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October 1995

Natasha Bell: Miss Michigan USA A Contemporary Esther (see pages 14-15)

CONTENTS EDITORIAL

FEATURES 2 EDITORIAL We Are Rich! We Are Rich! 3 MICHIGAN OUTREACH To Russia and Romania by Don Schneider, president 6 NEW CHALLENGES Lake Union Conference The braying of Our Church 8 MARANATHA VOLUNTEERS 'm rich. You might be surprised to hear me say A Household Word I that, but it really is true. I've been taking 10 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL inventory, and have come to realize how really rich Is It Worth the Work? I am. However, you might not even be able to 13 YOUR PLANNED GIVING recognize it by my lifestyle. Let me explain. God Loveth A Cheerful Giver A few weeks ago I attended a board meeting of the Christian Record Braille 14 A CONTEMPORARY ESTHER Foundation. This Adventist organization ministers to the deaf and the blind. When Natasha Bell: Miss Michigan USA it came time to vote on the board, we were asked to vote by voice and by raising our hands at the same time. This would allow the deaf members of the board to see the voting as it proceeded, and allow the blind board members to hear the votes being D E PARTMENTS cast. Each time we voted, I was reminded of how wonderful it is to see and hear. I am a rich man — I have eyes that see, and I have ears that hear. 4 Our Global Mission Just before coming to the Lake Union, my wife and I spent a month in the country of Estonia, conducting evangelistic meetings. Our group stayed in a dormitory along 4 New Members with 10 other people. At first I thought, we'll never eat here, the kitchen is too dirty. 16 Education News Later, as we became better acquainted in the city, we were so thankful that we had 17 Youth News our own kitchen facilities where we could boil water before cooking or drinking. 18 Local Church News There was no place in the entire city where we felt it would be healthy to get a drink of water. Many countries in our world do not have clean water. In the United States, 21 World Church News we can leave our homes and go anywhere to get a drink of water, any time we want. 22 Milestones I am rich -- I have water to drink, all the water I want, any time I want it. 24 Classified Ads In Estonia we could not find clean rest rooms. Our dorm bathrooms were neither 28 Announcements clean nor private. I thought upon first viewing them that I would wait until I went downtown and use the rest rooms there. But one trip downtown convinced me that 30 For Youth Eyes Only I would wait until I got back to the dormitory. When I returned to the United States, 30 Profiles of Youth I drove past gas stations with clean bathrooms, and saw rest areas along the highway 31 Letters with nice bathrooms — suddenly, I realized that rest rooms were available every- where in the United States. I stood in a bathroom, looked around and prayed, "thank you Lord for such a beautiful bathroom." COVER I am rich — there is a bathroom wherever I need one. While visiting the Romanian Church in Chicago, I realized that many of the Natasha Bell, Miss Michigan USA, an congregation had risked their lives to be able to experience freedom. I was told an Andrews University sophomore, works as a amusing story about two dogs meeting each other while trying to escape their volunteer tutor at the Fairplain Northeast School in Benton Harbor, MI. She is shown oppressive country. One dog supposedly asked the other dog, "Why do you want to working with Courtney Warren, a fifth- leave?" The other dog replied, "Just so I can bark when I want to." grade student. Photo by Richard Dower. I am a rich man — I have freedom. I can have opinions that are different from the opinions held by those around me, and I can express those opinions, too. But best of all, I have been offered eternal life. And it's free. Jesus wants to give life to everyone. I have accepted His gift. I am a rich man! Please accept the gift He The Lake Union Herald (USPS 302-860; ISSN 0194- 908X) is published monthly by the Lake Union Confer- offers. You will be rich, too. ence, P.O. Box C, Berfien Springs, Ml 49103. Second- class postage is paid at Berrien Springs, MI 49103, and additional mailing offices. Yearly subscription price $5; single copies 50 cents. Postmaster: Send all address changes to Lake Union Herald, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103.

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MICHIGAN OUTREACH

Mission in Russia

by Pamela Michaels, head elder, Sabbath school secretary, personal and women's ministries director, and VBS leader at Belleville (MI) Church

Pastors Steven Grabiner (back row, fourth from left) and the opening lecture. Michaels used two sets of felts and a Novosyolov Aledksandrovich (front row, fourth frpm left) suitcase full of crayons donated by the Belleville Timberwolves stand with 13 adults baptized in Yakutsk, Siberia. Pathfinder Club to teach the children stories of Jesus and His truths. Attendance increased to 57 children and 75 adults, and CT will," responded Pamela Michaels to Pastor Steven at the end there were rich rewards. Thirty-seven children Grabiner of Connecticut who asked her to direct the signed their names to a banner of Jesus indicating they wanted children's program during a mission trip to Yakutsk, Siberia. to be His children, and 13 adults were baptized. Eighteen-year-old Casey Fowler ofEdenville, Michigan, agreed There is a need for spiritual reading materials for the new to help with the adult slide presentations. Made up of eight members, especially a set of Bible commentaries. Four members, this mission team witnessed in Siberia July 5 members speak fluent English and could translate any books through August 12. or literature written in English. Advertising was done locally by handing out boxes of Another spiritual blessing from this mission trip is that crayons along with invitations. Fourteen children were present two Michigan church members have a new burning desire to when the children's meeting started, and 50 adults attended continue sharing Jesus' love and witness to His saving grace.

The volunteers sang Just Be Available for vesper services, and even held an out- by Tonya Hippler, a senior at Andrews Academy door church service for in Berrien Springs, MI over 150 gypsies. On the last weekend they helped launch an eventeen people from Berrien Springs went to an evangelistic series. orphanage house in Peretu, Romania, as a Pioneer S There are 973 SDA Memorial Church (PMC) youth-sponsored mission trip churches in Romania. June 28-July 12. The group went specifically to work with Tonya Nippier of Berrien Springs, Ml, Approximately four the R.E.A.C.H. International orphans. R.E.A.C.H. Interna- shows love to an orphan in Romania. hours away in Mislea tional is a non-profit Christian organization based in Berrien is another R.E.A.C.H. orphanage. Established since 1991, it Springs, MI, that provides over 15,000 children with food, has 17 children being molded by divine and human love. shelter, love and an education. Pastor Glenn Russell, PMC This year Jack Mentges, Michelle Spangler, Gary Burns, youth missions director, and Pastor Gary Burns, PMC youth Terry Hess and Michael Dixon, along with 17 children and pastor, were co-leaders for this group. their staff, left Romania on an incredible adventure to Utrecht, "At first it was easy to love them, then as their true Holland. They were going to share their story with the world characters came oozing out, we were put to the test," says at the General Conference Session. After 40 hours of non-stop Andrews Academy sophomore Aileen Vitangcol. driving, they reached Utrecht. On Sabbath afternoon, in front These orphans are picked up mainly at the downtown of 50,000 people, orphans told the world that Jesus loves them. Bucharest train station. They sleep in sewers and dine in "After you see the need, you easily forget yourself," re- dumpsters. We went to the train station and returned to the marks Andrews Academy junior Heather Schander. After all, orphanage with a boy named Yonutz, who is now learning mission is not a location, but an attitude of availability. about his Father in Heaven. The volunteers laid cement at the orphanage, installed window screens, and most importantly, loved the children.

LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 • 3 OUR GLOBAL MISSION NEW MEMBERS

Reaching Chicago's Suburbs INDIANA Pictured from left are Illinois — The Naperville Mission Initiative is an evan- Carrie Malone, Mandy gelistic effort aimed at sharing Christ with people in the Malone, and Iva and Lee fast-growing suburbs of Chicago. This effort is designed Edgerton, new members to appeal to the unchurched and the spiritual-seeking of the North Vernon (1N) individual. Weekly evening services will feature contem- Church; reports Mary porary music, dramatic presentations, and culturally rel- Ellen Perkins, North evant biblical sermons. The goal is to foster life-changing Vernon communication relationships with Jesus Christ. Outside the weekly ser- secretary. On Sabbath, vices, small groups will be formed to foster personal June 24, the church group relationships and facilitate spiritual growth. gathered near the pool in This initiative is one of several efforts in the Illinois Mandy's backyard; Mandy is confined to a wheelchair, and the Conference to establish the Seventh-day Adventist mes- church baptistry was not built to accommodate a handicapped sage in new communities within the next year. Anyone situation. So Terry and Darlene Malone invited everyone from interested in sharing his or her creativity and enthusiasm the district to their home for the baptisms. Cousins Mandy and for Christ through this unique effort is encouraged to call Carrie attended Amazing Facts meetings at North Vernon a Bill Werner at 708-482-0834 for more details. couple of years ago. Lee Edgerton was raised in an Adventist home, but after joining the Navy during World War II he drifted away from the Cooking Schools Still Witness Church. The Edgertons moved to Indiana, and Iva began attending Amazing Facts meetings in Columbus, IN. After- ward, Pastor Scott Tyman continued studies with the couple at Michigan — The "Natural Lifestyle Cooking School" their home. video series by Mark and Ernestine Finley is highly recommended by Lapeer (MI) Church members to pre- LAKE REGION cede any evangelistic crusade; reports Earl Zager, Lapeer communication secretary. This fast-paced video cooking Following an eight-week Revelation seminar by Pastor school artfully blends the benefits of a vegetarian diet and Zadock Reid of the Sharon Church in Inkster, MI, 100 the principles found in Scripture. diplomas were awarded to attendees, and 16 people were Conducted prior to the "Net '95" evangelistic series at baptized into God's kingdom; reports Iris McChristian-Allen, Lapeer, church members nightly prepared food samples, Sharon communication secretary. Serving as Bible worker for and made personal contacts. One attendee will be bap- this seminar was tized soon. Cooking school leader was Annabelle Zager. Sister Reid, the The 24-member church in Bunkerhill, MI, had 32 pastor's wife. people attend its cooking school which also utilized the Finley video series; reports Pat Lykins, Bunkerhill cook- Melody Morris ing school team member. The Sabbath prior to this (pictured left) has cooking school, the church held a 24-hour prayer vigil. recently become a Results? Two members of the community requested re- member of the Chi- peat cooking schools in different public locations, and cago New Life nine expressed an interest in returning for one or more Church; reports other class possibilities. Carolyn Palmer, Lake Region communication director. Melody Another cooking seminar was held by the Detroit was influenced by her Sabbath school teacher, Sharone Bond Metropolitan Church Jan. 15; reports Nancy Allen, Met- (pictured right), as well as her family's worship time and her ropolitan communication secretary. More than 150 par- church school training. Counsel is given that at the close of ticipants attended this one-day event presented by Ellen every Sabbath school lesson, the teacher should give students Higgins, Natalie Weaver, Dr. Arthur Weaver and Jeanne an opportunity to rededicate themselves to Christ and/or to Weaver. Quick and healthy menus were demonstrated become members of the Church. and recipes were provided for cooking with millet. Cooking schools continue to be a successful outreach.

4 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 Spirit working in Dave's life, and invited him to attend a MICHIGAN "Cosmic Conflict" crusade at the Ann Arbor (MI) Church where she was a member. During the crusade, he drank in the Eleven-year-old Kiana Binford truths of God's word that once were so dear to his heart and (pictured right), daughter of Rich decided to be baptized. He commented after his baptism that and Rita Binford of the Escanaba he could sense Jesus saying, "Welcome home, Dave." (MI) Church, was baptized in the swimming pool in her backyard by WISCONSIN Escanaba Church pastor, Oscar Montes (pictured left); reports Amy Howell, Escanaba com- Ron Wolken (left) and Wayne munication secretary. Vautier (right) were two inmates baptized May 13 at the Oxford When Larry Hubbard, a SDA from Battle Creek, MI, met (WI) Prison; reports Laurie Herr, and married Teresa Baumeister, she was so excited about her Wisconsin communication direc- new-found faith that she shared it with her family; reports tor. The two men had participated Pastor James R. Hoffer of the Coloma (MI) Church. Teresa's in a weekly prison Bible study led by local elders. sister, Julie, was the first to be baptized. The sisters are members of the Battle Creek Urbandale Church. Then their DeAnna Jurisch (left) sister-in-law Laura joined the Coloma Church. Meanwhile, and Shelli Johnson (right) Teresa's parents were being significantly influenced by the were baptized June 10 by ministry of the Three Angels Broadcasting Network. They Pastor Norman Yoder (cen- were eventually baptized into the Coloma Church along with ter) at the Clear Lake (WI) Teresa's brother Nelson. What an awesome spiritual chain Church; reports Beth Nelson, Clear Lake com- munication leader. Both are students at Sunnyside SDA Elementary in Clear Lake. They studied with Pastor Yoder during the past school year.

Amanda Maloney (left) and Cassie Johnson (right) were baptized by Elder Ron Olney (center), Amanda's uncle, during worship ser- vices at the Clear Lake (WI) Church on Aug. 12; reports reaction. Pictured at left is Teresa Baumeister Hubbard, Beth Nelson, Clear Lake standing with her brother and sister-in-law Nelson and Laura communication leader. Amanda and Cassie were among a Baumeister; her sister Julie Baumeister Peterson; and her group of young people who participated in weekly Bible parents, Nels and Eva Baumeister. studies during the past year with Elder Norm Britain of Clear Lake Church. The following individuals in Michi- gan have been rebaptized. Sandy Gibbs Members of (pictured) says: "My First Flint Church Stevens Point family never let me go! They telephoned (WI) Church my home, sent letters, cards, cookies, were thrilled on books, and made personal visits. I re- May 6 to see ceived Sabbath school quarterlies, news- Avis Bishop letters, weekly bulletins and cassette (left) baptized, tapes of the church services." However, and Harry and Carol Bergeon (right) rebaptized; reports what influenced Sandy the most was a women's spiritual Pastor Donovan Davis (second from left) of the Stevens Point retreat held at the church; reports Richard Green, First Flint Church. Avis decided to attend the "Net '95" meetings in communication secretary. "Joy, peace and happiness has filled Stevens Point after learning that her 10-year-old grandson, my life since returning to church," she remarks. Chad, had been attending the SDA Church. After the series, Dave Godsey was raised in a SDA home and taught Ad- she requested baptism. The Bergeons, who had been bringing ventist principles and values; reports Kay Collins of Kalamazoo, Chad to church, were unaware that he was Avis' grandson. MI. So he conversed easily about a vegetarian diet with Kathy Seeing how the Holy Spirit had led them to cross paths with Smith one day in the grocery store. Kathy recognized the Holy Chad and Avis convicted the Bergeons to be rebaptized.

LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 • 5 The Graying of Our Church Presents New Challenges

BY DR. EDWARD A. POWERS 2) Seeek to achieve some under- FINDING MEANING IN LIFE standing of our lives and what we can Personal and spiritual meaning contribute to others. comes from our integration with other few years ago my wife and I When faced with the many uncer- people, with nature, and with our own were visiting a close friend tainties of later life, many people sense of our finiteness. In our search who was in his middle 80s. focus solely on the economic, health, for meaning we need to be continually AHenry had been living alone and relational dimensions of life but involved in relating in positive ways in a rather nice apartment since his overlook the equally important issues to others. We need to develop an wife died. Henry was three-quarters of finding meaning and contributing understanding of how we have lived blind and had great difficulty getting to the lives of others. After all, we life and how well we will prepare for around. Still, he welcomed visitors, really don't know how many years we our death. particularly if they called ahead so will live or whether we will be faced Our search can be aided by many that he could get cleaned up and with serious health problems. We experiences: reading, listening to dressed. wonder if we have set aside enough music, watching children, observing During our visit with Henry we money for our old age, and worry that nature, seeing beauty, meditating, and told him I was going to spend a few we may be alone in the later years. being with or helping others. For the years at a Presbyterian seminary It has been suggested that the Christian, however, the sense of teaching in the area of ministry with struggle for survival — the need to personal and spiritual meaning also older adults. Henry said, "Great, now provide for the physical dimensions of comes from our integration with Jesus maybe someone will tell me what life — has for many in modern Christ. good I am." society been replaced by the struggle WHAT CAN THE CHURCH DO IN LATER YEARS, for meaning. We see this among the affluent young. Despite success, good TO ASSIST THE SPIRITUAL THERE ARE Two TASKS jobs, and friends, they repeatedly DEVELOPMENT OF OLDER ADULTS? Henry's search is one shared by us indicate that having a meaningful life All too often we get lost in the all. Upon growing older, two tasks is a primary goal. We also see this secondary functions of church confront us. among older adults who ask, as Henry membership as we program for older 1) Preparation for our physical did, after the family is grown and they needs: economic well-being, reason- have retired from work, "What good able health, and a supportive living am I, and what do I have to offer environment. others?"

6 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 adults. We spend our energies making My hope is that we have, or will sure that churches have active come to have, some understanding of programs for older adults — pro- what we have to offer those around us. The experience of grams that provide for occasional travel, group meals, educational ADVANTAGES OF GROWING OLDER aging presents offerings, organizations and clubs. Of course, not all changes that Churches with a social conscious- occur as we grow older are negative. new challenges. ness also will provide opportunities Gains that come from growing old for older adults to be of service to provide support for the development The loss of a child others, both within and outside the of spiritual life. Withdrawing from church family. work, for example, can provide time Such activities, however, are not to think, to pray, to study, and to be or spouse will cause the primary purpose for which God with others. called the church into being. Some of us find that in later life we some to question Churches, above all else, must help aren't as concerned about what others people look beyond themselves in think about us — a very freeing their beliefs, the their search for personal meaning and feeling. When the children are grown some sense of transcendence. or when we retire, we feel mire open meaning of life, There are a number of ways that to pursue activities that we would not churches can assist in the spiritual and could not have considered at a or their involvement development of older members. younger age. • Church experiences that It is true that people of all ages in the Church. foster continued development in may be strong in one aspect of their knowledge and beliefs for those in spiritual life but still need assistance their later years are group study, to develop further in other dimensions This is multiplied educational opportunities, sermons of spirituality. Spiritual well-being is that speak to the situations in which not something achieved once and for many times over older adults find themselves, prayer, all at a younger age. meditation, and personal reflection. Instead, we constantly must work by the numerous • The inner life of older adults to maintain spiritual health. This is is advanced by public worship, by one of the primary purposes for which giving to and helping others, and by God has called the church into being. losses encountered being involved in the rituals of the God's gift of long life brings with church that have special meaning to it gains and losses, both of which can as we grow old older adults. Older people need to lead to the continued development of come to terms with their own personal our spirituality. and know we are stories and find what makes life We can be like my good friend meaningful for them in old age. Jack. In his retirement Jack sought approaching death. • Older adults also need con- and found spiritual well-being. Then tinuing involvement in the practice of he discovered that just when he religion for support, for affirmation, finally knew what he believed, there and for ongoing development of their was so much more. beliefs. Activities that support this are public actions such as group study, This article is offered for publication attendance at worship service and acts courtesy of the National Interfaith of charity. Coalition on Aging, a constituent unit • Appoint an adult ministries of The National Council on the Aging committee in your church to review Inc., 40 Third St., S. W., Washington, programming and activities of the D.C. 20024. Dr. Edward A. Powers is church. Ask the pastor, director of acting dean for the School of Human Christian education, one or two Environmental Sciences at the Uni- session members, and several older versity of North Carolina in Greens- adults in the congregation to go on a boro, NC. Reprinted with permission, one-day retreat to explore ways the Vanguard, November 1992. church is assisting in the development of the spiritual life of older members.

LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 • 7 Maranatha From the Basement to a Household Word in 25 Years

/ et I had no idea," Maranatha projects a year and was done mostly founder John Freeman says with youth groups. Then in 1973 with deep emotion, "that the there came a turning point. John organization would grow to the worked with General Conference point it has today." John is referring official Elder Canis Lauda, Oscar BY TOM OSBORN to Maranatha Flights International, Heinrich of Mission Spotlight, and which he founded in 1969 and which Adventist-Laymen's Services and merged with Volunteers International Industries. The end result was Project in 1989 to become Yellowknife, which attracted over 125 Maranatha Volunteers volunteers to the Northwest Territo- International, familiar ries of Canada. After that milestone, to hundreds of the number of building projects thousands of Adven- doubled and tripled as word of John Freeman, founder of Maranatha in 1969, tists today. Most Yellowknife and Maranatha spread worked out of his people shorten the throughout the Adventist Church. basement for over a name and just say In 1983, John decided to make top decade, following his "Maranatha," which priority his photography business and dream to manage an means "Come quickly, the responsibility of parenting his five organization for Seventh-day Adventist Lord Jesus." daughters. Full-time leadership of lay people. Over the past 25 Maranatha was passed to business- years, the name man Don Noble, who moved the Maranatha has become a household word among Adven- tists when describing short-term mission service. But in the 1960s when John first began to dream about producing mission-service opportunities for youth, his office space was very — lowly. "I was running Maranatha At the time of this writing Tom Osborn along with my photography business was the public information officer for from the basement of my home in Maranatha Volunteers International Berrien Springs, Michigan, and in Sacramento, California. footing all the bills for it myself. From the very beginning, I wanted to create a layman's program — owned and run by laymen — to demonstrate what we could do to help finish the Lord's Don Noble. Maranatha president since 1983, restructured the work!" organization to meet the escalating For the first few years, the work of world-wide construction needs of the Maranatha amounted to two or three SDA Church.

8 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 Volunteers

begun work in Cuba. Because entry into that country is difficult for U.S. citizens, the Cuban project is using hired nationals who are supervised by Maranatha leadership. Current construction in Cuba is not primarily a volunteer endeavor. Maranatha's plan of action to evangelize Cuba has been named the "700 Plan," which will refurbish 100 existing churches and construct or rebuild 100 "houses of light" where Over the last 25 years, 28,000 volunteers have been building character and enriching their Christian experience believers will worship. as a result of short-term mission service with Maranatha. As the numbers came organization to a 900-plus square foot The first beneficiary was the in for the 1993-1994 fiscal year, rental on U.S. Highway 31. Don Dominican Republic in 1992, when Maranatha was grateful to report that began restructuring the organization 25 churches were built in 70 days by 2,004 people — including 751 youth and laying a broader foundation of over 1,200 Maranatha volunteers. In — volunteered for short-term mission operation to accommodate the addition, 23 more construction service in a year's time. They worked escalating world-wide construction projects were completed worldwide on 124 projects, estimated at needs of the Adventist Church. that year. $4,226,620 in value. That represents A major, strategic move to Sacra- In 1993, Guatemala was the 291,803 square feet of space and mento, California, in 1989 and a recipient of 50 new churches. Sev- 131,321 hours of labor — in one year! merger with Robert Bainum's enty-five more were completed which "I have to say 'what truly God hath Volunteers International changed the nationals had started but were unable wrought,' " John stated during the complexion of the organization once to finish for financial reasons. Three 18th Annual National Convention in again. The Maranatha newsletter new schools also became landmarks Monterey Bay, California, "because in began to assume magazine propor- of "Guatemala '93." Also during that 25 years Maranatha has built 1,200 tions in an attempt to cover the year, Maranatha worked in Chile, the buildings. Almost 28,000 volunteers multitude of volunteer activities. Dominican Republic, Mexico, Russia have been involved. Through con- Taking a giant step of faith in and completed 10 U.S. projects. structing buildings valued over 58 1991, Maranatha's board acted on Under the Mexico 1994-1995 pro- million dollars, we have helped Don Noble and Robert Bainum's gram, Maranatha has begun construc- contribute to the finishing of the dream of targeting specific countries tion on 100 new churches, completing Lord's work." for intensified church and school another 100 churches, and building Marantha! construction, coordinating efforts six new schools. Maranatha has also The new phone number for Maranatha with evangelistic campaigns in Volunteers International is 916-920-1900, and the new fax number is 916-920-3299. those countries.

LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 • 9 Vacation Bible School Is It Worth It?

robably the most unusual Advertising the program In Charlotte, Vacation Bible School report of to the community played a Michigan, the 1995 came from the Williamston key role. Over 700 door church's youth p(Michigan) Church — a 51- hangers were placed in the helped conduct member church with no children. community, posters were VBS for the Brenda Roys, VBS co-director, hung in prominent places, fourth consecu- reports that as with many small and flyers for a coloring tive year; re- churches, resources and volunteers contest advertising VBS were ports Rachel for VBS tend to be meager. Prayer for distributed. Area newspapers Whitaker, God's blessings, wisdom and guid- and radio/television stations Charlotte com- ance led the prioritizing process. were contacted. Three large munication First objective: Minimize the compe- print newspaper ads were secretary. tition. Find out when other area released. And a sign with Church youth churches were holding their VBS so colorful banners was strung taught classes, "we'd stand a fighting chance." The in front of the church. led song service, date chosen was July 17-21. Church members were and acted in the Second objective: Recruit volun- working together as one. nightly skits teers and directors to cover all the Prayers were answered. Fallon DeWitt signs her name to a "Good Life mural of the heavenly city during Team." Thirty positions. Co-directors Roys and The Michigan Conference VBS in Charlotte, Ml. Brenna Perry attended a VBS seminar children's ministries and children attend- in Michigan. education departments provided a ed, 14 of whom were non-Adventists. Last objectives: Obtain and stretch teacher to assist with VBS. Under the leadership of Sherry funds to cover the cost of the pro- Opening night, 10 children Humes, two murals were painted — gram. And find children to attend! arrived. Night two, 17 children one showed children playing in a arrived. When the final count clubhouse and the other depicted the was tallied, 19 children heavenly city. attended VBS at the Humes not only encouraged the Williamston Church. During youth to participate but also solicited the family night reception several businesses to contribute to on Friday, 10 Bibles were VBS. The owner of Carl's Market in awarded to children with Sunfield donated 20 gallons of punch perfect attendance! Each child for snack time. The out-of-state received a certificate and business of Plymouth Inc. donated 10 prizes in front of their parents. sheets of "pearl" paper for the pearly A copy of Signs magazine, gates of the heavenly city, and shipped offering 12 free issues, was them at no charge. put into every craft bag. VBS is a popular summer event In August, a follow-up among the non-Adventists in Char- letter was sent to parents lotte. One girl, Jessica, reported that offering Bible studies along she and her sisters prayed for rain all The Williamston (Ml) Church — a church with no with a picture of their child(ren) day so that their soccer game would children — held a VBS and 19 children attended. at VBS. Williamston members be canceled and they could attend Some VBS assistants are pictured in back row, from believe God can work VBS — their prayer was answered! left, Gordon Evans, Carrie Owens and Dorothea Amey. miracles.

10 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 and learning more about Christ. crafts, and playing games. The most popular feature was a The setting for our family celebra- VBS store, which became an excellent tion was a city. In the Town Hall motivator for attendance and partici- community members came in to talk pation. Children received a predeter- to the kids about important things that mined number of stars for punctuality, families need to know. A firefighter inviting a friend, participation in discussed fire safety and the impor- class, prayer during VBS, and other tance of having a family fire escape activities. The stars were redeemable plan. Policemen who work in drug for VBS dollars which were used to education discussed the importance of purchase items from the store on choosing the right friends and of Tuesday and Thursday nights. Store handling responsibility. Also, the items such as school supplies, children received a toothbrush and personal stationery items, toys and dental floss from the dentist's office books were available for purchase. after learning how to take good care VBS Coordinator Maydis Caldwell of their teeth. Skeete and over 15 VBS helpers Children also worked on mission enthusiastically projects during VBS. In participated in Town Hall a woman spoke VBS Coordinator Maydis Caldwell this program about her work at a local Skeete introduces Kerstan Reese as "Homie the Clown" during VBS at the that supported homeless shelter. The Ypsilanti (Ml) Church. an average children saw a video about attendance of what the shelter does to The Lake Region Ypsilanti (Mich- 55 church and help homeless people. One igan) Church held its VBS during the community thing the shelter provides week of August 6; reports Deborah children. is comfort kits for its Young, Ypsilanti communication The South residents. The kids got in department. The theme "Jesus Is the Bend (Indiana) Juniors from the Cicero (IN) Church on the act by bringing in Power!" was demonstrated by First Church VBS program performed skits on this items such as toothbrushes, focusing on the power of Jesus as held its VBS year's VBS theme, "Friends Forever." combs, soap and shampoo creator, protector, redeemer and June 19-23; reports Ann Charles, for these kits. They also made healer. VBS guest speakers included First Church communication secre- cheerful cards to include in each kit. representatives from the Wellness tary. The theme focused on family The junior/earliteen group had fun Plan, stressing health and safety; celebration. Children learned how having a car wash to raise money for TaeKwonDo martial artists demon- God wants us to get along in our mission projects. strating protection techniques; and families through singing songs, Cicero (Indiana) Church held its "Homie the Clown" listening to Bible stories, making VBS program in August from 6 p.m. illustrating the to 8 p.m. every evening for a week. power of conver- Each night juniors put on a play based sion through Jesus' on the theme "Friends Forever" and power to save. play-acted their club meetings that VBS counselors were held in a tepee club house. On were available to Sabbath morning at the close of VBS talk with children week, the juniors also performed a about spiritual skit for the adult Sabbath school. matters. Pastor From July 30-August 4, a spiritual, Ralph Shelton, informative, and fun-packed VBS was Elder Randy Skeete held in the Beloit (Wisconsin) and Brother Bill Church, with Melissa Briel as di- Becton counseled rector and Dorothy Lewis as leader; with 14 VBS reports Berglot Hamblin, Beloit attendees who communication leader. Eighteen non- indicated an Adventists and 24 Adventists attended. During VBS at the South Bend (IN) First Church, children learned interest in return- continued on page 12 ing for other how God wants us to get along in our families under the program's theme "Family Celebration." church activities

LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 • continued from page 11 members helping the three Each night in Beloit a different staff. "All our volunteers were community friend came to teach the fabulous, and made our VBS a children about different safety terrific, prayerful success," vocations. A lifeguard, police officer, say the leaders. firefighter, two emergency medical The Milton (Wisconsin) technicians, and a Wisconsin Power Church congregation met in and Light technician all shared their the "midst of nature" on July expertise, with a lot of hands-on 15, notes communication lessons for the children. After the leader Marlene Ligman. After closing program Friday night, a VBS was over, the church bright rainbow hovered over the board voted to leave up the church. children's backdrop so The Clear Lake (Wisconsin) everyone could enjoy the fine Church cooperated with seven area work of Scott Hartman's churches of other denominations in design of this woodland sponsoring a community VBS from scene. Hartman worked with August 7-11, explains communication real trees, flowing water, a tree house, and nesting birds, leader Beth Nelson. This project was Up to 35 children attended Vacation Bible School at the the result of nearly a year of planning. complete with sound effects. Milton (WI) Church. The majority were non-Adventists. Fourteen Adventist children were "It felt like you were out in among the 150 who enrolled. Crafts, nature — without the songs and refreshments were all mosquitoes," says Vickie Martin, VBS The Hylandale Church in geared to the theme, "Seaside with the leader. Rockland, Wisconsin, picked up on Savior." Children visited a different "He is my friend, He is my life...." the new VBS theme, "Friends Forever," "seaport" each day: Bethsaida, This theme song rang out as 31 young to advertise its program at the annual Capernaum, Gennesaret, Tiberias voices filled the New London (Wis- "Summerfest" parade in Bangor, Wis- and Caesarea. Organizers felt the consin) Church, reports Christine consin, August 13; reports Hylandale program was a success, and hope to Weber, New London communication communication leader Anita Jones. make this community Bible school leader. These young people, about half Using a club-house setting, designer an annual event. of whom were non-Adventists, came Douglas Flahaut, with many eager Janesville, Wisconsin, VBS together for a week of fun, fellowship and willing church members, built a leaders Betty Brown and Gayle and learning at New London's VBS. clubhouse around a small pickup Brown-Kersten report that just three The program, coordinated by Helene truck. The children, looking festive in days before their VBS was scheduled Riggs, was based on the theme, T-shirts they had painted themselves, to begin, the church was faced with "Friends Forever," and included a waved from the windows, roller- only three staff members — two in genuine three-room clubhouse. Daily bladed behind, or made baskets in the their early seventies. The group guests were Ralph, a polar bear pup- hoop on the roof. Over 400 small prayed, then decided, though a little pet, and a local police officer who prizes were passed out along the discouraged, to go ahead with VBS. taught personal safety. parade route. The Hylandale Church After combining classes, doubling and A packed church witnessed Friday has sponsored a VBS every summer tripling up on other duties, the leaders night's graduation. That Sabbath, four since 1983. opened their doors with a smile. non-Adventist VBS students attended So the question, "Is Vacation Bible One non-Adventist woman, New London's Sabbath school. School worth all the work?" Just ask Darlene, brought her son the first While that reward from holding any child or adult who has attended night — but soon she was bringing VBS was immediate, other rewards VBS if they would like it to continue more children! Not only did she bring are sometimes more delayed. New and they are likely to reply "yes" an average of 12 children a night, she London member Karla Wilkinson emphatically. also brought two other friends as says her first contact was through a Let us all do our part in supporting helpers. Another community friend, VBS she had attended as a child in the Vacation Bible School outreach. Bud Dowd, built the walk-through Barstow, California. More than 20 And say a heartfelt thank you to the clubhouse. When the week was over, years later, her fond memories of that many volunteers who make VBS the church had a total of five non- experience helped sway her decision possible. to become an Adventist.

12 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 God Loveth A Cheerful Giver Your Planned Giving

BY HAROLD HOWARD

Systematic benevolence — the 1 n Malachi 3:8 we are asked, "Will monies for the Church, volume 4, regular giving of the tithe and a a man rob God?" page 477). definite percent of one's income for One's automatic response is: Throughout the Scripture and the offerings — is Heaven's ordained "Of course not. I wouldn't rob writings of Ellen G. White, it is made plan. It provides a steady flow of anyone, certainly not God!" clear that the tithe is 10 percent of income into the Lord's treasury for Then God himself answers the one's increase. Nowhere, however, are the giving of the gospel message. question, saying, "Yet, ye have robbed we given a precise amount that is to "I saw that in the arrangement of me." be given as offerings. Our natural systematic benevolence, hearts will be Our shocked reply is: "How have reaction is to ask why? If to withhold tested and proved. It is a constant, we robbed you?" either tithe or offerings is to rob God, living test. It brings one to understand God responds, "In tithes and and since He made it clear that tithe is his own heart, to see whether the truth offerings." 10 percent of our increase, why did or the love of the world predomi- When one considers that every- He not tell us how much the offerings nates" (Testimonies for the Church, thing we possess belongs to God should be? volume 1, page 221). (Psalms 24:1) and that He only God's reason for not giving an Paul made it clear that systematic requires the tithe and offerings to be exact amount for the offerings be- benevolence is fair for everyone. "For returned to Him, He is very generous. comes clear from such quotations as I mean not that other men be eased, "Our heavenly Father did not found in: and ye burdened: But by an equality, originate the plan of systematic • Matthew 10:8, "... freely ye have that now at this time your abundance benevolence to enrich Himself, but to received, freely give." may be a supply for their want, that be a great blessing to man. He saw • "God does not compel men to give. their abundance also may be a supply that this system of beneficence was All that they give must be voluntary. for your want: that there may be just what man needed" (Testimonies He will not have His treasury replen- equality" (2 Corinthians 8:13, 14). for the Church, volume 3, page 405). ished with unwilling offerings" (Testi- As we consider who really owns One of God's laws for the universe monies for the Church, volume 3, everything we possess, and how we is the law of consistency. One can page 393). shall use what is entrusted to us, let us have the assurance that the sun will It is what one gives when no set remember, "Every man according as rise and set at the same time as it did amount is required that speaks of he purposeth in his heart, so let him today, one, 10 or 100 years from one's love for their Heavenly Father. give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: today. Likewise, in our giving, God Impulse giving — which is giving for God loveth a cheerful giver" requires consistency. Each time we when one is induced to give by an (2 Corinthians 9:7). receive income, He requires that the emotional appeal, or when one gives because everyone else is giving — has tithe and offerings be set aside before Harold Howard is stewardship any other expenditure is made. "God's a tendency to make individuals become like Ananias and Sapphira, director for the Michigan Conference requirements come first. ... Before any in Lansing. part of our earnings is consumed, we who promised to give, because it was should take out and present to Him the popular thing to do. That type of that portion which He claims" (Testi- giving, no matter how large the gift, does not speak of a close love rela- tionship with God.

LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 • 13 Natasha Bell: Miss A Contemporary Esther

BY RICHARD DOWER Natasha grew up in an Adventist home, attended Ruth Murdoch "'"atasha Bell, a freshman at Elementary School and Andrews Andrews University in Berrien Academy, and graduated from Berrien Springs, MI, was baptized Springs High School. Now she is a

aim May 30, 1995. As he baptized sophomore, majoring in history, with her at Pioneer Memorial Church in minors in geography and behavioral Berrien Springs, campus chaplain science, and with certification in Patrick Morrison said: "Natasha, secondary education at Andrews. She when we want to put Biblical example wants to teach high school history and for a young woman to follow, it is geography. easy to go to the Sarah's, the Recently I asked her questions Rebecca's, the Priscilla's. They say about her roles of being an Adventist something about how we want our and Miss Michigan USA. young people to be. But we do not often Q. You have grown up in an Adventist use the example of home, and have gone to Adventist Esther, even though schools, have you always thought of she was a special yourself as an Adventist? person, because not A. Not always. I was ashamed to be many have a lot in an Adventist during my preteen and common with her. But teen years. While I was in high I am suggesting you school, my school friends had many do. Your public life so slang terms for Adventists, and I did far has put you in not want to be a part of it. Even circles of people that though I had gone to Adventist most of us haven't schools, I was ignorant of much of met and don't know. what Adventists believe, and could The step that you take not stand up for it. today is a step that When I started school at Andrews will color every other University, I really learned what the decision that you Seventh-day Adventist Church was all make from now on, about, and now I am very proud to say Natasha Bell, a member of and will affect how you approach that I am an Adventist. the Berrien Springs (Ml) people that the rest of us would Pioneer Memorial Church, probably not be able to. You will have says that her parents and Q. What was it about Andrews that the opportunity to make a testimony sisters have been support- made you want to be baptized? ive of her throughout her life, that I could not make. It is a responsi- and especially now that she bility. It is also saying that you need A. Many of the people around me is Miss Michigan USA. Jesus to walk with you in a special considered me to be an Adventist, and Photo by Richard Dower. way." when they found out that I was not, On July 1, 1995, Natasha, age 20, they would ask me why not. Then I was crowned Miss Michigan USA. took the "Life and Teachings of Jesus" class from Dr. Mark Regazzi and that really brought it around. I wanted to

14 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 Michigan USA

Natasha Bell, Miss Michigan USA, learned to ride horses on her grandmother's ranch in Montana. She says, "Taking care of and showing my horse (K-A Fantastic, a purebred Polish Arabian), kept me out of a lot of trouble, and taught me responsibility, discipline and how to work." Photo by Richard Dower.

feel closer to Jesus, and I could not Q. What are your duties as Miss Q. How can you be a Christian feel closer to Him until I took that Michigan USA? influence to those that you meet as final step [of baptism]. Now I feel Miss Michigan USA? A. There are no specific duties. But complete. logically speaking, there are the A. As Miss Michigan USA, people duties of being a good person, of are always interested in my goals and Q. Was there a person who influ- being a person who has morals and aspirations. As we talk, I can share enced your decision to be baptized standards that are acceptable for other with them the things that are impor- more than anyone else? people, and to portray a good image to tant to me. A. No. It was a decision that accumu- men and women. Of course, there are lated over time. If there was somebody invitations for appearances in the Q. What is the Miss Michigan USA it would have been a relationship with community and in the state. pageant? someone in my life to whom Jesus A. It is a statewide pageant which was important and I saw that it made Q. What kind of appearances? leads to Miss USA and Miss Uni- a difference to them. A. I will chair the diabetic charity, verse. When you are Miss Michigan and do fund-raising for them. I will be USA, you represent the entire state Q. Do you see yourself as a role doing a race against drugs with the and you want to show it off in the best model for other Seventh-day Adven- Berrien County Sheriff's department, manner with high morals and poise, tist young women? and going to schools to talk about and show that Michigan is a very A. When you have achieved some- drugs. There are fashion shows and beautiful state. thing like what I have, you are a role things like that. I want to do things model whether you want to be or not. that encourage and support other Richard Dower is communication People will read about me in the people. I want to give something director for the Lake Union Confer- media and say "Oh, she is a Seventh- back. ence in Berrien Springs, Michigan. day Adventist."

LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 • 15 these activities, the goals do provide a platform for students to make positive choices and commitments to Christianity and to EDUCATION NEWS Seventh-day Adventism in particular. SA officers, faculty, and the administration work closely together in this area, seeking out and praying for and with Let Them Pray, Growing in His Image students. Through these experiences, the administration and student association believe that the spiritual atmosphere can Broadview Academy, La Fox, IL — During the 1994-1995 provide encouragement, self-realization, a basis for dispelling school year, students at Broadview began to pray together on unfair judgments against others, and a process for choosing their own time. eternal life. Their ultimate desire is that in the future, students One group of seniors met each morning after chapel to pray will reflect on their academy experience and think of it as the for their classmates. Soon another group started in another years where they were drawn closer to God. corner of the chapel. Both groups met on a regular basis for the Jamie Crounse, student association president rest of the school year. Then a group of freshman and sophomore men began to pray together each evening in the men's residence hall. This group varied in size from night to night, but never ceased in Hayes New its intensity. Principal Joe Ramos, a freshman, was a leader in this group. He felt the need for a student prayer group to meet to strengthen the Battle Creek (MI) Acad- spiritual life of his friends and classmates. "Praying in a group emy — Doug Hayes has brings a feeling of closeness with God and with each other," taken over daily operations says Ramos. "To hear someone else lift you up in prayer, of the academy, replacing praying for your problems — that alone brings a blessing." Sunimal Kulasekere who This group sent Ramos out to different halls, inviting others Doug and Glenda Hayes has taken an administra- to join them in worship. tive position at Adelphian Junior Academy in Holly, MI. Then a group of freshmen and sophomores assembled in Doug and his wife, Glenda, moved to Battle Creek from the women's residence hall. This group also started meeting Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he was serving as principal on a regular basis to pray for and with each other. and teacher for the Sandia View Academy. He has been a Dr. Jud Lake, the campus pastor, states that student prayer principal, dean and teacher for 14 years, and has been involved groups like these be encouraged to grow on campus. Lake in youth work for over 25 years. remarks that the benefits of an active prayer life for students The Battle Creek Academy school board noted extensive are immeasurable. and varied skills in choosing Hayes over other candidates. Please pray that our students will continue to lead and grow Some skills included a business background, construction, spiritually during this new school year — students not only plant maintenance, manufacturing, asbestos and engineering here on campus, but throughout the Lake Union Conference. counseling in addition to education. In addition to being David Rasmussen, Broadview principal principal, Hayes will teach a fifth- and sixth-grade class. "I am very optimistic and excited about the year ahead of us," states school board chairman, Dr. Robin Steely. "I believe Putting God First great things are in store for Battle Creek Academy under Mr. Hayes' guidance." After day one, Hayes commented, "I'm exhausted, but Andrews Academy, Berrien Springs, MI — The academy happy!" wants Jesus to be the center of the lives of those who work, The Hayes' have four grown children and a new grandson. study and visit this facility. The couple have an extensive collection of teddy bears and Because of this mission, the administration and student teddy bear paraphernalia. They enjoy photography, art, travel association (SA) have planned several activities to facilitate and antique motor cars. spiritual growth and development this school year. Such The academy's enrollment has jumped to 222 over last activities include special vesper programs, beach church, and year's 207. It is a coeducational preschool through the 12th a campout with a spiritual emphasis. Also, academy students grade and admits children of all races and beliefs. are often encouraged to be found in a service-oriented mode Jann Gentry, newswriter through the efforts of the school, the SA, and the selective academy curriculum (soup kitchens, Daniel seminars, weeks of prayer, and daily school devotional time). While not all students subscribe to the religious goals of

16 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 YOUTH NEWS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

The Illinois Youth Challenge

Illinois — Sixty-thousand Bible interest cards left in homes, over 3,700 magabooks sold and delivered, a summer sales total of $56,500 — these are the facts that made this summer On July 8 the Detroit Youth Challenge group conducted the worship memorable for the 12 Illinois students who participated in the service for LaPeer (Ml) Church. This group sold more than $80,000 third "Illinois Youth Challenge" program. of SDA literature in the Detroit area this summer. As members of a group of 22 Lake Union students with five student leaders, the Illinois young people, ages 14 and up, 26 students, six student leaders, and an overall leader. Youth worked for 10 weeks as house-to-house literature evangelists. evangelists walked door to door from Sunday through Thurs- Areas of work were Quincy, Rockford, and the western day. Friday was a day off. Then each Sabbath this group suburbs of Chicago. Thanks to the generosity of Broadview conducted church services for area churches. This schedule Academy, the suburban workers had free dormitory rooms. did provide two weekends off during the summer. Other students stayed in homes of church members. Food was As student leader Michelle Ohm states: "Many people supplied by area churches, and donations were used for the rest think they can't do this work because they don't have what it of the meals. takes. Well, all it takes is the Holy Len Hickman, Lake Union Conference northern Illinois Spirit in your heart because Philippi- director for three years, says: "The most exciting part of the ans 4:13 states, 'I can do all things program is to watch the spiritual development among the through Christ who strengthens me,' students. It is rewarding to see the students lean on prayer and (The New King James Version). wait for God to work." "It's not that hard walking door to The 12 students were Helen Sauer, Noah and Eden Huth, door because Jesus said in Matthew of North Shore Church; Darlene Macy, Joliet; Cornelia Totpal, 7:7-8, 'Ask, and it will be given to you; Chicago Romanian; Steve Bajsanski, Chicago Yugoslavian; seek, and you will find; knock, and it Ryan Holcomb, Rockford; Stephanie Kraner, LaGrange; Ferlin This summer student will be opened to you. For everyone leader Michelle Ohm who asks receives, and he who seeks Espinal and Keila Lewis, Chicago Humboldt Park Hispanic; seta newsales record. Eric Pannwitz, Aurora; and David Cartwright, Hinsdale. finds, and to him who knocks it will be Financial benefit to students from selling magabooks is in opened,' (ibid). The Holy Spirit gives us the courage to do this the form of scholarships for academy or college. As a rule of job and the wisdom to know what to say to the people." thumb, combining commission and school bonus, a student This summer in the Detroit suburbs, youth evangelists makes about 75 percent of sales as scholarship money. Hickman distributed 20,000 Happiness Digest, close to 1,000 new visits students at Broadview Academy, Hinsdale Junior Acad- families now own devotionals, and approximately 115,000 emy, and North Shore Junior Academy. In-the-field training homes were contacted. That's an average of 3,000 doors by student leaders and a week of literature evangelist institute knocked on each day. Statistics say that there are 3.5 people per are part of the ten-week program. household; therefore, over 400,000 people in Detroit were Marilyn J Bauer, Illinois communication director reached this summer through the youth challenge program. Most students make between $2,000 and $3,000 by the end of the summer, which is much more earnings than flipping burgers — and evangelizing is more rewarding. Detroit's Great Commission Devotional books were sold to Catholics, Jehovah's Wit- nesses, and even to priests and pastors of other denominations. Michigan — Youth participants of the "Detroit Youth Chal- Some interested people have asked where they could find a lenge '95" earned money for their Christian education by Seventh-day Adventist Church to attend near them. walking door to door and leaving Christian literature in the David Dickerson has worked other summer jobs, but he homes on a donational basis. enjoys literature evangelism the most. He exclaims: "I love it! Jeff Freeman, Detroit Youth Challenge leader, declared Our co-workers and leaders love the Lord. And that alone is that "every school, no matter what grade level, should have a worth doing this work; to be around fellow youth who influ- magabook program!" This would allow kids the opportunity ence me for God's kingdom. Nothing else could be better than to witness and to get involved instead of just being "bench working with God!" warmers" in the Church. David is right. With God, nothing is impossible. Keep, the This summer's Detroit Youth Challenge was composed of youth in your prayers, and in everything praise God.

LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 • 17 LOCAL CHURCH NEWS

New Illinois Conference President

Illinois — Elder J. Wayne Coulter, president for 10 years of the Chesapeake Conference in Columbia, MD, has accepted the position of Illinois Conference president. Coulter replaces James Brauer who accepted a call to the Rocky Mountain Conference in Denver, CO. Coulter has been a pastor and an evangelist in Florida and From left: Lod Bartlett, Robert Bartlett and Nicholas Clark. the middle America states before be- coming the ministerial secretary of the Ninety-year-old Says Investment West Virginia Conference. He was later elected president of the West Virginia Project A Two-Fold Blessing Conference and served in that capacity for four years before being elected to Indiana — The words to a popular children's song, "I'm lead the Maryland churches. going to hide God's word inside my heart," proved to be an He and his wife, Sharon, have two inspiration for an investment project. Ninety-year-old Audra children, Christy, a nurse; and Todd, a Nash, a member of the Marion (IN) Church, challenged three sophomore in college. During Coulter's Sabbath school children to memorize each of the memory J. Wayne Coulter administration, the Chesapeake Con- verses for the second quarter of 1995. Nash pledged $10 to ference has grown from 6,000 members to its current 10,000, investment for each child who could successfully recite the and has completed a $3 million renovation of the conference verses during the opening exercises of the Marion Sabbath retreat center, as well as adding a new library and campus school program. The children, Nicholas Clark, age 7; Robert church to the conference boarding academy. Bartlett, age 7; and Lori Bartlett, age 9; were eager to take this "We have accepted this call because we believe that God is challenge. leading, and therefore we are eager to join the Illinois church It was with tears in her eyes that Nash listened to these three family," says Coulter. "We want to help invite the 11 million children recite the verses in unison on July 8. Nash says: residents of Illinois to meet us in heaven," he adds. "Years ago when I taught in the children's division of our Don C. Schneider, Lake Union Conference president Sabbath school we encouraged Scripture memorization. I am thankful to be part of a two-fold blessing yet today — to help our investment program and to help establish God's Word in the hearts of these children." Smothers Witnesses Mae Shaw, Marion communication secretary in Grand Rapids

Lake Region — Ethel Footman Women's Day at Sharon Church Smothers has authored two books, Lake Region — Special congratulations are in order to Sister Down in Piney Woods and Mariahs Thea Collins and her corps of workers at the Sharon Church Pond. These two books have been well in Inkster, MI. Collins was the chairwoman for the church's received in the Grand Rapids (MI) Women's Day service; its theme, "Back To God's Basics — school system. Smothers, a member of Love." All women at church this day wore black and white, the Grand Rapids Church, has dedi- Ethel Footman Smothers signifying that God's Word is written clearly in black and cated a portion of the proceeds from her books to the Lord. She white for all the world to read. also testifies that God has healed her physical body from Cynthia Prime, Lake Union women's ministries director, recent surgery. She is eager to be supportive to others who are delivered an inspiring message for the divine worship hour, praying for healing. We salute Smothers in her project of and special music was rendered by Sharon soloists Sandra creative writing. Edwards and Beatrice Morgan. After the service members and Carolyn Palmer, Lake Region Conference visitors were invited to a delicious and healthful vegetarian communication director meal in the church's fellowship hall. Iris McChristian-Allen, Sharon communication secretary

18 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 Thomas Preaches Region Members Broadcast to Illinois

Abroad Lake Region — The program is called "Truth for Today," and airs on station WBEE, 1570 AM, Sundays, from 9:30-10 p.m. Lake Region -- Pastor Samuel Thomas Jr. of the Highland A\ - This program began July 9 and will continue as funds are available. It is being sponsored by the Beacon of Joy Church enue Church in Benton Harbor, and the Morgan Park Church, both in Chicago, as well as the MI, conducted two youth rallies/ revivals overseas, from May 31- Lake Region Conference. June 21. A free study guide is being offered for each subject pre- In Sydney, Australia, a city re- sented, and a cassette tape of each broadcast is available for a small fee. ceptive to Christianity, there are Samuel Thomas Jr. 40 SDA churches. Thomas' mes- When funds are available the staff wants to offer two books. sage, "Spiritual Warfare: Victory in Christ," was targeted to The first is Steps to Christ to fulfill the need expressed by Ellen baby boomers and began June 3 with a youth rally at which G. White in Evangelism, page 188: "There are many who want about 1,000 people attended. The rally was followed by a to know what they must do to be saved. They want a plain and revival at the Mount Druitt-Samoan Church in Sydney. Nearly clear explanation of the steps requisite in conversion ... ." The 300 young people attended the nightly revival meetings. second book is The Desire of Ages as a New Testament On June 13, Thomas traveled to Auckland, New Zealand, complement on the life of Christ. where he began another youth series for a group in the Supporters and contributors are needed. Interested parties Papatoetoe Church which concluded with a rally of nearly 700 can write: Truth for Today, P.O. Box 0035, Markham, IL baby boomers. As a result of these two youth series, Thomas 60426-0035. reports that over 50 people made a decision for baptism and The staff covets your prayers for this broadcast in order to rededication to Christ. further the gospel and hasten His soon coming. The last leg of the journey took Thomas to Nadi, Fiji, where Pastor James Clements Jr., "Truth for Today" speaker he observed the church work from the perspective of laity. Elizabeth Watson, Highland communication secretary Women Featured Michigan Conference Gets New Look at Camp Meeting

Michigan — This summer the conference office in Lansing Lake Region — The Lake Region was given a face-lift. "The exterior of the building has been Conference women's ministry lead- modernized to be more compatible with the new and modern ers were featured during the opening buildings recently constructed on either side of the conference session of camp meeting, June 16, in office," says Cassopolis, MI. Brian In honor of 1995 being the "Year Stephan, Dr. Sylvia Barnes of the Adventist Woman," Dr. Sylvia conference Barnes, formerly of Chicago, returned home to give the key- undertrea- note address. She was well received by all. Carolyn Palmer, surer. "It conference women's ministries director, presented awards to now has all of the ladies present. The theme song was "Sisters in the clean lines Lord." The ladies led out in Sabbath school. and a fresh, J. D. Parker, conference personal ministries director, inter- new look." viewed a conference director about projected activities for the The inte- year. Those activities included a retreat for women and teen rior offices girls, Oct. 6-8, at the Stouffer Hotel in downtown Battle Creek, and meeting MI. For details about the retreat call 312-846-2664. rooms have been given better light- ing control by replacing the drapes with mini-blinds. The office workers are thankful for the window treatment which has greatly improved their working conditions. Bruce Babienco, Michigan Conference communication director

LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 • 19 Lake Union SDA Schools LOCAL CHURCH NEWS Statement of Compliance — The Church, in all of its church-operated schools, admits students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its People in Transition schools; and makes no discrimination on the basis of race in administra- tion of educational policies, applications for admission, scholarship or loan programs, and extracurricular programs. • Larry Blackmer is now associate superintendent of educa- tion at the Michigan Conference in Lansing, replacing Dr. Ed Illinois Conference Eau Claire Elementary Norton who will be teaching at the Adventist International Edenville Elementary Beverly Hills Elementary Edith B. Garrett Elementary Institute of Advanced Studies in Manila, Philippines. Blackmer Broadview Academy Escanaba Elementary Champaign Elementary was formerly principal of Takoma Academy in Takoma Park, First Flint Elementary Downers Grove Elementary MD. He has a master's in secondary education administration Glenwood Union Elementary Elgin Elementary Gobles Junior Academy from Andrews University, and is working on a doctorate in Glen Ellyn Elementary Grand Haven Elementary Hinsdale Junior Academy educational administration at Andrews. He and his wife, Grand Rapids Junior Academy Joliet Elementary Grayling Elementary Sandy, have a girl, Melissa, age 15. Lake County Elementary Great Lakes Adventist Academy Marion Elementary Greater Lansing Adventist School Noble Elementary Hastings Elementary • Larry Yeagley, former pastor of the Muskegon and Fre- North Aurora Elementary Holland Elementary North Shore Junior Academy mont (MI) churches, is now pastor of the Marshall and Ionia Elementary Ottawa Elementary Charlotte (MI) churches. Ithaca Elementary Peoria Elementary Jackson Elementary Quincy Elementary Kalamazoo Junior Academy Rockford Elementary • Jerry LaFave, former associate pastor of the Berrien Maple Ridge Union Elementary Sheridan Elementary Metropolitan Elementary Springs (MI) Village Church, is now pastor of the New Haven South Suburban Elementary Mio Elementary Springfield Elementary Church in Kansas City, KS. Mount Pleasant Elementary Munising Elementary Indiana Conference • Mike Troxell, former assistant pastor at the Lansing Church, Muskegon Elementary Niles Elementary Anderson Elementary is now pastor at the Linden (MI) Church and assistant pastor Northview SDA School Bloomington Elementary Oak Hollow Christian School at the Holly (MI) Church. Cicero Elementary Oakwood Junior Academy Columbus Elementary Onaway Elementary Elkhart Elementary Owosso Elementary • Mark Hughes, former pastor in the Nevada/Utah Confer- Evansville Elementary Petoskey Elementary ence, is now assistant pastor of the Lansing Church. Fort Wayne Elementary Prattville Elementary Indiana Academy Ruth Murdoch Elementary Indianapolis Junior Academy Superior Adventist Academy • David Kobliska, a recent student at the Theological Semi- Kokomo Elementary Traverse City Elementary Lafayette Elementary nary in Berrien Springs, MI, is now pastor at Otsego (MI) Tri-City Junior Academy Marion Elementary Troy Adventist Academy Church and assistant pastor at Kalamazoo (MI) Church. Richmond Elementary Warren Elementary South Bend Junior Academy Waterford Elementary Terre Haute Elementary • Gary Burns, former youth pastor at the Berrien Springs Wilson Junior Academy Woodland Elementary (MI) Pioneer Memorial Church, is now pastor at Dakota Lake Region Conference Academy in Bismarck, ND. Wisconsin Conference Calvin Center Elementary Capitol City Elementary Bethel Junior Academy • Brian Hamilton has been named Wisconsin Conference Chicago SDA Academy Durand Elementary undertreasurer and corporation Chicago SDA Elementary Fox Valley Elementary Fairhaven Elementary Frederic Elementary treasurer, replacing Richard Mizpah Elementary Green Bay Junior Academy Moore, assistant treasurer, who Peterson-Warren Academy Hillside Christian has accepted a call to be assistant Peterson-Warren Elementary L & L Branch Elementary Sharon Junior Academy Lakeland Elementary pastor for the Madison (WI) Madison Elementary Church. Hamilton was formerly Michigan Conference Menomonie Elementary Milwaukee Junior Academy associate treasurer in the Michi- Adelphian Junior Academy Petersen Elementary gan Conference. He has a Master Alpena Elementary Pine View Elementary Andrews Academy Raymond SDA Christian of Divinity degree and a bachelor's Battle Creek Academy Rhinelander Elementary in administration from Andrews Battle Creek Elementary Rice Lake Elementary University. He and his wife, Diane, Benedict Memorial Elementary Richland Center Elementary Berrien Springs Village Elementary Sunnyside Elementary have two children: Leith, age 16, Blue Water Elementary Wisconsin Academy and Trent, age 15. Cedar Lake Elementary Woodland Adventist School Charlotte Elementary

20 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 Gender-Inclusive Ordination WORLD CHURCH NEWS North American — In an open letter on women's ordination addressed to Seventh-day Adventist pastors and administra- News Notes tors in North America, Alfred C. McClure, president of the North American Division, urged them to be bridge builders, to focus on mission, and pray that God will help the Church deal • Oklahoma City, OK: Church members in Oklahoma with the issue of gender-inclusive ordination. have supplied children injured in the Oklahoma City bomb His letter comes weeks after a special video report was blast with sets of "Your Story Hour" cassettes, and offers for distributed to all Seventh-day Adventist churches in North a free week at summer camp with trained grief counselors America following the world church session in Utrecht, the on hand. Your Story Hour in Berrien Springs, MI, is an Netherlands. During the session, on July 5, delegates voted interfaith radio ministry promoting character building in down a request of the North American Division to allow each children through radio drama presentations. Currently Your world division to decide, within its own territory, whether Story Hour is aired on more than 3,000 stations worldwide. ordination to the gospel ministry could be gender-inclusive. • Germany: Seven first graders started their school life in Looking at the issue of ordination, McClure asks, "What the first Adventist primary school in Germany on Aug. 22. now? What should be our reaction to this vote of the world Mrs. Reinheld Schmidt, a highly-trained teacher, gave up church in session?" He makes three observations: First, "that her status as a civil servant to be the teacher and principal. North America is a loyal part of the world church" and he German Adventists have never had Adventist primary "would do everything in [his] power to see that this issue did schools, except one in Friedensau (former East Germany) not compromise that position." Secondly, he stresses "a need to which was closed in the 1950s. In recent years, several keep the issue of Biblical ordination in perspective and not churches have begun to consider opening church schools, make of it more than Scripture does." Thirdly, McClure's letter this in a country where there is no Christian teacher reiterates the "process by which the world church acknowl- training. May God bless this venture. edges those who have sensed the calling of God." Urging members and church leaders to do everything in • College Place, WA: Beginning with the 1995-1996 their power to maintain the unity of the world church, McClure school year, Walla Walla College in College Place adds a says, "There may be those who would challenge the session SDA perspective to the global push for environmental vote, as individuals or as a group, and attempt to move ahead stewardship by offering an environmental science major of the world church without its approval. My appeal today is and an environmental studies minor. This is a first in that we exercise all of the Spirit-led persuasiveness at our Adventist higher education. The program, with appropriate command so that this does not happen." preceding college-level studies, requires two years on the In addressing the necessary process by which a person is Walla Walla College campus. For details contact: Jon Cole, ordained to the gospel ministry, he states that "a commission- 204 S. College Ave., College Place WA 99324-1198; 509- ing or dedicatory service, even with the laying on of hands, is 527-2078. Biblical and affirming of the call to ministry (see Acts 13:2-4 • Loma Linda, CA: The Loma Linda University Medical and Review and Herald, July 9, 1895), yet does not violate the Center's heart transplant program received approval for spirit or the letter of the vote of the General Conference funding by the U.S. federal Medicare program. Loma Linda session." performed its first adult heart transplant in November 1985, Following the Utrecht decision, two local congregations, three days after the first infant heart transplant was per- one in Maryland and one in California, expressed their disap- formed. By April 1995, 324 infants, children and adults pointment with the results and urged church leadership to have undergone heart transplantation at the medical center actively pursue ways of responding to calls for gender-inclu- and the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. sive ordination. There are 4,645 congregations in North America with 828,978 members. Worldwide the Seventh-day Adventist • Sydney, Australia: The opening of significant exten- Church has 8.5 million members. sions to the Sydney Adventist Hospital on Aug. 9, further McClure indicated that specific initiatives would be pre- consolidates the complex as the largest private hospital in sented after the North American Division year-end meetings to New South Wales. This $35 million development has be held, Oct. 11-13, in Battle Creek, MI. "As painful as the expanded the hospital to enable it to provide for the needs issue is to many," McClure concluded, "we must not allow it to of the community well into the next century. The hospital splinter our unity or divert our mission." now houses a new operating theater suite, day surgery, and endoscopy units; a comprehensive radiology unit, a renal dialysis unit, the Avondale College School of Nursing, conference room, and a professional hospital library.

LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 • 21 Kalume of Kinshasa, Zaire. The Kalumes are making their eeded : home in Berrien Springs. MILESTONES Field Representatives Rosaiah Joy Santos and Steven Floyd Greenlaw were married July • people-loving 30, 1995, in Berrien Springs, MI. ANNIVERSARY The ceremony was performed by • self-motivated The Johnsons are making their Elder Tony Brown and Pastor Isaias home in Hawthorne, WI. • missionary- Santos Sr. minded Rosaiah is the daughter of Isaias Julie A. Kiger and James R. Sr. and Rosita Santos of Berrien • flexible Dronen were marriedAug. 6, 1995, Springs. Steven is the son of Jerry in Berrien Springs, MI. The cer- and Ramona Greenlaw of Berrien emony was performed by Pastor Center, MI. Don Dronen. (YOU) The Greenlaws are making their Julie is the daughter of Mr. and home temporarily in Korea. Call Art Grayman for Mrs. Steven Kiger of Berrien available territories Springs. James is the son of Elder Susie Schultz and Stephen (402) 488-0981 and Mrs. Don Dronen of Berrien Eastwood were married July 30, Springs. 1995, in Hinsdale, IL. The ceremony Christian Record Services The Dronens are making their was performed by Henrik Jorgensen. Serving the Blind and the Deaf home in Berrien Springs. Susie is the daughter of Kim and 4444 S. 52nd, Lincoln, NE 68516 Diane Schultz of Orland Park, IL. Martha Y. Munive and An- Stephen is the son of Len and Pat tors Patrick B. Morrison and Dwight drew S. Jaley were married July 23, Eastwood of Grantham, England. K. Nelson, and interment was in 1995, in Hinsdale, IL. The ceremony The Eastwoods are making their Elm Ridge Memorial Park Cem- was performed by Ronald Peyton. home in Laurel, MD. etery, Muncie, IN. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Stevenson Martha is the daughter of Galo and Juana Munive of Glendale HOLLINGSHEAD, Gerald E., Heights, IL. Andrew is the son of OBITUARIES Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Stevenson age 68; born Feb. 10, 1927; died of Holly, MI, celebrated their 65th Babu Rao and Kamala Jaley of July 20, 1995, in Berwyn, IL. He Glenview, IL. ELMER, Ella M., age 91; born wedding anniversary Aug. 30. They was a member of the Hinsdale (IL) The Jaleys are making their home Jan. 21, 1904, in Clark County, WI; were honored by a celebration given Church. in Glenview. died May 5, 1995, in Nampa, ID. by their family at the Webers Inn in She was a member of the Waukesha Survivors include: his wife, Ann Arbor, MI, Sunday, Aug. 27. Charity Netteburg and John Church in New Berlin, WI. Lucille; a daughter, Amy Hausman; Guests were present from Wiscon- Pitton were married Aug. 13,1995, Survivors include: a son, Walter 3 sisters, Gladys Erdman, Grace sin, Chicago, and various parts of in Berrien Springs, MI. The cer- "Bud"; 2 daughters, Doloris Knecht Czemick and Esther Hollingshead. Michigan. emony was performed by Les Pitton and Shirley Graves; 9 grandchil- Services were conducted by Pas- Jr. dren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a tor Birger Draget, and interment WEDDINGS Charity is the daughter of Mr. great-great-grandchild. was in Elmwood Cemetery, River and Mrs. Kermit Netteburg of Services were conducted by Pas- Grove, IL. Rebekah Ann Baird and Ryan Berrien Springs. John is the son of tor Claudio Consuegra, and inter- Douglas Seitz were married July Mr. and Mrs. Les Pitton Jr. of Fulton, ment was in Highland Memorial HUBBELL, Alice A., age 73; born 16, 1995, in Coldwater, MI. The MD. Park Cemetery, New Berlin. Aug. 28, 1921, in Kewadin, MI; ceremony was performed by Pastor The Pittons are making their died July 3, 1995, in Tecumseh, MI. David W. Gotshall. home in Berrien Springs. GLINKEN, Henry E., age 85; She was a member of the Tecumseh Rebekah is the daughter of Ron born May 13,1910, in Paterson, NJ; Church. and Penney Baird of Union City, Dorothy Decena Pan and Lt. died July 22, 1995, in Taylor, MI. Survivors include: her husband, MI. Ryan is the son of Douglas and j.g. Dale Dan Ramirez were mar- He was a member of the Metropoli- Ervin W; 2 sons, E. Larry and James Cynthia Seitz of Coldwater. riedJuly 2, 1995, in Lake Forest, IL. tan Church in Plymouth, MI. T.; a daughter, Alice Fay Larson; 6 The Seitzes are making their The ceremony was performed by He is survived by his 2 brothers, grandchildren; and 5 great-grand- home in Coldwater. Pastor Russ Laughlin. John J. and Robert J. children. Dorothy is the daughter of Dr. Services were conducted by Pas- Services were conducted by El- Jane Butler and Clarence and Mrs. Edward L. Pan of tor Frank Haynes, and interment der Rodney Hyde, and interment Hardy were married July 16, 1995, Douglassville, PA. Dale is the son of was in Michigan Memorial Park was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Elk in Hinsdale, IL. The ceremony was Mr. and Mrs. Dan N. Ramirez of Cemetery, Flat Rock, MI. Rapids, MI. performed by Pastor Joyce Webb. San Diego, CA. The Hardys are making their The Ramirezes are making their HARMAN, Ruth R., age 99; born JONES, Zelma W, age 76; born home in Merrillville, IN. home in Sicily, Italy, at the Sigonel la Aug. 28, 1895, in Marion, IN; died Aug. 27, 1918, in Grand Rapids, Naval Hospital. Aug. 18, 1995, in Niles, MI. She MI; died June 28, 1995, in Grand Rebecca Susan Carlson and was a member of the Pioneer Me- Rapids. She was a member of the David Johnson were married Sept. Deborah Rauch and John morial Church in Berrien Springs, Grand Rapids Central Church. 30, 1994, in Superior, WI. The cer- Kalume were married Aug. 20, MI. Survivors include: a son, emony was performed by Commis- 1995, in Berrien Springs, MI. The Survivors include: a daughter, Michael; 3 grandchildren; and 2 sioner Hammond. ceremony was performed by Pastor Alma Canada; 3 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Becky is the daughter of Susan Werner Vyhmeister.. great-grandchildren; 4 great-great- Services were conducted by and Gerald Carlson of South Range, Deborah is the daughter of Frank grandchildren; and a great-great- Michael Jones, and interment was WI. David is the son of Lois and Roy and Hazel Rauch of Byrdstown, TN. great-grandchild. in the Fairplains Cemetery, Grand Johnson of Virginia, MN. John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Services were conducted by Pas- Rapids.

22 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 March 4, 1939, in Wisconsin; died If My People Pray Aug. 28, 1995, in Milwaukee. She earn by Randy Maxwell was a member of the Waukesha • finest quality more Church in New Berlin, WI. • better prices profit - Sr/P IF MY Survivors include: her father, • fresh for If ibeib Elton Beversdorf; her brother, Rob- • risk-free PEOPLE ert Beversdorf; and her sister, Betty your Desire a • guaranteed riiiej Thomas. PRAY passion • healthy organization 44/0. for Services were conducted by Pas- „„y11 ; 40, tor Claudio Consuegra, and inter- prayer? 1,41 ment was in Union (WI) Cemetery. Raise money the healthy way! ra.4.0tr, Distribute citrus from Indian River Fundraisers. MILLER, Frances, age 84; born Randy Maxwell Jan. 8, 1911, in Indianapolis; died Experience June 16, 1995, in Indianapolis. She an intimate relationship was a member of the Marion (IN) INS RIVER with God in this intensely Church. personal book calling us She is survived by her daughter, to prayer and revival. Jeanne Davis. OUNDRAISERS Paper. U 0.95/Cdn$15.90. Services were conducted by Pas- Available at your ABC, or tor Stan Wilkinson, and interment call toll free 1-800-765-6955. was in Maple Grove Cemetery, new low minimum order: . t.)A 1995 Pacific Press P,: j Association 809/9834 Sweetser, IN. 100 cases (4/5 bushel) CJ KEENEY, Vesta D., age 101; born MYSLENSKI, Theodore "Ted" Sept. 6, 1893, in Ingham County, C., age 67; born Juse 6, 1928, in MI; died Aug. 16, 1995, in St. Ada, MI; died July 26, 1995, in Johns, MI. She was a member of the Grand Rapids, MI. He was a mem- East Lansing University Church in ber of the Grand Rapids Central CT Michigan Church. Survivors include: 3 sons, Earl, Survivors include: his wife, Avery and James; a daughter, Cereda Peggy; a son, John; a brother, Hen- ca McConnell; a brother, LorenAvery; ry; 2 sisters, Bernice Lillibridge and -1' (800) 336-9647 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grand- Jean Jarvis; a grandchild; and 3 entist owned and owitlibeKitirell family, exclusively f p sales. children; and a great-great-grand- nieces/nephews. child. Services were conducted by Pas- Services were conducted by Pas- tor John B. Fortune, and interment tor Roy Castelbuono, and interment was in Findlay Cemetery, Ada. 11, 1995, in Grand Rapids, MI. He Caroline. was in the Rose Cemetery in Bath, was a member of the Big Rapids Services were conducted by Pas- MI. PARRISH, Lillian M., age 102; (MI) Church. tor James Micheff, and interment born Dec. 14, 1892, in St. Austell, Survivors include: his wife, was in the Rest Haven Memorial KRAUSE, Martha, age 91; born Cornwall, England; died July 19, Maxine; 2 sons, Robert and Rich- Gardens, Belding, MI. July 15, 1904, in Germany; died 1995, in Northville, MI. She was a ard; a daughter, Diane Vosburgh; Aug. 3, 1995, in Watertown, WI. member of the Plymouth (MI) his mother, Thelma Seaton; 2 broth- TAYLOR, Adeline, age 69; born She was a member of the Watertown Church. ers, Louis and Floyd; 2 sisters, Viola June 2, 1926, in Minneapolis; died Church. Survivors include: a son, George Allen and Dorothea Bryant; and 4 June 12, 1995, in Brainerd, MN. Survivors include: 3 sons, Horst, Wheeker; 3 daughters, Natalie grandchildren. She was a member of the Staples Werner and Daniel; 4 daughters, Weaver, Shirley Hamilton and Memorial services were con- (MN) Church. Sabina Ersel, Ruth Raue, Esther Beverly Leffler; 20 grandchildren; ducted by Pastor Don Siewert. Survivors include: her husband, Hartung and Margarita Indalecio; 36 great-grandchildren; and 3 great- Eugene; 2 sons, Lyndon D. and 17 grandchildren; and 8 great-grand- great-grandchildren. SKEELS, Xema R., age 97; born Marvin; a brother, Vernon Heglund; children. Services were conducted by Pas- Sept. 2, 1897, in Cleveland, OH; a sister, Barbara Vernon; and 3 Services were conducted by Pas- tor Victor R. Brown, and interment died July 25, 1995, in Berrien grandchildren. tor Claudio Consuegra, and inter- was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs, MI. She was a member of Services were conducted by Pas- ment was in Glenview Memorial Springs, MI. the Pioneer Memorial Church in tors Dennis Altrogge and Norman Gardens, Ixonia, WI. Berrien Springs. Yoder, and interment was in PAVEY, Mildred V., age 86; born She is survived by her 3 nieces, Woodlake Cemetery, Grantsburg, LeCOUNT, Mary J., age 72; born July 5, 1909, in Madison County, Carol Gardner, Betty Berger and WI. March 6, 1923, in Elkhart, IN; died IN; died July 30,1995, in Anderson, Pat Gerger. Aug. 10, 1995, in Ludington, MI. IN. She was a member of the Ander- Services were conducted by Pas- VanOSDOL, Doris, age 82; born She was a member of the Elkhart son Church. tor Dwight K. Nelson, and inter- Feb. 18, 1913, in Indianapolis; died Church. She is survived by her brother, ment was in the Washtenaw Memo- Aug. 5, 1995, in Indianapolis. She Survivors include: a daughter, Lindy Lawson. rial Park Cemetery, Ann Arbor, MI. was a member of the Indianapolis Deborah Vlaeminck; a half brother, Services were conducted by Pas- Southside Church. Daniel Searles; and 3 grandchildren. tor Dan Hall, and interment was in SKELTON, Lewis H., age 88; She is survived by her husband, Services were conducted by Pas- Memorial Park Cemetery, Ander- born Sept. 11, 1906, in Ford County, Wayne. tor Harold Peggau, and interment son. IL; died July 24, 1995, in Middleton, Services were conducted by Pas- was in Rice Cemetery, Elkhart. MI. He was a member ofthe Belgreen tor Sergio Gutierrez, and interment SEATON, John R., age 70; born Church in Greenville, MI. was at the Crown Hill Cemetery in LOHR, Bernice, age 56; born Feb. 7, 1925, in Flint, MI; died Aug. He is survived by his wife, Indianapolis.

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Call NE 68430. --5008-9 vide excellent healthcare in phone 209-267-0416 or fax 209- 800-327-1914, 407-897-1998, or an atmosphere of loving con- 267-0342. --4890-6 fax 407-897-5571. Florida Hospi- tal, 601 E. Rollins, Orlando, FL MOVING? BUYING OR SELL- cern, according to the example 32803. --4990-1 I ING? No cost, no obligation, toll- of Christ's healing ministry. HOME HEALTH DIRECTOR free real estate information main- needed for busy home health/hos- land USA, Canada, Hawaii or Sound intriguing? Want to be pice agency. Must be RN licensed GRANDMA'S STORIES by Alaska. Call 800-523-2460, exten- part of a winning team? Apply with at least three years' experience Bonnie Tillman, is about Ellen and sion T-211-1LU. --5009-2 your clinical or administrative in supervisory or administrative po- James White and other character- building stories; 345 pages, well- skills to our team. We offer sition. Tillamook Hospital, 1000 Third St., Tillamook, OR 97141; illustrated and hard bound. Excel- FOOTSTEPS OF PAUL,GREEK competitive pay, generous 503-842-4444. --4915-1 lent for home schoolers. Contact: ISLES, AND HOLY LAND benefits and a caring Chris- Paloma M. Chalker, P.O. Box 557, cruise with escorted Adventist group, tian environment. Collegedale, TN 37315. --4991-10 March 27-April 11, 1996, from Ath- HOSPICE COORDINATOR ens to Jerusalem. Special rates from Send your résumé to: Personnel needed for busy home health/hos- $3,399, with airfare. Call Madlyn at Services, Hinsdale Hospital, 120 pice agency. Must be RN licensed BULK WHOLE FOODS delivered 800-274-0016 or 301-317-5741. N. Oak St., Hinsdale, IL 60521 with at least two years' experience to your door in Wisconsin, Minne- Space is limited. --5010-11 in community health or home health sota and Michigan's Upper Penin- and/or hospice agency. Tillamook sula. Organic or commercial grains, ads continued on page 26

24 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT Hear Them Again VoiCeNOTES for the First Time— Voice of Prophecy Philippines Goal: On Compact Disc!

Voice of Prophecy Souvenir Songs 50,000 Baptisms in Six Months! "Rejoice Today"

Bob Edxards, 1st tenor; Jeri) Patton, 2nd tenor Jack Veazey, baritone; Jim McClintock. bass

It's brand new—almost an hour of your favorites by one of the best loved King's Heralds combinations: Bob Edwards, Jerry Patton, Jack Veazey, and Jim VOP director-speaker Lonnie Melashenko talks with Nestor Dayson, VOP speaker in Manila, about the "Target: McClintock. You'll love these 21 hymns, 50,000" campaign goal of 50,000 baptisms in the Philippines during the first six months of 1996. gospel songs, spirituals, and early The largest-ever Voice of Prophecy participate in this front-line evangelism. American sacred folk songs—now on CD evangelistic campaign is planned for You'll be inspired by the dedication of and cassette. January-June 1996 in the Philippines to Adventists in the Philippines to sharing This souvenir recording can be yours celebrate 50 years of VOP radio and the good news of the gospel and Christ's for a gift of $25 or more to the Voice of Bible School ministry there. soon coming. And if you can't be there Prophecy ministry during October. With 615,000 members already, the in person, please join in praying for a October 21 is VOP Day across North Adventist Church in the Philippines great harvest of souls. America. Place your special offering in will grow by 8% in only six months! Request more information about an envelope, mark it Voice of Prophecy, Voice of Prophecy director-speaker "Target: 50,000" by writing: VOP, Box and place it in the offering plate that day. Lonnie Melashenko invites YOU to 2525, Newbury Park, CA 91319. Or use the coupon and mail your gift directly to the VOP if you'd like a copy DISCOVER Course Is Evangelistic Tool of the new King's Heralds CD or cassette. r The Voice of Prophecy's new course, ❑ DISCOVER, is helping thousands YES, I want my gift of S to help with VOP radio and Bible discover the biblical basis for School work. Adventists beliefs. The 26-lesson series Lrj1 For my gift of $25 or more, please send covers both the basics—God and the me the new CD of favorites by the Bible, sin and salvation, prayer and th King's Heralds. Holy Spirit—and the distinctives—the P I prefer a cassette instead of CD. state of the dead, the change of the Sabbath, and the Three Angels' Name Messages. DISCOVER is being used for Address individual and group study across the City United States and Canada. A pastor's wife studied the DISCOVER lessons State Zip with Victoria VanHager, who became the first graduate—and baptism—from Victoria VanHager was baptized December 17, 1994 — MAIL TO: — the course. by Pastor Keith Mulligan. She was the first graduate The La Mesa church in California of the Voice of Prophecy's DISCOVER course. FERNA14 1 41 AVADCAS rE.5 tied each night of its evangelistic I I I Of P seminar to the top of one lesson, which For more information on how you Prophecyrophecy became the take-home summary of the can use the DISCOVER lessons in your Pit message. At the conclusion of the local church outreach, write the VOP s_ seminar, 75 persons received diplomas Bible School, Box 2525, Newbury and several of these were baptized. Park, CA 91319. Box 55 • Los Angeles, CA 90053 LJ ■

ElLI. Successful Computer Dating Music Ministry? exclusively for SDAs since 1974 .4 ward-Winning Record Producer/ Position Available ADVENTIST CONTACT Vocalist, Jim Mc Donald, can help you get started. Winner, 44 19 PO. BOX 5419 U Takoma Park, MD 20913-0419 "Albums of the Year" ... over 20 years ADRA-International is seeking a 4 L USA Phone: (301) 589-4440 i. experience... call Jim, (619) 692-2411 committed financial professional to serve ... mail rough demo ... 3808 Rosecrans as a St. #469, San Diego, CA 92110. No BARHI DATES: $34.50 for 12 Contests ...No Gimmicks ... Ministry SENIOR FINANCIAL pounds shipped UPS, beginning Only ... SDA Approved. COMPLIANCE OFFICER about Nov. 6. Please send check based at its world headquarters in with order to: Cloverdale SDA nancial matters affecting the col- School, 1081 S. Cloverdale Blvd., Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. lege, reports directly to president. The individual selected will have a minimum of Cloverdale, CA 95425. Master's in business or related field --5012-12 10 years' experience in financial administration, preferred. Send application, letter of accounting /auditing, and will be a CPA or interest, résumé, three references to: Office of Human Resources, equivalent. Fluency in English is required and SINGLE? WIDOWED? DI- Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL VORCED? The SDA Friendship fluency in French or Spanish is greatly desired. 35896. --5022-10 Extensive global travel is a primary requirement Finder confidentially lists birthday, of the position. marital status, occupation, race, year became SDA, interests, detailed de- JUST PRINTED, ANOTHER Interested individuals may send scriptions (no word limit) of many 50,000 BOOKLETS: What Must I comprehensive résumé to: eligible SDAs! Plus, how partici- Do To Inherit Eternal Life? (a Bible Byron L. Scheuneman, pants met/wed, and beneficial ex- study). Will you help distribute tras! For listing application/infor- ADRA-International, 12501 Old Columbia Pike them? No cost to you. Together we mation, send stamped envelope. Silver Spring, MD 20904 can direct others to God and heaven. Catalog $25. SDAFF, Box 465, Sh- For a sample copy and details write: annon, GA 30172. -- 5018-11 Otis Rupright, Box 2872, West Lafayette, IN 47906. --5023-10 ads continued from page 24 COLORADO GETAWAY: De- signed for you or your family. Come HOBBIES BY MAIL: Plastic, CLASSICAL MUSIC THEME wood or metal cars, trucks, trains, to Filoha Meadows near historic SINGLE? Adventist Singles News ESCORTED SDA GROUP planes, boats. Craft kits: bird houses, Redstone. Enjoy mountain splen- is free. Also write your personal ad CRUISE from Ensenada, Mexico, sun catchers, wood and leather, paint dor high in the Rockies. Fabulous free and receive written responses to Honolulu, Hawaii, Jan. 18-23, by number sets, doormat paint sets, snow skiing, abundant wildlife, blue- free. Call 800-771-5095. Record 1996. Five days on world class QE- rocket and science kits, train and ribbon trout fishing, private natural voice mail ads free, call 800-944- 2 including a full day in Lahaina, road race sets, R/C models. Send $5 hot mineral springs, jeeping, hiking 7671. Listen/respond to Adventist Maui. Rates from $1,267, free air- for one-year membership and dis- and biking trails. Private duplexes. Connection for Singles, 900-446- fare. Space very limited. Call Madlyn count price list to: Hobbies by Mail, Great views. Call 800-227-8906. 3400; $2 per minute, must be 18 or at 800-274-0016 or 301-317-5741. 507 N. Phillips, Kokomo, IN 46901. --5015-12 older. --5024-10 --5011-11 —5019-11

NOW FULL HYPERTEXT capa- ALMONDS,WALNUTS,DRIED FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR: BOOK PRINTING, PUBLISH- bility on our new Windows and Mac FRUIT: Almonds, $4.50#; walnut Camp Kulaqua is looking for a pro- ING AND DISTRIBUTING: version E. G. White CD-ROM: 287 halves and large pieces, $3.50#; fessional food service director. Must Complete typesetting, layout and books, periodicals, pamphlets and smaller pieces; $2.75#. Five-pound have minimum five years' experi- design services. For free price guide collections, plus the KJV Bible! Find, minimum. Dried peaches, $3.25#; ence as director of a food service call 800-FOR-1844, 9-5 (ET). categorize, highlight, annotate, or- apricots, $5.95#. Two- and five- program. Full-time position with --5020-10 ganize and print those significant pound minimums. Send order to: salary and benefits. Send résumé to: quotes with ease. Now only $99.95! Geraldine Luber, 6812 Foote Road, Camp Kulaqua, Attention Director, Free information packet, call 800- Ceres, CA 95307. Will bill for order Route 2, Box 110, High Springs, FL TRAVEL WITH ADVENTIST 382-9622. --5016-11 and UPS. Phone 209-669-9012. 32643. --5013-12 FRIENDS: 15-day Australia, New --5025-10 Zealand tour, host Elder Alf Birch, INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT departing Nov. I ; 13-day Panama ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS Canal cruise on world-famous LIVING in magnificent mountains GREAT GIFT FOR ALL AGES! headed South for the winter. Florida Queen Elizabeth 2, from New York of North Carolina at Fletcher Park Individualized shorthand, piano, Conference now has a facility known to Los Angeles, sailing Jan. 4, 1996; Inn. Apartment and villa homes are organ, guitar lessons by exchanging as Pine Lake Retreat Center located Holy Land, Egypt, Jordan tour de- available now. Appealing vegetar- tapes with experienced SDA teacher in central Florida. It is open and parting March 14, 1996. Mert Allen, ian meals; adjacent to SDA church, with music education degree. Send available for those seeking a place to Mt. Tabor Cruise, 800-950-9234 or academy, hospital and doctors' of- self-addressed, stamped envelope for stay for the winter of 1995-1996. 503-256-7919. --5021-10 fices. Come and see or call Linda free information to: Resources Un- RV hookups and apartments. Please McIntyre, Marketing Director. 150 limited, P.O. Box 134, Gobles, MI call Pine Lake reservations at 904- Tulip Trail, Hendersonville, NC 49055-9646; 616-628-4459. Also 454-1351 and ask for Joyce. OAKWOOD COLLEGE seeks 28792; 704-684-2882 or 800-249- will tape music for children's Sab- --5014-12 vice president for financial affairs. 2882. --5017-11 bath schools, etc. --5026-10 Responsible for overseeing all fi-

26 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 PERFECT HOME FOR RE- klers, ceramic tile, security system, TIRED COUPLE OR VACA- two miles from SDA church; 4,545 • • • • TION SPOT: Two-bedroom mo- square feet total. CBS construction, • • bile home, Houghton Lake, Ml; near three years new. Call 941-495-7702, • highway and boat launch; large ad- or write: Vernon Snively, 11820 Red ■ • dition (could accommodate another Hibiscus Dr., Bonita Spring, FL • • bed); large garage with opener; stor- 33923. --5033-10 • age building; window A/C; sewer • ■ • • line; 100-foot lot; new drapes; new • • roof; new SDA church. $26,500/ KNOW ANY YOUNG ADULTS • best offer; 517-669-9382.--5027-10 WHO ARE MOVING TO • • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA to • photo by Madeline • start college or a career? We would • Johnston of Berrien LATCH-KEY DIRECTOR FOR like to extend an invitation to them • Springs, MI • • ■ GROUP HOME: Permanent part to be part of our family. Write or fax: • time, 25 hours, suburban outreach. Collegiate/Young Adult Ministries, • • Knowledge of developmental stage, Southern California Conference, • • children five-12, ameliorating di- P.O. Box 969, Glendale, CA 91209; ■ Attention • vorce and single parenting; plus so- fax 818-546-8430. --5034-10 • cial service work. Background in • • • • social work, psychology, Christian/ ■ • NURSING FACULTY: Southwest- elementary education, ministry; de- Photographers! • gree helpful. Contact: Rita Chat- ern Adventist College is seeking ■ elaine, 774 Kenilworth, Glen Ellyn, applicants for nursing faculty whose ■ IL 60137. --5028-10 primary expertise is in community • The Lake Union Herald is accepting ■ health. Master's in nursing required. • • seasonal transparencies to feature on its covers. • Doctorate preferred. Send vitae to: • All submissions must be shot in the Lake Union SEEKING LIVE-IN: Pleasant se- Holly Gadd, Nursing Department, . territory. Chosen photographs will receive $50. ■ nior lady, alert and ambulatory, seeks SAC, Keene, TX 76059; 817-645- • ■ • live-in companion in exchange for 3921. --5035-10 With each entry, please include your room and board. Please call or write • • • name, telephone number and camera informa- • for further information: P.O. Box ■ ■ 252, 150 E. Buckeye, Cicero, IN FANTASTIC NEW GIFT IDEA: tion (brand, lens, film). You may send up to 10 46034; 317-984-4733. --5029-10 Perfect for holiday giving. Peace • original vertical slides, 35 mm or larger. ■ Above the Storm magabook is beau- • . tifully illustrated with 8"x10" full- • Deadline for submission is December 7. • • . PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL AND color nature pictures, stories and Send entries to: Lake Union Herald, Cover Pho- COLLEGE STUDENTS: Be our Bible promises — Steps to Christ • • • tos, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. • previewSouthern guests at South- with a new look. Give the gift of • • ern College of Seventh-day Adven- peace to those you love. Ask about • • tists, Collegedale, TN (near Chatta- our incredible savings and fund- • All photos will be returned. • nooga), Oct. 15-16. Experience our raising opportunities. Call 800-777- ••••••••••••••••••••••••• • mmmmm Christian campus for 24 hours. Free 2848. --5036-12 meals, room, activities. For infor- mation and reservations call 800- STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND SOUTHERN. --5030-10 THUNDERBIRD FURNITURE CIRCULATION as required by the Act of Aug. 12, 1970: Section of Scottsdale seeks qualified appli- 3685, Title 39, United States Code, of the Lake Union Herald. cants for machine operations and published monthly, for October 1995. AFFORDABLE FLORIDA setup, forklift drivers, inventory The location of known office of publication and the location of HOUSES FOR SALE: Price range management, CNC programming headquarters or general business office of the publishers is: Lake Union $25,900 to $80,000. Located in fol- and operations, equipment mainte- Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 8903 S. U.S. 31 Hwy., P.O. Box lowing areas: Inverness (2), Winter nance, truck drivers, product man- C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Haven area (2), Avon Park area (3), agement and cost accounting. Ex- The names of the owner/publisher, editor, and managing editor/ and Lake Worth (1). For further cellent benefits. Send résumé to: designer: Owner/Publisher, Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day information call the Estate Services Personnel Department, 7501 E. Adventists; Editor, Richard C. Dower; Managing Editor/Designer, Department, Florida Conference, Redfield Road, Scottsdale, AZ Wendy Hamstra Cao. 407-644-5000. --5031-11 85260. --5037-12 The address of the publisher, editor and managing editor/designer is: Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 8903 S. U.S. 31 Hwy., P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. ROOM FOR THREE TO FOUR DIRECTOR OF NURSING: The known bondholders, mortgagees and other security holders ADULTS at new Alpine Springs Monument Valley Hospital in Utah owning or holding one percent or more of the total amount of bonds, Adult Living Center near LaCrosse, is seeking a mission-oriented regis- mortgages or other securities: None. WI. Rural setting; private and semi- tered nurse with a BSN and a mini- The average number of copies of each issue of this publication sold private rooms available; 800-555- mum of three years as a director of or distributed, through the mails or otherwise, to paid subscribers 1849 or 608-687-8210. --5032-10 nursing or similar experience. Re- sponsibilities include implementa- during the 12 months preceding the date shown above: 27,655. tion of a swing bed program, home I certify that the above statements made by me are correct and FOR SALE: Brick home on five health agency, and all inpatient and complete. (Signed) Richard C. Dower, editor acres in Florida, three-car garage, outpatient hospital care. Call 800- fireplace, skylights, in-ground sprin- 54 NAVAJO. --5038-10

LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 • 7 7 at 616-471-3138. questions call 317-345-4214. Plan early — space is limited. ILLINOIS ANNOUNCEMENTS Hoosier Chapter of Adventist Broadview Academy an- Singles Ministries fall retreat, Oct. Announcements for publication in the Herald should be sent to your local conference office. nounces "Choralfest '95." A sa- 27-29, at Camp Timber Ridge in Readers may want to v erif dates and times of programs with the respective sources. cred and secular concert to be per- Spencer, IN. For more information formed Nov. 4 at 4:30 p.m. call Gina Vander Veen at 317-786- 2134, or Shirley Balwinski at 317- LAKE UNION sionals preferred), carpenters (rough and finish), fieldstone masons, INDIANA 788-1817. "Voice of Prophecy" offering, plumbers, HVAC, and others. For Oct. 14. details call Ralph at 616-963-8744, A youth leader's training semi- LAKE REGION or Hilda at 616-964-4083. Volun- nar, Oct. 7, at the Anderson (IN) An Adventist Heritage Camp teers can start immediately. Church called "The Next Step." Retreat for women and teen Meeting in Battle Creek, MI, Oct. Providing fresh, practical training, girls, Oct. 6-8, at the Stouffer Hotel 12-15: Sponsored by the North Welcome Home Sabbath, Nov. great ideas, and the best resources in downtown Battle Creek, MI. American Division, meetings will 18: Plan now for a special day at in North America, these lessons will Sponsored by the Lake Region Con- be held in a 6,000-seat tent on the your church to "welcome home" help eliminate the frustrating mo- ference women's ministries, this re- campus of Battle Creek Academy, church family members you haven't ments and make more of the good treat is titled "Reflecting His Glory." located at 480 Parkway Drive in seen for a while. If you want or need times. Choose from three tracks: For details call Carolyn Palmer at Battle Creek. Schedule: Oct. 12, 7 help in planning, call the Baby youth (ages 15-18), from the per- 312-846-2664. p.m., heritage stories by James Nix Boomer Ministries Resource Center spective of the local church youth and Mervyn Maxwell. Oct. 13, from at 800-272-4664. leader; collegian, learn how to start MICHIGAN 10 a.m. into the afternoon, seminars a ministry to public campuses; and on the Sabbath and Spirit of Proph- ANDREWS UNIVERSITY young adult, shows you the ins-and- Michigan alumni weekend, ecy; 7 p.m. "The Joy of Sabbath" by outs of starting a thriving young Oct. 13-14, at Great Lakes Adven- Des Cummings Jr. Oct. 14, 9 a.m. Academy homecoming, Oct. adult ministry or how to breathe life tist Academy in Cedar Lake, MI, Sabbath school, lesson study by Ri- 20-22: Reunion classes meeting at into your existing ministry. Three will be held for Adelphian, Grand chard Davidson; 11 a.m. worship by the academy building are 1936, general sessions, four breakout ses- Ledge, Cedar Lake and Great Lakes Charles Bradford; 2 p.m. prayer and 1946, 1956, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1986 sions — call the Indiana Conference academies. Honor classes are 1945, praise service; 4 p.m. satellite up- and 1994. Special participants for at 317-844-6201 for details. 1955, 1970 and 1985. Send current link program by Al McClure and this weekend will be Ray and Rosy names and addresses to: Alumni Robert Folkenberg. Oct. 15, area (Wills) Tetz from the silver anniver- Indiana Academy homecom- Association, P.O. Box 68, Cedar self-guided tours. sary class (1971), and Greg Schaller, ing in Cicero, IN, Oct. 13-14: Lake, MI 48812-0068. class of 1976. All graduates and all Honor classes are 1940,1945, 1965 Volunteers needed at the his- who have attended Andrews Acad- and 1970. Golf extravaganza Breath of Life Quartet to per- toric Advent Village in Battle Creek, emy, Andrews University Academy planned for Friday, Oct. 13. Speak- form in Berrien Springs, MI, on MI, for restoration of the James and and Emmanuel Missionary College ers include DaveYancey (1965) and Oct. 21, 6 p.m., at Andrews Acad- Ellen White, Deacon John White, Academy are encouraged to attend. former principal Clark Willison. emy in the Richard T. Orrison and John Loughborough homes. In For more information call Charlene Marie (Thomas 1965) Jennings will Chapel. This sacred concert was need of volunteer painters (profes- Vitrano, alumni affairs coordinator, be the special musical guest. For arranged by quartet member Reger Smith Jr. (Class of 1971). Everyone is invited to come enjoy this out- standing nationally-known quartet. TITHE INCOME THROUGH JULY 1995 (THIRTY-ONE WEEKS) Lake Orion-Oxford (MI) Church 25th anniversary, Oct.21. 1995 1994 Gain or Loss %of Increase For details call Ginny, 810-693- Illinois 3,905,645.83 3,790,038.51 115,607.32 3.0% 0238, or Pastor Milligan, 810-628- Indiana 2,317,270.86 2,181,255.77 136,015.09 6.2% 2160. Lake Region 3,843,246.82 3,486,470.04 356,776.78 10.2% Women's retreat, Oct. 27-28, Michigan 10,127,548.22 9,893,164.26 234,383.96 2.4% in Waterford, MI. Speaker is Dor- Wisconsin 2.238.397.29 2.116.003.60 122.393.69 5.8% othy Eaton Watts. For details call TOTAL 22,432,109.02 21,466,932.18 965,176.84 4.5% 810-887-3367 or 517-886-1093.

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SUNSET CALENDAR Women's Retreat, Nov. 3-5, at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Dells. Featured speaker is Millie Berrien Springs, MI 7:19 7:07 6:56 6:46 5:37 5:29 Case. To register call 608-241-5235. Chicago 6:24 6:13 6:02 5:52 4:43 4:35 Detroit 7:07 6:55 6:44 6:34 5:25 5:17 WORLD CHURCH Indianapolis 6:20 6:09 5:59 5:50 5:41 5:34 La Crosse, WI 6:38 6:25 6:14 6:03 4:53 4:45 A centennial anniversary for Lansing, MI 7:11 6:59 6:48 6:38 5:28 5:20 the SDA church of Middletown, Madison, WI 6:30 6:18 6:07 5:57 4:47 4:39 NY, will be held Oct. 6-8. The Springfield, IL 6:34 6:23 6:13 6:03 4:55 4:47 church was started by colporteur

28 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 Academy and high school seniors and interested transfer U) college students can get an inside look at Andrews University AT Aks p.:,_A during College Days October 15 and 16. Call us. 3A 4 tE N- Sunday. October 15 Monday. October 16 1-3 Registration 9-10 What is Andrews University ANDREW S 2-5 Career Fair 10-12 Visit Academic Departments UNIVERSITY 7-8 Spiritual Life 1-2 Financial Aid Information 8-11 Social Life 2-3 Applying for Admission (800) 253-2874

work in the 1890s by George Sands. "Finding Congregational Renewal how God reveals Himself For details call 914-343-1750. Through Prayer and Planning," a through the Hebrew sanctu- training workshop presented by ary. Oct. 15, "The Missing Sa- Advent Home Union College Academy and Mark Bresee and Hyveth Williams. cred Site," Pastor Finley talks CollegeViewAcademy homecom- Oct. 29, 7-9 p.m. (ET), "Practical about the one place on Earth ing, Oct. 13-15, in Lincoln, NE. Prayer Power," an outreach semi- that created a portrait of what Reopens Honor classes: 1945, 1955, 1965, nar presented by Ruthie Jacobsen God is like. Oct. 22, "Dealing 1970, 1975, 1980 and 1985. For and Randy Maxwell. with Guilt - Once and For The Advent Home in information, call 402-486-2899. Nov. 1, 7:30-8:30 (ET & CT), All," a spotless lamb is the Calhoun, TN, is accepting "First Wednesday," news and mis- answer to unresolved guilt. students. This is a residential Campion Academy homecom- sion reports hosted by Lonnie Oct. 29, "Who's Praying for group home for boys ages 12 ing, Oct. 20-21, in Loveland, CO. Melashenko. Nov. 3, 8:30-9:30 p.m. You?" Pastor Finley shows how to 16 with academic and an article of furniture in the Honor classes: 1935, 1945, 1955, (ET), "People of Hope/Global Mis- behavior problems. Housing, 1965, 1970, 1975 and 1985. Guest sion Frontiers" mission reports, Hebrew sanctuary pictures the speakers include Ted Wick (1955), hosted by Dick Duerksen. Nov. 11, work of a remarkable Interces- remedial schooling, and and Dan Matthews from the "Faith 4-6 p.m. (ET), "Effective Ministry sor. For further details call the counseling is provided. For Today" telecast. with Families in Your Church and "It Is Written" telecast at 805- The staff is well trained and Community," a training workshop 373-7733. ready to minister to the needs Did you teach at or attend presented by Walter and Jackie of hurting families. Bill and Rocky Knoll, Hudson Intermedi- Wright. Nov. 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m. "Voice of Prophecy": Oct. Jenny are the group home ate School or Meadowbrook Ad- (ET), "Reclaiming Roundtable," a 1-6, "My Money, His Money" parents. Bill has a master's ventist Elementary in Hudson, town hall meeting with pastors; fa- (Sunday), followed by a music MA? Searching for five former teach- cilitators are Warren Nelson and interview, "Faith First." Oct. degree in vocational technical ers and 145 students. If you or some- Paul Richardson. Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m. 8-13, "Managing for Wealth" education, and Jenny is a one you know has not been con- (ET), "The Disciplines of Love," an shows how Biblical financial registered nurse. Ruth, the tacted, please notify Mary Drader, outreach seminar presented by Kay principles still work (Sunday), school teacher, spent more 442 Bigelow St., Marlboro, MA Kuzma and Len McMillan. followed by "Unconditional than 20 years in the mission 01752; or call 508-568-9044 and Information can change. For Surrender - Unconditional field and has a master's degree leave a message. details call 800-ACN-1119, option Acceptance," Lonnie Mela- 2. This is a service of the North shenko points us toward the in special education. Anyone knowing Ruth Carter, American Division of Seventh-day God who accepts us as is and Kimberley, Joe, Blonde] and formerly of San Diego, or David Adventists. then transforms us into His Gloria are staying on but need White, formerly of Coronado, CA, dream, His ideal. Oct. 15-20, more help. please contact the clerk of San Di- Closed captioning begins: In "My Body, His Body, Their Volunteers and staff are a cooperative venture with Chris- Body," explains how God has ego South Bay Church, 2161 needed in the areas of group Avenida Del Mexico, San Diego, tian Record Services "It Is Written" a legitimate claim on your body CA 92154. began the first closed captioned tele- as do the people around you home parents, secretary, and cast Sept. 24. Closed captioned is (Sunday), followed by "Amaz- an on-staff fundraiser. This Adventist Communication designed for the hearing impaired. ing Grace - I ," Pastor ministry is located in the Network: Oct. 4, 7:30-8:30 (ET & It is a technology in which the words Melashenko opens up new Georgia-Cumberland CT), "First Wednesday," news and uttered by individuals on or off the glimpses of "More Than Amaz- Conference of the Southern mission reports hosted by Lonnie screen can be read by the viewer. ing Grace" with each line of Union. They accept students Melashenko. Oct. 6, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Call "It Is Written" for more infor- this classic hymn that has (ET), "People of Hope/Global Mis- mation and future closed captioned touched the hearts of millions. in the North American Division. sion Frontiers" mission reports, telecasts, 805-373-7733. Oct. 22-27, "Managing for Application begins with a hosted by Dick Duerksen. Oct. 14, Health," reviews basic prin- phone call. To secure place- 2:30-4 p.m. (ET), "140th Anniver- "It Is Written": Oct. 8, "De- ciples that make for health ment in the Advent Home, call sary of Adventists in Battle Creek" flating Our Fears," Pastor Mark (Sunday), followed by "Amaz- Blonde! Senior at 615-336- is live coverage of the special Heri- Finley presents practical strategies ing Grace-2" continuing with 5052, or fax 615-339-5986. tage Camp Meeting; speaker is Al for overcoming chronic fear. A five- more portraits of God's price- Space is limited. McClure, North American Division part series "Looking for God in All less gift of amazing grace. For president. Oct. 21, 4-6 p.m. (ET), the Wrong Places" will begin on details call 805-373-7611.

LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 • 29 FOR YOUTH EYES ONLY PROFILES OF YOUTH

How Is Your Lief Anders "Andy" Sorensen, age 18, is a senior at Great Lakes Adventist Prayer Life? Academy (GLAA) in Cedar Lake, MI. Andy has been involved in the witness- How is your prayer life? This ques- ing program for four years, a teacher for tion and your answer to it, is more off-campus Revelation seminars, a two- important to you and your welfare time president of his class, and this than any other question you could be year's student association president. asked, as this new school year begins. Cindy Hall, student association spon- Let me explain. Andy Sorensen sor, says: "Andy's decision to run for Peter Neri In His inaugural address, Jesus SA president was based on his desire to be a positive, spiritual stated to the massive crowd listening, influence on campus. The thing that impresses me most about "But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, and when Andy is that whatever he's involved in, his first concern is to you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, do what God would want." and your Father who sees in secret will repay you"(Matthew Andy enjoys downhill skiing, football and basketball. Fred 6:6, New American Standard Bible). Matusik, Aerokhanas coach, says: "Andy's three years on the First, "But when you pray ..." is stated as opposed to verse gymnastic team has made him core to the team's success. He's five, "And when you pray, you are not to be as the hypocrites a youth GLAA is proud to have as a leader." ." because they pray to be seen and heard by others. Andy was born Sept. 23, 1977, in Baltimore, MD. His Notice that Jesus assumes that you do pray, but He wants parents, Jan and John Steffen, live in Lawton, MI, and attend you to do it in the best way. So He said, go into "your inner the Paw Paw Church. room and ... shut the door." Praying in this way will be most Andy hasn't made a career choice yet, although he says beneficial for you. medicine and engineering are both possibilities. There's no Secondly, Jesus uses two imperatives (commands) in question about his life's ambition. Andy wants to "share God's verse six: "go into" and "pray." The first imperative, "go love, so God can return sooner." into" only underscores what was already emphasized in the first point above — the best way to pray is to "go into" your January Alguno Banaag, age 17, a "inner room." But He adds the second imperative, "pray." senior at Great Lakes Adventist Acad- It specifically commands us to pray to the Father. When you emy, was born in the Philippines Jan. pray, do it in a secret place and pray to the Father. 17, 1978, to Danilo and Elizabeth Thirdly, Jesus promises that if you follow His pattern, Banaag. The Banaags now live in God will repay you. This word, repay, in the Greek also Kalamazoo, MI, and are members of means, give, pay, render, give back, return, etc. In other the Kalamazoo Church. words, God promises that if you pray, and in this fashion, A member of the National Honor your prayer is heard and answered. Imagine, the Father, Society, January has served three years January Banaag Himself, is not too busy nor too important to answer your as vice president to her freshman, sophomore and junior prayer. He will repay you! classes. She's been involved four years in the witnessing In commenting on verse six, Ellen G. White states: "The program, and taught two years for off-campus Revelation soul that turns to God for its help, its support, its power, by seminars. Her spiritual example on campus has not been daily, earnest prayer, will have noble aspirations, clear neglected as she faithfully rises early each morning for devo- perception of truth and duty, lofty purposes of action, and a tions. Everyone at GLAA will say that January is "always continual hungering and thirsting after righteousness" smiling." (Mount of Blessing, page 85). "January is one of the most well-rounded students that I've Whether you are in an Adventist school or in a public taught," says teacher Sietie Heslop. "Physical activity, academ- school, an active, regular prayer life following the pattern ics and spiritual life are all equally important to her." outlined in Matthew 6:6, will bring you the Father Himself January enjoys basketball, running, rollerblading and play- as your helper and guide. ing the piano. She is an excellent pianist, and is always willing So again I ask you, how is your prayer life? to use her musical talent for others and for the Lord. Pastor Peter Neri, Cedar Lake, MI After she graduates, January plans to go to college where she will prepare to serve God as a missionary doctor.

30 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 1995 LETTERS take Union Herald Official Publication of the Lake Union Conference • WE WELCOME LETTERS from our readers, espcially those who comment directly on material of Seventh-day Adventists published in the Lake Union Herald. Short letters are more likely to be published, and all letters are subject October 1995 Vol. LXXXVII, No. 10 to editing for clarity or space. Please submit letters, including your name and address, to: "Letters," Lake HERALD STAFF

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Clinton on curbing tobacco use is long lar smokers, and 1,000 will eventually CORRESPONDENTS overdue, but it doesn't go far enough. die as a result of smoking. Andrews University Jack Stenger We have high praise for President However, the presidential initia- Hinsdale Health System Charlene Flowers Illinois Marilyn Bauer Clinton for taking a necessary step to tive is not strong enough and leaves a Indiana Sheri DeWitt curb tobacco use in the United States. loophole by not addressing all tobacco Lake Region Carolyn Palmer Michigan Bruce Babienco And the initiative by President Clinton products. Children may still be able to Wisconsin Laurie Herr is important because once you remove buy tobacco and paper for making the easy access of tobacco from chil- their own cigarettes. LAKE UNION CONFERENCE DEPARTMENTS Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 dren, you place it in a different cat- The SDA Church has spoken out 616-473-8200

egory. You move it from the realm of again the dangers of tobacco for more President Don C. Schneider than 150 years, and continues to oper- Secretary Herbert S. Larsen candy bubble gum and potato chips to Treasurer Norman W. Klam an adult product. ate stop-smoking clinics. The Church Vice President Luis E. Leonor Associate Treasurer Charles Woods Studies by the Centers for Disease is also affiliated with the Interreli- Assistant Treasurer R. D. Roberts gious Coalition on Smoking OR ASI William E. Jones Control show that 30 percent of three- Church Ministries year-olds and 91 percent of six-year- Health, an organization that lobbied Church Ministries Associate William E. Jones Communication Richard Dower olds could identify Joe Camel as a in favor of President Clinton's smok- Education Gary E. Randolph ing initiative. Education Associate symbol for smoking. Health/Temperance The average teenager starts smok- The General Conference announced Information Services Harvey P. Kilsby Loss Control Warren Walikonis ing at 14 years of age and becomes a the release of an illustrated children's Ministerial Herbert S. Larsen book about the dangers of tobacco. Publishing/HHES/ABC John S. Bernet daily smoker before age 18. More than Religious Liberty Vernon L. Alger 80 percent of adult smokers say they Called Farnatchi and the Mysterious Sabbath School/Community Services William E. Jones Stewardship R. D. Roberts tried smoking before age 18. Red Bag, this book is being published Trust Services Vernon L. Alger The Church favors a total ban on in Arabic, French and English. Youth tobacco advertising. Tobacco compa- Smoking among young people goes LOCAL CONFERENCES AND INSTITUTIONS nies lose about 8,000 people per day beyond the boundaries of America. It worldwide to tobacco. The idea that is a critical international health issue. Andrews University: Niels-Erik Andreasen, president, Berrien Springs, MI49104; 616-471-7771. they are not targeting youth is a smoke Thomas Neslund, General Hinsdale Health System: Ronald L. Sackett, president, 120 N. Oak St., Hinsdale, IL 60521; 708-856-2677. screen. The only new target on the Conference health and temperance Illinois: J. Wayne Coulter, president; Ken Denslow, secretary; block is the unsuspecting children. associate director, Silver Spring, MD Randy Robinson, treasurer. 3721 Prairie Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513; 708-485-1200. Indiana: Clay Farwell, president; Archie Moore, secretary; Michael Jamieson. treasurer, 15250 N. Meridian St., Cannel, IN 46032; ORRECTION 317-844-6201. ADDRESS C Lake Region: Norman K. Miles, president; Ivan Van Lange, secretary; Linwood C. Stone, treasurer, 8517 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60619;312-846-2661. Name (please print) Michigan: Jay Gallimore, president; Fred Earles, secretary; Hubert Moog, treasurer, 320 W. St. Joseph St., Lansing, MI 48933; Address 517-485-2226. Wisconsin: Arnold Swanson, president; Kenneth Wright Jr., City State Zip secretary/treasurer, 3505 Highway 151 North, Madison, WI 53707; 608-241-5235. Church and Conference of Membership (must include) Contributors: All submitted copy must be channeled through O I do not receive the Lake Union Herald (a free, monthly magazine to all Lake Union members). your local conference or institution. Copy mailed directly to the Lake Union Herald will be returned. O I currently receive the Lake Union Herald, this is just a change of address. New Subscriptions: Address requests should be addressed to ❑ I would like to receive the Lake Union Herald and I live outside the union. I understand the the treasurer of the local conference where membership is held. cost is $5 for one year's subscription and have included this payment. Member, Associated Church Press Send this form to: Lake Union Herald, Address Correction, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI Indexed in the 49103. Plan six to twelve weeks for address to become effective. Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index

LAKE UNION HERALD. OCTOBER 1995 • 31 Andrews Univercitt Teacher Profile #1v, 66 I (dant to interest young people in exciting r. Harold Lang helped develop the first rocket engines for the space engineering careers. shuttle. He also was involved in the beginnings of nuclear power. But Dr. Lang chooses to teach engineering technology at Andrews University.

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