• - e440.fle found that I was working alone on the outside have a definite responsibility to live in such a of the wall. At first I didn't mind much, but way that they will bring no shame or re- LETTERS there was no fellowship out there. I began to proach upon the king. There sometimes are Letters are welcomed for publication. The get lonely and tired. As soon as possible I got mistakes or errors in judgment made by roy- editor reserves the right to reject letters and back inside with the others. I laughingly told alty, but royal families protect each other and where necessary, to edit for continuity and Joan I felt better "inside the fold." their reputation so the work of the king will space requirements. Letters must be signed I've been thinking about that experience. I not be hindered. and should not be over 250 words in length need the fellowship of other Christians in my "Brethren, if any of you do err from the except, where, in the editor's discretion, more spiritual walk, too. I need the Sabbath truth, and one convert him; Let him know, space is available. Address letters to Editor, school, the church services, the prayer meet- that he which converteth the sinner from the Box 16677, Portland, OR 97216. ings, the fellowship dinners, the one-to-one error of his way shall save a soul from death, sharing with other believers. I need the en- and shall hide a multitude of sins." James couragement that being an active part of the 5:19, 20. Irrigon Adventist Church brings to me. In recent times there have been family First Time? I thank God for this congregation. troubles in the Adventist Church — mistakes Beulah Fern Stevens in financial matters, offshoot movements, Under Governor Spellman's picture of Irrigon, Ore. bickering of one sort or another. Whereas we your July 4 issue, a statement is made: "The must not condone these things, yet we must service was held outdoors for the first time in work to correct these things in such a way the 90-year history of the school. ." Comments on Tithing that we will not dishonor God or cause dis- On June 9, 1935, the exercises were held Each time I hear or read of tithe paying I union among ourselves. "Forasmuch as ye outdoors. My sister, Vivian Warren, now cringe. When we "pay tithe" it is as if we know that ye were not redeemed with cor- Mrs. Chanceford Mounce, graduated. I at- were buying a service by or with our earn- ruptible things, as silver and gold, from your tended and took many pictures. ings. vain conversation received by tradition from Emma Cox The tithe is never ours to buy anything your fathers; But with the precious blood of John Day, Ore. with. It is God's and we return it to Him. That Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and We have discovered that it's usually is, unless we rob Him of it while He watches without spot." I Peter 1: 18, 19. risky to include terms such as "only," "first," us take it. There is also another facet of family life, and "never" in a news story or caption. A True, the handling of this is between the and that is the responsibility of the mature mild slap on the wrist to the PR Department of individual and God, as your column in the members of the group to give sustenance and the college for the error. However, we suspect June 6 GLEANER states. Because it is be- to educate the young members until they be- not many now at Walla Walla College were tween each individual and God, may we all come self-sufficient and can care for their around in 1935. take care not to misuse it by paying it to God. own needs. In all God's creation He has Audra D. Williamson given to those that are mature the responsi- Inside the Fold Tacoma, Wash. bility of caring for and educating the young. We certainly agree with Reader Wil- Through His messenger Ellen White, God The following letter was printed in the Ir- has given us instructions that we are to estab- rigon, Ore., Church newsletter and was sent liamson that the words "tithe paying" don't lish our own "church-run" educational in- to us by Ruth Wilson, communication secre- accurately reflect our stewardship relation- stitutions, and in the past the pioneers of this tary. ship to God. No doubt, "returning the tithe" church did a fine job of building the largest is vastly superior. However, the term "tithe Protestant school system in the world. On June 12, 13 church members were on paying" seems to be quite securely set in hand to work at the new church building site. However, we find that now our schools are Adventist terminology and it's improbable in financial trouble and the trend is to cut I was one of the four ladies scraping cement that it will change. off the wooden forms. Others were Joan back instead of advancing. I believe that the Quinn, Gladys Stroud and Joy Chamberlin. work which was begun in sacrifice will prob- Most of our work was done inside the The Family of God ably end the same way. We should be train- stem-wall where our Sabbath school rooms Most of the members of the Seventh-day ing more of our young people to enter God's will be. During part of the time, however, I Adventist Church have at some time been service in one way or another, or just to be thrilled as the Heritage Singers or one of the better and more efficient church members. other fine singing groups presented in song We need to be about our Father's business the wonderful thought, "I'm so glad I'm a — to finish the task that He has given us to part of the family of God, I've been washed in do, so that Jesus can come and we can go LEANER the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint home to forever enjoy the wonderful things NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, for I'm He has planned for us. Ellen White tells us, (USPS 394-560) part of the family, the family of God." "With such an army of workers as our youth Member Associated Church Press What a thrilling thought! To be a member rightly trained might furnish, how soon the Address all correspondence to: of the family of the Creator God of the entire message of a crucified, risen and soon- GLEANER, universe is a privilege that I'm sure none of coming Saviour might be carried to all the North Pacific Union Conference us deserves, but our great and merciful God world." Education, p. 271. P.O. Box 16677, Portland, OR 97216 wants us not only to be saved from sin, but It is my sincere desire, "brothers and sis- (503) 255-7300 He wants to dwell among us as our Father. ters," that we can work together in unity, August 1, 1983 Vol. 78 Number 15 What makes up a family? There have to be because "a house divided against itself can- parents — God the Father, Son and Holy not stand." It is my hope that we can all sing Editor, Morten Juberg Spirit. Also a host of angels that might be like another song — "Everything's all right in my Assistant Editor. Ed Schwisow cousins, in a way. And then there have to be Father's house, in my Father's house, in my Published by the North Pacific Union children. If we are children of the King of the Father's house; Everything's all right in my Conference of Seventh-day Adventists universe, then we are royalty — members of Father's house, there is joy, joy, joy." Please Note—Every reasonable effort is the royal family. Milton Harris made to screen both editorial and adver- Members of a royal family on this earth Sandy, Ore. tising materials and to avoid error in this publication. But the North Pacific Union Conference GLEANER does not accept responsibility for categorical or typo- About the Cover graphical errors, nor for advertisers' The John Day, Ore., Church is one of the oldest Adventist churches in the North- claims. Litho U SA CP33781 west. According to information supplied by Stella Carter, Baker, Ore., the church was built by Samuel B. Hope in 1898. Hope, a professional carpenter as well as a minister, Second-class postage paid at College was born in Stratford, England. He drew the plans for the Advent Christian denomina- Place, Washington. Published semi- tion and was in charge of the John Day project. monthly at Color Press. Subscription, A legal clause in the deed to the property prohibited the church from being sold to $6.50 per year. any denomination other than Seventh-day Adventist. They acquired the property in POSTMASTERS: Send form 3579 to 1947. North Pacific Union GLEANER, P.O. Box The picture was taken by Rick Wilmot, former pastor of the congregation and now in 397, College Place, Washington 99324. Weiser and Cambridge, Idaho. GLEANER August I 1983 page 2 Successful Airdrop Delivers Tractor to Pitcairn Island By Eldyn Karr It's not easy to deliver anything to tractor and was suspended by six 100- Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific. But foot parachutes. The other, under two when the item is a 22,000-pound D-4 similar parachutes, contained the Caterpillar tractor, the difficulty be- canopy and blade for the 11-ton earth- comes very nearly an impossibility.