Bul~ Rate PAID Permit No. 2 Weimar, CA EIM.AI 95736
Box A,Weimar,CA 95736 VoL 2 No.1 Jan./Feb. 1978 p OGRESS Excellent progress is being third week. In turn, Mr. Slayton made on the building which will discussed the situation with his house the Health Conditioning crew and reported that all four of Center. In order' to open the them would like to donate one H.C.C. a 15,000 square foot ward week's labor in order that the hospital is being redesigned and· could Thanks to remodeled to provide 29 guest rooms with private baths, hydrotherapy rooms, and ait: conditioning. God has continued to provide miraculously to keep the work moving ever since the building permits were remarkably acquired within four days ~:ather than the usual six to eight weeks. Funds and skilled labor have always come just as were needed.
their r:tPriPr•rml'l ·the arrival of ..· .. uuJ.uv.ua• the Lord provided so that the work would not stop. · Since the H.C.C. building is rated' as a coi:nmercial building, MIRACLE all plumbing must be done under You might see him around Christ. For Robellt Belew the and I didrl't even know what it the direction of a· licensed Weimar bucking logs, topping a miracle had only begun! was! In exercising my faith God plumber. We had been praying tree, m: just running his joy· out in With Medicare running out, really did strengthen my legs. I diligently for several days that a field. An ordinary man· with Bob needed to find a place in had a little problem walking at God would help us locate a flaming red hair and. a heavy which to finish his recovery. All first, you know, because my legs plumber, when Paul Baker and Texas drawl, Robert James nearby nursing home~ had were used to the braces and his wife stopped by on their Belew lives a miracle: For he is waiting lists, and it seemed no everything, but I felt about a . vacation. Paul is a building crippled, or, rather, is supposed .other place could· be found. At . hundred pounds·lighter for some contractor · iit Grants Pass, to be ... last, his pastor suggested reason. I went to see. our Oregon, who also jus~.liappens to If all happened about four Weimar. · assistant administrator, Richard have a plumbing license in years ago when he broke his "OK, who's Weimar?" Fredericks, and I talked·to him One Sunday early in California. Before their visit was back in an industrial accident. questioned a frustrated Belew. and told him what I was going to November, Ken Simpson, a concluded, they had offered not Several operations later, Robert It wasn't long before he found. do; .He counseled me a little bit, building contractor from only to cover the job with his was told that he would never out. Willing to do his little for ' and wanted me to be sure I was Angwin, brought a group of license, but also to spend as walk again without braces, a Weimar, though barely able to. doing the right .thing, and I said students from ,puc Prep to help much of the month of January as painful verdict for the · in even walk .and constantly in a 'yes, I feel like I really am.' So he begin the remodeling. They is needed at Weimar to finish the domitable. mountain man who great deai1 of pain, he was soon and .the others gathered there for dismantled partitions, removed rough plumbing. Once· again we . loved gold mining and trout settled into his new home. In his a meeting had prayer, and I went bathroom fixtures and curtain witness the timely guidance of fishing. But, early in the fall of .oFll words, he explains what on to Grass Valley to pold my tracks, and 'set to work framing our Master Designer. '77 a chain of events began that happened next. study. Since the tinie that I walls and partitions in one end of We have also been offered a would ultimately change his life "I hadn't been at Weimar any kicked all those braces off and the H.C.C. ·Not only did they donation of 5000 sq ft. of 5fs" drar:patically. time but what the Lord started threw them in the closet, relying provide free labor, but supplied sheetrock, which is about one It was Sabbath. Bob knew blessing me again. During my upon the Lord for my strength, 100 lbs. of nails for the job. fourth of what will be needed to about the Sabbath, had known stay in the hospital. and nursing I've not had any problem· with complete the job. The hanging ever since his parents had home I had met some people who pain. . I've had no pain what and finishing of the sheetrock become Seventh-Day Adventists I guess you could call soever, and I know that I won't ·has been provided as well. (See some ten years earliex:. Not backslidden Adventists, and one as long as I continue serving the article "Diary of Blessings") having made a commitment of them was just new to the Lord." At this point, our greatest need himself, however, he was con doctrine and hadn't accepted it And so it has been ever since. is for individuals who have had victed that he should. Somehow, yet. This one particular Friday TQer:e .were no bright lights, no . experience with electrical he kept putting it. off. On this night I was able to get around a visible angels that Friday night · conduit to assist with the wiring. particular Sabbath afternoon he little bit and I had decided to go iliree months ago, yet a miracle ' Based on the way the Lord has was "doing his thing" - leg into town and finish some studies found its way to earth. Perhaps it met our needs just at the right braces, spine stimUlator and all that I had started while I was in is as the Lord would have it, for time in the past, · we have' full -on Nelson Creek near Quincy, the nursing home - words of the.greatest miracl~ was that.of confidence that He will send us when he. slipped, re-injuring h~s encouragement and what-have a changed life. Ask Bob Belew. electricians, as Fell as funds, to back badly. Later, at the hospital yo,u. Whp.e I was trying to dress, He'll tell you! complete the H. C. C. building on it was determined· that he had these braces I had on kept The following day local con sch fractured another vertebra. getting in my way, and it became tractor Robert Slayton and· his Facing his fifth surgery, BOb very painf,ul and I was in great crew began working ·in earnest was jolted into reality. He sent distress. S6 I took my back brace on the project. They continued in for a Pastor, saying, "I've made. off, loosened my Jeg brace, and the removal . of' walls and my decision. It's time for me to got down beside my bed and with plumbing while framing in new grow up, realize what's going on; tears in my .eyes I started rooms and baths. However, after and a time for me to make a full praying that if it was God's will two weeks, remodeling funds surrender and serve Jesus." .jthat; Jle would strengthen me were nearly depleted. Weimar A short time later, holding off because I was fixing to kick my President Bob Fillman notified· on the !)urgery, he was helped,Py braces off. I wasri~t trying to be . Mr. Slayton that, unless ad several men into a baptismal presumptuous but I felt a need,tO . ditional funds came in, we would tank down to his watery grave ,to :do so;· and I'm glad I did, now, be unable to use them after the rise again in newness of life in:. because I .l}ad exercised faith, FUTURE OF THE WORLD "I came over here primarily chided the staff about her "burnt That is the essence, the true Take "West Paoli Ln 11 essence of Weimar: service and as a learning experience. It will offerings", adding that her Turn off, then cross over always be a learning experience greate1lt desire was to have her personal growth. Each one in for me, and a place to develop own life "a sacrifice of self, their unique place, filling a need, the freeway and jog to character - a place to put to use yielding to sweet savory odors." and growing in the body of the right 0 the skills that I've acquired, and Christ. In the kitchen, in the to take part in something I workshop, or in the garden believe in." Speaking of his (Robert Swan's favorite task), coming to Weimar last summer, Christ has promised to be there. ''' Paul Lee, former PUC theology And when one has spent the day major, concluded, "I see this with Him in those places, it is type of work as the future of the only natural that His eagerness world." · to go from there into the high The experience ·of Weimar ways and byways will infect began long before last summer their own hearts as well. I-;-= \ I""' -1 for those young people who came :&.-- then as student taskforce •-:.•r-·= .... H workers. For some it began 2: almost two years ago when a Main buildings J handful of seeking, searching PUC students, led by Pastor Dick Winn, met evenings to pray and study regarding outpost centers. Explormg the councils Sue Rassmussen of E.G. White, they found their Sue reti.Irned to PUC in Sep interests quickened, for at about tember, but is back at Weimar that time the property at for the Winter Quarter, bringing , Suzi and Gene Suzuki Weimar came under discussion. with her Kim Green, also a food The Weimar So, with the passing of sum Raymond Moore, of Hewitt service major. Together, they Property Research Center, and others will fulfill some needed lab mer' only two of the original began gathering data. County requirements, as well as provide seven student volunteers have prepared maps were studied. · assistance in the Weimar kit remained. But, their palces have Dick, accompanied by several chen. not been left empty. Other interested doctors . and "I sensed a sort of pioneer students have come, dedicating prof€ssionals, made a trip to the spirit akin to what the early a year to the development of the location. Excitement mounted, church pioneers must have felt. I project: Marti · Breakie, prayers increased. Then, sud felt like I was witnessing a · Andrews; Merrilee Hadley, denly, Weimar was sold to historic undertaking firsthand." PUC; Gene and Suzi Suzuki, someone else·. Laurie'Herman, now returned to PUC; Greg and Luann Boyer, No time was wasted on tears, her studies in the field of com PUC. Others, too have come: however, for God's will was munications at PUC, could have Linda Covert from Roseville; · being sought. It was reasoned said it for us all. Rob Payne from Oregon; that if God had intended them to H~lmut Nuessle, woodcarver, have Weimar, they would have from Colorado. And those who had it. came not knowing that God - intended for them to stay. Gayle ~MAP~ .Nearly a year passed. Other properties were investigated. In Osborne, our new secretary; the spring of 1977 a group of Robert Belew (See article "A Quiet Miracle"); and Robert dedicated students, and others, To Auburn and Sacramento met in the ,early morning hours Rocha, who came out of the night of the sabbath in the "school of to find a place to stay, but found discipleship," seeking ways to "home." The first issue of· the Weimar tioning as a medical facility tn serve. They longed for a tangible Institute. Bulletin carried a the usmfi sense of the word, yet ' ministry, possibly an outpost picture of a large highway sign occasion~! persons in distress ! center. And, just as suddenly as on Interstate 80. "Weimar were turning off the freeway 1 it had gone, Weimar was again Medical Center," it said, and there looking for emergency available. From this group was prospective visitors were told to medical treatment. to eventually come a cor.e of look for the sign about 8 miles In deference to those good pioneering student volunteer 'east of Auburn, and follow the natured service station attend workers for the Weimar Linda Hagele arrows to the Institute. ants who are getting weary of Institute. '· One week after the Bulletin answering the question, Linda. Hagele, majoring in was published, the Highway "Where's Weimar Institute?" dietetics, heard about Dr. Kime Department took down the sign. we include the following map. from one of her instructors. The facility was no longer func- Deciding that she would like to work for Dr. Kine to learn first, hand what he taught, she wrote to him. The outcome was that Linda came for the first six months of Weimar's existance to work in the' kitchen. But, she Linda C.overt went away with more than the knowledge she originally came to find, for Linda has fourid ·a Paul Lee much more meaningful walk with her Lord. One such . A former Sierra College VanArsdale, senior theology· student, Jim Drake had a deep student. Having first heard of desire to serve. Coming to self-supporting work while in Weimar for the summer, he Korea as a student missionary helped organize the daily work teacher two years previously, crews. putside, amid lofty pines Jim found the seed of interest and gentle woods creatures, and planted well. Eagerly following working side by side with others, the developments of the he found Jesus was there, too Marti Breakie Rob Payne proposed project at Weimar, it the patient carpenter of Galilee. was almost automatic that he Now working under contractor would be one of the first to come Bob Slayton, Jim has returned to within her gates, and enter into, help Weimar's goal of service as he put it, " ... possibly one of through the Health "Conditioning Merrilee Hadley the most relevant tasks of the Center, to become a reality. >... century." _There have been others, too, Jim, as has Paul, has decided offering a day, a week, two to remain at Weimar indefinitlv, weeks. How fitting. indeed that a ·Sue Rassmussen, also involved huge project such as W-eimar, m the early morning studies, has been partially nurtured and found her way to Weimar those groomed by· a community ·of first weeks in June. A food youth. If Weimar indeed is to be service major, she brought her a part of the future of the world, talents with her. Working in the it -will be. the heritage of these kitchen, she mixed humor and very youth. dedication to the formidable task at hand. As seriouS about not yielding to discouragement as Helmut Nuessle- Wood Carver Merrilee and Greg-Fire Drill she was about learning to prepare meals skillfully, she Greg and Luann Boyer Philosophy Of Weimar No.2 There is a divine tension that is activity flushed with the the ideals we are seeking to exists between the twin con- quickened understanding that write on the doorposts of cepts of REST and ACTIVITY. there are higher things to be Weimar Institute. To fail in Rest being the keynote of a about than the continual secur- this is only to create a people poised on the edge of ing of favor for oneself before monstrosity of ludicrous eternity, with resulting activi- the throne of grace. Important distortions, and to further ty such as never before as that certainly is, and vital to defame the name, the witnessed. And so, as the God Himself, there remains character of God. The calling development of Weimar con- yet the greater issues of is high, the stakes even higher. tinues, these concepts grow in transcelestial consequence: IS For it is not for ourselves that ·partnership. GOD RIGHT? Or, as A. we strive, but for love of the - A world full of confused, Graham Maxwell poignantly glory of God. Love that yet but bruised and neglected people asks, "Can God Be Trusted?" dully senses the great heart of live only a doorway away from Only those who have settled God Himself as He yearns for. us all. They need more than the issue f o rever for those He created to share with From The Weimar Kitchen theological security, they need themselves can finally turn the in the endless milleniums of love. Love with skin on it. Love portals of the soul outward, not joy and growth. One of the most enjoyable French Toast that educates and nurtures. so m u c h as g Ian c in g Our message is REST, rest times for the Weimar staff is 1 banana Love ACTING as the embodi- backward, so sure are they in the perfect salvation that is mealtime. Besides the op 1% C. water ment of the precious truth that that God "HAS SAVED US"; in Christ. Our mission is AC portunity for fellowship it 1 C. raw cashews they may REST in the and in doing so will enter into a TIVITY, activity born of · naturally affords, it is a time 7 dates assurance that God accepts life · exploding with "good freedom from the preoccupa of pleasurable eating. Con %C. frozen O.J. Concentrate them. No one can dare ada to works", the blood and bones of tion of securing for one's self trary to rumor as some would 2 T W.W. flour the truth that Christ is our only their. "HOLY CALLING." the assurance of that salva have it, we do not suffer at Blend thoroughly. Dip bread in righteousness, and that we are Weimar has chosen to set its tion. These concepts are in Weimar; far from it! Our batter and brown in 400 degree accepted by -faith in that sights high, believing that if separable. meals are attractive to the eye oven. (10-12 min ea. side) Div:ine Provision; but, we can ever there were a time in the "Many, 0 Lord my God, are and delightful to the taste AND LIVE it! history of mankind, NOW is Thy wonderful works which downright healthful. ·orange-Date Syrup "Who HAS SAVED US, and the time to allow God's mighty Thou hast done, and Thy Try these out on YOUR taste 2 C. pitted dates CALLED US with a holy call- plan of redemption to find its thoughts which are TO US buds: 2 C. boiling water ing ... "2 Tim 1:9. completion in the lives of His WARD ... " PS. 40:5 (see 2 Pet. 1-6 oz: can fzn. orange juice · Weimar Institute was born chosen, called out people. It is 3:9). Pour boiling water over dates out of faith that God indeed has time to "plead together" (!sa. "For from you sounded out and allow to stand for 30 called us with a holy calling, 43:25, 26), He first for us, and the word of the Lord ... also in minutes. Add orange juice and even the call of Isaiah 58. It is then us for Him. It's past time. every place your faith TO blend well. Makes about 1 qt. no accident that the last verses The world has been waiting far GOD-WARD is spread of the chapter embrace the too long. For truly, to plead for abroad ... " 1 Thes.1:8. Sabbath REST, having pro- Him is to live for Him, to love "If you know that HE IS meeting service in the nearby claimed so clearly God's and care for those for whom RIGHTEOUS, you know that Adventist church. She asks to chosen ACTIVITY for His peo- He poured out his life without everyone also who practices talk with Elder Winn following pie. The only legitimate activi- measure. righteousness is born of Him." his presentation. A ·brief ty, it is the result of, the very Education, healing, service 1 John2:29 NASB "Journal" entry can only hint at fruit of resting in God's com- wrapped in the garments of the full meaning of what hap pleted work of redemption. It redemptive love -'-- these are pened: "Wednesday, August 3:.Becky Nelson gives heart to Jesus following prayer meeting at WeimarSta Expands Meadow Vista church. Good news!" Three nurses and a physical Sallie worked in · th'e But growth in. Christ is .not therapist have become part of hydrotherapy department. Wavesheaf without pain. The next time the Weimar family, and are This •experience has already Becky Nelson's name appears in preparing to work with the been useful here at Weimar, as The Weimar "Journal" read: the Journal, the picture suggests staff physicians in the health she has made several design "Tuesday, July 26. Visits from: conditioning center. refinements in the the Lord's p,runing processes. Phinney & Scalzi of WWC; Lozez "Monday, August 8: hydrotherapy rooms in the from Equador; Cindy Smlth conditioning center. Sallie has Crisis ... Becky and children also ha