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Volume 64, No. 6 June, 1970 SOUTHERN TIDINGS is published monthly at the College Press, Collegedale, Tennessee. Entered as SOUTHERN second-class matter July 26, 1929, at the Post Office at Collegedale, Tennessee 37315, under the Act of TTIDJINCGO March 3, 1879. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in Section 10, Act of October 3, 1917, authorized on OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SOUTHERN UNION July 25, 1929. Subscription rate— CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS two dollars per year.

INSIDE As this issue of the SOUTHERN TIDINGS comes SPECIAL into the hands of our church members in the South- ern Union, the 51st General Conference Quadren- 3 "Carolina Yesterday and Today" nial Session is convening in Atlantic City, New Dateline Data Jersey. Some 1500 official delegates are present to 7 transact the business of the world church. Also, 20 Literature Evangelism many thousands of church members and friends are 21 Pictorial Stories present to swell the attendance to near 30,000 on the weekends. 26 Telex News 27 Summer Camp Schedules The main objective for the session is to make a lasting spiritual impact upon God's church and 28 In Transitions and Weddings upon the world. That there is business to transact 30 Coming Events is true. But even more important than reports and the election of leadership is the spiritual revival of God's people to prepare us for finishing the work CONFERENCES AND INSTITUTIONS of heralding the gospel worldwide. To this end, the 8 Florida: "More Than a Salesman" opening Sabbath of the session is a day of fasting and prayer. We invite our people to join in pray- 10 Georgia-Cumberland: "A Tribute to W. A. ing earnestly for God's special blessing upon His Sowers" church and her mission. 12 South Atlantic: "Let Them Build Me a In this issue, the Carolina Conference is being Sanctuary" featured. This is one of our fast-growing confer- 14 ences, and with the vigorous activities in soul win- South Central: "Eightieth Anniversary of ning by the conference leaders, the pastor-evange- Lexington Church" lists, and the laymen, the conference has now sur- 16 Kentucky-Tennessee: "R. H. Pierson Visits passed a membership of 6,000. Covington" 18 Southern Missionary College: "Man's Humanity to Man"

President, Southern Union Conference

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE publisher OUR COVER: Typical mountain scene from OSCAR L. HEINRICH editor North Carolina. NOBLE VINING design and production Local conference contributing editors — KATHERINE MAXFIELD layout artist Alabama-Mississippi T. H. Bledsoe WILLIAM SUE layout and special art Carolina H. V. Leggett DEANIE BIETZ circulation manager Florida R. 7. Ulmer Southern Union Conference, 3978 Memorial Drive Georgia-Cumberland A. C. McClure P. 0. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30032 Kentucky-Tennessee A. I. Iseminger South Atlantic F. L. Jones H. H, SCHMIDT president South Central L. A. Paschal J. H. WHITEHEAD treasurer H. F. ROLL secretary Postmaste All notices should be sent to SoterneeN Timraos, P. 0. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia 30032. Ear 'lint. cEstErliq and T Idol By Cecil Coffey

The first Seventh-day Adventist church building to be erected in Mr. Coffey is a member of the Carolina Conference, making his home in the South was at Valle Crucis, North Carolina. Today, there is Fletcher, North Carolina. He is a free-lance writer. His latest book, still a church to remind Adventists of the pioneer work done by CAMPER'S DIGEST, has just come off the press. Mr. Coffey has served D. T. Shireman. as public relations secretary of the Southern Union and editor of the SOUTHERN TIDINGS, book editor at Southern Publishing Association, and in numerous other denominational positions.

Photos by H. V. Leggett

This is a personal observation. When the president of the Carolina Conference gave his biennial report to the constituency recently, I was struck by both its simplicity and its significance. The facts and figures were easy to understand, but their significance was revealed in the background story. This story is one of laymen and ministers working together, in harmony and toward a common objective. It is a story of building, block by block, brick by brick, until today the Carolina Conference is a solid organi- zation with a net membership of more than 6,000 practicing Adventist Christians. The 6,000 mark was passed early this year. Nearly 600 members attended the 30th biennial session of the In the very beginning of his report, Elder E. S. Reile, Carolina Conference held at Mt. Pisgah Academy. E. S. Reile, president since 1968, gave the constituency report. president, paid tribute to the laymen who energetically launched the work of Seventh-day Adventists in the Carolinas. It was laymen, he said, who sent packets of Standing outside the conference office in Charlotte are the re- papers to a little mountain post office in North Caro- elected officers for the next three years—from left, E. S. Reile, president; 0. H. Rausch, treasurer; Hugh V. Leggett, secretary. lina's Watauga County, which in turn fell into the hands of one William Norwood and one Townsend Larkin. Thus the Advent Message reached the Caro- linas in the 1870's. These laymen saw the truth, told others about it, and before long were visited by an Adventist minister from New York. A public meeting was held at Shull's C,APOI INA Mill, six miles from Valle Crucis, a small church was organized and the South's first Seventh-day Adventist (C)NI I ItlIVA ( )1 church building was erected. But, as Elder Reile explained it, the work "was slow, 'iif Vi NI II DAY MAI N11%1', very slow, until the arrival of D. T. Shireman (pronounced 'Sherman'), an Iowa builder and layman turned colpor- teur. "The Shiremans settled at Hildebran and literally throughout the mountains and piedmont sections of the cut a base of operations out of the wilderness. They Carolinas, preaching and teaching wherever he went. put up a school, an orphanage and a church. Before My grandmother told me the story many times. long the school had built up a farm of about 70 acres. She was six years old when Mr. Shireman came to her Bountiful harvests from field and orchard helped dem- home. She was helping her mother in the garden when onstrate what could be done by missionary families she spotted a distinguished looking stranger "riding the while they lived and taught Bible truth." biggest black horse I ever saw. He stopped by the This was especially interesting to me, for it was D. T. garden fence and asked for a glass of water. He didn't Shireman who one day in 1890 reined his horse atop waste any time. He took a big black Bible from his Earley's Mountain, northwest of Asheville, and looked saddlebag and said he would like to talk with us about down into Big Sandymush Valley where my grandmother 'the Book.' He talked and we listened. I tell you, the lived. How he was led to this remote spot remains a way he explained God's love, the importance of the mystery, except for the fact that he traveled incessantly Ten Commandments and the story of Jesus dying to save us was so wonderful and beautiful that it seemed an angel had come to our valley." Ten persons, were baptized following meetings in the community schoolhouse. One, my grandmother's older sister, went to Mr. Shireman's school in Hildebran, became a teacher, and later took her faith with her to a homestead in Texas. All of this went through my mind as I heard how this dedicated layman carried the Advent Message to Asheville, Greensboro, High Point, Durham, Raleigh and many other places. Elder Reile pointed out that the Shireman technique was simple: "intensive house- to-house evangelism." Somehow the spirit of D. T. Shireman and many of his kind who followed seemed to permeate the 30th biennial session of the Carolina Conference. As Elder. THE CAROLINAS— Reile put if, "this spirit lives today in the Carolinas." Nearly 500 miles of oceanfront The truth of this became obvious as reports and testimonials from conference workers told of congrega- tion after congregation moving forward together. Many delegates commented on the splendid balance of pro- grams designed to enlarge God's work in the two-state area. Statistics reveal some of the results: 856 persons baptized during the biennium, a tithe of $2,452,819.67 (an increase of $516,941.71 over the preceding bien- nium), an expenditure of nearly one million dollars on Christian education in 21 elementary schools alone, Sabbath school offerings for missions totaling $315,888.86, nearly $300,000 given through Ingather- ing, the circulation of $429,609.27 worth of publications by literature evangelists in 1969 alone, the use of —Land $310,805.81 worth of literature purchased by members of Rivers Through the Carolina Book and Bible House. Other advances are seen in these facts and figures: Public evangelism, in the words of Conference Sec- retary H. V. Leggett, "constitutes the network of gospel roads necessary to reach those not nurtured through —Land of internal programs such as the church school and the Lakes Sabbath school. This calls for good public relations programs, seed sowing and watering by laymen and follow-up of all interests by our pastors and evangelists." In Carolina as many as 33 evangelistic meetings have been conducted in one quarter and as many as 101 persons have been baptized in a single month. 0. H. Rausch, treasurer, pointed out that the significant financial gains during the biennium "demonstrate the faithfulness of minister and layman in advancing the total conference program." Echoing this same sentiment was the suggestion by the Book and Bible House manager, Wayne Darnell, that "the way our people make use of the Book and Bible House services is a good thermometer for meas- Teams, Branch Sabbath Schools, Gift Bible Evangelism, uring the evangelism health of the church." One mush- One-to-One Evangelism. Many of the young people rooming service of this department is the Doctor's join with their elders in proclaiming a message of bal- Literature Rack program which has enabled more than anced living based on the principles of temperance. 25,000 persons to learn of Adventist beliefs and prac- Rounding out the significant work of the church be- tices during visits to the offices of physicians and den- ing implemented in Carolina is that under the charge tists. of A. J. Skender. Through his office of religious liberty, This is one of many soul-winning plans being imple- numerous victories have been won in Sunday law cases mented by the 65 physicians and 16 dentists identified and other threats to man's right to worship. with the church in the Carolinas, according to reports As trust representative of the Carolina Conference by Dr. Harold W. Moody and Dr. Robert W. Addison, Association, Elder Skender has been instrumental in secretaries of the medical and dental associations. helping members plan their estates so that the greatest Shining examples of healing institutions are Moun- benefits might accrue to their families and their church. tain Sanitarium and Hospital, layman-operated near It takes a program such as the Carolina biennial Fletcher, North Carolina, and Winslow Memorial Nurs- session to see at one time the truly remarkable balance ing Home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The in the church's plan of operation. God is the author of constituency recognizes the importance of these insti- this plan, which is the most remarkable in the extensive tutions to the total concept of church witnessing. way it can utilize all the talents of the members. Basic Carolina Adventists are good supporters of Chris- to everything else is the premise that each individual tian education and nearly 1,000 students are currently has a role—his role—to play in the great drama of enrolled in the Carolina school system. In addition, the extending the gospel to every man. conference boarding high school, Mount Pisgah Acad- Then when he joins with others likewise ordained, emy, and the school of nursing and Fletcher Academy he sees mighty works—and results such as those re- operated in connection with Mountain Sanitarium and vealed at the Carolina constituency meeting. Hospital offer upper level education to hundreds more. These are personal observations, as I said in the M. E. Northrup, conference superintendent of educa- beginning, but I suspect that all the other delegates tion, pointed out that "statistics can tell only bits of the went home feeling pretty much the same way: thankful drama in Christian education." It's the potential to be a part of God's work in Carolina. wrapped up in each student that counts, he said. The footsteps of D. T. Shireman seemed to grow louder when the delegates heard of the church's ac- —Land of complishments through the Lay Activities Department. Waterfalls R. H. Ammons, secretary, called this department "a many-faceted one." Indeed, it is. It promotes and directs disaster aid, health and welfare activities and lay evangelistic activities. It cooperates with Civil Defense and other existing social welfare agencies. And it conducts the annual Ingathering campaign. Coupling the lay activities programs with those of the Sabbath school involves virtually every member of the church. Elder Ammons; coordinates these depart- ments with the work of radio and television in the Carolina Conference, and the result of all these efforts is a constant opportunity for reaping—which Carolina pastors and evangelists are constantly doing. The statistics of sales compiled by Carolina litera- ture evangelists previously cited reveal only part of the picture, according to W. E. Miller, Publishing Depart- ment secretary. "When our literature evangelists work," he said, —Land of "they do more than sell. They give away compact Mountains pieces of literature—by the thousands; they secure Bible school enrollments—by the thousands; +hey offer prayers in the homes—by the thousands; and they give Bible studies—by the thousands. No wonder it is called the literature ministry!" P. A. Kostenko, Missionary Volunteer secretary, al- ways seems to be surrounded by a crowd of youngsters. In fact, he will tell you that he is acquainted with about 1,000 Carolina boys and girls and teenagers. Together they camp and hike, swim and ski, sing and play—and march. Some of the marching is in parades, but mostly it's marching along the paths of soul winning—Mission- ary Volunteering, they call it—by way of these Share Your Faith programs: Voice of Youth, Friendship A mushrooming service of the Book and Bible House is the Doc- tor's Literature Rack program. Wayne Darnell was re-elected as Book and Bible House manager. From left, Dr. John Oliver, Dr. Roy Morgan and Dr. Charles Blomeley. Nearly a million dollars was spent in Carolina during the last biennium on Christian education. There are twenty-one elemen- tary schools 'with an enrollment of over 750 students. M. E. Northrup was re-elected as superintendent of education. From left, Tony Cogdill, Joy Leggett, Debbie Honeycutt and Anita Am- mons in the Charlotte school.

P. A. Kostenko, near flagpole, was re-elected MV and temperance secretary.

The Carolina Conference led the Southern Union in literature sales and received the trophy cup for two consecutive years. W. E. Miller was re-elected publishing secretary.

Carolina purchased a new disaster van, which was on the scene of the Camille disaster and has served in other emergency areas. R. H. Ammons was re-elected lay activities and Sabbath school secretary.

A. J. Skender's work involves helping members plan their estates. He was elected secretary of the Association and is also trust representative. Dr. and Mrs. Forrest Bliss, left, are with Elder Skender.

An example of the medical institutions of the Carolina Conference is the Winslow Memorial Nursing Home located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Arthur P. Bryant is administrator.

Carolina... VEsterday and Today DATELINE DATA

WASHINGTON, D. C. - - - While the major business of the General Conference session is to elec church world leaders, Adventists will offer a special service to th public of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Two programs aim to bring health nd better living to people wanting to quit cigarettes or alcohol. A Fiv -Day Plan to Stop Smoking will be conducted at noon daily, June 14 to 18. The new Four-Dimensional Key to the Cause of Alcoholism will also be pr sented as a free service.

SOUTH PACIFIC ISLANDS - - The denomination's first twin-engine airplane has been commissione• to the islands of the South Pacific. The governments of these areas re uire that planes which fly over the vast expanses of open sea have dual engines. The Adventist plane will base on the island of New Britain. There are plenty of good airstrips in the South Pacific islands - built by American boys during World War II. Adventists are currently using 23 single-engine planes in all parts of the world, particularly for medical clinics.

WASHINGTON, D. C. - Announcement has been made that the Stanborough Press in England has been merged with the Review and Herald Publishing Association located in Washington, D. C.

GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA - - On May 17, 1970, the Voice of Prophecy began its 14th year as one of a small, select group of religious broadcast carried by the National Broadcasting Company. During its growing number of years on the NBC radio network,' the Voice of Prophecy has consistently rated high in the network's Sunday programming, having held the Number One position for all Sunday morning religious programs carried by the network. Among NBC's giant "powerhouse" stations which carry the Adventist broadcast are WLW, Cincinnati, Ohio; K1BR, San Francisco, California; WNAQ, Chicago, Illinois; and WRC, Washington, D. C.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - - - A comprehensive, new book on camping, written by Cecil Coffey, a f rmer editor of SOUTHERN TIDINGS, has just be n published by Follett Public ing Company. The name of the book is CAMPER' DIGEST and the publisher ca is it "the most authoritative camping referen e book ever published."

LANSDALE, PENNSYLVANIA - - Joseph Hobart of Lansdale, Pennsylvania has been named 1970 Tempera ce Man-of-the-Year by the American Temperance Society. An Adventist la n, he has sparked Five-Day Plan programs, school projects and other community programs with great effectiveness. Only thr e years ago, he was not an Ad entist--now he is one of the church's most ac ive laymen. Dan Gormley, Florida literature evangelist, knows the need and power of prayer. His life, along with many of his fellow workers, is consecrated to God. He enjoys a successful career. ORE THAN A SALESMAN By R. J. ULMER PR Secretary

I just don't have time," Dan Gormley sighed is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit which prepares as he meditated upon Christ's command to spread the hearts of individuals. The Holy Spirit is the the glad tidings of salvation. Dan was twenty- guide and companion of the colportenr, not only three years old and had joined the Seventh-day changing the live,s of others, but also changing and Adventist church six years before. He wanted to moulding the life of His worker. share his faith, but he just couldn't find enough Let us consider a young man who was known time. Being employed full time in a trailer manu- to be shy and reticent. Recently I heard his ex- facturing company, he felt limited in witnessing cellent remarks as Sabbath school superintendent for Christ. in his home church. What had made the differ- Then he heard of God's bookmen—people who ence? He became a literature evangelist. When go from door to door proclaiming the three angels' he was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist messages and making a living at the same time. Church, he considered the possibility of becoming Convicted of his duty and eager to find a place in a minister, but he had a wife and two small chil- God's work, he inquired about literature evange- dren. To return to school with his existing finan- lism. He had no experience in the art of selling, cial status was impossible. However, he believed and he worried, "Could I learn how?" Then he God had a plan for his life. Eventually he heard was informed of the training program involving of the literature ministry—meeting people in their unlimited personal instructions. homes, praying with them and leaving literature. Because this appealed to him, he investigated the After conferring with his wife and deep con- possibilities and found them to be desirable. In sultation with God. Dan decided to become a litera- two short years, he became an "expert"—some- ture evangelist. Then came a brief period of dis- couragement as well-meaning friends questioned times his deliveries total more than $900 per week. the advisability of Dan's decision. Knowing what More than that, he is a gospel worker. Christ had done for him already, and depending All prospective workers need not be young heavily on the courage and faith of his wife, he when they enter the bookwork. Some well-estab- declared with determination, "Here am I, send lished men give up high-paying jobs to become me." Now, after more than two years, he is fully literature workers. Much prayer goes into this convinced that he has found his career. type of decision. But once the decision is made, God's promised blessings begin to flow. Some To be successful in literature evangelism de- workers, after only a year's time, become leaders mands constant prayer. Dan's lovely wife, Ginger, and are asked to train others. and their two sons, Danny, Jr., and Timmy are constant reminders of the responsibility that rests Men are not the only ones in the bookwork. on his shoulders as head of this household. Dan Many ladies make excellent representatives. I prays for his family. He prays for his work, know of some widows who, through their work which is God's work. And he prays for the multi- with literature, have financed one or more children tude with whom he hopes to share his faith. through school. This is no easy task, but God marvelously blesses such efforts. Wives are often the determining factor between success and failure. When asked what her day Student participation is another phase of litera- was like, Dan's wife replied, "Long . . . 7 a.m. till ture evangelism. God has blessed many students midnight." After getting him off to work early in with sales, scholarships and souls. the morning, she prays for him during the day, Although the distribution of books is primarily then waits up for him at night. Ginger says, a seed-sowing work, many souls have been bap- "Being a Seventh-day Adventist and a literature tized into the church because of the faithful labor evangelist, just seem to go together." of literature evangelists. Only eternity will show the final count. What does it take to be a literature evangelist? Is there a special formula? Many things are in- From the pen of inspiration, "The lost sheep of volved, both tangible and intangible. The tangible God's fold are scattered in every place, and the items are obvious, but the important intangibles work that should be done for them is being neg- are a great love for God, concern for your fellow lected. From the light given me I know where man, a sense of the late hour in which we are there is one canvasser in the field, there should be living and a tremendous desire to help finish the one hundred." T6, page 315. work. Also, it takes HARD work. Added to these Is God calling you? FLORIDA Thirty-six years after having taken up "the most noble work given to man," W. A. Sowers, academy principal, college president and teacher, anxiously anticipates the day when he can visit his former students who now carry positions of responsibility and church leadership around the world. Although man is limited in what he is able to accomplish in life, the teacher enjoys the unique opportunity of sharing in the accomplishments of those whose lives he has helped to shape in the classroom. Having been a leader in Seventh-day Adventist educational circles for over two decades, After twenty years in administration and a total of thirty-six years Elder Sowers takes fatherly pride in the work of teaching in Seventh-day Adventist schools, W. A. Sowers has an- nounced his retirement as of June 1, 1970. those who have been inspired by his leadership. A TRIBUTE TO W. A. SOWERS

The second of seven children, William Sowers was born on a farm in Indiana. That farm became his place of employment after finishing the eighth grade, and he remained there until he was 19. But his desire to expand his sphere of influence led him to return to school at Indiana Academy where he graduated in three years. During his senior year, he was manager of the academy farm. Following his marriage to schoolmate Nelle Parrish on May 29, 1927, Bill Sowers enrolled in Southern Junior College. His hard work on the farm had enabled him to accumulate $2,000 for education needs, but the great depression saw that wiped out. Though his education was temporarily stymied, it was not ended, for in 1931 he received a diploma from Southern Junior College. His ap- petite for learning only whetted, he continued col- lege for four more years at Emmanuel Missionary College, graduating with a triple major—chem- istry, biology and agriculture with minors in mathematics and religion. Gaining his first experience as teacher in the classroom at Union Springs Academy in New York State where he served four years, this Indiana farm boy then found himself in the world's largest city where another four years were spent at Greater New York Academy. A change to college teaching occurred when he became chairman of the math and science depart- ment of Canadian Union College, likewise for four GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND years. Displaying a talent for leadership, he was

10 next chosen to become president of Oshawa College, also in Canada. Here he maintained an aggressive program for eight years and was ordained to the ministry while there. Mission service also figures in the record of this unusual man with a brief term of service as presi- dent of the West Indies Training Center in Mande- ville, Jamaica. The "dean of academy principals" confers with senior leaders at For the past twelve years Elder Sowers has Georgia Cumberland Academy over plans for the final days of school. Bob Ambler is senior class president and Pam Gardner been an academy principal with eight of those is editor of the school yearbook. years spent at Oak Park Academy in Iowa, two years at Madison Academy in Tennessee and the past two years as principal of Georgia Cumberland Academy. This brings the total years of leadership in denominational schools to twenty and has caused some to acclaim him the "dean of academy prin- cipals." Although Elder Sowers has chosen to lay down the responsibilities of school administration in what he terms retirement, his continual interest in Christian education and young people will never retire. He and Mrs. Sowers will make their re- tirement home near Kingsway College in Canada where the challenge of youth will doubtless prevent his complete retirement. The godly influence of such a life of service is beyond measure. A partial list of those who have been inspired and guided by his work might in- clude— Many happy memories accumulate over thirty-six years in school William Easterbrook, academy principal, Bang- work. Elder and Mrs. Sowers reminisce with one of the yearbooks alore, India. of former days. L. G. Lowe, president, Ceylon Union Mission. Don Roth, public relations secretary, Far East- One of the hobbies of this educator is flower care and landscap- ing. The azaleas behind the Sowers' home give evidence of a ern Division. special touch. W. G. Soloniuk, president, Manitoba-Saskatch- ewan Conference. Dr. Percy Paul, president, Kingsway College. Mel Erickson, assistant educational secretary, Southern Union Conference. Dr. Jerome Clark, professor of history, South- ern Missionary College. Mrs. Ruthe Ambler, pastor's wife, Atlanta Beverly Road. Although the lack of space prohibits further listings, one begins to catch a glimpse of the joy experienced by the teacher who has had a part in the success of his student. This joy has come to Elder and Mrs. W. A. Sowers in abundant measure. A. C. MCCLURE Public Relations Secretary

[11 SOUTH AT LANTIC ticipated intheopeningserviceatnewJacksonville,Florida, W. 700, wasopenedinJacksonville,Florida,onSabbath,April18, church onApril18andatthededicationceremoniesfor This lovelychurch,valuedat$150,000withaseatingcapacityof 1970. long hoursofworkintheconstruction. Orlando, Florida,churchonMay2. 12 S. Banfield,presidentoftheSouthAtlanticConference,par- R. B. Hairston ispastor.Manyofthemembersputin LET THEMBUILDME A SANCTUARY streets. Manynewmemberswere corner ofJessieandVanBuren 1917 thelateGeorgeE.Peters erected beforetheyearclosed.In Robinson Palmerservedaslocal grew rapidlyinJacksonville,and came toJacksonvilleaspastor.He a smallframechurchbuildingwas sonic TempleHall.ThelateIsaac conducted alargetenteffortonthe leader ofthenewgroup.Thework founded in1907arentedMa- Mrs. GladysFrederickreadthe history ofthechurch. in tofillthechurchcapacity. Mr. H.Rahming,rangoutthe The choir,undertheleadershipof hymn, "ToGodBetheGlory." school auditorium,wheretheyhad sonville. Hegrewupinthecity, ribbon-cutting service.Ahappy congregation andvisitorsmarched Banfield, presidentoftheSouth Atlantic Conference,ledoutinthe met forthelastthreeyears,to high dayinJacksonville'shistory. new edificetohelpcelebratethis for thegrand-openingservice. ate secretaryoftheGeneralCon- tor, ledthecongregationfrom door ofthenewchurch.W.S. ence wasorganized.Fromthis was baptizedinthechurchandat- ference, wasthekeynotespeaker leaders intheRegionalDepart- tended thechurchschool. Elder SingletonisanativeofJack- church havecomesomeofthetop JACKSONVILLE OPENSA with averyimpressiveservice, ment. H.D.Singleton,anassoci- Jacksonville hasbeenanoutstand- Jacksonville, Florida,wasopened NEW CHURCHBUILDING ing church,evenbeforetheconfer- April 18,1970.Throughtheyears, The Ephesuschurchwas Nearly 700personsfilledthe R. B.Hairston,thechurchpas- The new Ephesuschurchof added. J. E. Anderson, J. P. ORLANDO DEDICATES A NEW CHURCH Pegues and Isaac Palmer led out in the construction of a new brick The Mount Sinai church of member and has held nearly every building on the same lot the tent Orlando, Florida, dedicated its church office. Her testimony is effort was held. This building lovely church building to the glory that she plans to be faithful till lasted as the church home until of God, Sabbath, May .2, 1970. H. death or until Jesus comes. This 1966. Jacksonville has had some H. Schmidt, president of the South- church has a long list of prominent ern Union Conference, gave the pastors—John Mann, J. F. Crich- outstanding pastors over this sixty- keynote address on Friday night. low. F. H. Stevens, M. C. Strauchn, three year period—Floyd Stevens, C. B. Rock, pastor of the Ephesus L. R. Hastings, H. M. Barker, C. G. E. Peters, J. F. Crichlow, J. church of New York City, gave B. Rock, I. J. Johnson, J. M. Mann, M. C. Strauchn, A. B. the dedication address. Elder Rock Phipps, F. A. Stokes, J. H. Lawr- Story, J. G. Thomas, W. S. Lee, was pastor of the Mount Sinai ence and C. D. Henri. Some out- W. W. Fordham, F. S. Keitts, J. F. church when the building was standing evangelists have held Street, F. S. Hill and H. M. Barker. started. His return for this high meetings in Orlando. W. W. Ford- R. B. Hairston, the present pas- day in the history of the church ham and E. E. Cleveland were tor, came in 1966 and under God was, indeed, a happy reunion. To greatly blessed in soul-winning ef- show their love for Elder Rock, the forts there. an outstanding job has been done members had a beautiful plaque W. S. Banfield, president of the in soul-winning, raising funds and artistically designed, which was South Atlantic Conference, was the leading out in the construction of presented to him by the local elder, Sabbath afternoon speaker. His this beautiful church. Elder Hair- I. T. Winston. Elder Rock's mes- message was timely and challenged ston baptized over a hundred new sage, entitled "What Mean These the members to dedicate not only members in his first two years as Stones?," was thought provoking the building but also their lives to pastor, and the old church at Jes- and will be remembered long by God. J. L. Sanky, Lealand Bar- sie Street could no longer hold the the congregation. clay, and Dr. J. Mark Cox led out membership. Since 1967 the con- The history of the church was in the mortgage burning for both gregation has been meeting in the read by Earnest Howard, one of the church and school properties. auditorium of the church school on Edgewood Avenue in a new sub- division of the city. The late Mrs. Julia Walker Brown sold the pres- ent school and church land sites to the church for a very reasonable price and did all she could to help make the dream come true. Mrs. Brown went to her rest in 1969 just before construction was begun on the church. She will long be re- membered for her efforts to see this new church home a reality. The new edifice is 144 feet long and 60 feet wide with three Sab- bath school rooms on the second floor of the rear section. There The Orlando Mount Sinai church was dedicated on Sabbath, May 2, 1970. Mortgages were paid off for both the church and the school property at the time of the church dedication. are 10,100 square feet of space in Ralph Franklin is pastor. this completely air - conditioned building. The outside and inside the local elders. It was interesting Dr. A. L. Bookhardt sang the to note that this church was beautiful song, "Bless This House." walls are brick with beautiful wood founded before the dawn of the Ralph Franklin, present pastor, paneling trim. A new era has be- 20th century. Elder Ivey was the read the Act of Dedication. F. L. gun for a church that has been a moving force in its organization Jones, treasurer of the South At- leading congregation through the back in 1899. The very first lantic Conference, offered the dedi- years in the South Atlantic Con- church building was erected in cation prayer. The congregation ference. 1905 on Robinson Street by thirty- then moved to the outside of the C. E. Moseley, a field secretary two members who sacrificed to building for a cornerstone unveil- of the General Conference, opened provide a place to worship God. ing service. W. S. Banfield read The next twenty years were pros- the inscription on the cornerstone, a revival Sabbath afternoon after perous ones under the leadership and C. B. Rock offered the final the grand opening service. This of Frederick Russell Lester. Mrs. prayer of benediction. revival was most effective, for Annie Lee Thomas, oldest member Elder Ralph Franklin and the every night in the week up to 80 of the church, will celebrate her Mount Sinai church members are percent of the membership at- 92nd birthday. She joined the to be commended for a good job tended. church in 1903, has been a faithful well done.

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C. E. Dudley, conference president, enjoyed a visit with one of the former pastors of the Louisville church, J. B. Mallery, now 90 years of age.

The Louisville, Kentucky, Magazine ica and fellowship with other churches in Street church, the oldest Negro Seventh- the area. day Adventist Church existing today, The celebration began with revival celebrated its 80th anniversary during the services conducted nightly, March 7-12, by week of March 7 to 15 of this year. a former pastor, E. T. Mimms, now located Back in 1878, J. N. Loughborough held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Reviewing a tent effort in' Reno, Nevada. A young major doctrines, Elder Mimms chose as his man by the name of C. M. Kinney at- theme, "The Foundation Stands." His mes- tended the meetings and accepted the Ad- sages encouraged former members to re- ventist message. He attended Healdsburg turn to the church. A special night was College in California from 1883 to 1885, devoted to instruction for the youth. Dur- and was then sent to Kansas to begin mis- ing the ten years he pastored the church, a sionary work among the widely scattered fire destroyed the building and the present and struggling communities of colored structure was erected. citizens. On the evening of March 13, D. L. In 1890, C. M. Kinney was sent to Crowder, former pastor now from Denver, Louisville, at which time an Adventist Colorado, spoke on the subject, "Where Is Church for Negroes was organized. Your Faith?" Elder Crowder burned the The work in Louisville had been started mortgage of the church in 1961. by S. Osbourne, a layman who accepted At 8:00 a.m., Sabbath, March 14, an the message in Iowa. He had returned to inspirational program began with special Kentucky and held public meetings, to prayer and a Bible study conducted by J. which some colored people came and ac- B. Mallery, a former pastor now 90 years cepted the truth. A. Barrey, a layman of age. Many visitors attended Sabbath who later became a minister, looked after school. the group until the arrival of C. M. Kinney. H. D. Singleton, Regional secretary of At first the group met for worship in the General Conference, spoke at the halls, then moved into their own building worship hour. He compared the Christian at 1715 West Chestnut Street. Soon the life to a race for which a person strives not congregation outgrew this edifice and un- for a corruptible crown but an incorrupti- der the pastorate of H. J. Miller a church ble—eternal life. was built at the present location, 1942 C. E. Dudley, conference president, ex- Magazine Street. plained the history and work of the de- Highlights of the anniversary week in- nomination. cluded music by visitors and members, The present pastor, I. J. Johnson, gave greetings from all sections of North Amer- the history of the church and told of its

14 present progress. Elder Johnson assumed the un- themselves worthy of the many sacrifices made in finished task of completing the plans started by their behalf. Elder Graham to build a school. Property con- A branch church was organized in Jefferson- sisting of a church, parsonage and an educational ville, Indiana, when a Sabbath school evangelistic building of twenty-eight rooms was purchased in effort was held by John Elmore. 1969. At present an elementary school, a Day- A deep appreciation and a bright outlook for Care center, health and welfare unit and a health the future was expressed by the membership as food store operate on this property. A radio pro- they rededicated their lives to help finish the work gram, "Wings of Love," is sponsored weekly. of God. Plans were made to organize one or more After an enjoyable meal in the fellowship hall, churches in 1970, reclaim former members, and visitors and members shared their talents in a join in the present evangelistic effort to work for singspiration program. Guests included Dr. Lud- souls. ington, violinist. Don Watson and Mr. Kaiser, solo- ists, all of the Fourth Avenue church; the Louis- ville brass ensemble with soloist Mrs. Ann Oglesby and Thomas Queen at the organ. Special recognition was given eleven persons who have been members of the church fifty years —Mrs. Alice Walton, Mrs. Ada Fort, Mrs. Mar- garet Miles, Mrs. Hattie Titus, Mrs. Anna Sim- mons, Mrs. Margaret Hopper, Mrs. Ella Riggs, Phillip Clark, William Fort and James Fischer. Miss Emma Minnis was honored as the only per- son living when the church was organized. There are many members who have remained faithful to this church from thirty to fifty years. The day ended with a challenge by the con- ference president for greater evangelism. He com- pared the growth of the church with the growth of the community. The anniversary celebration ended March 15 with a sermon by C. R. Graham of Chicago, Illi- nois. At this service nine persons were baptized and eight joined the church. Other ministers who have served this congregation include J. M. Camp- bell, J. H. Dasent, T. H. Allison, J. W. Jones, F. S. Keits, A. B. Storey, H. J. Miller and C. A. Lynes. Cutting the 80th anniversary cake at the Louisville church are A special tribute was given to the faithful pioneer- Pastor and Mrs. I. J. Johnson, with Elder and Mrs. Dudley. ing ministers and members now sleeping. The Many members of the Louisville church have been faithful over a church has operated a school since the first one period of thirty to fifty years. Among those with a fifty-year was organized in 1915. Serving their communities record are, front row from left, Phillip Clark, Mrs. A. Fischer, Mrs. Alice Walton, Mrs. Ada Fort, Mrs. Margaret Miles, Miss Emma in many professions, these students are proving Minnis, and a charter member to the far right, James Fischer.

15 R. H. PIERSON

World leader of the Seventh-day Adventist Church—R. H. Pierson was guest speaker at the special services in Covington, Kentucky, on the weekend of April 11.

April 10 and 11 was a memorable Sabbath for the Covington, Kentucky, church. Robert H. Pierson, world president of Seventh-day Advent- ists, was guest speaker. With the largest crowd ever to assemble in this sanctuary, our world presi- dent encouraged and challenged us at three meet- ings. We were nearing the close of the Johnson- Church evangelistic series, and a number of the interests were present. Dr. Pierson spoke at the Friday night evange- listic meeting with a stirring sermon on the judg- ment. Reminding us that Revelation is "the reve- lation of Jesus Christ," he brought a Christ-centered message on "the everlasting gospel," Revelation 14:6, 7, which says in our day "the hour of His judgment is come." Through his emphasis on this great truth, the Holy Spirit caused soul-searching that we might be clear in that day. Sabbath school, church, and the afternoon meet- ing brought a larger influx of visitors. They came from Cynthiana and Lexington, Kentucky—Cin- cinnati and Hamlet, Ohio. Elder Pierson honored the junior-earliteen Sabbath school with a story. At the morning worship service speaking from Hebrews 13: 7-9, he encouraged us to keep our con- fidence in this great message. It was a positive declaration of faith in the truths committed to this people and the timeliness of our teachings. We have an unchanging God, and the truths have not changed. "In a world that has thrown over both man's and God's laws . . . there is still something that is absolute; and that is the law of God," he affirmed. His discourse included a warning about inroads Satan is trying to make in the remnant church— how he seeks to unsettle faith in the old landmarks, and thus overturn the faith of our people. "These basic truths that have made us a people are of spe- cial significance, and in a world of change, they remain constant," Dr. Pierson declared. He made it clear we are not decrying progress, but while we are "geared, to the times," we are "anchored to the Rock. ' A large crowd of members and guests enjoyed a well-planned, tasty meal in the downstairs fel- lowship room under the direction of Mrs. Bertney Brown assisted by other Covington ladies. Elder Pierson remarked, "Seventh-day Adventist women know how to fix good food and plenty of it." Cov- ington measured up to the fondest of expectations. The afternoon began with a baptism of some of the first-fruits of the evangelistic meetings. A

16 VISITS COVINGTON

half-hour of special vocal and instrumental music was enjoyed by the congregation. Special music was a feature of all the services with a combined Covington and Highland Academy choir perform- ing at the worship hour and afternoon service. Elder Pierson's last sermon challenged us to "Go-Tell." He mentioned the alarming world sit- uation—our sick society—and that the world needs help and needs it desperately. He noted the efforts In a special dedication service conducted by Elder Pierson, two young couples of the Covington church presented their children— to find solutions to problems today. People, young left, the Hartloff family, right, the Frazier family. and old, are seeking this by violence. But this will not solve it. When the flames are out, the prob- lems remain. Social services—giving help to peo- ple in their need—is like "a scab on a wound." The causes remain. He affirmed that revolution, protest, violence, social progress will not solve our problems. The solution is in the heart of man. Hatred, prejudice—must go. A personal solu- tion only will work. Romans 3:23, "All have sinned . . ." is still true. Education, greater knowl- edge, has not changed the human heart. "A pic- ture is not altered because it is a polaroid instead of a tintype," he explained. "Man's expanded in- tellect has not altered his naturally wicked heart." Only One can bring the solution—the Lord Jesus Christ. Our General Conference president's ap- peal was to make Him first, last and best in every- thing. And, assuming the congregation was doing this and finding how Jesus solves their problems, to share this knowledge was his call. He said that God has a work for us in sharing Christ—that the way to help solve the world's problems is to "share joy, peace, and purpose" which has come into our life through knowing Special services on the weekend of April 11 climaxed an evan• Jesus. Reminding us there are many tragedies, gelistic campaign by the Johnson-Church team. Pastor E. E. heartbreaks, and problems inside the church, he Shafer, left, and Evangelist R. R. Johnson, right, presented three candidates to the church—from left, David Hartloff, Mrs. Utz and emphasized how we need to, "go . . . tell how great Mrs. Waters. things the Lord has done for you." Present and participating in the meetings were Kimber Johnson, Kentucky-Tennessee Conference president, and A. L. Lynd, conference field secre- tary. First contacts for Elder Pierson's visit were made over three years ago by the pastor and Dr. J. V. Reed. Reed's daughter, Eulalee Mattingly, and her husband served under Elder Pierson in Africa. Having been president of the Kentucky- Tennessee Conference from 1954-1957, he was acquainted with Covington from those years. He was particularly interested in the new church which was built in 1966. Members of the Covington church resolved to go forward in greater work following the impetus of these inspiring meetings. E. E. SHAFER, Pastor KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE SC /u crcN JNARY COLLEG' a S

Thanks to the gentle and firm support provided by the tender hands of an attending nurse, a three- year-old child, crippled since birth, struggles slowly but successfully to make his first steps, using newly acquired braces and crutches. Nearby, a little Negro girl struggles valiantly to coordinate her arms in a kindergarten game with her playmates—a simple task for most children, but for this cerebral palsy victim, the most basic of muscular movements is grotesquely difficult. Such sights, though often shut off behind the walls of hospitals, clinics, or rehabilitation centers, arouse

Photo by Bill Potter, News-Free Press Prior to the presentation of the Tivoli Siskin Benefit, administrators and students of Southern Missionary College tried to make themselves familiar with the work of the Operation Crossroads Center. Professor Don Runyan, left, music director for the benefit pro- gram, SMC President W. M. Schneider and Don Dick, right, director of the program, were guests of Mose Siskin, second from right, at the center where AT LEFT—Charles Fleming, Jr., SMC's gen- they visited two of the children under therapy. eral manager, was the overall coordinator for the Tivoli program presented May 3 for the benefit of Operation Crossroads Rehabili- tation Center in Chattanooga.

Forming the nucleus of the 120-voice choir personnel for the program was the SMC Collegiate Chorale. One resident wrote the two local newspapers stating that "the show should be repeated and not missed by anyone a deep-thinking musical that in my opinion stands in line with many a Broadway show." Photo by Mike Foxworth Humility to man

our sympathy and our Christian concern for the well-being Upon reflection of this purpose, it could probably be said of our fellow man. In these surroundings man's cold, im- that few organizations could be termed more dedicated to personal, and selfish world somehow fades away, and in its humanity's needs than the Siskin Foundation's 365 Club, the place there's a new man—a man whose greatest attribute is chosen beneficiary of the program. The 365 Club is the his humanity towards his fellow man. fund-raising organization for the Operation Crossroads Re- habilitation Center in Chattanooga. The center is nationally Yet, we often ask ourselves, is this concern enough? Pity known for its therapy and treatment of physically and men- never built a hospital, a clinic, nor has it ever purchased the tally retarded children, though the handicapped of all ages expensive scientific equipment needed to find the cures for are treated there. disease. Benevolence rarely survives alone in the heart, but is healthier when joined by the purse. The story behind the Siskin Foundation and its founders is itself fascinating and dramatic. The Siskin brothers, affec- Because the students and faculty of Southern Missionary tionately known to thousands as "Mr. Mose and Mr. Garri- College, known for their enthusiastic and financially-success- son," are multi-millionaires, yet they seem more determined ful support in many humanitarian projects, felt that they to spend their hard-earned money on the sick and needy than could do much more to help their fellow man and especially on themselves, as they often say: "Some persons invest in the 'under-privileged in the Greater Chattanooga area, a stocks; we invest in people." project was undertaken in 1968 to produce and stage a bene- fit program in behalf of some worthy cause. Native Chattanoogans and the sons of Jewish emigrants Although the initial responsibilities for the organization from Russia, Mose and Garrison Siskin continue and no doubt and planning of the program rested upon the shoulders of a strengthen their family's traditions of honesty, benevolence, few individuals hand-picked by Charles Fleming, Jr., SMC's hard work, and deep-seated religious beliefs. Their father, Robert, a peddler by trade, was known to be allowed to bor- general manager, designated overall coordinator for the bene- fit, the project—over its two-year span of development— row money from banks without producing an endorser. Even today, the two brothers operate the prosperous Siskin Steel came to involve almost 200 people. and Supply Company through many transactions without At first, the obstacles to be overcome and the duties to be written contracts. performed in order to stage such a program seemed great. A worthy, charitable organization had to be selected as the Over the years the brothers have become the most willful beneficiary. A suitable auditorium had to be chosen, and it and generous benefactors of individuals and organizations in needed to be within easy access of a majority of the Chatta- Tennessee—and often their philanthropies have extended nooga-area residents. A theme and a format needed to be outside the state. Yet, when charged that they're "really selected. And later, when it was decided that a musical doing too much," the brothers say that it just isn't so, and variety-type program would be performed, a title had to be that since they began helping God's children their invest- chosen, music selected, a script written, and a date chosen ments "have come back tenfold—even a hundredfold." Their for the performance. Talent had to be recruited—tenors, slogan: "We do not intend to be the richest people in the basses, altos, sopranos, instrumentalists, writers, arrangers, cemetery." directors, a narrator, persons experienced in make-up, cos- It probably need not be said that the success achieved by tuming, and arranging stage props. Finding enough people SMC's Tivoli Benefit for the Siskin Foundation was a natural to perform such an array of activities might have, at first, outgrowth of the affection and respect that local citizens have seemed nearly impossible on a campus with only 1300 stu- for the Siskin brothers. dents and about one tenth that number of faculty members, Credit for the success of the program should go to many but in reality the talent was easily found and after weeks individuals—students, faculty, and community volunteers. of rehearsals, the program was finally ready to be presented. Dr. Don Dick, chairman of SMC's communications depart- The brightly-lit marquee over the entrance to Chatta- ment, served as program director; Professor Don Runyan, nooga's renowned Tivoli Theater read: SUNDAY, MAY 3 SMC's choral director, was music director; Terence Futcher, AT 3:00 AND 8:00, SOUTHERN MISSIONARY COLLEGE Student Association president, was in charge of student re- PRESENTS A VARIETY MUSICAL: "MAN, OH MAN!" cruitment and ticket sales. • The program's theme—dealing with man and his varied Members of the administration and student body at SMC ways of life, his ever-changing moods, ideologies, and atti- are extremely grateful for the success of the program and tudes—seemed to develop spontaneously from the initial rea- anticipate that this effort will help draw the college and its son for staging the benefit: a desire to help a worthy charity surrounding communities together in additional humanitarian --an organization dedicated to the betterment of man. efforts for the benefit of their fellow man. MIKE FOXWORTH

19 The Lord Has Used M and Wonderfully Blessed .. .

S. 0. Clapp is a faithful literature evangelist in the Carolina Conference. In the past five years his book deliveries have totaled more than $78,000. Among his treasures is a copy of THE GREAT CONTROVERSY, published in 1891. This was sold to his father in 1895 by a book agent going through South Dakota. Nearly 40 years later the Adventist message came to Brother Clapp, and he immediately remembered the book he had often looked through as a boy. His story and testimony are told in a letter written to G. S. Culpepper, associate publishing secretary o f the Southern Union Conference.

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MADISON, TENNESSEE — Two hundred persons attended the annual homecoming celebration for Madison College on the week- end of April 17-19. Jacob Mittleider, at podium, international BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA — The Ephesus church at Bainbridge agriculture consultant from Loma Linda University Extension has been renovated, repainted and new pews installed. Special Division, spoke at the Sabbath morning worship service. He is services were held on Sabbath, April 11. Members were host known as 'an Adventist soil wizard," and has traveled in the to all other churches in the Tallahassee district.,F. L. Jones, Middle East, Africa, Asia and the South Pacific teaching and treasurer of the South Atlantic Conference, wet the guest demonstrating scientific methods of farming and gardening. speaker for the worship hour. At the business session on Saturday night, Mrs. Florence Jasper- son presented a sketch of a Founders' Memorial to be erected at the corner of Hospital Drive and Academy Road. An estimated ninety persons attended the workshop and seminar on Sunday. Alumni president Gene Sellers presided over the meetings.

DAYTON, TENNESSEE — The Bible Doctrines class from Georgia Cumberland Academy recently visited the old courthouse in Day- ton, Tennessee, where the "Scopes Monkey Trial" was once held. The trip was led by Lloyd Erickson, academy Bible teacher, and special arrangements for the visit were made by Dr. and Mrs. Lester Littell of Dayton. CAMP CUMBY-GAY — More than eighty persons attended the Retired Workers' Retreat for the Georgia-Cumberland Conference on the weekend of April 25. Those with over fifty years of service include, from left, Mrs. Estella Straw, Elder and Mrs. F. H. Thomas, Elder and Mrs. J. A. Tucker and Elder H. B. Lundquist. Their com- bined service years total 336.

FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — During pulpit exchange meetings when Elder Joseph Dobias joined Elder J. P. Priest, left, in Fayetteville, BANNER ELK, NORTH CAROLINA — Mr. and Mrs. Roby J. T. Wood, center, a Baptist minister for forty years, made his decision Hodges of Banner Elk celebrated their 60th wedding anni- to be baptized into the Adventist Church. Specialist E/4 Charles E. versary on Sunday, May 3. The Hodges were married on Luster, right, stationed at Fort Bragg, also made a decision to join the April 30, 1910, at Valle Crucis, North Carolina, and were church. This young man had been a member of the Catholic faith, how- baptized into the Adventist Church in 1912. When the church ever, he plans now to enroll at Pacific Union College next term and be- at Banner Elk was organized, they became charter members. come a Seventh-day Adventist minister. They have eleven children, twenty-two grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. Over 100 individuals attended the open house services to honor the couple.

FLETCHER, NORTH CAROLINA — Mrs. Roger Engelbert, wife of one of the staff physicians at Mountain Sanitarium and Hospital, MAITLAND, FLORIDA — Just before a heavy rain, Pastor Gary looks over the vari-colored Easter chicks painted in water color Strunk baptized Daniel McGuire in Mirror Lake which is la by her daughter, Linda, who is a third grader at Captain Gilmer cated directly across the highway from Forest Lake Academy. school at Fletcher. Her painting is one of several hundred sub- Other students baptized were Denise Dennis, Marie Benson mitted by her school for the Spring Art Exhibit. Approximately and Dore Feree. 400 residents of the area visited the exhibit.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — The Nashville churches of the South Central Conference recently joined together in a unique and solemn celebration of the Lord's supper. Members of the River- GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA — April 23 to 26 were big side Chapel and Meharry Boulevard churches met at "The,Upper days for "Sam." Approximately 65,000 students and adults Room," a facility of the Methodist Board of Evangelism, for the passed through the corridors of Textile Hall in reenville to service. "The Upper Room" is a world-famous attraction, and see the Health and' Science Fair, and Smoking am seemed Christians from all fifty states and most foreign countrie have to be right in the middle of things. Seeing t e manikin's stopped there for communion. A large, life-like carving repro- tar-saturated "lungs" was a new experience or many of the duced from Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper" is a part of the students, and several left their packs of cigarettes behind chapel decor. Pastors J. L. Butler and C. D. Joseph are serving when they moved on to the next booth. the kneeling worshippers.

SANFORD, FLORIDA — Retired from its for usage, this shiny cuspidor, filled with 617 pennies, was presented to Pastor Ronald Seeley of the Sanford Seventh-day Adventist Church by a man, who attends the church, as a token of his victory over the habit of chewing tobacco.

MAITLAND, FLORIDA — As a climax to the week of prayer at Forest Lake Academy, which was conducted by Don Holland of the Southern Union Conference, a new outdoor chapel was dedicated. It was named the GARY D. STRUNK OUTDOOR CHAPEL in honor of the school's pastor. The idea for the chapel originated in the mind of Jan Coe, academy MV leader. Labor from fifty volunteer students brought the idea to fruition. Construction materials were obtained from offerings FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA — Mrs. Fern Bobst, investment taken during the prayer emphasis week. Making good leader for the Franklin, North Carolina, church, is displaying the use of the chapel benches at the time this picture was Investment goal device she designed. Each time the pipe cleaner taken are students in a Bible discussion with their people, who represent Sabbath school members, collect a dollar's teacher on Sabbath afternoon. worth of nuts from the nut tree in the background, their bucket is • loaded into the truck. When seven buckets have been dumped by one person, their goal has been reached.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA — Dr. Ben- jamin R. Wygal, 32, has recently been appointed as acting president of Jack- sonville's Florida Junior College. With an enrollment of 17,000 and three con- solidated campuses, FJC is Florida's second largest junior college. Dr. Wy- gal is a strong leader in the Jackson. ville Seventh-day Adventist Church. A native of Childress, Texas, he grad*. ated from Texas Tech in 1958 and re- ceived his master's degree and doc- torate from the University of Texas. He came to Jacksonville from Dalton, Georgia, where he had served as aca- demic dean for Dalton Junior College LAKELAND, GEORGIA — This 60-bed extended care nursing facil- since 1966. Jacksonville members count it a privilege to have ity was formally opened on March 29 with over 300 persons at- Dr. and Mrs. Wygal and their two daughters, Kimberly, 11, tending the ceremonies. The Lakeland Villa Convalescent Center and Kelly, 9, as members of their church. is administered by Don R. Rees. It is situated adjacent to the Louis Smith Memorial Hospital and has been lauded by the townsfolk for its beauty and furnishings.

23 FRANKLIN, NORTH CARO- LINA — Construction has begun on the Franklin. Iva Seventh-day Adventist Church. The building will be of masonry construction and located on the main highway between the two cities. Shown is the loca- tion site and a model of the building. It is hoped that construction will be com- pleted by fall in time for a series of evangelistic meet- ings.

DELAND, FLORIDA — The Deland Emmanuel church was dedicated on Sabbath, April 11, 1970. Pastor of the church is D. M. Jones, left, and local leader is Selester Reed, right. Guests for the dedication ceremony were H. D. Singleton, second from left, secretary of the North American Regional Department, and W. S. Banfield, president of the South At- lantic Conference.

ELIZABETHTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA — Six individuals were recently baptized into the Elizabethtown church by J. P. Priest and W. D. Brass. From left, front row, Earl Caulder, Tresa Caulder and Mrs. Ila Britt; back row, Elder Brass, Carl Bennett, Jackie Wallace, Linda Caulder, LeRoy Robertson, who assisted with the meetings, and Elder Priest.

LAWRENCEBURG, TENNESSEE — Wylie R. Willis, president of the MADISON, TENNESSEE — The students of Madison Academy Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, accepted a copy of launched a new LISTEN program under the direction of their DESIRE OF AGES which was presented to him at a special Path- principal, Don Keele; Temperance the academy American So- finder Day service in Lawrenceburg. The presentation was made ciety chapter president, Connie Morris; and the conference by Mrs. W. S. Sutherland, director of the club, in appreciation of temperance secretary, Don Winger, inset at right, originator Mr. Willis' community service and his interest in youth. A selec- and developer of the program who prepared a solicitation let- tion is made each year of a Lawrence County citizen who has ter which the student teams asked each businessman to read. shown unselfish community service. A recent letter from Mr. Wil- Sue Taylor and Skip Hann solicited on-campus businessman lis stated, "I want to thank you for the fine gift, THE DESIRE OF Kenneth Stephanske for the first donation. With the backing AGES. I have read many chapters and find it an excellent com- of the campus church and faculty, the students achieved pilation of the events in the life of the blessed Lord. I want to nearly $1,500 in only three hours of actuat solicitation. One congratulate you on your fine organization and your splendid team received a donation of $250. program. Our youth are safe as long as you engage in such worthwhile activities." •.ARCOTICS LCONOL SMOKING

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GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA — At the South Carolina Health and Science Fair, a new exposure for LISTEN magazine was afforded in Greenville. Mrs. M. C. Patten, right, who assisted in the display, is watching a colleague tell spectators of LISTEN's virtues. Officials of the fair were apparently pleased with the Adventist booth, for they asked to have the display return next year.

MADISON, TENNESSEE — Before leaving Madison Hospital with their newborn son, Johnny and June Carter Cash, noted celebrities of country and western music fame, re- quested and received permission to visit the Madison Hos- pital chapel for a period of meditation and prayer. Im- mediately following this time of spiritual retreat, they met a battery of television and press cameras in a jam-packed lobby of friends, hospital employees and press representa- tives. Robert Morris, Madison Hospital administrator, pre- sented Mr. and Mrs. Cash and little John Carter with a gift set of Arthur Maxwell's BIBLE STORY books. On Friday, while Mrs. Cash was hospitalized, Mr. Cash surprised the youngsters in the pediatrics division by striding into the wing with a pack of autographed record albums under his arm. Since Mr. Cash is known extensively as a star, his visit had much more impact than could that of one who was unknown to the children. CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE — Sixteen young ladies from the Cleveland Pathfinder Club give daily assistance to the patients of a local nursing home. Known as the Kandi-Stripers, the volunteers on a recent visit to the home included, from left, Jackie Conner, Lynn Lehman, Pam Johnson and Debra Lowery with two of the residents of the home.

Photo by Mike Foxworth COLLEGEDALE, TENNESSEE — Dr. W. M. Schneider, president of Southern Missionary College, presented a $200 scholarship check to Larry Davis, freshman general education major from Nashville, Tennessee. The check was awarded Davis by the Christian Scholarship Committee of The Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership. Scholarships are given only to students preparing for full-time religious service as ministers, missionaries, or directors STANDIFER GAP, TENNESSEE — Standifer Gap Pathfinders conducted a of church music, religious education or youth litter clean-up campaign on April 12 along Standifer Gap Rood. Twenty- activities. three youth participated in the project.

25 Progress During the first five months of 1970, congregations have dedicated or had openings for fifteen church properties valued at one million dollars. This is the Silver Anniversary of the conference — a progress year! Tithe The first four months of the year show a gain in tithe of $35,000 over the same period of 1969.

SOU ENTRAL

Camp meeting weekends were held in Memphis, Tennessee, Birmingham, Alabama, Jackson, Mississippi, and Louisville, Kentucky. All were well attended. The Home and School Association sponsored the Columbians, a singing group from Washington, D. C., at the Riverside Chapel on May 15.

FLORIDA

1. Mrs. Louise Gallay of Forest City has been presented a five-year service award for leadership in the Forest Lake Pathfinder Club and an outstanding job with young people. 2. The St. Cloud Pathfinder Club was formed in February with a membership of nine youth and four adult leaders and counselors. The club has had a full program during their first few months — a trip to the Orlando planetarium, a trip to Perry, Florida, to view the eclipse of the sun, an overnight camping trip to Camp Kulaqua, and a two-day camping trip to Kissimmee Valley campgrounds where they put some of their camping knowledge to good use. Thus far they have earned badges in "Stars" and "Camperaft." 3. Opening services for the newly completed sanctuary of the Sarasota church climaxed several months of building. W. 0. Coe, conference president, delivered the opening address, Robert L. Matthews, former pastor who designed the building, gave a brief history of the church. Also participating on the program were H. J. Carubba, Mrs. Marion Cashman, W. H. Smith and Norman 0. Middag, all of Orlando. 4. The Forest Lake Academy brass ensemble recently made a trip to Jamaica to give benefit concerts for Andrews Memorial Hospital in Kingston. Almost $1,000 was raised. 5. The Arcadia church has sold its present church property and plans are being made for a new church building. 6. On Sunday evening, May 10, R. K. Cemer presented "The Change of the Sabbath" in the form of a jury trial to a capacity crowd in the Leesburg Women's Club auditorium. 7. Rainey Hooper, conference evangelist, closed a series of meetings in St. Petersburg on Sunday evening, May 3. Eight persons were in the first baptism and twelve others followed in subsequent services. 8. Literature evangelists report for the first four months of this year — 24,520 pieces of literature given away; 613 Bible course enrollments; 10 new contacts attending church or Sabbath school; 25 former Seventh-day Adventists contacted; 1,987 prayers offered in homes; 76 Bible studies.

SOUTHERN MISSIONARY COLLEGE

SOUTHERN MISSIONARY COLLEGE PRESENTED TWENTY-FOUR $200 SCHOLARSHIPS TO VISIT- ING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS FROM THIRTEEN SCHOOLS DURING THE SPRING COLLEGE DAYS EVENTS. RECIPIENTS WERE SELECTED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ACCORDING TO THEIR OVER-ALL GRADE POINT AVERAGES AND CHARACTER REFERENCES. STUDENT ASSOCIATION OFFICERS FOR 1970-71 AT SMC INCLUDES ELTON KERR, JUNIOR CHEMISTRY AND HISTORY MAJOR FROM AVON PARK, FLORIDA, AS PRESIDENT. SOUTHERN ACCENT EDITOR IS LYNDA HUGHES, JUNIOR COMMUNICATIONS MAJOR FROM CANDLER, NORTH CAROLINA. EDITOR OF THE YEARBOOK, SOUTHERN MEMORIES, IS CAROL SMART, JUNIOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR, ALSO FROM CANDLER. SMC HAS ANNOUNCED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENT ASSISTANT DEAN'S PROGRAM FOR TALGE HALL, THE MEN'S RESIDENCE. THE ASSISTANTS WILL BE STUDENTS AND PAID $1,260 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. BESIDES AIDING THE ADMINISTRATION, THE ASSISTANTSHIP IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR POTENTIAL RESIDENCE HALL DEANS. DON SELF, COMMUNICATIONS MAJOR, HAS BEEN SELECTED STATION MANAGER OF THE 80,000-WATT EDUCATIONAL RADIO STATION, WSMC-FM, FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR. OTHER PERSONNEL INCLUDE DON SCHMIDT, JUNIOR THEOLOGY MAJOR, AS PROGRAMS DIRECTOR; MILFORD CRIST, JUNIOR COMMUNICATIONS MAJOR, AS HEAD ANNOUNCER AND NEWS DIRECTOR; RON NELSON, SOPHOMORE HISTORY MAJOR, AS ASSISTANT ANNOUNCER AND NEWS DIRECTOR; AND DEBBIE WINTERS, FRESHMAN MATH MAJOR, AS LIBRARIAN.

E PAPS 1970 in the Southern Union

ALABAIAA. ISSISSIPPI July 5-12 Junior boys July 12-19 Junior girls July 19.26 Teen tramp tcoed) July 26-30 Friendship (girls)

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UTI4 ATLANTIC July 5-12 Ages 9-15 July 20-27 Junior Ages 9-16 July 30 - August 2 Friendship Ages 16-30 Youth

UTH CENTRAL July 5-12 Ages 9-16 July 1926 Friendship Ages 9-12 July 26 - August Junior Ages 13-18 Teen Weddings CARTER • WALLINGTON Noe Wallin/NM became the bride of C. Cad Caner on February 22, 1970, The ceremony was performed by Pastor Ralph Hill of Orlando, Florida, at the couples' future home in Zephyrhi Florida. CROWDER LINDEGREN Anna Mae Llasingron and John Edward Crowder were married November 23, 1969, at the Lynwood, California, Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church. The bride is the daughter of Drs. Gunnar and , Liilian Lindegren of Bellflower California. The bridegroom, for- merly of Madison, Tennessee is' the son of Mr. Henderson Crowder, Madisonville, Tennessee, and Mrs. Ellen Crowder, Loma Linda, California. PRYOR . CARTER On April 5, 1970, Deborah Carter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Carter of Memphis, Tennessee, was united in holy wedlock to Bevan Pryor, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pryor of Macon, Georgia. Mr. Pryor is in military service, and the couple will be making their home in Maine. RICKARY HALLOCK Ueda Matlock and Gerald Rickaby were united in marriage February 8, 1970, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Oolte- wall, Tennessee. Elder and Mrs. Robert L. Hallock of Franklin, North Carolina, are parents of the bride. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rickaby of Longview, Washington. Elder Hal- lock officiated at the ceremony. Presently, Gerald is teaching church ;1 school in Mocksville. North Carolina. The couple plan to teach in the Carolina Conference during the 1970-71 school year. PEOPLE IN TRANSITION

Alabama-Mississippi 1. Ronald R. Neell is the new pastor of the Mobile, St. Elmo, Alabama, district. He comes to Alabama-Mississippi from the Pennsylvania Conference where he also served as a district pastor. The Nealls have four children, Susie, age 4; Robert, age 11/2; Carol, age 13; and Kerry, age 10. Carolina Jack Sager has come to the Charleston, South Carolina, district from Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to service in Cleveland, Elder Sager was in the Japan Union Mission and was pastor-evangelist there from 1950 until 1965 when he returned to the United States. The Sagers have two children, a son, Phil, and a daughter, Mary Ann. Florida Jim Duke. classroom supervisor for the Florida Conference, has been asked to also assume the duties of temperance secretary. R. J. UISNIf, former temperance secretary and current public re- lations secretary, has added the duties of religious liberty and human relations. Howard Daniels has assumed the responsibilities of associate publishing secretary of northern Florida. suNSET TABLE June June June June July July 5 12 19 26 3 10 Atlanta, Ga. 8.45 8:49 8:51 8:52 8:52 8:51 Birmingham. Ala. .. 7:54 7:58 8:00 8:01 8:01 8:00 Charlotte, N.C. .... 8:35 8:38 8:40 8:42 8:41 8:40 Collegedale, Tenn. . 8:52 8:55 8:58 8:59 8:59 8:57 Huntsville, Ala. .... 7:56 8:00 8:03 8:04 8:04 8:02 Louisville, Ky. 9.03 9:07 9:09 9:11 9:10 9:08 Memphis, Tenn. ... 8:12 8:15 8:18 8:19 8:18 8:17 Meridian, Miss. .... 7:58 8:01 8:04 8:05 8:05 8:04 Nashville, Tenn. ... 8:00 8:04 8:07 8:08 8:08 8:06 Orlando, Fla. 8.19 8:22 8:24 8:25 8:25 8:25 Wilmington, N.C. 8:21 8:24 8:27 8:28 8:28 8:26 LATE NEWS RELAY VIA TELEX del ex, PRODUCED BY . . .

PUBLIC RELATIONS oti NEWS DEPARTMENT FROM THE CONFERENCES OF THE SOUTHERN UNION

Fletcher, N. C. W. D. Brass and Ptors D. E. Kenyon and D. P. Herbert conducted meetings in Fletcher. Thus far nineteen persons have joined the church in Fletcher and four were added in Henderson',ille. Aiken, S. C. H. T. Anderson and J. G. Reams teamed up to hold a Five-day Plan to Stop Smoking. Mr. LloyNewman was instrumental in setting up the program in Aiken. Union, S. C. Pastor Paull Dixon npened a series of meetings in Union where there are 32 church members. Over 120 persons attended the opening night service. Greenville, N. C. Richard L. McKee nd family will be leaving for Singapore for mission service. They will leave the Carolina Conference on June 1. Elder McKee was ordained to the ministry on April 2 at the Carolina biennial session. Camden, S. C. Pastor Barry G. Ull th reports that the building program is going nicely in Camden. The roof is now bei g installed.

KE -TENNESSEE

A weekend camp meeting was held on Sabbath, April 25, at PADUCAH, KENTUCKY. A very special song service preceded the Sabbath school. This was directed by MRS. HELEN MCCLURG, assisted by Joe and Gary Bauermeister, Karen McClurg and the juniors of the Sabbath school. H. H. Schmidt, unroll conference president, was the featured speaker. An evangelistic crusade was opened on Saturday night, May 2, at HOPKINSVI LLE, KENTUCKY. Evangelist Monte Church is being assisted by his wife and Elder L. A. Watson. W. A. Fagal and E. Heppenstall were the featured speakers at the MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, district camp meeting held on the weekend of April 18.

GE CUMBERLAND

GROUNDBREAKING LL..EREMONI ES were conducted in three separate locations on Sunday, April 26, for the simultaneous building of three new churches. Locations include Statesboro, Georgia; Warner Robins, Georgia; and JOnesboro, for the Atlanta Southside congregation. All are being built by the Professional and Business Ass ciation, bringing their total number of new buildings to lten. SIXTEEN LITERATU E EVANGELISTS recently converged on Maryville, Tennessee, for a week of group canvassing. Purpos of the concentrated activity was in preparation for evangelistic meetings to be conducted there beginnin June 20. Sales for the week totaled in excess of $4,000 with 160 persons enrolled in the Bible course. TOP LITERATURE EVANGELIST FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL was Wayne Reid of Thomaston with deliveries totaling $2,515.05.

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Dedication R. H. Pierson, president of the General Conference, led out in the dedication service of the Atlanta Berean Church on Sabbath, May 16. H. L Cleveland, former pastor and builder of the church, gave the dedication address on Sabbath afternoon. This was a highlight in the propress of the conference. The mortgage burned represented the largest single indebtedness in the history of the conference.

(Continued on preceding full page) advised that the meetings will begin on Sunday z CAROLINA night at 7:00 o'clock in the Ballroom of Con- vention Hall with a program of vital interest. Camp Meeting — July 10-18, 1970, Mt. Pisgah Academy, Candler, North Carolina. Food Service at General Conference — Loma Linda Foods will operate four snack bars within Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Visitors and Tour- the auditorium complex at the General Confer- ists — Sabbath worship services held in Latter ence session in Atlantic City. They are desir- Day Saints Church, U.S. 501 at Balsam Avenue ous of securing information from those who in afternoons. Sabbath school at 3:00 o'clock, might wish to be employed, especially girls church service at 4:00 o'clock. over 18 years of age who have had experience in this line of work. Anyone interested, either FLORIDA part-time or full-time,, should address inquiries to LOMA LINDA FOODS, Department A, River- side, California 92505. Evangelistic Crusade — Hooper-Williams, Mait- land Municipal Auditorium, August 7 - Sep- Blue Ridge Youth Camp — June 11-18, 1970, dur- tember 5., 1970, nightly except Thursday. Send ing General Conference, especially planned names and addresses to Hooper-Williams, P.O. for children of delegates. Write, MV Depart- Box 1313, Orlando, Florida 32802. ment, P. O. Box 1208, Staunton, Virginia 24401. Lawyers Annual Meeting — Annual meeting of GEORGIA -CUMBERLAND the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Law- yers will be held June 11 and 12, 1970, in Con- Evangelistic Meetings — vention Hall at Atlantic City. June 20 - July 18, 1970, Maryville, Tennessee, "Christ for Today" team. H.S.I. Alumni — There will be special awards July 18 - August 15, 1970, Athens, Tennessee, and activities at the Home Study Institute booth "Living Word" team. for any of the 110,000 alumni who are attending July 25 - August 22, 1970, Greeneville, Tennes- the General Conference session, June I1 to 20, see, "Christ for Today" team. in Atlantic City. Family Bible Rally — July 25, 1970, Macon, Geor- World Problems Workshop — A workshop on gia, SDA Church. For all south Georgia Contemporary World Problems will be offered churches. at Andrews University, June 22 to 30, 1970. Dr. Donald R. McAdams, assistant professor of his- tory at Andrews, will direct the workshop. In- SOUTH ATLANTIC formation on housing and reservation blanks may be obtained from the Dean, School of 1970 Evangelism Offering — June 6, 1970, Camp- Graduate Studies, Andrews University, Berrien z grounds, Hawthorne, Florida. Guest speaker: Springs,, Michigan 49104. W. A. Thompson. The annual evangelism of- fering will be divided three ways this year- Japan Missionary College Library — japan Mis- 1970 World Evangelism offering to be taken at sionary College is preparing for college ac- General Conference; New evangelistic pavilion creditation. There is pressing need in four at the campgrounds; Finance for 15 major evan- areas of the library — gelistic efforts in the conference. 1. English language and literature 2. Physical education and health SOUTHERN MISSIONARY COLLEGE 3. Religion 4. Music Faculty Social — June 1, 197Q, American National The college is doing all in its power to purchase Bank Recreation Area, Chattanooga, Tennessee. the needed library books, but the needs far out- Summer School Registration — June 14, 1970. reach the resources. Anyone who wishes to Summer Session Classes Begin — June 15, 1970. assist with this book collection from their per- sonal library should direct shipment to the Graduate Record Exam for Seniors — June 28, Japan Missionary College Librarian, Sodegaura 1970. Machi, Chiba-ken, Japan. New Youth Camp — The first SYLVANEERING ANNOUNCEMENTS CAMP INTERNATIONAL for senior youth will meet in the Colorado Rockies, August 9 to 16, Ministerial Council - General Conference Session 1970. Write, Mrs. Miriam Darnall, International — All ministers planning to attend the Minis- Wilderness Club, Route 3, Portland, Tennessee terial Council in Atlantic City, June 7 to 11, are 37148.

of the Sabbath truth and Sabbath worship will be of interest BOOKS FOR not only to ministers but to teachers. Bible students and others. This attractive book will be given free to anyone BROWSING who wishes to purchase five or more of the other books in Miss Paula Seeker is the Public Relations the set during June, July or August. The entire ten-volume Director of the Southern Publishing Associ- set will be available for $34.95, more than $10.00 less than ation. Her column appears regularly in the TIDINGS and serves to inform readers of the regular price of $45.60. some of the many fine books available for good reading pleasure. You'll also want to pick up a copy of CHRIST, THE INCOMPARABLE, by J. L. Shuler. This inexpensive little book is supplementary reading for the third quarter Sabbath a school lessons on the divinity of Christ and is available for only $1.95. 1970 is a notable year for a number of reasons. oon shots and the high cost of living will dominate our head ines. If armchair travel is your forte, you will enjoy three Heading our list of church happenings, however, is the eet- attractive books which have been published in ecent years ing of the quadrennial General Conference of Seven -day but are now available at a new low price. AYBREAK ■ Adventists in Atlantic City later this month. IN KOREA, UNDER THE SOUTHERN CRO S, and RE LIGION IN RUSSIA TODAY are three outsta ding books. This great conclave will attract thousands of c urch not only in content, but also in appearance. Beautiful color members from all over the world. One of the prime fe tures photography adds tremendous appeal to these books, all of of the meeting will be what is probably the largest e bibit which give current accounts of what's going on church-wise of Seventh-day Adventist books ever assembled and • one in three very important parts of our world today. These roof. Delegates and convention visitors will have an •ispor- books have formerly sold for $5.95 each, but all three are tumty to purchase quantities of books at attractive cial now available for $9.95. prices. Many of these prices will be carried over to the local Book and Bible Houses through July and August to a coin- And don't forget that ALL denominational paperbacks modate those who do not go to Atlantic City. (CROWN, PENGUIN, DESTINY and PANDA) are fea- turing a special—"Buy three, get the fourth one free"—offer Heading the list of attractive offers is the Mitt ster's all during the General Conference and camp meeting season. Reference Library. The newest book in this series the newly revised edition of the popular LORD'S DAY NA Now can you think of a good excuse for not buying at ROUND WORLD by Robert L. Odom. This detailed a ysis least ONE book this summer?

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National Service Organization

Preparcitiop for Military Service

The international situation gets pretty intricate from time to conflict with what they are time. Everyone watches it and gives his opinion of what should be called on to do in the done, but for the young men who have military obligations military. This is why the definite preparations need to be made. This is especially true of church urges its young men those who have conscientious convictions that may come into to prepare for their period of military service by taking the Medical Cadet Corps training. The National MCC Camp (Camp Doss) will be conducted at Grand Ledge, Michigan, 18-30 August this year. The camp fee is $40.00. Full details can be obtained from the conference MV secretary's office. Since its beginnings in 1934 more than 30,000 men of the church here in the United States have taken this vital training. Each year the training changes to reflect the up-to-date situation in the A Medical Cadet Corps training group at Camp Dou draft and in the military service. High sequence number or low sequence CAMP DESMOND T. DOSS number, a preparation is AUGUST 18-30, 1970 GRAND LEDGE, MICHIGAN needed. Get the details now and lay plans to attend Camp Pre-induction, military-approved training for non- Doss if you have a military combatant Adventist youth—a must for 1-A-O's obligation. — Clark Smith, Director APPLICATION BLANK National Service Organization Mail This Application to: NATIONAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION 6840 Eastern Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20012

1. Enclosed please find $1.00 for application fee to the 1970 SDA National Medical Cadet Corps Training Camp. 2. I agree to abide by all the standards of the Seventh-day Adventist Church while at camp, and will to the best of my ability obey the rules of the camp.

Signed Age Street or R.F.D.

City and State Zip

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For full details write: S A Church, all advertising, but in no case can the periodical assume re- P. 40. Box 118, Graysville, Tenn. 37338. (6,7) sponsibility for advertisements appearing in its columns. CONSTRUCTION WORKERS NEEDED: In need of carpenters with experience in concrete form work, electricians, dad masons. ORDERLIES, AIDES AND PROFESSIONAL help needed. ew This is your opportunity to advance God's work. Enjoy fellow- hospital-sanitarium building on attractive campus with s ool ship with Christian workers. Contact: John H. Kriley, Physical facilities. Write Administrator, Pine Forest Hospital Sanitar um, Plant Manager, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Mich. Chunky, Miss. 39323. 6,7) 49104. (3-6) NEEDED—Retired couple to live in small apartment all ear MEMORY FAILING! Develop an outstanding memory. Scien- at moderate rent and do maintenance work around my home. tific Memory Training Course. Age no barrier. Also, Instant Close to church and shopping. References. Mrs. Henry S. Speed Reading Course. Easy, scientific natural method. Really Prenier, 919 West Michigan Terrace, Brooksville, Florida 38512. works! Special $20 each. Money back guarantee.] $10, 5 per (6) month. Free information. Magic Memory Cour , Box 1011, Helena, Montana 59601. EMERGENCY SALE: "Bungalow"—Sunny, quiet, comfortable, insulated, 3 large rooms, 3 porches. About 2 acres, fenced, POWERHOUSE PROTEIN—The perfect protein i that builds good garden soil, variety of fruit trees, excellent deep well, healthy hair, skin and fingernails, plus immediate enery. Its electric with pitcher pump. Forty miles from Chattanooga, 14 lower calorie high nutritional properties curtail the nibbling miles from church, school and hospital, outskirt of village. Taxes habit and its smooth, easily digested bulk foods provide the $10. Possession, cash $4000. Contact: Gertruda Meyer, BoX 67, necessary ingredients for normal elimination. Contains Hi- Palmer, Tennessee 37365. (6) Potency Yeast food, Wheat Germ, Rice Polishings, Dulse, Fenugreek, Sunflower, Sesame, Pumpkin, Chia Seed, Rose SPEND THE SUMMER IN CAROLINA! Accommodationt for Hip Powder, Malt, Calcium, all finelyground for easy assim- three or four couples. Quiet shady country homes. Eight ilex ilation. Directions: 2 tablespoonsful daily stirred into juice or from Hendersonville. Ten miles to Mt. Sanitarium. Gro eries water, Protein content 31%. $3.95 per lb. Processed and nearby. Single cottage; two economy apartments for two; arge distributed by VITAL FOOD PRODUCTS COMPANY, 2975 Wind- apartment for four. Reasonable rates. Verna Prevatt, . 1, sor Blvd., N., St. Petersburg, Fla. 33714. (tfn) Box 83-A, Hendersonville, N.C. 28739. Phone: 693-4754. (6) NEW CHAIN SAWS—lightweight-5-71/2 hp. Farm Tractors. WANTED—FmneriAnnerl nnnsniantinoa mnn fnr n11 nherslags of Rebuilt. Ford, Ferguson, Massey Ferguson, International, etc. work involving horses. Must like livestock, not afraid of hard Gas or diesel available in all brands. All kinds new and used work, able to drive trucks, tractors, etc. Able to assume re- farm implements. Farm and Machinery Trailem also riding sponsibility. Church and church school nearby. Contact Fred lawn mowers all sizes. We can deliver. Ted's Tractor & Imple- McClendon or Art Roth Eagle Nest Ranch, Roan Mt., Tennessee, ment Co , 4430 Roosevelt Highway, Rt. 1, College' Park, Ga. Telephone: (615) 772-3261. (6) 30022. Phone: Office 766-7220; Home 942-6071. (tfn) FOR SALE: Modern home in beautiful Winter Park, Florida. R.N.'s AND L.P.N.'s NEEDED. Excellent wages and benefits. Lot 91 x 150. Shade and fruit trees. Living-room, dining room, Progressive 10 grade academy. Contact Administrator, Walker 3 bedrooms, 2 tile baths, central heat and air. Established Memorial Hospital, Avon Park, Florida 33825. (5,6) neighborhood near churches, schools, hospitals. Price $32,500.00. Owner: G. W. Plimley, P. 0. Box 895, Winter Park, Florida FOR SALE: Mountain home at the foot of Mt. Pisgah. 18 miles 32789. , (6) from Asheville, N.C. Spring water, cool summers, quiet, restful location. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fireplace, full basement, IDENTIFY YOURSELF to other SDA's while traveling. Use balcony overlooking valley and mountains. 11/4 acres. Just a the SDA Fellowship Emblem on traveling and camping equip- few steps from Pisgah National Forest. Price: $14,500. Contact ment. Printed in black on yellow self-adhesive vinyl. Discount Philip Morton, Rt. I, Box 469, Candler, N.C. 28715. (5,6) on quantitypurchases. Send $1.00 for four emblems to Leon Smith, 3222 Healey Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37207. I (6) BIG SKY WILDERNESS SCHOOL—July 5 - August 16. Six weeks of wilderness adventure sponsored by Mount Ellis Acad- SITUATION—Cook or baker position desired. Willihg to emy. Hike, climb, explore the Northern Rocky Mountains, Yel- operate small store or bakery. Interested in rural setting. Pre- lowstone and Glacier Parks, and the Tetons. Write: Summer fer near Academy or ten grade school. Contact Harold Reynolds, School Director, Mount Ellis Academy, Route 2, Bozeman, Mon- % R. Miller, Summer Breeze Drive, Ooltewah, Tenn. 37363. (6) tana 59715. (5,6) WANTED: Young lady with some knowledge of bookkeeping BOY'S WORLD, INC., a self-supported SDA school for boys, who would be willing to learn to figure blue prints. Night grades 5-8, has five places available. Summer and wint r pro- classes at college or technical school available. Nice office, grams: quality education in basics as well as agricultu e and interesting work and good opportunity for ambitious person. industrial: horse and cattle husbandry, plus recreation. Excel- C. H. Rhoney Company, P.O. Box 2014, Hickory, N.C. 28601. (4-6) lent supervision and guidance. Write Boy's World, D bbins, California 95935, or call 916 692-1875. (6) WANTED: Route salesman and stock man; truck driving ex- perience preferable but not required. Top wages—ages be- FOR SALE: Cumberland Heights Health Food, Grocery and tween 25-45. Near Bass Memorial Academy. Write: Mr. K. L: Service Station. Established business in center of a Seventh-day Bowen or Mr. M. J. Ringer, Southeastern Wholesale Florist, Adventist community. Church and church school within walking 12 Walnut Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401. Phone distance. Must sell for health reasons. Write: Cumberland 582-6271. (6) Heights Grocery, Coalmont, Tenn. 37313. (6-8) DISCOUNT ON MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: Before purchasing THE HELPING HAND—A Seventh-day Adventist Mutual Burial a band or orchestral instrument, write for our free brochure and Association for ages 1-79. Assistance up to $700.00. For bro- price list. Indicate kind of instrument desired. Discount of 40' chure write: The Helping Hand, P.O. Box 7171, Orlando, Florida on most instruments. Nationally advertised brands. Shipped 32804. (5-8) direct from factory. Hamel Music Company, Box 184, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103. (6) 1970 - EUROPEAN FACTORY or WEST COAST deliveries. SAVE NOW! Exciting NEW Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. Gasoline ATTENTION ADVENTIST HOUSEWIVES: Brighten your menu or Diesel powered. Full line DATSUN economy cars, pickups, with Mexican Foods, vegetarian style. Serve exciting foods campers. Licensed sales and service here since 1933. bonded like tacos, enchiladas and. others. Send $3.98 for, the convenient direct factory franchises. Telephone/write NOW. FREE infor- new "Taco Quik" taco fryer and receive the "Vegetarian Mexi- mation. Robert C. "AUTO" Martin, Box 1881, Grants Pass, can Menu" from Sally Kaye. Order from G. V. Enterprises, Inc., Oregon 97526. (1-6) P.O. Box 99, Grand 'junction, Colorado 81501. (6)

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