Adventist Review ecorSOUTHWESTERN UNION

A Salute to the Six Senior Academies in the Southwestern Union

Chisholm Trail Academy KEENE, Jefferson Adventist Academy JEFFERSON, TEXAS GENTRY, ARKANSAS CORRALES, NEW MEXICO Tulsa Adventist Academy TULSA, OKLAHOMA Valley Grande Academy WESLACO, TEXAS

trolled program they have an opportunity to live with othe,r Focus students their own age, attend classes, work with other peo- ple, and begin to see what life is really like without Mom and Dad. They learn that with freedom there also comes on the Cover responsibilities. The industries and work programs help a student become a productive member of the church and of society by teaching Investing in Our Youth him those skills most vital to enter the work force success- Investing for the Future fully. The student learns to be punctual, to be keep appoint- ments, and how to interact with those he works with. The youth of our church have a special assignment — to Most importantly, our schools seek to educate our youth prepare for God's kingdom and a call to service in this present for service. They help our youth develop into conscientious world. Christians. The purpose of our schools is to transmit to our children A parent of one student commented; "The best thing I ever the ideas, beliefs, attitudes and values of our church. The did was to send my two girls to the academy. It has taken Southwestern Union upholds this philosophy by providing sacrifice but it has been worth every penny. I only wish I would academies, both day and boarding, for our young people to have seen the light and sent my other three children there. attend. They are out of the truth now." In the Arkansas-Louisiana Conference there is Ozark We can't afford to take the risk on the future of our youth. Adventist Academy, and in the Oklahoma Conference we Sure, a Christian education costs but it costs nothing in com- have a new day school, Tulsa Adventist Academy. The Texas parison with eternal life. Conference has three academies: Chisholm Trail Academy, a We need to determine what our priorities are. We can't let day academy; and two boarding academies, Jefferson Advent- the economic whims of inflation, recession and depression ist Academy and Valley Grande Academy. For the Texico affect our top priorities. We must be more resourceful, dedi- Conference there is Sandia View Academy. cated and determined. As young people reach their teen years they begin to think If you know of any student who should be enrolled in one of of being "on their own." Where better can they try their wings our schools and is not, please contact the academy principal than at one of our boarding academies? Here within a con- or education superintendent of your local conference.

and she was baptized. It was no coincidence that she drove by Spotlight that day. God leads His people! Forty-five class members completed the course. Pastor on Soul Winning Richard Hall was the instructor, and he is fully convinced that the Revelation Seminar is a great form of evangelism. The high points of the seminar were the vegetarian banquet and the baptism. Eleven persons joined the Houma church "Revelation Seminar" Means Souls through baptism and there were five re-baptisms. Praise the in Houma, Louisiana Lord! Others are planning for baptism in the near future. Evangelism! 1983! Excitement! These three words came The Revelation Seminar generated so much excitement packaged together for the Houma, Louisiana, Seventh-day that the Houma members are asking for another one to be Adventist Church. The package was a Revelation Seminar held soon. beginning the first week in 1983. Opening night found 75 peo- Richard Hall, Pastor, ple in the Holiday Inn with Bibles in hand anxious to study Houma, Louisiana Church. God's Word. The stories of how God led are really wonderful. One lady that came to the Seminar didn't receive a brochure but saw Health Happenings the sign at the Holiday Inn. It caught her attention, she came, in the Southwest . . .

Fred Murray, Director Huguley Receives Amon Carter Grant for Health Education The Amon G. Carter Foundation has indicated its willing- ness to grant $250,000 for the building of health education facilities at Huguley Memorial Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. The $250,000 is to be paid over a five-year period beginning in 1983, and is in addition to the $200,000 granted in 1982 by the foundation for the hospital expansion. According to Sheree Parris Nudd, Huguley director of development, the foundation board met just two days after the First Annual Huguley Recognition Dinner held at Shady Oaks Country Club, at which representatives of the founda- Members who joined the Houma church as a result of the Revelation tion were present. Seminar conducted by Pastor Richard Hall (back, extreme right). The Amon G. Carter Foundation is one of the hospital's

12B — REVIEW, June 9, 1983 RECORD Report to the People

by your Union Conference Associate Secretary ... Richard Benda!!

• On April 28, the new school in Enid, Oklahoma held an open house in conjunction with an investiture service in which all the students received honors and new class pins for their attainments during the school year. The building, with a total floor space of 7,500 square feet, might have cost $350,000 if built by contract, has been erected for something over $200,000. Alvin Heinrich, major contributor to planning and directing the construction observed that it has been a miracle of the Lord, working through

NE land 11.e.an. the people. "This is the Lord's building." v./WILEY 14.0011104 • Septuagenarian Steals Show In Trinidad. When it was decided that Adventists would hold a health and fitness celebration in Tri- nidad, Mavis Lindgren seemed the obvious person to bring in for Preliminary sketches of the Health Education complex to be built on the her celebrity appeal. campus of Hugoley Memorial Hospital. The 25,000 square foot complex Mrs. Lindgren, a 76-year-old marathon runner, is the only will help thousands to stay well through physical fitness and preventive medicine. Adventist world-record holder for running. She started running marathons at the age of 70 and has run 35 of them. She holds the world marathon record for women 65 years and older. In fact she original founders, a partnership which dates back to 1975. has broken her own world record four times. This latest vote of confidence from the foundation brings the Although the Adventists in Trinidad only sponsered a half- total pledges raised in the $3 million expansion and health marathon (13.1 miles) Mrs. Lindgren performed as expected, plac- ing first in the over-40 division. Furthermore, she no doubt made a education campaign to $2,250,000. few people realize that there might be something worthwhile in The fund must achieve the $2,750,000 level in order to meet healthful living after all. the quarter-million-dollar challenge grant set forth by the J. E. — May 19, 1983 and L. E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Death Threat Fails to Deter Young Evangelist Sheree Parris Nudd, • Oakwood College student Joseph Rodriguez was preaching Director of Development lustily about the lack of scriptural evidence for a change of the and Public Relations. Sabbath, when a man rushed toward him shouting, "I'm going to kill you!" In response, the 2,500-member audience stampeded from the tent, and the speaker took refuge in a nearby car. Need- less to say, he was greatly relieved when authorities arrested his would-be assassin. Such was the excitement connected with a General News recent evangelistic campaign held in Monrovia, Liberia. Later that night when the meeting — which began again a few minutes later — was brought to a close, some 500 people GENERAL NEWS NOTES responded to a call to give themselves to Christ. By the conclusion • Interested in mission service? The Seventh-day Adventist World of the series, 609 people had been baptized — and Adventists in Missions reports the following unfilled calls as of March 4, 1983. Monrovia were in search of a meeting place for the new converts. Teachers, 29; Administrators, 24; Education Administrators, 6; ADVENTIST REVIEW — May 26, 1983 Medical Personnel, 32; Practical Skills, 4. For more information con- • Mrs. Betty Trevino, sixth grade teacher at Keene Adventist tact: Mrs. Rowena Olson, Secretarial Information Service, 6840 East- Elementary School, is proud to report that five of her students ern Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. or Telephone (202) 722-6651. placed first in a Regional Math Contest administered to fifth and • News from Pacific Press "There's something about the kingdom ... sixth graders by the Texas State Mathematics League. The school it's hard to keep away." received a team total based on the top five individual student Four children learn important lessons of childhood in Secrets of the scores. This was then compared with the other regional school Kingdom, a new release from Chapel Records. Written and composed totals. The top five students were Alan Riley, Bobby Clark, Robbie by Jeff Wood, the album teaches powers of sharing, friendship, Smith, Tammy Wait, and Andrew Ruybalid. A certificate of merit prayer, and faith. Secrets of the Kingdom is now available at your will be awarded to the highest scoring student on each grade level. local Adventist Book Center. Alan Riley received the highest score out of the sixth grade stu- dents tested. In the fifth grade, Brady Wright received the highest • Tito Correa, (center in photo below) a senior religion and history score. major from Atlantic Union College, is a Humanitas Worker in the General Conference Youth Department, his term running from April 3 to July 3. His assignment at the General Conference is to develop a Youth Ministry Resource Center for Youth Directors. Tito will put together a complete file of all kinds of materials related to youth. It is hoped that many other Seventh-day Adventist youth will give their time and talents to help hasten the second coming of Christ by being a part of Adventist Youth Volunteer Services.

(Photo above) Left to right, Mrs. Trevino — 6th grade, Tammy Wait, Robbie Smith, Alan Riley, Bobby Clark, Andrew Ruybalid. (Photo below) Top 5th grader and 6th grader, Brady Wright — 5th, Alan Riley — 6th.

REVIEW, June 9, 1983 — 12C ing pinning ceremony, Dr. Billye Brown, Southwestern dean of the school of nursing at the Uni- Adventist versity of Texas at Austin, said, "Know your facts and your job. You must get College past yourself and past wondering, 'will I make it through the day?', in order to relate to and serve other people." Southwestern Grants Speaking Sabbath morning for the baccalaureate service, Dr. J. Grady 110 Degrees in Smoot, president of Andrews Univer- Weekend Graduation sity, Berrien Springs, Michigan, pro- Amid the pomp and circumstance nounced a benediction on the class. "May you value service to others above which date back to the graduation tradi- tions of the 12th century universities, personal gain, may you cry daily to the Lord, may you know His deliverance, Southwestern Adventist College and may you find His safe harbor." granted 110 bachelor's and associate Stan Sicher, right, receives his graduate pin degrees May 1. during the nurses' pinning ceremony at Southwestern Adventist College. Lt. Col. Jack Deadline Nears on Sixteen bachelor of arts degrees were Gibbons, associate professor of nursing, awarded, as were 38 bachelor of science pinned Sic her, along with the five other bache- College Annual Fund degrees, nine bachelor of business lor of science in nursing degree recipients. Twenty-five associate of science nursing grad- Drive administration degrees, and 47 asso- uates received their pins from Eleanor M. ciate of sciences degrees. Among the Allen, assistant professor of nursing. Southwestern Adventist College's graduates were the college's first six (Photo by Unas Chagas) Alumni Annual Fund drive for 1982-83 recipients of the bachelor of science were Dr. Karl Konrad, chairman of the ends June 30. All gifts from alumni to degree in nursing. department of mathematical and physi- this important fund must be in by that "When I graduated from college, I had cal sciences; Dr. Marvin Anderson, vice date in order for the college to qualify no idea what I was going to do," com- president for financial affairs; and David for the additional $23,000 from the Busi- mencement speaker Loyd L. Turner, Hope, associate vice president for ness Executives' Challenge to Alumni Tandy Corporation vice president, told financial affairs. (BECA) program. the class. "But when you have a liberal The graduates represented 12 states BECA matching funds are given on arts education, you can make all kinds and three foreign countries. Five gradu- the basis of the amount of the contribu- of adjustments. You can go in many ated under the college's Adult Degree tions and on the percentage of alumni directions, because in 40 years, I can Program, in which students who cannot participation. Last year, 16 percent of guarantee that you'll be holding a differ- meet traditional residency requirements Southwestern's alumni contributed to ent job from the one you're planning may obtain their degrees while maintain- the annual fund. now." ing full-time job and home responsibilities. Twenty-six students graduated with Carol Hillberg of Keene received con- Summer Visitation general honors from the college, and 26 currently the bachelor of science degree received departmental honors. Cited in office administration and the asso- Day Planned for during the commencement ceremonies ciate of science degree in library June 19 for their long service and commitment science. "Spend Father's Day, June 19, with to Southwestern Adventist College Fifteen of the graduates — in addition your parents and plan your future on to receiving their degrees — completed the campus of Southwestern Adventist New bachelor of science degree recipient all college requirements for teacher cer- Keith Dobbs, right, is congratulated after College," says Larry Wilson, assistant to Southwestern Adventist College's graduation tifications. Two students received one- the college president. by Dr. Erwin Sicher, left, chairman of the edu- year word processing certificates. A warm welcome from President Don cation and social science department. At the center is Dr. Karl Konrad, chairman of the Two members of the class had inter- McAdams awaits potential students, mathematics and physical science department. rupted their college educations to serve who will begin the day's activities in the Dobbs has been named assistant to the vice overseas as student misisonaries. Kath- Barron Chapel on campus. After an president for development and public affairs at the college. leen Stearman, a magna cum laude orientation talk and introduction of (Photo by Rob Weaver) bachelor of science graduate in elemen- faculty members, guests will be treated tary education, worked for one year to a "SAC lunch," says Wilson. "It's not each in Indonesia and Thailand; Nancy the brown-bag variety, but one of Anna Gibbons Stewart, a bachelor of arts Simpson's delicious 'gastronomical graduate in English, served a year in delights!" Jerusalem. Another class member, After lunch, a tour of the campus will Rebekah Sellers, recipient of an asso- be offered along with a chance to per- ciate of science degree in dietetic tech- sonally meet with faculty members and nology, will spend next year as a student to talk with David Hope, Southwest- missionary to Majurno in the Marshall ern's student aid officer. Islands. Miss Stearman is from Round "We guarantee a job to each student Rock, Texas, and Mrs. Stewart and willing to work," comments Wilson. Miss Sellers live in Keene. "But when students arrive at registra- Service was a theme which ran tion time without any financial planning, through several talks given during the we have a disaster. This is the reason we graduation weekend. Addressing the have this summer visitation day, in nursing graduates at their Sabbath even- order to work on job placement, finan-

RECORD cial planning and academic counseling." As warm weather comes there will be For students living farther than 300 excursions into the outdoors for nature miles from the campus, the college will study. A group gave a program one help with expenses. Advance arrange- week at Cookson Hills Christian School ments should be made by calling Wilson in Oklahoma. A film, "The Ordinary collect at 817/645-3921, or by writing Guy," shown April 9 convinced the him at Southwestern Adventist College, young people that God can use ordinary Keene, Texas 76059. people. After the film, the response to participate in evangelistic handbill dis- tribution was overwhelming. Three Pathfinders in drill down. times as many young people came as Arkansas- the leaders had expected. to more district-wide events as the year What can alive Christians do besides progresses. Louisiana sleep on Sabbath afternoons? (Are they Bill Wood, Youth Director, really alive if that is all they do?) Join Arkansas-Louisiana Conference. AYF! There's satisfaction for all. What Do You Do On Velda Nelson, Hot Springs Couple Communication Secretary, Sabbath Afternoon? Gentry Church. Celebrate 50th What can young Adventists do on Wedding Anniversary Sabbath afternoons? That is a topic a Pathfinder Clarence and Lois Wilson of Hot panel of lay persons are working on in Springs, Arkansas, celebrated their 50th the Gentry church. With Evelyn Griffin Mini-Camporee wedding anniversary on April 15, 1983. as their leader, they plan activities with Seven Pathfinder clubs recently par- They were married in Okemah, Okla- the young people in the academy and ticipated in a district-wide mini- homa. Early in their married life they the church. They call their organization camporee held at Little Rock Junior moved to the Phoenix, Arizona area. It AYF, Adventist Youth Fellowship. Academy. The day's events were under Every Sabbath afternoon during the the direction of Chuck Horner, confer- school year a meaningful activity takes ence Pathfinder district coordinator. place. With the young people leading The mini-camporee followed the confer- out, there are witnessing opportunities ence wide music festival held at the like the recent advertising promotion of same location. Elder John Sisk's Prophecy Seminar in Pathfinders participated in events Siloam Springs, music programs, group such as an obstacle course, knot tying, discussions, and planned Sabbath activ- fire building, and a drill down. The Path- ities in the sponsors' homes. finders participated with a lot of enthu- siasm and good sportsmanship was shown throughout the day. The Pathfinder clubs from the Central district have already met three different times in three different locations. They have plans to meet once a quarter somewhere in the district. It is felt that this organizational concept is streng- was there that they attended a Voice of thening the total Pathfinder program of Prophecy crusade where H. M. S. the conference. We are looking forward Richards, Sr., was the speaker. They were among the more than 100 who were baptized in that effort in 1939. "We're from OA, and we would like to invite Mr. Wilsons retired from the land- you to attend the Prophecy Seminar. We know scaping and golf course construction bus- you'll enjoy it." iness, Mrs. Wilson worked for more WHAT DO YOU DO ON SABBATH AFTER- than 20 years at the Tempe, Arizona NOON? A group of children at the Cookson Adventist Hospital. Hills school which the Gentry youth recently The Wilsons have three children: visited in their outreach activities. Elder Jeffrey K. Wilson of Downers Grove, Illinois; Jimmy W. Wilson of St. Louis, Missouri; and Mrs. Jan Trubey of Pearcy, Arizona. There are six Pathfinders starting a fire. grandchildren. Pathfinders tying a knot. Over 100 friends and relatives honored the couple with a special pro- gram in the Bonnerdale, Arizona church school gym on April 23. Jeffrey K. Wilson, Communication Director, Illinois Conference, 721 Prairie Aue. Brookfield, IL 60513.

REVIEW, June 9, 1983 — 12E "Occupation Day" At assignments, teachers emphasized the "World of Work." Ozark Elementary "Occupation Day" was not only a lot "Doctor, Lawyer, Merchant, Chief — of fun, but also helped the students real- which will be your choice for life?" April ize that a good education is essential in 13 was "Occupation Day" at Ozark preparing for today's "World of Work." Elementary School, and had you Bill Morelan, Principal, attended school that day you would Ozark Elementary School, have found miniature doctors, carpen- Gentry, Arkansas. ters, teachers, farmers, policemen, All photos by 8th-grade student Roy Teale. mechanics — you name it — they were (Left) "Cowgirl" Lisa Davidson helps "Preacher" Travid DeWind look up a Bible there at school all dressed up as a per- text. (Right) Shirley Peterson uses her hair son in that particular occupation might styling talents on husband Jerry. dress. The day had been set aside to help increase career awareness among our young people. Along with the regular

HEALTH MEETINGS IN METAIRIE — (Left to "Referee" teacher Kay Sutherland discusses a right) John Andrew, Carolyn Daniels, Lilly math assignment with some of her 5th and 6th Frasier (head turned), Bill Gaspard, and Anna grade "workers" while . . . some 7th and 8th Andrew. The weekend of April 22 and 23 was grade "workers" get on with the work of the dedicated to Carolyn Daniels and her story of day. overcoming cancer. She is a former fourth- stage, malignant lymphoma differentiated (all through the body) cancer victim at Houston, Texas Medical Center in 1976 with three to six months to live. Now, seven years later, she Spend your Family operates Harmony Hill in Rusk, Texas. Har- "OCCUPATION DAY" AT OZARK ELEMEN- mony Hill is a natural living-study center. Her TARY — The "carpenter" is none other than Vacation at Camp story was an inspiration to many, and her tes- Principal Bill Morelan talking with a group of Yorktown Bay timony solicited a comment by a Catholic lady, 7th and 8th grade "nurses, preachers, secretar- "I have never been in a church before that ies, and teachers." Located on beautiful teaches the wholistic, physical, mential and spiritual philosophy." Many guests were pres- Lake Ouachita near ent. John and Anna Andrew came to hear the Hot Springs, Arkansas Cancer Prevention Seminar. When this picture Easy access to: was taken, all three were answering questions. The Andrews, who travel in an old mobile water skiing, canoeing, home, charge nothing for their natural reme- sailing, horseback riding, dies seminar. This seminar lasted three weeks nature trails, swimming. with three night meetings weekly. For Advent- * Qualified Instruction in All Areas ists the benefits of the new earth begin to be enjoyed in this life. We are different from most Let us do the cooking!!! Christians in that we believe God's restoration process has to do with the total person. Many Featuring: Joyce Landorf "His interests were developed through the health meetings, the "right arm" of our message. Stubborn Love" film series. These interests, we trust, will bear fruit for Elder Jim Thurmon, recently God's kingdom. returned missionary. Thomas M. Kopko, Pastor Metairie Seventh-day Adventist Church Choose your camping dates: July 31 - Aug. 7 Adults $70.00 Children 5-15 55.00 Oklahoma First and Second graders try out the "World of Ages 0-4 free Work." August 4-7 CHARLES R. BEELER, Correspondent Third and fourth graders came dressed for the Adults $40.00 day's work. Children 5-15 30.00 Ages 0-4 free Enid Celebrates New School MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS EXTRA The opening of a new school is excit- For application write to: ing. The formal opening of the new Camp Yorktown Bay church school at Enid on April 27 was P.O. Box 31000 especially gratifing, since they had Shreveport, LA 71130 begun the school in undesirable, inade- quate, temporary quarters.

RECORD of the students of the school received honors and new class pins for their attainments during the school year. Sam Miller, conference youth director directed the ceremony. The program included performances by the students as a speech choir and as Enid's new church school. a chorus, and a skit, "Let's Go Camp- ing," by the students of the upper grades. Charles R. Beeler, The students in grades five to eight, presenting Communication Director. a skit on camping.

Students Begin sholm Trail Academy (Texas); Brenda Colporteur Work Stine and Priscilla Madsen from Jeffer- son Academy (Texas); Elizabeth Dick- Heeding Ellen White's counsel that haut from Ozark Academy (Arkansas); students may gain much by serving as and William Earnhardt from Tulsa canvassers (literature evangelists), 17 Adventist Academy. college and academy students will be The Publishing Department invites working in the Oklahoma Conference your prayers for the success of these this summer, according to Barry students. George, publishing director. "The edu- cation obtained in this practical way Judy Helps Benn Scott, presenting plaque to Alvin may properly be termed higher educa- Heinrich. tion." Testimonies, vol. 6, p. 331. Elephants, People The student literature evangelists will I had heard of crocodile tears, but — Robert D. Rider and Darrell Beyer, be concentrating their efforts in three elephant tears? No, I didn't know about Oklahoma Conference president and areas: Oklahoma City, Durant, and Sal- them until Judy Johnson told about the superintendent of schools, were guest lisaw. Ciro Castillo, Al Cross, and Ertis pain elephants sometimes experience, speakers for the occasion. They com- Johnson — pastors in these areas — the difficulty in treating them, and how mended the Enid congregation for pro- have helped to arrange for this activity; she has watched the tears roll down viding an excellent, ample facility for and church members have responded their trunks. She knows how to push their children's education. generously in providing housing for the the huge hypodermic needle through Benn Scott, chairman of the building students. the tough skin, hoping this medication committee, rehearsed some of the The Oklahoma City group are all bi- will ease the pain. experiences in bringing the project to lingual, able to work in both English and completion, and presented a plaque of Spanish. This has been planned so as to appreciation to Alvin Heinrich for his strengthen the development of a Span- contribution in planning and directing ish church in the Oklahoma City area. the construction. Three student leaders will help to The building, with a total floor space oversee the work: Alfredo Aguilar of of 7,500 square feet, which might have Montemorelos University (Mexico), and cost $350,000 if built by contract, has John Hinkle and Billy Agee of South- been erected for something over western Adventist College. $200,000. Others from Montemorelos Univer- Scoot said that the project has sity are Manuel Gomez and Tito Romo. brought blessing to the church as a uni- From Southwestern Adventist College fying force. are: Nellie Aguilar, Phillip Souder, Cha- Heinrich observed that it has been a rles Bauder, Bob Carmin Jr., Lestine miracle of the Lord, working through Role, and Alfredo Basto. From various people. "This is the Lord's building," he academies are the following: Teresa said. Santillan from College View Academy Judy Johnson and an unidentified attendant, The opening program included an (Nebraska); Wesley Weeks from Chi- treating the elephants. Adventist Youth Investiture, in which all Judy wears several hats. She is a pas- tor's wife — her husband Ertis is pastor Students of the Enid Church School, performing as a speech choir. of the Hugo, Oklahoma, district. She is also a nurse to animals, a counselor to many persons in her community, and a mother to her daughter, Fawna. She works with animals two days a week at the Kiamichi Veterinary Hospi- tal in Hugo. The Carson and Barnes cir- cus winters there so she uses her nurs- ing skills in treating their animals, including the elephants. Another two days each week are spent in home visitation for the County Extension Service of Oklahoma State

REVIEW, June 9, 1983 — 12G University. This is a result of her attend- Plan Now for ance last year at a nutrition course given at Wewoka Woods Adventist Center by Oklahoma Irma Vymeister of the General Confer- Camp Meeting ence Health Department. Upon arrival at camp meeting this Judy was thrilled to add this new year you will find a beautiful new material to her store of nutrition know- entrance. All of the old buildings there ledge. She wondered how she could have been removed. Roads will be sur- interest the public in healthful living faced in some of the places where dust classes. She didn't have long to wait. At was a major problem. a seminar at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, the leader mentioned Rob Sheppard, chairman of the Reli- the longevity of Seventh-day Adventists, gion Department at Southwestern and called the pastor to find out more Adventist College, will be the evening about Adventists' health beliefs. Judy speaker, Sunday through Friday. responded with a vegetarian cooking The Sabbath morning speakers will demonstration at the University. This be 's led to her two days of volunteer service (July 16), and the 's visiting homes of people on restricted H.M.S. Richards, Jr. incomes. Such topics as "Worth His Wait in She helps homemakers according to Gold" and "Floored by the Sealing" will their needs — teaching basic meal plan- be part of the early morning Hour of ning, how to use food stamps wisely, Power series on the Adventist Heritage how to feed a child, how to prepare by Martin Weber, Anaheim, California, healthful snacks. She also shows how to pastor. substitute legumes and other food pro- The 11:00 am services will deal with ducts for meat. Appreciation of the Bible, by D.E. Cas- (Left to right, top to bottom) George low of Portland, Oregon, for 18 years Vandeman, Rob Sheppard, Martin Weber, D. Challenged alike by the needs of the E. Caston, H.M.S. Richards, Jr., Don A. Cop- animals and of the people, Judy is director of personal ministries of the sey, and Herman Harp. enthusiastic about the opportunities she North Pacific Union Conference. is finding to be a blessing. There will be several workshops dur- Lake Union Conference will direct a La Verne Beeler. ing the week. Don A. Copsey of the workshop on Family Finance Manage- ment, and Vera Wolfe will conduct one on Community Services. Tom Ashlock, associate director of the General Con- Reservation for ference Sabbath School Department, OKLAHOMA CAMP MEETING will present a workshop on "Decision July 15-23, 1983 • Wewoka Woods Making at Every Level." Name Telephone Both Sabbath afternoon programs Address will include special features. On July 16 City State Zip there will be music by Donna and Gor- don de Leon. On July 23, Erwin Sicher Date of Arrival Date of Departure will present "Martin Luther," and the DEPOSIT: A deposit of $10.00 (non-refundable unless notified by July 8) is required with each music feature will be by Karol Rich and reservation. The balance is due upon arrival. Reservations will be canceled after 6:00 p. m., Friday, Herman Harp. July 15, unless notified of late arrival. Applications for the full week will be considered first. RESERVATIONS must be in our office by July 8. Make checks payable to the Oklahoma Confer. ence of Seventh-day Adventists, and mail to P.O. Box 32098, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Plan to arrive early on Friday in order to be settled and ready for the Sabbath and the first meeting that Do you have - evening. A VERY OLD BIBLE? NO LOCATION ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE MADE IN ADVANCE, and will be made only upon Please bring with you to camp arrival. This is the first year at Wewoka Woods and it will take a year of two to become fully organized, meeting any very old Bible, or oth- and thus we must be very strict in following this policy. Thank you for your cooperation. erwise unusual Bible, for a special Tent, with electricity $30 00 per week $4 00 per night display to be assembled there. This will be done in connection with a Steel cot, with mattress 4 00 per week 1 00 per night series of morning meetings by D. Chair (Number ) 1 00 per week 50 per night E. Caslow on the Bible. Private tent or trailer space 25 00 per week 3 00 per night (electricity only) Trailer space 50 00 per week 6 00 per night (electricity, water, sewer) YOU ARE SPECIAL! Cabin space (per person) 20.00 per week 3 00 per night Camp Meeting dinner and Indicate: age handicapped single couple program for Senior Citizens (Cabins will be available for those 60 years and older, or the handicapped. One cabin will be for ladies only. The remaining cabins will be for married couples, but will be dormitory-style living, ladies (65 years and older) on one end, and men on the other, with two sets of restroom facilities. Limited cooking is permitted Sunday, July 17, in the cabins.) 5:45 p.m., at the lodge.

12H — REVIEW, June 9, 1983 RECORD A Texas size welcome to Ms Namoi Jackson, a Elders Attend Seminar native of Millsboro, Delaware. She has Southwest anwered a call to join the secretarial staff in The Elders' Leadership Seminar, held the conference office. at Wewoka Woods Adventist Center, Presently, she serves as was attended by about 180 persons. Region receptionist, and as secretary to M. M. Young, Guest speaker for the all-day service conference secretary. Namoi received her on May 7, was Willys Hackett, retired W. C. JONES, Correspondent former vice-president of the General secretarial training at Oakwood College and Conference. He spoke on the funda- Tulsa Junior College. She mental doctrines held by the Seventh- has used her secretarial day Adventist Church. skills in both Tulsa, Okla- homa, and Davenport, The Sabbath School service was Iowa. presented by members of the Shattuck church, under the direction of Pat Stock. The lesson was presented by a group in class formation, led by Vernon Becker. A musical program was presented by The Sonshine Kids of Burleson, Texas.

Welcome Three Workers Join Southwest Region Conference We extend a cordial welcome to the Adventist Pastor David Coleman hails from New York Book Center Manager, Olice Brown. Olice is a City. He served in the Air Force for three years native of the Southwestern Union, his home before attending Atlantic Union College, and state, Oklahoma. He graduated from Oakwood graduating from Oakwood College summa College in the class of '64 in Business Adminis- cum laude. Upon his graduation from Andrews tration. He did further study at the University University, he pastored in the Northeastern of Tulsa. He served as accountant for the Conference in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Southwest Region Academy and in the Con- finally Bronx, New York. Presently, he labors ference Office before departing to labor in as pastor of the Caffin Avenue Church in New New York at the Northeastern Conference as Orleans, Lousiania. He is married to the manager. In 1977 he answered a call to South former Paulette Brummell. They have two Atlantic Conference to serve South Atlantic daughters. The arrival of these workers have and the Southeastern Conferences Adventist filled the gap created upon the departure of Book Center. He has returned to manage the other personnel. The growth and development operation of the re-establishment of the of the Southwest Region Conference demands Adventist Book Center for the Southwest capable, experienced leadership, we have dis- Region. He is married to the former Joyce Phil- covered the same in these persons. May the Willys Hackett lips. They have three children Shelby Rayn 12, Lord bless their sojourn with us. Olice Nikkia 7 and Joyce Murjani 2. W. C. Jones, Reporter

Elder and Mrs. James White in Texas November, 1878. They came to see the progress of the work in Texas and to visit the McDearmons whose daughter, WARREN SKILTON, Correspondent Emma, had married their son, Edson. Organization of Both James and Ellen preached six times each at this camp meeting. While Plano Church at this camp meeting the Texas Confer- The Texas Conference reached back ence, consisting of four churches, was to its very beginnings on Sabbath, April organized with Elder R. M. Kilgore as 23, when its 160th church was organized president. Ellen White celebrated her at Plano. Pastor Joe Ray, director of 51st birthday. new church development, reports that Even though Texas traces its roots to the first camp meeting ever held in this camp meeting at Plano, there has Texas was at Plano. It was attended by never been an Adventist church in this Sabbath school class, composed of members from Shattuck with Vernon Becker as teacher. Charter Members of Plano Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The Sonshine Kids Texas town which remained very small Alumni Home-Coming until recent years. Now it has reached a population of some 80,000 people. Highlights at Elder Bob Boney has been foremost Jefferson Academy in leading out and developing a church A large crowd of alumni and visitors organization in this unentered city. attended recent the home-coming at Photo Review of Music Festival held in Pultar- Assisting Elder Boney is the Plano Jefferson Adventist Academy Leiske Auditorium, Keene, Texas, for all ele- organization were Elder Ben Leach, mentary schools in North part of Conference. The guest speaker at the 11:00 o'clock president of the Southwestern Union; church service on Sabbath was Elder Elder Cyril Miller, president of the Don Schneider, president of the Texas Conference; along with Elders Arkansas-Louisiana Conference of Joe Ray and John Griswell, Dallas Cen- Seventh-day Adventists. Elder tral pastor. Schneider is the son-in-law of Mr. and This new church places the Texas Mrs. Merle Connell of Jefferson. Mrs. Conference at the top in number of Schneider attended Jefferson Adventist churches in North America. Plano is the Academy. 59th new church to be organized in Other highlights of the week-end were Texas during the past six years. a letter to the alumni of Jefferson These 59 churches have grown from Adventist Academy from Glendon Sib- 1,775 members at their organization to ley in an African mission field. Mr. Sibley a current membership of 3,092, or an is a nephew of Mrs. Lettie Collins and 85% increase in membership. Mrs. Lola Collins of Jefferson. Mrs. Let- Their baptisms have been 1,239, with tie Collins read the letter at the mission an average attendance of 3,638. During hour. Mrs. Lockie Gifford of Shreveport the past 12 months the tithe of these taught the Sabbath School lesson. Mrs. churches was $1,534,028.67. Several Gifford was nominated "Alumnus of the more new churches are now in various Year" at Southwestern Adventist Col- stages of development planned for lege last year. She is a returned mission- organization during the 1000 Days of ary having served for many many years Reaping. in Africa, Hong Kong, Burma, and China twice. Mrs. Gifford recently accepted another call for foreign mis- sion service. Mr. Altus Hayes, former Alumni pres- all /12 ident and brother of Orville Lee Hayes of Jefferson, acted as Sabbath School 'Zr superintendent. Special music was presented by the Jefferson Adventist Academy choir and :tip'-... 1 chorale under the direction of Professor Paula Reiter, of the Gainesville church, leads Don Morton. out in a "Health Age" computer program at the German Fest held in Muenster, Texas. 1,600 Jefferson Adventist Academy is people had personal read-outs in two and a located in the green eastern pine forests half days. A second computer was needed for of East Texas. The academy has a rural the second and third days. The Gainesville church has been invited to have a similar pro- setting near the historical town of Jef- gram next year. ferson, Texas. Ski Group Agrees Skiing Requires Healthy, Drug-Free Lifestyle Remarks made by young people and adults of Jefferson Adventist Academy just returning from a 10-day ski trip to Colorado enforced the idea that skiing is an excellent sport for Christians as it Computer will tell the lady's health age at Gai- requires healthy bodies, free of drugs, nesville booth after answers are typed into computer. and needing good nutrition. That skiing is great and encourages a clean, health- "Patient" is very interested in Health Age rea- ful life style, was agreed upon by the dout as Gail Skilton explains what it means. German beanies were worn by all volunteers at group of 24 students and adults. the Gainesville booth. Another item of interest to everyone was the fact that fellow Adventists every- where welcome you as brothers and sisters, even if they have never met you before. This was brought home to the ski group as the Golden, Colorado

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.•••• Laredo Bible Marathon "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth," read Laredo Mayor Aldo Tatangelo to begin the first annual Laredo Bible Marathon. Pastor Moises Ponce, remembering a Bible Marathon in which he had participated Views of Recent Pathfinder Fair at Montemorelos University, had Held at Nameless Valley Ranch. planned the event back in January. (Photo, Rocky Sanders) "Easter weekend was chosen because at this time of year people everywhere, especially in a predominantly Catholic area such as this, are thinking about religion." The marathon was carefully planned: a large central plaza was made available by the city, arrangements were made for the San Antonio Commumity Services Moise Ponce, Laredo Pastor, hosts recent van to come down, and prominent civic Bible Marathon in Laredo. leaders and pastors were invited to read. Society attracted many, as did the free blood-presure check at the health van. Radio and TV stations covered the event, and the newspaper published pictures. Sunday evening, as the readers began the book of Revelation, members, friends, family, and Revelation Seminar students gathered in the church. Pastor Ponce read the last verses of Revelation, and following the conclusion of the marathon there was a special service of testimony and praise to our soon- coming Lord Jesus. "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all, Amen." Jeff Brown

Nameless Valley Ranch... Seventh-day Adventist Church put out Keith Hassinger Coastal Bend/Valley Area the red carpet for them. They were Administrator participates in Laredo Bible 1983 Summer Schedule Marathon. guests for Sabbath School and church, Music Camp I (Voice & Choral)... June 5-11 potluck dinner, and a double feature film Elder Keith Hassinger, Coastal Bend/ Music Camp 11 (Orchestra) June 12-18 Saturday night. The following Sabbath June 5-11 Valley area administrator, was present Horse Back Adventure the Denver South Seventh-day Advent. Texas White Water Adventure June 12-25 for the start of the marathon on Thurs- ist church also hosted the ski group for Cub Camp I June 26-July 2 day, March 31, along with the mayor, Sabbath School, church and potluck. Cub Camp II July 3-9 Pastor Ponce, and many others. Family Vacation July 7-10 Three of the ski club members were in Many of the Laredo church members Junior Camp I July 10-16 the academy choir and they sang and took part, working in two- to three-hour Junior Camp II July 17-23 played a musical selection at both Spanish Junior Camp July 17-23 shifts all day and all night. In every services. Teen Camp July 24-30 church, there seem to be a few who The ski club stayed at two condomin- Spanish Teen Camp July 24-30 have a talent for long prayers and long Visually Handicapped Camp imums in Frisco. With a free shuttle bus speeches. This week-end, these July 31-August 6 between the four mountains, the group brethren received a special invitation to Young Adult - Back Pack Adventure took in Araphoe Basin, Breckenridge, August 21-31 help out — between 1 and 6 a.m.! Keystone, and Copper Mountain for five A display from the American Bible days of skiing. The ski group consisted of present students, previous graduates, a poten- Peas tial student or two, and sponsors Mr. Arlin Smith and Mr. and Mrs. E. Douglas 1% TEXAS EVANGELISM Day. Mary E. Day, PR Secretary, ivionthbf 1% TEXAS ADVANCE Jefferson Adventist Academy. RECORD REVIEW, June 9, 1983 — 12K Texico

DON SULLIVAN, Correspondent Texico Camp Meeting June 14-18, 1983 MORE SPECIAL GUESTS COMING • •

(Top left) Manuel Vasquez Director. S.S. & Personal Min. Pacific Union Conference

(Top right) Elvin Adams, M.D. Medical Dept. General Conference

(Left) Royce C. Williams Field Services Director It Is Written PLUS Enoch Oliveira, Vice President of the General Conference

TEXAS EVANGELISM OFFERINGS AND Lewis Walton, Author and Attorney, HELP FUND THE Bakersfield. Calif. 1,000 DAYS OF REAPING CRUSADES Tom Ashlock, Director, GC S.S. Dept. George W. Reid, Assoc. Editor. • SUGGESTED INDIVIDUAL GIVING FOR EVANGELISM ADVENTIST REVIEW IS ONE PERCENT OF INCOME, (with $100 income, the Curtis Bradford, Crusade Evangelist, tithe would be $10, and evangelism $1) Voice of Prophecy Ernesto Castillo, Max Martinez, Arnold Trujillo, B. E. Leach, Bill May • All evangelism funds are to be remitted to the Texas ... and others Conference Office monthly. One fourth of one percent will be used conference-wide. PLAN NOW!

• All funds above 1/4% will be returned as a dividend check for local church evangelism. (It's like putting money in the bank for future evangelistic needs.) Odessa Spanish One appeal and one offering raises evangelistic dollars Church Has Baptism for church and conference. TRY IT, YOU'LL LIKE IT! April was a time of winning families for THANKS TO YOU, THE PLAN IS WORKING. TEXAS the Odessa Spanish church. "El Club IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN CHURCH GROWTH! Hogar Feliz," the church as a whole, visited families, and enrolled them in a • Fifty-seven new congregations have been established series of 12 lessons on how to enjoy the in the past five years. blessings of a happy home. This activity on the part of the church • Over 1600 souls were won to Christ in 1981 and almost members went on for a period of three 2,000 baptisms in 1982. months before our happy home empha- sis evangelistic meetings were held dur- ing the month of April. Elder J. Z. Her- nandez, pastor of the Odessa Spanish church, delivered 15 exciting messages TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR THE THINGS HE HAS DONE! on how to have and enjoy a happy family during the series of meetings.

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personal Saviour through baptism. The dinner was planned by the pastor's wife, Mrs. Lucas Hernandez. This was a day of great rejoicing for the churches of the district — Odessa, Saragosa and Van Horn.

A Book and a Church — an Alamogordo, New Mexico, Story (This is continued from the last issue of the RECORD.) John and Nora Carner had bought a copy of Daniel and from a literature evangelist in Revelation The 21 charter members posed in 1958 for a 1936. Because of their interest, a Sab- group picture when the Alamogordo church bath School and church school was was organized. Of the original 21, four are still members there: Maryolive Harvey, Dorothy As a result, the church is now enjoy- organized in 1937. Fred Murray, now Lee, and Paul and Cecile Gill. Today's mem- ing two new families as church members Southwestern Union Conference bership is nearly as three times the original membership. after witnessing the baptism of ten souls Health and Community Services direc- during the 11:00 o'clock service held in tor, was an early pupil. the Saragosa church. More than 250 By the fall of 1940 when Brother R. D. members and friends witnessed the bap- Murray returned to teach again, he tism. Both the Galban and Ruiz families brought a bride with him — Evelyn Ste- have joined the "Club Hogar Feliz," and wart Murray. They found the church in are already working with their friends. a different location, about four or five The newly baptized members partici- miles west on the Fance Roach farm. A pated in a well-planned dinner in their small house had also been built for the honor after having made Jesus their couple to live in. Brother Murray fol- lowed the teaching profession several years, then entered the ministry, from which he retired a few years ago. Names recalled by present members include Bounds, Roaches, Carners, Tal- leys, Masons, and Kreamer. Chester The actual projector and film strips used in Kreamer recalls that his mother and tent meetings to help revive interest in Alamo- gordo area. father homesteaded on Miller Flats, five miles southeast of Mayhill. Mrs. Krea- Adventist minister and was asked by the mer joined the church and when a horse conference to go to the Penasco Valley could be spared from the ranch, she church and try to revive the interest; rode about five miles to the Talley ranch however, he met with meager success. and went with them to church. In December, 1958, the Beuchler fam- Mini Camp Meeting At one time Brother Colburn held a ily moved to Alamogordo and Mr. Draws Large Congregation series of Bible studies in the home of Beuchler became an active member. (Left) J. Robert Spangler, Ministerial Assoca- Alva Smith on McDonald Flats. The The church met in various temporary tion secretary for the General Conference, Smiths were the parents of Assessor was guest speaker. His talks challenged quarters, sometimes in members' members to a life of prayer, faith and praise. Cliff McDonald of Alamogordo. homes, until December 20, 1958, when (Center) Music was provided by Carolyn Shel- Gradually families moved; young the present church was organized. (to don from Big Spring . . . (Right) June Muse of people left for more lucrative jobs than Lubbock. be concluded) farming, and the irrigation water began Marion Ryerson, to dwindle. The church was utterly Communications Secretary. abandoned and salvageable lumber of the church was purchased by Lloyd Office employees of the Texico Conference Carner. Although leadership was lack- gathered together April 14 to bid Johnny ing, there were still Seventh-day Advent- Chacon and his family a fond farewell as he ists living in the area. leaves his work as assistant treasurer of the Texico Conference. Thank you, Johnny, for In 1938 Elder C. A. Walgren of the the years of service you have given to the Texico Conference conducted an evan- church. May God bless you and Leigh and gelistic meeting in a tent pitched in the Morgan as you take up your new duties. 1300 block of New York Avenue in Alamogordo, at the foothills of the Sacramento mountains. At that time there was one Seventh-day Adventist (Left) Bob Lickey from Hobbs .. . (Center) Dr. living there. All horses had to be taken Oswald Graham from Clovis . . . (Right) Luis to the corral, which was on the grounds Rojas from Pecos — and others, including groups from the academy also brought special where the Western Bank is now. music. In 1947, Joe Carner had become an

RECORD Plan Now for 1983 Camp Texico Application OFFICE USE ONLY Camp Texico! Date App. Rec'd 19 Camp Texico will be held July 10-17, Mail with registration fee of $10 to: Rec No 1983, at Camp Tres Rios, Black River CAMP TEXICO Amt. Enc $ P.O. Box 7770 Village, New Mexico. The camp, located Bal. Due S Amarillo, TX 79109 12 miles from Carlsbad Caverns, will Store Discount of $5 if application and deposit are received before July 1 C CH MO provide a real vacation for boys and girls Total Camp Fee: 1st child: $80: 2nd: $75: 3rd: $70 ages 9-14. (Send separate application for each child) It's time to plan now! (Camp Texico July 10-17, 1983) Ages: Must be 9-14 years old. Craft Fee $5.00, (Camp cost does not include materials used in crafts.) Los Lunas The registration fee is not refundable, the balance is due on or before camper registration. Church Organizes Camper's Name The Los Lunas Seventh-day Advent- ist Church was officially organized April Telephone Sex Age Birthday 23. Don Sullivan spoke during the ser- Address mon hour and charter members were formally accepted. City Zip Church Preference We are in favor of the above person attending camp. As parents or legal guardian we accept the conditions named, including the release of the Conference and camp management from liability in case of accident or illness. Permission is granted for emergency medical treatment if necessary.

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Ruth McDaniels, leader of the group, was the first to sign as a charter member of the church.

(Left) Mothers were given special honor. Emma Savedra was the mother with the most children, having 11 boys and 3 girls. (Right) Winifred Medlicott, former Central Church member, and Isabel Acosta from the Rio Albuquerque Area Holds Rally Grande Church tied for "old mother" title. They are both 87 years old. Enthusiasm ran high during the Albuquerque area rally May 7 with . . . Robert LeBard (left) speaking for Vespers (Center) Dr. R. Kip Kip- ping leading a song service (Right) Bill May, keynote speaker for the special day, also gives an afternoon report to the people assembles.

(Left to right) Priscilla Freeman led out during Sabbath School ... and Florian Perea taught the lesson. Pat Edmonds and ... Maxine Pratt (who came from the Albuquerque Heights church) provided musical numbers. "Opus Dei," musical group from Rio Grande After the fellowship dinner, the nominating provide inspiring music. committee met and named new officers. The day closed with a special communion service. Here Ed Roche reads a text as Pastor Jim At Rest Greek looks on.

WHITEHEAD, Eddie F., born Nov. 24, 1910 in Shawnee, Okla., and died Jan. 29, 1983 in Okla- homa City, Okla. He lived for many years in Colo- rado, but during a temporary employment in Okla- homa he learned the Adventist message from his sister. He joined the Pueblo, Colo. church in 1945. Rex Bell interviews Stephanie and Robert Var- In 1955 he was married to Jessie Lawson. They gas in regard to what Sandia View Academy were both active in the church in Pueblo and later in has meant to them. the Delta area. Returning to Oklahoma in 1954 he

RECORD became a leader in the Sabbath school of the Okla- INSPIRATIONAL, ENCOURAGING READING: homa City Central church, and later they became The Message of Revelation, Vol. I, II, by H. L. charter members of the Southern Hills church. Rudy, beloved "old-time" camp meeting speaker He is survived by his wife, Jessie; his children, and conference administrator. $11.90 per set at SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE Barbara Coleman, Paul, and Mary Cowdrey; three your ABC. p12-1t DIRECTORY sisters, and a brother. Burial was in Oklahoma City. 777 So. Burleson Blvd. Pastor Arlen G. Holerud AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC: Full time posi- Pastor Jake Knight tion for experienced hospital or industrial air condi- P.O. Box 4000 tioning mechanic. License preferred. Excellent Burleson, TX 76028 salary and benefits. Church, day care center and President B. E. Leach Business twelve grade academy on campus. Contact: Eunice Secretary Bill May Sackett, Porter Memorial Hospital, 2525 S. Down- Treasurer Max A. Trevino ing, Denver, Colorado 80210,303/778-5611. p12-1t Associate Secretary Richard Bendall Notices Associate Secretary Max Martinez FOR SALE: 160-acre farm bordering Saragosa/ Associate Secretary ... Wayne Shepperd S.D.A. Mission school farm. Good land, irrigation Assistant Treasurer B. Page Haskell Send all business notices to your local confer- well and pump, half mile 1-10 frontage. $275 per acre Assistant Secretary W. V. Wiist ence office for approval. Rate: 40 words or less, - terms. Great opportunity to help mission school one insertion $10.00 (Ads originating outside in time of special need. Phone: 503/645-7771. Departments Southwestern Union, $15.00). Each additional p12-3t Communication Richard Bendall word, including names and addresses, 200 per Community Services; Health word. Payment must accompany copy. No Temperance ASI Fred Murray 543-ACRE OZARK RANCH. 220 acres fruit, Development and refund on cancellations. 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Solutions Part II

The human mind is a marvelous maneuverer. It can find tian, and they have spent many wonderful years in mission ways over, under, around, or through nearly any obstacle. service. Simple! One of the most wonderful gifts by God to we homosapiens is I have a sister named Esther. She is a dietitian and is mar- the ability to think — to solve. The inventive potential of ried to a doctor, Dr. J. Dayton Foley, an M.D. They live in humanity has never been exhausted. In fact, we have hardly Jacksonville, Florida. They have four tremendous children — scratched the surface of our potential when it comes to finding Joe, who is an attorney in Orange County, California; Doug, new things and new original ways of doing things. Sometimes who is a pastor in Orlando, Florida; Gregg, who is in his third solutions are very simple — sometimes very complex. year of medicine at Loma Linda; and Debbie, who graduated An 18-wheeler was stuck under an overpass. The driver as a nurse at Loma Linda and is married to a dental student. was going at a very low speed as he approached the bridge These kids are so outstanding that people are always asking, "How did they do it?" So many doctor's kids flounder around above. He thought he would make it, but then came the crunch. There stood that huge tractor-trailer hung up under in money and inactivity that it is notable when four children I an overpass with a new accordian shape on its roof! Only from a doctor's family are so responsible and successful, all three inches would have made the difference. Traffic was tied strong in the church, all bringing a blessing every day that they up and horns were beginning to sound. There seemed no live. solution. One day when I was standing in front of a church after the Then an eight-year-old boy came forth and suggested that service, talking with Esther and Dayton, a lady walked up to they let some air out of the tires, which they did, and the them and asked, "How did you do it?" Esther responded, "I 18-wheeler moved, drove to a nearby gas station, refilled the guess we were lucky." I broke in, "Anything but luck, if you tires, and was on its way! An eight-year-old kid with his mind want to know the answer I will tell you." I was urged to pro- clicking found the solution in no time "flat" (pardon the ceed. "Esther and Dayton have made their kids positively expression) — but simple! number one. They taught them to work, to save, and to care- Another fellow had the rear wheel roll off of his car. He fully monitor their time. They took hundreds of hours of their came to a stop in front of an insane asylum. He had a spare prime time to work and play with them. They set before them but had no wheel bolts. What to do? He had no solution — a Christian example worthy of emulation." Then I added, could think of nothing. So he sat down on the roadside with a "There was hardly a chance that those four kids would go look of despair on his countenance. It was hot. Self pity began wrong. Esther and Dayton were so far ahead of the devil and to take over. so up front with the Lord that it was almost impossible for An inmate of the asylum had been sitting there on the grass their kids to go astray." The inquiring lady remarked, "Isn't inside the 10-foot fence observing the entire drama. Finally he that wonderful!" I agreed. was moved to speak. He said, "Sir, you have three wheels Kids like the Foley four are the most fortunate in the world. with five bolts on each wheel. Why don't you take one bolt We just need more Esthers and Daytons. from each wheel. Then you will have three bolts for your spare What about your kids? Are you "up front with the Lord" or and you can put it on your car and be on your way." The are you giving away to Satan? It makes a difference — a big, answer was so simple! The man asked the inmate, "How did big difference. you think of that?" The inmate's response, "I may be crazy The best solution in life, especially in dealing with your but I am not stupid!" children, is to be so far ahead of the devil that he never really A beautiful young lady, a parishioner of mine and a nurse, catches up. (stay tuned) confided to me that she would like to marry a doctor and, with Yours for making our children number one, him, give her life in mission service. I told her that the chances of an unattached male doctor coming to our little town looking for a mate was remote. I made the simple suggestions that she get a job at one of our medical centers (if you want to find gold, go where gold is). Within weeks she was in Loma Linda, got a job as a nurse, and joined the missionary society. Within three months she was engaged, later married to a great Chris- B. E. Leach.

"He will remove every obstacle from before the feet of His GOD • • faithful ones or give them strength and courage to conquer HONORS INSPIRED . every difficulty, if they earnestly beseech His help."Testim- onies, vol. 9, p. 147. FAITH

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