Church Growth Catches on Throughout the Southwest

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Photos from recent Union-Wide Church Growth Seminar held at Nameless Valley Ranch — more photos and story on page 12B

Church Growth Catches on throughout the Southwest

RECORD REVIEW, February 18, 1982 — 12A Focus on the Cover

EXCITING MEETING AT NVR! (Left) Oklahoma Conference Church Growth Coordinator Jerry Schnell emphasizes a point while Al Booker, pastor of the Oklahoma City Tenth Church Growth Catches on Street church, checks his notes. (Right) Not tied to his notes is former Throughout the Southwest San Antonio pastor, Bob Boney who is the new Texas Conference youth director. Boney's Central church enjoyed over 100 baptisms during last Celebration! Affirmation! Discipling! Body life! The Holy year's church growth thrust. Spirit! Cell groups! Mission! Witnessing! Spiritual gifts! This is some of the language you hear when church growth principles highlighted in the New Testament. God-given princi- specialists are around. ples which, like the Sabbath, have been rediscovered in recent And around they were earlier this month when 65 model years and are beginning to have a tremendous impact on God's church pastors and other key persons from throughout the remnant people. Southwestern Union Conference converged on Nameless Val- For example, the Bible teaches that the layman and the ley Ranch in central Texas for an entire week dedicated to the professional pastor alike are both ministers, each having an pursuit of church growth. essential role to play in the final conflict between good and evil. From January 10-16 they listened, spoke, meditated, prayed, Church growth practicalizes this principle by equipping the wrote strategies, and shared with each other how church pastor to equip and train his lay ministers (all mature members growth principles had really worked in their churches during of his church) in the discovery and development of their spiritual gifts so that they can become soul-winning disciples for 1981. For the Second Annual Conference on Church Growth was taking place and excitement was in the air! Jesus Christ. What this means is that the pastor will equip the person There was good reason for the enthusiasm. For instance, richly gifted in faith, for instance, for participation in such consider the following facts: ministries as an intercessory prayer group. He may show the 4 * After only one year of following the biblical principle of church person gifted with love how to work in a hospitality ministry; he growth, 31 model churches from throughout the union will train the individual strong in evangelism in the science of accounted for 21% of the membership growth in the four partici- soul-winning. pating conferences. The list seems endless, but the end result is a church filled * Model churches enjoyed an 11.5% net growth for 1981. The with fulfilled, excited lay persons who have discovered a deeper other 388 churches experienced a 3.6% increase overall. meaning in Christianity that has eluded them before. Of What's this church growth program that so many are talking course, such people are a joy to be around. Which is why the about, you may ask. churches they attend are attractive to non-members. Visitors Church growth is not simply a new program. It's not another want to know how they can join and participate in such a Mission 72. Church growth is rather a set of 2000-year-old beautiful fellowship. At Nameless Valley Ranch a few weeks ago church growth was the topic, Elder Bill Liversidge was the leader-equipper, the Bible was the primary source material, and the Holy Spirit provided the inspiration and power. Four local conference church-growth coordinators — Larry Engle of Texas; Pete Kostenko of Arkansas-Louisiana; Rex Bell of Texico; and Jerry Schnell of Oklahoma — helped lead out during the week of training. And a number of pastors did some leading too, during presentations based on their experiences in the church growth program for one entire year. Elder Stan Patterson (North Houston) gave an outstanding lecture on the leadership style of the pastor. Elder Gordon Blandford (Texico) with his wife, Ann, shared ideas on how to develop an intercessory prayer ministry; and Elder Ray Hub- 1 bartt (San Antonio) presented the plan that resulted in over 300 Union Church Growth Director Bill Liversidge led out during the outstanding Second Annual Conference on Church Growth at NVR earlier baptisms in San Antoino last year. Other pastor-teachers this month. A total of 31 model churches are in the program. included Pastors Fred Adams of San Antonio and Bob Streib of Guthrie, Oklahoma. "Let's not forget the role of the Sabbath Schools in church growth ..." Professional and lay ministers alike expressed profound And Texas Church Growth Coordinator Larry Engle goes on to make his appreciation for the training they received. Some typical contribution during the church growth meetings at NVR January 10-16. comments: "This seminar has restored my faith in the leadership abilities of our leaders. This week here has broken down barriers between laity and minister. I learned how to relate to pastors and conference leaders as fellow brothers in Christ." Jesse Foster, Oklahoma City layman. "I've been able to see this week that we all have common needs and goals in our homes and in our churches. I plan now to return home and help my members to discover the role they

RECORD can play in God's church." Al Booker, Southwest Region pastor. "The church growth movement which has been developing in Report the Southwestern Union is the most comprehensive approach to ministry I have ever seen. It is biblical and practical and will, I to the People believe, prove to be the most effective catalyst for finishing the work God has entrusted to His people." Carlos M. Garza, by your Union Conference Associate Secretary .. . Richard Bendall Texico pastor. • The science of church growth is still young in the Seventh- day Adventist Church. It is in its infancy, really. However, Elder Jim Chase, director of communication for the General Con- because of the farsighted leadership of Union President Ben ference, reports: The Voice of Prophecy, facing a 1982 budgetary deficit income of $642,000, found it necessary to make the follow- Leach and the relentless field work of Bill Liversidge, the princi- ing serious adjustments: 1) Discontinuance of broadcasts on at ples of church growth have taken root in model churches least 45 stations; 2) Decreasing substantially all staff travel; 3) throughout the Southwestern Union Conference. Phasing out certain Bible school programs; 4) Terminating the The results are spiritual renewal and church growth the likes field service department; 5) Discontinuance of the Voice of Pro- • of which the church has not seen for a long, long time. And this phecy News and combining its function with Partners in Faith; is just the beginning. and 6) Phasing out the Voice of Prophecy Evangelistic Associa- tion. The 31 staff members directly effected by budgetary cuts include five of the Voice of Prophecy music group, including the King's Herald Quartet and their accompanist; four from the evangelistic association; plus personnel from the various depart- Spotlight ments including one from the Spanish Voice of Prophecy Bible on Soul Winning School. (Left) Jim Chase

IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION (Right) Beaumont Hosts Dynamic B. E. Leach Evangelistic Team Elder Leach, along with some of his staff (Elder Wayne Shepperd, At the recent evangelistic council in December at Oakwood Elder V. L. Roberts, Elder Richard Bendall, Elder C. R. Pritchett, College, five ministers of other religious persuasions, were and Elder Bill Liversidge), have been meeting with North Ameri- introduced as joining the ranks of the remnant church. can Division personnel in Thousand Oaks, California, in a planning program for Faith — Action — Advance in the North We were pleased to discover that one of the ministers is a American Division and to encourage participation in the 1,000 native Texan, having spent his formative years in Beaumont. days of reaping. Pastor Oscar Lane has served as an evangelist of the Church of • God in Christ for over 20 years. He has five brothers who are Timo Chacon is the new publishing director for the Texico Confer- ministers and his father is a presiding elder for the same church. ence. He is already in the office and taking charge of his new He has conducted revivals across the length and breath of responsibilities. North America and overseas. Oscar Lane accepted the Third Angel's Message on the Dale Tunnell, pastor of the Knoxville, Tennessee, Seventh-day West Coast along with Rod Perry, a former TV star appearing Adventist Church, is the newly elected departmental director for youth and personal ministries for the Texico Conference. He is on the S.W.A.T. series. Perry, a basso, is a native of Coatsville, also the ministerial secretary for the conference. Pennsylvania, and a graduate of Penn State. He served in the Third Army Chorus and traveled all over Europe singing. He • has been in show business as a singer and actor for several (Left) years. Peggy Long a fantastic accompanist from Washington, Timo Chacon D.C., began studying music at the age of three and entered • (Right) Howard University Prep School, spending 11 years in the Milton Baez music department. She has been directing orchestras for over 4 15 years on the West Coast. This group has since formed an evangelistic team, and are Milton Baez, who served as secretary-treasurer of the Southwest ,r using their zeal to proclaim the good news of salvation. We Region Conference since 1976, is the new manager of the Advent- ist Book Center for the Texas Conference in Keene, Texas. Pastor G. J. Chissell welcomes the Oscar Lane Evangelistic Team to Beaumont. Left to right: Pastor Chissell, Oscar Lane, Peggy Long, and The Kenneth Cox Crusade is in progress in Baton Rouge, Louisi- Rod Perry. ana. Special radio and TV spots were used in the announcement of the beginning meetings. Many of the spots were aired on prime time TV and have been very successful in helping build an awareness of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Baton Rouge.

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REVIEW, February 18, 1982 — 12C were fortunate enough to engage Pastor Lane and his group to spend 10 days in Beaumont, preaching the word, to a packed house nightly. Since Brother Lane is well known thoughout the Southwest in religious circles, what a thrill it was to have members of the Church of God in Christ to enter our church doors for the first time. Precious seed has been sown in Beaumont, and in years to come, many of these Godly people will find their places among God's people along with many who have expressed a desire to align themselves with the believers in this Gulf Coast city. Pastor Chissell is delighted with the new interest, and seeks your prayers as he follows up the honest in heart. W. C. Jones, President, Southwest Region Conference. Health Happenings John Koobs, Huguley president; and Curtis Tidwell, Huguley administra- in the Southwest . . . tive director of radiology, examine Florida Hospital's CAT scanner.

Fred Murray, Director Elvin Adams, M.D., M.P.H. Associate Director transferring patients that need the diagnostic capabilities of a scanner to a hospital that owns one. A Loss for AHS/Sunbelt To better learn about different brands of the high technology "We are very sorry to lose Elder Cummings," said Don machine several Huguley representatives have visited other Welch, president of Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Health hospitals that own CAT scanners, to view the machines in Care Corporation. "During the few months he was vice presi- action. John Koobs, president of Huguley; and Curtis Tidwell, dent for pastoral care he enriched our hospi- Huguley's administrative director of radiology, viewed a newly tal administrators, medical personnel, installed CAT scanner at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida. employees, and patients with his optimistic "Florida Hospital was highly impressed with the capabilities attitude and spiritual programs." of the machine," reports Koobs. Des Cummings has accepted the presi- Tidwell says the efficiency of Huguley's radiology depart- dency of Life Care Centers of America in ment would be greatly increased with the addition of scanning Cleveland, Tennessee. His replacement has capabilities. yet to be determined. "An exam for a condition that at one time may have required For 16 months Cummings effectively surgical exploration can now be done in 30 to 45 minutes with strengthened the spiritual programs of no surgery involved," said Tidwell. AHS/SHCC. His goal was to develop then Des Cummings Roger Baker, M.D., Huguley's radiologist, visited Good sustain a genuine spiritual atmosphere in Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, California, to see firsthand each of the 27 AHS/SHCC hospitals. how the scanner performed under hospital conditions. He said To complement this goal during his tenure as vice president that Huguley would benefit most from a scanner in the area of for pastoral care, Cummings formed spiritual emphasis com- neurology. mittees (SEC) in many of the member hospitals and streng- In the past, patients with thened those SEC's already established at others. With traumatic head injuries have enthusiasm he supported the SEC program of organizing been sent to other hospitals follow-up visits to former patients' homes by medical personnel that have the machine. A as established at Medical Center Hospital, Punta Gorda, Flor- CAT scanner at Huguley ida, and Smyrna Hospital, Smyrna, Georgia; and the placing of would alleviate the inconven- a card with an inspirational message on each patient's tray as is ience and expense that done at Madison Hospital, Madision, Tennessee. transferring causes the The people- or patient-relation programs Cummings enjoyed patient. promoting were the "kindness program" encouraging people "This machine is the state to smile at everyone they pass in the halls of the hospital and the of the art," states Baker. "Code Blue" or "Code 99" program inviting those not directly "Pending certification of involved with the emergency to pray briefly for the patient need approval, we will be needing attention. able to do anything in this The dynamic service of Cummings at AHS/SHCC was field that is done elsewhere." appreciated and will be missed. The CAT scanner com- bines the technology of X-ray and data processing. The Addition of CAT Scanner Nears machine is capable of scanning the whole body and Approval at Huguley Hospital View of the CAT scanner from the allows the radiologist to see control room. Huguley Hospital expects to receive word from the Texas into the body via a television Health Facilities Commission in Austin, Texas, that their certif- monitor. icate of need for a CAT (computerized axial tomography) An organ may be singled out and scanned to provide three- scanner has been approved. dimensional information where conventional X-ray only gives Addition of a CAT Scanner would relieve the burden of one-dimensional pictures with bones or other organs superim-

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posed over the target organ. Even small differences in tissue Adventist Hospital is a member of Adventist Health System North, density can be distinguished by the machine. Inc., Hinsdale, Illinois. AHS North is one of the church's four regional The scanner, in many cases, eliminates the need for explora- hospital corporations which together constitute the nation's largest non-profit Protestant multi-hospital system. tory surgery. It allows the physician to see cross-sectional slices of the internal body without surgical invasion — like examining • In order to maintain a professional level of ministry, the Seventh- a slice of bread without cutting the loaf. day Adventist Church wanted to establish a continuing education "We are looking forward to adding this feature to the serv- program for its ministers. The General Conference Ministerial Associa- tion and the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews ices we provide our patients as soon as we receive the go-ahead University have instituted the Center of Continuing Education for from Austin," said Koobs. Ministry to meet this need. The center plans to provide cassette and Skip Joers, Correspondent. video tapes and other learning materials for home use as well as in area conference sessions, according to Dr. Raoul Dederen, director of the center. General News • Adventist Engaged Encounter, a weekend designed to help engaged couples prepare for their marriage relationship, will be held February 19-21 on the Andrews University campus. Engaged Encoun- ter is open to an engaged couple committed to growth in their relation- SAWS Aids Polish Flood Vicitms ship. A registration fee of $15 or $30 per couple, depending on whether What appears to be the first communication from our church or not the applicants are students of Andrews, will be charged to cover costs of materials and the Saturday evening meal. To obtain further leaders in Poland since martial law was proclaimed arrived in information or make reservations, contact the Campus Ministries the SAWS office on January 19. A telex from Pastor Stanislaw Office, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104.616/471-3211. Dabrowski, Polish Union president, states that floods have rendered "thousands homeless" and that urgent relief is des- . perately needed. SAWS, in concert with her European coun- terparts, has taken action to meet this need and a large shipment of medicines, blankets, tents, shoes, and boots PHILOSDA (valued at over $400,000) was air freighted to Europe within a Watch for the following events in your area: week. SAWS executive director, Richard W. O'Fill, states "This must be considered a major disaster. It is good that we February 20 — Singles Day at Summit Ridge Retirement Center in Oklahoma. Call Gean Webb at 405/454-2431 to reserve your Sab- are in a position to give realistic help to the Polish people." bath luncheon. Cost is $3.00 per person. Bring fruit for light supper. ▪ Also 15 tons of clothing and food is being shipped from February 27 — Singles Day at Dallas Oak Cliff church, featuring Elder Finland. A matching shipment of 15 tons is being sent from Wayne Shepperd, Dexter LeBlanc, and Randy Roberts. Pot luck Sweden. lunch, afternoon sing-a-long and group discussion. SAWS cash committment for this project is $50,000. Those March 26-28 — Retreat at Oak Bower near Hot Springs, Arkansas, on wishing to contribute may send donations to: DeGray Lake. Bob and Betty Forbes will present a program on self SAWS — Aid for Poland worth and communication. $35.00 for members — $30.00 if paid in full by March 7. $40.00 for non-members — $35.00 if paid in full by 6840 Eastern Avenue, N. W. March 7. $15.00 deposit must be made by March 7 to hold reserva- Washington, D.C. 20012 tion. Contact Rita Morris, 167 Crest, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501/624-7336, or Melba Jordan, P.O. Drawer D, Keene, TX 76059, GENERAL NEWS NOTES 817/641-6990. • On December 10, 1981, the board of directors of Battle Creek April 3 — Singles Day in San Antonio, Texas, with Elder Wayne Sanitarium Hospital, Battle Creek, Michigan, voted to change the Shepperd, Jean Barron, and Barb Oliver. Watch for more informa- institution's name to Battle Creek Adventist Hospital. Battle Creek tion concerning this event.

students — just one short of the 745 the Career and Life Planning Center, • Southwestern enrollment record also set in 1977 — plus directed by Benjamin Leach, Jr., which Adventist the 724 figure for the spring semester helps students stay in school; the con- have added up to the highest total- stant "fine-tuning" of the curriculum by College academic-year enrollment in Southwest- the college to meet students' needs; and ern's 88-year history. also the downturn in the economy during McAdams attributed the enrollment which students are returning to college increase to several factors, including the to increase their job marketability. college's enrollment planning office, SAC's Second Semester directed by Larry Wilson, which encour- Humanities Building Enrollment Sets Record ages students to come to Southwestern; Burns at SAC

A record 724 students have set an all- Plan now to attend Southwestern Adventist College's time high for second semester enrol- Humanities Building, which houses the lment at Southwestern Adventist Homecoming alumni center and classrooms, offices College, according to Dr. Donald R. April 8-11, 1982 and a paperback library of the English McAdams, president. Honor Classes: 1922, 1932, 1942, and Social Science Deparmtents, sus- With registration completed in Janu- 1952, 1957, 1962, 1972 tained extensive damage to the roof and ary, the student head count is up 8% from also much smoke and water damage Jan- Southwestern Adventist College last year's total of 670 second-semester Keene, Texas 76059 uary 14 during an early evening fire, students. The previous high was 696 stu- according to Dr. Donald R. McAdams, dents in 1977. Alumni Center: 817/641-2444 president. The first-semester enrollment of 744 Damage estimates were unavailable at RECORD REVIEW, February 18, 1982 — 12E e Fu Looki

For information about your future at Southwestern Adventist College in Keene, Texas, call collect and talk to Larry Wilson. Phone (817) 645-5613.

press time, and the cause of the fire is tions major at Southwestern from Rose- under investigation. Commenting on dale, New York, said she saw smoke repairs to the building, Marvin Ander- pouring from vents on the roof on the Arkansas- son, vice president for financial affairs, east side of the building and went to a said, "The future of the building will be nearby home to phone the fire depart- Louisiana decided when the final damage estimates ment. are available and the insurance claim is In the meantime several students J. WAYNE HANCOCK, Correspondent settled." entered the building to insure that there The fire broke out just before 6 p.m. was no one inside. As they left they New School Facility and was extinguished by a dozen firemen closed all doors in an attempt to stop the from the Keene Volunteer Fire Depart- spread of the fire. for Houma ment. No one was in the building at the The teachers' offices contained large time of the fire. portions of their personal libraries, and The Houma, Louisiana, Seventh-day Rosie Channer, a junior communica- several professors said that many of the Adventist Church is excited about its items are irreplaceable. Those offices new school building and gymnasium A Keene fireman wearing an oxygen pack have been moved to a temporary build- complex. And one can imagine how stands in the doorway of the burning Humani- teacher Kathy Weigand and the students ties Building at Southwestern Adventist Col- ing on the north side of the campus lege during the January 14 fire. The fire caused which was vacated last spring by the feel about having such a wonderful place heavy roof and support beam damage, and the to study and play. interior of the building sustained extensive headquarters of the Southwestern smoke and water damage. Union Conference of Seventh-day Construction began last summer. The (Photo by Urias Chagas) Adventists. building houses two classrooms, rest- "We are very pleased with the efficient rooms, shower, and a nice kitchen. way the Keene Volunteer Fire Depart- It's beginning to take shape. ment responded to the fire and quenched it," said McAdams. The Humanities Building was built in the early 1950's as the college grocery and drug store and snack bar, the Chat 'n Chew. During the 1960's the college remodeled it as a student center and bookstore; in the 70's it underwent further renovation as the school grew and needed more classroom space. Monroe to Host Educational International, the American Personnel and Guidance Association, Special Guest and the Association for Counselor Edu- Dr. Ruth G. Murdoch will be the fea- cation and Supervision. tured speaker at a series of presentations Four meetings are planned: Friday, entitled, "Focus on the Christian Home," February 19, 7:00 p.m.; Sabbath, Febru- at the Monroe, Louisiana, First Seventh- ary 20, 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; and day Adventist Church the weekend of Sunday, February 21, 4:00 p.m. All meet- February 19-21, 1982. Sponsored jointly ings will be held at the Monroe Adventist by the church and the Monroe Adventist church located at the corner of Oaklawn Up with those walls. School, the presentations will focus on and Sandel Drives, one block north of areas such as freedom, responsibility, the 7900 block of DeSiard Road (U.S. control, discipline, and the emotional 80 E) in Monroe. For additional informa- needs of children. tion, call the church at 318/343-2836. Dr. Murdoch is pro- William G. White, Jr., Chairman, fessor of educational Board of Trustees, psychology and coun- Monroe Adventist School. seling at Andrews Uni- versity where she has Arkansas-Louisiana been on the faculty Adventist Book Center since 1958. She is a 1982 SPRING SWING licensed clincial psy- March 13 — Monroe, LA — Sundown - 9:00 p.m. chologist and a popu- March 14 — Texarkana. AR — 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. lar speaker with both March 14 — Gentry Store — 10:00 - 5:00 p.m. Seventh-day Advent- Dr. Murdoch March 20 — Baton Rouge. LA — Sundown - 9:00 p.m Was it worth it? "Yes," say the Houma members ist and non-Seventh- March 21 — New Orleans-Metairie, LA — as their completed school facility is ready for day Adventist church and educational 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. use. March 21 — Gentry Store — 10:00 - 5:00 p.m. groups. She is a member of Childhood March 22 — Lake Charles, LA — 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. There is a community service area March 27— Fort Smith, AR — Sundown - 9:00 p.m. March 28 — Gentry Store — 10:00 - 5:00 p.m. upstairs. Church members and school WHAT: Clearance Sale children can enjoy skating, basketball Arkansas-Louisiana Conference March 28 — Little Rock. AR — 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. and other recreational activities in the Youth Celebration '82 March 28 — Shreveport, LA ABC — 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. gymnasium. The building is an added Clearance Sale WHEN: March 29 — Hot Springs. AR — 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. blessing because it can be used for 4, 5 socials, fellowship dinners, cooking February 26 and 27, 1982 schools, and many other functions. WHERE: Oklahoma "Houma gives God all the glory for this Little Rock Seventh-day Adventist advancement," says Pastor Richard Hall. Church "May this facility always bring honor to 8700 Rodney Parham Road CHARLES R. BEELER, Correspondent Little Rock, Arkansas His holy name." Plans Continue Richard D. Hall, Pastor, GUESTS: Houma District. Elder Norm Matiko, Voice of for Oklahoma Prophecy Youth Evangelism City Thrust It Isn't Your Student Missionary, South- The Oklahoma City Adventist Com- Church, It's You western Adventist College mission, organized in October, 1981, The following poem was printed sev- Bill Wood, Director Youth continues its work of establishing a Ministries, Ark-La Conference eral years ago in the RECORD. We feel broad base for a city-wide outreach dur- that its message has not become out- Ark-La Senior Youth ing 1982. OCAC is composed of dele- dated and that we can all profit by the Ark-La Pathfinders gates of eight churches in the message it contains. SCHEDULE: metropolitan area. It is establishing a pro- Friday, February 26 ... 7:30 p.m. gram through which to bring to thou- If you want to line in the kind of a church Sabbath, February 27 sands of people in the area an awareness Like the kind of a church you like, Sabbath School .... 9:30 a.m. of the Seventh-day Adventist Church You needn't slip your clothes in a grip Worship 11:00 a.m. And start on a long, long hike. Youth Witnessing ... 2:30 p.m. and its activities and message, during the You'll only find what you left behind, Sacred Concert - months prior to a major evangelistic ser- For there's nothing that's really new; Elder Matiko 5:00 p.m. ies at the State Fairgrounds in October. It's a knock at yourself when you knock the Supper 6:00 p.m. The detailed planning is being done by church Youth Social 7:00 p.m. It isn't your church, it's you. a number of sub-committees. An evangelism committee under the direction of Real churches are not made by men afraid, Accommodations are available at Arlen Holerud, pastor of the Southern Lest some one else gets ahead; Little Rock Junior Academy. For Hills church, is devising activities in When everyone works and nobody shirks, information contact Chuck Horner, 501/562-7238. which members of the participating You can raise a church from the dead. churches will make thousands of per- And if, when you make your personal stake, Bring food for your family plus one or Your neighbor can make one, too, more for Sabbath potluck lunch and sonal contacts, evaluate and follow up Your church will be what you want to see • supper. interests thus developed. It isn't your church, it's you! A media committee, under the direc- RECORD REVIEW, February 18, 1982 — 12G tion of Charles R. Beeler, conference of clothing distributed, $17,679.79 given of ministering to the needs of the people communication director, is preparing an to unfortunate persons in cash or value of Taiwan. Then she mentioned a need extensive use of radio, television, news- of food, and 2,500 persons served in closeby — on 12th Street. papers, magazines, and posters to gain health screening projects. Five Cambodian refugee families, 38 favorable public attention and prepare The Friendship Camp at Wewoka persons, were living in a small house. for the personal and public evangelism to Woods Adventist Center, sponsored by They were beginning to learn English follow. the church community services centers with the help of a Baptist group who also Youth and temperance programs are and units, provided a week of summer taught them how to purchase food and planned by a committee under the direc- fun and inspiration for 64 sponsored how to do other things that would aid in tion of Sam Miller, conference youth children. their orientation. Two of the men were director. A series of community service In addition, Adventist church working but it was not enough income to programs including Five-Day Plans to members gave to two humanitarian pro- care for the families needs. Stop Smoking, health screenings, health grams of the church as follows: disaster and nutrition classes, are being planned and famine relief, $10,348.86, and inner- Mrs. Tauscher was challenged by this by a committee under the direction of city work, $1,427.79 need, and being a woman of action, she Vera Wolfe, conference community ser- Charles R. Beeler, set to work arranging for an interview on vices director. Communication Director. KTOK, a local radio station that had a A finance committee, under the direc- large listening audience. But first, she tion of Alfred Schnell, Central church took a blanket as a gift and went to visit pastor, will determine budgets both for Sabbath School the Cambodian home. The needs were the mass communication media effort Investment Shows greater than she had imagined. It was a and the culminating evangelistic crusade cold day. The children and adults were in keeping with funds that are available Growing Faith barefoot and hungry. She quickly took and that may be raised. note of their greatest needs and set to The Cincinnati Hills Sabbath School, work. As these careful preparations are with much faith, set their Sabbath School Her warm, spontaneous out-pouring accomplished, many of the activities will Investment goal for 1981 at $1800. But of the story on radio brought an immedi- soon begin taking place. There will be when the total was counted in ate response. Many things were pro- much intercessory prayer in the November, this small church in a suburb vided — beds, mattresses, food, churches and in prayer groups for the of Tulsa, had reached $2,295. clothing, a refrigerator, and even a car. divine power and guidance so necessary On January 9, 1982, under the direc- The interview revealed the fact that Mrs. for the desired outcome of such a great tion of Bertha Hill, Investment leader, the coordinated effort. The churches Tauscher is a Seventh-day Adventist and group, with more faith, set a new goal of so food sacks and other things were directly involved in the effort are: Choc- $2,600 for 1982. Mrs. Hill is known as brought to the conference office, to the taw, Edmond, Guthrie, Midwest City, "the doughnut lady," because every church, and to whatever place Mrs. Oklahoma City Central, Oklahoma City morning on her way to work, she picks Southern Hills, Tenth Street, and Tauscher indicated. up doughnuts for her fellow employees' Yukon. break time snack. They pay for them on Then came another call from Mrs. The commission meets every few an honor system, and they know that the Tauscher's Baptist friend stating that a weeks — at least once a month — under profit is for Sabbath School Investment. baby had died and the Cambodian fami- the leadership of its chairman, Dick About 10 of the Cincinnati Hills lies were unable to provide the money for Lorenz, an elder of the Central church, members have such personal Invest- a proper burial. It was at this time the and J. V. Schnell, conference ministerial ment projects. In addition to those, a new public agency began arranging the fun- director, general coordinator of the pro- adventure has been added — a self- eral and more work for the men. gram. It is part of the 1982 project of the denial tree. Each Sabbath a certain color Dorcas associate director, Eunice Southwestern Union Model City Pro- of ribbon, hung on the tree, indicates Ewing, and her husband, D. H. went to gram, which was begun in 1981 with the how much has been added to the Invest- the Cambodian home to deliver the gifts city of San Antonio as the first project. ment fund through self-denial. and comfort the mourners. While the Counselors for the program and Bill Mildred Murphy, baby was being buried, the Ewings were Liversidge and Mike Jones of the Communication Secretary. arranging the house with the various gifts Southwestern Union Ministerial and preparing food for the family when Association. they returned from the cemetery. About Charles R. Beeler, Radio Story Brings $1,000 has been received in money which Communication Director. Help for Strangers is being used to fill special needs of the families. Year's Community In this booming state of plenty, there The welfare agency is arranging to Services Reported are struggling strangers trying to enter a move the various families to separate new culture. A recent experience by apartments. Oklahoma Adventists have been Minnie Tauscher, of the Oklahoma City The gratitude of these strangers in our active in community services during the Central church helped thousands of cen- land is expressed in their smiles and year 1981. According to a report tral Oklahomans become aware of the work and efforts to help themselves as released by Vera Wolfe, conference desperate needs of a Cambodian refugee much as possible. Many callers have director of community services, a total of family and of the caring attitude of asked if there are other needs they can 22,721 hours of volunteer service were Seventh-day Adventists for those with help with. Mrs. Tauscher assures them given by dedicated church members. special needs. there are and hopes this experience will The various lines of service gave A Trinity Baptist friend of Mrs. be the means of enlarging the store- assistance to 12,701 persons. Other Tauscher's had called her and compli- rooms and activities of the various Dor- items in the report include: 91,382 pieces mented the church on its many methods cas groups in the Oklahoma City area.

12H — REVIEW, February 18, 1982 RECORD What a joy to witness 600 literature evangelists, and guests from the General Southwest Conference, union conferences, publishing directors of the local conferences, Region accompanied by administrative leadership. W. C. JONES, Correspondent We were justly proud of the four persons who represented the Southwest in Region LE's Attend outstanding literature sales: 1) Carrie Marshall $28,000.00 Retreat in Orlando 2) Eugene Anthony 27,408.87 FAREWELL TO MILTON BAEZ — After serv- 14,039.30 ing faithfully as the secretary-treasurer of the For the past five years the literature 3) James Laborde Southwest Region since 1976, Elder Milton evangelists of the Regional conferences 4) Julian Sylvester 10,148.00 Baez has received and accepted a call to serve have met in Orlando, Florida, at their the Texas Conference as manager of the The banquet in the main dining room Adventist Book Center in Keene, Texas. We ▪ annual retreat. Since embracing the con- at the lovely Holiday Inn in Orlando, will miss Brother Baez around the conference cept called the Family, Health, Educa- added class to the colorful setting. circle and especially at the conference office. A tion, Service (FHES) the Southwest glance at the record reveals a number of We were amazed when the grand total churches constructed and purchased during Region had not been privileged to attend was tallied, and the figure was Milton's stay. In 1976 when Baez took office, the this yearly gathering December 30 — announced of nearly four million dollars tithe annually stood at $900,000. Over a six- January 3 until this year. This incentive year period, ending December, 1981, the tithe worth of truth-filled literature was sold by increased to a record of $2,165.000, which dem- trip was a way of saying "thank you" by the Regional conferences. onstrates the degree of confidence placed in the Publishing Department, for a total Pastor James Marshall and his assist- Brother Baez by the constituency. We will miss delivery of $229,910.00 for 1981. Among the presence of a close associate and friend. ants Pastors N. Jackson of New Orleans Yet, the best of friends find it necessary to part - the eight Regional conferences we were and Willie Moore of Houston, are to be company to serve in other lines of service. May placed fourth in sales. commended for the inspiration and moti- God bless Milton, Maria, and the children as vation they impart to the publishing they join hands with our sister conference. work. We believe the trip to Orlando will kindle the spark needed to make the Southwest aglow with the publishing ministry through a brand new year. W. C. Jones, Reporter.

News from City Temple in Dallas

The City Temple church of Dallas hosted John Criswell of WFFA-TV chan- nel 8 "Wednesday's Child" on November Willie Moore, James Marshall, and Nathaniel 12, 1981, under the Jackson. Elder Marshall and his assoicates led direction of Allene MRS. HELEN TURNER — We are fortunate to our literature evangelists to an all-time high in Bennett. have Mrs. Helen Turner, who has served as literature sales throughout the conference. We assistant treasurer for the past six years, to fill reached $229,910.00 through FHES. The program en- the vacancy as interim treasurer until the trien- titled, "Children Who nial session in March. Therefore, the confer- Are Waiting," was held ence operation will not languish due to the departure of the former treasurer. May God for the purpose of continue to bless the financial aspect of the enlightening the conference as we strive to double the tithe to church and recruiting reach more souls in the Southwest. families to respond to John Criswell the need of hurting were: Weselene Wiley, Dianne Jones, children in our communities. Gale Berry, along with Allen Bennet of Mr. Criswell gave a film presentation the welfare staff. Other members on the of children needing adoptive homes and program were Rose Schultz who is over (Left) Eugene Anthony of Hammond, Louisi- who are presently in foster care with Dal- the Placement Program made remarks. ana, second highest in literature sales with a las County Child Welfare. Music was supplied by Myrna Burnside grand total of $27,408.87. (Right) Carrie Mar- On the program with Mr. Criswell shall for the second year was top literature and Eugene Warren. evangelist with a grand total of $28,000.00. The Dallas County Child Welfare Staff would like to thank G. N. Wells, pastor, Literature evangelists who attended the meeting in Orlando, Florida, December 30-January 3. for allowing this program to be presented at City Temple and to its members for responding to the needs of children in our communities. One family expressed an interest in the adoption program; four families are interested in the foster care program. Seven families responded to the sponsorship program. Beverly Wells, Reporter.

REVIEW, February 18, 1982 — 121 LEGAL NOTICES 4th Triennial Session Southwest Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Notice is hereby given that the regular Triennial Session of the Southwest Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Southwestern Adventist College, L. C. Evans Hall, Keene, Texas on March 21, 1982. The meeting for the session is called for 10:00 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive reports for New England Youth Ensemble returns to Texas during the Old Fashioned Camp Meeting, first the triennial period then ending, to elect officers for weekend, April 2-4, 1982, at Nameless Valley Ranch. the ensuing term, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the session. Each Come to church is entitled to one delegate to represent the OLD FASHIONED CAMP MEETING church at the session of the conference and one April 2-10, 1982 — Nameless Valley Ranch additional delegate for each 20 members or the major fraction thereof. W. C. Jones, President; Helen Turner, Secretary.

4th Triennial Session MAX MARTINEZ, new Southwest Region Conference coordinator for Spanish Association of Activities, will be at Old Fashioned Camp Meeting Seventh-day Adventists — NVR — April 2-10. Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Region Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its regular Triennial Session at Southwest- ern Adventist College, L. C. Evans Hall, Keene, Texas, on March 21, 1982. The meeting for the session is called for 10:00 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a board of trustees for the ensuing triennial term and to trans- BOB THROWER, Hour act such other business as may properly come of Prophecy speaker, will before the Association. Delegates to the Southwest be at Old Fashioned Region Conference session are also delegates to the Camp Meeting — NVR Association. April 2-10. W. C. Jones, President; Helen Turner, Secretary. Hill Country Fair, Parade, and Rodeo are part of "Old Fashioned Camp Meeting." BE THERE — APRIL 2-10, 1982 Texas

WARREN SIC I LTON, Correspondent Ingathering Award for Valley Churches Ramon Astacio, pastor of the Harlin- gen and Brownsville Spanish churches, was presented with an award during the annual workers' banquet at Nameless Valley Ranch for having reached his Ingathering goal in the shortest amount of time. Astacio and his church members were able to reach and exceed their goals in VGA Holiday Concert that was "winterized" with snow-covered two nights of campaigning out in the pine trees and backdrops of icy scenes. community. The final totals for the Har- Music was magic recently as the music After the chorale finished, the elemen- lingen church was more than $400 over organizations from Valley Grande Robert Groome, director of the Valley Grande their goal and the Brownsville church Academy and Valley Grande Elementary Academy Band, leads his group through one of closed out their program $200 ahead. School got together for their annual the many songs they performed during the As a reward for his churches' efforts Christmas concert. annual Christmas concert held this year on December 16. Other groups that performed Astacio was given a choice between a The groups performed a number of include the academy chorale and handbell piece of American Tourister luggage and Christmas songs, both secular and choir, and piano duet, and three choirs from the a Samsonite briefcase. sacred, for an audience that packed into elementary school. "I haven't made a choice yet because I the academy's Widmark Auditorium. would rather take something that the The program began with the gentle whole congregation could use," said chimes of the academy handbell choir Astacio. "This is something that took a that played three Christmas carols, fol- lot of teamwork and I'm proud of my lowed by an improved academy band congregations," he added. under the direction of Bob Groome. Larry Williams, The Academy Chorale then did a set Valley Correspondent. of three choreographed songs on a stage

12J — REVIEW. February 18. 1982 The stage set a chilly scene as the third and fourth grade choir from Valley Grande Elementary JAA TREE PLANTING — Left to right, front School performed their songs during the annual Christmas concert that featured groups from both row: Rebecca Butcher, junior from Florida; the elementary and Valley Grande Academy. About 300 people packed into the academy's Wid- Sherri Blackwell, senior from Grand Praire; mark Auditorium to hear Yuletide tunes that covered the musical spectrum from "Jingle Bells," to back row: Mr. George Smith, principal; Eddie "White Christmas," to the traditional carols. Boaz, senior from Elgin; Bill Calorie, boys' club president, sophomore from Louisiana; Shellie Andrade, senior from Fort Worth; Jane Bower- tary school's fifth-eighth grade choir sang sox, senior from La Marque; Mr. Don Morton, songs that had a more juvenile flavor like DEACON'S RETREAT music and English teacher; and Christy "All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Herring, senior from Jefferson. Nameless Valley Ranch Front Teeth," and "Rudolf, the Red- March 12-14, 1982 Nosed Reindeer." The audience was (Revelation 22:2), and the leaves shall be kept busy watching the youngsters Make plans to attend. for the healing of the nations. create different scenes with their stage Call the Texas Conference office Mr. Don Morton, music and English for reservations — 817/921-6181 movement. teacher, sang the song, "Trees." Due to Holly Hassinger, a fifth grader, and outside weather conditions, a large Rhonda Rouse, a seventh grader, played planter was placed on the platform of the a duet on the piano; and then the spot- JAA Commorates chapel and seven student volunteers light was filled by the first and second Arbor Day on Spite came forward, each planting a loblolly pine seed supplied for the occasion by grade choir followed by the third and of Heavy Snow fourth grade choir. the Texas Forest Service. The concert closed as the chorale Jefferson Adventist Academy com- returned with a song that summed up the memorated National Arbor Day recently holiday season by combining several of at their chapel service. the more popular Christmas songs like Many of the students and faculty "Happy Holidays," "White Christmas," members were wondering if the freak and "The Christmas Song." snow storm that hit east Texas would The concert was held the evening interfere with the special Arbor Day before Christmas break began at the ceremony at the academy. As it turned academy and elementary school so the out, it did not; however, the snow storm music program will be inactive until did change the plans of planting the tree classes resume on January 4. seeds out of doors. The chapel service opened with prayer Out of Retirement by Mr. George Smith, academy principal, followed by thoughts from him taken Two ministers recently gave up their Waco Revelation Seminar student receives from Psalm 1:1-3, "Blessed is the man retirement to join the Texas Conference diploma from Elder Jim Graves. Attendance at that walketh [with God] . . . and his the eight-week seminar was 120, and 60 gradu- Pastoral Staff. delight is in the law of the Lord, and he ated. Seven have been baptized so far and 30 Elder R. D. Murray, a former pastor in non-Adventist's are now attending a Power of shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of Positive Prayer Seminar. the Texico and Texas Conferences, after water." Mr. Smith brought out the value a year of retirement in Michigan, has of trees, noting especially that only good returned to Texas to pastor the Hillsboro trees bring forth good fruits. The tree of church. life, he said, will be in heaven and will yeild 12 manner of fruit every month

Nameless Valley Ranch Schedule First Quarter 1982

Feb. 19-20 — Religious Liberty Advisory Feb. 19-21 — SW Union Adventist Attorney's Ray Osborne R. D. Murray Retreat Feb. 21 — Dark Area Elder Ray Osborne, with improved Feb. 27 — Highland Hills Retreat health, accepted the call to pastor the Mar. 14 — Community Services Corsicana church. Mar. 19-21 — Personal Ministry Artist's conception of one of several new cabins Mar. 21 — Worker's Meeting being built at Nameless Valley Ranch. It is Welcome back on the team, Elders Mar. 26-28 — Community Services planned that up to 140 people will be accommo- Murray and Osborne! Mar. 28 - Apr. 2 — Outdoor School dated in six - eight cabins. RECORD REVIEW, February 18, 1982 — 12K xitelth Manageme4t

April 18 — May 13 • *: ' - Nameless Valley Ranch 23421 Nameless Road, LIVE - IN - CLINIC Leander, TX 78641 A 26-day medically supervised Health Education Program including: • Closely controlled exercise activity • Nutritionally proven diet changes • Pure water, fresh air, sunshine and rest Dr. Charles Dale, center, and Dr. James Wang, right, former youth director of China Division, reminisce about their experiences in China at East Texas Youth Rally held on campus of Jef- YES . . . I may be desirous of attending, please send me ferson Adventist Academy. Cyril Miller, presi- more information and an application. dent, left, looks on. NAME

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other places, and have a total of 18 years of service. Texico Texico welcomes this lovely family to its pastoral team. May God continue to Texas Conference officers give reports of DON SULLIVAN, Correspondent bless them with fruit for their labors. God's blessing to conference during 1981. Left to right: Frank Moore, treasurer; Cyril Miller, president; and Bob Wood, secretary. New Mexico District Roy Whartons Appreciates New Observe Golden Pastor Anniversary Pastor and Mrs. Orlando Newball Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wharton celebrated arrived last September to take over their their golden wedding anniversary at Dal- new duties of supervision in the Belen, hart, Texas, January 17. Among the ear- Peralta, Reserve, and Socorro churches liest settlers in the Panhandle, they have in New Mexico. been not only prominently identified with Pastor Newball attended Andrews the business life in their community, but University after graduating from Antillian have also faithfully uplifed the Seventh- Union College. He and his wife, Sara, day Adventist Church. have two children: Alberto, 13 and Roy and the former Grace Collins Nancy, 11. were married January 14, 1932, in Jefferson Academy Choir under the direction The Newballs have served in Colom- Tucumcari, New Mexico. They had met of Don Morton sings at East Texas Youth Rally. bia and Venezuela as well as various when she came to the area to visit her brother. Three Jefferson Adventist Academy students Pastor and Mrs. Orlando Newball, Alberto and The Dalhart newspaper quoted Roy as tell of plans to participate in Project 200. Nancy. saying, "I have spent all of my life in ranching, most of my life in auctioneer- ing, and almost a half-century in bank- ing," when queried about his business endeavors. Mrs. Wharton is active in business, operating the Staff-O-Life Health Food store and serving as a member of the Dalhart Merchants' Asso- ciation. She is a charter member of the Auxiliary for Coon Memorial Home, where she directs a "sing-a-long" each week and serves in many other ways. The couple was instrumental in found-

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Roy and Grace at the time of their wedding in The thrills of an advancing work can be seen in 1932. these pictures as construction begins for the new Crestview Elementary School. It is located on the corner of Estancia and Ouray in Albu- querque, New Mexico, and will serve all the churches in the area.

Midland Action and Plans Under the direction of Kathryn Qualls, Amy Messenger, and Kathy Farmer, the 16 students of the Midland/Odessa Church School presented a fine Thanks- giving program of speeches, songs, skits, and dialogues. The bell choir was very pected money or money that they find. good. Investment is just one of the windows of Parents and friends enjoyed a pleasant heaven which God opens to shower His The Whartons today. evening November 23 on this occasion. blessings upon His work and the inves- Three weeks later the group presented a tors. If you haven't enjoyed the thrill of Christmas program of sacred songs and this partnership with God, start now and music in the Midland and Odessa 1982 will be the happiest year of your lifer. churches. Ingathering is another avenue of great We appreciate the training being given blessing to the remnant people. There to our children by our teachers. The holi- are three ways by which we raised $256 day season was enjoyed by students and more than our super goal: personal giv- staff, but on January 4, all seemed enthu- ing, business solicitation, and caroling. siastic about being back in school where Pastor Frost and I made most of our they could share their vacation experiences with the group. One family traveled to Wisconsin and back to Odessa. The children had glowing reports of traveling Texico Mini Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wharton, pictured with their on ice and snow! Expressions of grati- Camp Meeting children, Aline Nolan and Troy Wharton, along tude were given by several for special with their spouses. protection, guidance and gifts. ing the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Two new students were enrolled and Dalhart. Mrs. Wharton teaches a class welcomed. New residents are moving into Midland and our church attendance Hear and is church organist. Elder Neal C. Wilson, Their light, shining forth with God's is also increasing. President love, has never been hidden. The Dalhart Early in 1981 the challenge of accept- of the General Conference community recognizes with respect the ing partnership with God was given to service they have given to the church. our entire Sabbath School. Our Invest- ment goal was set at $1,000. By K Several column inches in a Dalhart news article about their anniversary were December 31 our grand total was Beginning Friday night, March 6, 1982 All day Sabbath, March 27, 1982 given to detail their church activities, $1,703.36. The children are always ready to enlist and offer themselves for service. Texico Constituency Meeting Sunday, including the information that Roy was a March 28, 1982 member of the board of Sandia View Projects ranged from doing chores to Academy for around 40 years. reading good books. (Sponsors gave the RESERVE A ROOM NOW! The secret behind this community's child money for each book read.) One $10 per night per room ($7.00, old dorm). respect for two who have their hearts in boy turned in $25 from his summer of $15.00 for five meals (Friday night the Lord's work is found in the last line of reading. His reading was greatly through Sunday breakfast). the invitation to their anniversary cele- improved. Another boy received a $10 Send the money in advance along check for his birthday, all of which he with your application to: bration, "Your friendship is the only gift MINI CAMP MEETING RESERVATIONS desired." gave with joy. P.O. Box 98 May God bless you, Roy and Grace, as Several adults gave from 1% to 5% of Corrales, NM 87048 you continue your walk as friends not earnings, etc. Some find it very reward- DON'T MISS IT! only with man, but also with God. ing to continue to choose to give unex- RECORD REVIEW, February 18, 1982 — 12M business calls in September before the A poignant contrast was seen and fall rush. We went out with a deeper heard in this lovely form of witness. As At Rest desire to show Christ to the individual. It the impatient throngs rushed on, senses was our privilege to spend extra time dulled by the commercialized Santa with those who were lonely, broken- MARTIN, Melissa Belle, was born Aug. 20, 1898, Claus version of Christmas, the Advent- in Bonnerdale, Ark., and passed to her rest Jan. 19, hearted, or bereaved. As we put this min- ist children rang out an appeal from the 1982, at Huguley Hospital in Fort Worth, Tex. istry first, the Lord gave us more funds song, "Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne:" In 1916 she was married to J. E. Martin who pre- than ever before. These people are ceded her in death in 1956. Belle was a charter "Come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There's member of the Fort Worth First Seventh-day receiving Liberty and These Times and room in my heart for Thee." Adventist Church and remained a strong, loyal, and the Lord is speaking to their hearts. Deci- Ron Welch, very supportive member all her life. For the last 10 sions for Christ will be made. years Belle lived in Keene, Tex. Her membership Communication Secretary. was at the Everman, Tex., Seventh-day Adventist Pastor Frost is now conducting our Church at her death. advanced Revelation Seminar weekly She is survived by three daughters; Darlene May, studies. We expect a good attendance LEGAL NOTICES Esther Wells, and Auda Faye Starks; a brother, four sisters, and several grandchildren. with decisions to join the church. What a 31st Texico Conference Session She sleeps beside her husband in Rock Creek high privilege we have to nurture these of Seventh-day Adventists Cemetery in Hood County where she awaits the call of her Saviour. The cemetery adjoins the ranch dear ones as they take their stand for a Notice is hereby given that the regular triennial where Belle and her husband lived for many years. session of the Texico Conference of Seventh-day life of loving service. We solicit your Bill May. Adventists will be held at Sandia View Academy, prayers. Corrales, New Mexico, on March 28, 1982. Evangeline Richman, The first meeting for the session is called for 10 Communication Secretary. a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive reports for the triennial period then ending, to elect officers Business for the ensuing term, and to transact such other business as may, properly come before the session. Notices Junior Chorale Each church is entitled to one delegate to represent the church at the session of the conference, and one Witnesses in Abilene additional delegate for each 25 members or the Send all business notices to your local confer- major fraction thereof. ence office for approval. Rate: 40 words or less, Scores of last-minute Christmas D. K. Sullivan, President; one insertion S7.50. Each additional word. shoppers were pleasantly detracted from Sergio Hernandez, Secretary. including names and addresses, 20C per word. Payment must accompany copy. No refund on their hasty rush December 18 by melo- cancellations. One ad only per person or com- dious strains of "The First Noel," "Oh, 31st Texico Conference pany per issue; 80 words maximum. Some Holy Night," and other carols sung by Association Session of display ad space available at higher rates. the Abilene Junior Chorale. Seventh-day Adventists Notice is hereby given that the Texico Conference FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR OR DIETICIAN — Association of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its Come and join us in the green country of N. E. constituency meeting at Sandia View Academy, Oklahoma. Plenty of outdoor fun, lakes, and Corrales, New Mexico on March 28, 1982. camping. Church school next to the hospital and a The first meeting is called for 10 a.m. The purpose four-year academy only 35 miles away. Write or call of this meeting is to elect a Board of Trustees for the Administrator 918/253-4284. Jay Memorial Hospital, ensuing triennial term and to transact such other Box H, Jay, OK 74346. p4-3t business as may properly come before the association. Delegates to the Texico Conference session WATCH found January 10 at Nameless Valley are also delegates to the association. Ranch. Identify, pay ad and postage to claim. Keith D. K. Sullivan, President; L. Mackey, Rt. 5, Box 211-A, Guthrie, OK D. F. Aldridge, Secretary. 73044. p4-1t

The prophecies of Daniel and Revelation unfolded in beauty and clarity Abilene Seventh-day Adventist Junior Chorale. Produced by ADVENTIST MEDIA PRODUCTIONS Directed by their teacher, Edythe Araujo, the 12 elementary-grade students were performing in front of J. C. Penney's at the Mall of Abilene. This was the beautiful culmination of weeks of preparation. Mrs. Araujo had led the students, ages 5 to 13, in daily practice sessions while her assistant, Jan Welch, patiently sewed the two-toned blue choir robes. The last project was the banner which proclaimed that this was the Abi- lene Seventh-day Adventist Junior Chorale. - A series of 10 innovative, audiovisual presentations! Pastor Jerry Oster found a music - Original art, illustrations, and photography! store owner happy to lend a piano for the - Cassette sound-track for automatic projection! occasion and church member Dr. Lau- rence Gayao loaned the sound AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL ADVENTIST BOOK CENTER equipment.

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Baez, Secretary-Treasurer; acreages and ranches for sale. My Investment Announcement for Should Be in (P.O. Box 226289) 2212 Lanark, Dallas, project. p23-10t Events on Local Conference Texas 75266. Weekend of Office by Mar. 20 and-27 Feb. 17 TEXAS - Cyril Miller, President; Bob R.N. or L.P.N. Little Creek Sanitarium, a new 38- Wood, Secretary; Franklin Moore, Trea- bed facility, has openings for 3-11 shift and flexible Apr. 3 and 10 Mar. 3 surer; (P.O. Box 11620) 2838 Hemphill, shift opportunities. Write: Little Creek Sanitarium, Apr. 17 and 24 Mar. 17 Fort Worth, Texas 76110. 1810 Little Creek Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922. p4-1t May 1 and 8 Mar. 31 TEXICO - Don K. Sullivan, President; Max Martinez, Secretary; Edward Stacey, Sunset Schedule Treasurer; (P.O. Box 7770) 4909 Canyon Dr., Amarillo, Texas 79109.

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What's Good About the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Part III The church of Jesus Christ is a great soul-winning organiza- beautiful to me. It shines, it glows. My confidence in the church tion. It is precious in the eyes of God. Imperfect as it is, it is still has never been higher. The church is heavenbound. I have seen near and dear to the heart of God. Ellen White has said it better the glory of the Lord through the church. Miracles, providen- than anyone else I know. "Enfeebled and defective as it may ces, divine intervention, warmth, salvation, healing, sound doc- appear, the church is the one object upon which God bestowes trine, hope for the future are what I have not only found but am in a special sense His supreme regard." Acts of the Apostles, also seeing and experiencing in the church in 1982. p. 12. God has His hand over the church. It is His. He loves it and The church has always had its critics. It always will. The He will save it. It is going through. I plan to go through with it. biggest critic is Satan. He hates the church and does everything How about vou? he can to damage its influence. When I was pastor of the Dallas Central Church we had a But, when our hearts are under the control of Jesus, we will member of the church called Brother Latham, now deceased. love the church and will always in everything we do uphold the He came from a rustic background in the hills of Tennessee. He church, bless the church, and present it in the best possible seemed a bit strange, even crude at times in his language, but light. he had a great love and respect for the church. He paid a double Love covers. When a man loves his wife and children a cover tithe and gave just about everything he had to the church — of love is always over them. They may not be perfect. Most literally. One Sabbath I saw him at a youth congress in Dallas. families have plenty of faults. But a good, loyal father would He handed me an envelope and said, "Honey," (he called me never publicize the faults of his wife and children. Those mat- honey — I said he was a bit strange!) "give this to Brother ters are "family" and are kept within the sacred circle of love Burbanks." I said, "I'll be glad to." Several days later I gave the that should surround every Christian home. envelope to Elder Howard Burbank. In it were 10 one thousand Have you ever known or heard of a man, who is supposed to dollar bills. I had been carrying that in my pocket for several love his family, run an ad in the local newspaper, listing all the days. I nearly fainted. Since that time I am very careful about faults and failures of his wife and children? No man who loves accepting and delivering envelopes! his family would ever do such a thing. Love covers, love pro- One Sabbath a local elder said to me, "Watch Brother tects, love cherishes, love presents the best, love wants the Latham. When he comes by the church he will remove his hat." object of affection to look good. If we love the church we will We stood there waiting as Brother Latham chugged away in his want to make it look as good as we can to the world. When we old pickup. He went north, entered the expressway, and came try to hurt the church or expose its failures to the public, we south right in front of the Dallas Central church and, as he did, simply show that we do not love the church. Those who get to he removed his hat in respect for the church — a sight to see. I the place where they stop supporting the church and can't say will never forget it as long as I live. a good word about it and will, on occasion, go to great effort to You might say Brother Latham went overboard and he publicize its faults and failures —whatever excuse they may probably could have been more balanced in his life; but, you give — one thing is clear, they resent the church and its know, friends, I have no doubt where his heart was or, through authority and some of them may even hate the church. faith in Christ, his final destination. He was with the church all Why would a person "hate" the church? Why would any the way and with the church, I am confident, he will arrive on "believer" try to do damage to the church and its influence? that heavenly shore. Stay tuned. Those are questions I can't answer. I can't conceive how Yours for loving and respecting the church, anyone who loves Jesus and knows that He heads the church, an organization for the salvation of sinners, could ever do anything to hurt or destroy that organization. I have been around the church all my life. My father was a minister before me. I saw the church from the inside and the outside as I was growing up. I am in a position now to see what B. E. Leach. the church is really like and I can tell you this, the church looks

GOD "To the humble, believing soul, the house of God on earth is INSPIRED . • • the gate of heaven." Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 491. HONORS FAITH

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