Canadian Union !*1 MESSENGER

Volume XXXVIII, No. 5 Oshawa, Ontario March 10, 1969 From the Lakehead, Ontario . . . Cancer Society Praises Adventist Temperance Work A successful Five-day Plan to Stop wish the Seventh-day Adventists all Smoking was recently held at the success in their anti-cigarette smoking Lakehead. It was directed by Pastor mission, to the end that many lives Shipowick and assisted by Dr. George may be saved and, or, many more, in Sittlinger. Mr. Les Barrow, Education the case of smokers quitting the habit Chairman of the Canadian Cancer So- —prolonged, useful and happy living. ciety, presented an anti-smoking film "With these thoughts in mind, I and acted as projectionist throughout personally, am pleased to work with the five days the plan was presented. Pastor Shipowick and his associates, in Mr. Barrow pleasantly surprised the interest of public health and well Pastor Shipowick when he presented being. him with an award of appreciation. Preceding the presentation the follow- "Sincerely ing letter was read: Mr. Les Barrow (right) presenting Pastor V. Shipowick with the award of appreciation. "Les C. Barrow "On behalf of the Ontario Cancer "Chairman Education Society, I am instructed to present to film has been viewed by well over "Northwestern District Pastor Shipowick, of the Seventh-day 10,000 grade school, high school, adult "Ontario Division, Adventist Church, this award of ap- school and college students, and many "Canadian Cancer Society" preciation and thanks, for the very community groups, throughout the valuable service to the cause of whole Northwest Ontario district, over The film "One in 20,000" was Cancer Education, through the loan of the past two years or so. bought by Sister Scollie of the Fort films, especially the film "One In "We in the Cancer Society deeply William Seventh-day Adventist Church 20,000". Through this courtesy, this appreciate this helpful service, and for use in the Lakehead District. From Moncton, New Brunswick . . . Moncton TV Says "Yes"! CKCW-TV in Moncton opened its studio February 13 to the Adventists' better living programme. Bill Murray, an announcer and host of a supper club programme, welcomed Milo Saw- vel, of the General Conference Tem- perance Department to his programme with searching questions relating to smoking, better health and the Five- day Plan for smokers. Fifteen minutes of interview soon sped by, the result of interesting dis- cussion and use of Smoking Sam the manikin. Before and after the inter- view, studio cameramen, directors and Elder Milo Sawvel of General Conference Temperance Department chatting with Bill Murray of Moncton CKCW-TV. others besides Mr. Murray showed a real interest in our better-living pro- The fifteen-minute programme was able relation in the communities gramme. Milo Sawvel took full advan- shown February 21, at the 5:30 hour through our health programmes, but tage of the attentiveness and gave a thus giving a real send off for the let us not be blinded by this thus miss- positive witness for the Church, tell- Five-day Plan commencing Sunday, ing opportunities for spreading the ing of our hospitals, schools, and real February 23. Elder Sawvel made a Word and gathering precious souls for concern for the physical and spiritual very timely statement I know he would God's Kingdom!" health of each individual in the com- desire to be passed on: "God is per- PASTOR K. CORKUM munity. mitting His people to have a favour- Moncton, New Brunswick 1-om Across Canada . . .

IT IS WRITTEN Israelite Emphasis Day TV SCHEDULE OF TOPICS By R. L. ODOM By Pastor George Vandeman A woman working in a New Mexico hospital began studying the Jewish March 16, 1969 Bible Correspondence Course. When she learned that a fellow worker was ;HCH-TV — Channel 11 — Hamilton, Ontario — One Throne Left also studying it, she sought his help on ;FCR-TV — Channel 4 — Kamloops, B.C. — Here I Stand some of the puzzling questions. They ;KPR-TV — Channel 2 — Port Arthur, Ontario — Missing Heirs continued studying together. A recent ;KSO-TV — Channel 5 — Sudbury, Ontario — Thirty Pieces of Silver letter from them states that last August ;HEK-TV — Channel 6 — Vancouver, B.C. — Wilderness Survival ;HAN-TV — Channel 11 — Vancouver, B.C. — Wilderness Survival they both joined the Seventh-day Ad- ;JFB-TV — Channel — Swift Current, Sask. — Battle for the Mind ventist Church and were happily mar- (March 20) ried by our local pastor. The letter closes with this joyful note: "We are March 23, 1969 continuing with much interest in Israelite and to complete the "Life of :HCH-TV — Channel 11 — Hamilton, Ontario — Miracle of Hunza Christ" course!" The couple, as well as ;FCR-TV — Channel 4 — Kamloops, B.C. — Dead Men Do Tell Tales ;KPR-TV — Channel 2 — Port Arthur, Ontario — Hinge of Time others on the hospital staff were first ;KSO-TV — Channel 5 — Sudbury, Ontario — Conscience introduced to the course by one of their ;HEK-TV — Channel 6 — Vancouver, B.C. — Genesis on Trial I associates who had begun the studies ;HAN-TV — Channel 11 — Vancouver, B.C. — Genesis on Trial I himself. ;JFB-TV — Channel — Swift Current, Sask. — Tyranny of the Crowd How true it is that when one sows (March 27) the gospel seed, he knows not "whether shall prosper, either this or that, or March 30, 1969 whether they both shall be alike good." ;HCH-TV — Channel 11 — Hamilton, Ontario — Stairs Into Space Ecclesiastes 11:6. ;FCR-TV — Channel 4 — Kamloops, B.C. — Captain Bligh's Bible Israelite is our illustrated, 32-page ;KPR-TV — Channel 2 — Port Arthur, Ontario — Happiness Wall-to-Wall magazine for Jews. Issued once every :KSO-TV — Channel 5 — Sudbury, Ontario — The Other Side of Death two months, and in two colours, its ;HEK-TV — Channel 6 — Vancouver, B.C. — Genesis on Trial II subscription rate is still $1.50 a year, :HAN-TV — Channel 11 — Vancouver, B.C. — Genesis on Trial II despite increasing production costs. Every number announces our Bible Request from Sydney, Australia Correspondence Course by Jews, for The Sydney Sanitarium and Hos- write to: The Public Relations Officer, Jews, and based on standard Jewish pital would like to contact all past Sydney Sanitarium and Hospital, Fox translations of the Bible in English. "Your publication is superb," writes graduates from the hospital for the Valley Road, Wahroonga, N.S.W. purpose of forming an Almuni Asso- an informed New York Jew. "It affords ciation (Graduates Association). If 2076, Australia. me some of the most pleasurable read- you are a graduate, or know the Submitted by: L. A. Gilmore ing I have ever enjoyed. Some benefac- whereabouts of a graduate, please Public Relations Officer tor, unknown, has sent Israelite to me,

Official Organ of the CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE of Seventh-day Adventists, Carl Klam, Editor; Pearl I. Browning, Associate Editor. President, J. W. Bothe; Secretary-treasurer, Carl Klam. (2„„adia11 (,71),0,1 Departmental Secretaries: Publishing, 0. A. Botimer; Sabbath School and Lay Activities, W. E. Kuester; Missionary Volunteer, Educational and Temperance, M. E. Erickson; Public Affairs, D. L. Michael; Medical, E. A. Crawford, M.D. Issued biweekly. Subscription price $2.00 a year. Authorized as second -*4t IMIESSEKIDIEN class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash. Printed by Maracle Press Limited, Oshawa, Ont.

82 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER and I certainly shall take steps to keep When you read the prophecy of envelope. But if you order a subscrip- it coming." Hosea 3:4, 5, concerning the Jews in tion for yourself or some Jewish ac- Repeatedly inmates of state prisons the last days, consider this comment: quaintance, give the name and address have written letters of gratitude for our "Through Hosea was given a prophecy with the subscription price, to the Jewish Bible Correspondence Course that set before them the privilege of Lay Activities secretary of your church, and the magazine Israelite. having a part in the final restoration or send them to your Book and Bible "I would appreciate a copy of your that is to be made to the people of God House. March-April issue," writes a Jewish at the close of earth's history, when There are 5,600,000 Jews in the gentleman from Pennsylvania. "I am Christ shall appear as King of kings United States and Canada, and 13,- most interested in the article pertaining and Lord of lords." Prophets and 800,000 in the world. In Europe, Af- to the subject 'Will You Live Again Kings, p. 298. After You Die?' mentioned in your rica, the Middle East, and the Amer- May-June issue." That explains why, on Sabbath, icas there are talented and devout Jews The editor of a religious magazine March 15, 1969, Seventh-day Adven- in our ranks, some of whom are serving in New York City wrote a few days tists in North America will donate to as denominational workers in various ago for permission to reprint one of the the Israelite Fund to make it possible capacities from the General Conference articles in Israelite, saying, "For some for the General Conference to send down. Jewish youth in our colleges time now I have been receiving your the magazine for one year to leading and universities are preparing them- publication titled 'Israelite,' which I Jews in the United States and Canada. selves for service for God and man in have enjoyed reading with great inter- Many will want to send the magazines this crisis hour for humanity. Pray and est." for a year to Jewish friends, neigh- give, as never before, that an ever- A Jewish doctor kindly wrote, "I can- bours, and acquaintances with whom increasing number of sons and daugh- not deny that I find your magazine of they have contact from day to day. ters of Abraham may share with us the quite high niveau (level), though I When you give your donation, simply glorious hope that is ours by faith in may not share your ideas." mark it "Israelite Fund" on the offering Israel's God.

Report from a Canadian Missionary In Taiwan

Hospital Friend Helps Polio Victim

R. G. BURGESS, Manager, Taiwan Sanitarium and Hospital

Most crippled victims of polio will Sanitarium and Hospital, has during they saw Him First in an Adventist have to wait until Christ comes to her ten years of service, made many Hospital? We at Taiwan Sanitarium experience the joys of walking again, friends for the hospital. A short time and Hospital believe there will be but not so for Mei Yu. For her, a ago, Alice heard of Mei Yu. When many. We thank you for your help in great physician has already come. she learned that 21-year-old Mei Yu making this possible. Miss Lee, social worker at Taiwan was crippled by polio at two years of age and since that time has never known the joy of walking upright or running about with her friends, she decided that Mei Yu was a girl whom Taiwan Sanitarium and Hospital could help. Calling on one of her hospital friends, Alice told the wife of a Chinese businessman about Mei Yu. What did she say? Just what Alice wanted to hear—"Arrange whatever surgical help is needed for Mei Yu and send me the bill." The same week found Mei Yu in the hospital preparing for surgery. Eight weeks later Mei Yu, along with new leg braces and crutches, was on her way home—home to a new life of walking—because someone cared. When Christ comes, how many After surgery, Mei Yu shows social worker, Before surgery, Mei Yu walked only on hands Miss Lee and Manager R. G. Burgess how she and feet. souls will recognize Him because now walks. VoL. 38, No. 5, MARCH 10, 1969 83 LITERATURE EVANGELISM ils s the Vera Work 'Othe Lord Would Have His People Do at This Time." 6T. 313

Zama-tate Ectouteetat Exftedeoteed

One day I went to the home of Mr. The time was 8 p.m. and I was 60 and Mrs. Norman Sauve and found miles from home. In spite of the odds them working in their garden behind and having been on the road two days their house. After the greetings, they already I decided to call on a home. A asked me if I would like to come very friendly man with a delightful per- inside. When seated, I canvassed them sonality answered my knock and hear- for the Bible Story and when I was ing my introduction told me that he about to ask for the order, they was a Roman Catholic while his wife stopped me and said, "How wonder- was a religious Pentecostal and if I ful it is that you should come right now should come back he was sure that she when we have been talking about would be glad to give me a hearing. buying a Bible for the children so Realizing how fond he was of his wife that they could learn something about and two children I said to him, "Won't religion. You must have been sent by it be a wonderful surprise if you as the God!" During my canvass I had seen dad in the house invested in the set of them exchanging glances and now I Bible Story?" understood them! I do believe that He allowed me the canvass and God does guide us to the places where within minutes purchased the Bible people are looking for truth-filled Story set and added Modern Ways to literature. The parents said, "Our Health with a two-year Life and children will understand these books Health subscription. Seeing the hour Mr. Lester Chisholm, Literature Evangelist, more than they could understand the Maritime Conference. was late he invited me to stay the night. Holy Bible." It was a real joy to hear I gladly accepted the invitation. this from those folks. It is always interesting to hear the remarks of people of other denomin- The selling of the literature was a S. M. ISAAC happy part but the best part didn't be- Ontario-Quebec ations when they tell how much they like our books, and it is especially gin until happy, radiant Mrs. nice to hear these remarks from returned. Her sister, with her husband ministers and their families. joined in a Bible study. Into the early hours of the morning we studied. Both Delivery Report for the Month I called on a minister in answer to a lead for Bedtime Stories. While couples enrolled for the Bible Course. of January 1969 showing them to him and his wife, I Mrs. said, "I am serious about Alberta $1,707.75 noticed that they had the Bible Story the whole thing and if the Lord wants British Columbia $1,865.50 in their bookcase. When I asked how me to keep Saturday for Sabbath that's Manitoba-Saskatchewan 3,288.60 they liked them the wife said, "Well what it is going to be." Maritime 2,843.80 all I can say is that they are wonder- It was 2:30 in the morning when I Newfoundland ful. We've had them in our home for went to bed. In a few hours the Lord Ontario-Quebec 7,566.35 four years." refreshed me with a deep slumber. Union 17,272.00 Surely we have much to be thank- Next morning my steps were light and ful for as we go from home to home my courage strong. Missionary Report for January with this beautiful literature that is What if considering the time, the 1969 not only appealing to the eye, but distance and my tired condition I had Literature distributed 335 most of all, helps others to prepare decided to go back to my room. I may Bible School Enrolments 45 for the kingdom of God. have never met these people. Homes prayed in 67 L. CHISHOLM ARTHUR GOWRIE Bible studies given 28 Maritime Conference Alberta Conference 84 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Maritime Ontario-Quebec — Conference Committee Meets To Discuss Important Items By J. W. WILSON, President, Maritime Conference

On February 16 the Maritime Con- Brother Gordon Pifher will join the ference met and gave consideration to Conference staff this coming summer a number of items which affect the as a ministerial intern. Later in the work here in the Conference. fall he will continue his service at First of all a giant step was taken Andrews University. This spring he when the Committee voted to have graduates from Atlantic Union Col- Halifax and Tantallon in one district, and Dartmouth and Fox Point in lege. As of February 1 the Committee has another. Elder F. C. J. Pearse Prior to this time, Elder F. G. Bell requested that Brother John Lyons de- vote his full time to the work of Pastor- has carried all four churches and it has COMING TO SUDBURY been a very heavy load. Elder Bell has Evangelist on Prince Edward Island. accepted a call to Minnesota. Brother Lyons has been doing some BEGINNING MARCH 29 Elder Osborne Lee and family will literature work prior to this time. Evangelistic Meetings be pastoring the Dartmouth-Fox Point At the next Committee meeting the Churches beginning about April 1. programme of Conference Evangelism in the Elder and Mrs. Lee have given almost four years of valued service to the will be studied with great care and LIBRARY AUDITORIUM Sydney area on Cape Breton Island. detail. At this time we do not have a re- The Lord is blessing the efforts of SPEAKER: placement for the Halifax-Tantallon His people and we are happy to report Evangelist F. C. J. Pearse Churches of our conference. in these areas of progress. If you have friends in the Sudbury area that you would like invited to these meet- MARITIME ings, send names to: CONFERENCE Mr. F. C. J. Pearse 1770 Paris Ave., Apt. 709 Sudbury, Ontario

YOUTH EVANGELISTIC CRUSADE Y.M.C.A. HALL Notre Dame de Grace MONTREAL Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:30 p.m. Beginning March 1 Conference Committee Continuing through the month of March Front—Left to right: A. Grabo, J. W. Wilson, D. Gay. Back—Left to right: F. Bell, A. Smith, R. Coolen, D. Corkum, N. Frost. Speaker: Pastor Roy Adams Assistant: Walter Douglas Featuring: "Sermons from Science" FOR If you have friends in the Montreal area that you would like invited to these meet- Taltfifor3Oday ings, send their names to: PRAY INTERESTS Mr. E. J. Parchment 220 Lakeshore Drive Dorval, Quebec

VoL. 38, No. 5, MARCH 10, 1969 85 X-ray Students Gain Honours Baptism The Branson Hospital School of X-ray Technology established in 1960 has graduated 19 students who have attained the qualification of Registered X-ray Technician (R.T.). In the fall of 1968 high honours were obtained by one of our students, Dennis Allen from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, who passed with an 87% average. Jackie Kooistra of Wil- lowdale, Ontario; Ray Whitty of Har- rowsmith, Ontario also graduated. The latter two students obtained an aver- age of about 70% in the national ex- Dennis Allen, who recently achieved high hon- aminations. ours in X-ray Technology examinations, at the It is gratifying to us at the school Branson Hospital. that so much interest has been shown an average of 65 % and four options by members of our denomination. including mathematics and science. Left to right: D. J. Handysides, Pasquale Pagli- While the school accepts students from This is, therefore, a course worthy uso, and Ward Hill. all denominations we are particularly of your interest and we urge you to Pastor Ward Hill, instructor of re- become an X-ray Technician by train- interested in training Seventh-day Ad- ligion at Kingsway College, studied for ventists. ing at Branson Hospital. some time with Pasqual Pagliuso, and For further information please write Our school is conducted along Chris- then had the pleasure of baptizing him tian lines and our aim is to prepare Dr. A. J. Andrews in the Kingsview Village Church, To- students to serve the Lord by the ex- Director, Department of Radiology ronto. Pasquale had intended to go cellence of their work as X-ray Tech- 555 Finch Avenue West through for the priesthood, having a nicians and to bring their patients to Willowdale, Ontario Catholic background, and had studied Christ by their witness. Or for three years to that end. He is Training consists of a two-year happy today having taken his stand Mr. R. C. Kruger course, both didactic and practical, in- for the Message, and is following in Chief Technician, Dept. of Radiology cluding radiography, anatomy and his Master's footsteps. physiology, physics, etc. Branson Hospital The entrance requirements are On- 555 Finch Avenue West LILLIAN STERRETT, PR Secretary tario grade 12 or its equivalent with Willowdale, Ontario Kingsview Village Church

Unique Display At South River Medical Clinic

Close-up and . . . General view A rather unique way of saying depicting the first and second coming considerable interest, and many oppor- "Season's Greetings" was seen on the of Christ, with the words "Joy to the tunities were made available to tell of grounds of the South River Clinic dur- World" at the top of the hand-painted the second coming of Christ. ing the Holiday Season. It was in the scene on plywood, which was done by (MRS.) GLORIA LAING, PR Sec. form of an illuminated Christmas card a patient. This original idea generated South River Church 86 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER earn if he considers the canvassing COMING APRIL 12 to MAY 31 work. The report for 1968 shows that our students worked 8,471 hours and IT IS WRITTEN CRUSADE delivered $96,588.60. This equals $11.40 in deliveries per hour. The Opening Day April 12, 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. average student commission on cash and contract sales is 42%. To this add the 12% scholarship bonus. This TORONTO — 3 nights a week makes a total of 54% in gross earnings on the value of the books they deliver Sunday, 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. or $6.15 per hour. About $1.00 per Wednesday, Saturday 7:30 p.m. hour would be considered the average expense to the student to cover his Bickford High School Auditorium transportation and food, etc. This rep- Subway to Christie Station resents a very worthwhile industry to help our students earn their way HAMILTON — 3 nights a week through college. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at How about you, dear student friend, 7:30 p.m. will you not try it? Scott Park Secondary School Auditorium 1055 King St. E. One night meeting will be assigned London for Kitchener, Brantford and Elder G. Vandeman St. Catharines

Send the names of friends or relatives that you would like to see invited to the meetings to Want tO It Is Written CAUSfi Box 190, Adelaide St. the smoking habit"' Toronto, Ontario 5-Day Pla ,f, FEB 10-14 Students Earn $6.16 per Hour 7,„-9,,, L. M. MOHNS, Publishing Secretary, Ontario-Quebec Conference 180 WATERLOO r, SEVENTH-DAV A DV EN I Is r MID. F WELCOME ! College students delivered $96,588.- 60 worth of truth-filled books in the Ontario-Quebec Conference during the summer of 1968. They are to be commended as this represents the highest deliveries of any conference in A nine-foot sign announcing Lon- the North American Division and the don's most recent Five-day Plan to highest deliveries per hour. Stop Smoking caught the attention of Eighteen students were granted passing citizens. Due to popular de- scholarships this year. Their commis- mand, a group therapy clinic, the third sions from book sales and the Special within one year, was being held. Ever bonuses paid to these students by the since the previous Five-day Plan held Kingsway Publishing House, Ontario- a few months ago, there have been Quebec Book and Bible House and numerous requests for another. The the Conference enable most of them L. M. Mohns local radio station CFPL received to pay their entire expense for the is the experience he gains in working many calls on its "Open Line" pro- school year. for Christ, and meeting and dealing gramme, with the result that Pastor However, the greatest benefit and with people. The student is also vitally Skoretz was asked to arrange for one blessing that can come to any student interested in what specifically he can much sooner than he had anticipated. VoL. 38, No. 5, MARCH 10, 1969 87 He was pleased to do so, however, and cigarettes. Besides attending all the bers related his experience in over- the Plan was most successful. group therapy meetings, they were vis- coming the habit by using the control The total number of participants ited and encouraged by Pastor Skoretz booklet. This was of great encourage- who gained the victory over the smok- and his wife. By the fifth night they ment to others, and stimulated many questions. Plans are now underway ing habit in all three plans was close had sucessfully stopped smoking, and for health lectures as a follow-up to to two hundred. also indicated a desire to become bet- the interests. In the last session, one couple had ter acquainted. (MRS.) JOAN BROWN, PR Secretary an especially difficult time in giving up One of our recently baptized mem- London Church

Alberta

Love in Working Clothes

"Love in Working Clothes" was the orphanages and day care centres spon- played their violins and sang, much to motto for 150 Calgary church mem- sored by the organization in Korea the delight of the children, who again bers as they fulfilled the words of Jesus. alone. These children practice two sang for us. "I was an hungered and ye gave me hours a day for two years before going After their afternoon concert, at the food. I was thirsty and ye gave me on a tour and have memorized 150 Jubilee Auditorium, Dr. and Mrs. drink. Inasmuch as ye have done it songs singing in as many as eight Howard Gimbel invited them all to unto one of the least of these my breth- different languages. their home for supper. A number of ren, ye have done it unto me." It was learned that it cost $13.00 Korean families living in Calgary asked The Calgary Church had the joy of per month to support a child, many if they could attend and bring Korean hosting the Korean Children's Choir of whose parents are too poor to care food for the choir. The children were sponsored by World Vision Inc. This for them, and that they have thousands very well mannered. They requested is probably one of the best-trained on the waiting lists, especially in Viet- the pastor and his wife to sing for children's choirs in the world. Over nam. Some of the church's families them and were most appreciative of fifty of these lovely children, mostly obtained the pictures and histories of the three numbers rendered, and again orphans, and their counsellors shared the children they plan to sponsor. sang for us. in the church fellowship dinner. We Because of the great need, the choir At the afternoon concert, where the had been told that they would not be group saves every cent they can, by able to attend our service and sing, as having churches sponsor meals for auditorium with a seating capacity of then all the churches would want them. No one had offered to feed them 3,000 was packed, Pastor Bob Simp- them. However, we were pleasantly on Sunday, so at least sixty of our son, local sponsor of the group pub- surprised by their giving us a 15-min- Adventist people returned Sunday licly thanked the Seventh-day Advent- ute concert at the end of the meal. noon to give them another meal and ists for their hospitality. All in all we The church members learned that this time we put on a programme for were wonderfully blessed. these thirty-three children were picked them featuring Janie Sonjenko 15 ELDER LON CUMMINGS from 17,000 children who live in 170 years, and Timmie Mayer 8 years, who Calgary Church 88 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Late Ingathering Reports from Several Conferences Newfoundland . . . College Park Church . . . Ingathering Follow-up Results in Botwood Victory Supper Outstanding Gift "God calls for youthful vigor, zeal, and courage. He has chosen the youth (Mrs.) W. E. KUESTER, PR Secretary, College Park Church to aid in the advancement of His An Ingathering gift of $1,800 was cause".—Gospel Workers, p. 67. received by Alexander Vickers of the The youth of the Botwood Church Oshawa College Park Church. To our answered this call in a very positive knowledge it is one of the largest, if way in 1968 as they gave full support not the largest donation ever received to the Ingathering and carolling pro- by any one person for this phase of grammes, which resulted in our raising mission endeavour. 150 percent of our district goal. "We think a lot of you and a lot of However, it would be a mistake to your people," is the way the business- think that Ingathering is for the youth man who gave the donation expressed his reason to Mr. Vickers for this generous gift. This gift was not just a happen- stance, nor a sudden inspiration, but it came as the result of years of friend- ship, and of faithful follow-up coupled with a sincere, prayerful interest on the part of Mr. Vickers for this friend's spiritual welfare. Alexander Vickers, of the College Park Church in Oshawa, has sent the These Times magazine "Twenty-five years ago I became ac- to a business friend every year since it was first published, and this year this friend gave Mr. quainted with this businessman," states Vickers an Ingathering gift of $1,800. Mr. Vickers, "and ever since I have Times is the finest magazine he has been visiting him and sending him lit- ever read; in fact, he requested Mr. Pastor John Rusk congratulates eighty-year-old erature." Mrs. Ethel Woodworth who, typical of her past Vickers to send it to five of his friends, This businessman first gave Mr. record, raised $88.00 this year. who in turn have also said they feel it Vickers a gift of $25 for Ingathering, to be the best magazine they have read. and he continued doing so for a num- Because of Mr. Vickers' sincere per- ber of years. Then he increased his sonal interest in this friend and his offering to $100, then to $125 the next spiritual welfare, he and his friend year, the next year $200, and then the have each shared a rich experience, next to $250.00. Then to Mr. Vickers' and the cause of God has flourished. happy surprise, three years ago he was given a check for $1,150, and last year Peace River District . . . it w"s increased to $1,250, and this The Ingathering goal was reached year his gift was the amazing sum of in a short drive. The campaign was $1,800. delayed due to the late harvest, with Mr. Vickers says, "Before I ever High Car with four Jasper Waynes and one 75% of the crops still under the snow $75.00 ribbon. Left to right: Co-ordinator and entered his door, as soon as I turned in some areas. In spite of this, many driver, Gerald Mews; Mrs. Violet Mews; Dar- lene Rusk; Louise Hemeon; Wilson Butler and off the key of my car, I offered a donors doubled their donations from Bruce Hemeon. prayer to the Lord that He would five to ten dollars, and even from only, since one faithful worker, who touch this man's heart and impress twenty-five to fifty dollars, or raised celebrated her eightieth birthday dur- him to give a good donation for His larger donations by five dollars. The ing the Ingathering season, raised cause." Peoria Church in one week in- through door-to-door work, $88.00. Throughout the year Mr. Vickers creased their amount from $160.35 to For a number of solicitors it was their shows his friendly concern for this $1,347.00 — towards the goal of first experience of this nature since be- businessman. He has given him a sub- $1,450.00. It was an inspiration to coming Seventh-day Adventists. scription to These Times every year visit businesses with them in the day It was, therefore, with much rejoic- since it was first published. He has time and to meet with mostly the ing that church members and friends given him books, among them the younger married couples and teen- gathered at the Botwood Union Hall, Great Controversy, and has invited agers in the evenings that week as January 2, 1969, for a victory supper him to Camp Meetings and other spe- they organized for successful attack followed by an evening of entertain- cial services, about which the man has — not to forget the faithful veterans. ment. expressed himself, "I like your speak- Both radio stations in the district ers, and I have a great interest in your granted free ads several times a day JOHN T. RUSK, PR Secretary beliefs." for several weeks during the cam- Botwood Church He also has said that he feels These paign. 38, No. 5, MARCH 10, 1969 89 Ontario-Quebec . Kitchener We Must Windsor The Ingathering victory banquet of A unique "map-of-the-world" cake the Kitchener Church was followed by You will notice that this Messenger is filled wi, graced the table at the Windsor In- several musical numbers. Our first inclination was to leave them all out bul gathering banquet, held recently. The this sort of thing can run away with us. icing was formed into the pattern of We appreciate very much the fine material the a map of the world, and surrounding terial while it is recent news. In 1968 we were re the large cake were cupcakes on which previously. None of us would buy a delicious, f were inscribed names of various coun- guests to share it. Neither do we wish to share sta tries. The figures of a young man and Two weeks after an event happens should be a, young woman going forth as mission- lack of space, we may have to hold an article aries to spread the gospel, gave a makes it that much more so for our readers, so depth of meaning to the display, which Again we wish to thank all who faithfully contn was in keeping with the occasion.

Monica Boen was featured playing several fa- vourite songs on her accordian. Toronto

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Map-of-the-world cake

Among the musical numbers on the programme was a vocal trio consisting of—left to right: Cathy Clarke, Wilfy Wixwat and Esther Wix- Pastor James passes award ril Toronto Kingsview Village wat. were faithful In Ingathe Church The Kitchener Church was succesful Toronto Kingsview Village Church in reaching an overflow figure in the raised their Ingathering goal of $6,500 recent Ingathering campaign. in just three weekends. Frank Juriansz, Lay Activities leader for 1968, reports that solicitors had many good experi- ences. A victory dinner of Chinese Six Nations Church food was enjoyed by the members at the close of the campaign.

Brother J. Ellis, handicapped by the loss of one leg, solicited $300.00 Ingathering. His courage Here is part of the group of the Six and faithfulness is an encouragement to all. Nations Church who faithfully In- gathered both money and interests. Due to the storm, many of the group were not in attendance when this pic- ture was taken. Even though the weather was cold and stormy, the smiling faces here reveal the warmth and happiness de- rived from faithful service. Miss Hilda Knee was the star Ingatherer of (MRS.) MARGARET NEWMAN Mrs. Rayabelle Reid, star Ingatherer for the the year for the Kingsview Village Church, West Toronto Church, hands funds to Stanley soliciting $1,000.00. Here Pastor D. J. Handy- Lay Activities Leader Powell, Church Lay Activities leader. Pastor sides presents Miss Knee with a gift of ap- R. A. James smiles approvingly to see that the preciation for her hard work. Six Nations Church Ingathering is "in the bag." 90 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER the Line Toronto Ukrainian Church

gathering reports in this first month of spring. Id thought we decided to let everyone see how in for the Messenger but please send us this ma- `ems that often took place three to six months of bread and wait until it got mouldy to invite 21 with our readers. to get it written and sent in. Occasionally, due to ollowing issue and if it is late in the first place it • • • is that are interesting and inspirational. — Editors Elder Polishuk and members of the Toronto Ukrainian Church gathered for their Ingathering victory supper early in January. Almost 100 per cent member par- Church ticipation was experienced by the To- ronto Ukrainian Church in the recent Ingathering Crusade. Among the faith- ful workers was a member who raised over $280.00 through solicitation done on the way home from her daily work. The Lord richly blessed each mem- ber in this missionary endeavour, and made victory possible. Even though most of us have forgotten about Ingathering, here is one brother who has al- W. POLISHUK, Pastor ready raised his 1969 goal. Brother William Ewanko kept on working after the close of Toronto Ukrainian Church the crusade. I a group of young people who e West Toronto Church. Manitoba-Sakatchewan 1968 was another successful Ingath- ering year for the Toronto West Young People Support Ingathering Church. Brother Stanley Powell, the Lay Activities leader, inspired the members to go well beyond their goal, were instrumental in raising $1,300 of with the Lord's help. the $2,170 which the church school raised. Among the many dedicated workers In addition to assisting in reaching are some who were outstanding. Mrs. the Saskatoon Ingathering goal, the six R. Reid, again this year topped the young people shown accompanied personal amounts by raising $700.00. Elder Matiko, conference Lay Activ- Brother Ellis, who has only one leg, Young people pose prior to departure to their territory. From left to right, Doane Matiko, ities leader on Ingathering excursions brought in $300.00. May God con- Jack Nepjuk, Edwin Olynick, Gaylene Solo- to Quill Lake, Regina and Yorkton tinue to bless this brother. The young niuk, Carol Miller, Murray Olynick, Glen Carley, and Homer Ramsay. Churches. people of the church worked very We commend the young people of hard, and played a large part in at- Ingathering was truly a pleasure to the Saskatoon Church School and taining the overflow. these young people of the Saskatoon other church schools in the conference. Soliciting for dollars was not the Seventh-day Adventist Academy. They SAMUEL RAJ, PR Sec. members' only aim; they were also Saskatoon Church after souls. They are concerned that British Columbia ... their neighbours hear the Third An- gel's Message before it is too late. One of the teenagers invited a couple to Sabbath School. They came, and have expressed a desire to join the Sabbath School. The second coming of Christ is near, and the burden rests upon every member to do his part. Pastor Rudolph James is full of courage as he leads the members of the Toronto West Church in their soul- Live carolling group under the direction of Martin Ytre- winning activities. berg of Mission City. They sang in front of the Post office ST. CLAIR STEWART, PR Secretary for a while, then went to apartments in Mission and Ab- West Toronto Church botsford.

VoL. 38, No. 5, MARCH 10, 1969 91 Manitoba — Saskatchewan — Official Opening of the Endeavour Church

The Endeavour Seventh-day Adventist Church situated on the highest point overlooking the town Elder J. W. Popowich, Conference Evangelist, of Endeavour. illustrates a point during his inspiring message Sabbath morning. The weekend of January 3 and 4 Soloniuk with Elder J. W. Popowich, the occasion and the mayor of En- was a highlight for the Seventh-day Conference Evangelist, presenting the deavour had the honours of cutting the Adventist believers at Endeavour. It message for the worship hour on Sab- ribbon. Pastors present for the occa- was on that date that the membership bath. A delightful noon meal was in sion included Elder N. Matiko, Con- along with many friends and interested readiness for all present after which persons gathered for the official open- the official opening immediately took ference Lay Activities Secretary, Elder ing of the church. The Friday night place. The Conference President, Elder Wm. Kozachenko, Pastor Stan Gal- service was conducted by Elder G. W. G. Soloniuk, was the speaker for lant, and Pastor Jim Burgess. History of Endeavour Church . . The history of Seventh-day Advent- churches in the area during the early In September, the Endeavour Sev- ists in Endeavour goes back to the years. enth-day Adventist Church was or- 1930's. Evangelistic services were held at ganized with members transferring The first evangelistic work was this same time in Endeavour at the from the Sturgis Church, Hazel Dell done by Alex Evanenko, a colporteur home of Mrs. Hort, conducted by Church and coming from the confer- or gospel book salesman. The first Elder Baybarz. Other Adventists in the ence church. minister was Elder P. G. Yakavenko, area included the Manzuik family and The final meeting held in the trailer a man with great singing ability. He later Todosichuks. chapel before it moved away was a business meeting of the newly-organ- used to walk many miles as he visited In 1951 or '52, the name Stenen ized Endeavour Church. At that meet- homes and went to Sabbath School. Church was changed to Sturgis be- ing it was decided a church building in In 1934, the Stenen Church was cause of the location of the majority of which to worship was needed for the organized with P. Melashenko as the members. growing church. leader. There was no church building. In 1951, evangelistic meetings were A formal request was sent in to the The members met in homes for Sab- held by Pastors Trynchuk and Uniat conference office for the church build- bath School and church services. at Sturgis. The following winter, Pastor ing in Benito. This was granted, lots Early members included the New- Teranski held meetings in Endeavour were purchased and the church was tons, Hariscavichs (Dr. John's folks), and in the Woodlight School. The fol- moved in. lowing year Pastor Kozachenko again Babiuks, Tomas, Horts, Lesuiks and When the church was built in Benito, held meetings in the Woodlight School. Nischuks. Some families drove as many from here put money and time The summer of 1968 the large port- into it, not expecting anything in re- many as twenty miles each way every able chapel was moved in for a series turn. week with horses to attend services. of meetings conducted by the local Ministers that served this area are The Stenen Church choir of eleven pastor and assisted by Pastors J. Bur- as follows: Elders Yakavenko, Bay- singers was a well-known singing gess and D. Godsoe and then a series barz, Babienko, C. Samograd, G. Solo- group in popular demand in other conducted by Pastor John Popowich. niuk, P. Samograd, N. Trynchuk, E.

92 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Teranski and W. Kozachenko. Colpor- members and much hard work and sac- Catalogues are available from the con- teurs who worked in the area are: rifice were necessary to make this day ference Sabbath School Department. A. Evanenko, A. Zapran, J. Sabiston, possible. A most impressive ten-minute Lay Dorothy Tomenchuk, R. Jamieson and (MRS.) JOHANNA NISCHUK Activities period under the direction B. Jamieson. PR Secretary of Elder N. Matiko, conference Lay Many hours were put in by the local Endeavour Church Activities Secretary took place when five laymen of the Manitoba-Saskatch- ewan Conference received recognition. Assisting in the presentation of the plaques of recognition were Elder C. Conference Church Officers C. Weis of the General Conference, and Conference president, Elder W. G. Weekend Meeting Soloniuk. Miss Brenda Bergstrom of the Prince Albert Church who repre- The Yorkton Seventh-day Adventist periences of our believers in different sented the young people of the con- Church members were hosts to church parts of North America. ference, received words of commen- officers, pastors and guest personnel dation and congratulations from Elder of the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Con- Weis for their outstanding achieve- ference on a recent weekend, with ments in the Ingathering crusade just Elder C. C. Weis of the General Con- completed. Everyone rejoiced when ference Lay Activities Department as they heard of the enthusiasm with guest speaker. The emphasis for the which Sister Edith Large and her hus- weekend was "evangelism." Services band are involved in Gift Bible Evan- commenced Friday evening, all day gelism. In less than one year, Sister Sabbath, ending Sunday afternoon. Large has witnessed her second can- During the Sabbath School Hour, un- didate take her stand with God's rem- der the direction of conference Sab- nant people and go forward in bap- bath School Secretary, Elder N. Ma- tism. Despite their years, Sister Reimer tiko, emphasis was on the positive po- Canadian Union Conference Treasurer, Elder C. Klam made it a point to renew acquaintance and Brother John Davidson of the tential of soul-winning through the and discuss matters relative to church work with officers present. Pictured above from left Brandon Church and Sister Rose Sabbath School. The mission story was to right are, local church elders, D. C. Heinrich of Saskatoon, A. Deer of Canora, Elder C. Miller of the Winnipeg Ukrainian ably presented by conference evan- Klam, and R. L. Bergey, local elder of the Church have gone beyond the call of Swift Current Church. gelist, Elder J. Popowich pointing out duty for a number of years in succes- the soul-winning results of the labour sion in the Ingathering programme and of our lay people around the world. Special emphasis to child evangelism literature distribution. In the last few We were happy to have present with was given by Mrs. Angeline Matiko years they have been instrumental in us, Elder D. Skoretz, of the depart- with a most colourful display of the bringing in thousands of dollars for ment of Theology of Canadian Union latest in Child Evangelism felt-aids for missions through the Ingathering pro- College who presented the lesson the Sabbath School which are avail- gramme. study. Wholesome meals were served able through the Conference Sabbath Truly this was an outstanding spirit- by the Yorkton Church ladies and School Department. It is gratifying to ual feast for which we commend the then there were more meetings with note a great response among our Sab- officers of the conference. Elder Weis holding the group spell- bath Schools to make available for MRS. J. ASTOLFI, PR Sec. bound as he related the thrilling ex- our children the latest in visual aids. Yorkton Church

On Sabbath morning, Elder Weis challenged all present to win one soul From left to right: Elder W. G. Soloniuk, Elder C. C. Weis, Mrs. Edith in 1969. All officers responded to the invitation by coming to the altar Large, Miss Brenda Bergstrom, Mrs. Mary Reimer, Mrs. Rose Miller, Mr. determined to win at least 270 souls in the conference in 1969. Prayer of John Davidson and Elder Norman Matiko. consecration was offered at that time.

VoL. 38, No. 5, MARCH 10, 1969 93 Winnipeg Sabbath School Highlights I'm sure not! With a varied pro- gramme for spiritual culture and mis- sionary experience for the whole fam- ily one would be going without the greatest "meal" of the week.

(MRS.) JOYCE MCKAY Press Secretary Winnipeg English Church

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Winnipeg English Church News Briefs Manitoba's Centennial slogan is "Growing to Beat 70". Keeping up with the pace of the province's 100th Winnipeg English Primary Sabbath School On-Time-and-Memory-Verse birthday celebration the Winnipeg Device. Glen Zachery stops by the "Sabbath School" buses to see which class leads, while Lois Jacobs watches approvingly. English Church site has been cleared of trees. Preparations are gradually The Sabbath School is always an You can be sure Mrs. Fisher has al- shaping up for a big dream to come active department in the church. With most no problem getting her members true—a new sanctuary for the Winni- the start of 1969, the Winnipeg Eng- studying their lessons and also being peg English congregation in 1970. lish Church has Gilbert Murray leading in their seats by 9:30 Sabbath morn- out in the senior Sabbath School. Mr. ing. Elder Milo Sawvel, of the General Murray has given special emphasis to At 9:15 until 9:30 a.m. the Juniors Conference Temperance Department, the mission story, preferring to call it are a busy group studying their Bibles presented two enlightening pro- the "hour of concern". After the pres- in the form of quizzes. Oswald Gra- grammes while in Winnipeg. He was entation of the featured story Mr. ham, leader of the Junior division has seen on the evening news, and will be Murray will ask specific members in added the reading of a book after the featured for 12 minutes on the "Sun- day News Review". the congregation a question from the lesson study as his special feature. This mission story. Nobody sleeps in Sab- quarter the children are enjoying lis- * * * bath School! tening to the adventures of the Jungle The MV department in the church The three children's departments Doctor. has been very active supplying spirit- are always very active and interesting. Would you miss Sabbath School? ual, recreational and social functions Mrs. Walter Skibicki, leader of the to the congregation. Recently a special Cradle Roll-Kindergarten division is programme for Saturday evening en- using a lighthouse as their device for joyment was the "Portage Indian Stu- Investment. As the children place their dent Residence Glee Club." This group money in the Lighthouse, a red light is widely acclaimed in Canada and the United States — Montreal Expo, San flickers. The children are told how Antonio's Texas Hemisfair and a look their Investment money will go for to Europe in '70. We were very for- mission work and be like a "light- tunate to enjoy this fine group in our house" to a world still dark with sin. own facilities. Many non-Adventists STOP is the sign that would greet turned out to hear the glee club in the you if you were to visit the Primary Youth Centre. Sabbath School class under the direc- * * * tion of Mrs. Garth Fisher. To encour- Recently the Winnipeg Junior Acad- age the children to know their memory emy held student council elections. verse and also be on time, an eye- David Grellman was chosen president catching sign reading STOP — Mem- and Gary Zachary vice president. The ory Verse bus leaves 9:30 every Sab- students have a full and varied pro- bath morning. "Be ready" is placed in gramme this year. They are doing a the entryway, and each child stops to good job keeping the academy and register. The children are divided Youth Centre clean with their student evenly into classes. The class with the maintenance programme. most children on time and knowing The Cradle Ron and Kindergarten Investment Lighthouse. Left to right: Serenke Szeren (MRS.) JOYCE MACKAY their memory verse gets a big star on (newly arrived from Yugoslavia); Valerie and their bus and are given the honour of Lyndon Kyrm smile happily that they've PR Secretary helped someone know about Jesus with their being the best class for that Sabbath. Investment money. Winnipeg English Church 94 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Regina Church School Hudson Bay Evangelism Two young people took their stand for Christ and were baptized into His church at the close of a recent evan- gelistic crusade in Hudson Bay, Sas- katchewan. The two new members welcomed into the Hudson Bay Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church are Gerald and Fern Leason. Officiating at the baptism was Elder William Nepjuk, conference treasurer. The speaker for the three-week cru- sade was Pastor Don Godsoe who showed colour slides of his recent visit to the Bible lands and other areas of the Middle East. The meetings were very well supported by the local church members. At the close of the series many asked for continued stud- ies; others made definite plans for Mrs. Ivan Paul and her class of 14 baptism in the near future. students recently took time off from 13th Sabbath Offering Although the crusade is over, the their studies to inspect progress on March 29 work has just begun. Visiting and the new church school being built at studies are being carried on by the Regina, Saskatchewan. Trans-Africa Division local lay workers and the pastor. At present, the class is using to Benefit PASTOR ROY JAMIESON crowded facilities in a Sabbath School Hudson Bay Church room in the church. Students and teacher alike are eagerly awaiting the Beaver Creek Investment time when they can move into the spa- cious, well-equipped classrooms now being prepared. The new school will have two class- rooms, principal's office, staff work- room, kitchen and washroom facilities. A full basement will provide accom- modation for the Pathfinders' Club and for the Health and Welfare Centre. Future additions already planned will be two more classrooms and a gym- nasium. The new school is located on prop- erty between the church and a city park. Ample space for playground makes the location ideal for the school. Under the direction of a building committee, much of the work has been done by church members on a con- Holding the Beaver Creek Investment Scroll are Brother Wm. Serack and Sister Louise Gorbenko. tributory basis. Several of the school The Beaver Creek Church has ber on the basis of church member- children have faithfully assisted by launched out a whole-hearted Invest- ship. carrying lumber, nails and other sup- ment programme. Everyone has cho- In 1968 our Sabbath School has plies for the men working on the sen an investment plan or project and broken the records in the Beaver Creek building. The roof is on and the wir- everyone has worked at it for as we Church Investment fund. We have ing, plumbing and heating are now reached the $8.68 per member mark know, with work and prayer comes being installed. Interior finishing and we thank God for it. should commence in March, and it is success. The scroll of 1968 has rolled up planned to have limited use of the Since Investment plan had been in- and we already have had a peek into new building before the end of this troduced to the world mission in 1925 the new year. Many join with me in school term. our Sabbath School has taken part in resolving to do even better in 1969. PASTOR C. S. COOPER it annually. A suggestive goal by the (MRS.) LOUISE GORBENKO Regina Church General Conference is $7.50 per mem- Beaver Creek Church VoL. 38, No. 5, MARCH 10, 1969 95 British Colothia—

Port Hardy Sabbath School Investment 1968 on the missionary work that a colpor- teur has the privilege to do, in enroll- ing people in the Bible Course, pray- ing and studying with them. I was happy to learn that British Columbia had won two of the five prizes offered, the first and fourth. To my joy I was top man. If you set your- self a goal with God's help you can attain it. I give Him all the praise and glory. Please remember the literature evan- gelists in your prayers. I extend to everyone an invitation to join the army of God's men and women who are out hunting for souls. "He that goeth forth and weepeth bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with re- joicing bringing his sheaves with him." James Walkus letting out the net for a catch. He owns his own boat as do most of the Adventist Ps. 126:6. fishermen. George Heeney Literature Evangelist The Port Hardy Sabbath School were inspired by their Investment B.C. Conference went all out during the past two years leader to do something big for the Pad for Investment. In 1968 the total was Lord, something like the big fish that $1,784.30. This does not seem so always gets away. Mrs. Rafuse, the In- Tribute to "Big Month" large at first, but when you consider vestment secretary for the Sabbath Literature Evangelist that their base membership is 14, and School presented the challenge and the the per capita is $127.45 it takes on whole church responded. The fisher- a different colour. men decided that they would give 10 The Port Hardy Sabbath School is percent of the highest week's catch. located in a small town on the north- One man, James Walkus, had $2,200 ern tip of Vancouver Island in British one week. This probably was the high- Columbia, Canada. It is a fishing town est anybody had. They all did well and with a fairly large Indian population. and they remained true to their prom- We have several fishermen in the ise. Sabbath School. During the summer May God bless others who invest months they go out fishing, and during for the Lord. He is the best partner the winter some of them are building to have. and doing other work. L. R. KRENZLER, SS Secretary For Investment, these fishermen B.C. Conference

Brother George Heeney, Literature Evangelist, B.C. Conference. Big Month Literature Evangelist Brother George Heeney has been a For Canada literature evangelist for 16 years. He has served as Publishing Department During the early part of 1968 the This was not easy, as it meant long Secretary in the Maritime Conference literature evangelists of Canada re- hours, prayer and study to meet the and Newfoundland. George has also ceived word about a "Big Month" for enemy of souls. However, with the assisted in the Alberta Conference and all of the Dominion. This was news Lord's help and angels at my side I the British Columbia Conference. Dur- to us. In the past we have always had knew it was possible. To achieve suc- ing his 16 years of service 20 souls a "Big Week" when we would put in cess I knew it meant Divine Power have been baptized as a result of his extra hours and work hard. When I with human effort. One relies very work. Wouldn't you like to have a heard about "Big Month" I made up much on the co-operation of the Holy record like that? Then become a Lit- my mind that with God's help I would Spirit and heavenly angels in the lit- erature Evangelist today. strive, if possible, to be top colporteur erature ministry. A. LENNOX for all of Canada—a goal which I had Points were not given for deliveries Publishing Department Secretary achieved a few years back. alone, but much emphasis was placed B.C. Conference 96 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Prayer Schools

The schools of prayer organized by response from the public to Gift Bibles to be favouring our literature pro- the late Pastor M. L. Long in the offered on the card inclosed in the In- gramme. Nearly all are at home with Kelowna-Rutland District have been a gathering leaflet. Over 100 cards have little to do but read what is brought to source of blessing to this area. These been received so far, and more are them by our people. prayer groups, along with the distribu- still coming. The writer said to Pastor We recommend a similar programme tion of many Signs, Gift Bibles, and Rogers, "Why didn't someone start for other churches in Canada. other literature, have contributed such a plan ten years ago?" I believe PASTOR FRED H. WAGNER much to the successful evangelistic ef- I have the answer to my question now. fort conducted in the area this past I doubt that the church was ready for year. While some of these bands have such Providential openings, and per- Seventh-day Adventist been discontinued, other new ones haps the people of the world were not Doctor Posthumously have been created. ready to respond. The seriousness of Named "Citizen of The most wholesome effects have world events is stirring up many peo- come from individual participants. ple. This is a new day, when so many the Year" Most of the active lay-workers in the are asking for Seventh-day Adventists His fifteen years of service to the churches are from these bands. Such to bring them Bibles and study guides, community was recognized by the books as Communion with God, Prep- knowing that it will mean studying Ad- citizens of Rutland, when the late Dr. aration for the Final Crisis, The Ad- ventist doctrines instead of their own Q. W. N. Druitt was named Rutland's ventist Home, and Christian Service beliefs. This seems to point to a partial first "Citizen of the Year" at the have been the bases of the study fulfilment of God's promises to pour Banquet of Champions in the Rutland groups. out His Holy Spirit upon all flesh. It Centennial Community Centre, spon- Pastor W. W. Rogers and the writer is an answer to the prayers of our sored by the Park Board recently. believe that these prayer groups have people. Dr. Druitt was awarded the honour great potential. Those participating are Many years ago while I was a stu- for his outstanding contributions to solving their personal problems, and dent at Walla Walla College, the light, the community. Much has been done, are praying for other church members. heat, and power were produced in the in, and for, Rutland through the direct At a recent leaders' meeting, while powerhouse beneath the college laun- efforts and interest of the doctor. Busy Pastor Rogers and the writer were dry. It is our hope to have something as he was, he took an active part in present, one of the leaders stated he similar in the basement of the evan- many groups and organizations and had a testimony to give. In substance gelistic centre during the coming effort community affairs. He promoted this is what he said, "In our group we in March. Volunteers from the prayer friendliness and unity bet w e en the have been praying for our ministers groups plan to pray for the evangelist churches, schools and the people. On that they will preach better sermons. and people during services. We the community side of his many ac- We want them to speak right out about trust this will help to produce spiritual tivities at the time of his death, he was the sins in the church, and I believe we light, Christian warmth, and divine a Director of the Chamber of Com- are seeing our prayers answered." power. merce, Director of the Park Board, It is also very gratifying to see the Even the elements this winter seem and on the Hall Committee, and Presi- dent of the Public Health Society. He had been the enthusiasm behind the building of the Rutland Health Centre. Also, he had been a past president of the Chamber of Commerce, and had worked hard on the Water Board. During Centennial Years, as Publicity Chairman, he did much to promote our Centennial project, the Community Hall. His picture is the first to grace the "wall of fame," in this beautiful hall. Mrs. Doreen Druitt accepted the Citizen of the Year shield, thanking the Park Board for the thoughtful ges- ture. She said that her late husband believed "By putting Jesus first, others second, and yourself last, you could find JOY". Also, if you have some- thing nice to say about someone, say it to them; if you have something Pastor and Mrs. M. L. Long were killed in a car accident on their way to church Sabbath morning, nasty to say, say it to no one. He had July 15, 1967. The above picture of the pastor's hat and the package of books, Communion With God appeared in the Kelowna Daily Courier. It was indicative of the activity of the late Pastor always lived by these rules. M. L. Long. The influence of his work lives on. (Picture by Daily Courier and sent to B.C. Confer- ence by Mrs. Amy Wagner.) With Mrs. Druitt were her son Paul,

VoL. 38, No. 5, MARCH 10, 1969 97 daughter Beverly with her husband lowed the trails of the men who walked see-urns. They enjoyed the wildlife. Cecil Hazzard. Jason was unable to these paths in 1898. They found the They were able to get some photo- be with her for the occasion. deserted cabin of Robert Service, the graphs of bear, moose, bald eagles and Mrs. George Hubley sang "I'm a poet of the North. They bought a pan osprey. The Coopers love the beauty Pilgrim" in tribute to Dr. Druitt. Dr. and learned to pan real gold. and quietness of the North and plan Druitt had been an inspiration to On the Yukon trip there were few many, and is still sadly missed by the flies or mosquitoes, quite different from to return someday. Proceeds went to entire community. the McKenzie trip when they were Regina Church School building fund. (MRS.) E. MALLACH plagued by flies, mosquitoes, and no- (MRS.) AMY WAGNER

River to Gold SaMPTHIN Wonderful kittens 1

Pastor and Mrs. C. S. Cooper with their genu- ine "gold pan." He used this to do a little "panning for gold" when taking up the collec- tions at the programmes.

a doctrinal and Pastor and Mrs. Charles S. Cooper devotional study of salvation by grace of Regina toured British Columbia through faith showing the film, River to Gold, which by Harry W. Lowe they produced describing their trip to the Yukon which they made this past summer. Charles Cooper was the for- mer pastor of the Seventh-day Ad- ventist Churches in the Central Okan- agan and Cariboo. When he was in Kelowna he built REDEEMING GRACE by Harry W. Lowe the boat, Arctic Arrow in which they 208 pages for only $1.95 travelled down the McKenzie River to Aklavik. In Regina he built the boat that he named North Wind. It is a 15-foot boat without a cab. This time We begin studying a new series of Sabbath School they took with them a tent and camped lessons titled "Redeeming Grace." To assist in your on the bank of the river at night. They deeper study of this important subject, we have a motored to Whitehorse in the Yukon, new book by the same title. where they launched their boat and travelled down the Yukon River for Write, phone, or run to your Book and Bi- ble House for your copy. Add 20 cents 400 miles to Dawson City. This city du mailing for the first book ordered and grew the first year when 30,000 gold Clal 5 cents for each additional to one ad- seekers arrived. It is now a ghost town. dress. Also sales tax where needed. The Coopers went down the Eldorado River and Bonanza Creek and fol-

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School of Nursing

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Wendy Thorne as "Maria" and Ed Sormin as "Captain Von Trapp", are pictured in scene with "their children": Maxine Mercer (left fore- ground), Julie Cannon (right foreground). Back row: Julie Babington, Beverly Matiko (church school student), Temo Saarinen (behind Wendy Thorne), Adrian Abbot, and Nancy Bothe.

The Sound of Music, a programme recently presented by Ed Sormin, who takes an active part in the musical ac- the students of the Branson Hospital School of Nursing, tivities of the Willowdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, featured musical and artistic talent. It was sponsored by played the role of Captain Von Trapp. The children's parts the Senior Class in an effort to raise funds for various were filled by young people of the church family. Beverly projects of the two classes now in residence on the campus Matiko, a senior nursing student, was organist, and Lillian Wendy Thorne played the leading role of a young gover- Tang, an intermediate student, played the piano. Practices started early in November, and on January 9 hospital pa- ness who became step-mother to a large family whose tients were invited to view the dress rehearsal. Perform- father was an army captain. This captivating story is the ances were given on January 11, 12 and 18, and again by live experience of the Trapp Family Singers. Other talented popular demand on January 25. singing students taking main parts were Bonnie Anderson, The entire student body was involved in the various ac- Nancy Bothe, JoAnn McKinstry, Jewel Travis and Jeanette tivities of making this a successful production. The young Tkachuk. The programme was ably directed by Mr. Arthur people and those who have worked with them enjoyed this Cannon, an instructor in the School of Nursing. teamwork.