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Red Sea Crossing Provolked The Long Walker William Shea in "Leaving Egypt" (May Re: Newsbreak, May 31. I was thrilled when I read "The Orphan, 31) writes about the Israelites crossing Oh, how you provolk the Angel, and the Long Walk" (May Lake Ballah. How does he reconcile this Us proofreading foke! 31). I have heard my parents speak of with the clear statements from Ellen We were tempted to cholk Elder Dan Shireman and the Hildebran White: "The Lord directed their course Or go up in smolk School. He sometimes traveled on foot to southward, toward the shores of the Red When we saw your "Egg yoke." my grandparents' home and would spend Sea. . . . The Hebrews were encamped Or was it a jolk? the night there at Lenoir, North Carolina. beside the sea, whose waters presented a Well, now I have spolk — My grandfather, Richard L. McGhinnis seemingly impassable barrier before I'll go eat articholk. Alta Robinson (1843-1918), and my parents first heard them, while on the south a rugged moun- Takoma Park, Maryland the Advent message from Elder Shire- tain obstructed their further progress" man. Thus I owe Elder Shireman credit (Patriarchs and Prophets, pp. 282-284)? We have egg (yoke) on our faces. —Editors. for my being a Seventh-day Adventist As a former missionary to Egypt, I can today. Emily McGhinnis-Ziesmer attest that there is a rugged mountain Coming in the Lena, Wisconsin range ending at the Red Sea and making further progress southward impossible. Adventist Review The Environment There is no comparable mountain range I don't swallow the environmental August 23—Interview with J. Rob- near Lake Ballah. The distances from agenda and the fact that our environ- ert Spangler Lake Ballah to Sinai and the biblical time ment needs healing. As an Adventist I frame pose severe logistical problems. August 30— "The SDA Mission in continue to read the Review, which is Finally, I am concerned at the erosion of a Secularized World": An Ad- printed on the quivering pulp of our confidence in the inspiration of the Spirit ventist Review Seminar by precious trees. I continue to drive a car, of Prophecy writings. Charles E. Bradford the fabricated product of an evil- Pastor Carroll V. Brauer smelling steel mill and burning fossil September—"How We Got Our Fairview Village, Pennsylvania fuel, which emits evil and noxious Bible." Five-part series by Dr. fumes. I continue to heat my home with Arthur Ferch Dr. Shea responds: "Ellen White's energy ultimately derived from the full sentence about the southward jour- October —"The 'Celebration' combustion of fossil fuel obtained from ney of the Exodus should be noted, 'In- Churches." Report and cri- evil oil companies that drill and spill. I stead of pursuing the direct route to Ca- tique: strengths, weaknesses, continue to use a refrigerator that con- naan, which lay through the country of and trends to watch. tains a refrigerant composed of evil the Philistines, the Lord directed their chlorofluorocarbons. course southward, toward the shores of I believe in conservation, regenera- the Red Sea.' The first half of this sen- Loving God tion, and stewardship, but I refuse to tence is a paraphrase of Exodus 13:17. Loving God—keeping His command- adopt a philosophy or political agenda Only after having made this general ments—means to be like Him more and that seeks to return me to the pristine life statement does Ellen White mention the more in our words and actions, until we of horse and buggies, woodstoves, and Israelite encampments at Succoth and reach total dedication to Him and to our iceboxes. Adventists are a part of a tech- Etham, which still were in Egypt (p. fellowmen (in and outside the family), nological revolution that I believe is 282). It is interesting to note that when wanting the very best for everybody. God-ordained and is irreversible. Ellen White describes the actual crossing And we can't give love unless we first John W. McConnell of the sea, she does not name the body of receive divine love. Try something ab- Citrus Heights, California water crossed (pp. 284-287). solutely amazing: Ask God for just 5 "I have explored the shore of the Gulf percent of His love to humanity. People of Suez by driving west from the town of will unerringly spot it and flock to you, Greenpeace produces a magazine similar Suez by taxi with Siegfried Horn and a with a searching gaze in their eyes you in size and quality to the Adventist Re- travel group of his. As far as we were will never forget. This is what I experi- view. Greenpeace uses recycled paper able to drive, a number of miles before enced when I was in Debrecen, a city in for their publication. Daniel Jacobson our finances gave out, we encountered Hungary. We immediately talked about Kitwanga, British Columbia, Canada no mountainous obstruction. There is a God, faith in Him, and how to find it. All high mountain (Gebel Attaq) some dis- because I had prayed, alone in my hotel Letters should not exceed 250 words and should carry the writer's name, address, and telephone number. All will tance west of the town of Suez, but it does room, for just 5 percent of God's love to be edited to meet space and literary requirements, but the author's meaning will not be changed. Views expressed in not present an obstacle to a large or them! Karoly J. Poor the letters do not necessarily represent those of the editors small group traveling down this shore." Nuremberg, Germany or denomination.

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2 Letters LIFESTYLE 6 Newsbreak 9 The Paradox of Our Mission We have been counseled to live in the country yet preach the 11 Children's Corner gospel to all the world, much of which lives in cities. Part 1 16 Turning Point of a series on country and city living. by Ritchie Way 21 Focus on North America HISTORY 12 Remembering 27 World Report 12 Ellen G. White: A Noble Record Ellen G. White A look at the church's prophet 75 years after her passing 30 Bulletin Board reveals the debt we owe to the "messenger of the Lord." 31 Reflections by Kenneth H. Wood

EDITORIALS DEAR MIRIAM 4 Between Fire and 15 Praying for Love Ice "Sometimes I get very angry at God. Why should others have 5 Balancing Act so much love from families and marriage partners, and I have none?" by Miriam Wood NEXT WEEK "A Modern Experi- 21 Denominations ment in Primitive Liv- CURRENT ISSUES Unite Against ing" A family uses 18 The Youth Challenge: Why Revival Isn't Drugs planning, know-how, Enough-1 and hard work to live off the land. The editor of Insight spells out the challenge facing the church as it seeks to minister to the young people in its midst. "Wired for Health" by Christopher Blake Orthodontics isn't just for children anymore.

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Between Fire and Ice any readers are inquiring about the tended a "celebration" service. Some ing by thumping on his Bible? What M"celebration" churches, with let- who have gone into print warning about about the children of Israel: "0 clap your ters arriving even from overseas. The these churches likewise rely on the re- hands, all ye people; shout unto God with rumors seem to get wilder each ports of others. Is that the way of Christ? the voice of triumph" (Ps. 47:1)? week—one has Ellen White's books We aren't in the business of checking I personally enjoy a quieter, well- dumped into a trash can during a church out every rumor that blows by. However, ordered worship service. But I do not service. we did write Don Jacobsen, president of seek to dictate to others the form their Private publications warn of an im- the Oregon Conference, where the Spirit public worship should take. pending crisis for Adventists. They find of Prophecy trashing allegedly occurred. However, I would hope and expect that in activities of these churches echoes of Here is his reply: "One of our pastors every Adventist service of divine worship Mrs. White's description of the "holy had a serious concern about the misuse would include the following elements: the flesh" movement in Indiana (Selected that is sometimes made of unauthorized exaltation and adoration of Jesus as Sav- Messages, book 2, pp. 31-39) and a ful- Spirit of Prophecy compilations. In a ser- iour and Lord, the centrality of the Scrip- fillment of her prediction of a false re- mon some months ago he described how tures in preaching, respect for the writings vival just before the Second Coming we should 'trash' such distortions and of Ellen White, loyalty to the beliefs and (The Great Controversy, p. 464). maintain the beautiful balance of her mission of this movement, and admonition Some members think that the Advent- counsels. It was an appeal to accept what and encouragement to holy living in view ist Review is endorsing these churches. she taught, not discard it. of our profession as believers who await That also is a rumor! We do not endorse "But some misunderstood the intent, the soon coming of Jesus. these churches. But we plan to report on and as the tapes of that sermon were ❑ Keep in the middle of the narrow way. them, assessing strengths, weaknesses, circulated, some were edited to make it Jesus told us that the broad road leads and potential problems. sound as if the pastor were suggesting we to destruction; we are to keep in the nar- Our critique, which will run in the discard the Spirit of Prophecy! After this row way (Matt. 7:13, 14). And I would October 4 issue, will be based on first- story was told a few times it became add that as we travel that narrow way, we hand accounts by members of our staff or embellished to say that the pastors (plu- should avoid extremes of either the right reporters we have assigned. We are tak- ral) of the Oregon Conference were or the left. ing our time on this sensitive topic, seek- throwing their Spirit of Prophecy books Ellen White said: "We have found in ing as always to be accurate, fair, candid, in the trash. And the most recent version our experience that if Satan cannot keep and Christ-centered. that came to my desk stated that the pas- souls bound in the ice of indifference, he In the meantime we suggest that tors in the Oregon Conference were will try to push them into the fire of Seventh-day Adventists would do well to throwing their Spirit of Prophecy books fanaticism. When the Spirit of the Lord keep the following in mind: and their Bibles in the trash." comes among His people, the enemy ❑ Don't believe or spread rumors. ❑ Diversity and change in church ser- seizes the opportunity to work also, seek- Some of our people have an unfortu- vices aren't good or bad in themselves. ing to mold the work of God through the nate tendency to accept any story, how- The 27 fundamental beliefs that iden- peculiar, unsanctified traits of different ever wild, that comes along. They have tify us as Adventists do not mandate a ones who are connected with that work" an appetite for the sensational; they think particular order, length, or type of wor- (Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 644). that if they read something in print, it ship service. Let's not smell a theolog- Ice—that is the condition of many Ad- must be correct. ical rat or cry "Pentecostalism!" be- ventist churches today. They freeze away The biblical standard is: "Judge noth- cause a church decides to innovate. the stranger; they don't want to grow. ing before the time" (1 Cor. 4:5). Let us Many of the features of "celebration" Fanaticism—that is the opposite ex- withhold judgment until we have facts, services that some are criticizing— spon- treme. Reaction to the coldness and in- and all of them. Love, said Paul, does not taneity, audience participation, enthusi- difference of others can lead to an undue delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth asm, lively music—aren't new at all. reliance on emotion. (1 Cor. 13:6). Black Adventist churches have had them May the Lord keep us all between the Among the many people who have all along. And what about James White fire and the ice! written us, hardly any has actually at- leading Adventist congregational sing- WILLIAM G. JOHNSSON

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Balancing Act T have always sided with Jonah. It "Corps of organized and well- quarters. It's small and low-budget (only 1 seems preposterous that God would disciplined gospel workers needed in a part-time office manager is paid), 6 but ask him to go on a mission to a huge city /9 3 the center is poised to raise our con- filled with wicked people who cared "Crowded alleys of, Christ's foot- sciousness about the huge task before us. nothing about right or wrong. The task prints found in . . " 4 was overwhelming not only because of "Great work should be done for God ll of the above tells us about our its size but because of its utter improb- in . . ." 5 Amission but does not necessarily an- ability. Jonah was a country boy from swer the question about where we Israel; the Ninevites were citizens of the Where the People Are should live while we are on mission. A ruling superpower, the world-class As- In 1800 only 3 percent of the world's four-part series beginning in this issue syrian Empire. population lived in cities. By 1900, 15 addresses this practical question. The se- Today many Christians look at the percent did. Now the percent of urban ries is by no means definitive, but I hope world's cities with as little relish and as it proves thought-provoking. much pessimism as Jonah did. The opening article is written by Pas- If we are to fulfill tor Richie Way, of New Zealand, who Bleached Stars lives on the doorstep of a city of 1 mil- Many things attract us to country liv- lion. Next week Morten Juberg takes us ing and rural mission. Life is less hectic the gospel commission to visit a family who has opted for wil- and physically less confining. We like to derness life in Montana. In the third ar- see the stars at night and awaken to the ticle Elder Warren Banfield, now retired sound of birdsong. In the city, bright we must reach the cities from the General Conference, describes lights seem to bleach the stars, and when his neighborhood in downtown Wash- we awaken before dawn it's to the wail ington, D.C. The series concludes with of sirens. Cities seem to breed pollutants, where 50 to 80 percent a study by Dr. George Rice, of the Ellen violence, and crime. G. White Estate. In North America, Seventh-day Ad- Although the articles present a variety ventists have long debated city and coun- of the population lives. of views, they don't touch on every issue try living. For the most part early Ad- related to city and country living. For ventists were farm folk, used to the rigors dwellers worldwide averages 45 percent. example, how does the suburb fit into of outdoor life. Ellen White encouraged The United States, however, passed the our discussion? And what about com- church members to live simply and 50 percent mark in 1920, and today more muting? Do the time, expense, and pol- healthfully, to get plenty of sunshine and than 80 percent of its people live in the lution generated by commuters justify fresh air, exercise and rest. city. their living outside the city but working But she also cared about the cities. But if statistical projections prove ac- in it? Although she condemned their excesses curate, North American cities will soon One answer will not fit all our readers. in no uncertain terms ("hotbeds of iniq- be mere toddlers compared to giants else- But the questions are worth asking. In the uity"), she did not write them off. Far where. The largest cities on earth by the end I believe Adventists must learn to from it. Scanning the eight pages de- year 2000 will be Tokyo (30 million), perform a sanctified balancing act. voted to the topic "City" in the Com- Mexico City (27.9), Sao Paulo (25.4), Evangelism, p. 78. prehensive Index to the Writings of Ellen and Seoul (22). 2 Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 369. G. White, one finds repeated and exten- Obviously, if we are to fulfill the gos- 3 Evangelism, p. 96. 4 The Desire of Ages, p. 640; The Ministry of Healing, sive appeals to help city people. A quick pel commission to make disciples among p. 106. 5 Evangelism, pp. 32, 572. sampling: all nations and peoples, Adventists must Dr. Bruce Campbell Moyer, director, is a pastor at Sligo church; Monte Sahlin, associate director, is a mem- "Centers should be established in all take cities seriously. A hopeful sign that ber of the North American Division's Church Ministries . . .,, we will is the Adventist Center for Glo- Department; Yvonne Dysinger, office manager, works three days a week. "Conferences should evangelize bal Urban Mission, just established in „ 2 . . . April at the General Conference head- KIT WATTS

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WORLD CHURCH in Indianapolis, the Review Six Kettering Trustees Sue and Herald Publishing As- Czech President Visits sociation, the Three Angels Adventist Chapel. Vaclav Over Hospital Ownership Broadcasting Network, the Havel, president of the Re- he six non-Adventist community members of the Kettering General Conference world public of Czechoslovakia, TMedical Center board sued the Columbia Union Confer- headquarters, and the Em- recently visited the Advent- ence June 21, seeking to clarify who governs and owns the manuel Adventist Church in ist church in Litomerice, hospital and an injunction preventing the church from replac- Brinidow, Maryland. The reports John Graz, Euro- ing them on the board of directors. documentary is expected to Africa Division communica- The suit argues that the Adventist Church was never in- be completed by December tion director. tended to own the Dayton, Ohio, facility, only operate it. It 1990 and aired in 1991. President Havel visited says the hospital was given to the people of Dayton, not to the the church en route to an- church. The church must respond to the legal action, according Spanish Commentary other meeting at a nearby to Ron M. Wisbey, Columbia Union president and chairman Completed. Fifteen years of Catholic church. Even of the Columbia Union Health-Care Association. research and translation was though the visit was brief, "We've been trying to negotiate a settlement for more than six completed last May when it attracted significant media months," Wisbey said, "because we would prefer to keep this the first Spanish language attention, Graz says. out of the courts. We'll continue to negotiate in good faith." Seventh-day Adventist Bible Kettering Medical Center, located in the south Dayton, Commentary rolled off the ADRA Aids Quake Victims Ohio, suburbs, comprises two hospitals, a retirement center, presses at Pacific Press in Iran. Adventist Develop- and a medical college. Publishing Association. ment and Relief Agency The Spanish edition is International (ADRA) has essentially the same as the sent medical and relief sup- country to be granted uni- teers International sent two English commentaries, re- plies valued at more than versity status in the recent teams to Manaus, Brazil, in ports Tim Lale, Pacific $440,000 to Iran to aid vic- past, reports Oscar Hernan- April and May to construct Press copy editor. Among tims of a recent devastating dez, chairman of the Theol- the Luzeiro XXIII (below), the modifications are a earthquake. ogy Department at what is which will serve as a medi- chart related to the use of After making a fact- now Universidad Adventista cal missionary launch on Spanish Bibles, references finding tour, ADRA offi- de Chile. the Amazon River. The to different Spanish ver- cials are seeking permission Formal authorization boat will be completed in sions, a Spanish index to to build new homes for through the Ministry of Ed- August by local tradesmen. comments on Hebrew and earthquake victims, reports ucation will allow students At last year's Maranatha Greek words, and new in- Nina Martinez, ADRA in- to transfer credits to other convention, $16,000 was troductory articles on Cre- formation officer. schools. The Seventh-day raised for the project. Since ation and geology. Adventist Church is the 1979, Maranatha has built First Adventist Service Held fourth-largest Protestant three of the six Luzeiros Philanthropy Conference on Faial Island. The first body in the predominantly used for medical work. Attracts 160 Guests. Some Sabbath school and church Catholic country. 160 development directors, service was recently held on NORTH AMERICA staff members, and institu- Faial Island, one of the Maranatha Volunteers Build tional administrators met to Azores group off the coast Medical Launch for Soviets Film Documentary hone their fund-raising skills, of Portugal, reports Revista Amazon. Maranatha Volun- on Adventism. A video and to plan the future of phi- Adventista. crew from Soviet National lanthropy in the Adventist The service keynoted a TV ended a two-week stay Church. The Fifth Confer- weeklong series of meetings in the U.S. July 23 after ence on Philanthropy was conducted by local pastor gathering footage for a 60- held at Indiana University- Antonio Teixeira. minute documentary on the Purdue University at India- Adventist Church. napolis, June 29-July 3. Chile College Granted According to Soviet film During the program, then University Status. Chile director Elena Troyanova, General Conference president College is the first and only the video crew visited the Neal C. Wilson honored Protestant school in the General Conference session Ruthita Fike, senior vice pres-

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ident of requests, the nightly 10- injurious to health," would personal and medical rea- Shawnee minute newscasts presented expand to include slogans sons. Mission at the General Conference such as "Smoking can lead Marino, 56, had stepped Medical session, On-Line Edition, to oral cancer" and down temporarily from ad- Center in are being made available in "Smoking can cause heart ministering the Archdiocese Shawnee one 90-minute VHS cas- problems." of Atlanta in early May Mission, sette. The legislation would after suffering severe bouts Ruthita Fike Kansas, for On-Line Edition was a also include a ban on smok- of stress and chest pains, her contribution to Adventist joint production of the Ad- ing in hospitals and health reports Religious News Ser- philanthropy. Fike received ventist Review and the Gen- institutions, aircraft, trains, vice. the Trailblazer in Philanthropy eral Conference Communi- buses, schools, and univer- His resignation is unusual Award, the highest award cation Department. To sities. but not without precedent. given by Philanthropic Ser- order a cassette, send a In recent years no arch- vice for Institutions. check for $15 to Adventist First Black Archbishop bishop has resigned before Review, 12501 Old Colum- Resigns. Eugene Marino, the mandatory retirement Christian Record Completes bia Pike, Silver Spring, the first Black Roman Cath- age of 75, but a number Video Studio. Christian Maryland 20904-6600. olic archbishop in the U.S., have taken leaves of ab- Record Services recently resigned the position he sence for medical or per- completed the building of a Four Youth to Youth held for two years, citing sonal reasons. new video recording studio Conferences Slated for in the basement of its head- Fall. The Adventist Youth quarters at Lincoln, Ne- to Youth (AY2Y) drug edu- braska, reports Vernon L. cation and training program Bretsch, CRS president. for teens will debut in four With the new facilities unions this fall, reports Bar- CRS will be able to provide bara Wetherell, NAD helps in health, religion, and AY2Y coordinator. family life. A video library The conferences will be will offer free services to the held in these unions: Mid- 16 million deaf in the United America (Sept. 5-8), North States and Canada. Pacific (Sept. 12-15), Pa- cific (Oct. 3-6), and Co- Georgia Governor Honors lumbia (Oct. 17-20). The Desmond T. Doss. Georgia conferences are open to governor Joe Frank Harris teenagers and adults inter- honored Desmond T. Doss ested in drug prevention. Presidential Greeting. President George Bush (left) greets by naming a five-mile For more information, con- Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios, spiritual leader of the stretch of Georgia Highway tact the individual union world's Eastern Orthodox Christians, July 12 as they at- 2 Desmond T. Doss Medal offices, or Barbara Wether- tend the clergy-laity congress banquet in Washington, of Honor Highway on July ell at (301) 680-6727. D.C. 11, reports the Chattanooga According to Religious News Service, Dimitrios' visit News-Free Press. marks the first-ever visit of an ecumenical patriarch to the Doss, an Adventist who ALSO IN THE NEWS U.S. During his month-long visit the patriarch visited Cath- served as a medic in World olic and Protestant church leaders. War II, is the first noncom- India Considers batant American to receive Antismoking Measure. The CHURCH CALENDAR the nation's highest military Indian government is debat- honor, the medal of honor. ing a proposal for a law to Aug. 11 Oakwood College Offering curb smoking, reports the Sept. 1 Church Ministries Day FOR YOUR INTEREST India Globe. Sept. 8 Missions Extension Offering Under the measure, the Sept. 8 Adventist Review Emphasis begins On-Line Edition Available. existing warning on ciga- Sept. 22 Pathfinder Day In response to numerous rette packets, "Smoking is Sept. 22 Family Togetherness Week begins

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had a childhood in Our Mission city for the country. In the country be- Can we preach the gospel in all the world Matthew 28:19 He com- cause my father manded His followers to chose it. A gaso- while living in the country? "go and make disciples lineI explosion during the of all nations" (NIV). Battle of Cassino in Italy Pr And in Matthew 24:16 put an end to the Second He advised that a time World War for my fa- ir would come when His ther—he returned home to New Zealand laaf followers should "flee to the mountains." on a hospital ship. Following his recovery Obviously, both commands cannot be he received two very attractive offers to carried out by all church members at the manage a hotel in a country town. He same time. Generally speaking, there is turned them both down. As he said to my a time to go into the world and there is mother: "A hotel is no place to raise kids." a time to escape from it. As wise inter- Instead we moved onto a dairy farm under preters of the Word, we should not con- the shadow of Mount Egmont. I am ever fuse the two. Let's examine both of these grateful for his selfless decision. commands more carefully. Apart from the irksome routine of milk- ing cows night and morning, life on the • 1. In order to go "into all the farm in Taranaki was idyllic for us as a world" we must work the cities. young family. We children roamed wide- Preaching "the good news to all cre- open spaces, played in streams, stalked 7. Ellen White recommends country ation," as the command is phrased in swamphens in the bullrushes and possums living. Mark 16:15 (MV), is far-reaching. Great in the bush, picked mushrooms, climbed But the fact is that cities—and the peo- cities existed even in Jesus' day. In fact, trees, and explored ancient Maori re- ple who live in them—have great needs. Jesus' disciples were told to commence doubts. In the spring we had calves and Over and over again Ellen White chal- their labors, not in the country villages, lambs, in the summer we grew a large lenged Seventh-day Adventists to address but in the city of Jerusalem itself.2 Paul, vegetable garden and made hay, and we these needs. In 1909, for example, she the apostle to the Gentiles, lived and attended a two-teacher school. All these wrote, "0 that we might see the needs of worked and preached in such great cities things made for a healthy lifestyle and these great cities as God sees them!" 1 as Antioch, Philippi, Thessalonica, Ath- many fond memories. ens, Corinth, Ephesus, and Rome. Living in the country is a privilege What Priorities Take Priority? Ellen White also emphasized city coveted by most and especially by fam- When we think about moving out of work. "My duty is to say that God is ilies with young children. In such an en- the cities it seems that we should ex- earnestly calling for a great work to be vironment there is a natural and balanced amine both our circumstances and our done in the cities." 3 education to be had that is not readily motives. Apparently there are some Ad- At the time she wrote, cities were available in the city. ventists who want to move to the coun- fewer in number and smaller in size. In Some reasons that Seventh-day Ad- try who should stay in or near the city. 1800, for example, only 4 percent of the ventists move out of cities: If a move to the country is primarily for American population lived in cities as 1. Country life is conducive to rearing the sake of children, that is one thing. large as 100,000 inhabitants. In 1900 children. But when children do not enter the only a few million people lived in cities 2. Crime and immorality make city equation, what is our responsibility to such as London, Peking, and New York life unattractive. Christ's commission? Are there times City. Writing in that time period, Ellen 3. The pace of city life is hectic. when we wrongly put our own interests White envisioned that gospel workers 4. Noise, haze, and air and water pol- ahead of the interests of others? Are could live outside the city and commute lution spoil city life. there times when we are more con- to their mission post there.4 5. Cities can be paralyzed by strikes cerned for our own salvation than for and natural disasters. the salvation of others? Where the People Are 6. Metropolitan areas may be more Jesus gave two commands that affect Today more than 2 billion people live subject to attack in times of war. those of us who are considering leaving the in cities worldwide. Half the entire pop-

ADVENTIST REVIEW, AUGUST 9, 1990 (1009) 9 ulation of the world will live in cities by your family. Make your family more im- earth's history. After the gospel has been the year 2000. Although technology has portant than your possessions. proclaimed in all the world, someone advanced as cities have grown, the larg- I think a home in the city may serve the will attempt to usurp God's holy place est cities today require hours to cross. Lord and a family better than a country and will accept worship as God. The (Many are also outrageously expensive home that, although removed in distance appearance of the fmal antichrist will to live in.) Few evangelists, pastors, and from the city, may still be filled with the take place after the church has gone into teachers are able to live in the country spirit of the city. I believe the spirit of the complete apostasy.9 and minister effectively to these cities. country can be had in the city if we When these momentous events take And few do. choose to create and nurture it. place, God's people everywhere should Country living is desirable; it is ideal leave the cities. Meanwhile, we must for many. But just as marriage may be an • 2. The time will come when we remember that this command is tied to a ideal that some forgo for the kingdom,5 must flee the cities. definite time of danger: the appearance some may forgo country living for the Jesus' prediction that Christians of the fmal antichrist, who demands to be sake of the kingdom. would have to flee from Jerusalem came worshiped in the place of Christ. Every situation must be judged on its true. During the Roman siege on Jeru- Of course, other periods of danger own merits, for there is no blanket guide- salem in A.D. 66-70, hundreds of thou- may come upon some of Jesus' follow- line given in Scripture that covers every sands of people perished. But, unac- ers at any time. Jesus Himself withdrew circumstance. The prerequisites that a countably, the Roman armies sur- from public ministry into an area near family with children would have for rounding the city pulled back. During the desert when His life was in choosing a place to live may be quite this brief respite Josephus says that danger.1° different from the prerequisites of itin- Christians fled the city. Not one of their But prior to that, Jesus was found erant evangelists or city pastors whose lives was lost! where the people were. Where there children are grown. Seventh-day Adventists have long be- were great human needs Jesus was in the By the same token, questions surround- lieved that history will repeat itself dur- midst of them, easing burdens and re- ing the location of Adventist institutions ing a time of great distress before the leasing bonds. And so it should be with must be looked at carefully. Church second coming of Christ. We expect us. After all, it is Jesus who said, "As the schools, hospitals, food companies, pub- Jesus' words will once again be fulfilled: Father has sent Me into the world, so I lishing houses, and conference headquar- "And except those days should be short- am sending you into the world." 11 ters, many of which originally were built ened, there should no flesh be saved: but in the country, have now been overrun by for the elect's sake those days shall be T have often reflected on the familiar expanding cities. The cost of relocation is /text in which Jesus compares Himself often prohibitive. And how can we relo- to the gate into the fold. I think it has cate a school in the country when the pupils We should not abandon the some bearing on our discussion about are living in the city, and their parents' where we live and how we do God's homes and work are in the city? work. Jesus said: "I am the gate; who- Cities are growing larger and more world as though it already ever enters through me will be saved. He dense, while rural areas are rapidly losing will come in and go out, and find their populations. It appears that many pasture." 12 hundreds of thousands of Adventists may belongs entirely to Satan. Pasture is found not within the fold, need to continue living and working and but outside of it. If sheep are to be witnessing in our great cities. healthy, if they are to grow, they must spend much of their time outside the fold How to Choose a City Home shortened." 6 and in the pasture. This suggests to me If particular circumstances or our What did the Christians in Jerusalem that to withdraw from the world, except sense of mission keeps us in the city, how take as their signal to flee the city? Jesus in times of danger and darkness, is not should we respond? How should we live said that when the "abomination that healthy. if we must live in the city? Here are a few causes desolation" was seen "standing We are not to abandon the world as suggestions: in the holy place," then those who were though it already belongs entirely to Sa- 1. Choose the home with great care. in Judea should "flee to the moun- tan. There is a sense in which Christ has Even in cities it is possible to find quiet tains." 7 To Jews, an abomination was established His kingdom on earth: as dis- places that offer an oasis from much of anything that was worshiped in the place ciples we have not only a right to be in the noise and pressure. of God.8 the world but a duty to be in it. Jesus 2. Create a home where there is peace referred to this in His petition to God in and stability in relationships. The Final Signal John 17:15: "My prayer is not that you 3. Refuse to yield to the frenetic drive Seventh-day Adventists understand take them out of the world but that you to increase your income at the expense of Jesus' words to also apply to the end of protect them from the evil one" (NIV).

10 (1010) ADVENTIST REVIEW, AUGUST 9, 1990 We should not withdraw from the However, for the sake of providing a is built upon the principles and ideals world—and its cities—prematurely. more natural environment for growing that parents foster within it. children, some families will want to Be Careful and Prayerful move from the city to the country. This Evangelism, p. 38. 2 Luke 24:47; Acts 1:8. Should we live in the city or the coun- may mean sacrifices for parents, but 3 Evangelism, p. 37. Country Living: An Aid to Moral and Social Se- try? many parents see growth opportunities curity, p. 30. In order for us to fulfill Christ's com- for children of greater precedence than 5 Matt. 19:12. 6 Matt. 24:22. mission, it is necessary that we live where their own personal careers. Such a Verses 15, 16, MV. 8 See Jer. 7:30. people live—in cities, towns, and rural move should be undertaken only after 9 See 2 Thess. 2:3, 4. 'John 11:53, 54. areas. But because most people today do careful preparation and as God opens ' See John 17:18; 20:21. live in cities, most witnessing Adventists the way. 12 John 10:9, NIV. will need to live in the cities also. Those who move to the country, of Those who live in the city should be course, cannot be guaranteed either encouraged to choose their apartments or physical or moral safety. Senseless Next week: A Modern Experiment in houses wisely. Many can find places and crimes and disasters strike anywhere. Primitive Living. ways to live that reduce the stress, hectic And radio, television, and video can in- pace, and physical danger that often ac- stantly bring the city right into a country company city life. There are ways to home! Factors that contribute to a good embody the spirit of country living home certainly include its environment Ritchie Way is a pastor living in Avon- within the city. and setting. But ultimately, a good home dale, Auckland, New Zealand.

louder, begging Jesus to help him. Jesus felt sorry for blind Bartimaeus. Blind Bartimaeus "Tell him to come here," Jesus told one of the men nearby. BY ALYCE PICKETT The man called to the beggar, "You're a lucky man! He's calling for Door blind Bartimaeus. Day after day the poor man said to himself. you to come to Him." At once Barti- 1 he sat by the roadside, asking those One day as the blind man sat in his maeus flung aside his old coat and made passing by for help. He couldn't see to usual place he heard voices in the dis- his way to the road where the Master work and had to depend on gifts from tance. "Sounds like a crowd of people stood waiting. others for his needs. How he hated hav- coming down the road," he decided. "What shall I do for you?" Jesus ing to beg! Many times he thought, Oh, "Maybe some of them will give me asked. if only I could see. money today." "Oh, Sir, I want to see," the blind Every springtime poor Bartimaeus The voices were getting closer; then man answered. wished even more that he could see. one of the men in the crowd ran ahead to Jesus said to him, "All right. It's Friends often brought him flowers that speak to Bartimaeus. "Great news, done. Your faith has healed you." As He smelled so fragrant! "What do these friend," he said. "Jesus is in that group spoke the words, the blind eyes became blossoms look like?" he would ask when of people coming this way! Maybe He'll seeing eyes, and Bartimaeus looked into he smelled lilacs, roses, and hyacinths. heal you today!" the kind face of the Master. Usually people would try to tell him Great news, indeed! The blind man How happy he was! He thanked Jesus about a flower, then give up, saying that had heard of the miracles Jesus was do- many times for his sight. "Oh, it's so no one could really describe it. And Bar- ing. Now he became very excited. good to see!" he kept repeating as he timaeus would tell them, "Be very Quickly he closed his eyes and prayed. looked around him at all the things and thankful for your seeing eyes." Then he began to call out, "Jesus, Son people he had never seen before. Then he Though he had grown to manhood of David, have mercy on me!" Again joined the group and followed Jesus, a now, he still thought often about what and again Bartimaeus cried out these living testimony to the Master's healing it would be like to see, to work, to take words. power. care of himself as others were able to. "Hush up!" many of the people yelled "Guess I'll never know what it's like," at him, but the blind man only shouted Story reference: Mark 10:46-52.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, AUGUST 9, 1990 (1011) 11 mcmpv x-,771 • Alen U. White: A Noble Record

Reflections on eventy-five years have passed since racked with pain. The angel of the Lord had Ellen White died on July 16, 1915. commanded, "Write out the things I give you" When she began her ministry at the (GC Bulletin, 1909, p. 225), and she faithfully the seventy-fifth age of 17, the Millerite movement was obeyed. In 1884 she declared, "Write, write, Sin a state of collapse, its few thousand disap- write, I feel that I must, and not delay" (Selected pointed believers disheartened and disorganized. Messages, book 3, p. 109). And so she wrote anniversary of When she died, the Seventh-day Adventist letters, articles, and books, the articles appearing Church not only was organized, but had grown to in almost every church magazine, including the 130,000 members. Today it numbers 6.5 million, Review, Signs, Youth's Instructor, Bible Echo, her death. its members and institu- Pacific Union Recorder, tions belting the globe. and Health Reformer. God communicated with What did she write Ellen White through vi- about? Almost every sub- sions and dreams—about ject that affects Christian 2,000 in all. As a result, life and work: how to many have come to recog- maintain health, Christian nize in her writings a su- education, Bible doc- pernatural quality found trines, social relation- nowhere else except in the ships, evangelism, litera- Holy Scriptures. ture production and Her achievements as a distribution, future writer and publisher alone events, management prin- are virtually beyond com- ciples for churches and in- pare. In his book Califor- stitutions, medicine and nia, Romantic and Beauti- science, and much, much ful George Wharton James Ellen G. White wrote 100,000 pages of manuscript. more. declared that Mrs. White Writing out the coun- "has written and published more books, and in sels and messages given her of God would have more languages, which circulate to a greater ex- been strenuous enough, but this did not end Ellen tent than the written works of any woman of White's involvement with the publishing process. history" (p. 320). Indeed, she is the most trans- Often in the early days she had to provide funds lated American author, male or female. Her clas- with which to pay for production, to set type and sic on successful Christian living, Steps to Christ, make engravings. And to prepare the first issue of has been translated and published in more than the Advent Review for mailing, she joined with 135 languages. Including compilations, more her husband, James, in folding the sheets. "We than 100 books in English carry Ellen White's worked early and late," she wrote, "sometimes byline. not allowing ourselves time to sit at the table to eat our meals. With a piece by our side we would Composing by Hand eat and work at the same time. By overtaxing my Modern writers compose on typewriters, word strength in folding large sheets, I brought on a processors, or even dictating machines. But Ellen severe pain in my shoulder, which did not leave White wrote all 100,000 pages of her manuscripts me for years" (Life Sketches, p. 139). and letters by hand, some 25 million words. And To sustain the paper, they maintained strict often she wrote under difficult circumstances and economy, and "often sat up as late as midnight, a variety of handicaps. She wrote while traveling and sometimes until two or three in the morning, on boats and trains. She wrote at home and to read proof sheets" (ibid., p. 140). BY KENNETH H. WOOD abroad. She wrote when starved for sleep and Some writers are virtual introverts, avoiding

12 (1012) ADVENTIST REVIEW, AUGUST 9, 1990 founding the Review and Herald and the She has written more books than any woman in his- Pacific Press publishing associations. Mrs. White not only provided the mo- tivation and impetus for launching these institutions; she gave their leaders and tory and is the most translated American author. workers detailed counsel on how they should be operated. Through special in- sight from Heaven she pointed out dan- gers in policies that were being followed, and described problems not yet recog- public appointments. Not Ellen White. concerning temperance, the soon return nized by administrators. Within a week after she received her first of Christ, the authority of God's Word, vision in 1844, she received another, in Bible doctrines, and how to live the Combating Heresy which she was shown that she must "go Christian life. Ellen White worked to prevent the out among the people and present the Besides being a prolific writer and ac- church from adopting heresies such as truth" (Testimonies, vol. 1, p. 62). Said complished speaker, Ellen White was a pantheism and the holy flesh teaching. the angel: "Make known to others what peerless and tireless promoter. When- After many church leaders resisted the I have revealed to you" (ibid.). ever she saw possibilities for advancing doctrine of righteousness by faith as pre- the cause of truth, she at once set about sented by A. T. Jones and E. J. Wag- No Introvert to raise funds, buy properties, start goner at the Minneapolis General Con- In harmony with this divine com- schools, and found medical institutions. ference session, Mrs. White crisscrossed mand, Ellen White began public work. In Australia she urged the small group of the country, proclaiming the message of If her husband was present, he about 500 believers to purchase land and Christ and His righteousness as the only preached the sermon and she followed build Avondale College. Also, through hope for sinners. with her testimony. After James died in her vision and promotion, the church When the Battle Creek Sanitarium and 1881, she became the featured speaker found property and built the Sydney San- Review and Herald printing plant burned at most church gatherings. She was a itarium. down in 1902, Ellen White urged leaders gifted speaker, not only for the content In the United States Ellen White be- to move church headquarters out of Bat- of her messages but for the way in came deeply involved in establishing nu- tle Creek. Some resisted, but she per- which they were delivered. The Amer- merous institutions, including the Col- sisted, suggesting that they look along ican Biographical History Book said of lege of Medical Evangelists (now Loma the East Coast. "Never lay a stone or a her: Linda University), Emmanuel Mission- brick in Battle Creek to rebuild the Re- "As a speaker, Mrs. White is one of ary College (now Andrews University), view office there. God has a better place the most successful of the few ladies who Pacific Union College, Glendale Ad- for it," she declared (G.C. Bulletin, have become noteworthy as lecturers in ventist Medical Center, the White Me- 1903, p. 85). After a site had been lo- this country during the past 20 years. morial Medical Center, and Paradise cated on the outskirts of Washington, Constant use has so strengthened her vo- Valley Hospital. In partnership with her D.C., Mrs. White indicated that this was cal organs as to give her voice rare depth husband, she also had much to do with the right place for the new headquarters. and power. . . . Her language, though simple, is always forcible and elegant. When inspired with her subject, she is often marvelously eloquent, holding the largest audiences spellbound for hours without a sign of impatience or weari- ness." In 1877 an audience of 5,000 gave rapt attention as she spoke for 90 minutes at a temperance rally in Battle Creek. At Groveland, Massachusetts, she spoke to about 20,000 people and made herself heard without the aid of a public address system. Year after year she was one of the featured speakers at eight to ten camp meetings. Wherever she had opportu- nity—in our churches and institutions, in prisons, in evangelistic street meetings, in non-Adventist Protestant As Ellen White traveled with James, her greatest sacrifice was leaving her sons Willie (left). Edson churches—she lectured and preached (right), and Henry (who died at 16).

ADVENTIST REVIEW, AUGUST 9, 1990 1GI 3) 13 During this period Ellen White pushed leave her sons, this mother maintained a for a major overhaul in the church's ad- keen interest in them, for she loved them Many recognize in her writ- ministrative structure. Too many deci- dearly. She declared, "The greatest sac- sions were being made at headquarters, rifice which I was called to make in con- she declared, calling for decentraliza- nection with the work was to leave my ings a supernatural quality tion, for making decisions closer to the children frequently to the care of others" problems and opportunities, rather than (Life Sketches, p. 165). halfway around the world at Battle found nowhere else except Creek. As a result, major changes came A True Homemaker about at the 1901 and 1903 sessions of Ellen White was not only a faithful the General Conference. mother but also a true homemaker, doing in the Holy Scriptures. In spite of advancing age and the prob- household chores and meeting the needs lems of a growing world church that de- of her husband James. "I have arisen at manded her attention, Mrs. White de- half past five o'clock in the morning, voted time and effort to soul winning. As helped Lucinda wash dishes, written un- spring she led out in planting fruit trees a teenager she had won many of her ac- til dark, then done necessary sewing, sit- and working the garden. Taking three quaintances to Christ. Now, in her eighth ting up until near midnight," she re- hoes, she placed one in the hand of her decade of life, she not only continued her vealed. "I have done the washing for the son Willie and another in the hand of personal efforts to win souls, but endeav- family after my day's writing was done" James, then with the third she led in the ored to rally the entire church to reach the (Letter 1, 1873). project. unsaved millions. When her husband broke down phys- James lived another 15 years. No won- We might assume that the only way ically from overwork, Ellen White con- der near the close of his life he wrote of Ellen White could accomplish so much centrated on helping him regain his his wife, "We were married August 30, would be to sacrifice family life, to have health. For 18 months she ministered to 1846, and from that hour unto the neither husband nor children. But in fact him. As a part of his therapy she encour- present, she has been my crown of re- Mrs. White was the warm, loving center aged him to take moderate exercise. On joicing" (Life Sketches, [1880], p. 126). of a busy family. She gave birth to four one occasion she walked a quarter of a When Ellen White died, the New York sons, two of whom lived to maturity. mile in deep snow, then insisted he do the Independent, a leading religious journal, Though traveling often meant she must same, stepping in her tracks. In the reviewed her life and contributions to the Adventist Church. It told of the tremen- dous growth of the denomination r Welcome, Bienvenidos, Velkommen, throughout the world, pointing to the church's schools, publishing houses, and Herzlich Willkommen, Bienvenue, medical institutions, then added: "In all this Ellen G. White has been the inspi- Haere ;cp ration and guide. Here is a noble record, and she deserves great honor" (New York Independent, Aug. 23, 1915). Like all human beings, Ellen White had weaknesses. Like all children of Adam, she was fallible. But as we look back from the perspective of 75 years since her death, her weaknesses seem insignificant. Histo- ry's verdict can only declare that she was a tremendous person, a spiritual giant, and an inspired messenger whose writings con- tinue to benefit millions of people through-

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14 (1014) ADVENTIST REVIEW, AUGUST 9, 1990 DEAR MIRIAM

Praying for Love By Miriam Wood

hen I joined this church a num- people to you. An old adage says heritage of the Lord." I wish you Wber of years ago, I gained the "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; would launch a campaign against this. impression that if we prayed ear- weep, and you weep alone, for this sad I understand your feelings, but re- nestly, God would give us what we old earth must borrow its mirth, but has member that our church was formed in prayed for. But that has not been the troubles enough of its own." We are the milieu of New England culture and case in my life. I was never loved at attracted to people who are cheerful, out- residual Puritanism, in which formalism home, and as the years come and go, going, and do not immediately start to in every way was the only acceptable it seems less likely that I will ever find talk of their many problems. I would pin course. This became a part of our church a loving, Christian man to marry. a smile on my face and keep it there. for people of previous generations. Sometimes I get very angry at God. We must remember that a different age Why should others have so much love now prevails, one of informality. Also, in their lives, from their families as You must first find security in other places of the world, apart from well as their marriage partners, and I North America, people use other termi- have none? nologies, such as "lads" and "lassies" I think you have misunderstood God's and peace within yourself in Scotland. It is difficult to keep up with love and His promises. He would like changes in outlook, modes of address, nothing better than to grant all the tem- and figurative language. The dictionary poral requests of Christians. But if He by God's grace. gives "a young person or child" as one did, people would serve Him merely for of the definitions of "kid." So the term the rewards. They would have no need has become acceptable in most circles. for faith and trust. On the practical level, join some clubs I hope you will put this out of your He will give us all the spiritual gifts and groups where you can meet as many mind and just be happy that we have our "cups" can hold, but we may have people as possible. Read a newspaper leaders who plan wonderful things for to wait until Jesus comes again to receive every day so that you have a large store the "kids," and that we have "kids" the temporal blessings we have prayed of interesting conversation. Keep your- who stay by the church. for—in your case, the perfect love and self as neat and well-groomed as possible acceptance you so long for. I hope you at all times, and cultivate a genuine in- can cease being angry at God and direct terest in others. You will derive real ben- Happy News for Column Readers your anger toward Satan, the "prince of efits from this attitude, aside from your Pacific Press will be bringing out a this world," who likes nothing so much primary goal, for people really are in- Dear Miriam book in the not-too-distant as to make God's children miserable. tensely interesting. At least I have al- future. It will include a large amount of It is perfectly natural that you should ways thought so. Adventist Contact and hitherto-unpublished material. long for someone to love you and that Adventist Singles Ministry are other pos- However, the same rules have been you should want a husband and a home. sibilities to explore. applied to the book as to the column: no But a word of caution. That situation One word of caution. It's important names of correspondents were used or does not guarantee happiness. You must not to look like a hunter stalking her were sent to Pacific Press, so that ev- first find security and peace within your- prey, for males are easily frightened by erything remains totally confidential. I self by God's grace. You can't expect any hint of this attitude. I feel sure that changed many circumstances in letters so another person to make everything in if you put these suggestions into practice, that identification would be next to im- your life perfect or hold another person in a few months your life will have possible. responsible for your happiness, whatever changed dramatically for the better. that much-used word really means. First of all, I would try to adopt a new T am greatly disturbed by the fact outlook on life. Your letter was so full of ithat even in the pulpit, our church Miriam Wood, author of 16 books, is a self-pity and anger that I am afraid this is children are often referred to as retired English teacher whose lifelong the attitude you are showing to those "kids." Kids are young goats. Yet in hobby has been "observing human na- around you. And that does not attract Psalm 127:3 children are called "an ture in all its complexity."

ADVENTIST REVIEW, AUGUST 9, 1990 (1015) 15 TURNING POINT

Simple Faith By June Allen Beckett

fight o'clock Monday morning. 1 around me people were saying "I want to "May I come in and sit and listen? Please L.eased into my chair in our workshop study more so I'll be ready for the time don't give me anything official to do—I and reached for a tool to continue a wood of trouble!" and "Pray for me so I'll be can't handle it right now. Just let me sculpture I'd begun the week before. ready for the time of trouble!" I heard share what you give the children—OK?" Bob, my husband, was still in the house, some sermons echoing the same theme. I walked into the roomful of children. but I could see his project laid out on the Adult Sabbath school classes appeared to Little ones smiled at me. A child climbed workbench. be a discussion period about how to get on my lap, and chubby arms hugged me. The phone rang—not unusual, since ready for the time of trouble, with mem- We sang "Everything's all right in my much of our business was conducted by bers easily losing track of the lesson of Father's house. " We repeated finger telephone. the week. Some of my neighbors in- plays, with big, bright pictures of Jesus "Good morning, Beckett Originals," vested in extra freezers, grew bigger gar- and His angels coming. Watching the I said. dens, and talked of how our country children's faces, recognizing their sim- "Mom?" A male voice sounded so community was "an ideal place for the ple faith, brought healing and gradual strained I didn't recognize it. time of trouble." resolution of my inner feelings. "This is June Beckett speaking," I I became the resident grandma figure replied. "Who is calling?" in Sabbath school. With no specific re- "This is Mike, here in Nome. Mom, We don't need to fall apart sponsibilities, I could share the chil- they're all gone. Barb and the kids . . ." dren's joyful emotions. I soaked up the Mike's choking voice trailed off, and simple message of Christ's gift of salva- another man came on the line. imagining the horrors of the tion. Toddlers carried flannel cutouts to "Mrs. Beckett, this is a friend of the board to complete the cloud of angels Mike's. Barbara and the three children coming with Jesus. My heart walked died when their home burned last night. time of trouble. with each child as he went forward. He wanted to be the one to tell you, but Slowly I handled my grief. The loving it's too hard for him." He gave a few trust of children whom I drew onto my lap more details, and I arranged to call back Wasn't anybody wanting to be ready gave me part of the relief—but a lot of help as soon as we had notified other members for Jesus to come? came faun the simplicity of the message. of the family. Bob and I talked this out. We had At the end of a year my ability to function always accepted the message of Ellen as one of the adult congregation seemed to Coping With Loss White telling us that it would be God's come back quite naturally. Our loss was devastating. Each of the choice where we'd be during the time of Bob and I believe wholeheartedly that family did the appropriate things, but we trouble, and we shared that comfort with the time of trouble will come, but in our walked in our own valley of the shadow, Elijah of old. We realized that now it had minds it is no longer spelled with capital getting through each day by putting our become more important than ever for letters. The children's simple faith gave me hands in God's. However, after a while Bob and me to be ready for Christ's sec- the message that I needed—walk every day I realized that attending church each ond coming. We wanted to see Barbara with Jesus. We don't need to fall apart weekend left me emotionally demoral- again. We wanted to gather Becky and imagining the horrors of the time of trouble. ized. I would go there needing comfort Debbie and Stephen into our arms and We'll see you soon, Barbara and and spiritual sustenance. The church carry them to meet Jesus! Becky and Debbie and Stephen, because family let us know how much they cared, My grief simmered. I begged the Lord Jesus is coming again! yet I'd come home drained. to direct me, and He answered swiftly. Realizing that something was very Into my mind came the thought Go to the June Allen Beckett and husband Bob are wrong, I began to pay close attention to children, to their Sabbath school! Their retired volunteers at the Saipan SDA what was happening to me. As I analyzed songs are of heaven; their teachers are Clinic, Mariana Islands. When June the time at church and prayer meeting, it telling them what you need. submitted this article two months ago she seemed that I was hearing constant pre- I phoned the leader of our little wrote, "I've tried since 1985 to write occupation with the time of trouble. All kindergarten-cradle roll and asked, this for the Review."

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ment, the earliteen department. Oddly, as the physical size of the students increased, each room progressively became smaller, less colorful, less animated. When I reached the end of the hall, I could see no more rooms. The hall took a right turn to an outside door a few feet away. Where are the youth? I wondered. Retracing my steps, I asked for more specific directions. The youth, I was told, were located "at the end of the hall." Somewhat perplexed, I walked to the end of the hall again, found nothing, shrugged my shoul- ders, and turned for the exit. Then I saw it, and my heart sank. It was the youth department. At one time it must have been a cloakroom, for it was too cramped for a regular classroom. Dark paneling and antiquated wallpaper covered the walls. One poster, one small window, one fake plant in a corner, and a basket filled with ancient Insights finished the decor. Large wooden straight-backed chairs pressed against the walls, facing each other in a kind of mute standoff. The room was empty. After inquiring, I was told that the youth were meeting today with the earliteens because "so few youth had attended." How symbolic is that hallway! In the begin- We are not here are the youth? I thought to ning, when youngsters can least appreciate it, we myself. bombard them with extravagant space, design, While visiting a Seventh-day and activity. As infants grow and their tastes and doing enough Adventist church far from my needs develop, they are offered less and less, until Whome church, I decided to look in on the youth finally, like adults, they are "grown up" enough Sabbath school class. Soon after receiving vague to be deprived of much of anything that stirs their when we merely directions, I was walking past the Sabbath school senses. classes and peeking in open doors. Conventional wisdom declares that we're in The first room held the cradle roll department. the midst of a mass youth exodus. How many feed our Colorful chairs, posters, felts, drawings, and youth in North America are leaving the church? charts spotted the decor. Spinning mobiles hung We don't know. Period. Nobody knows. We can from the ceiling. The inviting room was large and guess and conjecture, but until long-range studies children. airy, and the many students were being drawn are completed, any figures are mere imprecise from their seats toward the activities. estimates. * Next came the kindergarten department. Here Yet we know that many youth are leaving the the room was smaller, but still bright and cheery. church, because you and I know them personally. With tongues pushed out in serious concentra- Their names are Jennifer and Eric and Matthew BY CHRISTOPHER tion, the students were working at tables. Then and Robin. We see them at church off and on, and BLAKE came the primary department, the junior depart- then we don't see them anymore. And the greatest

18 X1018 ADVENTIST REVIEW, AUGUST 9, 1990 tragedy is that when they leave the "We're not making much progress," team's lack of progress? At this point, church, they often leave behind their he observes in the huddle. amazingly, some people still insist that God as well. The players silently nod their heads. what's needed is for the team to hold So what's the answer to the youth They know he's right. another reviv. . . er, huddle. challenge? Is it larger, more vibrant and "I get the feeling sometimes," he But that's not the answer, is it? active Sabbath school classes? Is it a continues, "that you really don't care. No. I believe the answer is that this corps of dedicated youth volunteers? Is it That you don't love Jesus enough to play team needs some plays to run! They need a division-wide spiritual revival? the game for Him." prepared, detailed patterns. They need All of these are needed, but they aren't That hurts. They know Jesus died for organized role assignments. They need enough. I believe the answer for our them. They know their loved ones are to see themselves making measurable youth in the 1990s is found instead in the counting on them. progress in the game of life. following allegory. "Maybe if we each signed a pledge to I believe the answer to the youth truly live for God, we could make some challenge is simple: involvement. Moving Out real progress," the quarterback con- Meaningful, active, practical, risky, Picture our youth as members of a foot- cludes. Spirit-filled involvement. Paul in 1 Co- ball team ready to play in the game of life. The players agree, and with tears and rinthians 12 likened God's church to The field is new-mown and freshly lined, earnest, fervent encouragement they all the human body, so we may infer that the stands crammed with spectators. The involvement in God's church is an ab- quarterback of this team is devoted and solute essential. For if any part of the capable. As he huddles the team together, body is not involved, it will become he exhorts his teammates. I believe the answer to the atrophied, infected, and will need to be "Let's win this one for Jesus!" he cut off before the entire organism is cries. stricken. "Yeah!" they holler back. youth challenge is simple: "Are we gonna score a touchdown for Merely Feeding God?" As Seventh-day Adventists we can "Right on!" the players respond, meaningful, active, point with pride to our educational and slapping each other on the back. They are Sabbath school systems, saying, "The fired up! youth are learning about God. These With a shout the team breaks huddle practical, risky, Spirit-filled youth are being fed the best spiritual food and races to the line of scrimmage. on earth." But we are not doing enough Upon arriving, they look up into the when we merely feed our children. Have stands, beckoning others to join them in involvement. you ever felt so "stuffed" after overeat- the game, and some spectators actually ing that any foods seemed repugnant? climb out of their seats to join the team. Even a person who is fed the most nour- Then the players get set in their sign the pledge. No more of that old ishing food in the world will grow fat and stances, waiting for the snap. Waiting. no-progress game; they're headed for the lazy if he does not exercise. What's Waiting. Readjusting their stances. end zone. more, he will begin to hate that food, no Waiting. Nothing is happening. The huddle breaks, and the players matter how good it is. The quarterback calls a time-out. walk to the line of scrimmage. Some of Back in the huddle he implores them, them glance over toward the stands and Do Youth Truly Want to Be Involved? "Don't you want to make progress in this notice all sorts of fascinating activi- It's possible here to question whether game?" ties going on. Then it's down in the youth truly desire meaningful church in- "Yeah!" the players shout. stances. volvement. The following preliminary "Is this gonna be God's team?" Eventually, after another huddle, a few data was compiled in 1989 by Dr. Roger Each player replies, "Right!" players drift off from the line and head into Dudley, director of the Institute of "Then let's go out and get 'em!" the stands, where defmite action appears to Church Ministries at Andrews Univer- The team breaks huddle and races be happening. This prompts some well- sity, under the title "Adventist Youth again to the line of scrimmage. From meaning people on the sidelines to begin Survey 3." Dr. Dudley received a total there they look up toward the stands, yelling advice to the quarterback: "Just of 1,003 responses to the survey, and the wave, and dig in, each eager to do his or hike the ball!" So after another of the in- results were stunning. her part. They wait for the snap. And terminable huddles, the ball is hiked. In the First, note two characteristics of the wait. Looking at each other, then back at ensuing confusiori,the opposition totally 1,003 respondents to this survey. (See the quarterback, they remain deter- overwhelms the team. It's a staggering box.) In summary, only one fourth of the mined. And they still wait. Waiting. loss, one that people say never should have respondents were enthusiastic members, Waiting. At last, frustrated, the quarter- happened, and had better not happen and only about one third were reasonably back calls another time-out. Time to hud- again. active in church. That's what makes the dle up again. Now, what's the solution to the youth next responses so astonishing.

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3. Involve your church in the Youth Ap- Andrews University Institute of Church Ministries prenticeship Program. Titled "Taking the Adventist Youth Survey 3 Lead," this new program is a tool designed to train youth to fulfill specific ministries within the local church. Included in the Present relationship with SDA Church: Enthusiastic 24% apprenticeships are elder, deacon, deacon- So-so member 52% Not in heart 19% ess, greeter, outreach assistant, treasurer's Dropout 5% assistant, Community Services assistant, communication assistant, and health and temperance assistant. Active in church (office, witnessing, etc.): Very active 10% This plan details specific job descrip- Reasonably 27% tions and provides an adult trainer's man- Occasionally 37% ual. The materials may be photocopied. Never 26% According to the introduction, this plan is for those "who are willing to make a Having some or much interest in serious investment in the lives of teens." participating in the following experiences: The Youth Apprenticeship Program is Sending a youth missionary magazine to non-Adventist friend 82% produced by the Pacific Union Confer- One-day youth discipleship seminar 88% ence Church Ministries Department, Community service project 88% 2686 Townsgate Road, Westlake Vil- Youth-to-youth seminar for drug-free youth 87% lage, CA 91361. Wilderness experience like Outward Bound 82% 4. Send your youth on a short-term Short-term mission project 89% mission project. Each year hundreds of young lives are changed through short- term missions. These projects are, quite Whatever their appearance, nearly mit. Across North America, youth dis- simply, the most dramatic and effective nine out of ten youth want to be involved, cipling events called Youth Summits are agents for changing youths' lives that our to run plays, to get spiritual exercise. It's springing up. What's a Youth Summit? church offers. It would be difficult to the church's job to help provide worth- A one-day event that includes elements overestimate the wondrous results while channels for their involvement. brought about each time a mission team How can we practically involve leaves our division with a band of willing youth? Here are four "plays" any church Each year hundreds of youth. can call. If you want your youth to take part in one of these life-changing adventures (89 Four to Go young lives are changed percent say they are interested), create 1. Sponsor the monthly youth mission- your own or contact your conference or ary magazine—Insight/Out. One of the Maranatha Volunteers International, most profound needs of youth is to reach through short-term missions. Sacramento, CA 94841, (916) 344- out to those outside their own crowd. In- 4300. sight/Out provides an opportunity for There you have it—four practical youth to send a personalized Christian in- ways for involving youth. fluence 12 times a year (for $8.50) to a of fun, getting acquainted, probing the It's first and goal to go. You have the high school friend, a cousin, an acquain- deeper Christian life, and participation ball. Now, what's the call? tance made at a car wash, or to a youth who with an end result of service and outreach no longer attends Sabbath school. for and by youth. It's a kind of clear- Adults can also help reach "unreach- inghouse of ideas (including community Next week: Part 2—Overcoming Ob- able" youths by sponsoring a subscrip- service projects) for involving youth in stacles to Involving Youth tion themselves, or by making donations the coming year. to the youth department and involving Youth Summits make use of SDA youth * The North American Division is currently funding a them in providing the names. According ministry professionals from every part of 10-year study that is in its second year. to the above survey, 82 percent of youth North America. These events are an out- would like to reach out in this way. Per- standing way to get youth involved, and 88 haps you can help. Sponsor Insight/Out percent of youth say they'd like to attend Christopher Blake is by contacting the local Adventist Book one. For more information on Youth Sum- editor of Insight and Center or the ABC Mailing Service, mits (including the opportunity to schedule Insight/Out magazines P.O. Box 1119, Hagerstown, MD one in your area), contact Youth Summits for youth. 21741. at 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, 2. Take your youth to a Youth Sum- MD 21740. 20 (1020) ADVENTIST REVIEW, AUGUST 9, 1990 FOCUS ON NORTH AMERICA

• Illinois Churches Develop Spiritual Strategy Against Alcohol, Drugs Thirty denominations and temperance organizations assemble at Evanston.

he solution to the drug problem in the other hand, the Bi- George Timpson, director of health TAmerica depends upon moral and ble condones the use and temperance for the Mid-America spiritual awareness that only the of wine fresh from the Union, challenged the assembly to churches can give," said Dr. Philip vine. Bacchiocchi awaken churches to their responsibility Oliver-Diaz of the U.S. National Drug says he documents to encourage prevention. "Churches Control Policy at the first U.S. Assembly this information in his should expose the community to the dan- for Prevention held in Evanston, Illinois, new book, Wine in the gers of drug dependency and alcohol- March 26-28. Bible. ism," he declared. Thirty denominations and temperance George Timpson Curt Scarborough, Leilani Proctor, director of marketing organizations assembled to develop a spir- executive director of the American for Narcotics Education, Inc., revealed itual strategy for the prevention of alcohol Council on Alcohol Problems (ACAP), how the church can use and drug abuse. The assembly, chaired also spoke. ACAP is a church-related meet the challenge of by Ernest H. J. Steed, noted a trend that body representing most Protestant drug prevention edu- focuses on consequences rather than rea- churches. cation. soning from cause to effect to encourage Scarborough believes that churches Billy A. Melvin, ex- prevention. aroused to Bible truth can effectively ecutive director of the Pastor David challenge the community to lower the National Association Moore of Chicago's demand for alcohol and other drugs. of Evangelicals, Northside Church of "Denominations must immediately in- Leilani Proctor pointed out that this or- the Nazarene, a devo- tensify (or begin) a massive education ganization representing 50,000 churches tional speaker, re- program for all ages toward abstinence had voted to act vigorously in meeting vealed a strong for drug-free living. The church is in a the alcohol and drug issue. movement in his de- unique position to help change things, Five church leaders, including Gary David Moore nomination to but the church too often fails to act," he Swanson, editor of Listen magazine, recognize prayer as the primary pre- observed. chaired study groups that developed a pre- vention factor. vention formula. Another Dr. Samuele Bacchioc- committee set forth the pro- chi of Andrews Univer- posed spiritual strategy docu- sity, the banquet speaker, ment, which was voted by the said, "The only authority assembly for consideration for prevention, from a and implementation by de- spiritual viewpoint, is the nominations and temperance Holy Scriptures. There is organizations. overwhelming authority Similar assemblies for in the Word for abstinence prevention are planned for from alcohol and other each state in the next year. drug use." He said that A copy of the strategy doc- even controversial texts ument is available from the reveal that God warns Executive Director of the against and condemns the International Commission use of fermented wine. On for the Prevention of Alco- holism and Drug Depen- By Ernest H. J. Steed, re- dency (ICPA), 12501 Old tired ICPA executive di- Columbia Pike, Silver rector. From left to right: Dr. Scarborough, Dr. Steed, Dr. Philip Oliver-Diaz, and Sandy Golden Spring, MD 20904-6600.

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■ North American Division Women Support One Another, Church Commission votes five-year plan to coordinate efforts.

dventist women are awakening. riages saved, lifetime friendships and develop leadership skills. And the AAnd the North American Division formed, Bible study and prayer groups church benefits by seeing women in a (NAD) Women's Commission is at initiated, and, yes, baptisms. new way. While women have always work to capitalize on their energy and formed the backbone of its voluntary ac- vision. Why a Women's Commission? tivities, the church has tended to use During a recent meeting at General Sensing that women's changing roles them in the background. Some leaders Conference (GC) headquarters, the in society would have impact on the now are beginning to take stock of wo- commission adopted a five-year plan to church, Warren Banfield wanted to tap men's varied talents. Doors of opportu- coordinate and organize women's ef- into the energy generated by these nity that have long been closed are open- forts in the church. changes. As director of the newly created ing. (The NAD Women's Commission Office of Human Relations (OHR), he should not be confused with the GC sought approval to establish a women's A Long Process Commission on the Role of Women, commission in 1983. Alice Smith be- Today, giving women official access which met in 1985, 1988, and 1989. came the first chairperson; Dr. Thesba to the church is proving to be a long That body was composed of represen- Johnston succeeded her in 1986. process—and a tenuous one. But at least tatives from all the world divisions, and The commission is unique among Ad- possibilities exist that simply haven't studied women's ordination to gospel ventist women's groups because each been there for 90 years. (Ellen White and ministry.) member is appointed by her respective GC leaders accepted Mrs. S.M.I. Hen- Women's awakening—brought about union. Many of the members are layper- ry's proposal fora "woman ministry" in as they have faced their own spiritual, sons —teachers, attorneys, ranchers, 1898. It vanished, however, soon after personal, and career needs—is well doc- secretaries, counselors, and health-care her untimely death in 1900.) umented. NAD union papers have re- professionals. To create new channels of communi- ported scores of retreats, conferences, Originally, the commission met just cation, the commission has had to stretch seminars, and outreach activities de- once a year for one day. To accomplish in two opposite directions—toward signed for women by women. its work and not just spin its wheels, the church leaders (predominantly men) and Many of these were sponsored by one commission asked for a budget to bring toward the grass roots (individual of a dozen or more distinct women's its 10 to 12 members together three times women members). groups that have sprung up in the past 10 a year. Banfield found the money. Since In the first case, commission members years. In 1982, for example, Christian 1986 it has met three times a year for at have sought hearings with their union Women's Retreats first took place in least two days each. committees to explain their hopes and northern California, Shepherdess Inter- Banfield encouraged the commission goals. national was established at the General to listen to Adventist women at the grass In the second case, the commission Conference to support wives of minis- roots level. As it drew up proposals to has initiated town meetings and invited ters, and the Association of Adventist respond to these needs, OHR forwarded women to come talk openly. So far, town Women emerged in Maryland, soliciting these to NAD officers. (About this time meetings have been held in all but the members nationwide. NAD officers also invited Elizabeth Southwestern Union. (A meeting is now The largest known women's event so Sterndale, associate director for the scheduled for October 26-28 at South- far took place last December. More than Health and Temperance Department, to western Adventist College.) 1,100 individuals poured into North sit in on NAD officer meetings and speak The commission also took the lead in Carolina from all parts of the division for to women's concerns. This helped assure bringing together the leaders of nine Ad- a weekend meeting orchestrated by Deb- that the commission's proposals actually ventist women's groups for a "summit" orah Harris, women's commissioner for got a hearing.) NAD officers were then in March 1988 in Washington, D.C. The the South Atlantic Conference. to seek the cooperation of union presi- goals of these groups vary. Some focus What have been the results? Partici- dents in addressing women's concerns in on spiritual renewal, mission, and com- pants tell of families strengthened, mar- practical ways. munity service; others serve a particular Many see women's awakening as ben- locality or encompass a broad agenda of By Kit Watts, an assistant editor of the efiting both women and the church. women's issues. "But," as Evelyn Adventist Review. Women are now getting to network Glass, commissioner from Mid-

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America, puts it, "we need to learn from tiveness." She encouraged the commis- They pored over the ambitious five-year each other and coordinate our efforts." sion to develop a five-year plan and de- plan, reckoned with new forms for sta- velop job descriptions for union and tistics and reports, and studied proposals On the Move conference commissioners. for potential seminars and services. In spite of two key retirements Banks also asked for—and got from The task facing the commission is both —Banfield from OHR in 1988 and NAD — a modest stipend to pay Dr. exciting and daunting. Thesba Johnston as chairperson of the Romona Perez Greek, the commission's Excitement spilled out over the table commission last December—the Wom- new chairwoman beginning last January. cluttered by paper as commissioners envi- en's Commission is on the move. (Greek, formerly a nursing professor at sioned Adventist women becoming ener- Dr. Rosa Banks, OHR director since Auburn University in Alabama, first gized by new opportunities, released from 1989, has moved the commission in new joined the commission as a representa- restrictive prejudices, and recognized for directions. Her chief goal, as she puts it, tive of the Southern Union.) their own talents and contributions. is to "market the commission in a way At the March 17-19 meeting Greek But the task is also daunting. Some that will increase its visibility and effec- showered the commissioners with paper. things are hard to change, including a

blick Women Hold BIG Rally Bible Instructor's Guild aims for 200 members.

ach year scores of women Bible Membership cards signed by the presi- come members, bringing BIG closer to Einstructors in the Black churches of dent and secretary of the guild are issued its goal of 200. Although all members the Pacific Union hold a rally to en- annually. Two business meetings are come from Black churches, the guild courage one another and recruit more held each year, one on the evening fol- would be happy to have women of women for this work. lowing the annual rally and the other at other ethnic churches join them. About 11 years ago a group of sal- an annual workers' retreat where lay Bi- The number 200 became the target aried Bible instructors in the Pacific ble instructors are invited to join the sal- membership when the original 10 Union came together, influenced by a aried Bible instructors as volunteers. members took note of Ellen White's statement from Ellen White: "Arouse This year's BIG rally took place on statement that "if there were 20 your associates to work under some February 10 at the San Bernardino Six- women where now there is one who name whereby they may be organized teenth Street church and featured the would make the saving of souls their to cooperate in harmonious action" president of the North American Divi- cherished work, we should see many (Testimonies, vol. 6, p. 267). They sion, Charles Bradford, as speaker. more converted to the truth" (Welfare adopted the name Bible Instructors' More than 100 guild members attended. Ministry, p. 146). Ten times 20 is 200. Guild, abbreviating it as BIG, and The Bible instructors took charge of Conferences today employ few Bible drew up some guidelines: the Sabbath school program, served as instructors, but the need for women 1. They would have no project guest Sabbath school teachers, and led workers still exists. Public evangelistic other than the winning of souls. the personal ministries period. crusades produce a good yield of souls 2. They would raise no money except At the afternoon meeting, the Bible when personal workers are used. Many for the expenses of the organization. instructors told of their success in win- churches and communities have a dis- 3. They would recruit lay Bible in- ning souls and preparing people for bap- proportionate number of women who structors and train them to win souls. tism. Some had their converts with them are heads of households. Women can be 4. They would set as their goal 200 to help tell the stories. much more effective than men in reach- women trained and working as Bible Following this sharing time, the guild ing these. Some women not employed instructors. members lined up across the front of the full-time may gain a great deal of per- 5. In order to retain membership in auditorium and along the walls as an ap- sonal fulfillment as part-time Bible the club, one must prepare at least one peal was made to others to join the group. workers, even as volunteers. soul for baptism each year. Fourteen came forward to take their Those who wish to join submit ap- place in the line that day. By Earl A. Canson, director, Office of plication forms signed by the pastor. More than 150 women have now be- Regional Affairs, Pacific Union.

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view that "women's work" in the position with a track record of being a tion to elect women's ministries coordi- church—even its leadership—should be successful commissioner for the nators as regular church officers. done voluntarily or perhaps on a part- Georgia-Cumberland Conference. Why such expansive goals? Commis- time basis. To its credit, the Southern "Our commissioners are busy people sioners believe part of their work is to Union is the first union to pay a signif- and their time is valuable," Greek said. implement the nearly forgotten counsel icant stipend to its commissioner, Evie The commission believes that unions that that Ellen White gave 90 years ago. VandeVere. make a financial investment in women's White believed that women have a niche As VandeVere pointed out, "traveling ministries will reap more and more div- in the church's evangelism that nobody to committees and events, organizing idends. Meanwhile, the commission is else can fill. Women, said she, "can programs, operating an office, editing a recruiting commissioners for each con- come close to the hearts of those whom newsletter—you can't do these things ference throughout the division. men cannot reach" (Review and Herald, without money." She came to the union Eventually they want every congrega- Aug. 26, 1902). What Is the Women's Commission?

Who? 1. To provide information and advice to church leaders in North America on Sponsored by the Office of Human issues related to and of particular concern Relations for the North American Di- to women. vision, the Women's Commission be- 2. To improve women's potential and gan its work in 1983. Members in- the full utilization of their talents to max- clude at least one woman from each imize the advancement of the church's union. mission. Why? How? The Women's Commission has two The Women's Commission's goals in- purposes: clude:

Dr. Ramona Greek currently chairs the Wom- en's Commission.

1. Helping the church to recog- nize women's potential and to respect their dignity as human beings. 2. Calling the church to provide women equal access to education, employment, and participation in its life and mission. 3. Working to eliminate discrim- ination and prejudice toward Advent- ist women on account of their sex, age, or ethnic origin. 4. Creating an atmosphere that en- In addition to recognizing Thesba Johnston (second from left) for her formative role in the Women's courages women's productivity, re- Commission as chairwoman from 1986 to 1990, the commission presented certificates of appre- wards their effort and initiative, and ciation to three others who have been members since 1984. Left to right: Lourdes Silva, Junell Vance. provides a climate for spiritual growth. and Dorothy Williams.

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Overseas professionals seek training at LLU "I will never forget the hospitality accord- ed me by Loma Linda University Medical Center or the relationship between me and my new mentors and friends; said Arshak Zohrabian, MD, PhD, at a news con- ference just before returning to his home in Soviet Armenia. The sentiments expressed by Dr. Zohra- bian have been expressed by nearly 300 physicians, nurses, and other health-care personnel who have called Loma Linda "home' for a period of a few weeks to a year or more. Since 1985, a constant stream of visitors have come from various parts of the world to Loma Linda University Medical Center to receive additional specialized training Joan Coggin, MD, discusses the day's activities with visiting health-care personnel (from and share their concepts of health care with left) Susan Nikandawire, respiratory nurse (Malawi), Han Tie Ru, MD, cardiologist (People's their American counterparts. Republic of China), and Amosi Phiri, perfusionist (Malawi). "The people at Loma Linda made me feel so much at home," Dr. Zohrabian says. "I learned much here in my specialty, Coordinating this program of overseas government hospital in Lilongwe (the neurosurgery, but more important to me visitors is Joan Coggin, MD, associate dean capital city of Malawi). Initially, four nurses are the relationships. for international programs in the School of from Malawi were at Loma Linda; however, "Our churches should do everything Medicine, and director of the Loma Lin- two of them completed their training, and possible to improve relations between our da University Overseas Heart Surgery the other two—a nurse training as a countries. If the different churches in the Team. respiratory therapist and a nurse training Soviet Union will have a connection with "All of our visitors are impressed with our as a pulmonary perfusionist, are still here. the churches in the United States, that will physical facilities and equipment," Dr. Cog- The four nurses came to Loma Linda help people to understand each other bet- gin says, "but, more importantly, they are University Medical Center at the recom- ter." impressed with the spirit and attitude of mendation of Saleem Farag, PhD, direc- Dr. Zohrabian was more fortunate than our Medical Center staff." tor of the health department for the some of the other visitors who have call- So far this year, more than 50 health- Eastern Africa Division of Seventh-day ed Loma Linda "home" for a period of care professionals have visited Loma Lin- Adventists in Harare, Zimbabwe. time. He was able to have his wife and da University Medical Center. Countries The local government hospital has an ex- children visit him for three months dur- represented include the Soviet Union, cellent German-trained Malawian cardiac ing his year's stay. Malawi, India, the Peoples Republic of surgeon, Dr. Coggin states. "Right now China, Pakistan, and Nepal. Loma Linda is helping the hospital by giv- Information for this section supplied by the The group from Malawi are part of a ing advice on equipment purchases necessary Loma Linda University Medical Center of contingent that has been designated to for an open-heart surgery program. fice of public affizirs. develop an open-heart surgery team in the Continued on next page

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"Ultimately, we will provide additional training here for more of their personnel; Dr. Coggin says, "and perhaps our heart team may even go to Malawi to help them get started; The country that has sent the most medical personnel to Loma Linda is the Peoples Republic of China. "Nearly 200 Chinese physicians and other health professionals—including several dentists—have come to Loma Lin- da University and Medical Center to receive postgraduate training; Dr. Coggin says. They have received training in car- diology, pediatrics, pulmonary medicine, neuroanatomy, radiology, urology, or- thopedics, and cardiac surgery—to name a few. An increasing number of physicians from the Soviet Union have been making their way to Loma Linda. In addition to Dr. Zohrabian, who spent a year at Loma Linda, several other physi- cians have come to Loma Linda for shorter periods of time. Soviet cardiothoracic surgeons Sergei Dzemeshkevich, MD, PhD, chief, Division of "More recently, three physicians from the Heart Transplantation, (left) and Boris Konstantinov, MD, PhD, director of the All- National Research Center of Surgery of the Soviet Union Surgical Center, meet with Sandra Nehlsen-Cannarella, PhD, director USSR Academy of Medical Sciences came of the Immunology Center at Loma Linda, during a recent visit. to the Medical Center to observe and learn about heart transplantation; Dr. Coggin While at Loma Linda, they received the because of some personal contact made says. opportunity to observe the infant-to-infant by LLUMC staff when traveling overseas. heart transplantation program. "The work of the Chinese Adventist The three physicians also visited Stan- Physicians' Association (CAPA) has helped "Seventh-day Adventists ford University and the University of influence many of the Chinese who have have a special work to Arizona's adult heart transplant centers. come to Loma Linda; "Of course, we have many physicians In addition, CAPA has helped to finan- do in building sanitar- who come to Loma Linda from Kasturba cially support the Chinese physicians while iums in our world as Medical College in India: Dr. Coggin says. at Loma Linda. "Kasturba and Loma Linda have an affilia- Other factors come into play also. For necessity demands. These tion, so consequently, physicians from the past 30 years, the Loma Linda Univer- buildings are to be small Loma Linda go to India and Indian physi- sity Overseas Heart Surgery Team has cians come to Loma Linda; helped establish heart programs around the or large, as is appropriate Why Loma Linda? world. Their work has not gone unnoticed. to the situation and the "Of course, the international reputation "Our overseas Adventist health-care in- surrounding circum- that Loma Linda University Medical stitutions are well-known. We have physi- Center has gained over the past several cians and others who come to give high stances. Our work is to years certainly has something to do with praises of our mission hospitals—and the be aggressive. . . ." why physicians and others want to come mission hospital influence was one of the to Loma Linda for additional training," Dr. primary contributing factors why some of — Ellen White, 1900 Coggin says, "but more importantly, most these physicians choose to come here," she of the people say they have come here says. ❑ WORLDREPORT Young Man's Search Leads to Baptism

he Pendleton, Oregon, church recently with Gary and through Tconducted a baptism with a story be- self-evaluation, I have hind it. Associate pastor Gary Parks en- turned my life over to tered the baptistry followed by James H. God. I hereby dedicate Haley. Before the baptism, local elder Kim myself to God's work. Schimke read a letter from James. May His will prevail from "When I was young, I heard about now on." God and Jesus, and for a time went to Earlier, Mrs. Duane church regularly. But church was more McKey, the pastor's of a social club than a sharing of worship. wife, received a phone As I grew older, I began to notice the call from a lady in Her- hypocrisies in everyone and overlooked Kim Schimke (left) and Gary Parks (right) gave James H. Haley miston, a few miles the fact that most of the people were (center) Bible studies which led to his baptism. away. The caller told of a trying to serve God. rock and roll. Nevertheless, by the time young man who had been visiting her "I became frustrated and disappointed I met Gary I was living a law-abiding mother in Hermiston, who wouldn't go in church, but still believed in God. For life, writing music with a positive moral to church with her on Sunday, as he was the next 10 years I never thought much message, and focusing on God again. I looking for a church that taught the about Him. Until I was 25, I lived a was trying to straighten out my life but seventh-day Sabbath. Mrs. McKey lifestyle that could have hardened my was not succeeding because I had not gave his name to Gary Parks, who, with heart toward God, as I served the gods of totally committed myself to God. Kim Schimke, began Bible studies with money, drugs, sex, and music. Thank "Now, through studying the Bible James Haley. God, He never gave up on me. "At this time I was in Pennsylvania • California working with my rock band, Hard Telln, and wrote a song about being caught in Spreading Light in the City of Lights Satan's snare, not realizing that it was real in my case. The song scared me because I n 1972 my wife, Anita, and I came to their own "home." wrote it in a trance in about three minutes, ILas Vegas, "City of Lights," the en- Pastor Bill Liversidge brought a His- and not in my usual handwriting. I could tertainment and gambling capital of the panic minister, Ciro Castillo, to the bur- not stop thinking that if God is real, this world. We came to teach in the public geoning congregation in July 1979. Every must surely be a warning to me. school system. And for 18 years we've Saturday afternoon Castillo took the group seen the Seventh-day Adventist Hispanic to Hispanic communities to distribute Voz Convinced of the Sabbath church here outgrow several meeting de la Esperanza (Voice of Prophecy) les- "Two months later I quit the group places as it increases in numbers. sons and give Bible studies. Some of those and began searching for truth. I started Pastor Raymond Numbers came to contacts were later baptized. researching Christian, non-Christian, re- guide the Central church in 1975. He had When Castillo went to Oklahoma two ligious, nonreligious, and scientific con- experience working in Latin America as a years later, his father, Juan Castillo, took cepts. I prayed for understanding and missionary, so he encouraged his church over and continued the work. He soon de- read everything I could find. I came to members to make Spanish-speaking visi- cided to search for a meeting place located the conclusion that Jehovah exists, that tors welcome. This included organizing a in a Hispanic community, and the mem- Christ is the Son of God, and that the Sabbath school class for Mexican believ- bers adopted this as an important goal. Bible is God's Word. I also came to the ers, running vans to pick up children for Alejandro Soto, the present pastor, re- conclusion that believers in the seventh- Vacation Bible School, using the church's cently negotiated the land purchase that day Sabbath are the true Christians. intercom system for simultaneous transla- will soon become the site of the new Las "But I tried to serve God my way, and tion of the sermon into Spanish, and giving Vegas Spanish church, with its 100 could not turn my life over to Him com- Bible studies to Spanish-speaking people members. pletely, so soon backslid into alcohol and who had purchased books from colporteur Jesse Bennett. By Ronald White, former member of the By James V. Scully, a retired minister As the Hispanic work grew, it became Las Vegas Central church, who now living in Farmington, Washington. apparent that these members would need lives in Puerto Rico.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, AUGUST 9, 1990 (1027) 27 WORLDREPORT Angels Encourage Lone Convert Youth builds SDA church after hearing one sermon. ear Father in heaven, please open the That night he asked the Lord to guide him "Aren't those the people who teach it Dway for my tribe to hear about Your to the truth. He determined to follow the is wrong to eat pig?" his father asked. holy Sabbath day." Bible and the Bible only, as his teacher "Son, you know how our people value John Yuants looked across the river to had urged. pigs. We cannot many our children with- the lands that belonged to the Kamblika The very next Sabbath John went to the out a large bride price on pigs. They are tribe—his own people — living in the nearest Adventist church. The pastor's ser- used in compensation and many other Western Highlands of Papua New mon was on the seventh-day Sabbath. tribal rituals. And who could have a fam- Guinea. There was not one Sabbath- "How did the pastor know I was coming ily feast without pork? You will bring the keeper among his tribe. The impression today? How did he know about the ques- wrath of all the village elders down upon returned to him daily: "You must tell tions I need help on?" John wondered. He me if you build a seven-day church on your people the new truth you learned." carefully wrote down every text as the pas- my land," his father said. As he knelt by the river to pray for his tor read it and stayed up until 2:00 the next And he was right. Soon the village el- people, he still marveled at what Miss morning carefully studying and reviewing ders joined in opposing John. No one en- Lucy, the foreign missionary, had said in each text. Finally, he arrived at his conclu- couraged him or helped him. Even his his high school religion class. A fellow stu- sion: Saturday is the Sabbath of the Bible. closest friends began distancing them- dent had asked, "Miss Lucy, how many John prayed again, "Father in heaven, selves. Protestant churches are there in the world?" if this is Your plan for me to know of the So John pressed closer to the Lord in Her answer intrigued him. "There are al- real way, I pray that You will lead in my prayer. "Lord, if You want me to show most 700 Protestant churches," she said. life." my people about the Bible Sabbath, I will "They all keep Sunday except the Seventh- need help. Please show me Your will." day Adventist Church. Adventists worship Prayer for Guidance The local church spread the rumor that on Saturday." That day a tribal war broke out, driv- antichrist had already set its foot upon Who were these people who were so ing John and his people out of the school village soil. The pressure on John was different? He was surprised there were and village. John went into hiding to save terrible. He had heard only one Adventist Christians who worshiped on a day other his life, and all alone he kept each Sab- sermon and did not have enough back- than Sunday. bath. Day by day he prayed the Lord ground to answer all the questions from "Are Seventh-day Adventists right or would help his tribe come to know this his opposition. Although discouraged, wrong when they worship on Saturday?" precious truth. For two long years he John determined not to give up. his friend had asked. lived as a fugitive. "We are not saved because we belong As John prayed each day, he felt con- Two Strangers in a Bus to a certain church or follow a certain victed that God wanted him to build a After the hard work of placing the pastor," answered Miss Lucy. "We are church for his people. His father was a main posts of the church was completed, saved by accepting Jesus and following local tribal chief, but as the only Sabbath- John gathered wood from the forest for the Bible and the Bible only. keeper in the village, he felt his father rafters. One day in April 1986, when "I believe that those of us who wor- would not give him land for a church. So John was on his way home, a woman ship on Sunday and are faithful to Jesus he asked permission to build a house for asked him his name. Then she said two will be taken to another planet instead of himself, and his request was granted. strangers in a bus were at the market going to heaven when Jesus comes." But one day, as he was marking holes looking for him. John soon found the John was dumbfounded. for the main wall posts, his father came men and told them, "It was kind of you The missionary continued, "I believe by. "What kind of house are you build- to visit me. The Minj church members those who keep the Sabbath will go to ing, son?" he asked. "I have never seen have never come, and I really appreciate heaven and worship before the throne of anyone build a house in this shape." your visit." God, because the Sabbath is approved John was emboldened. "Father, I "We have heard you are building the for worship in the Bible." have decided to build a church instead of Lord's church here, so we decided to talk Who were these Bible Sabbathkeep- a house for myself." with you and then we will go on our way," ers? John was determined to find out. "What denomination will use this the driver explained. These words brought building on my land?" tears to John's eyes, for they were the first By J. H. Zachary, director of global "This will be a Seventh-day Adventist words of encouragement he had received evangelism, The Quiet Hour. church," John replied. since he began building the church.

28 (1028) ADVENTIST REVIEW, AUGUST 9, 1990 WORLDREPORT P 0,1-WENT I ST ENV When the man beside the driver noticed "Our first plan," the driver contin- John's tears, he called him to the other side ued, "was to worship with you on Sab- of the bus. "Don't worry, John," he said. bath and stay with you until the Sabbath "We have heard of the difficulties you are ended. However, we stopped in Goroka Get it weekly facing in trying to build this church. Be [in the Eastern Highlands] to help some- ❑ Change of Address. faithful; God has placed a great responsi- one facing a similar problem and were Please allow 4-6 weeks. bility in your hands. delayed until after the Sabbath started. Attach label or copy "John, the work you are doing is not We do not travel on the Sabbath." address exactly as it appears on label. small. You are building God's true ❑ New Subscriber. church in this dark part of the country, Thrilling Prayer Write your name and and Satan will bring all sorts of trials and The stranger invited John to bow his address below.* Allow temptations. Your parents will be against head for prayer. John later said, "He 6-8 weeks for delivery. ❑ you; your own kinsmen will be against prayed in a way that was so thrilling. The Gifts. Use separate sheet for you. But don't worry. That is exactly prayer covered everything that I would gift orders.* what they did to Jesus when He brought need and do. I have never heard any pastor ❑ Renewal. the truth to this world." pray like this man—even to this day." Attach label or copy Then he asked, "How do you see the John watched as the white bus disap- name and address two of us?" peared down the road. He was puzzled exactly as it appears on label.* "You are both also very young," John when it did not reappear beyond the ❑ answered. bend. He sent to Minj to find out from the 6 months US$18.00 (20 issues) The man continued, "It is time for the Seventh-day Adventist church if any 1:11 year US$33.97 young ones to stand up and work for the brethren had come through from Goroka. (40 issues) Lord. Continue building this church. It The pastor said, "I think the angels of ❑ 2 years US$61.94 will soon be filled up with young people. God have visited you, John. No Sab- (80 issues) "Our message is hard, so I will tell bathkeepers have come through here for you how to witness to people. It is hard- some time." Name est for older people to accept. Go first to With new courage John went to work, the young people, stay close to them, and everything seemed to go better. Sev- Current address chat with them, and give them money if eral days of hard work saw the roof ready they need food. When they come to for grass. City

know you, reveal the truth to them." When the church was completed, John State/Zip He then pointed to a group of youth made friends with the boys who were gambling under a big tree. "These young gambling and was surprised to see how If moving, give new address men will join you. Witness to them, then interested they became in his message. below: they will come one by one, and others Soon he no longer worshiped alone in his will join you in the new church." new church. New address Before turning to leave, the bus driver John started a branch Sabbath school produced a book entitled The Desire of and with joy saw his first group of con- City Ages. "This was written by a woman verts baptized. He has now completed State/Zip named Ellen G. White. It shows how his fourth new church and is starting a Jesus brought truth to the world and how fifth. Twenty-two persons have been ❑ Payment enclosed Satan tried to destroy that truth. Satan baptized and 80 more are in John's klas ❑ Visa/MasterCard will use some of the same tactics against redi (baptismal class). John also has or- Expiration date you, but don't worry. Keep this book ganized a group he calls the Harvesters. Card No. with you. When tempted, read it along Their goal is to conduct evangelistic cru- with your Bible. If you do, you will bear sades for his people and to continue * For one-year subscriptions in conferences not receiving the NAD fruit for the Lord." planting churches. monthly issues, add US$11.00; The strangers, noting John's look of John's Desire of Ages has lost its orig- overseas, add US$20.60. amazement, told him, "We work to- inal paper cover, but he has carefully Mail this form to your ABC or gether for God. When we hear of a prob- rebound it. He keeps it in a bag with his Adventist Review Subscriber lem such as persecution, hardship, and Bible and sermon notes. With an evan- Services, Box 1119, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741. other difficulty related to the gospel, we gelistic picture roll, John continues to 001-01-0 encourage Christians and advise them shine the light of God's truth across the what they should do. hills and valleys of his tribal territory. L

ADVENTIST REVIEW, AUGUST 9, 1990 (1029) 29 WORLDREPORT hospital Volunteer Finds Fulfillment wondered whether the new group of her a Steps to Christ in Spanish. made my day as he visibly brightened Ipastoral care volunteers might be ask- I found it while visiting an old and and warmed to the attention. ing themselves the same questions I had lonely father whose children were far In contemplating the ministry of Jesus asked myself a year ago. Eleven weeks away in miles, and concern. We shared who is our model, I found the ultimate of training sessions would precede a recollections of happier times and he answer. Now I know why. commitment to at least four hours a week of volunteer hospital service. If they were like I had been, they were asking themselves, "Why do I want to do this?" For me, the answers didn't come quickly. I had let several months go by spitals before I finally en- Flo Send Supplies rolled in the course. Yes, I had ore than 100,000 needles and sy- network of small dispensaries. An anon- served as a profes- M ringes went to Romania as part of a ymous party donated all shipping sional nurse in $25,000 shipment of medical supplies charges. years gone by, from three Adventist Health System hos- and the hospital pitals. The supplies were donated by By Sandra Wachter-Van, manager of setting was famil- Glendale Adventist Medical Center in community relations at Glendale Advent- Anne Boyce Denslow iar. And, of Glendale, California; White Memorial ist Medical Center. course, I wanted to help people. I wanted Medical Center in Los Angeles; and to be useful. And I wanted to do Florida Hospital in Orlando. In addition, "good." But it seemed there had to be a several vendors—including Professional BULLETIN BOARD deeper motivating force. Hospital Supply, Healthcare Medical, Today, a year later, I know why. I Ross Laboratories, Owens and Minor, To New Posts have found the answer. Meade Johnson, and Becton Dickinson Nationals Returning I found it as I held a husband whose —donated supplies. Joseph A. Ola, to serve as pastor/lecturer, Theology wife had just died, sharing his sorrow According to an Associated Press re- Department, and Janet 0. Ola, to serve as senior ac- countant, Adventist Seminary of West Africa, Lagos and comforting him until his sobs ceased port, Romania "is in the throes of the first State, Nigeria, West Africa, left March 20. and he could begin to face the reality of known epidemic of childhood AIDS Adventist Volunteer Service life without the one he loved. caused by contaminated blood and the con- Rodney Leland Dyke, to serve as accountant, Advent- I found it while listening to an angry stant reuse of needles. . . . The Romanian ist University of Central Africa, Gisenyi, Rwanda, Peggy Pauline (Fletcher) Dyke, and two children, of Port Char- patient who "had all the religion he outbreak is unusual because it does not lotte, Florida, left March 12. wanted, and didn't want to hear any more involve the transmission of the virus from Marion Maxwell M. Moses, to serve as maintenance worker, and Miriam Chrystalene (Swallen) Moses, to about God." Then he became calm and the mother to the fetus—the manner in serve as food service director, Jerusalem Center, Jerusa- introspective as he realized I understood which most children around the world are lem, Israel, of Leesburg, Florida, left March 13. Kerry Lennard Neall, to serve as relief physician, how he might feel this way. infected—but from contaminated blood Guam Seventh-day Adventist Clinic, Tamuning, Guam, I found it when sensing the discomfort transfusions and needles." and Linda Ann (Bromell) Neat!, of Orlando, Florida, left September 1, 1989. of a young man who told me he has The February 20 shipment also in- Joseph C. Simpson, to serve as relief dentist, Kigali AIDS. He confided that he was fright- cluded more than 1,000 pairs of scis- Dental Clinic, Kigali, Rwanda, and Palma (Hughes) Simp- son, of Grand Junction, Colorado, left March 12. ened and apprehensive, and was glad sors, bandages and dressings, sutures, Harold Glenn Stevens, to serve as relief physician/in- "just to talk to someone." A sympa- anesthetics, scalpels, thermometers, temal medicine, Seventh-day Adventist Health Centre, Lilongwe, Malawi, and Jocelyn Echo (Cossentine) thetic ear encouraged him. blood pressure kits, baby formula, a Stevens, of Pollock Pines, California, left February 27. I found it in the next room, where I wheelchair, alcohol swabs, and other could only smile and hold the patient's items. hand. We spoke different languages, but In addition to the medical supplies, 320 Corrections she understood as we communicated bales (about 40,000 pounds) of clothing The Greater New York Conference Spanish camp meeting (Camp Berkshire) will be August II rather than through friendly, caring gestures. I left were donated by Adventist Development August 4. and Relief Agency International. The Illinois Conference will have no English camp meeting, and the Illinois Hispanic camp meeting will be By Anne Boyce Denslow, volunteer pas- The supplies went directly to a group held at area Hispanic churches on September 1, rather toral caregiver, Florida Hospital. of physicians in Romania for use in a than August 30-September 3.

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FFFL E C T IONS Of Sam Campbell and Grandpa Gackenheimer

"rhe first gray of a summer dawn comes early traordinare to Africa and the islands. Thoughts of I in the north country. I quietly slipped from his death recalled sharp grief to my mind, but the my tent and paused to listen for any indication that word influence began to shed light upon his life. I had awakened my companions. But all I heard Three children, eight grandchildren, and three was the slapping of waves along the banks of the great-grandchildren were profoundly influenced lake and the shifting of the birch in the wind. by his walk with God, in addition to the many The crescent moon still shone as I followed the who heard his sermons or knew him as a friend. path through the woodlands that once comprised He radiated perseverance, hope, and an unwa- the Sanctuary of Wegimind. For a time the magic vering faith. of the journey caused me to forget my destination, The but suddenly the forest thinned, and before me lay Ever-expanding Sphere Vanishing Lake. Our lives have influence. Not all of us are It was surrounded by rolling hills that were reverberations writers or missionaries, but each of us lives and nearly treeless as a result of a recent attack of dies within an ever-expanding sphere of actions spruce budworms, but in the faint gray light I did and reactions initiated by our own existence. Un- not see the scars. I saw only the moonlit jewel of of a life can the lake protected by the shadows of the ancient trees that had been, and that would return. I climbed a hill overlooking the famous lake ripple into and settled down on the damp earth to watch and think. A deer stood in the sphagnum at the shal- lows and drank. generations yet

Philosopher of the Forest What mysterious force had drawn my com- unborn. panions and me to this place? Sam Campbell, the "philosopher of the forest" who made the region famous, had died before we were born. Yet his influence reached even into our generation. fortunately, our inevitable mistakes also have Through his books we had learned to love and their influence. In fact, sometimes it seems that preserve the forest and its inhabitants. He taught these overpower any positive influence that we us to love our fellowman and our God. We could have. But goodness comes from an all- learned to cherish solitude, faith, and the still powerful and gracious God. I believe that when small voice. we allow the love of Jesus to shine through our Now we were visiting his beloved north lives as it did in the lives of Sam Campbell and woods. We were also learning of the powerful Grandpa Gackenheimer, He will use us to draw effect his everyday life had upon his acquain- others to goodness, to kindness, to happiness, and tances. We had met his friends Walt and Doris. to Himself. They had felt his influence. In turn, they had The deer passed out of sight over the far rise. already inspired us with their own faith during the The sun's first rays began to spotlight the tops of few short days we had known them. Do the re- the surrounding hills. I walked silently back to verberations of a life never end? camp and crawled into my tent, intending to catch The deer made its way into a neighboring val- a few more minutes' sleep. ley and strolled across the quaking muskeg. My thoughts turned from Sam Campbell to my grand- By Shandelle Marie Shandelle Marie Henson writes from Durham, father, Ernest T. Gackenheimer, missionary ex- Henson North Carolina.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, AUGUST 9, 1990 (1031) 31 Last year a Florida Hospital employee was strug- a local community college. Upon her request, the gling with many difficulties in her life. She had chaplain started her on a series of Bible studies. been abused as a child and had suffered emo- "She's opening up more now than ever before," tionally. She had serious medical problems for the chaplain says. which she needed surgery and had not worked At Florida Hospital our mission goes beyond at the hospital long enough to receive insurance. physical healing. We have a mission for life... And she could not read. eternal life. One of our chaplains learned of her trials and arranged for an Adventist physician to do the surgery for free. He helped her find a competent psychologist to work through her emotional trauma. FLORIDA HOSPITAL And he helped her enroll in a reading program at