murray Andrews University as a school that is dedicated to helping students 9 Healthy Choices successfully balance their lives while preparing them for a life of gen- by Winston J.Craig erous service to the world. 10 Extreme Grace by Dick Duerksen 11 by Ann Fisher Adventism 101 GaryGary Burns, Editor 12 Sharing our Hope 13 ConeXiones en español by Carmelo Mercado 24 Adventist Midwest features... Health News 25 Andrews University News 14 The Science of Addiction by Karl Bailey 26 News 16 Balanced Adventists by Kermit Netteburg Often, we receive more photos 32 Mileposts or information than will fi t with a particular article. When you see 17 by Bjorn Karlman 34 Classifi eds Thank You, J.N. Andrews this symbol, visit our website to 40 Announcements 18 Special Section: Andrews University see additional content. Go to: www.LakeUnionHerald.org. 42 One Voice 43 The Lake Union Herald (ISSN 0194-908X) is published monthly by the Lake Union Conference, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Profi les of Youth Periodicals postage paid at Berrien Springs, MI, and additional mailing o≈ces. Yearly subscription price is $8.50. Vol. 97, No. 4. POSTMASTER: Send all address changes to: Lake Union Herald, P. O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103.

2 | April 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. President’s Perspective BY WALTER L. WRIGHT, LAKE UNION CONFERENCE PRESIDENT

Is There Really a Difference?

f you haven’t experienced both sides, you wouldn’t know. IYou hear horror stories, but is it reality? I enrolled at The Ohio State University with 7,000 other entering freshmen. Our opening convoca- tion was held in the 105,000-seat Ohio Stadium. I lived in the stadium dormitories, Buckeye 3-North, with 17 other guys. My chemistry lecture came from a professor in an amphitheater way down front speaking into a lapel mic. They tried to force me to take military training; Ohio State is a land-grant college where ROTC training is mandatory. The lights were turned out at midnight each night, but we did not have to be in our rooms. It was different in the ladies’ dorm. They had to be in by 11:00 p.m. Guys came home late with noise and rowdiness due to the beer-drinking contests they participat- ed in at the North or South Heidelberg taverns. If you had prayer before leaving your room, that was the only prayer on campus. If you came back to your room on Sabbath afternoons, there might be a Big Ten Conference football game going on over your head in the stadium. Cool? Nope! I dropped out before fi nishing my fi rst year. Years later, after completing a bachelor’s degree, I entered the Seventh-day Adventist Theologi- cal Seminary at Andrews University. Tom Blincoe, associate dean of the Seminary, took me into his offi ce, knelt down, and prayed for me. I lived in Garland Apartments, 3-C, where it was quiet and conducive for study. Every class began with prayer. Fellow seminarians gathered in my apartment to eat beans and cornbread; we discussed how to make a church board agenda and how to make proper visits in hospitals. The Sabbath was truly a delight because everybody went to church—well, almost everybody. There was no mandatory military training because we were all conscientious objectors, or more correctly, non-combatants willing to save lives, but not take lives. Oh, yes! There was football on Sundays. It was fl ag football, played on the fi eld across from Lam- son Hall. You could focus on studies because no one was aspiring to make the team and one day become a pro in the National Football League. Yes, there is a tremendous difference in these fi ne universities. I later studied at the University of Pittsburgh, University of Kentucky, and I returned to The Ohio State University to fi nish what I had started 30 years before. My grandson, Walter Wright III, was there with me to collect my diploma, along with 1,700 others in my social and behavioral science class. What do I remember most about Ohio State? Wishing I could see the Buckeyes play on Saturday. What do I remember most about Andrews? I recall with great gratitude a godly dean who prayed for me with great tears running down his cheeks. He was pleading with God to direct my path and one day make me useful in His service. Guess who won that one!

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • April 2005 | 3 Through this experience she came to understand how Christ’s sacrifi ce atoned for her past life, and she learned to understand the teachings necessary for eternal life. She was baptized on October 16, 2004, and now rejoices in a new walk with Jesus and His followers.

Indiana Terri McDonald was experiencing a low point Terri McDonald, as shared with Becky Pfeifl e, Lafayette Church communication leader in her life with many personal issues and was becoming de- pressed. “My spiritual life was at a low ebb, since I had not attended any church for about four years,” she lamented. Michigan Ken Spurbeck remembers as a young man dis- Wanting to give her some spiritual encouragement, her sis- cussing questions about the Sabbath with his pastor-teach- ter, Linda Zschiedrich, gave her a Bible to read. er. He asked why the church he attended met on Sunday “I was blessed as I read,” recalls Terri. when the Bible said Saturday was the Sabbath. The Sab- “I also began spending time in prayer each bath question remained unsettled in his mind until eleven morning and evening. These new spiritual years ago when he received an announcement in the mail activities brought peace and hope into my for a Bible prophecy seminar being offered in St. Charles by life.” Ron Feeley, former Michigan Conference evangelist. A year later, in August 1999, her ten- Ken couldn’t attend the seminar because of work con- year-old nephew died from bacterial men- fl icts, but was interested and asked his daughter, Brenda, Terri McDonald ingitis. “I was very upset with God and did if she would attend for him and learn what was being pre- not understand why He allowed his death,” she remem- sented. She agreed. bers. “I questioned God’s character and ultimately stopped The meetings were so dynamic and Bible centered that praying, though I still believed in God.” She discussed her soon Brenda became a member of the St. Charles Seventh- doubts with Linda. Her sister’s understanding responses to day Adventist Church. Her decision challenged Ken, and he her emotions and questions became a godly infl uence. began reading literature and books she brought home. As Toward the end of 2003, Terri was assigned to a differ- he studied, he was convinced of the Bible truths he found, ent job. It became apparent that God guided in this change. but dragged his feet about joining her new church family. Assigned to the same section was Jon Forss, an Adventist Later, his younger son, Scott, become convinced and co-worker. “We frequently talked about the Bible,” she joined Brenda as a member of the Adventist church. Over said. “He encouraged me to visit his church. I was leaning the years, Ken continued to read books loaned by his toward joining a different denomination at the time, so I daughter, while he and his wife faithfully continued to at- didn’t accept his invitation right away. Jon did not give up tend their church. on me. Every workday, for three months, Jon and I talked At Christmas, Brenda gave him a set of prophecy vid- as friends about Christ’s teachings.” eos by Walter Vieth. He watched them and was deeply One day, Jon announced to Terri that he was presenting impressed with the messages. He began attending the the sermon the following Saturday at his church. She in- formed him that her sister, Linda, also attended the Adven- tist church. To her surprise, Jon said he knew her. With his encouragement, Terri went for the fi rst time to the Lafay- ette (Ind.) Church to hear Jon speak. She’s been attending ever since. “Jon’s message spoke to my heart,” she said, “and the members were friendly and made me feel comfortable. It was as if I belonged there.” Before she started attending the Adventist church, Terri worked every Saturday … but not anymore. “My whole life has changed,” she observed. She began studying the Bible with Throstur Thor- darson, Lafayette Church pastor, in the spring of 2004. From left: Robert Quillin, pastor, and Ken Spurbeck on the day of his baptism

4 | April 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. St. Charles Adventist Church and became acquainted with Robert Quillin, pastor, who suggested they begin Bible studies. After a few weeks, Ken made an appointment to meet Quillin at his Saginaw church office. His first question was, “Where is your baptismal tank?” Quillin replied, “Come, I’ll show you.” The tour gave him an opportunity to settle the physical aspects of a baptism. Ken studied the Storicles of Prophecy Bible studies with Quillin and together they watched the entire series of vid- eos. He soon made his decision and was baptized in the Saginaw church, becoming a member at St. Charles. When asked by a family member why he didn’t counsel Barbara Read (left) studied the Bible with Stephanie Wines (right), Village with his former pastor before becoming a Sabbath-keeper, Church Bible worker, before she was baptized. Ken replied, “He’s had fifty years to explain it to me. What also went to the Berrien Springs Village Church to watch more could he tell me?” Doug Batchelor’s New Millennium series via satellite, but her Since joining the church, Ken has had a burden for his schedule only allowed her to attend half the meetings. former pastor. He meets with him periodically to watch the By the following year, her exposure to Adventist preach- prophecy videos together, and discusses them afterward. ing began to stir her thinking. She realized that all of those He is also sharing videos with several friends. presentations of Bible truths were real and correct. After He is looking forward to what God is going to accom- graduating from Andrews University, she was providential- plish in their lives, “confident of this very thing, that He ly employed as a social worker and her boss happened to be which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the Village Church head elder. the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6). He invited Barbara to attend his church’s Hope for the Bruce Babienco, Lake Union Herald volunteer correspondent, Homeland meetings conducted by Larry Lichtenwalter, se- adapted from a 2004 Michigan Camp Meeting testimony. nior pastor. Although life’s demands with work and two children made it impossible for her to attend every meet- Michigan Barbara Read, a Berrien Springs Village ing, she sensed the Holy Spirit once again speaking to her Church member, first learned about Adventists in 1992. through the Bible truths that were presented. As Barbara As a single mother living in Elkhart, Indiana, a co-worker’s continued to study with Stephanie Wines, she became con- friend told her about GENESIS Project, an Andrews Uni- vinced she needed to completely surrender her life to Je- versity single parent program developed to encourage those sus and to the truths she found in His Word. Following an seeking an undergraduate degree, and to help them support eleven-year quest for God, she was baptized and joined the themselves. Excited about its prospects, she moved to Ber- Village Church. rien Springs and began classwork at Andrews University. Barbara’s experience is a beautiful example of the gentle Looking back, Barbara remembers growing up in a home and patient way God works in the lives of His people. He with no religious affiliation. She did attend a handful of Va- provides a variety of people, circumstances, and even insti- cation Bible School programs with her paternal grandpar- tutions to meet the needs in our lives. We may not always ents. But since her parents did not attend church, Barbara’s understand His leading or His timing, but looking back we commitment to a church was not strong. can see His faithful providence. While at Andrews University, she attended an evange- The journey has been long, but God has blessed with listic service on campus one evening in 1996, when Doug many opportunities, including the opportunity for Barba- Batchelor was the speaker. At that service, she was chal- ra’s children to learn of God’s personal care for them, and lenged by what she heard. His purpose for them to enjoy eternal life. Barbara and her Later, an Adventist neighbor invited Barbara to her children praise God for His goodness, patience, and love. home to watch a series of evangelistic messages presented Bruce Babienco, Lake Union Herald volunteer correspondent, by Kenneth Cox, entitled, “The Midnight Cry.” In 1999, she adapted from a 2004 Michigan Camp Meeting testimony.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • April 2005 | 5 YOUTH in A ction From Michigan to Mosaic:Worshiping God Through Creativity BY BEVERLY STOUT MoscowA FIRST STEP IN A LIFE OF MISSION WORK BY WENDY MANN

Laura Whidden Wetterlin, a local Christian artist, performs during Fusion at the Howard Performing Arts Center.

t’s 9 o’clock on a Friday night—where are you going Richard Parke, Mosaic director to be? If you’re a student at Andrews, there’s a good chance the answer will be “at Mosaic.” is not new to Richard, who had a key role in the develop- IWhat is Mosaic? It’s student testimony; it’s contemporary ment of Andrews’ college Sabbath school, Higher Ground. praise and worship; it’s being creative through art; it’s fel- Richard has been involved at church and in ministry as lowshipping with friends in a café setting. “Mosaic is a way long as he can remember. As a child, growing up in a small students can express themselves through worship,” says church in Buchanan, Michigan, Richard remembers help- Richard Parke, senior business major and Mosaic’s current ing out in Sabbath school and taking up the offering. “I’ve director. “It’s not about providing an activity, as much as never really been a pew sitter,” he explains, and says he came it is providing a place for that activity. Wherever you bring to Andrews because “it was easy to get involved here.” God in, He’ll be there.” Mosaic continues to evolve under Richard’s leadership The idea for Mosaic arose about fi ve years ago when Nick and is now a weekly program. This year, Richard also added Zork approached Steve Yeagley, Mosaic’s faculty sponsor, with the Christian Concert Series, featuring independent Chris- a burden for an after-vespers activity. “Vespers was out by tian artists monthly. “It’s been an eye-opening experience,” nine, and there was an empty couple of hours before curfew,” says Richard. says Steve. “Friday night is a time when students are looking Fusion, a popular student-led monthly Friday evening to be together in a Christian environment. They want to program combining Mosaic, the Black Student Christian Forum, honor the Sabbath, but be together, letting go, relaxing.” vespers, and other programs, grew out of Mosaic last year. Under Nick and Steve’s leadership, Mosaic has morphed Fusion promotes campus unity and has become its own en- through a variety of stages and names. First known as Second tity, normally replacing the regular 7:30 p.m. vespers once a Story Café, and then Glo, both were a combined café and wor- month. An average of 600–700 students fi ll the Johnson ship program held in the cafeteria. In its third year, Nick Gym each time it’s held. “People really enjoy coming to- and Steve split it into two parts and renamed it Mosaic. gether,” says Steve. “At Fusion, it’s not unusual to hear gos- The Mosaic experience began with a café setting held in pel, Spanish, and contemporary praise songs in the same the Chan Shun Hall lobby, then an hour-long praise and evening.” worship program in the Seminary Chapel, ending with the As Steve explains, “Mosaic is meant to be a place for cre- opportunity for students to return to the café. This turned ative Christian expression, it’s diverse. Just like Andrews out to be a success, with students fi lling up both venues. University, Mosaic is a picture made out of a lot of pieces.” Richard became Mosaic’s director after Nick graduated. Beverly Stout is the University Relations Lake Union Herald correspondent. Being involved and taking a leadership position on campus

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MoscowA FIRST STEP IN A LIFE OF MISSION WORK BY WENDY MANN

he idea of going as a student missionary had been fl oating around in my head, but I had lots of concerns. I was only a year away from gradu- Tation. My grandfather was seriously ill, and I didn’t want to leave the country with his condition unsure. But there was something inside me telling me to go for it, and I decided I would at least ask for more information. My decision was reinforced in the annual mission em- phasis chapel the next day. I knew then this was something I had to do and made a mental note to stop by campus min- istries the next day. I received a call from my sister letting Wendy Mann (front row, third from left) poses with student missionaries at the student missions retreat held before she left for Moscow. me know my grandfather had passed away and while I was terribly sad, it became clear to me the time for being a stu- and cared about trying to do a good job. I realized those dent missionary was now. were really the only qualifi cations needed. I can’t say I ever Over the next couple of months, I completed all the want to teach English again, but I’m learning to like it a necessary paperwork and prayerfully made the decision to little more week by week. I’ve even admitted to my class go to Moscow, Russia. My family and friends were support- that I enjoy teaching. ive, but most really didn’t understand why I would choose I can’t say I know exactly why God sent me here, but to spend a year in Russia. They said I would freeze to death I can say I’m here because this is where He wants me. I’ve or starve because I would get sick of eating potatoes and been having a great year, despite small hardships. The Rus- cabbage. Some of my friends said I’d be home after a couple sian people are wonderful! Once you get to know them, of months, but I knew God had a great they are the most authentic people you’ll ever meet. They experience ahead for me. are not afraid to tell you how they feel and what they think When I fi nally arrived in Moscow, … and I like that. everything was surreal. It was quite dif- I’m learning a lot about myself and about who I want fi cult at times. At fi rst I couldn’t un- to be when I leave. I don’t know if this is the “mission” derstand anyone. I didn’t know where God had planned for me, or if this is only a preparation, I was going. I didn’t know anyone, but I like to think it’s a fi rst step in a life of mission work. I and I felt sick much of the time. Plus, realize I’m far from perfect. I have down days when I feel I absolutely hated my volunteer voca- like I’m the one who needs to be drawn closer to the Sav- Wendy Mann tion for the year—teaching English as ior. But then I remember God doesn’t call perfect people. a foreign language. I dreaded it every day. I felt completely He calls those who are willing to tell others about His love untrained, unqualifi ed, and unprofessional. and mercy. Soon, though, I started to make some great friends. I Wendy Mann is a senior photographic imaging major at Andrews University. realized I knew my language well enough. I liked people

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Getting Ready for

CollegeBY SUSAN E. MURRAY eginning when Donnie was eight or ten, Joe and Beth visited the nearby Seventh-day Adventist college for special programs. Beth would say to him, “This is where you will come to college someday. This will be your school.” That began a love affair with Walla Walla College, which became Donnie’s alma mater for both his Bundergraduate and master’s degrees. Getting a child ready for college begins early and in Parents have the responsibility of providing an environ- small ways. Let’s consider what to do and what not to do to ment where children can enhance their understanding of ready a child for college. the world outside the school classroom. This is also an op- First of all, don’t give your baby a career. While you may portunity to acquaint your child with the concept of college. fully desire to have your child attend and complete college, Explore different professional opportunities during family the important thing in infancy is to meet the real needs worship. Pray for those you know in college and pray for our of your child, providing her with a consistent, loving envi- educational institutions. ronment. Focus on learning who this little individual is and If your child has been educated in a church school, he how to nurture her in ways in which she responds best. will know that academy, and perhaps college, are the next Well-meaning parents often push their children to learn steps. Providing your child with a Christian education takes the alphabet and count to 100 before they go to preschool. commitment. That commitment sets up an expectation for Knowing those things may be fi ne, but what a child really continuing with Christian education. needs to be ready for school is to understand how to get I have known too many college students whose parents along with others, how to focus on an activity, how to follow have said upon completion of academy, “You are on your directions, and how to handle their emotions. Keep in mind own for college.” These young people know in their hearts that counting to 100 and knowing what one, two, or fi ve that they should be in a Christian college, but the only way really means is quite another thing. Understanding the con- is to borrow, borrow, borrow. In my experience, many stu- cept of numbers is much more useful than counting to 100. dents are over-burdened by these fi nancial concerns. It is In elementary years, it is helpful when parents provide an refl ected in their inability to focus, concentrate, earn the environment of consistency and one that is the least stress- grades they desire, and enjoy college-life. fi lled as possible. The idea that if a child gets punished at Avoid planning your child’s future career while planning school, he gets punished at home is based on faulty reason- early how to meet your child’s educational needs through- ing. Those at school, although well-meaning, may sometimes out life. Be committed to substantially assisting your child make mistakes resulting in an unfair punishment. Home when she’s ready for college, always praying that she will should be the place where children are safe to learn how to experience the joy of discovering God’s will for her life. handle the unfair situations—the place where they know they Susan Murray is an associate professor of behavioral science and social are respected and honored. Then, they are ready to learn. work at Andrews University.

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Take a Periods of rest are essential to health TIME-OUT of body and mind. BY WINSTON J. CRAIG

he human body is not powered like the Energizer Bunny. Any system of the human body that is overworked or excessively stressed without appropriate rest will soon fatigue. A muscle used excessively can cramp and lose function, just like a computer crashing. The brain that is constantly working without rest and with no Ttime to recharge its batteries will soon fatigue and lose full power.

Fatigue limits the ability of our brain to think clearly, a break, regain our focus, and revise our life strategy. The make accurate judgments, be creative, and plan effectively. time-out can be short periods during the day, an annual va- People experiencing fatigue are more likely to express nega- cation, or one day weekly for refl ection. The rhythmic pat- tive attitudes, and are more prone to anger and depression. tern of resting one day a week is an ancient idea. The Sab- Fatigue increases your risk of accidents and mistakes, and bath was God’s gift to the human race to preserve life and decreases your level of effi ciency. promote spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional health. During World War II, the British sped up production A regular period of rest and relaxation ensures fresh- of war materials. Factories went to a 74-hour work week. ness and vitality. Periods of rest are actually essential to the However, because the factory workers were not properly health of the body and mind (see Testimonies for the Church, rested, their morale fell and accidents increased. Records Vol. 7, p. 247). In our stress-fi lled, busy lives we really need revealed they actually worked only 66 hours per week. some downtime. Christ recommended we regularly take a The factory owners decided to reduce work hours to time-out (Mark 6:31). Those bearing heavy loads are in- 48 hours a week with a mandatory one-day rest weekly. To vited to experience true rest by spending some quality time their surprise, production went up 15 percent even though with Him (Matt 11:28–30). they worked fewer hours. Furthermore, morale improved, Winston Craig is professor of nutrition at Andrews University. absenteeism dropped, spoiled work decreased, and there were fewer accidents. Regular rest and eliminating fatigue made the difference. Some professional sports have a number of time-outs during the game so players can regroup and plan a new game strategy. In like manner, we all need to regularly take

Regular rest ensures freshness and vitality.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • April 2005 | 9 EXTREMEGRACE Beware the “Good Cigar” BY DICK DUERKSEN lthough I was on my way to Portland, United Airlines sent me to Denver. I love Colorado, but an hour is not nearly enough time to rent a car, drive to the mountains, and breathe thin air. So I located the Portland depar- Ature gate, and began wandering through the shops. “Hey Dick!” I looked up About that time a car drove and saw Roland Hegstad, up and two “snowbirds” am- Religious Liberty former edi- bled over to watch the show. tor, careening down the cor- “Are you taking pictures for ridor with his luggage in tow. a magazine?” a lady asked. “What are you doing here?” he “No, for hospitals,” I an- asked, beginning a 20-minute swered, without taking my eye conversation about the world, from the camera. the church, football, family, “What hospitals?” she pressed. chance meetings, and cigars. These cooperative pelicans posed for this photo as the “snowbirds” struck Realizing she had more (He brought up the cigars.) up a conversation with the author. questions than I had patience, “Seems like everywhere I go, I meet another Adventist.” I looked her in the eye and said something about using He chuckled, and then sped off to the punch line. “Remem- the photographs to improve the “healing environment” ber this, Dick. There’s no place in the world where an Ad- in the hospitals and doctors’ offi ces of the Adventist ventist can smoke a good cigar!” Health System. We both laughed heartily as we dashed to our planes. “So then you’re Dick Duerksen,” she said victoriously. Now, please understand me. I have no desire to smoke How was I to know I would fi nd a Herald reader on an any kind of cigar. The Devil knows where to tempt me, and island in Texas! As we talked, I kept hearing Roland. “Re- the cigar option’s not on the list. But, I have thought about member this, Dick. There’s no place in the world where an Roland’s warning thousands of times. He’s right! Adventist can smoke a good cigar!” If I were to light up a cigar in the most foreign of foreign When Jesus asks us to be His witnesses, He means all places, I would immediately be greeted by someone I knew of the time, everywhere, regardless. No exceptions. Then in academy, or discover the saleslady in the cigar store is my He reminds us He’ll come along to provide whatever will pastor’s mother-in-law! power we need to escape the Devil’s temptations. If we Last month I was in Fort Worth, Texas, for a couple trust Him, we can be like Him! days. Hoping for some good bird photographs, I added a King David describes how God helps us trust Him. few hours at Padre Island National Seashore where I found “You know me inside and out, you hold me together,” Da- two successful fi shermen, fi fteen white pelicans, and per- vid says about God, “you never fail to stand me tall in fect sunlight. Just the eighteen of us. No one else around. your presence so I can look you in the eye” (Psalm 41:12, One fi sherman was putting the boat away and the other The Message). was cleaning the catch. I was behind my tripod, training When I’m eye to eye with God, no “cigar” is attractive! a 300mm lens on the greedy birds, who were pushing and Dick Duerksen is an assistant vice president for mission development at shoving in hope of some free fi sh. Florida Hospital.

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Nothing toBY ANN FearFISHER

brief history of Adventist pioneers would not be complete without mentioning the names of Hiram Edson and John Byington. Hiram Edson is remembered in Adventist history because he was the fi rst person to of- fer a biblical explanation of The Great Disappointment. John Byington is best known as the fi rst General AConference president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Hiram Edson, a Methodist layman from Port Gibson, New York, joined the Millerites in 1839 and waited with the be- lievers for Jesus to come on October 22, 1844. Hiram said, “We looked for our coming Lord until the clock tolled twelve at midnight. The day had then passed, and our disappointment became a certainty. Our fondest hopes and expectations were blasted.”

While many Advent believers waited and wept until He conducted Sabbath meetings in his own home for three dawn, Hiram suggested they go to the barn and pray. They years, then donated the land and erected the fi rst Adventist prayed until convicted God had heard their prayers and He church building. His daughter, Martha, taught the fi rst Ad- would give them light to understand where they had misin- ventist elementary school (1853). One of the fi rst Sabbath terpreted Scripture. schools was conducted in Byington’s home. Later, Hiram suggested to his friend that they go visit John was a friend to the friendless, a man who cared for and encourage other Advent believers. To prevent being the poor. He regularly entertained Native Americans and mocked, they avoided the road and crossed through Hi- Blacks in his home and operated a station of the Under- ram’s fi elds, where corn was still on the stalks and pumpkins ground Railroad for runaway slaves at Buck’s Bridge, New still on the vines. The Advent believers didn’t harvest their York, where he lived on a farm. He was a man of integrity crops since they didn’t expect to need them. who stood for principle, even when it called for personal As they walked through the cornfi eld, Hiram stopped risk or civil disobedience. as an overwhelming conviction came over him that the Ellen White reminds us we have nothing to fear for the “cleansing of the sanctuary” (Daniel 8:14) was not a refer- future unless we forget how God led us in our past history. ence to Christ’s second coming, but that Christ had started Early Adventists were bound together by a common expe- His fi nal phase of judgment in the most holy place of the rience, guided by the Holy Spirit. Out of that experience, heavenly sanctuary. our pioneers developed character traits we would do well As early Adventists prayerfully studied the Scriptures, to emulate today. They were honest, independent, humble, they became convinced God had raised up the Millerites to Spirit-fi lled, youthful, multi-cultural, faithful, reform- call attention to a special gospel message—the three angels’ minded, self-sacrifi cing, and mission-oriented. These roots messages of Revelation 14—to be delivered at the end of of your new family tree, grounded in the Word of God, have time. Hiram sold his farms and donated the profi ts to help sustained the branches that have grown and now extend to spread this end-time message. all parts of the world, bearing fruit for God’s kingdom. John Byington, affectionately known as “Father Bying- Portions of this article were adapted by Ann Fisher from Welcome to the ton,” was the oldest of the early Adventist pioneers. The Family, an out-of-print book published jointly by Home Study International and the North American Division, and used with permission. Ann writes from son of a prominent Methodist preacher, he read a copy of Walla Walla, Washington. the Review and Herald in 1852 and began keeping the Sabbath.

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“Praise Is What We Do!” SINGING AND SIGNING THE GOSPEL

BY DIANE THURBER AS SHARED BY KIM LOGAN-NOWLIN Kim Logan-Nowlin, God’s Hands of Praise director and founder

n December 18, 2004, the God’s Hands of Praise communicate. It not only ministers to the deaf and hear- (GHOP) gospel sign language choir celebrat- ing-challenged, but many hearing audiences have also seen ed ten years of ministry at the City Temple God’s invitation and have responded to His call. OChurch in Detroit, Michigan. The unique ministry of this dedicated choir provides a worship experience incorporat- ing American Sign Language (ASL), under the leadership of Kim Logan-Nowlin, director and founder. With this re- solve, they have impacted the deaf and hearing-challenged community throughout this country and around the world, with over 300 presentations. Kim began the choir ten years ago with just eight members. Since then, 101 members, ages 5–69, have been a part of this God’s Hands of Praise choir celebrates ten years of ministry. marvelous ministry. GHOP was the fi rst gospel sign language choir to travel to Bermuda and to tour across Europe. They For the past ten years, GHOP has been planting seeds have traveled throughout Michigan, Illinois, Canada, and for the harvest and will continue to do so. Their desire is to many other parts of the country, ministering to both deaf and invite others to come to Christ, looking forward to the day hearing-challenged individuals. They have sung and signed when together they can go to Heaven when Jesus comes. at churches, campmeetings, revivals, retreats, nursing homes, In addition to her career as a family therapist and com- schools, radio interviews, and cable television programs. munication professional, Kim Logan-Nowlin, a certifi ed “I believe every Christian can do something, with the ASL instructor, also serves the deaf and hearing-challenged gifts and talents God gives each one, to bring in- as interpreter. She is involved in training other City Temple dividuals to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and members to use ASL to help spread the gospel. to help build up His church,” Kim said with con- As GHOP members become interpreters and teachers viction. HHerer eexperiencesxperiences have convinced heherr tthathat for church services, concerts, television ministry, and other individuals of all ages need to learn a second lan- programs, they truly enjoy their outreach ministry. GHOP guage to empower themselves to communicate with others members say they look forward to sharing their ministry and to enhance employability skills. because “praise is what we do.” As other individuals, groups, and choirs witnessed God at “Oh that men would praise the Lord for His good- work through God’s Hands of Praise, they also desired to be used ness and for His wonderful works to the children of men!” in a sign language ministry. God has used Kim and the choir (Psalms 108:8) to help start over 12 new ministries since its inception. For more information about this ministry, contact Kim Thousands of individuals of all ages are fascinated with Logan-Nowlin at (313) 898-8200, or visit www.kimlogan learning sign language. ASL is one of the most complete communications.com. sign systems in the world and is used throughout North Diane Thurber, Lake Union Herald managing editor, as shared by Kim Logan- America. Sign language is a beautiful and expressive way to Nowlin, God’s Hands of Praise director and founder

12 | April 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. CONEXIONESE N E S P A Ñ O L La semilla dará sus frutos POR CARMELO MERCADO El que da semilla al que siembra y pan para comer, proveerá y multiplicará vuestra semilla y aumentará los frutos de vuestra justicia (2 Cor. 9:10).

l 15 de enero de este año unirse a la iglesia. Sin embargo, varios ocurrió algo especial en una hermanos y pastores siguieron mante- de las iglesias denuestra niendo contacto con él, aún después de EUnión. La iglesia de East Chicago, In- mi salida del distrito. diana, vio reunidas a más de 200 perso- En la celebración que acabamos de nas para celebrar dos grandes bendicio- tener en enero un hermano de la iglesia nes. Primero, celebraron el cincuenta se acercó a mí en la hora del almuerzo. aniversario de su establecimiento como Me dijo que estaba presente un hombre iglesia. Segundo, tuvieron el gozo de que había asistido a la campaña que yo tener su celebración en un nuevo tem- había tenido hacía más de veinte años plo en Hammond, Indiana, que pudier- y que ahora quería que yo lo bautizara. on obtener sin incurriren ningunadeu- Imagínense mi gran sorpresa al ver que da. En esta ocasión se pudo refl exionar ese señor era el hermano López, y que sobre la historia de la iglesia y de cómo tenía en sus manos la misma Biblia que el Señor dirigió en su establecimiento. le habíamos regalado entonces. Sucedió de la siguiente manera. Una La lección que aprendí de esto es hermana llamada Agnes Matuzik co- El pastor Mercado y Alfredo López en el día de su que debemos seguir siendo fi eles en la menzó a hacer visitas misioneras y a bautismo. labor de esparcir la semilla del evan- dstribuir literatura en Gary, Indiana. En su trabajo se en- gelio. No siempre vemos inmediatamente el fruto, pero si contró con dos ex-adventistas procedentes de Puerto Rico. somos fi eles y hacemos nuestra parte, el Señor se encargará A pesar de que ellos hablaban poco inglés y ella nada de es- de los resultados. pañol, pudo animarlos a volver a la Iglesia Adventista. Estas FUTUROS EVENTOS, NOTICIAS, NOTICIERO personas pronto se rebautizaron y comenzaron a testifi car a Deseo informarles que el programa “SIETE SEÑALES” otros hispanos en la comunidad. En 1952 un pequeño grupo será televisado vía satélite del 1º al 7 de abril por el canal se organizó como una escuela sabática fi lial y dos años más hispano adventista Esperanza. Invitamos a todos, y espe- tarde como iglesia.: la primera iglesia hispana en Indiana. cialmente a los jóvenes, que no se pierdan ni una noche Recuerdo bien haber comenzado mi trabajo ministerial de esta serie. Además, el 23 de abril tendremos un entre- en esa iglesia, primero en 1976 como estudiante del semi- namiento en español de cómo alcanzar a ex-adventistas en nario, y luego como su pastor. Aprendí mucho esos prim- la iglesia americana de South Bend. Hable con su pastor o eros años acerca de cómo trabajar para el Señor. llame a mi ofi cina para obtener más información. En el año 1984 conduje una campaña evangelística en Que Dios nos guíe para seguir sembrando la semilla de Hammond y llegué a conocer a un señor llamado Alfredo su Palabra. López. El señor López era muy fi el en su asistencia a las re- uniones, pero por varias razones nunca hizo la decisión en Carmelo Mercado es el vice presidente general de la Unión del Lago.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • April 2005 | 13 or many years, our understanding of addiction It appears that what prevents the rats from eating is a lack and the brain emphasized the brain’s so-called of desire to eat, not an inability to enjoy food. Likewise, ad- pleasure or reward circuits: Drugs made people dicts do not report the pleasure of taking drugs increases as Ffeel good so people took drugs. Over time, addicts’ brains they become more and more addicted, but rather that crav- developed tolerance to their drug of choice so more and ings get more and more intense. Thus, many scientists now more of that drug was needed to get the same pleasurable believe dopamine circuits control desire or craving, rather effect. Eventually the brain could not function without the than pleasure. drug, leading to addiction. Drugs, of course, aren’t the only thing that can induce de- However, in recent years researchers have been rethinking sire or cravings. Hunger, wanting to do well on a test, and the role of pleasure in the formation of long-term addic- planning for a vacation all involve desire of some sort. Re- tions. The pathways believed to control pleasure and reward solving any of these will involve a feeling of satisfaction. The involve a particular signaling chemical called dopamine. desire and pleasure pathways are closely linked in the brain. It has long been known that rats with damaged dopamine Humans are created for action and need some way to circuits will not voluntarily eat. In fact, when the rats are force- decide what, among dozens of options, to do next. When fed a tasty treat, their faces show clear signs of pleasure. planning for a vacation weeks away, you are still able to take

14 | April 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. care of your immediate needs be- brain cells can be seen sending out cause your brain’s desire circuits new fibers to connect to surround- are able to properly rank all your ing cells in response to a stimulat- desires at any given time. ing environment. Being conscious The addicted brain cannot of a relationship is not necessary, properly perform this ranking. No as the brain is able to automatically matter what other desires an ad- identify and store important pat- dict has, the desire to obtain the terns in the environment. source of the addiction will always Drugs of abuse (such as am- be paramount. This is a slightly phetamines) have been shown to different description of addiction cause the same kinds of changes in than the pleasure principle given brain cells as those that occur dur- earlier. Addiction is driven by what ing normal memory storage. This occurs in the brain before the drug may indicate the development of Structures in the lower and frontal parts of the brain make up is taken (a craving), rather than the dopamine pathways. Magnetic resonance imaging, used to memories that link the context what occurs after the drug has take these pictures in a normal subject, can be used to assess of drug use to anticipation of the been taken (a flood of pleasure). how these structures respond to various contexts. drug itself. Over time, these links But why would such a reordering take place? The answer will get stronger and stronger, further tying the drug and appears to lie with the brain’s ability to learn to associate ini- surrounding environment together, while at the same time tially unrelated contexts with the anticipation of events. This reducing the ability to do anything unrelated to obtaining sort of learning happens all the time. Experienced drivers and taking the drug. learn to anticipate what other drivers will do on the road. Simple principles of learning, memory, and motivation Addicts’ brains learn certain contexts mean an influx of give us a powerful understanding of the way addiction de- alien chemicals is about to occur. Just as Pavlov’s dogs re- velops and continues to hold an addict in its bonds. Because sponded to a learned context by salivating, addicts respond drugs are foreign substances, they are able to take over to certain contexts by preparing for the drug to enter the these processes and upset the balance of normal learning body. This is one reason heroin addicts tend to suffer severe and motivation. reactions (sometimes leading to death) when taking their Looking at addiction from this perspective tells us we normal dose of heroin in unfamiliar circumstances. can’t just understand addiction by looking at chemicals in One of the side effects of heroin use is reduced respira- the brain. Instead, it is important to understand the entire tion. When heroin is taken in familiar circumstances, the addictive situation, from the level of the physiological ef- body can anticipate, and will counteract, the heroin’s effects fects of the drugs to daily behavior patterns, social circum- on breathing. In unfamiliar circumstances, this anticipation stances, and future plans. Moreover, a learning perspective does not occur, and breathing may be interrupted. suggests freedom from addiction is not a cure for a disease, The same mechanism may also account for why addicts but rather a developmental process, where the addict is who have been drug free for many years may suddenly de- constantly aware of the possibility of relapse, and is alert to velop cravings. These cravings may themselves lead to relapse those circumstances which might induce cravings. into addictive behavior. Not surprisingly, they tend to occur At the Andrews University Summer School of Addic- when addicts find themselves in similar situations to those in tions, our goal is to examine addictions from all of these di- which they purchased or used drugs. Simply showing an ad- rections. This year’s workshop will be held May 2–5, 2005, dict pictures of people using drugs will cause their dopamine and will cover the topic of drug and alcohol addiction in circuits to activate, even years after they last used drugs. relation to causes, rates, and treatments. For more informa- This long-lasting connection between drug use and mo- tion, contact Derri Hanson at the Institute for the Preven- tivation may be the result of the way the brain stores infor- tion of Addiction at (269) 471-3558. mation. The brain learns by developing and strengthening Karl Bailey is an associate professor of psychology at Andrews University. connections between brain cells. These are physical changes;

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • April 2005 | 15 Balanced

Adventists BY KERMIT NETTEBURG

he trial of Marcus Wesson began in March in Fresno, California. Adventist members may face questions about the trial from friends and Tco-workers. Marcus is the man accused of murdering nine family members last year. At least one family member identifi ed Marcus in the me-  We believe God loves us no matter how we behave, and we believe our behavior matters. dia as a Seventh-day Adventist. In fact, Marcus appears to have been reared in a Seventh-day Adventist home, attend-  We believe in careful stewardship, and profl igate gener- ing church often with his parents. osity. However, as an adult, Marcus had few contacts with Those are not contradictions; they are the balance of Ad- the Adventist church. He purchased food and books at an ventist life. So how does balance refl ect itself in your life? Adventist Book Center. He worked as a janitor during an What produces balance? Adventist campmeeting. But he rarely, if ever, attended an Try three things: Adventist church service or fellowshipped with a local Ad- Attend church regularly. Marcus virtually never was part ventist community. His name has not been found on any of the fellowship of Adventist believers. Hebrews tells us church membership list. While he apparently urged some not to “forsake the assembling of ourselves together.” The family members to be baptized in Adventist churches, he community of Adventists keeps us from jumping into the never encouraged them to participate in local congrega- ditches on either side of the road. tions. Share your faith. Talking with non-members reminds us He preferred, instead, to live in isolation with his fam- what is important. Arguments over interpretations of Dan- ily, where his own unique views would not be challenged iel 11 won’t be as important to us when telling non-mem- by the counsel of others. This allowed Marcus to misuse bers God has a plan for their lives. Nothing keeps us more Scripture, Ellen White, and a mixed bag of teachings from balanced than active faith-sharing. other denominations to justify his own actions, including Learn the value of diversity in thinking. Read the Bible “marrying” several women, even some of his own children. every day, and read a newspaper. Talk with Adventists and His unbalanced life refl ected “pick and choose” Christi- Hindus. Talk with Adventists from California and Indone- anity. Create your own religion, but wrap it in a Christian sia. Balance your insider’s viewpoints with regular contact shroud. with other’s thoughts. Then test things by Scripture, and What’s an Adventist to think? Perhaps the most appro- hold fast to that which is true. priate response is that the Adventist life, like any Christian That balance was missing from Marcus’ life, and a hor- life, needs to be characterized by balance. rible tragedy followed. As you hear news of the trial and  We read the Adventist Review, and Newsweek. of possible connections to the Adventist Church, recall the  We go to church, and to community softball games. importance of balance in your relationships with God and  We believe Jesus is coming very soon, and we believe the church.

we should help provide pure water to people in isolated Kermit Netteburg is the Sligo Church pastor for administration and Sarawak’s longhouses. communication in Takoma Park, Maryland.

16 | April 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. Atilio Dupertuis is honored to teach at the institution named after the Adventist pioneer who introduced his family to Adventism and set such a positive example, advancing the worldwide mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. When he visits the James White Library, he makes a special point to see the J.N. Andrews chest to remember the sacrifi ces Andrews made. Thank You, four years. He asked for missionaries to be sent to reach the people in his new country, Argentina. “We J.N. Andrews! greatly desire that a laborer may come to take the word from BY BJORN KARLMAN house to house,” he wrote. The missionaries arrived, and so began the work of the Adventist church in Argentina. hortly before John Nevins Andrews, the fi rst of- Jules was the great-grandfather of fi cial Seventh-day Adventist missionary, left with Atilio Dupertuis, Institute of Hispanic his children from Boston Harbor to reach the Old Ministry director and theology profes- World with the Gospel of Christ in 1874, Jules Dupertuis left S sor at the Seventh-day Adventist Theo- Switzerland with his family to start life in the New World. logical Seminary at Andrews University. They headed for South America, settling in Argentina. Atilio is honored to teach at the institu- Along with adjusting to a new country, culture, and way tion named after the Adventist pioneer of life, young Jules had other things on his mind. He was in- who introduced his family to Adventism terested in some of the deeper questions that troubled him. and set such a positive example, advanc- Specifi cally, he was interested in which day of the week God ing the worldwide mission of the Sev- set aside as holy. Why did he and other Christians worship enth-day Adventist Church. “He’s one J.N. Andrews was considered the on Sunday when the Bible clearly stated the seventh day preeminent scholar of the Seventh- of my heroes,” said Atilio. was the real day of rest? He didn’t have any answers. day Adventist Church. In the Center for Adventist Research, Among those who also left Switzerland with Jules was in the James White Library at Andrews University, sits the a Baptist minister. Jules decided to ask the minister if he chest J.N. Andrews and his children used to stow their be- knew any Christians who worshiped on Saturday. Surpris- longings on their trip from Boston to Europe. Often, when ingly, he did. They were in Switzerland. The pastor told Atilio visits the James White Library, he makes a special Jules this little group published a magazine called Les Signes point to see the chest to remember J.N. Andrews’ sacrifi ce. des Temps (The Signs of the Times). Jules wasted no time writing “He felt the Lord was calling him,” Atilio said. a letter to the magazine. The fact that J.N. Andrews was considered the preemi- It takes little imagination to guess who received the letter. The nent scholar of the Seventh-day Adventist Church means ministry of J.N. Andrews and his family had crossed the Atlantic much to Atilio. He feels the pioneer set the perfect example and now touched the lives of Jules and his family. Through Signs for Andrews University by fusing quality scholarship and of the Times, Jules found the address for the Seventh-day Adven- deep spirituality. “It’s a perfect match,” he said, “we study tist Church headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan. here not just to become intellectuals but to go and share.” On November 12, 1889, the Review and Herald published a letter from Jules. In it, he stated he had kept the Sabbath for Bjorn Karlman is a University Relations student newswriter.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • April 2005 | 17 A Message from

the President BY NIELS-ERIK ANDREASEN

t has been a distinct pleasure to serve as president of Andrews University for

more than a decade. It is rewarding to be an advocate for faith-based educa- Ition, for it seems so right in our secular and materialistic age. I will never tire of seeking new ways to advance that goal. I will never tire of encouraging students to

let their minds soar as they collide with the minds of good teachers at Andrews Uni-

versity. And I am daily inspired by the leadership our students demonstrate in their

studies, in their faith, and in their service to God and man.

Through the pages of this issue of the Lake Union Herald, we’re pleased to give you

a glimpse of the people and places of Andrews University, and some of the ways we

measure success. But we only begin to tell the story here. I wish you would come by for

a visit in person—we’re right close by, in the heart of the Lake Union.

Niels-Erik Andreasen is the Andrews University president.

18 | April 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. Balanced for SuccessBY BEVERLY STOUT

uccess is a word that walks down the aisle with us leading well-rounded and balanced lives. If one part of the at graduation, follows us to work, and whispers in triangle is weak, the other sides are effected and cannot our ears as we spend time with those we love. We function at their highest level, which is why Andrews strives Slong for it, make plans and sacrifi ces in order to achieve it, to provide programming and assistance in areas beyond ac- and get depressed when we don’t have it. But what is suc- ademics. All over campus the attitude of body, mind, and cess, and how does one go about achieving it? Is success spirit is evident in the caring, spiritual nature of professors, just getting good grades in school, earning lots of money, the helpful guidance of staff and academic support, and driving a fancy car, or being married to a beautiful woman or handsome man? What makes one successful in life, and how does one measure success—by the clothes we wear, the car we drive, the people we spend our time with? While Andrews University (Andrews) is an educational institution, a good grade point average is not the only way we measure success. An education at Andrews helps stu- dents become well-rounded individuals who strive to do their best, not just for themselves, but for the glory of God, whether that means doing well academically, building good relationships with others, or getting to know Jesus a little better each day.

The Andrews motto, Corpus, Mens, Spiritus (Body, Mind, One hundred fi fty to 200 students receive assistance from trained tutors each Spirit), represents the school’s belief that success is about semester.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • April 2005 | 19 Counselors at the Center connect 150–200 stu- dents with 60–70 trained tutors in English, math, chemistry, and many other subjects each semester. Those seeking help with job placement are con- nected with someone who can help them write an impressive résumé and practice how to go through the interview process. Students with worries beyond school work are connected with counselors in the Counseling and Testing Center. The Student Success team strongly believes advi- sors are a key element in the academic success of a college student. According to Ron Whitehead, assis- tant to the president for spiritual life, advisors at An- drews University do more than help students prepare for academic life. “Advisors help students catch a vi- sion for life as soon as possible and get them involved Karen Tilstra, advisor coordinator, and Carletta Witzel, student intervention coordinator, speak with in spiritual life on campus. They advise them not just student tutor Mark Castillo. to make a career, but a ministry out of a career.” the opportunities given to build lasting relationships with The Student Success team works closely with advisors as friends from around the world, and above all, with their a source of support and training. Because a balance between Savior, Jesus Christ. body, mind, and spirit is just as important for the faculty and staff as it is for the students, they help advisors be a good Supporting support system by providing them with a good support sys- The motto for the support team at Andrews University’s tem. The Advisor’s Breakfast and Advisor’s Prayer Lunch Student Success Center is “Success for All.” Their basic goal are examples of two encouraging programs where advisors is to help students, all students, get the assistance needed to can eat, fellowship, and pray with campus spiritual leaders. be successful. “Next to the fine members of my two academic depart- “We help students open the door to being successful,” ments, the Student Success Center folks do more to make states Karen Tilstra, the Center’s advising coordinator. me feel valued and appreciated than any other entity on “We’re about success via collaboration and connection. campus,” comments Beverly Matiko, associate professor of When students need help, we can help them personally or put them in touch with people who can.” Between 800 and 1,000 students seek help with a variety of challenges each se- mester. Those who haven’t declared a ma- jor get help with career counseling. Over 500 students get help through the process of changing their major each semester. The Student Success team assists students who have academic questions, need extra tutoring in a specific subject, are struggling in their classes, have a conflict with a teacher or advisor, or face specific challenges related to a disability. The team also gives support to parents and fellow students who seek to be a Ron Whitehead, assistant to the president for spiritual life, shares a devotional with faculty at part of the student’s success formula. the advisor’s prayer lunch.

20 | April 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. group comes together in “potluck” fashion, with each student bring- ing a small offering of fruit, muffins, or cereal. As they eat together, stu- dents share their experiences. For some, there is a new awareness of God’s personal involvement in help- ing them meet the challenges of life. For others, the experience is a real- ization of the mechanical nature of their daily habits. “Honestly, I want everyone to leave my class a changed person, period. Ei- ther in being more sure than they have ever been before regarding the real- ness and personal nature of Jesus and His intention to know us and save us, or with new conviction of this precious

Susan Zork, assistant professor of religion, encourages her class in their personal walk with Christ. truth for the first time,” says Susan. Caring communication and English. “They generously offer praise, The connection between faith and learning is not only encouragement, and all manner of nourishment. They go evident in the religion department, but is experienced by out of their way to say ‘thank-you,’ not stopping at preach- students all over campus. Ellen Hwangbo, sophomore piano ing partnership, but practicing it.” performance major, credits her decision to be baptized last Integrating faith and learning is really the key to success. This principle, demonstrated by the Student Success team, is evident in classrooms all over the campus. Mentoring “Andrews University is here for the sole purpose of foster- ing the reality of Christian life and its premise of a viable relationship with God,” explains Susan Zork, assistant pro- fessor of religion. “Specifically, we teach and underscore this reality within the context of higher education, career choices, and at a time when our students are making some of life’s most profound and impacting decisions … it’s why we exist.” A beloved professor, Susan provides students in her classes with the opportunity to experience God in a hands-on, prac- tical way, particularly evident in her “Personal Faith and Spiri- tuality” class. “It’s a class on pursuing God, helping Him to be a real and tangible entity in their lives,” explains Susan. Students have the opportunity to experience a variety of spiritual disciplines in a lab-oriented class style. Each week students practice a different discipline, journaling about their experience. On Friday, they meet together in small groups to share their process. For the discipline of fasting, Susan and her students set aside one day to fast and pray. At the end of the fast the Ellen Hwangbo, sophomore piano performance major

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • April 2005 | 21 year, as well as her love of music, to the influence of her piano and worry about beating the other person. Friends here teacher and mentor, Peter Cooper, music department chair. really care for you. At other places, it’s hard to find those Ellen likes to tell the story of her audition for Peter al- who like you as a person because there is just so much most seven years ago. Having just moved to the United competition. Here, if you’re having a bad day, friends drop States from Seoul, South Korea, with her family, Ellen everything to be with you. We care about each other, en- hated the idea of breaking her three-year hiatus from all courage each other—even those working in the office and things involving music. Still reeling from the harsh words music library.” of former teachers, she had come to hate playing the piano Ellen loves to share her music and can see herself travel- and was only picking it up again at the encouragement of ing with other Christian musicians, such as her sister, Sh- her parents. eryl, who plays the violin. But, she knows music isn’t every- At her audition, Peter asked young Ellen if she liked play- thing. “You can’t live with just music. It’s something God ing the piano, a question answered with silence and a “look” has given me to do in life, but it’s not my life.” that said louder than words, “No!” To see and hear her play Invigorating now, you would never know it. Because studying and work isn’t everything, Dave Jar- “I have studied piano for 13 years, six and a half with Dr. dine, social recreation and athletics director, works hard to Cooper,” says Ellen. “Before, I played piano but didn’t love it. provide a balance for students, giving them the opportunity He taught me to love the music.” to relax, have fun, and fellowship with others. “At other schools, teachers are more concerned with their “At Social Recreation, we create opportunities for stu- own names,” Ellen explains. “Dr. Cooper sits for hours with dents to build relationships, find new friends, and there- students who can’t even play a scale. He believes in all his fore connect with Andrews University,” says Dave. students. He first taught me music, and then how to be a It’s the relationships built and the memories made that better person.” people carry with them when graduation is over. It’s why Ellen compares the department of music to a family who people want to come back to visit on alumni weekends. truly cares about each other and their success. In a field as Ten or more years after college, people will most likely competitive as music, this is a rare trait. Ellen has had the not remember what they learned in their human develop- opportunity to play across the country, spending several ment and statistics classes, but will remember the fun times summers studying at a variety of prestigious music festivals. shared with friends while sliding down the tubing hill or But, no matter where she goes, she’s always ready to return at basketball games in the gym. It’s the relationships built to Andrews. while in college that go beyond the classroom. “I always want to come back here. There’s so much com- A variety of programs are planned throughout the year petition in other places. It’s hard to love what you’re doing to give students that social and physical outlet, whether it’s through fun events like the an- nual Fall Barn Party, Almost Anything Goes, Splash for Cash, the Beach 2 Bank Race, or through a variety of sports programs. Intramurals, a program growing in numbers, gives stu- dents and faculty the chance to play together, building relationships out-

Students pray together before an intramural floor hockey game. side the classroom.

22 | April 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. Friendship games in basketball, soccer, and ice hockey al- home on the An- low students to interact with teams from other schools. drews campus. A Students may take leadership positions in the planning and variety of clubs rep- carrying out of all the events organized by the Social Rec- resenting cultural reation department. Dave works with a leadership team of heritages, from Ro- around 20 students. manian to Brazilian, “It’s incredible to have that amount of talent on campus,” Chinese to African, says Dave. “We have a team that meets on a regular basis to give students the op- plan events. Students come with great ideas; we build on it portunity to learn together, and go from there.” about cultures differ- Dave plans to organize more trips to take students off ent than their own. campus. This year, students had the opportunity to travel to “Meeting the staff Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on the annual skiing trip, as and students from well as a spring break trip to Orlando, Florida. all around the world “On the bus ride or traveling, there is a great chance to and hearing their build relationships,” explains Dave. “Oftentimes, the trav- perspectives on is- eling is just as much fun as the trip itself.” sues is fascinating “It’s a complete package here at Andrews,” says Dave. because it challenges Bjorn Karlman, senior French and international public “Social Recreation is here to help fill in the gaps, providing me and helps me un- relations major healthy choices to fill in some of the downtime.” derstand more about If students don’t have a strong social support system, they the world around me,” comments Bjorn. are less likely to do well academically. “When one aspect With affiliations all over the globe, students have the op- suffers—social, spiritual, or academic—it’s a struggle for the portunity to receive degrees from Andrews while living in others as well,” explains Dave. places like Thailand, India, Mexico, or England. Students in Challenging the States may also learn a second or third language while living abroad for a year in countries such as Austria, France, What gives Andrews a unique edge is that students have or Argentina. the opportunity to build relationships with people from all “If I want to learn a different language, chances are An- around the globe, broadening their perspective and helping drews is affiliated with a school in a country that speaks the them learn how to be citizens of the world. With a student language,” states Bjorn. “If I want to work in another coun- body representing 90 different countries, a walk through try, there is a strong possibility a professor or student here campus can take you from Berrien Springs, Michigan, to has contacts in the country I am interested in.” Kenya, Taiwan, Germany, or Australia. With degrees in international development, internation- A senior French and international public relations major, al public relations, international business, and languages Bjorn Karlman, “world citizen,” is a perfect example of the like French and Spanish, Andrews is preparing students to international culture uniquely found at Andrews. A native cross borders and work all over the world. of Sweden, Bjorn was raised in the Philippines, has gone to “As an international public relations and French double school in France and England, speaks fluent Swedish, French, major, I see Andrews as great preparation for the globalized and English, and is working on Spanish, his fourth language. working world,” states Bjorn. “The diversity at Andrews “I am Swedish, and I was worried I would not be able to opens doors for students to truly follow the Great Com- keep my identity as a European when I came to the States,” mission, ‘Go ye therefore into all the world.’” says Bjorn. “Quite the contrary, when I came to Andrews As Dave stated, Andrews is “a complete package.” Stu- I realized there was a European club and there were even dents have the opportunity to be successful in all areas of special functions for Scandinavians. Far from losing my life, maintaining balance—Corpus, Mens, Spiritus. And success identity, Andrews affirms it.” at Andrews doesn’t come in one shape, size, or color. It is as With the support of the International Student Services unique as the individuals who walk this campus. Office and events such as the annual International Food Fair, international students can find a home away from Beverly Stout is the University Relations Lake Union Herald correspondent.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • April 2005 | 23 One God— Many Faiths Hansa Patel, a woman of Hindu faith, experienced a miracle at Adventist GlenOaks Hospital. She survived an amniotic fl uid embo- lism that occurred as she was about to deliver her second child by cesarean section (C-section). Her story highlights “interfaith action” at the hospital in Glendale Heights, Ill. The 40-year-old was a high-risk patient who had experienced a former C-section delivery, a history of hypertension, and a Hansa Patel and her husband, Shashi, update Lee Davis and Delora Hagen, chaplains, about their family while at Adventist tendency for fi broids to GlenOaks Hospital. Davis supported and prayed with Shashi the night Hansa experienced a life-threatening embolism as she was form in the uterus. Her about to give birth by cesarean section. Both chaplains were supportive of the family during the 23 days the Patels’ son Kris was obstetrician put her on hospitalized. From left: Lee Davis, Shashi and Hansa Patel, and Delora Hagen anti-hypertension medi- cine and monitored her blood pressure administered anesthesia, and as Lerch There is a God above all gods and He regularly. He ordered repetitive ultra- performed an emergency C-section, gave me the miracle.” sounds to monitor the baby’s growth another medical team worked fever- And so it was that a Hindu woman, as well as any fi broid action. When her ishly to save the life of the mother, who a Jewish obstetrics/gynecology spe- pregnancy reached 30 weeks, he began experienced an embolism. cialist, a Muslim anesthesiologist, a weekly fetal monitoring. If this crisis had transpired at Seventh-day Adventist chaplain, and During her offi ce visit in her 34th home, it is doubtful the patient would healthcare associates from a variety week, her obstetrician, Jeffrey Lerch, have survived. Its occurrence in the of religious confessions at Adventist saw a “non-reassuring” reading on the OR probably saved her life. GlenOaks Hospital came together fetal monitor and sent her to Adven- After the patient regained con- to witness a miracle. During Nursing tist GlenOaks Hospital for further sciousness, she further recovered in the Grand Rounds, in which “CPR of the monitoring. This led to the decision to intensive care unit; however, her son Pregnant Patient” was discussed, this proceed with a repeat C-section. Kris needed to be on a ventilator and miracle was further noted. “It was late in the evening and we spent a week in the Level III intensive “People of all faiths regarded this called in the operating room (OR) care nursery at Adventist Hinsdale as a miraculous situation. We felt the staff, an anesthesiologist, a neonatolo- Hospital. He later returned to Adven- hand of God was in that OR,” stated gist, and a surgical assistant,” said Le- tist GlenOaks for another two weeks Lerch. rch, who recalled his patient was “her of care. In Adventist Midwest Health, we usual self, smiling and joking with the When his parents returned to Ad- too believe there is one God who is nurses” as he entered the OR. ventist GlenOaks to visit him, Delora above all others, and to Him we give Suddenly, she complained of short- Hagen, a GlenOaks chaplain, told thanks and glory for this miracle. ness of breath and gasped for air. The Hansa, “You are a living miracle.” Hansa replied, “God has been so Lynn Larson, Adventist Midwest Health, patient was going into cardiac arrest. Lake Union Herald correspondent In the briefest time, Abdel Anwar good to me. God gave me a miracle.

24 | April 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. Tami Condon new ways to achieve this sense of community Appointed New within the Andrews Alumni Director family. The new alumni director plans to initiate What do a mentoring program in Muhammad which established alum- Ali and the in- ni work with graduating ventor of kitty seniors as they transi- litter have tion into the workforce, in common? providing career advice Both have and even posting job previously em- opportunities on the ployed Tami John McVay, Seminary dean, presents a historical overview of the website, which Condon Condon, An- Seminary at the 70th anniversary kickoff celebration held in Oct. 2004. also plans to update. drews’ newly- Tami Condon is the newly- appointed alumni director for Condon looks forward to the chal- nary’s history on the fi rst fl oor of the appointed Andrews University. lenge of keeping 28,000 worldwide building, as well as a second presenta- alumni Andrews alumni connected to each tion titled “The Seminary at Three- director, as an interior design consul- other. “Andrews has always been a pas- score and Ten: A Lifetime of Mission” tant. It would be fair to say that, since sion of mine, and I just think this is the delivered by McVay at the year-end graduating from Andrews University greatest honor,” Condon states. “I have meetings for the North American in 1991 with a B.S. in Interior Design, a passion for people, for making a dif- Division on Oct. 29, 2004. Condon has worn many “hats,” work- ference, and this is a great way to make A Seminary Fellowship on Feb. 7, ing variously in design, management, a difference.” 2004, titled “Bringing the Past to marketing, and development. In the Life” featured presentations by Rus- process, she has honed the rare ability Aaron Beaumont, University Relations sell Staples, World Mission professor to connect with people, making her a student newswriter emeritus, Leona Running (via an audio valuable asset to the Andrews Alumni recording), Biblical Languages profes- House. Seminary Celebrates sor emerita, and Robert Johnston, Condon put this ability to good New Testament and Christian Origins use as director of guest relations on 70th Anniversary professor emeritus. the Andrews enrollment management A milestone in Adventist history, Still to come this year is a Seminary team. During her fi ve years at the guest the Seventh-day Adventist Theologi- student event commemorating the last relations desk, she helped revamp cal Seminary is celebrating its 70th 70 years, organized by Jennifer Sutton, university recruitment protocol, acted anniversary this year. The fi rst of the Seminary student forum president. as liaison to prospective students dur- commemorative events took place on Also, a Seminary chapel aimed at ing their Andrews preview visits, and Oct. 14, 2004, during a special cel- students is scheduled to take place later pioneered the successful Student Ambas- ebratory session at the Women and this year and will feature a presentation sadors program, which pairs prospective the Word Conference. John McVay, on the history of the Seminary. The students with current student mentors. Seminary dean, gave a presentation on anniversary will also be remembered at For her post as alumni director, the history of the Seminary and Bev- the pre-General Conference ministe- Condon’s invaluable connecting abili- erly Stout of the Offi ce of University rial meetings to be held in Berrien ties will merely shift their focus from Relations provided a biographical his- Springs. future students to former students. tory of women faculty of the Seminary. “It’s an exciting thing to be part of “I’d like to look for creative ways to Jane Thayer, assistant professor of a seminary that is 70 years old,” said communicate and keep our alumni religious education, presented statistics McVay. Although he said the Seminary connected,” she explains. “I’m anxious on current women Seminary students. is focused on the work still to be done, to hear what their hopes and dreams Following the session was a birthday “we do that better with a sense of what and expectations are because I’m here cake reception. God has done for us in the past.” to serve them—that’s my job.” Other events throughout the year In her fi rst month on the job, have included mounting a time-line Bjorn Karlman, University Relations Condon has already begun devising highlighting key events in the Semi- student newswriter

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • April 2005 | 25 NEWS [LOCAL CHURCH NEWS] God Answers Prayers for New Hammond Hispanic Church Indiana—For many years, the East Chicago Spanish Church members de- sired to relocate to a more suitable loca- tion to fulfi ll their mission. They tried to sell their church for several years, but received no offers to purchase it. Then suddenly, within just a few From left: Gary Case, Indiana Conference association secretary; Luis Beltre Sr., pastor; former pastors Gilberto short weeks, there were three interests Bahena, Ruben Rivera, and Sergio Gutierrez; and, Carmelo Mercado, Lake Union Conference vice-president to buy their church! The price agreed and Hispanic ministries coordinator upon for the sale of their church was wanted these items and understood with 75 percent being Hispanic! The $115,000. At the same time, a Presbyte- their offer included the contents. But church members see God’s providence rian church was disbanding about seven the wording of the letter had said they in the circumstances of providing this miles away in the city of Hammond, wanted to purchase the “church build- location for their new church at just Ind. It was appraised for $165,000. ing,” and the trustees interpreted this the right time. Although it was more money than the to mean the Adventists wanted only On Sabbath, Jan. 15, the new Ham- East Chicago Spanish members had, the building. What a dilemma! Where mond Hispanic Church was packed the Presbyterian church would meet the could they go but to the Lord? And the to overfl owing. Over 250 people were congregation’s needs very well. Lord provided an answer! in attendance for the all-day services Anxious to secure the property, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Luis Beltre Sr., East Chicago Spanish their congregation, along with the in- Church pastor, wrote to the Presbyte- auguration and dedication of their new rian church trustees, saying, “…we want church! All the Indiana Conference to buy your church building.” The Eng- administration attended, as well as four lish-speaking trustees took the words of the congregation’s former pastors— “church building” literally, because Gilberto Bahena, Sergio Gutierrez, when they accepted the $115,000 offer, Carmelo Mercado, and Ruben Rivera. they announced that the contents of Gary Thurber, Indiana Conference the church would be removed and sold: president, spoke for the divine wor- pulpit furniture, tables, chairs through- Hammond (Ind.) Hispanic Church members ship service in the morning. Afternoon out, three refrigerators, all kitchen- The Presbyterians earlier de- events included a special ribbon-cut- ware, children’s division furnishings, a cided the money from the sale of their ting ceremony, a music program, and baby grand piano, plus other pianos, an church was going to various charities an inspirational dedication service with organ, and on and on. in the community. So, the Adventists featured speaker, Carmelo Mercado, Now this presented a problem. The asked if they could be counted as one Lake Union Conference vice president Adventist congregation needed and of those charities, and requested they and Hispanic ministries coordinator. donate the contents of the The new Hammond Hispanic church to them. The trustees Church members are most grateful agreed, and the contents to their pastor and to their Lord for were all retained for the new leading them to the wonderful new Adventist congregation! location for their church building. The most exciting part Members will share a message of hope of the new church location and salvation with the people in their in Hammond is that it is community during a big evangelistic right across the street from campaign scheduled this spring. a brand-new elementary school. The school has ap- Judith Yeoman, Indiana Conference correspondent and Gary Case, association secretary New Hammond (Ind.) Hispanic Church proximately 1,500 students,

26 | April 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. NEWS the property immediately. division. Taylor became a fully certifi ed While Vazquez and Bel- Sabbath school teacher in the adult tre stood in the parking division in 1982. lot praying, Case called Over the past 22 years she has the owner and told him, earned four adult division teacher “We have been discussing certifi cates. She not only teaches a and praying about this class each Sabbath, but is also an active matter and want to make member of Shiloh’s Extension Sabbath an offer. Would you take school! Taylor has taken on the respon- $95,000, cash?” With just sibility of visiting several sick/shut-in a little pause, the owner Sabbath school members. She provides responded, “Yes, that is a these members with Sabbath school Elkhart Hispanic Church reasonable price.” lesson quarterlies and delivers their Now the real work tithe to the church treasurer for them. began. To meet Conference guidelines, Recently widowed, Taylor re- God Cuts the Cost fi fty percent of the purchase price had mains active and faithful by attending Indiana—The Elkhart Hispanic to be in-hand to purchase the property. Wednesday mid-day prayer services, congregation met for nearly three years There was just over $20,000 in the preparing meals on a regular basis for in a rented church building. For many, building fund. With the help of the anyone who is hungry, and serves as the many months they prayed for, saved Lake Union Conference, friends of chaplain of her neighborhood block for, and searched for a church to buy the church, and the sacrifi cial giving club! for their growing membership. of church members, the money came Taylor is a retired caterer who, At last, in February 2004, a church in and the church was purchased! The when asked how she does all this at was placed on the market just four Elkhart Hispanic members praise God her age (she even drives her own car), blocks from where they were renting. for leading and providing. They know states, “I must always keep the Lord The location was wonderful! However, from experience that sometimes God before me.” at the $165,000 asking price, the 140- provides by cutting the cost instead of seat sanctuary was beyond the fi nancial increasing income. reach of the congregation. Gary Case, Indiana Conference Moving forward in faith, Luis association secretary Beltre Sr., their pastor, asked Orlando Vazquez, Indiana Conference Hispanic ministries coordinator, and Gary Case, Shiloh Church Honors Indiana Conference association secre- tary, to come assess the property. The Faithful Leader three met with the property owner Lake Region—Eldora Taylor is on a cold March morning. Each was one of those individuals who, over the impressed with the facility; it would past 48 years, has fortifi ed her mind, Eldora Taylor certainly meet the needs. But the and the minds of hundreds, with Bible price—how could they afford it? truths as a dedicated Sabbath school Taylor was specially honored by her Standing on the walkway outside, teacher. At 84 years of age, she is the church for her faithful years of service the four men reviewed the benefi ts of oldest actively-functioning Sabbath on Mar. 5, 2005. The members recog- the church property. Case addressed school teacher (teaching every Sab- nized her contribution to her church the owner, “Now, what do you need for bath) in the adult division at the Shiloh and community and prayed for God’s this property?” With just a moment’s Church in Chicago, Ill. special blessing on her in her continued pause, the owner replied, “One hun- Taylor was baptized by E.E. Cleve- service. dred thousand dollars.” The three men land on Aug. 3, 1956. In 1957, she was As the Shiloh Church celebrates could hardly contain themselves, but invited to work with children in the its 100th anniversary this year, it is replied to the owner,”We’ll have to talk Primary division of the Sabbath school appropriate to spotlight a pillar of the it over.” department. She served as assistant church, the Sabbath school, and the After exchanging cell phone num- leader for three years, and continued community who has served faithfully bers, the pastors went to a restaurant to work with children from 1957 to for nearly 50 of those years! to pray and have lunch. The three were 1968. In 1972, she became an assistant Collins J. Love, Shiloh Church general Sabbath convicted they should make an offer on teacher in the adult Sabbath school school superintendent, Chicago, Ill.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • April 2005 | 27 NEWS moves, teens going away to school, and other factors, the group was downsized to a children’s choir once again. How- ever, the children’s choir continues to sing the Sabbath’s call to worship and prayer response weekly. At present, the choir has from four to eight children each week who par- ticipate in the musical responses. They still practice during junior Sabbath school and present a variety of songs. It’s a credit to the congregation and Glenwood Church neighbors look forward to the These are some of the Burlington Church children their pastor who invite these young worshipers to continue to be a part gift bags distributed by church members each who sing in the children’s choir. From left (back): Christmas. From left (back): Christien Hodet, Glen- Sarah Moravetz, Tatum Shepherd, Rachel Moravetz; of the weekly worship service. It gives wood pastor, Mathew Oosterwal, William Crawford, (middle): Nathan Moravetz, Derck Logan; (front): Lily them a sense of belonging and a feeling Glenwood Union School teacher, and Jasmine Griggs. Logan, Hanah Moravetz. they are needed. Andrew Roden is in the front. “When I am their guest speaker,” Elementary School packaged a record Children’s Choir comments Bruce Babienco, “I always number 175 gift bags in the church’s look forward to hearing their sweet Enhances Burlington fellowship hall on the Friday before voices and seeing their happy smiles.” distribution. Following the Sabbath Church Oh, that every church would recognize fellowship dinner, maps identifying Michigan—Back in the 1960s the desire of their children to be an ac- assigned routes were distributed to six Nedra Renshaw, now deceased, had tive part of the Sabbath worship hour! quite an active children’s choir. They teams made up of church members and practiced regularly, had choir robes, Glen Sauer, Burlington head elder, and Bruce visitors. Babienco, Lake Union Herald volunteer In addition to distributing the gifts and sang special music almost every correspondent Sabbath at the small Burlington, Mich., to their community neighbors, they church. also delivered to the homes of former Over the years Nedra liked to talk Glenwood Shares members and elderly friends of the about the choir, and ten years ago church. As the members delivered the she was encouraged to begin again. Gifts with Neighbors bags to their neighboring families, Although not professionally trained Michigan—On Dec. 18, 2004, several recipients expressed their grati- herself, with help from other members, members of the Glenwood (Mich.) tude and commented that they look they were able to organize. Church distributed annual Christmas forward to the gift bags every year. She practiced with the children in gift bags to families in their church This annual day of giving during the junior Sabbath school each week, in neighborhood located between Deca- the hectic Christmas season unites preparation for the opening response tur and Dowagiac, Mich. church members and acts as a gentle for the call to worship at the beginning John and Alice Wagner began the reminder that the church is there to of the worship service and another tradition over ten years ago when they serve the community. gave the fi rst gifts to a few homes in musical response following the morn- Doris Manly, Glenwood communication secretary ing prayer. the Glenwood community. The fi rst In 2002, the choir was quite large. gift bags contained a Additional practices were scheduled single loaf of bread and each Wednesday evening in conjunc- a letter from their Ad- tion with the weekly prayer meeting. ventist Church neigh- This additional practice gave them bors. This year, the bags opportunity to prepare a special music contained not only the each Sabbath. Soon, a number of teen- letters and loaves of agers joined and the name was changed wheat bread, but also to The Youth Choir. During the Hope sweet breads, cookies, for the Homeland evangelistic series, the fruit, and books. choir replaced the traditional song ser- Students from vice each Friday night. Due to family the Glenwood Union From left: Eric and Matthew Oosterwal load gift bags in their truck for distribution to the Glenwood Church community.

28 | April 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. NEWS count what they have collected before sending it on to a mission project. Also, in June or July, monies raised to that point are accounted for and sent on rather than holding them until the end of the year. This past July 2004, the class sent $400 to a Russian orphanage, $100 for a Philippine supply airdrop, and $100 to mission teams in Ghana. In Decem- ber, they sent $183 to the Skinny Afri- JoyRiders stopped to view a moose during the Labor Day Rally ride. can Cow project in Kenya. Kenya has an abundance of grazing land. Skinny JoyRiders [email protected]. In Twin Cities, cows are taken in and grazed for six Minn., contact Keith Sopp, JoyRiders months then sold for a 90% profi t to International Hosts International secretary, at (651) 330- support Christian education. ADRA Charity Ride 0173 or e-mail [email protected]. They also sent $375 to a Russian orphanage when they learned the Michigan—JoyRiders Interna- Ted Toms, Eau Claire (Mich.) Church pastor and JoyRiders International president children were only getting warm water tional, the newly-formed Adventist for supper. They have supported this motorcycling association, will hold a orphanage since fi rst hearing about the charity ride for Adventist Develop- need in 2001. ment and Relief Agency, Internation- Sabbath School Class Some of the other projects in the al (ADRA). Several active chapters Gives for Special past included adding a children’s room will host the ride on May 14, 2005, to a church in India; contributing to a the Sabbath traditionally designated Mission Projects worthy student fund in Yap; donating for the annual development and relief Michigan—The Sanchez/Ancel to special mission projects in South offering. Participants need to bring a Sabbath school class in Lansing, Mich., America and Bulgaria; sending prison minimum donation of $25 per bike, in has been collecting a special offering postcards; supporting churches and cash or check made payable to ADRA for missions since 1997. During those chapels in India; donating to Adventist International, to the charity ride on years they have raised $6,907.85 and Frontier Missions, in support of for- May 14. have enjoyed doing it. mer Lansing member, Chris Sorenson; While part of the organization’s Each Dec., at a Christmas money- airdropping supplies in the Philippines; vision is to provide Christian associa- counting party, they share a light pot- and, supporting mission teams in tion for members and non-members luck, enjoy one another’s company, and Ghana, West Africa. through local and national rallies, an- God has in- other integral part of its mission is to deed blessed their promote community-involved charity efforts. While fund-raising. most of the senior Three sites have made commit- class members are ments to date. In Mich., the host site unable to travel will be the Warren Seventh-day Ad- to these faraway ventist Church; in Wis., the host site places, they want will be in Green Bay; and in Minn., the to share their Twin Cities chapter will host a fund- blessings with raising rally. those less for- Further information is available on tunate and help the website, www.joyridersinternational. those who can go com, or by calling Ted Toms, JoyRid- abroad to spread ers International president, at (269) the gospel. 657-2390, or e-mail tedtoms@earthlink. net. Wis. riders may contact Green Penny Ancel, Lansing Bay chapter leaders Lyle and Terrie (Mich.) Church Sabbath Since 1997, the Sanchez/Ancel Sabbath school class at the Lansing (Mich.) school class coordinator Fitzgerald at (920) 865-7433 or e-mail Church has nearly $7,000 for special mission projects.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • April 2005 | 29 NEWS [UNION NEWS] The Old-Timer. This person has been The “True” Believer. This person is to many Sessions. If you ask, they can drawn to Sessions like bees to honey or Lake Region usually name each one. They remem- fl ies to … ah. This well-meaning person ber when attendees were mostly North usually has many things they have Conference in American, Caucasian, and delegates concluded are wrong with the church, Transition were almost all male. all of which are written in many words The New-Timer. At a special meeting of the Lake Re- This is someone in small type on pages with no margins, gion Conference executive committee on who has never been to a Session before. which they will be glad to hand to you, Sunday, Mar. 6, 2005, Norman K. Miles This could be a new member or a even if you aren’t [glad]. Many hours submitted his resignation, effective May longtime Adventist. In either case, of conversation can easily ensue with 1, 2005, after serving more than ten years their eyes will be large and they will very little effort on your part. After as conference president. As a result, Lake say things like, “I never knew.” They such a litany of what’s wrong, you will Union administration is working closely usually didn’t know the diversity and be thankful to go in to the Session with Lake Region Conference leadership numbers of the church and how such a and hear reports of what’s right with through the process of choosing Miles’ large group can feel like family. the church. This encounter could be The Missionary. replacement according to Lake Region In the old days, this positive. The Attendee. Conference bylaws. was the star of the show, the person who This catch-all ID The president of the Lake Region just returned from some unimaginable covers everyone who comes in to the Conference manages a large territory place, full of unbelievable stories of some Session. It is possible this person could with 108 churches in Ind., Ill., Mich., “uncivilized” people and wearing clothes be a believer, non-believer, worker, Wis., and parts of Minn. With 27,541 normally unacceptable in a church member, casual passerby, visitor from members, it is the largest conference environment. Now days, this could be another church, media professional, in the Lake Union. anyone from anywhere. And usually is. homeless person—anyone. This cat- The Believer. This is the church egory is actually the most important Gary Burns, Lake Union Conference member, the foundation of the whole as it mandates that you approach and director of communication organization. This person used to be treat each person the same. You never readily identifi ed, especially when out know … and that’s exciting! [ N A D N E W S ] in the city population around the Ses- For additional information about the sion. Today’s member may or may not G.C. Session, visit www.gcsession.org. Who Attends General stand out, a cause of concern for some Old-Timers. Don’t worry if you can’t G.C. Session News, February 2005 Conference Session? pick them out. God can. More than 70,000 people will fi ll the Dome at the Session in St. Louis this summer. Here is a guide to help you understand who will be there: The Delegate. This is the person for whom the Session is offi cially de- signed. Delegates are the only persons who can vote on the business of the church, which is why there is a Ses- sion in the fi rst place. They will wear an offi cial badge and be seated on the main fl oor, up near the front. There are only 2,000 delegates from all over the world, consisting of ministers, church employees, and lay members. The delegates will usually be attending meetings and committees. The Worker. These are people em- ployed by the church who, if they are June 30–July 9, 2005 • www.gcsession.org not a delegate, will have many other things to do to help the Session run smoothly.

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MILEPOSTS Within the Lake Union, the offi ciating pastor or church communication leader Funeral services were conducted by Pastors PACKARD, Mary C. (Ervin), age 100; born Feb. is responsible for submission of information to this column. Forms are available Armando Camacho and Wendell Springer, and 10, 1904, in Marion, Ind.; died Nov. 27, 2004, in print format, or they can be fi lled out and submitted directly online. Mile- interment was in Bethel Cemetery, Arpin. in Riverside, Calif. She was a member of the Marion Church. post forms are available at luc.adventist.org/mileposts. Conference addresses and HANNAH, Harry W., age 91; born May 27, Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn phone numbers are in the masthead on page 43. 1913, in St. Johns, Newfoundland; died June 6, Trenchard; three grandchildren; and three great- 2004, in Culver City, Calif. He was a member of grandchildren. Anniversaries Weddings the Charlotte (Mich.) Church. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Conrad Reichert, and interment was in Gardens Janelle V. Nay and Jamison R. Bennett were mar- Survivors include his wife, Gertrude of Memory Cemetery, Huntington, Ind. ried July 25, 2004, in Augusta, Mich. The cer- (Gouch); son, Ralph; daughter, Barbara Ather- ton; sister, Bonnie Jean Hannah; four grandchil- emony was performed by Pastor Peter Braman. PELTON, Daniel L., age 57; born Dec. 30, dren; and three great-grandchildren. Janelle is the daughter of John and Judy 1946, in Viroqua, Wis.; died Dec. 19, 2004, in Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Nay of Vienna, Va., and Jamison is the son of St. Joseph, Mich. He was a member of the Pio- Gary and Connie Bennett of Bayfi eld, Colo., and Calvin Thompson, and interment was in Monte- neer Memorial Church, Berrien Springs, Mich. Deborah and John Berecz of Buchanan, Mich. cito Memorial Park Cemetery, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Sauzette (Var- The Bennetts are making their home in gus); sons, Daniel, Kris, and Geoff; brother, Muncie, Ind. INGLEBY, June (Porrecca), age 95; born Apr. 7, Dean; sisters, Dawn Conard and Tamara Lewis; 1908, in Abruzzi, Italy; died Dec. 26, 2003, in and one grandchild. Marlene A. Seitze and Ronald L. Herzhaft were George and Shirley Baptist celebrated their Gaylord, Mich. She was a member of the Gay- Funeral services were conducted by Pastor married Aug. 18, 2004, in Muskegon, Mich. 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 4, 2005, by lord Church. Dwight Nelson and Elder David Sanner, and The ceremony was performed by Pastor Ryan a dinner with family and friends, hosted by their Survivors include her daughter, Lena interment was in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Counsell. Fought; stepdaughters, Donna Buhr, Shirley Gal- son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Barbara Augusta, Mich. Marlene is the daughter of Joe and Laura landt, and Kathi Ingleby; sisters, Norine Ansuini Baptist, at Grand Mere Inn, Stevensville, Mich. Seitze of Muskegon, and Ronald is the son of and Rose Johnston; one grandchild; one great- SHAVER, Blenford, age 99; born Nov. 1, 1905, They have been members of the Berrien Springs the late Martin and the late Viola Herzhaft of grandchild; six step-grandchildren; and seven in Caro, Mich.; died Nov. 18, 2004, in Ithaca, (Mich.) Village Church for 45 years. Muskegon. step-great-grandchildren. Mich. He was a member of the Ithaca Church. George Baptist and Shirley McClung were The Herzhafts are making their home in Memorial services were conducted by Pastor Survivors include his daughters, Virginia married Jan. 4, 1955, in Washington, D.C., by Muskegon. a judge. George has been a school teacher in George Dronen, and inurnment was in Otsego Pfeifl e and Betty Johnson; brother Fred; sister, Maxine Prime; fi ve grandchildren; 12 great- Niles, Mich., and for 23 years at the Berrien Cindy K. Dean and Howard L. Jones were mar- Lake Twp. Cemetery, Gaylord. grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchil- Springs Village Elementary School, retiring ried Dec. 25, 2004, in Edenville, Mich. The cer- dren. in 1982. Since retiring he has been working emony was performed by Pastor Michael Wise. LEAVITT Sr., Arthur E., age 83; born May 29, Funeral services were conducted by Rodney with his son, Robert, in rentals and construc- Cindy is the daughter of Dorothy and the 1921, in Mt. Forest Twp., Mich.; died Jan. 14, Davis, and interment was in Ithaca Cemetery. tion. Shirley has been a childcare provider until late Floyd “Pete” Searfoss of Gladwin, Mich., 2005, in Bentley Twp., Mich. He was a member and Howard is the son of the late Howard and of the Estey Church, Rhodes, Mich. 1986 and a homemaker. SNOW, Earl W., age 81; born Mar. 3, 1923, in the late Lois Jones of Houghton Lake, Mich. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn M. The Baptist family includes Michael Baptist Belding, Mich.; died Nov. 19, 2004, in Hender- The Joneses are making their home in Alger, (McPherson); sons, Arthur Jr., Bruce, and Den- of Minneapolis, Minn.; Robert and Barbara sonville, N.C. He was a member of the Houghton Mich. nis; stepson, Larry McPherson; daughter, Doris Baptist of Benton Harbor, Mich.; Richard and (Mich.) Church. Reeves; brother, Curtis; sister, Betty Ehler; four Vickie Baptist of Memphis, Tenn.; and ten Sheila A. Ritter and James A. Kowalski were mar- Survivors include his wife, Violet E. (Burns); grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. sons, Dennis, Stephen, and Timothy; brothers, grandchildren. ried Mar. 21, 2004, in Muskegon, Mich. The cer- Funeral services were conducted by Pastor emony was performed by Pastor Ryan Counsell. Sidney and Norman; four grandchildren; and Sheila is the daughter of Jerry and Connie Michael McPherson and Gregory Leavitt, and seven great-grandchildren. Ward of Apopka, Fla., and Janet McGowin of interment was in Rhodes Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Apopka, and James is the son of Joseph and Charles Ferguson and Stephen Snow, and in- MCCLAIN, James, age 82; born Feb. 21, Rose Kowalski of Freesoil, Mich. terment was in Western Carolina Veterans Cem- The Kowalskis are making their home in 1922, in Memphis, Tenn.; died July 18, 2004, etery, Black Mountain, N.C. Norton Shores, Mich. in Cassopolis, Mich. He was a member of the Philadelphia Church, Niles, Mich. STOUGHTON, Ruth J. (Hines), age 68; born Mar. Obituaries Survivors include his wife, Myrna B. (Law- 13, 1936, in Gratiot Cty., Mich.; died Jan. 18, rence); son, Ronald; daughter, Dowan Joness; 2005, in Carson City, Mich. She was a member BAERG, Ida M. (Wentworth), age 82; born Dec. and fi ve grandchildren. of the Twin Cities Church, Alma, Mich. 11, 1922, in Stites, Iowa; died Dec. 22, 2004, in Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Survivors include her daughters, Susie and Melvin and Shirley Smith celebrated their Berrien Center, Mich. She was a member of the Patricia; sisters, Gladys Thompson, Opal Brun- Donald Bedney, and interment was in Niles 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 16, 2004, Pioneer Memorial Church, Berrien Springs, Mich. ner, and Linda Osborn; and four grandchildren. Cemetery. by an open house at the Urbandale Church Survivors include her son, Willard; daugh- Cremation committal services were conduct- fellowship hall. They have been members of ter, Coral Bernneise; and six grandchildren. ed by Pastor Jeff Freeman, and inurnment was the Urbandale (Mich.) Church for three years. NUTT, Charles O., age 59; born Feb. 2, Memorial services were conducted by Elder in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, Mich. Melvin Smith and Shirley Field were mar- 1945, in Rochester, Ind.; died Nov. 25, 2004, Russell Staples, and inurnment was in Rose Hill in Detroit, Mich. He was a member of the Niles ried Nov. 16, 1944, in Denver, Colo., by an army VAN WICKLE, Max A., age 82; born Dec. 22, Cemetery, Berrien Springs. (Mich.) Westside Church. chaplain. Melvin has been a salesman for Loma 1922, in Hesperia, Mich.; died Nov. 29, 2004, Linda Foods in the Lake Union then transferred BAUN, William L., age 73; born Mar. 4, 1931, Survivors include his wife, Susan I. (Wagner); in Berrien Springs, Mich. He was a member of to Ohio. Shirley has been a secretary and in Akron, Ohio; died Dec. 12, 2004, in Marsh- stepsons, Steven and Michael Minks; daughter, the Pioneer Memorial Church, Berrien Springs. bookkeeper, and worked in the Andrews Uni- fi eld, Wis. He was a member of the Bethel Laurie Thelen; mother, Bonnie (Burbon); broth- Survivors include his daughters, Ritha versity bindery before moving to Ohio. Church, Arpin, Wis. ers, Elroy Hunt, Bruce and Robert Nutt; sisters, Kalka and Joyce Trail; three grandchildren; and The Smith family includes Melvin Smith Survivors include his wife, Shirley (Stephen); Bonnie Pollett and Tana Dutton; two grandchil- three great-grandchildren. Jr.; Steve and Marti Smith; Barclay Smith, all of son, R. Terry; daughter, Kathy Zalabak; sisters, dren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Elder Battle Creek, Mich.; eight grandchildren; and Carlene Christopher and Becky Beardsley; three Memorial services were conducted by Pas- Dean Heisey, and interment was in Rose Hill eight great-grandchildren. grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. tor John Abbott. Cemetery, Berrien Springs.

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Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • April 2005 | 39 Announcementsnnouncements Churches, schools, conferences, institutions, and organizations may submit the class of ‘95; Sabbath school by the an opportunity to visit our campus and announcements to the Lake Union Herald through their local conference communi- class of ‘80, worship service by the class experience many aspects of boarding cation directors. An easy way to do this is to visit the Lake Union Herald website at of ‘55 (featured speaker is Art Davis, ‘61), academy life. Students will have op- luc.adventist.org/announcements and submit the announcement online. Read- fellowship luncheon, class photos, after- portunity to visit classes, participate in ers may verify dates and times of programs with the respective sources, as these noon musical program directed by Jim spiritual and recreational activities, and events are subject to change. Hanson and Marilyn Jorgensen, evening experience dorm life. We look forward class reunions, and basketball game— to seeing you here. For more informa- tion, contact Bill Hicks, vice principal, or Andrews University meet the staff, win scholarships, and students vs. staff. For more information or Andrew Lay at (317) 984-3575 and/or make plans for the school year 2005- accommodations, call (630) 232-7441. e-mail: [email protected]. New Post-College Young Adult Fellowship 2006. For more details, contact Renee Additional information is available online and Sabbath School Offered: Supported by at www.broadviewacademy.org. Baker at (630) 232-7441 or e-mail: Lake Union Campus Ministries, Encounter is a young [email protected]. Indiana adult-led ministry, meeting on campus Offerings: Hinsdale Adventist Academy Day will be in Forsythe Honors House from 9:30– Women’s Ministries Spring Retreat: It’s not too Apr. 2 Local church budget Mon., Apr. 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 11:00 a.m. each Sabbath. For directions late to register for Indiana Conference’s Apr. 9 Christian Record Services p.m. Come and spend the day with our or more general information, contact the one-day retreat to be held at Indiana Apr. 16 Local church budget students and faculty, and experience Religious Education offi ce at (269) 471- Academy Sabbath, Apr. 9. Mayra Rodri- Apr. 23 Local conference advance what an “Education for Life” can mean 8618 or e-mail: [email protected]. You guez will provide presentations in Spanish Apr. 30 General Conference Session for you. All children entering grades may also contact faculty sponsors, Jerry and Rosa T. Banks in English. For registra- Project and Jane Thayer at: (269) 471-6703 or K–12 are encouraged to attend. Lunch tion, call Julie at (317) 844-6201. Special days: [email protected] for Jane; (269) will be provided. For further information Apr. 2 Missionary magazines 471-6214 or [email protected] for or to make your reservation, call (630) A Pathfi nder Fair will be held at Timber (Signs, Message, El Centinela, Jerome. 323-9211. Ridge Camp, Apr. 30–May 1, for all Indi- La Sentinelle) ana clubs. This year’s theme is “Truth or Apr. 9 Stewardship Sabbath Broadview Academy cordially invites all Illinois Consequences?” For further information, Apr. 16 Literature Evangelism Sabbath alumni and friends to Homecoming, May call Dean Whitlow at (812) 829-0625. Apr. 23 Education Sabbath Broadview Academy announces that 12–14. Honor classes include: 1935, ‘45, the visitation day for prospective stu- ‘55, ‘65, ‘75, ‘80, ‘85, and ‘95. Special Indiana Academy Days: All students in ASI Lake Union Chapter, Spring Fellowship will dents will start on Fri. afternoon, Apr. events include: a campus beautifi cation grades 8–11 are invited to come to be held Apr. 22–24 at Camp Wakonda in 1, and end on Sun. morning, Apr. 3. project on the 12th; traditional trip to Indiana Academy Days, May 1–2. This Wis. Speakers include Eduard Schmidt, Students will have the opportunity to Chicago on the 13th; vespers service by open house gives prospective students NADEI assoc. director; Joseph Kidder, PARTNERSHIP with GOD dmired by the late Chet Atkins, Doyle During a question and answer session, one A Gifted Giver Dykes is considered by many to be the of the stereotypical rock guitarist attendees BY GARY BURNS A best fi nger style guitar player in the world today. expressed his frustration with not yet being A few years ago, I had the opportunity to attend discovered. He asked Doyle what he could do one of his workshops. The class was composed to make it in the business. of a rather interesting collection of guitar play- Doyle shared his belief that if you have re- ers, which made choosing a place to sit an in- ceived a gift, it was given for one purpose—to teresting study in social acceptance. bless others. He suggested the young guitar- Not long into the workshop, we began to ist do as he had done—volunteer to play at sense something else besides playing music nursing homes—play for anyone who is lonely, was going on. This acclaimed artist led us to discouraged or grieving; then, when the gift consider the Giver of all gifts and talents, at is used as it was intended, more and more appropriate opportunities. Rather than opportunities will be given. focusing on his awards, appearances, What a refreshing approach that might be or achievements, he described a applied, not only to musical talent and the en- number of situations where he had tertainment industry, but to every skill, career, been able to use his gift to make and vocation—to partner with God, according a difference in someone’s life. He to His design, purpose, and agenda, to be a wove these touching testimonials blessing to others. between renditions of popular songs Gary Burns is the Lake Union Herald editor and hymns.

40 | April 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. Announcementsnnouncements Seventh-day Adventist Theological The First Annual Wisconsin Academy (WA) Glendale Adventist Academy Alumni Week- Adam’s Mark Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. The Seminary professor; and Danny Shel- Golf Classic will be held Apr. 17 at the end: Plan now to attend Apr. 19–May 1. Fri. theme of the conference will be “Love ton, 3ABN founder/director. Children’s Kestrel Ridge Golf Course in Columbus. p.m. at the Eagle Rock Adventist Church, Enables Unity in Diversity: Include Me services by 3ABN’s Kid’s Time. Come There is a per-player fee which includes 2322 Merton Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. Please.” The Woman-of-the-Year Banquet be blessed. For registration information, 18 holes with golf cart, two meals, a golf Featuring music by the Neufeld family. All will be held on June 28 and the Prayer day Sabbath, beginning with registration visit website: www.asi-lakeunion.org, shirt, and a goody bag. All money raised Breakfast on June 29. Early registration at 9:00 a.m. and continental breakfast e-mail: [email protected], or will go toward the WA Worthy Student and reservations for the hotel are espe- in the Student Center. Complimentary call: (269) 624-5888. Fund. If you have questions or are in- cially important. For more information terested in being a sponsor, contact Mi- lunch provided. For information contact: Boni Portillo at (818) 244-8671 or e- and to register, go to the AAW website: All Lake Union academies alumni, attend- chelle Shufelt at (920) 623-3300 ext. mail: [email protected]; or visit www.aaw.cc. ees, and friends are invited to the 16th 18, or e-mail: development@wisacad. website: www.GlendaleAcademy.org. annual reunion on Sabbath, May 7, at La org. Bring your clubs and come join us Pathfi nder Evangelism in Africa: The fi re is Sierra Academy, Riverside, Calif., begin- for an exciting weekend at the academy! Upper Columbia Academy Class of ‘55: We still burning! Fifteen teams of Pathfi nd- ning at 10 a.m. For more information, call Check out our website for more informa- may not have your current address or ers who attended Faith On Fire Campo- (909) 796-8593 or (909) 799-8039. tion: www.wisacadalumni.org. phone number, or you may have in- ree in August 2004 will be conducting a formation regarding other classmates series of evangelistic meetings from July Michigan North American Division that we need. Our 50th reunion will 22–Aug. 6 in Ghana, Africa. More than be Apr. 29–May 1, so please contact Battle Creek Academy Alumni Weekend: We Southwestern Adventist University Alumni 30,000 Bibles collected at the Faith On one of the following immediately: Da- would like to invite you to join us Apr. Relations offi ce presents Homecoming Fire Camporee will be distributed dur- vid Wickward at (208) 459-3085 or 29–30. Honor classes are: 1935, ‘45, Weekend, Apr. 7–10. The banquet theme ing the evangelistic meetings conducted e-mail: [email protected]; or Jack ‘55, ‘65, ‘75, ‘80, ‘85, and ‘95. Our by the Pathfi nders. Contact Andrews is “Southwestern Fiesta!” Come back Pester at (360) 896-1241 or e-mail: special guest speaker on Sabbath, home to Keene for a weekend of fun and [email protected]. University’s Center for Youth Evangelism Apr. 30, will be Admiral Darold Bigger, fellowship! Make your reservations now at (800) YOUTH-2-U or at website: www. while our Sabbath evening vespers will by contacting Bev Mendenhall, Alumni The Rusk (Texas) school and church are camporee.org for more information. To be presented by vocalist Dan Grentz Relations director, at (817) 202-6232 planning a reunion of all former students, sponsor a Pathfi nder, call (800) YOUTH- (‘94). Details about this event, and or e-mail: [email protected]. Visit web- teachers, and pastors, May 20–21. For in- 2-U ext. 7. speaker and participant biographies, site: www.swau.edu for more details. formation, contact [email protected]. may be found under the Alumni link Granger (Wash.) Church is celebrating its Plainview Academy Alumni Reunion: Notice on the academy’s website: www.battle ComputingAndMissions.net 2005, Apr. 100th anniversary, July 28–29, 2006. Ya- to the Alumni of Plainview Academy creekacademy.com For further informa- 15–16, at Southern Adventist University. kima Valley Academy and Granger Junior (1910–1965), formerly of Redfi eld, S.D. tion, you may call: (269) 965-1278, or Learn how to share your faith using inno- Academy reunion to be held in conjunc- Please make plans to attend our annual e-mail: [email protected]. vative computing technologies. Keynote Alumni Reunion get together which has tion. For information, write: Granger Ad- speakers will be Robert Folkenberg, been set for the weekend of June 24–26. ventist Church, P.O. Box 460, Granger, WA “Ye Olde CLA Alumni Reunion”: All “ye olde Global Evangelism director, and Daryl It will be held on the campus of Dakota 98932; phone: (509) 854-1132 or (509) students” in attendance at Cedar Lake Gungadoo, Adventist World Radio global Adventist Academy in Bismarck, N.D. 837-4092; e-mail: [email protected]; or Academy, 1955 and earlier, are in- distribution and engineering director. Tu- vited to Great Lakes Adventist Academy Honor classes are those who graduated visit website: www.grangersda.com. torials on PowerPoint, designing church (or attended) the classes ending in 0 campus (formerly CLA) June 9–12 for a audio-visual systems, security, and or 5. A special invitation is extended to Spokane Junior Academy Class of 1957: reunion where you will be warmly wel- more. Details as they become available all former PVA students, faculty, staff, Anticipating a 50-year class reunion at comed. Honor classes are 1935, ‘45, may be viewed at www.computingand parents, and friends. Our “family” is SJA Homecoming in 2007, I would like and ‘55. For more information, call the missions.net. No registration fees. getting smaller and we need you! You to get in touch with the students who GLAA Alumni offi ce at (989) 427-5181, will receive a blessing. For information, moved through the grades at SJA with Madison Academy Alumni Weekend: Plan or visit GLAA’s website at www.GLAA.net. contact PVA Alumni secretary, Charlene now to attend Apr. 22–24. Visit our web- us, whether they graduated with us in Please pass the good word! (Scholl) Binder at (402) 489-1702 or site for more details. Once there, you 1957 or not. If you have contact infor- e-mail her at: [email protected]. Wisconsin may also update your personal informa- mation for any of our classmates, please tion, submit a picture and bio of your- Association of Adventist Women: Make your get it to Nadine Platner Dower by e-mail: Wisconsin Academy Alumni Weekend will be self, as well as search for classmates reservations soon for the 23rd Annual [email protected]; phone: held Apr. 15–16. The theme for this year’s and faculty to e-mail! Visit website: Conference of the Association of Ad- (360) 828-7146; or write: 13000 NW alumni weekend is “Coming Again.” The www.madisonacademyalumni.com. ventist Women to be held June 26–29 in 47th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98685. speakers will be former teachers—Oli- ver Archer, Friday evening, and Cherry Habenicht, Sabbath morning church. Come back to Wisconsin Academy and enjoy fellowship and fun with former Sunset Calendar Apr 1 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 22 Apr 29 May 6 classmates. The honored classes this Berrien Springs, Mich. 7:11 8:19 8:26 8:34 8:41 8:50 year are 1935, ‘45, ‘55, ‘65, ‘75, ‘80, Chicago 6:16 7:23 7:31 7:39 7:46 7:55 ‘85, and ‘95. If you would like more Detroit 6:58 8:05 8:13 8:21 8:29 8:37 information about the weekend or to Indianapolis 7:08 7:16 7:22 7:29 7:37 7:44 La Crosse, Wis. 6:31 7:40 7:48 7:56 8:05 8:14 reserve a room, contact Marcia Sigler at Lansing, Mich. 7:05 8:13 8:22 8:29 8:38 8:47 (920) 623-3330 ext. 12, or e-mail her Madison, Wis. 6:23 7:32 7:40 7:48 7:56 8:04 at [email protected]. Springfield, Ill. 6:22 7:29 7:37 7:43 7:50 7:58

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Financial Aid How God Paid My Tuition BY STEPHANIE HOLTRY

ord,” I prayed earnestly one Sunday morning, “I’m going back out to knock on doors today. I’m asking You to “Lgive me a chance to share my faith with someone.” I’d been praying that prayer ever since the previous Wednes- day, and I continued to lift my heart in prayer as I hurried between houses that afternoon. “Today, Lord! Please!” After about an hour, a kind gentleman named Ken answered the door and politely listened to my presentation. Then he called his wife, Nancy, and I explained to her what I was doing. “What brought you to Andrews University?” Ken asked. teen people gathered in the living room! Ken introduced “I prayed a lot about going back to school,” I explained me to them as his “long-lost niece from Pennsylvania!” I to the couple. “Andrews was an option, but I just couldn’t prayed with them and began to share God’s faithfulness and afford the tuition. So I said, ‘God, if You want me to go to leading in my life regarding my education at Andrews. It Andrews, you have to show me by providing a way to pay was awesome! the tuition.’ And miraculously, God answered. I was award- After sharing my testimony, Ken and Nancy in- ed grants and scholarships from Andrews that covered vited me to tell their friends about my books, the bulk of my fees! God provided for the rest of the and I was able to share six more. Before part- bill via this Christian literature outreach program. ing, we all gathered in a circle and prayed There are matching funds towards my tuition for again. Someone took pictures, and there each dollar in Magabook donations that I put were hugs of encouragement. We were on my school bill!” no longer strangers, but family. When I fi nished my testimony, they chose Now I have new “aunts” and three books and made a generous $100 “uncles,” and they have new books il- donation, proving once again that lustrating God’s love. I saw God’s the Lord was using my Magabook hand again, working to bring ministry to help pay my bills at about wonderful answers to my Andrews. As I said thank you and prayers. God has truly used the goodbye, Ken and Nancy asked Magabook ministry at Andrews me to come back in a half hour to continue to help me with my to share my testimony with tuition. guests they were expecting. Stephanie Holtry will graduate this When I returned, they spring with a B.B.A. in accounting—debt free! She is from Port Royal, Pennsyl- quickly welcomed me in. vania. There must have been four-

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A 2002 Great Lakes Adventist Academy graduate, Justin THE LAKE UNION HERALD STAFF is now a junior biochemistry major who spends his summers Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; (269) 473-8242; [email protected] working at Camp Au Sable and participates each summer in Editor ...... Gary Burns Justin Weaver Managing Editor/Display Advertising ...... Diane Thurber Maranatha’s Ultimate Workout in South and Central America. Circulation Manager/Back Pages Editor ...... Judi Doty Jason has exhibited leadership in student government at Andrews, serving as Proof Reader ...... Candy Clark senator-at-large his freshman and sophomore years, Student Association (S.A.) Art Direction/Design ...... Mark Bond [email protected] vice president this year, and is currently in the running for S.A. president for CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Adventist Midwest Health . . . . .Michael Krivich [email protected] next year. Andrews University ...... Rebecca May [email protected] “Student Government is an opportunity to be the change you want to see,” Illinois ...... Ken Denslow [email protected] Indiana ...... Gary Thurber [email protected] says Weaver. “Our S.A. wants to encourage a broad range of clubs and organiza- Lake Region ...... Ray Young [email protected] tions to serve our international student population—socially and spiritually—in Michigan ...... Michael Nickless [email protected] Wisconsin ...... James Fox [email protected] a smorgasbord of offerings throughout the year.” Justin also enjoys working with the praise team for Higher Ground Sabbath school and University chapel services. CORRESPONDENTS Adventist Midwest Health ...... Lynn Larson [email protected] Will he be next year’s S.A. president? “Whatever the Lord wants for me and Andrews University ...... Beverly Stout [email protected] for the Andrews students,” he replies buoyantly. “If I don’t win the election, I’m Illinois ...... Veryl Kelley [email protected] Indiana ...... Judith Yeoman [email protected] here to support and serve the next group of offi cers—or maybe I’ll study abroad Lake Region ...... Tonya Nisbeth [email protected] Lake Union ...... Bruce Babienco [email protected] and start learning Spanish!” Michigan ...... Jody Murphy [email protected] Wisconsin ...... Kitty Crary [email protected] Marianne Kordas is a senior honors student majoring LAKE UNION CONFERENCE DEPARTMENTS in music with an emphasis in violin. She jokingly refers to Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 | (269) 473-8200 President ...... Walter Wright herself as a “crazy musician.” Originally from West Bend, Secretary ...... Rodney Grove Wis., Marianne has enjoyed fi nding ways to use her musical Treasurer ...... Glynn Scott Vice President ...... Carmelo Mercado talents at Andrews University. She is currently a violinist Associate Treasurer ...... Douglas Gregg in the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, has sung Associate Treasurer ...... Richard Terrell ASI ...... Carmelo Mercado in the University Chorale, and occasionally played with the Communication ...... Gary Burns Andrews University Early Music Ensemble. Marianne also Education ...... Gary Randolph Marianne Kordas Education Associate ...... Garry Sudds uses her knowledge of music as an announcer for Andrews’ Hispanic Ministries ...... Carmelo Mercado classical radio station, WAUS 90.7 FM, and as a student assistant in the Music Information Services ...... Harvey Kilsby Ministerial ...... Rodney Grove Materials Center. Religious Liberty ...... Vernon Alger Marianne uses her talents to minister to others. She served as the nursing Trust Services ...... Vernon Alger home director for AU-outR.E.A.C.H. for three and a half years, organizing a mu- Women’s Ministries ...... Myrna Earles sic and worship program at a Benton Harbor nursing home weekly. LOCAL CONFERENCES AND INSTITUTIONS Adventist Midwest Health: Ernie Sadau, president, 120 N. Oak St., Marianne also enjoys painting and drawing, cooking, hiking, writing, and Hinsdale, IL 6 0521; (630) 856-2010. studying history. She also enjoys studying languages; Marianne is fl uent in both Andrews University: Niels-Erik Andreasen, president, Berrien Springs, MI French and English, and is currently studying German. 49104-0670; (269) 471-7771. Illinois: Ken Denslow, president; Rick Remmers, secretary; Duane Rollins, In the future, Marianne hopes to complete graduate studies in musicology, treasurer; 619 Plainfield Rd., Suite 200, Willowbrook, IL 60527-8438; where she will combine her love of music and history. She plans to eventually (630) 734-0920. teach music history in a college setting. Indiana: Gary Thurber, president; Archie Moore, secretary, George Crumley, treasurer; street address: 15250 N. Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46032; mailing address: P.O. Box 1950, Carmel, IN 46082-1950; (317) 844-6201. Lake Region: Norman Miles, president; George Bryant, secretary; Leroy Address Correction Hampton, treasurer; 8517 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60619; (773) 846- 2661. Members of the Lake Region Conference and paid subscribers should contact the Lake Michigan: Jay Gallimore, president; Fred Earles, secretary; Leroy Bruch, Union Herald offi ce with their address changes. Members from the Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, treasurer; street address: 320 W. St. Joseph St., Lansing, MI 48933; and Wisconsin conferences should now contact their local conference membership clerks mailing address: P.O. Box 19009, Lansing, MI 48901; (517) 316-1500. directly for all Lake Union Herald address changes. Contact phone numbers are listed below Wisconsin: Donald Corkum, president; Brian Hamilton, secretary/treasurer; for your convenience, and addresses are listed to the right. street address: 3505 Highway 151 North, Sun Prairie, WI 53590; mailing address: P.O. 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