VOL. XIX, NO. 17 PASADENA, CALIFORNIA SEPT. 2,1991 Milestone: Ambassador College begins its 45th school year
By Betty Waters people, including official of other AC, sponsored by the Worldwide Tyler Morning Telegraph area college, area civic, busine Church of God, i in Big Sandy, BIG SANDY-Forty-five year and government leaders and Ward acknowledged. ago. Amba ador College got it media representative. Ward explained it is becau e in tart with four students: Monda), There was a congratulatory let- the late 1940 , a radio broadca t the college pecializing in "the ter from Governor Ann Richard, of Armstrong' program, The mi ing dimen ion in education" and Big Sandy Mayor Johnnie World Tomorro"', was heard by a and ho e enrollment has swelled Baird proclaimed "Ambas- Big Sandy family who to about 1,200 celebrated its 45th ador College Day," became intere ted, anniversary. The luncheon was t A went to California held to not only _=- V,,/' and met Arm- This article appeared in the "thank" area resi- '-.I"'WF-C._~ trong. Aug. 20 Tyler Morning Tele dents for support E.~ "A relation- graph. It is reprinted with and acceptance ...... , hip began and STUDENT BODY-Ambassador students gather In front of the College permission. of the con olidat- - ~ eventually that Administration Building at the start of the 1991-92 school year. The 1,150 ed operation ,_""", family (the Ham- students who enrolled represent 39 countries. [Photo by Mike Bedford] Although AC completed a year said President mers) donated ago the herculean task of consoli Donald L. Ward, e/",-- ..~-=-_. property here," dating near Big Sandy its opera but al 0 "to reaffrrm 0 _ _ Ward said. Roy Texas officials ODor tion previously split between its our commitment to .,II:\ Hammer and his on, Pasadena, Calif., and Big Sandy service in East Texas Buck, also donated their campuses to offer a wider selec and extended communities." services. tion of courses and better utilize As AC begins its 45th year, it is The property was initially used AC at anniversary event resources, "We are not here to working toward accreditation with as a church convention site, tart- look back and glory in our past," the Southern Association of Col- ed in 1953, then a a grade chool BIG SA DY-"Today marks that to a board of education 0 that aid Jo eph W. Tkach, chairman leges and Schools and continuing (no longer operated), and later the another mile tone. Today we cele we may continue to teach you." of the board of regents and chan to fulfill the vision of its founder, college opened its second campus brate the 45th anniver ary of cellor. Herbert W. Armstrong, to teach here in 1964, although it had been Ambassador College," Chancellor Anniversary luncheon "We're here to look forward at tudents how to live a godly life founded in Califomia in 1947. Jo eph W. Tkach told 1,150 stu Afterward a 45th anniver ary what e have yet to accompli h:' as revealed in the Bible. aid Today, the 2,500 acre Big dents from 39 countries at an ori luncheon took place with civic. Tkach aid during an anniver ary Tkach. Sandy campu carved from wood- entation forum Aug. 19. bu ine s and government leaders. luncheon attended by about 85 Mo t people don't know why (see AC OPENS, page 8) Mr. Tkach aid Herbert Arm Johnnie Baird, mayor of Big strong, College founder, was a Sandy. read a proclamation mak man of vi ion. "Vi ion is seeing ing Aug. 19 Ambassador College pleasing our elve , but toward where life i heading and knowing Day "in recognition of the Col pleasing the One who ha how to make the transition to lege' commitment to excellence PERSONAL FROM called us out of death and into y, here it ought to be. Great in education and in recognition of life. accompli hments are preceded by the po itive contribution the Col .. And he died for all, that greater vision." lege makes to our ommunity." Ambassador College received ~~~ those who live hould no longer President's comments letters from Texa Governor Ann live for thernselve but for him Commenting on accreditation, Richard , Senators Lloyd Bentsen who died for them and was Donald Ward, College president, and Phil Gramm and State Repre- Dear Brethren, re tore relationships between raised again" (II Corinthians told students that "accreditation is entative Bob Glaze. The fall festivals are fellow human beings. 5:15). not just for the College. We're Gov. Richards wrote: "Educa profound annual reminders "All this is from God, who We now live for Jesus Chri t. doing it for you students. The fac tion today is one of the most criti reconciled us to him elf through We now pattern our live after ulty are already competent. cal is ues we have to face. It is of the joy and glory that Christ and gave us the mini try (see PERSONAL, page 8) Accreditation is to demonstrate comforting to know, as we con await all who become rec of reconciliation: that God was r------::,...,./ front difficultie in 0 many of our onciled to God through reconciling the world to him elf educational programs. that for forty-five year' Ambas ador Col in Chri t, not counting men' Je u Christ. lege has demon trated the intelli Paul de cribed the work of in again t them. And he ha gence, leadership, and fortitude to the Church of God as a min committed to us the me age of provide its tudent· with the fme t reconciliation" (II Corinthian i try of reconciliation (II education available. Their uc 5:18-19, ew International Ver- ce e will continue to bring Corinthian 5:18). I human ion throughout). honor to the college which trained being tand in need of rec them:' onciliation to God. They are, Wa)' of peace Sen. Bent. en wrote: "Amba - becau e of in, cut off from This reconciliation is the way ador College ha played an God. cut off from the Author true peace will come. True important part in the live of many peace can come only through the by providing a olid educational and Source of life i elf. foundation on which to build a atoning, or reconciling acrifice Sin i that \ hich de troy succes fullife." relation hip . It corrupts rela . ofJe u Chri t. Sen. Gramm wrote: "A a for tion hip between people and it It i through his acrifice and mer profes or, I am deeply con cut human beings off from re urrection that we can be cerned with education, and I com God. tran formed by the Holy Spirit mend you for upholding the But God loves his creation into a new creation. into chil excellence that Ambassador Col (John 3:16). From the founda dren of God who e in are for lege represents." tion of the world he purposed to given, who are reconciled to Rep. Glaze introduced a resolu tion in the Texas legislature to forgive in-to restore humani God and who have the promi e of 'alvation from death: "For if, honor Ambassador College on its ty' relation. hip with him and to 45th anniver ary. when we were God' enemie, we were reconciled to him Orientation week activitie through the death of hi Son, Other activitie were the fre h SIDE how much more, ha ing been man reception and dance during reconciled, shall we be av d Ambassador Foundation staff members on the Radio-Televi which Mr. Tkach and the faculty through hi life! ot only i thi sion leningrad project are "well and in good spirits,~ said evange greeted the ney, tudents. Aftermath of 0, but we al 0 rejoice in God list larry Salyer, director of Church Administration International. A emblie explained degree through our Lord Je u Chri t, Darlene Reddaway (left) had left the Soviet Union before the requirement and tudent rule of coup in Soviet coup to resume her studies in California. Staff members in conduct. Jo eph Locke, vice pre i through whom e have no leningrad dunng the coup were (from second left) Simone and received reconciliation" (Ro dent of Amba sador Foundation Union ..... 2 Cliff Worthing and Debbie Armstrong. International. detailed require man 5:10-11). The Church told the staff to leave the Soviet Union Aug. 22. But ments student would have to ,ow that we are reconciled when the danger passed. Cliff, Simone and Debbie were allowed meet to be accepted for Founda Church fmancial to God, we are enabled to draw to stay until their planned departure for the Feast of Tabernacles. tion projects in Jordan, Sri Lanka statement . 3-6 even closer to him. Our live All three will return to leningrad after the Feast. and Thailand. are no longer directed toward Classes began Aug. 26. 2 The WORLDWIDE NEWS ~onday,Sept.2, 1991
will be long-lasting. But don't forget, Russia will still Bungled Soviet coup alters world course have at its disposal an awesome nuclear force. The fires of democ PASADENA-When the shock Iy that the three Western-oriented racy may be burning bright at the waves of political liberation swept Baltic states will seek to hitch moment. But Russia's new leaders over Central and Eastern Europe their destinies to that of the Euro exhibit some of the same totalitari in 1989, highlighted by the fall of pean Community as well. an tendencies of old, as evidenced the Berlin Wall, few expected W~RLDWATCH This prospect of parts of the by the manner in which Mr. then that the tremors would begin By Gene H. Hogberg Soviet Union linking up with the Yeltsin, often described as a "loose to batter down the Soviet Union EC was foreseen years ago by Otto cannon," has dictated policy to the itself only two years later. Habsburg, member of the Euro weakened Mr. Gorbachev. Worried that what had happened pean Parliament. He said that A reduced-in-size Soviet Union in Poland, Hungary and Czech European integration should not dominated even more so by the oslovakia could also occur inside assumption that the three Baltic European unification. Increasing stop until it had reached the "natu Russians will remain ever wary of the Soviet Union, conservative states are different from the other Iy, in the economic and political ral borders of Russia." For years developments elsewhere in Communist Party officials engi Soviet republics." sense, Europe and European Dr. Habsburg has unofficially Europe, especially the unity neered a coup d'etat in the early Independence for the Ukraine Community mean virtually the championed the cause of the Baltic movement centered on the Euro hours of Aug. 19. The plotters could be a sticky matter. This sec same thing. Nations anxious for states in the European Parliament. pean Community. were troubled over President ond-most-populous republic, at 52 EC membership speak about their The Vatican, too, is excited In addition, as noted by Henry Mikhail Gorbachev's plans to million people, has agricultural desire to "join Europe." about newly found opportunities Kissinger, the new union govern devolve more powers of the central resources and industrial capacity In the former Soviet bloc, Hun in the post-communist world, first ment, with its Muslim minorities in government to the Soviet republics. essential to the other Soviet regions. gary, Poland and Czechoslovakia in Central and Eastern Europe, but Central Asia playing a greater role, But the putsch crumbled igno Complicating the issue is that at are negotiating associate status also now in parts of the crumbling "will become an increasingly active miniously three days later, due, in least 10 million ethnic Russians relationships with Brussels, with Soviet Union, such as heavily player in the Middle East. As the part, to the courageously defiant live in the Ukraine. hopes of full EC membership by Catholic Lithuania. Russian center of gravity moves position taken by the country's ris Mr. Yeltsin has warned the lead the end of the century. In the years to come, there will be toward the Urals, Mo cow may ing political star, Boris Yeltsin, ers of the Ukraine and Kazakhstan, Slovenia and Croatia, the Yugo an interesting interplay between the resume a historic activism in Asia" president ofthe Russian Federation. also home to many Russian , that slav republics that declared indepen two empires, one disintegrating, the It all means that, after a period Ironically, the bungled coup has their borders with Russia may have dence in June, both clearly want to other expanding and consolidating. of time necessary to let things set accelerated the decentralization it to be adjusted in the event of their join Europe once the civil warfare in "Peace" on the threshold of what tle into their new configurations, was apparently intended to prevent full independence. This has Yugoslavia is resolved. the Vatican calls "the third Christian Russia and her allies in the East Returning to office, Mr. Gor sparked fears of future territorial And now, with the disintegra millennium" may prevail for a will bring their full weight to bear bachev stripped the Communist disputes and ethnic warfare, after tion of the Soviet Union, it is like- while, lulling some into believing it in Europe and the Middle East. Party of nearly all its authority and the fashion of Yugoslavia, unless influence. More than any other compromises are reached. instrument, it was the domineering Big questions now loom. Is there which will enable us to form our party apparatus that held the multi still a future for what we know as own points of view on events hap national Soviet state together. the Soviet Union? Or will there be pening worldwide. Therefore, we Sensing the power vacuum that only Russia together with regions wish to receive a one-year subscrip developed almost overnight, about primarily in Muslim-dominated European Diary tion to the Plain Truth magazine. half of the Soviet Union's 15 con Soviet Central Asia politically and "By means of mass media such stituent republics have declared economically dependent on it? t/ By John Ross Schroeder as television we shall make your independence in one form or One of the biggest questions magazine known to the public at another. Leading the pack are the concerns control of the Soviet large here in the Ukraine. We three Baltic states of Estonia, Union's force of 30,000 nuclear would be obliged if you could ren Latvia and Lithuania. Their full warheads. Nuclear weapons are der us assistance in obtaining independence in the near future positioned only inside Russia, the FreedoDl triuDlphs video films based on the Holy seems virtually assured. Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Bible for our religious pro Many Western nations, including Ukrainian leaders have indicat BOREHAMWOOD, England the Soviet past were thwarted. grammes. the 12-member European Commu ed that, while they wish to control We have just lived through "three The road ahead will by no "Your prompt reply will be nity, are rushing forward plans to the about one million military per days that shook the world," means be easy, but it appears that most welcomed and appreciated." extend full diplomatic recognition sonnel on their soil, they have no according to the Aug. 23 Times. freedom and truth will continue to On a spiritual level the Church to the Baltic lands, which, between desire to retain the nuclear That sums up events in the Soviet grow. The Soviet peoples will be has to face similar questions and World Wars I and II, enjoyed two weapons. Expert believe future Union better than anything el e able to express their views openly. dilemmas that Western political decades of self-rule. nuclear capacity will be held I've seen. In 1988 Mikhail Gorbachev told leaders have to address on a secu Mo·t of these countries, includ exclusively in Russian hands. Reactionary forces struck a American newspaper editors that lar level. What and how much do ing the United States, never recog The disintegration of the Soviet blow to the legally constituted in reshaping Soviet society "the we do? What is best? Finances are nized Joseph Stalin's forced re Union, often described as the government. But it didn't work. whole country has become one limited, so is manpower. There annexation of the Baltics in 1940. world's last empire, is ironically The "freedom and truth genie" big debating club. Only Jesus are no easy answers. Thus, recognition now is more a occurring at the same time that a was out of the bottle and could not Christ knew all the answers and sense of reaffirming long-stand new empire, of sorts, is arising in be returned. could feed 20,000 Jews with five ing, but temporarily suspended, Europe, spreading its influence Attempts to arouse the old polit loaves of bread." The Worldwide News policy. British Foreign Secretary from the West into the East. ical dinosaur and send it wander In an earlier speech, President CIRCULATION 70,500 Douglas Hurd explained that The 12-nation European Com ing through the ripening fields of Gorbachev said, "Russia needs a The Worldwide News is published biweekly, "everyone is operating on the munity is the heart and core of change failed. Eerie echoes from bold, creative search, freshness of except during the Church's annual Fall and thought and an energetic struggle Spring festivals, by the Worldwide Church of God. Copyright 0 1991 Worldwide Church of God. against everything hypocritical and All rights reserved. according to the truth takes a com obsolete." This is a quest for truth. plete revolution. It means exercis The Soviet Union is searching FOUNDER: ing integrity, sometimes when for truth but, ultimately, only Herbert W. Armstrong (1892-1986) there is no immediate reward. It God's truth will satisfy the yearn PUBLISHER & EDITOR IN CHIEF: Jwt~~~ means doing good to those who ings of its people. Joseph W. Tkach ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER: oppose you. The Church has three truth bear J. Michael Feazell By Dexter H. Faulkner It means following Jesus Christ ers in the Soviet Union who work J MEDIA OPERATIONS DIRECTOR: despite the consequences. The at Radio-Television Leningrad. Bernard W. Schnippert Bible is full of advice on how to Many of us were prayerfully EDITORIAL DtRECTOR: Ronald Kelly change our lives, and the results apprehensive about their welfare. PUBUSHING SERVICES DIRECTOR: that follow. But the road is difficult (Liberally minded radio stations Barry Gridley Do you CODlprODlise? at times. are not in vogue with dictator Editor: Thomas C. Hanson; senior editor: Thankfully we have a promise of ships.) 0 doubt their experiences Sheila Graham; managing editor: Jeff Zhorne; help. "Blessed are those who hunger have renewed their commitment to associate editor: Becky Sweat: copy editor: The challenges we face as Chris My voice" (John 18:37-38, ew Paul Monteith; staff writer: Roger Smith; proof- tians aren't imple, are they? They King James throughout). and thirst for righteousness, for they help the Soviet peoples. reader: Peter Moore. . wouldn't be challenges if they "What is truth?" Pilate asked. shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6). A few days ago the Work Regional correspondents: Debbie Minke. Van· were. And as for truth-it is something received a letter from an indepen COtNer, B.C.; Eleazar Flores. Manila, Philippines: Pilate, a governor in Judea, was Living with compromise of absolute value in a world of dent television company in the Aub Warren, Australia and Asia; Frankie Wein berger, Bonn. Germany; Rex Morgan, Auckland, faced with a challenging situation. Like many in our modem world compromise: "You shall know the Soviet Union. It reflects a great New Zealand; Richard Steinfort, Nieuwegein. His wife had dreamed about Jesus, who have struggled in life, Pilate truth, and the truth shall make you hunger for spiritual truth among Netherlands; David Walker, Spanish Department; free" (John 8:32). several Soviet republics. Vicki Taylor, Caribbean; Lucy Bloise, Italian and she warned her husband to was not a dreamer. He had seen Department: Marsha Sabin, French Department: have nothing to do with this man. some bitter events and been a vio The Bible says truth is liberating It reads: "I [Sergei Yeriomin] Bryan Mathie and Peter Hawkins, Southern Yet the religious hierarchy said the lent person himself (Luke 13: 1). and that it can only be found when am head of the foreign relations Africa; Irene Wilson, United Kingdom. man was planning an uprising, Pilate felt he had to offer we are reconciled with God. If you department of a private indepen Art director: Ronald Grove; illustrator: Ken calling himself the king of the clemency. But when he offered a are struggling with the ideals God dent TV company based in Tunell
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FROM THE PASTOR GENERAL upon everyone, because many , wonders and signs were being done he founding of the New Testament by the apostles. All who believed T Church was marked by profound, were together and had all things in awe-inspiring miracle , The Son of common; they would sell their God had been born and lived among possessions and goods and distribute human beings. He had been crucified the proceeds to all, as any had need. and buried, but had been resurrected "Day by day, as they spent much in glory to the right hand of the time together in the temple, they Father. And the Church had received broke bread at home and ate their th promised gift from the Father food with glad and generous hearts." the Holy Spirit. Circumstances eventually changed, The indwelling of the Holy Spirit and believers no longer needed to produced remarkable change. in pool all their possessions, but this believers. As Christ lived in them unique partnership of giving and through the Spirit, they turned from receiving, sharing of material the natural, self-centered way of get to blessings as well as spiritual ones, a new way, the way of love, marked continued as the Holy Spirit led the by giving and sharing. The initial people of God to carryon the work of result of this new life, a life the gospel. characterized by Jesus' command to Paul encouraged the Corinthians to love our neighbor as ourselves, is recorded in Acts 2:43-46: "AWl; came • See PASTOR GENERAL, page 4 Changing Lives on the Azores Islands hen Ana Maria Furtado year," said Mrs. Furtado. She can like publications, letters from W received an envelope through speak and read English fluently and brethren or even a phone caIl," she the mail in 1982 addressed to her receives all Church literature. said. "That is what keeps me going." father, she couldn't resist looking She also assists inside. The envelope contained the Spanish Office literature from the Church. in translating orne "I started to read," said Mrs. articles from English Furtado, 30, "and God opened my to Portuguese. eyes. My life changed completely." On the Sabbath, After reading the literature, Mrs. Mrs. Furtado takes Furtado, living on the Azores Islands her daughter, in the Atlantic, wrote the Church' . Sabrina, 10, with her regional office in Britain and to a scenic lagoon to requested more literature. read and listen to After further contact, Mrs. Furtado sermon and Bible was baptized in 1986, becoming the study tapes. first Church member in the Azores, a "Sometimes what Portuguese-speaking cluster of happens when I'm islands about 800 miles west of feeling down is I Lisbon, Portugal. receive something SET APART: Ana Marla Furtado and daughter Sabrina Personal contact with other from the Church: have to lean on each other In remote Azores Islands. Church members is rare. "Normally I'm able to see a minister twice a
West African ARTHUR ANDERSEN Farm Projects ~
Cultivate Ties Report of independent Public Accountants o assist members in West Africa, To Joseph W. Tkach (as Pastor General of Worldwide Church of God) and the Boards of Directors of Worldwide Church of God Tthe Church set up farm projects and Selected Worldwide Affiliated Organizations: at four locations: Kutunse, Ghana; and Owerri, Jos and Benin, Nigeria. We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD (a California nonprofit corporation and various Corporations Sole and Members grow staples such as WCG Travel) and selected worldwide affiliated organizations (as further indicated in Notes cassavas (a vegetable), corn, beans, I and 2, these financial statements exclude Ambassador College/Big Sandy and yams and rice, as well as paw-paws Ambassador College-Texas), as of December 31, 1990 and 1989, and the related combined (papaya), pineapples and palm nuts. statements of support and revenue, expenses and changes in fund balances and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Church's The farm programs strengthen management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based family ties, and as families develop on our audits. plots together, younger children learn We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. valuable work ethics. Those standards require that we pl,m and pcrfonn the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supportinj! the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes asse 'sing the ac ounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating tbe overall financial statem nt presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable ba is for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial tatements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of Worldwide Church of God and selected worldwide affiliated organizations, as of December 31, 1990 and 1989, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in confomlity with generally accepted accounting principles. .#:dM~"'...c.> ' , Arthur Andersen & Co. Los Angeles, California April 12, 1991 GROWING yam mounds In Ghana. u.s.: Preaching the Gospel, Feeding Flock
reaching the gospel and feeding time ministers serve members, co Auditorium in Pasadena. The Pthe flock are twin objectives for workers and their families attending Foundation also arranges free the Worldwide Church of God, 461 congregations in all 50 states. concerts there for about 10,000 headquartered in Pasadena, Internationally, under Larry Salyer Pasadena-area children California. in Pasadena, the Church maintains and young 12 regional offices: Canada, the '------, musicians. Billion Mailings in Past Decade Philippines, Australia, New Since 1934 the Church has sent out Zealand, Germany, 1.7 billion magazines, booklets, England, the Caribbean, brochur s, letters and other the Netherlands and South publications-more than a billion of Africa. The French, Spanish those in the past 10 years. and Italian departments are The Work operated in the United States. received 10.6 These offices serve members in million pieces 124 countries and territories. of mail Counseling, speaking, leading, worldwide in organizing, encouraging--day in 1990. and day out, ministers wear many International hats. areas received 35 percent of Foundation Fo ters Understanding the total. From Pasadena, the Church also Almost a operates the Ambassador Foundation. Ambassador College: True Values half-million Its purpose is to promote excellence Founded in 1947, Ambassador telephone calls and foster international understanding College offers a liberal arts were taken, by sponsoring educational and curriculum emphasizing personal, and 4.8 cultural projects in such diverse areas intellectual and spiritual David Hunsberger, million as Jordan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Syria development. a 27-year employee requests for and Israel. The College's primary academic In letter answering, booklets or focus is theology-recapturing true replies to needs. The newest project is in Leningrad, brochures Russia, where four volunteers have values based on sound biblical were received. been working for Radio-Television teaching. The Mail Processing Center in Leningrad, teaching computer skills Nearly 1,200 students attend the Pasadena, responsible for fulfilling and Engli h. four-year institution in Big Sandy, all mail requests, answers question Ambassador Foundation also Texas. The campus maintains both a about the Bible and the hurch, sponsors a world-class concert 'eries four-year bachelor of arts and a two personal problems, prayer need ,and annually in the Ambassador year associate degree program. visit and baptism requests. Telecast: Helping People Cope The Church also spon ors the hiS report to you, members World Tomorrow program, begun in Tand co-workers, contains the early 1934, which now airs on more combined Financial Statement of than 150 stations worldwide. the Church, year ending 1990. A pioneer in public affairs Interspersed in the numbers, programming, The World Tomorrow notes and auditor's comments are views world events and social issues reminders of the ongoing hope, love and concern given through from a biblical perspective. your works of sacrifice on behalf David Albert, Richard Ames, of brethren worldwide. David Hulme and Ronald Kelly Specifically, this report alternately present the weekly enumerates the revenues and program, which helps viewers expenses of the Church, College understand and cope with events in and Foundation. Thank you for today's world. your part in fulfilling the spiritual Steven D. Andrews needs of all, as well as the physical Ministers Wear Many Hats Director, Finance & Planning needs of those less fortunate. Led by Joseph Tkach Jr., 379 fu11-
3 Notes to Canadian Concern Boosts Combined Financial Haitian Members' Enterprise Statements hanks to Canadian member country-an important way to T who helped bottle and sell demon ·trate the gospel of Jesus 1. Ba. i of Pre entation Haitian vanilla, member in Haiti Christ. bought a building for conducting The Worldwide Church ofGod is a A Start Toward Self Support worldwide religious association. It is church services, handling mail and headquartered in Pa adena. California. and office work, and as a carpentry and Because of Haiti's economic consists of approximately 97,000 baptized metal workshop employing members. situation, many members have job m mber. Brethren tn th Canadian province kill but ar unabl to find w rk. Its allairs are conducted pnm:lpally through the Worldwide Church of God (a of Quebec, ew Brunswick, Nova Now they are learning carpentry, California nonprofit non·. lock corporation Scotia and Newfoundland bought bookbinding, printing and auto incorporated in 1947 under the alifornia equipment and supplies in Miami, mechanics, with tools and equipment General Nonprofit Corporation Law), and Florida, and had them shipped to supplied by the Church. various religious, aClldemic and philanthropic organizations (herein referred Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. "The idea is for a member to 10 collectively as the" hurch"). Members in Haiti then renewed become skilled, then train other The accompanying combined financial some of the building's structure, built members, and they will eventually be statements include the combined assets, a wall around it and added a room. self-supporting and able to maintain liabilities, fund balances and tinan ial activities worldwide of the Church and two Now 140 people can meet in it necessary skills, as it mentions in affiliated organizations. Amba 'sador twice more than before. Titus 3: 14," said Cyrille Richard. CollegelPasadena, a campus of Amba sador who pastors brethren in Haiti. College. and Ambassador Foundation (the Essence of the Program Some who have learned carpentry Foundation). Canadian members bought the now have more work than they can The accompanying financial statements do not include the assets. liabilities, fund vanilla in bulk from Haiti, bottled it handle. balances. or financial activities of and sold it to Church members. Mr. Richard said, "This is very Ambassador College/Big Sandy, a campus Profit went to the new workshop in much in the spirit of what Mr. 1 kach of Ambassador College, or Ambas ador Port-au-Prince, as well as other has wanted to u. e Church funds for in College·Texas. The accompanying combined financial programs such as b okbinding, developing countries-to help the statements include the reporting of selected photocopying and used book sales. members wherever possible." worldwide affiliated organizations of the Haitian brethren are thankful for Church. Accordingly, all significant balances such support from their Canadian Global Assistance • See NOTES, page 5 brethren. These programs not only Besides Haiti, Canada has also benefit people in Haiti, but actively subsidized projects in Scandinavia, and visually benefit the entire Italy, Africa and the Philippines. Pastor General Continued from page 1 commit themselves to this spirit of Commercials Offer Telecast giving for a great and fundamental FOUR 30-second reason: "For you know the generous commercials act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that advertised the though he was rich, yet for your akes World Tomorrow he became poor, so that by his poverty telecast In parts you might become rich" (II Corinthians of Canada this 8:9). year. The This financial statement reflects that messages, quick vital, inspired partnership of giving and Interesting, and receiving that began with Jesus were intended to Christ and continu s to this day. be seen about 18 It is through the love and generosity times In each area over a 20-week of those led by the Holy Spirit that test period. Here God adds day by day "thos who were a baby is filmed In being saved" (Acts 2:47). the role of a Thank you, faithful brethren and co future leader who workers, for generously sharing your will be seeking material and spiritual abundance for answers to global the continuing advancement of the problems. work of God.
4 European Conference: Bridges Span Borders , 'We want to overcome Laying the foundation for future borders and language growth of God's Church and Work in barriers, and learn from the ministers Europe, the conference was a first in Europe how to help the Work step in viewing the Church in Europe move forward here." as a whole. This said Larry Salyer, director of Each regional director gave an Church Administration International, overview of the region he serves. in his opening comments at the first "The conference is going to be a "OVERCOME BARRIERS" was Larry ministerial conference in Colmar, turning point for the Work in Salyer's theme at the Church's France, for all the Church's ministers Europe," said Pedro Rufian from conference In France last April. in Europe (April 21 to 25,1991). Madrid, Spain.
is to help and advise Mr. Tkach. During 1990, the hurch funded Notes ... approximately $15,663,000 ofconstruction Ambassador College costs for needed dormitories, classrooms and Continued from page 4 Ambassador College. which operated oftkes to accommodate the consolidation. campuses in Pasadena, California This funding is reflected in the and transactions among the entities included (Ambassador College/pasadena) and Big accompanying combined financial in the combined financial statements have Sandy, Texas (Ambassador College/Big statements as support of Ambassador been eliminated. Sandy) was founded in 1947 and was Collegc/Big Sandy. incorporated in 1951 under the California On April 5, 1990, Ambassador ollege 2. Organizations, Activities General Nonprofit Corporation Law. Texa , a new entity, was incorporated in the Church Ambassador College was organized for state ofTexas in anticipation of transferring The primary activities of the Church are: the promotion of learning and knowledge in all operations of Ambassador "to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom of the liberal arts and theology, and the College/Pasadena and Ambassador God in all the world for a witness College/Big Sandy to this new unto all nations" and to "feed the entity. As of December 31, 1990, flock" of the Church. Expense Comparison 1990 these anticipated transfers have To this end, the Gospel is been partially completed. preached through mass communications such as television, Ambassador Foundation radio and printed publications, and Ambassador Foundation was through campaigns made by various incorporated in 1975 underthe Broadcasting 14% ministers. Member Assistance 4% California General Nonprofit The Plain Truth, the Church's Property Op.lMaint. 1% Corporation Law for conducting principal publication, had an and supporting religious, charitable, approximate circulation of 2.7 A.C. Big Sandy 12% scientific, literary, cultural and million at December 31, 1990. The A.C. Pasadena 5% Ambass. Foundation 3% educational endeavors. or w program is a The foundation's operations weekly telecast aired on include the promotion of concerts approximately 193 stations in II and other cultural events, and countries and is produced in three contributions to select d domestic additional languages other than Expense Comparison 1989 and international organizations. English. The Church has approximately 828 congregations in Local Congregations 25% Affiliations and 124 countries. Associations The Church is governed by a The Church, Ambassador spiritual theocracy which recognizes Member Assistance 4% College and the Foundation are affiliated by virtue of the Church's that ultimate human authority under Broadcasting 16% Jesus Christ in the Church is Property Op.lMaint. 0% support and through certain exercised by Mr. Joseph W. Tkach, Management & General 14% common directors and officers. as Pastor General. A.C. Big Sandy 5% Ambassador ollege and the A.C. Pasadena 9% Ambass. Foundation 4% Accordingly, Mr. Tkach has Foundation, which arc located in the ultimate authority as to the United States of America, are manner in which the Church and viewcd as vehicles of the Church in its affiliates operate, and he determines preparation of person for service and accomplishing its primary activities and the appropriateness of all significal1l ministry of the. Chur h throughout the world. receive a substantial portion of their monetary activities. In 1989, the Board ofDirectors resolved and service support from the Church. Mr. Tkach has an Advisory Council of to consolidate the Pasadena and Big Sandy Ambassador College und the Foundation are Elders (the Council) which consists of campuses of Ambassador College into one also registered in countries outside of the seventeen senior church elders and campus in 1990. United States of America, primarily to evangelists who, in most case', are As of May 25, 1990, the Pasadena campus represent and further the activities of the directors or officers of the entities closed and the related students and certain Church. Accordingly, Ambassador College comprising the Church and affiliated faculty transferred to the newly consolidated and Foundation activities outside of the United organizations. The function of the Council campus in Texas. States are also included as part of the hurch.
5 How CalTIp Helps Youths in Philippines ampers' spirits soared as the SMILES AND SKILLS: Cbus labored 5,000 feet up the Right, camper Darryl winding mountain road on its journey Tanlajura crosses a from Manila. single-rope bridge on the confidence course; Many youths had traveled on below, Edgar Bansale crowded ferries from all parts of the (center) teaches Philippines. About a third came from campers Edward other islands in the archipelago to Raduban and Holden join their soon-to-be friends at the Roy Sonza silk teachers camp tucked in the hills of screening. Baguio. After arriving, the campers filed into the main hall for an orientation assembly by amp director Edmond Macaraeg. Mr. Macaraeg, who pastors the San Pedro and Imus churches, addressed the enthusiastic youths after a tradition he began in 1984. "This summer camp is one of the prime training ground. for future bookbinding, basic leaders," he told the group, computer skills, explaining what challenges lay ahead journalism, drafting, the next several days. cooking and baking, electronics, electricity, Wilderness Skills photography, tailoring, A cable car ride across a 50-meter silk-screen printing canyon quickly became a favorite survival classes and vocational and woodworking. activity. classes in areas such as art and In past years, visiting ministers This year also featured wilderness illustration, auto mechanics, have lectured the students on topics pertaining to their age group and led question-and answer sessions. Youths were also informed of the Summary of Significant double meaning of SEP camp in the Philippines. In addition to "Summer Accounting Policies Educational Program" it also stands The combined financial statements contributions are rccorded when the for "Speak English Please." have been prepared in accordance with funds arc actually received. In In a country of more than 80 generaIly accepted accounting principles management's opinion, the recording of dialects, English serves as a major used in the United States of America. contributions in this manner in other method of communicating and helps This includes preparing the combined countries does not have a material effect to transcend regional differences. financial statements on an accrual basis on the combined financial statements. Fluency in English is a great asset of accounting. AIl amounts are in U.S. Currency restrictions do not both in the Church and for dollars. significantly affect the Church's educational opportunities. operations. Revenues generated in Revenue countries with currency restrictions are Camp Helps Youths Succeed In the United States of America, generally expended in the country of The chance to attend a camp like contributions arc recorded when the origin or the restrictions do not have a this one can prove vital to the funds arc constructively received. significant impact on the Church's youths' success in the depressed Constructive receipt includes desired use of the funds. contributions received during the first Accordingly, revenues subject to Philippine job market, where the per part of January of the subsequent year, currency restrictions arc reflected in the capita income is about $US600 but postmarked prior to January I, 1991. accompanying combined financial annually. At December 31, 1990 and 1989, cash statcments when received. The camp experience helps make included $3,537,000 and $4,213,000, Receipts from pcrforming arts the campers valuable, skilled respectively, of such constructive receipt employees, and they return home with contributions. In most other countries, • See SUMMARY, page 8 new friends and expanded horizons.
6 Guyanan Farm Raises More Than Food t times, food in Guyana has called Ambassador Farms A banana orchard and other crops A become so scarce that people in Enterprises Ltd. (AFEL). use donated rototillers and tools. A Awarewaunau and surrounding The 2.5-acre Ambassador Farms livestock program is also under way. villages have subsisted on green, site is near the city of Linden, about unripe mangos. 50 miles south of Georgetown, the Guyana, one of the world's poorest capital. countries, is bankrupt. Nothing Thanks to the AFEL project, purchased from outside the country members and families in Guyana can be paid for with Guyanese hope to rise above poverty almost dollars. doublmg lood production through To help the 104 Guyanese good soil management and other members cope with food shortages, techniques. inflation and other difficulties, the More than 40 varieties of seeds are Church began a husbandry project grown to find the most productive.
WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD AND SELECTED WORLDWIDE AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS THE AMBASSADOR FARMS program Combined Statements of Support and Revenue, helps members and families In Expenses and Changes in Fund Balances Guyana cut costs, Increase profits For the Years Ended December 31, 1990 and 1989 and boost family togetherness.
19 0 Support and Revenue: Rewarding Year ontributions and Bequests $ 199,538,0()O 195,995,000 College Tuition, Fees, Services 1,676,000 3,872,000 Perfonning Arts 2,767,000 3,777,000 for Australia Rental and Other Revenue 7 82 0 813000 211563000 211.777.000 and Asia Expen. es: "The Work in Australia and Local Congregations 57.639,000 52,163,000 A ia had a busy and Church Publishing 42.722,000 47,792,000 productive 1990." said Rod Broadcasting and Proclaiming 3 1.606,000 34,479,000 Matthews, regional director. Support of Ambassador College The Church and office in Australia 26,354,000 10,700,000 and Ambassador College Texas celebrated their 30th year in 1990. Ambassador College/Pasadena 10,581.000 19,355,000 Ambassador Foundation 6,938,000 8,280,000 Plain '(ruth circulation was the Assistance to Needy Members 8.623,000 7,709,000 highest there yet-more than 134,500 Operation and Maintenance subscribers. The number of baptized of Property 2,902,000 318,000 members in Australia passed the Management and General 34,790,000 9,171.000 4,000 mark. New PT subscribers came from 222.155,000 209....9.61,000 Reada's DiKest and direct mail advet1isements, newspaper inserts, Support and Revenue ( nder) subscription cards, newsstands and Over Expenses (10,592,000) 1,810,000 the library waiting-room program. Fifteen Plain Truth public Bible Fund Balances, Be~innin~ of Year 96,860,000 96,337,000 lectures were conducted. "It is Fund Balance Transfers, Net (460,000) exciting to see people contact the Church for the first time," Mr. Currency Translation Adjustment 963,000 LL287 Matthews said. Income for 1990 was up 6.5 Fund Balances, End of Year $ 86.771.000 $ 96.860,000 percent. "Though Australia is now officially in a recession, we are very rhe accllmpanying noles are an integral part grateful for the support of members, 01 these combmed financial statements co-workers and donors during very difficult economic times."
7 AlDbassador Students Help Disabled' Jordanians Market Skills he largest group ofAmbassador T College students serve in Amman, Jordan, where for one year they assist at special centers for the physically and mentally disabled. The volunteers teach vocational skills, woodworking, art, music, physical education and preschool, and assist in the hydrotherapy and occupational therapy departments. Disabled children who graduate from the center find jobs in the Jordanian work force, while other graduates market products they made MOLDING A LIFE: An Ambassador College student and a disabled boy In a clay modeling class in Jordan express the thrill of teaching and learning. in the vocational workshops, such as shelving, desks and household president for international people from all walks of life." furniture. projects. He said the Ambassador Activities range from tea in a Joseph Locke serves a. students "experience Arabic and bedouin tent to a manse/. a formal Ambassador Foundation vice Islamic culture and meet Jordanian dinner with government officials.
the 1990 financial statement presentation. Summary... As of July I, 1990, the responsibility Spanish Areas: of operating and maintaining the Continued from page 6 property of Ambassador College/ Lectures Source activities and advertising income that Pa 'adena was transferred to the Church. relate to future periods are deferred at Accordingly, such costs for the year December 31, 1990, and recognized as 1990 are split between Ambassador of 'Constant income when earned. College/Pasadena and Operation and Included in other revenue for the year Maintenance of Property in the Church Growth' ended December 31, 1989, is a gain of accompanying financial statements. $2,985,000 from the sale of a Church early 4,000 people attended 23 aircraft. Tax-exempt Status NPlain Truth Bible lectures in In the United States, the Church, Spanish-speaking areas in 1990. The Volunteer Workers Ambassador College and Foundation overall response rate was 12 percent, The efforts of volunteer workers are are exempt from federal and state the highest rate ever recorded in the not recorded as contributions and income taxation under Section Spanish Department. expenses, since it is not practical to 50 I(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Lectures explaining the magazine calculate the monetary value of the of 1954 and Section 23701 (d) of the and the Church are conducted in benefits received. Such services might California Revenue and Taxation Code. Spain and almost all Latin American constitute a significant factor in the The Church, Ambassador College countries by ministers serving there. Church's operations. and Foundation have received One person attending said: "r have recognition of such tax-exempt status great admiration for the work you're Restatement, Reclassification by ruling letters from the appropriate Amounts for 1989 have been restated taxing authorities. Generally, when doing. While others use the Bible to to reflect the exclusion of Ambassador required, the worldwide affiliated get money, you give." College/Big Sandy from the organizations have also received "The Bible lectures continue to be accompanying combined fInancial recognition of their tax-exempt status a source for constant church growth statements. Also, certain 1989 balances from the appropriate local taxing in most areas," said Leon Walker, have been reclassified to conform with authorities. Spanish-language regional director.
8 Monday, Sept. 2,1991 The WORLDWIDE NEWS 7
URited ,n marnage ApnI 6. The ceremony Arbor, Mich.• are pleased to announce was performed by Aoy Demarest. the marnage of the" daughter Sarah Tampa Fla. pastor. The couple five to Marie to MIChael James Hauck of Chica· Masaryktown. F1a go. II. The ceremony was per10rmed May ANNOUNCEMENTS 26 by Melvin Dahlgren, Ann Arbor and Detrort West. Mich.• pastor. Mane Me dram was maid of honor. and Victor Fuentes was best man. The couple ive in RoIlIng Meadows. ounces. now 2 boys. 5 QIf1s a n ster III the Paducah. Ky.• church. m. Coona Bremer was maid of honor, and BIRTHS THOMPSON. T W,IIIam and Jack e Tobe Johnson was best man The couple (Dougall) 01 Golden. Colo.• boy. Glendon live in Giadewaler, Tex. James. July 21. 7 pounds 11 ounces, ANNIVERSARIES BEILSTEIN, DaVId and Sherry (Mer now 1 boy, 1 girl. eante) of Rochester, N.Y., boy. Tunothy DaVId, May 15.6:36 p.m., 6 pourds 13 TIiOAPE. Howard and Cheryl (Jones) 01 R. & MRS. BILL FRIEDRICH ounces, Iirsl ~. child. Ocho RJos, Jamalca, QlrI, AsiVey B I and Alice FnedriCh of Saskatoon, July 9 12.15 p.m 7 pounos lirst child 1 Sas ., celebrated the r 5 wedding BENNINGFIELD. Wayne and Cleta annover.;ary Feb 22 They have four chi1 (Devmel of Paducah, Ky.• boy, Dylan TILLFORD, Allen and Kem (Tayor) of dren. E
MORONEY Wayne and Karen (Thomp son) of Eskdale Vic boy, 1Ch Wi am. Ronald Dick" and fvy Payne of June 20, 8 pounds 5' 2 ounces. now 2 Toowoomba, Old ce ebra1ed thetr 50th boys MR. & RS. GORDON RIZZUT1 weddong annrver.;ary June 11 with larIll!y and Inends The Paynes have one son. NOREIGA Augustine and Margaret (Gar Jer Mane Coo , daughter 01 Mr and Ban; two daugh ers, Lyn 1.1 che I and cal 01 Ba t more d. g ri, Aroana Mrs James Cook of Oxnard Calif. and Judy (dealasedl' and five grandchildren. LoyeIIe July 24 6 pounds I ounce. now Gordon Grant R nut,. son of Mr. and 3 boys, 3 girls. Mrs. Henry J. RIZZuti ot Whi1ehouse Sta- on .J, were uOiled In mamage May 26 on the Ambassado< College campus. The ceremony was performed by RIchard Thompson. dean of student a!IaIrs. Dar- ne &edschlag was maid of honor. and PEDRO CASING Brao:Iy Phopps was best man. The couple on Parma Heig\lts. 01lIo. CASI G, Pedro A. 84, of abun ran Phifippines died 13 01 tuberculosiS. He 1$ survIved by one son and three daughters. PEACOCK, Darnel and Barbara (NartiC) JASPER. Kenneth 0, 58. of C,nanna , 01 Front Royal, Va. grL Stephane E za OhiO, dIed May 30 Irom complications beth Genev,eve, July 26. 6:08 a.m., 6 after surgery He IS SUMVed by hIS wife. pounds 7 ounces, now 1 boy 1 ll'rI. MR. & MRS. EDGAR CAPULONG Manan four ch Idren. Patsy Perk,"s, Janet Nettleton, Pam Creager and Dar PETREK. Jay and Heather (Balogh) of Teresda Tongo! daugh er ot Mr. and Mrs. MR. & MRS. NOLAN BULLOCK rell; and n,ne grandchildren Escondido Calif.. boy, zachary James. V,ctonno Tongol of Pampanga, Philip pmes and Edgar Capulong, son of Dr June 14. 4:30 am., 9 pourds 3 ounces. Nolan and ARita Bullock of Granbury. and Mrs. Napoleon Capulong of Cavlle, BASSEL, call18, 97, of Beaumont, Cald., now 2 boys. MR. & MRS. DAVID KOZLOWSKI Tex., celebrated thell 50th wedding Phihpp,"es. were un ed In marnage June died July 25. She is SUrvived by one son, annrversary March 22. Fort Worth, Tex, 12 The ceremony was performed by Mr and Mrs. Ian Bell of Toronto, Ont.. Andrew. OUINONES, W,lflam and Lynn (Hickey) brethren honored them a reception Bermevon Dizon. San Fernando and are pleased to announce the marrl8ge of with of Long Beach. Cald. boy, Willlam Seth March 16. The Bullocks have two chil· Angeles City. Phibpptnes. pastor. Mantes MR. & MAS. A. VILLARREAL SA. the,r daughter Leanna Mae to DaVid Lawrence, July 14, 1:32 a.m.. 8 pounds 3 dren, Mary and Bill; four grandchildren; San nan was matron of honor and Anto Kozlowski. The ceremony was performed ounces, now 1 boy 1 girl. Hilda Alvarado and Armando Villarreal and SIX greatilrandchildren. RIO Sant lIan and Camllo Umlas were May 12 by the bnde's brother. Ian Bell Sr were united In mamage June 24. The best The couple hve ,n Pampanga Jr a mmlster In the Brampton. Ont., RADEMACHER, Wilhelm and Kathy men. ceremony was performed by Burk chlJrch Marilyn Patterson. sister of the IMaloy) 01 Hannover, Germany, boy, Me 8lr San AntORiO West and Uvalde. Michael Thomas. May 23. 6:53 am.. 3.66 Tex pastor. Enca Mae Wanner, daugh bnde. was matron of honor. and Ken KozlOWSki. brother of the groom. was iIograms now 1 boy. 2 girls ter 01 the bnde was matron of honor, and best man. The couple In Br~on. Armando Vdlarreal Jr., son of the groom. SHEPPARD Wi and Leah (Peterkin) was beSt man. The couple live n Center 01 Akron, 01lIo boy. Jacob Kyle April 2. PomL Tex. 909 am. 5 pounds 12 ounces no 2 boys.
SHERRELL. Glen and CIndy (Dove, of St Charles. Mo g r Che sea Renea May 10 1011 p.m.. 8 pounos 14 ounces. now 2 girls
SMITH Tom and Gidgll (Sewell) 01 S0m A. & RS. MAAK GEISER R. & RS. MARVIN WERJNGS WlLUAMHALL erset. Ky g rl, Jayla Lynnay, J 12 7 15 p.m • 6 pounds 8 0 nces. now 1 Shawn E Gillen daughter 01 Den MeMn and AosaIie Wenngs of Portland. HALL. W,ll am Bla", 78 of Lucerne boy 1 god nos and Jane Gillen of Hamsburg. Ill, and Ore celebrated the" 51st wedding Calil.. died June 23 of cancer. He IS sur· Marl< Ooogtas Geiser. son 01 Gilbert and annIVersary June 30. They have three Vlved by one son, Denn s: one sister. Marilyn Ge ser of orth Canton Ohio R. & RS. PAUL BIDETTI R. & AS. ICHAEL HAUCK sons. DaVId. Dale and Gary two daugh Ve ma Lee; and 0 grandsons, Gary were uRlled n mamage June 2. The wed ters n-law. Cheryl and GJona. and three IlIaII' and Bnan Chester. He was a dea
ding was performed by the bnde s faltler Joan Fowler Smoth and Paul BidetlJ were Mr and Mrs. Thomas Vreeland of Ann grandchildren. con Kl the Santa Rosa. Calif 1 church. 8 The WORLDWIDE NEWS ~onday,Sept.2,1991
The Albuquerque adult choir performed special Sabbath music World Tomorrow Program NE SOF during services, featuring Roger PEOPLE, Bryant, assistant professor of PLACES & music at Ambassador College, as E soloist, and conducted by Ross EVENTS IN THE WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD Jutsum, chairman of the Music TELEVISION Department at Ambassador Col lege. STATION UPDATES Activitie that evening included driveway and sure enough after PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-One a recital by Mr. Bryant and Mr. doing that, the tree came down, hundred twenty-three ministers Jutsum, and a semiformal dance. and wives met here Aug. 13 to 15 exactly where the cars were," Mr. for the ortheast regional confer Fitzpatrick said. New Stations ence. i:l i:l i:l Station/Location Air Time Speakers were evangelist Joseph PERTH, W.A.-Celebrations Tkach Jr., director of Church PASADENA-The cruise ship for the Perth churches' 25th WBBM Chicago, III. Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Administration U.S.; evangelist MTS Oceanos, which sank off the anniversary spanned eight days, KXAN Austin, Tex. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Larry Salyer, director of Church coast of South Africa Aug. 4, was July 20 to 28. KJAC Beaumont, Tex. Sunday, 8 a.m. Administration International; Vic the same ship used for the 1989 Combined Sabbath services Renewal Fe tival cruise in the Mediter were conducted July 27 for Perth tor Kubik, assistant director of WGN Chicago, III. Saturday 6:30 a.m. Church Administration U.S.; and ranean. North and South and Bunbury, Michael Rice, assistant to Mr. "When I heard that the floun W.A., churches. Gue t speaker Last Telecast Tkach Jr. dering cruise ship was the was Ken Lewis, MorwelL Vic., pastor. Mr. Lewis was pastor of WGN Chicago, III. Thursday 5 a.m., Aug. 29 i:l i:l i:l Oceanos, I felt an uneasy queasi ne in the pit of my stomach," the Perth church from 1973 to Monday, 5 a.m. Sept. 9 PROVIDE CE, R.I.- Al said Sheila Graham, managing 1980. though Hurricane Bob hit Rhode editor of The Plain Truth and a Congratulatory mes ages were Island and outheastern Mas pas enger on the 1989 Festival read from Pastor General Joseph JOH NESBURG, South Af- The group blood assurance plan sachusett hard. members here cruise. W. Tkach; Rod Matthews, Au rica-For the Johannesburg West was an agreement with the Com suffered no eriou damage, "We ate and slept on that ship, tralian regional director; and church, the Sabbath of June 30 munity Blood Center (CBC) of according to Tom Fitzpatrick, attended services on that ship, Perth's first pastor, William Win was Single Day. Dayton that if the members there Providence pastor. traveled from country to country . ner, Wheeling, W.Va., and Cam Each single member was given were able to donate at lea t 54 "About 40 percent of the breth on that ship. Even after two years, bridge, Ohio, pastor. a task to do, such as setting up the pints of blood in the year starting ren were without power," Mr. the attachment was still there." Other activities included a din hall, arranging flowers, greeting Aug. 20, 1990, all blood need of Fitzpatrick said. "The average i:l i:l i:l ner dance July 20, interviews with people at the door, songleading or members, families and extended length of time they were without pioneer member and pastors July playing the piano. families would be met free of power wa about three or four ALBUQUERQUE, .M. 24 and a car rally and country fair John Hull, a single member, charge. days." early 500 brethren attended the July 28. gave a ermonette on music, and Blood credits not used by mem Mr. Fitzpatrick said a couple of 25th anniversary celebration of "My wife and I were privileged Sydney Hull, pastor of the Johan bers and their families will be members had clo e calls when the the Albuquerque church July 27. to serve the Perth church during nesburg West and Klerksdorp used by needy people in the com torm passed by their homes. Guests of honor included evan some of its more formative years." churches, gave a sermon on dat munity. "One lady had a large tree limb gelIst David Albert and his wife Mr. Lewis said. ing. A blood drive July 3 put the fall within six inche of her bed Simone; and Keith Walden, pas "We found it deeply moving to After ervices the singles served church here over its quota. On that room window," he said. tor of the Gainesville and Ocala, return after 11 years to a much tea, coffee and cake to the breth day alone 41 members donated 24 "While another member was Fla., churches, and his wife, larger church, and especially to ren, and later they served a meal of pints of blood, putting the total watching one of the trees from his Renee. Felix Heimberg, pastor of find so many long-term members soup, rolls and curry or stew on above 66. window he said to himself, It's the Albuquerque and Farmington, not only continuing faithfully, but rice. The CBC in Dayton supplies going to come down. So he .M., churches, coordinated the having grown in piritual maturi 300 pints of blood to 26 hospitals moved hi two cars from the event. ty." in 13 counties each day. Mo t of DAYTON, Ohio-The church this blood comes from blood plan e here exceeded their goal July 3 that the CBC admini ters with temess, murder and every other One is toward God. The other is of donating 54 pints of blood, as companies, unions, churches. fra PERSONAL wickedness. away from God. Jesus Christ is part of their group blood assur ternal organizations and other (Continued from page 1) Even systems of law and gov- the true path, the Way (John ance plan. groups. lim and live to pI ase God, to m ent are bi t eep the 14:6). He i the ~a) to'God, the obey God, even as Jesu pleased corruption of human lu t under Way to life. and obeyed his Father. We control. Every human society The other way, the way of AC offers bachelor's degrees in prove our love for Christ by has been plagued with crime and Babylon, leads awa~ from God, business administration, home AC opens economics. management informa obeying him. corruption at all level -in the away from life. It i the way of (Continued from page 1) tion systems and theology and death, complete and final inde "If you obey my command , home, in bu ines.s and com ed thicket has numerous modem minors in business administration, you will remain in my love, just merce, in religion and govern pendence from God, total building , a nine-hole golf course, computer information systems, as I have obeyed my Father's ment. destruction. an equestrian center and a 55-acre English, French, German, home commands and remain in his Ironically, the end of this The fall Holy Days remind us lak.e used for swimming, fishing economics, mass communications, love" (John 15:10). "Babylon" is exactly what it that our Savior and Redeemer and boating. modem Hebrew, Spanish and the wishes, total independence from from death, Jesus Christ, is Armstrong's concept for AC, ology. Unity and harmony with God God-that is, utter destruction. going to return as King of kings Tkach said, was for it to be "a AC reentered intercollegiate Let's focus on something very Its direction is away from God, and Lord of lords. He will bring unique in titution because its edu athletics in 1990-91 in basketball, important. The great panoramic and it will end as far from God, with him our inheritance, eternal cational policy and philosophical golf, track and field and volley approach was not founded on ball. sweep of alvation history por the Source of life and being. a life. Satan will be bound, to be human reasoning or man' higher trayed by the observance of the possible--extinction, cessation released only for a short time for learning, but on God's revealed 100% recycled paper annual Holy Days drive home of life, total destruction (Revela God's purpose at the end of the knowledge of ... true value , * the profound truth that God is tion 18:21). Millennium. which is al 0 the mis ing dimen drawing all things into perfect And finally, when all enemies sion in education." unity and harmony with himself. Reconciled to God have been put under Christ's In the modern world. Tkach To be perfect i to be one with God calls his people out of that feet, and he delivers up the king sid, "knowledge is increasing at a God! Jesu prayed that we all way,of life. Our old selves-in dom to the Father, all things will bewildering pace," yet evidence may be one with God (John bondage to that Babylon, that be in perfect unity with God, hows it is not eliminating war , 17:22). sy 'tem of human self-deterrnina under hi perfect rule and come. environmental de truction, unhappy families, racial discrimi Our goal then, if we are raised tion-are left behind in the authority (I Corinthians 15:24 nation, jealousy, greed, envy and to newnes of life in Christ watery grave of baptism. Out of 28). lfi hoe . (Romans 6:4), is to draw closer that grave arises the new person As we keep the Feast, let's "If anything the problems that to God. in Christ, reconciled to God and remember that we owe every be et mankind seem to be increas Rebellious humanity, on the washed clean of the sin that thing to God who has given us ing at an alarming rate and al 0 other hand (of which we were leads to death (Romans 6:6-11). this life, redeemed u from sin intensity," Tkach aid. "To put it .... CIl once part), long ago signed its Through Jesus Christ, God that leads to death, and will give SImply. mankind has thrown awa) ~ ....'" 0 ha called us into fellowship u eternal life. Jesus is coming the basic textbook on true educa :n 0 "declaration of independence" ~ 0 from God. God characterizes the with himself, something other again, and he is bringing the tion, which i the Bible." CI? I- Z But at AC, Tkach aid, students C"l I- whole system of this world's wise unimaginable. God is holy, reward of his saints with him. Z .-l are not only taught how to earn a 1'1 U ways apart from him as "Baby but we are, unless God himself We will forever be with him. ~~ Ii ing. but how to live with their ~ Since this is the goal, the pur "'C .... 0' O ...