June 1996 Heart to Heart

A Model of Kindness Dale Kongorski President Alberta Conference

he tension was so thick you searching questions (Lord, is it I?), a Jesus, even though He knew what could almost cut it with a whispered conversation between was happening in Judas' heart and knife. It was so unexpected- John and Jesus, a piece of bread that he would betray Him later that and mysterious. One of them dipped and handed to Judas, and very night, did not publicly expose or T then the carefully chosen words of embarrass him. Yes, Jesus did would betray their Lord? For some months now Jesus had been talking Jesus addressed to His betrayer- announce that one of them would to His disciples about His suffering "What you are about to do, do quick- betray Him. He also mentioned that and death, but this had been a good ly..." (John 13:27) But the astonishing one of them would deny Him and week. On Sunday Jesus had entered verse in this narrative is the next one that they all would desert Him. But Jerusalem on the back of a colt in the which says, "but no one at the meal He dealt so gently with Judas that as manner prescribed for a king to enter understood why Jesus said this to Judas left, the group in the room did- Jerusalem. The people had responded him." (verse 28) n't realize what had happened nor with wonderful enthusiasm. He had In this experience we have, it that he had been identified as the one driven the money changers from the seems to me, a demonstration of how who would betray His Lord. They temple and the people had flocked to we should deal with a person who simply thought Jesus was sending hear Him speak. Mary had anointed has wandered away from his com- him on some errand that needed to His feet with costly perfume as He mitment to God. Verse 27 says that be done. dined as honored guest in the home Satan had entered into Judas. He had To me there seem to be two of a leading Pharisee. During that turned away from the offered gift of lessons that we should learn from week the efforts of His enemies to guidance and control by the Holy this experience with Judas. First, it trick Him with questions had been so Spirit to the guidance and control of reveals how hopelessly inadequate soundly defeated that "...from that Satan. (As Jesus washed his feet earli- human judgment is about the charac- day on no one dared to ask Him any er that evening, Judas saw His humil- ter of others. We become so lost in more questions" (Matthew 22:46*). ity and love and almost gave in to its our opinions and judgments which And now He was not only speaking control in his life. But now he thinks are based upon external observations of His death; He said one of them better of it and surrenders again to that we cannot recognize the evi- would betray Him! Who? That was his greed and his pride of opinion. dence that runs counter to them. The the question driving nearly every- He still thinks he can force Jesus to disciples were of the opinion that one's mind. proclaim himself king and, as the one Judas was one of the most talented, Following Jesus' stunning responsible for His coronation, playa influential, and valuable members of announcement there were some soul- leading role in the new kingdom.) Yet their group. Even when, in the con-

2 Messenger /June 1996 — Cover : " What's for Dinner?" by Bruno Kern, Oshawa, Ontario.

text of being told that one of them doing so, Jesus knew that it could would betray Jesus, Judas got up and awaken sympathy in some hearts for quickly left the room they didn't put Judas and would, in some minds, two and two together. Their ideas excuse the betrayal that followed. about him were gelled and they con- But the real reason for Jesus' treat- Volume 65, No. 6, May, 1996, Oshawa, ON tinued in that way of thinking. In ment of Judas was simply that He June Polishuk / Copy Editor this case their ideas were positive loved him still! And so He treated Allan Colleran / Art Director toward Judas in the face of what Judas as love would dictate. He did- Robin Carby / Associate Art Director should have been seen as negative n't embarrass him; He didn't publicly CONFERENCE EDITORS evidence. Just as often, or more so, rebuke him; He simply made clear to Don King / Alberta the ideas we have of others are nega- Judas His understanding of what Ron Watts / British Columbia Lester Carney / Manitoba-Saskatchewan tive in the face of what should be rec- was happening and protected him as Robert Lehmann / Maritime ognized as positive evidence to the much as possible from the censure David Crook / Newfoundland contrary. The point is that we are and displeasure of the group. (Can M. Lekic / Ontario Claude Richli / Quebec poor judges of character and when you imagine how Judas might have faced with a decision as to whom been treated by the others in the should be appointed to leadership group if Jesus had clearly identified etc. based on their character, we have him as the betrayer?) a tremendous need to submit to the I marvel at the kindness Jesus guidance of the Holy Spirit. Our showed to Judas who, by human judgment is simply not sufficient. standards, deserved so much less. On the other hand, the second les- The question comes to us: are we as This Issue son that we need to learn from this careful and as gentle in dealing with experience is the lesson of dealing those who fall? Do we love—truly Heart to Heart kindly with those who stumble and love—them and thus treat them as Dale Kongorski 2 fall. Although the actions of Judas love would dictate, seeking to protect sealed his destiny and resulted in his them as much as possible from the ultimate rejection of the salvation censure and displeasure of the James Watson Walkus Jesus had come to give, Jesus did not group? While it is true that there is a Don Felkley 4 reject or badly treat him. To the con- time to "cry aloud and spare not," it trary Jesus showed him extraordi- is clear that there is also a time to Who Is A Canadian? 5 nary kindness. Even as Judas demonstrate heavenly love and approached Him in the garden with patience. That is how Jesus said His the kiss of betrayal, Jesus did not true followers would be identified. Camp Meetings 6-10 show any sign of contempt or anger. There was in Jesus no sympathy at He didn't resist Judas' feigned dis- all for the course of action which ADRA play of affection. He merely asked Judas was following. Yet He ever Kay Bacchus 11 the piercing question, "Judas, are you extended to him His love and cour- betraying the Son of Man with a tesy. We do not need to reject a per- kiss?"-the sign of affection and son and treat them coolly or with PLUS friendship? (Luke 22:48) indifference just because we can now Canadian Union College 12, 13 At the supper that evening, Jesus accept the behavior or ideas of that Healthwise 14 could have made Judas intensely person. Oh, that God would fill us Kingsway Corner 14 uncomfortable. He could have told with Godly love for sinners! If we Conference News 15-20 the disciples about money that Judas could demonstrate the kind of love Bulletin Board-Tribute, had removed from the group's and courtesy that Jesus showed Milestones, Weddings, resources for his own personal use. toward Judas, I believe that there Obituaries 21, 22 He could have publicly shown the would be thousands of "sinners" who Classifieds 23-27 true motivation of Judas when he have been frozen out of God's church criticized Mary for pouring the per- that would return to His fold. The Canadian Adventist MESSENGER is the official fume on Jesus' feet. It wasn't concern organ of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada. for the poor as he had stated, but *All texts from The New Issued monthly, annual subscription price in Canada $5.00. Out of union $10.00. Printed by Maracle Press rather frustration that a sizable gift International Version, Zondervan Bible Limited. Second class mail registration number 0912. had escaped his control. Jesus could Publishers Address all inquiries to 1148 King Street East, Oshawa. have demonstrated how selfish and Ontario L1H 1 H8. unprincipled Judas really was. But in ISSN 0702-5084

Messenger/June 1996 3 ames Watson Walkus National Aboriginal Achievement Award Recipient by Don Felkley, Pastor Gwa'sala-Walcwaxda'nv SDA Church, Port Hardy, B.C.

Tenacity is worth millions, lit- tled, "God is My Co-Captain", from erally. Forty years ago, a small leaky, Native Life Ministries Northwest. weather beaten skiff named Tenacity, The precepts of that faith have n April 10, a set out from Port Hardy, B.C. Her enabled him to help create econom- select group of captain was a fisherman named ic development for three reserve individuals James Watson Walkus. Today communities at the northern tip of including political Tenacity has grown into a $5 million Vancouver Island and help build leaders Elijah Harper, Chief a year enterprise with a flotilla of 19 two Seventh-day Adventist Phil Fontaine, writer Maria vessels and a cold storage plant. Churches on Vancouver Island, the Campbell and actor / singer Tom James Walkus has grown into a Nanaimo SDA Church and Jackson gathered in Winnipeg to multi-millionaire who owns the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw SDA receive the prestigious National largest private commercial fishing Church, a Native Indian church Aboriginal Achievement Award. fleet on Canada's west coast. Tenacity ministry centre in Port Hardy. He Amongst the recipients honoured was indeed. But it is a tenacity coupled has built both a successful enterprise a Kwakiutl fisherman from Port with an earnest and simple faith. Hardy, an individual whose achieve- That combination has resulted in a ment in business/commerce is a business that employs over 100 peo- remarkable story of hard work, ple, with real estate holdings in integrity, loyalty and generosity. He is Hawaii, Washington State, and James Watson Walkus. (Taken from British Columbia. A member of the the Native Newspaper "Awa'k'wis" in Kwakiutl Nation, Mr. Walkus's life Port Hardy B.C., and written by provides an illuminative spiritual Franka von Specht). example. His faith was highlighted in an article read by thousands enti-

4 Messenger / June 1996 Photo opposite: James Watson Walkus on the right with Dr. Frank Calder and Elijah Harper.

vvh _ _ _ Ih ,-- ___r and a sense of community. He has o is proven by example that hope becomes reality through dedication, ._____ commitment and faith. He received a Canadian • National Aboriginal Achievement Award in Business and Commerce for Harold W. Ruopp his sterling example in navigating his way from ragged rowboat to fine flotilla and enhancing the economic development strategies of his people. A Canadian ...is one who believes in the right of men In his own soft spoken way, James and women of whatever creed, class, colour or ancestry responded to the award expressing to live as human beings with the dignity becoming the gratefulness for what this would do children of God. for his people. "The National Aboriginal A Canadian ...is one who believes in the right to be Achievement Awards are a powerful free, free not only from the crushing power of dictator- instrument affecting attitudinal ships and regimentation, but free for that way of life change in the Canadian public and in where men may think and speak as they choose and wor- Aboriginal communities across ship God as they see fit. Canada," said John Kim Bell, founder and chair of the National Aboriginal A Canadian ...is one who believes in the right to vote, the right to work, the right to learn, the right to live and, Achievement Awards. He continues, what is equally important, in the right to be different; for "It serves to empower a whole gener- he knows that if we ever lose the right to be different we ation of young people who are lose the right to be free. embarking on careers. The success of these recipients assures them it is A Canadian ...is one who believes in democracy, not possible to be both aboriginal and only for himself but for all his fellow Canadians. By successful. It gives us all hope for the democracy he means not simply the rule of the majority future!" but the rights of minorities; and those minorities have Your fellow church members rights, not because they are minorities, but because they salute you, James and Doreen are human beings. Walkus, for the honour your dedicat- ed lives have brought not only to A Canadian ...is one who believes in the responsibility your people but to your church in of privilege. What he asks for himself, he is willing to British Columbia and throughout grant to others; what he demands from others, he is will- ing to give himself. His creed is not alone, "Live and let Canada. Congratulations! live," but "Live and help live."

A Canadian ...is one who acts from faith in others, not fear of others; from understanding, not prejudice; from goodwill not hatred. To bigotry he gives no sanction; to intolerance no support.

The true Canadian never asks, "Are you a Protestant or Catholic, Gentile or Jew, white or coloured, but, are you a Canadian? If you are, then give me your hand, for I am a Canadian too."

James and Doreen Walkus

Messenger/June 1996 5

Alberta Camp Meeting July 5-13, 1996, Foothills Camp "Each One Reach One"

Clifford Goldstein Editor, Liberty maga- Bob Mix zine and Associate Director of Director, NAD Broadcasting, Life Talk Department of Public Radio Network, a min- Affairs & Religious istry of the Adventist Liberty. Media Center, First Sabbath, 10:45 Yakima, WA. a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Young Adult speaker.

Angel M. Rodriguez Cyril Miller DeWitt Williams Associate Director, Vice president of the Director, Biblical Research NAD for Evangelism Health/Temperance Institute, General and Global Mission. Department, North Conference. Monday- Second Weekend: American Division. Friday, 10:45 a.m.; Friday, 7:15 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 4:30 Sabbath Spanish guest Sabbath, 10:45 a.m., p.m.; Health Workshop: speaker. Ordination, 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, 2:15- 7:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. David B. Smith Brett Barry Programming Musician and speaker Director / Producer- to youth groups, from Writer, Voice of Nashville, TN. Prophecy. Youth speaker. Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.

Lonnie Melashenko ennifer Jill Schwirzer D. Ronald Watts Director-Speaker for Musician, Michael President, British the Voice of Prophecy. Ministries, Connecticut. Columbia Conference. Monday-Thursday, First Sabbath Sabbath-Sabbath, 7:15 p.m. Concert in the Park: 6:40 a.m. 2:45-4:45 p.m.

Ken Veal Karnik Doukmetzian Youth & Church General Counsel and Ministries Director, Director of Trust Illinois Conference. Services for the SDA Junior Division speak- Church in Canada. er; Adult Enrichment Trust/Wills Workshop: Workshop: Monday-Wednesday, Monday-Thursday, 2:15-4:15 p.m. 2:15-4:15 p.m. Dale Kongorski Judi Rogers Don King President Marketing Secretary Alberta Conference Representative, Review Alberta Conference Speaker & Herald Publishing Speaker opening meeting Association, and direc- closing meeting, Friday evening. tor of their Children's Saturday evening. Resource Center. Child Evangelism Workshop: Monday-Friday, 2:15- 4:15 p.m.

Dorothy Watts Other Special Guests Paul Cordray Freelance editor, writer, Director of Retail Sales, speaker and companion Ed Brower, Pastor of Eagle's Nest Ministries in the BC Conference. Earliteen speaker. Home Health to her husband, Ron. Education Service. Frances Chant, District Sales Director, Alberta/BC, Home Health Education Service. Junior Division Friday, 9:00 a.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m.; Publishing Workshop: Wednesday-Friday, 2:15-4:15 p.m. speaker. Publishing Workshop: Lee Gugliotto, Senior Pastor, College Heights Church. Bible Study Workshop: Monday- Wednesday-Friday, Thursday, 2:15-4:15 p.m. 2:15-4:15 p.m.

6 Messenger /June 1996 British Columbia Camp Meeting July 26-August 3 Camp Hope-7 miles west of Hope, B.C. "By His Spirit"

Chris Blake B.J. Christensen Mark Finley Clifford Goldstein Dick Hanson English Teacher President, Southern Speaker/Director Editor, Religious Stewardship /Develop Union College California Conference It Is Written telecast. Liberty Magazine ment Director, Oregon (July 26-30). (July 31-August 3). Conference. "God Young Adults. Young Adults. Centered Living" Seminar.

Mark Laws Kitty Maracle Cyril Miller Walter Pearson Jr. Gordon Retzer Chaplain Native Ministries NAD Vice President, Associate Director, President Florida Adventist Seminar. Evangelism / Global Ministerial Dept. Adventist World Radio. Hospital. Mission. Biblical Theology Juniors. Seminar.

Ron & Nancy Rocky Bill Spangler Yolanda Leamon Ron Watts Dorothy Watts Dakota Conference, Spiritual Gifts Seminar. Certified nurse/ midwife. President "Prayer and Love Family Life Michigan Conference. British Columbia Saves" Seminar. Conference. Department. Dale Leamon "Reclamation of Our Loved Ones" Seminar. Pastor Battle Creek SDA Tabernacle Church. Health Seminars. Other Special Guests Ralph Blank, Guest Speaker for the Deaf. Ed Brower, Pastor, Eagles Nest Fellowship, Kelowna, BC. Senior Youth. Dr. Elaine Kennedy, Geologist, Geoscience Research Institute. Robert McGhee, Bible Teacher, Fresno Academy. Earliteens.

Messenger / June 1996 7 Man/Sask Camp Meeting July 5-13, 1996 Camp Whitesand, Theodore, Saskatchewan "If My People Pray"

Wintley Phipps Ruthie Jacobson G. Edward Reid Lonnie Melashenko Orville Parchment Associate Director Prayer Seminars Stewardship Director/Speaker President, Public Relations North American North American Voice of Prophecy SDA Church in General Conference. Division. Division. Canada

Henry Feyerabend Noble Alexander Karnik Doukmetzian Bob Tetz Myrna Tetz John Howard Speaker Pastor General Counsel and Vice President for Vice President for Coordinated It Is Written North Eastern Director of Trust College Relations Advancement Ministries Director Conference Services for the SDA Canadian Union Canadian Union SDA Church In Church in Canada. College. College. Canada.

Native American Youth Congress

'Taking the Spirit to the Nations" is the special music, and seminars focusing on the Olympics; Dan & Gina Guaboch, pas- theme of the first-ever Native American issues of family, high risk behaviour, par- tor and health educator from Canada; as Youth Congress to be held this summer at ent / child communication, and much well as Jose Rojas, director of North Holbrook Indian School in Holbrook, more. Native youth will also participate in American Division Youth Ministries. Arizona. These special meetings are spon- several community service projects in the Hundreds are expected. There will be sored by the North American Division town of Holbrook, and a 5K Run. no charge for accommodations or food for and the newly formed Adventist Youth Special guests include Native this special event if you call or mail an Service Network. Registration starts at Americans: Dr. Don Bartlett, with his per- application form by June 30. Information 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, with the sonal testimony entitled "Macaroni at and application forms are available toll first meeting at 7:00 p.m. Meetings contin- Midnight," which has aired on Focus on free 1(888) HIS YOUTH or you may write ue through Sunday, July 21, 1996. the Family; Bradley Dennis, Auburn Native Youth Congress, PO Box 880, Native youth from across North Academy, Auburn, WA, student who is Holbrook, AZ 86025. America will experience lots of singing, torch bearer in the official torch relay for

8 Messenger /June 1996

Newfoundland Camp Meeting July 22-27, 1996 Woody Acres Camp "Homeward Bound"

G. Edward Reid David Crook James R. Nix Thomas R. Neslund Donald Upson Bob Tetz Stewardship President Vice Director Executive Director Treasurer Vice President for North American S.D.A. Church in Ellen G. White International Seventh-day College Relations Division of Seventh- Newfoundland and Publications. Commission for the Adventist Church in Canadian Union day Adventists. Labrador Prevention of Canada. College. Alcoholism and Drug Dependency. Loney Ziakris Canadian Union College Canadian Union College. Musical Group. Quebec Camp Meeting "Jesus, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" July 16-20 Val d'Espoir, Ste-Clothilde de Horton

Manuel Vasquez Guy Valleray Gerard Latchman Suzanne Billiet- George Hermans David Smith Multi Lingual Martinique International Arteaga President, Quebec Voice of Prophecy Ministries, Volunteer Women's Ministries, Conference North American Coordinator, North American Division Youth Dept. Division

Amorim Nilton Arturo Huaringa Harold Baptiste Church Ministries New England Associate Secretary, Director, Youth and Conference, speaker North American Education, Quebec for the Spanish Division Conference meetings

Messenger / June 1996 9 Maritime Camp Meeting July 26—August 3, 1996 Pugwash, Nova Scotia "We Would See Jesus"

Enrique Becerra Dedrick Blue Bill Brace Paul Cordray John Howard Associate Director Pastor Evangelist Sales Director Coordinated Department of Emmanuel Temple Boston, Home Health Ministries Director Education Buffalo, New York. Massachusetts. Education Service SDA Church In General Conference. Pacific Press Canada. Publishing Association.

Joe Melashenko Kirsten Bissell Bob Tetz Don Upson Robert K. Lehmann Field Representative Palipane Vice President for Treasurer President Voice Of Prophecy. Project Officer, College Relations SDA Church In Maritime Conference. Adventist Canadian Union Canada. Development & College. Relief Agency, Canada.

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10 Messenger/June 1996 ty greeted the Canadians as they arrived church. They held six services and some at the airport. That evening, the entire members walked fourteen miles to partic- group enjoyed the generous hospitality of ipate. That evening, a social allowed the a man named Samuel, who lives behind Canadian group to get to know most of the Davis Memorial Hospital. the community and make many friends. The next day, the group travelled to Throughout the following week, the Capoey. The trip took five hours of skilled group continued their ADRA project and driving around countless potholes and the did some sightseeing. They played games occasional goat, sheep, chicken, and dog. almost every evening with the children Nothing prepared these young people for and conducted a Vacation Bible School the poor living conditions they met in this program for them. The group even had community. Imagine no longer having the opportunity of presenting some health running water, electricity, transportation lectures. They made friends with the com- or washroom facilities—except a communi- munity just by hanging out, and at morn- ty outhouse. Capoey's water source is a ing and evening programs where every- lake which the local people call "black one worshipped together. water." It didn't take long for the The last Sabbath was memorable. The Canadian group to find that it literally group and their new-found friends was black water. Suddenly flush toilets, (which encompassed the entire village) beds, electricity, and clean safe water went further into the jungle. The only way became luxuries this group may never to get there was by tractor. It seemed as Canadians take for granted again. though the whole village was on the trac- The area's sandy ground helped the tor as they made their way further inland. Making a project to get underway. With enthusiasm, The short stay in Guyana was not all hard work, sweat, and sore muscles even- work and no play. An outstanding high- Difference in tually five latrines were completed during light of their trip was crossing the the short stay in Capoey. The long-range Essiquibo River, a thirty-five-mile estuary Guyana goal of this ADRA project was to help the with islands as large as Barbados. The 35 community to help themselves. The objec- minute speed boat ride was better than by Kay Bacchus tive was to have one latrine per family, any theme park ride. Excitement was the in consultation with Pastor Frankie improving the community's overall sani- operative word. Lazarus and Amy Rochford tation standards. During the last week of their stay, the Canadians made a community analysis of A group of seventeen young people the relationships they had developed. recently went to Guyana to make a differ- They found they had made a positive ence. Led by Pastor Frankie Lazarus, impact with the ADRA project. Seeing the Ontario Conference Youth Director, par- dramatic difference the project was mak- ticipants from across Ontario volunteered ing, Capoens became excited and began to to do an ADRA project in Capoey, actively participate. The young people Guyana. "We can describe this trip in so Nothing prepared also determined the feasibility of future many ways: enlightening, surprising, assignments that would help this commu- adventurous, and spiritual," says Amy these young people nity. A water irrigation system would Rochford, a participant. greatly improve Capoey's agricultural Capoey is an Amerindian village of for the poor living output. In addition, they found that a approximately 50 families located by the source of spring water is present in the Capoey Lake in North Essiquibo, Guyana. conditions. area. However, this water is not accessi- This village is very poor and lacks basic ble, and would require a well. sanitation. Living conditions are simple Elder Ragoobar, the local ADRA and undeveloped, and the people need Director was pleased with what the group assistance with improving their overall had accomplished in such a short amount health. ADRA's project was to help the of time. The trip was a terrific succcess, community dig and construct pit latrines. Working in the heat and humidity was both for the villagers of Capoey and for For most of the participants, it was tedious. The most difficult things to deal the Canadians who came and gave so their first mission trip. There was so much with were the terrifying bats, huge taran- much of themselves. Pastor Lazarus and to do to prepare. Packing everything was tula spiders, snakes, lizards, and a varied Amy Rochford declare that, "We enjoyed headache enough. Water tablets, mosquito assortment of "creepy-crawlees" that cre- being a part of ADRA's work, which is nets, eating utensils, anti-malaria pills, ated unexpected face-to-face encounters. really making a difference one life at a and sleeping bags were all very essential On the first Sabbath, everyone was time." ADRA Canada thanks the entire items. On March 12, Pastor Lazarus and thankful it was a day of rest. The friendly group for their contribution in making his group flew to Georgetown, Guyana. and hospitable church members showed this project a success. Some friendly people and lots of humidi- just how dedicated they were to their

Messenger / June 1996 11 CANADIAN UNION COLLEGE

Students From the direction of the Adventist archaeological project in Jordan and com- Development and Relief Agency. bines the resources of many sciences to Canadian Union College Dr. Ken Trefz, a dentist and graduate of answer questions concerning the way Canadian Union College, is also a partici- people lived during and before Bible Respond to pant who will be doing dental work. Trefz times. The other sponsors of the project in says, "I am going with a group of exuber- North America are Andrews University, Opportunities for ant students to work on projects for La Sierra University, and Walla Walla ADRA. Hopefully, some of the students College. Service and Study will be able to assist me doing dentistry. Dr. Larry G. Herr, Professor of Abroad We wish to thank local dentists, Drs. Terry Religious Studies at Canadian Union Anspach, Larry Shipowick, Clifford Tym College, is Co-Director of the project, in and Roland Lind who have generously charge of excavations at Tall al-Umayri, On April 29, five Canadian Union donated supplies for use in Nepal." located about 15 km south of Jordan's cap- College students, along with two faculty ADRA has supplied $30,000 for this ital city, Amman. The site was occupied sponsors, left Edmonton on a 3-week project and the students have raised from about 2500 to 500 BC. The most stun- study tour of India and Thailand. $15,000. ning finds have been the best preserved The students will receive academic Canadian Union College is a sponsor city in all of Israel and Jordan from the credit for two courses: Philosophy and of the Madaba Plains Project, a continu- time of the Israelite settlement, known as Religion taught by Dr. Tennyson Samraj, ing, major archaeological project in Iron I period. The study of this site is rev- Canadian Union College Professor of Jordan. Participating persons may obtain olutionizing the way scholars understand Philosophy, and Introduction to Eastern academic credit while living and working the Books of Joshua and Judges. Of sec- Religions, under the direction of Dr. Ron in the Holy Land. ondary importance is a large administra- Bissell, Professor of Religious Studies. The project examines the history of the tive centre of the Ammonite monarchy as Included on their itinerary are visits to settlement of the tribal groups that are it supervised production of tribute to Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Poona (Spicer known from the Bible as Israelites, Babylon. Memorial College) and Bombay, India, Ammonites, and Amorites. It is the largest and Bangkok, Thailand. The Biology and Sociology Departments are conducting two field Faculty Farewell courses in Costa Rica and Honduras from April 30 to May 23, 1996. Tropical Field Biology will involve the study of the biology of tropical forests and reefs, and Cultural Anthropology will allow the student to develop broad per- spectives of the culture and structure of Central American societies. Highlights from the Anthropology perspective include a study of local vil- lage life, arts and crafts; a visit to a Quaker reserve, and a view of marketing and transportation systems, including a tropi- cal sea port. Fourteen students under the direction of Dr. Don Abbey, professor of Biology, and Dr. Sinikka Dixon, professor of Behavioral Science, are participating in this trip. Ten students from Canadian Union College with sponsors Dr. William Van Scheik, Professor, Biology and Paul Lehmann, Associate Professor, Physical At a recent farewell occasion, four employees were honoured for their service to Canadian Union College. Left to right: Elaine and Elwyn Kettner are moving to Saskatchewan to Education are participating in a six-week farm; Dr. Ronald and Ann Bissell have accepted a call to the Philippines; Ruth Jewkes water sanitation project with villagers in requested a change of employment; and Dr. and Mrs. Ken Logan and four children are mov- Katmandu, Nepal. This project is under ing to Andrews University.

12 Messenger / June 1996 Herr Receives Award For Excellence in Teaching Happy Grads Part of Largest Class Crystal Falkenberg (left), Tamara Hubley (centre), and Tim Falkenberg (right) received Bachelor of Education degrees on April 28.

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Dr. Denise Herr, Professor, English, received the Thomas and Violet Zapara Graduate Lori Halminen with parents Award for Excellence in Teaching from Dr. Hannu and Karen Halminen and sis- Krause, Vice President for Academic ter Lisa. Lori received a Bachelor of Administration, during the Awards Day Business Administration (Manage- ceremonies at Canadian Union College on ment) degree. April 18.

Dr. Denise Dick Herr's family connec- tion with Canadian Union College goes back 80 years to when her grandfather, Sarah Khem (second left) graduated Ernest Dick, was president from 1915 to with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1922. Her parents, Delbert and Dorothy Psychology and poses with her family and friends. They are (left to right): Dick, were members of the faculty from Headley Campbell, Sarah's father; 1939 to 1943. Sarah, Eyitwoyo Natufe (back), friend; Herr is married to Dr. Larry Herr, Mrs. Vandermeer, friend; Cheryl Professor of Religious Studies. Her inter- Puedivan, friend; and Cynthia est in Biblical literature complements her Campbell, mother. husband's interest in Middle East archae- ological fieldwork. They have a teenage son, Garrick. She received her BA from Andrews University, MA from Loma Linda University, and PhD from Ateneo de Manila University Philippines. Some of Dr. Herr's students expressed Michelle Northam (left), President of their appreciation for her willingness to the CUC graduating class, and Todd help them realize their full potential. Munday (right), Treasurer of the gradu- Other students indicated they not only ating class, presented the class gift on gained knowledge, they gained a friend. Commencement morning. The gift is a sundial to be placed in front of the Administration Building.

Annual Awards Day

"Blessed be the Lord God, the God of ment in the Israelite camp on that day for Israel, who only doeth wondrous things." about $20,000.00 in cash awards was given Psalm 72:18. out. Lo, of all the children called to the Surely the word of God was come to gathering, approximately seventy-nine pass on that day wherein it is written, Nova Atwood poses with CLIC's mascot, were chosen for the worthy awards in "The Lord hath been mindful of us: He Broose the Moose, following the gradua- respective categories of academic and will bless us; He will bless the house of tion ceremonies. social excellence. There was much merri- Israel." Psalm 115:12.

Messenger / June 1996 13 ....Wa• by Raymond 0. West, M.D. Bones of Contention New Kingsway

In elementary school health classes, Principal teachers told us that bones consisted of Announced both "animal and mineral matter." Furthermore, if you removed the calcium On May 6, (mineral matter) from a bone, it would be Elder Orville rubbery and pliable. Indeed, you could Parchment, even tie a bone in a knot. Conversely, Chairman of remove all the animal matter (protein) and the Board of the bone becomes chalky, for little is left Directors for but calcium. So much for grade-school Kingsway anatomy. College, Now you can remember what we call it announced when as bone ages the calcium is slowly Miss Jan Saliba as the new principal withdrawn? Yes, you're right, it's osteo- of Kingsway College. Miss Saliba is porosis. currently the Education Director for Ribs, wrists, and backbones are com- the Seventh-day Adventist Church mon targets for breakage when osteoporo- in Canada. Her appointment will be sis invades. Consider a housewife bending bones need more than minerals and effective July 1. over the bathtub, rib cage pressing against Vitamin D. Strong bones revel in exercise. Outgoing President, Mr. Ralph the tub. She feels (and hears) a "snap" as a And they give up their strength without it. Janes, has the distinction of being rib cracks under the pressure. X-rays So, can we sketch a profile of the indi- the longest serving president in reveal a fractured rib and osteoporosis. It's vidual who is at high risk of break-easy Kingsway history with thirteen not impossible (and indeed quite com- bones? Consider these variables-female years of service. His tenure as pres- mon) for an aging adult to lose several gender, beyond the age of menopause, fair ident was one filled with expan- inches of height as, one by one, vertebrae skin, and a slender body. Add to this the sion. The new administration build- collapse like so much honeycomb-often free use of tobacco (cigarettes) and alco- ing and the A.E. King Memorial with little provocation. hol. To give another boost to the fragile- Physical Fitness Complex were In general, osteoporosis is a woman's bones-fraternity, add inactivity. completed under his leadership. disease, and there's no way we can change A few months ago, young women stu- New school bus/ coaches were also that. But we can take steps to prevent it. dents who were taking a health course purchased and other projects saw And the younger, the better. were questioned about osteoporosis. the Kingsway Greenhouses and Bone construction requires both vita- While most of them "knew something" Daycare started. We thank Mr. Janes min D and calcium. And both are right at about osteoporosis (mostly from televi- for his dedicated service to hand. For example, we manufacture vita- sion and magazines), there was a vast void Kingsway and wish him God's min D by the action of sunlight on our between knowing about it and doing blessing. skin. Just 15 minutes a day (on only the something to prevent it. For instance, face) yields ample vitamin D. almost nine out of ten of these young Canadian Math How about calcium? Here are several female students knew that a low calcium sources: three or four glasses of skimmed intake and sedentary life were causes, yet Competition milk a day. Celery and broccoli and cauli- fewer than seven percent were acting on Mr. Victor Chant reports that six flower, along with asparagus and arti- this information. Osteoporosis need not Kingsway students entered the chokes. Consider, too, kale and turnip and happen to you. You can prevent it. Canadian Math Competition at the collard greens (does anyone eat them any- There you have it. So remember, when University of Waterloo on April 16, more?). And gram for gram, cooked beans you think calcium and vitamin D and 17. Grade 11 students Rod Gonzaga give us almost as much calcium as milk. A exercise in conjunction with good solid and Atuhani Burnett entered the variety of nuts and seeds are calcium-rich. bones, well into the years of the aged-you grade 12 section and OAC competi- And if you can't get your calcium from heard it first right here in your Health- tors were Kevin Okimi, Patrick food, then consider the plethora of over- Wise column. the-counter calcium supplements. But

14 Messenger/June 1996 Gauvreau, Ken Chong, and Ivan Mak. The top twenty-five percent will be Conference News Alberta awarded certificates of merit. Kingsway has had certificate winners in each year since entering the competition in 1994. Leduc Crusade Nets 26 Decisions for Christ Matthew Okimi was a winner in 1994 and presently attends Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Elliott Lee won the 1995 competition and attends Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, Maryland.

Kiwanis Excellence Continues A congratulatory note to all Kingsway students who did so well in the annual Kiwanis Festival. Kingsway has always been well represented in this event and has a history placing high in the various categories. A special note of interest was a score of 100% given for the first time in the After a five week campaign with Pastor Andre Beyde as evangelist, eleven people were bap- festival to Erik Andersson in the Junior tized with fifteen more now preparing for baptism. Assisting in the April 13 baptism was Baritone category. Thank you and con- Dr. Donald King. We are so happy to welcome these precious young people into our church family. gratulations to all the students who put forth so much effort in refining their tal- ents, and for representing Kingsway so well. Breathe Free Buddies Kingsway Kiwanis Music Festival Winners

Piano (High School Junior Division) Melanie Tabigne (1st & 3rd) Pauline Deeb (1st, 2nd, 3rd) Paul Jones (3rd)

Piano Senior Playoff Competition Sarah Thorne (Overall winner Durham Region Competition.)

Instrumental Divisions: Senior Trumpet Andrew Maxwell (1st) 90% Participants and Staff, March 1996. Junior Trombone John Maattinen (1st) 95% "Have it more often so that more people We thank God for this success and for the may benefit," requested one Breathe-Free enthusiasm of our church members—chil- Junior Flute graduate; and that's exactly what the dren included—who hand delivered 6,000 Christelle Agboka Leduc church intends to do. invitations in the city and surrounding Under the leadership of Andre Beyde and areas. We are thankful, too, for the faithful Junior Baritone Shirley Ratzlaff, with Moni Ratzlaff and group of Breathe-Free "buddies" who Erik Andersson (1st) 100% Bruce Blize co-presenting, 27 people out helped make the program such a success. of the initial group of 37 successfully com- Kingsway Band (Won Silver Rating) pleted the program to stop smoking on March 3.

Messenger / June 1996 15 Conference News Ontario

Pastor for Tent Crusade is Coming to "With Thy Might" Chatham/Leamington Downsview "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might..." Ecc. 9:10. The Downsview Seventh-day Advent- Sister Hilda Knee has continued to ist Church will be hosting a Tent Crusade heed the admonition of the wise man, this summer at 37 Bakersfield Street. This Solomon, as year after year, she works in is the first Tent Crusade in the Toronto God's vineyard. area and we are asking for your prayers as As the Kingsview Village star ingather- we enter into this mission for souls. The er, Sister Knee was instrumental in raising meetings will be held from August 2-31, $9,450.00 for the 1995 campaign. We pray 1996. The speaker will be Evangelist that God will bless her with good health Burnett Robinson from Florida. If you as she continues to work for Him. have friends or relatives living in the area, who have not yet accepted Jesus, or who have fallen away from Christ, we would like to contact them. Please call Pastor Ken Kingsley C.J. Peters was recently called Campbell at 416-635-6461. to pastor the Chatham/Leamington Churches. Peters comes with 25 years of Ongoing Crusade service in Sri Lanka and Pakistan, where he has served as a pastor, Bible teacher, Draws Enthusiastic and conference departmental director. He Crowd is a graduate of Philippine Union and Spicer Colleges. Some 650 persons, more than half non- His wife Kathleen has a M.Ed and has Adventists, attended the opening night of been a teacher, secretary and AWR co- the crusade being conducted in Ottawa by Pastor A. DeSilva with Hilda Knee. ordinator. They have two children, Evangelist Mark Fox. The crusade, which Geraldine , a nurse, and Marlon, a senior ends June 29, takes the form of an biology major at C.U.C. Amazing Discovery Prophecy Seminar and continues to draw large and enthusi- Sarnia Baptism astic crowds each night. Pastor Fox, his wife Lloyda and other crusade organizers have asked to be remembered continually Women's Retreat in prayer. On May 3-5, 1996, approximate- Three A.M. Lifestyles ly 400 women from across Ontario Presents gathered at the Willowdale Church Health Expo '96 for inspiration and A Toronto-wide fellowship. The Convention and Health Fair main speaker was Speaker: Thomas Jackson On December 23, 1995, the Sarnia Rose Otis, Director S.D.A. Church added a new member to its of Women's Ministries for the General • Ask about your health concerns. congregation. Sheryll Cabunilas was bap- Conference. Attendees were blessed with • Hear inspiring message of tized by Pastor Steve Villeneuve in front a wonderful spiritual feast. The weekend healing through natural remedies. of her family and friends of the Sarnia was filled with sharing, praying and • See exhibits of Church. Sheryll is the daughter of Jun and attending a variety of different work- health products and services. Ursie Cabunilas. shops, as well as the general assemblies. A • Taste vegetarian cuisine at its best. highlight was Sabbath evening's "Liturgy of Bread" which provided a fitting oppor- July 4-7-Free admission Request tunity to recommitment their lives to God. Any relative of the late Edward Davies North York Centennial Arena, Harrison is asked to contact the Trust 580 Finch Ave. (W. of Bathurst) Services department of the Ontario Call (905) 819-9587 Conference at 905-571-1022. for further information.

16 Messenger / June 1996 Mississauga Opens New Church S.D.A. Church Hosts Bowmanville Women's Dinner

On May 6, 1996, Rose Otis, Director of Women's Ministries at the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, was the featured speaker at a Women's Dinner hosted by the ladies of the Bowmanville Seventh-day Adventist Church. Over 230 ladies from the community attended, and others had to be turned away due to seating limitations. The women of the Bowmanville Church under the direction of Sandra Thomas, had On March 30, 1996, about 1000 individ- feet, includes a sanctuary seating 550. prayed, planned and worked hard for uals gathered to celebrate God's blessings Phase II consisting of a gymnasium is months for this event. How gratifying it in officially opening the new S.D.A. now in the planning stages. Estimated was to them to have the beautifully set Church, located at 2250 Credit Valley value of the new Mississauga Church is tables, the wonderful music, the full vege- Road, in Mississauga. Specials guests approximately, $2.5 million, including the tarian meal and the inspiring talk by Rose included Orville Parchment, Dr. Rosa T. land. Otis so overwhelmingly appreciated. Banks, Rick Bacchus, Katie Mahoney, It is the prayer of Pastor Earl Cameron Mississauga Deputy Mayor. and the congregation that "this church Construction began in October, 1994 will be a Lighthouse for people in the and Phase I consisting of some 20,000 sq. community". 25th Anniversary The Toronto Perth Church is planning a North Oshawa Baptisms celebration to commemorate 25 years of God's leading since the church was offi- cially organized in 1971. Windsor Adds Seven All former members are invited for a Believers special homecoming weekend June 28-30, 1996. Let us know if you are planning to attend. For more information, write to the Perth Avenue SDA Church, 243 Perth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 3X9 or phone Norma Haughton at (416) 631-7336 or Veret Simpson at (905) 792-7296. On December 9, Pastor Dunfield had the joy of baptizing these new members. Left to right are: Corinne Mash, Danny Conroy, Chantal Henry, Sheila Holmes, and Clyde Pangburn.

Pastor Gordon Houston recently invit- ed Pastor Victor Gill to present his Revelation Seminars over a two-month period. With over 200 people in atten- dance the first evening the seminars were described as "the best ever" by many who attended. The information presented unfolded in such a clear way and was packed full of details and truths. By God's Grace and the work of His Holy Spirit we celebrated seven baptisms April 20, 1996, four persons baptized, two persons re- baptized and one by profession of faith. We welcome our brothers and sisters into On April 6 Pastor Ladd Dunfield had the pleasure of baptizing seven individuals. Left to our church family and yearn together for right: Pastor Dunfield, Dionne Pierce, Robert Pierce, Benjamin Wheeler, K. Ayanna His soon coming. Prevost, Charmaine Keane, BrendaLee & Terry Pekelny.

Messenger /June 1996 17 Man-Sask & Quebec

Education Friend and Fund Baptism Highlight of Saskatoon Seminar Raising For more than a year members of the Johnson's Christ-centered messages Fifty-four pastors and school princi- Saskatoon Central and Mount Royal SDA each evening enabled those who attended pals gathered at Willowdale church in churches had been planning an autumn to see the relevance of Bible prophecy for Toronto on April 16, 1996 to listen to Pam packed with evangelistic endeavour. In us today. Saddler and Ken Turpen of the General October our first area of focus was the On the first weekend in December Conference Philanthropic Services for annual ADRA campaign. We want to be eight souls were received into the fellow- Institutions (PSI) and explore ways of known as a church that cares for those in ship of the Seventh-day Adventist closer cooperation in supporting and mar- need. These contacts help form the base Church. A majority of these new members keting Adventist Christian Education. At from which to invite the community to would probably never have made contact the end of the day each principal met with other outreach programs of the church. with our people had it not been for the the pastors of his / her school's constituent The next area of participation came by evangelistic meetings. churches and started brain-storming way of a province-wide crusade in The excitement still continues with Net friend and fund raising initiatives for their Saskatoon conducted by Franklin 96 coming this October. If you have schools. We were all encouraged to refine Graham, son of Dr. Billy Graham. friends or relatives in the Saskatoon area those initiatives in view of local imple- Members were privileged to receive some and you would like them to receive an mentation, working for the school with excellent training by the Graham invitation to Net 96 please send their hearts and hands. Evangelistic organization which prepared names and addresses to Pastor Robert Shortly after this meeting we received them for the series conducted by Pastor Pohle at 1004 Victoria Avenue, Saskatoon, the news from PSI that our Crawford Ron Johnson immediately following. Sk S7N OZ8. Adventist Academy has been approved for participation in the Model for Academy Philanthropy (MAP) program beginning in the 1996 / 97 school year. The MAP program is designed to help select academies across North American Division establish a school development program for the institution and ultimately become a mentor to other academies wishing to follow this model.

Pictured with newly baptized members are Pastor & Mrs. Ron Johnson, the pastors and Pathfinders Invested support staff for the Saskatoon campaign which took place November 3-December 2, 1995. On October 28, 1995, the Arc-en-ciel Club had a double celebration. It was Pathfinders Day and 12 club members took part in an investiture ceremony. Aline Grondin became a Master Guide. Congratulations to the St-Georges Church, the Pathfinder leader, Alain Jacques, and his associates. On March 23, 1996, the Salem Church launched their Pathfinder Club: Black Eagle. Five leaders: Jean Gerald Lazare (director) and two deputy directors: Yvette Lorcy and Sandra Robillard, Bernadette and Frantz Jean-Charles, directors of the Adventurer Club and the Eager Beaver Club committed themselves to the Pathfinder ministry of their church. We wish them God's richest blessings. The Pathfinders of the St. Georges Church.

18 Messenger / June 1996 fish Columbia

ASI Spring Rally in please contact Tonny at (604) 535-8545 or found faith among her friends. Nearly 20 Pastor Claude Sabot at the Canadian of her friends and relatives were present Vancouver Union office in Oshawa (905) 433-0011. to witness her decision. Sid Kettner Would You Like To Be Part of Port Hardy Baptism this Upbeat Group? Aldergrove Baptism

The weekend of April 12 and 13 found an enthusiastic group of Adventist busi- ness and professional people meeting in the Vancouver Central Church. They had come for the fellowship and inspiration planned by Tonny Monteith, President of the BC chapter of Adventist Laymens' Service and Industries. Clifford Goldstein, well respected November 11, 1995 Rhonda (left) and Adventist author and present editor of Corinne (right) McAfee were baptized by Liberty magazine, was the featured speak- Pastor Dennis Nickel (centre) at the Port er. He told his inspiring conversion story Cameron Cooke (right) was baptized by Hardy SDA Church. Friday night, challenged the Sabbath wor- Pastor Ray Ammon on March 16, 1996 in ship attendees with his insightful presen- the Aldergrove Seventh-day Adventist tation of the subject of salvation, and church on the 39th wedding anniversary of Walla Walla Alumni made strong appeals for commitment in his parents, Bill and Elsa Cooke. his Sabbath evening presentation of "Last Walla Walla College Alumni and Day Events." This was followed by a ques- friends who will be attending the British tion and answer period on current issues Columbia Camp Meeting are invited to a in church and world news. Baptism Follows Amazing potluck dinner at 12:45 p.m. on Sabbath, Merrilou Luthus, vocalist with the It Is July 27, in the Craft Tent (next to the main Written television series, was the guest Discoveries Series auditorium). Please bring food of your musical artist. Two BC Adventist musical choice. Table service and punch will be groups, Wings of Song from the Filipino Friday evening, March 15, 1996 the provided. Church and One Heart from the Westminster Church was the scene of a Chilliwack area, presented very inspira- New Birth. Members of the North Shore tional music as well. Church were gathered to witness the bap- Excellent reports were given relating tism of their newest member, Miss Romy 1996 how God was miraculously leading as Suszko who during the Amazing Hispanic Camp Meeting Discoveries series conducted by Dr. various individuals endeavoured to Share Camp Hope Walter Veith in January, had made her Christ in the Marketplace. This is the stat- June 28-July 1, 1996 ed goal of ASI. decision to follow her Christ through the waters of baptism. We believe she has also The Maranatha Project at Fountain- Guest Speaker experienced the rebirth by the baptism of view Academy was presented by Daniel Eradio Alonso, Jacobson and students, highlighted by a His Spirit for she is now sharing her new North American Division video taken during the construction. Women's Ministries & Youth Others shared how miracles occurred as they shared Christ in their family busi- Guest Speaker nesses, in the health care and legal areas and in volunteer projects. Registration-Gloria Cruz The Vancouver church members pro- vided two wonderful fellowship meals (604) 266-6727 or (604) 430-5112 and there was ample time to share mean- Pastor David Bravo- ingful spiritual experiences with other (604) 951-1133 or (604) 951-2342 dynamic Adventist believers. FAX (604) 527-3867 The enthusiasm of this group is so con- tagious and so needed in the church Come Join Us...Vengan Hermanos today. If you'd like to be a part of this Unanse a Nosotros! upbeat group of Adventist Christians, Romy Suszko and Pastor RD. Pifer

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Conference News Maritime

Kennebec Seniors Housing Ready for Occupancy 14 single bedroom apartments. The apart- ments are meant to make everyday living easier for our seniors. From your car in the parking area to your apartment there are no stairs. The Saint John transit bus stop is located in front of the building, making a trip to town easy and inexpensive. Each apartment has a washer and dryer con- nection, or you can use the coin laundry located in the building. Other features are locked security entrance, step-in showers for safety, individual air exchanger and we welcome small pets. We would love to have you come and visit. The apartments are located at 510 Boars Head Rd. in Saint John. The apart- ments complete the Saint John SDA ser- vices to the community. With our church, school and nursing home we hope to let people know that we are a caring church. If you would like more information or to New complex awaiting spring and landscaping. make an appointment to see the apart- ments please call 506-632-9628. Following a year of fund raising and construction the Kennebec Seniors Housing came to completion, on February Welcome to New 4, 1996 when we celebrated with an Open Secretary/Treasurer House and ribbon cutting ceremony. We L. were privileged to have Her Worship Shirley McAlary, Mayor of Saint John and our local MP Paul Zed. Mr. Millidge Martin an Elder of the Saint John SDA Church and our first resident in the apart- ment complex cut the ribbon. Robert Lehmann, President of the Maritime Conference and Chairman of the Left to right: Pastor Glenn Mitchell, Paul Zed, MP; Milledge Martin, first resident; Kennebec Seniors Housing board, Shirley McAlary, Mayor; Douglas Douglas MacArthur, Building Committee MacArthur, Building Comm. Chairman; Chairman and Glenn Mitchell, Pastor of Robert Lehmann, Board Chairman of the Saint John-St. George District also par- Kennebec Seniors Home. ticipated. This project was the dream of Ben the work site everyday through Hort, administrator of Kennebec Manor September 15. During those 4 weeks they Nursing Home. After working with the completed all the framing, roofing, weath- architect he got in touch with Maranatha er wrapped the building and installed the Volunteers International. In March they windows. We could have never done this Richard and Yvonne Novlesky with agreed to help us build the twenty apart- project without their help. Shamrock their children, Anita-Rae and Andrew, ments. Bill Jones, a member of Saint John Construction helped us finish the apart- joined the Maritime Conference family of SDA church was moving forward with ments. Chris Arbeau volunteered his time workers on March 1, 1996. Richard previ- fund raising and in May we had all the and expertise to put on all the vinyl siding ously served as Assistant Treasurer necessary approvals in hand. with the assistance of Bill Ackerly. It was / Auditor for the Manitoba/ Saskatchewan When the Maranatha Volunteers complete on December 19, 1995 with our Conference and as Auditor for the Ontario arrived on August 18 with workers from first resident Millidge Martin, Saint John Conference. all over Canada and the United States, we church member and volunteer chaplain at We are pleased to welcome Richard were ready to put this building up. Fifty- Kennebec Manor, moving in. and his family to our Maritime Team, and eight members of Maranatha Volunteers We are proud of this newest addition wish them every success as they strive to and local church members from Saint to the services offered in the Maritime further the Lord's work and hasten His John, Barnesville and Hampton were on Conference. There are 6 two bedroom and coming.

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The celebration, held in the Curtis- TRIBUTES MILESTONES 90th Birthday Home Junior Academy Gym, was attended by over 200 family and friends who gathered to pay tribute to the happy couple. Alfred and Elsie continue to be active members of Elder Carl Neill 95th Birthday the Hill Ave. SDA Church in Regina. 1913-1996

Carl R. Neill was born July 20, 1913 in Prince Edward Island and passed to his rest in Altamonte Springs, Florida on April 23, 1996. Carl was brought up on a farm in North Milton, P.E.I. He was always quiet but loved 49th Annual to play hockey. Heavy farm work and over exertion at hockey one winter seriously ASI CONVENTION undermined his health. While recuperating Angus Foulston celebrated his 90th birthday at Central Butte Manor where he and his he went to the city of Charlottetown and was wife Sheila (nee Large) reside. He was born of drawn to evangelistic meetings held by an January 18, 1906 in Manitoba and spent Adventist-laypersons S.D.A. Evangelist, F.W. Johnson. He was many years raising cattle and horses in privileged to attend just two meetings but Hazel Philbrick, who served with her late Saskatchewan. Best wishes! in Services knew he had discovered truth, He went to a pastor husband, Harvey, in Canada from pawn shop and purchased a Bible for .25e 1928-1961, celebrated her 95th birthday. She and Industries which an alcoholic had pawned off for drink. was born February 28, 1901 in Spring Vale, Carl studied the Bible avidly on his own Minnesota. While her husband taught for 94th Birthday Providence, Rhode Island all winter and in the spring, he returned to eleven years at Canadian Junior College July 31-August 3 Charlottetown and requested baptism in the (now Canadian Union College), they kept S.D.A. Church. He regained his health by students every year to make it possible for walking in the country as a Literature them to get an education. She was a great Opening Day support to Harvey as he pastored churches Evangelist selling Bibles, Bible Readings and "First Things First" other religious books. He later attended in Bentley, Alberta; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Toronto, Hamilton, Chatham and Windsor a Stephen R. Covey Oshawa Missionary College, and received a church districts in Ontario; and Westminster Seminar call to become Publishing Department and Walley in British Columbia. They retired Secretary for the Newfoundland Mission. in Florida June 30, 1969. Hazel continued to Opening Night Here he met a part-time Literature be a star Ingathering solicitor and made Keynote Speaker, Evangelist, Mary Jane Thome. After they many friends for her church. Harvey passed were married, they both attended and grad- away in 1982. She maintained her home until Doug Batchelor uated from Canadian Union College. Carl 1993 when she became a resident of Florida Sabbath Worship Guest later received his Masters degree from Living, near Orlando. A birthday celebration was held in her honour. She attends church Mark Finley Andrews University. The oldest resident of Tugaske, Saskatche- Carl served his church in many capaci- regularly, enjoys her many friends, and still - - - has a great sense of humour. wan, Lillian Belt celebrated her 94th recently. ties-Publishing Department Secretary, She still lives in her own home where she Between Times Features Sabbath School Secretary, and pastor in the enjoys her beautiful plants and her piano. Laypersons Sharing How Maritimes, Ontario, Indiana and Florida. He 90th Birthday Her many friends appreciate her incredible They Witness in their also served as Chaplain at Florida Hospital sense of humour, Congratulations! Marketplaces and served S.O.S. for a short time in the Far Eastern Division. Carl loved to work with GOLDEN WEDDING Seven-choice Seminars his hands and many times would take a ALFRED AND ELSIE SCHMIDT building contract himself and build a church Inspirational Music for the congregation. During his pastoral work, Carl built Youth and Children's four churches, held several evangelistic Programming meetings and baptized several hundred pre- Pre- and Post-convention cious individuals, some of whom became ministers, medical doctors, nurses and Tours in Adventist Heritage church leaders. His greatest joy was to see Country with Jim Nix someone who had remained faithful enter - - - the Lord's work. His last service in the work Pre-registration and Hotel he loved was a baptism of a friend at the Information Pugwash Camp Meeting in August of 1995. The children of William Brucks in Saskatoon ASI North American Carl has always had a heavy burden for On Sunday, July 23, 1995, exactly 50 years hosted a Come-and-Go Tea honoring their Office his relatives and friends in the Maritimes after they first exchanged marriage vows, and has been a supporter of the work there. Dad's 90th birthday, which occurred on (George) Alfred and Elsie (Karst) Schmidt 12501 Old Columbia Pike A celebration service of Carts life was held April 17. Church members, relatives and celebrated their Golden Wedding Silver Spring, MD 20904 in the Forest Lake Church on April 25, 1996 long-time friends came to offer their congrat- Anniversary. Alfred and Elsie spent their 301/680-6450 ulations. Congratulatory messages were also with Elders, A. Jones, Ted Weis, Leslie lives farming in Saskatchewan, most of the received from the Prime Minister of Canada Mansell, Henry Carubba, and Ward Hill pay- time in the Qu'Appelle area. They retired Heritage Tours and many members of Parliament. from farming in 1990 and moved into Regina ing tribute to Carts life. He leaves to mourn, 2509 Buck Lodge Terrace Bill lived 38 years in the Hepburn, in 1995. his faithful, supportive wife, Mary Jane, one Saskatchewan area but has spent the past 52 Alfred and Elsie were blessed with three Adelphi, MD 20783 son Glenn; two daughters, Glenda Loggins years in Saskatoon with his wife, Christine. children, Maxine (Nicolas) Issa, Lorna Linda, 301/431-3048 and Gaylene de Weijer; four grandchildren, Since their retirement he has been very California; Gloria (Eugene) Radomsky, and one great-granddaughter; three sisters active in his workshop creating crafts from White City, Saskatchewan; and Kevin and one brother as well as a host of relatives wood. He also spends time in his lily garden. Schmidt, Regina, Saskatchewan. Their 6 and friends. He rests while awaiting the call grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild add a fiSi Bill lives a full and abundant life. of the Life Giver. lot of joy to their lives.

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Juno, Alaska were joined in marriage on Pastor John Popowich conducted the memo- PEACOCK-Alfredda (nee Ziprick) was born April 20, 1996. The small ceremony took rial service. in Russell, Manitoba on August 10, 1901, and place in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. passed away in Kelowna, B.C. on March 4, The New Glasgow S.D.A. Church 1996. helped the Paddocks celebrate their union GLYNN-A memorial service for the late Her first husband, Isaac Seibel, died in BRIERE-BIRD on April 27 with a wedding reception for the Louise Glynn was held in the Victoria SDA 1966. Their two adopted children, Ralph and On January 13, 1996 Kelly Bird and Russell couple. They will be residing in Washington, Church on April 5. In attendance was daugh- Bonnie also predeceased her. After Isaac died Briere were united in marriage at Canadian D.C. ter Rene, and son Trent Wilkins along with she married Arthur Peacock and found joy in Union College, also renewing their wedding other family members. their relationship until he died in 1970. TANAKA-OSBORNE vows in the Bowmanville SDA Church in Louise suffered from a debilitating dis- On November 12, 1995, Jeremy Tanaka and A few years ago she became a resident Ontario on March 23, 1996. Kelly is the ease and it became difficult for her to main- of Sutherland Hills Rest Home where she daughter of Kendra Bird of Oshawa, Ontario Renee Osborn were married in the Port tain a normal lifestyle. The service was con- suffered a broken hip. She died in the and Russell is the son of Wayne and Celia Hardy SDA church. Jeremy is the son of Don ducted by Pastor Don Stoyanowski. Briere of Lindsay, Ontario. Family and and Gail Tanaka of Port Hardy, BC. Renee is Kelowna Hospital. friends wish them all the best as they start the daughter of Wayne Osborne of Salmon Surviving her is one brother, three sis- their new lives together in College Heights Arm, BC. Pastor Dennis Nickel performed ters, three step-sons, plus nephews, nieces, Alberta where they are finishing their educa- the ceremony. Jeremy and Renee have made GRAMYK-Mike was born at Hamton, other relatives and many friends. tion. their home in Port Hardy. Saskatchewan on May 15, 1920, and passed Funeral services were conducted by Pastor to his rest in Yorkton on November 20, 1995. Harold E. Reimche, assisted by Pastor Evert Mike was united in marriage with Doreen Potgieter, and burial took place in Lakeview CLEVELAND-MCLEOD Zaparanuk on October 6, 1946 by Pastor Cemetery. Dawna McLeod and Craig Cleveland were Astleford. They were blessed with two chil- united in marriage on March 17, 1996 in `U' AR' dren: Bernie and Lorrayne. Haze1ton, BC. The service took place in the Mike was a member of the Yorkton RUB-Edwin Rub passed away February 8, Hazelton SDA Church with the groom's Seventh-day Adventist Church. 1996. He was born May 3, 1917 in Robinson, father officiating. ASTLEFORD-Bessie Arnetta Rae was born His memory is cherished by his wife, Alberta. He married Bertha Weiss in 1946 Dawna is the daughter of Donavin and July 14, 1901 in Hannah, North Dakota and Doreen; a son, Bernie; a daughter, Lorrayne and they farmed in the Elkwater area. In Loma McLeod of Hazelton, BC. Craig's par- passed to her rest May 1, 1996 at Abbotsford, Wesylyshen; four grandchildren and one 1975 they retired to Medicine Hat. Edwin ents are Pastor Charles and Phoebe BC. While attending Canadian Junior brother. was a member of the Medicine Hat Church. Cleveland of Wildwood, Georgia. College she met Lunney Astleford. They Funeral services were conducted by Left to cherish his memory are his beloved Dawna and Craig are making their were married in 1924. Their life of service in Pastor J. Boardman. Interment was at wife, Bertha, daughter Janet and one sister. home at Fairhaven Farm, Kitwanga BC. the Lord took the family to several mission Yorkton City Cemetery. Norman Manweiler officiated with words of fields as well as Canadian service. Through comfort for the family. the years she was always an active partici- DOWD-WILLIAMS pant in church activities and especially On May 5, 1996, Heather Williams and KING-Fannie Jane was born October 26, enjoyed the Sabbath School work. In 1913 in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and RUSSELL-Archibald Chesley was born Thomas Dowd were united in marriage in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, Bessie was Worcester, Massachusetts. Heather is the died May 1, 1996. She married Lyman King February 13, 1910 at Bay Roberts, Mission Treasurer and Book and Bible House daughter of Gordon and Laura Williams of in 1933 and they lived in Toronto until retire- Newfoundland and died February 18, 1996. Oshawa, Ontario. Tom is the son of John, Sr. Manager. Following her husband's death in ment in Newfoundland. She joined the At age 65 he joined the Seventh-day and Maryanne Dowd of Worcester, MA. 1972, Bessie was left to carry on for 24 years church in 1935. Left to mourn are her hus- Adventist church and immediately plunged Heather, a dental hygienist and Tom, a alone. Bessie leaves four children: Marvin band Lyman; five children: Stanley, Irving, into its activities. He spent most of his life in Massachusetts State Police Officer will be (wife Orlo), David (wife Della), Mary Hilde Lowell, Donna and Juanita. Ten grandchil- the province he loved-Newfoundland, but residing in Worcester. (husband Willis), and Joseph, along with 15 dren, seven great grandchildren and one worked for several years at Branson grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. brother also survive. Pastor Brake officiated Hospital. The funeral service, at Abbotsford, was at the funeral service. Donations in her mem- The ones he dearly loved are left to GALLAGHER-BIRD officiated by Elder Ron Watts with interment ory may be made to the V.O.A.R. Radio sta- mourn with wonderful memories. They are: On the evening of March 23, 1996 Kendra in the Aberdene Cemetery, Aldergrove, BC. tion, Box 2520, St. John's NF. Gladys, his wife of 58 years; his three daugh- Bird and Darrel Gallagher were united in ters and their husbands-Yvonne Crook, marriage during a beautiful candlelight Millee Sartorio, Barbara Reuther; four grand- wedding ceremony at the Bowmanville SDA BROWN-John Robert passed away April 3, KOTANKO-Fannie, formerly of RR3, Sim- children and one great-grandchild. Church in Ontario. Family and friends wish 1996. After his 75th birthday he did a large coe, passed away peacefully at Norfolk A beautiful service was conducted by them God's richest blessings as they begin part of the building of the new Wetaskiwin General Hospital, on February 5, 1996 in her Pastor Em Brake, assisted by Pastors Gary their lives together in Chilliwack, British SDA church complex. 95th year. Fannie Zendra was the wife of the Columbia. Hodder, George Lanto, and David Crook. He was born in Plumas, Manitoba on late Samuel Kotanko, mother of Michael, Chesley rests in the Bay Roberts SDA September 7, 1916. He leaves to mourn his David, Lily Malarski, Kate Rewega, Elsie Cemetery until the "Blessed Hope." loving wife, Olive; two sons: Ross (Susan) McLEOD-STEARNS Janaway, Ruth Rajtrowski, Lena Marshall, and Dennis (Marilyn); daughter Arlene On Sunday September 3, 1995 Kelly Lane and Ellen Rosenburg; loving grandmother of McLeod, daughter of Edgar and Gladys (Ken) Lien; eight grandchildren and one several grandchildren, great-grandchildren WINKWORTH-Dorothy Marilyn of Port McLeod of Lacombe, AB and Terrance Orval great-grandson. and great-great-grandchildren. The funeral Rowan passed away at the St. Joseph's Steams, son of Melvin and Alvina Steams of A beautiful celebration of Rob's life was service was conducted by Pastor Doug Health Centre on February 12, 1996 in her Lacombe, AB, exchanged marriage vows in a officiated by Pastor Dennis Braun of Pollington of the Simcoe SDA Church. 79th year. She was the beloved wife of the beautiful lamplit ceremony in the Ponoka, Lacombe and Head Elder Ken Taylor in the late Murray C. Winkworth. She was also the SDA church. Pastors Ron Wombold and Wetaskiwin SDA Church. Interment in the mother of Sharleen Marcotte, Beverley Henry Bartch performed the ceremony. Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery. Memorial LAUGHTON-Mrs. Valerie was born in McIntyre, Wanda Bradfield and Kenneth Terrance and Kelly have made their home in gifts may be sent to the Wetaskiwin SDA 1946 in Winnipeg and died on July 31, 1995 Winkworth. She is also survived by 11 Williams Lake, B.C. Church Building Fund or donor's choice. in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She spent her grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. childhood in Vancouver and following her The funeral service was conducted by Pastor marriage to David Laughton, lived in U.S.A. Doug Pollington of the Simcoe SDA Church. MURDOCK-MACFAYDEN BURTON-Evelyne M. Burton was born in and western Canada. She completed her Harold Murdock and Mamie MacFayden, Minnesota on March 26, 1910 and died in R.N. and loved her work in pediatrics. She both members of the Victoria Seventh-day Kelowna, BC on April 13, 1996. retired early as a result of a long battle with Adventist church, were united in marriage After Evelyne married Robert William diabetes. on April 7, in the presence of friends and rel- Burton in Edmonton they moved to the St. atives. Pastor Don Stoyanowski officiated. Left with fond memories are her hus- Paul area of Alberta. Later, the family settled band, Pastor David; son Michael and daugh- The couple will continue to make their home in the Creston Valley, where Evelyne was a in Victoria. ter, Kathie; three brothers, one sister and her member of the Creston Church. parents. Other relatives and many friends She is survived by four children: Alice also are left to mourn. Pastor Gordon Miller PADDOCK-SCHWARTZ Frizell, Pastor Bob Burton, Ruth Veitch, officiated and interment followed at Forrest Melanie Schwartz from North West Cove, Gordon Burton, ten grandchildren and Lawn Cemetery in Burnaby, BC. Nova Scotia and Lawton Paddock from twelve great-grandchildren.

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Dear Saskatchewan, S7N OZ8. 194-1 College Ave. College Heights, AB T4L 2G1 CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES, INC. MARITIME CONFERENCE of the Seventh- 1300 King Street East (403) 782-4416 day Adventist Church Inc. - 121 Salisbury Order Desk 1-800-661-8131 Suite 119 Rd., Moncton, N.B. E1E 1A6. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8N9 BRITISH COLUMBIA A.B.C. 1626 McCallum, Box 1000 It Is Written Telecast Executive Director, P. Page ONTARIO CONFERENCE of the Seventh- Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 4P5 Schedule 1996 day Adventist Church - P.O. Box 520, (604) 859-2566 FAITH FOR TODAY FOUNDATION Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7M1. Order desk 1-800-765-6955 Box 2010 EASTERN CANADA A.B.C. A Little Fellow Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7V4 July 7 SASKATCHEWAN CONFERENCE COR- Box 398, 1156 King Street East Business Manager, Henry Feyerabend From PORATION of the Seventh-day Adventist Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L5 Gambo Church - 1004 Victoria Avenue, Saskatoon, (416) 579-2311 HOME HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICE Saskatchewan S7N OZ8. Order desk 1-800-263-3791 P.O. 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