CANADIAN ADVENTIST From The President's Diary Volume 55, No. 11, Nov. 1986, , ON G.E. Maxson/Editor June Polishuk/Associate Editor Allan Colleran/Art Director CONFERENCE EDITORS L. Larsen/ M. Tetz/ D.M. MacIvor/Man.-Sask. P.A. Parks/Maritime D. Crook/Newfoundland D. Melashenko/ C. Sabot/

Official Organ of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in : President, J.W. Wilson; Secretary G.E. Maxson; Treasurer, G.B. DeBoer; Vice-President, LG. Lowe; Associate Secretary, R. Adams; Under Treasurer, R.L Coolen; Departmental Directors: Education, J.D.V. Fitch; Associate Education, J. Saliba; Public Affairs and Religious Liberty, D.D. Devnich; Literature Ministries, P.R. Cordray; Church Ministries, E.R. Bacchus: Service Directors: Assistant Treasurer, Revolving Fund and Trust, F.L. Bell; Assistant Treasurer, Computer Services, R. Sullivan; Assistant Treasurer, HHSC, W. Ruba: Consultant to Health Care Institutions, A.G. Rodgers. Issued monthly, annual subscription price in Canada $5.00. Out of Union 510.00. On Being Trustworthy Conference Directory THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH IN CANADA — J.W. Wilson, President; G.E. Maxson, Secretary; G. DeBoer, Treasurer; 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1HB (416) 433-0011. ALBERTA CONFERENCE — H.S. Larsen, President; W. Olson, Secretary-Treasurer; Box 5007, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6A1. (403) VACATIONING YOUNG LADY was soaking up the 342-5044. sunshine on a Florida beach. A little boy in a swimsuit BRITISH COLUMBIA CONFERENCE — C. Sorenson, President; E. Tetz, Secretary-Treasurer, Box 1000, Abbotsford, British approached and asked — Columbia V2S 41'5. (604) 853-5451. "DoA you believe in God?" Although considerably surprised, she MANITOBA/SASKATCHEWAN CONFERENCE — D.M. Maclvor, President; M.D. Suiter, Secretary-Treasurer; 1004 Victoria Ave. nodded yes. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N OZ8. (306) 244-9700. MARITIME CONFERENCE - P.A. Parks, President; M. Weststrate "Do you always go to church?" Secretary-Treasurer; 121 Salisbury Rd., Moncton, N.B. El E 1A6. (506) 855-8622. "Yes, I do!" she replied, becoming more curious. ONTARIO CONFERENCE — 0. Parchment, President; L "And do you read the ? At every opportunity?" Carney, Secretary; G. Gray, Treasurer; Box 520, Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7M1. (416) 571-1022. "Yes", and the boy was greatly relieved. QUEBEC S.D.A. CHURCH ASSOCIATION — C. Sabot, President; L.M. Abel, Secretary; Y. Colas, Treasurer; 940 Ch. Chambly, "Well then," he said, "while I go swimming, will you hold my Longueuil, Quebec J4H 3M3. (514) 651-4240. quarter?" NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR MISSION OF SEVENTH- DAY ADVENTISTS — D. Crook, President; B. Christenson, What are the factors that inspire credibility? How do people sense Secretary-Treasurer; 106 Freshwater Road, St. John's, Newfoundland A1C 2N8. (709) 576-4051. that we are trustworthy? What are the intangibles that lead people to have confidence in us? Leal Directory For the informationecr Imbers and friends who wish to Pastorally speaking, I would recommend the following — remember the Church and its institutions in preparing wills and legacies. 1) Speak cheerfully to people — 14 muscles to smile and 72 to ALBERTA CONFERENCE CORPORATION of the Seventh-day frown. Adventist Church - Box 5007, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6A1. 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King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1H8. Some of the most important things that we do in life are what we do for SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH in Newfoundland and Labrador - 106 Freshwater Road, St. John's, Nfld. A1C 2N8. others. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH - Quebec Conference, or Eglise Adventiste du Septieme Jour - Federation du Quebec - Now to the suggestions above add a good sense of humor, a big 940 Ch. Chambly, Longueuil, Quebec J4H 3M3. dose of patience, a dash of loving humility and we will be rewarded Printed by Marade Press Limited. Second class mail many fold. registration number 0912. Address all enquiries to 1148 We can not demand integrity, loyalty, love — these are character King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1H8. ISSN 0702-5084 Continued on page 20 2 MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 Cover Photo — Winter Moon, Cariboo Lake, British Columbia by T. Corbett "It is fantastic how the Lord leads, . . . we are yet going to see what He is going to do through each one of us who gives our life to Him." THE fitmaiwtee OF CANADA

ITERATURE EVANGELISTS OF Colporteur Ministry, page 151: "More CANADA, numbering 58, ARE than one thousand will soon be COMMITTED: converted in one day, most of whom O to seeing that Seventh-day Adven- will trace their first convictions to the tist literature reaches every home reading of our publications," in Canada. Over 23,000 pieces of The literature evangelists of Canada literature have been given out have delivered over $800,000 worth through August, 1986. of books through August this year, O to helping all interested people which is equivalent to more than find their way to the churches. 3,000 sets of the Bible Stories. Think of Already 105 have been brought to how much more we could do if we our churches through August, had literature evangelist programs in 1986. Alberta, Manitoba-Saskatchewan and O finding former Seventh-day Ad- the Maritime Conferences. We are, ventists and encouraging them to however, looking forward to a revival come back into fellowship. One of this work in these conferences in hundred and seventy-two former the near future. Seventh-day Adventists have been by Paul R. Cordray I would like to share an experience contacted so far this year. pubtishitis Department of Canada with you that I just received from O to praying in all the homes Glen Jackman, publishing director of possible. Thus far, in 1986, they Newfoundland, and Roger Stanley, have prayed in 4,000 homes. You, dear reader, can have a part in one of his literature evangelists. O to enrolling interested people in this most important work of getting While canvassing they stopped in the . They have our literature before the people by: to see a Mr. & Mrs. John Callahan and already enrolled 605. 1. praying for our dedicated litera- found out that this couple had already O to giving Bible studies. This year ture evangelists who are on the purchased the whole set of Seventh- they have given 922. And even front lines. day Adventist literature: Bible Stories, though this is a seed-sowing work, 2' remembering that on November Bible Reference Library, the health they have seen 20 precious souls 29 a special offering is going to volumes and the Bedtime Stories. baptized through August of this be taken for free literature for After chatting with Mrs. Callahan for year. literature evangelists to give to a few minutes, she mentioned to them I believe we are yet to see what their customers and the people that after she had made the purchase God is going to do through our they meet. In advance, we she wasn't entirely happy about her literature evangelists and through our appreciate what you will do, decision but thought she ought to at literature. and thank you. least look at the books to see what was Colporteur Ministry, page 3: "The 3. becoming a literature evangelist in them, and so she felt the Lord publications sent forth from our yourself by writing to the impressed her to start reading Bible printing houses are to prepare a following address: Readings for the Home. As she read it people to meet God." Publishing Department through she felt there was so much in 1148 King Street East Oshawa, ON L1H 1H8 Continued on page 20 Kurt Cao Kurt Cao has an M.A. in Counselling and is Director of Christian Family Counselling in Oshawa, Ontario.

d) Stay with them until they've got it. The only things that result from pointing something out and then leaving are confusion, resentment, "I don't mean to criticize, but. . ." hurt feelings, and, oh yes, your satisfaction that you can still do it better. e) If you really want to be a friend for Dear Mr. Cao, life, at a later time find something I have run across two words which confuse a lot of people. they can do and ask them to teach These two words are "criticize" and "edify". Getting these two you. words and their meanings mixed up can cause much conflict in a Of course applying this to a family family. setting has many other dimensions, such as "I am your mother, you'll do it Can you get across their meanings by giving examples of how the way I tell you!", or "You're some to "criticize" and how to "edify"? Some people do not know the husband. You're so stubborn! There difference. are two of us in charge here, you Please make your comment a long one because a lot of know!", or "Can't you get anything explaining needs to be done in this area. right? All I asked you to do was. . .!" Children of all ages, and spouses, Sincerely, need support and direction in learning Mrs. M. certain tasks. None of us, however, need to be insulted, humiliated, or Dear Mrs. M., kept ignorant about tasks because we Unfortunately you are right about God" self-esteem in them at the same don't pick it up and get it the first criticism. All to often we were taught time. If what we say or do to someone time. by example to speak critically even is important enough to require doing, You guessed it. That's when we when we were trying to be helpful or and it doesn't bring them or us into a need edifying. Building up. The trick caring. For some of us, it's all we closer relationship of healthy love or is to separate these two words and know. We don't think to, or don't obedience to God, or others, why do apply them to the same situation and want to, take a step back from what we it? The sequence is this: person, the unique creation of God see as "wrong", in order to see the 1. If the action is life threatening — standing in front of you. This is a care, interest, or effort going into the move to change it immediately and person for whom Jesus would have other person's action. Besides, worry about how nicely you did or died if he/she were the only one "wrong" usually does not mean didn't do it later. accepting Him. This is a spiritual and "wrong", to those of us who criticize, 2. If the action is not serious, it very positive process, to "build up". it means "different", or "not my way", only bothers you to have to stand The person must be separated from or "not efficient enough". there and watch or hear it, do the their act, the act that you want to "find Let's define our terms. Criticism following: fault with". All of us can see building means to find fault with. Edification a) Point out your interest in what up as positive in nature. This is means to build up or improve morally. they're doing. completely different from criticism, In our own carelessness, or in our b) Ask if they would like your help in constructive or otherwise. When the own routine, or our own revenge, we doing it differently. (If they say no, person in front of you knows you are criticize and hurt others and deprive or get real quiet, they don't want not criticizing her/him, when they them of the healthiest sequence for your help.) have let you know that they are learning and relationship building. c) If they say yes, tell them and show wanting your comments, go ahead. This is a primary issue in the Christian them your way, then ask them to Then, "if necessary" criticize the home — how we change someone's do it and to tell you how it's event. behaviour or attitude, understand different or better from what they Change for you may not be easy if and accept it, and build the "Child of were doing. you are critical.

4 MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 1. First you must recognize that you, they are building you up to be you are hurting and not helping more glorious and strong for Christ. others with your words or actions. "It's taken a When someone criticizes your action, You must see others as priceless you decide if it's valid, and go from objects of love to Jesus, and therefore lifetime to get there. It is not an issue of worthiness to to you. you, is it? 2. Then you must plan what you whereyou are, so Let's face the whole issue as laid will do or say to replace what you no give yourself some out in Matthew 5:44, 45 and take longer want to do. . . being critical of criticism with a grain of salt: "But I say other people. Matthew 7:1-5 is very permission to unto you, Love- your enemies, bless helpful, especially the part about them that curse you, do good to them getting the log out of my eye first. mess up a few that hate you, and pray for them That takes some doing! "Judge not, times getting which despitefully use you, and per- that ye be not judged. For with what secute you; That ye may be the judgement ye judge, ye shall be your new children of your Father which is in judged: and with what measure ye heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise mete, it shall be measured to you techniques right." on the evil• and on the good, and again. And why beholdest thou the sendeth rain on the just and on the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but unjust." In all of this, as a receiver or considerest not the beam that is in thy at work, there's likely a procedure to giver of criticism, give yourself a thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say deal with complaints. If it's a neigh- break. It's taken a lifetime to get to thy brother, Let me pull out the bour, consider timing and impact, and where you are, so give yourself some mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a is it necessary? You have to live next permission to mess up a few times beam is in thine own eye? Thou door to each other. If it's your spouse, getting your new techniques right. hypocrite, first cast out the beam out ask yourself if you want a change "That's it. Good! Oops, here, let me of thine own eye; and then shall thou because it bothers you or if the action show you how. Oh, I don't mean to see clearly to cast out the mote out of really needs changing to be more criticize, but. . . ." r''.'' thy brother's eye." productive. Sometimes it's both, as 3. Next is to do it, and keep doing during intimate times. When it's your Please send questions or issues to: it. God supplies the power, you children, consider their age and supply the effort. If you can learn a temperament. The younger they are, "Family Forum" bad habit, you can learn a good the more you show and tell. The older 1148 King Street East one. they are, the more you suggest and Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1H8 Circumstances will always help ask, and then show and tell. Look at All letters will be kept confidential. you decide how to act. If it's a problem the other side. When someone edifies

You probably don't think so. America or the West. Here is a But, as Robert Wieland points first-hand analysis of Corn- out in the December SIGNS, munism and from "Someone who can't afford a Next Month someone who has seen both. pair of shoes or a bicycle December is Christmas, and naturally thinks anyone owning in SIGNS SIGNS this month gives you a a TV or a refrigerator is selection of inspirational holi- wealthy. To Third World December day reading — "No Room At paupers, the average American the Laundromat," by Ivy on welfare seems rich." Are you wealthy? Doherty; "The Tragedy of the Perhaps Christmas is a good Fallen Eagles," by Chaplain time of year to remind our- James A. Ellison; and "The selves of how money and what TIMES. Promise," by Diane Vasi. we do with it affects our SIGNS this month also inter- Take time during the busy- spiritual wellbeing. But Wieland views Pastor Jack Sequeira, for ness of the holidays to spend doesn't just offer the usual 16 years an Adventist church some minutes with the advice. Rather, he gives a leader in communist countries. December SIGNS OF THE simple principle that can release He describes what happens to TIMES. And while you're at it, you from the tyranny of covet- Christians and the church don't forget — a subscription uousness. To find what it is and when Marxists take over and to SIGNS makes a Christmas how it works, read "What To voices some concerns about gift that keeps on giving all Do With Money" in the Christians who think such a year. What better way to say December SIGNS OF THE thing could never happen in Merry Christmas!

MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 5 Students From Across Canada Enjoying Kingsway Michelle Krause, British Columbia — the chance to travel east while at the same time gaining an education drew Michelle Krause to Kingsway. To experience still more eastern travel she joined the Aerials gymnastic team in anti- cipation of their many weekend tours. She found more than the excitement of travel, she found a team working together to meet the goal of leading The Friendly Lunch Bucket others to Christ. Mark O'Dell, New Brunswick — "This is my first year in band and it seems like the place to be," comments Mark O'Dell, a senior from New Brunswick "The HE is to be a cooperative extension group really seems to have spirit and I like the home. The teacher stands in place of the parents. that. Sometimes I make hey are the students' parents while away from home. ► mistakes while playing T the trombone, but no one ever criticizes me. The most important and influential part of a child's education We are all working together and that's the takes place before he ever arrives, lunch bucket in one hand, his way to get ahead." nervous mother in the other, at the teacher's door. Althea Ho, Ontario Some parents seem to feel that education is only the of — Althea Ho, Choir the school and that the home somehow performs a caretaker duty President, feels that choir is the best organization for the child between trips to school. on campus. She states The fact is that for the solid Adventist home family upbringing that "the opportunity to sing praises to God" and background are more important in spiritual and educational adds dimension to her achievement than what happens at school. life. Because of her Improved families may be more crucial than better schools. ambition to make her vocation, she is Social ills are not solved nearly half as much at school as by the gaining valuable experience using her talents quality of family life. Parents just must not give up. No one can for the Lord here at Kingsway. stop any of us from intercessory prayer for every youth in our Laurie Anderson, schools. Newfoundland — On September 19, two Now not all of us realize that during the child's first four years groups of students went 50% of his IQ development takes place and in the first eight years north for a special week- it comes to an amazing 80%. So if a child is deprived of training or end. The ladies headed for White Birch Haven opportunities for mental growth during the first four years, it is of while the gentlemen left far greater consequence than being deprived from the age of nine for New Frenda. Laurie Anderson, a new student through seventeen. By seventeen or eighteen mental growth is at K.C. reported that "the usually complete. campout was special because we got to know each other better, made new friends and had If the family does its job well, the teachers can do theirs well. If the opportunity to see what God has created not, the teachers may try to do their best for a child that may easily for us to enjoy." be doomed to a life of mediocrity. Continued on page 20

6 MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT: HELPS Oil in Church Machinery by Roy Naden HEY ARE NOT THE PEOPLE It means a "minister" or "server." o get a neon light billing. This is fourth in a series on the gift of the Spirit For this reason the gift of helps is also ou don't see their names which the Messenger will feature during Harvest '90. known as the gift of ministry or printedT in the weekly church bulletin. service. When someone mentions such a Those with this gift are happy to gifted person, you might respond, care for routine responsibilities en- "Jane Who?" abling others to exercise their gifts. But without the exercise of this They seem happy to work in the vital gift, the entire church could background. quickly shudder to a halt. The activity You'll see this gifted person in the that undergirds virtually all church kitchen after the Sabbath potluck; operation is performed by a group of But there's a wealth of gratitude in chopping wood for a widow; mowing Christians to whom God has given Luke's brief sentence, "John . . . was a lawn for the elderly; inserting letters the gift of HELPS. their helper." How many burdens he in envelopes at the church office; As soon as Paul and Barnabas had lifted from the tired shoulders of his turning on the heat or air-conditioning been ordained to their ministry, they mentors we shall never know in this in the sanctuary; opening the doors set out from Antioch for the island of life. ready for prayer meeting; directing

Cyprus. Acts 13:1-3 describes the traffic in the parking lot. Holy Spirit's selection of these two Paul uses two different words to Some people might unthinkingly men, their ordination and departure. describe this gift. In the Corinthians say that these are unimportant tasks. Two verses further on, Luke gift list he has the joint word anti- On the contrary, they are the oil in the describes their preaching in a Jewish lambanomai: anti meaning "opposite," machinery of the church operation. synagogue in the town of Salamis. and lambanomai meaning "to take And in the courts of heaven the Then the historian injects this snippet together." angels smile as they witness such of information into the record: "John So the word literally means "two loving ministry, knowing full well was with them as their helper" (Acts people lifting a load from opposite that when we perform an act of love 13:5 New International Version). ends," or "assisting someone to carry for someone in this world, it is the No mention of John's selection or his load." same as if we had performed it for the departure. No word of his sacrifice to This illustrated well the meaning of Lord Jesus Himself. leave home and family. It seems we the gift of helps. In the Romans gift are fortunate to discover that Barnabas' list, Paul uses a word for helps which Roy Naden is associate professor of religious education cousin began his ministry for the Lord is the same in both Greek and English in the Graduate School and the Theological Seminary at by exercising the gift of helps! — deacon. , Berrien Springs, Michigan.

MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 7 The Lady

of the FILL OF ENTHUSIASM FOR INhiteBib G OD'S WORK, she just beamed with interest. This grey haired lady sitting beside me at the Alberta Native Ministries Workshop had arranged for a young man to drive her in her camper, if the crops were all in, over from Saskatchewan. At the supper table Sabbath evening Edith started telling us part of her story. PROFILE EDITH LARGE

by Veda Maxson When Edith was 18 she went to visit her fiancé's parents, the Larges. They told her they were going to have a meeting that afternoon at 2 p.m. No way was she going to attend! What strange ideas these folk had, changing their day of worship from Sunday to Saturday. No, she wasn't going to listen! They weren't getting her in there! She went out by the bay windows. If she sat up she was sure to be seen so she laid down to read while they attended meeting. Soon, however, she found herself listening to the Sabbath School and Church Service. To close the service an older man prayed, a prayer like none she'd heard. A prayer that stayed with her. He must really be a friend of God's, she thought. Arising from her retreat Edith went inside and was introduced around the circle of friends. She just couldn't believe it. The author of the prayer she'd heard was no old man, but a young man about her age. Was he really allowed to pray? In her church no young person was allowed to take part. After that, every Sabbath Edith attended the home Sabbath meetings. After summer vacation Edith was working in and when Louis, her fiance, came to see her, he suggested that they attend the church that Sheila, his sister attended. Edith hadn't known there were any Seventh-day Adventists in town. When they entered the church she was surprised to be greeted by a former classmate from high school, Dora McCloud, now an Adventist. After greeting each other warmly, Dora asked what she and Louis were going to do the rest of the day. Edith responded, "Oh, probably go to a show, out to supper and then perhaps take in another show or go out on the town." Dora proceeded to talk about the Young People's Meeting they had in the afternoon and asked if they would like to attend. Edith, always interested in anything for young people, looked at Louis and they said, Yes, they would be there. After the meeting someone asked Edith what she thought of it. "Oh, I thought it was delightful. Never saw the young folk in my church be allowed to take such an active part." Dora then extended an invitation to Louis and Edith to come to her home for the Saturday Night Social. "Other young folk are coming over and we have such a good time together. Wouldn't you two like to join us?" So because of friendship and warmth Edith and Louis continued to attend the Sabbath services. Edith early in the morning would do the shopping for her mother and leave it at the Butcher Shop so that when her father came into town he could pick up the groceries. Then she would go to church with Louis, then to dinner, on to the Young People's Meeting, and then perhaps to a show. Later Edith was baptized by A.V. Rhodes, the President of the Alberta

8 MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 Conference and found that Louis had out?" "Well, why not?" responded the been baptized a week earlier in "Oh, I've lost count but it is over friend. by Elder Harold Woods. 200." Edith knows of several that have Edith smiled, "I keep my jewels in After wedding bells, Edith gave of accepted Christ and joined our the young people's eyes. Each has its herself to help direct the activities for church because of these . sparkle. Some are blue, brown, yellow, the young people. At one time there If there were questions that Edith or in-between but as we've helped were 68 young folk all living out on couldn't answer, she'd tell them she'd these needy young folk we see the the surrounding farms of Edmonton. be back with the answer. Upon her polished jewels in the sparkle of their Some of them would stay overnight at arrival home she'd tell Louis about eyes. Twenty have been helped this the young Large's home and then the questions and he'd work out the way." Edith and Louis would take them answers while she cooked supper. Husband Louis is now sleeping, home the next day to work on the As the years passed, the farm awaiting Christ's return but Edith Pfannmuller family farm. The Pfann- became too much and Edith and carries on. Still busy with Dorcas, muller's were always kind to Edith Louis had to sell the old Large farm. leading the small group in Rosetown, and Louis, giving them cream and Edith and Louis decided that instead Ingathering, which she started in garden produce. Edith said she of putting the money in the bank and 1932 and hasn't missed a year yet, and always appreciated it. The Pfann- drawing interest, they'd invest it in whatever God shows her to do. muller's didn't know it but that was helping young people get a Christian As I talked to Edith she said, "Don't often the food that had to last them education. They'd loan it to needy give me the praise. It is not my good the week. young folk, interest free, to be paid works. I just lent my hands and feet to Edith and Louis moved back to the back when they went to work. God. I do what God wants me to do old farm in 1940. In 1965 Louis turned One day a friend asked Edith if she and I don't want the praise. My hands to Edith and said, "Edith, I would like could purchase a string of beads for and my feet belong to Him." to do something special for the Lord. Edith's pretty dress. Edith laughingly Busy with the King's business, I'd like to purchase 100 of those white replied, "Why, no, don't you see that I Edith Large is another one of God's Bibles and give them out." don't wear jewelry?" "special saints". "But how can we?" puzzled Edith. "We don't know how to give Bible studies. We are so far out that every time we find out about a class, it is already over." But Louis was prepared, "You can GEORGE E. VANDENI AN start giving them out to the neighbors. We'll purchase Bible lessons to go wilAT I LIKE with them." So Edith started with her ABOUT.. neighbors on the surrounding farms. The Lutherans Some would take and some wouldn't The Baptists The Methodists but that was okay. Edith would leave The Charismatics The Catholics the Bible if they promised to take the 0 " Jewish Friends lessons. She'd leave two lessons and if he Adventists go back and pick up the lessons, have Rest s of Neglected Truth prayer, correct them, and leave two more. As she went from neighbor to neighbor with her white Bibles one lady invited her to a Bible study. She readily accepted, taking her white I # Bibles with her. At that Bible study another lady invited her to another %D OE OF UNDERSTAND/ Bible study being held in Rosetown. • There another lady invited her to a Bible study in Zealanda. Again the Do you have non-SDA Christian friends or contacts? If your answer is Yes, same invitation was extended, this then What I Like About is the book you have been waiting for! time 13 miles north in Marriot. Then What I Like About . , the latest book written by Elder , things snowballed. One day in the is an inoffensive, yet powerful, witnessing tool. Post Office a lady approached her What I Like About . . is the 1987 Book of the Year. Priced for sharing at just U.S $1.95 Cdn. $2.75 each. Packs of five are U.S. $7 95 Cdn $11.15 requesting a white Bible. Then she See your ABC today or use your MasterCard or VISA and call 1-800-253- was invited to a Bible study group in 3000 (in Alaska or Hawaii call 1-800-253-3002). Bigger, then back to Rosetown. Get your copies today! Another fine product from Pacific Press.

"Do you still give away white 1986 Pacific Press Publishing Association Bibles?" I interrupted. "Oh, yes". "And how many have you given

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Infants Dedicated at Bramalea Young People Join Church ONTARIO at Parry Sound Sabbath July 19, 1986 was a high day for the Parry Sound Seventh-day Adven- Filipino-Canadian tist Church, when eight students from the SDA Church Holds church school dedicated their lives in an open demonstration of commitment to Summer Retreat their Lord as their Saviour, through baptism. The second Annual Summer Camp Retreat of the Filipino Canadian Church How true it is that the Lord uses of was held on the last weekend dedicated teachers, pastors, parents and On August 30 four precious children were church members to bring young people to of July, at the historic Bass Cove Park. dedicated to the Lord to follow the way the The weekend fellowship, attended by follow Jesus. Infant Jesus was dedicated. Those who were Sincere appreciation for the love and more than sixty families, provided a dedicated are: Justin Ivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. patience in making this day possible is refreshing respite from the stress of day- Evnato Frias; Ursula Daisy, daughter of Mr. to-day activities, and offered an oppor- and Mrs. Norman Handleigh; Arlene Ashley, extended to Pastors Duane Andersen, tunity for each member to be drawn closer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mendoza; Don Donesky, Dave Toop and Dan Hogan to God and to fellowship with other and Claudia Jennifer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. and for church school teachers Lois McKinnon and Brian Lee. Pastors Duane members. The emphasis was: Who is God, Tom Denes. Why do we have to know Him, How do we Andersen and Dan Hogan officiated. know Him and How to enjoy an experience with Him. Church members who spoke on Two Youths Join Church the topics include Dr. Silvino Decena, the Through Baptism camp physician, Dr. Vic Pangan, Mr. Noel Frias and Mr. Fiel Poblete. Camp activities included talent night on Saturday evening, fishing, boating, swimming, and games. Efenito Adap, newly appointed pastor of the church was amazed at the enthusiasm of the church members and expressed hope that this kind of fellowship will be a yearly function of the church. Picutres from left to right (back row): Michael Pawly, Paul Halvorson, Sonya Sever, Julie Andersen. (Front row) left to right: Abie Kamerman, Jodie Andersen, Sharon Pawly, and Krissy Kamerman. On July 19, Roy and Andy Ramonal, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Ramonal of Lakeshore, joined the Bramalea S.D.A. Church through baptism which was officiated at by Pastor Abel Brampton Church Sponsors Pangan, the church pastor of Bramalea S.D.A. Ethiopian Youth Church. Sometime in Feb- ruary of this year, a Baptism in St. Thomas young man from Ethiopia asked Pastor Pangan if the Brama- Shown leading out in the Sabbath School lea S.D.A. Church under a large tent shelter are Pastor Efenito could sponsor a refu- Adap, Dr. Vic Pangan and Dr. Silvino Decena. gee from Ethiopia. The young man hap- pened to be a friend of Tadesse Tesseme, a member of the Brampton S.D.A. Church which also HARVEST sponsored him to come to Canada. He, too, was from Ethiopia and had stayed at a refugee camp in Rome. The Church Board of the Bramalea S.D.A. Church then voted to sponsor Zekiros Kebede, a 22-year-old Pictured are Miss Sharon Lyon and Elder Ethiopian refugee in Rome, who had been Michael Lay just prior to Sharon's baptism in waiting to come over. the St. Thomas, Ontario church on Sabbath, On August 28, Zekiros landed on July 12, 1986. Sharon had been in attendance at Canadian soil to live a new life of freedom. the North London company for well over a year, having been introduced to the faith by her At present he is staying with Pastor and friend Rudolph Gordon. After having studied Mrs. Pangan. He hopes to work for a year, with church friends she was prepared for save some money, and then continue his baptism by the pastor. studies.

10 MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986

Outstanding Teacher QUEBEC

Baptism at Quebec Camp Meeting

Saleem Watson, a former resident of Oshawa, was named the Outstanding Teacher of the Year at Penn State's Delaware County Campus in Media, PA. An assistant professor of mathematics, he was selected from 55 eligible teachers through a poll of former and current students and faculty at the campus. Watson earned his B.S. in mathematics at Andrews University, Michigan and M.Sc. and Ph.D. in mathematics at McMaster University, Hamil- ton. He joined the campus faculty in 1982.

Infant Dedicated at College Park

Three precious souls were added to the Quebec family of Seventh-day Adventists at Camp meeting this past summer. They were: Chantal Seguin, baptised by Pastor Claude Sabot, and accepted into membership of the Centre Group. Christie LeBlanc was baptised by her father, Pastor Tom LeBlanc, and accepted into membership of the Waterville Church. Rita Bouchard was baptised by Pastor Job Fleurimond, and accepted into membership by the Jonquiere Group.

Community Guest Day Kingsway College On September 20 Janice and Paul Newman Celebrated in Montreal brought their son, Brett Andrew to the Lord in Alumni Association dedication. Elder Donald Russell of Washington, The Norwood Church in St-Laurent, D.C., great unde of the baby, officiated at the Montreal, Quebec, availed itself of the presents an evening of service. Besides big sister Lindsay, fourteen community services announcement time family members were present as blessings in the local radio to invite visitors to the fellowship, food and fun. were sought for baby Brett and his parents. special worship services on Community November 29 beginning with Guest Day. The Mayor of the City of St- Vespers at 4:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Baptism Laurent sent his Deputy, Mme Shirley Maheu, and other Municipal Departments College Park Church. sent their representatives too, after the Fruit Salad, nut bread supper personal invitation extended to them by the assistant S.S. superintendent. Sabbath immediately following vespers School was re-arranged and adapted to in the occasion, and the lesson was taught to one whole class. The Scripture reading in College Park Assembly Room the divine service was taken by the Volleyball Tournament at 7:00 Deputy of the Mayor, and the sermon on p.m. in The Second Coming of Christ, was preached by Pastor J. Chaves. Several Kingsway College Gymnasium Three precious individuals were added to the beautiful items of music livened up the Alumni vs. Student Hockey St. Thomas Church in a recent baptism. whole morning's proceedings, and the Pictured here, left to right, are: Pastor Jeff choir rendered a lively and charming Game at 10:00 p.m. Potts, Lisa Heisler, Teresa Brezina, and Louis invitation to prepare for the Coming of Watch for further details DaSilva. Brother DaSilva's decision for baptism the Lord. came following a Revelation Seminar con- Several of our many visitors indicated ducted by Pastor Potts. All three candidates that they would like to attend more often, were warmly welcomed into Church fellow- El ship by members of the St. Thomas and and all received the special Signs issue London congregations who filled the St. entitled "Homecoming". The Authorities Thomas Church to overflowing on Sabbath received, as a book gift, the French version afternoon, August 30. of Your Bible and You, by A.S. Maxwell.

MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 11 QUESTIONS AND How did the Harvest on June 30, 1990, at the time of the Q. ANSWERS General Conference session in 90 Plan originate? Indianapolis. There are twenty quarters, Aeschlimann: The basis for Harvest ABOUT sixty months, 260 weeks, or 1,825 90 was the program of One Thousand days! Days of Reaping that produced over 1,100,000 precious souls in one Q. What has been the thousand days. This program came to HARVEST World Response to the its climax at the General Conference session in New Orleans in June, 1985. Harvest 90 Program? At the same time Elder Neal C. Aeschlimann: All the world fields Wilson, president of the General have accepted the Harvest 90 Program Conference, launched the new Harvest with enthusiasm. Divisions, unions 90 program. Representatives of every and local fields have outlined aggres- world division of the church prayer- sive plans. In general, Harvest 90 has fully committed themselves to doubling had a greater response than the the strength of God's spiritual family Thousand Days of Reaping. Actually on earth during the 1985-1990 quin- there is a significant evangelistic quennium. revival in practically the whole world, including North America and Europe. Q. What are the Objectives of Harvest Q. The World Goal for 90? Interview with Elder Carlos E. Harvest 90 is to Reach Aeschlimann: We may classify the Aeschlimann, Associate Secre- Two Million New objectives in three categories: tary of the General Conference Members. Do You First, Spiritual Dimension, which Ministerial Association and include: Coordinator of Harvest 90. Think that the Church 1. "Renewal and personal growth Will Reach This through Bible study, intercessory Objective? prayer, fellowship and worship." Q. What are the 2."Revitalization of family religion." Aeschlimann: I am sure that our 3. "Reaffirmation of the principles Specific Goals of church will reach the goal of two and standards of the church, calling Harvest 90? million souls for the following reasons: for reformation in appearance and life Aeschlimann:There are four specific First. Because this objective of style." goals: preaching the gospel has been set Second, Evangelistic Dimension: A. Baptisms: "Double, in every forth by Jesus Christ, and as He has "We are in the days of the Harvest. division, union, conference/mission promised, he will capacitate His The times demand that the Church and church, the number of accessions church to reach this goal. His promises arise and direct her energies to that were achieved during the One are always sure! reaching every region and every Thousand Days of Reaping." Second. We already have the ethnic, cultural and social group." To B. Church Attendance: "Emphasis on accomplish this objective it is recom- historical precedent of the preaching maximizing church attendance." of the gospel by the apostolic church. mended: C. Involvement: "Double the a. "Recognition of the local church When the church received the power number of members equipped for of the Holy Spirit, it carried the gospel as the center of evangelism, nurture soul-winning activities." and training of members for ministry." to the entire known world of that D. Finishing the Work: "We call time. The same power is at our b. "That our homes may become upon the members to commit them- centers of love, care and witness." disposal today, the Word of God — selves to the goal of : The the Bible and the prophet of the Lord c. "Renewed proclamation of the completion of the gospel commission." Biblical-prophetic message of the for this time. Mrs. Ellen White assures (All the paragraphs in quotes are us of this. Seventh-day Adventists." quotations from the official Harvest d. "Reaching the large numbers of 90 document.) Third. The Seventh-day Adventist people who as yet are unreached by Church has already had a plan similar the gospel." Q. How Long Will the to HARVEST 90 called the Thousand Third, Training Dimension: We want Days of Reaping, and as we all well "to make every Seventh-day Adventist Harvest 90 Program know, it won the victory. Therefore, church a center for training for service," Last? we believe that with the Lord's help, preparing the members of the church Aeschlimann: Exactly five years. It we will also reach these proposed to evangelize and win souls. began on July 1, 1985 and will close goals.

12 MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 Q. With What Aeschlimann: Yes. One of the first great hope. Resources Does the ones was held by John Carter in Kingston, Jamaica. held a Church Count on to Q. What Have Been significant campaign in Munich, West Carry on This Great the Initial Results in Germany. Juan Lozano led out in a World Plan? campaign in Salamanca, Spain where Baptisms? previously there had been no Seventh- Aeschlimann: We count on various Aeschlimann: We thank the Lord day Adventists, and now there is a resources. Some are supernatural, that they have been surprisingly church. In Africa there have been such as the help of the Holy Spirit, good. To begin, 1985, in spite of being campaigns resulting in over 700 which is the most precious resource. the year of the General Conference baptisms, in Zaire; Addis Ababa in Furthermore we count on church session, a year that traditionally has a Ethiopia; and in other places. In the administrators who captured the spirit low number of baptisms, turned out Philippines in the Far Eastern Division of the mission, and who are giving to be the best year in the of the around 500 child evangelists and priority to evangelism. We also count church, with a total of 406,000 thousands of lay persons are preaching. on over sixty thousand pastors who baptisms. For the first time the world In South America several evangelists are leading out in our churches. But church baptized over 400,000 souls in and hundreds of lay members are above all we count on an army of one year! Up to the third quarter of involved in a simultaneous national millions of lay persons who are Harvest 90, according to our pro- campaign in Bolivia. In Inter America advancing the work in different parts gressive chart we should have had the three division evangelists plus the of the world. We believe that the Holy 210,000 baptisms, and actually had union and local field evangelists, with Spirit and the lay members are the 258,921. We believe that from now on all the pastors and thousands of lay main resources. And further, this we will see a still greater harvest. members are continuously active in objective is being supported with evangelistic campaigns. abundant financial means, and plans Q. Have Great are being made at the division, union and conference/mission levels that Evangelistic Campaigns Editor's Note — This article• to continue in the cause us to look to the future with Been Held? December MeStiellWr. Colour Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada Transparencies Comparative Statement of Tithe and Mission Offerings 6 Months (26 Weeks) Ended June 30, 1986 Sought for COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF TITHE Messenger Covers June 30/86 Increase or % Increase Scenes in Canada, nature Conference Membership Tithe 1985 Tithe 1986 (Decrease) or (Decrease) slides and pictures typical of Alberta 6,939 1,766,885.15 1,931,103.70 164,218.55 9.29 the four seasons in 35mm, 21/4 Br. Col. 8,170 2,314,679.97 2,439,361.82 124,681.85 5.39 sq., 4 x 5 etc. format, are Man.-Sask. 3,095 734,682.50 791,929.14 57,246.64 7.79 requested for use as colour Maritime 1,751 409,043.27 427,668.00 18,624.73 4.55 Newfoundland 684 164,451.29 162,993.33 (1,457.96) (0.89) Messenger covers. If you have Ontario 13,109 3,077,371.38 3,468,678.76 391,307.38 12.72 such a selection that are clear Quebec 2,041 420,890.32 451,382.01 30,491.69 7.24 and sharp, send them to the Messenger office. If we choose Totals 35,789 8,888,003.88 9,673,116.76 785,112.88 8.83 to use yours, we will give a credit line to the photographer COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF MISSION OFFERINGS and will return your slides to Increase or % Increase Per Capita Per Week Conference 1985 1986 (Decrease) (Decrease) 1985 1986 you. Slides should be labelled Alberta 153,424.20 152,288.83 (1,135.37) (0.74) .87 .84 as to location. Br. Col. 251,201.20 252,542.27 1,341.07 0.53 1.19 1.19 Mail your transparencies to: Man.-Sask. 58,820.11 60,289.05 1,468.94 2.50 67 75 Maritime 37,531.18 35,819.94 (1.711.24) (4.56) .76 .79 Messenger, Newfoundland 10,059.66 10,445.52 385.86 3.84 .52 .59 1148 King St. E., Ontario 169,647.40 202,062.51 32,415.11 19.11 51 .59 Oshawa, Ontario Quebec 24,384.18 26,286.70 1,902.52 7.80 47 50

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Fowlers Leave for Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary ALBERTA Mission Service An open house was held on Sunday, August 24, 1986 in honor of Isaac and Lydia Werner's sixtieth wedding anni- New Administrator versary. Married in Maple Creek, Sask. on November 5, 1926, the Werners farmed at for Nursing Home — Fox Valley, Sask. until 1951 when they Laurie Dunfield moved to Lacombe, Alberta so their children could attend Canadian Union We welcome Laurie and Carol Dunfield College. Besides farming at Lacombe, Mr. and their two sons, Timothy and Tod, to Werner worked on various construction the Alberta Conference. Laurie will be the jobs and worked for 10 years at Parkland administrator for the Sherwood Adventist Furniture. He was employed by Lacombe Nursing Home. Nursery until his retirement 12 years ago. Laurie was in administration Mr. Werner recently fulfilled a life-long in British Columbia for nine years. He was dream by taking a trip to the Holy Land administrator for Hong Kong Adventist and to Greece. from 1979-1983. Then he was Besides homemaking, Mrs. Werner president of Adventist Health Services in After being connected with the work of was a member of the church Community Asia and Associate Director of Health in Sherwood Adventist Nursing Home for Services work in which she was active for charge of Hospital Administration in the almost 19 years, Allen and Airlie Fowler years. Baking and cooking are her specialty Far Eastern Division from 1983 to 1986. are leaving for Karachi, Pakistan, where and many students and friends remember His wife, Carol, worked in the account- Allen will be administrator of the 140-bed her for it. ing office at Far Eastern Division and most Karachi Adventist Hospital. The Werners have three children: recently as cashier. In 1967 Allen started out as a develop- Mabel Spenst, Duwain, and Vera Wiebe. Laurie and Carol's son Timothy, 16 ment worker, including the collecting of They also have seven grandchildren and years of age, will be entering Grade 11 at funds for the nursing home, which was two great-grandchildren. Parkland Adventist Academy, and their not yet in existence. son Tod, 15 years of age, will be going into The Sherwood Park Nursing Home Grade 9 at Coralwood Junior Academy. opened on September 29, 1969 with Sid We pray for God's abundant blessings Clifton as administrator, but because of for Laurie, Carol, Timothy, and Tod. illness Sid resigned. Allen was asked to be acting administrator until it was certain that Sid could not return. In June 1970, Allen was asked to be the administrator, a position he has held since that time. Airlie worked in the Nursing Home since it opened. Through the years the Fowlers have changed the operation dramatically from basic physical care to providing elaborate services. Allen has been active in a number of professional and community organizations while at Sherwood Park. Allen and Airlie will be leaving behind Farewell to Teranski Family three daughters, three granddaughters, The Alberta Conference has been family and friends. We bid them farewell greatly blessed by the Teranski family. and God's richest blessing. Elder Teranski completes the second tour Pathfinder Investiture of duty with the Alberta Conference, Lydia and Isaac Werner celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. having served from 1966 to 1970 at the Held at Wetaskiwin Edmonton Central and College Heights churches and then from 1978-1981 as Baptism for Wetaskiwin pastor of the Red Deer Church. From 1981 to 1986 he was director of the Ministerial, Church Stewardship and Trust Departments at the Alberta Conference Office. On July 19, Christine Wherever the Teranskis have gone, Zinner was baptized in things have happened — churches have Coal Lake by her uncle, grown, buildings have been built. Pastor Dirk Zinner of Elder Teranski is now taking a pastoral Vancouver. position with the B.C. Conference in the Eighteen were invested into classes and 31 honours were given by Lloyd Janzen to Vernon district. Pathfinders in Wetaskiwin. Shown, left to We thank you, Ed and Audrey, for your right: Mrs. Giesla Zinner, Dawn Peterson, contribution, for your hard work and Marilynn Zinner, Dean Demitor, Christine dedication to the cause of God here in Zinner, Cari-Lynn Demitor, Mrs. Judy Demitor, Alberta. Harold Zinner, and Elder Lloyd Janzen.

14 MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 First Homecoming Weekend SKATCHEWAN Celebrated at Red River Valley Junior Academy

70th Anniversary for Ministerial Intern Serves Former students, pastors, teachers, school Macrorie Church St. Walburg board members and friends enjoyed the first ever Homecoming Reunion for the The members of the Macrorie Seventh- The St. Walburg S.D.A. Winnipeg Church School. The get-together day Adventist Church celebrated the 70th Church members in on Aug. 1-3 was for all students, teachers anniversary with a homecoming weekend Saskatchewan are happy and proud of the dedi- and others connected with Bannerman on August 1-3, 1986. Over 200 friends and School, Winnipeg S.D.A. Academy and former members came to join the local cated work of the Ministerial Intern that the current Red River Valley Junior congregation. The Friday evening service stayed with them for Academy. at the church highlighted the Pleasant several months this Guest speakers Dwight Rose, Caesar Ridge church school years. All the mem- spring and summer. Nawalkowski, Henry Welch, and Ron bers of the school's first grade eight Justis Alderking worked Hyrchuk emphasized the theme for the graduation class of 1928 were in attendance. diligently in the Lord's weekend, Homesick for Heaven. Unique Sabbath services were held in the vineyard sowing seeds features of this time for renewing friend- Macrorie town hall. Norman Klam, a that will be reaped by others. In summary, he ships were: a play entitled "Heaven's A former member, now of Portland, Oregon, Nice Place But ...", a paddlewheel boat gave the morning devotional. served the needs of the St. Walburg area as the cruise on the Red River, a banquet at Hotel After a fellowship dinner was served, local pastor. Fort Garry, a softball game and a fund free time was spent in renewing acquain- raiser brunch. tances. A photo display of old time Reflections on In keeping with the theme for the pictures drew much interest. Following weekend, over 300 joined in "Blest Be the supper the evening program consisted of Camp Whitesand Tie that Binds" at the close of the evening musical items, church history, family It is September 22, and just last night I and were challenged to meet in heaven for introductions and . turned off the water and turned on the that great reunion with Jesus. The weekend culminated with an old- locks at beautiful Camp Whitesand to end fashioned picnic at Coldwell Park on one of the most enjoyable and rewarding Sunday. Our next reunion is planned summers of my career in God's service for Lehmann's Celebrate where we will never have to part again. the church. Golden Anniversary As I drove down the lane after four months at camp, I left 17 cabins closed to the weather. Fourteen of these cabins were built by willing hands of interested laymen and women, pastors, summer camp staff and youth from the churches of our Conference. Framed by a backdrop of water poplar in all the golden glory of their autumn foliage, eleven of these cabins are now sided in channel cedar so kindly donated by Star Line Cedar Mills of Williams Lake, B.C. One hundred boys and girls camped at Macrorie S.D.A. Country Church. Whitesand this summer enjoying the horses, the canoes, the kayaks, the archery and a variety of nature and craft classes as On July 8, 1936, Erna Leiber and Herb provided by our summer camp program. Lehmann were united in marriage. Fifty Thirty-four of these campers made years later, friends and relatives gathered decisions for baptism into God's remnant to help them celebrate their golden church — decisions which make long wedding anniversary. days of carpentry, weeks away from Herb and Erna's married life has been family and modern conveniences seem so exceptionally blest. Their's is a home were very worthwhile. God always comes first. They rejoice that Our boys and girls are growing up all their six children and their families are knowing that their church loves them, faithful members of God's church. their church cares, their church is trying to Master of ceremonies at the celebration meet their recreational, social and spiritual was their son Gus and the toast to the Grade 8 Class of 1928 — From left to right: needs; and I am so glad to be part of that golden couple was proposed by nephew, Esther Finsand Alkire, Mary Bodrug Krause, working church. I am happy to have Victor Lehmann. Pastor Roy Jamieson Myrtle Finsand Moscrip, Kathryn Goertzen, worked shoulder to shoulder with so gave praise to God for the happy years Esther Neufeld Ramsay. many of you this year. Herb, Erna, and family have had together. By the way, have you seen the Beaver Another nephew, Wes Lehmann, intro- Lodge Lookout, or can you tell me about duced the Lehmann children. The family Poplar Park and the Marshmallow Hut? has expanded from two to thirty-one. Our Robert Lehmann, prayer is that God will continue to bless Youth Ministries Director them as they continue to walk with Him.

MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 15 Camp Meeting Digby Bids Farewell MARITIMES Baptisms to Pastor A very special dinner was held on Digby Welcomes August 10, 1986 to bid farewell to Pastor John, Debby, Benji and Reuben Bullock. New Pastor We were serenaded by fine musicians and then treated to a beautiful outdoor meal. A money tree was presented to the Bullocks and Lila Fredericks thanked them for their service on behalf of the Church members. The Bullocks are going to Andrews University where John will be continuing his studies.

Digby Service Includes Baby Dedication

Camp Meeting is always the highlight of the year and even more so to those who make their decision for Christ publicly by baptism in the beautiful ocean waters at Pugwash, Nova Scotia. On August 5, 1986, two precious souls were added to the Lamb's Book of Life. It is always On Sabbath, July 12, 1986, the Digby Seventh- inspiring to see a young person take a stand for day Adventist church held a special dinner to Christ and lead out among their peers. We are welcome their new Pastor and his family. Mrs. especially proud of Melissa Kennedy, from Muriel Maxner presented Pastor Don Sands, Halifax, N.S. She is a very special person and Darlene, Michael and Donny with a special we know she will serve the Lord with all her cake. Pastor Don has returned to many friends heart and will be a great witness to other young here in Digby. He was the church school people. teacher here a few years ago. Welcome back, Theresa Dodge's decision to follow the The members of the Digby church were treated Pastor Don! Lord has not been an easy one, but Theresa has to a special musical worship service provided learned to cling to the promises of Jesus. It was by the young people of the Sandy Lake a great privilege for Pastor John Bullock to Academy, in Bedford, and a highlight of the Baby Dedication at Fox Point baptize Theresa. The New Minas church service was the presentation of Joshua Baltzer members also rejoice in receiving her into their to the Lord by his parents, Garry & Shelly church family. Baltzer. Pastor John Bullock presented a beautiful sermonette on the importance of children in the church. Zealand Baptism On August 23, 1986 Angelina Brewer and Wilma Lavoie rededicated their lives to the Lord and Eileen Lavoie gave her life to Christ in baptism. Pastor Dan Dupuis NEWFOLINDLAND was assisted by Carroll Brewer in this special service. Baptism at Lethbridge

Pugwash Baptism

Pastor Bruce Atkins, Fred and Irene Lennox, Carol Ann Henderson and baby Amber Dawn. was baptized at Camp Pugwash by Pastor The Lennox family, from Lacombe, Boudreau after a year of Alberta, while visiting Irene's parents in in-depth study. "It was nearby Chester, brought their baby for the happiest day of my dedication on August 23. life," said Carol. Pastor Bruce Atkins, from North Sydney, who had officiated at their wedding in the Fox Point Church, officiated Baptism signifies growth in grace and the sure at the dedication service. working of the Holy Spirit. Bonavista church Many relatives and friends were members rejoice over the baptism of Eliza and present to hear the words of encourage- Donald Tremblett, Valorie Walters and Char- ment and challenge as God's blessings lene Cooper. Services were conducted in the were sought for little Amber Dawn and Lethbridge Seventh-day Adventist church on her parents. Sabbath June 7, 1986.

16 MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 Teachers and Ministers Share BRITISH COLUMBIA The theme of the three-day session of the ministers and teachers of Newfound- Baptism — Vancouver Central SDA Church land could best be expressed in the words Baptisms are always a joy and time of God's leading in their lives. "Education and redemption are one." excitement — in families, in the school, in Presentations made to the combined the church, and in heaven. group reflected this theme as the speakers This certainly was the case as on challenged each person to realize that the August 30, 1986, five more precious pastor and the teacher were actually in the individuals publicly declared their love same profession, only the structure through for God and His church. which they worked was different. The Through the influence of the home, method of the Master Teacher was cited as Deer Lake SDA School, the church, and an example of the way His servants are to Pastor Chang's studies, Jody, Deirdre, work. To love a group as a class or Elton and Rebecca set aside their lives in congregation is not enough. We must be public dedication through baptism. prepared to love individuals. After all, the Ada's decision to follow God came pastor and the teacher both work to gradually as friends, such as Bob Leung introduce individuals to Christ and to and others, and the Holy Spirit spoke to help them meet the challenges of life. her heart. Bible studies with Pastor Zinner A close relationship exists between the helped to strengthen her knowledge and church and the school. Each depends love for Christ as her personal Saviour. Front row: Jody Benson, Deirdre Liebrandt, upon the other for its health and sus- Our prayers are for Ada as she pursues Elton Anderson, Rebecca Matson, and Ada tenance. Security of the schools in New- her career as a pharmacist and for our Chiong. Back row: Pastors Jerry Chang, Bob foundland, as in any place, depends young people as they daily witness to Tetz, and Dirk Zinner. heavily upon church growth. Therefore, the goals of Harvest 90 are important to both. On the second night of the gathering, spouses of the participants were invited to join the group for a delightful meal. At the same time recognition for their many years of service was given to some of the teachers. Three of them had passed thirty years each. Mrs. Edna Earle from Bay Roberts has taught for thirty-three years, and Mrs. Lorraine Best and Edward to Reimche are both in their thirty-first year. Lorraine Best must hold some form of Pastor Chris Harter was ordained to the gospel ministry at the camp record. Not only has she taught in the one meeting at Hope, British Columbia. Harter is the pastor of the Kitsilano, Sechelt building for thirty years, but she also and Native Indian churches in British Columbia and has ministered to New received all of her elementary and Westminster, Coquitlam and Vancouver churches previously. Joan Harter, secondary education in the same building. wife of Pastor Chris, is a health educator and psychologist with particular Some of the present staff were her emphasis in alcoholic rehabilitation. The Harters have two children, John and students in previous years. Absent this Faith. year, Miss Regina Esban has now retired after teaching for eighteen years in Also ordained at the Hope Camp Meeting was Pastor Ron Gudwer from Newfoundland. Prince George, British Columbia. Gudwer pastors the Prince George, The success of the convention was due Vanderhoof and Quesnel churches. Previously the Gudwers were located in in large part to the contributions of the Prince Rupert with two years at Andrews following. Ron's wife, Sonia, is speakers. From the Canadian Union, actively involved with the programs of the church. They have two children, Elders L. Lowe and J.D.V. Fitch attended. Gina and Peter. Elder Royce Williams represented It Is Pastor and Mrs. Chris Harter and Pastor and Mrs. Ron Gudwer receive the ordination charge by Written. From La Sierra Academy, Mrs. Elder R.R. Bietz at the British Columbia Camp Meeting. B.C. President Clifford Sorensen is to Eloise Bickley brought special help for the the right. elementary teachers. In addition to these, Don Hodder, Malcolm Pedlar and Graham Carey, teachers currently working in Newfoundland, made valuable contri- butions to the program. We look forward to a strengthening of the relationship among our teachers and pastors in Newfoundland so that our church may realize its mission. John Waters Educational Superintendant, S.D.A. Churches in NF and Labrador

etW NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS "LITTLE" GIFT IS A New teaching, and experience. In respect, LARGE ONE honor, and appreciation to Dr. H.M.S. Broadcasting Richards, I dedicate this book." Air to the Kingdom is a guidebook FOR C.U.C. Manual both for- pastors who have regular radio, television, or cable broadcasts, This summer C.U.C. Library was and for church and institutional privileged to receive a gift of more Dedicated to communicators who wish to place than 700 books from the combined news, features, interviews, and public personal libraries of Dr. Thomas Little H.M.S. Richards service spots on the air. The book is and his wife Helen, of Loma Linda, available at Adventist Book Centres. California. The collection was donated H.M.S. Richards has been honored Iversen designed his book to guide by Mrs. Little, following the death of posthumously with the dedication of the beginning communicator with her husband one year ago. a new book, Air to the Kingdom, by John practical, step-by-step procedures, In the course of a forty-seven-year Orville Iversen. Elder Iversen served while providing the seasoned public career in Adventist higher education, as associate speaker with the founder relations person or religious broad- Dr. Tom Little taught English and of the Voice of Prophecy broadcast caster with valuable resource material. American literature at three Adventist from 1954 to 1963. His 30 years' He suggests the book should be colleges in the . He also experience with electronic media especially useful to pastors and church served as Academic Dean of La Sierra includes service to the Seventh-day communication secretaries as they College, and became the first Dean of Adventist Church at both the union seek to make better use of radio, the School of Graduate Studies of conference and General Conference television, and cable during Harvest 90. Loma Linda University prior to his levels. He is now a religious broadcast "I began preparing this volume," retirement in 1972. Mrs. Helen Little consultant. says Iversen, "when the communica- also followed a career in teaching Iversen declares in the dedication tion department at the General literature, and during nearly fifty to his book: "Few people have made Conference suggested a revision and years of married life the two scholars as profound an impact on the religious updating of my earlier book, So You're accumulated a substantial library of broadcast media as has Dr. H.M.S. Going on the Air. As I worked on this, it books on a wide range of subjects. Richards, founder and life-long speaker became apparent so much has changed The arrival of books from the of the Voice of Prophecy broadcast. It since 1969 in the world of electronic Littles' collection occurs at a time was my unusual privilege to have had media that an entirely new book was when Canadian Union College is needed. About 60% of the material is placing a strong emphasis on up- new." grading the library to meet degree- The 328-page book tells how to granting requirements. This donation choose appropriate media, get news in particular will strengthen the litera- on the air, tell a message with spot ture section of the library in a announcements, place guests on local significant way. stations, write a script, find suitable music, conduct a broadcast interview, and produce a program. Also included VOP PROGRAMS are a glossary of media terms, sample scripts, and a bibliography listing TO FEATURE over 300 publications on broadcasting. A native of Rock Island, Illinois, KAY KUZMA Iversen is an alumnus of Union John Orville Iversen, former associate speaker College. He served as a dean of boys, ON TOPIC OF for the Voice of Prophecy, presents a copy of his pastor, and youth director in North new book, Air to the Kingdom, to Mabel Dakota, Iowa, and Illinois before WORKING Richards. The book is dedicated to her late joining the Voice of Prophecy staff in husband, H.M.S. Richards, VOP founder. The 1954. Later positions included com- volume is a guidebook for persons using radio, MOTHERS television, and cable to communicate the munication director of the Pacific gospel or to present news about the Adventist Union Conference, radio-television Imaginative ways to tackle parent- Church. director of the General Conference, ing problems will be discussed on the and director of the Seventh-day Voice of Prophecy daily broadcasts, him as my mentor. The best of what I Adventist Church's Audio-Visual December 1-5. The guest for five have ever known or learned was Ministry both in Washington, D.C., interviews with H.M.S. Richards, Jr., is taught by him through principle, and Thousand Oaks, California. ';'? Kay Kuzma, mother of three, an

18 MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 associate professor at the School of resources to carry on the deaf work and projection, and customs clearance, Health at Loma Linda University, and separately," Griffith explains about for Adventist Development and Relief president of Parent Scene, Inc. the merger. "By combining resources Agency (ADRA). "Although this series of programs with Christian Record, we have the Pierre, originally from Haiti, now a is designed especially for working potential of accomplishing more for Canadian citizen, was not a stranger mothers," says Pastor Richards, "every the estimated 18 million hearing- to hunger and poverty. As a matter of mother and father who tunes in will impaired in North America." fact, he was largely responsible for receive valuable insights that will On a recommendation from the pioneering the ADRA work in Haiti. make parenting easier and more General Conference, Christian Record Ethiopia has a population of 42 exciting." began providing service to the deaf in million people, speaking 200 lan- Topics for the week include how to 1980. Under the direction of Thompson guages and dialects. "It is a sad have quality time with the family, job Kay, services now include translating situation," said Pierre, "because the and family conflicts, overcoming guilt, the Sabbath School lessons into the average adult dies by the time he is 43 preventing discipline problems, and "Easy English" edition, providing years old, and a large percent of the making the family a winning team.c",, Bible correspondence courses, In This children die before they are five years Sign magazine, summer camps, inter- of age. The common cause of death is preting and conducting workshops malnutrition." and seminars to educate the hearing The food situation in Ethiopia was community on the needs of the actually becoming better. However, deaf. Army Worms have been devouring Christian Deaf Center is located on most of the crops. This is why the 260 acres near Harrison, Ark. The need will continue to be great in the land, five houses and one classroom coming years. Agricultural specialists building will be sold, with the funds are now trying to overcome the earmarked for additional deaf ser- problem which started near the end vices. Griffith was appointed Assistant of 1985. Deaf Services Director for Christian "Even though 99% of the food Record in charge of publication rela- program for Ethiopia was provided tions and fund-raising. by ADRA Canada, the work of ADRA "With this merger I believe the Canada would not have been com- future looks brighter for a continual pleted, if the name of the Lord was not H.M.S. Richards, Jr., talks with Kay Kuzma program for deaf Adventists," Bretsch uplifted," said Pierre, whose enthu- about the problems faced by working mothers says. "We still, however, are not and other parents. Based on Dr. Kuzma's book, Working Mothers, their discussion will be overlooking the non-SDA deaf. As aired on the Voice of Prophecy daily broadcast funding continued to increase, there from December 1 to 5. is tremendous soul-winning potential as the Church reaches out to these Deaf Center dear souls." Merges with ADRA Christian CANADA Record WORKER

LINCOLN — The Christian Deaf AND FAMILY Center has merged with Christian Record Braille Foundation, announced RETURNS Pierre Deshommes and his wife Jocelyne, V.L. Bretsch, president of Christian daughters Sandra (back) and Patricia (front). Record. FROM Begun in Alpena, Ark., in 1978 as a siastic spirit is very contagious. While vocational training school for the in Ethiopia, he spent most of his deaf, the Christian Deaf Center has ETHIOPIA weekends and evenings, and even his taught some 30 students since its lunch hours, conducting evangelistic inception, offering courses in Bible, On May 21, 1985, Pierre Des- crusades, and training others to be sign language, English, history and hommes and his wife, Jocelyne, and soul winners for Christ. As a result of medical missionary work, according their two daughters left their home in his dedication and his leadership, in to Don Griffith, current president of Ottawa, Ontario, for mission service just one and a half years, over 400 the Center. in Ethiopia. As a logistics officer, he souls have been baptized and another "We felt there weren't enough was responsible for food distribution 500 are getting ready for baptism. "In

MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 19 every phase of the work, we felt the of Zambia Union reports that D.C. metropolitan area who would benefit from or would like a personal invitation to hand of God as we moved forward in over the last ten years he faith, feeding 53,000 people daily," Sabbath School and Church? Members of Pierre said. personally has won more than a the Sligo Young Adult Sabbath School 1000 souls using the picture Class will call or visit them, plus put their Because of ADRA's work in Ethio- name on our activity mailing list. Just send pia, many of our Seventh-day Adven- rolls. their name, address, home and work tist churches that were once closed by Kern raised the $6,700 needed phone numbers, and any information you the government, have been reopened. to buy and mail the picture think might be helpful for us to know, to: Members of other denominations are rolls. Already heavily com- Young Adult Class, Sligo Seventh-day flocking into the Seventh-day Adven- Adventist Church, 7710 Carroll Avenue, tist churches because their churches mitted to support several minis- Takoma Park, MD 20912. tries of the Church, he asked are still closed. Services were usually Continued from page 2 held as many as three times daily, in the Lord to raise his profits for order to accommodate the large May, 1986, sufficiently to pay On Being Trustworthy crowds of people who were wanting for the project. The Lord blessed qualities which we earn by victorious to worship in our churches. and Kern's profits for May Christian living. When the Ethiopian Union Mission were 50% higher than the year Would you agree that Phil. 4:8 is heard that ADRA did not have a excellent counsel? budget for them, the Mission workers before, four times the amount "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things began to pray that God would inter- needed for the picture rolls. "I are true, whatsoever things are honest, vene and ADRA would have a budget can't figure out what has hap- whatsoever things are just, whatso- to continue this feeding program, so pened," Kern reports. "God ever things are pure, whatsoever that the work of God could continue blessed us beyond our wildest things are lovely, whatsoever things in Ethiopia. are of good report; if there be any If a budget becomes available, the dreams." The BETTER LIFE virtue, and if there be any praise, Deshommes would be thrilled to go picture rolls are already on think on these things." back to Ethiopia. If not, they will be their way to Mission offices in happy to accept a new mission assign- African and the Far East. Continued from page 6 ment, through the General Conference KCs' Korner In the mean time they have settled in Danielle LeBlanc, Ottawa, where their two children, Resource on Daniel Quebec — Kingsway Sandra 12, and Patricia 7, are enrolled For the Bible Student has recently completed in the Ottawa Elementary School, and it's first Week of Prayer. The Daniel & Revelation Committee, Danielle LeBlanc thought Pierre is hired temporarily by the authorized by the General Conference in the speaker, Pastor Ron Ontario Conference to work with a 1981, has completed its work on the book Hyrchuck, did a terrific French evangelistic crusade in Ottawa. of Daniel. The results of these studies are job of presenting "A now available in three interrelated Reasonable Option", volumes: while drawing us closer Vol. 1 Selected Studies on Prophetic to both God and each Interpretation — $3.95 US other. "I hope this spirit of love and happiness stays in our hearts for eternity", mentioned Vol. 2 Symposium on Daniel — Danielle. "BEYOND $9.95 US Vol. 3 The Seventy Weeks, Leviticus, Continued from page 3 OUR WILDEST and the Nature of Prophecy — $8.95 US (all are postpaid) Literature Evangelists DREAMS" These books deal with such topics as of Canada the year-day principle and issues related it, she had better read it again. In her to the sanctuary doctrine and the investi- second reading she decided to stop When the REVIEW AND gative judgment. Expositions of the pro- going to the church she was attending, HERALD PUBLISHING COM- phecies in Daniel 2, 7, 8, 9 — combined and she became interested to know PANY drastically reduced the with the latest evidences in archaeology and research — will make these volumes a more about the Sabbath. It was price of 2,600 BETTER LIFE rich resource on Daniel for the serious amazing to Glen and Roger how the pictures rolls, Chuck Kern of Bible student and those engaged in giving Lord had led them to that home at the Victorville, California, recog- Bible studies and seminars. very time she was showing an interest The books may be obtained singly or in the Sabbath. They are making nized an opportunity to get combined at the above prices from your arrangements with Pastor Roy West involved in mission. The BET- local ABC or the Biblical Research Institute, to visit the Callahans and to continue TER LIFE picture rolls, dis- 6840 Eastern Ave. NW, Washington, DC, giving Bible studies and doing the continued 10 years ago, depicted 20012. follow-up. various doctrines of the Church. It is fantastic how the Lord leads, Help Us Find the Young Adults They have been an effective and as I mentioned before, we are yet Do you know a newly relocated or going to see what He is going to do soulwinning tool in many inactive Adventist Young Adult (approxi- through each one of us who gives our overseas countries. D. Chende mate age 21-30) living in the Washington, life to Him.

20 MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 1987:AVeryGoodYear for Devotionql Books If there was ever a Eric Hare knew how time we need His to captivate a child's healing love, it is attention with dra- now. The new senior matic stories from far- devotional brings away places. His clas- abiding strength to sic devotional Make the reader. His Heal- God First has been ing Love has been reprinted so that a written for and will new generation of be appreciated by children can learn the people of all faiths. lessons he teaches Inspiring speaker and from the Bible and author Dick Winn about Christian writes from Pacific living. US$7.95 each. Union College. by by Available at your (Available in ABC. Spanish.) Dick Eric B. Winn Hare

WHITE — Ken and Ronda (nee BROUSSON—NICHOLS HERTWIG—WINKLER Robison) announce the birth of On April 18, 1986 Patricia Nichols Michael Hertwig and Paula Winkler, Births Benjamin Andrew lames on lune 19, and Steve Brousson were married in both of Lacombe, were united in 1986 in Squamish, BC. the Chetwvnd Seventh-day Adventist marriage at Lacombe on Sunday, Church. Patricia Nichols was given in August 31. The ceremony was con- BETZ — Raymond and Marion (nee marriage by her parents Mr. and Mrs. ducted by the bride's uncle, Pastor Les Covey) are happy to announce the birth Merlin Nichols of Chetwynd. Sayler. of their third son, Kirk Quentin, born Weddings The groom's parents are Mr. and September 16, 1986 at Portland, Oregon. Mrs. Claude Brousson of Victoria, B.C. Friends and family of the bride and MORTON—SPENST groom wish them God's blessing on Robert Morton and Gloria Spenst FOULICES — With joy and thanksgiving ALDERKING—YACEYKO their new home. were married May 11, 1986 in the David and Shirley announce the birth On August 17, 1986, Roseann Pastor Edwin Sukow officiated at Chetwynd Seventh-day Adventist of their first child, Rebecca Anne Yacevko, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. the ceremony. Church. Michelle, on August 25, 1986 in Alex Yaceyko of Elk Point, Alberta, and Pastor Edwin Sukow officiated at Surrey, B.C. Justis Alderking, son of Mr. and Mrs. GEDDES—SHARMAN the ceremony. Armand St. Hilaire of Vancouver, B.C. On June 1, 1986, Loreen Sharman, Robert and Gloria are making their home at Chetwynd. We wish them LENNOX — Fred and Irene are happy were united in marriage at the SDA daughter of Osbern and Elsie Sharman God's blessing as they establish a new to announce the birth of their daughter, church in Beauvallon, Alberta. The of Lacombe, Alberta, and Gary Geddes home. Amber Dawn, on May 20, 1986. ceremony was conducted by Pastor S. of Halifax, Nova Scotia, were joined in Yaceyko, an uncle of the bride. marriage at the College Heights Church. Pastor William Kennedy, Roseann and Justis are at CUC NEILY - FREDERICKS McCARTY — Linden and Marilyn uncle of the bride, and Pastor Terry where he is continuing his ministerial On August 17,1986 Lorie Ann Fredericks (nee Troop) announce the birth of Sparks, cousin of the bride, performed studies. and Christopher George Neily pledged their first child, Lee Brandon born the ceremony. The bride and groom their love in the sight of God and loved August 6, 1986 in Red Deer. BISHOP—WARD are making their home in Halifax, ones in the Paradise Baptist Church, On August 24, 1986, Angie Ward N.S. N.S. The wedding service was officiated of Wanham, Alberta and Darren Bishop TIPPER — Joyce and David are happy by Pastor John Bullock. of Westbank, British Columbia, ex- GORDON-LYON to announce the birth of Anna Chantel changed wedding vows in a beautiful On Sunday, July 27, 1986, Miss on July 29, 1986. afternoon service at the College Heights Sharon Lyon and Mr. Rudolph Gordon NICKOL - McCLAIR Seventh-day Adventist Church. were united in marriage by Elders On August 29, 1986, Rosalie McClair, WALIKONIS — Warren and Dawn Pastor Brian Leavitt performed the Robert Toms and Michael Lay at the daughter of Les and Iris McClair of (nee Bell) are delighted to announce wedding ceremony. meeting place of the North London, Oshawa ON. was united in marriage to the birth of lanelle Lynn on September The bride's parents are Mr. and Ontario Seventh-day Adventist Com- Ford Nickol, son of Karl and Judy 12, 1986. Mrs. Eugene Ward of Wanham. The pany, the Gethsemane United Church. Nickol of Fullarton, ON. The lovely groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Steve Both bride and groom are actively service was conducted by Pastor lim Marshall of Westbank. involved members of the North London Ryan in the Bowmanville S.D.A. church. WELCH — Nathan and Nancy (nee Angie and Darren are making their company. Rose and Ford are making their home Sukow) announce the arrival of their home at College Heights, Alberta, May the Lord abundantly bless this at Canadian Union College where Rose first child Heather Michelle, born July where they are attending Canadian new Christian home with His mercies is studying Elementary Education and 23, 1986 in Red Deer. Union College. and grace. Ford is employed.

MESSENGER/NOVEMBER 1986 21 While attending Oshawa Mission- TRYNCHUK—SCHAWORSKI They had two children, a son Robert LEE — Nellie Gertrude Lee was born ary College he met Ruby Clark whom On August 17, 1986, Linda Scha- and a daughter Patricia. in Hutchinson, Kansas, August 6, 1892 he later married and they continued worski and Bernie Trynchuk united Margaret joined the Westside and passed to her rest on luly 2, 1986 at their education together at Washington their lives in marriage at the Minoru S.D.A. Church where she was a faithful Port Colborne, Ontario. Missionary College. They had one son, Chapel in Richmond, B.C. member until her passing. She was baptized in 1944 by Elder Clark Edward. Pastor Ken Wiebe officiated at the O.R. Gerhart and became a charter She leaves five sisters, two bro- Ed Simcock was a genuine Christian wedding ceremony. member of the Welland, Ontario thers, many nieces and nephews and gentleman who particpated actively in May God bless this couple as they Church. Through the years, she served other relatives and friends. his beloved Sligo Church. make their home in Fairview, Alberta. her Lord and her church faithfully in HEISLER — Nelson Heisler died in many capacities. As a nurse her He is survived by his wife Ruby, Oshawa on August 18, 1986. conscientious loving care endeared son Clark and by two sisters and one Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on her to countless grateful patients and brother as well as six nieces and Obituaries December 15, 1897. He attended their families. nephews and a host of friends. Williamsdale Academy and was baptized She leaves to mourn sons Howard Words of comfort were spoken by and Keith, daughter Mary Alice, five Dr. Bill Loveless. ANDREWS — at 17 years of age. Mrs. Irene Andrews grand-children and ten great-grand- born March 7, 1919, quietly passed to Nelson married Vera Trenholm in UKRAINCE — John Paul Ukraince children. her rest at her home in Abbotsford, 1931. They farmed a number of years in was born in Austria on May 1, 1901, The funeral service was conducted B.C. on August 16, 1986. Mrs. Andrews Nova Scotia and moved to Oshawa in and died in , B.C. on August by Pastor Daniel Hogan in Port was born at Lac La Riche, Alberta, and 1954 so that their children could attend 26, 1986. He came to Saskatchewan Colborne. A graveside service was later married Mr. Leon Andrews. While Kingsway College. when he was one year old. He married held in Carstairs, Alberta where she living at Terrace, B.C. they accepted the Mr. Heisler is survived by his wife Rosie Zapotichny and they resided in awaits her Saviour's call. Seventh-day Adventist message and Vera; a daughter, Mrs. John Graw; a Kelowna, B.C. for 24 years. have been faithful members since that son, Terry; one sister, six grandchildren; McLELLAN — Angus 0. McLellan was Mourning John's passing are his time. Mrs. Andrews is survived by her and three great-grandchildren. born in Walton, Nova Scotia on June 3, wife, Rosie; eight children: Mary husband Leon, and their eight children, Pastor Dennis Uffindell officiated 1901. He passed to his rest on July 3, Wilhelm, Alex Zapp, Betty Aroney, Albert, Raymond, Lillian, James, Wesley, at the funeral service August 21. 1986 at Sudbury Extendicare-York. He Esther Trenchard, Eva Howchen, Ceceil, Leon, Sandra, and their families. Interment was at Groveside Ceme- will be greatly missed by his wife, Elsie, Eileen White, Vivian Cox, and Lorna Funeral services were conducted tary in Brooklin. We look forward to the his children, Elsie and Angus. He is Weisner; sixteen grandchildren, seven- by Pastor Ken Wiebe on Wednesday, call of the Lifegiver when he will be also survived by three grandchildren, teen great-grandchildren, one sister August 20, 1986. Interment took place restored to eternal youth. Elsie, Heidi and Angus, one sister, and and thirteen nieces and nephews. several nieces and nephews. at the Hazelwood Cemetery, Clear- HEPPNER — David Heppner was born brook, B.C. Words of comfort were spoken by October 9, 1897, at Laird, Saskatchewan. Dr. Frank Knutson, a family friend, CRITES — Dr. Darryl Albert Crites In 1935 David was baptized by Elder assisted by Pastor Dennis Heintz and and wife Gloria Lavonne Crites died in D.D. Neuleld and a year later he Pastor Ralph Juriansz. a plane crash at Banff, Alberta on married Helen Bartsch of Great Deere. Ads August 14, 1986. Dave and Helen retired to Waldheim PLANTJE — William was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba August 25, 1915. Dr. Crites was born on June 17, in 1964. Advertising Rates; 50 words or less - Following a lengthy illness, he passed 1942 at Loma Linda, California and He is survived by his wife, Helen; $10.00 per issue, 25¢ each additional to his rest January 31, 1986. 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U.S. adver- Funeral service was conducted by Alberta when their private plane Waldheim Cemetery awaiting the tisers pay in U.S. dollars. 10% discount Pastor Raul Hernandez, assisted by crashed in Banff National Park. second Advent. The service was for three or more consecutive insertions Pastor John Gilbert and Pastor Mervin Dr. and Mrs. Crites are survived by conducted by Pastor Henry Bartsch, without copy changes. No advertising Kempert. If friends so desire, memorial their two children, Corina, age 11; and and Pastor Rov Jamieson. will be accepted unless cash or cheque Tammy, age 6. Darryl is survived by his tributes may be made to the Portage KNISTER — Ada Nettie Knister was accompanies copy. Send all advertising mother, Mrs. Eva Crites of Santa Rosa, Adventist Academy, c/o Box 322, born on March 26, 1909, in Brantford, to your local conference for approval. California, and his sisters Dr. Yvonne Portage la Prairie, Man. RIN 3B7. Ontario, and passed to her rest on Deadline for material - 5th of the Hazelton, and Dr. Berneva Adams. SCHABER -- Wilbert Schaber was September 9, 1986, at the Hillsdale month for the following month. NOTE: Gloria is survived by her parents Nick born November 1, 1916 at Reiseker, Manor, Oshawa, where she had resided The Canadian Adventist Messenger and Sylvia Tkachuk of Abbotsford, Alberta, and passed to his rest Sep- for the last six months. Prior to that she does not accept any responsibility for B.C., one brother Perry of Japan, as tember 17, 1986 at Drumheller, Alberta. had lived at the Kingsway Pioneer categorical or typographical errors nor well as grandmother, Mrs. M. Tkachuk In spite of his handicap, Wilbert was a Retirement Home. for dissatisfaction or misrepresentation and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. cheerful, trusting person. As a young When Ada was five years old, her arising from any advertisement. Carl Ganz. man he committed his life to the Lord family moved to Oshawa. Ada was the Funeral services were conducted and was baptized in 1933. The last ten Books wanted — Young mother with first student at Oshawa Missionary on Wednesday, August 20, 1986 by years of his life were spent in a nursing very limited income desperately needs College to proceed from Elementary Pastor Ken Wiebe and assisted by home. used copies of Testimonies, Selected School right through Academy, where Pastor Nick Trynchuk, Dr. Cliff Sorensen Left to mourn are five brothers: Messages, Adventist Home, Early she graduated in 1930. Her Alma and Elder Anthony Kaytor. Interment Roy, Elmer, Clifford, Lyle, and Ralph; Writings, Counsels to Parents and Mater has been one of her main was at the Hazelwood Cemetery, and three sisters: Iva Grabo, Evelyn Teachers, and any other Spirit of interests and concerns throughout her Clearbrook, B.C. Brock, and Irma Hasz. Prophecy books and Home Worship life. The funeral service was conducted Felt sets. Please send to: C. Steinhoff, GEATES — Julia Selina Geates was She worked for many years as a by Pastor Roy Dubyna and assisted by R.R. #2, Ruthven, Ontario NOP 2G0. born on December 8, 1925 at Rabbit practical nurse in and around Oshawa, Lake, Saskatchewan and passed away Barry Grabo. and also spent many hours working for Sights, Sounds and Missions of Southern luly 23, 1986 in North Rattleford, SCHUETZ — Emily Schuetz died the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinics, Africa Tours offers unique opportunity Saskatchewan following a lengthy peacefully at the Donwood Personal where she was loved and known by of seeing wonders of Africa such as battle with cancer. She leaves her Care Home, Winnipeg, on Monday, many people. There was no one who Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park, husband Harold, one son, William; August 11, 1986, at 83 years of age. lent a helping hand to more people in mission stations and native life. Because three daughters: Vaila Culy, Marleen Emily is survived by three brothers, more ways, and more often than of the strong dollar cost reduced $700 Rector, Barbara Carley, 14 grand- one sister, and several nieces and Ada. per person. Now is the time for Africa! children and numerous friends. nephews. Left to mourn their loss are two Contact Dr. John Staples, PUC, Angwin, Funeral services were conducted She was a member of the Hender- sisters, Dora Evans and Vera Gordon, CA 94508. by Pastor Roy Dubyna in the North plus several nieces and nephews. son Highway Seventh-day Adventist Battleford Seventh-day Adventist Her funeral service was conducted Church in Winnipeg. The funeral NEEDED — An Adventist lady, age 55- Church and interment was in the by Pastor David Toop who had been a service was conducted by Pastor Mervin 65, who would like to live or spend the Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery. friend and counsellor to Ada for many Kempert. She was buried at Chapel winter in Florida rent free. Share HAMREN — Margaret Florence was years. Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg. expenses and live in a large 2-story born April 20, 1911. She passed quietly A Memorial Scholarship Fund has SIMCOCK — John Edward Simcock country home near churches and to her rest on luly 13, 1986. been started in her name at Kingsway was born in Fitch Ray, Quebec on Florida Conference Office. Need to She was born in Escondido, Cali- College. If you wish to remember Ada October 23, 1907 and passed away in have own car if possible. (305) 469- fornia. She moved to British Columbia in a special way, send your contribu- Takoma Park, Maryland on September 2584, Gracie Morrison, Box 86, Monte- where she married Frank Hamren. tions to Kingsway College. 7, 1986. verde, Fla. 32756.

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At Canadian Union College, life is more than late-night study sessions, lively social activities, or financial aid applications.

It's a place with time for sorting out priorities, building up values, and deciding on a direction in life.

Canadian Union College is more than small personal classes, caring faculty and staff, or valuable work opportunities.

It's a place for observing Christians in action, integrating knowledge and practice, and preparing for a Christ-led future.

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Location: Lakeview Hall overlooking Lake Barnett

For more information, contact: Canadian Union College Registrar Canadian Union College Box 430 College Heights, AB Apply now for second semester. TOC OZO Classes begin January 6, 1987. (403) 782-3381

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