Weekly News and Inspiration for Seventh-day Adventists June 8, 1989
FOR THIS HOUR: The Prophetic Basis of Adventism
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49 Why not be one? BY WILLIAM G. JOHNSSON Q ome time ago we received a letter from Brian Bur- together; in fact, larger churches need lots of help. L./gess, a student at Atlantic Union College. He Many of our pastors encourage members to get the wrote: "As a college student and Adventist constitu- Review. But pastors are busy people, with many pro- ent, I would like to thank the staff of the Adventist grams to look out for. That's why we're appealing to the Review for an attractive and informative weekly news grass roots, to the spirit of pure volunteerism. and inspiration publication. It is very enlightening We're not offering any financial incentives. No gim- and enjoyable to receive a free copy of the Adventist micks. We're looking for people who believe in the Review, provided weekly to all students by our col- Review and its ministry, and who want to be part of the lege. I would encourage other college students to read team. People who will be part of the 4,444. this publication so that they will be informed of im- portant church matters." hat will boosters do? Basically, encourage other What is happening at Atlantic Union College? The Wmembers to read and subscribe to the Review. administration, following the enthusiastic lead of pres- The goal, of course, is to make your church like the ident Larry Geraty, decided to buy the Review at bulk Beaufort, South Carolina, church—every family sub- rates and make it available to every student. scribing. The dormitory deans at Atlantic Union College report If you step forward to be one of the 4,444, you'll hear that the free issues are read—they don't find them in the from one of the Review staff. You will receive a packet trash cans. of materials to get you started. Because you have joined the team, we will print your name in the Review. You r. Larry Geraty is an Adventist will also receive a quarterly newsletter for boosters. DReview booster. He encourages This will be a one-year commitment—to June 30, his faculty and students to get and 1990. read the Adventist Review. He is one Think about it. Pray about it. If you decide this is what of the 4,444. you want to do, write us, giving your name, address, Why 4,444? Because the North telephone number, church membership, and name of American Division has 4,444 church pastor. Kindly have your pastor also sign the churches. We are looking for at least letter—we want him to know of your decision. one booster —a volunteer—in every SDA church in North America. Our address: The 4,444 So if you are a member of the SDA Church, subscribe Adventist Review Office to the Review, and would like to promote it in your local 12501 Old Columbia Pike church, you can become one of the 4,444. Silver Spring, MD 20904-16089 We don't mind if more than one person in a church steps forward to boost the Review. Boosters can work If you wish, just fill out the blank below, clip, and mail.
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General paper of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Editor William G. Johnsson Associate Editors Roy Adams Myron K. Widmer News Editor Carlos Medley Assistant Editors Eugene F. Durand Kit Watts Editorial Assistant Soul food, p. 14 Home, sweet chapel, p. 16 Blind, he leads the sighted, p. 20 Jackie Ordelheide Administrative Secretary Corinne Russ Editorial Secretary EDITORIALS DEVOTIONAL Edith Wilkens Art Director 4 The Power of Enthusiasm 14 The Word of God Stephen Hall Designer While enthusiasm may be abused, our "All who will come to the Word of God Bryan Gray church services could stand a lot more of for guidance . . . will understand what Marketing Gil Anderson it, both in the pulpit and in the pews. saith the Scripture." Ad Sales by Roy Adams by Ellen G. White Orval Driskell Subscriber Services Larry Burtnett 5 "Go, Buy a Field" WITNESS Consulting Editors Neal C. Wilson, Charles E. Bradford, Wal- God asked Jeremiah to defy common lace°. Coe, D. F. Gilbert, Robert J. Kloost- sense, for in times of dire crisis a state- 16 Home, Sweet Chapel erhuis, Kenneth J. Mittleider, Enoch Ol- Fifty times a "nonprofit hobby" has iveira, Calvin B. Rock, G. Ralph Thompson ment of faith is not enough; we must take Special Contributors turned their place into Mayers' House of Kenneth H. Wood, George W. Brown, Ger- positive action. by Kit Watts ald J. Christo,Ottis C. Edwards, Bekele Weddings. by Marge McNeilus Heye, Edwin Ludescher, J. J. Nortey, Jan Paulsen, Walter R. L. Scragg, Joao Wolff LIFESTYLE Africa-Indian Ocean Editions Editor, Jack Mahon NEWS Inter-American Edition 8 God's Acres Editor, Adalgiza Archbold South American Editions What else could you call a place where 17 6 Newsbreak Editor, R. S. Lessa, Portuguese; editor, Rolando Itin, Spanish needy people have found a temporary 18 Worldview How to Subscribe Subscription prices: US$31.97 for 40 issues. US$41.97 for 52 home in a large house with a 17-acre or- Islanders kept ancient Sabbath. Blind pas- issues. To place your order, send your name, ange grove? tor shows the way. Youth witness to ski- address, and payment to your local Ad- ventist Book Center or Adventist Review by Harold and Joan Lance ers. She quilts for teens at 93. Subscription Desk, Box 1119, Hagers- town, Maryland 21741. Single copy, $1.50 U.S. currency. Prices subject to change THEOLOGY DEPARTMENTS without notice. To Writers We welcome unsolicited manuscripts. Notification of acceptance or 10 For Such an Hour 12 Children's Corner rejection may be expected only if accom- The end-time prophecies of Daniel and panied by a stamped, self-addressed 13 Faith Alive! envelope. Address all editorial corre- Revelation gave our pioneers their self- spondence to 6840 Eastern Avenue NW., Washington, D.C. 20012. understanding as a new movement. Sec- 22 Bulletin Board The Adventist Review (ISSN 0161- 1119) is published 40 times a year, each ond of an eight-part series. 23 Letters Thursday except the first Thursday of the month. Copyright 0 1989 Review and by Hans K. LaRondelle 24 Reflections Heralds Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. Second-class postage paid at Ha- gerstown, Maryland 21740. Postmaster: send address changes to Adventist Re- COMING NEXT WEEK view, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagers- town, MD 21740. Editorial office Fax number: (202) 722- A "Fathers and the Spiritual- jah (the Tishbite) and the pro- 6354. Scripture quotations marked NASB are ity of Their Children," by phetic Elijah (John the Bap- from the New American Standard Bible, 0 The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, Lauri Denski-Snyman. A fa- tist). 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, ■ 1977. Texts credited to NIV are from the ther's committed presence is "A Year for Friendship," by Holy Bible, New International Version. Copyright 1973, 1978, by the Interna- critical to a child's emotional Noelene Johnsson. In this Year tional Bible Society. Used by permission of and spiritual well-being. of Homecoming we must care Zondervan Bible Publishers. Texts cred- ited to RSV are from the Revised Standard ■ "The Remnant Church as not only for the purity of our Version of the Bible, copyrighted 1946, 1952 ®1971,1973. the End-Time Elijah," by Hans church, but for the aching Cover photo by Meylan C. Thoresen K. LaRondelle. We follow in hearts that seek our fellow- Vol. 166, No. 23 the tradition of the historic Eli- ship.