Hope for the Lit TEACHERS

Hope for the Lit TEACHERS... They're some of God's special people

"The great aim of the teacher should be the perfec- tion of Christian character in himself and in his students. Teachers, let your lamps be trimmed and burning, and they will not only be lights to your students, but will send out clear and distinct rays to the homes and neighborhoods where your students live, MAX A. TREVINO

and far beyond into the moral darkness of the imparting Christian values world." Counsels to Parents, Teacher and Students, p. 68 to students whose parents or guardians don't always uphold those values them- Recently I visited my wife, others need motivation. school came from a home selves. Betty, in her classroom at How does a teacher where parents have trained Teachers have the Burton Adventist Academy. know just what to say and them well, where discipline sacred privilege of repre- As I was talking with her, I do in every circumstance? is consistent yet done in senting Christ before their became aware once again Dealing with academics love, where children are students, Ellen G. White of all the energy contained may not be that difficult, taught respect, honesty, tells us. What an awesome in that classroom-27 lively but knowing how to pre- purity and a love of God. responsibility! That's why third graders. And I won- sent the material to each But sad to say, this is not I'm thankful for our godly dered, How does she do it? child so that they will always the case, even in teachers in the South- Where does she find the understand and grasp it Christian homes. western Union — teachers strength and the patience requires special skill. For Unfortunately, many parents who accept the challenge and the wisdom to con- six to seven hours a day, don't know how or don't to instill and reinforce structively direct these bun- students come under the try to establish and main- Christian values in their stu- dles of energy so that learn- influence of their teachers. tain a Christian home, dents. This, coupled with ing can take place? And How wise they must be, because they themselves their work of imparting even more importantly, how controlled, how tactful were not reared in a home knowledge and a thirst for how can she do all that and and gracious, under all cir- that practiced Christian divine wisdom, helps assure nurture their spiritual cumstances. standards of right and the child's success in the development as well? The task would be less wrong.This means our future and a home in heav- Every one of our teach- difficult if every child teachers and schools face a en. May God bless each of ers faces these same chal- attending an Adventist double challenge—that of our teachers. lenges. I still don't understand how they do it, but I'm thankful that God has gifted them with the ability to handle the tremendous challenges inherent in every classroom full of students. Just think of the students' varying backgrounds: some come from well-disci- plined homes while others come from dysfunctional homes; some have pleasing personalities while others exhibit annoying or even disruptive behavior; some seem to love learning while Betty Trevino's 1997-98 third grade class.

NUT NI OM Shreveport Times photographer, Roger Coley, took this photo of Evalyn Young in her one-teacher school room in Minden when staff writer Benjamin Arnold paid a visit to the school.

Vol. 97, No. 7. The Southwestern Union Record is a monthly publication for the Seventh-day Adventist churches of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas published at the headquarters office of the Southwestern Union Conference, Box 4000, 777 South Burleson Boulevard, Burleson, Texas 76097. Subscription price is $10.

2 RECORD / July 1998 A gift for the moment or a gift of a lifetime-- What will it be? Economists have predicted that if all of the wealth in America were equally distributed to all Americans, within a few months, or at most a few years, much of the wealth would be held by just a few—those who have used it wisely. Over the years missionaries because we have read His lifestyle that includes all have learned it is better to word and appreciate the amenities except maybe teach the people of impov- value of the gift. If salvation providing a Christian edu- erished countries to grow were "dumped" on us like a cation for their young. The greatest material Marvin Anderson, D.B.A. their own food instead of lucky lottery number we President giving them food.Tabloid might not be grateful but gift a parent can give a Southwestern Adventist TV has featured stories of only wasteful of the gift. child is not a late model car University people who have won the What Jesus has offered us is or the newest sound equip- lottery but who within a true education—education ment, but rather an educa- family, support the church, short period of time have through the written word, tion—a Christian education and, yes, even possibly give lost it all. Other stories by experience and prayer, where they learn to under- aid to their parents in their abound of people who by exchanging testimonies stand and appreciate the time of need. When you have been cheated out of with other believers, and ways of God and integrate consider that even a "cheap their inheritance either by through songs and ser- those principles into their new car" costs more than remarriage, lawsuits, bank- mons. God's laws, including daily living. In a society two years' tuition for col- ruptcy or unscrupulous nature, make sense when where moral values have lege, how could anyone individuals. I'm reminided we are educated to under- disintegrated, leaving our equate an education that of the adage that it is better stand His ways. youth to flounder in an lasts a lifetime with the to teach one to fish than to In olden days to sustain uncharted course, what bet- value of a used car that simply give him the fish. the youth through life they ter way can parents invest might last four years? A What, then, is the safest, were given cattle, land and their money than to put it sound Christian education most lasting gift you can family heirlooms.Today in into an education that lasts is possibly the number one give someone? The answer our nonagrarian society the a lifetime? bargain purchase of a life- is quite simple. Jesus gave youth are still in need of According to estimates, time. Please, do consider us the gift of salvation, but the tools to sustain them a college degree usually providing your child with it comes only as each one for life. With many family brings in an additional the lasting gift—that of makes the effort to under- units in disarray the young $1,000,000 income over a sending your child to a stand and accept His gift. are "left out in the cold." lifetime.This enables the Christian school, college or Our salvation comes Parents are trapped in a person to support their university. Southwestern graduates 169 in commencement ceremony Following speaker Florence editor of the Keene Star- Littauer's parting words to Reporter and a member of the class of 1998, "Go out the class of 1991, and and dare to dream," 169 stu- Dickie Martin, secretary to dents graduated from the university president. Southwestern Adventist The Thomas and Violet University May 3. Zapara Award for Teaching The university con- Excellence was awarded to ferred honorary doctorates Edith Willis, director of Southwestern's English as a on author/speaker Littauer Second Language program. and on California pastor One student, Danna and radio speaker Douglas Dersch of Shattuck, Okla., Batchelor. Of the degrees graduated summa cum awarded, there were ei ltt laude, which represents a master of education, 2 GPA between 3.9 and 4.0 bachelor of arts, 86 bache- on a 4.0 scale. Six students lor of science, nine bache- graduated magna cum 1998 Southwestern Adventist University graduate Kristin lor of business administra- laude, with GPAs of 3.75 to Netteburg of Silver Spring, Md., hugs her mother, Ronnalee, tion, seven bachelor of 3.89, and nine graduated while her dad, Kermit, North American Division's vice presi- social work and 32 associ- cum laude with GPAs of 3.5 dent for communication, adjusts his boutonniere during ate of science degrees. One to 3.74. senior consecration. of the 169 students One hundred twelve of married.There were three program participants. received two bachelor's the graduates are women; brother-sister combinations Twelve of the graduates degrees. 57 are men.The oldest in the class as well as a had served as student mis- Presidential citations for graduate is 53 and the three-cousin combination. sionaries during their time outstanding service to the youngest baccalaureate Twenty-five students at the university. community and university degree recipient is 20. Fifty- received teacher certifica- Sharon Leach were given to Paul Gnadt, four of the graduates are tion; 21 were adult degree Development Director

3 RECORD /July 1998 111311lli Adventist education: An option or an essential? Have you read a newspaper lately? Almost every day there is a report of some tragedy in America's schools. Who is to blame? The parents? The teachers? The students themselves? How about Adventist education? Is it better? Safer? task of patiently and kind- educating God's children friends? Do you choose ly teaching their children for eternity? Can you, by those who will uplift and the way of the Lord" p. your lifestyle, truly say, not tear down? Those who 472. "Follow me to the will draw you to Christ and "Upon fathers and Kingdom?" Consider these not away? Consider these mothers devolves the Ronald C. Williams, Ed D. statements: wise words: Superintendent of Schools responsibility of giving a "Teachers are to be "In forming friendship, Southwest Region Christian education to the laborers together with God great caution should be Conference children entrusted to in promoting and carry- exercised lest an intimacy them.... They are not to ing forward the work be contracted with one Oh, it's easy to point the allow their children to slip which Christ by His own whose example it would fmger at someone else out of their grasp into the example has taught them not be safe to imitate ;for when things go awry, but hands of unbelievers. They to do" 6 Testimonies, p. 156. the effect of such an inti- the fault may begin with are to do all in their "Take your position, macy is to lead away from each of us. power to keep them from teachers, as true educa- God, from devotion, and Parents, are you truly imbibing the spirit of the tors, and by words and the love of truth. It is posi- convinced that what the world. They are to train expressions of interest for tively dangerous for you to "Little Red Books" say them to become workers their souls pour into the be intimate with friends about Adventist education together with God" pp. hearts of the students the who have not a religious is true? Consider these 297-8. living stream of redeeming experience" 3 Testimonies, statements from Child Do we, as parents, value love" 6T, p. 158. p. 42. Guidance: knowledge of worldly sci- Unless the children are Need I say more? Each "One great reason why ences more highly than we drawn in love to the Master of us is responsible for the there is so much evil in do knowledge of God? Our Teacher, all the knowledge education we and/or our the world today is that first work is to save our- they gain in the sciences is children receive. Christ parents occupy their selves and our families. of little value relative to must be made first and best minds with other things to Adventist schools assist us matters of eternity. in everything we do and the exclusion of the work in this grand endeavor. Students, are you care- have and in the choices we that is all-important—the Teachers, are vou truly ful in choosing your make.

Three-legged approach SENIORS SpEAk OUT Have you ever sat on an dren who are too young old milking stool? to fully understand the god has Zee." invoiced iot eisaleals. Ofiewidtifas Remember those three- great controversy he developed will lad legged stools hanging on between Christ and aAred #n't aI a nail in the barn? Have Satan. Parents must not vq4. 42 o science ha joit tlte,' ate lased you tried to sit on a stool forget the importance of katcticaping., iosvutaluot on much. maze Man in41 with a leg missing, or placing their children in a to paeiwonesii, we /facie lime dimni in school. worse yet, with two legs classroom where they sit missing? The stool is at the feet of an Adventist leaned Iww gad tvwwide4 worthless. teacher who believes the all that we need. To me Providing well-bal- Bible as they do. Ilene i4 owthist9, mote a., 4.4 and laienin9. to anced training for our There is nothing more could a4k to4hhan what leaches. children is a three-legged important than the salva- plan. Leave out the home, tion of our children. Bank leanned Ilse /Quit weilaize ajMein students leave out the church, or accounts, houses, automo- y.eam. .9'oe teen al Valle,' always lie aallt me. — leave out the school and biles, boats, clothing, and Q4ande 4cadeouy. Amanda Salomon, B44 the training is off balance. computers won't go to Leave out two of these heaven with us. By God's — Kaft Alavu;s, VQ4 legs and the training is far grace our children will. It Yoe learned 4 out from God's plan. takes faith, it takes sacri- 44 lite has teen heacheia, in action Mal gad Parents are deceived fice, but our kids are into believing that the worth it! Adventist educa- enriched 4 out eivu.44,,, ueiut ionfwvifratt iltan124 large modern school tion is God's plan, and heachem. ha ilteive e.x.antple down the street that God knows best! have a 9esuane conceitn elveiel ligikA, and 9 hope offers "the extras" is "what Don R. Hevener 102usastheJ!04d'schil- athela see &Vila/ thitoss94 my child needs!" Parents Superintendent of are allowing their chil- Schools dnen, as i..11 ai /04 omit me. — ehad 6 e49.‘vion, dren to decide where Arkansas-Louisiana scitolaAtic achievements as 644 they go to school—chil- Conference

4 RECORD/July 1998 IN1111M Christian education provides opportunity to share through religious drama Twenty-four seventh grade significant impact on the students at Ozark Adventist lives of the student per- Elementary School and formers. Lora Netzel,"pro- their teacher, David fessor" in the play, says she Gillham, have been has grown closer to the involved in a drama min- Lord through this ministry. istry. In their contemporary Jessica Clegg, leader of the play, "The Catacombs," they "underground," says it has portray how Christians made her think more seri- have their faith and trust in ously about eternal values. God tested to the maxi- Kevin Burton, "officer," mum.They have memo- observes that he has gained rized this full-length, three- a new understanding of act play, and when it is per- how God takes care of His formed at area churches people. and youth meetings it has All the students have brought new life to familiar worked hard, and they Bible passages, such as 1 agree it has been a chal- Thessalonians 4:13-18, that lenge, but they would con- A scene from 'The Catacombs" shows Ozark Adventist portray the struggles a sider participating in anoth- Elementary School students Michael Hist, Savannah Cox, Christian encounters in the er play in the future. Jacolyn Darmody, Matt Mize, Lora Netzel and Tatiana Cerna face of death. David Gillham acting out the part where Christians, hiding in a church, were The play has also made Seventh Grade Teacher arrested as they prepared to flee to a safer place. Opportunities for volunteering provides schools with tutorial assistance Joshua Adventist Multi- One of these is the grade School classrooms group of volunteers Lillian have been filled with activi- Davis recruits to listen to ty this year. As we think of our students read.As a how we have grown from result of this personal Burleson Adventist School seventh grade students ready to having a few students to an attention and encourage- deliver refreshments to participants at the Special Olympics. enrollment of 41 with oth- ment, students' skills have From left: Ben Durichek, Britanny Chinchurreta, Rebekah ers on a waiting list, several improved. Opportunities Perez, Laura Carpenter, Erin Williams, Casey Sullivan, Jason factors contributing to our for tutoring in other areas Warren, Bryan Sellers and Charlie Schneider. growth come to mind. have been filled by some of -12r9111' the parents.Their help has Opportunities for growth been invaluable. '71 !slAticite The music program has by assisting others -r" also been a growth factor. Nine seventh grade stu- pack away equipment.This ! Students are given opportu- dents from Burleson is the sixth year BAS stu- nity to perform with the Adventist School assisted in dents have been invited to group, as well as individual- help with the Special M1 FERRETS the annual area-wide ly.This year Irene Herr, the Special Olympics for handi- Olympics.They returned to music teacher, has added a capped athletes on May 7 campus with rekindled bell choir and band for at Burleson Junior High enthusiasm to respond to those who are interested. School's Elk Stadium. the needs of others and to Our pastor,Terry St. They joined other volun- cooperate with others in Clair, who gives the stu- useful service. teers in the many tasks BAS students' positive dents a feeling of impor- required for a successful comments such as "It was a tance by listening to their track meet.They carried privilege to work at the ideas and sharing his with water and other drinks to Special Olympics" and "I them, seems to attract par- the 308 participants and really enjoyed serving oth- ents as well, for the mem- the other volunteers who ers," highlight the benefits bership of the church con- were on the field. students get from helping Volunteer Sheila Gibson tinues to grow. Following the day's others. shares helpful tips about tak- C Joan Davis activities, the BAS students Elaine Carpenter ing care of pet ferrets. Principal helped clear the field and Parent Sponsor

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Opportunities for volunteers Thank you to help open a new school for Adventist Starting a new church school is never easy, but for schools Oklahoma City Central, the Children's minds are idea of having one has like a Pentium comput- become a reality because er processor—what the entire church shared goes in comes out. this dream and worked What children learn enthusiastically to make it come true. today carries them into A section of the com- tomorrow. munity services building My greatest desire is was converted into a for my children to learn school room and a library to know, love and trust by putting in new carpet, Jesus as their best walls, windows and doors. friend. Without that A third room is being pre- foundation, the future pared for a kindergarten is bleak. Daily I thank room. Many members con- God for an Adventist tributed to the renovations Oklahoma City Central church school students Michael school where my chil- and worked tirelessly to fin- Pearson, Jessica Horn and Kenny Sims fold clothes and pack them into community service boxes to ship overseas dren can learn the ish before school began last value of serving and year. Some materials includ- benefits to having a one- sixth grader said, "When I trusting Him. ing office supplies, text room school. For instance, get to the eighth grade, I'll I'm so thankful that books and school supplies the older children are able know all this." the values important to were donated. And one of to help the younger ones, At the end of the first me are being taught at the members, Wes Haffner, and this gives opportunity year we are encouraged to Keene Adventist was responsible for build- for them to share the see how these students ing the playground. He has knowledge they have have grown and matured Elementary School as though they are part of done much more than was gained.Another benefit is and have learned to love expected. that the children are Jesus. the curriculum. Love, respect, a caring spirit, While some people pre- exposed to the other Lori Boyer fer a larger school, there are grades' lessons, and as one Teacher's Aid healthful habits, honesty and hard work are ideals embraced by Christian teachers and Opportunities to share made evident in their teaching. through church involvement Because we know El Paso Junior Academy stu- the effect of peer pres- dents have been kept busy sure, it is important leading Sabbath school and that our children have friends who share simi- church services in local lar values and beliefs churches.The students, and can be in an envi- from first to tenth grade, ronment where Christ use both English and is presented to them Spanish to give enthusiastic on a daily basis. We also presentations on the value know that friendships of Christian education formed at school often through instrumental num- last in to adulthood and bers, vocal specials, drama often contribute to success or failure, eternal and preaching. life or eternal death. They have made presen- How important it is, tations to over 600 church El Paso Junior Academy students present a Sabbath program. then, to provide our members and visitors in the Back row from left: Noemi Estrada, Mrs. Gloria Romero, children with the best seven Adventist churches in Andres Rosales, Andres Torres. Middle row: Stephanie 1patzi, opportunity to associ- El Paso and the congrega- Jonathan Davis, David Gonzalez, Rennart Minott; and front ate with Christian row: Nicole Christenson, Natalie Martinez, Melody Ipatzi, and teachers and their tions' responses have been Derek Williams. overwhelmingly positive. peers in a positive set- Students who go to a already experienced the joy ting. Programs like these pro- Christian school develop a and blessing of service for Kristi Amparan vide opportunity for stu- desire to support the local Christ. Keene Church dents to learn to take lead- church because, from a Basil Bell Correspondent ership roles in the church. young age, they have Principal

6 RECORD / July 1998 'mum Opportunities for growth through high tech When you enter any class- Lee Davidson's ninth room at Beavers Adventist and tenth grades use E-mail Academy with its 27 stu- to ask questions or to dents in grades 1-10, request help in doing some chances are students will assignments.They have be working on computers. written research papers, Each day they have oppor- using the Internet to fmd tunity to make use of some information that the of the latest in educational school's limited library technology. They use this does not have.An electron- technology as a tool to ic white board is also used. make their tasks more effi- After drawing an explana- cient. tion on the white board, a Kathy Goley's room button may be touched to (grades 1-4) has many programs that reinforce what copy and print it out in the they are learning in math, colors that were used on English and spelling.They the board. did research on the The school's technology Internet on famous Black plan has recently been Americans for Black history reviewed by the Oklahoma month. Using information she has pulled up from the Internet, State Department of Ferman Mock's grades Melissa checks the accuracy of her term paper. Photo: Lee Education and approved. five through eight partici- Davidson Beavers Adventist Academy pated in Andrews social studies, science and Electronic Tutor, to help is striving to make its stu- University's Intel-ebration English. Students have also prepare for tests.The soft- dents ready for the 21st and an electronic virtual been able to use software ware follows the textbook, century. field trip to Peru.The exer- that accompanies the sci- section by section, review- Lee Davidson, Ed.D. cises were integrated into ence textbook, The Science ing all the concepts taught. Principal Opportunity for further growth through improvements The two-week process of most of the recommenda- painting, mowing, moving, tions made two years ago. decorating, and even clean- A key recommendation ing the boys' dorm at was to have a fully certified Jefferson Adventist faculty, and this is currently Academy prior to accredita- being taken care of. tion was crucial for our However, the future of this school. school depends on the When the team of number of students who teachers, principals, confer- will attend in the future ence superintendents and directors of education and as a senior at Jefferson, spent April 5-8 on our cam- I'd like to encourage others pus, they examined our to come to our school. self-evaluation to check its Robert A. Martinez Jefferson Adventist Academy choir performing in the Jefferson accuracy.They found that Jefferson Adventist Academy church with choir director J. Philip Williams. our school had fulfilled Academy Senior

One hundred and fifty of the Fort Worth-Dallas areas best math students participated in the TIVY Math contest. The contest is a mathe- matics/logic game in which students move scoring pieces, tivets, to slots where the tivets earn points. They calculate a math function to determine the score for each tivet. Keene and Richardson Adventist Schools won overall first place in the competition. First place winner, Christopher Saldana, and teacher, Debbie Hall, were introduced on the lawn at the Texas Rangers baseball game that evening. Pictured from left are John Campbell, Jason Hall, first place winner Christopher Saldana, teacher Debbie Hall, second place winner Michael Talley, Julie Christensen and Jason Montoya. Photo: Keene Reporter

7 RECORD / July 1998 I OAA offers opportunities to prepare for the future In our constantly changing enough to maintain the world, where people search high standards set by the for a niche of comfort that past but also allow for reflects the changes, yet change and growth. maintains the values estab- lished over the past 100 years, parents shop around for educational facilities that most closely seek to fulfill the hopes and desires they City Temple Junior Academy students visited Martin Luther have for their King Jr.s home and the eternal flame in his memory. Opportunity to help in community projects City Temple Junior Acad- for citizenship in the com- emy has an interesting his- munity as well as for heav- Ryan Neergaard wants his tory which dates back to en. Community involve- chemistry experiment to 1929 when it was founded ment such as visiting nurs- turn out "just right." in east Dallas.At present ing homes and helping at OAA offers a well-round- students are served from the North Texas Food Bank ed education where stu- kindergarten through ninth to separate and box food dents can choose classes in grade. Quality teaching and are part of the program. computers, accounting, Christianity are emphasized Students' learning is also home economics, art, at each grade level. Several enhanced through combining travel to historical sites music, physical education, of our leaders, including with classroom learning. woodworking or auto the current conference Jesse Roehl and Tara Smith mechanics in addition to On May 19 the school's take advantage of the president, Robert Lister, are recorder band, under the library. the basic academic classes. products of our school. direction of Jewel An enriched program is in For the past five years Humphrey, had its first children. place for students wanting we have expanded the cur- recital at a local Baptist Keeping this in mind, an extra challenge in sci- riculum to stimulate the church. Ozark Adventist Academy ence, English, history, or students' interests and to W E. Hucks, Sr has adopted a mission state- math. encourage them to prepare Principal ment that is flexible Respect for self is another ingredient that is not ignored. Students are urged Today. with our small hands We build (.astles in the sand to behave toward others as Together with your large hands. We will build the future of the land. they would like others to behave toward them.The discipline atmosphere at OAA encourages students ,0' It l ig to be responsible for their own behavior. Love for God and respect for self form the AM T, 17; basis of teaching at OAA. This is the focus of class- work, social life, and spiritual involvement. Even though our students come from diverse home situa- tions, with these two ingre- dients we are able to mold together into one family. With God's help, we Parkview Adventist Junior Academy students with their fifth and sixth grade teacher, endeavor to foster a Anita Chen (right), visualize opportunities they may have as they face the future using the lifestyle with Heaven as our slogan on their poster which reads, 'Today, with our small hands, we build castles in the goal. sand. Together with your large hands, we will build the future of the land." Carolyn Jensen English Teacher

8 RECORD/July 1998 imma Opportunities for learning through technology and travel Fourteen years ago when Internet and student-gener- Richardson Adventist ated web pages.Each class- School first began, there room will have guarded was one computer in the access to some aspect of classroom. Nine years ago the Internet.A grant from the library circulation and Southwestern Bell has pro- cataloging systems were vided the needed wiring computerized.This year, as and installation for addi- a result of an anonymous tional classroom connec- donor, another integral part tions. The students have also of the technology program Richardson Adventist School first graders watch as their has been added. been on off-campus excur- teacher, Kathy Rodriguez, explains how to use a computer The donor had two sions.While the fifth and goals in mind for the gift: to sixth graders attended farm in Oklahoma where Caverns, the Alamo, muse- provide state-of-the-art com- Outdoor School at they enjoyed a hayride and ums and educational cen- puter opportunities for the Nameless Valley Ranch, the participated in a number of ters. students and teachers at ninth and tenth graders other farm activities, while All these experiences RAS and to provide wit- journeyed to Washington, the third and fourth grade have enhanced the children's growth and knowl- nessing interaction D.C. to visit historical sites. classes visited Austin and edge. between RAS students and The first and second San Antonio, touring the Doris Sorenson other students via the graders traveled to a wheat Capitol, Inner Space Principal Opportunities for experiential learning Students at Jones Creek member, bought and secting frogs. attended Junior Academy Adventist Academy in Baton wrapped 30 Christmas gift The first through sixth Bible Conference in April Rouge, La. found their bags for children at the grades have enjoyed a and then toured Ozark school year packed with homeless shelter, and par- learning tour at Aquarium Adventist Academy.There is ticipated in the Ken Cox of the Americas, seeing marked evidence that these Crusade as ushers, parking farm animals up close at young people have grown attendants and cameramen. L.S.U. mini-farm, attending in their relationship with Biology class for the the Baton Rouge the Master Teacher this ninth grade has included Symphony, building erupt- year. This is the greatest lots of interactive learning, ing volcanoes, and using reward we as their class- from dressing in surgical natural resources of the room teachers can receive. scrubs to examine mold, to earth to design art pictures. Joyce Fortner collecting insects and dis- The older students Principal Crestview School celebrates 50th anniversary Crestview School in Albuquerque celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Career Day. Representatives Fifth grader Cory Lucas tests from the fields of nursing, insurance, prosthetics, photography and computer engineering shared out an oceanographer's hel- information about their jobs in an assembly. met. Students, many of whom were dressed as profes- activities. Under the leader- sionals in the careers in which they were interested, ship of their principal, were able to see displays and ask questions about Joyce Fortner, the teachers those fields. As the assembly was ending, a brand were allowed wide latitude new fire truck drove up and firemen helped stu- for involving their students dents aboard to explore its workings. in a variety of learning and On successive days during this week of celebra- sharing experiences. tion, students participated in Youth Olympics at a Students in seventh, local park, Twins Day, a mass release of golden bal- eighth and ninth grades loons, Country Western Day, and Blast to the Past, have gone on working field when students dressed in period costumes and did trips armed with cameras lip syncs to pre-1970 songs. All agreed this week- long celebration was an appropriate way to com- and notepads to collect memorate a half century of Adventist education in photos and facts on historic the Albuquerque area. Pictured here are Robby Louisiana places. Ward-Hersee (left), Nadia Graf and Elise Anderson, These students have getting more information about nursing from Mrs. also sorted and packed Karin Anderson. food baskets at the Baton Lezlie Bailey Rouge Food Bank, raked Principal leaves for an elderly church

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-VGA taught me a lot of responsibility and brought me closer to God" Shannon LeBlanc Call or write to Valley Grande Academy 1000 South Bridge Ave. Weslaco, TX 78596 Phone: (956) 968-0573 Fax: (956) 968-9814 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB PAGE: WWW.VGAONE.COM Outstanding educators receive teaching award The superintendents of schools from each confer- The Southwestern Union Conference office of education is ence were asked to nomi- nate their very best teach- pleased to announce its first annual Excellence in Teaching ers for this award. Not only Awards. Following in the tradition of the Zapara Awards of did the nominees need to be good teachers but also the past, this new award honors classroom teachers from demonstrate concern for across the Southwestern Union who exemplify the very best students, competence in in classroom teaching, modeling working Christianity and classroom management, professional development, academic excellence to their students. and involvement in church and community. The recipients of the out her teaching career. She Elva Torres, B.S., has through newsletters and first annual Excellence in demonstrates exceptional taught nearly 20 years at creative involvement of par- Teaching Award received a love and concern for her Valley Grande Elementary ents and other community beautiful engraved plaque, a students. Extra activities School where she is consid- members. framed certificate and a and trips enrich her educa- ered a tional program. model of Academy cash gift that was usually Christian matched by the employing Texas Conference teaching Linda Lambert, M.Ed. organization.The in both With many extra responsi- Southwestern Union is school pleased to announce the Joan Davis, M.Ed., teach- bilities, as well as teaching ing principal at Joshua and local home economics and key- winners of this year's church. award. Multigrade School (JAMS), boarding at Ozark Adventist main- She is Academy, always Linda is a Arkansas-Louisiana tains an very pro- Conference atmos- fessional busy but phere in in her caring Karen Ryder, B.S., teaches her class- work and gives generously profes- grades 1-8 at Shreveport room of her time outside of sional. Adventist where school hours. She Academy. studying serves as She is is Ruth Walker, M.A., has sponsor respect- provided excellent, warm to sever- consid- teaching ered a ed and al stu- organiza- for sever- dent teacher al grade groups and coordinates a who tion is paramount. It is evi- levels at does dent that her students in puppet ministry. grades 5-8 consider school the every- Burleson Cheryl Williams, M.A.T., thing more important than most Adventist well. students their age. Joan School. has built a solid math and -41 From the actively participates in She computer program for moment you walk into her church activities and has excels in Jefferson Adventist classroom you sense that served as Sabbath school using Academy. When there has there really is excellent superintendent. technolo- been a need Williams has gy in her been willing to assist in a Adventist teaching happen- Agida Henderson, B.S., professional and caring ing in a wonderful currently at Rusk Adventist classroom and through Christian atmosphere. School, involving students in a vari- manner. She also coaches has ety of service activities and basketball, works with the Southwest Region served as unique field trips. She has senior class as sponsor, and Conference a teacher also played a key role in supervises students during for 32 marketing her school her free time. Catherine Jackson, years, M.Ed., currently teaches and she grades 7-9 at City Temple obvious- Junior ly knows Thank you, teachers, for Academy how to your responses to the in Dallas. operate a She has quality feature. Because of the taught all Christian classroom. Her volume of material, it has grades superintendents note that been necessary to cut many from she expects her students to kinder- do excellent work, yet her articles and leave out garten to loving kindness shows pictures. grade 9 through so her students do through- not feel undue pressure.

11 RECORD / July 1998 Interview between Lyle Hansen, Ed.D, superintendent of schools in Texas Conference, and Evadeane Peters, communication director Q. Is Christian education A. Ron has been principal Adventist School. She has two day schools, Burton making progress in of Keene Adventist had years of experience Adventist Academy and Texas? How many stu- Elementary School for the teaching in small schools Chisholm Trail Academy, dents do we have, and past three years where he and also in a single grade offer quality Christian edu- how many teachers are also spent some time as a classroom. She is a gradu- cation for the constituent employed in our sys- teacher in the early 70s. He ate of Southwestern churches and other young tem? has had experience as a Adventist University and people in the area. Valley A. teacher, principal and will be especially helpful to Grande Academy and Adventist superin- our new teachers and Jefferson Adventist education tendent teachers in small schools. Academy not only fill the is going of Q. How will these addi- need for local Christian very well. schools tions help in your work? education, but also for stu- There are in several A. With the extra staff dents who have the desire about confer- Darrell Beyer and I plan to to live on campus.The 1,500 ele- ences. be more available for academy staffs provide mentary Ron will school board meetings, to excellent role models in and 500 be living supervise and evaluate life-building skills. sec- and con- teachers and to promote All four academies offer ondary centrat- education in the churches. a high quality college Lyle Hansen students. ing his Q. Sometimes parents preparatory curriculum and We have 120 dedicated efforts in Ron Scott ask whether our schools it has been especially pleas- teachers in the K-10 the Austin-San Antonio area. are different from the ing to note that they have schools and about 60 in the However, he will serve public school system. developed outstanding academies. other schools of the confer- What is your reaction? music programs. Q. With the vast territo- ence as needed and will be A. As we visit schools and Q. In addition to the ry you have to cover, a great asset to our teach- observe teachers, the spiri- school curriculum, what has the conference ers. tuality of our school other activities do our given any consideration Q. How much time will becomes evident through schools encourage and to increasing your staff? Carol Bradley be able to the worships and weeks of what recommendations A. The Texas Conference devote to elementary prayer.The new Bible cur- can you offer our con- Executive Committee voted education and what is riculum for grades 1-4 that stituency? in March to increase the her background? will come into use in the A. Both academy and some staff by asking Ron Scott to A. fall has been prepared with elementary students have join the office of education Carol will strong soul-winning objec- been on mission trips, and as an associate superinten- join us tives. Every day our teach- some have been involved in dent and Carol Bradley as a on a half ers model and share their local outreach programs. It half-time elementary super- time basis faith in God with the chil- has become quite apparent visor. We appreciate the and still dren. that students who partici- support the conference continue Q. How many secondary pate in these activities officers and executive com- her schools do we operate? develop a real sensitivity to mittee have give us in this responsi- A. The four academies in the needs of others, and I respect. bilities as the Texas Conference are would encourage more Q. What kind of experi- principal providing an excellent Adventist students to ence will Ron Scott at opportunity for students in become involved in this bring to your office? Carol Bradley Burleson grades nine through 12.The type of outreach. Christian perspectives are high priority at BAA As Adventist parents and being qualified in their sub- vide a protective environ- More than academic teachers, we would be ject areas, are primarily ment for our children to achievement, however, is naive to think that there concerned with the spiritu- make decisions about our desire to meet each of are no problems on our al well being of their stu- accepting Christ into their our students in Heaven.Yes, school campuses. It is, how- dents. Classes begin with lives and making lasting we want our children to ever, a relief and a reassur- worship and prayer; materi- friendships. Many of the lead successful lives on this ance to review the many al covered in class is often activities provided by the earth, but we know that spiritual, physical, and acad- made relevant to the Bible, school are religious in preparation for Heaven is emic advantages we pro- Christianity, and practical nature to help bring Christ the best preparation for a vide for our children when spiritual growth. In addition into their lives as a person- successful life here. When we send them to Adventist to combining academic and al Savior. Having a support we aim for one (Heaven), schools. spiritual growth, our teach- network with the church we gain the other. The first and probably ers take time to talk with and school places even Vicki Tucker best advantage is that our students and parents about more emphasis on spiritual English Teacher children are being trained academic and spiritual mat- growth and allows more by Adventist Christian ters. opportunities for accepting teachers who, besides Adventist schools pro- Jesus.

12 RECORD/July 1998 MlinifE1111111M1 "ImillelliM=11•1111111•1 Success is attributed to Christian foundation is a community outreach program conceived by Dentax, sellers of dental products, in partnership with Wal-Mart stores.This dental clinic travels throughout the south and southeastern United States, providing dental screening as a community service. In the year since this educational outreach began, Jody has taken her nine-and-a- half ton state-of-the-art examining room to 95 schools and Wal-Mart stores in eight states. The educational value The constituents of the Arkansas-Louisiana Conference have Jody McClave of the program has far exceeded the expectations learned to appreciate Art and Esther Nelson for their kind Jody McClave considers of those who envisaged and efficient service. Christian greetings are being extended herself a product of to them a they move to their new country home near this outreach. Wal-Mart and Harrison, Ark. Adventist Christian educa- Dentax are so pleased with tion. Both she and her the program that they are father feel it has con- planning for six more new Conference treasurer tributed to her success. Winnebagos with crews Jody celebrated her such as Jodi's.They have 30th birthday parked in also promised her a bigger retires front of a newly opened unit and an assistant. After six years as treasurer church schools and acade- Wal-Mart store in With the kindly way of the Arkansas-Louisiana mies as administrators and Fayetteville,Ark., but she Jodi does her work, minis- Conference,Art Nelson has teachers.Art seemed to didn't buy a thing all day. tering to the needs of peo- reached the 40-year mile- have a special gift for han- Jody is a dental hygienist ple, do you wonder why stone in denominational dling administrative chal- who operates out of a her father points back to service.Art, along with his lenges early in his ministry. Winnebago van fitted out her foundation in Christian wife Esther, began their Through the years Art and as a mobile dental clinic. It education? careers working in our Esther have served in six different Adventist academies. Art was introduced to conference treasury work in the Wisconsin Conference in 1981 where he served simultaneously as conference secretary.After 11 years in Wisconsin,Art became the treasurer in the Arkansas-Louisiana Conference. Esther has been a teacher, academy registrar and a secretary. Perhaps her most notable and reward- ing responsibility was as manager of the Wisconsin Adventist Book Center. She was the only woman ABC manager in the North American Division at the time. During their stay in DeQueen's school teacher, Ann Blake (second from left), and their pastor, Glen the Arkansas-Louisiana Farnsworth (second from right), were each awarded plaques for having served the Conference, Esther has church 42 years. Their service records show that Ann has served 28 of those years in functioned as a full-time the Arkansas-Louisiana Conference and Glen 21 years. Standing with them are Don Hevener, superintendent of schools (left), and conference president, James W. Gilley secretary. fright). P.A. Kostenko Communication Director

13 RECORD/July 1998 Bible studies win new members During a December, 1996 type this story my heart Christmas program at thrills, for there is no Ouachita Hills Academy, greater joy than to be used two young visiting of God to help people fall Adventists told me about a in love with Jesus and His non-Adventist friend of word. Bill and Edra are liv- theirs who lived near me in ing testimony to the fact Pearcy and who loved to that by beholding we study the Bible.A short become changed. Through time later we met, and after prayer, Bible study and read- a brief time of getting ing the Spirit of Prophecy acquainted, we began a books they are growing in Bible study. Her grandson the Lord every day, and Naturalist James Wellborn preparing students for a tree maze and husband, Bill, also they're sharing their faith activity. joined in. with others, including one Bill and Edra have stud- of their daughters. ied with my husband and Judith Getchell ARKLA holds first me for over a year now.As I Correspondent outdoor school Forty participants and staff program's success. Nurse in grades 5-8 pioneered the Lisa Voth who took care of first outdoor school pro- the scrapes and scratches, gram to be organized by Jan Manly with her kitchen the Arkansas-Louisiana crew, and the teachers and Conference education parents who gave of their department.This is to time, talents and energies, become an annual event. all helped to make this a Students from partici- week to remember. Students and adults pating schools came from were also given opportuni- Harrison,Texarkana, ties to focus on our Creator Bentonville and Shreveport. through discovery treks, Field studies included worships and camp fires amphibians and reptiles, with Brian Danese, a partic- water ecology, shelters, fish, ipating pastor. Before the Bill and Edra Bryan were baptized by lay church pastor fire building, habitats, "Be end of the week, nine stu- Carroll Graybeal on April 25, 1998. Immediately thereafter still and know" and beautifi- dents had requested studies they were voted in as members of the Hot Springs Seventh- cation projects. to prepare for baptism and day Adventist Fellowship Church. Special guest James another 11 indicated that Wellborn, a naturalist from this was the first time they Ouachita State Park, big had ever asked Jesus to be events facilitator Doug their best Friend. Brown, and educational Twila Brown superintendent, Don Outdoor School Hevener, contributed to the Coordinator Fort Smith pays tribute to mothers On Sabbath, May 9, mothers day. were honored during Sabbath school and Sabbath school, church and church programs were at vespers.As the mothers interspersed with hymns arrived at church on and special music honoring Sabbath morning they were mothers.The church ser- greeted by Eula Jean vice ended with all the Roberts and given a ribbon moms joining in reading a which read "Very Important series of covenant promises Person." to God to fulfill their family At their campout at Indian Creek Recreation area May 16 The table at the front of role. and 1 7, the Acadiana Gators Adventurer and Pathfinder the church, decorated with Vespers by Pathfinder clubs of Lafayette completed their mammal honor and worked toward completing the Camping II honor. a red table cloth, family leader Lynelle Swena, her- Highlights of the weekend included singing around the Bible, candles and fresh-cut self a new mother, brought campfire Saturday night and pancakes and Saucettes red and white flowers the day to a close. grilled over an open fire on Sunday.— Jackie Wait arranged by Mary Ann Janet Beason Minten set the tone for the Correspondent

14 RECORD /July 1998 rigmanntwinmini Gentry Pathfinders place second in Bible Bowl At the National Bible Bowl Participating team mem- contest held at Camp bers had been studying the Kulaqua, Fla. the weekend book of I Kings (NIV) for of April 4, the Gentry the past year. Each team Travelers Pathfinder Club chosen for the National placed second overall. Rocky Mountain Bible Bowl contest was to Conference administered have placed first in their the Bible Bowl program home areas and conference during the Florida Bible Bowl programs. Conference Pathfinder Lloyd Clapp Camporee. Pathfinder Director How friends influence us One day as I rode my bike I thought about something— The team members included Jesed Alcon, Jair Alcon, how important friends are. Matthew Roque, Heidi Rossenberg, Jennifer Rossenberg, They are always there Tara Taylor, l(risty Thurber. Not pictured are sponsors Terry and Penny Heimel, directors, youth pastor Steve Evenson, when you need them.They and several parents. are the ones who play with you. Real friends care. Friends don't have to be ' kids, or boys, or girls—they ' 31: "r3 • ^ could be adults. Friends can also teach you. I have many friends. Amy is the funny one. Lane is the athletic one. Heather is the nice one and Adriela the crazy one. Ricky is a little bit of all the above. Faith is a special one because she is my sister. Kevin is the Blake Winn, a fourth grader at the Minden school, wrote wrestling funny tickler and this as part of an English Kenneth is the smart one. assignment. Then there is Mrs.Young, my teacher, who knows a ly change our lives just like lot. I thank her for being my best friend, Jesus, who such a nice teacher. gave His life for me. Friends are so important Blake Winn in our lives, they can actual- Minden, La. school

Its a joy when alumni Jamie and Jessica Rent, eighth and ninth grade students drop by Jefferson at Jefferson Heights Adventist Academy in New Orleans, Heights Adventist were recipients of educational scholarships from the Academy to visit Arkansas-Louisiana Conference. Many parents appreciate while they are on the funds the conference gives to worthy students. home leave. Pictured Standing with Jamie and Jessica are their mother, with the principal, Jeanie, and their principal, Roy Mortimer. Roy Mortimer (back center), are Miguel Rodriguez (top left) who attended Jefferson for all eight years and is now a freshman at Bass An innovative program that Memorial Academy, honors and recognizes stu- Sam Galatas (second dents for their kind and from right) who is thoughtful deeds at planning to go into Jefferson Heights has the ministry, and Tony Bova (right), who brought a positive response along with Sam from students. Each week attended JHJA from awards are presented dur- 1993-96, and a friend ing Monday morning chapel (left front). services. Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teacher, Denise St. Ament, is shown here with Brittany Butcher, a kindergarten student, and her "Happy Face" award.

15 RECORD / July 1998 Tulsa church relives the Last Supper We knew this was the Sabbath we would be cele- brating the ordinances of humility, but weren't aware of the special program that had been planned. As members arrived at church, we were greeted by one of the 12 disciples and Jesus, all dressed in Biblical costumes. When I arrived, I was greeted by "Jesus" and "Thomas." After Sabbath school, everyone separated for the foot washing service. Upon our return we sat and watched the "disciples" and "Jesus" reinact the Last Supper. Jesus stood and talked to the disciples. He ended Participants in the Last Supper reenactment are from left: Brian Nikles, Dennis Carlile, Bob with the statement that one Fjeldsted, Roger Peugh, James Stewart, Bill McClendon, Alan Greenwood, Richrd Speed, Don Dohlman, Tom Huff, Kevin Martin, Rowland Knight and Peter Meekma. of them would betray Him that very night.Then, as being the betrayer. years. the 13 men who memo- each disciple stood with a At the end Jesus stood The creative leadership rized the lengthy parts pro- spotlight focused on him, again, blessed the bread of Peggy Dohlman, the cre- vided the Tulsa church he told who he was and and wine which was ation of costumes by Paul members with a commu- how he had come to know passed to everyone in the and Nancy Kunce of the nion service that was par- Jesus. But each disciple also church, and we ate and Richardson,Tex., church, ticularly meaningful. expressed great concern drank together. We felt the solos by Julie Little and Vicki Fjeldsted about the possibiity of transported back 2000 Dennis Wayne Brown and Correspondent

PARKWAY ADVENTIST JUNIOR ACADEMY is wanting the names, addresses and phone numbers of those who have attended, taught at, been principal at, are/were friends of PAJA or Oklahoma City Junior Academy. PAJA is preparing to celebrate its 100th birthday in 1999 and have an alumni directory printed and available for purchase by the end of 1999. Please mail, fax, phone or E-mail your information to: Development Director Parkview Adventist Junior Academy 4201 Martin Luther King Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Phone: 405.427.6525 Fax: 405.427.1154 Ninety-three women from Oklahoma City Central church enjoyed their E-mail [email protected] third annual mother, daughter, sister, friend banquet at the Days Inn. Each of the 12 tables was beautifully decorated with centerpieces made by Sue Bishop. Ginger Eidson, a public relations person from TLC Nursery & Greenhouse, brought 12 plants, mentioned their particular characteristics and how to care for them in the Oklahoma environment. Vivian, La., ffennecoming Everyone enjoyed listening to Sherry Fisher from Bristow, who played August 1, 1998 the piano. Her two daughters read poetry and sang with their mother. Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Hostesses for the event were Sue Bishop and Birgitta Neff. For details call 318.375.2172 Sandra Layne Correspondent or 318.375.3955

16 RECORD/July 1998 Finetuni Parkview celebrates 99 years To celebate its 99th year of operation, Parkview Adventist Junior Academy (formerly known as Oklahoma City Junior Academy) invited former students and current friends to a weekend of celebration, February 13 and 14. John Kerbs, an alumnus and recently retired president of Union College, spoke Friday evening and Sabbath morning.Another alumnus, Clyde Kinder, taught the adult Sabbath On May 2, Maella and Borden Monell, residents school lesson.Alumni came As an alumnus of Parkview of Summit Ridge Retirement Center, were hon- Adventist Junior Academy, from as far away as Mexico, John Kerbs, recently retired ored at the church on the occasion of their 65th Texas, Washington D.C., and president of Union College, wedding anniversary. During the fellowship California. One former stu- spoke Friday evening and dinner, the Monells were presented with a cake, dent, Barbara (Tanner) for the Sabbath morning ser- Holderness, canceled a vice. a hydrangea plant and a card signed by every cruise to be at PAJA for the been used to buy Bibles for member of the church. Photo: Barbara Gepford alumni weekend. Venezuela. Margie Malone Many of the 300 people A sacred music vespers Correspondent in attendance at the wor- Saturday evening brought ship service stayed for a fel- the weekend to a close. lowship dinner of Italian Plans are already being laid food. Watching old class- for Parkview's centennial mates meet, some of whom celebration in 1999. had not seen each other in Sharon Clark 50 years, was a unique Correspondent „ experience. E7F DAY Part of the generous offering that was given has ADVENTIST CHURCH

Several years ago the Bristow church had a highway Ninety Adventurers, representing Oklahoma's 10 sign on the edge of town, but it was removed when Adventurer clubs, recently spent a day in Oklahoma some road construction was being done. Now, how- City competing in a physical fitness program. Allyson ever, the church has a new sign on the north end of Fisher, a third-grader at Bristow church school, was town, erected with the help of three church mem- awarded a Presidential Award for physical fitness at bers, Melvin Harrington (left) and brothers Buddy the end of the day by Kevin Costello, Oklahoma and Johnnie Baker. While they were installing the Conference treasurer. The President's Challenge sign, a Christian Record employee stopped by to ask Physical Fitness Awards program promotes aware- if they were Seventh-day Adventists. When they ness of exercise and health and is awarded to chil- replied in the affirmative, he said he was too, and dren in both public and private schools. was pleased to see the sign at the side of the high- Caroline A. Fisher way. Photo: Rocksey Harrington

17 RECORD / July 1998 Hebron holds family weekend When Family Life weekend began on Friday at sunset, Hebron church began cele- brating the weekend with music and sermonettes by pastors Richard Palmer from Victory Outreach Adventist Church, Frank Williams from the Hebron church and Willie Horton from Fondren Worship Center. Their sermons were titled, "Family Past," "Family Present" and "Family Future," respectively The Friday evening service was just the beginning of a spirit-filled weekend. On Sabbath, Hebron's guest speaker, Brian Carter, a pastor and psychologist from New York, delivered a thought-provoking sermon that identified five factors Gloria and Noel Chandler receive their "marriage certificate" after renewing their vows. that were pertinent to Black families. Using Isaiah 1) Kinship—strong family commitment. temperament. The weekend 61:4 as a reference to unity, 2) work-orientation, Carter conducted a culminated on Sunday with rebuilding, repairing and 3) adaptability—change series of workshops on a renewal of marriage vows restoring, Carter identified self or change environ- Saturday evening. The top- by several couples. five strengths Black families ment, 4) determination to ics of discussion were: fami- Betsy Hudson needed to rebuild. succeed, and 5) spiritual ly finance, sexuality and Correspondent The homeless attend worship services Hebron church mem- the weekly distribution bers in Houston, Tex. cel- of food from the food ebrated their annual pantry were also among community service day Hebron's special guests. by inviting homeless All of the guests who people to be their spe- serve in this capacity cial guests.Thirty-three were applauded for their homeless men and loyal service. women were brought to A special tribute was church by bus and made to Leonard actively participated in Norman, a member of Sabbath school.They the community also seemed to enjoy the (deceased 1997) who eleven o'clock hour as worked very hard with Pastor Durandel Ford the food pantry. delivered a profound Under the direction message. One guest was of Noel Chandler, and heard saying that she with the theme adopted had been hesitant about for this year, "Making a coming but now she Difference," a difference was glad she had. is being made to the Several members homeless every month. The Adventurers from the Hebron church in Houston assist from the community community services in their monthly feeding of the homeless Betsy Hudson who assist faithfully in by handing out food and drinks to the long line of recipients. Correspondent

18 RECORD / July 1998 mitillusulatimil Westbank United church holds spring offensive Special emphasis has been placed on several areas of the New Orleans Westbank United church during the early months of this year. Not satisfied with the low Sabbath school attendance, Mathieu Cherenfant, superintendent, and other officers of the Sabbath school decided to provide incentives for those who come early, so they offered them a good breakfast, handed out books, roses or gift certificates.As a result, there has been a remark- able increase in attendance. The youth, under the direction of Martha Keyes, hosted their second annual youth weekend. On Friday The team of Sabbath school leaders who have been successful in motivating more members night they held a sing-a- to attend Sabbath school are, from left: Joseph Kennedy, adult Sabbath school leader; Ana long and testimony night Aravella, assistant Sabbath school superintendent; Mathieu Cherenfant, Sabbath school around a bonfire.Theodore superintendent; Jennifer Cherenfant, birthday recognition coordinator and Alfred Dudley, young adult Sabbath school leader. Brown, Southwest Region Conference treasurer, spoke appealing to the lusts of ed their second prayer instead of allowing circum- to the youth on Sabbath the flesh. "The devil uses breakfast for the year.The stances to control them. and captivated the congre- powerful weapons," Brown speaker, Irene Ceesay, is She concluded by saying, gation by sharing his per- said, "but God's weapons director of the well-estab- "We can become God's sonal experiences and are even more powerful." lished community service spiritual beings by trusting struggles as a youth and Women's ministry, center at the church. She His word explicitly." cautioning them to avoid under the direction of urged the women to con- Jennifer Cherenfant the temptations that are so Marlene Sanders, also host- trol their circumstances Correspondent

As Berean's 10 elders sat and planned their program for a week of revival, they couldn't help but ponder what kind of response to expect from the membership. However, with the assurance that the Holy Spirit would be with them, they embarked on their plans. As it turned out, the meetings boasted a good attendance. An anticipated highlight of each nights meeting was the prayer scroll on which those in attendance wrote their prayer

requests. On the last night of the revival, everyone gathered outside where they formed a gigantic prayer circle and following several prayers, watched as the church pastor, Michael Meyers, and church elder, Robert Landry, burned the scroll to symbolize answered prayers. Photo: Evelyn Edwards

19 RECORD /July 1998 111111MIMIMIN Berean organizes grief and recovery ministry For the Baton Rouge Berean church, 1996 was a year plagued with a series of illnesses that for far too many proved terminal. Many a member felt help- less, not knowing what to do or say to the patient or to his immediate family during their crisis. It was this emptiness that prompt- ed the formation of the church's recently organized grief recovery ministry. Led by Berean's Sylvia Scott, a social worker in one of Baton Rouge's state- run hospitals, the members interested in the ministry met with guest presenter Jackie O'Neal, a social Jackie O'Neal, a social worker from Hospice (center), briefed members of the grief recovery worker with the team on how to deal with people in crisis. Community Hospice, for a course on how to work • They should allow for a bers while offering a rea- Even though Berean has with those facing terminal degree of independence sonable amount of comfort not suffered the loss of a illness. Members learned (washing dishes, etc.) on to the terminally ill per- church member this year, that the part of the patient son." Jackie's visit has helped • Their very presence at • They must respect the In addition, those pre- members of the grief recovery team feel better the patient's bedside is privacy of the patient. sent learned that it is not equipped to handle situa- what counts Jackie went on to assure Medicaid, but Medicare and • They shouldn't be afraid tions in the future. the group that "Hospice is private insurance compa- of touching for fear of con- Evelyn M Edwards tracting a disease not designed to hasten any- nies that offer hospice cov- Correspondent • They should listen but body's death but rather to erage."However, there is not share their own prob- lend a measure of support funding for indigent lems to surviving family mem- patients," Jackie added.

Hebron's "Houston Stars" drill team perform at the Southwest Region Conference youth congress in Tyler.

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Killeen student wins Lynn Ripley, who has a B. A. in theology from essay contest Southwestern Adventist University, is currently Erin Riddle, an eighth grader at Killeen Adventist working on a master's Junior Academy, has won degree through the essay contest Andrews University announced in February by Seventh-day Adventist Texas women's ministry. Theological Seminary Her response to the extension school. She question, "Why you do not joins her husband, use or recommend to oth- David, as associate pas- ers the use of mind altering tor at the Northwest drugs" is as follows: Houston Seventh-day "I choose to live drug Adventist Church. free because life is a pre- Since the Ripleys cious gift. Why would you came to this church want to destroy such a 2 1/2 years ago, its beautiful thing? membership has grown welcome addition to Sometimes, when life's significantly and they the pastoral staff. pressures seem too difficult Erin Riddle, essay contest have bold plans for Northwest Houston to overcome, people turn winner for "A Drug-Free expansion. Lynn is a Church Correspondent to drugs as a solution. America." Sometimes, when life us, we are still going to be throws a challenge, people on drugs and find out that turn to drugs thinking that we can't stop without a Conroe school expands they will help with the fight. solution. Sometimes, when Remember, life is a gift . program and facilities something doesn't go their Don't be selfish, share it way, people turn to drugs with others." as a way out. And some- Evadeane Peters times, when life smiles on Communication Director Earliteens go on mission trip The earliteen class of the helped with arrangements Northwest Houston in Mexico and provided Seventh-day Adventist food and lodging during Church recently went on a the trip. mission trip to Camargo, The earliteens hope to Mexico.The mission team encourage others in the painted classrooms for the Houston area to become Adventist school in the city involved in projects to help This trip was assisted by the people of Mexico. personnel from Valley Northwest Houston Grande Academy who Church Correspondent

To improve the landscaping, Pedro Saravia, Greg Batla, Robert Gammenthaler, Andre Ross and Gene Mack Miller (kneeling) in grades 7-10, added a tulip tree to the school playground. They dug the hole, chose the tree and planted it. Waiting for the completion the school and did most of of their new 14,000 square her class work there. foot building is what The biology labs delayed the opening of the teacher, Danielle Bunklong, Conroe Seventh-day generated a lot of interest Adventist School by two when the students were weeks last fall. One of the taught how to dissect small areas that was expanded animals and keep records was a closet size space to a of their findings and to 20' x 30' room for a library. compare the similar and This year Conroe school diverse ways the Creator Northwest Houston church earliteen class pose at the entrance of the school building they helped paint in added ninth grade. One has designed the insides of Camargo, Mexico. tenth grader also attended animals.

21 RECORD / July 1998 Ti Guest performs in church on Mother's Day Members of the Grand Prairie church were inspired and spiritually uplifted Mother's Day Sabbath by the testimony of Sam and Ronnie Saltar. Sam Saltar, a professional trombone player who has per- Sam Salter, professional trombonist formed in casinos and night clubs led by the Holy Spirit with entertainers such as through a series of dramat- Tony Bennett, Lucille Ball, ic events in their lives to Johnny Mathis, Frankie accept the truth of the Avalon, Liberace, Milton gospel.They have dedicated Berle, Judy Garland, Edie their talents to the glory of On International Day, May 2, at the Arlington Gorme, Sammy Davis, Jr., God and will perform for church, 27 different nationalities paraded to and many others, was churches that request their the front of the church as a map, flag and pic- called out of the world of services. For further infor- ture of their country appeared on the overhead show business to God's mation regarding the screen. At the fellowship luncheon which fol- business. Saltars' ministry, contact the With a Roman Catholic Texas Conference office. lowed, foods from these countries were served to a full house. Photo: John Hivale upbringing, Sam and his Evadeane Peters Jewish wife, Ronnie, were Communication Director Burton elementary presents vespers program The Arlington church hosted the last Burton Academy elementary vespers program of the school year on Sabbath evening, May 2, with the choirs from grades K-2 and 3-6 joined to perform the sacred musical. Fifteen students enacted the play, "Good Kings Come in Small Packages," which told the story of Josiah, the mini monarch.As the story unfolded in word and song, it was apparent that the students had worked hard and were eager to perform. The successful elementary music program at Burton Academy is due to the talents of Cindy Nunez, choir director for grades K-8. Cindy, Annette Graves and Loreen Smith were responsible for the elaborate and color- ful costumes worn by the actors. Randy Gilliam, outgoing principal, opened the Students in the cast included Carl Hoyt, fifth grade, playing Amon, and program with welcome and prayer. Adrian Rojas as Josiah. The narration was done by Amanda Byrd (extreme left) fourth grade. Nathan Graves, Brando Utt and Travis Fleming (fifth Sandra Cole graders), played the city's tax collectors. Correspondent

22 RECORD /July 1998 TiMIS Students become involved with the church and community Led by teacher Peggy help earn money for mus- Norris, the 11 students at cular dystrophy research, Maranatha Adventist School they sent their teacher to presented numerous "jail." Only after fines were Adventist Youth (AY) pro- paid was she "released."This grams, a Sabbath worship, activity, held at a school and children's stories using function, raised nearly Christian drama for their $200. constituent church, Expanding their service Highland Hills, during the to the world scene, stu- The Beaumont church with its diverse cultures hosted an past school year. international dinner to raise funds to help purchase a dents collected money for video projector for NET '98. Cuisine from Mexico, Trinidad, They also wrote letters UNICEF and nearly $400 America and the Philippines made up the menu, and Pam to the elderly and visited for World Vision. The school Chance (left), Deidre Jepson, Donalyn Legendre, Vicki the sick and shut-ins.They has adopted a child in the Duff and Grace Palmer prepared American foods. Games spent one week in San Philippines whom they for the youth including Twister, face painting, basketball Antonio, singing, delivering help every month. Plans are and a moonwalk were part of the evening activities. Funds flowers, doing surprise love to continue the service pro- raised for the projector amounted to $600. deeds and distributing "God jects next year. Carrie C Zoch and Haydee Arante loves you" notices. In their own community, Maranatha students helped with ingathering New school to open in Weatherford and sold literature.They A cooperative effort school year.The school, more are expected.The also did jobs at home to between the Weatherford located at 201 Eden Road in annex building of the raise money to purchase and Fort Worth Northwest Weatherford, will have Janet Weatherford church will be food baskets at Seventh-day Adventist Clark, from Alaska, as princi- the classroom. Although Thanksgiving and Easter churches has made it possi- pal/teacher. both churches are small, through the Local Union of ble to open the Eden Eight students are members are enthusiastic Latin American Citizens.To school for the 1998-99 enrolled for 1998-99 and as they look to opening day. They request prayers for God's guidance as they face the needs to make this Upper Valley Elementary School venture viable. For more information contact board chairman Doug Bolan at enrollment is on the increase 817.221.4082. The school year began with Bev Will 40 students but increased Correspondent as the months passed until by the end of the year there were 83. Upcoming events at the In helping the children develop a personal relation- Texas ABC ship with God, the teachers JULY encouraged them to write out their prayers. Here is what some first and second San Antonio Jr. Academy graders wrote: "I have Home & School July 12 learned so much about you SWU Ministries-West this year, God. My teacher Houston (sundown) July 25 tells us stories about you all the time.You must be really nice"— Shyrleen.Another AUGUST said,"Some people don't have jobs. Do you need Teacher's Retreat more people to work for (San Antonio) Aug 3,4,5 you?"— Lauren. "Whenever you come, please look for Women's Retreat me"— Kris.And "Please (Houston) Aug 21-23 keep bad angels away from SWU Ministries Fifth graders Grecia DeLeon and Meynard Yordan com- me today. I only want to do Convention-Dallas DFW plete an electrical circuit in science class. good things"— Anderson. Hyatt East Aug 28-30

23 RECORD / July 1998 Mineral Wells holds 50th anniversary On May 16 the Mineral In the early 1940s the Wells Seventh-day Adventist Texas Conference sent a Church celebrated their pastor, C. E O'Dell Sr., to 50th anniversary with serve the growing number Michael Petricko, pastor of Adventists in the county from 1963-65, as the guest following the opening of speaker. Fort Wolters in Mineral An afternoon review of Wells which resulted in an the church's history brought to light facts not influx of Adventist service- The lglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia in Houston is on men.The Mineral Wells the air on two different radio stations every week. These known to most of the Seventh-day Adventist programs attract up to 35 calls per program. On Sundays members, such as the fact the program is aired on La Unica, 1320 AM at 7:00 a.m. that although Seventh-day Church was formally orga- The second station, La Luz 1560 AM, airs the programs on nized on May 15, 1948, Monday and Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. The pastor, Armando Adventists lived in Mineral Reid, is the speaker. Currently there over 100 people Wells in the 30s and 40s, with 30 charter members. wanting to know more about the teachings of the they had to travel to Fort Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pictured in the studio are Worth or Breckenridge to from left: The pastor, Armando Reid, Jose Cabrales and attend church. Rhode Mendez. Roberto Reyes, Correspondent T-EXICO El Paso Junior Academy students brush shoulders with the army Fort Bliss, which includes started off with a demon- 1.1 million acres of land stration, then the students and sits in the middle of El were given step-by-step Paso, is yet unknown to instruction on how they many of the children who could rappel. Words of have lived there all their encouragement were given lives. On April 27, Pastor to each child to overcome Basil Bell, principal of the their fears and meet the academy, with the help of challenge. By lunch time teachers and parents, took everyone had worked up a 35 students on a field trip big appetite. to Fort Bliss. The students joined real The first half of the day soldiers in the military din- was spent at the rappelling ing facility for lunch. tower.The rappel masters Standing in line shoulder to

Drill Sergeant Gilbert helps 1 3-year-old Vanya Zegarra adjust her helmet. shoulder with soldiers This day at Fort Bliss dressed in BDUs (Battle gave the children a deeper Dress Uniform) gave the understanding of the com- students opportunity to ask munity in which they live, questions or just chat with encouraged them to face them. their fears, and enabled After lunch it was off to them to see professional the Air Defense Artillery men and women working (ADA) Museum where they together. Seven-year-old Abdail Jimenez, overcomes her fear at the rap- learned the history of air Roxeanne Boose pelling tower. defense systems. Correspondent

24 RECORD / July 1998 SVJA students help raise funds for homeless Every year on St. Patrick's Day,Albuquerque's Good Shepherd Society raises funds for the homeless.This year Sandia View Junior Academy's freshmen and sophomore classes helped with the fund raiser.The students ran game booths and helped with ticket sales and decorating.The high point of the evening was when they met New Mexico governor Gary Johnson and had their pic- ture taken with him. Several thousand dollars were raised for the home- Sandia View Junior Academy students with New Mexico gov- less.The organizers were ernor, Gary Johnson. Back row from left: Tomas Martinez, favorably impressed with Governor Gary Johnson, Gary Herrera. Front row: Sabrina the cheerfulness and work Lay, Pertreena Williams and Jesse Hall. habits of the SVJA students. next year. Their positive during the following week. Nine-year-old Andy Rosales Before the event ended the witness is recognized by Calvin Bickell, Principal considers a set of books organizers were asking if the number of letters and Sandia View Junior while Johnny Davis, 10 the students could return phone calls they received Academy years old, looks on. ABC helps Field trip makes social studies social come alive Sandia View Junior Academy's grades 1- committee 4 took an outdoor education trip to the Grants, NM area raise funds May 3-5. Parents A visit by the Adventist were invited to Book Center is always an camp with their event to look forward to. children if they It's an opportunity to stock wished. The purpose of up on supplies, shop for the trip was two- gifts and look for that spe- fold. One was acad- cial piece of inspirational emic—to culminate literature. But on April 4, it a two-month study Pre-schoolers, kindergarteners, and first through fourth graders was also an opportunity to of Native Americans on their three-day field trip. raise some money. and how they lived and Adventist parents who of power to give us the With a donation from used what was available came on the trip. Corrales strength when we are the bookstore and a little to them for survival. We pastor, Mike Gendke, led afraid." James, another physical labor from church visited Acoma Pueblo, out in several campfire first grader, wrote,"Since members, the social com- Chaco Canyon National worship talks that encour- God provided the Native Park, El Morro mittee was able to present aged discussion and inter- Americans with all the (Inscription Rock) action between those on things they needed to the church with the first National Monument and the camp out. live, He can take care of contribution toward its volcanic craters and lava In reading the students' me." And Alana wrote, upcoming evangelistic tubes. journals about the trip, it "Native Americans had series. Beginning in August, The other purpose became apparent by their different problems back the El Paso Central church was to introduce the comments that we had then, but God was the will hold a major series of children to God through indeed stimulated their same. He is with us and evangelistic meetings, and direct contact with thinking about God. Hayley, He will be with us forev- the church is pulling nature and a historical a first grader, wrote, "I er." look at our past.This learned that God must be Patty Osborne together to raise funds for goal was further expand- very powerful to take big Grades 1-4 Teacher the important project. ed by sharing and fel- rocks and stack them up Sandia View Junior Roxeanne Boose lowshipping with non- like blocks. He has plenty Academy Correspondent

25 RECORD/July 1998 Kum ••••mimm... Olsen Park members help build Habitat home On May 17, members of could do it again.The home Amarillo's Olsen Park should be complete in a church spent the day help- few weeks as other ing to build a Habitat for Christian groups work to Humanity home. When the complete it.The home will group arrived on site, they then be sold at an afford- found the slab and some able price to Katie Williams outside framing erected. who, during her two-year After eight hours of work, wait, has been working on other Habitat homes as part the framing was complete, of her 500 hours of "sweat the outside walls were up equity," which serves as her complete with insulation down payment. and all but four of the Heather Holladay rafters were in place. Correspondent Olsen Park's pastor, Norman Zimmerman, who has had Douglas Wamacic; the pastor, Norman Zimmerman; Aron experience in Cohen and Willyta Wamack erecting the framing on the building, led Habitat home. the 26 man/woman team and the VGA bell choir visits deaconesses prepared the churches lunch. By the end of the hot day everyone was tired, dirty and sore, but they all expressed a great satisfac- tion in contributing to society, and they all want- Ralph Harmon shows Ashleigh Cohen and ed to know Elizabeth Hutchinson how to nail up the when they particle board.

Wearing black gloves to prevent soiling the tone of the bells, seniors Alycia Powell and Tayler Kim keep a close eye on their music. And the bells rang—not Although the group somewhere in the distance, director is Elphis Morales, it not high in some steeple, is obvious that the real but on April 11 the bells leader is the Holy Spirit, for rang from the pulpit of the the students' professional El Paso Central Seventh-day appearance and well-man- Adventist Church. nered behavior compli- Some might think that a mented the leader's enthu- bell choir would only play siasm for the Lord's mes- bells; not so! These 12 tal- sage.As I sat in church that ented high school students morning I could easily performed several thought- imagine God smiling at provoking skits, sang beau- these young people who tiful songs, and of course, were sharing the talents He Dr. Orville Cerna of the Pecos church, with his family made the bells ring. With has given them to further and additional children, provided music at the Pecos the objective of reaching as His message. Nursing Home. They were also featured in the local many people as possible, Roxeanne Boose newspaper for their part in "Operation Smile," a local this group travels all over Correspondent child outreach program sponsored by the Modern Texas, sometimes giving as Study Club of Pecos. many as 15 performances in one month.

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TEXICO CONFERENCE WOMEN'S RETREAT "In the Presence of the Lord, Our Rock" • SEPTEMBER 11-13, 1998 • Located in the beautiful Glorieta Conference Center just north of Santa Fe, NM. • Keynote speaker is JUANITA KRETSCHMAR, inspirational, life changing speaker on the power of prayer. • Retreat features a lovely banquet and brunch, quiet walks, music, fellowship, Spanish translation and breakaways. Name: Address: City/State: Zip: Phone: ( Home Church: Conference:

DAY USE APPLICANTS If Postmarked by 8-1-98: If Postmarked after 8-1-98: Call Joann Thomas: 505-897-0227 Non-refundable Pre-Registration Fee is due with registration form: 0 $35.00 0 $42.00 Or call Sheri Denny with QUESTIONS: The following additional fees will be due upon check in at Glorieta. The fee includes five meals and two nights accommoda- 1-800-749-7851 tions with private bathroom and two queen size beds in each room. Please check your preferences: Roommate Names: $ 65.00 (4 women to a room) $ 73.00 (3 women to a room) $ 83.00 (2 women to a room) $131.00 (1 women to a room) I=1 Please assign me with roommates. How many? Return Registration and check payable to: Christian Women's Ministries • P.O. Box 209 • Corrales, NM 87048 illiNOUNCE(11INTS Eagle, Idaho congregation to have a choir concert from the choirs Academy alumni homecoming will ed to attend the special services. For celebrate 90th anniversary of Alvin Kurtz, Fran Venable and be held October 9-11, 1998 at more information call 205.987.7208. The Eagle, Idaho Seventh-day Arlene Garner. If you sang in one of Lincoln, NE. Honor classes are '48, Adventist congregation wishes to these choirs, we hope you will make '58, '68, '73, '78 and '88. An excit- National Single Adult camp extend a special invitation to all a special effort to spend the weekend ing weekend is planned for all for- meeting at Camp MiVoden those who formerly enjoyed wor- with us in Eagle. Please plan to mer students, faculty, parents and National single adult camp to be held shipping with our congregation, practice on Friday evening, sing in friends. A special Friday evening at Camp MiVoden, Hayden Lake, including former pastors, teachers, special music for church, and par- buffet and vespers is planned. Mark Idaho, August 31-September 7, 1998 your calendar. 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BOHR, Hattie, born Aug. 29, 1898 in LEMONS, Bertha C., born Dec. 28, Milwaukee, WI and died May 17, 1998 1915 in Hitchcock, OK and died Feb. 11, in Amarillo, TX. Survivors: sons, Harold 1998 in Cleburne, TX. Survivors: sons, It Is Written Television and Bohr, Amarillo and Vernon C. Bohr, Bill Lemons, Mansfield, TX and Jim M.D., Ph.D, Pasadena, CA; and nine Lemons, Keene; sisters, Lillian Proctor, Lifestyle Center of America invite you to attend grandchildren. Hillsboro, TX and Lucille Marcontell, Keene; three grandchildren, and one CHANSLOR, June L., born Feb. 3, great-grandchil•d. 1921 in Casper, WY and died Apr. 21, LIFESTYLE 2000 1998 in Albuquerque, NM. Survivors: McCOLLISTEN, Charles, born Jan. 13, AUG. 28-SEPT. 6, 1998 husband, G. Blake Chanslor, 1945 in Baton Rouge, LA and died Mar. Albuquerque; sons, Carol Blake, 29, 1998 in Baton Rouge, LA. Survivors: Lakeside, AZ and Ron, Albuquerque; son, Keith McCollisten, Baton Rouge; daughter, Pam Rhodes, Cleveland, TN; daughters, Amanda McCollisten, Baton sister, Vivian Mazlum, Sacramento, CA; Rouge and Melissa Crump, Denham Join Mark and brother, Solen Harwell, Albuquerque; Springs, LA; and mother, Jewel Teenie Finley and a and four grandchildren. McCollisten, Baton Rouge. first-class team of health professionals DURRANT, Judson N., born Nov. 11, McDERMIIT, Opal Eunice, born Feb. 1906 in Clarendon, British West Indies 14, 1918 in Sapulpa, OK and died Mar. for a 10-day adventure and died Feb. 1, 1998 in Fort Worth, TX. 22, 1998 in Tulsa, OK. Survivors: sons, at Lifestyle Center Survivors: wife, Laurice, Keene, TX; sis- Tom and Ross McDermitt, both of of Americ ters, Ruth Nunn, Clear Lake, CA and Coweta, OK, Danny McDermitt and Bill Maude Vance. Singleterry, both of Tulsa; daughter, Ellen Brown, Los Gatos, CA; sister, Elizabeth EHRLICH, Alvena M., born Sept. 10, Griffin, Corpus Christi, TX; brother, 1 ST-TIME OFFER! 1907 in Shattuck, OK and died Apr. 14, Merle Scott, Mannford, OK; and 12 1998 in Woodward, OK. Survivors: son, grandchildren. REDUCED RATES' Robert Ehrlich, Shattuck; daughter, INCLUDING LIMITED SPACE • Marian Jeffries, Shattuck; two grand- McGEE, Phenia Bertha, born Jan. 21, • Personalized medical sons, Mike Baker and Dale Ehrlich; sis- 1896 in Elk City, OK and died Mar. 17, ter, Virginia Kelln, Olathe, CO; and 1998 in Beaver, OK. Survivors: brother, testing ONLY brother, Wesley Ehrlich, Shattuck. Felix Hunt; and sister, Reney Hunt. • Physician consultation $2,500/COUPLE • Interactive lectures $1,49 ELI, Nannie Hope, born June 28, 1907 MORROW, Lydia Mae, born Aug. 20, 5/S1NGLE in San Antonio, and died May 4, 1998 1906 in Valley View, TX and died May 21, • Individual fitness plan in Conroe, TX. Survivors: son, S. K. Eli, 1998 in Valley View. Survivors: daugh- • Massage and hydrotherapy Conroe; daughter-in-law, Ruth Eli, ter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Charles • Vegetarian cooking classes Redlands, CA; seven grandchildren, and Gaines, Sanger, TX; brothers and sisters- five great-grandchildren. in-law, Ben and Lucille Hassenpflug, and delicious meals Keene, TX, and J. Lee and Bessie • Resort-like accommodations HECKEL, John D., born Sept. 7, 1940 • PLUS a unique added feature, two daily in-depth in Great Bend, KS and died Mar. 29, 1998 in Owasso, OK. Survivors: wife, Sunset Calendar Bible studies with Mark Finley Elaine Tiffany, Tulsa, OK; son, Matthew; *3 *11 *17 *24 *31 step-sons, Michael and Dan Whittlesey; Abilene, TX 8:50 8:49 8:46 8:43 8:38 A spiritual adventure in healthful step-daughters, Joy and Jenny Amarillo, T)( 9:05 9:04 9:01 8:57 8:51 living set in the tranquil beauty of Whittlesey; and mother, Margaret Brownsville, TX 8:25 8:25 8:23 8:20 8:17 Dallas, TX 8:39 8:38 8:35 8:32 8:27 Heckel, Tulsa. El Paso, TX 8:16 8:15 8:12 8:09 8:04 Nahoma's Arbuckle Mountains, Fort WortIV HOEHN, Dr. Bernice, born Dec. 29, Keene, TX 8:41 8:40 8:37 8:34 8:29 CALL NOW 800-213-8955 1910 in Kansas and died Apr. 27, 1998 Galveston/ in Midwest City, OK. Survivors: daugh- Houston, TX 8:23 8:22 8:20 8:17 8:12 Gentry, AR 8:38 8:37 8:34 8:30 824 ters, Birda Burton, Little Axe, OK and Little Rock, AR 8:26 824 8:22 8:17 8:12 Ruth Shoe, Indianapolis, IN; son, Ronald Muskogee, OK 8:49 8:48 8:45 8:41 8:35 Hoehn, Bethesda, MD; two grandchil- New Orleans, LA 8:20 8:24 8:28 8:37 8:42 dren, and two great-grandchildren. Oklahoma City, OK 8:49 8:48 8:45 8:41 8:35 Lifestyle Center of America San Antonio, TX 8:38 8:37 8:35 8:32 8:27 A Preventive Care Provider Santa Fe, NM 8:25 823 8:20 8:16 8:10 KINDRED, Flora S., born Jan. 20, Shreveport, LA 8:26 8:25 8:23 8:19 8:14 90 minutes south of Oklahoma City 1922 in Edgewater, AL and died Apr. 7, Tulsa, OK 8:44 8:43 8:40 8:36 8:30

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Hassenpflug, Grand Prairie; sister OK; five grandchildren, and three Jean Thomas Editor and brother-in-law, Rosa Lee and great-grandchildren. SPEYER, John Fredrick, born Carla Baker Editorial Assistant Leonard Vonhof, Keene; sisters-in- Oct. 28, 1906 in New Orleans, IA law, Jewel Hassenpflug, Valley View SCHNEIDER, Don, born June 4, and died Mar. 25, 1998 in Baton Union 4s,th...,i41,,,ja„, and LaDell Hassenpflug, Keene. 1941 in Okeene, OK and died Mar. Rouge, LA. Survivors: son, Fred 29, 1998 in Oklahoma City, OK. Speyer, Sunnyvale, CA; daughter, Max A. Trevino President PHILLIPS, Cecil R., born Jan. 4, Survivors: wife, Harolene, Joycelyn Hess, Baton Rouge; Samuel L. Green Secretary 1927 in Atoka, OK and died Mat. 6, Oklahoma City; daughters, Cherisse grandsons, John, Randy and Steve, Deryl Knutson Treasurer 1998 in DeKalb, TX. Survivors: Varona, Dallas, TX and Dawn of California; and 22 great-grand- Joel Wallace Undertreasurer wife, Jean, DeKalb, TX; sons, Schneider, Grand Terrace, CA; children. Re; ie Phillips, Tulsa, OK and father and mother, Monroe and Southwestern Chuc Phillips, DeKalb; daughter, Rosalie Schneider, Loyal, OK; and TRAMMEL, Edith Leona, born Union Ponivie,we Dana Gray, Mineola, TX; mother, brother, Larry Schneider, Cleburne, July 31, 1913 in Meeker, OK and Ethel Phillips, Lane, OK; brothers, TX. died 777 South Burleson Boulevard Apr. 17, 1998 in Ardmore, OK. Jesse and James, both of Lane, OK, P.O. Box 4000 Survivors: husband, Fred, Don, Oklahoma City, and Kenneth, SCHULTZ, Jonas, born Jan. 7, Burleson, TX 76097 Ardmore; and daughters, Carol Burleson, TX; and sister, Debbie 1909 in Beaver County, OK and Phone: 817.296.0476 Fax: 817.447.2443 Ann Crone, Gentry, AR and Peggy George, Eufaula, OK. died May 10, 1998 in Shattuck, OK. E-mail: 74617,[email protected] Survivors: wife, Alice Shultz, Sue Wood, Ardmore. born Aug. 16, 1956 Shattuck; three sisters, Marie Kelln, RAMSEY, Joe, Departments in Demophish, AL and died Feb. Shattuck, Lenora Kelln and Frances TUBBS, Ernestine Mae, born ACS/Personal Ministries Dem Robles 18, 1998 in Cleburne, TX. Hatfield, both of Wichita, KS. May 4, 1922 in Garber, OK and ASI/Trust Services Harvey Byram Survivors: father, William Ramsey, died Apr. Children's Ministries Margaret Taglavore Tuscaloosa, AL; mother, Lauretta SEAL, Paul, born Aug. 2, 1924 in 8, 1998 in Oklahoma City, OK. Communication Jean Thomas Ramsey, Keene, TX; brothers, Grand Prairie, TX and died May 11, Survivors: sons, Larry, Perry, OK, Randy Ramsey, Cleburne and Dale 1998 in Dallas, TX. Survivors: wife, John and Tommy, both of Burleson, Education Douglas Walker Family Min./Sabbath School Buford Griffith Ramsey, Pine Hill, AL. Betty, Arlington, TX; daughter, TX; daughters, Rosa Lee Tubbs and Hispanic Coordinator Eddie Canales Linda Thorman, Ph.D, Angwin, CA; Mary Ann Riviera, both of Loma Information Systems Jerrilynn Bicek SASSER, Roy Leon, born Nov. 7, sons, Richard Seal and Ryan Seal, Linda, CA; two brothers; three sis- Religious Liberty Samuel L. Green 1911 in Pineville, LA and died Apr. both of Mansfield, TX, and Rick ters; nine grandchildren, and two Assistant Treasurer Jerry Davidson 16, 1998 in Sulphur, LA. Survivors: Seal, U.S. Navy; and one grand- great-grandchildren. Women's Ministries Carla Baker son, Joe B. Sasser, Oklahoma City, daughter. WIGGINS, Stacy Ann, born Dec. 9, 1968 in Fargo, ND and died Feb. Editorial ea„,i9Arapid.ti 18, 1998 in Cleburne, TX. Survivors: husband, Christopher All copy. subscriptions and advertisements should 1.99:111! .i/P1/.!j Wiggins, Keene; son, Nicholas, be addressed to the local conference office. Keene; mother, Alberta Bunnell, Arkansas-Louisiana: Pete Kostenko, P.O. Box Rochester, MN; parents-in-law, Dr. 3100 (7025 Greenwood Road), Shreveport, LA and Mrs. Kembleton Wiggins, DE QUEEN, GRIOASIS 71130. 318.631.6240. Keene. Oklahoma: John Moyer, P.O. Box 32098, (4735 N.W. 63rd St.). Oklahoma City, OK 73132, WE HAVE AN ACTIVE CHURCH THAT OFFERS; WILSON, Ewell Laroy, born July 28, 1920 in Hollis, OK and died 405.721.6110. .K4 - 8 Church School with a large gym May 14, 1998 in Altus, OK. Southwest Region: Bill Wright, P.O. Box •Eager Beavers, Adventurers and Pathfinders Survivors: wife, Reba Wilson, Altus; 226289, •Health Food Store daughter, Sonja Allen, Edmond, (2212 Lanark, Dallas), TX 75266, 214.943.4491. •Social Activities with lots of smiles and hearty OK; step-daughters, Connie Texas: Evadeane Peters. P.O. Box 800, (U.S. 67 handshakes McConnell, Elmer, OK and Vickie & 1-35), Alvarado, TX 76009-0800, 817.783.2223. Gilreath, Lone Wolf, OK; mother, Texico: Gladstone W. Simmons, P.O. Box 7770. QUIET, RURAL, SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO RAISE, Geneva Wilson, Hollis, OK; sister, (4909 Canyon Dr.), Amarillo, TX 79114, Ocena Gee, Hollis; nine grandchil- CHILDREN dren, and three great grand-chil- 806.353.7251. dren. Editorial Bacda WE'RE LOCATED IN SW ARKANSAS. WILSON, Dr. P. Harlan, born •On the foothills of the Ouachita mountains for Dec. 23, 1927 in Boulder, CO and Max A. Trevino (Chair) camping, backpacking. and hiking died May 21, 1998 in Amarillo, TX. Ted Brown Deryl Knutson .30 minutes from 5 lakes Dr. Wilson served on the board of Ramon Chow Robert Lister directors at Southwestern Adventist Kevin Costello Art Nelson •Near numerous rivers for canoeing and kayaking Stephen Gifford John Pope •3 hours from Dallas or Little Rock University for many years. In 1995, he received the Presidential James Gilley James Stevens Citation for Excellence from Samuel L. Green Joel Wallace iift4REA OFFERS: Southwestern Adventist College. Rodney Grove He was chosen as 1998 Medical didable homes Director of the Year by the Subscriptions cost of living Texas/New Mexico Hospice Free to all Southwestern Union church members. • u ous industri ealth care facilities, college Organization. Survivors: wife, Non-member subscription is $10 per year. restaurant Jean, Amarillo; daughters, Donna Jean Roper, Coral Springs, FL and About }ho • .• 'V Linda M Wilson, Dallas, TX; sons, • 4*-4%. • Ntk• Paul E., Glendale, CA, Harlan The Record is a monthly publication of the Contact: lArthiar Blake 870-83 Veronne, Pampa, TX, Charles G., Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Jonathon Baylon 870-642-8597' Burleson, TX, and Ted N., Amarillo; Adventists designed to inspire its readers in God's Glen D. 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