General Church Paper naCcicloCc 0 of the Seventh-day Adventists

• JANUARY 26, 1978

A story of three Adventists who shared their faith By DON LEO GARILVA A recent report from Mindanao in the Philippines Of the three Adventist students, Johnny Postrero tells the story of three Adventist young people assumed the leadership and laid the strategy. who shared their faith in one-to-one evangelism, Each would convert at least one roommate. Before resulting in an organized church of 120 members. the end of the school year six students were It began six years ago when Johnny Postrero, baptized. Georgia Solijon, and Elisa Ibarrat decided to The next year, 1973, Exsuan Dagbusan, a let their light shine on the campus of Mindanao Moslem convert to the Adventist faith, was called State University (MSU). The school, sprawling from Jolo to teach at MSU. Other Adventist over the hilltop of Marawi City, has an enrollment students enrolled, and soon there were 15. By the of more than 3,000 students, 50 percent of whom time of their week-long Lenten season camp, five are Moslem. more were baptized, and Continued on page 18 THIS WEEK RAa few Contents Church," Oct. 20, 27, 1977), died sion committee has named the re- General Articles Pages 4-8 November 26 of cerebral malaria, cently dedicated jungle chapel in Columns leaving his wife, an adopted baby, Wawujai, one of the three moun- Especially for Women and newborn twins. According to tain villages in which Mr. Dasin- 7 128th Year of Continuous Publication For the Younger Set 8 Robert B. Grady, Far Eastern Di- gan worked, the Lukas Dasingan Family Living 9 vision Sabbath school director, Memorial Chapel. EDITOR Mr. Dasingan, who had been liv- Bible credits: Texts in this Kenneth H. Wood From the Editors 10 ASSOCIATE EDITORS Newsfront 13-23 ing with the tree people for the issue credited to A.S.V. are J. .1. Blanco, Don F. Neufeld News Notes 20 past two and one-half years, was from the American Standard ASSISTANT EDITOR Jocelyn Fay Bulletin Board 23 to have been ordained soon and Version. ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR Back Page 24 sent to begin work in a new area. Art and photo credits: Cover, Eugene F. Durand Therefore, a replacement for him, Skip Baker; pp. 4, 5, Dennis ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Lukas Dasingan, pioneer worker a young man from Mount Klabat Crews; p. 8, Toge Fujihira; p. 9, Corinne Russ among the mountain people of the College, had already been se- EDITORIAL ASSOCIATE Henry Rasmussen; p. 14, Ed- Aileen Andres Central Celebes in Indonesia (see lected at the time of his death. ouard Naenny; all other photos, EDITORIAL SECRETARIES "Tree People Join Adventist The East Indonesia Union Mis- courtesy of the authors. Pat Alden, Chitra Barnabas ART Director. Byron Steele Designer. G. W. Busch CONSULTING EDITORS Robert H. Pierson, W. Duncan Eva, LETTERS W. J. Hackett, Richard Hammill, C. D. Henri. Alf Lohne. M. S. Nigri. G. Ralph Thompson. Francis W. Wernick. Neal C. Wilson Letters submitted for publication should the future, it is helpful for us not contribute ideas and comments on articles or our people are ready to do some SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS C. 0. Franz. K. H. Emmerson, R. R. material printed in the ADVENTIST REVIEW. to forget how the Lord has led us real heart-searching over the dif- Figuhr, B. L. Archbold, W. T. Clark, They should be brief, not exceeding 250 in the past. K. S. Parmenter. R. S. Lowry, words, and must carry the writer's name. ficult questions that this issue Edwin Ludescher, M. L. Mills. Enoch address, and telephone number (although this J. N. HUNT raised. number will not be printed). Letters must be Oliveira, W. R. L. Scragg, C. D. General Conference JERE WEBB Watson legible, preferably typewritten, and double- spaced. All will be edited to meet space and Publishing Department Collegedale, Tennessee EDITORS, NORTH AMERICAN literary requirements, but the author's mean- Washington, D.C. UNION EDITIONS ing will not be changed. Views expressed in Columbia. Franklin W. Hudgins the letters do not necessarily represent those Since I grew up in Battle Creek, Southwestern, W. R. May of the editors or of the denomination. It is worth Leonard J. Smith's EDITORS, SPANISH EDITIONS 95 years to bear his startling testi- some of my memories of the fa- Inter-America, North America, Continuing influence mony to the world church, "In mous tabernacle fire might be of Wanda Sample, Raul Villanueva interest. South America. Gaston Clouzet Re "Who Sent the Reviews?" my estimation we are worse today CORRESPONDENTS, than the people of Battle Creek Our academy quartet was clos- WORLD DIVISIONS (Nov. 3). I agree that we will ing the Sabbath at our music Afro-Mideast, Jack Mahon; never know until we reach heaven were at that time." When one Australasian, Robert H. Parr: thinks of the loss of some of our teacher's home about one block Euro-Africa, E. E. White; the results of the influence of the front the fire station when we Far Eastern, M. G. Townend; person who sent the REVIEWS to institutions in certain overseas Inter-American, Tulio R. Haylock: fields, as well as the spiritual de- heard the alarm. We boys ran Northern Europe-West Africa, Paul the Bunch family. down to the station to see where Sundquist; South American. Arthur S. In 1953 the Oregon Conference clension that is all too obvious in Valle; Southern Asia. A. M. Peterson: many in this country, he just the fire was. When they told us it Trans-Africa, Perry A. Parks youth department conducted out- was the tabernacle, we ran to CORRESPONDENTS, door drive-in-type meetings in might be right. NORTH AMERICA Inspired evidence indicates that watch. UNIONS: Atlantic. Geraldine I. Grout; Portland. We helped with these The next day I went down to Canadian, A. N. How; Central. Clara meetings and did follow-up Bible the root cause leading to Battle Anderson; Columbia, Franklin W. Creek's disastrous judgmental photograph the ruins. On Monday Hudgins: Lake. Jere Wallack; North studies. As we studied with the our pastor came to the school to Pacific. Cecil Coffey; Northern. Halle Elwin Alford family Mr. Alford fires was a leadership rejection of Crowson; Pacific. Shirley Burton; the most precious message secure pledges to help rebuild. In Southern, Oscar L. Heinrich: would repeatedly say, "That's the my excitement I pledged $50. Southwestern, W. R. May. way Taylor Bunch explained it." Heaven sent us in 1888. That UNIVERSITIES: Andrews. Ray Since I had photographed the Minner; Loma Linda. Richard Mr. Alford had grown up at Ban- message would have saved the leaders from the spiritual declen- ruins, I prepared a souvenir Weismeyer don, just south of Coquille, Ore- CIRCULATION booklet showing the fire ruins gon, and was a neighbor to sion that produced all their ad- Manager. Edmund M. Peterson along with a picture of the taber- SUBSCRIPTIONS grandsons of James Bunch. ministrative unrighteousness. Mr. nacle before the fire. US$15.95. Single copy. 45 cents. Alford and his wife were baptized There is a direct connection. Address all correspondence concerning P. B. FAIRCHILD subscriptions to the Manager, in 1954. The "sword as of fire stretched over Battle Creek" would never Erie, Pennsylvania Periodical Department, Review and MRS. ROGER WATSON Herald Publishing Association, 6856 have been unsheathed had that Eastern Avenue NW., Washington, Gaston, Oregon D.C. 20012, U.S.A. gracious message been humbly Utilizing talents and sincerely accepted. Instead, Monthly editions in English and Fire special Persons holding church office Spanish and a quarterly edition in that generation would have seen Braille are available. I couldn't lay the "fiery" De- occasionally feel hurt if they are the Lord come (Selected Mes- TO CONTRIBUTORS cember 8 issue aside until I had not reelected. Though it may not Send news stories and pictures. sages, book 1, p. 82). read every article. I thought I had be wrong to strive for office, it articles, and letters to the editor. It may be seen that our alien- Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome, read everything from both the should be remembered that one is but notification as to acceptance or ation from Christ and His right- Spirit of Prophecy and other not reelected automatically on the rejection may be expected only if eousness is deeper today than was accompanied by a stamped, sources on the history of our basis of good service during the self-addressed envelope. that of the brethren in Battle publishing-house fire. However, previous year. An index is published in the last Creek in the 1890's. And maybe in this issue I discovered several I feel it is not good policy for a Review of June and December. The we shouldn't wait until the great Review is indexed in the Seventh-day new items I had not read before. person to hold a certain office for Adventist Periodical Index. centennial of 1888 comes up in I appreciated your balanced more than two or three consecu- The Adventist Review is published presentation depicting how the another ten years—it might be too tive years, with the possible ex- every Thursday by the Review and late for action then. Herald Publishing Association, 6856 push for control, consolidation, ception of the complicated posi- Eastern Avenue NW., Takoma Park, ROBERT J. WIELAND and centralization was just as tion of treasurer, unless the Washington. D.C. 20012, U.S.A. Chula Vista, California Second-class postage paid at Washington, great a cause for the fire as the congregation is so small that there D.C. Copyright © 1978. commercial printing of the wrong I usually believe in focusing on is no one else to fill the office. Vol. 155, No. 4. kind of literature. As we plan for "good news," but I believe that Continued on page 12

2 (82) REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 THE FIRST STONE By CARROL JOHNSON SHEWMAKE

The church board was in serious session. a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that Rumors, facts, and righteous indignation were all he were drowned in the depth of the sea" (Matt. becoming one vast seething mixture as the 18:3-6). members discussed the conduct of the church's With great tenderness just before His death, young people. One particular name was receiving Jesus spoke to His disciples—the willful Peter, most of the attention. Jeanie was a pert, pretty the ambitious James and John, the deceitful blonde with a delicious low laugh, who attracted Judas, and the rest of the argumentative young men like honey attracts flies. Jeanie's 12—these words, "This is my commandment, parents were not Adventists but they had sent That ye love one another, as I have loved you. her to church school most of her school days. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man Since her school friends came to Sabbath school lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:12, and church, Jeanie attended too. During her 13). eighth-grade year Jeanie was baptized and had So often we zealously set out to reform the been an active member of the youth group ever whole world, but the tender love we should since. manifest toward those who make mistakes is But scandal had recently been going the lacking. rounds about Jeanie, and the church was up in "Not until you feel that you could sacrifice arms about her alleged low moral standards. Much as I hate to admit it even to myself, I think the major part of that particular story was true. The board decided to take action and ban Jeanie from fellowship with our youth for two months. As the verbal stones flew I remembered another girl, another true scandalous story, another condemning board. I remembered Jesus' words as He advised the clamorous leaders, "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." I could nearly hear Him say to Jeanie, "Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more." What is Jeanie's future? I don't know. If I condemn her and ban her from our fellowship, we may never see her again. If I lovingly seek to help her and lift her ideals higher, perhaps Jeanie Often we zealously set out may yet be a worker for God. Jeanie is no to reform the whole world but hardened derelict. Her pitiful comment to her pastor was, "I don't want to grow up to be a fail to manifest love toward `hippie'!" an erring one. Jesus called a little child and set him in the midst of His disciples to help explain conversion. your own self-dignity, and even lay down your "Except ye be converted, and become as little life in order to save an erring brother, have you children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of cast the beam out of your own eye so that you heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble are prepared to help your brother. Then you can himself as this little child, the same is greatest in approach him and touch his heart. No one has the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive ever been reclaimed from a wrong position by one such little child in my name receiveth me. censure and reproach; but many have thus been But whoso shall offend one of these little ones driven from Christ and led to seal their hearts which believe in me, it were better for him that against conviction. A tender spirit, a gentle, winning deportment, may save the erring and Carrol Johnson Shewmake is a pastor's wife hide a multitude of sins."—Thoughts From the living in Santee, California. Mount of Blessing, pp. 128, 129. ❑

REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 (83) 3 and the great oceans today are a part of the total prob- lem. Aside from the deterioration in these areas a whole Out of the cities series of social relationships poses many problems to city dwellers. Ever-present crime—rape, the cesspool levels that are being scraped by the purveyors of the many In recent years a number of facets of immoral life—these are elements that are be- coming more and more common in the mushrooming SDA schools that found themselves urban agglomerations throughout the nations. Certainly as a people of prophecy Seventh-day Ad- engulfed by expanding cities ventists should not be surprised that all this is taking place. Can there be any question that events of the "days have relocated in rural areas. of Noah" have been surpassed by present-day life styles? It would appear that the modern Sodoms and Gomorrahs are outdistancing their early counterparts. The political and economic aspects are becoming more complicated. The agencies of government on all levels appear to be invading the rights of more and more citizens. It appears that almost every agency of govern- By CHARLES B. HIRSCH ment must grant some type of approval before things can be done. Labor unions are steadily adding their demands The most difficult problems facing the governments of to the already increasing hurdles set up by bureaucrats. the world today are those in urban areas. No longer are Still, some people deplore the fact that increasing there mere cities; there are now supercities, megalopo- numbers are trying to escape the cities. They argue that lises, and "sprawls." The United States is not the least people must constantly be ready to face reality and that of the world nations where the focus is on urban prob- certainly cities are a reality. They insist that the problems lems. In the two centuries since this nation's founding, of urban life are multiple and that the solutions must city dwellers have multiplied some 700 times. Forecast- come from within. While not taking issue with this, any ers are estimating that before the end of this century as person who accepts the Holy Scriptures and the writings many as 200,000,000 in the U.S. may be living in the of Ellen G. White as inspired knows that other positive cities! counsel is available. Concurrently with this growth, with its modern high- It is, of course, understood that we should and must rise cliff dwellings and its increasing web of avenues and have churches wherever people are found. These houses highways, there has developed a decay, much of which was prophesied in times past. As one enters the city today he takes the last breath of fresh air he will enjoy until he leaves, and this, unfortunately, can be retained only a few seconds at best. After that the lungs, accus- tomed to clean, pure air, must begin to suck in the polluted atmosphere. The foul miasma of the cities is becoming so common that in many school districts, in addition to "fire drills" there are "smog drills." If the smog becomes excessive, children will be restricted to the indoors for their recess. Ellen G. White noted that "from the standpoint of health the smoke and dust of the cities are very objec- tionable."—Testimonies, vol. 7, p. 82. Continuing along the same lines, she said: "The phys- ical surroundings in the city are often a peril to health. The constant liability to contact with disease, the preva- lence of foul air, impure water, impure food, the crowded, dark, unhealthful dwellings, are some of the many evils to be met."—The Adventist Home, p. 135. One pollution expert has estimated that in some cities "breathing is equivalent to smoking two packs of ciga- rettes a day!" Smokers no longer need to pay for their cigarettes when the end results can be obtained free of cost in the city streets, while nonsmokers are forced to indulge against their will. Air pollution is not the only problem. Another element necessary for man's survival—water—is becoming con- taminated and is becoming less potable. Lakes, rivers,

Charles B. Hirsch is director of the office of education for the North American Division.

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of worship are to be centers of refuge in the cities. where the cities have grown up around and almost swal- However, when it comes to the building of institutions lowed the schools. Some of the latter committed the for the sick, for the publishing work, and for the training mistake of building off-center on a corner of their prop- of workers, we are told that they should be established erty, leaving no contiguous property surrounding the outside the cities (see Selected Messages, book 2, p. 357). campus proper to provide a natural buffer zone. And For example, the counsel is given that "no pains should then, to compound the error, boards sold property to pay be spared to select places for our schools where the off debts or pay for some new facility. moral atmosphere will be as healthful as possible; for the As a result, several of these schools have relocated and influences that prevail will leave a deep impress on young still others are giving study to the developing of a new and forming characters. For this reason a retired locality campus in a rural environment. In Brazil, Parana Acad- is best. The great cities, the centers of business and emy, near Curitiba, which had its property rezoned for learning, may seem to present some advantages; but industrial expansion, is operating on a new campus on a these advantages are outweighed by other considera- thousand acres of land, twice the size of its previous tions."—Fundamentals of Christian Education, p. 421. property. The Dominican Academy, which found the city of Outpost centers Santo Domingo stretching itself out toward and around While Mrs. White gives the warning to get " 'out of the the campus and which was forced to sell its property, has cities, out of the cities!' " (Life Sketches, p. 409), at the a new campus some 50 miles from the city. Furthermore, same time she repeatedly insists that the cities are to be authorization has been granted for its moving into a worked from outpost centers. Our secondary schools and lower-tertiary-level program. colleges are to serve as these centers, not only for During the past decade other schools have followed training purposes but also as places from which workers counsel and have relocated. In Yugoslavia our seminary can enter the cities to do their work and then return for moved from Belgrade to a beautiful country site near spiritual refreshment. Especially is it important that the Marusevec, north of Zagreb, where it is near the secon- youth of the church be taught and trained in areas that dary school. not only are conducive to man's appreciation of God Japan Missionary College and its secondary school are through nature but also allow them to concentrate on now constructing a new campus away from the urban their studies without being exposed to the hazards of pressures of its previous site. temptations found in city life. While the church in the Philippines has a beautiful site Based on this counsel and guidance, Seventh-day Ad- for its Mountain View College, Philippine Union College, ventist boarding schools generally were situated away near Manila, is being heavily engulfed by the spread of from city influences. There have been several instances that great city, so much so that guards have to be posted to protect the property, as well as the teachers and students. This school is now in the process of new construction on a large acreage and soon will be func- tioning well away from its present city environment. After disposing of its property, Taiwan Adventist Col- lege, which had become citified, is functioning in its new Sun Moon Lake country site, surrounded by orange groves. In Valencia, Spain, where the classroom discussions were regularly brought to a halt by the screeching and whistling of trains as they rounded the curve, classes are 40. being conducted in tranquil environs on a hillside over- looking the Mediterranean near historic Sagunto. At the time of this writing Brazil College is giving study to negotiating a contract for the sale of most of its property in the suburbs of Sao Paulo, and plans are under .;::. way for the development of a new campus well away :•:' from city influences. -----'•"-- :.:•:::::•; Other of our boarding academies and colleges that are •— ..x.:•::•:•:•:.•. ...::::::::•::::::, ...... *:•:•::::::: *::::::•:•::::• ..••••••.... experiencing the impact of city life on their campuses are -, ...%•:•:•••••.•:-.%:•:•:.0.:•:•:•....:•.••:•:•:•.••:•:•...••::::•:•.-•:•:-. ----- IV. •••:-.-.e.0.-.%•:•:•.•44....%:•:•.%•:•:•%:•:•:•••:••••••::•.%:•:••:::•:•:•::::.:.:.:::.:.::::.x.::.:...... giving serious study to the possibility of relocating. •;•.•.:::•:•....:Kk.x.:•...:.:•:•...:.:•.•.:.::•••••:•:••••:•:-.v.:•:• Mrs. White emphasizes: "God bids us establish •••••:•:••••:•:-...-. .% 04.••••••••••:•:•:••:•:-.%:•:-:•.••:•:•:•.%•:-...',:•:•.••:•:•::•:•:•:•.••:•••••::•:...•••••• schools away from the cities, where, without let or .:,:*.e.•.!:::.•:::::.:1• :...•1• :.:.•::_::•:•::.::.::•:::::.:.•::•:::::::::::..::..::::::::::::...:..:.::•:.:::•:..::.:!:•_. -:::.•:...:.:..,:e...... ::..:::...... ::::...... :.:....:....:1:1:.:41:1:..::..::..::..:::::.:::::::::::::: hindrance, we can carry on the education of students upon plans that are in harmony with the solemn message . • • . ... ...... committed to us for the world."—Counsels to Parents -9.- and Teachers, p. 532. . :::::.:::::.:*: ,:,...... 9... ...... :...... ::;...:::::;::::::;:•;:::::::::: , :iiiiii:::::::•:::::::::::::111:: If the youth of our church are to be educated along the -=" ;*:**:::::::::?.:::::::ix::•:::•:::•:•::...:::::::•:•:*:.::::*i•i::::1*.:..i,i:::::::::K::%:•::::::...... ::.:*: :::..:.::..:...x.:.:.:.::.:.:.:.:...... x...... :..._.::::::::::111: guidelines and the counsel given to us, then it is incum- e:...... :-.:•.:•:-:•:::::•:-:•:•:•::*:•:•:,• bent upon us as constituents of our schools to provide the ••••::::•:•:•:•::•::•::::• :::::.:•::::::.::„.:.!...... _:•::::::.:..../.•.: :__:::: ::.:fe:.!.!.!...... ::::::::::: right facilities in the right places with the right teach- ers. ❑ REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 (85) 5 Toward an Adventist concept of inspiration-3 again, in speaking of her work she says, "In regard to infallibility, I never claimed it; God alone is infalli- ble."—Ibid. She illuminates this point, saying: "The The question Lord speaks to human beings in imperfect speech, in order that the degenerate senses, the dull, earthly per- ception, of earthly beings may comprehend His words. of infallibility Thus is shown God's condescension. He meets fallen human beings where they are. The Bible, perfect as it is in its simplicity, does not answer to the great ideas of The autograph copies of the Biblical God; for infinite ideas cannot be perfectly embodied in finite vehicles of thought. Instead of the expressions of the Bible being exaggerated, as many people suppose, writers have long since disappeared. the strong expressions break down before the magnifi- cence of the thought, though the penman selected the But Ellen White's autograph most expressive language through which to convey the truths of higher education."—Ibid., p. 22. manuscripts are extant and throw The prophet's manuscripts light on the method of inspiration. We do not know, of course, the steps taken by the prophets of old in preparing their manuscripts. Did they cross out a word or a phrase and replace it with one that expressed the concept more clearly? Was the grammar in By ARTHUR L. WHITE the first draft faultless? Did the initial draft furnish copy ready for publication? No copies of the original Bible manuscripts are extant for our examination. Ellen White declares of the Bible: "The Holy Scrip- But when it comes to Ellen White, we have in our tures are to be accepted as an authoritative, infallible possession her original autographs. These give us clues. revelation of His will. . . . 'Every scripture inspired of The fact that the Holy Spirit rested upon her did not at God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof.' "—The once put her in possession of a knowledge of the correct Great Controversy, p. vii. spelling of each word employed or of impeccable gram- She does not deny that the wording of the Scriptures mar. She was a careful worker and, aided by God's may lead some to draw fallible conclusions. But she Spirit, she possessed the ability to convey truth clearly affirms that the Scriptures themselves provide an infal- and impressively; but with her it required constant effort lible revelation. The revelation of God's will is authori- to do so as accurately and effectively as possible. An tative and infallible, but the language used in imparting it examination of her published writings and of her manu- to mankind is human and hence is imperfect. scripts reveals a progressive development in vocabulary Declares Ellen White: "God and heaven alone are and skill in the use of words. infallible."—Selected Messages, book 1, p. 37. And The recognition by her contemporaries of the fact that grammatical imperfections could appear in inspired writ- Arthur L. White is secretary of the Ellen G. White Estate. ings in no way lessened their confidence in, or accept- ance of, these writings. Ellen White freely discussed the help she received , from literary assistants: "While my husband lived, he a,tta zih acted as a helper and counselor in the sending out of the messages that were given to me. We traveled exten- sively. Sometimes light would be given to me in the night season, sometimes in the daytime before large congrega- tions. The instruction I received in vision was faithfully written out by me, as I had time and strength for the work. Afterward we examined the matter together, my husband correcting grammatical errors and eliminating needless repetition. Then it was carefully copied for the persons addressed, or for the printer. "As the work grew, others assisted me in the prepara- *-/z e--- tion of matter for publication. After my husband's death, faithful helpers joined me, who labored untiringly in the work of copying the testimonies and preparing articles for publication. "But the reports that are circulated, that any of my helpers are permitted to add matter or change the mean- ing of the messages I write out, are not true."—Selected Messages, book 1, p. 50. Ellen White's autograph copies are available for our inspection. This These helpers were not baffled to find disagreement in sample manuscript ultimately found its way into her published works. tenses in a sentence in a manuscript or an early pamphlet.

6 (86) REVIEW, JANUARY 26. 1978 Her ministry bore the divine credentials. They knew the "WHEREAS, We believe the light given by God to content of the messages to be God's message to them. His servants is by the enlightenment of the mind, thus When in 1883 it became necessary to republish the imparting the thoughts, and not (except in rare cases) the early testimony pamphlets, Mrs. White and her associ- very words in which the ideas should be expressed; ates recognized that certain imperfections in expression therefore should be corrected so as to present the message in the "RESOLVED, That in the republication of these vol- best literary form. umes such verbal changes be made as to remove the Because of its importance, the matter was carried to above-named imperfections, as far as possible, without the General Conference session of 1883. At that meeting, in any measure changing the thought; and, further important decisions were reached that not only gave "34. RESOLVED, That this body appoint a commit- guidelines for the reprinting of these "Testimonies" but tee of five to take charge of the republication of these also placed the denomination on record as to its under- volumes according to the above preambles and resolu- standing of certain fundamental principles having to do tions."—Review and Herald, Nov. 27, 1883. with the utterances of the Spirit of Prophecy. We quote An editorial explains from the minutes of the meeting: "32. WHEREAS, Some of the bound volumes of the Five years later in an editorial in the Review and `Testimonies to the Church,' are out of print, so that full Herald, Uriah Smith discussed the question: "Which are sets cannot be obtained at the Office; and inspired, Words or ideas?" "WHEREAS, There is a constant and urgent call for "The questioner says, 'Is not a word a sign of an idea? the reprinting of these volumes; therefore and how then can an idea be inspired, and the signs that "RESOLVED, That we recommend their republica- transfer the idea from one mind to another be unin- tion in such a form as to make four volumes of seven or spired?' eight hundred pages each. "Ans.—If there was but one word by which an idea "33. WHEREAS, Many of these testimonies were could be expressed, this would be so; but when there are written under the most unfavorable circumstances, the perhaps a hundred ways of expressing the same idea, the writer being too heavily pressed with anxiety and labor to case becomes very different. Of course, if the Holy Spirit devote critical thought to the grammatical perfection of should give a person words to write, he would be obliged the writings, and they were printed in such haste as to to use those very words, without change; but when allow these imperfections to pass uncorrected; and simply a scene or view is presented before a person, and

ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN By BETTY HOLBROOK ism? When Mom and Dad 3. Discover how to build think things through care- love and confidence. fully, logically, and calmly, 4. Treat one another with what they say will carry au- candor, tenderness, and thority. Jesus spoke with love. that kind of quiet authority. 5. Enter into the feelings The Pharisees and Saddu- of others—to understand Your family: competitive cees, however, exercised and help. authoritarianism—the loud, 6. Have fun times. or cooperative? crushing, exacting kind. Or When you put that whole Most of us as parents lives: family, neighborhood, as my pastor said recently, picture together, does it could probably do a better school, church, job, social "When reason and logic sound like your family? like job in our relationships to gatherings. A child who is end, we start getting nasty." a family you would like to be children. Instead of exhibit- successful in his family Families were designed part of? ing parental love, we often group has an excellent not only to give us warmth The world is so full of dominate, manipulate, over- chance of success in life. and love but to prepare us to hostility and hatred. Every protect, even discriminate. If a family is competitive, live in a real world, a world newspaper gives grim statis- We're surprised—indig- a child learns that life is ei- that is not always forgiving tics of some kind, gloomy nant—when our children re- ther win or lose—and he is and tolerant of our fumbling reports of perversions and spond in anger, discourage- either a winner or a loser. ways. By learning to coop- problems. It's no wonder ment, resentment, He may give up, or he may erate with, to express our Ellen White said, "The se- complaining. overdevelop the drive to thoughts to, and to listen to cret of saving your children That, at least, is Dr. Ru- win. He may fade into a and understand our families, lies in making your home dolph Dreikurs' opinion. It's shadow, or he may become a we are better prepared to do lovely and attractive. "—The for that reason that he advo- hard-driving aggressor. the same in the world. Adventist Home, p. 530. cates the family council.' If the family is coopera- In The Adventist Home, in We—and our children— He suggests that the major tive, a child feels comforta- the chapter entitled "Family need a shelter from the purpose of the family coun- ble. Home is a good place to Companionship," there are world so that we can go out cil is not decision making be. People are helpful and some thoughts that describe into the world strong, radi- (though that is an important nice. It's fun to work to- what family council is all ant and buoyant with special result), but improving rela- gether. And these feelings about: love. Special because it tionships. go with him through life. 1. Forget the day's prob- comes from God, but made That does make sense. If a Some of us write off fam- lems and spend evenings to- real as we see it in our fami- family council functions as it ily councils. They're too gether. "No time" is not a lies. should, it teaches children democratic; parents are sup- legitimate excuse. how to work with others— posed to have authority. 2. Encourage children to For specific helps, see: Dr. Rudolph an important skill in life. We Could it be that we confuse be frank and open—to con- Dreikurs, et al., Family Council. Henry work with groups all our authority with authoritarian- fide trials and joys. Regnery Company.

REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 (87) 7 no language is given, he would be at liberty to describe it FOR THE YOUNGER SET in his own words, as might seem to him best to express the truth in the case. "And if, having written it out once, a better way of expressing it should occur to him, it would be perfectly legitimate for him to scratch out all he had written and write it over again, keeping strictly to the ideas and facts Timothy's tumble which had been shown him; and in the second writing By AUDREY LOGAN there would be the divinely communicated idea just as Timothy loved horses, had slid right under the much as in the first, while in neither case could it be said and, since he lived on a horse's body. that the words employed were dictated by the Holy farm, he had many opportu- "Oh, if only I had let Mr. Spirit, but were left to the judgment of the individual nities to ride them. Georgie Joe do it," he wailed. himself . was his favorite. In dismay he looked down "Much of what the prophets have written in the One day when Timothy at what had been his good arrived home after having clothes. His trousers were Scriptures are words spoken directly by the Lord, and been to town with Mother, covered with mud and grass are not their own words. In these cases, of course, the she said to him, "Timothy, stains; his shirt was torn and words are inspired. In Sister White's writings she often change into your play filthy. records words spoken by angels. Such words, of course, clothes before you go out- Tears began to trickle side." down Timothy's cheeks as she gives as she hears them, and has no discretionary "What a bore," grumbled he realized how foolish he power in regard to the terms to be used, or the construc- Tim crossly to himself. had been. He could have tion to be followed. These are not her words, and are not "First I'll go down and see been hurt badly. to be changed. what Jamie is doing, then I'll Jamie rushed up at that "But much of what the penmen of the Bible have said change in time for supper." moment to make sure that So, slipping out of the side his little brother was not they might have written in different phraseology, and the door, he set off for the hurt. Mr. Joe arrived on the truths uttered have been inspired truths to the same cowshed. scene and rounded up Geor- extent that they are now."—Review and Herald, March Jamie was milking the gie. 13, 1888. cows and looked up when How glad Timothy was to In a statement approved by Ellen White herself, W. C. Timothy came in. get home and have a bath. "Had a good time in Once again he found out White said: town?" he asked. how wonderful mothers are, "Mother has never laid claim to verbal inspiration, and "No, I hate shopping," for although he had dis- I do not find that my father, or Elders Bates, Andrews, replied young Timothy. obeyed her and ruined his Smith, or Waggoner put forth this claim. If there was "I'm going to ride Georgie clothes, her first concern now." was that he was safe and verbal inspiration in writing her manuscripts why should "Be sure you ask Mr. Joe well. there be on her part the work of addition or adaptation? It before you do," cautioned "I really will try to be is a fact that Mother often takes one of her manuscripts big brother. "He'll make a good boy, Mother," and goes over it thoughtfully, making additions that sure the saddle is on prop- Timothy promised. develop the thought still further."— The Ellen G. White erly," Mr. Joe worked for "That's good, son," said Father and cared for the Mother. "Remember to lis- Writings, p. 189. horses. ten to people who are wiser This position is reaffirmed by words penned by Ellen "Everyone is telling me than you. That way you will White while residing in Europe: "The Bible is written by what to do. I'm fed up," save yourself a lot of hurt." inspired men, but it is not God's mode of thought and mumbled Timothy. "I won't ask Mr. Joe. I'll do it my- expression. It is that of humanity. God, as a writer, is not self." So taking the saddle, represented. Men will often say such an expression is not Timothy climbed on a box, like God. But God has not put Himself in words, in logic, slung the saddle over Geor- in rhetoric, on trial in the Bible. The writers of the Bible gie's back, and fastened it were God's penmen, not His pen. Look at the different underneath. Then he led the horse outside. Once in. the writers. field, Tim leaped on Geor- "It is not the words of the Bible that are inspired, but gie's back, and off they gal- the men that were inspired. Inspiration acts not on the loped. Oh, it was fun! man's words or his expressions but on the man himself, Just as he was feeling especially pleased with him- who, under the influence of the Holy Ghost, is imbued self, what do you think hap- with thoughts. But the words receive the impress of the pened? Timothy felt himself individual mind. The divine mind is diffused. The divine slipping to one side of the mind and will is combined with the human mind and will; horse's body. Georgie can- thus the utterances of the man are the word of God."— tered on, but Tim could not control the reins. Soon Tim- Selected Messages, book 1, p. 21. othy's head was almost Thus, because of the presence of a prophet of God in under the horse. Then, their midst, Seventh-day Adventists have had a firsthand Crash!He landed in a crum- demonstration of how inspiration operates. Those who pled heap on the ground. Staggering to his feet, work with the Biblical documents alone must deal with Timothy realized—too late materials written some two to three and a half millenni- —that he had not put the ums ago, of which only copies reproduced many times saddle on tightly enough. It exist today. ❑ To be concluded

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FAMILY LIVING

One of those days

As I lay in bed that night, I said

a silent prayer for the two women who made me see myself in a new and glorious light.

By LINDA MC ALPINE

It had been one of "those" days, full of rain, full of dark clouds. My baby was teething and my toddler had been especially demanding. Self-doubt tasted like the dregs of some bitter brew in my mouth. Just where was I headed? Why was I put here? Questions and recrimina- tions raced through my mind while I picked up toys, did the dishes for the third time that day, and scrubbed under the highchair again. Tears of frustration blinded my eyes as I thought of the dusting yet to do and the laundry to fold. The day was drawing to a close, as such days do, with a hurry-up last-minute trip with my toddler to the bathroom, giving him a drink of water before bed, and then retrieving a lost teddy bear from under the far My eyes traversed the pages until they came to rest upon corner of the crib for the baby. these words: "The mother's work is given her of Finally alone, my reveries were interrupted by the God."—Page 76 (The Adventist Home, p. 233). jangle of the telephone. "I'll be working late tonight, Unable to stop reading, I continued till I came across Honey, so don't hold supper." I plopped down on the old this thought, "She [the mother] has not done much rocker, just to savor the silence. As I did so, my eye except take care of the children, cook the meals, and caught a bright-yellow book jacket just about jumping keep the house in order. She has not acted the merchant, out at me from the bookcase. Curiosity got the best of me bought nor sold; she has not acted the farmer, in tilling as I plucked the stranger from among the familiar titles of the soil; she has not acted the mechanic—therefore she old favorites that surrounded it. It was a book entitled has done nothing to make her weary. . . . She has become Happiness Homemade. * very weary at her post of duty during the day, and yet she In spite of myself I sneered at that title. The book had cannot see what she has done and is really disheart- been given to me about a year before by my mother-in- ened."—Ibid. (The Adventist Home, pp. 232, 233). law and, admittedly, I had never opened its sunshine- The author continued, "Could the veil be withdrawn colored covers. The author, I knew, was Ellen White, a and father and mother see as God sees the work of the religious writer from the turn of this century. Having day . . . the mother would have new courage and energy become disillusioned with religion, I couldn't imagine to pursue her labor with wisdom, perseverence, and that this woman could possibly have something to say to patience. Now she knows its value. . . . The mother has me. been dealing with developing minds and character, I took the book and returned to the rocker, the pages working not only for time but for eternity."—Ibid. (The fairly flipping themselves open. My attention was ar- Adventist Home, p. 233). rested by a chapter entitled "Mother's Responsibilities." I found myself reading that last sentence with tears filling my eyes—not tears of frustration and doubt but . Happiness Homemade is an abridged edition of The Adventist Home. tears of love, happiness, and hope. As I lay in bed that night, I said a prayer of thanks for the women who made Linda McAlpine is a homemaker living in Sheboygan, Wis- me see myself in a new and glorious light—Ellen White consin. She and her husband have been baptized since and my mother-in-law, who in her wisdom gave a book this story took place. that helped to change my life. ❑

REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 (89) 9 FROM THE EDITORS fulfillment of prophecy, a position the Israelis repu- diated. We think it is important that Christians under- stand the Israeli viewpoint. It was interesting to us to note that the presence of the evangelicals in Jerusalem proclaiming a glorious future for the state of Israel re- Evangelicals and Israel-2 ceived only slight notice in the Israeli press. The Israelis had other things to do, to them much more important than arguing over Old Testament predictions. How a modern Jew In order to clarify Dr. Werblowsky's position further, we quote from the edited version of his speech, which looks at prophecy appeared in the conference's report: "I feel in honesty bound to say a few words about the general approach In our January 12 editorial we expressed alarm over an shared by many Israelis to the Bible and biblical proph- action taken recently by a group of evangelicals. Con- ecy. I do not wish to be misunderstood as saying that the trary to custom, they stepped out on a political limb in an opinions I am going to express are shared by all Israelis attempt, on the basis of a certain view of Scripture, to without exception. But it seems to me that they represent influence Middle East diplomacy. We told of two full- a more or less correct rendering of the attitude of a very page advertisements, one in The New York Times and the large number, and perhaps the majority, of Jews in this other in the Washington Post, which appeared on No- country. vember 1, in which these evangelicals urged statesmen not to ignore certain Biblical passages that to some Historic awareness, not prediction Christians define certain boundaries for Israel, based on "We all feel the Bible to be tremendously important, divine promises and forecasts. and this is shared even by so-called secularists who The advertisement concluded by saying that "the time would not subscribe to theological, technical terms, such has come for Evangelical Christians to affirm their belief as the Bible as the Word of God. But even they would in Biblical prophecy and Israel's Divine Right to the agree that the Bible has something to tell that is of the Land by speaking out now." utmost importance and of crucial relevance for an un- Does Biblical prophecy confer such a "Divine Right"? derstanding of the life and fate of the Jewish people. Do the Israelis base their claim to their country on such a Most Israelis feel that what the prophets say illuminates right? Is their national and international diplomacy our past as well as our future in the sense of imbuing us guided or controlled by attention to Old Testament with a very specific historic awareness, a sense of destiny prophecies? and vocation, and the certainty of a future beyond all the suffering and tragedy of which Jewish history has been so A significant conference full even in the present generation. These questions came up in 1971 at the Jerusalem "Most of us do not regard prophecy as prediction. We Conference on Biblical Prophecy, conducted by a group do not believe that the significance of the biblical mes- of evangelicals. The conference was called in the wake of sage is in its capacity to foretell events or to provide a the Israelis' takeover in 1967 of the Arab-occupied sec- timetable for the happenings of tomorrow. Most of us, if tion of Jerusalem and certain other territories, a move pressed on this issue, would say that the prophets are that some evangelicals hailed as a significant fulfillment `telling forth' rather than foretelling. In fact, to many of of prophecy. Other evangelicals at the conference did not us the very idea that prophecy is prediction would appear share this view. to be a diminution of the actual spiritual stature and Among the speakers invited to address the conference spiritual significance of the prophetic message. Of course was Dr. R. J. Zvi Werblowsky, professor at the Hebrew no Jew, being a Jew, can help experiencing and inter- University of Jerusalem, who presented the Israeli view preting the fate of his nation, its sufferings and triumphs, of prophecy. We attended the conference as an observer, in any but biblical terms. But to experience reality with a heard his address, and reported on it at the time as biblical resonance is not quite the same as reading events follows: "He [Dr. Werblowsky] stated that the majority in terms of the literal fulfillment of texts."—Prophecy in of Jews do not consider Biblical prophecy as prediction the Making, Carl F. H. Henry, editor, pp. 345, 346. (he apparently meant valid prediction, for no one can As already mentioned, scholars attending the Jerusa- deny that the ancient prophets spoke and wrote predic- lem conference on Biblical prophecy were not all in tions). 'We do not look upon the ancient prophets as agreement. While the fundamentalist wing held to a forecasting anything.' No Jew,' he continued, 'would literal rebuilding of the ancient Temple on the Temple's say that the present state of Israel is a fulfillment of former site, others held that the ancient prophecies con- prophecy.' No one would aver that the fertile hills and cerning Israel would be fulfilled in the Christian church. valleys are a fulfillment of Isaiah 35:1, "The desert shall They said that the Old Testament ought to be interpreted rejoice, and blossom as the rose." "Modern Israel,' he in the light of the New Testament. continued, 'is too secular to ascribe their victories to One spokesman for the latter group, Edmund P. "not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Clowney, president, Westminster Theological Seminary, Lord" [Zech. 4:6].' "—Review and Herald, July 15, 1971. Philadelphia, expressed himself as follows: "The final We saw his remarks fall like a cold, wet blanket on the cleansing must take place in Christ's body; the building zealous fundamentalists at the conference who were of the new temple by this Messiah is not an architectural hailing the recent victories of Israel as a most significant miracle on the hill of Zion, but the ultimate miracle from 10 (90) REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 the empty tomb. Christ cannot serve a temple made with voice, then I will repent of the good, wherewith I said I hands, for His is a different priesthood in a better sanc- would benefit them" (Jer. 18:7-10). tuary. He is royal as David could never be, priestly as Ever since their founding, Seventh-day Adventists Aaron could never be. Far more than a minister in the have clashed with those who hold the deterministic view, temple, He is Lord of the temple, for 'one greater than and even before the rise of the Seventh-day Adventist the temple is here' (Matt. 12:6, A.S.V.). Church the Millerites strongly contended for the condi- tional nature of prophecy. A symbolic temple It is not necessary for us here to go into detail on the "By His death and resurrection Jesus sets in place the Adventist stance on conditional prophecy. Ellen White topstone of the true temple of God, for He is that stone, has spoken out strongly on this point, especially as it rejected indeed of the builders, but elect and precious to relates to the evangelicals' claim referred to earlier. His Father. The symbolic temple yields to the person of Particularly relevant is the chapter entitled "The Lord's the present Lord. He is the topstone, His body is the Vineyard," Christ's Object Lessons, pp. 284-306. Also temple, He bears the glory. Because Christ builds the instructive is the chapter "The House of Israel," Proph- temple in Himself, He can build it in His disciples. His ets and Kings, pp. 703-721. resurrection joins into one the new temple of the people Scripture predictions quoted by the evangelicals to of God, those who confess with Peter not only that Jesus support the idea of a divine right belong in the conditional is the Christ, but that He is the Son of God."—Ibid., p. category. It is incredible that the eyes of the scholars of 79. the fundamentalist wing should be blind to the "if" in He continues, "In the New Testament much is said Exodus 19:5 and 6 and the "ifs" in Deuteronomy 28:1, 2, about the new temple. But true to the actualization of and 15. Furthermore, the New Testament puts its cap- Jesus Christ, that temple is not of stone but of living men. stone on the outcome of God's conditional promises Because Christians are one with Christ, the true temple, concerning ancient Israel. The outcome is clearly stated in His death and resurrection, their bodies too are tem- in the parable of the vineyard (Matt. 21:33-44), specifi- ples, and they are joined together as one temple in Christ. cally in verse 43. "Both the body and the temple figures as they are Though not espousing the same view of prophecy as applied to the church in Paul's letters begin with the Christian Century, Seventh-day Adventists stand with its literal body of Christ. Christ died and rose as the second editor in holding that any settlement in the Middle East Adam, the last represents those who are 'in him.' But the ought to be made on grounds other than Biblical proph- last Adam is not merely a living soul (Gen. 2:7). He is a ecy. These prophecies have no direct relevance to the life-giving Spirit (1 Cor. 15:45). Christians are temples present situation. We add our voice in warning that in not only because Christ represents them but because the their misunderstanding and misuse of Old Testament Spirit of Christ dwells in them (1 Cor. 3:16). prophecy evangelicals could be creating a potentially "Gentiles and Jews are reconciled in one body, the explosive situation. body of Christ on the cross. In that temple the wall of Let these zealous evangelicals do some independent partition has been torn down. Gentiles and Jews there- Bible study and discover for themselves that they have fore grow together into a holy temple in the Lord, for a adopted a human interpretation of prophecy that breaks habitation of the Spirit (Eph. 2:13-22). The temple no down when all the Biblical data are compared. longer divides; it unites all those who are joined to Christ D. F. N. the cornerstone."—Ibid., p. 83. Concluded Interestingly, neither side at the conference repre- sented the Seventh-day Adventist position on prophecy, namely, the view that prophecy may be conditional. We think the reason may be that the majority of the scholars What is "primitive hold rather rigidly to the doctrine of divine decrees and that this doctrine colors their view of prophecy. Re- godliness"? formed theology emphasizes "the sovereignty of God in virtue of which He has sovereignly determined from all Most Seventh-day Adventists are familiar with the eternity whatsoever will come to pass, and works His statement of Ellen G. White that "before the final visita- sovereign will in His entire creation, both natural and tion of God's judgments upon the earth there will be spiritual, according to His pre-determined plan."—L. among the people of the Lord such a revival of primitive Berkhof, Systematic Theology, p. 100. godliness as has not been witnessed since apostolic To many Christians, therefore, prophecy is a divine times."—The Great Controversy, p. 464. But how many decree, which must be fulfilled precisely as stated. But Adventists understand what the statement means? this deterministic view of prophecy is contradicted by What does it mean? many Scriptures, notably the following: "At what instant The two key words in the passage, in our judgment, are I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a primitive and godliness. Webster's Third New Interna- kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy it; tional Dictionary (Unabridged) gives only one definition if that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn of godliness: "The conforming of one's life to the re- from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to vealed character and purpose of God: righteousness." do unto them. And at what instant I shall speak con- By contrast, it gives several meanings for primitive. The cerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and first is: "Not derived from or reducible to something to plant it; if it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my else." Another dictionary, Webster's New World, offers

REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 (91) 11 a similar definition, but lists it third: "Not derivative; conception of the character, the perpetuity, and the primary; basic." obligation of the divine law has led to errors in relation to On the basis of these definitions, we might paraphrase conversion and sanctification, and has resulted in lower- Mrs. White's statement thus: "Before the final visitation ing the standard of piety in the church. Here is to be of God's judgments upon the earth, the righteousness of found the secret of the lack of the Spirit and power of Christ will be revealed in the lives of the people of the God in the revivals of our time."—Ibid., p. 465. Lord to a degree not witnessed since apostolic times. Mrs. White continues to develop the theme that both God's law, the basic standard of righteousness, pro- the law and the gospel must be embraced if there is to be claimed from Sinai and revealed through the perfect, "living piety in the church"; then she declares: "It is sinless life of Jesus, will be exalted." only as the law of God is restored to its rightful position We think this paraphrase reflects accurately Mrs. that there can be a revival of primitive faith and godliness White's meaning, for it takes into account the context of among His professed people . "—Ibid., p. 478. the passage. In the chapter entitled "Modern Revivals," So, if we desire "a revival of primitive faith and Mrs. White is describing the period shortly before the godliness," let us by word and life lift up both Christ, the coming of the Lord when Satan will be doing his utmost righteous One, and His law—the standard of righteous- to deceive the world. False revivals will be taking place. ness. Let us show not merely how loving is God, but how Truth will be mingled with error. "Soul-testing truths terrible are the demands of His law. Let us declare which require self-denial and renunciation of the world" clearly that what the world needs is both law and gospel. (ibid.) will be neglected. Then she writes: Only thus will transgressors feel their need of a Saviour, "The nature and the importance of the law of God be led to the foot of the cross, and seek divine power to have been, to a great extent, lost sight of. A wrong live in harmony with God's will. K. H. W.

LETTERS Continued from page 2 A limitation of time in office cause, are obliged to work on the cation, treatments, linens true love for helping the sick and would discourage the develop- Sabbath, are always in peril; they changed, and kind, loving care. caring for their needs, this is an- ment of pride and self-satisfac- feel the loss, and from doing The Christian nurse can work other matter. tion, and also make possible the works of necessity they fall into things into her routine to make NEIL L. WAGNER, R.P.T. developing of the talents of the habit of doing things on the Sabbath a delight for her patient Stockton, California others. Sabbath that are not necessary. too. She can sing hymns as she STEPHEN J. RIEHI E The sense of its sacredness is cares for the patient, read a few When I was executive house- Santa Maria, California lost."—Medical Ministry, p. 215. verses of Scripture to a patient in keeper in one of our hospitals and The Sabbath is the Lord's day a spare moment, recite Scripture later executive housekeeper- Nurses and Sabbath duty and has been given for a special while giving a bed bath, et cetera. laundry manager in one of our Re "The Nurse and Sabbath- purpose to God's children who She could invite the youth from nursing homes, I scheduled one or keeping" (Response From are preparing to enter God's the local church to have Sunshine two housekeepers to do necessary Readers, Nov. 17). kingdom. Surely, any work done Bands for the patients after work on Sabbath, such as clean- When I applied for my first po- on His day should be at His bid- checking with the appropriate ing up spills. At the nursing home I used to drop by on Sabbath sition as a registered nurse in a ding, and any money gained is not person for permission. mornings to see that everything non-Seventh-day Adventist hos- our money but His (see Medical ALETA A. BAUDER, N.A. pital, I told the supervisor of Ministry, p. 216). Belton, Texas was all right, to empty trash con- tainers that were too full to go nursing that I would not work on JEAN KISTLER, R.N. Sabbath, but I agreed to work Berrien Springs, Michigan As a nurse with nearly 40 years' until the next day, pick up bits of every Sunday if need be. He experience in both Seventh-day trash off the hall floors, et cetera. My wife and I have consistently Adventist and non-Seventh-day If I was aware of a shortage or questioned my position during given our Sabbath pay to mission two interviews and tried by ridi- Adventist hospitals, I would like possible shortage of clean sheets, work, paying regular offerings out to say that it is possible to work in gowns, or towels, I washed them cule to change my thinking. He of our other wages. To the best of asked whether on Sabbaths we either environment and keep the personally. I could not see the my knowledge, our financial con- Sabbath. The key word is atti- patients or the nurses being un- sent all the patients home in Ad- dition has been the same as that of ventist hospitals or whether they tude. comfortable or inconvenienced those who have retained the pay on Sabbath for the lack of linens. all took care of themselves. My Some years ago there was an for their Sabbath work. article in the REVIEW on this sub- And in spite of our efforts to husband joined me in prayer that T. D. STRICKLAND, R.N. the Lord's will would be done. A ject that settled the matter for me. maintain an abundant supply of Avon Park, Florida new and clean linens, we were few days later the supervisor To summarize, it said that the sometimes caught short on Sab- called to ask me to serve in their It is unfortunate that only about spirit in which patient care is hospital. given on the seventh day can be bath. I still believe I did the right half of the nurses in Adventist things under the circumstances. I worked every Sunday, but hospitals are Adventists. One of just as spiritual and worshipful as had the privilege of having Friday attendance at a regular church HOWLAND ATWOOD the reasons for that situation here Canaan, Connecticut off, as well as Sabbath; so I was is that working conditions are service. able to clean my house and pre- better at the non-Adventist hospi- LOUISE MONTGOMERY, R.N. A merry heart pare for Sabbath guests. Some- tal two miles down the road, La Plata, Missouri how it never seemed necessary to where nurses are given every I was delighted with the picture me to break the Sabbath for other Sabbath off. At the Advent- The motive, I feel, is the pri- of Malikano Kaiko with his someone to whom it meant noth- ist hospital they must work three, mary criterion as to whether a homemade instrument on the ing. with one Sabbath off. nurse or any other practitioner is cover of the December 1 issue. MARY E. MILLER, R.N. E. E. BOTTSFORD, M.D. breaking the Sabbath by his or her The Bible text is again proved, Vernon, Vermont Ridgetop, Tennessee work. If he/she is working be- "A merry heart doeth good like a cause he/she would lose a job or medicine" (Prov. 17:22). Regarding working on the Sab- There are things that can be left wishes to avoid a hassle, I feel ROY ERTEL bath, Ellen G. White counseled, undone on Sabbath in a hospital, this is wrong. If, on the other South Williamsport "Those who, from whatever but patients still need their medi- hand, he/she is working out of a Pennsylvania 12 (92) REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 NEWSFRONT

or we will never have it." ism and Drug Dependency World trip reveals need While I was there, legislation (NCPA). I found that this beginning prohibition for committee is doing a strong for action on temperance Greater New Delhi was intro- work for temperance. The duced. To achieve the best chairman is the minister of By ERNEST H. J. STEED results a concerted educa- commerce, Dayanundllal Ba- tional and legislative process sant Rai. The secretary is is planned, although resist- Daniel Gueho, from the Ad- I have just completed a tion of Alcoholism (ICPA), of ance to temperance principles ventist mission. seven-week trip that took me which I am executive direc- is strong. An official delegation joined to 15 countries in the Middle tor. Both the Minister of While I was a house guest in me as I visited with the prime East, southern Asia, and Higher Education of Saudi the governor's palace in minister of Mauritius, who is Africa. If I were to describe Arabia and the Minister of Madras, Governor Patwari honorary president of the my impressions in a single Religious Affairs of Qatar are expressed his delight at this NCPA of Mauritius. It was phrase, it would be "the des- prominent ICPA members. I day of opportunity for India my pleasure to present him peration of intemperance." learned that Islamic people to emphasize temperance. He with a book about Seventh- Men and women in respon- are alarmed at the inroads of said, "After years of prison, day Adventists and the report sible positions feel that some- secularism, and they believe years of struggle, we have of the Second World ICPA thing must be done about in- that now is the time to assert come to a time for our great- Congress. The Adventists temperance, and that their opposition to alcohol. est endeavor. It must be done sponsored a committee lunch- "whatever needs to be done While meeting with Dr. Al- now. So I have passed an ex- eon, which was attended by must be done now. " Awadi I suggested that per- ecutive order that any state three government ministers I met with top government haps money earned from oil government employee who and other distinguished leaders and civic officials, exports could be used to do drinks is to be dismissed." guests. I also attended a pub- held public meetings, and something about intemper- The press has hailed the lic meeting for educators and conducted church temperance ance. He heartily agreed and new governor as a fearless other professionals, and ap- and workers' councils, and as felt that nations could no leader. His boldness and his peared on television and at an I talked to people they said longer afford to delay solving own example have rallied Adventist-sponsored public such things as: "It's the last this problem. He felt that public support. As we ate to- temperance rally. time"; "We have no other Islam must not be deterred gether he continued, "The Early Sunday morning I option"; "It could be our last from its principle of total ab- people at my palace are vege- flew to Madagascar for a 36- chance." stinence from alcohol. tarians, and they don't smoke hour transit layover. At the First I visited Kuwait, Next I visited India, where or drink." He scheduled a airport I was greeted by Mr. Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The I had appointments with the press conference in the palace and Mrs. Paul Solohary. He is Minister of Health of Kuwait, nation's president, vice-presi- with 30 reporters, and as a the leader of Tananarive's Abdul Al-Awadi, is a vice- dent, prime minister, and the result my visit and Adventist largest Protestant church. president of the International governors of Tamil Nadu and temperance principles re- Pastor Solohary is well known Commission for the Preven- Haryana. ceived national coverage. for his stand on temperance. Morarji Desai, prime minis- Next I flew to Mauritius, Both he and his wife had Ernest H. J. Steed is director ter, summarized the mood of where three years ago I had learned of our work by at- of the General Conference India when he said,"We will set up a National Committee tending the ICPA World Con- Temperance Department. have prohibition in four years, for the Prevention of Alcohol- gress. I spoke at their worship service to more than 1,000 members. My message, like Paul's before Felix, was of righteousness, temperance, and the judgment to come. Later, enjoying their hospital- ity by dining with them in their home, I talked to them about Bible truths such as the Sabbath and the Lord's soon return. When I arrived on the Afri- can continent, I was met by the temperance director for the Trans-Africa Division, Vernon Foster. Together we visited Burundi, Rwanda, Zambia, Rhodesia, Lesotho, and South Africa. While we were in Zambia, President Kenneth Kaunda declared that any drunkard or lazy person would be taken to prison or put to work. Gov- ernment officials told me of their appreciation for our lat- asmasitgaNdilln - s'r est two-day seminar for the The author explains temperance educational aids during a conference with India's prime minister, Morarji Desai. prevention of alcoholism, and REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 7978 (93) 13 NEWSFRONT Continued

in 1978 they will join us in big and difficult. War rages in sponsoring another seminar. Delegates lay plans at some areas. Religious free- In Bulawayo, Rhodesia, we dom, as most of us under- met the mayor, who has Euro-Africa council stand it, is limited in other banned tobacco-smoking in areas. In some places Ad- public buildings and restau- By ALF LOHNE ventists suffer because they rants. From Bulawayo we want to be faithful to their went by convoy (for protec- religious convictions; in other tion in case of violence) to Delegates from many coun- Nationals from most of the places where there are almost Solusi College. Never have I tries attended the Euro-Africa unions and local fields were unlimited opportunities for seen such enthusiasm by stu- Division council in Bern, among the delegates. It would the church, growth is slow. dents to understand, and Switzerland, November 7 to be incorrect to say that all Baptism figures in them- reach out with, the health 11. Officers, departmental agreed on every subject or selves do not tell the full story message. men, and other workers in the that all votes taken were of work done or results ob- In Johannesburg, South Euro-Africa Division repre- unanimous. But one thing was tained. This becomes evident Africa, which I had last sented 40 countries, 20 in Eu- evident —a lack of anger. Not when workers who have visited nine years ago, I found rope, and 20 in Africa, with one angry sentence was ut- struggled hard to present the that temperance supporters nearly a quarter million Ad- tered, nor was anything said Advent message in one field are using new ideas and plans, ventists amid a population of with bitterness. The invisible with few responses, immedi- one of which was the estab- 430 million. but strong ties of a common ately become "centurions" lishment by Adventists of a Geographically the division faith and brotherly love when they are moved to an- National Council on Smoking stretches from West Germany created a moving unity amid other field. The opposite also and Health. The council has and the German Democratic the apparent diversity. Again is true. Quite a few evangel- already received government Republic in the north to the and again I was reminded of ists have tried to make a endorsement and cooperation African countries of Angola W. A. Spicer's well-known breakthrough in Europe. from health, rehabilitation, and Mozambique in the south. statement "The Advent fam- Some have succeeded, but and welfare agencies. In the west it takes in the ily is a good family to belong most have found what the In the new state of Ciskei, Cape Verde Islands in the At- to." local pastors have, that it one of the new black inde- lantic Ocean, and on its east- Everything that is happen- takes a lot of work to win a pendent nations within South ern borders are Romania, ing in the Euro-Africa Divi- soul. Africa, I attended a one-day Bulgaria, and fields like Mad- sion can't be classified as One of the most encourag- temperance seminar. Here we agascar, Mauritius, and La pleasant. Some problems are ing experiences concerns Ro- were entertained by the prime Reunion in the Indian Ocean. minister and the minister of The larger meetings were health. All of the cabinet min- conducted in two of the main isters are nonsmokers. This languages that dominate Eu- government is urging Advent- rope today—French and Ger- ist medical workers to apply man. But the division minutes for leadership roles as gov- are written in English. ernment workers. The linguistic knowledge of P. H. Coetzee, South Afri- Edwin Ludescher, division can Union temperance direc- president; Erich Amelung, tor, explained that other treasurer; and Jean Zurcher, homeland governments such secretary, was an important as the Ciskei were also re- factor in keeping the discus- questing temperance pro- sion running smoothly during grams and Adventist person- the meetings. Although these nel as government workers. three leaders were born and Next we visited Helderberg brought up within the division College, near Cape Town, territory, they were able to South Africa. What a beauty switch from German to spot! I thought of how to French or English easily. make the students more aware Departmental leaders and of their involvement in the others who work with the di- church program of health and vision officers—such as Lydie temperance. As one radio in- Erdmann, Oswald Bremer, terviewer in Cape Town said Nino Bulzis, Harold Knott, to me after a 20-minute pre- Peter R. Kunze, and Herbert sentation, "In spite of the Stoger—also used their lin- other major world issues, you guistic skills to make the have a message relevant to meetings more effective. our time. We are glad to help The Euro-Africa Division you to give such a message of has installed earphones so the hope and victory." English- and Portuguese- Meeting the challenge of speaking delegates can listen intemperance is our commis- to the sermons and discus- sion. God's answer, which we sions in their own languages. Delegates to the Euro-Africa Division council spoke a variety of lan- give to the world, is temper- guages. Meetings conducted in French or German were translated into ance—self-control, made pos- Alf Lohne is a General Con- English and Portuguese by bilingual delegates such as M. Braff (with sible through Jesus Christ. ference vice-president. microphone in the top picture), West African Mission president.

14 (94) REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 land Lehnhoff, who was Many instructive reports "loaned" to the Euro-Africa and items of interest en- Evangelism is emphasis Division by North America. livened the Euro-Africa Divi- He has conducted five cam- sion's annual meeting. One of Australasian meetings paigns in five cities in central that lingers hauntingly in my Europe, with good results mind came from one of the By GORDON A. LEE each time. The last campaign, African delegates. He said, held in Hamburg, Germany, "We have discovered that the brought 57 persons into the most effective methods for Delegates to the Australa- to these reports without be- church. Better still is the news carrying on the work of the sian Division Annual Meet- corning aware of a stirring to that the division has decided church are not always the ings met in Wahroonga, Aus- accept the challenge to do still to call Elder Lehnhoff for a most expensive." tralia, November 23 to 25, to greater things for God. five-year period as division receive reports and accept the Changes in division person- evangelist. National workers challenge for evangelism and nel were necessary because of who have been inspired and a finished work given by their retirements, permanent re- instructed by Elder Lehnhoff president, K. S. Parmenter. turns to homelands, and calls are getting increasingly large The delegates accepted a for mission service. Gordon results by following his budget of $7,750,000, the A. Lee was appointed director methods. largest in the history of the of communication to replace Among the 10,000 people division. It exceeded last Max Townend, director of brought into the church during year's budget by $1.2 million. communication and Sabbath the first nine months of 1977, The evidence of God's lead- school, who had accepted a 1,800 are from Angola. As far ership and blessing upon His call to serve in the Far East- as I know, none of our be- institutions such as the Sani- ern Division. The responsi- lievers there lost their lives as tarium Health Food Com- bilities of the Sabbath school a result of the armed struggle. pany, Signs Publishing Com- department were transferred At present the Bongo Hospital pany, and Sydney Adventist to Robert H. Abbott, who also has no doctors, but national Hospital was seen in the sub- is lay activities director. nurses carry on, rendering a stantial contributions these The committee also voted fine service for their country. made to the budget. An to appoint K. E. Martin, for- The acting Adventist leader, amount of $2.06 million for merly youth director of the P. B. de Freitas, hopes to start evangelistic outreach was Trans-Tasman Union Confer- a training school for ministers Zurich church provided by these three insti- ence, as assistant youth di- again soon. He aims to win no tutions. rector of the Australasian Di- less than 2,000 new members is dedicated The early-morning devo- vision. in 1978. On October 29 in Zurich, tionals set the spiritual tone C. R. Stanley, division Inflation has caused diffi- Switzerland, a new house of for the day. Richard Hammill, Ministerial secretary, ac- culties in several countries in worship and new rooms for vice-president of the General cepted a call to the Northern the division, and sales figures the Adventist church school Conference, warned the dele- Europe-West Africa Division, for our literature might be were dedicated. The congre- gates of the permissive soci- and A. N. Duffy, president of misleading. Nevertheless, gation had outgrown its for- ety, the lawlessness, and dis- the Greater Sydney Confer- Edouard Naenny reported mer place of worship and the belief that surround God's ence, was chosen to fill the that last year, literature evan- church school, which had people today. He called upon vacancy. gelists sold 400 million pages been built in 1884-1885. leadership to hold fast to that 0. L. Speck was called of literature in 29 languages. On Sabbath morning E. which was entrusted to them. from the Trans-Australian A German edition of 100,000 Ludescher, Euro-Africa Divi- S. M. Uttley, retiring presi- Union Conference to replace copies of The Desire of Ages sion president, spoke to the dent of Trans-Australian W. E. Rudge, who retired as rapidly sold out, and 20,000 large assembly. In the after- Union Conference, delivered division trust services direc- more copies had to be printed. noon the new building was an address on the straight tes- tor. In less than four months every officially opened in the timony to the Laodicean The reports by the division book had been sold. presence of the contractors, church. secretary and treasurer noted The Euro-Africa Division is workmen, architects, and R. M. Reinhard, assistant that baptisms for 1976 totaled determined to train young na- local leaders. treasurer of the General Con- 9,025. By comparison the an- tional workers in every M. Bohli, pastor of the ference, delivered a devo- nual baptisms ten years ago country as soul winners, as Evangelical Methodist church tional on the strength, deliv- were 5,138. The current divi- well as for filling positions in of Zurich, spoke, emphasizing ering power, and leadership sion membership is 122,119, denominational work. In the excellent understanding of God to His people. He worshiping in 997 churches, some countries borders are that had developed between drew heavily from his Euro- cared for by 5,110 workers. closing. Foreigners are not his church members and the pean background and his The tithe for 1976 showed always welcome. Work per- Adventist members in the service as missionary to an increase of 14.98 percent mits for visitors are not easy year and a half the Adventists Africa to illustrate God's con- over 1975. Offerings rose by to obtain. A growing need had met in the Methodist tinuing interest in His church. 17.41 percent over the same exists for locally trained, church. E. Miller, president Each of the five evenings, period. well-prepared men and of the Evangelical Reformed reports were presented from Before the annual meetings women to carry on the Church, also underlined the the unions that constitute the were brought to a close Pastor church's program. Plans are good relations his people en- division. One could not listen Parmenter appealed to every being made for youth in each joyed with the Adventists. member of the committee to field in Africa and Europe to GUNTHER KLENK Gordon A. Lee is communi- use his or her influence for the be trained in Adventist insti- Radio-TV Director cation director of the Austral- increased outreach of the tutions. German Swiss Conference asian Division. church. REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 (95) 15 NEWSFRONT Continued

The second phase will be a round. All pastors will be ex- Increased evangelism detailed investigation and pected to complete the Master study of the plans and facili- of Ministry degree, consisting for South America ties available. of four quarters of classes. Next will come authoriza- College and academy Bible By GORDON ENGEN tion of the plans, which will teachers would be required to then be submitted to the Gen- spend an additional five eral Conference; next, the se- quarters of study, receiving a More than 100 delegates time new churches are built lection of a board of directors Master of Divinity degree. and invitees attending the they are filled, and members and a president; and finally, The following are highlights year-end South American Di- establish branch churches in after plans have been ap- of additional reports from vison triennial session held in order to reduce the size of the proved, the inauguration of each department presented to Brasilia, Brazil, from Novem- congregations. classes in 1981. the delegates: ber 23 to 30, heard reports of The $253,000 evangelism The proposal presented to • Of the 56,475 students in progress and growth in every budget, Elder Brooks re- the delegates calls for a center elementary schools through- phase of the work of the ported, was earmarked for to be established on the cam- out the division, half are non- church. direct evangelistic expense pus of one of the existing Ad- Adventist, making the schools In his report Enoch de Oli- (other than salaries), including ventist colleges in South soul-winning agencies. Nearly veira, South American Divi- Voice of Youth meetings. America. Two additional all the teachers are Advent- sion president, revealed that One of the most far-reach- campuses would then be ists. Secondary enrollment division membership had just ing proposals adopted by the designated where summer totals 5,732, and college, passed 400,000 and was ex- delegates was a plan for a sessions would be conducted 1,605. pected to increase another seminary in South America. by seminary professors. • Young people are organ- 10,000 during December. The proposal adopted was These additional campuses ized into small Koinonias (a The largest local confer- recommended by Werner would allow pastors to attend Greek word meaning a sharing ence in South America, the Vyhmeister, formerly of the seminary without travel- fellowship) for prayer and Sao Paulo Conference, with Chile, who is presently teach- ing great distances. Bible study. Four youth con- 52,000 members, has become ing in the Department of Current theology programs gresses are planned for 1979. two conferences as of January World Mission at Andrews in all South American Sev- The central theme will be 1, 1978. In the city of Sao University, Berrien Springs, enth-day Adventist colleges youth evangelism. In each Paulo there are more than 200 Michigan. would be upgraded to offer city where a congress will be Seventh-day Adventist The first of five phases was the equivalent of a Bachelor held, young people will visit churches and groups. the approval of the seminary of Theology. It is proposed every home and leave litera- Elbio Pereyra, division sec- concept by the delegates to that the seminary central ture. Two by two they will retary, reported that baptisms the division triennial session. campus will operate year- board each bus leaving the for 1977 were expected to city, give a short speech, and total 40,000. Growth of the hand out literature before the work in South America bus departs. They will board averaged 10 percent during city buses at various points in the year. Of the 650 district the city, doing the same thing pastors, nearly 300 have won throughout the day. Radio, 100 persons or more per year. TV, and newspaper publicity The baptismal goal for 1978 is is planned. Each congress will 45,000. This is the equivalent be followed by evangelistic of a new church of about 125 meetings with young people members being added each assisting. day of the year. At the time of • Evangelism is taken the year-end session 135 seriously by everyone, espe- churches and chapels were cially by the division presi- under construction. dent, Elder Oliveira. In a Tithe increases have kept three-week series of meetings well ahead of inflation in the in a section of Belo Horizonte eight countries that comprise where there was no Adventist the South American Division, church, 70 persons were bap- reported Roy Brooks, division tized as a result of his meet- treasurer. The response by Classrooms dedicated at Marienhoehe ings, with 50 more preparing members to the stewardship A new science classroom block was dedicated at Marien- for baptism. Sabbath school program has resulted in a hoehe Missionary Seminary in Germany on September 16. This attendance already totals 250. doubling of offerings in some addition fills a long-felt need in the upper secondary school, • Religious liberty in South areas. Borrowing funds for because of increased enrollment. The classrooms will be used America is enjoyed by Ad- building new churches and for biology, chemistry, physics, music, home economics, pot- ventists in every country in schools is virtually unknown. tery, and art. the division. Walter Streit- Members contribute the In welcoming the guests, Heinz Henning, Marienhoehe pres- horst, division religious lib- greater portion of the cost of ident, referred to the new building as an example of the growth erty director, along with reli- new buildings. Often by the of the seminary. Joachim Hildebrandt, representative of the gious liberty leaders of vari- school board, presented the inaugural address. ous unions, maintains Gordon Engen is associate di- The dedication was followed the next day by an open house, governmental contacts to in- rector of the General Confer- when visitors toured the new facilities. WILFRIED RINNER form leaders about the work ence Public Affairs and Reli- Art Director of the church. As a result, gious Liberty Department. Marienhoehe Missionary Seminary Argentina and Brazil have 16 (96) REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 adopted official policies for members in the union plan to funds to completely sponsor health information over two accommodating students who circulate this same number of Adventist young people each closed-circuit color-television may be required to attend tracts. The cost? A layman year in medical school, send channels operated by Ketter- classes or examinations on the who is a printer provides the staff physicians to the best ing's broadcast center. Sabbath. Restrictions on the tracts at his own expense. seminars and postgraduate Channel 4 is a general pa- work of public evangelism, • Two radio programs—The courses available in various tient-information channel. Pa- literature evangelism, and In- Voice of Prophecy and A countries of the world, spawn tients are encouraged to gathering are virtually un- Light in the Way—are carried additional mission hospitals, watch it by an attractive pro- known. on 495 stations. Each week and, most significantly, un- gram guide, employee recom- • Literature evangelists sold 1,100 Adventist broadcasts derwrite evangelistic projects mendations, and Channel 4 nearly $8 million worth of are aired by these stations. for the church. decals on each television set. books and magazines from Ten Bible correspondence Included in Kettering's January to October of 1977. schools care for 50,000 stu- television service are many October was Big Month, dents. OHIO inspirational programs, such when colporteurs sold • Fifteen launches, three air- as "To the Nations" and $1,300,000 worth of literature. planes, fourteen mobile Kettering Medical "Arrow of Prophecy," which Leading literature evangelist clinics (vans equipped for pa- introduce patients to the work in South America and one of tient care), and hundreds of Center pioneers and teachings of Seventh-thy the top in the world field is welfare units are operated Adventists. Sebastiao Marques, of Rio de throughout the division. patient education Another major emphasis of Janeiro. In 1976 his sales to- • The medical work in South Patients at Kettering Medi- KMC-TV is preventive health taled $125,000. His Big Month America is truly medical mis- cal Center (KMC), a 475-bed education. The Reader's Di- total this year was $25,000. sionary work of the highest hospital in Dayton, Ohio, are gest series, "I am Joe's • Two and one-half million order. Most of the hospitals currently provided with spir- heart," "I am Joe's Lung," et two-color tracts entitled "Ur- are staffed completely by Ad- itual guidance, insights into cetera, and interview pro- gent" have been circulated in ventist personnel. Physicians Seventh-day Adventist teach- grams on topics such as alco- the East Brazil Union. Each receive salaries compatible ings, information about the holism, obesity, nutrition, and tract contains a Bible course with other denominational conditions that brought them fitness provide patients with enrollment coupon. Each year workers. These hospitals have to the hospital, and preventive health information at a time

Book distribution catches attention of English town [In the November 11, 1976, issue of the Review, a notice in the Bulletin Board couple in their eighties. They invited me into their home requested copies of The Great Controversy to be sent to the Publishing Director, North British Conference, for free distribution by a member in Nottingham, England. Anthony and began to ask questions about the Seventh-day Ad- Butenko, who distributed these paperbacks, gives a follow-up report on the results of ventist Church. After I told them about Jesus and His his door-to-door visitation.] second coming, they agreed that His coming will be soon. I explained to them about The Great Controversy. The Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, woman remarked, "The Lord has sent you to us." The man I would like to thank all those people who helped me to had suffered a heart attack and she too was very ill, but evangelize my hometown, Eastwood, Nottingham, Eng- they both loved Jesus, and I could see it in their faces. land, with The Great Controversy. If it had not been for After a discussion for about an hour, they both invited our Lord Jesus Christ helping me, many in my hometown me into the parlor to sing some Christian hymns, for they would be lost. were both Methodists. We had a marvelous time singing First of all, I have a confession to make. When the Lord "The Old Rugged Cross," "The Holy City," and other impressed me to canvass my town with The Great Con- hymns. She brought out a Billy Graham hymnbook and troversy, I wondered where I could get the books. Philip- asked, "Do you know any of these hymns?" I answered, pians 4:19 came to mind, "My God shall supply all your "Yes, I do." We sang hymns for more than three hours. need." I claimed the Bible promise and wrote to Sev- Sometimes when the woman read the words of the enth-day Adventist folk in America. hymns, tears would stream down her cheeks. We had a After praying from September to Christmas, night and happy time, and we had a wonderful prayer before I left. day, with no results, I thought maybe the Lord had Another woman came up to me to return the book. I changed His mind, so I stopped praying. The following told her it was free, just as salvation is a free gift of God, week I heard that the SDA office had received a large but she could not understand someone giving her a free consignment of The Great Controversy. At that moment gift. She went away with the book, puzzled. thought, 0 man of little faith. This encouraged me to pray Strange things have happened in my town during the even more. past few weeks. One woman remarked that her son had I did not need the books until after the college school taken the book to school with him, and they are now year, during the summer holidays. So from Christmas to discussing it in class. My brother overheard some miners summer I slept in my bedroom filled with boxes of The discussing The Great Controversy in the mine. Great Controversy. I have learned to wait upon the Lord. I can feel the blessings of God falling on my town, and I While canvassing down a road one summer day, a thank Jesus for it and also for all those who have taken part rough-looking coal miner shouted from across the road, in this project. I ask you to continue to pray without "Hey, where's mine?" I looked around and said, "What's ceasing for many souls to come to love Jesus through this that?" And he shouted, "Where's my book? I haven't got great book. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with one. I want to teach my kids religion." So I gave him one. you all. Your Brother in Christ, Another day, going from door to door, I came upon a ANTHONY BUTENKO

REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1976 (97) 17 NEWSFRONT Continued

when health is the center of will give more information Feature articles and editori- total to 70. By 1976 there were their attention. about an illness, or describe in als in local newspapers have about 80. Later 20 more were Channel 12, the more recent detail the treatment or surgery increased community aware- added through baptism. of the two channels, is called that lies ahead. Patients also ness of Kettering's health-in- So far this year, 41 have RxTV, or Prescription Televi- learn about their own role in formation emphasis. Not only been baptized and today there sion. Many patients desire in- achieving recovery. has this coverage been ex- are more than 120 Adventists formation about their condi- As the national trend tremely favorable, but local at Mindanao State University. tion and the treatment they toward health information ac- commercial television chan- "Before anyone is bap- will be receiving, to supple- celerates, more and more nels regularly request KMC to tized," Johnny said, "he or ment the explanations they hospitals have become aware produce health-information she must be able to give Bible receive from physicians and of Kettering's pioneering ef- materials that they can show studies. Presently about 100 nurses. At Kettering, a physi- fort, resulting in many re- to their viewers. students are receiving Bible cian or nurse can assign a pa- quests for tours, sharing pro- Plans for KMC-TV include studies. tient to watch a program that grams, and consultations. transmitting the channels to "Most of those baptized the medical center's new sat- were fraternity members," ellite hospital being built Johnny continued with a southwest of Dayton, produc- smile. "But they all severed ing more programs to meet the their relationship with these specific needs of Kettering's organizations before they be- patients, and sharing pro- came Adventists." grams with other hospitals. I met Roger. He was bap- RONALD K. SCHAFFNER tized just four months ago Kettering Medical Center (the only Adventist in his family), but already he is giv- ing Bible studies to six other students. Johnny told me that 90 percent of those baptized From 3 to 120 have come from non-Advent- Continued from cover ist homes. Most were perse- cuted for their faith. These students need a later, seven others took the church. The university am- same stand. phitheater is now too small to The next school year 30 accommodate their fast-grow- more Adventists enrolled and ing number. No one among 20 more were baptized. That them majors in music. They year the group initiated their don't even have a piano, but first summer community out- their 22-member choir has reach. given one concert. These By 1975 their number had young adults range from ages reached about 60, and the 16 to 21. They have no pastor group scouted for a place of to shepherd them, yet they worship. They were able to seem to be the fastest-growing meet in the university amphi- Christian group in the univer- theater, a hall designed to ac- sity. commodate 80 people. Four- teen more were baptized Don Leo Garilva is Bible June Farenick, continuing education instructor at Kettering Medical during the months of August teacher at Mindanao Mission Center, informs patients about programs on the hospital's Channel 4. and September, bringing the Academy.

There were only three Adventist students at Mindanao State University a few years ago, but now there are 122, and 100 more are studying the Bible. 18 (98) REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 MAGAZINES

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tan, Bangladesh, and the Phil- eradicating the crippling dis- demonstration, December 3 Australasian ippines. ease. and 4, in the Ukranian Na- • The East Visayan Mission • To help alleviate the star- tional Hall in Endeavour, • The first week of January has grown from 9,438 mem- vation resulting from a recent Saskatchewan. One of the brought together the mission bers in 1974 to 11,971 in 1977. drought in Upper Volta, the highlights was the demonstra- tion of both the Canadian and youth directors of the Solo- It has built 60 churches in a church distributed $25,000 mon Islands to Honiara for span of four years and bap- worth of food, including dried Finnish methods of bread specialized training in MV, tized 1,000 persons each year. skimmed milk. making. JMV, and Pathfinder leader- The secret of its success is its • Nineteen persons were ship. The seminar was the • The first black conference missionary activities—Vaca- in Africa, the Ghana Confer- baptized as a result of a series first of its kind for national tion Bible Schools, branch of evangelistic meetings con- youth leaders in that field. ence, is gaining numerical and Sabbath schools, Sabbath financial strength. The con- ducted by Verne Snow in the • The Victorian Conference school associations, Opera- ference's 23,000 members Edson, Alberta, church. The has purchased a new 120-acre tion Good Neighbor cam- passed their 1977 tithe goal by baptism almost doubled the youth site on the Howqua paigns, SAWS activities, and the end of August, and aimed membership of this new River, between the townships temperance work. to raise $100,000 in 1977 for church, which was organized of Mansfield and Jamieson, • Members of the Mapandan churches, parsonages, and less than a year ago. about a two-hours' drive from church, Pangasinan, Philip- evangelism. • November 20 marked the Melbourne. The site will be pines, launched an unusual opening of a nine-night series used for a combined school form of missionary work in of meetings in downtown La- and youth camp with provi- their area through their combe, Alberta, by the youth sion for families, and is ex- Dorcas Society. They invited North American of the campus church at Ca- pected to be in operation at least three of the most Atlantic Union nadian Union College. The within 12 months. needy people in each barrio of youth are now involved in a Mapandan to attend a follow-up program of visita- Thanksgiving dinner on No- • During a recent three-hour, open-air distribution of cloth- tion and Bible studies. vember 30. After presenting a Euro-Africa ing in front of the Brooklyn program, the church members Temple in New York, the served nutritious food to their Central Union • In addition to his duties as church's Community Services president of the Mauritius guests and gave them second- auxiliary gave away 840 • Virtually every member of Mission, Johan Van Bignoot hand clothing. pieces of clothing to needy the Rifle, Colorado, church will also serve as lay activities people in the neighborhood. has had a part in the con- director of the Indian Ocean struction of their new sanctu- Union Mission. Northern Europe- • The Radiant Living Semi- nar evangelistic team recently ary. Under the leadership of • Marc Kanor, from the West Africa completed two evangelistic their pastor, Ervin Fume, and Inter-American Division, has series in Springfield and the building committee chair- been called to join the medical • Just under 100 evangelistic Brockton, Massachusetts, man, Paul McElvain, the staff at the Waldfriede Hospi- campaigns had been con- with 70 decisions for baptism. members have made the con- tal, Berlin, Germany. ducted in the West African Thus far 45 persons have been struction of their church a do- • Pastor Rajaonah has been Union up to the end of Sep- baptized or joined the church it-yourself project. appointed temperance and re- tember, 1977, according to by profession of faith. • W. 0. Coe, Central Union ligious liberty director and as- Svein B. Johansen, union president, held a short evan- president. Of these, 18 were • William Miller Chapel, in sociate lay activities director Low Hampton, New York, gelistic campaign in La Junta, of the Indian Ocean Union held by laymen, six by de- Colorado, with the local pas- partmental directors, seven has been designated a national Mission. historical site. It is the oldest tor, Claude Reed, and Henry by conference or mission and Bunny Reid, singing presidents, and four by the Advent Christian church in the world, built in 1848. Sev- evangelists. As a result, 14 union evangelist. The cru- converts were baptized. Far Eastern sades have resulted in some enth-day Adventists, who 2,000 persons baptized, bring- trace their beginnings back to • In addition to his responsi- • To involve church mem- ing the union membership to the Millerite movement, hold bilities in the youth and tem- bers in health evangelism and 35,000. memorial services in the perance departments of the chapel every year. to educate people in the prin- • On September 9 the church Central Union Conference, ciples of healthful living is the signed a renewal contract with Les Pitton has been asked to twofold purpose of Commu- the Sierra Leone government Canadian Union serve as health director of the nity Health Uplift, an associ- for another ten years of union. ation recently organized in the operation of Masanga Lep- • Members of the two Sev- • Youth in the Denver, North Philippine Union Mis- rosy Hospital in Sierra Leone. enth-day Adventist churches Colorado, area met recently at sion. Masanga is steadily develop- in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the Denver First church for a • The Far Eastern Division ing into one of the major lep- bade farewell to Elder and weekend youth rally spon- health department held its rosy institutions in Africa. Mrs. W. H. Frazer and family sored by Allan Williamson, second biennial dental semi- With three resident doctors, a on November 14. The Frazers Colorado Conference youth nar at Baguio City, Philip- well-qualified staff of nurses are moving to Ottawa, On- director, and Bob Reynolds, pines, November 1 to 6. Sixty and physiotherapists, and tario, where Elder Frazer will youth pastor. The Mile High delegates came from Okinawa, some 3,000 -patients receiving be the pastor of the Capital Academy Chorale sang, and Taiwan, Guam, Korea, Hong treatment in 106 outclinic City church. Les Pitton, Central Union Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, centers, the hospital plays an • More than 70 people at- Conference youth director, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakis- increasingly important role in tended a vegetarian cooking was guest speaker.

20 (100) REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 building is being used in a new Disappointment. Roger Coon, with volunteer labor for Columbia Union approach to lay evangelism professor of religion at Pacific $40,000 but is appraised at and dark county work set in Union College, traced the $110,000. Noble Shepherd Outreach activities at Gar- • operation by students and Millerite movement and its was the pastor during con- den State Academy, Tranquil- their pastor, W. L. Strong. significance today. Ben Par- struction. ity, New Jersey, this year in- Living 13 miles from the rish, of Nashville, Tennessee, clude: seminar trips, where • The Georgia-Cumberland academy, the town's citizens provided music throughout students do the speaking; Ad- Conference organized its 102d are on the receiving end of the weekend. Skip MacCarty, ventist Youth for Better Liv- church December 31 in Stone missionary endeavors such as host pastor, was joined by ing teams that present tem- Mountain, Georgia. The con- health clinics, Story Hours, a Arthur Dahl, Norman perance and tumbling gregation has 61 charter summer day camp, and good- McLeod, and Clarence Phil- programs in local schools and members. neighbor projects. pott in other presentations. clubs; systematic distribution of These Times; Bible surveys • Women of the Forest Park • A mobile clinic to serve re- to secure Bible school enroll- church in Everett, Washing- mote Venezuela villages has Andrews University ments; and Sunshine Bands. ton, and surrounding Advent- been dedicated by members ist churches in November at- of the Sonora, California, • Groundwork is being laid • The Allegheny West Con- congregation. Doctors in for a city-wide evangelistic ference held its first confer- tended the first meeting of Adventist Women in Action. Venezuela also raised $7,000 campaign in St. Joseph, ence-wide youth-adult retreat for the project, which was Michigan, by students from at the Burr Oak State Park • The Mountain View Ad- begun by Henry Westphal, a the SDA Theological Semi- and plans to do it annually ventist School in Missoula, retired missionary. Gifts from nary, coordinated by Semi- hereafter. Almost 800 people Montana, recently sent about the church and The Quiet nary Professor Don Jacobsen. participated in the weekend 20 students to town to In- The project is in the bridge- event, which included spirit- gather at local businesses. Hour made possible the fully equipped, self-contained unit, building stage, with Bible stud- ual enrichment, workshops on The children gave away cop- which was driven to Miami by ies currently in progress. improving- the quality of life, ies of Steps to Christ and en- Evangelistic meetings are relaxation, and recreation. rollment cards for a Bible Elder and Mrs. Westphal for free shipment to Venezuela planned for later in the year. • Two students in the Co- course. They collected $175 There is presently no Sev- from the places of business by the Venezuelan Shipping lumbia Union—Jacque Hume Company. enth-day Adventist church in and Clifton Slick—were re- where adults previously had the city, which is situated cipients of $400 scholarships collected nothing. • Castle Memorial Hospital, some 12 miles from the Semi- presented to them by the • During the past 12 years Kailua, Hawaii, has been nary. accredited by the Joint Com- Chesapeake and Potomac 130 boxes totaling 2,824 • mission on Accreditation of Andrews' winter Mission Telephone Company. The pounds of used clothing have Institute began January 16 and money was raised by five been sent to Africa as the Hospitals (JCAH), according to Larry G. Larrabee, hospital will end February 25. Ap- Community Relations Teams project of Bonnie Craft, of proximately 40 persons bound of C&P employees. Kalispell, Montana. Postage president. The accreditation covers a two-year period. for overseas mission service on the shipments adds up to are attending the session, nearly $1,800. Many friends North Pacific Union which is designed to assist in have helped with the venture Southern Union preparing the new missionary • Representatives of more by supplying clothing and for his role and to help him than 500 self-supporting serv- providing funds for shipping • More than 100 medical and anticipate problems. The larg- ices and industries, in addition costs. paramedical personnel from est number of those in this to persons interested in such the United States and some year's group will be going to activities, gathered in College other countries attended the posts in Africa. Place, Washington, in De- Pacific Union third annual Seminar in Phys- • Educational superintend- cember to discuss the lay- iology and Medicine con- ents and classroom supervi- man's role in finishing God's • Pastor and Mrs. Fred ducted at Wildwood Sanitar- sors from all parts of the work. Speakers for the three- Ramsey, of Crescent City, ium and Hospital, Wildwood, North American Division par- day meetings, coordinated by California, led their church in Georgia, November 2 to 6. ticipated in the biennial ed- Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Haw- five health-education pro- The primary area of study was ucational-leadership seminar kins, of Walla Walla, were all grams for the community dur- "Applied Nutrition and Phys- held at Andrews University laymen associated with self- ing 1977. ical Medicine in Cardio-vas- November 14 to 17. A major supporting projects. cular and Musculoskeletal • Wyland Wood, pastor, and concern of the session was to Disorders." • The former Newport, Ore- Charles Edwards, Northern find ways to make Seventh- gon, welfare office, moved California Conference health • Kentucky-Tennessee Ad- day Adventist education more and remodeled, is now the services director, prepared a ventist Book Center person- distinctive. home of the Newport Ad- booth demonstrating better- nel arranged for simultaneous living principles for the Santa • The faculty of the Theo- ventist congregation, number- book sales at Highland Acad- logical Seminary has voted to ing 150. The structure, valued Rosa Memorial Hospital fair. emy, Memphis, and Louis- alter the core curriculum for at nearly $140,000, was dedi- • Arnold Dyer is the new ville on December 10, result- the Master of Divinity degree, cated recently. Christian Record Braille ing in total sales of $5,709 effective with the 1978-1979 • The Upper Columbia Con- Foundation representative for worth of books during the bulletin. The changes will ference and students of Upper Hawaii, replacing retiring evening. allow students greater flexi- Columbia Academy pur- Daniel Sandoval. • The 92-member Prichard, bility in planning their study chased a church building two • The Wasatch Hills church, Alabama, church officially program. Core requirements years ago in Rosalia, Wash- Salt Lake City, Utah, hosted a opened and dedicated its new will better complement the ington, a town without an Ad- district study on the October sanctuary on December 3. student's background in un- ventist congregation. The 22 anniversary of the great The 200-seat facility was built dergraduate religion courses. REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 (101) 21 and establish a pattern of Its time successful living, the center of which is Jesus and His to move on- righteousness. 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worker, Taiwan Adventist Hospi- Telex Directory tal, Taipei, Taiwan, of San Ber- Deaths nardino, California, left Los An- BOGGS, Dorothy Virginia—b. Sept. Organization or Institution Number Answer Back geles, California, November 24, 30, 1905, Washington, D.C.; d. Nov. Afro-Mideast Division 923-233826 TRONIC 22122 1977. Alabama-Mississippi Conference 59-3465 SDA AM MGY 21, 1977, Luray, Va. Her denomina- Arizona Conference 66-7435 ARIZCONF PHX Carol S. Conger (AVSC), to tional service included secretarial Australasian Division 790-22064 ADSDA serve as nurse, Juliaca Adventist work at the Review and Herald and Carolina Conference 57-2420 SDA C CHA teaching music and English at Fletcher 34-6312 CENCALCON SNJ Clinic, Juliaca, Peru, of Glendale, Central California Conference Academy, Fletcher, North Carolina. Central American Union 305-5391 CENTAM GU California, left Miami, Florida, Survivors include two daughters, Emo-AfricaDivision 845-33840 33840 EAD CH Far Eastern Division 786-21997 FEDEX RS 21997 November 29, 1977. Phyllis Jean Bell and Lois L. Langren; Florida Conference 56-4497 SDA F ORL Carl W. Goransson (AU '58) and one brother, Don L. Plummer. General Conference 89-580 GEN CONF WSH DEMCHUK, Simon Joseph—b. Feb. ITT 440186 (SOS), to serve in ministerial (within USA and Canada) 2, 1895, Kosiakowka, Russia; d. Nov. (from overseas) RCA 248343 work, Cayman Island Mission, 23, 1977, Lodi, Calif. He immigrated WUI 64242 Georgia-Cumberland Conference 54-2597 GA C CONF CLHN Georgetown, Grand Cayman, to the United States in 1913 and at- Guam-Micronesia Mission 721-6175 SDAM GM West Indies, and Maybelle E. tended Sheyenne River Academy. His Hamburg Publishing House 841-215661 215661 DVGB early denominational service included Hawaiian Mission 101-634176 HIMISDA 634176 (Vandermark) Goransson, of teaching church school and serving as Home Health Education Service Hendersonville, North Carolina, assistant Russian editor at Pacific (Pacific Union) 34-6315 HHES SNJ Press. In 1922 he pioneered evangel- (Southern Union) 54-2262 HHES DECR left St. Petersburg, Florida, De- (Trans-Africa Div.) 8-0656 8-0656 SA cember 2, 1977. ism for the Ukrainian population of Insurance and Risk Management Service Canada and was the first to translate (Maryland) 898419 IICTPMD TAPK Joanne D. Larson (AVSC), to the Sabbath school lessons and print (California) 67-6437 GCINS RVSD serve as nurse, Juliaca Clinic, Ju- tracts in the Ukrainian language. After GEN CONF CGBL Inter-American Division 51-9306 serving as an evangelist in Ohio he 781-3823586 3823586SDAJPN J liaca, Peru, of Glendale, Califor- Japan Union Mission went to Poland and was the first su- Kentucky-Tennessee Conference 55-4446 SDA KT MADN nia, left Miami, Florida, Novem- Lake Union Conference 72-9437 LUCONFSDA BRNP perintendent of the South Polish Mis- Michigan Conference 22-9436 MICHCONSDA LSG ber 29, 1977. sion Field; he then became secretary Northern California Conference 33-7681 NOCALCONF PLHL Kenneth L. Lawson, to do elec- of the East Polish Conference. For Northern Europe-West Africa Division 851-262284 MON REF G eight years he was general evangelist NPUCONFSDA PTL North Pacific Union Conference 36-0286 tive service, Kendu Mission Hos- of the Bureau of Home Missions of the Oregon Conference 36-0142 ORECONFSDA FTL pital, Kendu Bay, Kenya, of General Conference; pastor-evangelist Pacific Press Publishing Association (California) 34-8326 PPPA MNTV Loma Linda, California, left New in Southern California for ten years; (Canada) 06-981308 PAC PRESS OSH York City, December 4, 1977. and in the Central California Confer- Pacific Union Conference 67-7018 PACUNCONF THOK ence for 12 years. Survivors include Radio-TV-Film Center (Breath of Life, Ivan F. Lewis (SS), to serve as his wife, Anna; one daughter, Frances SDACOMCTR NBRY Faith for Today, It Is Written) 65-9245 builder, Trans-Africa Division, Matiko; and one son, Eugene. Review and Herald Publishing Association 89-8475 R&H WASH WSH Sentinel Publishing Association 57-0234 57-0234 SA Highlands, Salisbury, Rhodesia, GURUBATHAM, Gnanakkan—b. South African Union Conference 2-7036 2-7036 SA and June E. (Nicholas) Lewis, of July 10, 1906, Tamil Nadu, India; d. South Atlantic Conference 54-2810 SDA SA ATL Nov. 25, 1977, Takoma Park, Md. He South Central Conference 55-4463 SDA SC NAS Riverside, California, left Mon- was one of the first ministerial gradu- 988-26-4216 ADVENTIST BTYRE South-East Africa Union treal, Quebec, Canada, December ates of Spicer Memorial College and Southeastern California Conference 67-6435 SECALCONF RVSD served 43 years in South India Union Southern California Conference 67-7019 SOCALCONF GLND 6, 1977. Southern Missionary College Press 55-8403 COLPRESS CLGE as minister, conference president, Southern Publishing Association 55-4333 SPA NAS Clarence R. Lindgren (LLU school principal, and departmental di- Southern Union (Africa) 960-8-0431 8-0431 SA '39) (SS), to serve as physician, rector. Survivors include three sons, Southern Union Conference (USA) 54-2821 SDA SU DECR Gladstone, Joseph, and Vincent; and 987-4127 RH4127 Kaohsuing Clinic, South Taiwan, Trans-Africa Division two daughters, Hepsiba Singh and Voice of Prophecy 67-3677 VOP GLND and Rubie F. (Madsen) Lindgren, Victoria Singh. West Puerto Rico Conference 345-3854529 3854529 ASOC MZ Zaire Union 968-276 ADVENT LSH 1 of Eugene, Oregon, left San Francisco, California, November 15, 1977. David C. Trott (AU '74) (ES), Coming Frieda M. (Ramsey) Wearner, of to do elective service, Karachi New Market, Virginia, left Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, and January To New Posts 28 Medical Missionary Day Miami, Florida, November 28, Marcia L. (Miller) Trott (LLU Worker transfers within union conferences 1977. '77), of Loma Linda, California, February are not listed here. Such transfers ordinarily left Los Angeles, California, De- 4 Bible Evangelism are included in News Notes. 4 Church Lay Activities Offering ADVENTIST VOLUNTEER cember 1, 1977. Faith for Today Offering SERVICE CORPS, Christian Home and Family Altar FROM HOME BASE Elizabeth Kay Tyler (PUC) 18 8-24 Christian Home Week TO FRONT LINE SUSTENTATION OVERSEAS (AVSC), to serve as teacher, 25 Listen Campaign Emphasis SERVICE, SPECIAL SERVICE Titus J. Henderson (LLU-LSC Academia Adventista San Sebas- March Bernard V. Bowen (Madison tian, West Puerto Rico Confer- 4 Tract Evangelism '61), returning to serve as farm 4 Church wee L8ayA of pertaivyietires Offering manager, Rusangu Secondary Coll. '56) (SS), to serve as anes- ence, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, of 11-18 MV Redlands, California, left Los 11 MV Day School, Monze, Zambia, Arlene thetist-nurse, Haad Yai Mission 18 Sabbath School Community Guest P. (Goldenstein) Henderson, and Hospital, Haad Yai, Thailand, Angeles, California, July 31, Day of 1977. 25 Spring Mission Offering one son left Washington, D.C., and Dollie (Sykes) Bowen, 25 Thirteenth Sabbath Offering December 12, 1977. Madison, Tennessee, left Los Dennis L. Watkins (ES), to do (Australasian Division) Richard H. Lukens (LLU '73), Angeles, California, December 3, elective service, Bangkok Ad- April returning to serve as physician, 1977. ventist Hospital, Bangkok, Thai- 1 Missionary Magazine Campaign Maluti Hospital, Ficksburg, 0. F. Austin E. Butler (SOS), to serve land, of Loma Linda, California, Church Lay Activities Offering Literature Evangelism Rally Day S., South Africa, Lorna J. as church pastor, Salisbury left Los Angeles, California, De- 15 Andrews University Offering cember 1, 1977. 22 Educational Day and Elementary (Turner) Lukens (LLU '72), and church, Highlands, Salisbury, School Offering (local one son left New York City, May Rhodesia, and Joyce B. (Archer) Elaine M. Yamashiro (ES), to conferences) 22, 1977. Butler, of Brunswick, Maine, left do elective service, Bangkok Ad- May Robert G. Wearner (AU '61), to New York City, November 20, ventist Hospital, Bangkok, Thai- 6 Community Services Evangelism land, of Loma Linda, California, 6 Church Lay Activities Offering serve as theology teacher, North- 1977. 13 Disaster and Famine Relief east Brazil College, Belem de D. Glenn Comm (ES), to do left Los Angeles, California, No- Offering Maria, Pernambuco, Brazil, and elective service as a medical vember 28, 1977. 20 Spirit of Prophecy Day REVIEW, JANUARY 26, 1978 (103) 23 and German colleges in this program total $8,062,191, or ference, formerly lay activi- Southern Union undertaking. $14.89 per member in the ties director, Columbia Union sets sales record E. Ludescher, Euro-Africa North American Division. Conference. He is replacing This is a gain of $164,431 over C. E. Guenther, who is retir- Literature evangelists set a Division president, in whose territory Collonges and last year's total at this time, ing. O W. C. Scales, Jr., as- new sales record for the sociate secretary, General Southern Union Conference Marienhoehe are situated, re- $7,897,760. ports the following items, The total raised this week is Conference Ministerial Asso- by delivering $2,981,200 $434,256. ciation, formerly pastor, worth of books during 1977. which emphasize the present This was an increase of strong interest in the Spirit of The Newfoundland, New Berea Temple, Baltimore, Prophecy in his European York, Arkansas-Louisiana, Maryland. $441,796 over the previous Oklahoma, Texas, and Texico Died: Herta Bahr, 76, on year's sales and a gain of 18 fields: Italy recently translated and conferences are Silver Van- January 11 in Takoma Park, percent. The Carolina Con- guard conferences. The Maryland. She and her hus- ference received a trophy for printed the first 10,000 copies of The Great Controversy, and Southwestern Union Confer- band began their service in the highest number of deliv- ence and fourteen local con- Germany, later working in eries for a single conference. during the first two months after the book came off the ferences have exceeded their Korea and the Philippines. LI Their sales total was $622,689. final totals of last year. Five Homer J. Perkins, 82, on Jan- They have set a goal of more press 2,000 copies were sold. The Southern European unions and 36 conferences uary 11 in Portland, Oregon. than $1 million next year, an showed gains this week. He was treasurer of the Japan achievement not yet reached Union, under the leadership of Eliseo Cupertino, chose the DON R. CHRISTMAN Union Mission for 16 years, by any conference in North and also served in Iowa, South America. following books as "Book of the Year" for each country Dakota, British Columbia, Dick Kantzer, of Golds- Washington, and Oregon. El boro, North Carolina, was indicated: Greece—Life at Its New trust director Best (The Ministry of Heal- Rodolpho Belz, 78, retired awarded a plaque for deliver- in Australasia South American leader, on ing $50,040 worth of litera- ing); Portugal—The Adventist Home; Spain—Christian The acceptance of trust January 12 in Sao Paulo, ture, the highest amount for Brazil. any single worker in the union Service; Italy—Testimony services offered to the con- in 1977. Treasures, volume 2 (volume stituency of the Australasian The Southern Union's suc- 1 was printed earlier). Division has been beyond ex- cess can be attributed in part 0. Bremer, division field pectation. During the past r to the 20/40 plan devised at secretary, has been assigned eight years thousands of the beginning of the year by to foster interest in the Spirit church members have entered Eric Ristau, union publishing of Prophecy in the Euro- into arrangements that have director. Each colporteur is Africa Division. provided security and blessing encouraged to work at least 40 ALF LOHNE to their loved ones and speci- hours a week and give a min- fied millions of dollars for the imum of 20 demonstrations. N.A. Ingathering benefit of the church and its WAYNE MARTIN mission program in that im- report-8 portant area of the world field. Debbie D'Amico was As of January 1, W. E. Spirit of Prophecy Christmas shopping when a Rudge retired as the Australa- in Europe Seventh-day Adventist ap- sian Division director of trust proached her in the parking services. 0. L. Speck, Trans- Two of Europe's senior lot with an Ingathering leaflet. Australian Union Conference colleges, French Adventist After giving a contribution trust services director, has Seminary (Collonges) and Debbie looked over the paper been elected to succeed Pas- Marienhoehe Missionary and mailed the gift-Bible card tor Rudge. A. C. McKEE 3

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study the Spirit of Prophecy the Bible, and soon Debbie SS this spring. In March and was following the study For the record April both colleges will send guides. Debbie's baptism Name changes: Two groups of approximately 15 began a chain reaction that changes in name have been senior ministerial students, recently resulted in four other made recently in mission ter- O accompanied by a teacher, to persons' joining the Paw- ritories in the Euro-Africa Di- a the Ellen G. White Research tucket, Rhode Island, church. vision. The Occidental Afri- a Center at Newbold College in No one knows who made can Mission will henceforth England. Each group will stay the shopping-center contact. be known as the West African for eight days at the college, Whoever that person was Mission, and the Equatorial where each student will be could have stayed home and African Union Mission will be assigned a subject for re- contributed toward the church the Central African Union search, which will give him goal. But had he or she not Mission. the opportunity of studying gone Ingathering during the New positions: B. Russell the rich source material avail- Christmas season five persons Holt, executive editor, The able. In addition, a lecture will would not have been bap- Ministry, formerly pastor, be given each day. tized. Phoenix, Arizona. LI P. F. 0 Newbold College will coop- Funds gathered to date dur- Pedersen, associate Lay Ac- erate closely with the French ing this year's Ingathering tivities director, General Con-

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