Publication of the Southwestern Linton Conference of Seventh dau Adventists December 1999 hill ri i) contents fire we ready Advertising 28 Arkansas-Louisiana for the new millennium? Conference News 9 young man riding the bus to the teachers are instructing their stu- Manhattan Center on the second dents, that the law of God has been Editorial 3 11. night of Doug Bachelor's prophecy changed...and those who regard its seminar was overheard talking excitedly requirements as still valid, to be lit- Feature 4 to a friend on his cell phone. "I went to erally obeyed, are thought to be that Millennium of Prophecy meeting deserving only of ridicule or con- last night, and I'm on my way there tempt. Thousands deify nature General News 27 again tonight. You've gotta come! It's while they deny the God of nature" great!" (p. 583). Obituaries 35 The year 2000—what does it • "Church members love what the mean to you, and what does it mean to world loves and are ready to join me? Does it really have significance? with them, and Satan determines to Oklahoma The escalation of disasters, vio- unite them in one body and thus Conference News 12 lence, crime and corruption, the confu- strengthen his cause by sweeping all sion among nations, and the disappear- into the ranks of spiritualism" ance of law and order—do these events (p. 588). Southwest Region give a sense of doom? Like the young • "He (Satan) has studied the secrets Conference News 15 man on the bus, thinking people are of the laboratories of nature, and he asking serious questions about the uses all his power to control the ele- future. ments as far as God allows" (p. 589). SWAU 18 In re-reading the last few chapters • "In accidents and calamities by sea of Great Controversy, once again I am and by land, in great conflagrations, Southwestern Union impressed with how Ellen White's in fierce tornadoes and terrific hail- Conference News 14 depiction of the end of time so closely storms, in tempests, floods, chronicles our day. "The agencies which cyclones, tidal waves and earth- will unite truth and righteousness in this quakes, in every place and in a thou- Sunset Calendar 35 contest are now actively at work. God's sand forms, Satan is exercising his holy word, handed down to us at such a power" (pp. 589-590). Texas cost of suffering and blood, is but little • "These visitations are to become valued. The Bible is within the reach of more and more frequent and disas- Conference News 20 all, but there are few who really accept trous. Destruction will be upon it as the guide of life" (pp. 582-583). both man and beast" (p. 590). Texico • "Infidelity prevails to an alarming Are the current events that seem Conference News extent, not merely in the world, but to occur with increasing frequency serv- 24 in the church" (p. 583). ing as a wake up call? Can these events • "Many have come to deny doc- be a reminder to us of the parable of the trines which are the very pillars of ten virgins in Matthew 25 where five the Christian faith" (p. 583). virgins had fallen asleep, • "Thousands who pride themselves tired of waiting About the cover: upon their wisdom and indepen- and woke This is a digitalized copy of the oil dence regard it as an evidence of unprepared for painting by Joe weakness to place implicit confi- the bride- Maniscalco that dence in the Bible; they think it a groom? Or hangs in the foyer proof of superior talent and learn- will we be of Christian Record ing to cavil [quibble] at the like the five Services, Lincoln, Neb., the church's Scriptures" (p. 583) . wise virgins, organization that • Many ministers are teaching their ready and wait- ministers to the people, and many professors and ing for the bride- visually impaired. groom's arrival. MAX A. TREVINO SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE PRESIDENT

Vol. 98, No. 12. The Southwestern Union Record is a monthly publication of the Seventh-day Adventist churches of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas published at the headquarters office of the Southwestern Union Conference, Box 4000, 777 South Burleson Boulevard, Budeson, Texas 76097, Subscription price is $10. Time.. . It's all about time

"The value of time is beyond preparing for the time, not predicting will come." But Laodicea hears the computation." — Ellen White the time! For example, think of Matthew words: "I stand at the door and knock" 24. The disciples asked Jesus for timing, (Revelation 3:20). Wow! That's awfully on't worry. This will not be another He counters with time. The timing of close! That's excitingly close! It's about Y2K article. But I have noticed some- the Second Coming is up to God. How time! fi thing interesting about the year 2000. we spend our time is up to us—stunning And so, instead of smug sugges- The world—polarized by political responsibility, an infinitely rewarding tions or smart paper proposals, or even boundaries, divided by economic differ- privilege. New Year's resolutions, just a couple of ences, and separated by time zones— An unknown author once wrote, questions: seems to have found a common focus in 7ust a tiny little minute, only sixty • Has your commitment to serious the year 2000. Here humanity feels con- seconds in it prayer, Bible study, and church fronted with a fixed, immovable date Forced upon me. Can't refuse it. involvement "one of these days" that appears to accelerate in proportion Didn't seek it, didn't choose it, turned into the sour but honest to its arrival. Today's time transports an I must suffer if I loose it, reality of "none of these days"? immeasurable amount of anticipation Give account if I abuse it. • Even easier (but no less serious), Some striking parallels emerge, I Just a tiny little minute, but eternity How do you spend your time? believe, not coincidentally. As the world is in it." focuses on the year 2000, Adventists Take your time to answer. I have should be focusing on two familiar Nice poem. Good theology. Great discovered that the crucial aspect of times, one that occurs every week—the advice. Greek mythology presents time time is not its fixed end-point but rather Sabbath—and the other which will come in the image of a man with long hair in how the time up to it is spent. The only once in a lifetime and in the history the front but bald in the back. So catch process makes the product. Even of this universe—Christ's Second him when he passes by, because once investors know: It's all about time, not Coming. While the Sabbath is no secret, he's passed, there is nothing left to grab. timing. I admit I'm still a freshman in Christ's return to earth is unknown. In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, the school of time. Graduation is However, both require preparation. "A day is a miniature eternity" approaching rapidly. I have a feeling that Incidentally, together they make up our No wonder Ellen White cautions, the Father is anxious to write the clos- very name—Seventh-day Adventists. "Of no talent He has given will He ing chapter of earth's history. Thank And together they form a pro- require a more strict account than of our God! It's about time. found link. Since Sabbath points humani- time" (Christ's Object Lessons, page 342). ty back to Creation, simultaneously it After all, "Every moment is freighted points forward to the re-creation of the with eternal consequences" (page 343). Ingo Sorke has been pastor of the Highland Hills Adventist church universe after the Second Coming. Pre- Yes! in San Antonio. Beginning January 2000 he will be teaching in the religion sin era and post-sin eternity clasp hands The Bible forcefully presses this department at Southwestern Adventist University. together. This actually means that prepa- point in the book of Revelation. The ration for Sabbath is not just preparation seven churches portray a progressive for the end of the week but becomes intensity of Jesus' Second Coming, cli- preparation for the end of the world. maxing with the church of Laodicea. Jesus Himself made it clear that Five churches receive Jesus' message, "I the Second Coming is about the careful preparation by His followers, not the cal- culated pinpointing of dates. It's about

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December 1999 • The Record fis we near our journey's end, let s not give up, but renew our strength and push on o get to the base of the spectacular God will allow this to continue is not for involved in ruin more terrible than that Devil's Canyon in southeastern us to know, but incidents of this nature which came upon Jerusalem of old... T Arizona, you first have a two-hour should serve as a wake up call to all who Those who honor the law of God have hike down the Aravaipa Canyon, sloshing believe in the Bible. been accused of bringing judgments through a rocky riverbed that runs Paul describes the conflict in upon the world, and they will be regard- between craggy canyon walls. Where the Ephesians 6:12: "For we do not wrestle ed as the cause of the fearful convulsions two canyons meet, a young forest of against flesh and blood, but against prin- of nature and strife and bloodshed...that saguaro cacti grow on the steep western cipalities, against powers, against the are filling the earth with woe." slope and stand sentinel-like, as if guard- rulers of the darkness of this age, against But many are looking for Jesus' ing the entrance to Devil's Canyon. spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heav- return, and as the Apostle Paul has The cold stream that runs over the enly places." admonished, "Therefore take up the bolder-strewn riverbed of Devil's Canyon And in Great Controversy, page 614, whole armor of God, that you may be is hemmed in on both sides by 500-foot we read, "Earthly events are pointing to able to withstand in the evil day, and hav- high canyon walls which often shut out the time when Satan will plunge the ing done all to stand" (Ephesians 6:13). the sunlight, making the canyon dark and inhabitants of the earth into one great, Jean Thomas cool. Another long hike snaking up this final trouble...The whole world will be Editor canyon, over wet boulders and in and out of the water, finally comes to an end by a waterfall tumbling out of the side of a fern-covered canyon wall. How much like life this hike seemed to me. We've been on the heav- We walked in the footsteps of enward journey for some time—longer than we'd expected. We've had to clam- ber over slippery places, endure rocky experiences, shiver through cold pools of our pioneers uncertainty and grope our way down dark gorges of doubt and discourage- ment. And yet, spurred on by the hope of They were looking for the Messed Hope, and so are we an eternal reward, we have pushed ahead. Just like hearing the waterfall in the canyon before actually seeing it, we're seeing and hearing signs that we're near the end of the way. The path is getting narrower, darker and more dangerous, but it's not time to give up! We're nearly there! In describing the terrifying event at Columbine High School in Colorado, 17-year-old student, Kacey Ruegsegger, aptly portrayed what many Christians face today, "...I don't know if I can explain it very well—but [it was] like a spiritual battle you could feel going on. As soon as the killers came in you could feel evil in the room. Yet, I also felt God's presence, or maybe it was just angels... Murray im

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4 The Record • December 1999 money to buy groceries. He left the dis- traught woman, being convicted to go to the post office, where he found a letter waiting for him with enough money to cover both grocery needs and a second printing of advent pamphlets. Thursday found the group in Portland, Maine, for a visit to Ellen White's childhood home and the Brackett Street School where she received a crip- pling injury when a large stone was Murray

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P The next stop was Gorham, Maine, On Ascension Rock the group heard the story about how Millerites spent all day, October 22, where Ellen White was given her first 1844, waiting for Jesus to return. Finally however, they had to go home disappointed and vision. And on Friday, October 15, the disillusioned. group visited the William Miller farm in Low Hampton, NY. They heard the story eventy-eight students from eight tion with, "The news is that the seventh of how a reluctant William Miller began junior academies in Texas, 15 adults day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God." sharing the wonderful news that Jesus 5 and 7 guests boarded a plane at The Sabbath was looked upon as was coming in 1843-1844. Dallas-Fort Worth airport to participate an integral part of the Great Hope of Our group walked over to the in an Adventist Heritage Tour, October Jesus' soon return—a last light on the William Miller Chapel, a small 25' by 25' 12-19, which began in Boston, Mass. Two path of the people making their way building, complete with wood stove. luxury motor coaches provided their home. It gave life to everything early Painted on the wall are the words, "For at transportation for the week. church leaders believed and did. These the time appointed the end shall be." Visiting New England in October, leaders believed that Jesus would come in Here, students and chaperons lifted their with its breath-taking vistas of rolling their lifetime. voices in singing some pioneer favorites hills covered with trees clothed in the A short distance from the bridge which revolved around the soon coming most vivid hues of red, yellow and stands the Bates home where an often of Jesus including William Miller's orange, was awe-inspiring. "The trees told story took place. Once wealthy, favorite, "I'm a Pilgrim and I'm a and plants were stunningly beautiful," Captain Bates had to confess to his wife Stranger," and James White's favorite, remarked Nick Pascual, one of the stu- that all their money was gone, spent in "The Old Church Yard," which begins dents who went. "The thought that God sharing the good news of Jesus' soon with, "You will see your Lord a'comin...in created nature so perfectly is return. There was not even enough a few more days." awesome...bright orange, neon yellow, Everyone moved brown, scarlet and many colors in out to Ascension Rock between...they covered the ground and just up a little hill dangled from the trees. Just imagine how where Pastor Lane beautiful Heaven will be." Campbell, South- Walk with our group as they relive western Adventist pioneer experiences. University chaplain, On Wednesday afternoon, October retold the story of the 13, our group visited Fairhaven, Mass., Great Disappointment where Joseph Bates, ship captain and of 1844. early church leader, lived for many years. Leslie Robison, a We stood at Fairhaven Bridge where student from Fort Captain Bates met James Madison Worth Adventist Junior Monroe Hall and responded to a ques- Academy, remarked a that this was her favorite part of the trip. `Ascension Rock looks out over a beautiful val- The tour group spent Sabbath at the oldest ley with trees of many colors. But the Adventist church in main thing is the story—how people Washington, NH, waited on this rock from sunrise to sun- where Rachel set, but Jesus did not come—the Great Preston, a Methodist, Disappointment of 1844." admonished the Sabbath services on October 16 Adventists to begin keeping the seventh were in the Washington, NH church, day holy, since that considered the "cradle of the Seventh-day was the true com- Sabbath in Adventism," the site of the mandment Sabbath. 5 ll be . Camp r'r Lane to: ho

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and many other Had the tour accomplished its Adventist pioneers goal? Did our young people have a new preached from this understanding of the pioneers of the pulpit," says Lane Seventh-day Adventist Church? "The edu- Campbell. "I felt cational part was cool...Now when I hear humbled to be the stories of our Adventist history they Sabbath morning seem much more real, because I've been speaker and count it exactly where they happened," says Tavo as one of my most Rocha of Fort Worth Adventist Junior spiritual experi- Academy. 'And like our pioneers, we look ences." forward to the Blessed Hope—Jesus' soon While on Ascension Rock the students par- After lunch the group walked the return. ticipated in a communion service. mile-long Heritage Trail just behind the Linda Dowel church where stations placed along the Fort Worth First church first known Second Advent Sabbath-keep- trail tell the story of Creation to the New Lane Campbell ing church. Earth. Then the group went to Millen SWAU Chaplain "James and Ellen White, Frederick Pond, the traditional baptismal site for Wheeler, J. N. Andrews, Captain Bates the church.

We know God's promises are sure find we're wailing to see them all fulfilled hen Linda was born 55 years ago, I later when a young man came to the door join the church, and as didn't fix a baby book for her selling books, for some reason Billie asked he said, "When I joined because I thought Jesus was coming if he was a Seventh-day Adventist. He said the church I really joined. W soon," said Billie Tunnell in relating "Yes. Are you?" I was the first to to her Christian walk of 55 years. Then "I told him No, but that I'd like to arrive on last weekend when their son Jimmy came know about them." He was selling Bible Sabbath morn- for a visit from Phoenix, Billie reminded Readings for the Home Circle for $4.95. He ings and the him that Jesus was coming soon. His reply stayed and talked a while. "I really liked last to leave. I was, "He's coming sooner than you the book and wanted to buy it, but was amazed to think." Raymond wasn't interested." But the next find that nine- Billie was married in Amarillo at the day Raymond told his employer, Mr. tenths of my age of 15. "I had never heard of Seventh- Bock, about this young man selling books salary went just as far as ten-tenths! Prayer day Adventists," she says, "but I went to and how I had wanted a copy." meeting was a great time for everyone. I church every Sunday. I'd go to any church Within the week the book arrived got to be the local elder, and many times my friends were going to, although I was by mail—sent by Mrs. Bock. "I read it when we had no minister I was the minis- supposed to be a Methodist." from cover to cover, and although I didn't ter." This was during the depression and have a Bible, I discussed the book with the "We had the army boys from Fort work was difficult to find, but when neighbors. Bliss coming to church, and they loved it," Raymond, her husband, heard of job "My daddy belonged to the adds Billie. "Friday nights we'd sit around openings in El Paso, he and his father-in- Christian church, so when I shared the the fire in the fellowship hall and sing— law went to apply. Once contents with him I really stirred up a hor- everyone had a favorite song. And on they had found a room net's nest. He got out his Bible, deter- Sabbath we had potluck in the church and were settled at mined to prove the book was wrong. every week. In the summertime we'd eat work they sent for "To make a long story short, Mrs. in the park, but in winter we took the their spouses. Then Bock took me to church on Sabbaths boys home to our house. We didn't know one evening when when she was in town and before long I we couldn't entertain in a small house— Billie had fixed pork was baptized." we just squeezed in!" chops for supper, Because of his work schedule, Billie and Raymond are nearing the Raymond made the Raymond felt he could not join the end of their earthly journey. Last year remark, "I work with a church, and paying tithe made no sense to they celebrated their 60th anniversary. man whose wife is a him. He could not figure out how the "We're longing for Jesus to come," says Seventh-day family could live on nine-tenths of his Raymond. "We can hardly wait to meet Adventist. They go salary. When someone asked little Dale the army boys and others we used to fel- to church on when he was going to be baptized, his lowship with in El Paso. We hope He Saturday and answer was, "I guess I never have comes soon!" don't eat pork." to wait for Dad." As told to the editor A few days However, Raymond did eventually 6 The Record • December 1999 We've learned that Jesus can AIL meet all our needs We want to help others Find Him too athy Skarritt works with the children Bible, and the people can see for them- tions. Through providential encounters, who accompany their parents to selves that the promises are real." opportunities have opened up for them Steve DeLong's Amazing Facts semi- Who is Kathy? She is a Cherokee to hold Revelation seminars, re-written nars at the meeting hall in Gallup who was baptized an Adventist as a girl by Sam for easier interpretation by the NM. but who left the church as she grew Navajos, and they hold small group Bible "There's something different about older. "My mother is a Seventh-day studies. these meetings" says Kathy. "I feel the Adventist," she says, "and she never Now both Kathy and Sam, who Holy Spirit is really working here." stopped praying for me." were married on October 31, are helping Yes, the Holy Spirit is at work, for Several years ago when evangelist in the Amazing Facts crusade. "We com- almost 70 percent of the 300 to 400 visi- Leo Schreven of Amazing Facts came to pleted our second Revelation seminar just tors who came the first five nights are Gallup, he held an evangelistic series. before the crusade began," Kathy says, Native Americans. "They come because Kathy was given a flyer announcing the "and some of those people are now com- they have found truth," Kathy says. "Our meetings. "Somehow that flyer on my car ing to the Amazing Facts meetings." natives have been to many different seat prodded my conscience, and I felt I Both Kathy and Sam have given up revival series, but the truth has always had to attend the meetings. As a result, I their regular full-time jobs and are going been mixed with error and the 'evange- renewed my commitment with the Lord out in faith to share the good news of lists' seem more interested in getting and was re-baptized a few months ago." Jesus' soon return with our people. "We money than in healing sin-sick souls. But Sam Hubbard, a Navajo, was know Jesus is coming soon, and we want at our meetings here, Bible truths and another individual who attended the others to know that too." promises of heaven and the new earth Schreven meetings and was baptized. As told to the editor are being shared. DeLong invites his Both Kathy and Sam have a compelling audience to read the texts right from the urge to take the gospel to the reserva-

We've discovered that our God is an awesome God We want to live with urn forever he Burton Academy students one could feel the sincerity and returned from "Teens Pray 1999" to earnestness of the students' plea. T share their experiences with the large "The greatest thoughts in my adult Sabbath school class held in the heart were realized," comments Kevin Arlington church sanctuary on November Wells who had accompanied the group 6. The message? Our God is an awe- to CUC. "Watching these kids respond some God! was like watching the movement of an "Teens Pray 1999" was hosted by ocean wave. It was a powerful thing to Burton Academy students pose on the Mall Columbia Union College in Washington, see the Holy Spirit move in such a fash- in Washington, D.C. with the White House in the background. D. C. Oct. 25-31. Eighteen students from ion." Burton, along with students from other Some students volunteered that ini- academies across America, came together tially they thought this would be a fun ultimatums, but gradually I felt the to experience a total reconversion and a trip, an escape from school and work. cracks start to appear. I realize that my commitment to spread the message that But, volunteered Aaron Proctor, "God testimony today is just the beginning of God is awesome and that He loves us brought us there for a reason."Charlie my Christian journey." with an awesome love. Ray Smith, who hadn't planned to speak, Another young man, Eliel Lizardo, To begin their report the students rose from his seat and paced back and testified, "I left to go on a vacation, but I requested that the congregation stand, forth as he tried to find the right words came back with a new job—to spread join hands and sing "I'll Meet You in to convey the week's meaningfulness for what we learned about prayer." Heaven." As the song ended with the him. "I felt like my soul had been wrung Kelli Hansen shared how she wants words "pray that we all will be there," out," he said. "The preachers gave no

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to share the message that God loves her and He loves everyone else. Laurel Walker learned that she should pray for others, not just for herself. The Segovia family wiped tears of joy from their eyes as daughter Sonia Ortega expressed her desire to be baptized, and later in the ser- vice Pastor Mike Tucker did just that. It was a stunning acknowledgement of the new direction in her life. And there were others... Chris Sias smiled broadly as he said, "Everybody was there to praise God, and God loves us." Her friend, Jina Yoon, was thing yourself. We can do all things it was awesome. I don't have to be timid emotional when she told about asking through Christ," she said. about telling others, because He has God for forgiveness. "Tracy hugged me, These youth plan to share the mes- saved me. Now I feel comfortable telling and I knew it was a hug from God. He sage with others. As Andrea Raffety said, others that Jesus loves me and them. had forgiven me." "I hope we all spread this kind of love. It Tracy Malilong testified that "the Holy The message was direct, joyous, was really exciting learning that there are Spirit inspired us to do more for God. I and from the heart. One of the last to others who feel this way about God." saw us on fire for God, too. It made me speak was Millene Ferreira. "He will Sandra Cole want to go back and tell everyone that change you. You don't have to do any- Correspondent

In his chapel talk the first Friday morning after returning from the "Teens Pray 1999" conference at Columbia Union College in Washington D.C., Kevin Wells, Arlington youth pastor, made these remarks to the acade- my students: "We did some sightseeing at the downtown Washington Mall—the reflection pool, the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial—all of which were impressive in that they are part of our United States histo- ry, and I was thrilled to see them. However, when we got to the Vietnam Memorial, it was different. As I read the names of the young soldiers inscribed on that wall and noted that some were only 19 when they gave their lives for their country, I could not control my emotions. In my mind's eye, the names I was seeing were not the actual names on that wall—I was seeing your names written there. I long for you who have changed my life so drastical- ly to have your names written—not on that black marble wall—but on God's, the wall of eternal life." Before Kevin Wells spoke in chapel he asked for volunteers to come and pray for him. Several students, induding Laurel Walker and Charlie Ray Smith, came forward to pray.

8 The Record • December 1999 !,',1 !) Health and end -time I Co. 6.19 SEMINARS I) Basic Health Class' s issues featured at 2 Stop Smok ng (km Jonesboro fair 11 N,:tritional Co king lasse or the third year in a row, the Jonesboro, Ark. church has had a booth at the Northeast Arkansas State Fair. Health F issues and end-time events were both featured. Between September 19 and 25 over 2,000 pieces of literature, including Steps to Aits. Christ, Bible Readings for the Home, Bible 04811111h- .was Answers, Vibrant Life, and material for the youth, were handed out. The flyer on health pinvami advertised a weekend presentation by a team from the Uchee Pines Health Team from Seale, Ala. The other flyer advertised a Millennium Prophecy seminar. Bill Painter The Jonesboro, Ark. church booth at the Northeast Arkansas State Fair pro- Correspondent moted health and the Millennium of Prophecy Seminar. Benton Pathfinders having fun raising funds o raise money for the trip to the will be used to purchase uniforms. book should send them to Carolyn international Pathfinder camporee in A cookbook and a "poor boy" din- Counts at 2809 W. Robinhood Drive, Oshkosh, the Benton Kangaroo T ner are two items planned for the new Benton, AR 72015. Pathfinder club held a vegetarian year. Anyone willing to share good Carolyn Counts Mexican dinner and yard sale. Over a recipes to be included in the new recipe Correspondent $500 was raised, making it possible for three Pathfinders to experience this trip of a lifetime. In September the Pathfinders entered a float entitled "Benton Pathfinders Having Fun at the Fair" in the Saline County fair parade. The float was a small scale replica of the Saline County fair ground. Some homemade items were used to represent the educa- tional exhibit building, a toy car was used to represent the "kiddy" rides, a kid and a lamb to represent the cattle building and some chickens to represent the poultry division. The float was awarded the first place prize of $100. An exhibit was also entered in a booth in the educational exhibit building using the material that had been produced in the Pathfinder tex- tile painting honor. A second place ribbon and $25.80 was the result. This money The Benton Kangaroos Pathfinder Club pose on their prize-winning float at the Saline County fair grounds.

December 1999 • The Record 9 ffr Clarksville church dedicates building he organized Adventist work began in the Clarksville area in the early 1980s with a small group of believers T studying together in their homes. Rented facilities were used once the group grew larger, and they were orga- nized as a company on October 24, 1980. In 1983 a one-acre piece of land was purchased and a used mobile home

The exterior of the newly dedicated Clarksville church building. (At left) Clarksville church members watch their pastor, Carl Holland (center), burn the church mortgage papers during the dedication service.

moved onto the property for use as a meeting place. The current sanctuary was built in 1992, and the company was organized as a church on February 20, 1993. "Treasure Hunt Bible Naturally, Sabbath, August 21, was Adventure" was the theme a special day when the members all par- of the New Orleans First ticipated in the dedication of their debt- church's vacation Bible free church building. Conference presi- school this past summer. dent James Gilley was the speaker for the The different areas includ- morning worship service. ed Bible exploration, For the last seven years the crafts, treats, jungle gym Clarksville church has also operated a and Chadders Theater. small church school. Children who attended Members are very grateful to God participated in the same for the progress that has been made over adventure each day to the last 19 years. reinforce the story being Mary Young taught. Some of those Correspondent who attended were, from left, back row: Jessie Sanchez, Billy Myers, VBS assistant leader Linda Terranova, Jonathan Rodriguez. Front row: Steven and Timmy Rodriguez.

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ix-month-old Addison Marie, daugh- ter of Amy and Kevin Bell of Van 5 Buren, Ark. and known to many as a mirade child, was dedicated to God on Sabbath, September 11, in the Fort Smith Adventist church by the pastor, Wayne Miller. Grandmother Diana Smith sang `Another Child to Hold." Besides the parents, other family members present at the dedication were maternal grandparents Gary and Diana Smith and paternal grandparents John and Judith Bell, with great-grandparents Bob and Patsy Smith and Christina Basham, the baby's aunt, Danielle Smith, as well as cousins and friends of the fami- ly. Before birth, baby Addison had been diagnosed with a serious condition known as "abdominal sites inverses," a condition where her body organs, such as the stomach, liver, etc., were misplaced. This meant there was a 99 percent chance that at birth the baby would have a heart Wayne Miller, Fort Smith pastor, and baby defect which would require immediate Addison's family during the dedication service on open heart surgery. September 11. The parents were sent to Little (Inset) Addison Marie Bell, the miracle child. Rock to see a fetal heart specialist and other doctors for further tests, all of which turned out to be inconclusive. This alarming news led the family and church members to begin praying earnestly for the mother and child. Pastor Miller held an anointing ser- vice for Amy and unborn Addison, pray- ing that if there were heart problems the Lord would heal the child's heart and that she would be born strong and healthy. When Addison Marie was born on Prophecy seminar generates March 19, 1999, there was no sign of a heart defect, and today baby Addison is a beautiful, healthy and happy child. AMAZING FACTS "The Lord has greatly blessed us with this beautiful baby who is truly a interest ill Clinton miracle from above," comments Grandmother Diana. "What tremendous four-week prophecy seminar began moved to the church sanctuary, where power there is in earnest, heart-felt prayer on Friday night, September 10, in Wheeler concluded his meetings on and faith! God still performs miracles ft Clinton, with Sean Wheeler from October 8. One baptism was the result. today" Amazing Facts Ministries as speaker. Penny Cruse was baptized October 9, Janet Beason, Correspondent On opening night at the Clinton Senior and the other interests are being followed Citizens Center 90 people were in atten- up. dance, 65 of whom were non-Adventists. Virginia Watson Average nightly attendance for the four- Correspondent week period was around 50. On September 30 the seminar

December 1999 • The Record 11 r I Void baptized at rally. [LA youth rally hosted by Muskogee Reggie DuPard, who church members Jack and Judi Stout became an Adventist as a fr on their farm attracted about 150 result of seeing the change church members from 20 different it made when his wife churches. joined the church, signs his The featured speaker was Reggie autograph. Consequently, he gave up his football career, DuPard, a former member of the New since he could no longer England Patriots football team now living participate in games on in Dallas. The weekend music was pro- Sabbath. r;y . vided by Steve Evenson, Gentry, Ark. youth pastor, and Judy, his wife. The highlight on Sabbath was the baptism of three young people, Chad Stout, Lisa Stout and Joey Blair. After evening vespers everyone participated in a wiener roast and hay ride. Breakfast Sunday morning ended the weekend. Curtis Thurber Correspondent

On Sabbath afternoon Joey Blair (left) was baptized by Pastor Ciro Castillo. Lisa and her brother Chad (not in the photo)were both baptized by their father, Jack Stout, who is an elder in the Muskogee church. Cleveland church members participate in Crop Walk

s part of the world-wide effort to eliminate world hunger, Cleveland, fi. Okla. church members particiated in the local Crop Walk. Jack Ditto, Cleveland church elder, was chair of this year's walk. The goal was to have 50 walkers raise $5,000. It turned out, however, that there were 60 walkers who raised $4,200. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised 1 he oldest church member to participate in remain in the city of Cleveland, while 75 the Crop Walk was Alpha Lane, 88, who percent go to Church World Services. Photo: Jack hrancisco walked half a mile. She is on the left in the Marylyn Brandon, Correspondent Terry Schneider of the Oklahoma City back row, with Reta Tinker and Jasmine Central church shares his enthusiasm Keeling. Front row: Michele Taylor, Jaedee for Adventurers with leadership con- Brandon and Carl Tinker. ference attendees. 12 The Record • December 1999 I J I H [

Vegetarian Cuisine Workshop April 9-13 Tulsa Adventist Church A five-day program to educate and train trainers in the principles and art of nutritional food preparation. Instructors: Dr. John Scharffenberg and Stoy Proctor Ketchum Adventist Junior Academy teacher Rebekah Hawes listens intently to Enid Course Level: A level II course for lifestyle educator certification teacher Kathy Lorenz during a breakout Cost: Classes are FREE. session at the 1999 Oklahoma Conference teachers convention. Accommodation is available in Tulsa hotels. Those wanting the VCI certifi- cate should purchase the VCI manual at $65. Workshop presenter LaVonna Gillham of the Columbia Union office of education shares Registration: Call Tulsa church at 918.834.6671. Monday - Friday valuable small school insights. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Guymon church holds retreat at Mach Mesa

odney Grove, Oklahoma Conference After lunch Kilgore presented a Community" was presented by by president, was the speaker for the workshop on sermon preparation. The Margaret Taglavore, Southwestern Union R Friday evening meeting at the rest of the afternoon was spent relaxing, children's ministries director; a workshop Guymon church weekend retreat at Black visiting, hiking, and singing at an on prayer was conducted by James Shires, Mesa. impromptu outdoor concert. The concert Shattuck/ Woodward church pastor; and Sabbath school was led by Harvey was highlighted by a doe that emerged one on giving Bible studies was presented Kornegay, pastor of the Ardmore church, from the woods to listen for a moment. by Jose Gonzales, and the church service was by Dr. Bill Several workshops were held Sunday Guymon/ Hooker / Beaver church pastor. Kilgore, professor of homiletics and Greek morning. A workshop on spiritual gifts Mary L. VVhelpley, Correspondent at Southwestern Adventist University. was given by conference president Rodney Grove; "Reaching Out to Children in the Ground breaking for Muskogee's new church

or several years the members of the A few months later members voted acres of choice property. Muskogee church have talked of to list the church for sale, and a year later The building committee began F building a new church. About two it sold. When the building committee working on permits, plans, contractors years ago they started a program to raise began looking at sites for a new church, a and supply estimates. All necessary items funds. wonderful Catholic man donated three have been taken care of. Ground break- ing, dirt excavating, plumbing and the electric cable have been taken care of. The concrete floor is in. Now the framing is well on the way. All the necessary funds are not in yet, but they continue to come in. Members praise God for His blessings. Curtis Thurber, Correspondent

The framing of the new Muskogee church is nearing completion. 13

-a_ JIL Holidav madness

hanksgiv- and many souls would be converted to "When you have a holiday, make it a ing is over, the church" (Counsels on Stewardship, pleasant and happy day for your children, T and now page 295). and make it a pleasant day for the poor we look for- This does not mean we are not to and afflicted. Do not let the day pass ward to have fun and enjoy the holiday season— without bringing thanksgiving and thank Christmas. far from it. Have you ever thought of giv- offerings to Jesus" (Counsels on The air is filled ing yourself as a gift to others? When I Stewardship, page 297). with songs was an academy principal, I remember a The holiday season is also a good such as "Jingle faculty gift exchange where no money time to give a gift to Jesus. This may be Bells," "Silent was to be spent, but rather a gift was to done as a gift for the present or a gift Night," and be given of service and love. I received a through a will, trust or annuity for the "I'm Dreaming letter from a close friend on the staff in future. Contact your local conference of a White which the gift to me was washing my car trust department, and they will be happy Christmas." every month for a year. I've never to assist you, or call 817. 295.0433. The news received a gift I appreciated as much as May God bless each of you and give media is reminding us that we have only that gift. Our gift to a young staff family you a very happy Christmas and a great a few days of shopping left before was baby sitting for them one night each New Year as we usher in a new millenni- Christmas, and every advertisement is month. These gifts involved no money, um. telling us to buy a gift. Oh, what a happy but were of far more value than some Harvey" Byram time of year it is, or is it? Not everyone is unwanted, unneeded trinket charged on a Union Trust Services Director happy. credit card. Millions of Americans will add more I once read of a father who gave his debt to their already overcharged credit young son a Christmas letter promising cards. The baby boomers and the "now" to give him a gift of one hour of his generation will not let a lack of cash stop time each day for a year. Oh, how our them—they will continue to spend until family relations would improve if more most of their credit cards are charged to fathers and mother would give that kind the limit. With many, this is $5,000 to of loving gift. $10,000 per card. The fact is that many of our nations' retail stores will have a tremendous loss if people don't purchase Christmas gifts in November and December. Their goal is RELATIONSHIPS 2000: to create a need where none exists and influence the public to believe they must A NEW BEGINNING IN INTERPERSONAL SKILLS purchase; thus the high powered advertis- A Retreat Designed to Improve Your Relationships ing on television, radio and newspapers. Is this frenzy for buying gifts and Sponsored by the Southwestern Union Conference plunging into debt a good practice for Family Ministries and Women's Ministries Departments Christians? Obviously not. Long ago we for Women, Men, Singles, and Married Couples received some wise counsel: "Our birth- MARCH 17-19, 2000 days, anniversaries, and Christmas festivi- ties are too often devoted to selfish grati- DALLAS SHERATON BROOKHOLLOW HOTEL fication, when the mind should be direct- Featured speakers include noted family life educators: ed to the mercy and loving kindness of Len McMillan, PhD, ordained minister and author God. If all the money that is used extrav- Wilma Hepker, PhD, Walla Walla College professor agantly for needless things were placed in the treasury of God...the richest blessing Topics to be covered include: of God would come into our churches, • Traits of Healthy Relationships • Divorce/Grief Recovery • Improving Communication Skills • Being Single and Satisfied • Parenting Skills • Communicating with Your Teen • Anger/Conflict Resolution • Surviving Abusive Relationships For information call: Southwestern Union Conference 817.295.0476, extension 433

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rP Literature evangelists 11H J usl meet for rallv he Tenth Street church in Oklahoma City was the scene of a literature T evangelist rally September 17-19. The church pastor, J. R. Ellis, and his congre- gation were hosts for a joint rally between publishing directors and associ- ates from the Central States and Southwest Region Conferences. The visi- tors were able to tour some of the his- toric spots in the city, including the site of the tragic bombing that occurred three years ago. Central States pub- lishing director M. A. Bowden gave a dynamic message during the Publishing leaders, associates and literature evangelists attend the rally in Oklahoma City. divine service on (At left) R. E. Brown, Southwest Region Conference publishing director. Sabbath. At the close of his sermon he made an appeal for magabook were sold to the church recruits went for a one-hour practicum. people to join the members. Hundreds of lead cards were distributed, literature ministry. Sunday morning everyone and a number of magazines were sold. Eleven people signed gathered at the church for a The pastor had selected a specific neigh- up. brain-storming session borhood to be targeted in preparation of The after- to share innovative a forthcoming evangelistic thrust. noon program ideas and concepts. This joint rally and institute with included a video After the Central Central States has become an annual presentation of States literature evan- event. literature evange- gelists left, Luke R. E. Brown lists giving their Wallace, J.R. Ellis, and Correspondent testimonies at the a number of the new annual meeting in Tampa, Fla. Literature evangelists and the leaders were then given opportunity to give their own testimonies. The Hebron church held its annual "Breast Cancer Awareness A book dis- Seminar" on October 2 and the screening the following play was set up in Monday, October 4. This service is offered free to qualified the vestibule of community citizens. the church at Staff members from the close of the M.D. Anderson the Sabbath, Cancer Center were and a num- ber of the seminar presen- books and ters. Afterwards, par- ticipants were invited to share in refresh- ments prepared by church members. Betsy Hudson Correspondent

M. A. Bowden, Central States Conference publishing director.

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sing Daniel 3:1-16 as his scripture of reference, Hebron youth rally guest speaker Carl Maceo

U Bailey talked about how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego determined to serve God in spite of dire consequences. Pastor Bailey's appeal brought all the youth to their feet as an affirma- tion of their commitment to choose to follow Christ as did the three Hebrew boys. Beginning with youth teaching a dynamic Sabbath school lesson on faith, to a spirit-filled musical in the evening, the day was filled with the Holy Spirit. With the Hebron church choir serv- ing as host, other guest soloists, groups and choirs contributed to the great evening. Betsy Hudson, Correspondent (Top) Hebron youth choir performs on Youth Day. The four Youth Day contestants who submitted theme ideas are from left: Cory Phillips, Alesia Jefferson, Shovonne Adams and Farrah Hudson. Sharon church provides programs to benefit community he participation of the Sharon church Deberia Redic and Dorothy Logan. was honored for her dedication. A sur- members have made it possible to The health and temperance min- prise party was held at the Webb T provide several a programs to benefit istry sponsored a "Total Foot Care" semi- Community Center. Highlights of the both members and the community. nar with Dr. V. J. Simon, local podiatrist, occasion were a letter of commendation The annual vacation Bible school, in charge. read from conference president Robert led by Edna Redic, held dosing exercises In memory of recently deceased Lister, and comments from pastors during Sabbath school. Special music and church deacon, Robert Adams, 10 attrac- Terrell McCoy and Tyrone Douglas. A biblical presentations were given under tive tract boxes were placed around the bouquet of roses and other gifts were the direction of Darlene Davis, and crafts city. presented including a picture from for- were on display. Other summer activities induded a mer high school students Logan had Several members received CPR cer- door-to-door ministry a nursing home sponsored during her 36 years in public tification after taking the course in band, and a telephone ministry. school system. Sharon. They are Edna Redic, Jessie One member who had served the Toreathea Jones, Correspondent Jimerson, Elizabeth Witherspoon, church for over 50 years, Dorothy Logan,

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ri City Temple welcomes rr Lsl new members he Dallas City Temple church members rejoiced as they witnessed the baptism of 11 people on August 28 by Bible worker Ronald TWilliams. Six of these individuals were new con- verts, while the other five were immersed as a public expression of their reconsecration to Christ. On this occasion I had the privilege of meet- ing Mercedes Monk, a lady who had mailed in a Real Truth Bible course enrollment card that was left in her door by one of our Dallas literature evangelists. The card was given to Williams who

41M1111•111111111111NIMI City Temple baptismal candidates move up the line to be baptized by Bible worker Ronald Williams. (At left) Southwest Region Conference publishing director R. E. Brown and City Temple Bible worker Ronald Williams congratulate Mercedes Monk just prior to her baptism on August 28.

followed up the contact with Bible studies. It seems providential that I was present as speaker on the day of the baptism and to see Mrs. Monk baptized—the fruition of the efforts of a faithful colporteur. Two young men talked with me after the service about the possibility of joining the ranks of God's couriers of the printed page. The day ended on Saturday evening with a special service for a several other students who had completed their Real Truth lessons. They were awarded a diploma of graduation by Williams and church elder Clifton Jessup. R. E. Brown, Correspondent Berean church holds Children s Day

he children's singing, word-plays, Rouge Berean church's children's day Youth director Darriel Hoy's mes- Bible alphabet presentations, and of program. The children also led out in sage during the divine service brought T course, Bible verse renderings, all the worship hour's platform activities. into focus the reason for worship. He coordinated by Carolyn Davis, children's It was Jesus' rebuke to His disci- adapted the experience Simon Peter and ministries leader, were part of Baton ples, "Suffer the little children..." other disciples had as portrayed in John (Matthew 19:13, 21 where Jesus told them to fish on the 14), that prompt- other side of the boat. Equipped with ed the theme for fishing rod, tackle box, and even "bait," the children's day Darriel's presentation aptly made an anal- observance. The ogy between the disciples' fishing experi- program was a ence and Jesus' admonition to them that joint effort of the by following Him, they would become lower division in "fishers of men." Children and adults conjunction with alike remained a captive audience as Hoy the Adventist reinforced the necessity of everyone youth depart- becoming involved in a soul-winning ment. ministry. Evelyn M. Edwards, Correspondent

Baton Rouge Berean church's children about to participate in the Bible alphabet game. 17 I [

1101110SheV commis 10 Mill honors program

enard Doneskey, his wife Jane, 5- gram. As of now, only 25 students-2.4% year-old Andre and 2-year-old Sasha of the student body—are honors stu- drove back to Keene one September dents. In four years he expects involve- iinight after eating in Cleburne. When ment to grow to 80-100 honors students. they got out of the car, they cried, "We An honors student takes seminar- can see the stars!" Now, for most of us style classes along with the regular class getting out of our cars at night in Keene, load, but the purpose of an honors pro- this statement does not merit an exclama- gram is not just to pile yet another class tion point. But for Dr. Doneskey and his on a student's schedule. The seminars family, the stars are something to exclaim usually have an interdisciplinary focus about: they have moved to Texas this and often analyze how popular trends year from southern California, from an reflect (and affect) society. area where you can just (sometimes) see Graduating with honors looks the North Star. good on a resume. But Dr. Doneskey says This is Dr. Doneskey's first year at that it not only looks good—it is good. Southwestern Adventist University in the The honors program challenges well-pre- English department. He has been at La pared students and provides a place in Sierra University for the last 10 years, Adventist education for academically where, in addition to teaching, he direct- exceptional students. Doneskey notes ed the writing program three years, that many of the best Adventist students chaired the English department four go to non-Adventist colleges looking for a years, and was involved in the honors challenge, and they shouldn't have to— Renard Doneskey, associate professor of program for many years. He brings to that's why he wants the students, the fac- English at SWAU, assumes responsibilities Southwestern his experience with the ulty, the academies, and the church con- as director of the university's honors pro- honors program; he is now the director stituency to know about the honors pro- gram. Doneskey is a 1981 graduate of of the Honors Committee at SWAU, as gram at SWAU. Southwestern. well as English professor, and he hopes to Amy Leach/Mary Ann Hadley see increased interest in the honors pro- SWAU Correspondents Education Department presents workshop

SWAU Education Department is Over the past two years, the State commended by State of Texas of Texas Board for Educator Certification Left to right, Michael G. England, Ed.D., (SBEC) has implemented a rigorous per- assistant professor of education; Dee outhwestern Adventist University's formance-based accountability system. Anderson, Ed.D., professor, department entire education faculty was invited The system, known as ASEP, is the only chair and certification officer; Mel by the state of Texas to make a pre- program of its kind in the nation and Underhill, Ed.D., professor of education; S and Randy Gilliam, Ed.D., assistant profes- sentation on preparing students for the serves as the model for legislation recent- sor of education. teacher certification exam at a statewide ly passed by Congress SWAU Staff Photc teacher education conference in "On behalf of the Lubbock, October 20-22. SBEC, as well as the citi- SWAU graduates had a pass rate of zens and students of 93 percent on the 1999 ExCET teacher Texas, I congratulate certification exam, and the university was your program on its suc- commended for growth in candidate cess," wrote executive diversity. The 1999 average pass rate for director Pamela Tackett all universities in the state was 88 per- in a letter to SWAU pres- cent. ident Marvin Anderson. The SWAU education faculty, along "Thank you for the con- with an advisory committee, developed a tributions of your pro- plan of action to better prepare students gram in preparing the to pass the teacher certification exam, future educators of which resulted this year in a striking Texas." increase in the university's pass rates. Mary Ann Hadley Correspondent 18 The Record • December 1999 11

Willis teaches flmerican culture and language t the president's trating words, and with acting Currently ESL students are in class- dinner on August Most students come to the ESL es from 7:30 a.m.in the morning to noon, 30 this year, the program with some knowledge of and they have two hours of lab in the R professors and English. But students who look com- afternoon. There are three levels—begin- administrators at pletely blank and who understand noth- ning, intermediate and advanced. Mrs. Southwestern ing the first few days at college, are able Willis, two graduate assistants, and one Adventist University to hold simple conversations after two part-time teacher teach vocabulary, writ- introduced themselves weeks in the program. ing, reading, and speech classes. The ESL to new students and Her classroom is like a miniature course is intensive; some students are freshmen. Edith United Nations with 15 different cultures ready to take regular classes after one Willis introduced her- adjusting to each other and adjusting to semester while others need two or three self as the English as a the United States. Mrs. Willis makes sure semesters of ESL classes. Second Language her students know that if they go to Amy Leach/ Mary Ann Hadley teacher and named someone's house for dinner and really Southwestern Adventist University the countries the 30 want another helping of lasagna, they ESL students come from: Japan, Hungary should say yes when the hostess offers a Slovakia, Ecuador, Taiwan, Honduras, second helping and not wait for her to Moldova, Peru, Angola, Puerto Rico and ask three times before they accept, as is (At left) Edith Willis, assistant professor of Brazil. the custom in some countries. She says modern languages at SWAU, has taught Mrs. Willis began the ESL program that some students, in trying to be polite, English as a Second Language since August, in August of 1991 to prepare students to have gone away hungry from meals. 1991. take college-level classes. Many ESL stu- dents already have degrees; they come to learn or polish their English and then return to their countries. But about 30 CALENDAR OF EVENTS percent stay and take a degree at SWAU. Edith Bradbury Willis graduated SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY from Avondale College in 1959 with a B.A. in Education and a music diploma, Spring Semester 2000 the third Australian woman to take a degree from Avondale. After three years January 10 Registration for second semester of teaching high school math and science January 24-28 Student Week of Prayer in Australia, she and her husband Lloyd January 27-30 Academy Basketball Tournament went as missionaries to India. Mrs. Willis January 31 - February 4 Red Ribbon Week taught six years in an American school in India, and then they moved to Spicer February 14-18 Week of Care College, near Bombay, where Elder and February 18-19 Southwestern Union Music Festival Mrs. Willis taught for 20 years until they February 21-25 Black History Week moved to Texas in 1989. It was at Spicer March 8-21 Romania Mission Trip that she began teaching English as a March 9-19 Spring break Second Language March 9-19 Cowabunga! Ski Trip People wondered how Mrs. Willis could teach English to her Indian stu- March 24-26 SWAU Visitation Days dents without speaking Hindi (although March 27-31 Spirit Week she did learn some Hindi), and now peo- April 6-9 Alumni Homecoming ple wonder how she can teach English to April 9 Homecoming Classic Golf Tournament her students in Texas without speaking April 9 Knights vs. Alumni Knights baseball Portuguese or Spanish or Japanese or April 9 Hungarian. But that's the whole point, Mimosa Memories she says—that she doesn't speak their lan- April 15 Keene Camerata Special Concert guage. She doesn't even like her students April 24-29 Student Appreciation Week to bring Spanish / English or April 28 - May 3 Final Examinations Chinese / English dictionaries to class. May 5 Senior Consecration Mrs. Willis teaches with pictures, with May 6 Baccalaureate gestures, with songs, with explanations from already-learned English, with illus- May 7 Commencement May 8 Summer Module 1 begins

December 1999 • The Record 19 7j Volunteers support program Reene holds at VGFI n African proverb which states, "One (Kalebaugh) '50. These women help in Fellowship volunteer is better than 10 forced the administration office. Pat, who's been fl men" is proving to be true when it retired from nursing for two years, says, comes to considering the many hours "It's a joy to work with young people. It Series retirees put into help at Valley Grande gives me an outlet for service." Mary Academy. Several retired men and Lou says, "Helping here now is very dif- he Keene church's Fellowship Series, women are involved at the school. ferent from being a student here 50 years which began as a proposal from the Kevin Saddler, a mechanic who ago. The kids look so young! It's great T Fellowship Sabbath school for spiritu- recently moved to Weslaco, has donated being able to help in a Christ-centered al education classes on Sabbath after- many hours repairing equipment and school." noons, invited Pastor Steve Wohlberg as assisting with maintenance. Saddler is a Another woman who puts in count- guest speaker at their second meeting. strong supporter of Christian education. less volunteer hours is Nancy Hackett Wohlberg had recently returned Another volunteer is Mac (Mock) '65. If it's growing on campus, from a Pakistan conference of non- McCormick, who is at the school almost chances are Nancy not only bought it, Adventist clergy where he spoke on the every workday—all day long. He has but planted it as well. In addition, she Biblical prophecies relating to God's plan probably put in more volunteer hours at works tirelessly with alumni activities. for the redemption of Jews and Gentiles. VGA than anyone else. Painting, tearing And what would we do without the Approximately 100 people spent down, building up, moving a wall here, help of Marty Peters (Hinson) '73, Larna three hours in study with Pastor putting one up there, just about anything Greenlee (Webb) '78 and Sharon Wicker Wohlberg and then enjoyed a mini-repast that is needed, he does. Mac, at the (Wills) '73? These women have been of fingerfood and drinks. young age of 88, remembers arriving at putting the alumni newsletter together. Evadeane Peters Keene, in December 1930 with a duffel It is not possible to mention every- Communication Director bag and one penny in his pocket. He one who has given of their time and tal- says, "I was poorer than Job's turkey." He ents to help keep this school as a light- knows how difficult it is for many of our house for youth, but we are grateful to young people to afford tuition and how all our volunteers. "every penny I save the Academy makes Rick Lofton filvarado youth it easier for a student to attend." Development Officer Then there's the Dynamic Duo— Pat Schwarz and Mary Lou Kelley hold week of prayer he Alvarado youth week of prayer Evangelism gets high priority was held September 27 to October 2. T Monday and Wednesday nights Alayne Fenasci and Kevin Bowen, stu- dents from Southwestern Adventist in Texas University, spoke about discovering God's power. Tuesday and Thursday night n Friday night, October 22, 1999, 40 ing a series by their pastor, Steve Stephen Price, a singer from Joshua, gave Adventist churches in the Texas Wohlberg, to be used later by 3ABN. a mini-concert and spoke to the youth. 0 Conference were down-linked to the Pastor Charles Buursma is currently Reggie Dupard, a former NFL running New York satellite NET '99 program fea- involved in a crusade in the Tyler church. back, gave his testimony on Friday night turing Doug Bachelor. Other churches Pastor Jack DuBosque began a series on and took the sermon on Sabbath morn- have chosen to have a live evangelist first October 29 at the Scenic Hills church in ing. and then to follow-up with the Bachelor San Antonio. Each night the program began with videos later. Evadeane Peters a song service by Tony and Sherri Cash. Pastor Ron Halvorsen, Sr. is speak- Communication Director On three different nights the youth group ing to a packed auditorium each night in performed a skit and the Seventh-street Keene. Fort Worth First church is video- Players puppet ministry performed on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Faye Hill, Correspondent

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Jr LP r The 'IBC comes to Rene

he city of Keene welcomed the read, rather than be rushed in and out of for you to visit when in the Keene area. Adventist Book Center's grand open- the store." Visit the TABC website at www.texas- T ing on October 24. The long-awaited Pacific Press now owns 14 [email protected]. ABC opened its doors at 9:00 a.m. to wel- Adventist Book Centers in the United Gabe Kramer come the community of Keene and States and Canada. The Keene Adventist SWAU journalism student neighbors from all over north central Book Center is officially open and ready Texas. Some notable faces were Robert J. Kloosterhuis, General Conference vice president and chair of the board of Pacific Press Publishing Association (PPPA), and Robert E. Kyte, president of PPPA. Accompanying them were the resi- dents in Keene who mobbed the book- store aisles, taking advantage of the sales and discounts and lunch for a buck while internationally known violinist Jaime Jorge gathered crowds outside. How did this all come about? The ABC was formerly located in Alvarado, a little over five miles from Keene. Charles Reel, marketing director for PPPA, counts the move as an invest- ment and a necessity "Now that we are in Keene, we feel we can provide more for the community because we now have a better market. We have expanded our sections in music, Enjoying a chat in the newly opened Adventist Book Center are, from left: videos, cards, gifts and added an area Amy Campbell with her father, Southwestern Adventist University president dedicated to home school materials and Marvin Anderson, and Southwestern Union Conference president Max A. much more than we can name on paper." Trevino. He adds, "In taking into account the college students at Southwestern Adventist University, we have not only increased store hours, but we have also allocated a section of the store for the popular Veggie Tales for their children." Pacific Press purchased the ABC from the Texas Conference. "The reasons for the buy," explains Reel, "were to administer our management and market- ing expertise and finance the building project as well as merchandise for the store." Compared to the 1,500 sq. foot establishment in Alvarado, the ABC in Keene now has a much larger 4,000 sq. feet. The Texas ABC plans to have "something for everybody." With an

updated Sabbath school curriculum, expanded children's area, more music and

more Spanish titles available, the ABC is a l Kramer ie

store for everyone. Reel says, 'We want br Ga our Keene residents and visitors to feel at : to ho

home while in our store. We have relax- P ing chairs and a quiet atmosphere, and Taking advantage of the special prices offered at the grand opening, visitors and residents we want our shoppers to sit down and of Keene crowd into the bookstore on opening day, October 24

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Using an oversized pair of scis- sors, the Adventist Book Center is officially opened by (from left) Steve Gifford, Texas Conference president; Frank Peterson, Keene mayor; Roy Hunt, ABC manager; and Bob Kyte, Pacific Press president.

Discipleship training in Paris

Mary Lindsey and Angela Culligan of the Paris church serve lunch at the Christians in Action center.

he Paris, Tex. church has been hold- ing weekly discipleship training T meetings for members who wish to become more involved in sharing their faith. One of the outreach projects has been to provide lunch on a quarterly basis at the Christians in Action center, a homeless shelter run by volunteers from the community. A vegetarian meal was served to about 70 people at a recent lunch. Flyers announcing the New York NET '99 evangelistic meetings were also distributed. Jill Cobb Correspondent

The Paris church members who worked behind the scenes to provide a meal at the Christians in Action center.

22 The Record • December 1999 Leadership camp proves to be anything but flat Burton holds love hen 13 students and three faculty things we members loaded up the vans and could do to W left for leadership camp at Yorktown get the stu- Vatic neighbor Bay, no one imagined what would dents excit- take place. ed about BANG! A flat tire. The van driven God. Ideas by principal John Hopps had blown a rear came burst- Meek" tire. We pulled over and changed the ing out of tire. A courteous Arkansas man asked if all of us. emembering that "Love cannot live without action, and every act he could help, but we had it covered. But When we wait, wait. That's not the experience I'm got back to R increases, strengthens, and extends it (Testimonies writing about. school that Monday, the first thing we did Vol. 2, pg. 135), Sharon Solomon, head teacher for grades 6-8, Since we were the first to arrive at was to begin each day with prayer at the Yorktown, and since Mr. Hopps was the flagpole at 8:00 a.m. instituted "Love Your Neighbor Week" at Burton Academy. The Oct. 18-22 experi- first to send in our reservation, the boys By doing it this way, students par- ment gave junior high students the got the only cabin with an air-condition- ticipate only if they want to—not opportunity to practice what adults have ing unit. Thanks, Mr. Hopps! because they have to. More and more stu- Five academies sent their leaders to dents are joining this group each day. been studying this quarter in Sabbath school—Godly love. the training camp—Burton, Chisholm Attending leadership camp was one Mrs. Solomon asked two seventh Trail, Jefferson, Ozark, and Valley Grande of the most influential trips of my life. graders to submit an essay on their con- academies, accounting for about 80 stu- Who knows, it might even be my salva- clusions about the week. Thank you to dents. Leaders ranged from SA officers tion. Sheri Herman and Emily Cole who took to class officers to newspaper and year- Damon Gilliam time out from all their seventh grade book editors. During the day meetings Senior Class President were held to cover each specific area. In homework to finish this assignment! these classes we learned about each oth- ers' objectives and focuses. I went to the The junior high classes held presidents' meeting led by our own Love Your Neighbor" week Pastor Bernie Anderson. We discussed Oct. 18-22. The seventh the duties and expectations of a president "Love Your Neighbor" and eighth graders drew and how to accomplish our goals. names and each day were Most of our worships were present- week was ed by Jan Yakush who told many interest- fun. I to get a small gift for that ing stories—some very amusing—but, enjoyed person. All who participated the "big experience" I was talking about giving the had a great time and a lot occurred Friday night. After worship each gift, as of fun. Friday we all school was asked to form a group to dis- revealed the name of the cuss what their school needed most and well as receiving person we had drawn. what we could do for our school. All 13 Everyone was treated to of us from Burton agreed on one issue: one. I always looked for the the need to have Jesus Christ in our person to see his face light Krispy Kreme doughnuts school. We shared low and high points in up when he got the gift. and a drink. our lives and how God was always there One gift I got him was We want to thank the for us. silly string. Although I thought teachers who helped At the end of the session, with throughout the everyone back together again, the SA it was his favorite gift, it turned out to be a kind of week. We hope presidents summarized what their groups to do it again had discussed. Burton's SA president, bad gift because when every- Travis Simpson, expressed what we all body was sitting on the curb next semester. wanted to say. He said that the little rival- eating doughnuts. Carl came Sheri Herman, ry our schools have is petty, and that we up and sprayed it all over Grade 7 should have one goal—to get to heaven— us in our hair and clothes not which school is the best. Our request was that each school pray for each other and everything. that the Holy Spirit would enter our lives But, it was really fun and bring our schools closer to Christ. and I enjoyed it a lot. I can't Later that night, the 13 of us sat wait till next semester to do it down and talked about the different again. Emily Cole, Grade 7 December 1999 • The Record 23 flbilene liciventist ficademv featured in Ionis newspaper

n October 19, the Abilene Reporter- questions, which is good. And some Larla Morales, who was recognized News ran a front page article with younger kids function at a much higher as a gifted and talented student in a pub- 0 two large color pictures of the one- level. It also helps the younger students lic school last year, is attending Abilene room school operated in Abilene by when the older kids ask questions. It just Adventist Academy. "The reason I like the Seventh-day Adventist church. In reinforces the concept we are trying to her here," says Larla's father, Rufino describing Abilene Junior Academy he teach." Morales, "is because they start and end quotes the head teacher, Wayne Hughes, The dasses and homework are the day with prayer." who with his wife Sandra co-teaches the based on an age-appropriate level, but Anna Voelker 16 students. group discussion can include the upper Staff Writer "We have multi-level kids. Some of and lower grades. The students wear red the older kids who function at a lower collared shirts and navy pants, shorts or level can understand the younger kids' skirts.

Tong fivila is ordained

n Sabbath, September 25, 1999, Tony Albuquerque North Valley and Valencia Avila was ordained to the gospel Spanish churches in October. He is also 0 ministry. Texico Conference officers associate youth director for Texico's and personnel, representatives from the senior youth. Southwestern Union Conference, friends Gladstone W Simmons and relatives from California, Colorado, Communication Director and El Paso, Tex. were present to be part of this special event held in Tulia, one of the three churches in Avila's district. Born in Durango, Mexico, 15th child of Tomas and Juana Avila, he grew up in the busy border town of Tijuana, in Baja Cal. He graduated from Tony and J.C. Montemorelos University with a bache- Avila are the lor's degree in theology in 1992. proud parents of Tony worked as a youth leader in daughter Ashley Riverside, as a chaplain for the mission Victoria, born in school in Calexico and as a Bible worker June. in Las Vegas and Anchorage. One week after Tony married Yaiselyn (J.C.) Rodriguez, whom he met while attend- ing La Sierra University, he received a call to be senior pastor and teacher in Kodiak, Alaska. Tony and J.C. came to the Texico Conference in 1998, where he pastored the Amarillo Spanish, Hereford, and Tulia churches until he moved to the

Arr--• • Texico Conference president James L. Stevens, and pastors Manuel Cruz, Norman Zimmerman, Samuel Green, Ruben Rodriguez, and Eddie Canales kneel around Tony and J. C. Avila in the act of ordination.

24 The Record • December 1999 Roswell church holds dedication service any former members and seven former pastors and their wives were among the 200 people who M attended the dedication ceremony at the Roswell Adventist church on October 23. First organized on May 23, 1903, the church had moved locations several times, but the service on this day marked the nearly 100 years of existence in Roswell. Ground breaking for the current church building was in June 1985. The congregation were able to worship in the church by the following summer. Now, 13 years later, with the debt completely paid off, the congregation gathered together to praise God for His guidance and blessing. Eduard Schmidt, associate director at the North American Division Evangelism Institute, who was Roswell pastor when the church was being built, took the Sabbath worship service. He Roswell Seventh-day Adventist Church on the corner of Union and Jaffa Streets. Inset: recalled memories of the faithful mem- Current pastoral couple: Shara and David McLauchlan, Jr. bers who had helped establish the Roswell church. The audience was also ment of a brass ensemble of four young helped hold the mortgage as church favored with choral selections by the people from the community and their elder Shirley Ann Munroe lit the match. Adventist choir, directed by Bobbi director, Mike Lee. Spontaneous cheers arose from the con- DeWeber. With the close of the service, the gregation as they watched the mortgage At the dedication ceremony, which congregation adjourned to the fellowship document go up in flames. began at 3:30 p.m., Roswell members hall for the burning of the mortgage. Stacy Wolkwitz were honored by the presence of church John Pope, Texico Conference treasurer, Correspondent officials as well as the mayor of Roswell, along with building committee members, Bill Owen. Owen congratulated the church and commended the members for their community outreach efforts, espe- cially in the distribution of Thanksgiving baskets to needy families. Following the opening remarks and introduction of guests by the current pas- tor, David McLauchlan, Jr., the dedication sermon was delivered by James Stevens, Texico Conference president. The act of dedication and dedicatory prayer were led by Max A. Trevino, Southwestern Union Conference president. The service was graced with music from a combined choral group of Adventists and the Westminster Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir members, directed by Shirley Ann Munroe and accompanied by guest organist Karen Fuss from the First United Methodist Church in Roswell. One choral Roswell church members and guests watch the mortgage burn. From left, Shirley Ann selection included the added accompani- Munroe, John Pope, Tom Leighton, Joe Lee, Joanne Herr, Eduard Schmide, Sonia Schmidt, and Sherry! Jordan.

December 1999 • The Record 25 Under the direction of Shirley Ann Munroe, the combined choirs of the Roswell Adventist and Westminster Presbyterian churches sing a special anthem of praise.

Rio Grande church welcomes nem members he members of the Albuquerque Rio Grande Spanish church worked dili- gently for months to prepare for a seriesT of seminars. People were reached by TV and radio advertisement, by mail and by hand-delivered fliers. The speaker, Jesus de Ramon Canals, evangelist in the Oregon Conference, focused on Jesus Christ, his love for humanity and His second com- ing. An average of 60 visitors came each night, and 47 were baptized. A large group are still preparing for baptism in the future. Ismael Renteria, Correspondent

The Canales family are baptized together. They are, from left: Oscar, Luisito, Pastor Ramon Cano, and Norma Canales.

Rio Grande Spanish church thanks God for the many new members who joined their congregation as a result of the evangelistic meetings in Albuquerque. 26 The Record • December 1999 lidvenlists Online Forum celebrates first ariniversary

ana Green* is a 24-year-old Adventist thing. But if I have this child I will lose Finally, some 60 messages later, teacher with a problem and nowhere my job. I work for the church. My par- Dana wrote: "I have decided to have this to go for help. Recently she discov- ents will disown me. My boyfriend will baby. I told my parents, and they plan to D ered she was pregnant. But not being lose his scholarship and will be disowned disown me. But I have a support system. I married, where could she go for help? also. I really don't know what to do. Can have devised a plan to keep my job, but I Her parents would be shocked if they you help me? Pray for me." will let you know about that later. You ever found out. Since she works for the Immediately Dana started receiving won't believe what a relief this is for me. church, she couldn't even go to her pas- dozens of replies on the forum from Thank you, thank you, thank you!" (Later tor about her problem. In fact, if she did- other forum members with suggestions we learned that Dana's parents decided to n't have an abortion soon, she would like- and recommendations, Bible passages, support her and even help with the ly lose her job. But would an abortion be and personal experiences from others. upcoming wedding.) the right thing to do? Dana wondered. In subsequent messages we learned Dana's story is just one of many Finally, Dana joined the Adventists that Dana was in the process of trying to hundreds of interesting discussions tak- Online Internet Forum and posted her buy a house, and if she lost her job she ing place on the new Adventists Online first message in a thread titled: would not be able to make the pay- Forum, now available on the Internet. "Pregnant, Single, Alone in the Church." ments. Also, her boyfriend could lose his *Not her real name It said: "I am 24 years old and recently school scholarship if he quit school to Ralph Blodgett found out that I am 6 weeks pregnant. I get married. Forum Webmaster am scheduled for an abortion in 2 weeks. I don't know if I am doing the right Every school a healthy school

44 V ou've seen headlines announcing ment. If we all work together, every that thousands of teenagers begin school can be a health school." smoking every day and that "One interesting thing we have teenagers are fatter than ever done this year is to give a matching cash before," says DeWitt Williams, director prize to the school, or teacher, that pro- of health ministries for the North duces a winner," says Baker. "We would American Division. "We are living in an like to see all 1,040 Adventist schools era of decreasing health awareness involved and we feel this incentive will among young people." help more school to participate. Since Charlotte Adela Dzul-Garcia is an active In a joint effort between the educa- only half of our students go to Adventist eight-year-old who enjoys reading, writing tion and health ministries departments of schools, we would like to see some stories, drawing, painting and almost any the North American Division, a contest is churches that don't have schools to also kind of craft. being sponsored to bring health to the sponsor the contest." attention of Adventist young people and Two schools of the Southwestern to encourage them to commit to a Union Conference won prizes last year. healthy lifestyle. Ketchum Junior Academy had two win- This past year, $32,000 in prize ners. Charlotte A. Dzul-Garcia took first money was made available for contest place in the poster contest and received a winners in five categories and four age $500 bond. Donna Jean Helms took first groups. It is hoped that many more place in the essay contest and also won a schools will participate this coming year. $500 savings bond. The winners of the 1999-2000 year Applegate Adventist Academy had Student Health Lifestyle Contest 2000 a winner in the essay contest for the will be presented at the 2000 General lower grades and won a $50 savings Conference Session in Toronto, Canada, bond. according to Frank Baker, contest direc- For rules about the contest contact tor. "In these times of decaying morals Frank Baker, contest director at: fbak- and unhealthy lifestyles, every effort [email protected]; 503.252.0133 or look at Donna Jean Helms likes to play should be put forth to involve all our the Health Ministries web page soccer, run, garden, and mow youth in this contest. Many years ago, (www.northamerica.adventist.org/hm). lawns. 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34 The Record • December 1999 THE QCORD I 4. 1r• , • ,•4 Staff rifi I [r Editor JEAN THOMAS Editorial Assistant CARLA BAKER

ALLEN, Charles Edwin, born Aug. PERKINS, Stella L, born in 1953 in STRICKLIN, Alto, born Sept. 19, 1907 Union Administration 21, 1923 in Addington, OK and Flagstaff, AZ and died Sept. 25, in Hot Springs, AR and died Sept. died Sept. 2, 1999 in Midwest 1999 in Albuquerque, NM. 19, 1999. Survivors: sons, Gene President MAX A. TREVINO City OK. Survivors: wife, Survivors: daughters, Dana and Stricklin, Pearcy, AR, Gerald Secretary SAMUEL L. GREEN Claudia Allen, Midwest City; son, Darlene; son, Herbert; mother, Stricklin, Hot Springs, AR, Lamar Treasurer DERYL KNUTSON Charles E. Allen, Jr., Midwest Jennie Serrano; adopted aunt, Stricklin, Beebe, AR; daughter, Undertreasurer JOEL WALLACE City; daughters, Brenda Callamay Kindred, Albuquerque; Loretta Stricklin, Pearcy, AR; 2 Pettijohn, Altus, OK, Linda Allen and 10 grandchildren. brothers; 3 sisters; 4 grandchildren; Southwestern Union Conference and Sandra Faulk, both of and 11 great-grandchildren. Midwest City; one brother; 3 sis- PYLE, James N., born Aug. 12, 1908 777 South Burleson Boulevard ters; 10 grandchildren; and 6 near Scurry, TX and died Oct. 17, WOODS, Mark, 36, died Sept. 20, P.O. Box 4000 great-grandchildren. 1999 in Keene, TX. Survivors: 1999 in Moriarty, NM. Survivors: Burleson, TX 76097 wife, Ruth Pyle, Cleburne, TX; wife, Carmen Woods, Moriarty; ph: (817) 295-0476 fax: (817) 447-2443 CONLEY, Alfred R., born Jan. 10, daughter, Cindy Perkins, Cleburne; sons, Eldro and Matthew; mother, e-mail: [email protected] 1909 in Rogers, AR and died son, Clifford Williamson, Phyllis Hallum and husband, Tom; Sept. 20, 1999 in Albuquerque, Grapevine, TX; one sister; 3 grand- grandmother, Ruth Woods; sister, Departments NM. Survivors: wife, Francis daughters; and 2 great-grandsons. Nancy Garvin; aunt and uncle, ACS/Personal Ministries DEM ROBLES Conley; daughters, Kay Swaeby June and Bruce Pierce; and many ASI/Trust Services HARVEY BYRAM and Patricia Pendleton; and REQUENEZ, Thomas, born Dec. 21, nieces, nephews and cousins. Children's Ministries MARGARET TAGLAVORE daughter-in-law, Sylvia Conley. 1908 in Rio Grande City, TX and Communication JEAN THOMAS died Aug. 14, 1999 in Santa Maria, WOODS, Paul, 8, died Sept. 20, 1999 Education DOUGLAS WALKER DeHART, Lovell Jane, born Jan. 5, CA. Survivors: wife, Bernice in Moriarty, NM. Survivors: moth- Family Min./Sabbath School BUFORD GRIFFITH 1916 in Maplegrove, MN and Requenez, Santa Maria; daughters, er, Carmen Woods, Moriarty; 2 Hispanic Coordinator EDDIE CANALES died Oct. 10, 1999 in Sanders, Anita Moses, Carmarillo, CA, brothers, Eldro and Matthew; Information Systems JERRILYNN BICEK AZ. Survivors: daughter, Cindi Eunice Detton, Truckee, CA, Hilda grandparents, Phyllis and Tom Religious Liberty SAMUEL L. GREEN Burkewitz, Sanders, AZ; grand- Cabrera, Ehrenberg, AZ, Ruth Hallum and Al and Teresa Alvarez; Assistant Treasurer JERRY DAVIDSON daughter, Sonja Mercado, and Schalkwyk, Santa Maria, Esther aunts, uncles, and cousins. Women's Ministries CARLA BAKER great-granddaughter, Jamie Yialelis, Napa, CA, Linda Bailey, Mercado, both of Durango, CO. Santa Maria; daughter-in-law, Rita Editorial Correspondents Requenez, Santa Maria; brother, GULLICKSON, John Henry, Sr., born Alfredo Requenez, Sr., Edinburg, All copy, subscriptions and advertisements should be Aug. 31, 1928 in Minneapolis, TX; 12 grandchildren; and 4 great- addressed to the local conference office. MN and died Sept. 20, 1999 in grandchildren. Arkansas-Louisiana: Tibor Shelley, P.O. Box 31000 Hot Springs, AR. Survivors: wife, (7025 Greenwood Road), Shreveport, LA 71130, Ellen L. Gullickson, Hot Springs; (318)631-6240 sons, Fritz Gullickson, Oklahoma: John Moyer, P.O. Box 32098, (4735 N.W. Minneapolis, Kurt Gullickson, 63rd St.), Oklahoma City, OK 73132, (405)721-6110 John Gullickson, Jr. and Todd Southwest Region: Gullickson, all of Hot Springs; Bill Wright, P.O. Box 226289, (2215 Lanark), Dallas, TX 75222, (214) 943-4491 daughters, Terry Lynn Oakley and Amy Ellen Gullickson, both Texas: Evadeane Peters, P.O. Box 800, (U.S. 67 & I- of Hot Springs; one brother; 10 35W), Alvarado, TX 76009-0800, (817) 783-2223 grandchildren; and 6 great-grand- Texico: Gladstone W. Simmons, P.O. Box 7770, (4909 children. Canyon Dr.), Amarillo, TX 79114, (806) 353-7251

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Calling program will begin at 9:55 p.m. (CST). The project will involve such agents as Yahoo, Broadcast.com, the North Adventist youth American Division, Adventist Communication Network (ACN), and sev- and young adults eral young adult ministry groups from around the division. Come join New Year's Eve satellite party You want to be Adventist youth and young adults from involved? across the North American Division (NAD) For those wanting to participate at one of will be involved in Genesis 2000 (g2k), a the uplink sites, central time zone pro- nationwide New Year's Eve satellite cele- gramming will be uplinked live from the bration for the year 2000. With this his- Arlington Convention Center. In addition toric eve falling on Friday evening, it pro- to a live concert starting at 8:30 p.m., all vides a fantastic opportunity for ministry 4+ hours of g2k programming will be and a venue for the younger generation to shown at the convention center. For more celebrate the birth of a new millennium. information contact Kevin Wells at The broadcast event will be 4+ hours 517.483.4837 or beeper 994.6794. from 9:55 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. (CST) and will involve interactivity from four different sites, New York, Dallas, Denver and south- Your help is needed ern California, as well as video greetings from around the world. Your word-of-mouth advertising is invaluable. Start talking to both young What will the and old about Genesis 2000 (g2k). Genesis program involve? 2000 is currently seeking local site coor- dinators to plan and implement g2k The event will feature speaking, singing, downlink celebrations at the local church drama and musical groups from around level. the NAD. Since the year 2000 is officially If your church or group will be par- the Year of Young Adult Evangelism, the ticipating, please e-mail the information uplink is an effort to raise awareness, soli- to the addresses below: If you wish to darity and enthusiasm for being a part of dedicate time, effort or talent toward the the 12 months of evangelism in the year realization of this project or if you have 2000. additional questions, email a.s.a.p. to [email protected] or call L800.SDA How can the event PLUS (1.800.732.7587). be downlinked? We will put you in touch with other Local churches can downlink the event national and via their C-band dishes (the "NET '98 regional coordina- dishes") on GE2 Channel 11. To allow tors and producers. each downlink site to be sure they are getting the signal, a test slate will esis 2000 display at 9:30 p.m. (CST). The actual