The Harvest 90 DOables formed the basis of the plans of all of the departments of the Southwestern Union in their recent annual Council and Planning Session. See story on page 2

The Council motto hung over the general meeting platform.

W e Sing we

esus lo fom HARVEST 5 0

BAPTIZE WORSHIP i SERVE

(Above) The Harvest 90 DOables condensed to one key word and graphically illustrated on banners at the Departmental Council.

(Right) Cyril Miller with native arrows he brought as a souvenir from Mexico. They were shown as an illustration for his keynote message on enthusiasm. December 26, 1986 / RECORD 1 Southwestern Union Leaders Meet By Charles R. Beeler

Administrators and depart­ term. But its scope is much for new programs. Their actions mental leaders of the South­ broader. It seeks enrichment of were then approved or adjusted western Union and its five local the spiritual condition of the as might seem necessary. conferences met for their present members of the church, annual Departmental Council increasing their personal invol­ DOables Highlighted and Planning Session in Albu­ vement in the church, and One evening’s general meeting querque, New Mexico, reducing membership losses was devoted to the five Harvest Novem ber 16-20, 1986. through apostasy. 90 DOables. Each of the DO­ The meeting was under the ables was highlighted by one of general direction of the Union Departments Plan the conference presidents and officers — Cyril Miller, presi­ Each union department direc­ his staff. The objectives of each dent, Clayton R. Pritchett, secre­ tor met with his associates and DOable were outlined, and a tary, and Max Trevino, trea­ local conference counterparts, comprehensive list presented of surer. Representatives of the studying the accomplishments ways to implement them. This North American Division and of the present year, grappling was done with posters and other most of its departments and with the problems they had graphic illustrations. services were present as encountered, and laying plans Ways to spiritual renewal resource persons. and setting goals for the year to were presented by William L. The motto of the session was: come. Once their work was Woodruff, president of the We sing—We Work done, each department group Arkansas-Louisiana Conference. Pray Jesus to come! met with the union and local Bill May, president of the Texas conference officers, presenting a Conference spoke on training It was based on the General statement of their objectives and involving church members Conference’s Harvest 90 theme and proposals for changes and in service. Methods of involving song. The emphasis from begin­ the youth and young adults in ning to end of the Council was the various lines of service were on doing the Harvest 90 DO- set forth by Richard Barron, ables in 1987 in every confer­ Heard at the Southwest Region Conference ence, every church, every Departmental president. Don Sullivan, presi­ school, and every institution in dent of the Texico Conference, the field. Council spoke on increasing baptisms In his opening message, Cyril “God is ready and waiting through all avenues of witness­ Miller called for doing the DO- ing. Robert Rider, Oklahoma ables with an "enthusiasm based to do great things!” — Lynn Martel, director, Conference president, dealt on conviction.” Every depart­ General Conference with enrichment of the worship ment, in its own council meeting Church Ministries Department. services of the church and was instructed to state its plans increasing attendance and for the coming year in clear “I have a dream of one million subscriptions to member participation. His pre­ terms of how its programs the Signs/” sentation closed with a skit on would fit into and advance — Gary Grimes, Signs Ministries the Sabbath School as the Heart Harvest 90. director, Pacific Press. of the Caring Church. The skit “People don't care how was prepared by Pat Stock of Harvest 90 The thrust of Harvest 90, of much you know until they course, is to accelerate the win­ know how much you care. ” ning of souls, with a goal of two —Gerald Hardy, director of field million baptized in this five-year service, Faith For Today. Charles R. Beeler is managing editor of the Record “Until God changes what a person is, don’t try to change what he does. ” — Gerald Hardy.

2 RECORD / December 26, 1986 *lan for 1987

Shattuck, Oklahoma, a member of the Union Conference Com­ mittee, and presented by her and Joyce Fortner, conference Sabbath School child evange­ lism coordinator, with assistance from their husbands. A highlight of the Council was a banquet and a program fea­ turing Christian education in the Southwestern Union and reports from the principals of all of the academies in the union. These (Above) The Trust Services group listen­ reports stressed spiritual renew­ ing to suggestions al on the campuses and wit­ from John Budagher, an Albuquerque nessing outreach by the stu­ attorney, regarding dents in various ways. Most of wills and trusts. the academies have students (Left) Pat Stock of conducting Revelation Semi­ Shattuck, Oklahoma, at the conclusion of nars. Other activities mentioned her presentation on were a Five-Day Plan to Stop the Sabbath School. Smoking by students of one (Below) The Sandia academy, and a clown ministry at View Academy Can- tantes, singing at the two others. One principal, des­ Departmental Coun­ cribing the spiritual activities on cil. The director is his campus said, "It’s popular to H. Lane Schmidt. be a Christian.” Another told of "Getting kids excited about the church.” Most of the music during the Departmental Council was pres­ ented by students of Sandia View Academy at Corrales, New Mexico, near Albuquerque, under the direction of H. Lane Schmidt, head of the academy music department. His choral group, The Cantantes, was fea­ tured several times. Cyril Miller’s closing chal­ lenge, presented in the Albu­ querque Central church, not only urged faithfulness and dili­ gence in doing God’s work, but called on all to expect and be prepared for a triumph of God’s cause far beyond anything we have imagined possible. •

December 26, 1986 / RECORD 3 PRESIDENT’S BULLETIN BOARD December is Square-Up Month This is the time to be sure that our stewardship accounts are squared up with God. As you review your tithe and offering records for 1986, ask the Lord to help you bring everything up to date. Cyril Miller

Please Wait Remember Radical Right a Minute or your Liberal Left I've got Final Stay in the middle of the Just a road because there is a deep Little minute, Square t ditch on both sides. Only This is good counsel for Sixty seconds U p • most situations in life and In it, especially when spiritual attitudes and church Forced relationships are involved. Upon me, Just as in the social, Can’t economic, and political worlds, Refuse it, there is a liberal left and a radical right in the realm of Didn't Happy View Y ea r religion, too. We call them Choose it, fl new year with a extremists. Satan doesn’t care But it’s new start for a new life. whether you turn to the left or Up to me the right. He knows you will To use it, Wlake it your very best land in a deep ditch either way. I for Jesus Ghrist Must suffer in IQ87. If I loose it; Give account n I abuse it, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Just A tiny little minute, SAC Adult Degree The first Church Ministries But Eternity is in it. Adult Degree course to be offered is Bible Instructor Training. January 18-22. See your pastor or call 817/ 645-2271. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Southwestern Adventist College

Students’ Climb for CF someone who is less fortunate than Southwestern Student we. Nets $22,000 “And the cystic fibrosis families’ Rated Outstanding Southwestern Adventist College benefits range from monetary sup­ The board of advisers for the Out­ students, 100 strong, raised over port to new glimpses of hope as they standing Young Man of America $22,000 November 16 during the realize that they aren’t fighting the awards program has announced that Continental Climb in downtown Fort battle alone, that there are people a Southwestern Adventist College Worth to raise money for cystic who care and aren't afraid to give of student has been selected for inclu­ fibrosis research. themselves.” sion in the 1986 edition of Outstand­ Blue-shirted volunteers from the The manager of the Continental ing Young Men of America. college worked to greet, check in, Plaza Building said that SAC stu­ Jack Boujaklian is check out, nurse, judge, and photo­ dents give her and her tenants great a senior communi­ graph climbers. The climbers were confidence during the climb, cation major at other students, patients’ families, "because they’re so honest, they Southwestern. He is runners, and corporate teams who won’t let anything happen to the the son of Mr. and raised money by securing pledges climbers or the offices!” Mrs. George Boujak- for each landing attained in the 72- lian of Glendale, landing skyscraper. California. Raised in The college-sponsored climb has Beirut, Lebanon, raised $111,730 over the past five Jack came to the years. Members of the campus Circle Jack Boujaklian United States four K Club, the college arm of Kiwanis, years ago as a high organize the Southwestern volun­ school student. His American spon­ teers. The event won the club first SOUTHWESTERN sors are the late Elder Walde Jesske place in 1986 as the best service pro­ Adventist College and his wife, Dorris, of Dallas. ject in the Texas-Oklahoma Circle K Jack has served as editor of the region. Keene, TX 76059 Mizpah, as Student Association vice A. D. Fautheree of Zachary, Loui­ president; and as chairman of the siana, a senior chemistry major, says, Registration student senate. He has been "It isn’t at all unusual to find the for the spring semester at accepted into the master’s degree same students who are working at Southwestern program in film production at UCLA. the climb, also climbing the steps in Adventist College The outstanding young men were order to show in yet another way is selected from nominations received their support and concern for these Monday, January 5. from senators, congressmen, gover­ families. For information on courses, degrees nors, mayors, state legislators, uni­ "Not only do the participants gain and finances, call Victor Brown toll-free versity and college presidents and an individual reward, but our cam­ 1-800/433-2240 (outside Texas), or deans, as well as various civic groups, pus benefits because this is one time collect 1-817/645-5613 including the United States Jaycees, when we as a student body join (if you're a Texan). which endorses the program. hands and hearts in order to help

Southwestern Adventist College volunteers at the Continental Climb pose for a group portrait outside Fort Worth’s Continental Plaza after the November 16 event. (Photo by Earle Cabansag) Hospitals

Huguley Launches having to worry about the kids.” The Kidd’s Club is not designed as Kidd’s Club a baby-sitting service, but is m ade up A new program aimed at improv­ of planned, structured activity time ing the health of both parents and for the youngsters. It is located in the children has been started at the Health Fitness Center building, near Huguley Health Fitness Center. the area where parents exercise. The Kidd’s Club for children from Activities include games for the kids 18 months to 12 years of age is help­ to work on motor skills and learn ing parents by taking care of their about good nutrition. children while they exercise and get­ Coordinator for the program is ting kids involved and concerned Wendy Oranson. An open house about fitness at an early age. celebration was held for the club "One of the main reasons we December 15 — the first day of oper­ started the Kidd’s Club was to let the ation. Hours for parents and their whole family get involved in fitness,” children to take advantage of this says Bob Peterson, HHFC director. new service are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “It is an opportunity to plant some and 3:30 to 8 p.m. Recently, the Huguley Health Fit­ early seeds in the youngsters’ minds A new Kidd's Club at the Huguley Health Fit­ about the importance of fitness and ness Center has also designated an ness Center is helping parents and kids improve all-new aerobics exercise area. their health. health and it will give mom and dad (Photo by Todd K. Parrish) an opportunity to exercise without Todd K. Parrish Arkansas-Louisiana

Marriage Enrichment Some topics to be considered are: 34 OAA Students Acceptance — for close relationships Seminar Announced in the marriage experience we Make Honor Roll Camp Yorktown Bay near Hot must learn to accept each other as On November 12, Ozark Adventist Springs, Arkansas, will be the site of a individuals. Academy announced the honor roll Marriage Enrichment Seminar Feb­ Communication — solution of con­ students for the first nine weeks of ruary 13-15, 1987. flicts between husband and wife school. A student must have a grade Bob and Betty Forbes of the Hot comes when we learn to commun­ point average of 3.50 and above in Springs Medical-Dental Clinic will be icate with each other on a level of order to be given recognition on the directing the weekend activities. The intimacy. honor roll. Forbeses are certified by the General Sexual Fulfillment — different needs Those recognized were: Pam Allen, Conference to conduct these semin­ in male and female sexuality Rachelle Blount, Debby Boyer, ars and are also members of the require understanding and coop­ Heather Ericson, Ashley Hall, Eliza­ advisory board of the General Con­ eration in the marriage relationship. beth Jensen, Laura Lehmann, Kristie ference Home and Family Service. Enjoyment — m arriage is enjoyable Peugh, Melissa Schuetter, Sheila when a couple plays together as Bonjour, Alicia Hunt, Tricia Greene, well as lives together. Roy Teale, Jason Fautheree, Nikki Some of the key words which form Villars, Mary Ann Lucas, Robert the basis of this seminar are: Growth Swanson, Chyrelle Blount, Jennifer through nourishment of the mar­ Hulse, Steven Shedell, Geoff Barber, riage relationship; P revention of Julie Bridges, Edwin Bland, Angel srpall problems growing into major Potter, Shannon Conatser, Toni problems; and gaining Support, Fel­ Goldman, Kim Pervis, Wendy Proc­ lowship, and Encouragement from tor, Heidi Barnett, Desi House, others attending the seminar. Dwayne Howerton, Adam King, Dar­ Meetings will begin Friday evening, lene Davis, Holli Kongorski. February 13 at 7:00 p.m. and con­ tinue until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Cost is $50 per couple which includes food and lodging. For reservation phone the Youth Department 318/631-6240 or the Hot Springs Medical-Dental Clinic 501/624-5206. A reservation is Bob and Betty Forbes, marriage enrichment counsellors. necessary.

6 RECORD / December 26, 1986 Camp Yorktown Bay Pathfinder Leaders Influences Youth Attend Seminar Chris Pinion was feeling a lack in More than 80 Pathfinder leaders his life and was searching. Neither of and their staff attended the October his parents were Adventists. He feels Conference at Camp Yorktown Bay. that the Lord led him to Vicki Wha­ This is the largest showing at such a ley, a member of the Central Louisi­ gathering in over seven years. ana Church in Alexandria. Vicki The featured speakers were Terry accepted Chris just as he was, and Snyder, Dan Serns, Rudy Nelson, began to study with him. She let Chuck Horner, David Tanksley, David Drew, and Ron Whitehead. Many topics were covered exten­ sively but the main focus was on outdoor living. Terry Snyder taught classes in sur­ The Seminar at Camp Yorktown Bay was con­ vival camping. He gave insights into ducted to help Pathfinder leaders sharpen their safety equipment necessary for high skills. adventure activities. Terry is consi­ dered by many to be one of the best finder clubs into districts. A Path­ outdoorsmen in the denomination, finder district coordinator will be and he certainly gave us valuable chosen to help local clubs with information. growth and program ideas. Also accomplished at this gather­ Ron Whitehead, Youth Director ing was the division of conference Path-

Chris Pinion 1987 Camp Yorktown Bay Chris help with vacation Bible school, Camp and Youth Activities and then sent him to Camp Yorktown January 16-18 Literature evangelist rally, CYB Bay. January 23-24 Arkansas youth rally at OAA (Offering will be taken) At Camp, Chris began to question February 13-15 Marriage enrichment seminar, CYB ($60 per couple) some of the staff to discover what March 6- 7 Louisiana youth rally, Baton Rouge (Offering taken) made their lives so special. Doug April 6-10 Camp Yorktown Bay annual work week (FREE) Peterson and Liz Fisher spent several April 10-12 ARKLA health education weekend, CYB ($30 per person, hours at camp telling him about their motel $15 per night extra) life with Christ. May 8-10 Laymen's Congress, CYB ($30 per person, motel $15 per After watching the Friday evening night extra) campfire program depicting Christ’s May 29-31 Buffalo River canoe trip, CYB ($45 per person) death and resurrection, Chris asked May 31-June 7 Staff week, CYB if he could be baptized. Ron White­ June 7 Pathfinder day, Gentry camp meeting head, camp director, and Tim Roo- June 7-14 Cub Camp ($85 per camper) senbeg reviewed with Chris the plan June 14-21 Junior Camp I ($85 per camper) of salvation and the beliefs of the June 21-28 Junior Camp II ($85 per camper) church. They also consulted with the June 28-July 5 Teen Camp I ($85 per camper) Central Louisiana Church and Vicki July 5-12 Teen Camp II ($85 per camper) agreed to continue encouraging July 12-17 Diabetic Camp ($150 each) Chris and studying with him. Chris July 19 Half-marathon, CYB ($11.00) Pinion was baptized as a result of the Julv 19-26 Blind Camp (Free to eligible campers) Holv Spirit working through the July 26-Aug. 2 Family/Specialty Camp (See Summer Camp Brochure) church and camp ministries. August 7- 9 Office retreat, CYB August 9-13 ARKLA m inisters’ meeting, CYB August 14-16 Pathfinder Leadership Seminar, CYB ($18 each) August 16-19 Ozark Adventist Academy staff, CYB Sept. 4- 7 Southwestern Union singles retreat, CYB ADVENTURE Sept. 16-20 Southwestern Union Academy Leadership Seminar IN FAITH at CYB (40 per student) Sept. 24-27 Junior Academy Bible Conference, CYB ($38 each) with Sept. 27-30 Teachers’ convention, CYB October 1- 4 Inter-Collegiate Bible conference, CYB ($40 each) ARLASDA OUTREACH October 8-11 Pathfinder Camporee, CYB ($3.50 per person) 2% - 4% November 6- 8 Pastors-Elders meeting, CYB ($30 per person, motel $15 extra per night)

December 26, 1986 / RECORD 7 Oklahoma

Students Experience Wilderness Living For one week in September, 10 Parkview students and four sponsors enjoyed a Wilderness Living Club campout in the Big Bend area of South Texas. The week was filled with adventure. One of the most exciting pastimes was searching in the desert for the creatures of the night. The opportunity to examine a rare Trans Pecos Ratsnake highlight­ ed the nightly forays. Also seen were numerous Black-tailed and Mojave Rattlesnakes. One sponsor, Steve Paris, was the first to spot an extremely rare Big Ben Belted Snake. Ernie Wilson, a herpetologist, captured this dangerous single- fanged snake for all to examine. This is the second year for Park­ view to sponsor the Outdoor Living Club. Calvin Bickell Parkview Adventist Academy students on their Wilderness Living campout.

Summit Ridge Holds Open House On November 23, Paul Proctor, Jr., Summit Ridge Retirement Center administrator, assisted by his wife, Lillian, hosted an open house and dedication of a new intermediate care wing. The program included music by the New World Singers from Parkview Adventist Academy, UPDATE and Majesty from Southwestern Adventist College. Special guest speakers were: James F. Howell, Oklahoma Senator; Cyril Miller, Southwestern Union president; and After the dedication service the official opening Ben Leach, retired former South­ of the wing came with the ribbon cutting western Union president. ceremony. During the program, attended by more than 200, several persons were recognized for special contributions i that helped make the new wing pos­ sible. These included; Ernest and Vera Wolfe, Mildred Meier and the late Alvin Meier, Clarence Southard . - and Charles Gordon. Summit Ridge is situated in a beautiful country setting convenient Reaching out to others — ministers too. to Oklahoma City. Accommodations God’s love covers every one. That’s why range from single family homes and Oklahoma 2% provides avenues to share the Gospel as we know it with ministers of mobile homes to efficiency apart­ other faiths. M inistry magazine and ments to intermediate care. The new P.R.E.A.C.H. sem inars are planting gospel wing adds 16 beds to the 32 existing seeds for the harvest. ones in the Room and Board Center. Also included in the complex are an OKLAHOMA 2% Robert Rider, conference president, Senator BRANDING OKLAHOMANS FOR CHRIST James Howell, and Paul Proctor Jr., inspect one activities center and a beautiful of the new intermediate care rooms. church. 8 RECORD / December 26, 1986 Texico

Heights Church Has Kris Dunlap Teaches Choir participants were presented with a vesper program by the New Pastor Math at SVA Academy Music Department under Ron Wham is the new pastor of the We welcome Kris Dunlap of San the direction of H. Lane Schmidt. Albuquerque Heights church, filling Jose, California, as the new mathe­ Festival Choir members had their the vacancy caused by James matics instructor for this school year Sabbath School lesson study con­ G re e k ’s a p p o in t­ at Sandia View ducted by four teams of students ment as ministerial from the Academy Seminar Group. secretary of the Gulf Following in his The sermon was presented by Max States Conference father’s footsteps — I Martinez, vice president of the with headquarters his father teaches HWMfplnr Southwestern Union Conference. in Montgomery, math at Columbia » ^ The Festival Choir presented a Alabama. Adventist Academy sacred concert Sabbath afternoon Wham and his — Kris has lived on under the direction of Edith Araujo, wife Anne come the campuses of teacher from Crestview elementary from the Rocky Canadian Union Col- school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mountain Confer­ Ron Wham lege, Milo Academy, Kris Dunlap The weekend was closed with the ence where he has and Columbia Lyceum Series documentary "16 been a pastor. Their children, Brian, Adventist Academy. He graduated Days of Glory,” a film on the 1984 a junior, and Lisa, a freshman, are from Walla Walla College in 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los attending Sandia View Academy. with a major in mathematics and a Angeles, California. Both Ron and Anne are from Far­ minor in physical education. Ronald R. Skinner mington, New Mexico, and Ron once Besides his responsibilities as math Principal attended SVA. They have also served instructor, he teaches chemistry and (Photos by Louie Roehl, Bible Teacher) pastorates in Missouri and California. physics, and is assistant boys’ dean. The Heights church has a busy In his spare time, he enjoys playing program. Rebecca Morgan Choate golf, water skiing, and sightseeing. conducted a successful vacation Ronald R. Skinner Bible school with attendance double Principal that of last year. Anne Wham is lead­ ing the Pathfinders whose most Music Festival Held recent activity was their "Treats not Tricks” Halloween food gathering at Sandia View project. Students in grades 5-8 from all Three Revelation Seminars are Texico elementary schools joined being held — one in a private home, their voices the weekend of October one in W inrock Inn, and another in 16-18, 1986, to participate in the the church. The latter seminar was Elementary Music Festival held at included in the Curriculum of Con­ Sandia View Academy. tinuing Education by the University In conclusion to a long day of Lesson study led by Frank Moya and Blayne of New Mexico, with college credit rehearsals on Friday, the Festival Laws, juniors. for the classes. Jackie Morrato Communication Secretary Saragosa Pathfinders Invested Maranatha Pathfinder Investiture was conducted during the gradua­ tion exercises of the vacation Bible school, August 16, in Saragosa, Texas. The club has about 25 members, of whom 17 received honors. Some received one honor, while one instructor received 72. Another counselor was invested as a Guide. Kara Wendt Deputy Director

Festival Choir in sacred concert. December 26, 1986 / RECORD 9 Fall Festival • Joseph’s carpenter shop. • Sampson’s strength tested. Held in Midland • A pottery shop. Donna Barroso and Kathy Karmy The Fall Festival served three pur­ (Midland), Darlene Karmy and Alice poses: fun and relaxation for the Graham (Odessa), Home and School church families, fund raising for leaders, and their associates chose "A Mariessa Sandoval — Noah, Aiden Sandoval — Home and School projects, farewell Walk Through Bible Lands” as the Jonah to the departing pastor, Jerry Oster, theme for the annual Fall Festival • Baalam’s donkey. Participants his wife, Sharon, and daughters, Lisa held October 26 in the Midland/- tried to pin the tail on the donkey, and Amy. Their son, Brian is Odessa school building. blindfolded. attending Sandia View Academy. Young and old joined in the plea­ • Students serving buttered manna The Osters are moving to a new pas­ sure and fellowship replacing Hallo­ (popcorn). torate in Shreveport, Louisiana. ween pranks. Booths represented • Fishing by the Sea of Galilee, The students did extra well with an places, people, animals, and things designed with special appeal to the earlier project. The proceeds from mentioned in the Bible. Some of the younger children. the two projects total about $900. attractions were: • The walls of Jericho. Can you Long range plans include playground • Noah’s ark, where one could toss make them come down? Listen equipment and a much-needed rings onto the horns or tusks of the closely to instructions and don’t fence. Evangeline Richman animals. trust your human wisdom! Communication Secretary Texas

COMING! Keeping Harvest 90 Rallies 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. In Jan. 10 New Braunfels — High School Cafeteria, 2551 Loop 337 No. Jan. 17 Harlingen — Municipal Auditorium, Fairpark & Avenue L Touch Jan. 24 Houston — Arena Theatre, 7326 S. W. Freeway B ill May Jan. 31 Marshall — Civic Center, 2 miles No. of 1-20 on HWY 59 Feb. 7 Fort Worth — Truth Family Center, 4650 Campus Drive Harvest 90 Rallies Feb. 14 Dallas — Bronco Bowl, 2600 Fort Worth Avenue The Rally Theme will be "Arm in Arm’’ and the emphasis will be on laity and pas­ tors working together. At the rallies, lay 1987 SPECIAL EMPHASIS m em bers will have the opportunity to PRAYER • STUDY • SERVICE volunteer to train to do outreach work in their areas of interest, (health, home and family, prison, campus ministry, singles, Rally Theme - “SERVICE" new youth program s [ages 16-35], Revela­ tion Seminars, education secretary, sign­ FEATURING:Irene McCary and the Belko Brass ing to the deaf, etc). Shortly after the rallies, conference experts in each of the above listed minis­ “ARM IN ARM" tries will come to each parish and train God has told us that His work in the earth will the volunteers to effectively conduct their not be finished until the majority of the laity chosen ministry for the people of the city. join arm in arm with the pastors and church Exciting! And more important — in har­ officers and move forward to reach people mony with God’s word! Irene McCary, a dynamic Adventist lay with God’s message for today. Our Texas lay soul-winner who runs her own business people are saying two things: in California will be our speaker. She was 1. They are indeed ready to go to work for one of the devotional speakers at the God. Irene McCary 2. But they need to be trained. These rallies will give each person an oppor­ tunity to volunteer for training in outreach work in an area of interest such as: health, home and family, prison, campus, singles, new youth program (ages 16-35), Revelation Seminar, education secretary, signing for the deaf, and many more. Pray that God will guide you in selecting the ministries best suited to your talents. ABC Sale Immediately Following Program

10 RECORD / December 26, 1986 Sabbath School Boys Get Balloon Ride One of the special features of the Richardson Earliteen Sabbath School class has been the study of air transportation. They used a hot air balloon goal device to give points for Bible lesson study, Bible verses memorized, bringing their Bibles to Sabbath School, and arriving on time. Two boys were given a hot air balloon ride in recognition of their high scores. Two Richardson boys given hot air balloon ride. Texas Partners Plan Works! It is good to be a partner. It is because of the partnership involved that a marriage is happy and works as well as it does. With a good partner in business you may be more The Belko Brass successful than by yourself. Having a partner in hard or troublous situa­ General Conference in New Orleans. Her tions helps to weather the problem. story will set your soul afire. In addition, Belko Brass will present a What a thrill it is to be a Texas concert of instrumental music and their Partner! The two percent of our vocal soloist will lift you to the skies. They income that goes to Texas Partners are absolutely outstanding. The youth does not individually amount to a from our college and our academ ies will great deal, but together it accom­ be featured in short, outstanding presen- tations. The afternoon will be plishes much for our local confer­ unforgettable. ence work. The Texas Partners fund The Adventist Book Center will hold a is divided among evangelism, new Lawmaker Speaks to sale after each rally. Come prepared to church buildings, and education. participate. The hours will be approxi­ How thankful Jefferson Academy Pathfinders mately 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Full details about is for your faithfulness to the Texas On Sunday, October 12, Frank locations will be announced at your church and inserted in your bulletin. Partners program. A portion of these Tejeda, Texas State Representative, funds is helping there with much was guest speaker for the San Anto­ Falcon Pathfinders needed remodeling of the cafeteria, nio Highland Hills Pathfinders. This dormitories and administration group is working on its Christian Gather Food buildings. The enrollm ent this year is Citizenship honor. The Wichita Falls Falcons Path­ up 36 percent (to 82), and the stu­ Tejeda explained the process of finder Club had a prosperous after­ dents are excited about Christian making laws and told of his other noon, Sunday, October 26, collecting education. Texas Partners Works! duties as Representative, and an­ canned goods for the needy families Keith Hassinger, Vice President swered many of the Pathfinders’ in Wichita Falls. Dallas /E ast Texas Area questions. He presented the club a Four units of Pathfinders can­ state flag which had flown over the vassed the southwest and central State Capitol. Pam Sau]s parts of the city, and brought in over 800 items to the Community Services building. In an area stricken by oil- related, failing businesses, many families asked to donate a canned item were not able to contribute. But many families unselfishly donated more than the usual one or two cans of food. After all the food was brought in and counted, the Pathfinders' efforts were rewarded with a hot meal. The real rewards will be awaiting them in a new earth where no one will be hungry or homeless.

Highland Hills Pathfinder Club with Frank Tejeda, State Representative.

December 26, 1986 / RECORD 11 Announcements

Upcoming programs and events that may be of interest to Record readers are announced here in brief. Additional information is available as indicated in each item.

Non Discrimination Policy Mena (B. J. Rowland Adventist Berean SDA School, P.O. Box Mesquite Adventist School — The Seventh-day Adventist School) — Route l, Box 256E, 1925, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 200 Paza Drive, Mesquite, TX Mena, AR 7 1953 Church in all of its church- Emmanuel SDA School, 702 N. 75149 Minden SDA School — 105 Mag­ Cherry St., Hammond, LA North Houston SDA School —626 operated schools, admits students nolia, Minden, LA 71055 70401 Canino Rd., Houston, TX 77076 of any race to all the rights, privi­ Monticello SDA School — Hwy. 4, A. R. Carethers SDA School, 5878 leges, programs, and activities West, Monticello, AR 7 1655 Bellfort Blvd., Houston TX Oak Cliff Adventist Elementary generally accorded or made avail­ M ountain Home SDA School — 77033 School — 825 W. Petagon able to students at its schools, and Route 7, Box 419, (Hwv 62 Shiloh SDA School, 2400 S. Maple Parkway, Dallas, TX 75224 makes no discrimination on the SW), M ountain Home, AR St., Little Rock, AR 72205 Richardson Adventist School — basis of race in administration of 72653 Northside SDA School, P.O. Box 1201 W. Beltline Rd., Richard­ education policies, applications for North Little Rock SDA School — 8908, Pine Bluff, AR 71606 son, TX 75080 admission, scholarship or loan 398 School Drive, North Little Philadelphia SDA School, 3401 Rosenberg Church School —1501 Rock, AR 72116 programs, and extracurricular Greenwood, Shreveport, LA Dyer St., Rosenberg, TX 77471 programs. Rogers Home School — 3605 71109 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Rogers, AR Bethel SDA School, P.O. Box 660, Ruck SDA School — 701 N. Euc­ 72756 Texarkana, TX 75501 lid, Rusk, TX 75785 Arkansas - Louisiana Russellville Home School —Route Heritage School, 1723 Oakbury San Antonio SDA Jr. Academy — Conference 3, Box 197-A, Russellville, AR Dr., Missouri City, TX 77489. 1250 Holbrook, San Antonio, ACADEMIES 72801 TX 78218 Baton Rouge Junior Academy — Slidell SDA Educational Center — Texas Conference San Marcos Adventist Jr. P.O. Box 753, Slidell, LA 70459 Academy — P.O. Box 801, San 3601 Prescott Rd., Baton Springdale SDA School — 1701 E. ACADEMIES Rouge, LA 70805 Robinson, Springdale, AR Burton Adventist Academy — Marcos, TX 78666 Beacon Hill Junior Academy — 72764 4611 Kelly-Elliott Rd., Arling­ Santa Anna SDA School — P.O. Route 2, Box 525, DeQueen, Texarkana SDA School — 2201 ton, TX 76017 Box 730, Santa Anna, TX AR 71832 Arkansas Blvd., Texarkana, AR Chisholm Trail Academy — P.O. 76878 Box 717, Keene, TX 76059 Little Rock Junior Academy — 75502 Scenic Hills SDA School — 11223 Jefferson Adventist Academy — 8708 Rodnev Parham Rd., Lit­ West Memphis SDA School —Box Bandera Highway, San Anto­ tle Rock, AR 72205 1266 (Hwy 77 N), W. Memphis, Rt. 4, Box 624, Jefferson, TX 75657 nio, TX 78250 Ozark Adventist Academy — AR 72301' Triangle Adventist School — Rt. Route 2, Gentry, AR 72734 Dale R. Kongorski, Superintend­ Valley Grande Academy — P.O. ent of Schools Box 1126, Weslaco, TX 78596 9, Box 1191, Orange TX 77630 Shreveport Junior Academy — Greater Dallas Academy —4025 Tyler SDA Church School —P.O. 3434 Gifford Drive, Shreveport, N. Central Expressway, Dallas, Box 7023, Tyler, TX 75711 LA 71119 Oklahoma Conference TX 75204 Valley Grande Elementary —P.O. New Orleans (Jefferson Heights ACADEMIES Greater Houston Academy — Box 8205, Weslaco, TX 78596 Jr. Academy) — 625 Newman Beavers Memorial Jr. Academy — 4303 Yupon, Houston, TX Waco SDA School — 800 State Avenue, Jefferson, LA 70121 Rt. 5, Box B45, Ardmore, OK 77006 73401 Highway 6, Waco, TX 76710 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Bristow Junior Academy — P.O. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Wichita Falls SDA School — 1305 Amity SDA School — Route 3, Box 756, Bristow, OK 74010 Annaville SDA School — 2710 — 14th St., Wichita Falls, TX Box 306 Al, Amity, AR 71921 Ketchum Junior Academy —Rt. 2, Violet Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 76306 Batesville SDA School — 69 E & Box 328, Vinita, OK 74301 78410 OKC Parkview Adventist Austin SDA Christian School — Tfexlco Conference Gap Rd. (Box 2074), Batesville, Academy — 4201 N. Martin 301 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, ACADEMIES AR 72501 L uther King Ave., Okla. City, Bentonville SDA School —Route TX 78752 Sandia View Academy — P.O. OK 73111 Burleson Adventist School —Rt. 3, Box 8, (72 West), Bentonville, 900 S. New Haven, Tulsa, OK 4, Box 615A, Burleson, TX Box 98, Corrales, NM 87048 AR 72712 74112 76028 Bonnerdale SDA School —Route Burton Adventist Academy — ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 1, Box 42, Bonnerdale, AR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 4611 Kelly-Elliott Rd., Arling­ Abilene SDA School — 2842 Bar­ 71933 Bartlesville Adventist Elementary ton, TX 76017 row St., Abilene, TX 79605 Brentwood SDA School —Route — 4811 S. E. Nowata Rd., Bar­ Coggin Memorial Jr. Academy — Albuquerque SDA School — 6000 1, Box 171, Winslow, AR 72959 tlesville, OK 74006 3333 Gollihar Rd., Corpus Ouray NW, Albuquerque, NM Clinton Home School — HC-63, Claremore Adventist Elemen­ Christi, TX 78415 87120 Box 284, Clinton, AR 72031 tary — Rt. 7, Box 417-A, Conroe SDA School — 115 Sil- Amarillo SDA School — 5408 Erik Decatur SDA School — P.O. Box Claremore, OK 74017 verdale, Conroe, TX 77301 St., Amarillo, TX 79106 543 (Highway 102), Decatur, Enid Adventist School — 1501 Cypress Bend Adventist School — W. Purdue, Enid, OK 73703 Rt. 4, Box 619, Jefferson, TX Clovis SDA School — 1501 Llano AR 72722 Estacado, Clovis, NM 88101 DeRidder SDA School —Highway Lawton Adventist Elementary 75657 Deming SDA School — Gold at 171 S., Box 565, DeRidder, LA — 1610 N. 19th St., Lawton, Denison-Sherman SDA Church OK 73501 Dona Ana Road, Deming, NM 70634 School — 3409 Hwy. 75 South, Muskogee Adventist Elemen­ Denison, TX 75020 88030 Fayetteville SDA School — 1707 tary — 1501 E. Broadway, Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR Elgin SDA Jr. Academy — Rt. 2, El Paso SDA School — 8080 Muskogee, OK 74401 Box 149, Elgin, TX 78621 72701 Meraz, El Paso, TX 79907 Okeene Adventist Elementary Elkhart Elementary Church Fort Smith SDA School — 2000 S. — P.O. Box 527, Okeene, OK Hobbs SDA School — 6620 N. School — Rt. 2, Box 2228, Elk­ Knowles Road, Hobbs, NM Louisville, Ft. Smith, AR 72903 73763 hart, TX 75839 Gentry (Ozark Elementary Sallisaw Contract School — 88240 Fredericksburg SDA School —101 Las Cruces SDA School — School) — Route 2, Box 506, Corner Mulberrv & Lucy Sts., E. Highway, Fredericksburg, Gentry, AR 72734 Sallisaw, OK 74955 TX 78624 ' Alameda & 3 Crosses W., Las Stillwater Adventist Elemen­ Cruces, NM 88001 H am mond SDA School — 595 Greater Dallas Academy —4025 Cedar Lane, Ponchatoula, LA tary — P.O Box 1265, Still­ Littlefield SDA School — 801 E. water, OK 74076 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, 70454 TX 75204 9th St., Littlefield, TX 79339 Harrison SDA School — Route 6, Southwest Region Greater Houston Academy — Los Lunas SDA School — 72-A Box 29-A (Hwy 206), Harrison, 4303 Yupon, Houston, TX High Deal Road, Los Lunas, AR 72601 Conference 77006 NM 87031 Hot Springs SDA School — 200 ACADEMIES Harlingen Adventist Elementary Lubbock SDA School — 5801 8th G ardner St., Hot Springs, AR School — P.O. Box 2814, H ar­ City Temple Junior Academy, St., Lubbock, TX 79416 71913 lingen, TX 78551 Midland SDA School — 3112 W. Jonesboro SDA School — 302 1600 Bonnie View Road, Dal­ las, TX 75203 Gulfhaven SDA School — 10716 Travis, Midland, TX 79701 Steel Street, Box 578, Jonesboro, Sabo Rd., Houston, TX 77034 AR 72401 Ephesus Junior Academy, P.O. Pecos SDA School — 2829 Toliver Keene Adventist Elementary, 302 Dr., Pecos, TX 79772 Lake Charles SDA School —1537 Box 3155, New Orleans, LA Pecan, Keene, TX 76059 70117 Country Club Rd., Lake Killeen SDA Jr. Academy —3412 San Angelo SDA School — 110 E. Charles, LA 70605 Lake Rd., Killeen, TX'76541 18th St., San Angelo, TX 77902 Malvern (Four Oaks Christian ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Maranatha Adventist School — Santa Fe SDA School — 702 School) — Division Route 8, Smyrna SDA School, 916 Rich­ 2526 Goliad Rd., San Antonio, Bishop's Lodge, Santa Fe, NM Box 772, Malvern, AR 72104 mond, Alexandria, LA 71301 TX 78523 87501 12 RECORD / December 26, 1986 Announcements Obituaries

Upcoming programs and events that may be of interest to Record readers are BURKEY, William Melvin, w as PORE, Delmar D., was born Feb. announced here in brief. Additional information is available as indicated born Oct. 26, 1914, in Spencer, OK, 27, 1911, in Geary, OK, and died in each item. and died Nov. 8, 1986, in Spencer. Nov. 28, 1986, in Ft. Worth, TX. Was a member of the Oklahoma Was a member of the Oklahoma City Central Church. Survivors: City Southern Hills Church. Survi- Video S.S. Workshop Voice of Prophecy wife, Frances, Spencer; sons, Mat­ rors: wife, Deloris, Ft. Worth; and Announced Schedule thew, Spencer, and Timothy, Bar­ daughter, Darlene Bascom, Azle, The North American Division Texas tlesville, OK. Burial was in TX. Burial was in Oklahoma City. office of Church Ministries is pro­ Fort Worth, KWJS-1360 Spencer. David Wolkwitz viding each quarter a Sabbath Mon.-Fri., 5:45 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Beaman Senecal, Jr. School Video Workshop. Most PRINDLE, William J., Sr., was born conferences receive this workshop Christian Lifestyle DAY, Enid, Was born Aug. 19, Nov. 2, 1900, in Decatur, TX, and video tape, which is available for 1895, in Decatur, IL, and died Nov. died July 24, 1986, in Texarkana, your use and which introduces Magazine Schedule 16, 1986, in Sedan, KS. Was a TX. Was a member of the Texar­ materials and suggested ideas for Louisiana member of the Sedan church. kana, AR, church. Survivors: wife, all divisions, including some ideas New Orleans, WLAE, Channel 32 Survivors: sons, Joe and Charles, Marie, Texarkana, AR; sons, Wil­ for self-made devices to help Sundays, 6:00 p.m. both of Sedan, Henry W. (Bill) Day, liam, Jr., Alvarado, TX; daughters, create an interesting Sabbath Albuquerque, NM; and a daughter, Catherine Max and Lora Beth School program for each quarter. Correction Dorothy Taylor, Sedan. Verden, both of Ft. Worth; 8 Consult your conference Sabbath In the listing of the retired grandchildren; and several great School director for availability in workers over 80 years of age in a FRAZIER, Nellie Holder, was born grandchildren. Burial was in Tex­ scheduling for your Sabbath picture on page 6 of the November in 1894, in Joplin, MO, and died arkana, AR. School leaders' and teachers' 28 issue of the Record, the name of Nov. 6, 1986, in Shreveport, LA. Jim Taylor viewing. Elsie Leslie was printed in error. It Was a member of the Shreveport should have been Esther Leslie. First Church. Her husband, WELCH, John Thomas, was bom Voice of Prophecy to Arthur, died in 1976. Survivors: sis­ Dec. 12, 1912, in Chatham County, Parallel SS Lessons ters, Cora Jones and Esther Nel­ NC, and died Oct. 17, 1986, in The Bible books featured in son, both of Shreveport. Burial Clearwater, FL. Was a member of Sabbath School Lessons during Reunions was in Cooper, TX. the Clearwater church. After his 1987 will also be discussed on the baptism in 1941, he becam e a liter­ Voice of Prophecy daily broad­ HUCKLEBERRY, Mabel B., was ature evangelist. He served in the casts at least one week each Maplewood Academy born July 19, 1890, in Little Rock, Carolina, Kentucky-Tennessee, month. Faculty and former students of AR, and died Nov. 23, 1986, in Texas, Nebraska, and Potomac “We hope church m em bers will Hutchinson Theological Seminary Midwest City, OK Was a m em ber Conferences, as publishing direc­ use these programs as a door- and Maplewood Academy are of the Summit Ridge Church in tor for the Southwestern Union, opening topic of conversation with invited to attend the West Coast Harrah, OK Survivors: daughter, publishing secretary for Alabama- th e ir frie n d s ,” says H. M. S. reunion on Sunday, February 8, at Juanita Leonard, Harrah; 8 grand­ Mississippi Conference and div­ Richards Jr. "After encouraging The Commons on the La Sierra children; and 6 great grandchild­ ision director for the Christian someone to listen to the topics on Campus of Loma Linda University. ren. Service conducted by Paul Record Braille Foundaiton. Survi­ radio, why not invite them to Registration at 10 a.m., with buffet Proctor, Jr., W. P. Ortner, and vors: wife, Catherine; son, Steve attend Sabbath School where the luncheon at noon. Contact Irene Alfred Schnell. Burial was in Okla­ Thurman, Bloomington, IN; sam e them es will be studied in Ortner, 11407 Norwood Ave., hom a City, OK daughter, Cheryl Rogers, Hender­ more detail?" Riverside, CA 92505.714/689-5390. sonville, NC; seven grandchildren; LANGE, Estelle E., was born April and one great grandchild. 13, 1893, in McGregor, TX, and Volker Henning died August 24, 1986, in College- dale, TN. Was a m em ber of the Before the Tax Law Collegedale church. Survivors: Hx Changes on January 1... sons, Rupert Pierson, Park Hill, OK, L. E. Lange, Pine Bluff, AR; daughter, Mable Cossey, Amarillo, TX; sister, Bennie Watts, Okla­ hom a City, OK; granddaughters, Allene Weber, Amarillo, Marcella Minden, Amarillo; 7 great grand­ ...ski Texas! children; and 6 great great grand­ children. Burial was in Amarillo. And please Marcella Minden

bring your boat. McCOLM, Ralph E., w as born Southwestern Adventist College Sept. 9, 1897, in Carbondale, KS, and died Nov. 7, 1986, in Midwest is growing, and our students City, OK. Was a m em ber of Sum ­ mit Ridge Church in Harrah, OK. need another ski boat and Service conducted by W. P. Ortner, Edward Nachreiner, and Paul another airplane. If you’re Proctor, Jr. Burial was in Okla­ hom a City, OK looking for a home for your Paul Proctor, Jr. boat, plane, or other gift before the tax law changes January 1, please call director of Are You Receiving 2 Copies? development Keith Dobbs toll- If two copies of the Southwestern Union Record are com ­ ing to your address, you can save money for your confer­ free at 1-800-433-2240. ence by calling it to our attention. Clip the labels from both; circle the one that should be retained, and send them to: Record Office, Box 4000, Burleson, TX 76028. We will delete the extra one, and thank you for your help. SOUTHWESItRN Adventist College Keene, TX 76059

December 26, 1986 / RECORD 13 Classified Advertisements

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a heart-to-heart chat with your roving ambassador of good will

Home For Christmas Christmas and the home are forever tied together. Every Holiday is the same old thing — love, gifts, fam­ Without love and home, what would Christmas be? ily. Cheers! May it never change. The Christmas story for Christmas is for families — families are for Christmas. Christians signifies endearing values — the miracle of They are both forever linked. In the fullest meaning, you life, hope, giving, and sharing. can’t have one without the other. Christmas does something else. It brings people home. When you think of Christmas, what comes to mind? It glorifies the home. Christmas is a family time. It is a Many things — gifts, mistletoe, Christmas trees, joy, time for going home. merriment — and I could go on. There is one thing that Oh, the wonderful memories of home and Christmas. cannot be left out of a true celebration of Christmas — Recently, I made a quick trip back to Ohio and West babies. Little babies who almost overnight turn into little Virginia (growing-up country for Helen and me.) As I children. The coming of babies and the joy of little child­ drove around the countryside, fond memories of happy ren bring to Christmas its greatest joys. days flashed through my mind, memories of love and Babies do bring joy. We know. Our family has recently home. The memories were of love and parents who were been blessed with another grand baby — Joshua Mark totally dedicated, who had a vision not only for a good Tullia. What a fantastically beautiful baby he is! Brilliant life for us here on this planet, but more importantly they child! Even though he is only five months old, I call him constantly held before us a vision of heaven, a new earth, the "baby governor of Texas." He is something else. You a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker should see him. Unbelievable! (Of course, I’m is God. What a heritage! How thankful I am today for this unprejudiced.) great gift. Babies are just what families need. They forever tie As I meandered through the hills and valleys and vil­ them together and hopefully help hold them together. lages, I saw the old haunts, the old schools, and the old Taking care of a baby is a big and important responsibil­ homeplace. My heart swelled in thanksgiving. We were ity. They say a baby’s psychological future is pretty well poor — 10 children on a preacher’s salary, but we hon­ set in the first 18 months of life. If that is true, what care estly didn’t know we were poor. We thought we were well should be given to our little babies. Babies are a gift that off. We were well off. We had everything — loving par­ last forever. That little helpless infant can grow up and ents who taught us to pray, we heard the Bible read daily; become great for God and that little life now begun can, we were instructed in righteousness as we came in and as through Christ, last forever. Isn’t it wonderful? we went out. God still sends babies. Maybe it is to remind us of the Our Christmases were beautiful, bright, and filled with Life that became Light. Into a world of sin and conflict joy, but very simple. We always got our Christmas tree God came as a helpless baby — into a family. There was off the side of the hill. The decorations were mostly no big parade or show of power. Only a beautiful song of homemade. Most importantly, there was a special kind of joy to some shepherds tending their sheep and a vision of love that flourished in our home. I can still feel it and it life to a few wisemen. God came as a helpless baby to still warms my heart. Perhaps that was the greatest gift remind us of tender love. Jesus came to call us to be born Mom and Pop gave to our large family. It still exists; it’s anew. His birth and the new birth He brought are the still there. That’s why we always loved to go home and very heart of the gospel. They bring life and hope to all have those love fires rekindled, especially at Christmas. I mankind. hope all of you are able to make it home for Christmas. May the gift of love, joy, and peace be yours,

B. E. Leach

h°me where love dwells and where it finds expression f _ I n S D ire a a m m *n l°°ks> *n words, in acts, is a place where angels delight f l 0 I7 0 A S to dwell."dwell.” Counsels to Parents,Parents. Teachers, and Students,Students. m— . . . P. u s . Faith Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 1732 Dallas. TX Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventisti P.O. Box 4000 Burleson, TX 76028 address correction WORKING TOGETHER requested TO FINISH THE WORK

he church needs lay men and women who are trained to serve. Credentialed. Professional. Experienced. Qualified. Men and women who can work together with pastors., to finish the work.

Southwestern Adventist College is pleased to an­ nounce the creation of a new degree to help meet those needs. It's the Associate of Science degree in Church Ministry, and it's offered only through SAC's Adult Degree Program.

That means it's a fully - accredited academic degree you can earn at home while keeping your job and taking care of your family.

You can enter the program during a special admission seminar at Southwestern January 18 to 23. But there's a lot to do before you're a part of the pro­ gram. For more informa­ tion, please call ADP direc­ SOUTHWESTERN tor Dr. Marie Redwine col­ Adventist College lect at (817) 645-2271. K e e n e , TX 76059 8 1 9 t