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Cover photo by iStockPhoto. in this issue... in every issue... he Psalms encourage us to enter God’s gates with thanksgiving, to sing 3 Editorial by Walter L. Wright, Lake Union president Twith thanksgiving, to glorify God with thanksgiving, and to join the festive 4 New Members Get to know throng with shouts of joy and thanksgiving. some recent additions to the Lake Union. 6 Youth in Action One of my favorite books in the Bible is Paul’s letter to the church in Colosse. 7 Beyond our Borders Three times in this short letter he encourages the church in thankfulness. We are

8 Family Ties by Susan E. Murray to overflow with thankfulness, devote ourselves to prayer with thankful- 9 Healthy Choices by Winston J.Craig ness, and live at peace with one another, being thankful.

10 Extreme Grace by Dick Duerksen So thank you for your suggestions, your prayers, your encouragement; 11 by Ann Fisher Adventism 101 and thank you for the privilege of serving you. 12 Sharing our Hope 13 ConeXiones en español by Carmelo Mercado Gary Burns, Editor 22 Adventist Midwest Health News 23 Andrews University News features... 24 News 14 Share the Light Convention Highlights by Diane Thurber 35 Mileposts 17 Grateful Hearts & Caring Neighbors by Beverly Stout and José Vazquez 36 Classifieds 20 Miracles, Marriage & Mission by Ann Fisher 41 Announcements 42 One Voice 43 The Lake Union Herald (ISSN 0194-908X) is published monthly by the Lake Union Conference, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Profiles of Youth Periodicals postage paid at Berrien Springs, MI, and additional mailing o≈ces. Yearly subscription price is $8.50. Vol. 97, No. 11. POSTMASTER: Send all address changes to: Lake Union Herald, P. O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103.

2 | November 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. President’s Perspective BY WALTER L. WRIGHT, LAKE UNION CONFERENCE PRESIDENT BlessingsCount Your

ow it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe “Ncarefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and over- take you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God” (Deut. 28:1, 2 NKJV).

What a precious promise! The natural exchange for blessings is diligent obedience to God. Now that seems easy. There are so many benefits from obeying God, and then He grants bonus blessings because we have obeyed!

When we pause to count our blessings it is true, in the words of our text, that the blessings will “overtake you.” In other words, God pours out blessings in such abundance there is “not room enough to receive them.”

I am actually writing this article on the first anniversary of my cancer surgery. Jackie and I are sit- ting under palm trees at the South Queensland Camp Meeting outside Brisbane, Australia. Can you put up with me listing my blessings here? I think how blessed I am to have a wonderful, dedicated wife. Think of being helpless and vulnerable with a wife you have not built a good relationship with. Fortunately, we do have a beautiful relationship, and I reaped the blessings.

My children came from across country, one by one, to minister to me and relieve Jackie. Trusted friends served our every need, and went beyond the expected to do extraordinary things for us. My officer corps and staff stepped in to take up the slack and kept our offices running smoothly at the Lake Union.

The local conference presidents, officers, and you wonderful saints showered us with prayers and well-wishes that truly seemed to “overtake us.” And then the Lord raised me up and allowed me to return to the work I love with adequate energy and enthusiasm. His name be praised!

These are tremendous blessings, and I haven’t even mentioned God’s provision, protection, grace, mercy, patience, love, redemption, and salvation. And add the awesome privilege of working in His vineyard for the salvation of men, and you see that my blessings are truly more than I have room enough to receive.

Pause my brother, my sister, and count your blessings. If you are discouraged or sad, it will be a healing for your attitude.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • November 2005 | 3 Michigan Joe Rivera first walked into the Metropoli- tan Seventh-day Adventist Church in Plymouth, Michi- gan, in Fall 2004. Dennis Sawyer, a Metropolitan Church member, began to develop a friendship with Joe while he was visiting his neighbor in Westland, Michigan. When Joe showed an interest in spiritual things, Dennis invited him to attend the Hope for Our Day evangelistic series already un- derway. Indiana Delight Olson attended summer camp at Tim- Joe wanted to attend, but indicated he had no way to ber Ridge Camp every year for the past several years. Each get there. Dennis was happy to provide transportation for year response cards are passed out for the campers to com- Joe, even though it meant a one-hour commute each night plete. These cards provide an opportunity for campers to after a hard day’s work. It was nearly midnight by the time indicate an interest in Dennis got home. Bible studies or bap- Dennis had overlooked the external signs that are often tism. And each year barriers for many church goers. To Dennis, Joe had value as Delight checked the one for whom Christ died. He saw Joe through God’s eyes. box saying she want- It was Christ’s compassion that moved him to care for this ed to be baptized. young man whose father died when he was only one year Last school year old, whose baby sister died in her crib, whose older sister Dave Fish, Spencer was raped and murdered by an acquaintance, and whose pastor, began Bible mother suffered from HIV. classes with the stu- Because he was the primary care-giver for his mother, dents at the Spencer Joe’s attendance at school was sporadic. Circumstances led Adventist Christian him to homeless shelters and foster homes. To get away Elementary School, from his nightmare in Detroit, Joe even considered moving where Delight just As raindrops fell, Delight Olson (left) was to Los Angeles to join his older brother, who was involved completed the fourth baptized last summer at Timber Ridge Camp, in the occult. Yet, with all his grief, misery, and temptations, by David Fish, Spencer Church pastor. grade. She took the by God’s grace Joe remained out of trouble and spiritually first opportunity to open. tell the pastor of her As Joe attended the meetings, his heart was drawn to desire for baptism. accept Christ through the invitations given by Robert Delight completed Stewart, Metropolitan Church pastor. Each time an invita- the Bible studies and tion was given, Joe responded. Robert was sensitive to Joe’s plans were made for sincerity, realizing that he had much to learn. And God her baptism. provided a loving community of friends to help him in the On a Sabbath af- process. ternoon during the Within a very short time, Joe became endeared to the summer, her desire for Sawyer family, the pastor and his wife Sandi, and several baptism was granted Delight Olson (front left) stood with David other members of the Metropolitan Church. They knew in a special ceremony Fish, Spencer Church pastor, as he prayed something had to be done about Joe’s living arrangement; before her baptism. at the Timber Ridge moving to Los Angeles was not an option. It quickly be- Camp lake. Even though the weather was rainy and stormy, came a matter of prayer. there was much rejoicing. Sunshine was on the faces of De- One Sabbath afternoon, during a meeting of Metropol- light’s friends and family as they witnessed the blessed out- itan’s spiritual guardianship group, Sandi shared Joe’s situ- come of the team effort between the summer camp workers, ation. She hoped someone would take Joe into their home, church school, home, and church. but one member had an even better idea. Why not send

Judith Yeoman, Indiana Conference correspondent, as shared by Sandra Joe to Great Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA)? Some- Culp, Spencer Church communication leader one volunteered to sponsor him and in a short time Joe was

4 | November 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. enrolled and living at GLAA. and Suites, Jake The transformation Christ had came, too, along made in Joe’s life helped him with his wife feel perfectly at home with the Rhonda and two other students and staff. children, Tevin Joe’s love for Jesus deep- and Alexi. Each ened during his time at GLAA of the 29 charter and he looked forward to being members were baptized at his Metropolitan delighted when Church home at the end of the they were offi- school year. It became a wel- cially organized come reality for Joe and his new into a company Joe Rivera church family on June 4, 2005. earlier this year, Photos by Rachel Terwillegar Rachel Photos by Joe still faces many struggles and uncertainties, but he with Jerry Wei- Jake Wyse (left) was the first person baptized by Gabriel now has a relationship with Jesus, walking by faith and land as their Barden, pastor, (right) as a result of the ministry of the Crystal Lake Adventist Fellowship. trusting in his Savior each step of the way. One way Jesus head elder. has been leading Joe has been through the Magabook pro- “Jake soon gram. Joe was busy knocking on doors this past summer, assumed one of selling Spirit-filled literature and cheerfully telling others our group’s most how Jesus transformed his life. visible roles,” reports Jerry’s Joy Hyde, Metropolitan Church communication secretary wife, Jacque. “As greeter each Illinois As Alan “Jake” Wyse entered the water of week, he handed the Nippersink Creek from the dock at the home of Jerry out the bulletin. Jake Wyse was baptized in Nippersink Creek, at the home of and Jacque Weiland, on Sabbath, August 6, members of the Jake called it the Jerry and Jacque Weiland. His family celebrated with him. From Crystal Lake Adventist Fellowship rejoiced and recounted ‘Menu,’” Jacque left (back): Rhonda and Jake Wyse; (front) Tevin and Alexi Wyse. their journey to this special occasion. explained. “It is what our group does in its order of service “Last year,” recalled Dennis Fox, “while the kids played each week, serves up a great selection of spiritual food.” together after potluck each Sabbath at the Elgin Church, The group continued to witness through more Bible adults discussed many topics. None seemed as satisfying as studies and a consistent worship schedule. Members of the those about outreach. What could we do to fulfill the gospel Elgin Church for many, many years, Dennis explained, “At commission in neighboring McHenry County?” The group first, my wife and I felt like we were playing hooky from our knew the history of the church in the county. Three evan- church. Now, however, we believe this group is our home ... gelistic series were conducted there over the past 15 years our mission in fellowship.” or so, and yet a church had not been planted. It seemed that “Coming to church each Sabbath,” stated Jake when he because of the ever-increasing population, God was calling gave his testimony, “is like going to a family reunion. The them to action. hospitality of everyone here is just terrific.” It is ironic Encouraged when Ken Denslow, Illinois Conference that Jake should say this. In distributing the “Menu” each president, committed to be their guest speaker for a series Sabbath, he is one element of hospitality in an unentered of meetings, Gabriel Bardan, pastor, helped the group orga- county. nize the meetings. The group believed this would be a fine There are many unentered counties in Illinois, no doubt start, but also knew evangelism involves much more than in the entire Lake Union Conference. According to Web- bringing people into the church. People must connect and ster’s dictionary, playing hooky means the act of running become family. away, to play truant. The question is this ... just where will One of the first to attend the series was Jake. When you choose to play hooky this Sabbath? members of the Elgin, Gurnee, Forest Glenn, and Elmhurst Rachel Terwillegar, Illinois Conference and Broadview Academy churches began to meet each Sabbath at the Country Inn development director

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • November 2005 | 5 YOUTH in A ction What If It Was You? HURRICANE VICTIMS AIDED BY ILLINOIS YOUNG PEOPLE BY RACHEL TERWILLEGAR

teve Harkins was one of four Broadview Academy students who visited the devastation left by Hur- ricane Katrina just days after it passed through SBiloxi, Mississippi. “Trees were knocked down on power lines, on houses, and all over the highway. Small towns were wiped out. The area looked like a war zone. There was no doubt Katrina made her way through here,” he stated. “The worst part was there was no power, water, food, gasoline, or basic

supplies. I saw with The hurricane left a hole in the academy’s gymnasium. my own eyes home- shocked at all the destruction.” Students soon learned that less families, help- the gym was where they would be staying. less little kids, and “I usually complain if I miss a meal, or if it’s too hot or old women walking cold in my house. These people lost everything—their houses, by the road. Wom- their family, and their whole life. Yet, they were still happy and en with babies and Broadview Academy students joined a group from grateful for what little they had. ... We started working imme- Andrews University on a mission trip to assist victims pregnant women diately,” Marc Nacker wrote. On Marc’s third day he helped of Hurricane Katrina. From left (back): Sarah Crowder, waited in hot cars Lizzette Marchan, Steve Harkins; (front): Marc Nacker distribute food. All the people he helped had stories to tell. all day long, just to One man told about a tree that had fallen on his house. Now get some food and a taste of water,” Steve remembers. he, his pregnant wife, and twelve children are living in a tent. Seeing the devastated lives caused Steve to reflect about He told Marc, “You guys are a direct blessing from God.” the world he lives in. “People are wrapped up Steve looked for blessings on the trip, but saw none. He in their own lives. What do I have? How do I says, “It was when I returned to my dorm room and saw my look? are questions they ask. There are people warm, dry bed, my clean clothes, and my computer that it starving—people who don’t know where they dawned on me just how much I take for granted. I really are going to sleep tonight. The world can be a didn’t believe in miracles from prayer, but I knew all we ate better place if we help those in need. After all, what if it was or drank that weekend was a result of prayer. How could you?” Steve asks. water and food for thousands end up at a school miles from Lizzette Marchan was also impacted by the trip. She a highway, in a town that is not on most maps?” wrote in her journal, “The closer we got to our destination, The trip changed the students’ lives; it brought them I kept wondering what more could we possibly see. I was closer to Christ. “We took care of about 5,000 people shocked with what I saw at Bass Memorial Academy. The daily,” reported Steve. “It really made me think about Jesus campus was a mess.” feeding the 5,000.” “Even though it was made of brick, there was a huge Rachel Terwillegar is the Illinois Conference and Broadview Academy hole in the wall of the gym,” recalled Sarah Crowder. “I was development director.

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Disaster Response Volunteers Respond After Hurricane Katrina Hit BY LEEANN HEINERT

ur trip down to New Iberia, Louisiana, with you meet brothers and sisters the Michigan mobile kitchen, two motor in Christ from around the homes, and communications trailer, started country. Arkansas, California, Owith only our schedule in mind. It ended on God’s time- Idaho, North Carolina, Okla- table with many miracles along the way. Like being delayed homa, Texas, and Washington because of a broken propane tank, but making friends with were some of the places repre- The Wal-Mart in New Iberia, La., donated their old several people trying to help us. Like being delayed, staying sented by the volunteers. store for a warehouse. This 150,000-sq.-foot facility in a motel we hadn’t planned on, and having a man donate A special person working is very much appreciated by everyone involved. $400 to us in the lobby. He said, “I know you folks do good there is Cindy, an Adventist work, just take it.” Or having a wonderful sharing time with from St. Bernard’s Parish, just the motel clerk about our great God. Or breaking down east of New Orleans. She and and being towed to an RV service center whose entire staff several family members lost was so helpful we ended up taking pictures of everyone be- homes in the storm. Cindy fore we left. We may have arrived a few days later than we is staying in New Iberia and wished, but I think we were right on time in God’s mind. came to volunteer. She heard When we arrived at the warehouse in New Iberia, 60 about the warehouse and said miles west of New Orleans, we found an old Wal-Mart con- she wanted to help others. The mayor of a town in Tennessee (in red shirt) verted into a warehouse. Think about your local Wal-Mart I was at the local laundro- carried a big load of food items from the truck completely empty—it’s pretty big! The warehouse opened mat and talked with a man filled with supplies his village sent to help with the on Tuesday after Labor Day and we arrived on Thursday. who lived through Katrina. disaster in New Orleans. Everyone seems to be pitching in to help. It was five percent full, but by the following Tuesday it was He said when the eye of the over sixty percent full. Semi-trucks filled with all kinds of storm passed and the back- donated goods roll in an average of five to nine times daily. wall of the storm hit, the wa- Some donations are stacked neatly on pallets, others are just ter rose into his house two to piles of things people pushed into a semi. That’s when the three feet in 20 minutes. He sorting, boxing, and inventory happens—including diapers, was grateful to God all his clothes, cleaning supplies, bedding, canned foods, bottled family is safe. water, and gas generators. As of September 19, about 30 This is the reason I volun- shipments were made to different shelters and organiza- teer in disaster response, hav- tions needing supplies. ing the privilege to talk with Materials arrive at the warehouse in boxes which have been incorrectly labeled. Roland Joles (yellow Some of our team worked in the office and warehouse. people like that and to feel shirt) and other volunteers repackage materials In the mobile kitchen, we kept busy providing three meals like I helped them in some and label them properly so they can be disbursed more efficiently. a day for volunteers and also fed truck drivers and anyone small way. else around at mealtime. LeeAnn Heinert is a Michigan Conference disaster response team member The neatest thing about working in an operation like from Kalamazoo, Michigan. this is the great people you meet. Your family grows as

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • November 2005 | 7 FAMIL| TIES It’s Always About You! BY SUSAN E. MURRAY

hen I turn on my computer and log onto the Internet, the words flash before me, “It’s you, you, you, it’s always about you!” Why, I can have 160,000 content choices on my log-on page! There’s also a chance I Wcan win $100,000. Well, count my blessings! Walgreens is doing kids a “flavor.” Parents can order their world. So, where do we find balance between being real and medicines in twelve different fruit flavors. Wow! I just saw celebrating the wonders of technology and modern society, a commercial that lets kids know their daily multi-vitamin expressing ourselves as individuals, and yet living in ways now comes in bubblegum. Should we count our blessings that are not self-promoting? that medicine can not only taste good but be in the flavor of I think the answer is wonder. Writer Thomas Gordon my choice? Shall we count our blessings our children don’t had an old psychiatrist friend, Smiley Blanton, who be- need to know the truth that all of life is not sweet? lieved wonder, or these flashes of awareness of the mar- My daughter was telling me she noticed her kids looking velous world we live in, are of enormous importance in for just the right kind of yogurt at the grocery store. It wasn’t determining one’s outlook on life. He believed wonder their favorite brand or flavor they were looking for, it was is the basis of worship. “If you’re feeling lost or lonely or the yogurt that promised the allure of winning a prize. confused, let wonder open your mind to the ultimate So, if the Internet says it, the pharmacy says it, scheme of things so comprehensive, so marvelously TV says it, the grocery store, and who-all-else constructed, so generous in terms of beauty that says it, could it be God really meant it to be all your main response should be gratitude for being about me? a part of it.”1 What a challenge in this self-centered world to The prize (much better than the one we might not play into the general attitude and patterns of get from buying the right yogurt) is in the wonder, self-centeredness, revolving our lives around what not on the Internet or at the pharmacy, or deciding I we convince ourselves will make us happy. have a right to do and say as I like! The real prize is in It is human nature to act out of self- realizing that the “You, you, you, it’s always preservation, to express and promote about you” is about the Father, the Son, ourselves the ways we feel like. While and the Holy Spirit, not about you as Christians we may say, “Those are the or me! Let’s count our blessings! ways of the world, not how I am.” But don’t Susan Murray is an associate we wonder what people are thinking of us, professor of family studies who teaches behavioral science promote ourselves by dropping names, singing and social work at Andrews loudly, dressing up to look classy, or dressing University. She is a certi- fied family life educator down to look cool? Don’t we let people know and licensed marriage and family therapist. how well our children are doing and sometimes 1. Gordon, Arthur. Return to share our burdens in self-promoting ways? Wonder. Tennessee: Broadman A great challenge for individuals and and Holman, 1996. families today is to live real lives in this real

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Java Caffeine is considered a psychoactive dr ug that can lead to dependency. B BY WINSTONUZZ J. CRAIG e live in a fast-paced society—fast cars, fast computers, and fast food. Anyone who is not pumped may be considered dull or boring. Many people get themselves artificially revved up with the use of caf- feine-containing beverages such as coffee, tea, and cola beverages. WAbout one in five adult Americans consumes over 350 mg of caffeine per day, a level sufficient to produce dependency. A five-ounce cup of coffee contains between 60 and 150 mg of caffeine while a cup of tea has 35 to 60 mg, depending upon the methods of preparation and the strength of the brew. A cola beverage typically contains 30 to 55 mg of caffeine per 12-ounce can, while the new caffeinated beverages such as Surge, Jolt, and Water Joe all contain a little more and are intended to provide a cerebral buzz. Caffeine produces a cluster of adverse effects.

Caffeine is considered a psychoactive drug since it stim- menstrual Syndrome (PMS); increased risk of bladder and ulates the central nervous system and alters mood. Physi- rectal cancer; and increased urinary calcium losses. ological effects may be experienced in adults after as little Drinking one or more cups of coffee per day increases as one cup of coffee or two cans of cola. Unfortunately, caf- interleukin 6, C-reactive protein, and serum homocysteine feine has a variety of adverse physiological effects. The un- levels, all considered risk factors for cardiovascular disease. natural stimulation or high of caffeine is normally followed The use of coffee and tea also reduces iron absorption by by a low or depression. 40 to 60 percent, thereby increasing the risk of anemia. Other adverse effects of caffeinated beverages Caffeine causes a worsening of fine motor coor- include insomnia and disruption of sleep dination due to an increase in hand and patterns; tremors, restlessness, and irri- arm tremors. tability; headaches; elevation Children are drinking excessive of blood pressure and/ amounts of cola beverages and many or serum cholesterol manifest hyperactive behavior typical levels; irregular heart- of caffeinism. A young child consuming beats and palpitations, two cans of cola may receive a caffeine and increased risk of jolt equivalent to an adult having eight cardiac arrhythmia and cups of coffee. heart attack; increased gas- Caffeine is considered an addictive tric acid production, aggrava- drug. Its regular use can lead to dependency tion of peptic ulcers, and increased and may lead to the use of stronger drugs. heartburn; increased symptoms of Pre- Winston Craig is professor of nutrition at Andrews University.

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Million Dollar

PrayersBY DICK DUERKSEN

osh and Troy are teenagers. Eager and foolish. Superheroes emerging from phone booths. But, sailors they are not. Imagining new adventures, they leapt into the boat anyway, raised the sail, and headed from the Carolinas toward Spain. Then the riptide found them and changed their lives. JThey waved to friends on the beach, frantically. The friends waved back, thinking the fellows were having a great sail. They waved harder, terrified now as the tide overwhelmed their sailing skills. Certain they would be lost if they stayed in

the boat, they jumped into the Atlantic and swam toward shore.

Even teenage superheroes are our families. We prayed to get no match for a Carolina riptide. home.” The boat went its way, and “… And God answered.” they went elsewhere. Drifting far Sometimes I forget what’s im- off where shouting “HELP!” is use- portant and I pray quick, short, com- less. Where horizons have no land. mon, un-thought-through, empty Alone in the vast ocean. Remem- prayers. “Two-bit prayers,” one of bering Castaway. Wishing for my wise friends calls them. Wilson. But sometimes, like Troy No food. No water. No and Josh, I pray million-dol- SPF32. Just “water, water every- lar prayers, EARNEST prayers! where, and not a drop to drink.” Like I’m in an intense personal Five days passed and their parents began funeral plans. conversation with someone I love, Six days passed before the call came from a distant fishing someone who is leaning forward and concentrating on ev- boat. “We have two boys, and they’re alive!” ery word I think and say. Like this is the most important America’s omnipresent reporters shouted questions to- conversation of my day, and my week. Like this may be the ward the boys when they arrived at the fishing dock. “How most significant moment of my life! did you survive?” “What did you think about?” “Were you I feel like I’m talking rescue with the True Superhero. worried about dying?” “What was it like?” They got super- “I am with you,” He offers, “to rescue and save you” hero answers. (Jeremiah 15:20). “We prayed,” they said. “We just prayed every day. We Dick Duerksen is an assistant vice president for mission prayed earnestly. We prayed for our lives. We prayed for development at Florida Hospital

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Friends in Deed BY ANN FISHER

s evidenced in the life of Jesus, Adventists believe God is just as interested in the physical and emotional needs of women, men, and children as He is in their spiritual needs. In Jesus’ parable in Matthew 25, He welcomes the righteous into His kingdom with these words: “For I Awas hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Then Jesus explains that when we minister to the least of His earthly children, we are ministering to Him.

Adventist welfare ministry is almost as old as the church ADRA works in developing countries to improve the itself. In 1874, the first Dorcas and Benevolent Association quality of life for those in need through community devel- was formed in Battle Creek, Michigan. Its work and name opment initiatives targeting food security, economic de- were inspired by the biblical Dorcas (Tabitha) who “was al- velopment, primary health, and basic education. ADRA’s ways doing good and helping the poor” (Acts 9:36). Eight emergency management initiatives provide aid to disaster women became charter members under the leadership of survivors. ADRA is currently one of the leading non-gov- Martha Amadon, daughter of John Byington, the first Gen- ernmental relief organizations in the world. In 1997 the eral Conference president. Their activities included making agency was granted General Consultative Status by the clothes, quilts, and supplying food for needy families; caring United Nations, a unique opportunity giving ADRA added for the fatherless and widows; and ministering to the sick. voice in the international community. In 2004 it assisted Other Adventist churches followed their example, and nearly 24 million people with more than US$159 million Dorcas societies spread all across America and eventually in aid. More than 4,000 ADRA staff members currently around the world. Every church was encouraged to organize work in 125 countries.1 a Dorcas Welfare Society. Recognizing a federation of local Wherever disaster strikes, one or both of these Adven- societies could accomplish more by combining resources, tist agencies will be there providing food, shelter, medical the first Dorcas Welfare Federation was formed in 1934 by assistance, and other basic needs. Each one of us can help by Chicago-area churches. becoming involved in our local ACS chapters, by volunteer- Today, the Adventist Church operates two humani- ing for disaster relief, by donating much-needed funds, and tarian agencies—Adventist Community Services (ACS), by praying for these agencies and the people they serve. which operates within the United States and Bermuda, and For more information on the Adventist Church’s in- Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), an volvement in the Katrina and Rita hurricane disasters and international agency specifically established for community what you can do to help, go to www.adra.org and www.ad- development and disaster response. Adventist Community ventist.communityservices.org, or call (877) ACS-2702. Services meets people’s immediate needs through social Ann Fisher writes from Walla Walla, Washington. services such as tutoring and mentoring programs, youth 1. ADRA information is taken from the ADRA website: www.adra.org. volunteer corps, health screening education and assistance, inner-city missions, and disaster response.

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Supper Club Fosters Friendships BY JOY HYDE

hat can we do to keep people from the community coming to the church after a successful seminar? This question was pondered by Leona Bakewell, Metropolitan (Mich.) Church health and temperance leader, during a very successful Lifestyle Matters Simple Solutions seminar held there in April 2004. As Wmany as 80 people attended Simple Solutions; Leona wanted a program to sustain the interest shown in the Adventist health message. She also desired for them to become familiar with biblical truths taught by her church.

Leona asked attendees, basis. Guests pitch in and “Would any of you be in- help when the Supper terested in having a Supper Club get-together is fin- Club once a month in which ished. we could try different reci- Leona says, “I have had pes that we like, and make the opportunity to share them healthy and veggie?” our wonderful health Leona says, “The answer was ideas with my newfound an overwhelming ‘Yes!’ by 75 Supper Club attendees enjoy vegetarian casseroles, salads, and fellowship at the friends, and they have people.” Metropolitan Church. been able to share their Leona sends monthly announcements to former Simple ideas with me. As a team, we have built a trust and now have Solutions seminar attendees, inviting them to come to the the opportunity to share our faith in an open forum that Supper Club. Attendees are invited to bring is not threatening.” Leona experienced the depth of their a vegetarian dish in a specific category desig- friendship when they supported and prayed for her after a nated for the month. Categories have includ- very serious accident hospitalized her for 12 days. ed beans/legumes, foods of color, pasta, salad Sandi Stewart, Metropolitan Church Bible worker, says dishes, sauces, toppings, soups, breakfasts, pic- usually twice as many guests as church members attend the nic food, casseroles, and desserts. Supper Club. The guests come regularly and invite their Every Supper Club includes supper, followed by a short friends, too. Sandi adds, “It is a wonderful place to bring lecture or video related to the category of the month. For my Bible study people. I even have one student that had the first four months in 2005, Food for Thought, the second quit studying that attends the Supper Club. We get into the phase of the Lifestyle Matters program, was presented. spiritual as well as the physical and no one seems to mind. There was a demonstration given on making gluten and I will be offering an opportunity for ‘free’ study guides one baking bread a couple of nights. of these nights and will pass them around for people to look The Supper Club has been one of the most successful, at.” monthly-recurring community outreach programs ever One regularly-attending lady, who has taken Bible stud- conducted at the church. An average of fifteen guests at- ies, stated, “Everybody is so friendly. It feels like family.” tend every month, but attendance has been as high as 30. Yes, it is God’s family learning more about the bounties The guests have become very comfortable and familiar with He has provided. the members of the church and everyone is on a first name Joy Hyde is the Metropolitan (Mich.) Church communication secretary.

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Tenedlos en alta estima POR CARMELO MERCADO

l pasado mes de junio asistí al campestre de la Asociación de Michigan donde tuve el privilegio de presenciar un servicio de ordenación al ministerio. Me resultó muy interesante notar que había varios pastores hispanos jóvenes que fueron ordenados. Al leer las biografías de estos jóvenes me interesó mucho la historia del llamadoE al ministerio de Denis Sand. Denis estaba en su último año de en todo tiempo mantuvo sus ojos fijos estudios en una escuela secundaria en Cristo. En más de cuarenta versículos adventista en Argentina y tenía planes Pablo se refiere al gozo y cómo hemos de entrar a la universidad para estudiar de regocijarnos en el Señor. No hay ingeniería química. Sin embargo, ese duda que Pablo se sentía feliz al trabajar mismo año escolar, al escuchar los mensajes en el ministerio. Mi pregunta es: ¿Qué presentados durante la semana de oración, fue lo que que lo mantuvo gozoso en su sintió el toque del Espíritu Santo. Denis ministerio? Pablo lo explica en palabras ayunó, oró y le pidió a Dios que le ayudara muy sencillas: “Hermanos, orad por a saber qué era lo que debía hacer. Al final nosotros”. (1 Tes. 5:25) de esa semana escuchó el claro llamado de En estos días finales de la historia Dios para ser un ministro del evangelio. nuestros pastores necesitan más que

El llamado fue algo inesperado porque Denis y Ingrid Sand nunca nuestras oraciones. Encomiendo nunca había pensado seguir esa carrera. a los hermanos que durante este mes Cuando aceptó el llamado de Dios, Denis le pidió sólo una de agradecimiento se acerquen a su pastor y le expresen su cosa: que quería ser un pastor feliz. agradecimiento por lo que él está haciendo y le digan que Al presenciar la ordenación de Denis comencé a están orando por él para que pueda mantenerse fiel y feliz reflexionar en lo que es la vida de un pastor. La obra del en su sagrada labor. pastor no es como otros tipos de empleo. El pastor trabaja RETIRO DE JÓVENES PROGRAMADO PARA por lo general entre 45 y 60 horas por semana y realiza una EL 11-13 DE NOVIEMBRE La Unión del Lago invita a variedad de tareas. Trabaja como consejero, evangelista, todos los jóvenes hispanos a que asistan a ENCUENTRO, maestro, obrero bíblico, dirigente de juntas, planificador un retiro de jóvenes que se llevará a cabo del 11 al 13 de de finanzas, dirigente en construcción o remodelación noviembre en el campamento Grace Adventures, un lindo de templos, etc. Está presente en ocasiones de bautismos, campamento en Mears, Michigan. El costo para el fin de bodas, funerales, y en momentos de enfermedad. semana es $75, lo cual cubre el hospedaje, las comidas y En 1Tesalonisenses 5:12 vemos que hemos de tener en una camiseta. Para más información llame a la oficina de mucha estima a aquellos quienes trabajan arduamente entre Carmelo Mercado, vicepresidente de la Unión, al teléfono nosotros. El apóstol Pablo dejó ejemplo para los pastores de (269) 473-8249. lo que es trabajar para la iglesia. En sus cartas se puede ver que Carmelo Mercado es el vicepresidente general de la Unión del Lago.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • November 2005 | 13 Share the Light CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS

BY DIANE THURBER

he Radisson hotel buzzed with anticipation and excitement. Smiling faces were everywhere as friends from near and far greeted one another. Over 800 individuals registered for Share the Light, including young people from Lake Union academies, Andrews University, and Tchurch youth groups. The convention opened with five young people providing worship in song. Walter Wright, Lake Union president, remarked, “When we’ve got young people like this committed to the Lord, Jesus Christ, I’m not worried about a thing. We’re going places!” He added, “Let’s put them to work.” Planners for the convention were intentional about showing the diversity in our membership. Songs were sung in Spanish, prayers were offered in a variety of languages, and radios provided translation for Hispanic members.

14 | November 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. Ray Young, Lake Region commu- the room and strained to hear the nication director, and the Ypsilanti messages spoken inside. Church media team, provided video A rich line-up of speakers reached projection during the general ses- the hearts of young people. Lance sions and archived the messages at Micheleau, a youth Bible worker, at- www.ypsisda.com. tended a seminar led by Brad Smith Rudy Micelli, a Brazilian-born and Brad Bolejack, young men who vocal artist from Morningsong, shared their experiences preaching. warmed the hearts of many individ- Micheleau remarked, “While they uals throughout the weekend as they shared the ways in which they went contemplated the Christ-focused about their evangelistic meetings, messages of his songs. they pushed us to think about doing As Roscoe Howard, North Amer- them ourselves. It was truly encour- ican Division secretary, shared the aging to me, and to others I am sure, compelling story of his strained re- to see these youth, our peers, going lationship with his father, and the Rudy Micelli’s music blessed everyone. out with trust in God to help finish Share healing and restoration he found this work and encouraging others to through his heavenly Father, he do the same.” the Light brought tears to the eyes of many. Saturday evening José Rojas, CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS Roscoe challenged listeners to North American Division volunteer press toward the goal—eternal and young adult ministries direc- life—emphasizing that means for- tor, inspired attendees with his ani- giving and forgetting some of the mated account of the Gideon story. challenges faced and surrendering He reminded those present, “If you to the Lord’s will. are faithful, everything your hand Ron Smith, Message magazine edi- touches will flourish.” He added, tor, shared his personal testimony “Go home, pick up your pitcher, hold of finding healing from a minis- your candle of grace high, and sound try mindset that left him debili- your shofar for the glory of the Lord tated from stress and the desire to … then break your pitcher when the achieve. Smith reminded listeners time is right.” As Rojas sang a call of to share the great things God has dedication, people pressed toward the done for them. front of the auditorium, moved by his It was difficult to select which This young lady was one of the youngest attendees at challenge. In the quietness of the mo- Share the Light. seminars to attend among the ment, just before prayer, a lone voice many practical and personal growth presentations of- near the back of the auditorium cried out passionately, “Yes, fered. Many seminars filled to standing room only. Some Jesus! Thank you, Jesus!” reminding everyone present of individuals stood in the hall or pulled up chairs outside their Great Gift.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • November 2005 | 15 SHARE THE LIGHT RESPONSES “When I found out about the training that we were going to receive, I never thought it was going to be so amazing. Just being there, around people my age who had the same goal—winning people to Christ—was such a blessing. I came back to school on a wonderful high from the experience I had.” Samantha Sawyer, Great Lakes Adventist Academy senior “I believe the Holy Spirit’s mark on these meetings was in the conviction that fell upon men, women, and children that this work needs to be done, and we are privileged to do it.” Ron Kelly, Cicero (Ind.) Church senior pastor Convention attendees visited a variety of booths with resources for church growth. “I attended the sessions with the pastors and every one of the presenters Sunday morning Frank Gonzalez, La Voz speaker/direc- was a blessing. This was the first time I saw material Walter and Jackie tor, urged attendees to understand they have the fullness of Wright presented and it is great stuff! I am planning to get hold of the God when they invite the Holy Spirit into their lives. He material and present it to the pastors! That was especially noteworthy.” Loren Nelson, Michigan Conference ministerial director emphasized, “Believe you can have what the Bible says you can have.” “I have realized that one reason why I was immensely blessed was that a group of Adventists have come together and were supporting each other. I really could feel the Holy Spirit while we were there. A thank you to all who made it possible for my group to come! Your support will turn the campuses into lighthouses for God.” Ashlee Chism, Indiana Academy senior “I know that my vision was too small as it relates to these types of events. I recall saying again and again, ‘I should have brought a bus load’; ‘I should have asked every department leader to encourage one person to come’; or, ‘The whole church needs to experience this!’ … [At] previous conventions, I sent the people (four participants), but this one I brought Ray and Debbie Young and their volunteer crew made it possible to place the the people (21 participants, including myself). I caught a vision of what video of the general sessions on the Web. it meant to bring them and [not] simply send them.” Ralph Shelton, Conant Gardens (Detroit) Church senior pastor Walter Wright, Lake Union president, concluded the “It was a very inspiring weekend. I learned so much from the presenters. prayer breakfast with the remarks, “I’m celebrating already It fueled my excitement about evangelism, and encouraged me in my what God is going to do in this Union territory. … This faith. It was a wonderful experience for me and I really was blessed.” weekend is a reminder God is on the throne and He is most Michelle Roderick, Great Lakes Adventist Academy junior powerful.” Wright challenged each academy and church to “Although I did not know exactly what to expect, Share the Light gave me conduct an evangelistic series before April 1, 2006. more than I could have hoped for. ... I was encouraged that the church Ralph Shelton, Conant Gardens (Detroit) Church se- (the people) are wanting to rise to even greater heights in their walk with nior pastor, expressed, “We departed from the convention God and wanting to be more effective as a movement.” galvanized to get out and tell someone that Jesus is com- Lance C. Michleau, Fox Valley (Wis.) Church youth Bible worker ing again, soon!” He continued, “Scripture says, ‘I will pour “I answered the phone early one morning and was glad I did. It was a my spirit upon all flesh,’ and this was certainly evident at call from one of our pastors who had taken a group of seven people to the Share the Light convention. The electricity was in the air, the Share the Light church ministries convention that very weekend. He the participation of every conference was evident as never excitedly and enthusiastically related to me what a blessing the weekend before, with attendees from each academy, the university, had been for both him and his members. They had learned so much Illinois, Indiana, Lake Region, Michigan, and Wisconsin.” and knew that this not only benefitted them spiritually, but would posi- Shelton sums it up best when he said, “Satan can not stop tively impact their church also. Everyone I talked to since, as well as my the power of the Holy Spirit. It is my prayer that the power own experience as a participant of this event, expressed the exact same surge that has begun in the Lake Union is a fire that will sentiments. This weekend was a great spiritual blessing to all and will spread across North America.” positively impact our entire Union!” Peter Neri, Indiana Conference ministerial director Diane Thurber is the Lake Union Herald managing editor.

16 | November 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. Grateful Hearts & Caring Neighbors WITNESSING CHRIST’S SPIRIT IN HURRICANE KATRINA’S AFTERMATH BY BEVERLY STOUT AND JOSE VAZQUEZ

any of us have seen the sand miles away, to deliver 954 blankets devastation caused by and close to 600 personal care kits.

Hurricane Katrina in Hotel guests in Texas received blankets, clothes, While we were there we helped unload theM Gulf States. As I watched the news- and personal care kits, distributed by Indiana’s several truckloads of supplies. The days casts played before and after the storm, disaster leadership team and others. were long and the hours full of activity, there was an inner conviction we must but we were glad to be the hands of Je- do something to relieve the suffering sus to bring relief to the people. and loss many thousands experienced. The relief efforts will continue for The Indiana Conference community several months to come. We set up a services and disaster response leader- warehouse to collect donated items in ship team began to mobilize disaster Cicero, Indiana, and collection opera- teams and laid out plans to help from tions continued at the warehouse until Indiana. Conference administrators September 25. Many churches across also responded by suggesting we collect Kathryn Ratliff and José Vazquez pause for a photo the state conducted food drives in a special offering in our churches. The with a hotel guest (Hurricane Katrina victim) who their communities and the response appreciated the supplies offered her. response has been overwhelming. After has been overwhelming. two special offerings were collected, One day Randy Barr, a young man church treasurers notified the confer- from Columbus, Indiana, called and ence that at least $41,000 was donated said, “We must do something. I want for relief efforts. to collect items needed and take them On Tuesday, September 6, Jerry Higgs, down there.” The Columbus commu- a pastor, Mike Hughes, Paul Fruth, and nity responded in a marvelous way. I drove to an Adventist disaster ware- Someone donated the use of a truck. house in Louisiana, more than a thou- Another person got in contact with the

Paul Fruth, a member from the Noblesville (Ind.) Church, helped deliver supplies to the Adventist warehouse in New Iberia, La. Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • November 2005 | 17 day the disaster truck was brought in and close to 100 peo- ple were helped. In the days ahead there will be many opportunities to serve, not only here in our state, but also in the effected states. Several hundred individuals have moved into our communities. This presents an opportunity to help them. There will be opportunities to go as volunteers and serve in warehouses and distribution centers. The North American Division will embark on the most ambitious plan yet to make a difference in the lives of peo- ple. “We must go beyond just providing food and supplies. We must provide a tangible impact in their lives through Sarah Stout, fifth and sixth grade teacher at Cicero Adventist Elementary, mobilized her students to collect funds for the hurricane victims. our churches,” urged Sung Kwon, North American Divi- sion Community Services executive director. local country radio station and they ran advertising spots Three strong entities in our church are partnering to free of charge. In a matter of 24 hours, more than 20 tons make a huge impact in the effected communities. Mara- of water and diapers were collected! So, on Saturday, Sep- natha International, Adventist-Laymen’s Services and In- tember 3, three truckloads of water and diapers were deliv- dustries, and Adventist Community Services are joining ered to the fairgrounds in Jackson, Mississippi, where many forces to help rebuild churches and the houses in the im- evacuees were housed. mediate vicinity of those churches. Contact one of these Jeff Smith, a Fort Wayne Church member who works organizations to learn how you can become involved. for Triple Crown trucking company, made arrangements I leave you with the words of Jesus, “And when these to bring the supplies to our warehouse. He also contacted things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your his company to deliver the supplies that we collect to the heads; for your redemption draweth nigh” (Luke 21:28). All effected states for a very reasonable amount. Volunteers of these disasters are just reminders Jesus is coming soon. from the church set up a semi at a local mall and ran ads on Let us serve while we have the opportunity until He comes. the radio and newspapers. They collected close to 100,000 pounds of much-needed supplies. I had the distinct privi- José Vazquez is the Indiana Conference community services and disaster relief director. lege to meet the team from Ft. Wayne when they came to drop off the supplies at the warehouse. n Thursday, September 1, an equipment truck, a Many Indiana schools are participating in fund drives Ovan, and two busloads packed with almost 100 stu- and food drives in their communities. There is a spirit of dents, faculty, and staff from Andrews University, Andrews service that has taken hold in our schools and churches. Academy, Broadview Academy, and Great Lakes Academy Sarah Stout, fifth and sixth grade teacher at Cicero Adven- drove the 20 hours to Bass Memorial Academy in Lumber- tist Elementary, mobilized her class to go door to door for ton, Mississippi. They were filled with desire to do some- donations. They were able to fill over 60 grocery bags with thing to bring relief to the thousands left behind to pick up needed items in a short amount of time. the pieces of their lives in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Indiana’s leadership team participated in the North With media flashing images of devastation and depres- American Division’s disaster response coordinator’s meet- sion—a city under water, whole neighborhoods flattened to ing in Dallas, Texas. We were surprised to find many of the ground, looting, people desperately searching for food, the hotel guests were actually evacuees from New Orleans. the horrors of life in the Superdome, and shootings over They were there with just the clothes on their back. We bags of ice—we didn’t know what we would find when we were moved as we listened to their stories. We offered arrived. Every mile we drove further south, the worse the prayers and hugs, but one of our own coordinators, Kath- countryside began to look, the weaker our cell phone signals eryn Ratliff, was inspired to do something more. She said, grew, and the rarer became our chance to purchase gas. “Why not bring the disaster truck from the Texas depot Originally asked to help repair and clean up the academy with blankets, clothes, and personal care kits to them?” We grounds, our group, as well as a crew of 40 students and made arrangements with hotel management, and the next five faculty and staff from Southern Adventist University,

18 | November 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. ended up doing much more. Joining vision and read about in newspapers? forces with Adventist Community The entire time I was in Mississippi, Team Services (ACTS), we went into I never heard one angry word spo- the surrounding community to distrib- ken about another person. Instead, I ute water and food, worked in one of encountered grateful hearts and car- two mobile soup kitchens, unloaded ing neighbors. People came for miles semi-trucks full of donated food and around to fill their cars not only with Semi-trucks from all over the country dropped off water, and performed a variety of other donations of all kinds to help meet the needs of the food and supplies for themselves, but tasks. community. for their neighbors and friends. Extra The devastation and depression ex- plates were requested for the elderly perienced by the rural communities woman who lived next door who of Lumberton and Purvis, Mississippi, couldn’t get out; neighbors directed us were heart-breaking. Cars lined up to the woman with the baby next door for over a mile each morning, wait- who might need some water. ing to drive through the distribution As we were getting ready to leave, I line based on the Bass campus, where stood in the food line for what would community members’ car trunks were be my last hot meal from the makeshift Two hot meals a day were served to the community stuffed full of canned goods, baby food, from a mobile kitchen on the Bass Memorial kitchen. Because we didn’t have much water, toiletries, and other basics that Academy campus. time to eat before we needed to pile had suddenly become luxuries. Thou- on the bus, our leaders instructed us sands waited in line for a hot meal to politely make our way to the front served up from one of two mobile soup of the line. I couldn’t help but feel a kitchens. But, as I served up spoonfuls little guilty cutting in front of those of goulash and string beans onto Sty- who had been waiting so long, but I rofoam plates, I never encountered a knew I had to if I was going to eat at harsh word. Instead, I received grateful all. I turned to the couple next to me smiles, humble spirits, and a restored and apologized for jumping in front of A large tent provided shade for the makeshift faith in the goodness of people who dining area. them, explaining that our group was lived out Christ’s admonition to “love leaving. I expected them to be angry thy neighbor as thyself.” or at least annoyed. But instead of an- I’ll never forget my encounter with ger, I met smiles of gratitude, some- a particular elderly man who passed thing I’d never experience had I been through the lunch line on Saturday. He in line for a burrito at Taco Bell. They was thin, his face filled with wrinkles, insisted I go ahead and thanked me and a baseball cap covered his white for what our group was doing. I know hair. As I began to pile macaroni on Volunteers filled up cars with food and supplies in a each one who went on this trip could his plate, he pulled back saying, “that’s drive-thru distribution line. relate a similar story. enough, thanks.” I looked down at his There were many incredible mira- small amount of food and scooped up another spoonful, cles that occurred that weekend in the form of semi-trucks unconvinced one tiny scoop was enough to fill this hungry of food and water, clouds to cover the sun and make the heat man. But, despite my encouragement to let me give him a little more bearable, or a supply of gas to fill our almost- another scoop, he just smiled and insisted he didn’t need empty tanks and carry us home. But one of the greatest mir- more. My heart was touched by his unselfishness, his desire acles I experienced was seeing, in the midst of what can’t be to take less for himself so that someone else might have a described as anything less than a disaster, the spirit of Christ little more. alive in the hearts of the people I encountered, who gave me Amazingly, this happened more than once. Where were much more than I ever could have given them. the people pushing and shoving each other, the fighting Beverly Stout is a University Relations correspondent. over loaves of bread and gallons of milk I’d seen on the tele-

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • November 2005 | 19 REFLECTIONS ON GOD’S GUIDANCE AND BLESSINGS BY ANN FISHER

t was my senior year in college, me about my marriage plans; I assured and like most college girls in the them I would not be getting married 60s, I was looking forward to and promised not to leave them in a Ithat big day in June when the two most lurch during the school year. They hired coveted degrees would be mine—the me to teach first and second grades. B.A. and the M.R.S. I was doing fine Sometime after that interview my on the first one. In fact, the Northern boyfriend, Jim, and I were invited to California Conference gave me a schol- the home of one of our Bible teachers,

arship in return for my promise to teach Jim and Ann were married in August just before Wilbur Nelson, a former missionary in for them following graduation. It was they left to start an English language school in the Far Eastern Division.1 The student the M.R.S. that concerned me. Not that Osaka, Japan. missionary program was just being de- I didn’t have a boyfriend. God had seen to that. But he was veloped, and the college religion department received a one of those idealistic males determined to walk down the request for a married couple to work in Hong Kong. Dur- isle to Pomp and Circumstance before The Wedding March. ing the conversations that evening, Wilbur mentioned he We started our freshman year at Pacific Union College would like to send Jim and me; but, since we weren’t getting (PUC) together, but after an adventurous year abroad in married, the idea was dropped. Australia at Avondale College our sophomore year, he chose Jim and I spent the next weekend at Jim’s home in Tracy, to take off a few months to tour the world, while I duti- California. Both of us had become interested in missions fully returned to my studies at PUC. So now I was going to as a result of our travels to and from Australia. That week- graduate without him, and it looked as if I was also going to end we had time to talk and pray. We decided that if God have to face my first year teaching on my own without him, wanted us to go to Hong Kong that next year, we would go. too. It was a frightening thought. We wouldn’t tell anyone of our decision. It would be up to I still remember that interview in the girls’ dorm parlor. God to work out the details. The conference educational secretary and school principal It was spring quarter—the last before graduation. I was came to interview me for a teaching position. They asked required to spend a certain number of hours working one-

20 | November 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. on-one with young children, so I had but God did. A few days later an envelope gone to the Nelson’s home that afternoon from Social Security arrived in my mail to teach their young son. When the ses- box. I opened it and pulled out a check sion was finished and I was getting ready for the exact amount I needed to pay back to walk out the door, Wilbur said, “We the scholarship. Congress had passed new feel that you and Jim are the right people legislation entitling me to a small amount to go to Hong Kong. Would you be will- of educational assistance, since I was a ing to go?” Would I?! I was so excited, college student with a father over 65. The I could hardly wait to tell Jim. Maybe I payment was retroactive, making it larger wouldn’t have to be a lonely, “old maid” than it normally would have been. school teacher after all. Before long I heard news that threat- ened to burst my bubble. For some rea- son the religion department was unable Through divine providence, Jim and Ann to come up with the funds to sponsor a Fisher were led to Japan where they served couple to Hong Kong. At the beginning as student missionaries and established an English language school in Osaka, Japan. of the student missionary program, stu- dents were sponsored and not required to raise their own funds. Meanwhile, an- Jim Fisher by Photos on this page Ann Fisher visits with her English students in Osaka, Japan. other call came from Japan for a student missionary to help establish an English And so I marched down two aisles language school in Osaka. The student that summer—once to Elgar and once to association became involved, opening Wagner. God was leading in a way I had the call up to others. They would hold scarcely dared to dream. I wish there was an election, and the whole student body room to tell how God miraculously inter- would vote at a Friday evening vespers. vened when Jim received notice he was My marriage plans were now hanging on being drafted into the Vietnam war just a vote at the ballot box! days before our August wedding, or how No one knew about my stake in the a teaching position opened up for me at election. I was fearful. Jim was a quiet, PUC Elementary when we returned from straight-A student, a talented, consecrat- Japan too late to interview for teach- ed Christian, but not the outgoing type ing jobs, or how the conference returned Ann and her friend model their Japanese that wins elections. I held my breath. At kimonos. my scholarship money when I taught for last the ballots were counted, and the an- them after all, or how, after seminary, we nouncement was made. Jim Fisher would be PUC’s third received a call to return to the Far Eastern Division where student missionary. As we left the chapel that evening, our we spent 17 years as missionaries. stern, matronly dean of women, who had also been my “If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputa- mother’s dean a generation before, came up to me and ex- tion for good judgment and common sense, then trust the claimed, “I voted for Jim tonight, but I feel sorry for you, Lord completely; don’t ever trust yourself. In everything Ann.” When I told her I was going with him, she gave us you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your permission to leave campus together that night—a miracle efforts with success” (Proverbs 3:4–6, The Living Bible). As I in itself back in 1966. We drove to the Nelson’s home and look back on my life, I am thankful God has blessed and di- called our parents to announce we were getting married rected my paths, giving me confidence that I can trust Him and going to Japan. with my future, too. Now I had the unpleasant task of informing the confer- Ann Fisher writes from Walla Walla, Washington. ence I was getting married and wouldn’t be teaching for them as planned. They were not pleased and asked me to return 1. The Far Eastern Division has since been split into two divisions—Northern Asia Pacific and Southern Asia Pacific. my scholarship money. I didn’t know how I could do that,

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • November 2005 | 21 Hospital Staff Blessed by Former Patient’s Performance It has been said that music has the ability to transcend all languages, cultures, and many other barriers. No one can attest to that more than Elina Gaile. Recently, the bubbly and charm- ing 15-year-old, whose fingers grace- fully danced over the piano keys, com- municated the deep gratitude she felt for the care she received at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital over a decade be- Elina Gaile returned to Adventist Hinsdale Hospital and blessed those who had blessed her by her delightful fore. With beautiful music permeating piano playing. the room, listeners who knew Elina’s surgeon, looked at Elina’s x-rays and prayer meeting at the church in January story could only envision the events agreed to donate his services. Ibrahim 2005. He was partnered with Thomson that began thousands of miles away. said, “It is extremely rewarding to help who, over the last ten years, kept contact In 1995, Walter Thomson, a fam- children from other countries where with the Gaile family and knew of ily practice physician, was part of a team these types of services are not eas- Elina’s development as an accomplished conducting evangelistic meetings and ily available. I have been so blessed. I young pianist. Upon further discussion health lectures at the Kremlin in Moscow. simply believe that Christianity is key with Thomson, church leadership, and Having participated in numerous mission to the purpose of my profession.” other musicians, plans were laid to bring trips and evangelistic teams throughout Within a few months Elina and her Elina and other young musicians from the world, he was accustomed to being mother Gita traveled to the United Eastern Europe. approached for help.“There are so many States through the generosity of Ad- Through much generosity, hard hurting people all over the world, no mat- ventist Hinsdale Hospital, the Hinsdale work, and providence, Elina returned ter what you do, it doesn’t seem enough,” Seventh-day Adventist Church, and to Adventist Hinsdale Hospital where said Thomson. “While I realize that we physicians donating their time and skills. she was first enabled to walk pain-free. personally cannot help everyone, we still Upon seeing Elina, Ibrahim realized Performing at various venues through- must do what we can to the best of our this was not a reconstructive procedure, out the Lake Union, including the ability because that is our responsibility as but a salvage operation to make the best hospital’s Week of Spiritual Emphasis, Christians.” of the situation. “Our goal was to allevi- Elina returned the gift and blessed When Ainars Gaile, a local pastor ate her pain and provide her with the those who had blessed her. serving as an interpreter, approached best possible way to walk,” said Ibrahim. “I am glad I was able to come back Thomson about his daughter’s medi- The surgery was successful and to do this, I want to use the talent God cal condition, Thomson promised to after three months of rehabilitation gave me to bless other people the same help. Ainars’ five-year-old daughter in the United States, Elina and her way I was blessed by Dr. Thomson, had osteomylitis of the left hip, an mother returned home. Dr. Ibrahim, and the many other peo- orthopaedic condition that resulted The story doesn’t end there … fast ple who helped me,” Elina stated. After in chronically dislocated joints. She forward ten years to 2005. Victor two weeks performing and touring the underwent several surgeries, but due to Moreno, Hinsdale Adventist Church United States, Elina returned to Latvia. lack of proper technology and practic- minister of music, envisioned local Moreno summed it up well when he es, infections affected the development performances of various compositions, said, “There is no coincidence in the life and growth of her left hip. including one requiring eight pianos of a Christian. Music is one of the many Upon returning to the United and 16 hands, only performed once in ways that unites people, and only God States, Thomson approached a col- Prague. Not knowing where to find can make it happen so beautifully.” league regarding Elina’s condition. Ka- pianists with skills for the piece, Moreno Crister DelaCruz, Adventist Midwest Health public mal Ibrahim, a pediatric orthopaedic offered up a prayer request during a relations regional manager

22 | November 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. Easter Passion Play, Impressions drama Before coming to Andrews, Bedney ministry, student missions, as well as was a student at Oakwood College, in weekly chapels. Huntsville, Ala., where she graduated Murphy is looking forward to with a B.S. in business administra- the “opportunity to lock arms and be tion. After spending three years as an shoulder to shoulder with the movers administrative assistant at Pine Forge and shakers of the church—the youth.” Academy in Pine Forge, Penn., Bedney With a tangible passion for God came to Andrews to join the staff as and his ministry, it is Murphy’s goal Student Accounts manager in 1987. that upon graduation, students will In 1989, Bedney took the position of leave “on fire for God, and that within associate director of Student Accounts. their profession, no matter what that Following the merger of Student Ac- is, they will draw others to Christ.” counts and Student Financial Aid, Bedney became associate director of Beverly Stout, University Relations correspondent Student Financial Services, a position she held until July 2005 when she was appointed director of Student Finan- Patrick Murphy New Student cial Services. Amid the busy life of a Student Andrews Welcomes Financial Services Financial Services full-time staff Director Appointed member, Bedney was able to complete New Campus a M.S. in administration with an em- Figuring out how to finance col- phasis in management from Andrews. Chaplain lege education can be one of the most In 2005, Bedney received the Em- Each school year brings new faces stressful aspects of a student’s college ployee of the Year award, evidence to the campus of Andrews University. experience. So, it can mean a lot to of her years of leadership, hard work, Along with new freshmen and transfer have the experience and caring touch service, and dedication to the students students, this year Andrews is happy of someone like Elynda Bedney to of Andrews. to welcome a new chaplain, Patrick help guide the way. Bedney has helped “I am excited about the challenge Murphy. Andrews University students manage of helping Andrews’ students access However, to say Murphy is new their accounts and figure out how to all available financial resources to help to the Andrews campus is not exactly pay for college for the past 18 years. them obtain a Christian education,” accurate. Having received both his When Andrews needed a new Student Bedney notes. undergraduate degree and master of Financial Services director, Bedney was divinity from Andrews, Murphy has just the one for the job. Beverly Stout, University Relations correspondent merely come back home. Murphy graduated from Andrews with a degree in religion in 1997 before returning to his native Battle Creek to serve as a youth pastor at the Battle Creek Tabernacle Seventh-day Adven- tist Church. A few years later, he mar- ried his wife, Heidi, a graphic designer, and made a return to Andrews to study in the Seminary. Before coming back to Andrews as the new chaplain this year, Murphy pastored and lived with his wife in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula since 2002. In his role as chaplain, Murphy will focus on outreach, which includes ministries such as AU-Outreach, the Elynda Bedney, the new Student Financial Services director at Andrews University

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • November 2005 | 23 NEWS [EDUCATION NEWS] neighborhood, asking for dollar bills. It have this program move onto the WA was hot and they were tired and thirsty. campus,” says Derral Reeve, principal. They did not want to quit until they “Now more students have the op- had raised $100, so they stopped to portunity to enjoy the WA experience pray for the rest of the money and for that has been shared by so many before a drink of water. At the next house, the them!” woman wrote them a check for $50 and To learn more about how to qualify also gave them three bottles of water. for Pathways to Success, please contact Another student, Tifanie Over- Michelle Shufelt, WA director of de- meyer, asked a relative for one dollar velopment, by calling: (920) 623-3300; and he handed her a $100 bill. God is or e-mail: [email protected]. good! The 54 students and four staff Michelle Shufelt, Wisconsin Academy Tifanie Overmeyer was so happy when a relative gave members at Niles School would like to development director her a $100 bill for the Dollar Drive. She brought in encourage everyone to give. Even one over $250 for Hurricane Katrina disaster relief. dollar bills add up to bless others.

Dollar Drive for Denise Kidder, Niles Seventh-day Adventist School kindergarten teacher Disaster WA Receives Michigan—“Everyone can give a dollar.” That was the premise on over $95,000 in which the Niles Seventh-day Adven- Scholarship Funds tist School students and staff set out to raise money for Hurricane Katrina Wisconsin—Pathways to Success, a disaster relief. For two weeks they were division of the Commonweal Foun- to ask friends and family to each give dation based in Silver Springs, Md., them one dollar for disaster relief. has just granted Wisconsin Acad- It didn’t take long for the dollars emy (WA) over $95,000 in student to add up. Of course, many generous scholarships. Twenty-two students are The three wisemen (Joe Carr, Maynard Morauske, and Matthew Klug) prepare for their Savior’s arrival. people gave them more than just one receiving scholarships and most are dollar. By the end of the two-week receiving the maximum scholarship a period, the school had raised $1,141. student can receive. WA Christmas The money was given to the Michigan “Pathways to Success has been such Conference disaster relief team. a blessing to us this year. There is no Pageant Offered Katlyn Pascucci shared with fellow way that these students could be here Again without this program,” stated Delcy students an answer to prayer during Wisconsin—Wisconsin Academy’s Gillen, WA accountant. the Dollar Drive. She and her two eighth annual Christmas pageant is Pathways to Success is a scholar- cousins went door to door in their scheduled for Dec. 2–3, 2005. Titled ship program that offers funding of up “A Walk Through the Christmas to $4,745 per year to students who are Story,” students, faculty, and church experiencing boarding school for the members decorate the chapel and cen- first time. To qualify to be part of this ter campus and dress in biblical cloth- new exciting program, you must be a ing. The campus is transformed back to first-time boarding school student in the year of our Savior’s birth. grades 9–12 and have a family income The pageant is open to the public. at or below 250 percent of the federal Last year over 900 people attended the poverty level. pageant. The pageant is held the first Considering that over 50 percent Fri. and Sat. evenings of Dec. For more of WA students receive some level of information on how you might be able financial assistance, this program is to get involved this year, please contact extremely beneficial to many incoming D.J. McKenzie at (920) 623-3300; or students and students who might not e-mail: [email protected]. have been able to attend otherwise. Molly Tyson added her contributions into the jar for “The faculty and staff are extremely Michelle Shufelt, Wisconsin Academy disaster relief. excited, not to mention honored, to development director

24 | November 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. NEWS Flame Keepers Shine Brightly at GLAA Michigan—The boys’ animated conversation behind a closed dorm room door surprisingly has nothing to do with the females across campus. Their muted voices rise and fall, but all are definitely tuned in. If you could put your ear to the door, you would hear the sound of pages turning and earnest discussion. If you could turn the door- knob and stick your head in, you would see a group of boys flopped on bunks, stretched out on the floor, or leaning Blindfolded seniors try to find their way by working together. back in a chair, all with Bibles in their hands. If you could see what God sees, WA Seniors Survive you would see the Holy Spirit in great the Wilderness measure. This is an example of one of many groups belonging to Flame Keepers Wisconsin—The 28 members of the at Great Lakes Adventist Academy Wisconsin Academy Class of 2006, (GLAA). along with their sponsors, headed to Flame Keepers started in 2002 when Buckhorn State Park in Necedah, Wis., Jeremy Hall,* the head dean, became on Sept. 2, for Senior Survival weekend. concerned over the spiritual low that The weekend was designed for the often follows Week of Prayer. As he senior class to bond together as they sat at his desk, deep in thought as to practiced team-building skills through how to keep the fire going, Richard different activities. Ongwela, boys’ club pastor, came by. It A group of four from Andrews Safety first! Ben VanderVenter, a senior, hauled life was a divine appointment. As Hall and University, headed by Maria Long, jackets. Ongwela shared the same concern and came to help out with worships. For rying and leading the injured. At each talked extensively about their ideas for vespers and church, the theme of the keeping the campus spiritually vibrant, activities and messages dealt with stop they collected a different piece of survival gear. One stop had firewood Flame Keepers was born—a grass-roots, building relationships and what makes dorm-based, student-led, hall-by-hall, a good relationship. In Sabbath school, and at another a pitcher for water. At the end of the race they boiled water Bible study group. one of the activities was to locate hid- Hall and Ongwela chose a group den items, with everyone blindfolded in their pitcher. “It was exhausting and a good learning experience. It of young men, committed to spiritual except the leader who shouted out leadership, to be lay pastors in the directions. That activity taught the taught us how to really work together, seniors to be careful about who they and now if I’m lost in the woods, I trust and the importance of sticking can survive!” Blake Martin enthusias- together. tically stated. On Sun. morning, the class divided The rest of the weekend was filled into two teams for the Airplane Crash. with swimming, canoeing, playing It was a mix between Survivor and The volleyball, making meals, and sitting Amazing Race. Each team was in an “air- around the campfire. Erin McLean plane crash” and team members had summed it up quite nicely when she to choose which people had different said, “This weekend helped me to ailments. One person was comatose, know the people in my class on a new another had a broken leg, and yet level, helped me build trust, and I another was blind. The seniors used grew closer to God.” compasses to guide them from point Michelle Paulsen, Wisconsin Academy to point through the woods while car- student correspondent Boys study Bible truths together.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • November 2005 | 25 NEWS with Jesus through personal devotion and prayer time. It is having power- ful results and provides a place where young people can share and find sup- port for all of life’s challenges. Steven Coy, junior, says he has been very blessed to be a part of the study group on junior hall. “I really enjoy be- ing able to discuss Bible topics with my friends and talk about how it applies to A girls’ Flame Keepers group discusses Bible truths. our daily lives.” Delegates will pray together at the Congress. dorm on various halls. These Flame Graduations come and go, but the Keepers are assigned, two per hall, to flame continues to burn bright. “There to break the shackles that stifle their reach out to struggling students, con- is so much I could say, but in short, it potential,” said Claude Harris II, duct Bible studies, and facilitate prayer. is absolutely faith-strengthening and chairperson of Black Adventist Youth Daniel Barlow, a graduate of encouraging to see the commitments Directors Association (BAYDA), the GLAA, wrote a charter for Flame Keep- young people are making to God and parent organization of the United ers. The students involved receive Flame the way He is using them to finish up Youth Congress, and director of youth Keepers T-shirts to encourage a tangible His work,” Hall said. ministries for the Allegheny East Con- sense of meaning. Flame Keepers pro- We would all do well to follow the ference. vides further evidence young people Flame Keepers’ motto text: “Choose you Topics for workshops will include: are effective in reaching their peers. this day who you will serve; as for me single parenting, substance abuse, HIV/ Their influence is often at a level not and my house we will serve the Lord” AIDS awareness, employment, family available to a chaplain or teacher. Flame (Joshua 24:15). and spiritual decline, gangs, homeless- Keepers take personal risks to step out ness, community and financial empow- and serve their fellow students. Their Arlene Leavitt, Great Lakes Adventist Academy assistant development director erment, and sexual promiscuity, just to commitment, sincerity, and willingness name a few. Other events will include to serve have a profound impact on *Jeremy Hall is now the campus chaplain an oratorical contest, drum corps and their peers. and Bible department chairman at drill team exhibition, health fair rally, When the leaders of the Flame Great Lakes Adventist Academy. youth parade, and Bible Bowl. In ad- Keepers showed the ’04 Revival! series by dition to the planned “fun” activities, Doug Batchelor during dorm worship, attendees will participate in community six young men decided to commit to service projects in the greater Atlanta a personal walk with God. When they [YOUTH NEWS] community. “Service teaches kids life designated a day of fasting and prayer skills,” said Roger Wade, BAYDA pro- for a fellow student diagnosed with BAYDA Plans Youth gram director. “This is needed more and cancer, it resulted in spiritual renewal more in our kids today,” he said. for students and staff, and the doc- Congress Each evening, attendees will expe- tors indicated the cancer went into In its 30th year of operation, the rience powerful presentations of “spiri- remission.Things have not always gone United Youth Congress will hold its tual vitamins” from various ministers smoothly for the Flame Keepers. As can eighth convention on Apr. 19–23, across the United States. Speakers will be expected the enemy has attempted 2006, at the Georgia World to step over their efforts and spread Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. discouragement, but the boys have held Themed “No More Chains,” true. Despite many obstacles, Flame this Congress will provide its Keepers has been a consistent factor in participants a unique learning the boys’ dorm over the past few years. experience through leadership Not only are these young men main- development and education taining the spiritual flame, but the fire that many will cherish. is spreading! “The purpose for the United Flame Keepers is now a viable pro- Youth Congress is to increase gram in the girls’ dorm! The spiritual awareness of the needs of youth outreach is now campus-wide and within our community and emphasizes a one-on-one relationship to equip them with the tools Adventurers enjoyed a former youth congress.

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group, academy, or teen Pathfinder club one of the most important outreach opportunities ever available in North America. This outreach opportunity is planned for young people, ages 13 and older. Young people ages 13–17 must Attendees enjoyed Sabbath worship services last year. be accompanied by an adult over 21 at a one to seven ratio. Everyone under include James Black, North American in Southern, Southeastern, Central, 18 must also come with a medical Division (NAD) youth ministries di- Northern California, North Pacific release form. The “on-site mission” rector; Jeannine Reid, Greater Atlanta Union, Bermuda, and Ontario confer- will change from week to week because Adventist Academy Bible teacher; Jose ences. local needs change. Rojas, NAD volunteer ministries di- For registration information for This mission project began Sept. rector; Carlton “Buddy” Bird, Bellfort the United Youth Congress in Atlanta, 25; God needs 125 people every seven (Texas) Seventh-day Adventist Church please visit website: www.unitedyouth- days. Mission locations will be in La., pastor; and Paula Olivier, associate congress.org/register.asp. Miss., and Ala. Local communities, pastor of the Church of the Oranges relief agencies, etc., are begging for in Orange, N.J. Additional speaker in- George Johnson Jr., media relations director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church immediate help. As this article is pub- formation is available at website: www. in North America. George has attended these Youth congresses since 1993. lished, we are happy to announce that unitedyouthcongress.org/workshops. several corporate sponsors are willing asp. to help reduce the cost for volunteers. BAYDA’s mission is to promote Youth Groups A per person fee will include food, the spiritual, physical, academic, moral, water, primitive tent and/or building and cultural development of the NAD Urgently Needed for lodging, medical support, secondary youth. BAYDA’s members include WE CARE Katrina insurance, relief supplies with supervi- youth leaders of the NAD regional sion, training, and worship/witness conferences as well as youth leaders Response opportunities. Ground transportation Ron Whitehead, Center for Youth is the responsibility of the attending Evangelism executive director, met group. with Red Cross, Federal Emergency If you want your young people to Management Agency, Adventist Com- experience cutting-edge, front-line, munity Service, and Adventist Com- service evangelism, contact Brit Steele munity Team Services officials in Sept. as soon as possible to reserve a date. Needs on the ground are changing Space and time is limited for this daily due to weather, relief product important WE CARE project. For suppliers, state and federal government the latest information, visit web- regulations, equipment, communica- site: www.AdventistYouth.org; call tion, fuel, electricity, insurance, natural (800)YOUTH.2.U, ext. 3 or (269) gas, and safety issues. Brit Steele, WE 470-5904; fax: (269) 471-8355; or e- CARE Katrina Response director, is mail: [email protected]. working full time to offer your senior Pathfinder drill teams will demonstrate precision Ron Whitehead, Center for Youth Evangelism marching at the Congress. class, college/university, church youth executive director

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • November 2005 | 27 NEWS [LOCAL CHURCH NEWS] Instruction was given on games children played in Bible times. At- tendees learned how to construct a Children Visit Jewish pocket kite, which does not require Village a tail. Indiana—It has been said it takes A favorite shop was the bakery. an entire village to raise a child, but From earliest times, bread has been a when children gathered in the Elkhart basic food. The children learned that Adventist Church for Vacation Bible in old Jerusalem people usually made School, they discovered it takes 35 bread from wheat flour or barley meal. adults to make a Jewish village come The poorer class usually used barley Chad (back) stands with his fourth grade class at Palau Mission School. alive! meal, mixed with pea and bean seeds to increase bread production. Palau Mission School. While “stand- Each evening the children were ing in front of those kids day-in and served a snack of one or more fruits day-out,” Chad realized what a great and/or nuts mentioned in the Bible, responsibility he was carrying. Chad still available today. A visit to the declared, “This was not like being a Elkhart Jewish village was truly enjoyed counselor at camp. These kids were by not only the children, but by the looking at me as their Christian exam- adults as well. ple all the time.” The text, “Not many Clareen Colclesser, Elkhart Church of you should presume to be teachers, communication leader my brothers, because you know that we The children were shown games played in Bible times. who teach will be judged more strictly” (James 3:1 NIV), kept coming to his Under the guidance of Sue Nel- Student Missionary mind, and he knew this was no trivial son and Nancy Hile, the children Learns Lessons In task. Chad realized he must live what were dressed in period costumes and he believed and needed an even closer directed by their respective tribe Palau walk with Jesus to enable him to stand leaders to one of several shops in the Michigan—Chad Higgins wanted to under the pressure. village. The children were taught how serve as a student missionary because In Palau, Chad learned lessons to pound metal into coins and how to he desired to give of his time and tal- no book could teach. He feels he has make a pouch to carry the coins. There ents, and to lead a more purpose-filled grown in Christian character. As he was also a metal-smith shop, and what life. The question was, where? Chad, a continues his education at Andrews would a village in old Jerusalem be member of the Metropolitan Church University, he realizes that no mat- without a carpenter shop? Spiritual in Plymouth, Mich., was encouraged by ter what path he chooses in this life, lessons were learned as the children his parents, Ellen and Bruce Higgins, he must totally depend on Christ to reflected on young Jesus working in to go to Palau where Chad’s grandfa- succeed. His father’s carpenter shop. ther, Ed Higgins, served as academy Everyone practiced weaving while principal. However, Chad was not sure. Joy Hyde, Metropolitan Church correspondent they learned weaving was originally While attending Southern Adven- done to meet practical needs, but in tist University during the 2003–2004 time weavers produced wall-hang- school year, Chad and his classmate, Church Members ings made of linen and goat hair. The Jeremy Micheff, were looking at a wall Witness at Clinton children also visited a music shop and map of the world. Jeremy pointed to learned what instruments may have Palau and said, “I’m going there to be County Fair looked like in Bible times. By far, the a student missionary … way out there!” Indiana—Members of the Frank- oldest known Jewish instrument is the Chad could not believe his eyes or ears fort Church maintained a booth at the shofar, or ram’s horn, which was blown and exclaimed, “You’re going to Palau? Clinton County Fair and had many by ancient Hebrews in battle and dur- My grandfather is the principal there!” memorable experiences. Frankfort ing religious observances. It is still used Jeremy then said that his cousin, Jason members were encouraged as they in synagogues today, especially during Micheff, was also going to Palau. That visited with community residents. Rosh Hashanah and at the end of Yom sealed it. Chad was going, too. The week included giving away Kippur. There were also harps, lyres, The 2004–2005 school year found back scratchers and applying smiley- flutes, drums, and metal rattles. Chad teaching 16–18 fourth graders at face, temporary tattoos on children.

28 | November 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. NEWS In addition, bookmarks with a Bible verse on them and various literature Pork Festival pamphlets and books were also a huge Attendees hit. Many people took literature for themselves or family members. Discover Healthful Members found opportunities to Opportunities share what Jesus means to us through a Indiana—Five years ago, the Cicero variety of experiences. “We spent time (Ind.) Church purchased a building learning to work together as a team just off the town square in Tipton, a Church members and academy students got better and how to be visible in the commu- community ten miles north of the Ci- acquainted as they played games together. nity. This was a great experience for cero Church. It was named the Tipton our youth. Alexis Roark and Jeffery Living Center. Since that time, Cicero Church Welcomes and Craig Pearson helped throughout church members have held many cook- Academy Students the week. It’s important to have our ing schools, stop smoking clinics, and youth learn to work and witness within Coronary Health Improvement Project Back the community for personal growth,” (CHIP) programs, besides renting it Indiana—When dorm students stated Derek Brant, Frankfort Church out to other groups that have appreci- arrived at Indiana Academy last Aug., elder. He continued, “It helps them ated the facilities. they were greeted by church mem- get a better understanding of how they bers waiting to help carry belongings can share their faith in many different to their dorm rooms. Entering their ways.” rooms, the students found other Fifteen-year-old Jeffery said, “We church members had already been had one guy, about 20 [years old], there to deposit a friendly welcome that kept coming back to our booth. I greeting and a plate of cookies. think he came back five or six different This was just the beginning of times. He was having a really hard time fun activities planned for the 2005- because he can’t find a job and has two Todd Warner, of Cicero, Ind., stopped by to have his 2006 school year to build community kids. He took every piece of literature blood pressure taken by Donna Ferguson, a registered between Cicero Church members, nurse. “It is a little high,” Donna said, so she offered academy students, and faculty. In Sept., him a CHIP program bulletin to think about. a gym night was sponsored by the Each Sept., the town of Tipton academy-church relations committee, hosts the Pork Festival, which attracts and included basketball, volleyball, thousands of people to the many ping pong, foosball, table games, and booths, parades, and activities. This refreshments. year, Sept. 8–10, the Cicero Church Other activities planned include opened the Tipton Living Center joint potlucks, miniature golfing, a doors during the festival and offered progressive Sabbath dinner, dorm wor- free blood pressure screenings, free ships, Prayer Warrior program, Christ- bottles of water, scripture balloons, mas caroling, breakfast in the dorms, From left: Derek Brant, Glenda Roberts, and Glen and resources on physical health and etc. In addition, a monthly prayer Roberts took a break while waiting for more visitors spiritual health. focus in the church bulletin encourages to stop by the Frankfort Church fair booth. Several young people, Justin members to remember the academy we had. I think God is working on him. Thurber, Alex and Joseph Hoover, and faculty on a rotating basis. Oh yeah, we had a book give-away with others, enjoyed greeting the people as Some students are from communi- five different books in a drawing. The they passed by, surprising festival goers ties near Cicero, but others are not. name was pulled and arrangements with their offers for bottled water, bal- One student’s parents are serving as were made to deliver the books. Guess loons, resources for better living, and missionaries in Sudan. The Cicero who it was … it was him. I think God is wishing each a happy day. A lot of use- Church members want the students really working to help this guy.” ful information went into the hands of to feel the church is their home away It is through these experiences that the people who passed by, and now we from home, and hope they make an God has touched our lives spiritually. pray that God will use it to bring each impact in the students’ lives all year one a better life. long. Debra Pearson, Frankfort Church communication secretary and Sabbath school superintendent Ramona Trubey, Cicero Church correspondent Cicero Church academy-church relations committee

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • November 2005 | 29 NEWS Elkhart Hat Lady Encourages Food Donations Indiana—Kathy Currier, Elkhart (Ind.) Church commu- nity services leader, is known as the hat lady. When she comes before the congregation on Sabbath morning wearing the wide-brimmed red hat, everyone The red hat signifies the church’s The black pillbox hat indicates the box The garden bonnet, “poor hat,” is a sign knows the community ser- community services box is over-flowing. is only half full. the box is nearly empty or depleted. vices box in the foyer is full and overflowing! But if she steps up to the she also makes certain the Church There are several volunteer op- podium in the black pill-box hat, the Community Services’ (CCS) shelves portunities for church members at message is loud and clear that the bin is are kept full as well. Currier explains CCS and they often come together on only half full. that the Elkhart Adventist Church is specified evenings to help in a variety of Currier hesitates to wear her not big enough to support a commu- ways. CCS has a project called, “Soup of garden bonnet, which she refers to as nity services center of their own so Success,” which helps low-income ladies her “poor hat,” since it is a sign the box they have joined with about 50 area get back into the workforce by teaching is nearly empty or depleted. At those churches and together they formed them job skills and/or computer skills. times, she pleads her case to try to CCS. They are involved in provid- So, no matter which hat Currier encourage the members to bring food ing assistance to low income families, is wearing on any given Sabbath, the and/or cash to replenish the box. whether it’s for food, rent, or utili- church can be sure she is doing her very Currier is just one of many lead- ties. They have counselors at CCS best as the church community services ers in Elkhart County who works who evaluate the people’s needs and leader and as a representative of their hard to keep an ample supply of both then they assist according to the need. church at CCS. food and cash available, not only in They even help with prescriptions or the local box in the church foyer, but Clareen Colclesser, Elkhart Church money for gas when needed. communication leader

because of the Paw Paw Members General Confer- ence Session held Adopt White Home in St. Louis, Mo. Michigan—The Paw Paw Church Ron Fleck, Paw recently decided to adopt the James Paw Church pas- and Ellen White Home in the Historic tor, commented, Adventist Village in Battle Creek. Sun., “When we heard Apr. 24, 2005, thirty volunteers from of the need, our the church gathered to clean, paint, church members remove shingles, and do needed repairs responded. We on this historic home. are hopeful that Ken Randall, head deacon, said, this adoption “Historic Adventist Village relies on will become a volunteers and donations to keep this trend that other Restoring the James and Ellen White Home requires a variety of skills. Paw Paw ministry going. We decided that our churches will fol- members who volunteered included: Shadi Khillah, Rod Vietz, Ron Fleck, Jon church should help to preserve this low by adopting Gibson, Chris Kniss, Randy Jones, Kai Steele, Kevin Siver, and Bernie Overacker. property for the visitors who come to other properties within the Historic Possible future plans include improving experience where our church began in Adventist Village.” the landscaping at the White Home. the nineteenth century.” Paw Paw members intend for this Opportunities abound for other Approximately 10,000 people will adoption to be long term. In October, adoptions. At the Historic Adventist visit in 2005 and nearly 2,000 people they met at the Historic Adventist Village site, there is a replica of the were scheduled to visit this summer Village for Sabbath school and church. church where the Michigan Confer-

30 | November 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. NEWS The Village currently has sev- When looking for someone to eral original or replicated sites on the spearhead the fund-raising for the grounds, including: a Welcome Center, publishing house, Tom Nestlund, The Log Cabin, James and Ellen White HAV president, and Alice Voorheis, Home, William J. Hardy Exhibit, 19th HAV vice president, knew just where Century School House, The Meeting to turn—Noble House, and Parkville Church. Other Vining. Before exhibits under development include a his retirement as two-story, two-stall carriage shed, and manager of the Deacon John and Betsey White House, College Press parents of James White. in Collegedale, The latest project on the drawing Tenn., Vining board for the Village is the replication accumulated a ence and the General Conference were of the first Adventist publishing house, lifetime of pub- SDA Press lapel pin established. James White’s parents originally constructed in 1855. In the lishing experi- built a small home across the street to proposed structure, the first floor will ence managing publishing houses in be near their son and became Sabbath include a printing press, bindery, and this country and abroad. Since his keepers while living there. accounts section. The second floor will retirement, 87-year-old Vining is One of the historic homes in the accommodate the composing room still connected to the printing world Historic Adventist Village features with type cases, galley cabinet, lockup with Worthwhile Publications. Vin- William J. Hardy. He was one of the table, and proof press. The editorial ing hopes “this [replicated] publish- most prominent Black citizens in Mich. office and proof reader will also be on ing house will be a witness to thou- and a faithful Seventh-day Adventist. that level. The proposed layout of the sands of visitors to the power of the Future projects include building basement level includes a small amphi- printed page.” replicas of the first Adventist publish- theater for video viewing, a rest room, One of the ways Vining will raise ing house, which was the motivation and mechanical room. awareness and funds for this project is for the pioneers to move to Battle Plans also include restoring the the development of the SDA PRESS Creek, and the Western Health Re- hand press to operable condition, lapel pin, created to honor those who form Institute which began in 1866. now on display in the museum at the participate in this project. The pin If you are interested in volunteer- Village Welcome Center; Village visi- displays a silhouette of a press similar ing at Historic Adventist Village, tors could then see facsimile prints to the press James White purchased. please contact Stanley Cottrell at (269) produced. At the replicated publishing Vining would like to invite individu- 965-3000. house, Adventist publishing his- als who were ever involved in com- tory will be portrayed, showing how munications, in any way (print, radio, Chuck Randall, Paw Paw Church head elder “the leaves of autumn,” have traveled television, or Internet), to make a round the world in so many languages. $120 donation to the project and a [UNION NEWS] Adventist literature will also be made lapel pin will be sent to them. Honor- available to visitors who visit the pub- ary members may send a minimum lishing house. of $500 to receive a pin. Donors will First Adventist Someone has donated a two- be displayed on the donor wall in the Publishing House story pole barn with the same type of Welcome Center. construction as the original publishing Donations may be sent to: Adven- Replication Planned house, built around the same time. A tist Heritage Ministry—SDA Press, Historic volunteer team dismantled it in Apr. P.O. Box 1414, Battle Creek, MI Adventist Vil- 2005, and stored the building materi- 49016-1414. You will receive a tax-de- lage (HAV), als to be used as soon as the foundation ductible receipt. located in and basement are ready. But before For additional information about Battle Creek, that can happen, $150,000 needs this project, and to see architectural Mich., shares with visitors the story of to be raised to fund the full cost of drawings of the proposed building, visit “A People Who Lived to Honor God.” the replication project. This amount website: www.sdapress.org; or e-mail: Since its inception, Village planners includes the cost of the project and an [email protected]. have looked for creative, interactive additional 25 percent to help pay for ways to share the story of the history of maintenance for several years after its Diane Thurber, Lake Union Herald managing editor the Adventist Church. completion.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • November 2005 | 31 NEWS tive committee, ten years on the North American Division executive commit- tee, and five years as a member of the Black Regional Caucus. For the past five years, Davis also served as ministe- rial director for the conference. Inviting his wife Dorothy to join him at the podium, Davis announced they are soon to celebrate 36 years of marriage. The Davises have two daugh- ters, Jenelle and Joyce, and four grand- children, ages five to 13 years—the youngest being fraternal twins. Davis himself has a twin brother. At the end of his biographical Delegates to the special session showed newly-elected president Jerome Davis their vote of support. sketch, Davis announced, “They say the Lake Region Conference is in a mess, but the God I serve knows how New Lake Region to bless a mess.” He went on to say that his ministry has been blessed Conference with the gifts of reconciliation and Leadership Affirmed healing. Recognizing that filling the On Sun., Oct. 2, 2005, delegates office of president between regular to a special constituency session of sessions was by a special commit- the Lake Region Conference (LRC) tee as provided by the constitution gathered at the Shiloh Seventh-day and by-laws, Davis called for a vote Adventist Church in Chicago, Ill., to of confidence from those attending vote on recommendations from the the special session. “If you are willing constitution and by-laws committee. to work with me over the next 18 The meeting began with music, prayer, months [until the next triennium ses- and a thought-provoking, faith-inspir- Walter Wright, Lake Union president, introduces sion in 2007] to bring the elements ing message by Roscoe Howard, North Jerome Davis, newly-elected Lake Region Conference of this conference together in unity president. American Division secretary. He ended and love,” he said, “I would like you salvation, he began giving Bible stud- his talk with a call for delegates to pray to stand or raise your voting card.” By ies and was privileged to see 17 family for and bless one another. observation, it seemed nearly all stood members follow his example. As prescribed by the constitution to their feet and waved their cards. After graduating from Columbia and by-laws, Jerome Davis was duly This vote of confidence sent a positive Union College, Davis began his minis- elected president of the Lake Region signal that we were about to embark try in the Allegheny West Conference Conference at a scheduled meeting of on a new and exciting adventure in in 1970. Six years later he was called the special committee to elect a presi- the LRC. to our conference by the late Jesse dent on Sun., Sept. 25, 2005, at Camp Davis then introduced Theodore Wagner, husband of Eloise Wagner, Wagner. Walter Wright, Lake Union “Ted” Brown, the newly-appointed secretary to each of the LRC presidents president, introduced Davis and gave conference treasurer. Brown is also since Charles Bradford. He recounted him an opportunity to address the a first generation Adventist, born fond memories of his experience as delegates. in Lake Region territory in Ham- pastor in Ill., Ind., and Wis. churches. Many prayers had ascended asking tramck, Mich. One of 11 children, he For the past two years he has served God to fill the leadership vacancy with was baptized in 1979 at the Burns the Independence Boulevard church in the person we needed. The answer to Seventh-day Adventist Church in De- Chicago, Ill. our prayers stood before us to share his troit, Mich. A graduate of Oakwood Davis comes to office with experi- background. College with a degree in business ad- ence in caring for the business of the A native of Baltimore, Md., Davis ministration and a minor in theology, church, serving six years as a Lake was the first and only Seventh-day Brown first interned in New Orleans, Region executive committee member, Adventist in his family, baptized at age La., in 1984. He joined the Southwest five years on the Lake Union execu- 16. Passionate about the message of Region Conference as auditor in 1985.

32 | November 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. NEWS place a leadership team to meet the unique, and yes, desperate needs of this conference. It was apparent God blessed us with His presence, and that our prayers had been answered. Hope has been rekindled in our hearts and we continue to pray as we prepare to face the challenges yet before us. Theodore “Ted” Brown begins his responsibiliites Ray Young, Lake Region Conference as newly-appointed treasurer for the Lake Region communication director Conference.

Newly-elected president Jerome Davis begins his responsibilties at the Lake Region Conference office. After performing auditing respon- sibilities in the accounting office, Brown became conference treasurer in 1989. Brown leaves an impressive legacy of treasury performance. In addi- The new building is located next to the old ABC on Old US 31 in Berrien Springs, Mich. tion, he holds two masters degrees and just completed his doctorate at emy in Cedar Lake, Mich. ) also keep a Andrews University. His wife Vickie is New ABC Building supply of books. Each store serves the a registered nurse and they have three Michigan—Ground was broken for Michigan Conference in their respec- children: Theodore, 17; Victoria, 15; a new Berrien Springs Adventist Book tive ways. For example, the Lansing and Vanitra, 10. Center (ABC). It was a day long-an- store is responsible for Sabbath school As the meeting progressed, it was ticipated by both the store manager periodicals, camp meeting books, the noted upon roll call that only 406 of and the people who shop there. bookmobile, food items, and textbooks the 512 delegates needed for a quo- Sometime during the 1970s, the for Michigan Conference schools. rum were present and the business ABC opened in an old building at the The Berrien store is more adapted to for which the meeting was called Old US 31 location. A lot of remodel- walk-in customers, and takes care of could not be accomplished. While ing has taken place over the years, and Internet orders. Both stores fill phone there was a sense of disappointment, it has served the area well. Prior to orders. many comments from delegates and the official opening in the 1950s-era “I want this new store to continue attendees confirmed that the time building, the Lake Union publishing to be distinctly an Adventist Book together was productive, encourag- director’s wife kept a small selection of Center, while enlarging its service to ing, and unifying. There was a sense general books on hand at the office for the community,” Gary Hillebert, ABC that “God’s Spirit ruled over the those in the area. manager, says. “When I see [non-Ad- day.” Many appreciated the op- The 7,000-square-foot new store ventist guests] come into our store, portunity to meet and get to know will have a more open and roomy … [I want to] make their visit more the new officers of the Lake Region atmosphere, which will allow for appealing, without compromising our Conference. more variety in book displays and an store’s inventory—having products that In addition, I especially appreciated expanded gift area. With its prominent would go against our beliefs.” the thoughtful recognition extended location near Andrews University, the A grand opening for the new store, by Davis to George Bryant, acting Berrien Springs ABC has many walk- to be located right beside its current president during the vacancy and cur- in clients. Students from all over the location, will be held sometime in Nov. rent conference executive secretary, for world come there to shop for materials of this year. The address for the new his faithful service during probably the to send or take back home with them. store will be: 8998 Old US 31, Berrien most difficult months in the history of The ABC operates two stores, one Springs, Mich., 49103. The telephone the LRC. in Berrien Springs and one in Lansing. number will remain the same (269) The administrative team is now The Battle Creek Tabernacle Church 471-7331 or toll free (800) 876-9222. complete. Thousands of people have and the Cedar Reader (a student in- prayed diligently for God to put in Michael Nickless, Michigan Conference dustry at Great Lakes Adventist Acad- communication director

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org LAKE UNION HERALD • November 2005 | 33 NEWS [ N A D N E W S ] vited people to evening meet- ings. The result: 30 baptisms with more than 50 continuing ASI Convention to study. Highlights ASI supports ministry projects all over the world. As many as 3,300 Adventist- The Sabbath morning of- Laymen’s Services and Industries fering will help finance 40 (ASI) members and guests gathered diverse projects during the at the Sacramento Convention Center next year. Totaling more Aug. 3–6 for the annual international than $2.3 million, it will be convention, “Christ’s Power … Our Don Schneider, North American Division president, congratulates divided among ministries like Hands.” ASI is an organization grow- Debbie Young of Quiet Moments Ministries, Ypsilanti, Mich., who Calexico Mission School on ing in popularity among Adventist stands with her husband Ray, after she is re-elected president of ASI. the border of Mexico, which business people and other individuals. will receive $25,000 for new “The average church member usu- (295 of them this year), and they think, “I bet I could do that, too!” They go classrooms and kitchen; $10,000 will ally discovers that they can become be given to the Central Nyanza field involved in witnessing once they hear home and give it a try. The Member in Action segments, where stories are in Africa for audio/visual equipment the testimonies of others,” says Sharon for remote areas; Gospel Outreach will Robberson, convention coordinator. shared, is one of the most popular parts “Hearing all the diverse ways God is of convention programming. working through ordinary business Harold and Helen Clark, Tempe, people—well-diggers, artists, health Ariz., came for inspiration and ideas professionals, car dealers, builders— is on church planting; some came to see truly inspirational.” what new products are out, and to “fel- There are approximately 1,000 lowship and meet people,” said Serita members in the Katz, Sacramento, Calif. She is starting nearly 60-year- a child care center and came to look old organization. for children’s materials. And some, like ASI’s mission is Susan Kochenower with ShareHim of Gaffney, S.C., came to exhibit and Samuel Koranteng-Pipim, Michigan Conference to inspire and public campus ministries director, presented the train profession- recruit people for evangelism. early morning devotionals. The convention includes programs als and private sustain ten evangelists for three years sector business for children ages birth to 18. Also, the ASI youth evangelism program, “Youth in the Sunderban Islands with a grant people to inte- of $23,000. And the list goes on. The grate their voca- for Jesus,” mobilized 40 high school Photos by GerryPhotos by Chudleigh and college students during the month overflow offering will fully fund It Is Michael Catarama, a tions with the Written and Maranatha Volunteers 13-year-old from Hinsdale, before the convention. They knocked gospel commis- International’s joint project, Impact India Ill., told how he preached sion—to “Share on doors, gave Bible studies, and in- a complete evangelistic 2006, at more than $700,000. series in Africa when he Christ in the “If you’re serious about your rela- was 12; 291 people were Marketplace.” tionship with Christ and want to give baptized at the conclusion “I liked the life to the gospel commission, then of the meetings. It was way the speakers part of a special missions connect with others that are living that report during the Sabbath explained our passion,” suggested Debbie Young, school program. responsibilities,” ASI president. “Seeing the excite- said Charles ment people have about sharing Christ Downing, Portland, Ore. “I contact with others is my favorite part of the many new customers and have oppor- convention.” tunities to witness beyond just being For more information about friendly. I’m interested in discovering ASI, visit: www.asiministries.org; for how to share Christ’s message with un- Chet Damron, volunteer voice of Uncle Dan on the convention photos, visit: www.pacificu- believers. This convention is first class.” Your Story Hour radio program, who often makes nionphoto.com. ASI is an eye-opener—people at- appearances as Abraham Lincoln, talks about the story hour ministry during a Members in Action tend, listen to testimonies, visit exhibits Alicia J. Adams, Pacific Union Recorder editor segment at the 2005 ASI Convention.

34 | November 2005 • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. MILEPOSTS Within the Lake Union, the officiating pastor or church communication leader Survivors include her sons, Melvin D., Jo- Survivors include her husband, Duane L.; is responsible for submission of information to this column. Forms are available seph, and Storm; and many grand-, great-, and sons, Michael and Steven; daughters, Mi- in print format, or they can be filled out and submitted directly online. Mile- great-great-grandchildren. chelle Meese and Julie Roush; father, Robert Houghtaling Sr.; brother, Buddy Houghtaling; post forms are available at luc.adventist.org/mileposts. Conference addresses and Funeral services were conducted by Pastor sisters, Linda Jerzyk, Robin Barrett, and Betty phone numbers are in the masthead on page 43. Ryan Counsell, and interment was in Stitsville Cemetery, Lake City, Mich. Eberhard; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Elder Survivors include his wife, Edna L. (Hippler); Birthdays MUFFO, Paul, age 85; born Sept. 30, 1919, in Gary Thurber, and private interment was in Me- sons, Norman, Terry, Dwight, and Bruce; daugh- East St. Louis, Ill.; died July 22, 2005, in Berrien morial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. Elsie (Padgett) Wollens celebrated her 100th ters, Marriann Lawson and Pat DeCan; sister, Springs, Mich. He was a member of the Berrien birthday on July 29 by a potluck after church at Joyce Armantrout; 16 grandchildren; and 26 Springs Village Church. SPILLMAN, Hazel E. (Colhower), age 83; born the Berrien Springs (Mich.) Village Church. She great-grandchildren. Survivors include his son, Jim; daughter, Nov. 3, 1921, in Hartford City, Ind.; died Apr. 2, has been a member of the Berrien Springs Vil- Funeral services were conducted by Pastors Cheryl Lockwood; brothers, John, William, and 2005, in Anderson, Ind. She was a member of the Anderson Church. lage Church for 38 years. Tony Rodriguez and Allen Lincoln, and interment Tom; sisters, Carmen Muffo, Aileen Sarga, and Survivors include her husband, Joseph W.; Elsie was married to the late Harold Wollens. was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Wright Twp., Mich. Josephine Bays; three grandchildren; and one Elsie enjoys reading and misses not being great-grandchild. son, David J.; daughter, Diana L. Spillman; sis- ter, Kathryn Wood; four grandchildren; and two able to volunteer at the Adventist Community DUNLAP, Lyle A., age 83; born Apr. 12, 1922, Funeral services were conducted by Pastors great-grandchildren. Services Center (Neighbor to Neighbor). in Grand Rapids, Mich.; died Aug. 21, 2005, in Nick Nicholas and Irv Young, and interment was Funeral services were conducted by Pastors Elsie has two children: Joyce and James Wyoming, Mich. He was a member of the Wyo- in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Clinton Meharry and Don Inglish, and interment Campbell of Berrien Springs; Jack and Charlsie ming Church. Niles, Mich. was in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Wollens of Calif.; four grandchildren; and four Survivors include his wife, Marilyn K. (Young); great-grandchildren. NASH, Alfred J., age 82; born Nov. 3, 1922, sons, Bruce and Jeffrey; daughters, Barbara STOREY, Hattie (Brown), age 96; born Jan. 14, in Detroit, Mich.; died Aug. 7, 2005, in Livonia, Dunlap and Kimberly Mol; five grandchildren; 1909, in Goodman, Miss.; died May 8, 2005, Weddings Mich. He was a member of the Metropolitan and two great-grandchildren. in Muskegon, Mich. She was a member of the Church, Plymouth, Mich. Amber L. Pfeiffer and Thomas A. Bartoli were Memorial services were conducted by Mari- Muskegon Church. Inurnment was in Harry Wills Funeral Home married Sept. 4, 2005, in Warren, Mich. The cer- lyn K. Dunlap, and inurnment was in Rosedale Survivors include her son, Eugene McQuil- Mausoleum, Livonia. lar; sister, Hannah Neal; three grandchildren; emony was performed by Pastor Paul Larsen. Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Rapids. six great-grandchildren; and two great-great- Amber is the daughter of Robert and Karen PLEASANTS, M. Wayne, age 82; born Feb. 4, grandchildren. Pfeiffer of Warren, and Thomas is the son of Wil- ERHARD, Daniel R., age 62; born Aug. 5, 1942, 1923, in Pontiac, Ill.; died Aug. 20, 2005, in Memorial services were conducted by Pastor liam and Dale Bartoli of Fenton, Mich. in Royal Oak, Mich.; died July 13, 2005, in Jack- Tulsa, Okla. He was a member of the Carthage Ryan Counsell. Her body was donated to science. The Bartolis are making their home in son, Mich. He was a member of the Jackson (Ill.) Church. Warren. Church. Survivors include his daughters, Vicki Mc- WEIN, Mary L. (Delgatto), age 92; born June Survivors include his wife, Eloyce E. (Barber); Dougal and Lori Knight; brothers, Richard and Cassandra L. Larson and Jason J. Jakobsons were 3, 1912, in Chicago Heights, Ill.; died Mar. 16, son, Todd; daughter, Tina Hanson; foster child, Lloyd Pleasants; sisters, Mildred Schram and married Aug. 28, 2005, in Janesville, Wis. The 2005, in LaFox, Ill. She was a member of the Bill Jones; brothers, W.O. (Sonny), David, and Nancy Kendall; and three grandchildren. ceremony was performed by Pastor William J. North Aurora (Ill.) Church. Edward; and two grandchildren. Memorial services were conducted by Elder Ochs. Survivors include her son, Howard; daugh- Cassandra is the daughter of Myron and Memorial services were conducted by Pas- Jake Knight, with private inurnment. ters, Yvonne Rippinger and Karen Wein; three tors Donald Dronen and Gene Hall, and inurn- grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Linda Larson of Fort Atkinson, Wis., and Jason REAGAN, Helen M. (Hiza), age 76; born June ment was in Roseland Cemetery, Jackson. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor is the son of Hans and Clocille Jakobsons of 2, 1929, in Muskegon, Mich.; died June 27, New Berlin, Wis. Ken Veal, and interment was in Garfield Cem- GRAHAM, Elizabeth (Howard), age 79; born Apr. 2005, in Fremont, Mich. She was a member of The Jakobsonses are making their home in etery, LaFox. 19, 1926, in South Bend, Ind.; died Aug. 11, the Muskegon Church. South Bend, Ind. 2005, in South Bend. She was a member of Survivors include her husband, Walter I.; WHITE, Christopher J., age 54; born Nov. 26, sons, David, Brian, Rex, and Ron; daughters, 1950, in Cortland, N.Y.; died Apr. 30, 2005, in Charlotte O. Tillman and Ernest H. Rollenhagen the Berean Church, South Bend. Pam Reagan and Connie Thompson; brothers, Warren, Mich. He was a member of the Warren were married Aug. 1, 2004, in College Place, Survivors include her daughter, Rosemary D. Frank and George Hiza; sisters, Irene Skipper Church. Wash. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Graham; and sister, Armentha Smith. and Chris Fowler; 18 grandchildren; and eight Survivors include his wife, Katharina Z. Ed Geinger. Funeral services were conducted by Pastors great-grandchildren. (Quast); stepson, Kenneth G. Zatina; step- Charlotte is the daughter of the late DeWitt Richard Sylvester and Jerome Davis, and inter- daughters, Cynthia K. Spezia, Crystal J. Del- and the late Margaret Osgood, and Ernest is the Funeral services were conducted by Pastor ment was in Highland Cemetery, South Bend. giudice, Debrah K. Zatina, and Mary C. Zatina; son of the late Ernest and the late Edna Rol- Ryan Counsell, with private inurnment. brother, Terry; sisters, Judy Witherspoon and lenhagen of Muskegon, Mich. JOHNSTON, Uneta B. (Kern), age 89; born June ROUSH, Diana G. (Houghtaling), age 58; born Holly Schanz; five grandchildren; and two great- The Rollenhagens are making their home in 24, 1915, in Norwich Twp., Mich.; died May 30, Oct. 5, 1946, in Battle Creek, Mich.; died Aug. 1, grandchildren. Muskegon. 2005, in Fremont, Mich. She was a member of 2005, in East Ridge, Tenn. She was a member Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Obituaries the Muskegon (Mich.) Church. of the Lansing (Mich.) Church. Paul Larsen, with private inurnment.

COHLER, Lilla Mae, age 89; born Sept. 4, 1915, in Wis.; died Aug. 29, 2005, in Berrien Springs, Mich. She was a member of the Ber- Sunset Calendar rien Springs Village Church. Nov 4 Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 2 Dec 9 Private interment was in Easton Twp. Cem- Berrien Springs, Mich. 5:38 5:30 5:23 5:19 5:16 5:14 etery, Ionia, Mich. Chicago 4:43 4:35 4:29 4:24 4:20 4:20 Detroit 5:24 5:16 5:09 5:04 5:01 5:00 DODGE, Kenneth D., age 86; born Mar. 5, Indianapolis 5:41 5:34 5:28 5:23 5:21 5:20 1919, in Ravenna, Mich.; died Apr. 16, 2005, in La Crosse, Wis. 4:53 4:45 4:38 4:32 4:29 4:28 Lansing, Mich. 5:27 5:19 5:11 5:06 5:02 5:01 Nunica, Mich. He was a member of the Grand Madison, Wis. 4:47 4:40 4:32 4:28 4:24 4:23 Haven (Mich.) Church. Springfield, Ill. 4:55 4:47 4:42 4:37 4:35 4:34

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he other evening my son, Tyler, reminded would not feel self-sufficient and take credit Tme of the story of Gideon. As he shared for the victory.” the experience of this unlikeliest Old Testa- I recalled the wisdom recently expressed ment hero, God’s Spirit began to convict my by my wife Maryann: “I think God wants us own heart of an unexpected biblical principle. to be more dependent on Him so there is no Our family has struggled with the rising question that He is the One who provides for costs of gasoline, healthcare, education, and all our needs.” other necessities, as I’m sure your family has. Total dependence on God, along with a We’ve faced a number of unexpected and spirit of self-denial and self-sacrifice, com- costly repairs to the furnace, our sep- bine to create a perfect partnership—a de- tic system, and a couple of vehicles. pendent partnership. The kind of partnership At a time when we need extra cash that protects us from the temptation of pre- the most, we have less. suming for ourselves what can only be attrib- Which brings us to the bibli- uted to God. A partnership that becomes a cal principle found in the story of living testimony to His power and grace. Gideon. My son was quick to recognize Gary Burns is the Lake Union Herald editor. it: “God reduced Gideon’s army so they

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Discovering My Passion of

LOVEBY ERICA SMITH knelt down next to my bed in prayer, knowing my connection with Christ was quickly fading and that the time of the end was close—but I was not ready. I prayed hard for the answer to my problems. “What must I do Lord?” I prayed. “How can I be ready for Your coming and spread Your word to others?” Getting no immediate answer, I became Idiscouraged. I knew I had a big problem; the things that would make most believers more excited seemed boring to me.

After continued prayer for the next several days, my again at the two girls, sighed deeply, then turned and friend Seth (whose dad owns an Adventist printing press) walked over to where they were. came to me with The Passion of Love books that were not sell- “Hello,” I began shyly, “my name is Erica Smith. A friend able, but still had the message. Seth asked if I would help and I are passing out this book, The Passion of Love; this book him give them away. By the end of the day I had is about what our Savior went through for us. I passed out 50 books, and over 1,000 by the was wondering if you would like one?” end of the month. I was in shock at how “There, I finally said it,” I thought to inspiring the experience was. myself. One of the most encouraging en- “Hey!” said the first girl, “That’s the counters was at a county fair in Hill- book that goes along with the movie, sdale, Mich. We split up and walked The Passion of the Christ.” down the rows, each with 100 books. “Oh yeah, I have been wanting As I walked through the food stands, this book for a long time, but we I noticed two young girls with ear- never had the money. Thank you,” rings, tattoos, and very suggestive replied the second girl, tears in her clothes. “Those two will never take eyes. one,” I said to myself. “There is no I smiled, and with tears in my eyes point in trying.” But as I started to walk turned and walked away. After that day, past, my legs suddenly stopped. I was changed. I just want to say to all of I couldn’t move them; it you who are struggling, God can and will help seemed as though I you, but you have to ask through prayer. had walked into Erica Smith is a junior at Battle Creek fast-drying Academy. She will receive a $100 scholar- ship since her article was chosen for cement. I publication. l o o k e d

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junior class president, senior class secretary/treasurer, year- THE LAKE UNION HERALD STAFF book editor, and Student Association social vice president. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; (269) 473-8242 To keep herself busy, Shayna also serves as the Muskegon Editor ...... Gary Burns [email protected] Shayna Butler Managing Editor/Display Ads . . . .Diane Thurber [email protected] Adventist Church bulletin editor and teaches either the Circulation/Back Pages Editor . . . Judi Doty [email protected] Youth or Cradle Roll Sabbath school class. Art Direction/Design ...... Mark Bond [email protected] Proofreader ...... Candy Clark When it comes to Shayna’s academy experience, she will remember her chem- CONTRIBUTING EDITORS istry and advanced math class the most because her teacher, Dale Vinton, always Adventist Midwest Health . . . . .Michael Krivich [email protected] finds a way to make class more interesting and challenging. Academy life has Andrews University ...... Rebecca May [email protected] Illinois ...... Ken Denslow [email protected] taught her that “no matter how stressful school is, just pray about it.” Indiana ...... Gary Thurber [email protected] Next year, Shayna plans to go to Southern Adventist University. Shayna is the Lake Region ...... Ray Young [email protected] Michigan ...... Michael Nickless [email protected] daughter of Jason and Leslie Wolf. Wisconsin ...... James Fox [email protected] CORRESPONDENTS Andrew (Andy) Leffler, 17, from Jenison, Mich., is the Adventist Midwest Health ...... Lynn Larson [email protected] Andrews University ...... Beverly Stout [email protected] only senior at Grand Rapids Adventist Academy (GRAA) Illinois ...... Veryl Kelley [email protected] who has attended there since kindergarten. During his Indiana ...... Judith Yeoman [email protected] Lake Region ...... Tonya Nisbeth [email protected] academy years, Andy has been sophomore class religious Lake Union ...... Bruce Babienco [email protected] vice president, junior class vice president, and senior class Michigan ...... Jody Murphy [email protected] Wisconsin ...... Kitty Crary [email protected] president, as well as Student Association sergeant-at-arms. LAKE UNION CONFERENCE DEPARTMENTS Andy is actively involved playing the guitar and/or drums Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 | (269) 473-8200 for assemblies; his love of singing earned him the choral President ...... Walter Wright Andrew Leffler award his sophomore year. Andy has been on two mission Secretary ...... Rodney Grove Treasurer ...... Glynn Scott trips to Peru, has spoken for an evangelistic series, and currently serves as a dea- Vice President ...... Carmelo Mercado con in the Grand Rapids Central Church. Associate Treasurer ...... Douglas Gregg Associate Treasurer ...... Richard Terrell The friends Andy has made in academy are some of the most important in his ASI ...... Carmelo Mercado life. His favorite memories include a prayer conference with Grover Wilcox, and Communication ...... Gary Burns Education ...... Gary Randolph history tours to Boston and Washington, D.C. As he looks forward to college Education Associate ...... Garry Sudds next year, he plans to take aviation maintenance at Andrews University. Hispanic Ministries ...... Carmelo Mercado Information Services ...... Harvey Kilsby As a leukemia survivor, Andy has been actively involved in the Leukemia Ministerial ...... Rodney Grove Religious Liberty ...... Vernon Alger Lymphoma Society, earning the title “Honored Hero” while inspiring marathon Trust Services ...... Vernon Alger participants along the way. As a team captain for Light the Night, he raised thou- Women’s Ministries ...... Myrna Earles sands of dollars for blood cancer research. LOCAL CONFERENCES AND INSTITUTIONS Andy is the son of Rick and Marilyn Leffler. His grandmother, mother, aunts, Adventist Midwest Health: Ernie Sadau, president, 120 N. Oak St., uncle, and cousins all attended GRAA (formerly Grand Rapids Junior Acad- Hinsdale, IL 60521; (630) 856-2010. Andrews University: Niels-Erik Andreasen, president, Berrien Springs, MI emy) as well. 49104-0670; (269) 471-7771. Illinois: Ken Denslow, president; Kyoshin Ahn, secretary; Duane These students were selected and profiled by faculty members at their school. To recommend oustanding students Rollins, treasurer; 619 Plainfield Rd., Willowbrook, IL 60527-8438; for recognition, speak with your pastor or a faculty member. Visit www.lakeunionherald.org for selection criteria. (630) 734-0920. Indiana: Gary Thurber, president; Archie Moore, secretary, George Crumley, treasurer; street address: 15250 N. Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46032; mailing address: P.O. Box 1950, Carmel, IN 46082-1950; (317) 844-6201. Address Correction Lake Region: Jerome Davis, president; George Bryant, secretary; Ted Brown, treasurer; 8517 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60619; (773) 846-2661. 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