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•••••- my mind. First, the joint venture with the people leave the church? Could it be because Association of Adventist Forums, which I of fanaticism? Everyone is given different LETTERS happen to enjoy, where we had a rare oppor- talents. We aren't all the same and if it were, Letters are welcomed for publication. The tunity to dialogue on a two-way basis with it surely would be a shame. editor reserves the right to reject letters and the administration, and second with the re- Becky and Don Powell where necessary, to edit for continuity and cent conference letter that went out with Orting, Wash. space requirements. Letters must be signed miscellaneous finance information. The let- and should not be over 250 words in length ter spelled out a little of what was going on at the administrative level. In a day where lack except, where, in the editor's discretion, more A Time to Change? space is available. Address letters to Editor. of trust is common among many, we can do Box 16677, Portland, OR 97216. much to be open and honest at the adminis- I have been somewhat disturbed in the last trative level. We as lay people need to know few years to see the editorial section of the more as to the philosophy of our decisions. GLEANER becoming more and more nega- I would like to suggest that the lay person Books for Ingathering tive in its tone. It seems to be the thing these be positive and constructively critical in days to pick and prod at God's church and His The Ontario, Ore., Church has just com- areas of disagreement rather than the easier people. I am not in the habit of writing edito- pleted another successful Ingathering cam- method of negative critical destructive re- rial comments of any type, although I have paign. Not only have they nearly doubled sponses. been tempted many times to respond to some their basic goal, but they also had the My challenge to the administration is to of the more negative and somewhat ridicu- privilege of placing at least 80 Spirit of keep us informed as to the committee review- lous nit-picking that has appeared in this sec- Prophecy books into the homes of all who ing the issue of a central academy. We need tion. gave $2 or more. to know that our thoughts really count. In the Jan. 2 issue of the GLEANER ap- Just think if all of our churches would give Daniel D. Deakins peared a letter to which I must respond. The a Spirit of Prophecy book to everyone who Gaston, Ore. article was entitled "Time to Change," and gave $2 or more during Ingathering time. made reference to the supposed "Sexist" That would mean more than a million copies attitude in the Seventh-day Adventist could be delivered every year and how Excellent Presentation Church. quickly the message would be given to the Ms. Dasher's first objection was to the use world by this means alone. On Dec. 30 and 31, 1983, the Canyonville of the word "man" when referring to the At a literature evangelists' institute I at- Church had the privilege of having Dennis human race. As the people of the Book, let us tended many years ago, the instructor com- Crabbe (and Rusty) as our guest minis- refer to the Book and see what God has to pared the literature work to an electrician ters. say. "So God created man in his own image, wiring a house and placing many bulbs in it. As a 30-year Adventist, I want to declare in the image of God created he him; male and Some day God will turn on the switch and that I have never heard the Second Coming female created he them." (Genesis 1:27 there will be lights appearing every- of Jesus and Salvation any better presented KJV) In this verse the word "man" is used where. than by Dennis Crabbe. The appeals of each as a collective term, given to the new crea- Ted Martsch brought me to tears as I realized anew the tion, and including both male and female. It is Payette, Idaho nearness of Christ's return and the great obvious what God intended and whether or price He paid to redeem me from the slavery not "our culture and society" recognizes the of sin. term as generic or not should make little dif- Appreciation As the sun set, and 1984 was ushered in, I ference to a Biblically based Christian faith. rededicated my life to my Savior. I want to Ms. Dasher also charged that we have re- I would like to express my appreciation to publicly thank the anonymous person(s) who duced our religion to a form of "idolatry" by the Oregon Conference and to Ed Beck for are paying this good, fundamental brother's using masculine terminology to describe our two items that have placed the conference in expenses. God. Over and over in the Bible and Spirit of a much stronger positive position, at least in Irving Saunders Prophecy God refers to Himself with mas- Canyonville, Ore. culine terms such as Lord, King, Father. Stanley H. Kerr Klamath Falls, Ore. More Thoughts on Music LEANER In regard to Frank C. Hutchins' letter . NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE entitled "Thoughts on Music." . --.1141 We receive occasional letters such as the (USPS 394-560) First, only Jesus knows what is in people's one above which term our approach in print- Member Associated Church Press hearts when they sing and witness for Him. It ing letters as being negative. If open discussion Address all correspondence to: seems that some want to stick to what they of issues facing the church is negative, then we GLEANER, like to hear only. Our church is made up of a are guilty. But we don't feel this is the case. North Pacific Union Conference wide span of people, some young, some old There is no sin in discussion. The fact that P.O. Box 16677, Portland, OR 97216 and of different nationalities too. we print a letter doesn't imply that this is the (503) 255-7300 What one person likes another won't like. editorial position of the GLEANER. The February 6, 1984 Vol. 79 Number 3 We must realize that some can not relate to editor doesn't agree with the stand taken by the old music of the church and they need Ms. Dasher in the Jan. 2 issue of the Editor, Morten Juberg music they can appreciate and words they GLEANER. It is, however, a matter of discus- Assistant Editor, Ed Schwisow can understand. sion among many. Consequently we felt her Published by the North Pacific Union And second — our church doesn't allow thoughts were worth airing, whether we agree Conference of Seventh-day Adventists rock and roll music . and it never has. We with them or not. Please Note—Every reasonable effort is don't think we should play rock music either. In our reading of Adventist history we made to screen both editorial and adver- But what is wrong with people singing and have noted that many points of church belief tising materials and to avoid error in this witnessing for the Lord by taking their time were hammered out after much prayer and publication. But the North Pacific Union to practice and learn songs to praise Jesus discussion. It is our hope that an intelligent Conference GLEANER does not accept and witness for Him in the way they know look at the ideas of others will help each of us to responsibility for categorical or typo- how. establish our beliefs. graphical errors, nor for advertisers' Ask yourself, why do so many young claims. Litho U.S.A. CP34427 Second-class postage paid at College Place, Washington. Published semi- monthly at Color Press, except one issue About the Cover in December. Subscription, $6.50 per A successful wildlife photographer needs infinite patience and the willingness to year. spend hours in a cramped and often cold position in order to capture on film the often POSTMASTERS: Send form 3579 to elusive animal. Such a person is Dick Duerksen who took this picture of Bighorn sheep North Pacific Union GLEANER, P.O. Box in southern Montana. He titles the picture "Brothers" and it was taken on Koda- 397, College Place, Washington 99324. chrome film with a Nikon Camera. Duerksen is youth director for the North Pacific Union Conference. GLEANER February 6 1984 page 2 . Jesus called Himself "the Son of bias that they feel is important . do we God in male terms we are forcing God into man." He had no earthly father, so he must change Scripture to suit them also. Where our own little mold is perhaps pushing the have been referring to His birth into the would all of that end. I wonder if Ms. Dasher point too far. Men and women are equal human family. When Jesus spoke with the has received special revelation on the need to though they have different roles in life. But women of the Bible, He showed great com- change the words of Inspiration. God is so far above us that He deserves a passion and tenderness. I believe He under- We had suffered enough change because more definitive name than just "person." stands and sympathizes with the problems "Everybody else is doing it." We have been God created man in His image and then that are uniquely ours. following in the steps of Israel alright as far as woman.

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