IIIII1 ;411; NEN P Ingo! REVIEW AND HERALD • GENERAL CHURCH PAPER OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

W. J. Hackett F. L. Bland Theodore Carcich

The newly elected general vice-presidents of the General Conference voted at the close of the June 14 afternoon business session.

M. S. Nigri R. R. Bietz A REPORTER'S STORY and blues and reds and gold that made OF SUNDAY'S HAPPENINGS the group so colorful. Dressed like a Persian princess in a gorgeous blue skirt with a delicate white veil was Mrs. John Hasso, whose husband is a merchant and very active layman. SESSION HIGH LIGHTS Gracious Dorothy Webster, wife of F. C. Webster, Middle East Division president, wore one of the long pointed hats and a light-yellow dress to match—a costume, By LAWRENCE MAXWELL she assured me, that is worn nowadays only on festal occasions. Back from three years' mission service "We will raise your well-known hymns; and the choir of in Iran were Harold L. Gray and his wages," said the Greater Boston Academy, under Richard wife, Dorothy. He is president of the Iran owner of the com- Hammond, stirred us with "Go Not Far Section and was dressed like a Kurd in a pany, "if you remain From Me." Finally, Jerry Patton, of the blue jacket and baggy blue pants with a true. to our tradi- King's Heralds, topped the song service pink sash and a gray turban. Dorothy tional faith. On the with a magnificent rendering of "If With wore the full-length veil of the conserva- other hand, if you All Your Hearts." tive, wealthy Iranian. I asked them how choose to join this the work was going, and they said, small foreign sect Visit of Attorney General "Slowly . . . but hopefully!" you will be dis- Soon Jerry Pettis, Adventist U.S. Con- I am sorry there is no way to show you missed." Kevork Ye- gressman, introduced Mr. and Mrs. the moving pictures of the progress of sil chose to join the George Kulger, attorney general of the the church in that most difficult area of Seventh-day Adventist Church, but in State of New Jersey. In his brief but the world, but you can read the report in spite of threats he was retained as top friendly speech Mr. Kulger said he had Bulletin No. 2. Don't miss the story of salesman for the company and is now in read that Adventists had grown 20 per Rohoani, the Moslem who demanded that business for himself, selling radios and cent in the past four years while many the ministers baptize him and insisted watches all over Eastern Europe. other churches were declining. He also that he was ready; or the experience of I met Brother Yesil and his wife, Selma, said that he and State Governor Cahill Abdel Kamal, the headwaiter of a fash- last night. He used to be a Moslem. He particularly admired the fervor of our ionable hotel in Beirut. The Middle East first learned about Christ when he took church and felt that the United States may have a limited membership, but it his Armenian date to an Adventist meet- and the whole world should be proud of is growing fast-46 per cent in the past ing near their home in Turkey. Now, sev- us because when we sought changes we four years. With the dedicated leaders eral years later, they brought their daugh- always sought them through constitu- we listened to last night, we can be sure ter Lena, age nearly 12, to America at tional means. that we will soon be hearing even greater their own expense to participate in the As Mr. and Mrs. Kulger left, onto the things than this. report of the Middle East Division and platform came a large group in beautiful to provide additional evidence that God's costumes. Photographs in subsequent is- South American Report Spirit is working on men's hearts every- sues of the REVIEW will show you the As soon as the Middle East had re- where. shapes—the storybook hats with the long ported, another great group of workers After the tremendous program that slim points, the ladies' veils, the men's came onto the platform, representing the filled the Sabbath, I heard some folks turbans. I hope that for some future Gen- South American Division. This division suggest that perhaps there wouldn't be eral Conference session it will be possible is one of our largest, with more than any further reports Saturday night. But to print for you also the bright yellows 253,000 members, 111,410 of whom came they had reckoned without considering the rapid growth of the Adventist Church over the last four years. There is just too much to report to let any time go unused. There was a pleasant breeze blowing in off the sea as I hurried up the boardwalk to the evening meeting. Those who feel Adventists ought to "press together" would have been pleased by the closely packed crowd of church members still trying to move around in front of the main entrance; but inside the auditorium the pressure was not so great as it had been earlier, and it was possible to find a seat without much trouble. Perhaps 10,000 people were taking places on the main floor and in the balconies. Academy-Choir Night Richard Lange was in charge of the music. Really, I am sorry for all you read- ers who cannot come to these meetings. You can read all the important reports in the REVIEW, but you can't hear the solo- ists and the quartets and all the choirs. Last night was academy-choir night. Ta- koma Academy's choir did a professional rendition of "Sing and Rejoice," under Leland Tetz; the Shentones of Shenan- The booth in Convention Hall sponsored by the Middle East Division features replicas doah Valley Academy, directed by Victor of oil lamps that were used in Bible times. Mrs. Kenneth L. Vine is wearing a local Hilbert, did beautifully with a medley of costume. Pastor Vine (right) is president of Middle East College, Beirut, Lebanon.

2 [50] REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 in during the past four years, giving the division a growth of 53 per cent. And once again I am sorry you didn't get to see the pictures. A huge screen was lowered, and a constant succession of hundreds of magnificent Kodachrome slides were projected, three at a time. But at least you can read the report. (Aren't you glad the REVIEW sends you these daily Bulletins?) You'll be thrilled, as we were, to learn of the Missionary Volunteers who went into the city of Bayeux, where there were no Adventists, and raised up a church of 70 members. Every time the clock strikes the hour another youth is baptized in South America. The division has set itself the goal of 500,000 members by 1975, and at the rate they are going it's not hard to believe they will reach it. At last the Sabbath was over, but not the session. Today, Sunday, has been filled with more good things. It was a thor- oughly delightful morning, with a calm sea and clear visibility as I walked to the auditorium for the early-morning devo- tional. (During the presession I rode a Above: Receiving the World Concern Offer- bicycle up and down the boardwalk a ing on Sabbath morning is K. H. Emmerson, couple of times, but I have learned that treasurer. Presenting the Loma Linda Uni- walking the endless distances back and versity gift is D. J. Bieber, LLU president. Others in line, representing institutions, forth between the hotel and hall, and are F. W. Hale, L. F. Bohner, C. E. Palmer, walking around inside this vast audito- N. G. Simons, C. L. Paddock, Jr., C. H. rium, is exercise enough.) Lauder, and Allen Buller. Right: A. L. Emilio Knechtle emphasized the place Tucker, in the foreground, and 0. A. Blake of the Holy Spirit in guiding God's peo- tally the World Concern Offering as it is ple, and the importance of a love rela- reported in the Sabbath morning service. tionship between Christ and each indi- vidual. [A summary of his message and of the other 8:00 A.M. devotionals will ap- pear in a later Bulletin.] $52 million for missions in four years. Then came a business session. Contrary Even more heart warming was the story to the understanding of many church of little Rosemary Piner, who attended members, a General Conference session is Vacation Bible School, then Sabbath making their decision. So instead of call- not primarily a time for theological study, school, then raised $300 for Ingathering— ing for the vote right then, as he might but is a business meeting whose first ob- all before anyone in her family was a have done, Elder Carcich exercised his jective is to elect officers to serve until the church member. I was particularly im- authority as chairman to delay the vote next General Conference session. Theo- pressed, in the report of the North Amer- until there could be further discussion at dore Carcich called the business meeting ican Regional Department, to see pic- a later business meeting. As I write, we to order, and the secretary, Duane John- ture after picture of the large number of still don't know how the matter will be son, read the names of a few persons who beautiful new and recently purchased settled. were being recommended as delegates. churches that black Adventists now wor- I went downstairs for lunch. Meals are The recommendation was accepted, and ship in, and the schools, rest home, and being served by the Andrews University then it was announced that four, of the office buildings they have acquired. food service, which is doing a great thing departments of the General Conference At the conclusion of the four reports for the delegates and visitors. would give reports. Elder Carcich introduced an item from During the afternoon I visited two of I leaned back with a weary sigh. Depart- the plans committee proposing that the the children's departments. The juniors mental reports! What dreary things they next General Conference session be held meet in a large room on the left as we have always been, with secretaries droning in 1975, five years from now. He hoped enter the building. The front of the room out dull documents made yet more dread- the matter could be taken care of quickly, is decorated with a marine motif, with a ful by the determined delineation of every for it was nearly time to close the morning full-size Sunfish sailboat on each side, a unimportant detail down to the last drab business meeting. After a brief discussion helm attached to the pulpit, a fishnet for penny. But a pleasant surprise lay in he asked the delegates whether they were a backdrop, ring buoys on the wall, and store! House lights went out and pictures prepared to vote. two genuine New England lobster pots flashed onto the screen. It was soon evi- I was impressed by what happened flanking the pulpit. In general charge is dent that the reports had been transcribed next, and people who think controversial Jim Harris, MV secretary for the Central on tape, guaranteeing that none would items are "rammed" through General Union. He and his assistants wear a cap- run overtime! This was a new experience! Conference committees would have been tain's cap for speedy identification. While I was amazed to learn that our laymen enlightened. Carefully counted raised I was there, Gil Bertochini of the Far gave out nearly $60 million worth of hands showed that 158 delegates wanted Eastern Division, chairman for the pro- clothing, bedding, and food, and helped the matter discussed further, while 329 gram, was telling several thrilling stories. nearly 34 million persons during the past were prepared to vote right away. Clearly, Then I walked across the lobby to the four years—and they have set themselves the motion to vote immediately had car- primary room. The platform is dominated the goal of giving a full one million Bible ried with a large majority, but the chair- by an attractive arrangement of the Ten studies in 1971. Read the report of the man said it was evident that while 329 Commandments flanked by two flying an- Sabbath School Department—which we apparently knew enough about the matter gels. Elder and Mrs. Erling Calkins are saw in moving pictures—and you'll see to cast their vote, there were apparently in charge here. He is pastor of the Santa that Sabbath school offerings raised nearly 158 who wished they knew more before (Continued on page 7)

REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 [51] 3 one of the worst is the notion that Bib- lical teaching and doctrine do not matter. "What difference does it make what I believe?" it is said. "Just tell me what God Speaks and Works Through is good—never mind theology and doc- trine." the Church of the Remnant What such people are implying is that there is no practical difference in the Message at Bible Study Hour, June 14, 10:45 a.m. life of a person who believes truth and one who believes error. Sincerity is all that counts. This makes doctrine an ab- By WALTER RAYMOND BEACH straction, with no concrete value, an idea with no consequences. The fundamental error in all this kind of talk is the Many times I have of the remnant on the shining wings assumption that the beliefs of the church had the privilege of of the three angels' messages. In 1844 are self-contained entities, important only visiting our first Sev- the prophetic clock struck the hour of in their own right; but doctrines point enth-day Adventist judgment, and this announcement lent beyond immediate formulations toward church in Switzer- solemnity and urgency to the message and God Himself. They tell us something land. It is, in fact, the work. The soon coming of Jesus to about the character of God, the purpose our first organized earth again became a shining hope, and of God, the requirements of God. They church on the Euro- set a goal, a terminal point. "Behold, he bring a clearer concept of God. When pean continent. It is is coming" (Rev, 1:7, R.S.V.) became this clearer concept of God is allowed nestled high among a universal outburst. On the hour, neither to change the life beliefs will perfect the forest-clad Jura before nor after, neither too early nor holier people; the more clearly we see Mountains of west- too late, the people of the message and God in Christ the more earnest and ac- ern Switzerland at Tramelan. The church the work appeared upon the scene in curate are our repentance and identi- itself, a simple Swiss structure, was built in response to the call of prophecy. fication with God's life and purpose. the early eighties. The pioneers of that Here was a people with an all-inclu- Beliefs do matter. They matter su- day—sturdy in spirit and purpose—built sive message—a message that had caught premely. Without strong religious beliefs well the house of God. The church and its the sparks of truth from all the fires teaching and conduct become matters of furnishings remained in perfect condition. since Pentecost. This message set the opinion rather than of truth and con- As the chapel doors swung open before pioneers of the Advent Movement ablaze viction, of prevailing mood rather then me on my first visit, I thought of that for God. They became co-workers with principle, of a goodness without firm Sabbath day in 1886 when the messenger Him to prepare a people to stand guilt- foundation. After a careful study of his- of the Lord paid a visit to the Tramelan less in the day of judgment and to greet tory, Arnold Toynbee wrote: "Practice group. I felt a real thrill as I walked with exultation the coming of Jesus. The unsupported by belief is a wasting up the aisle to the platform and took message was "present truth," and it was asset." my place behind the sacred desk. There to go to every language, tribe, and people. Ellen G. White had stood and had From the hands of these pioneers we Beliefs Necessary spoken to the people. My heart kindled have received the message and the task. Obviously true. People must have be- with emotion as I rested my hands on We go, therefore, to the ends of the liefs to live by or the good life will the old pulpit. earth, to preach, to teach, to heal, to degenerate completely. Whenever in his- I asked whether any present had at- do good, and to reveal in the darkness tory we find a generation diluting its tended that historic meeting. Two elderly enshrouding the world the truth about faith with cynicism, negation, and indif- ladies, their eyes still aglow with the God—His character and His will. We ference, we find that generation sinking first love of the Advent faith, indicated have a total message for a total work: to slowly into confusion and depravity. that they were among the early group make men whole. This is why the Seventh- Christianity always loses its meaning, to and had heard Mrs. White's sermon. day Adventist Church is here. say nothing of its inspiration, motivation, "Do you remember the subject?" I and force, when divorced from its beliefs. asked. "Oh, yes," they replied, "we shall A Solemn Trust Does it not seem at least a little strange never forget that." The text was "And I Now, it could be easy for us to settle today that an age that belittles beliefs saw another angel fly in the midst of down and become just another religious in order to concentrate on conduct and heaven, having the everlasting gospel to group in town—going to church on behavior should suffer an increase in preach unto them that dwell on the earth, Saturday instead of Sunday, proclaiming misconduct and misbehavior? and to every nation, and kindred, and a fixed set of beliefs, following a certain Here a point of first importance must tongue, and people, saying with a loud pattern of diet and doing a little welfare be made: we can never allow our at- voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; work. Too many think and act in this titudes and actions to contradict what for the hour of his judgment is come: and vein. They have never fully grasped, or we say about God without running the worship him that made heaven, and earth, else have forgotten, the purpose of our risk of ruining someone else's chances to and the sea, and the fountains of waters" existence. Yet, speaking about the mes- see the beauty of His holiness. We must (Rev. 14: 6, 7). sage and work of the remnant, the mes- believe our beliefs. To the extent that This passage of scripture was highly senger of the Lord said: God's people have the same problems cherished by the early Advent believers, "There are no more to follow, no more that secular society has, to that extent and rightly so. It was essential to a cor- invitations of mercy to be given after they give evidence that they do not mean rect understanding of the Advent mes- this message shall have done its work. what they say about God. This means, sage and responsibility. Through it the What a trust! What a responsibility is for instance, that if racism exists in the pioneers came to grasp the mighty pur- resting upon all to carry the words of life of an Adventist, he worships the same poses of God for the last church. the gracious invitation."—Testimonies, God society does. On the contrary we Gospel truths long lost, neglected, and vol. 5, p. 207. must show that God's way—the way of scorned were brought into proper set- Indeed, what a trust! What a respon- love—is the only safe and secure way, ting. The Biblical concept of a personal sibility! A recognition of this respon- the only workable way for men to dwell God, the Creator of heaven and earth sibility is the context in which the church together in unity. was given a fresh setting in a world of the remnant must move and have its Faith and confidence in the Advent intoxicated with the near theories of being. Such a recognition will preserve message and responsibility will be a tower evolution. Salvation in Christ alone— us from the besetting ills and heresies of of strength in yet another area of danger, the eternal gospel—returned to the church our age. Their number is legion, but that of shifting landmarks. We are living,

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4 [52] REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 alas, in an age of moveable landmarks Captain of our salvation. God has prophets: I am not come to destroy, but in life and in society. Some landmarks blessed our united efforts. The truth has to fulfill.' "—The Desire of Ages, p. 307. are moved or abandoned willfully; others spread and flourished. Institutions have "Never cease asking and seeking for disappear unwittingly. Nations, organi- multiplied. The mustard seed has grown Truth," we are told (Messages to Young zations, institutions, and churches have to a great degree. The system of organi- People, p. 260). There must be uninhib- abandoned cherished landmarks without zation has proved a grand success. . . . ited study and teaching within a frame- a vote of any committee or the repudi- As we have advanced, our system of work of responsibility to God and to the ation of any doctrine or tenet. The proc- organization has still proved effectual." church community. There is a way of ess is subtly accomplished by changing —Testimonies to Ministers, p. 27. progress and renewal without invalid- areas of emphasis or by default. This is a Some look back with nostalgia to the ating old truths and without moving a hazard we face today. confusion and high morale of the un- block or removing a pin in the edifice And we must face it resolutely, for the organized, constantly challenging and of landmarks that God has given us. victorious conclusion of the Seventh-day changing days of beginnings. Few would Yes, God speaks and works through Adventist mission requires that not one suggest, however, a return to the prim- the church of the remnant. But this last- landmark fixed by the word of God be itive level of function and achievement day movement will become the object removed or ignored. "No line of truth that characterized those days. Methods of Satan's most vicious attacks. Our mes- that has made the Seventh-day Adventist of administering will change. Peoples and sages, our organization, our institutions, people what they are is to be weakened. organizations will adjust to meet chal- our denominational purposes, our way of We have the old landmarks of truth, lenging situations; but the Heaven-born life, will not be spared. "Messages of experience, and duty, and we are to stand system of organization must stand. We every order and kind have been urged firmly in defense of our principles, in will adjust, but like the architect who upon Seventh-day Adventists, to take the full view of the world."—Testimonies, creates new forms and dazzling edifices, we place of the truth which, point by point, vol. 6, p. 17. will abide by the laws of stress and divine has been sought out by prayerful study, What, then, are these "old landmarks"? edict. and testified to by the miracle-working They pertain to truth, experience, and In an ad hoc committee discussion on power of the Lord. But the waymarks duty. In the area of truth they are the organization recently a man long in which have made us what we are, are beliefs and teachings that have made the learning and good will but short in ex- to be preserved, and they will be pre- Seventh-day Adventist Church what it is, perience (and short of arguments, too) served, as God has signified through His and they are basic to the eternal gospel. said, "But after all, Seventh-day Adventist word and the testimony of His Spirit. The judgment-hour messages are among organization is not a sacred cow." Our He calls upon us to hold firmly, with the distinguishing truths that we are to reply was that our God-given principles the grip of faith, to the fundamental hold aloft with ever greater earnestness. of organization are not a cow but they principles that are based upon unques- The messenger of the Lord mentions the are sacred! tionable authority."—Counsels to Writers temple of God in heaven and the ark and Editors, God Will Direct p. 52. containing the law of God, the light of At such a time Seventh-day Adventists the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, Note this final summons to loyalty: should know where they stand and why. the cleansing of the sanctuary in heaven, "Brethren and sisters, I appeal to you They should ask themselves repeatedly, the nature of man in sin and redemption. as Seventh-day Adventists to be all that "Why are we here and where do our These truths have "withstood test and this name signifies. There is danger of loyalties lie?" Some never have made up trial. We are to hold to the sure pillars departing from the spirit of the message. and never do make up their minds. They of our faith. The principles of truth . . . The people of God are not to be join the church but never decide to be that God has revealed to us are our guided by the opinions or practices of loyal and give total allegiance. Hence only true foundation. They have made the world.... While the contempt placed they are always in frustration, torn be- us what we are. The lapse of time has upon God's commandments leads many tween two opinions. They attempt to not lessened their value."—Counsels to to suppress the truth and show less rev- serve two masters. This can be a frus- Writers and Editors, p. 52. erance for it, the faithful ones will with trating experience. But these landmarks of truth, experi- greater earnestness hold aloft its distin- ence, and duty comprehend much more. Most of all, the message and the work guishing truths. We are not left to our of God, born in trial and sacrifice, must There are landmarks of ethics and of own direction. In all our ways, we should dedication, of commitment to a cause, not go by default. On this the servant acknowledge God, and He will direct of the Lord says: without which no organized church can our paths."—Selected Messages, book 2 exist; of values, of visions of a world pp. 367-369. "Where are the faithful guardians of need, of accountability to God. Likewise, Obviously, such is the Adventist way. the Lord's flock? Where are His watch- institutions are landmarks of our mission On the other hand, Seventh-day Ad- men? Are they standing on the high to mankind. In this connection we hear ventists must not be narrow-minded. tower, giving the danger signal, or are it said that times have changed, that the Some people are to the point where they they allowing the peril to pass aims, objectives, and purposes of our can look through a keyhole with both unheeded?"—Selected Messages, book I, institutions are different from what they eyes. Adventist minds must not be "fixed, p. 194. use to be, but this is not what I read. sealed against the entrance of light, be- You and I must be awake. The chal- Through the changes of time and place, cause they had decided it was a dan- lenge is to every delegate to this session. God's purposes for His church, His gerous error removing the 'old landmarks' Satan would destroy our message, our schools, His health institutions, His pub- when it was not moving a peg of the church, our schools, our health insti- lishing houses, His people, have not old landmarks, but they had perverted tutions, our publishing houses, our organ- changed. Of course, programs will be ideas of what constituted the old land- ization—everything that toil and sweat kept relevant, policies will be up-dated. marks."—Counsels to Writers and Editors, and blood built up under divine unction. In many circumstances we should say, p. 30. The erosion of faith, infringing sec- with the Master of the harvest, "It is The messenger of the Lord compares ularism, worldliness, spiritual insolvency, different now" (Luke 22:35, 36, N.E.B.).* the plight of closed minds to that of the hypocrisy, indifference, apathy, dishon- So our planning ought to be large and in Pharisees who "prided themselves on esty, inactivity—all are potential dangers keeping with the times in which we live. their obedience to the law; yet they knew on the horizon. To meet this challenge We must not lag behind; but the purposes so little of its principles through everyday God's leaders must have a dogged, of our existence are immutable. practice that to them the Saviour's words stubborn devotion to the divine way of On the prosperity of the work the sounded like heresy. As He swept away life and to the work entrusted to them. Lord's messenger further comments: the rubbish under which the truth had Jeremiah, writing of the return of the "What is the secret of our prosperity? been buried, they thought He was sweep- exiles, has a magnificent word on this: We have moved under the orders of the ing away the truth itself. They whispered "They shall ask the way to Zion with to one another that He was making light their faces thitherward" (Jer. 50:5). * The New English Bible. © The Delegates of the of the law. He read their thoughts, and With such leadership God will con- Oxford University Press and the Syndics of the Cam- bridge University Press 1970. Reprinted by permis- answered them, saying,—`Think not that tinue to speak and to work through the sion. I am come to destroy the law, or the church of the remnant. REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 [53] 5 It is felt, therefore, that in considera- tion of the numerous meetings that have been held more recently and the apparent need for some others on a regional or Proceedings of the General continental basis; and considering, too, that the postponing of a world session would result in some over-all financial Conference saving at a time when inflationary costs make the financial outlook of the world Fifty-first Session, June 11-20, 1970 uncertain and lay a heavy strain upon denominational budgets in many fields and institutions, it was Recommended, That the next session Fourth Business Meeting in the past 40 years, once to six years of the General Conference of Seventh-day (1930-1936) and twice to five years (1936- Adventists be postponed one year and be June 14, 1970, 9:15 A.M. 1941 and 1941-1946). This was due to a held in 1975, with the understanding, CHAIRMAN: Theodore Carcich. difficult economic situation and world war conditions. Thus during the 40-year 1. That any further postponement be PRAYER: Dr. J. G. Smoot, vice-president in harmony with the provisions of Article period the average interval between ses- for academic affairs, Andrews University. IX, Section L of the General Conference sions has been 4.44 years. THEODORE CARCICH: We are calling the Constitution, session to order. Our first item of business During the past quadrennium a num- is to vote the seating of additional dele- ber of large meetings have been held, one 2. That the site of the next session be gates. I wilt ask the secretary of the day, on a world scale [the World Youth Con- decided at the 1970 Autumn Council. Duane Johnson, to make this report. [The gress at Zurich, Switzerland, in 1969]. [The delegates voted to defer discussion committee report, as accepted, appears on Such large meetings, though they do ful- on this recommendation until the next page 22 of this Bulletin.] fill a purpose, are costly and result some- business session because of the lateness of THEODORE CARCICH: Do we have any times, despite the best planning and ad- the hour.] other items? ministration, in a temporary slowing of THEODORE CARCICH, Chairman. D. S. JOHNSON: From the hearts of our evangelistic programs and other soul- D. S. Joimsot4, Secretary. people in Vietnam, we have the following winning activities. R. R. FRAME, Recording Secretary. greeting: "Workers and members from South Vietnam send greetings to the Gen- eral Conference session. We thank you for your prayers and support. We join in a day of fasting, prayer, and rededica- Fifth Business Meeting tion." [It was voted to receive the greeting June 14, 1970, 3:00 P.M. F. L. BLAND: We shall return to the recommendation presented this morning and to reciprocate with an appropriate CHAIRMAN: F. L. Bland. message.] by the plans committee. [After a brief OPENING SONG: No. 71, "Tell Me the discussion it was voted that the next ses- THEODORE CARCICH: Robert H. Pierson, Story of Jesus." the General Conference president, will sion of the General Conference of Sev- OPENING PRAYERS: Lee Grady, president enth-day Adventists be postponed one introduce our next series of speakers and of Lower Amazon Mission, and J. G. Clou- their programs. year and be held in 1975 with the under- zet, president of Chile Union, South standing, ROBERT H. PIERSON: This morning our America. General Conference departmental leaders 1. That any further postponement be SPECIAL Music: "This Love Is Mine," in harmony with the provisions of Article will present their reports in a different by Naomi Green, from Mountain View, way than they have in the past. I am IX, Section L of the General Conference California. Constitution, happy to introduce our General Confer- F. L. BLAND: We are going to continue ence departmental leaders. 2. That the location of the next session with the departmental reports. be decided at the 1970 Autumn Council.] [Reports using the audio-visual devices [The following departmental reports were presented by the following depart- were presented: Missionary Volunteer (in F. L. BLAND: The nominating commit- ments: Lay Activities (report appears on full on pages 23, 24 of this Bulletin); tee has a report. pages 25, 26 of this Bulletin); Sabbath Health (in full in a future Bulletin); B. E. SEToN: The nominating commit- School (report appears on pages 14, 15 of Publishing (in full in a future Bulletin); tee submits the following partial report. this Bulletin); Regional (report appears Radio-Television (in full on pages 18, 19 [Report appears below.] on pages 16, 17 of this Bulletin); Public of this Bulletin); Stewardship and Devel- F. L. BLAND, Chairman. Affairs and Religious Liberty (report opment (in full on page 22 of this Bulle- D. H. BAASCH, Secretary. appears on pages 20, 21 of this Bulletin); tin); Public Relations (in full in a future R. R. FRAME, Recording Secretary. Education (report appears on pages 27, 28 Bulletin).] of this Bulletin); Temperance (report F. L. BLAND: We have a report from will appear in a future Bulletin).] the committee on seating of additional THEODORE CARCICH: We will ask D. S. delegates and standing committee assign- Johnson, General Conference associate ments. D. H. Baasch, associate secretary, secretary, to come forward and read a will present the reports. Further Partial Report o f report from the plans committee, which [Committee on seating of additional Nominating Committee must come before this delegation in order delegates, as accepted, appears on page 21 for the nominating committee to continue of this Bulletin.] At the close of the afternoon busi- its work. [Additional members voted to the plans ness meeting Sunday, June 14, the committee: J. D. Ring, W. K. Mansker.] nominating committee presented a General Conference Session, 1975 F. L. BLAND: We have a greeting from further partial report: D. S. JoHNsoN: The General Confer- some of our brethren. For general vice-presidents: R. R. ence Constitution provides for some varia- D. H. BAASCH: We received a telegram Bietz, F, L. Bland, Theodore Carcich, tions from the regular quadrennial cycle from the Central Mexican Mission, Mex- W. J. Hackett, M. S. Nigri. of sessions, allowing the calling of a spe- ico City: The Central Mission desires the Undertreasurer: M. E. Kemmerer. cial session and the postponing of a session greatest blessings of Heaven for all the Assistant Treasurers: H. D. Johnson, for one or two years in special situations delegates and other brethren who are J. C. Kozel, R. E. Osborn, W. L. Pascoe, (GC Constitution, Article IX—Session, united in gathering in the great world B. J. Kohler, R. M. Reinhard. Section L). congress. In harmony with this provision the reg- [Voted, to receive the message and to ular quadrennial period was lengthened reciprocate.]

6 [54] REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 Attentive boys and girls listen quietly to the Sabbath school program planned for them.

Mrs. 0. R. Scully, wife of Chile's temperance secretary, stands in the South American booth. The figures to which she points show that more than 5,000 new members were added to the East Brasil Union in 1969, making the total membership almost 47,000.

Session High Lights (Continued from page 3) Barbara church in California. As I walked in, the children who had been listening to stories were about to go to tables to work on crafts. The planned project is particularly appropriate for General Con- ference, for the children will be putting Fred Griffin, of Silver together a scrapbook in which each page Spring, Maryland, will be devoted to one of the world divi- translates for the sions. They also will be making a port- deaf in a special able model of the sanctuary. section of Conven- Another activity for the children that tion Hall during the I have heard about is being conducted in Sabbath services. the mornings by Irene Walker, instructor for the first six grades of the Home Study Institute. Many of the children of over- seas workers are not here in Atlantic City, but are enjoying a week of camping some 400 miles away in Hidden Valley, the summer campsite of the Potomac Con- ference. But for those who are here, Miss Walker is teaching a class in shells, one of her specialties. It is a wonderful op- portunity for these children to get ac- quainted with their instructor. Some of them have known her only by name until now. Word has just been brought to the RE- VIEW editorial office, where I am typing this, that the motion regarding the next General Conference session was discussed at this afternoon's business session and was voted favorably. This means that the next session will be held in 1975. The location is to be decided at this year's Autumn Council. Another reporting day draws to a close. Above the platform—as you have already been told—hang the words "That the World May Know." One thing this ses- sion is already making very clear is that the world is finding out about Adventists. The three angels' messages are being preached around the globe, and there can Hundreds of wriggly little children, many accompanied by their parents, met together be no doubt that Christ's coming is near. in their own kindergarten room on Sabbath morning for singing, stories, and study.

REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 [55] 7 2.000.000 19 18 17 WORLD MEMBERSHIP REPORT OF THE 16 GROWTH 1,500,000

i4 Statistical Secretary 13

By JESSE 0. GIBSON 1 ,000, 000 - -

How thankful we should be to God God has greatly blessed His people! But for the triumphs of the church during there are millions upon millions yet un- the past quadrennium. Our hearts re- warned (present estimated world popu- 500,000- joice that more than half a million peo- lation: 3,483,000,000). Many entered 4 ple in the overseas divisions have been countries have vast areas untouched. We received into church fellowship during still have 33 unentered countries. this period, and nearly 95,000 in the North American Division; making a to- tal of 600,553 received into God's rem- nant church by baptism and profession 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 65 69 of faith during this quadrennium. The GRAPH 1 net membership increase during this pe- riod totaled 374,574 in comparison with Table 2-Quadrennial Membership Growth 270,612 in the previous quadrennium. At Comparison the end of 1969 our world membership stood at 1,953,078; very close to the 2-mil- lion mark! aC be Membership Growth wb We have great reason to rejoice at the 04' rapidity with which God is using mortals 1958-1961 369,688 164,706 204,982 18.6 to carry the gospel to all the world. By 1962-1965 467,928 197,316 270,612 20.7 mid-1970, or at the end of this month, 1966-1969 600,553 221,623 374,574 23.7 our world membership should pass the 2-million mark. Table 3 portrays the world member- Let us for a moment compare our ship by divisions showing membership membership records since 1863 as shown Table 2 compares membership growth over the past three quadrennial periods in Table 1: over the past three quadrennial periods. and then the number of members in each Here, too, we note a constant gain in net division per 100,000 population as of the membership. During this past quadren- Table 1-Membership, 1863-1969 end of 1969. You will note that the Aus- nium our net membership increase was tfalasian Division holds the leading posi- 23.7 per cent in comparison with 20.7 per tion-473 Adventists to each 100,000 pop- g cent over the previous quadrennium, and ulation. The East African Union follows r°,. -3 v w 18.6 per cent during the first quadrennial with 426, and the Trans-Africa Division ,tO period shown. with 330. Year 1E: ti O 1863 3,500 1864-70 1,940 5,440 1871-80 10,130 15,570 1881-90 14,141 29,711 1891-00 46,056 75,767 1901-10 28,759 104,526 1911-20 80,924 185.450 1921-30* 247,736 128.803 314,253 1931-40* 387,930 190,499 504,752 1941-50 503,721 251,960 756,712 1951-60 836,196 488,413 1,245,125 1961 101,675 62,767 1,307.892 1962 103,107 54,883 1,362,775 1963 114,445 65,577 1,428,352 1964 125,054 79,704 1,508,056 1965 125,322 70,448 1,578,504 1966 131,406 83,178 1,661,682 1967 140.519 85,932 1.747,614 1968 157,359 97,569 1,845,183 1969 171,269 107,895 1,953,078 *Baptisms only until 1931

World Membership has been increas- ing rapidly in the past 20 years, and particularly so in this past quadrennium, as can be seen in Graph 1: Now let us summarize our growth by periods as to the time required to reach certain membership levels: Membership 19 years (1844.1863) 3,500 1st half million 77 years (1864-1940) 504,752 2d half million 15 years (1941-1955) 1,006,218 3d half million 9 years (1956-1964) 1,508,056 4th half million 6 years (1965-1970) *2,000,000 S. babrowski, Polish Union president, (left) with Z. Lyko, secretary, and Aleksander *Predicted Baron, East Polish Conference president, stand at the Northern European Division exhibit.

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100 200 300 400 Table 3-Church Membership by World 500 Divisions Austra lasian Unat. Un.-E, African Trans-Africa Inter-American Divisions <.3 A4 rza F4' A Or ent24 North American Australasian 59,514 74,431 90,720 473 South American Central European 41,492 39,788 38,670 49 China* 21,168 21,168 21,168 = 3 Far Eastern Far Eastern 133,161 176,575 228,746 60 Central European Inter-American 152,061 199,530 261,615 .222 Middle East 2,170 2,458 3,398 3 Northern European Northern European 66,382 79,965 94,581 42 South American 120,021 165,319 253,419 169. . Southern European Southern Asia 25,877 32,515 49,210 7 Per. ,1)2(:, Phrh_Jhit,hr, So. European 111,309 120,799 137,556 41 U.S.S.R. Trans-Africa 191,073 245,101 233,182 33pp U.S.S.R.° 40,000 40,000 40,000 1 Southern Asia Unattached Un.- East Africa ** ...... 74,518. 426 Middle East Overseas 964,228 1,197,649 1,526,783 41 China North American 343,664 380,855 426,295 18 Overseas World Field 1,307,892 1,578,504 1,953,078 57 *Latest Available Figures World Field ** Unattached as of Jan. 1, 1969 GRAPH 2

Table 4-Quadrennial World Membership Increase Table 4 gives by divisions the total new members for the quadrennial period -d Os Co ending in 1969. You will note the num- 1.1&) ber added by baptism and profession of g•94.1;44 A" faith totals 600,553 which is an increase Divisions t; of 132,625 over the previous quadren- =1.'8 CA-< nium. Our net membership increase is Australasian 23,242 7,525 16,289 21.9 90,720 4.6 374,574, which is 103,962 more than the Central European 4,177 5,341 (1,118) (2.8) 38,670 2.0 China* 21,168 1.1 net increase in the former quadrennium. Far Eastern 66,274 13,156 52,171 29.6 228,746 11.'7 Inter-American 93,712 29,913 62,085 31.1 261,615 13,,) Distribution of World Membership Middle East 1,243 234 940 38.2 3,398 Northern European 25,653 10.292 14,616 18.3 94,581 Graph 3 shows the percentage of mem- South American 111,410 21,281 88,100 53.3 253,419 13.0 Southern Asia 19,009 2.331 16,695 51.4 49,210 2.5 bership by divisions to world membership Southern European 36,413 19,562 16,757 13.9 137,556 7.0 as of December 31, 1969. They are ar- Trans-Africa 94,896 46,678 45,095 24.0 233,182 11.9 40,000 2.1 ranged in descending order. 11,404 17,504 30.7 74,518 3.8 Unattached Un.-E. Afr. 29,688 Working Staff Overseas 505,717 167,717 329,134 27.5 1,526,783 78.2 North American 94,836 53,906 45,440 11.9 426,295 218 At the end of 1969, 64,692 workers World Field, 1966-1969 600,553 221,623 374,574 23.7 1,953,078 100.0 were employed by our church. This is World Field, 1962-1965 467,928 197,316 270,612 20.7 1,578,504 an increase of 2,468 during the past 132,625 24,307 103,962 3.0 374,574 quadrennium. Table 5 gives a break- Gain (Loss) down of these by type of work. Although * Latest Available Figures By Division 1966-1969 our world work is much larger, the total number listed as being engaged in "evan- gelistic and pastoral" work is 2,977 less Percentage of Membership, by Divisions, to than in 1965. Those listed as "adminis- World Membership as of December 31, 1969 trative and promotional" number 3,676 more. Institutional workers increased by 1,323.

90% In =In 111111 111111 Percent of WORLD MISSIONS North American Ei 21.8% WORLD MEMBERSHIP and INVESTMENT

80% in North America Compered With Overseas Divisions

!.....1100' 1926-1968 Inter-American 70 % 111211 LOCAL FUNDS 1.4 WORLD MEMBERSHIP WORLD INVESTMENT 60% South American 13.0%

50%

Trans-Africa 11.946 40%

50% 3 % ,3 Car Eastern 11.7%

Southern European 1111111111111/1 7.0% 20%

Northern European 4.9% 1 Australasian 4.6%

Unat Un.-E. African 3.8% 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 65 69' 1926 WU RHO 1550 'IPSO 1964 1959 Southern Asia 2.5% U.S 5 R. 2.1% GRAPH 4 GRAPH 5 Central European 2.0% China 1 1% [57j 9 Middle East .2% GRAPH 3

Table 7-Distribution of Total Contributions the inflationary effects upon the U.S. dol- lar. World Home Missions Tithe Missions Offerings and Local Funds Total The following table shows the percent- % of % of % of Tithes and age yearly membership increase and also Amount Total Amount Total Amount Total Offerings the percentage total giving increase dur- 1930 6,230,362.04 51.4 4,020,398.21 33.2 1,861,849.29 15.4 12,112,609.54 1940 8,071,653.75 56.7 3,827,536.59 26.9 2,327,139.24 16.4 14,226,329.58 ing the past quadrennium: 1950 27,728,250.32 60.4 9,998,658.32 21.8 8,181,149.09 17.8 45,908,057.73 1960 59,132,240.66 59.2 16,729.066.71 16.7 24,041,047.19 24.1 99,902,354.56 1965 81,596,968.44 57.2 21,181,205.58 14.8 39,922,922.60 28.0 142,701,096.62 Percentage Increase in Membership and 1966 92,295,960.39 58.5 23,012,954.02 14.6 42,552,296.04 26.9 157,861,210.45 Giving, Quadrennial Period 1967 97,738,695.33 58.4 24,038,108.48 14.3 45,156,846.07 27.3 166,933,649.88 1968 106,087,945.13 58.8 25,147,459.04 13.9 49,146,552.80 27.3 180,381,956.97 Membership Giving 1969 115,551,140.55 59.2 26,126,877.31 13.4 53,557,334.27 27.4 195,235,352.13 Year Increase Increase 1966 5.3% 10.6% 1967 5.2% 5.7% 1968 5.6% 8.1% Table 5-Distribution of Workers Since 1930 our tithe has increased 1969 5.8% 8.2% Type of Worker from 51.4 per cent to 59.2 per cent of our total contributions. World missions Inflation has counted for some of this a increase, but our overseas fields with a0 offerings have decreased from 33.2 per .9 cent to 13.4 per cent. Home missions and currency devaluations subtract from the 5 a local offerings have increased from 15.4 total figure. We think God for the mul- < ‘,4 per cent to 27.4 per, cent of our total titude of faithful stewards in our ranks! 0 contributions. Graph 4 shows these com- The table below shows the tithes and zl 6 parisons. In this and following financial offerings for the North American and Evangelistic Workers Evangelistic and Pastoral 2,247 7,298 9,545 statistics and graphs, no effort has been overseas divisions with the per capitas Administrative, Promo- made to adjust gains or losses by cur- for 1969; and a 1965 total per capita tional, etc. 2,386 6,510 8,896 Literature Evangelists* 818 3,574 4,392 rency exchange or to take into account figure for comparison. Total Evangelistic Workers 5,451 17,382 22,833 Institutional Workers College and Academy Teachers 6,077 2,840 8,917 TOTAL TITHE AND OFFERINGS WITH PER CAPITAS-1969 Church School Teachers 2,492 4,866 7,358 Per Per Per Total Per Capita Others in Educational Capita* World Missions Capita*Home & Local Capita* 1969* 1965** Institutions 2,065 2,269 4,334 Divisions Tithe Food Companies 251 1,156 1,407 N. American $ 86,549,860.10 $213.41 $18,483,480.74 $45.57 $48,228,318.08 $118.92 $377.90 $304.74 Medical Institutions 11,061 6,483 17,544 Overseas 29,001,280.45 22.16 7,643,396.57 5.84 5,329,016.19 4.07 32.07 26.32 Senior Citizens' Homes 44 223 207 Publishing Houses 846 1,186 2,032 World Field $115,551,140.55 $ 67.40 $26,126,877.31 $15.24 $53,557,334.27 $ 31.24 $113.88 $ 94.63 Total Institutional * 1969 Membership Quota is based on the 4 quarters average ending September 30, 1968. Workers 22,836 19,023 41,859 ** Based on the Yearly Beginning Membership. Total Workers 28,287 36,405 04,692 Retired Credentialed Workers 1,080 1,487 2,567 Total Tithe and Offerings, North America and World * Not including part-time, student, and uncreden- tialed. Denominational Organizations Table 6 lists the organizations through which our work is carried on by our 64,692 workers.

Table 6-Denominational Organizations

a g 'a' t'EA E:g 1969 w 2 Union Conferences and Missions 10 66 76 Local Conferences and Missions 61 313 374 Institutions- Advanced, Secondary and Professional School 104 390 494 Elementary Schools 903 3,246 4,149 Food Factories 2 25 27 Hospitals and Sanitariums 45 93 138 Clinics and Dispen- saries 143 143 Medical Launches and Airplanes 23 23 Senior Citizens' Homes 17 33 50 Publishing Houses 5 41 46 Number of Churches 3,398 12,859 16,257 Increase in 4 years 63 1,543 1,606 Membership 426,295 1,526,783 1,953,078 Increase in 4 years 45,440 329,134 374,574

Stewardship We thank God for the large number of our members who are faithful to God in their stewardship. Tithes and offer- ings from approximately 100 currencies in the world field have been converted into the United States dollar in these tabulations. Many times this shows up unfavorably, with a smaller total, for countries with greatly devaluated curren- cies. Table 7 gives the distribution of total world contributions. 1910 1 920 1930 1 940 1950 1 960 65 69 1 9 1 0 10 [58] GRAPH 6

DISTRIBUTION of NET WORTH -1968 blessings upon each of us as we are more Distribution of Assets by Lines of Work faithful in our stewardship. 1930 -1968 WORLD FIELD: Distribution of Net Worth Graph 7 shows the distribution of de- nominational assets as to their location. North American At the end of 1968, 72.4 per cent of our Division denominational net worth was in North 72.4% America and 27.6 per cent in the over- seas divisions. The lower graph shows how A....ma . the overseas' net worth was distributed among the various divisions.

Distribution of Assets by Lines of Work Educational Graph 8 portrays the distribution of r"r assets by lines of work. Our educational

Ortisions institutions top the list with 29.2 per cent 27 5 of our total assets. In 1930 they accounted 111111 for 19.3 per cent of our assets. Details are kat \ 1 II 1 shown in the 1968 Financial Summary.

\ a Denominational Indebtedness Denominational indebtedness has been on the increase since 1960, as can be seen 1930 1040 !VW Mott Jena Conf. 23.1% 217% 90.1% 25.0 17.8% OVERSEAS DIVISIONS: on Graph 9. In 1968 for each $100 of Assn, 24.7 301 15.7 20.2 23.5 Edon. 19.3 202 25.5 23.3 29.2 assets in North America we had $36.78 Med. 18.3 186 18.2 21.6 22.8 Pub. & of indebtedness; in the overseas divisions, 8.8.8 10.3 82 9.2 7.5 5.4 $20.86; or a world average of $33.06 in- Other 4.3 12 1.3 1.6 1.3 debtedness for each $100 of assets. GRAPH 8 Departmental Activities Departmental secretaries will be rend- all phases of our denominational organi- ering a comprehensive report from each zation. But "there remaineth yet very department, but following is a summary much land to be possessed" (Joshua 13:1). in capsule form showing the 1969 report God has blessed us with leaders of vision as compared to 1965. The Association and action. Our members are eager to of Seventh-day Adventist Self-Supporting have a part in finishing His work. Let Institutions is also included. us work together under the power of the Educational Institutions 1965 1969 Holy Spirit, to hasten Christ's coming! Elementary "Now thanks be unto God, which al- No. of Schools 4,534 4,149 ways causeth us to triumph in Christ, No, of 'Teachers 10,078 10,213 No, of Students 294,352 286,860 and maketh manifest the savour of his Advanced, Secondary and knowledge by us in every place" (2 Cor. Professional 2:14). Includes Unattached East African Union 1.4%) No. of Schools 634 494 No, of Teachers 7,079 4,115 GRAPH 7 No. of Students 73,912 60,644 Lay Activities No. of Pieces of Literature AMOUNT OF INDEBTEDNESS Distributed 48,088,095 42,877,113 Ingathcring for Each $100 of Assets Overseas Divisions $2,763,813.32 $3.099,434.34 World Membership and Investments N. American Division 5,943,097.73 6,860,848.58 1920 $44.38 Of the total Seventh-day Adventist in- World Field $8,706,911.05 $9,960,282.92 vestment in 1968, 77.0 per cent was in Medical Institutions North America, represented by $846,273,- Sanitariums and Hospitals 136 138 Clinici and Dispensaries 167 143 583.01. In the rest of the world the in- Launches and Airplanes 16 23 Physicians and Nurses 4,567 5.279 vestment was $252,833,672.87, or 23.0 per 1930 $28.74 Other Employees 14,084 19,397 cent of the total. (See Graph 5). The House Patients 391,966 383,946 average per capita denominational invest- Outpatent Visits 3,918,578 3,487,553 ment for each church member in 1968 was MV Societies No. of MV Societies 16,948 18,439 $677.13. In 1968 North America repre- No. of Members 530,310 580,884 1940 $28.41 sented 22.4 per cent of the world mem- Publishing Houses No. of Pub. Houses 44 46 bership and '7'7.0 per cent of the de- No. of Employees 2.114 2,184 nominational investment. Overseas the No. of Lit. Evang. 3,958 4,392 reverse prevailed, with 77.6 per cent of Value of Literature $33,567,248.15 $42,721,787.09 Radio and Television 1950 $22.96 the membership and 23.0 per cent of the No. of Radio Stations 1,958 3,236 investment. Tables showing investments No. of TV Stations 277 450 Bible School Enrollments 528,336 491,761 and membership are found in the 1968 No. of B.C.S. Graduates 157.039 166,145 Financial Summary of Seventh-day Ad- Baptisms Reported 17,206 15,350 ventist Conferences and Institutions. Sabbath Schools 1960 11111.- No. of Sabbath Schools 26,341 29,555 No. of Members 2 250.512 2,480 987 S. S. Offerings $10,858,618.02 $13,859,877.20 Total Tithe and Offerings Association of Seventh-day Adventist A summary of total tithe and offerings Self-Supporting Institutions No. of Institutions 190 206 1964 $24.94 for North America and the World Field No. of Workers (approx.) 8,000 9,500 is shown in Graph 6. "Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power" (Psalm Conclusion 110:3). May God help us all to be faithful Certainly we have reason to thank our in returning the tithe to Him and to be God for the manifold blessings He has 1968 $33.06 willing in the day of His power with our bestowed upon our endeavors during the offerings! He is waiting to pour out greater past years. The work has progressed in GRAPH 9

REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 [59] 11 all political issues, for the kingdoms of this world shall become the kingdom of our God and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever. Amen! In these Secure in Christ days of war and blood and hatred we need to heed the counsel of Jesus, who Sermon, Friday, June 12, 1970, 8:00 p.m. said, "Take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of By CHARLES D. BROOKS this life, and so that day come upon Ministerial Secretary, Columbia Union Conference you unawares" (Luke 21:34). The Rot of Moral Degeneracy This world gath- Some things must be settled in our The whole earth is reeling under a ering of God's church minds now—otherwise not only is the creeping rot of moral degeneracy. Men should be to us a present dark and without light but the have preached contempt for God's law lasting inspiration. It future is darker still, and we shall become until at last the unregenerate masses in may well be the last bewildered, hopeless, and wretched. It is their "fleshly lust" have decided to re- General Conference time to be sure about certain things if spond. Nine hundred clergymen met not session on earth. we are following a "sure word." The long ago at one of the world's leading World-weary pilgrims Lord has said some sure things and made universities to discuss the so-called new are here joined by some sure promises. morality. Afterward they proclaimed in bright emissaries of Soldiers who desert in the heat of bat- a joint statement that the new morality Heaven. Representa- tle usually first mistrust their weapons, is a healthy advance as a genuine effort tives of God's true then themselves, after that they lose con- to take literally the teaching of St. Paul church on earth and representatives of fidence in their leaders. This is followed that through Christ we are delivered God's true church in heaven are met as by nerve-shattering fear, disaffection, and from the law. Could they not discern one, and I believe this gathering is the disloyalty. Let us settle that the weapons that in this proclamation they at one center of celestial attention this evening. of our warfare are not carnal, but spir- stroke accused Christ and the apostle There are here now faithful Americans, itual. We are armed with truth. Paul of ordaining immorality? Sin up- sturdy Englishmen, loyal Frenchmen, sets the human machine. Man was not fair-haired Scandinavians, olive-skinned The Anger of Nations built to accommodate sin. Sin's stresses Arabs, dark-eyed Latins, intense Germans, The nations of earth are angry and and guilt are too much for humanity to the ebony Christian nobility of African suspicious. Many are recalcitrant in their bear. Christ offers relief through truth and seed, earnest almond eyes of the great lusts and intransigent in their demands. conviction and pardon and conversion. Orient, august Australians, intrepid Many of you perhaps come from lands "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth islanders, and many others altogether with where the scourge of war is felt, where shall make you free"—free from the as many tongues as the Jerusalem crowds screaming jets and whining bombs and curse of the power and guilt of sin. This on the Day of Pentecost. We are drawn singing bullets and roaring flames reduce freedom unshackles the soul and unbur- together, not because of our attractive di- humanity, indiscriminately grinding up dens the heart. All men need this free- versity, but because of our oneness of lives and hope, and the human spirit is dom just to be happy. But this requires hope, our united adoration of our blessed laid in the dust. being finished with sin, and the masses Jesus; by the solidarity of our faith in His Satan, who delights in war, has mar- are unwilling to give up sin. So what they Word and the message that binds us unto shaled his demons, who in turn drive seek is not freedom, but license to do as His remnant body. the war lords of earth on toward the they please with impunity. They have It is the drawing power of Jesus that inevitable "showdown" with Prince Em- entered deadly orgies of self-deception, like a magnet, has drawn us together in manuel—the battle of Armageddon. In- pretending God is not there, and that the "blessed hope." It is the sweet music deed the nations are "perplexed," not His law is no longer relevant. In one of His name that makes all our tongues knowing how to retreat from war. At stroke they seek to dismiss guilt and and dialects blend and chord in sweet har- peace conferences and disarmament coun- judgment and punishment, and to assure mony on this Sabbath evening. cils they argue about childish things and themselves that they can do whatever In a manner of speaking, each has behave like selfish children, while their hearts desire with absolute freedom. come through a storm to get here, buf- wretched men, women, and babes become Festus said, "The first and worst of all feted by the fierce winds of perverted cannon fodder, fed into the dripping maw frauds is to cheat one's self. After that doctrines; assailed by the capricious and of the war god whose very life is drawn all sins are easy." confusing thunders of the conniving rhet- from the dark lusts and passions of self- In Education, page 228, we read: "At oric of modernism, criticism, ridicule, and ish men; and there is an "overplus of the same time anarchy is seeking to sweep doubt; threatened by earthquakes of war graves and broken hearts and smoking away all law, not only divine, but human. and political upheaval; raked by the blood." Every hour are sacrificed men The centralizing of wealth and power; cyclonic force of moral degeneracy that and women and children who have not the vast combinations for the enriching is taking the whole world with its pleasure had any encounter with Jesus. They are of the few at the expense of the many; madness and materialism; taunted by the not blessed by the hope we share. This the combinations of the poorer classes avalanche of new theories that in essence bothers God. He will overturn it soon. for the defense of their interests and disallow the God of Creation and attempt In the meantime, let us not become claims; the spirit of unrest, of riot and to lower Him to the level of created deceived by all this war noise. Let us bloodshed . . ."—these conditions pre- things. not become so intensely nationalistic that vail now throughout the length and But we come secure in the knowledge we hate—hate the lost souls in hostile breadth of the world. that God's church is in His hands and nations, the alien souls that brought All this will shake God's church. Yet it will triumph! We are assured that Jesus down to die. The real issues are God will have a pure church in an age "there is a place of quiet rest near to bigger than politics and are of eternal of moral declension. "Standard after the heart of God." interest. Satan delights in war. War ac- standard was left to trail in the dust as I believe in God's remnant church and complishes so much for him—not the company after company from the Lord's I am staking my soul on its ultimate least of which is to consume our interests army joined the foe and tribe after tribe triumph. I have great confidence in this, and to divert our attention so that we fear from the ranks of the enemy united with for "we have also a more sure word of the kings of the earth and ignore the the commandment-keeping people of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye impending destruction that shall be con- God."—Testimonies, vol. 8, p. 41. take heed, as unto a light that shineth summated by the ministry of God's wrath Our dilemma demands a ministry of in a dark place, until the day dawn, and when He arises to shake terribly the tears. Believe God. We must not be the day star arise in your hearts" (2 earth. sucked into this swirling tide of careless Peter 1:19). We can be sure that God will settle living. We must not retreat from the 12 [60] REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 lofty standards that have made us what sents God as a namby-pamby subordinate laam to purge His people. Besides, Israel we are. When I am walking with my straw boss who is so indulgently good He in her extremity had glimpsed the cross son, if he hears any sound that frightens is good for nothing. Both means do vio- with the brazen serpent and were moving him, such as a large dog barking nearby, lence to all that God stands for. toward Canaan. The Lord overlooked the he automatically presses closer to me. Philosophical and theological specula- perverse among them and declared the This is the age for pressing close to our tion beyond legitimate limits makes for movement to be without iniquity. He great Saviour lest we become bewil- instability of belief and character. We did not and He does not allow the evil dered. must ever remember that most of God's in individual members to blind His vi- Jesus speaks plainly in Matthew 7:13 people are still found in Babylon and sion for the movement. Balaam died out- and 14: "Enter ye in at the strait gate: they are desperately longing for a better side the fold, lost! for wide is the gate, and broad is the way. It is to them that the message of "Surely the wrath of man shall praise way, that leadeth to destruction, and the angel of Revelation 18 must go, thee" (Ps. 76:10). many there be which go in thereat: be- "Come out of her my people." Come out "For we can do nothing against the cause strait is the gate, and narrow is of what? Come into what? Unless we are truth, but for the truth" (2 Cor. 13:8). the way, which leadeth unto life, and distinctive, settled in the faith, and bear- The wheat and the tares will grow to- few there be that find it." It is not an ing a clear witness, they will see no need gether to the harvest. God will separate easy way. It can be traveled only through, to answer the call. Instead of being em- the two. He shook ancient Israel until by, and with Christ. When Jacob re- barrassed by the stigma of being differ- but two remained, but He did not for- turned from Jabbok he was weary, ent, we owe them a clear witness so they sake the movement. The movement with scuffed, bruised, and lame, but he had the new ones crossed Jordan. prevailed. Only through the indwelling "Cast not away therefore your confi- Christ do we understand that His "yoke dence, which hath great recompence of is easy." reward" (Heb. 10:35). "As the wrestling ones urge their pe- God has not left us a heritage of con- titions before God, the veil . . . seems fusion or uncertainty. The facts of the almost withdrawn. The heavens glow faith delivered to us are clear and cer- with the dawning of eternal day, and tain: like the melody of angel songs the words God's remnant church, which keeps His fall upon the ear: 'Stand fast to your commandments, shall triumph. This is allegiance. Help is coming.' "—The the sure word of prophecy. Great Controversy, pp. 632, 633. The wheat that is now commingled with There is so much attention given to tares shall be purified. This is the sure the thunder and turmoil that character- word. ize this lawless age that we might forget There is to be no other last message and the "rain" that is falling to seal God's no other remnant church. This is the people who do not retreat from the stand- sure word. ards and whose lives are delightfully pe- Out of this church and those who be- culiar. These people are the natural lieve her message God will seal His enemies of the world-loving, the unregen- The session is held in the territory of Alle- people for eternity. This is the sure erate, and the fallen brethren, and become gheny East Conference, whose president, word. targets of their vitriolic abuse. W. A. Thompson, was recently elected exec- New light will only illuminate, broaden, "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: utive secretary, Columbia Union Conference. expand, clarify, and magnify the won- be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I derful truths that we now hold. It will will strengthen thee; yea, I will help not extinguish any former light of thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the can make a clear choice. We must not solid truths that made us what we are. right hand of my righteousness" (Isa. only work for them, we must live for This is the sure word. 41:10). them—mature, settled, and satisfied with God's standards never will be lowered to truth. Babylon Is Fallen accommodate the people. On the other "Some shall depart from the faith, giv- hand, special power will be made avail- The cry of the angels of Revelation ing heed to seducing spirits, and doc- able to all who look for it, so that they trines of devils" (1 Tim. 4:1). What doc- 14 is "Babylon is fallen, is fallen!" Baby- can reach God's standards. This is the lon has ever been Satan's center. It is trines could Satan possibly present in sure word. his counterfeit city and kingdom. Spir- this church that would cause brethren to All righteousness is by faith in Christ and itual Babylon symbolizes all apostate re- become disaffected? Surely no satanic ap- what He has done and will do for His ligious groups. peal to the grosser evils could deceive beloved people. This is the sure word. This spiritual Babylon has become the those in the faith. Satan is too 'cunning Christ is coming soon. This is the sure habitation of devils and the hold of every for that. But he will make "inroads" word. foul spirit. It has fallen to the level of with his subtle doctrines of "new light." He will end the reign of sin. This is the teaching immorality, of countenancing He will suggest that God's standards are sure word. every conceivable vice and approving not as high as in the old days; that God Wars shall cease. The meek shall inherit every base and vile desire. It has fallen doesn't care as He once did; that He has the earth, and God's interrupted plan to the point of sentimentalizing the cross relaxed His rules somewhat; that His will be resumed. This is the sure word. while disdaining the blood of its Victim. claims of dress and health no longer in- There shall be no more sea, volve principles; that the leaders can't It has devised an easy and unauthorized There shall be no more tears, way of salvation by works. It has dug its be trusted and that hating one's brother There shall be no more pain, is not a moral issue. Be not children own cisterns and shut off the fountains There shall be no more death, tossed to and fro. Some things are sure! of living water. Alas, it has departed There shall be no more sin, Self-seeking Balaams will yet arise to from the Word of God and turned to There shall be no more curse. traditions and fables. It has replaced curse the church. But remember, when faith with logic and rationalizing and in- Balaam of old opened his mouth intend- Throughout the rolling eons of the tellectualizing and existentializing. It has ing to release a flood of vitriolic curses, coming eternal future Israel will dwell made the commandments of God of none there rolled from his lips only the sub- safely, secure in Christ. And He shall effect. limest poetry (see Num. 23:21). Surely reign forever and ever, forever and ever, "Babylon is fallen!" decreed He who Israel had sinned and was shamefully forever and ever. Hallelujah! Hallelu- is greater than all. Babylon is ascetic in weak, but God accepted this as a family jah! Hallelujah! one direction and extremely libertine in problem where He, as a patient, long- With humble gratitude and the deeply the other. She demands works that God suffering father, would seek to help and felt thrill of hope and anticipation John never requires, thus discouraging weak save His people while bathing them in watched the vision fade and added his humanity. On the other hand, she requires paternal love. It was not the duty of a prayer to Holy Writ: "Even so, come, nothing of obedience and works, and pre- disaffected church member such as Ba- Lord Jesus." REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 [611 13 Recently in Canada one of our sisters invested one penny in popcorn, which REPORT OF THE she popped and sold, realizing an in- crease on her investment of 251,700 per cent in one year. One Sabbath school member prepares Mexican food and in- vites those who take delight in Latin cui- Sabbath School Department sine, who gladly pay the going restaurant prices for their meal. There is always a By R. C. BARGER, Associate Secretary reservation list of those who wish to get in on the next dinner. The Investment plan of partnership with God has grown from a little more This report is an adaptation of a 13-minute mo- The Sabbath school—the church at tion picture film script in sound and color with sta- than $20,000 in 1925, the year the pro- tistics added to fill in for some of the visuals in the study—serves the church as a baptismal gram began officially, to more than 2 mil- film presentation that could not be reproduced. The class and introduces many to the faith report film will be available for showing at Sabbath lion dollars in 1968. school rallies and institutes. each year. In the latest recorded four- The Thirteenth Sabbath Offering year period 413,509 persons were bap- overflow during the latest four-year pe- Whether in space, on the sea, or on tized, in whose experience the Sabbath riod amounted to nearly 1.75 million dol- land, man has always needed constant school had been a major influence in lars. This has made possible hospitals guidance to keep him on course. To leading them to a decision for Christ. and medical wings in Malaita, Jamaica, make sure he is on the right track, man These candidates for church membership and Mato Grosso, to mention but a few, must have a reliable standard to go by. come from all parts of the world and contributing much to the healing of the Whether it is Wise Men being guided by a from all walks of life. An interesting re- body. Overflows have provided for new star to find the Christ child in Bethle- cent example is that of a young, alert schools and modernization of existing hem, or astronauts traversing the empti- Pakistani, residing temporarily in Wash- schools in the Philippines, Palau, Vene- ness of extraterrestrial space, the need for ington, D.C., whose family for nearly zuela, and Sweden, enhancing the train- constant and absolute direction has been 1,400 years has been in the Islamic faith. ing of the mind. Orphanages, such as the a common and obvious law of life. The Sabbath school is not only the one at Amman, Jordan, have been The Bible is the only ultimate stand- helped. Overflow offerings have helped ard, the only absolute for man, if he is build evangelistic centers and churches to keep his true heading in the journey in Hamburg, Hong Kong, and Spain. through life. The Bible is God's Word to They have built and equipped publishing man. Thus the organizing of the Sabbath houses and clinics. school was an important means of keep- Sabbath school stewardship plays its ing God's remnant church on its proper part, along with other forms of church course. giving, to lengthen the cords and In 1852 Elder James White wrote the strengthen the stakes. What a contrast first lesson for the Sabbath school that the vast mission expansion is today to the was soon to spread around the world. original project taken on by a handful The Sabbath school is first of all the of Sabbath school members to equip and church at study, and here, more than in launch a ship to Pitcairn Island in the any other area of the church, the total year 18901 It was a tremendous under- membership is involved in a daily en- taking in those days, just as we know counter with the Word of God. So these our tasks are tremendous today. are the heaven-bound people of God— Although the work of God is ever on course! growing, we must not be content. We It may be only two or three gathered must think in ever-larger terms to meet together in His name. Or it may be a church at study, it is stewardship. From more demanding needs. We must con- large organized Sabbath school with di- the time a little child first clutches a tinue to reach forth in the 70's for visions and classes for tiny tots, kinder- coin to drop in some kind of offering greater and greater results. As the prob- garten, primary, junior, youth, and device, to the systematic giving by adults, lems of the world continue, its needs will adults—all ages learning more of God's the Sabbath school emphasizes the im- grow. If the Sabbath school is to keep Word. This is the Sabbath school. portance of world missions and of per- on course it must not fail in its mission. Sabbath school classes are taught by a sonal sacrifice in their support. dedicated staff of teachers. Thus from The Sabbath school is, in the best Sabbath School Evangelism the sophisticated school in an affluent sense, an international exchange—pota- and cosmopolitan community, to the toes and pesos; rice and kroner; wheat The Sabbath school is evangelism. bush or jungle school in the outermost and marks; and pounds and dollars. This is its ultimate objective. And the reaches of civilization, the Sabbath Sabbath school giving is the outgrowth Vacation Bible School is one important school is an important part of the con- of personal sacrifice. And it is inspiring method of evangelism. Through Bible stant guidance system that keeps man on to see how the total of world mission instruction, craft classes, and supervised this true course. giving has increased. In the recent quad- recreation it provides a community serv- But the children of God do not all rennium a total of $51,620,850.49 for ice that by way of the children intro- speak in one tongue, and the Sabbath missions came through Sabbath school duces parents to the church. The influ- school addresses itself to this problem channels. In 1969 $3,072,647.16 more ence these children have on their families with a wide-ranging assortment of study was received than in 1965. and friends in terms of decision for materials, new teaching aids, and other The Sabbath school Investment plan Christ is amazing indeed. helps for leaders, teachers, and members is to put time, money, or effort—or all The Vacation Bible School at Cap- in more than 190 countries of the world three—into special projects, then to let ital Memorial church in Washington, and in some 278 languages, so that each them grow for missions. The project may D.C., is but one of some 3,500 schools may hear and learn in his own tongue. be a simple one of collecting coins, grow- held each summer. Vacation Bible School Often in the more remote areas be- ing vegetables, or collecting and salvag- often helps alleviate juvenile problems yond the reach of quarterlies, or the ing newspapers and magazines. Actually which are prevalent almost everywhere. Sabbath School Worker, or the more so- there are many exciting and unique In- The Capital Memorial experience is typi- phisticated aids, Picture Rolls provide vestment ideas. For example, one inves- cal of many. the entering wedges. Picture Rolls first tor records and duplicates Sabbath serv- Little Rosemary Piner, a nearby neigh- used in Los Angeles, Chicago, or Elm ices and other church programs on tape bor, was one of the first to notice the Creek, are used again and again in many and sells the tapes, thus raising $300 or new Capital Memorial church being a mission outpost. more each year. built in Washington, D.C. And one of 14 [62] REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 the first things that caught Rosemary's unusual branch Sabbath school is in Vacation Bible Schools, and the direct eye after the church had been built was Saigon, Vietnam. As a result of the evangelism of Bible study, the Sabbath a large sign announcing the beginning Vacation Bible School conducted at one school must be an explorer setting forth of Vacation Bible School. She was there orphan village, a branch Sabbath school to discover new frontiers. It must sow on the very first day, and she brought was opened. Now every Sabbath after- the gospel seed everywhere and at all several of her friends with her. noon some 2,000 orphans may be seen times in order that there may be an Soon after this, Rosemary was attend- and heard singing praises to the Lord abundant harvest. ing the Sabbath school regularly. In the and learning the great stories of the Ideally the Sabbath school is total beginning Rosemary's mother did not ap- Bible. These little ones, once abandoned stewardship. Mankind is hungry for the pear at all; a friend brought the child. and without hope, are now on course. Word of God. Blueprints for newly es- But Rosemary began to stay for the wor- The church must stay on course if it tablished work await action. Funds must ship service as well as Sabbath school. is to be safe during he days of strife be forthcoming if the church, like a ship When Ingathering time arrived, Rose- and turbulence ahead. The Sabbath of faith, is to move forward into new mary wanted to participate. She was told school plays a strong role in helping the and often uncharted waters in the ful- that she could not go soliciting alone, church navigate through life's severe fillment of its appointed mission. but must have an adult with her. The storms. In order to continue in an even The Sabbath school is all these things little girl soon persuaded her mother to more intensive way the program of evan- of which we have spoken. But most of go along. She explained, "You don't have gelism through branch Sabbath schools, all it is you, and you, and you! to say a word, Mother. I'll go to the door and talk." It is little wonder that in the first year she solicited more than $200 and that within two years she was bringing in more than $300 each season. THAT THE WORLD MAY KNOW Rosemary's mother began to attend THEME SONG FOR THE GENERAL CONFERENCE SESSION, 1970 church and soon decided to become a member. It was not long until the day Words and Music by Sunderan Moses of her baptism, and Rosemary was the first to greet her happily. Then one of the little girl's friends was baptized. knorr r- "A little child shall lead them." That the world may Sabbath school Visitors' Day was begun of Je- sus Christ, our officially in 1959. Today it plays a large part in bringing potential new members • 451 to the school and church for the first > 10011.v rte. time. It also provides an ideal occasion r F F F for former members to return. Thou- F sands of visitors have attended on these special days, only to come back week 6,017 after week—often into full fellowship. Warner Robins is an unusual name for a town in Georgia, but it provides the setting for the story of one of the Lord, That the world may know of the most exciting forms of evangelism—the branch Sabbath school. The story may be unusual, but the success it portrays 9' a is not. F r fi It all began when Dr. and Mrs. George E Fuller came to Warner Robins a few years ago looking for some way to serve L • the Lord effectively. Eventually, however, problems of transporting their children to school caused them to move on to prom - ise in God's Word, We'll show His love where- Macon, but their hearts remained back in Warner Robins. Under the impetus of Dr. Fuller's drive and dedication the J Macon church took the smaller com- r r r— munity under its wing and established F r a branch Sabbath school in Warner Robins. With the seed planted, growth was stimulated by the Voice of Prophecy • • and other positive factors. Bible corre- _ spondence courses and family plan proj- ev er we may go, And glad ly sing, ects prospered in the community, and by October 12, 1968, the Warner Robins sir branch Sabbath school had grown to in- f clude 50 members. Seventeen converts - 01, Laa were baptized in this period, but the biggest news is yet to come, for the Warner Robins group is now to be or- ganized into an official church body. Branch Sabbath schools have spread 4 1 around the world until in a recent year more than 84,000 were in operation. "Christ is nom- ing a - gain," That the world may know Many of these follow the Warner Robins pattern and develop into regular Sab- bath schools and organized churches. Then new branch Sabbath schools are begun, 9' and the pattern repeats itself. F No doubt the world's largest and most Copyright © 1970 by Sunderan Moses. 'Optional high notes

REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 [631 15 among the colored people of the South. In time, many workers, both white and REPORT OF THE black, responded. Among them was Mrs. White's son, Edson, who built the mis- sionary boat the Morning Star, which cruised down the Mississippi River and North American Regional docked at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Edson White began a far-reaching work of mis- sion schools, churches, and literature Department ministry. By 1909 there were about 900 believers in the United States. Several By H. D. SINGLETON Negro ministers were active in spreading the message. It was at the General Con- ference session of 1909 that it was felt With delegates from all parts of the a few Negroes were found in its con- that the work among the black minority world present, it is reasonable that many gregations. Even at the first Seventh-day would be hastened with the organization may ask, What is the North American Adventist church in Washington, New of a department at the General Con- Regional Department? You may say you Hampshire, 0. 0. Farnsworth is said to ference level. By 1918 the secretary of are acquainted with the Sabbath School, have observed that they had Negroes in the department reported a membership Lay Activities, Missionary Volunteer, attendance. of 3,500. It was in 1918 that the first Education, Publishing, and other depart- However, in the early days the truth black man, W. H. Green, was made sec- ments in the organization, but why the spread very slowly among black Ameri- retary of the department. North American Regional Department? That is a, good question. May we an- As the membership, number of swer by stating the North American churches, and the ministry enlarged, Regional Department is different from Regional departments were organized in the other departments because it exists the union and many local conferences. to foster and care for the work of the By 1944, when the membership had United States' largest minority group— grown to 17,891, and the churches to its citizens of African heritage. Let us 235 in number, the plan for Regional tell you about the work in this group. conferences was decided upon. There are From the very beginning, citizens of eight Regional conferences, covering all this heritage have been a part of the of the United States where we have black Advent Movement. Even in the Millerite congregations except the two unions on movement one of the preachers was a the Pacific Coast and the Northern Un- black man named Charles Bowls. Still ion. another one was John W. Lewis, of In 1951 G. E. Peters, who had served Providence, Rhode Island. as secretary of the department since 1941, Not many are aware of the fact that was joined by C. E. Moseley, Jr., as his among those given visions prior to God's associate, thus enlarging the scope of the choice of Ellen G. White was a man work done. Since then black leadership of color named William E. Foy. He re- cans, so that there were only about 50 at the General Conference level has in- lated his visions before large audiences believers as late as 1894. creased until during this past quadren- during the early 1840's. Sensing this slow development, God's nial period eight men have been serving As the Seventh-day Adventist Church servant, Ellen G. White, made a call in in the General Conference. These men developed here and there in the North, the 1890's for aggressive evangelism serve in all parts of the world. This expansion of leadership by Ne- 70,000 members we have multiplied more to greatly strengthen the development of groes to general church areas has ex- than 400 per cent in 25 years. We now our Regional work financially, organiza- tended into the union conferences, where have 444 churches, 307 ordained and tionally, as well as in interpersonal re- staffs in six unions are integrated. licensed ministers, 50 Bible instructors, lations. The Seventh - day Adventist Church 260 church school teachers, and 195 lit- The General Conference has been leadership has set itself the goal of erature evangelists. very aware of the needs brought about greater brotherhood in the relationships The total membership for the North by our rapid growth and has been very between black and white members. At American Division on December 31, 1969, liberal toward the educational, church the Autumn Council of 1961 and in was 426,295. Of this amount the Regional building, evangelistic, medical, and oper- subsequent councils, actions have been churches had a membership of 70,003; ational problems during the past four taken outlining the principle of Christian hence, one in every six members in years. brotherhood that is fundamental to this North America is in a Regional church. church. These principles have been So whereas generally in the United States Respect to Workers Who Have Died promoted with the hope that the mem- the black man is considered as America's We pause to pay respects to fellow bership at the grass roots level will be- tenth man, among Seventh-day Advent- workers who have fallen in the past come fully aware of the teachings of the ists he is the sixth man. These figures quadrennium: F. L. Peterson, who for church in race relations and will will- immediately raise questions, however, of so long held leading positions among ingly carry out these principles. We need employment in the church, since only us; R. T. Hudson, president of North- to foster constantly the programs through about one in 14 of the ministers is a eastern Conference; J. W. Allison and which all segments of the membership Negro, and only about one in 100 of his wife, who met with tragic deaths in are being educated and reminded of these the credentialed or licensed employees Grants, New Mexico; Mrs. Philippa things. The pouring out of the Holy is of this race. We are hopeful of wider Vanderberg, a missionary, who was killed Spirit, we are told in volume 9, page 209, employment, especially in our institu- in an automobile accident in Monrovia, of the Testimonies, will be accompanied tions. Liberia; J. E. Johnson, Los Angeles, by a "triumph of humanity over preju- Although we traditionally occupy the California; Alma Tibbs, Orlando, Flor- dice. . . . And the color line will be lowest financial level in the United ida; A. E. Webb, Perris, California; regarded by many very differently from States economy, having a per capita in- Colin Pitter, New York City; C. S. Myles, the way in which it is now regarded." come of about 54 per cent of the na- Dallas, Texas; J. B. E. Williams, Apopka, tional average, we have been faithful Florida; R. L. Reynolds, Oakwood Col- Membership Increases givers to God's cause. The tithes for the lege; C. C. Eaton, Syracuse, New York; When we met in Detroit four years year 1969 alone amounted to $8,587,- H. D. Warner, St. Albans, New York; ago the membership in our Regional 802.26, an increase of almost $1 million J. G. Thomas, Atlanta, Georgia; Rene churches was 57,202. Four years later we over the previous year. The total mission Adrien, Brooklyn, New York; Fitzgerald report to you a membership of 70,003, giving for the one year was $1,723,838.60. Jenkins, Nashville, Tennessee; Wilmot which is a net gain of 12,801. I believe Compare these figures with the $50 tithe Fordham, Camden, New Jersey, and Mrs. the total gain for the whole of North for all Negro members in one year in Alyne Dumas Lee of Oakwood College. America is 45,400. This means the Re- the 1890's. We thank God for His many blessings. gional churches had a net gain of one The church is becoming more and more We thank Him for His faithful ones who out of every 31/2 persons gained in North conscious of her responsibility to the needs labor loyally for the finishing of the work. America. This also means our gain in of the inner cities and other disadvantaged We feel the need for a greater infilling membership was greater than our whole areas. Far-reaching plans are being con- of the Holy Spirit, and an all-out pre- Negro membership was in 1935, which sidered calling for widespread involvement paration to meet our God. We humbly was about 50 years after the first Negro by Seventh-day Adventists in this most pray for this deeper experience as we church was organized. When Regional needy work. face the challenge of warning the more conferences were organized in 1945, the This Spring Meeting of the General than 22 million black Americans of our membership was 17,000, but today with Conference Committee considered actions Lord's return.

The vastness of Convention Hall is captured in this photograph showing the more than 30,000 people who crowded the building for the Sabbath morning worship hour, when Robert H. Pierson spoke on the subject "That the World May Know"—the theme of the General Conference session, displayed in bold-relief lettering at the back of the platform. the Voice of Prophecy visited my hus- band. We are now both rejoicing in the REPORT OF THE truth." The concept of using radio and tele- vision networks combined with the world- wide organization of well-established Bible correspondence schools has proved Radio-Television Department to be a God-given plan pioneered by Seventh-day Adventists. Other denomi- By JAMES J. AITKEN, Secretary nations have since followed our example. Records show that since we began using radio and television for the spread of Communicate or perish! Communica- This year is also historic in that we God's Word, a known total of 236,589 tion, or the lack of it, has become the celebrate the twentieth anniversary of have been baptized into the church number one problem of our society to- America's first family religious telecast, through this media. Truly a marvelous day. It is ironical that the father who Faith for Today. This program, con- increase of 59,434 over the report of the cannot communicate with his teen-age ceived and produced by the church un- previous quadrennium and we give God children can compete with millions of der the leadership of Elder and Mrs. the glory for this large harvest of souls. businessmen in the successful sale of his Fagal, has brought blessing and hope to It is interesting to note that 28,483,280 product or idea. The teacher who can millions of families across America and people have requested our Bible cor- no longer communicate with her hus- around the world. The unique presenta- respondence courses in 146 Bible schools band uses modern electronic devices to tion of the power of the gospel in solving around the world. Of these 2,837,533 get across to her students the common everyday problems of life has caused have graduated from the courses of knowledge of the day. statesmen such as the President of the study written in 70 languages. Modern communications are consid- United States, Richard M. Nixon, to de- We rejoice that one in 12 of all of ered to be the in thing of the century. clare: "For the past two decades, your those who graduate is baptized. One Communicate or perish! No business family religious telecast has been a vital sad figure, however, is that of all those can live without it; no home exist, no factor in the progress and growth of our who graduate and are prime interests marriage succeed. The tremendous nation." for the church, all are not gathered in, strides in communications have changed because only 51 per cent of them are our world, but a common lack of un- personally visited by our ministers and derstanding has broadened the commu- laymen. This is a challenge to our min- nications gap between generations, races, istry, the laymen, and youth to get in- and even members of our own families. volved with these fine interests for God Never before have we seen such a wide for an even larger harvest of souls. use of the communications media. How else would you have really known what Record Radio and Television Coverage went on when man first stepped on the Thanks to the untiring efforts of moon? How else would you be able to World Radio-TV personnel, we are sit in your own living room and see and happy to announce that this quadren- hear prophecy fulfilled? How else could nial has had one of the largest increases we get across to uninformed peoples the in Adventist global radio and television tremendous message that Jesus is coming coverage ever recorded. From a total of soon? 2,908 weekly releases in 1966, we can The church of Rome has seized upon now report 4,143 weekly broadcasts and this new opportunity, this new tool, to telecasts in 38 languages, which means invite untold millions around the world an increase of 1,235 new audiences. to see and hear for the first time on Out of the 4,143 combined releases each Easter morning, 1970, high mass in Rome week, radio has 3,692 and television with the Pope himself officiating. Man- It takes many different approaches to makes up the total balance of 451 total made communications satellites such as meet people of diversified interests, both weekly telecasts. Of this amount, Faith Telstar hanging in the heavens made religious and nonreligious. The church for Today accounts for more than 320 this possible. has truly been blessed with George outlets used for their weekly telecasts. Footprints on the moon are now a re- Vandeman's special television program Just think for a moment of what it ality. These can be steppingstones for the entitled, It Is Written. For 14 years with means for the church to have more than children of God to learn to communicate an open Bible, Elder Vandeman has 70,000 hours of broadcasting and tele- fully to every nation, kindred, tongue, passed through closed doors to present casting yearly! All in all, this is a 42 and people. Thus we can fully accom- in a living way the great truths of God's per cent increase in world coverage for plish the great commission of preparing Holy Word. Adventist radio and television. people for the coming of Jesus. I think of a fine Adventist couple that One of the most encouraging facets I visited recently in California. I asked of this report is the growth in the num- VOP Celebrates Fortieth Year the man and his wife how they learned ber of local and regional broadcasters It was through such men as H. M. S. about the truth of God's Word. The and telecasters. We can now count ap- Richards, William Fagal, and George woman quickly responded, "Through proximately 300 with 1,714 local weekly Vandeman that the magic electronic fin- radio and television." She continued, "I broadcasts. This means a 300 per cent gers of radio and television have literally am a television fan and my husband is increase since the last General Confer- plucked the word from the air for the a radio fan. He works in the Los Angeles ence in the local voice using the media salvation and betterment of millions. We Post Office. He asked me one day if I to reach the multitudes for Christ. pause here for a moment in this report had any idea what the Voice of Proph- This quadrennium has also seen a to salute these gallant men of God for ecy was, because he had to sort sacks new, bold, successful advance in Nite their long years of sacrificial service. This of mail addressed to Box 55, Los An- Owl broadcasting by the Voice of Proph- year, 1970, Elder Richards celebrates 40 geles, California. I told him, "If you ecy. A vast audience of more than years of continuous broadcasting of the like radio and radio preachers, you bet- 33 million people, consisting of night full gospel message. After such an im- ter listen to Pastor H. M. S. Richards. workers and restless ones who just can't pressive period of faithful service, he As far as I am concerned, I am sticking sleep, are waiting for a song and mes- now steps aside and we salute his son, with television. To make a long story sage of hope in the night. A truck Harold Richards, who has now been short," she continued, "I took the Faith driver rumbling along the road stops to unanimously named by the board as the for Today Bible Correspondence Course. write, "I found God on the highway." new director and main speaker for the Their representative visited me. I didn't Another man at a lonely freeway toll- Voice of Prophecy radio programs. know it but another representative from gate tells us, "While checking the traf- 18 [66] REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 fic through the gate, I listened to the was the sending of a twin-engine new Radio Network of our colleges, the Voice of Prophecy and found my Sav- Piper Aztec Airliner to the South Pa- Zurich World Youth's Congress was iour and love Him so much that I am cific. Pastor Joe Crews, of the Chesa- broadcast to the United States via com- keeping His commandments and have peake Conference, produces The Amaz- munications satellite. This was the firstl become a Seventh-day Adventist." ing Facts, and last but not least, Stanley We exclaim again, "What hath God With moral corruption, dope addic- Hill and Betty Ahnberg, consecrated wrought!" tion, marches, and manifestations, all laymen, make a marvelous program con- We have one AM station in Canada combined with totally confused minds, tribution for all children with the pro- known as VOAR. The Philippine Gov- youth are seeking a way out. That is duction of Your Story Hour. ernment has just granted permission for the title of the new youth magazine pro- a short-wave and medium-wave station duced by the Voice of Prophecy, The Adventist Broadcasters' Seminar to be established in our Mountain View Way Out. Radio spots of 20, 30, and 60 In order to have an orderly and dis- College in the Philippines. We thank seconds have been aired on the top 40 ciplined development of this growing God for two of our own stations in stations, with 2,500 young people im- army of local broadcasters and telecast- Indonesia. Adventist World Radio is mediately responding and writing for ers, the first Adventist Broadcasters' coming into its own as it reaches out help. One girl wrote, "My roommate is Seminar was organized by the Radio-TV to the world through powerful short- a dope addict. Help me right now." A Department in August, 1969. The plan wave transmitting centers such as Radio boy wrote, "I thought love was free. It is twofold. First, to have regular broad- of Free Asia in Korea. Here with 500,- has cost me everything." cast seminars for our men using the 000 watts of power, the Voice of Proph- The follow-up pamphlet "The Man media; and second, to sponsor the de- ecy in Chinese is being beamed to From Way Out" and a new and vibrant velopment of training courses in our 800 million in China. We also use the youth Bible course, sponsored jointly by colleges and universities in the com- services of Radio Antilles in the Carib- the Lay Activities, Missionary Volunteer, munications field. This is in harmony bean and the short-wave facilities of the and the Radio-TV departments, bring with the recommendation of the last Maldive Islands. real help to youth today. General Conference session. Already we The greatest opportunity this move- Here we want to pay tribute to this see the fruits of these courses in well- ment has ever had is just now opening growing army of international, national, trained men and women who are pre- to us in Europe. With Trans-Europa Ra- regional, and local Adventist broadcast- pared to operate the radio and television dio, negotiations are under way to use ers and telecasters. We can mention facilities of the church. three powerful 250,000 short-wave trans- only a few of these valiant communi- Each year the Radio-Television De- mitters broadcasting in multiple lan- cations soldiers—Braulio Perez, broad- partment in cooperation with the Audio- guages two hours every day. This has a casting the Voice of Hope throughout Visual Services of the General Conference potential of reaching all the countries of all the Spanish-speaking lands of Latin produces special tapes to coincide with Western and Eastern Europe as well as America; Roberto Rabello, speaking in the religious significance of such holi- the Middle East and parts of North Af- Portuguese to the entire nation of Brazil days as Easter and Christmas as well as rica. God's people can truly say, "A as well as far-flung Portuguese areas; patriotic dates of national significance. world within our reach." G. Maleshenko and N. Ilchuk, reaching During 1969 these releases were aired Time is running out and what we do the millions in Russia through the Rus- on 1,200 stations in North America. we must do quickly. The clock on the sian and Ukrainian languages; C. A. Ga- A brand-new service that is being wall at the World Evangelistic Congress lang, broadcasting throughout all of the launched in 1970 is the Pastor's Script in Berlin in 1966 seemed prophetic as it Philippines; T. C. Kim, in Korea; W. M. Service. This is to help our pastors indicated that more than two people are Kamoda, in Japan; as well as Milton everywhere in the world to have basic born into the world every second, 128 Lee in the Far East, broadcasting from and fundamental materials which they every minute, 7,704 every hour, and 184,- Taiwan and Korea to the mainland of can use in five-, 15-, and 30-minute 896 every day. How shall we reach earth's China. broadcasts. exploding population? A great work for God is being ac- The Adventist Church believes in the We must have communication before complished down under in Australia words of Jesus: "The field is the world." we can have communion. As I stood at through the speaker for These Times, It is our business as sowers and reapers the tomb of Christopher Columbus in Roy Naden. In the South Pacific, we of the gospel seed to cover the entire Santa Domingo, I thought of this great think of Pastor Neru speaking in Samoan world with the message of a soon-coming discoverer of new lands and I pondered and Pastor Nivafe in Tongan. Then Saviour. Therefore, the church is now the words "To discover is to gain." I right here with us at the General Con- developing a new plan of coverage looked up and saw a man holding a ference session we have Pastor Manase through communications satellites and transistor radio to his ear. He had just Kabu, who broadcasts in Fijian. Then short-wave facilities. Christian organi- discovered the Voice of Hope and a new we think of the thrust in Europe with zations own and operate more than 150 world of happiness in Jesus Christ. Andre Matton in French and E. Kilian radio and television facilities in the God will Ao the work if we will furnish in German. Then there is that apostle world. The first line of communications Him the instruments. God is not willing of radio E. Chaij in Argentina, and for our own church is made up of eight that any should be lost but "that whoso- Carlos Aeschlimann, whose voice can be Adventist college FM stations in the ever believeth in him should not perish, heard throughout all of Mexico. United States. Through the Adventist but have everlasting life." W. Kuester reports from Canada that for the first time in history we now have coverage coast to coast on the Canadian Broadcasting and Television facilities free of charge for the promotion of the Ingathering campaign. And now just a word about those of our local regional broadcasters who are utilizing 100 local stations or more. J. L. Tucker of The Quiet Hour, a soul winner on radio for 30 years, has given much time to worldwide missions. As a result he has raised more than $100,000 for airplanes and equipment for mission areas. His latest achievement

The excitement and possibilities of reaching the whole world through satellite communi- cation are emphasized in the exhibit pre- pared by the Radio-Television Department.

REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 appropriations of tax money for capital developments or for operating expenses. REPORT OF THE Heed was given the warning of the mes- senger of the Lord that evil results when attempts are made "to build up the church by the aid of the state, of ap- Department of Public Affairs and pealing to the secular power in support of the gospel of Him who declared: 'My kingdom is not of this world.' John 18:36. Religious Liberty The union of the church with the state, be the degree ever so slight, while it may appear to bring the world nearer to By M. E. LOEWEN, Secretary the church, does in reality but bring the church nearer to the world."—The Great Controversy, p. 297. "We are never to confederate with men of the world in The proclamation of liberty is a soul- Afghanistan continues its prohibitions order to receive financial assistance."— saving endeavor. Its objective is to herald against the entry of gospel workers. Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 233. Christ the Deliverer. It is to announce In many Moslem countries it is re- that only those who are worthy to re- quired that the Koran be taught by a Sunday-closing Legislation ceive the seal of God shall have everlast- Moslem in all schools. Laws in some of Ever since its organization the Reli- ing freedom. It is to this task your reli- these countries against proselytization gious Liberty Department has met efforts gious liberty secretaries have dedicated are rigidly enforced. Nationalizing for- made by city and State law-making bod- their efforts. eign corporations, Libya included the ies to restrict activities on the first day of Fourscore and two years ago the first Adventist hospital. Sudan has asked the week. At the beginning of this quad- organization was effected by the Seventh- many missionaries to leave. rennium three fourths of the State leg- day Adventists to protect and promote Reports of persecution continue to islatures were considering legislation to religious freedom. Since that time many come from parts of South America. Col- strengthen Sunday laws on the statute staunch champions of liberty have ap- books. By the end of this period the bat- peared to lead the defense against varied tle had shifted to municipal and city forms of oppression. During this quad- councils. From the populous cities of the rennium death claimed one of the out- Northeast, through the Bible Belt of the standing crusaders for freedom, Dr. Jean South, from the plains of the Midwest Nussbaum. Dr. Nussbaum witnessed for to the bustling Golden West, efforts were liberty not only in the Southern Euro- made to enshrine "the venerable day of pean Division but in Africa, South Amer- the sun" in law. ica, China, the United Nations, and in Now more than ever before the pro- Eastern Europe. In various parts of the ponents of Sunday laws are trying to con- world there are many who revere his ceal the religious aspects of such legisla- memory because his intercession brought tion. This situation is clearly depicted by release from persecution to them. Ellen G. White. "The Sunday movement This four-year period has been a busy is now making its way in darkness. The time. Crises on many fronts have devel- leaders are concealing the true issue, and oped and been met. Space will permit many who unite in the movement do not but a casual survey of the situations that themselves see whither the undercurrent have obtained around the world. Satan is tending."—Ibid., vol. 5, p. 452. has endeavored to enslave men and pre- A conspicuous instance of such con- vent them from worshiping their Crea- porteurs have been attacked and some- cealment is given by an action of the tor. Beginning our summary in the Far times jailed. Lord's Day Alliance. In October, 1968, East we turn first to Korea. During the It is encouraging to know that in some this organization held a national confer- past decade from four to eight young countries of Eastern Europe literature ence at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Be- men have been in prison in that country for the church is being printed by the cause of the Supreme Court decision that because of their conscientious stand for government. In many countries churches a Sunday law with a religious motive is principle. In the Philippine Islands there are permitted to register and legally hold unconstitutional, one of the resolutions has been considerable controversy over their regular worship services. of the Alliance urged the member the teaching of the Catholic religion in As a result of the reforms advanced churches not to advocate Sunday laws on the public schools. In 1971 a constitu- by Vatican Council II our believers in religious grounds, but to stay in the back- tional convention will be assembled at Spain are rejoicing in new-found free- ground and support the efforts of the which time the separation of church and dom. Seventh-day Adventist churches are labor unions to secure stronger Sunday- state will be a chief point in dispute. registered, and a school has been opened. closing legislation on a health-and-wel- The publication of Freedom magazine Perhaps the development that has fare basis. by the three unions of the Philippines brought the greatest soul-searching to the Time and space do not permit a recital has had an important influence among North American Division in this genera- of all the battles engaged in. One in- the leaders of that nation. tion has been the possibility of receiving stance of particular interest, which is also Ceylon has adopted nationally the tax funds from Government for the op- a striking fulfillment of prophecy, oc- Buddhist calendar. Since the lunar-ori- eration of denominational schools. The curred this year in Richmond, Virginia. ented week does not usually coincide temptation to seek state support for the A leading newspaper commented on the with the week of the Gregorian Calen- school program comes largely because of "unusual but staunch alliance" of man- dar, grave problems in Sabbathkeeping the skyrocketing costs of education. And agement and labor against repeal of Vir- are being experienced by Adventists. In the temptation is especially inviting be- ginia's Statewide Sunday-closing law. Burma all schools and hospitals were na- cause the United States Government is Great stress was laid on the necessity of tionalized. Yet reports from Burma in- not only willing to supply funds but ac- "law and order" by both management dicate that under Burmese leadership tually urges school administrators to ap- and labor. This is an echo of a prophecy more persons joined the Seventh-day Ad- ply for appropriations and grants. written more than 80 years ago: "Those ventist Church last year than in any pre- After several lengthy sessions with who honor the Bible Sabbath will be de- vious year. wide representation from the field, the nounced as enemies of law and order." In spite of restriction on the entry of North American Division Committee on —The Great Controversy, p. 592. missionaries into India, the members Administration voted that Seventh-day The church should be alerted by the and ministers there are reaping a bounti- Adventist schools of all levels in the words of inspiration: "We as a people ful harvest of souls. United States would accept no grants or have not accomplished the work which 20 [68] REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 God has committed to us. We are not Efforts have been made by labor union ready for the issue to which the enforce- organizers to unionize Adventist medical ment of the Sunday law will bring us. It units. W. M. Adams has visited many of is our duty, as we see the signs of ap- the hospitals, bringing the instruction of proaching peril, to arouse to action."— the Spirit of Prophecy to the staff and ac- Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 713. quainting them with denominational policies. In some instances the aid of the Calendar Reform courts has been invoked to protect the There has been no spectacular con- rights of individuals. Many labor union frontation on calendar revision. Hun- leaders recognize the rights of individ- dreds of calendar plans are in existence, uals with conscientious convictions but no one scheme has been singled out against joining a union, but there are for united action. However, significant many who will not make provision for developments are taking place. There is conscience in this matter. A more inten- evidence that the Roman Catholic sive program of education on the princi- Church no longer considers the calendar ples underlying participation in labor question a religious problem, but a civil union activities is necessary for the im- and social issue. Pope Paul VI has called mediate future. on all nations to celebrate New Year's From many directions come threats to Day of the Gregorian Calendar as Peace religious freedom. Efforts are made by Day, but the Vatican would accept the some city authorities to prohibit solici- blank-day principle, especially if the tation for funds for missions by church blank day were designated "World Peace members. Ordinances have been enacted Day" in honor of the head of the Roman to restrict the door-to-door activities of Catholic Church. literature evangelists. Industrial estab- In view of the fact that no one plan is lishments have discharged Sabbathkeep- receiving unified promotion it is impos- ing employees upon their refusal to ap- sible to launch a campaign against any pear for duty during the hours of the specific target. However, we must remain Sabbath. Problems such as these are con- alert. A calendar with a blank-day prin- tinually being met.

SyIvia-Delle de Aran jo played her violin during the Friday evening musical program.

culation for Liberty magazine for this quadrennium and has also promoted the religious liberty chapters on academy and college campuses. Credit for the work done under the blessing of God goes to the loyal and efficient staff serving in this department. W. M. Adams, R. R. Hegstad, and J. V. Scully all have an outstanding back- ground of experience in religious-liberty work. Associated with this team are the office secretaries: Yvonne Fletcher, Mer- lene Wilson, Charlotte Hens, and Jo An- derson. It has been a blessing and a priv- ilege to be associated with these loyal People listened attentively as Robert H. Pierson spoke during the first Sabbath service. and dedicated workers. ciple would be a diabolical scheme Liberty Magazine against Sabbathkeepers around the As a voice raised against attempts to world. abridge religious freedom, Liberty mag- Labor Unions azine commands respect. This magazine Additional Delegates is serving as an educational force ac- According to the prophecy of James in At the fifth business session Sunday quainting men and women in responsi- afternoon, June 14, the following the Scriptures, oppression causes the cries ble positions with the fundamental prin- of the laboring man to rise to heaven. At names were added to the list of dele- ciples of religious freedom. gates: the present time workers around the world are uniting to present their de- The support of the church members has been most heartening. In 1958 the NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION mands. Northern Union The financial and political power of circulation of Liberty magazine was .161,- labor unions is growing each year. They 676. Five years later this had more than J. 0. McLeod. doubled to 347,115. Last year the sub- have expanded their operation to in- Southern Union clude organizations that previously were scription list reached 479,432. professional for teachers, nurses, phar- Definite instruction was recorded by T. H. Bledsoe, 0. D. McKee. macists, and others. Even the farmers, the messenger of the Lord regarding the NORTHERN EUROPEAN DIVISION work the religious liberty magazine was grape pickers, and other agricultural Roil Mensah. workers are under pressure to join and to undertake. Under the leadership of support the labor unions. Because of the R. R. Hegstad as the editor, this instruc- TRANS-AFRICA DIVISION tion is being faithfully followed. Corre- instruction of the Spirit of Prophecy, many D. S. Williams, Mrs. M. N. Williams. Adventists have refrained from joining spondence from the readers testifies that or supporting labor unions. This lias this magazine is continuing to enlarge its brought hardship and trial to these mem- sphere of influence. bers. J. V. Scully has been in charge of cir-

REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 [69] 21 REPORT OF THE Department of Stewardship and Development

By W, M. STARKS, Secretary

A new full-color emblem, with the words "For we are labourers together with God," A definition of a steward may be de- now was no longer qualified to administer is displayed for the first time at the duced from Genesis 39:1-6, where it is it. General Conference Stewardship booth. stated that Potiphar gave Joseph charge The loss of the divine likeness has of all that he possessed, "and he left caused man to misuse the entrusted all that he had in Joseph's hand." Com- dominion. In many instances he has self- ing the keynote of revival and refor- menting on the trust committed to his ishly sought to retain it, depriving others mation not only in the grace of giving care, Joseph said to Potiphar's wife, not only of the bare necessities of life but in the total commitment of the "Behold, my master wotteth not what is but of the even greater blessing of eter- Christian's time, talents, skills, and abil- with me in the house, and he hath com- nal life. And along with this he has ities. All these are to be surrendered to mitted all that he hath to my hand; heaped destruction upon his fellow man the direction and use of God, that there is none greater in this house than and the very environment that supports through His church the gospel may be I; neither hath he kept back any thing his life and provides his daily bread. speedily carried to the ends of the earth. from me but thee, because thou art his In 1969 the stewardship secretaries con- wife" (Gen. 39:8, 9). ducted 241 stewardship emphasis weeks Similarly, at Creation man was placed and stewardship programs throughout the in charge of everything that God had world field in addition to the many work- created. (See Gen. 1:26, 27.) However, shops they conducted at camp meetings there was withheld from him the eating and workers' meetings. Pastors conducted of the fruit of the "tree of the knowl- 598 stewardship programs, 1,151 churches edge of good and of evil." The command received stewardship education, and 135 was, "Of every tree of the garden thou building projects were assisted by the mayest freely eat: but of the tree of the program of Christian stewardship. But knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt our greatest joy came from the knowl- not eat of it: for in the day that thou edge that many church members ex- eatest thereof thou shalt surely die" perienced revival and renewal in their (Gen. 2:16, 17). This was done to test personal lives as they reassessed and re- man, to prove him, so as to develop his arranged their sense of values. character, and to prove his loyalty and By putting the kingdom of God first allegiance to the power, sovereignty, and and by consecrating themselves more love of God. deeply, by dedicating their material sub- To enable man properly to relate to stance to the help of suffering humanity God and the Creation, God made him and for the advancement of the gospel in "his image," after "his likeness." Thus Even professed Christians are guilty. of Jesus Christ, they released their hold man was endowed with a nature that "The greatest sin which now exists in on the world, the world at the same qualified him to administer the trust com- the church is covetousness. God frowns time releasing its hold upon them. And mitted to his care. But when man proved upon His professed people for their self- giving, which was once so much of a unfaithful, his nature became depraved. ishness."—Testimonies, vol. 1, p. 194. burden, became an experience of thank- He lost the entrusted dominion, for he It has been said that one of the greatest fulness, joy, and gratitude. Many of our tragedies of our time is the failure of secretaries report experiences not only the Christian church to bring to the fore of renewal 'but also of accessions to the its vast wealth to take the gospel to faith resulting in baptisms. For this, we perishing millions and to give physical give praise to God. Additional Delegates- comfort to the world's suffering masses. We look forward to the day when the Thus the work of the Department of call to revival, reformation, and total [Voted at the fourth' butiiPP&V meet=, Stewardship and Development becomes commitment shall sweep through our ing, June 14, 1970.] immediately apparent. Its ministry is, by ranks and to the time when will be the grace and power of God, to initiate NORTH AMERICAN li,IVISTON fulfilled the prediction of the messenger a revival and a reformation of life within of the Lord that "thousands" will be Southwestern Union the church, calling for total commitment cheerfully laid upon the altar, and "hun- Paul Bernet, J. I. Hart of all that church members are and pos- dreds" given as readily as dollars are Schram, Wayne Thurber. sess, for the finishing of the work in given now. And when motivated by the this generation. love of God and the cross of Jesus Christ, -Pacific Union Sounding the Keynote "thousands" will be seen going from door B. 1, Spears, Weiss, E.'Tetz: to door carrying the message of a cru- To this purpose the General Confer- cified, resurrected, and soon-coming Sav- SOUTHERN EUROPEAN DIVISION ence in session in 1966 organized the iour. Thus will be hastened the coming Miss Desanka Civic (Yugoslavia), Department of Stewardship and Develop- of our Lord in the clouds of heaven and 'Pavle Borovic (Yugoslavia), Timoteo ment, and called to lead the department the glorious millennial year of jubilee. Marzocchini (under appointment to W. M. Starks and Paul G. Smith as sec- return to Southern Europe). It is our sincere hope and fervent prayer retary and associate secretary, respectively. that as stewardship secretaries and yoke TRANSABRICA DIVISION Today, scattered throughout the world fellows with all our brethren we will field in the divisions, unions, and local 90 Mrs. E. M. Ainslie, close ranks and join hand and heart, conferences are 135 stewardship and under God, to make this a reality in development secretaries, who are sound- the challenging years that lie ahead.

22 [70] REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 The program of evangelism sponsored by the MV Department of the General REPORT OF THE Conference is more than words, more than a motto, more even than a theme. It is a reality in thousands of lives today. It is a flame lighted by the pioneers that has been carried all over the world. In Missionary Volunteer Department the beginning of the quadrennium now coming to a close, the Missionary Volun- By THEODORE LUCAS, Secretary teer Department of the General Confer- ence chose as its motto "Mission 70." Lives have been changed, decisions made, dedications renewed, and spiritual im- Ideologies of today are calling to the day Adventist youth was a new emphasis pact felt in youthful lives—all of which youth of the world for their loyalty and in MV witness called One to One evan- has had continuing effect upon the their service. These concepts present a gelism, committing the youth of the Ad- church. At this writing the direct fol- challenge to youth to understand better ventist Church to the greatest person-to- low-up program is still in progress. the significance of their own faith, to person challenge of the century. The To make a yearly comparison, take a grasp the meaning of the church as a emphasis is on the individual Christian look at the projects listed in one column fellowship, and to envisage the wider youth and his willingness to confront an- and the baptisms in the other. ministry of service and life devotion other youth with the personal claims of such as no generation of youth has faced. the gospel of Jesus Christ. Projects Baptisms The past is now behind us. A new One to One evangelism tools for this 1966 49,435 26,546 quadrennial opens before us with its task include "Five Spiritual Facts," a 1967 87,402 30,861 new opportunities. The only answer in a personalized Bible study that explains 1968 122,259 40,498 time like this is our Saviour. what it is to accept Jesus Christ as a 1969 77,567 49,891 Christ is wonderful. His character is personal Saviour from sin, and points out the most accurate portrayal of God that the guidance of the Holy Spirit as the Totals 336,663 147,796 men have ever known. He has matchless dignity and superb integrity. He covers Student Missionaries.—Missionary Vol- all the dreams and the hopes and the unteers International have been charao purposes and the possibilities of young terized by a triumphant missionary ag- people. Look at His courage. His disci- gressiveness. They have followed the ples ran away in danger. An armed mob vision of the eternal Christ, to whom ail came for Him. He met them without continents, tongues, and races belong. In evasion. In the court of Pilate, when it spite of war, paganism, and disappoint. was His life against an empire, He re- ment, our youth have carried the banner fused to compromise. There is absolute of Christ's kingdom of love and right- truth in His courage; death, perhaps, eousness, freedom and humanity, into but not the morality of convenience. the world of sin, selfishness, oppressiort, The perfection of Christ demands a and wrong. blameless life. What courage He has for Theodore Lucas We have every right to be proud of hero-loving youth. His claims are tre- this procession of spiritual heroes and mendous. "He that hath seen me hath heroines. Their eyes and feet and hearts seen the Father." No one who sees God have extended to far horizons. No range in Christ and who says Yes to His win- of mountains has been high enough to ning claims can possibly be small and stay their progress. No rivers deep and prejudiced. He has to grow until he be- broad enough to daunt them. No forest comes like Christ. The Master's require- means for daily victory in Christ. This dark and dense enough to withstand ments are high. He never dilutes His leaflet serves as a conversational guide as their advance. They have marched on- claims. He never makes them easy, He the two youth talk together about Jesus ward from continent to continent, fron- makes them captivating forever. Christ. It is so designed as to lead the tier to frontier, offering their faith to the World Youth Congress.—Adventist conversation to a point of decision and a skeptical, scornful, and sinful. To the youth of the world demonstrated for prayer of surrender. The new Christian far and lonely places of the earth they Christ in Zurich in 1969. Never before is then presented a copy of the second have gone with the music of the message had the world community seemed so in- important tool of One to One evangelism, that Jesus is coming again. ternational for an army of youth as it did Real Happiness Is, the new youth format The student missionary program be- at the memorable event in Zurich, Switz- of Steps to Christ. gan with the young people themselves. erland, July 22-26. Streets of the city still The personal relationship between the It is their idea. This is one of the most seem to echo the sound of marching and two youth deepens as they meet together successful projects ever undertaken by the mingling of youthful voices with from week to week and share the reac- Missionary Volunteers International. many accents. The snowy Alpine pano- tion sheets at the end of each chapter of The student missionary program began rama resounds with the thrill of what Real Happiness Is. Alert Missionary Vol- in 1959 with one church sponsoring one happened in Switzerland's largest city. unteers during this time invite their new student missionary. Today after ten years Zurich, the Swiss metropolis situated Christian friends to join an MV "in student missionaries have served in 48 between wooded hills on the shores of group." This group meets weekly in com- countries and islands. The above figures Lake Zurich, beckoned youth from 97 munity homes. They discuss the doctrines do not include the 136 student mission- countries. Youth were bent on a dem- of the Adventist Church, using as a dis- aries being processed in 1970. onstration of Christian living rather than cussion guide the new Insight Adventure riotous rebellion. series that was developed by the MV and Military and Civilian Chaplains To assemble 12,000 young people and Lay Activities departments in coordi- National Service Organization.—The their leaders for the first World Youth nated evangelism. National Service Organization applies it- Congress sponsored by Seventh-day Ad- "Join the IN Group" folders and ac- self to serving our youth in military serv- ventists required many months of ardu- companying Insight Adventures are now ice. This special work of the General ous planning. Cooperation was outstand- available to the world field. One to One Conference staff and MV leaders all over ing as Zurich's Hallenstadion became a evangelism materials are now printed the world is greatly aided by the follow- convention hall for Missionary Volun- and are available in English, Spanish, ing military and civilian chaplains: teers International. French, Arabic, and Indonesian. There Air Force chaplains are Lt. Col. Wit. One to One Evangelism.—Launched is assurance of this material's being Earn S. Hall, Lt. Col. Wayne C. Hill, at the first world congress of Seventh- printed in ten other languages. Capt. James J. North, Jr. Our Army REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 [71] 23 chaplains are Lt. Col. Glenn I. Bowen, Lives have been changed repeatedly in life." It is a temptation to walk with the Lt. Col. John E. Keplinger, Lt. Col. Jo- SDA camps around the world. Inherent crowd, to follow the psychology of the seph T. Powell, Capt. Robert Roberts, in the very nature of camping itself is crowd, to hear the hollow applause of Maj. Richard C. Sessums, Capt. Rich- the challenge for all of us to see to it the crowd, to reap the so-called reward ard 0. Stenbakken, Maj. Ralph Work- that the youth in our care attain a deeply that the crowd can give. That is the low man. The Navy chaplains are Lt. Harold spiritual grounding for life. road. Eslinger, Lt. Comdr. Norman Goodwin, The latest annual statistics (1969) re- But to walk with Jesus, to believe in Lt. Herman Kibble, Comdr. Robert L. veal that the 272 camps had an attend- His words, to have His approbation on Mole. Civilian chaplains are Elders Hol- ance of 27,523. Our Pathfinder Clubs num- our lives, to find our place in the richer lis Anderson, Robert Babcock, Clar- bered 2,393 with a membership of 45,- and fuller life He gives to those who are ence E. Bracebridge, Clyde R. Bradley, 555. His own, is the high road. Robert L. Chism, Reo Clyde, Thomas MV KIT.—MV Kit, the leadership There is something cosmic and uni- Green, Ralph T. Heiner, Chester L. Jor- and program magazine for young peo- versal about the sacrifice of Jesus. It was dan, Deane Nelson, J. D. Westf all. ple's workers, had an average circulation the love of a world that brought Him to of 9,000 for the past 12-month period. it. It was for a world that He died upon the cross. Above the hills of time the The special issue for MV Week is in- cross is gleaming and men's hearts are creasingly appreciated and we have more turning to its light from all the darkened and more interest from overseas fields. corners of our shadowed and sorrowing During the past quadrennium such au- world. The love of Christ levels our petty, thors as E. E. Cleveland, Robert H. Pier- human distractions. Here the dignity of son, Glenn Sharman, and J. Robert human personality, cleansed by redeem- Spangler have contributed outstanding ing grace, rises to the height of Godlike- sermons for the MV Week issues. Elder ness. Here we discover our true vocation: Spangler's series of eight studies on Rev- to live in the light and the glory of that elation 14 entitled "Angels and Advent- cross that sheds its radiance over all our ists" is a good example of materials to troubled hearts. that are profitable be found in MV Kit We pledge ourselves to fight, to suffer, for handy reference. to yield our lives that our world may Community Centers.—The churches hear His voice, heed His call, and build can contribute more to the development His kingdom. To meet this hour victo- of youth character and morality than any riously is to discover a new destiny. God other group. The facilities of the help us to see it. churches should include not only the op- portunities for worship but also the techniques, the mechanics, and the places where youth can relax—a representative Operating from session headquarters in community center with desirable sur- Atlantic City is amateur radio station roundings for normal youth pursuits. WC2SDA, sponsored by Ed Peterson, K3LJP, MV-temperance secretary of the Columbia Tributes Union. Contacts are made with SDA ama- teurs all over the world, and mission leaders Special Tribute.—We want to pay spe- are put in touch with home territories. cial tribute to "such an army of workers Looking on as Ed operates is Bert Elkins, as our youth, rightly trained, might fur- HC2EJ, president of the Ecuador Mission. nish," and to thank their Missionary Vol- unteer secretaries around the world for their leadership. The generous coopera- We have eight servicemen's centers for tion in helping to foster the youth pro- Adventist youth in military uniform. gram of the Seventh-day Adventist They are at Colorado Springs, Colorado; Church makes this world report one of Frankfurt, Germany; Fort Lewis, Wash- optimism and progress. ington; Okinawa; Saigon, Vietnam; San In a personal way, I want to add a Antonio, Texas; Seoul, Korea; and Ta- word of appreciation to my associates koma Park, Maryland. Paul DeBooy, John Hancock, Jim Joiner, The biennial Servicemen's Literature Lowell Litten, Charles Martin, Lawrence Fund provides SDA reading materials Nelson, and Clark Smith, Also, to our for our youth in the military. The $105,- office secretaries for their loyal devotion 000 that was contributed in 1968 by the that has made the work of the MV De- churches in the United States will send partment more effective and pleasant. to servicemen denominational periodi- Above all, we are profoundly grateful to cals, devotional guides, and missionary the Lord for His guidance and protection. literature to share with their fellow serv- In looking over the accomplishments of icemen. the past quadrennium, we see evidences Our Medical Cadet Corps training is of the firm foundation that Providence a great asset to Adventist young men as has placed under this work. We are re- they face the problems attached to mili- minded that behind every successful tary life. The MCC is in action in the movement there is the church, its lead- North American Division and in several ers, and its young people. To assist these other divisions as well. forces there are listed 480 items in the Junior Youth.—The church must win MV catalog for 1970 that serve our its junior youth while they are young youth and their leaders. and hold them during the stormy years The High Road.—The world knows of adolescence. This is the basic purpose not our secret. It scorns our cross. It rid- of the JMV Society and the Pathfinder icules our way of life. The children of Club, both of which are structured to this world would win their victories by meet the needs of the junior-age span. the cheap and tawdry devices of self- Few people have a greater opportunity seeking and selfishness. We know of other Horace J. Shaw, PR director, Andrews Uni- versity, solves the problem posed by the to direct the spiritual orientation of our ways. "Whosoever will save his life shall vast distances of Convention Hall with a youth than the people who live with lose it." "Take up your cross and follow minibike that makes him the object of envy them through their camping experiences. me." "I am the way, the truth, and the of footsore but less fortunate delegates.

24 [72] REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 have no record of the amount distributed prior to that date when the Home Mis- REPORT OF THE sionary Department, now Lay Activities Department, was organized as part of the General Conference. The total reported for 57 years is 1,532,933,290. Lay Activities Department Billionaires in missionary literature distributed and reported by our church members! Think of it—more than half a By J. ERNEST EDWARDS, Secretary million tracts and periodicals were re- ported distributed each week for five and a half decades. Now we are approaching the one-million-a-week figure. We rejoice Adventist laymen are marching for During the period new emphasis was that millions of homes have been illu- Christ and His cause under the new de- given to inner-city needs. Established minated by this light of Heaven. partmental flag with its open Bible, the Health and Welfare centers broadened "Entering the homes of your neigh- shield of faith, and the torch of love. In the scope of the work, and new centers bors . . . to give away our literature, and step with pastors and 419 lay activities were established in large metropolitan in humility to teach them the truth, you secretaries of the world, they carry the areas, supported by more than one con- will be accompanied by the light of good news. In 200 countries these lay- ference and by all churches in the area. heaven, which will abide in these homes." men live to please God and serve to Emergency relief services were supplied —Evangelism, p. 115. save souls. During the past four years in the wake of civil disturbances. The new tract "Who Is My God has brought them into a "large We present two examples of practical Soul Brother?" has had wide distribution place." services offered. Meals on Wheels is a in the inner cities of North America. Here is the record of the dedicated program in which a hot meal is deliv- The timely tract "Six Secrets of Fam- missionary service of laymen in a day- ered each weekday to aged people unable ily Security" and the unique tract en- by-day capsule. Every day of the four to cook for themselves. In North America titled "Wondering?" answer the ques- years in their activities for Christ these 30 summer camps were held annually for tions of modern man and present the energetic laymen have distributed 130,- five great foundation truths of the Bible. 137 tracts, given 20,400 Bible studies, This latter tract has been translated into helped 23,174 people, and Ingathered many languages and is being distributed $26,282. Remember, this is every dayl around the world. Adventist volunteers in Health and In more and more motels one of our Welfare services are known the world full-message books has been placed as a around as people who care for people. companion to the Bible. Following in the steps of Jesus, they The soul-winning potential of all evan- offer spiritual ministry yet do not ignore gelistic crusades is greatly increased the physical needs of the sick, the hungry, when we follow up with appropriate lit- the refugee, the poor, the orphan, the erature. In the fall of 1968 Ingatherers of widow, or the disaster victim. No one is the Willowdale church in Ontario, Can- unhelped. ada, called on a woman who did not The following are high points in the J. E. Edwards give a contribution. However, after the Health and Welfare report of the past crusade was ended the young people in quadrennium from C. E. Guenther and the Willowdale church personally deliv- his associate, Maybelle Vandermark. ered 50,000 thank-you Ingathering notes In the past four years more than 40 and a tract to every home in their terri- million volunteer hours of dedicated tory, whether the family had given or service were given in welfare centers and not. When this woman received her note units, in inner-city projects, in camps for 2,700 deprived children from the great she thought, Oh my, perhaps I should deprived children, and in the homes of cities. have given them a donation. She read needy families. Each year there are more Health and the tract- "Wondering?" that had been Clothing and bedding distributed were Welfare centers operating. When the placed with the note, sent for the Bible in excess of 43 million pieces. Cash ex- new center recently opened in Montreal, lessons offered in the tract, and studied pended, added to value of food given, Canada, it was link number 1,260 of a the course. Later she attended our amounted to more than $59 million. chain belting the globe. Each of these church and watched the It Is Written The most important Health and Wel- centers is dedicated to community serv- program. Now she has been baptized. fare statistic of all is that 33,833,853 per- ices, and is operated to bless men and to How True: "Contact made—seed sons were reported being helped. glorify God. sowed—soul saved." Not just a handout, but a lift up ex- Adventist disaster relief is a dramatic presses the current emphasis of these service that is growing in dimensions and Love for Humanity services. In emergencies people need ma- effectiveness. Eighty disaster relief vans C. C. Weis, the newest associate in our terial things. The best help is what helps are being operated by conferences and General Conference Lay Activities staff, people to help themselves. So the Health missions, and some individual churches reports Ingathering progress: and Welfare services include sympathetic sponsor small relief vehicles. Men and In the past quadrennium almost 80,000 listening and understanding, referrals to women in uniform are ready to give in- people in North America requested the other competent agencies, instruction in stant and knowledgeable assistance to Bible course offered in the Ingathering health education, classes in sewing, nu- victims. During the past four years Ad- magazines. Each year, from 1966 through trition, budgeting, and more recently job ventists have served in almost every ma- 1969, tapes were produced presenting training. Such help builds human dig- jor world disaster—fire, flood, windstorm, many actual soul-winning experiences nity, self-respect, and self-reliance. earthquake, war, civil disturbance. from Ingathering contacts. In many The women of the Dorcas-Welfare So- Again, the good Samaritan walks and scores of United States and Canadian tel- cieties are providing most of the working serves on the Jericho Road. evision stations clips on our humanitar- force for these vital services, but in a ian ministry have been shown as a public Uses Ink growing number of churches Adventist God service. These clips, together with radio men and youth are participating in com- The editor of GO for 20 years, A. A. spots, publicized our medical, educa- munity-aid projects. Esteb brings us this report of missionary tional, and welfare projects. For two The first North American Division literature evangelism: years members have used the interest re- Health and Welfare services council in Since 1913 our church has been re- port pad to jot down interests found 1967 was followed by union workshops ceiving reports of missionary literature while Ingathering. better to equip center and unit workers. distributed by our church members. We An Ingathering doner writes of his REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, '1970 [731 25 first contact with Adventists. "One bit- year period this represents 142,800 Bible The gift-Bible program has brought a terly cold and stormy evening in Decem- studies every week, 20,400 Bible studies revival of soul winning in our South ber a young man made an Ingathering every day, and 850 Bible studies every American churches. Considerably more call at my door. 'You shouldn't be out hour. The four-year record of Bible stud- than 14,000 persons have already been on such a cold night!' I scolded him. ies shows one of the largest gains, more baptized through this program and an- He looked me straight in the eye and than 5 million, in any quadrennium. other 20,000 are keeping the Sabbath said, 'Mister, when you are working for and preparing for baptism, Jesus it doesn't seem so cold.' Thank Gift Bible Evangelism A new series of youth lessons, "Insight God for young men who have a testimony This quadrennium has made unforget- Adventures"—the first six based on the like that for Christ! Because of his in- table history with the gift-Bible program New Testament Good News for Modern terest and devotion I enrolled in the Bi- in North America. During the two years Man—has been added to the tools in ble course he offered and recently joined of 1967 and 1968, 665,660 Bibles were this worldwide program. the Seventh-day Adventist Church along subsidized in North America. Besides A new doorknob advertiser is being with other members of my family." these Bibles subsidized by North Amer- used to introduce the gift-Bible program. Ingathering is personal evangelism ica, many more thousands of Bibles were As a result of this program around the with the opportunity of making every paid for fully by our members and world, tens of thousands have joined the call a missionary contact. Many scores of churches. The four-year total of Bibles remnant church. In some fields baptisms new converts accept the truth as a result used for this special program passes the credited to this Heaven-inspired plan ac- of Ingathering. 1 million mark in the North American count for half of all the accessions to Ingathering continues to be a success Division alone. the church. story. In spite of restrictions, political In the middle of the quadrennium all With jet speed we zoom toward eter- crises, and currency devaluation the other divisions introduced this method to nity. Time for proclaiming the message is world divisions have made constant gains their fields and by conservative estimate running out. We have come to the 125th each year with an increasing number of more than 1 million Bibles have been year of the investigative judgment. This conferences in North America and in distributed there. momentous hour signals an accelerated other divisions attaining the Silver Van- In the fall of 1968 our church in Ja- tempo of missionary activities, for each guard per capita of $25. For the past cha-Ja, Peru, faced extinction. One mem- Adventist must reach 1,853 persons to fin- quadrennial period Ingathering for the ber, however, determined that this ish the work. "As we draw near to the world field totaled $38,371,952.37—an should not happen, and he began using coming of Christ, more and still more of increase of $5,639,012.79. This represents the Bible Speaks program. Using his own missionary work will engage our efforts. a 171/2 per cent gain. money, 19-year-old Jaime Apaza pur- The message of the renewing power of The Ingathering program is a denom- chased a supply of Bibles. Then follow- God's grace will be carried to every inational evangelistic method that chal- ing the Bible Speaks plan he distributed country and clime, until the truth shall lenges workers, members, and youth to them to citizens of Jacha-Ja and extended belt the world."—Counsels to Parents total involvement—"Ingathering of souls an invitation to a 24-lesson course which and Teachers, p. 532. and funds for the cause of Christ." he himself taught. So many people came The army of laymen gird themselves out for the 6:30 A.M. sessions that the for the last great evangelistic thrust that Training Programs teacher added another series at 6:30 will usher in the swelling of the loud P.M., and he repeated the same lesson cry, the latter rain, and a finished work The four training classes (1) Training four times! When a district pastor ar- in all the earth. Plans are being laid Light Bearers, (2) Christ-centered Evan- rived in Jacha-Ja to baptize those reached commensurate with the command of gelism, (3) Lay Instructor's Training through the Bible Speaks he found 350 Christ, the challenge of the time, and School, and (4) School of Lay Evangel- candidates. The congregation had not the needs of the world. In 1971 the spot- ism equip laymen for soul-winning serv- only experienced new life but also de- ice. To meet ever-changing world con- light of our denomination will be focused cided to erect a new building seating for an entire year on the service activities ditions, Adventist Men's seminars for 1,000 persons. In South America 200,000 business, civic, and professional men of laymen. This coming year-1971— Bibles were distributed during the first has been designated by the General Con- were held on a union level during 1969 year of this program. Denominational and 1970. A series of five booklets en- ference Committee as Worldwide Lay- ministers and lay leaders were challenged men's Year. The challenge has been ac- titled "Care Enough," dealing with the to place another 200,000 Bibles in the HOW of lay evangelism, was distributed cepted-1 million Bible studies a month hands of Latin Americans during the next —for the greatest harvest of souls to Adventist families. At Andrews Uni- year. through lay evangelism. versity in 1967 and 1969 a course of church leadership and laymen's involve- ment was taught to seminary students. To help all to understand God's plan for helping people, study guides based on Welfare Ministry have been prepared for church classes. This summary of Bible evangelism ad- vance is given by V. W. Schoen: The church in all the world divisions has responded to the challenge of Christ, who told His people to go and share with everyone the good news of salvation. In personal involvements a new record of more than 79 million contacts was es- tablished during 1966-1969. This is equivalent to 2,200 contacts every hour during the past quadrennium. "By thousands of voices, all over the earth, the warning will be given."—The Great Controversy, p. 612. Today this prophecy, written many years ago, is be- ing fulfilled in the Advent Movement. During the past quadrennium, nearly 30 million Bible studies were reported by our laymen. Dedicated laymen have will- ingly given Bible studies to help God in evangelizing the world. During a four- The lay activities service on Sabbath featured missionary literature and its uses.

26 [74] REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 bring a halt to the diaspora of our edu- cational energies, the department has REPORT OF THE strongly recommended that greater di- rection and control be given to the op- eration of elementary schools by the local conferences in cooperation with the Department of Education churches; that the union conferences as- sume the same posture in cooperation with the local conferences in regard to By CHARLES B. HIRSCH, Secretary secondary schools; and that the divisions give the same central direction in co- operation with the union conferences in "It is the purpose of God that through the fact that so many were seeking so- reference to colleges and fifth-year the excellence of the work done in our lutions but had none to offer, was some- teacher-education programs. The univer- educational institutions the attention of thing akin to the job of moving Gibraltar sity graduate and professional schools the people shall be called to the last to the other side of the Mediterranean. would be under the jurisdiction of the great effort to save the perishing. In our Vested and parochial interests reared General Conference. schools the standard of education must their heads. These differences were noted To give some structure toward the not be lowered. It must be lifted higher on all levels down to the local church. implementation of such a program, the and still higher, far above where it now For various reasons where several church General Conference Board of Regents stands."—Counsels on Education, p. 112. schools, each limited in size, were operat- has been reorganized and given final It was with these words that the De- ing in fairly close proximity, recommenda- authority for the accreditation of all de- partment of Education set forth its goals tions were made for integration and con- nominational schools and educational four years ago as a challenge for the solidation but the advice went unheeded. programs that wish to avail themselves quadrennium. From the preschool level Each church felt it must operate its own of this recognition as church-supported to the highest echelons of education school even though a combined venture institutions. Previously the emphasis was fostered by the church the constant aim would have resulted in a better program given to secondary schools and nursing has been to upgrade and to bring about for the pupils. While havens of segre- programs. It now runs the gamut from the type of quality education that must the elementary schools to the universi- go hand in hand with Christian edu- ties. As an outreach of the Regents, each cation. division may have one or more com- Along with this objective was the re- missions on education whose chief func- cognition that costs were escalating and tion it is to visit and evaluate schools in many areas were putting a heavy strain and make their recommendations di- on the supporting bodies. In some in- rectly to the Board of Regents, which stances there were cries of distress and then may confer accreditation. requests for relief, or some sort of pan- In the North American Division the acea, that would ease the pains resulting department has attempted during the from the dollar output for educational past few years to set up a board of purposes. The majority of academies Charles higher education that would have di- were operating at a loss, even after sub- B. rection and supervision over the 13 in- sidies were calculated, and the number Hirsch stitutions of higher education in this di- of institutions of higher learning that vision. Thus far, the reception has been were able to show a consistent gain in lukewarm toward this proposal for rea- their operating were few! sons that have already been alluded to, Denominational policy in the United but the department is hopeful that by States limits the acceptance of Govern- the next Autumn Council such a board ment funds to such specific projects and may become a reality. programs as are approved by the Com- gation may still exist, this practice is mittee on Church-State Relationships in contrary to denominational policy. Competition With Other Schools the United States, and should an open- Similar opposition was faced on the Seventh-day Adventist schools through- door policy ever be voted upon by the secondary level. Suggestions to combine out the world, and especially in the North American Division Committee on boarding or day academies were not wel- United States, must compete with mush- Administration, certainly Federal monies comed. In some union conferences one rooming community colleges and uni- would not be the cure-all to our finan- or two well-run academies could very versities where there is little or no tui- cial problems. It should be noticed that well handle the secondary education tion cost, often high academic quality, in some countries our schools are re- needs of the union conference territory, and less stringent campus regulations. ceiving government aid without any com- but the local conferences and constituen- The task of providing Christian edu- plications, whereas in others problems cies turned a deaf ear. The borders sep- cation is not the sole responsibility of have arisen that have affected the de- arating conferences are not just figments the parents, but rests rather on the whole nominational approach in the operation of one's imagination! In many instances Seventh-day Adventist Church member- of our schools. Aware of the fact that they are almost as real as the famed ship. School budgets must be balanced, there was a limit as to how far tuition wall of China, parts of which are still and instruction has been given that our and subsidies could be increased, the in existence today. institutions should be operated on a department concentrated its efforts toward On the tertiary level some of our in- sound financial basis. "If students can- the task of improving operations—getting stitutions have already taken a look at not of themselves command sufficient the most out of each denominational their course offerings and class sizes, but means to pay the actual expense of good dollar invested in education. on some campuses inertia has settled in. and faithful work in their education, is As someone has said, changing courses it not better that their parents, their Limits Must Be Set or curriculums is even more difficult than friends, the churches to which they be- It did not take long to realize that moving a cemetery to another site. Each long, or large-hearted, benevolent breth- the education program supported by the college feels it must offer everything that ren in their conference, should assist them Seventh-day Adventist Church could not neighboring colleges in other union con- than that a burden of debt should be provide everything for everyone. Some- ferences, and in some cases countries, brought upon the school? It would be where there would have to be limits. If make available to their young people. far better to let the many patrons of not, the quality would be so strained The end result is proliferation not only the institutions share the expense than that there would be a little of every- of courses but of majors and depart- for the school to run in debt."—Coun- thing but not really much of anything. ments, as well—a duplicating of effort sels on Education, p. 198. This admoni- The go-word in all areas was depro- and finances, and a thinning out of tion carries with it the burden of proper liferation. The undertaking, in spite of qualified personnel. In an endeavor to administration of these schools. REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 [75] 27 In an effort to provide work and fi- ing, resulting in heavier operating ex- teachers. This will consist of a graded nancial income for their students many penses and extra loads for our teachers. outline and suggested content of art me- boarding schools are attempting to op- prohibit our operating any schools ex- dia, concepts, patterns, and classroom ex- erate industries of one type or another. cept as seminaries. ercises for group and individual projects. Around the world these present a varied require that our school boards be The publishing house has received picture. In addition to our dairies and chaired by government officials and in- from our department more than 5,000 farms, printshops, broom and furniture clude others who are non-SDA's. pages of material for the production of factories, bakeries, and laundries, we make difficult the availability of visas reading materials for the first three find ourselves manufacturing peanut oil, to our teachers and other workers, thus grades. The result has been more than battery cases, and coffins. There is also gradually eliminating our expatriate 15 different readers and workbooks, plus the custodial and maintenance type of workers in certain foreign fields. teachers' editions, test manuals, and tests work that is available to students. In affect student wages, certification of that are now available in the Book and more affluent countries not only is it teachers and administrators, building Bible Houses for use in our schools. In difficult to find enough students who will codes, special services, minimum num- preparation for the press are some 24 work at the upkeep of grounds and ber of teaching school days per year, et paperback books to enrich the seventh- buildings but there is the problem of cetera. and eighth-grade reading program in finding enough students to work in the Yet, in spite of these hurdles and ob- seven areas, including religion, nature- industries. The result is that more full- stacles, a personal contact with our teach- science, literature, and history. Still to time employees must be added to the ers and administrators around the world be prepared is a new set of basic reading payroll in order to meet the needs. Ap- reveals that they are of good spirit and materials for grades 4 through 6, which preciation should be expressed here to definitely committed and dedicated to would then give us two complete sets of such organizations as the Harris Pine the church program. They face squarely reading books to use in reading classes Mills, the McKee Baking Company, the the responsibilities laid upon their shoul- in grades 1 through 6. Miles Bindery, The Ace Bushing Com- ders and go ahead with the knowledge Our efforts in the health-science area pany, and many others who have opened that the Holy Spirit is ever present to for elementary education have resulted the way for students to work in their help them out of their present dilemmas. in the production of 12 32-page soft- organizations. Aside from routine responsibilities in cover books for grades 1 and 2. Copy Some may feel that too much emphasis the areas of elementary, secondary, and for grades 3 and 4 is to be ready for the on religious teaching and practices may higher education, the department has press before the end of this year. Plans be a factor in a decline in enrollments, undertaken certain tasks and projects are under way for the production of but here again we have been advised with the chief aim of improving our health-science textbooks for grades 5 to that "to lower the standard in order to program of Christian education. 8 in the near future. secure popularity and an increase of It has given full support to the Ad- The Department of Education has numbers, and then to make this increase ventist Colleges Abroad program, which been especially blessed in its personnel, a cause of rejoicing, shows great blind- arranges for students from nine colleges including the office secretaries, who have ness" (Testimonies, vol. 6, p. 143). in the United States to spend a year shown a real spirit of loyalty and dedica- There is no question that SDA schools abroad at our schools in Argentina, Aus- tion toward the pursuance of a stronger could become more popular and per- tria, France, Germany, and Lebanon. In program of Christian education for the haps attract more students by the elim- addition to assisting overseas divisions church. Under God's direction certain ination of compulsory worships, chapels, with the upgrading of postsecondary in- forward steps have been taken, and with religion courses, and other spiritual ac- stitutions, it has also provided for insti- His continued presence more can and tivities, but then we are not running tutional surveys and inspections as re- will be done to strengthen the educa- popularity contests! It would be better quested. by schools and union confer- tional arm of the message. for such persons to attend other schools ences. where they will find that which suits their The North American Division Cur- tastes. riculum Committee has become a stand- ing committee, which meets at least once Restrictive Laws every year to give continuing study to Years ago we were forewarned that curriculum changes in our elementary "all schools among us will soon be and secondary schools. It consists of edu- closed up" (ibid., vol. 5, p. 156). There cators from each of the union confer- is sufficient evidence on hand to show ences who through the year work on that this prophecy is already on its way specific areas and share their findings at to fulfillment. A look at the world pic- the regular meetings. ture discloses that governments are im- Our publications have also undergone posing laws that are definitely infringing some changes. The Journal of True on the free operation of our schools. Education is now The Journal of Ad- In some countries our schools have been ventist Education, and what was known taken over by the governments of the as Home and School now comes out land. In others we find laws that— more frequently and in a new, enlarged obligate our youngsters to attend format called The Adventist Home. For schools six days per week. several years a committee on the teach- require examinations that are obliga- ing of Bible in our schools met regularly tory for college entrance, including our at the General Conference headquarters own, to be taken on Sabbath. and in other places. Its chief concern control tuition and fees, student en- was that the study of Bible and religion H. W. Miller, M.D., age 91, shows the plaque rollment and qualifications of those who in our schools be more meaningful to presented to him by R. H. Pierson to honor may be admitted to an SDA school. our youngsters and be articulated from him for 67 years work in the mission field. prohibit government registration of the elementary to the higher education our schools, which in turn means our levels. At the present time, writers are at young men must enter military service, work developing outlines and guides while those who are enrolled in govern- that will provide for us a new approach ment registered schools are exempt from to this important subject, which should such service. be the core of any SDA school curricu- require that we use non-SDA teachers lum. The latest three issues of The on our faculties. Journal of Adventist Education explain make it mandatory to accept govern- this project in some detail. ment aid if we wish to continue to oper- Another curriculum undertaking in ate our schools. process is the development of a primary separate boys and girls in their school- art textbook series for elementary-school Representative of thousands of 28 [761 caGera enthusiasts at the session Elmer Dugaduipq 11, of Hawaii. our literature and Chapel Records, 59 Book and Bible Houses and 1,300 litera- REPORT OF THE ture evangelists. These agencies distrib- uted $45,332,238.41 worth of literature during the past quadrennium. This excellent literature nurtures the North American Division spiritual life of church members and car- ries the witness of the message to sur- rounding neighborhoods, as well. Today By NEAL C. WILSON, GC Vice-President this country is engulfed by a flood of vile, salacious literature. It is our pur- pose to hold up a high standard by pro- This fifty-first General Conference ses- and more difficult to reach. New meth- ducing only the best in literature for sion provides another opportunity to re- ods and fresh approaches are necessary, teaching, indoctrination, inspiration, view the progress of the Seventh-day Ad- but experience has proved that God has and recreation. ventist Church in North America. To people in the most unusual places who With respect to finance, there is a do this we must analyze the statistical are seriously searching for truth. The cheering report to render because the growth and the spiritual blessings. In holding of evangelistic meetings by the payment of God's portion of one's in- addition, it is imperative that we project living preacher, the widespread distribu- come and the bringing of offerings to our thoughts forward in dealing with tion of God's Word with effective fol- His treasury is one valid index of spirit- plans and programs that will adequately low-up, the finding of new interests by ual life. The tithes in North America meet the challenges of our changing means of radio, television, and newspa- during the past four years amounted to times in Bermuda, Canada, and the per invitation, together with house-to- $306,175,746.43, an increase over the pre- United States. house contacts—all leading to enroll- vious period of $88,556,262.91. We can We express our gratitude to God for ment in Bible correspondence schools or add to the tithe an additional sum of His blessings extended to our members, in Bible classes—have led to many thou- $172 million that came from our people our churches, schools, hospitals, and sands of baptisms annually. for the advancement of the work in other institutions. It is His work, and Many committed laymen are giving North America. We thank God for the the progress and accomplishments we re- faithfulness and constancy of all who port come as a result of the divine power participated in making this report possi- of the Holy Spirit, who alone can ble. change lives and bring conversion. His A Worldwide Interest presence can bring a spiritual atmos- phere into the classrooms of the schools, But the interest of our North Ameri- can accompany the literature evangelist can churches does not stop at our bor- as he sells his message-filled books and ders; it extends out to embrace all the periodicals, and can comfort and encour- world. The vision of our North Ameri- age those who live with a sense of spir- can constituency of a world need and itual hunger. world responsibility has never waivered. The Seventh-day Adventist Church in They have ever believed that the old North America is growing steadily to- missionary call, "Come over into Mace- ward one-half million members. Actu- Neal C. Wilson donia, and help us," was for the church ally, on December 31, 1969, the mem- for all times, including the present. The bership was 426,295. These people come North American members have shown from just about all the segments of our their commitment to the worldwide task population, and speak many languages. by bringing into the treasury nearly $70 They have one thing in common—they million in mission offerings; which figure love this message and are looking for- includes $26,268,431.99 for Ingathering, ward to Jesus' soon return. Through thousands of hours in personal soul-win- surpassing the previous quadrennium this widely scattered constituency, living ning evangelism. The youth also have Ingathering offering by $3,582,535.74. in countryside and city, following many experienced a new surge of evangelistic Even more significant than money is occupations, we see hope for the wide fervor and have carried out more than 10,- the willingness to release manpower to dissemination of the message and the 000 soul-winning projects in the past respond to the challenges for help over- rapid finishing of God's work. four years, resulting in 17,363 baptisms. seas. The North American section of the A geographical overview of the North As we think back to the early days of church sent out to the ends of the earth American field brings into focus rolling this church in North America, we recall during the past quadrennium 1,780 men countryside, grimy cities, towering moun- how a small, insignificant group of sin- and women, of whom 950 were new ap- tains, tropical beaches, verdant forests, cere, dedicated, and enthusiastic believ- pointees and 830 were returning to their sandy deserts, and broad rivers, reaching ers, banded together under the intense fields of labor. This exceeded the previ- from the frigid north of Alaska and Can- conviction that they were instruments in ous quadrennium by 572. ada to the tip of Key West in southern God's hand, were even fulfillers of proph- We should not overlook the essential Florida, and from Hawaii in the far Pa- ecy, and promulgated God's message in role of our system of schools in the work cific, across the North American Conti- a providential exhibition of the working in North America and the vital service nent eastward to Newfoundland and the of the Spirit of God. These pioneers did they are rendering to the church. To Bermuda Islands. Here live the nearly their work well, and they left us who think of this influence on church and 230 million people for whom we are la- are on the stage of action today an in- home and upon the children and youth boring in North America. The Advent- spiring example of spiritual commit- themselves, we must visualize the im- ists are scattered throughout this popu- ment and energetic action. They, and pact on a total of 50,144 students en- lation in the ratio of one member to those who followed them, have left us rolled in 903 elementary schools; 17,139 every 533. not only a burning message but many secondary students enrolled in 80 acad- facilities to carry on the work, including emies; and 20,565 students enrolled in Problems of Evangelization 60 conferences in North America, ten Andrews University, and in 22 colleges and The problems of approaching these union conference centers, four publish- schools of nursing. The number of millions with the Adventist message, of ing houses, and such evangelistic agen- schools is growing. Four more above the securing their attention, and of getting cies as Faith for Today, the Voice of elementary level were added during the a serious hearing for the truth are be- Prophecy, It Is Written, and the Chris- past four years, and many older struc- coming more and more complex. The tian Record Braille Foundation with its tures have been rebuilt or greatly im- drift of population is away from the ministry for the blind. proved. countryside into the cities, and urban These publishing houses have as a We look to these educational centers people seem to be more sophisticated back-up resource in the distribution of to provide leaders in the churches, work-

REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 [”'] 29 ers in the conferences and institutions, keenly aware that the work that lies the large Jewish concentrations, and the dedicated professional people to serve ahead in bringing this message of the many foreign-language-speaking people our own organization and the commu- judgment, of the last events of earth's in our midst. nity at large. history, of redeeming love, and of the Let us admit that conditions for gos- return of our Lord to this world, is far pel witnessing are not the most favor- Our Health Institutions from finished. God may use very unu- able, but they are challenging. There is In North America we are proud of sual means in the completion of the widespread secularism; there is cynicism our health-care insti tutions—hospitals, task. We can rejoice in the fact that dur- toward religion, and especially things clinics, nursing homes, and related facili- ing the quadrennium, 1966-1969, a total miraculous; there is atheism buttressed ties. Counting the large and small, there of 94,836 members were added by bap- by scientific pronouncements; there is are 54 such institutions operated by con- tism and profession of faith as compared denigration of the authority of God's ferences or union conferences supplying with the 85,363 of the previous four Holy Word, as well as preoccupation the service of 6,483 beds; and if to these years. This is an increase of 9,473. But with the pursuit of worldly pleasure, im- are added the privately owned institu- this is hardly the full result that should mersion in immorality, and a rapidly tions of Adventists, numbering 166, with be expected from a working force num- rising rate of serious crime. There are 11,327 beds, we have a total of 220 insti- bering 27,000 in North America when widespread pride, injustice, racial dis- tutions equipped with nearly 18,000 combined with the labors and witness of crimination, and neglect of the poor and beds. The service of these institutions to the members of our 3,398 churches. disadvantaged. The catalog of the ills of people's physical and spiritual needs can society and the strength of opposing hardly be calculated. Greater emphasis Call to Greater Effort forces is a fearful one. Even the remnant should be given to health reform, health- We should be doing much more in church has not entirely escaped the ful living, better health habits, temper- the great cities and urban areas. Sym- blight of these pernicious influences. ance, and medical missionary work. bolic of the cities that should weigh on All the portents, perils, and premoni- The impact of all the departments our hearts and that must be reached tions bring us to several conclusions: and service agencies of the church in with the Advent message is New York that God's prophetic timepiece points North America is too extensive to go City. Then, too, we must clarify our role with unerring accuracy to the hastening into in this brief summary. Furthermore, in serving the disadvantaged, the poor, close of time; that the sinful, worn-out we shall be receiving reports from each the sick, the inner cities and other needy fabric of society is falling apart; that the of them. Suffice it to say that each has areas. Into our souls should come an ir- enemy is tightening his control on this made its contribution in soul winning, resistable concern for a university and world: that religious liberty is being in stimulating the churches to greater college campus ministry, and for the 6 trampled under foot in the final conflict achievements, and in leading out in dis- million French-speaking people of Que- of the great controversy; and that only covering new and better ways of reach- bec and eastern Canada, for the North- the coming of Jesus can check the flow ing our denominational goals. western Frontier territory, the Eskimos of evil events. The world is crying for Every discerning Adventist must be of Alaska, the North American Indians, deliverance, and that soon. We need the courage of an Elijah, the deep spiritual life of an Enoch, the prophetic voice of a John the Baptist as we prepare a people for the coming of our Lord. Our own strength is insufficient for the task. Only under God's banner, our loins girded with the Christian armor and wielding the sword of truth, and with our Master as leader, can we hope to win. God's people must repent and experience divine cleansing. It is the Holy Spirit who works effec- tually to bring conviction and repent- ance and stirs the sinner to want to leave this world to follow Jesus and to believe His truth. For the Holy Spirit's presence and ministry we should earnestly plead. And when He uses us fully, we shall see the field of North America blossom as a rose in the height of its beauty. As a result of partnership with the Master in true stewardship, the financial resources to carry on the work will be abundant. We will behold with joy a repentant, purified, united, and em- powered church. The other angel will join with, and give impetus to, the three angels' messages and develop a mighty soul-winning movement within the I. Church members from many parts of the Eastern church. Hearts will be opened, inquiry U.S. arrive by bus for Sabbath. 2. Rosemary Brad- ley, REVIEW editorial secretary, explains how will be awakened, the Bible will bear Telex works to G. Michael, an Andrews University witness in all its living power. Members student. 3. A tearful little girl awaits her mother. will be entering homes and teaching the 4. Hundreds of old friends meet during the session, truth or proclaiming it in a multitude of ways in public. The reapers will hardly be able to keep up with the har- vest, and the minister will be kept busy baptizing thousands of converts. Hearts aglow with love and faith will cry out for the return of Jesus. May that won- drous event soon be ours, to see and to welcome, in North America and in ev- ery inhabited place of the world! For the people of God the future was never brighter! REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 which they have been called. In the past quadrennium, 202 missionary appointees REPORT OF have attended these summer programs. Overseas Extension Schools For the many dedicated workers in our Andrews University overseas divisions who do not have the opportunity to come to the Theological By RICHARD HAMMILL, President Seminary to study, the Seminary attempts to serve their needs by conducting over- seas Extension Schools. Since the first such school was held in 1948, the The- One of the greatest missionaries of the diana. During the summers of this past ological Seminary has conducted 33 oth- Christian church, the apostle Paul, called quadrennium, 440 Seminary students as- ers in the various world divisions of the the church the household of God, a tem- sisted experienced evangelists in 45 Field Seventh-day Adventist Church; thou- ple that is constantly being built up of Schools of Evangelism. As a result of sands of ministers in other lands have living stones, each of whom are a part of these Field Schools of Evangelism, 1,983 enjoyed access to Seminary classes who the temple in which God dwells, and in persons were baptized. From this practi- otherwise could not have done so. Dur- each of whom God delights to dwell cal experience in soul winning, these ing the past quadrennium, the Theologi- (Eph. 2:19-22). young men returned to their studies and cal Seminary faculty conducted eight of Andrews University is an agency es- eventually to their fields with a burning these overseas Extension Schools. In ad- tablished by the church to train workers zeal for evangelism. The combination of dition to these, our Seminary faculty who will have the spiritual and intellec- field experience and classroom study pro, conducts graduate classes each summer at tual qualifications to enable them to vides our young ministers with a bal- Newbold College for ministers from the bring men and women, boys and girls, anced preparation for future service. Northern European Division. from the quarry of this world and fit During the past quadrennium 315 God has richly blessed the work of the them up to take their place as living young ministers were granted the Bach- Theological Seminary. Hundreds of stones in the temple of God. It was for elor of Divinity degree and many others young men have received specialized this purpose that the university was es- training for ministry in Adventist tablished, and those of us who labor at churches, and literally hundreds of or- the university do all that we are able to dained ministers serving in other parts of do with the help of God to achieve this the world have been encouraged and up- goal. lifted in their ministry by the overseas The specific function or objective of Extension Schools conducted by the Sem- the Theological Seminary of Andrews inary faculty. University is to help prepare ministers Our faculty consists of 22 dedicated of the gospel to carry on the spiritual Seventh-day Adventists, 20 of whom are and evangelistic thrust of the Seventh- ordained ministers of the gospel. One is a day Adventist Church. The curriculum licensed minister, and one is a woman of the Theological Seminary, which re- who teaches Biblical languages and who quires nine quarters, or three school Richard has a missionary credential from the years beyond the college degree, is de- Hammill church. signed to equip the students to present our distinctive message in the most logi- School of Graduate Studies cal, convincing, and appealing manner. The School of Graduate Studies of Our church needs ministers who are Andrews University was established by spiritual-minded and thoroughly conse- our denomination after a long and care- crated to the service of God, coupled ful study by a commission on higher edu- with an intensive and thorough prepara- earned the Master of Arts degree. Of cation, to help provide for the critical tion to make them effective workers. In- these, 443 entered our work as ministers, shortage of properly trained teachers for tellectual excellence and total commit- 53 as missionaries. our schools, which must provide an edu- ment to God are not mutually exclusive, The motto of our Seminary is: "From cation for ever-increasing numbers of but are complementary. Moses, Daniel, all the world to all the world." Each Seventh-day Adventist youth; to nurture and Paul reached the highest intellectual year large numbers of talented young the spiritual experience of Seventh-day attainment, but their learning was bal- men who are nationals in countries out- Adventist youth who were seeking post- anced by religious principle and total side the United States enroll in the The- baccalaureate education in increasing commitment to God's service. The The- ological Seminary. These return to their numbers; to safeguard the doctrinal ori- ological Seminary of Andrews University fields to lead out in the ministry of the entation of the denomination by provid- is committed to try to prepare such church. Large numbers of missionaries great spiritual stalwarts for our church spend their furloughs taking advanced today—highly dedicated and efficient her- studies in the Theological Seminary. alds of salvation—so that the gospel mes- As the Seminary strives to fulfill its Jamul Herald

ud r called Th• Present Tnatt. tt, ISSO sage can be carried to all the world in motto, "From all the world to all the Itn% Inr. these two Is.RIeas .rtred this generation. To this end, the young world," it engages in several unique pro- "e° ministers are required to study Biblical grams. The first of these is the Mission EDITOR. KENNETH H. WOOD Associate Editors: Dow F. NEL.. languages, Biblical history, Biblical exe- Orientation Institutes that are conducted Fle..cr E. Doucusi gesis, Seventh-day Adventist doctrines, each summer by our Department of THOMAS A. DSVEs Consulting Editors: Rolm.' FE Ple.ON, ROMEO. R. BIM and the Spirit of Prophecy. World Mission. This department was es- F. L. Bus, TOMCODS GAMIC, W. J. HAREM R S. Worn, NEAL C. Yams. tablished to give specialized professional Editorial Seneteriest CORINNE WILKISsoN Practical, Spiritual Ministry 100,501 MEIENDy training to prospective missionaries so Ro.srmARY Bawl. that, in addition to being more effective, Layout Artist: Rwmono C. H.. Approximately one fourth of the stud- special Contributors: W. R. MA., K. H. Rm... R. R. FIGUR, ...lac Les ies of the minister-in-training at the The- they may stay longer in the field. Mis- PrarSIDENO Or Wow. DrVISIONS ological Seminary is in the study of prac- sion appointees are sent by the General Circulation Manager: DEG,. H. TAGOART tical, spiritual ministry. This includes Conference to the Mission Orientation Field Representotnte• CUM,. K. 050. TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS. Th courses in preaching, church organiza- Institutes conducted each summer to xnd giere$4f Important d`teain tion, personal and public evangelism, study and prepare for their mission work. and practical laboratory work. During They study the basic principles and phi- th the school year more than 150 Seminary losophy of Seventh-day Adventist mis- adrellTtrotallAntedwSildnoran'li, or n addreo nd ru. e men serve as student pastors in 63 con- sions, and they investigate the special . • gregations in Michigan, Illinois, and In- problems of the particular countries to avgya..., the. Rm.: , k,.1.3zte4publisled by . C6eitu It* NS. REVIEW AND HERALD, June 15, 1970 [79] 31

iRtarAt fart, Marwar~tr trilar#69 ff MRS AV In the center of exhibit area are the first SDA printing press, a replica of the Pitcairn, and a trunk belonging to J. N. Andrews. ing its teachers advanced education with thus making the School of Graduate this faculty to the Christian objectives of a distinctly Adventist emphasis; to pre- Studies one of the most international in- the University, their dedication to the pare a more highly educated and com- stitutions in this country. Twenty-six per mission of the church, and the personal petent leadership for the denomination; cent of our total enrollment during the commitment of each one to their God and and to provide a center of research to past quadrennium has been made up of to the faith of the Adventist Church. investigate needs and problems of our students from countries outside the Each one is committed to the goal and work. North American Division. During the objective of trying to help their students In our far-flung mission fields there past four years more than 1,000 students become dedicated members of the house- are hundreds of emerging national lead- have attended the School of Graduate hold of God, living stones in the temple ers who have not had the opportunity for Studies during the regular autumn, win- in which God delights to dwell. We in- graduate education and research of a ter, and spring terms. Nearly 2,000 have tend that Andrews University's graduate type that would suit their particular needs attended during the summer term. programs, its faculty, and its alumni shall as workers in the Seventh-day Adventist Currently graduate work is being be irrefutable witnesses to the high stand- Church. The School of Graduate Studies offered by 13 different instructional de- ards of Seventh-day Adventists and, was started so that these emerging leaders partments. These graduate studies cul- above all, to the high calling of God in might have a center for graduate studies minate in four different Master's de- Christ Jesus. and research within the context of Chris- grees: Master of Arts, Master of Arts in tian faith and commitment; a place Teaching, Master of Music, and Master where they might obtain advanced study, of Business Administration. yet within the supernaturalist climate of During the present quadrennium the Seventh-day Adventist concepts of the School of Graduate Studies granted 579 "-CHANGE OF ADDRESS nature of reality and God, of man and Master's degrees. Many of these graduates z redemption, of knowledge and truth, of accepted appointment to service in mis- aN 0

At 3 values and morality. It was felt by the sion fields. Many others of them came to leaders of the church that such a center the School of Graduate Studies from would bear a witness to these distinctly service in mission fields, and returned to. Christian concepts before a largely sec- their posts of duty after receiving their ssaAppV ular, but increasingly educated world. Master's degree. We believe that these To suppose that these objectives may be 579 people are having a far greater im- achieved by Seventh-day Adventist young pact both within and beyond the church people obtaining their graduate educa- than would be the case had they received tion in secular universities, or by Advent- their advanced education in theological ist scholars working in the research fa- and secular universities outside the church. cilities of such institutions, was Currently, the faculty of the School of considered unrealistic. Graduate Studies consists of 64 profes- In the little more than ten years that sors, 22 of whom have served our church it has been operating, the School of in overseas positions. Fifty-nine of these Graduate Studies has made excellent have Doctor's degrees, and all of them progress and is meeting its objectives by are dedicated Seventh-day Adventists. If providing large numbers of better edu- they were not, they would not be serving cated, highly skilled, and spiritually mo- with us, where teaching loads are much tivated teachers. higher than they would be in other uni- Students have come from every one of versities and salaries much less. the General Conference world divisions, Most important is the commitment of

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