CANADIAN ADVENTIST

November 1996 Spectators Not Wanted by Claude Sabot, Secretary Seventh-day Adventist Church in

eing a spectator isn't all bad. replaced with another. The picture 2. Spiritual gift—Spiritual gifts are Watching a master craftsman may be very simple, perhaps only a more familiar to us, as many shape hot liquid glass into a tree in a field under a blue sky. But if churches have already been stunning bowl. Smiling as a even one of the plain blue pieces is involved in workshops that help B missing, the picture is flawed. nervous ten-year-old performs in the members identify how their indi- . Cheering on profession- The picture can change when you vidual talents can be used in al athletes as they strive to deliver add new pieces. With the new pieces church administration, mainte- their best performances ever. Being a you may expand the scene to include nance, youth programs, personal spectator can be enjoyable, worth- a weathered barn, distant hills, a contacts, and more. while, and rewarding. winding river. So it is with the 3. Temperament—We each have dif- But in our church, I believe there church-the ministries offered by the ferent ways of approaching tasks is no place for spectators, only partic- church will change with the addition and different styles of operating. ipants. In Romans 12 and 1 of new members. By recognizing our own tempera- Corinthians 12, the church is com- How can we discover our min- ments, we will understand why pared to a body with different mem- istry? By exploring and identifying we react in certain ways or are bers and senses, where each individ- our passion-where to serve; our spir- frustrated by other's styles. ual part has an essential role in con- itual gift-what to do where we serve; Understanding and accepting the tributing to the well-being of the and our temperament-how to serve. temperaments of those around us whole. Without exception, we should 1. Passion—Passion is what gives us will build unity. each have a ministry in our church. energy, the activities that we look I know a couple who are blending Members give many reasons for forward to spending time on. God their talents to reach out to young their reluctance to be involved in asks us to serve in projects that are people. The husband's passion is church ministries and activities: enjoyable for us. Unless we serve water skiing, and his spiritual gift is • "I'm too busy during the week; I in the areas of our passion, we will teaching. His wife's spiritual gift is have no energy left to serve in not maintain our involvement for hospitality. So every weekend they the church." very long. invite young people out for water • "I'm afraid to fail and be criti- skiing lessons, followed by time in cized by the brothers and sis- the evening to share the Word of ters." God. This couple looks forward to • "I feel inadequate to serve; I It 16 the weekends and enjoys every have no talents to contribute to S02 minute of the time they spend in the ministries offered in the mowfaMrPairgprowwwwm their ministry. church." My dream is that every member of • "I feel as though I have no talent the church will find a ministry that whatsoever." matches his or her passion, spiritual I like to compare the church to a gift, and temperament. To help you PIERCE

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June Polishuk / Copy Editor "For this is of redemption. This is the object of educa- Allan Colleran / Art Director what the Lord tion, the great object of life."6 Robin Carby / Associate Art Director says—he who cre- Seventh-day Adventist education, di- CONFERENCE EDITORS ated the heavens, vinely revealed to Ellen White, is a central / he is God; he part of God's plan for the salvation of Ken Wiebe / who fashioned souls. It must, therefore, be an integral Dan Jackson/ Manitoba-Saskatchewan Robert Lehmann / Maritime and made the part of the mission of the church. David Crook / Newfoundland earth, he found- Parents and teachers may have the joy Dirk Zinner / ed it; he did not of following God's plan in the salvation of Georges Hermans / create it to be the young. All, however, cannot afford the empty, but he cost of an Adventist education. God, formed it to be inhabited—he says: I am the again through His servant, revealed a Lord and there is no other."' plan to assist those who were unable to God had a plan for His creation. Man, pay the full cost of their education. This Issue created in the image of His Maker "was to bear God's image, both in his outward God's Plan of Financial Support Heart to Heart resemblance and in his character."2 It was God's plan "that the longer man When Battle Creek College was first Claude Sabot 2 lived, the more fully he should reveal this started, a fund was placed in the Review image—the more fully reflect the glory of and Herald office to assist those who God's Plan in Creation the Creator."3 wished to receive an education but lacked Victor Fitch Man, however, failed to follow God's the means. 3 plan for his life. As a result of Adam and "Some provisions should now be made Eve's disobedience, mankind was con- for the maintenance of such a fund to lend Significant Changes to demned to death. to the poor but worthy students who Income Tax Act desire to prepare themselves for mission- "But divine love had conceived a plan Karnik Doukmetzian 4 whereby man might be redeemed."4 ary work. The youth should have it plain- ly set before them that they must work their own way as far as possible, and thus A Multitude of 7,687 God's Plan of Redemption defray their expenses."7 Man, created by God, could only be In harmony with God's plan for His and Growing redeemed by one who had recreative creation, Canadian Union College has Kay Bacchus 8 power. He who breathed into his nostrils developed The Plan, whereby each of us the breath of life was the only one capable has an opportunity to invest in young of bringing new life. people. The Plan has five areas of empha- The plan was extremely costly. It was sis and allows the giver to choose the area Plus an expression of God's infinite love to fall- of support. Canadian Union College 6,7 en mankind. It required the death of the Each of you has received information Healthwise 10 Son of God. regarding The Plan in a mail—out to your Kingsway Corner 11 To assist in the redemption of fallen home. Conference News 12-19 humanity, God initiated another plan. Will you prayerfully study The Plan, Bulletin Board God's plan, and ask Him for guidance in Anniversaries, Births, Weddings, Tributes God's Plan of Education your gift decision? Only eternity will reveal the results of our giving. Obituaries 20-22 "In the highest sense the work of edu- Thank you for joining me in this vital Classifieds 22-26 cation and redemption are one, for in edu- project for the youth of Canada. 27 cation, as in redemption, other foundation 1 Isa. 45:18 NIV can no man lay than is laid, which is Jesus 2 PP 45 Christ."5 The Canadian Adventist MESSENGER is the official 3 Ed 15 organ of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada. "To restore in man the image of his 4 PP 63 Issued monthly, annual subscription price in Canada maker, to bring him back to the perfection $5 00. Out of union $10.00. Printed by Maracle Press 5 Ed 30 Limited. Second class mail registration number 0912 in which he was created, to promote the 6 Ed 15/16 Address all inquiries to 1148 King Street East, Oshawa. Ontario L1H 1H8 development of body, mind, and soul, 7 CT 70 that the divine purpose in his creation ISSN 0702-5084 might be realized—this was to be the work

Messenger / November 1996 3 Significant Changes Made to Income Tax Act Regarding Charitable Donations

by Karnik Doukmetzian Legal and Public Affairs Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada

The day started innocently enough; it There are those individuals who have • Income $70,000 was supposed to be a typical budget contributed over the years amounts in • Charitable donations $30,000 brought down by the Federal Finance excess of the 20% limit and have been car- • Tax payable before Minister. Little did charities, and those rying those amounts forward year after tax credit $25,478 who financially support those charities, year. With these changes, deductions • Tax credit for donations $14,550 know that the budget would contain the which individuals were unable to fully • Tax payable $11,198 most significant changes since charitable utilize in previous years can be used this deductions were first introduced. The year or in any future year up to the maxi- news which the Minister of Finance pre- mum of 50% of net income. Any dona- Bequest by Will sented caught charities by surprise as pre- tions which cannot be utilized in the year liminary indications from the Ministry given can be carried forward for a 5-year Another change that was made in the did not disclose any new initiatives period. budget was to increase the amount of toward charitable gifts. The changes intro- The taxation system in Canada for the charitable donations which could be duced will have a major beneficial impact past number of years has given credits for claimed in the year of one's death. Under on the financial supporters of charities. items such as charitable deductions. This the old tax rules, charitable bequests made credit is calculated in such a way as to by will were limited to 20% of income. reduce the amount of tax payable by the Unlike donations made while living, Charitable Donation Limit which could be carried forward for a 5- Raised taxpayer rather than reduce the income. The basic Federal tax credit is calculated year period, gifts made by will could only The change which will have the most at 17% of federal tax for any donations be used in the year of death and carried instantaneous impact is the jump of the under $200. Donations in excess of $200 back one year. Under the changes charitable donation limit from 20% of are calculated so as to provide a tax credit announced by the Finance Minister, chari- income to 50% of income. From a review at the rate of 29%. Provincial income tax is table bequests made by will are fully of the examples below, one can readily a percentage of the federal tax. As a result, (100% of income) deductible in the year of observe the benefit of being able to fully when the provincial tax credit is added to death and can be carried back one year to utilize all of one's charitable donations in the federal credit, the actual credit reduce additional income. the year of donation rather than carrying depending on the province of one's resi- forward. dence would range from 44% to 50%. Note the impact in the example below: Gifts While Living • Income in year of death $70,000 • Increase from 20% to 50% of income Tax Credit • Donations during • Unused tax credits from past years • First $200 of gift- 17% year $14,000 can be claimed and carried forward • Excess over $200- 29% 5 years • Provincial tax is a percentage of Assume death occurs before the end Federal tax of the calendar year. 1995 • Combined tax credit, depending on Net income $70,000 Province of residence, is in the • Bequest in will $56,000 Donations $30,000 range of: • Total donations $70,000 Usable donations $14,000 • First $200 24-28% • Tax liability without Tax Payable $15,838 • Excess over $200 44-50% accounting for bequest $15,838 • Amount of bequest As a result of Budget Changes: required to fully 1996 As can be seen from the example reduce tax liability in Net income $70,000 below, depending on the province of resi- year of death $33,840 Donations $30,000 dence, for each dollar contributed to char- • Amount available to Usable donations $30,000 ity a tax reduction equivalent to approxi- reduce previous year's Tax payable $11,198 mately fifty cents would be received by income $22,160 Savings $ 4,640 the taxpayer.

4 Messenger / November 1996 This new rule could be of great signifi- Since these funds have been placed into ADRA Welcomes cance to those individuals whose estates these accounts without the payment of might be faced with substantial capital taxes and since the funds accumulate tax New Staff gains at the time of death and which could free, the Government had taken the posi- result in an immense tax burden on the tion that any transfer of these funds other family. A gift to charity at the time of than to a spouse, at the time of death, death with the proper planning could would accrue a tax liability. The net result assist the estate planning of individuals so was that if a person wanted a family as to minimize the tax consequences and member other than a spouse to receive unexpected disposition of assets to fulfil these funds, the individual or his/her obligations due to the taxing authorities. estate would have to pay a tax on the withdrawal. Donation of Appreciated Assets As a result to changes made to charita- ble bequests, that being the 100% The third area of change announced by deductibility in the year of death, it is now Oliver Lofton-Brook has accepted the the Minister of Finance was with respect possible for the bequest of RRSP funds to position as Executive Director for ADRA to capital appreciated property. This refers charity to be made tax free since the dona- Canada. Formerly, Oliver was working as specifically to assets which have increased tion receipt would more than offset the the Director for National Programs. in value from the time they were pur- income tax attribution thus leaving other Previous to that assignment, he and his chased. In this class might be investment funds on which taxes have already been wife, Tasma, spent four years working for property such as apartment buildings, paid to be distributed to other family ADRA in Bangladesh. Welcome to your rental homes, cottages or stocks and members. new assignment and responsibilities. bonds. These types of investments must account at the time of their disposition for any increase in value from the time they Beneficial Changes were purchased. Based on this increase, a The changes announced by the capital gains tax is assessed. The changes Minister make it much less financially announced now allow for the donation of onerous for individuals to become finan- capital appreciated property to charity cial supporters of charities. If individuals which would be 100% deductible. The committed to the support of the church donor would receive from the charity a would simply contribute, in addition to donation receipt for the amount of the their regular contributions, the tax savings value of the donation. The donor would resulting from being able to use the excess then be able to offset any capital gains tax charitable donations made in prior years, assessed by the deduction, and in addi- a significant amount of donations would Lisa Mercer is not new to ADRA Canada, tion, a portion of the capital gain would be be available to the church and its min- but she has accepted a new position as forgiven thus resulting in a no tax conse- istries to carry out their work in the com- well. Formerly ADRA Canada's Treasurer, quence to the donor. In fact, in some ing years. This is one of those opportuni- Lisa will now be the Associate Director for instances the donation could also be used ties which comes forward as additional Programs. This will be a different focus on to offset the tax liability from income other incentive, if we needed one, to increase ADRA's work for Lisa, and we wish her than the capital gains. Note the impact in our stewardship in support of the church's all the best. the example below: mission. As we draw toward the end of another year, this is an appropriate time Stocks / Property for us to consider our financial commit- Market Value of Stock ment to God's work. $125,000 (donation) This article is rather technical in nature Purchase price $ 25,000 and may generate additional questions in Capital gain $100,000 your mind as you consider your particular Income $100,000 situation. There are qualified individuals Taxable capital gain $ 75,000 within each conference whom you can Deductions: contact for further information. 50% of net income $ 87,500 • British Columbia: William Olson, 50% of capital gain $ 37,500 Treasurer, and Bob Burton, Trust Nola Pal is joining our ADRA Staff as the Total Deductions Director Associate Director for Finance. Previously, from Income $125,000 • Alberta: Keith Heinrich, Treasurer Nola was the Associate Treasurer for the Manitoba / Saskatchewan: John Ontario Conference for 10 years. Her Bullock, Treasurer, and Graham Bequest of RRSP Funds career change to ADRA Canada was a dif- Glover, Trust Director ficult decision, and we are excited to have The final area which drew attention of • Ontario: Barry Bussey, Trust Director her join our team. tax planners was the area of funds held in • Other areas: Karnik Doukmetzian, Congratulations and welcome! a Registered Retirement Savings Plan. SDA Church in Canada.

Messenger / November 1996 5 CANADIAN UNION COLLEGE program designed to meet rigorous stan- Ontario: 17% College Days '96 Brings dards of excellence developed by the pro- Quebec: 3% Over 100 Guests to CUC fession. New Brunswick: 10/0 The department of education at CUC Seven to a room! College Days 1996 : 3% has been working tirelessly to complete brought 126 visitors to the CUC campus Newfoundland: 4% this process as quickly as possible and (not counting the 60+ seniors from our We wish all of our students God's things are progressing rapidly; God is to own Parkview Adventist Academy) and richest blessings and safe keeping be given our thanks and appreciation for sleeping space was at a premium! The our continued success in this area. throughout the school year. weekend was a blur of activities, includ- ing presentations from academic depart- ments and the student finance office, a Department trip to West Mall, a Saturday Facts 'n' Figures Seeks to Make night program featuring the Silverwinds band and other campus performers, acad- Canadian Union College would like to Education Practical emic awards, games in the gym and other extend a warm welcome to each of its 314 The Department of Business has sever- great activities. The highlight of the week- students enrolled for the fall semester of al practical mechanisms in place for a end, as expressed by both guests, stu- the 1996-97 school year. Nine of ten well-rounded education in the area of dents, staff and faculty alike, was the Canadian provinces, numerous American business administration; they range from tremendous spiritual atmosphere that states and foreign nations such as Japan, business internships, where students have enveloped the vespers, Sabbath School, India, Ethiopia and the Ukraine help the opportunity to get hands-on working church and afternoon concert on Sabbath. make the CUC campus a place of rich experience with full accreditation, to visit- Mr. Burkhard Heimann, son Luke, daugh- diversity. The actual breakdown by area is ing companies, interviewing with top ter Karla Dubyna, her husband Dave, as follows (according to percentage): business executives and working on local Cheryl Stubbs and Pastor Todd Miller British Columbia: 17% business projects. As well, the department each challenged their listeners to line up : 6% is planning on regularly scheduled lec- on the winning side—God's side—and let Alberta: 40% tures, presentations and seminars by vari- Him rule their lives. God blessed tremen- International: 4% ous authorities in the business communi- dously and we look forward to seeing Saskatchewan: 4% ty, who will share their expertise with our many of our visitors here in the near Manitoba: 1% students and faculty. future.

CUC Seeks NCATE Accreditation for Education Degree Canadian Union College is currently in the process of revamping its degree pro- gram in Education to meet the accrediting standards of the prestigious National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This is an indepen- dent accrediting agency of teacher educa- tion programs and is considered to be one of the most prestigious accrediting bodies in the field. Only 55% of US colleges of education possess NCATE approval and only three Adventist colleges fall into this category—, Union College and Oakwood College. NCATE approval offers the students of Canadian Union College the advantages Pictured here is the SWAT (Student Welcome Affirmation Team) team who lead in the new of knowing that their education degree is student orientation get-acquainted weekend sponsored yearly by the Student Services Department of Canadian Union College. Left to right, first row: Zaak Robichaud, Susanna recognized in all 50 US states (and this Schildknecht, Marlon Peter, Natasha Ramalingam, Cheryl Hort, David Nelson; middle should carry over into Canada), as well as row: Melody Rhine, Myra Nicks; back row: Myrna Tetz, Bob Tetz, Donna Hodgins, Shari the assuredness of having completed a Macdonald, Keith Leavitt, Brian Leavitt, Dai Okamoto, Dene Shipowick.

6 Messenger / November 1996 "The Best Feeling in the World"

Young people in College Heights Adventist Junior Academy, Parkview Adventist Academy, young people from churches in Alberta, Canadian Union College students and others who partici- pated in the Gospel Detonation evangelis- tic thrust in this summer testify to a vibrant renewed commitment to Christ and witnessing for Him. It all began in the summer of 1995 dur- On September 21, four individuals were baptized in a lake in southeast Calgary culminat- ing camp meeting when Kelly Schultz ing the summer's Gospel Detonation program. In the back row, left to right, are Pastor John enthusiastically led in the Canmore, Adams, Meryl Carey, Frederic Cherenfant, Franz Seidel, and Pastor Kelly Schultz who were Alberta, Gospel Detonation program and participants in the summer's campaign. Front row, left to right, are the individuals who later in Olds, Alberta. Dozens of young were baptized and accepted into church membership in the new Calgary Southeast people knocked on thousands of doors Company, Duval Pounall, Colter McMannes, Jorel McMannes, and Pauline McMannes. inviting people to take studies and attend the evangelistic meetings which Dale Kongorski, gave the church- organiz- Clarke who opened her heart and home to followed. (See story, Messenger, September ing message with Schultz, Adams and the all of them. 1996) students who reminisced about the sum- The cooperative efforts of Canadian In May, Schultz and Pastor John mer's experience. Union College (who offered scholarships Adams were ready to lead a group of stu- Meryl Carey, one of the students, wrote to these young people), the Alberta dents (Gospel Commanders) in a Calgary an article about her experience which has Conference (who supported the project evangelistic and church planting crusade been accepted by the . It is with finances, encouragement and entitled GEMS Unlimited (Gospel Explo- titled "I Can't (not work for the Lord)." She prayers) and the home churches (some sion Missionary Soldiers). explains how the Lord has led her, step by who also gave financial support in the In addition to the core group of stu- step, in her willingness (and unwilling- form of scholarships), gave Meryl, and the dents from Canadian Union College and ness) to work for Him. At first she found others, the opportunity to discover they one from Calgary, two students from the it scary not to be able to hold God at arm's "Can't NOT work for the Lord." College Heights Adventist Junior length. But she says "it's fast becoming the A video is available for those who Academy were active participants in the best feeling in the world." She calls Pastor might wish to adopt the program in their initial Calgary experience. Eight Canadian Kelly Schultz "our fearless leader" and territory. To order call the College Rela- Union College students (Jenny Chamorro, pays tribute to Pastor John Adams who tions Office at 1-800-661-8129. Cost: $10 Meryl Carey, Shannon Hudema, Franz lent his car to nine youth, and Sister Beryl each. Seidel, Prem Nathan, Frederic Cherenfant, Louis King, Eyitwoyo Natufe) participat- Burkhard Heimann from Armstrong, BC, members of his family and Cheryl Stubbs ed in the entire Calgary gospel-sharing presented personal testimonies of God's experience. Wendy Gilliand, from Calgary leading in their lives at vesper time on and now attending CUC, was another College Days weekend. young person who worked with the pro- ject. They moved into the home of Mrs. Beryl Clarke who housed, fed and cared Luke Heimann and Burkhard Heimann lis- for them. There was a lot of prayer, Bible ten as others testify of God's leading. study, and soul searching as daily the group knocked on doors, first of all selling books through the Mega-Book plan, then later inviting whole communities to the series of meetings. On September 21, in a lake in the southeast Calgary area, four individuals were baptized as a result of the evangelis- tic meetings. Several of the students who participated in the summer project attend- ed the baptism and the Inaugural Ceremony for the beginning of a new church. Alberta Conference president, David Dubyna Karla Heimann Dubyna Cheryl Stubbs

Messenger / November 1996 7 located in Oshawa, next to the College quilt," she said. My eyes stung at her Park SDA Church. This unassuming lit- statement. tle building houses all sorts of items, Sadie Brown met Doris and me as from dishes to shoes, from coats to we were about to leave the cramped nightgowns, from infants clothing and room. Sadie is the director of this toys to pasta, soups, and milk. Doris Community Services Centre. She gave ushered me from the "office" (the room me a quick hug, and then took over with the computer), to the quilting from Doris to show me around. The lit- room. I almost dropped my notepad in tle room next to the quilting room had surprise. These wonderful volunteers women's clothing neatly hanging on labour for hours over hand-me-down racks. A young woman quietly materials and transform the pieces they browsed through the articles as her son salvage into some of the most exquisite wandered in and out of the racks, a quilts I have ever seen. I had to grab sort of hide-and-seek game he played my camera. Two quilts were stretched by himself. Sadie directed me up the out on frames, while quilting materials stairs of the house. stuffed out of an already full cupboard. "This is where we have all of the A Multitude Doris informed me that they make pil- children's clothes and over here is lows as well, using even the cotton where we keep the winter items like from pill bottles to help them with the heavy sweaters and coats," she of 7,687 and stuffing. informed me. "There are crawl spaces "Many people are so appreciative along both sides of this room, and they Growing for a simple, clean pillow and a warm are full of toys we have been stockpil- by Kay Bacchus

I shivered in my overcoat as the wind whipped around me. The fall weather was gray and dismal, with rain drizzling from a depressing sky. As I parked my car in front of the little white house, I wished for the comfort of a fireplace, a good book, and a cup of hot chocolate. Rainy days should be compulsory holidays, I grimaced as I lugged my camera bag out of the car. Dashing to the doorway of this little abode, I noted the splash of colours that swayed in the trees as the wind Joyce Piggott displays a beautiful hand- Dishes ready for use, maybe by a burned- stitched quilt. rustled relentlessly. out family. I had visited this house before, but I had never been inside. As the door creaked open, I was met with a lot of warmth, both in smiles and tempera- ture. "Good afternoon." The kind woman greeted me with a surprisingly firm handshake. "How can I help you?" I felt a little shy in telling her my mission, but I explained why I was there. Doris was very happy to have me. "Let me show you around," she exclaimed, "and by then Sadie should be here." I was visiting the Seventh-day Adventist Community Services Centre Community Services Staff—Sadie Brown and Doris Von Gunten, seated.

8 Messenger / November 1996 ing for Christmas. The only way you can access them is to get on your hands and knees and crawl around for a few hours." As I looked at Sadie's aging frame, I considered that this must be pretty tough for someone who has been retired for a number of years. The young woman had now made her way upstairs, and we stood aside so that she could get over to the winter stuff. Sadie directed me down to the basement of the house. "This room is where the men's clothes are kept, and this little room is where we hand out our food baskets." We excused ourselves past two women "Crowded" is the word Sadie uses to describe their building. They are desperate for more waiting patiently for their supplies. As room. I entered the very back room, behind the furnace, I noticed the cramped were served monthly at the simply can't use here at the centre?" I shelves. There was barely enough room Community Services Centre. Pulling asked. for one person to maneuver, and most out her records, we went through the "We send them to ADRA to be sent of the shelves were bare. statistics. I was astounded at the fig- overseas, or they are given to a "We get food coming in from ures for this year. Imagine! Since Catholic gentleman who runs a similar , from the food bank down January 1996, this community centre program to ours. We trade stuff back there. Unfortunately, we don't get has served 7,687 people. Of this total, and forth," Doris explained. bread anymore. There isn't any to be 3,207 were children. That means on Sadie joined me again. "What is the found. I really feel terrible that I can't average, this community service centre greatest need here at the centre?" I give any of these people something as serves approximately 854 people a asked her. simple as bread." A lump formed in my month, 356 of them are children. "Space! We don't have enough room throat. Sadie then proceeded to show Essential items such as food, clothes to do anything comfortably anymore. I me a room full of dishes, and another and bedding have been given to many wish we could have a waiting room with soups and some packages of Kraft families. I was overwhelmed. I couldn't where someone could occupy the chil- Dinner. The shelves were getting quite believe there were so many people in dren. I would prefer to talk to our empty here as well. A young man had my community that needed this kind clients privately, but there's no room come into the house during my visit. It of assistance. for that here. When it comes to making was obvious he was in desperate cir- I asked Sadie if any of the staff were our Christmas baskets, things get cumstances. His little boy shyly tucked paid. extremely cramped. We don't have the his chin into his chest as I tried to coax "We're all volunteers, and most of room to spread things out while we a friendly hello from him. Sadie ush- them aren't Seventh-day Adventists. make up the baskets. We also have a ered me upstairs. Many of these people come here to do problem with things being stolen. We "This is the receiving room. what they can for others who are in don't have the room or the staff to Sometimes, we have so many bags of difficult circumstances." accompany someone as they "shop" for stuff to sort through that we have to Sadie's community services centre items, and then check them out at the stand waist deep in clothes. has served a staggering number of peo- end of the visit." Unfortunately, we don't have the kind ple. "The centre is quite well known in Under less than ideal conditions, of room that we need to make this the community," she told me. Sadie Brown and her volunteers, moti- place efficient. It's frustrating when you Doris came to talk to me while Sadie vated by love for others, are giving have long lines of people waiting and welcomed a client. their best in unselfish service to those kids are running around creating a "A lot of people have told me that in need. Says Martin Luther, "Love is ruckus. We don't even have space to sit they prefer to donate to us, because we an image of God, and not a lifeless and have lunch. Right now, we eat don't sell anything in return. image, but the living essence of the with our plates on our laps. We can't go Everything is given freely to families divine nature which beams full of all any faster because it's impossible to who have a real need. And the mothers goodness." Serving others does not have more than two or three people that come here have told me that they mean going overseas to be a mission- making food boxes at a time. They feel really welcomed. They don't feel ary or great preacher. Sometimes, it's as keep bumping into each other down like they are being put down, there's an easy as going next door and lending a there. We really need more room. This ambience here at our centre," Doris helping hand to someone who really project has exploded on us." said. needs it. I asked Sadie how many people "What happens to articles that you

Messenger / November 1996 9 Maranatha Volunteers JAC/a dVaee by Raymond 0. West, M.D. International Becomes a Recognized Canadian Charity In response to the many requests that have come from our Canadian friends to Cow's Milk-Is It Only For Calves? become incorporated in Canada, we are pleased to announce that Maranatha is now a registered charitable organization with Revenue Canada. Our official name in Canada is Maranatha Volunteers "Milk—it does a body good." That's International Association and the organi- what the advertisements say. And, yes, it's zation is now able to issue Official probably true for the most part. But not Receipts for gifts of cash and property. The always, not inevitably. Allergists and effective date of the Association was set at allergy sufferers all agree that the only December 5, 1995, making all donations milk that's good for everyone is the "milk retroactively deductible to that date. Your of human kindness." donations can be handled by sending it to Some physicians (including your either address as listed: Healthwise columnist) have speculated Canadian address: Maranatha that lots of mothers tend to feed their Volunteers International Association infants foods for which their miniature c/o C. Singbeil digestive systems are simply not ready. 45175 Wells Road, Unit 20 It's true that many young parents take Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 3K7 pleasure in seeing their two- and three- United States address: month-old babies smacking their lips on Maranatha Volunteers International that constantly manufacture insulin year peas and carrots, applesauce, and apri- Association after year, throughout our lifetime. cots. Maybe they consider it a mark of 1600 Sacramento Inn Way, Suite 116 True, it's a tentative link, but it's more maturity, of precocious development. Sacramento, CA 95815 than idle speculation. The cause / effect Some baby experts have wondered if, If you have any questions, please call relationship is firm enough that the AAP in the natural course of things, foods other Susan Bushnell at the Maranatha office recommends we avoid cow's milk (at least than milk should be withheld until at least (916) 920-1900. four of the baby teeth (2 upper and 2 the protein therein) for "the first several lower) are in. Maybe that's what our months of life." If we heed this, we may Creator intended—teeth to chew with and prevent thousands of unfortunate cases of food (semi-solid, that is) for the chewing. that severe kind of insulin-dependent dia- So in the meantime, what? Well, milk, betes. And what a blessing that would be Legal Notice of course. But then comes the ques- to the tens of thousands of youngsters Christian Record Services, Inc. tion—just any kind of milk? who must mature into adulthood depen- And then the other question: If we feed dent upon daily injections of insulin and foods like eggs and bananas and squash still risk the diabetic complications that Notice is hereby given that the to baby too soon, is it liable to cause food invariably ensue. Annual Meeting of Christian Record intolerance, allergies that may surface What's better than cow's milk? Well, Services Inc., will be held at the only later in life? Some say yes, and others mother's milk, of course. Still, sometimes Seventh-day Adventist Church in disagree. And some admit that they don't mother's milk is not available. So what Canada Board Room, Oshawa, know for certain. then? The AAP statement admits that it is Ontario, Thursday, November 21, There are, however, some piquant not yet known if cow's milk protein (as 1995 at 1:30 p.m. observations from the American found in the many commercial infant for- The purpose of the Annual Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Their com- mulas) or the whole, non-processed milk Meeting is to elect the officers and Board members for the ensuing ments suggest that we should put a hold is the felon. year; to consider possible changes on this bent to feeding cow's milk to Time will tell, though, because you in the constitution and by-; and babies. It turns out that there could be a may be certain that this American to transact any other business that link between early exposure to cow's milk Academy of Pediatrics statement will be a may properly come before the and diabetes, the "worst" kind. The genre clarion cry for experts the world over to Board. Each constituent is urged to of diabetes that begins in childhood and delve deeper into this baby food fascina- attend. tion. lasts a lifetime. That ruthless diabetes that 0. Parchment, Chairman Watch for more on this in your results from destruction of those mar- P Page, Secretary velous little beta cells resident in the tail Healthwise column as further studies of the pancreas—those remarkable cells develop.

10 Messenger / November 1996 Well, remember no more. You can con- Remember! tinue the tradition of Kingsway today. Now is the time to become an active alum- ni or Friend of Kingsway again. You could be a class agent (where are all those classmates?), volunteer for stu- dent programs, be a prayer warrior for God's Holy Spirit, donate capital funds, talents, skills, time or assist with a stu- Dear Alumni: dent's tuition. These are just a few of the many ways you and other Alumni or Remember when... work or classes Friends of Kingsway can be a part of the began at 7:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. and ended Kingsway spirit. with intramurals at 7:00 p.m.? Let's hear from you. If you have not Remember when... your day began received any mail from Kingsway in the and ended with worship and prayer? last six months, it's because we don't Remember when... Weeks of Prayer know where you are. So write, phone or November 17 brought you closer to Christ and to your fax us. We need you because Kingsway is 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., friends? going "Back to the Future." Parent-Teacher Interviews Remember when... the buildings in For all of us, Come meet our teachers, Board members which you worked, played or studied Bryan Lee and Friends of Kingsway. Plan to have echoed with the Spirit of OMC / Kings- Kingsway Alumni Office supper with us. way? 1200 Leland Rd. Remember when... the alumni contin- Oshawa, ON L1K 2H4 December 2 ued the Spirit of Kingsway with prayers 905-433-1144 7:00 p.m., west side of Leland Hall and caring support even though they 905-433-1156 Fax Tree Lighting Ceremony were far away? . Or Friends of Kingsway, staff, students...All Remember when... leaving at gradua- 1-800-298-1903 Welcome! Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate on tion week-end felt like a part of you us. would be gone forever?

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Teachers' Convention at Pugwash Sixth Annual Women's Retreat The sixth Annual Women's Retreat for the Maritime Conference took Dartmouth by storm the weekend of September 13-15, 1996, at the Keddy's Motor Inn. The retreat began on Friday the 13th, with forty-four ladies present. All were anxious to receive the spiritual blessing they have come to expect at their yearly retreat and you can be sure none went away disappointed. Hurricane Hortense blew into town about 10:00 p.m. on Sabbath evening, causing water damage in one room and leaving the ladies in the dark. But this didn't dampen the spirits for many took advan- Ten teachers, representing our seven Woodward Junior Academy; Joy Pratt, tage of this opportunity to visit and share Maritime Church Schools, met together ; (standing 1-r) Gus of themselves, enjoying the warm glow of September 15-17, 1996, at Camp Pugwash, Lehmann, Sandy Lake Academy; Mogens the candles. Voices and laughter could be Nova Scotia, for their annual teachers' Sorensen, River Valley Adventist School; heard well into the night. convention. This year, Jim Jeffery, from Donna Martens, Fair Isle Adventist The speaker for the retreat this year Canadian Union College, presented work- School; Karen Landry, Perth-Andover was Cynthia Prime, Women's Ministries shops on computers and the Internet. SDA School; Robert Lehmann, Superin- Director for the Lake Union Conference. Many teachers returned to their schools tendent, Maritime Conference; Nova Cynthia holds degrees in English and excited about getting On-line. Those pre- Atwood, New Minas SDA School; Tim Mass Communication, and is the author of sent included: (sitting 1-r) Deanna Fall, Pratt, Sandy Lake Academy; and Jim several books including the popular Moncton SDA School; Sirje Walkowiak, Jeffery. "Winning Strategies, ABC Series." As a Sandy Lake Academy; Clydetta O'Dell, wife, mother, business woman and organi- zational leader, she understands first hand Wilderness Adventure the challenges of coping with home, fami- ly, church and a career without losing bal- ance. Currently Cynthia functions as President of Winning Strategies Inc., a consulting group addressing issues of empowerment, self-esteem and diversity. The topics Cynthia chose to speak on were as follows: "God's Women Called to Prayer", "God's Women Called to Praise", "God's Women Called to Possibilities", and "Joy for the Christian Journey". A service called the "Liturgy of Bread", was intro- duced. This was a beautiful, spiritual ser- vice where the participants shared of themselves and honoured women all over the world in every walk of life. On September 20-22, 1996, seven breath- taking wilderness area. We feast- adventurous Maritime young adults head- ed on wild cranberries and blueberries, ed for Maine's Baxter State Park, home of and drank cool mountain water fresh world famous Mount Katandin. We from springs that gushed out of solid enjoyed pristine wilderness camping, rig- granite rock. We were reminded of how orous hiking and fantastic Christian fun, God used Moses to provide for the chil- food and fellowship. Former U.S. Air dren of Israel during their wilderness exo- Force Survival Instructor and Maritime dus. Other young adult outings are district pastor Mike Lowe (Fredericton- planned. For more information call (506) Harvy-Zealand, NB) led the expedition 455-4107 and ask for Pastor Mike. party throughout the Park's beautiful and

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Metro Vancouver Crusade Record Number of Prisoner Baptized Seeks Names Students Enrolled in On Sabbath, February 3, George Smith, B.C. Schools a former Adventist, was baptized by When prayers go up God's Spirit Pastor Terrence Davin at the Mission SDA comes down. January 1997 will see this Twenty-six schools with 104 teachers Church. happen as the Metro Vancouver churches opened their doors in B.C. during the first While serving out a sentence in the team up with evangelist Leo week of September to a record number of Slave Lake Correctional Centre, he Schreven for the largest crusade BC con- students. Reports show that 1,401 stu- requested visits and transportation to ference has ever launched in the dents are enrolled in Adventist schools in church. Steve Fisher and Theo Goedhart Vancouver area. the conference. (Assistant Personal Ministries Leader and To ensure its success we need your The office of education is pleased to Head Deacon, respectively) began visiting help and here's how. If you know of any- note that another new school is operating the institution and befriended George and one, a former member, a family member, in the conference this year. The company other inmates. Steve, along with John relative, or friend living in the metro area, in Stewart has taken on the special chal- Buchanan, a recently baptized member, we invite you to send us their names, lenge of offering Adventist Christian edu- ran an adapted version of the Breathe Free addresses and phone numbers. Our goal cation to its members and community Plan to Stop Smoking in the prison. is to "seek them out and pray them in." friends. This is a large leap of faith for George was an active witness in the centre This is a great witnessing opportunity in their small community of believers in and attended church every opportunity which you can participate and will not such a remote corner of the province. The he had. Last December, he told Pastor want to miss. These dear souls are pre- teacher at Stewart is Shellie Shipowick, Davin of his desire to be baptized to coin- cious to Jesus and He wants to see they who has come from Alberta to accept the cide with his date of release. His baptism are saved. The Metro Vancouver area cov- unique responsibilities of being a pioneer! was a joyful occasion especially for ers the City of Vancouver, , George's wife, Charlotte, and the Mission Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Richmond, church family. George has since returned Surrey, Westminster, West Vancouver and to his home in Hazelton, BC. White Rock. A New Face at If the person you know resides in one Fountainview of these areas please send their details to: Don Stoyanowski is acquiring a Evangelism Trainer new "face," through numerous campus 4786 West 2nd Avenue improvements and new buildings. The Vancouver, BC new dorms are beautiful and a real source V6T 1B9 of pride for the students. New water and Telephone: (604) 221-4708 telephone systems have been installed, and the homes have received new siding and interior renovations. Also completed are a new three-bay cold storage building for farm produce, two new houses, and Addition At Quesnel air conditioning in the cafeteria. Church Complete The total number of students is 36, and the school can accommodate 60. We are enjoying our school family and are grow- ing together spiritually. Students have many opportunities for outreach and mis- sion service, from helping to renovate and establish a new church in Ashcroft, to Winnipegosis Baptism planning a Maranatha trip to Latin America. On Sabbath, June 15, 1996, members of We welcome you to come by for a visit Winnipegosis church rejoiced as Lila (RV hook-ups are available) or support us Stefanson sealed her life with the Lord Jesus Christ in baptism. Her decision was Church members at Quesnel are happy to through prayer. -Marjorie Vissher, Fountainview Academy made for Christ following the NET '95 have their new addition completed. They evangelistic meetings conducted by opened with a special vespers service, Pastor Dave Lemaire. Pastor Daniel October 4, 1996. Members and community visitors worshipped God together. A new Martin performed the ceremony. member was also added to the church. Eva Forscott was baptized in July by Pastor Odermatt.

Messenger / November 1996 13 he returned to Canada in 1991 as Farewell to Don King and George Unger Superintendent of Education in the Alberta Conference. The Alberta conference staff expressed best wishes to George and Frances as they September 15, credit. While Director of the Department begin a new phase in their lives in retire- 1996, marked eight of Careers and Continuing Education at ment. years to the day Canadian Union College, she also com- that Dr. Donald pleted her Masters degree from Loma King, and his wife Linda University. In 1995, Lois received Lois arrived in the Black Woman of the Year Award from Dennis Braun Receives Alberta to serve Operation ReachBack Inc. for outstanding Doctor of Ministry the Alberta Con- service. As President of the Caribbean ference as Exec- Association of Adventists in Alberta Dennis Braun, utive Secretary. We (CAAA) for the past several years, Lois Associate Pastor of have appreciated the capable and varied did much to strengthen this group. A the College Heights work of Elder King over these years. highlight for the CAAA group has been Church, received his One major task with the work of the their annual retreat on Labour Day week- Doctor of Ministry Bylaws Committee was to prepare new end at Foothills Camp. from Andrews bylaws for the Alberta Conference. Over a Elder Donald and Lois King will be an University, June 6, three-year period they were voted and asset to the Atlantic Union Conference 1996. His disserta- refined in preparation for the smooth flow where Elder King will be Administrative tion was titled: of conference committees and processes Assistant to the President and Comm- Adventists, Adornment, and Jewellery. for the 1994 full session constituency unications Director/ Gleaner Editor. We One of the key points of this material meeting. wish them God's abundant blessings. was the desire to have Seventh-day Elder King is the author of the first Adventists re-examine all lifestyle issues comprehensive Manual for the Local Elder George Unger started his teach- and choices based upon Biblical princi- Church Clerk/Statistical Secretary now ing career in a two teacher school built in ples. used extensively in many conferences 1888 in Decewsville, Ontario. From 1951 throughout the North American Division. to 1967 he taught in various public schools He also initiated a program known as in . Lloydminster Baptism GMA (Global Missionaries to Alberta.) Just prior to the six-day war in 1967 he At one time or another each additional agreed to go to the Middle East as princi- area of responsibility demanded the pal of Beirut Overseas School. The six expertise that Elder King could give. He years there hold was effective in representing the Can- many fond memo- adian perspective relative to the North ries for the Unger American Division Human Relations family. Among Policy. Most recently major work was them is a summer done on the policy concerning sexual spent with an ethics as it relates to all employees. Andrews Univer- Health and Temperance departments sity archaeological in local churches have conducted many team. Another Pictured above-left to right: Todd Norhton, nutrition and Breathe-Free programs. The highlight was tak- Ron Ponto, Ron's daughter, Tana Ponto, who were baptized by Pastor Kozachenko highlight for Health and Temperance ing the school choir for a tour through second from the left, at the beautiful Bright came in December 1995 when the Vege- Jordan and listening to them sing on the Sand Lake. tarian Cuisine Instructor's Course was top of Mount Nebo to a 99% Moslem held in Red Deer. To date this has been the audience that had packed the church so largest training course the General that there was standing room only. Conference has held, with more than 90 Upon his return to North America he people attending. spent a year at Andrews University and Communications has been no excep- completed his M.A. in School Admin- tion to Elder King's creativity. The Alberta istration. He returned to Ontario to teach Adventist News, has been his responsibili- at for one year and ty, as well as news releases and relating to then became Superintendent of Education the media. in the Ontario Conference from 1975-85. Lois has many accomplishments to her After six years in education in Oregon

14 Messenger / November 1996 Wetaskiwin Dedication Where Are They? West Edmonton Baptism and Baptism Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the following missing members, please June 15, 1996 was a high day for the contact the Lethbridge Church of Chimes Wetaskiwin SDA Church members. It was P.O. Box 27004, Lethbridge, Alberta. T1K the day that their church was dedicated to 6Z8. the Lord. The new Alberta Conference President, Dale Kongorski spoke at the Marta Schaber Doug Cohrs afternoon meeting and presented a posi- Della Jacobson Arlene Martin tive sermon to the congregation, urging Paul McCoy Theresa Wentz all to be ready for Christ's return. Various Darlene McAllister Amber Orr members from the community were in Georgina Lau attendance. The meeting ended outside Following revival meetings, two young with the burning of the church mortgage. ladies were baptized by Pastor Williams. They are Malika Griffith, above, and Syble Simmons. The guest speaker was Cosmos Airde from Grenada. Snow Holds Ukraine Crusade

Todd and Tyler Schafer took their stand together in baptism. They were bap- tized by Pastor Bob Schafer and were warmly welcomed into the Wetaskiwin Church.

Those Dimes Add Up! Two Pathfinders from the Morning Star Pathfinder Club (Ft. Vermilion), Patrick Klatt and Stephanie Steuernagel, are holding a jar containing $540.00 in dimes! The seven Pathfinders started col- lecting dimes in the fall and at the Investiture their club director, Lorna Joch, When I stepped off the plane in is a Baptist minister, told them that revealed how much money they had col- Kiev, I was like Abraham, not know- he believed in religious liberty and lected. The money will be used to buy ing where I was going. The man that the Ukrainian people had a toothbrushes and other dental supplies who met me at the airport could not right to choose. I believe that God for an oral hygiene program in the speak English, so for three and a half has put people in key positions so Philippines. Ron and Lorna Joch and fam- hours I sat quietly as he drove me that His work in Russia and Ukraine ily will be going to the Philippines in July south along the Dnieper River. can go forward. and will personally deliver the Pathfinder The city of Cherkassy, which is As a result of our crusade, 167 donation! situated on the Dnieper River, is people were baptized and more very beautiful and has a population than 70 came forward on the last of 250,000. More than 1,000 people night. A new church was estab- came to the hall we had rented. It lished, and there are now three amazed the church members churches in the city. because so many people were at We want to thank the individual work in their gardens at that time of churches and people throughout year. western Canada and the United We did have some opposition States for making this crusade possi- from the Greek Orthodox Church; ble. We are planning to return to they went to the mayor of the city help finish a church that is being three times to try to close us down. built by women, as there are only Each time, the mayor, whose brother three men in their congregation.

Messenger/ November 1996 15 New Pastor For Corner Brook, Newfoundland Corner Brook Church Dedication August 10, 1996, was a very special day in the of the Corner Brook Seventh-day Adventist Church. It marked the day the church facility was dedicated to the Lord free from any debt. This is the third building that has served the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Corner Brook. In 1937 the church was chartered and began meeting in a one- room school on Carmen Avenue. Gerald Dolan was the first pastor. In 1959 Pastor Frank Knutson and builder Walter Grzybowski constructed a church building on the Carmen Avenue lot, with school rooms in the basement. Then in 1988, while John Lyons was pas- tor, the present church-school complex was built on Philip Drive overlooking the city. The sanctuary seats 120 people, with the school complex able to accommodate 150 students. On August 10 the church celebrated Pastor Paul Casey, Kayla and wife Jennifer; Pastor John Redlich, Adam, David, wife Kari the joy of having the mortgage paid off. and Hannah. What a wonderful feeling it was to realize the blessing of the Lord as just over The month of August, 1996, proved to ried Kari Roeske. It was soon after their $250,000.00 was raised and deposited into be an exciting one for the Corner Brook marriage that they decided to leave the the Lord's work in Newfoundland! Church in Newfoundland. In addition to RCMP and enter into the ministry. David Jamieson, former pastor of the their church dedication. Pastor John On August 31, 1996, Pastor Paul Casey Corner Brook church, was invited back to Redlich, his wife Kari (nee Roeske) and and Pastor John Redlich shared the pulpit deliver the sermon of dedication, while children David, Adam and Hannah of the Corner Brook church to pass the Mayor Pricilla Boutcher attended the ser- arrived on August 25, 1996, accepting the torch of pastoral ministry. Their message, vices bringing greetings and encourage- call to Corner Brook from their former dis- titled "Two Voices in Ministry," centred ment from the city. trict in Penticton, British Columbia. around Paul's final council to Timothy as Corner Brook will be Pastor Redlich's Paul neared the end of his life. Pastor second pastoral responsibility since grad- Casey urged the church to consider the uating from Canadian Union College in Apostle's final counsel to Timothy, as 1993. Originally from Ontario, Pastor counsel for themselves, while Pastor Redlich has lived in six of the ten Redlich encouraged church members to Canadian provinces, including New- consider the spreading of the Gospel mes- foundland. After living in Mexico for the sage to be the focal point of church min- first ten years of his life, his family moved istry in the days just prior to the coming of to Calgary, Alberta, from where his father the Lord Jesus Christ. was transferred to Oakville, Ontario. The Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Upon graduation from High School, Newfoundland and Labrador welcomes Pastor Redlich attended college in this wonderful family as they assume Granby, Quebec. It was in Quebec that their responsibility of pastoral care for the Pastor Redlich joined the Royal Canadian western part of our province. Mounted Police, and after training in We also express our appreciation and Pastor Paul Casey, Pastor David Crook and Regina, Saskatchewan, served with the thanks to Pastor Paul Casey and his wife church treasurer Elsie Chhangte had the force in , British Columbia, for Jennifer for their leadership in Corner privilege of burning the church mortgage. four years. Brook the past two years. While in Kelowna, Pastor Redlich mar-

16 Messenger / September 1996 Camp Meeting Baptism Congratulations to Helen

Helen (Alger) Spracklin recently retired from her duties as cashier/ accoun- tant of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Newfoundland and Labrador. After faithfully serving 37-1 /2 years in that capacity Helen will be greatly missed at the church office. A retirement supper, Pastor David Crook, Teresa Samson, Cynthia Samson, Eli Waye, Pastor Daniel Maier. with all the office staff in attendance, was held in Helen's honour. Among other gifts, she was presented with a camera We praise God for His blessings and book The Great Controversy, the wife said and a lovely book of memories. precious experiences here in Newfound- to her husband, "You know the truth and land. God's promise found in Matthew I'm going to church!" After the service we 28:20 has special meaning to us since the set a time when the doctor's wife could church in Bonavista is literally at the end learn how to do vegetarian cooking. We To Serve or Not to of the world. But even there the Good had been to visit this couple many times, News of the gospel is to be preached but never knew that the Lord would use Serve, That is the (Mark 13:10). During the month of May the wife to bring them both to the remnant Question we held a series of meetings in Bonavista. church. After those meetings we kept on studying Dan Maier, pastor Service Opportunities and praying for strong commitments to Lethbridge, Newfoundland in Washington, D.C. the Lord. Then at camp meeting, on Sabbath, July 27, we were overjoyed to The stark realities of living in DC witness three happy believers begin a new are incredible. Home to the most life with Jesus. I have never seen a loveli- Youth Joins Marystown powerful government in the world, it er baptism! We had our conference presi- Church Fellowship dent, Pastor David Crook, in the beautiful is also home to some of the most dis- lake with us, baptizing Eli Waye who had couraging living conditions. You can also attended Pastor Crook's evangelistic help to turn lives around in a person- meetings thirty years ago. The other two people baptized were Cynthia and Teresa al way. If you choose to be active in Samson. Everyone was singing with the DC, you will find yourself assisting St. John's and Botwood choirs while Peter homeless shelters, soup kitchens and Mackey led out with his voice and guitar. more! The continued all the way back to camp and shall be a precious memory for- For information about how you ever. can serve in the U.S. capitol this com- Within a week of camp meeting the lit- ing year, call Fred at Service Station tle group in Bonavista had collected $400 Left to right: Paul Holloway, Travis (208) 459-8522. Or email at for the Annual ADRA Appeal. The winter Lambe, Pastor George Lanto. Paul was a here is not as favorable for this activity so great encouragement to Travis as he CompuServe address 74617,335 or we decided to try doing it now. recently attended a Revelation Seminar [email protected]! Don't forget Recently another surprise awaited us held by Pastor Lanto. At the end of the to visit our home page on the internet when we met the doctor of Bonavista in Seminar, Travis made his decision to fol- at http: / / www.servicestation.org! church with his wife. After they read the low Jesus in baptism.

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God's Spirit Works With Youth in Kingson Missing Members at Apple Creek If you know the whereabouts of the fol- lowing members, please contact the Apple Creek Church, 700 Apple Creek Blvd., Markham, Ontario L3R 7X9 or telephone (416) 946-8751. Banton, Dorothy McDonald, Mitchell Brown, Beverly Miller, Sheila Caprietar, Sylvester Morgan, Kenny Carter, Gloria Nicholls, Sharon Che, Senior Peterkin, Gloria Clarke, Luna Peterson, Vem Coleman, Claudia Pitter, Jeanette Left to right, Pastor Herb Sormin, Noemi Holka, Kristen Bromfield, Hynek Holka and Douglas, P.M. Reid, Martin Elliote, Sherry-Ann Sheppard, Audette Pastor Vladimer Kohut. Graham, Claudette Simpson, Mary Graham, Cherry-Ann Sterling, Sheron The Sabbath of August 23-24, 1996 was Then a couple of days before the day of Granston, Joy Stephenson Smith, Nigel a happy one for the Kingston Church. the baptism, Hynek, Noemi's older broth- Hamilton, Teena Sweeny, Colleen Three young people made their commit- er, informs the pastor that he too had Hopkinson, June Treacher, Edward ment to Christ. decided to make his commitment to Jamison, Angela Williams, Hazel Kelegan, Pearl Wilson, Nicole M. Kristen Bromfield requested Bible Christ. So on the Friday of August 23, the Kogana, Elaine studies with her pastor in the fall of 1995. Kingston Church family gathered at In the summer she announced that she Fairfield Historical Park to worship, was ready for baptism. When the date of praise and rejoice. As the golden glow of Health to All her baptism was announced in the church the setting sun shimmered over the waters bulletin, Noemi Holka, one of the youth of Lake Ontario, Pastor Vladimir Kohut Cooking schools and one baptism have leaders, told her pastor that she too had baptized his grandchildren. taken place as a result of the witness of the been praying about making her decision The next day, there was more rejoicing Perth church members. They have enlight- for Christ. "Pastor Sormin," said Noemi, during the divine service. Kristen was ened their community about healthful liv- "there's a special spot by Lake Ontario in baptized in the baptismal pool. How won- ing through contacts the last few years at Amherstview where I've spent much time derful to see our youth responding to the their fair booth. A variety of literature was with Jesus. May I be baptized there? And Holy Spirit. handed out including a recipe book writ- my Grandpa, a retired minister from the Herb Sormin, pastor ten by our members. Especially appreciat- Czech Republic, is visiting us. Can he bap- Kingston S.D.A. Church ed was the blood pressure test by a quali- tize me?" the pastor gladly agreed. fied medical person. These one-on-one contacts are bringing others to Christ. Port Arthur Baptism More Missing Members Anyone knowing a current address for the following persons, please contact the Church Clerk, Whitby Kendalwood Seventh-day Adventist Church at P.O. Box 180, Whitby, ON LIN 5S1, or call (905) 434- 8300. Ralph Bochinski Lynn Morin Brian Crofton Pat Morra Peter Ford Kim Perrin Daniel Gray Lorraine Sheppard Joyce Hart Terry Sheppard

New guests and out-of-town visitors shared our joy as six individuals were baptized and one accepted on profession of faith on September 21. Pastor John Beausoleil performed the rite for these new believers. Left to right: Dr. M.A. Mendoza, Robert Dube, Phil Potter, Pastor Beausoleil; front-Ann Natrasang, Carey Lance and David Dube.

18 Messenger/November 1996 Northern Ontario Baptism St. Thomas Baptism

On June 15 the members witnessed with joy the baptism of John and Chevien Vanexem by Pastor Roy West. They are accompanied here by their four daughters following their commitment to Jesus as Left to right: Sylvie Bhookun, son, Kevin (student missionary), the Boisverts, Daniel their Lord and Saviour. Bhookun, Tim and Rose Norrena. The Ontario Conference Administra- Already there has been fruit for their tion joins the North Bay and South River labour in the French-speaking community. Christmas Cantata Churches in welcoming Pastor and Mrs. On July 20, 1996, the North Bay Church J.H. Maunder's Bethlehem is to be pre- Daniel Bhookun and their teenage chil- was aglow with joyful celebration at the sented by the Willowdale Senior Choir dren, Kevin and Karen to our field of ser- baptism of Robert Boisvert and his wife, together with guest soloists on December vice. The Bhookuns come from Mauritius Brigitte, as well as Rose Norrena and her 7, 1996, at 6:30 p.m., Willowdale Seventh- and are bilingual. Their ministry in the son Tim. day Adventist Church, 535 Finch Ave. north is much appreciated. West, Willowdale, Ontario. Everyone is invited to this musical evening!!! Toronto-Ghanaian S.D.A. Church Baptizes Seven People Sauder Given Highest Recognition

Randy Sauder, (right) a former pastor in the Canadian Union who now serves in the Georgia Legislature as a State Repre- The baptismal candidates are those holding flowers. sentative was recently chosen to receive the 1996 National Freshman Legislator of The A two-week revival by the Toronto- book of Revelation was Pastor (Dr.) Year Award by the National Republican Ghanaian S.D.A. Church ended with the Brempong Owusu Antwi of the First Legislators Association in Washington, baptism of seven individuals into the Ghana S.D.A. Church in New York. Pastor D.C. The distinguished award represents Kwabena Donkor of the Toronto the highest recognition that a state legisla- Adventist faith on August 24, 1996. tor can receive. He is congratulated here by The speaker of the revival series which Ghanaian Church administered the bap- Newt Gingrich, speaker of the House of dealt with end time prophecies of the tism. Representatives.

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were united in marriage on Aug. 22, 1996. wedding anniversary. years Julius has served his church in various WEDDINGS Doreen is the daughter of Marion and Bill The special event was hosted by their capacities; sometimes as church elder and Case. Doug is the son of Theresa and the late family. Pastor David Crook, longtime friend for many years, as a Sabbath School teacher. Paul Sweeney. Pastor Milt Perkins and Brian of the family, was master of ceremonies. A Olga helped in the Sabbath school and BENSON - DESHARNAIS Jurianz officiated. They are making their program which followed a lovely meal served as a deaconess. She still works with Cherie Desharnais and Lyle Benson were home in Hamilton, Ontario. included several musical selections. Community Services. Julius helped with the united in an open invitation marriage April The Stanleys have lived in Georges construction of the Orchard City church. 6, 1996 in the Terrace SDA Church. Pastor Brook all their lives. They are members of They still attend the Rutland church regular- Jeff Potts officiated. Rob Blue provided musi- SMITH - WALKER the Lethbridge SDA Church. ly and their church family is precious to cal accompaniment. Cherie and Lyle are Kelly-Ann Walker and Kevin Smith pledged We wish Myrel and Jessie many more them. residing in Terrace. their love and commitment to each other in a years of good health with God's richest The children: Dorothy and Melvin beautiful ceremony held at the Ponoka SDA blessings. Holm of Battle Ground, Washington, Lloyd CUMMINGS - VLUG Church on July 14, 1996. Pastor Brian Leavitt and Ida Kuhn of Atlantic Union College, September 7, 1996 was a perfect day for officiated. Kelly is the daughter of Ken and 60TH ANNIVERSARY Massachusetts, Levi and Rose-Marie Kuhn Robert Cummings and Sonja Vlug to commit Nancy Walker of Ponoka, Alberta and Kevin MR. AND MRS. BILL JAMIESON of Roseville, California, thank God for the their lives together before God, friends, and is the son of John and Dorothy Smith of blessings of a Christian home, a Christian family. Their colourful outdoor wedding Titusville, New Brunswick. Their new home education and the long life God has granted was conducted by a friend of the couple, is in Peace River, Alberta. to their parents. There are eight grandchil- Pastor Reg Smith, at an old historical town dren and eleven great grandchildren. called Em-te Town, in Alberta. Robert and TORRES - KINNEY Sonja will make their home in Drayton Jennifer Kinney and Timothy Torres were Valley, Alberta. married in a beautiful garden ceremony at 65TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY the Kinney home at Fountainview Academy, RALPH AND MYSIE ATWOOD DEMEDEIROS - HOYTEMA , BC September 1, 1996. Jennifer is On Friday Sept. 1, 1996 Brenda Elaine the daughter of Robert and Peggy Kinney Hoytema and Donald Demedeiros were and Tim is the son of Wilman and Teodora married at the Hamilton Mtn. Church. Torres of California. The ceremony was per- Brenda is the daughter of Charles and Janet formed by Pastor Ray Halvorson. Tim and Hoytema. Donald is the son of Manuel Jennifer will be making their home in (deceased) and Fernanda Demedeiros. Washington.

MILLER - ALLEMANN WEBBER - RAY Kara Allemann and Woody Miller were unit- Emma Ray and Len Webber were united in On Sunday, August 4, 1996, family and ed in a wedding that had been planned for marriage August 16, 1996 in the Terrace SDA friends gathered to celebrate the 60th four years but was put together in four days. Church. Pastors Jeff Potts officiated. Emma is anniversary of Bill and Borgney Jamieson. Kara is the daughter of George and Bernice the daughter of Terrance and Susan Ray of Following their marriage on April 15, 1936, Allemann of Terrace and Woody is the son of Stewart, BC and Len is the son of Ralph and they bought a farm near Minitonas, Alexis Lundquist also of Terrace. Pastor Jeff Shirley Webber, of Terrace. The couple will Manitoba where they still continue to farm. Potts officiated. reside in Terrace. Among the many guests sharing happy Married on June 28, 1931, an open house to memories of their lifetime together were all honour their 65th Wedding Anniversary was MOORE - CORBEIL WILLIAMS - MILLARD five children; Helen (and Steve) Halerewich celebrated at the Oak Park Church in Nova Bill Moore and Elaine Corbeil were united in On August 25, 1996, a pretty outdoor wed- of Garland, Manitoba, Roy (and June) Scotia. Many friends and relatives, including marriage in a beautiful garden ceremony in ding took place at the home of Winston and Jamieson of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Millie their four sons and one daughter and their Port Alberni, BC on June 30, 1996 by Pastor Linda Fairley of Carlingford, New (and Verne) Snow of Lacombe, Alberta, Bill spouses, and many of the grandchildren and Ray Halvorson. Bill and Elaine will reside in Brunswick. Wedding vows were exchanged (and Debbie) Jamieson of Noblesville, great-grandchildren were present to enjoy Nanaimo, BC. between Heidi Millard and Richard Indiana and Bob (and Linda) of Minitonas. the fellowship and the light lunch. Williams, before a beautifully decorated Two brothers, Peter and Ansger Haughland Certificates of congratulations were received ORTEGA CACERES - PRICE arch. Pastor Roger Robichaud performed the and their wives also attended, as well as from Prime Minister Jean Chretien and the Laroldina Ortega Caceres and Jeffrey Price ceremony. Richard is the son of Mrs. Doris many grandchildren. MLA for Shelburne County, as well as gifts, were united in marriage on June 30, 1996 at Williams of Fairview, Alberta. Heidi is the cards and best wishes from those in atten- the Immanuel S.D.A. Church, Willowdale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Millard of dance. Ontario with Pastor Terry Sparkes officiat- Carlingford, New Brunswick. Heidi and 65TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ing. Laroldina is the daughter of Odanel Richard are attending the University of New OLGA AND JULIUS KUHN Ortega and Reyna Caceres. Jeffrey is the son Brunswick and residing at 1527 Lincoln of David and Louise Price. Jeffrey and Road, Fredericton, NB E3B 4X2. BIRTHS Laroldina will be making their home in Willowdale, Ontario. BURNS-Dale and Tammy (nee Carlson) are PARE - REED the proud parents of a daughter, Kaylee Clete Pare and Darlene Reed were united in Eileen, born August 2, 1996. matrimony at Edmonton Central Church on September 28, 1996. The delightful service 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY DEMPSEY-Kyla Abigail was born to Paul was attended by many family members and MYREL AND JESSIE STANLEY and Ruth (Hendricks) Dempsey, on August friends. Darlene is the daughter of William 21, 1996 at Wetaskiwin, Alberta. and Ruth Reed and Clete is the son of Ernie and Ann Pare. Clete and Darlene will be DOBBIN-Bruce and Wendy (Lyons), a son making their home in Edmonton. Andrew Jonathan, born May 18, 1996 in Calgary, Alberta. RAWLINES - WELDON Dean Rawlines and Annette Weldon were DOMASCHUK-Blair and Lorelei (nee united in marriage on August 1, 1996, in the Bechthold) announce the birth of Austin Moncton SDA Church. The ceremony was Troy on September 6, 1996 in Medicine Hat, performed by Pastor Roger Robichaud. Dean Alberta. is the stepson/ son of Jim and Brenda It was Julius' birthday and the 65th anniver- Linfield of Moncton, New Brunswick. sary of their wedding on October 6, 1996. HAGAR-Joan (nee Gascoyne) and Peter are Annette is the daughter of Terry and Ina They celebrated with friends and family at pleased to announce the birth of their Weldon of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. The their home in Kelowna, B.C. daughter Tamara Marie in Edmonton, couple are residing in Saint John, New Julius and Olga (nee Kneller) were mar- Alberta on November 3, 1995. Brunswick. ried in Whitemouth, Manitoba, November 12, 1931 and became charter members of the NEILSEN-Corrine and Everett are proud to SWEENEY - CASE Family and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Whitemouth SDA Church. In 1943 they announce the birth of their daughter Shanel The Hamilton Mtn. Church was a beautiful gathered at George's Brook Community moved to Rutland, B.C. so their children Paris Corina in Edmonton, Alberta on scene when Doreen Case and Doug Sweeney Centre on May 16 to celebrate their 50th could attend church school. Through the August 29, 1996.

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OPERANA-Lovene Lea, a healthy, beautiful year sustained evangelistic program and In 1954 the Proctor family accepted a Steeves and Brian Wheaten of the Baptist daughter was born to Bert and Marivel three church buildings were completed dur- call to Illinois. Beginning in 1959, and until Church. Burial was at Barss Corner Operana of Terrace, B.C. on August 18, 1996. ing the stay there. Capetown was his next his retirement in 1976, he served as Cemetery. district. Here six large churches occupied Publishing Director for the Lake Union. PULSIFER-Tristian Kent, was born him fully and again evangelism was the Elder Proctor became a close friend of November 24, 1995, in Halifax, Nova Scotia watchword. The Plumstead Church was Cardinal Cody in Chicago. This led to the DAUPHINEE-Frances Edna (nee Geddes) to proud parents Shari-Ann (Hatcher) and dedicated during these years. Bible Stories being readily accepted in many was born at Windsor Junction, on December Daniel Kent Pulsifer. After six years the family returned to thousands of Catholic homes in the USA and 11,1901, and passed away June 5, 1996 in the U.K. Walthamstow was the first church Canada. Ultimately he received a letter of Halifax, Nova Scotia. UFFINDELL-Paul and Sheila of Timberlea, and again a successful outreach program commendation from the pope at that time as On January 1, 1955, Frances was accept- Nova Scotia, announce the birth of their sec- preceded his being assigned to the New well as being invited to the White House in ed into membership in the Tantallon SDA ond child, a daughter, Hollie Amanda Gallery Centre in 1962. After two years he Washington for recognition and an award by Church. Devon, on June 19, 1996. accepted a call to Canada. He was to spend President Richard Nixon for his work with Mrs. Dauphinee was the last member of the next thirty-two years in Ontario and the character-building Bible Stories. her family. She is survived by her two become the "dean" of ministers in the In recognition of Elder Proctor's lifelong daughters, Ann Letourneau and Patricia Ontario Conference. His talent for evange- dedication to the Publishing Ministry, the Boutilier. She was predeceased by her first Tribute lism was used in places such as Ottawa, family-wife and mother, Emma, sons husband, George Mason and second hus- Thunder Bay, Akron Ohio, Niagara Falls, Garry, wife Carna, and Derrick with wife band, Aurthur Dauphinee. She is missed by Toronto. As he neared retirement he pas- Bonnie, suggest that financial remembrance her family, church members and friends. tored the College Park Church in Oshawa. may be sent to the Grandview SDA School He was recognized as a valuable and wise (Hamilton, Ontario) in care of Principal committee member and served on the Garry Proctor. DEGUIRE-Hector Albert born August 29, General Conference Committee for one Other family and friends are found 1945 and passed away June 8, 1996. He was quinquennium. He also prepared and pre- across North America. Services were con- born in Whitby, Ontario. He is survived by sented short radio messages on CFRB, one of ducted in the Pioneer Memorial Church at wife, Donna; stepdaughters Sharlee and Canada's most widely listened-to radio sta- Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Paula; daughter, Shelley (Wayne); sons, tions. This "Moments of Meditation" pro- Michigan on October 13 as a result of his Kelly and Luke; stepsons, Gerry, Gene and gram was much appreciated and attracted passing on the evening of October 9, 1996. Chris, four grandchildren, four brothers, two wide interest. J.W Wilson sisters, nieces and nephews. Dan was a very loving family man. He ADRA Canada Funeral services were held at the is survived by two brothers, John and Terrace Seventh-day Adventist Church June Stephen. Lilian, his wife, suffered a stroke 12,1996 with cremation following. some eleven years ago and his tender loving care of her was an inspiring example to us all. His life was one of public service, then OBITUARIES FALCONBRIDGE-Lynn Ellen was born on personal service to Lilian, his beloved. He June 16, 1959 and died in Hamilton, Ontario would drive her, then push her wheelchair Daniel James Handysides on September 17, 1996. Ellen was a member and the couple were a familiar sight in 1913-1996 BEFUS-John was born in Calgary July 22, of Hamilton Mtn. S.D.A. Church and played Toronto churches, up to the last year or so 1905. He married Esther Roth on July 27, an active role in the church. Ellen will be when he became increasingly debilitated. He Dan Handysides was born into an Adventist 1936 and the couple lived briefly in Cluny, greatly missed by her parents, David and was immensely proud of his children and home in Newcastle on Tyne. His life spanned Alberta before farming in Vernon. After Ann Falconbridge, brother Mark and the would talk of them often. Vemette was the an era of unparalleled change in the history Esther's death John moved into the Gateby whole church family. Funeral services were vice principal of Crawford Adventist of the world and he often saw this as the Intermediate Care facility in Vernon until his conducted by Pastor Eric Jurianz and Joseph Academy, and his son Allan an Obstetrician "increase in knowledge" characteristic of the death May 25, 1996. Bulgin at Hamilton Mtn. S.D.A. Church. and Gynecologist who had spent time in last days. John is survived by his son Gayland, Africa as the East Africa Division Health His decision to become a pastor came (Betty) and grandson Rafael. Director. He was proud of his grandchildren: when he experienced a personal conversion The committal service was held by John HAMILTON-Melvin Leslie born in Robert a dentist, Judith a teacher, Beth a at age 18. Having been taken out of school at Gilbert at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery and Chilliwack, BC November 12, 1949 passed to medical doctor, Graham an engineer and his the age 14 he had to attain his school leaving a memorial service later in the Vernon his rest August 24, 1996 in Vancouver, BC. beloved namesake Danny, a high school scal- status before taking his theology diploma at Seventh-day Adventist Church was conduct- Mel spent his childhood in Chilliwack. At lywag. Three little great grandchildren: Sean, Newbold, Rugby in 1937. While there he ed by Gordon Miller and assisted by Lane age 15 he went to Canadian Union College Nicole and Jack delighted him even as his worked on the college farm to help earn his Befus and John Gilbert. and continued his education at Walla Walla health was failing. He died at home with way through school. He graduated as the College. Lilian, Allan and Janet. He knew the relent- class president and immediately went to Mel married Gladys Steinke August 15, less progress of his cancer and chose to die at work in evangelistic outreach. He worked COUZENS-Ellen Georgina (nee Theriault) 1993 in a lovely ceremony in Kelowna, BC. home, forgoing the "heroics" that so often with Pastor "Pop" Maudsley but during the was born in Digby County, Nova Scotia They established their home in Toronto, rob dignity in death. Though he suffered, his war spent some six years in the Sheffield January 24, 1917. She passed to her rest at Ontario, where Mel was in partnership in faith was strong. The family gathered round area as a young pastor. Brentwood Bay, September 21, 1996. real estate sales. him two hours before he died and read to He had married Lilian Shackleton of the Ellen moved to Ottawa at an early age Left to cherish his memory are his wife him. "You have fought a good fight, you Middlesborough church and two children, with her family where she married Douglas Gladys; parents, Beatrice and Wally, one sis- have finished the course, you have kept the Allan and Vernette, were born during the Couzens. Two sons blessed their marriage: ter, one brother, and several uncles, aunts, faith, henceforth is laid up for you a crown of Sheffield years. Bruce and Gary. She is survived by her hus- cousins and a host of friends. righteousness". He squeezed Lilian's hand He was the first of his class to be band, Doug; son, Gary; and one sister. Pastor Ken Wright officiated at the and said "Thank you, I love you all... Good- ordained having demonstrated his evange- In 1980 she accompanied her husband funeral service. Burial took place in the bye." listic gift early. He moved to Preston, in retirement to Vancouver Island, where she Oddfellows Cemetery, Chilliwack, BC. He died September 15, a true Daniel, Accrington, then in Stoke-on-Trent (heart of was active in volunteer work until ill health unafraid to face the lions of pain, disease and the potteries) and held successful evangelis- confined her. death, trusting instead in the blood of Jesus. tic meetings that strengthened the church. HAWKINS-Pearl was born October 24, 1905 We miss him but feel inspired by his faith While building the church baptistery there, in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, and passed and courage. he almost cut off his thumb and he often CROUSE-Alice Marjorie (nee Sarty) was away on July 21, 1996 in Pembroke, Ontario. joked that the deformed nail was a battle born on August 24, 1903 in North River, N.S. She will be sadly missed by her children: scar. From Stoke he was moved to Cardiff, and died September 2, 1996 in New Gerald, Garnet, Joyce Boyce and Lois and two years later on to Muswell Hill in Germany, N.S. Tabbert. London and happy memories of ministry in Tribute In 1922 she married Twining Crouse and Funeral services were held in the Woodgrain, Enfield, Edmonton and they farmed until his illness in 1965. They Pembroke S.D.A. Church on July 24, 1996 Holloway churches stayed with him all his Elder James Wesley Proctor and their four daughters became members of with interment at the Cobden Union the church in 1946. life. 1912-1996 Cemetery. Pastors Robert Putt and Manuel The Vandeman Crusades were very use- Left to cherish her memory are four Silva officiated. ful to his evangelistic outreach and when the R.G. Campbell recruited James to the daughters: Elsie Conrad, Florence Crouse, Helen Crouse and Beulah Hendrick; grand- family went to South Africa Dan was a Literature Ministry in the 1940.s. He served mature and powerful evangelistic speaker. as Publishing Director first in Alberta and children, great grandchildren and two half HEINRICHS-Phyllis Jean was born July 5, In Durban the church flourished with a three then in British Columbia. sisters and two half brothers. 1936 at Coronado, Alberta and passed away Words of comfort were spoken by Lloyd August 29, 1996. Phyllis became a member of

Messenger / November 1996 21 the Kamloops Seventh-day Adventist Saskatchewan July 28, 1923 and passed to WOOD-Ila (nee Crawford) was born Calvin Park Adventist Church by Pastor Church in 1994. Phyllis will be lovingly her rest, April 6, 1996 in Surrey, BC. A cele- February 17, 1911, in Newcastle Creek, New Herb Sormin. She rests at the Cataraqui remembered by her husband Meno; her bration of Mabel's life was officiated by Brunswick. She fell asleep in Jesus on May Cemetery to await her Lord's call. daughters Flora Redpath and Gloria Pastor Ken Wright in Chilliwack, BC. 30, 1996 in Owen Sound, Ontario. Ila attend- Bourassa and their families and one sister. Her memory is cherished by her hus- ed the Maritime Academy and Oshawa WOURNELL-Eva was born on March 8, The memorial service was conducted in band Ivan and their son, Dr. Harold Olson Missionary College. For the past 63 years she 1910, at Farmington, Cumberland County, the Kamloops SDA Church by Pastors Steve and family. Mabel was a member of the and her late husband, Earl, made their home Nova Scotia, and passed to her rest, July 28, Yaceyko and Robert D. Pifer. Interment was Chilliwack SDA Church. in Portsmouth Village, in Kingston, Ontario. 1996, in Halifax. at the Kamloops Hillside Cemetery. They were among the pioneers of Kingston Left to treasure their memories are her Seventh-day Adventist Church. seven children: Jimmy, Muriel, Barbara, POLUK-Anastasia of Edmonton, Alberta Ila is mourned by her daughters: Earla Donald, Noreen, Doug and Nancy; as well as fifteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchil- HYRCHUK-William was born on March 7, passed away on September 11, 1996 at the Sanz, Flora Adams, Linda Mabee, and Myrna Fisher; and nine grandchildren, two dren; and two sisters. 1911 and died on September 27, 1996. age of 89 years. She is survived by one son brothers, one sister and her church family. Her body was laid to rest in the In 1943 he married Natalie Karpiak of and four daughters: Tina Rurka, Olga fla will be remembered for her faith in Memorial Gardens, to wait until Jesus Peace River, Alberta. They had three sons, Chirka, Frances Brown, Vicki Papaianni, Jim Garry, Ron and Brian and one daughter, Jesus and her positive influence and hospi- comes. Poluk; one sister and three brothers; 22 Carol. tality. Funeral services were conducted in the grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Ron Sydenham at Henderson Hwy. Pastor Warren Kay officiated. S.D.A. Church in Winnipeg. Interment was in the Transcona Cemetery. SAHLY-Helen Mabel (Constable) was born CLASSIFIEDS October 22, 1909 in Ailsa Craig, Ontario. She Steve Arrington, and more. From $495 KNELLER-Esther (Kandt) was born June 21, fell asleep September 1, 1996 in Langley, (includes tips and port taxes). 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Call Stoneham, Massachusetts and Portland, Food Services Director at Canadian Union COUNTS; 10% discount for three or 800 / FOR-1844. Oregon. Her specialty was working in the College from 1954 to 1964. She is survived by more consecutive insertions without maternity ward. five children: Sylvia Markowsky, Orrene copy changes. FOR OUT OF UNION She married Herman !Crider April 6, Smith, Clayton Wagar (Sahly), Donald and 1969 in Williams Lake, British Columbia. A ADVERTISING the above quoted fig- College President Gary Sahly; 11 grandchildren and four great- ures are U.S. dollars. year later they had a son, Mark Byron. In grandchildren. The funeral service was held Elder Victor Fitch, president of 1976 they moved to Smithers, B.C. where MISCELLANEOUS STIPULA- in Langley with Pastor Hessel officiating. TIONS; 1) Payment should accom- Canadian Union College, announced on Herman pastored and then to Merritt. Interment was at Langley Lawn Cemetery. Friday, October 25, 1996 that he will be Esther passed to her rest September 20, pany all advertising. 2) All adver- tising should come to us with local resigning on August 31, 1997. Elder 1996. She leaves behind her husband, Fitch has given outstanding service dur- conference approval. 3) Deadline Herman; son Byron and wife Amy; one sister ing his term as president of the College, SCHULZE-Martha Adeline (Lena) was born for material - 1 5th of the month for and five brothers. She will be missed by all and his spiritual leadership has been February 4, 1917 at Mabel Lake, British the following month. NOTE: The who knew and loved her. highly valued. Columbia and passed to her rest July 24, publisher accepts no responsibili- The Board of Directors of Canadian 1996 at Vernon, British Columbia. ty for categorical or typographical She was united in marriage to Fred Union College has established a search LANG-Douglas Kenneth was born May 24, errors, nor liability for the adver- committee to find a new president. If 1949 in Vancouver and passed away June 30, Schulze February 2, 1941. Fred and Lena tisements. have been members of the Vernon SDA you would like to be considered for the 1996. position or if you have a name to sug- Doug attended Cook Elementary, church longer than anyone there and have always been pillars of support to the church. gest, please telephone the President's Cambie Junior High and graduated from Office, SDA Church in Canada, by She will be missed by her husband, Richmond High School. He began his career November 29, 1996. Fred; daughter, Marlene; son, Terry; daugh- DISCOVER A DISEASE FREE Lifestyle and in education as an elementary school teacher. The successful applicant should ter-in-, Diane; three brothers and one sis- reverse degenerative disease on the islands After completing his Master's Degree in have: 1990, he joined his alma mater, UBC, as an ter, relatives and friends. of Hawaii at the Lamalama Kai'li Lifestyle Center. We offer an 18 day program with - a degree at the masters level or instructor in the Orientation and Mobility The funeral service was conducted by Ph.D., preferably in the field of program. Doug continued in both capacities Pastors Gilbert, Odermatt and Teranski. She both fixed and flexible bookings. You'll be treated with competence and loving care and education administration. until his health forced his retirement in 1993. was laid to rest in the Pleasant Valley ceme- enjoy foods direct from our diverse tropical - experience in post-secondary Doug was an active church member, first in tery. advanced education administra- the Vancouver Central Church, then fruit orchard and gardens. Come "rest awhile" and experience our perfect climate tion at the senior level or experi- Mission, Langley and Open Door Churches. ence in senior administration, He is probably best remembered for his and spiritual atmosphere, on peaceful TOOP-Irene was born on July 17, 1917 and Moloka'i. For more information call Dr. preferably at the chief executive enthusiastic work with young people. died on May 3, 1996 in Carleton Place, Wilson or Emiline Corros at: 808-553-4304, or officer level. On October 11, 1980 Doug and Betty Ontario. She spent her life in service to her write P.O. Box 1690, Kaunakakai, Hawaii Lang were remarried in the Vancouver large family and to her community, and was 96748. Seventh-day Adventist Church. The story of especially known for her ability as a seam- their remarriage is a thrilling testimony to stress and an efficient cook. ADVENTIST SINGLES PROFILE Ex- NEW HEALTH RETREAT-1997 could be the the power of the gospel. In December, 1978, Her generous and loving character will change-the largest collection of SDA singles' healthiest year of your life. Spend three Doug decided to be baptized as a Seventh- be greatly missed by her husband, Fred; her photo-files in NEW directory published by weeks at a sunny rural Florida retreat-expe- day Adventist Christian. Doug and Betty eight children: Joe, Jessica, David, Roger, Loma Linda Chapter of Adventist Singles rience the NewStart way to a healthier you. had not seen each other for five years but Dorothy, Ruth, Darren, and John; her four- Our Staff is dedicated to helping you prevent under the guidance of the Holy Spirit Doug Ministries. First issue January, 1997. To place ad $3; purchase magazine $15; updated semi- or reverse heart disease, diabetes, hyperten- had been sending Signs to Betty and decided teen grandchildren, and her one great- annually. Send SASE to Inland Empire sion, obesity and stress-related illnesses. Join to speak to her. Betty attended meetings con- grandchild. Singles, Box 1836, Loma Linda, CA 92354. the first 3-week session in January. For infor- ducted by the Radiant Living Seminars Funeral services were conducted in the Carleton Place S.D.A. church with Manuel (12/96) mation about this -based program, under Evangelist Brad Thorp. These devel- call (813) 788-0411, write: Challenge 21, East opments made their marriage especially Silva officiating. YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT CHRISTIAN Pasco Medical Center, 700 Gall Boulevard, meaningful. Their three sons were the love CRUISE. Cast off to Playa del Carmen and Zephyrhills, FL 33541. of Doug's life and his decisions were guided by love for and commitment to his family. WALLEWEIN-Caroline Rose (nee Gueffroy) Cozumel from Tampa, March 2-7. . Fun and sun with Christian friends. Left to mourn are his wife, Betty; sons, died on September 3, 1996 in Colton, The entire ship is ours. Snorkel and scuba BED AND BREAKFAST S.D.A. Network Jordan, Jeremiah, Isaac; parents Ken and California. She was born April 18, 1940 in dive. Visit ancient Mayan ruins. Enter the needs hosts. Specify how many beds, hob- Isabelle of Richmond, British Columbia; one Erskine, Alberta. She married Norman or volleyball tournament. Enjoy bies and special sight-seeing in your area. sister, one brother, relatives, and a host of Wallewein in 1960. They had two children, Christian comedy and creative worship with $30.00 yearly joining fee. $20.00 for each friends. Kevin and LaVaun Cottrell. Others who sur- TRUTH, Paul and Nicole Johnson, Walter night hosted. More info available at 714 vive her are one brother, three sisters and Pearson, Smuts van Rooyen, Karl Haffner, Newhouse, Sunnyside, Washington 98944. OLSON-Mabel Edna born in Frobisher, one grandchild.

22 Messenger / November 1996 WANTED-Nanny, "live-in" for cutest and and equipping them for ministry. Phone call Jon or Denise Nichols, at 343-3344, or New greatest 1-1/2 and 3 year old boys. Will (604) 256-5400 or Fax (604) 256-5499. (1 /97) write to #1-7710 50th Ave., Red Deer, AB T4P sponsor an immigrant to USA. Must speak 2A5. (1/97) English. Must drive; car available. Own pri- COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FACILITATOR E==11 vate entrance, bedroom and bath. Forty min- Required: The Aldergrove SDA Church PRIVATE- Close to College Heights, beauti- Book utes north of Boston; one hour to moun- invites applications for a part-time position ful home, 2009 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 5 baths, 1- tains / ocean; 20 minutes to private beach and to facilitate organization of our church for 1 / 2 storey home. 2 yrs. old. 24 x 28 attached long and short term community service pro- garage (insulated, heated) hardwood, floors. The General lake; SDA Church 1-1 / 2 miles. To start now or no later than December 1/96. Salary jects. Specific responsibilities also include Beautifully landscaped garden area, rock Conference depends on experience. Benefits, also. Send marketing of these projects, service pro- gardens. Owner transferred and motivated Ministerial resume and references to: Dr. Sylvia Horsley, gramme delivery, recruitment of volunteers, to sell. For information on this property in Association 166 Kinsley St., Suite 204, Nashua, NH assessing the value of the service provided Lacombe, call Jon or Denise Nichols at 343- introduces 03060. Phone 603/888-4432. (11 / 96) and recommending future initiatives. For 3344 or write to #1-7710 50th Ave., Red Deer, further information and / or send resumes to: AB T4P 2A5. (1 /97) ARE YOU A VEGETARIAN COOK? Do you The Community Activities Board, Attention- enjoy working with teenagers? Have you Marjorie Haluschak, Aldergrove SDA FOR SALE: A three-year-old 1600 sq. ft. town cooked at a ? Kingsway Church, Box 998, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2V1 house, has 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, family College is a boarding academy and is look- or Fax 604-534-5968. room, gas fireplace. Centrally located close ing for a head cook. Please send resumes to: to shopping, school and bus. Nice family Principal's Office, 1200 Leland Road, complex with low strata fees. With a $3,000 Oshawa, ON L1K 2H4. Phone: 905-433-1144, 42) Successful computer down payment vendor will assist with US$11.95 plus s&h financing. (604) 824-7306. Fax: 905-433-1156, Toll Free: 1-800-298-1903. dating exclusively 1(800) 982-3344 for SDAs since 1974 CENTRAL FLORIDA'S BEST BUY IN HEALTH MINISTRY WORKER urgently ADVENTIST CONTACT QUALITY HOMES-Orangewood Acres in needs vehicle to facilitate work and make P.O. Box 5419 Avon Park. 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, 2 car garage, 1800 home visits to non-ambulatory persons in Available at your ABC Takoma Park, MD 20913-0419 sq. feet under roof. Final phase, only limited serious need of health care. Donation of number lots remaining. 1995 price $65,900 vehicle or monetary contribution toward the (301) 589-04440 including lot, still available until 06/01/97. PAINTINGS FROM THE BIBLE and sacred same is greatly appreciated. Contact Sandra Call Royal Oaks Realty 800-338-0070 for free history on CD-ROM with complete graphics Grant, Three A.M. Health Ministry, information kit. 3/97 and slide presentation software. Also the Telephone (905) 799-1330. WANTED-A Seventh-day Bible Notebook-the complete Bible on CD Adventist couple with 9-year-old child HOUSE FOR SALE: Apopka, Florida, excel- with commentary on Daniel and Revelation STAFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE-at Fair- would like to maintain your farm or care for and over 125 studies. Also E.G. White On CD lent location. 5 minutes to S.D.A. hospital, haven Academy, a supporting ministry of elderly people in a country setting. version 4.1 with 287 titles. Call MLI church, elementary school and Forest Lake the SDA church. Openings include an expe- Telephone (416) 630-7860. Software/ 1-800-382-9622. (12 / 96) Academy. 3/2, great room, formal dining rienced elementary teacher, accounting room, eat in kitchen, stone fireplace, teacher, teacher, bookkeep- PIONEER CD-ROM: 33,000+ pages early PLANT BIOLOGIST: Opening for botanist at screened porch, new roof, approximately er/ accountant, office secretary / registrar and SDA writings (nonEGW). Each word Southern Adventist University fall 1997, 1/3 acre treed lot, DBL garage, 2022 sq. ft. various other teaching positions. Applicants PhD required. Desire Adventist scientist- indexed. Powerful search. Bibliography Call-407-889-2924. Price: $135,700. must enjoy a conservative SDA lifestyle and educator interested in field botany and ecol- available. Excellent for study/ research. love young people. Qualified applicants can Highly recommended by EGW Estate. $195. ogy committed to student learning and LOMA LINDA HOME FOR SALE. Double contact Byron Bol for further information at involvement of students in research. Send Contact Adventist Pioneer Library CD, PO wide mobile home 24 x 60 in University (604) 849-5234 or (604) 849-5673 or fax (604) CV, references to: Stephen Nyirady, Box 1844, Loma Linda, CA 92354-0380, 909- Mobile Home Park. Possible rebate via trav- 849-5467. Send a resume to Fairhaven Chairman, Biology Search Committee, 824-1361. Email [email protected] el or moving assistance. Call 616-471-3044 or Academy, Box 190, Kitwanga, B.C. VOJ 2A0. (11/96/1/97) Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, 616-471-7465. 12/96 TN. 37315. (FAX: 423-238-2197) DID ELLEN WHITE really say that? Find out FOR SALE-I-1/3 acres and mobile home 20 the answer, plus discover much, much more, SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY VACATION SUNNY BAJA CALIFORNIA: minutes south. of Williams Lake. Large by searching the only CD-ROM that includes seeks chemistry professor with doctorate for luxury 2 bedroom condo (sleeps 6+) on surf- garage, greenhouses and small rental which the complete published writings of Ellen G. teaching and research which involves stu- ing/fishing beach, in quiet San Jose del brings in $100 monthly. Field in clover, some White-a $2,000 value. Now only $179 dent participation. Position available August Cabo, near Cabo San Lucas. Three warm trees, fruit trees, berries and garden. Plenty (PC /MAC). Available at your ABC or by 1997. Send résumés and three reference pools, jacuzzis, tennis, gym, TV/VCR, near water. Place designed for living when you calling 1-800-WHT-DISC. Produced by the names to Dr. George Babcock, Vice President golf / snorkeling. $225 / day, 10% off-season can't buy or sell. $78,900. (604) 296-3549. Ellen G. White Estate. (1/97) Academic Administration. Tel: 423-238-2804; discount June-October. Proceeds support FAX: 423-238-2427; email: gbabcock@south- mission project. 423-339-0131. (2/97) ADVENTIST FRONTIER MISSIONS, an IDEAL FOR SDAs: Home-based, indepen- em.edu international church-planting agency, is dent business opportunity. Flexible hours. HERE'S A PLACE you'll love to call home. seeking applications for the position of Chief Excellent system of health products with FOUNTAIN VIEW ACADEMY is accepting 2022 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 2 storey house. 2 Financial Officer. Five to ten years experi- high income potential. No traditional selling applications for the following positions: floors fully finished plus a full basement. ence required. CPA helpful. International required. For a short recorded message call boys' and girls' dean, secondary Gorgeous treed private backyard. experience a plus. Salary and benefits com- H. Hammerly, Ph.D. at (800) 530-1881 (toll teacher and principal. Qualified applicants Beautifully finished brick wood-burning parable to denominational employment. free). (1/97) must be committed to uniting with a body of fireplace. And there's more features too Contact Clyde Morgan at 800-YES-4AFM Christian staff in revealing Christ to students numerous to mention. For complete details (937-4236) or PO Box 346, Berrien Springs, JUICERS FOR SALE. Champion, Omega and Michigan 49103. (11/96) Greenpower juicers at good prices and no DO YOU HAVE REAL ESTATE needs for central Alberta area? GST. Bulk charcoal $6 per pound. Free pam- Red Deer, Lacombe, College Heights. We can help. Call us today TRAVEL-Carl and Cindy Chin offer their phlet on EGW uses of charcoal with order. and "Get Your Nichols Worth". (1/97) services in VACATION TRAVEL; Charters; Many other health products and supple- Package and Independent Holidays; Cruises; ments. Percentage of sales to Net '96. For (403) 343-3344 BUSINESS Trains (worldwide), BUSINESS TRAVEL; more information and complete list, phone (403) 347-7930 FAX Ticket Delivery; Car Rental; Hotel Reser- Ray or Judy at (604) 445-6352. (11/ 96) (403) 782-7698 RESIDENCE vations; INTERNATIONAL and GROUP TRAVEL; Processing of Passport and Visa ATTENTION SOCIAL WORKERS-A meet- JON & DENISE NICHOLS Documents. Bayview Travel Centre Ltd., ing to discuss the re-formation of the Real Estate Consultants 5440 Yonge St., Unit 3, Willowdale, Ont. Adventist Social Workers Association (ASWA) is called for November 16 from 3:00 M2N 5R8. (416) 223-3344. p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Cleveland, Ohio, at the COUXU8U. close of the National Association of Social pripmen ono WANT TO REVERSE diabetes and heart dis- Workers (NASW) annual convention. For MUM/ WU WM ease? Learn lifestyle proven to reverse more information or to register contact: John COLDWELL BANKER hypertension, heart disease, obesity and dia- Gavin M.S.W., Director of Social Services for McDONALD REALTY betes from Christian physicians. Eighteen ADRA North America, 12501 Old Columbia #1 - 7710 50TH AVE day live-in medical program or two-day Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Phone (301) RED DEER, ALBERTA T4P 2A5 seminar. NEWSTART® Lifestyle Center, 680-6438 FAX (301) 680-6464. INTERNET: Expect the best® Weimar Institute, Box 486, Weimar, CA [email protected] (11/96) An Independently Owned and Operated Member Broker of Coldwell Banker Affiliates of Canada 95736. Call 800 / 525-9192. 11 / 96

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Rocky Mountain Conference 116 Monthly Special Adventist Winter Festival for Nov./Dec., 1996 February 24 March 7, 1997

Sunday's Coming is a startling Copper Mountain Resort, Colorado update on current events and activities as they impact the study * Great new location at Copper Mountain! of end-time. It demonstrates the * Theme: Jesus and the Real World nearness of the Second Coming. * Housing discount available * Discounted lift tickets for: Coupon Coupon Coupon Adventist Book r Copper Mountain, Vail, Centres Breckenridge, Keystone and A-Basin The something for everyone $3.00 off * Over 1,000 expected to attend! store- any need, any age! the regular price of $21.75 * Worship services by SDA Colleges Oshawa ABC 1(800)263-3791 Sunday's Coming! 800*254*9687 For more information call co..° Willowdale ABC Expires December 31, 1996 Branch (303) 733-3771 or fax (303) 733-1843. (416)398-7166 Redeemable only at ABC Or write Rocky Mountain Conference, & Willowdale ABC 2520 S. Downing St., Denver, CO 80210 P.S. All SDA colleges will be at this event!

Messenger/November 1996 25 Change of Address for Canadian Adventist Messenger Mail in this coupon AND address label on back cover. If you are a (Code on label is required when making changes on the computer.) Construction Professional Name Old Address Service Station has Postal Code several trips that need New Address

more professional Postal Code expertise. If you Mail to: Messenger, 1148 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1H8 would like to know Change of address may require up to six weeks. more about this opportunity to serve others, contact: Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada Fred Cornforth at 1148 King Street East, *MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH (208) 459-8522 Oshawa, Ontario L114 1H8. SERVICES Quebec Conference or Eglise Adventiste du (905) 433-0011. Fax (905) 433-0982 Contact: B. Ford Septieme Jour - Federation du Quebec - 940 or write Ch. Chambly, Longueuil, Quebec J4H 3M3. P.O. Box 190167, RETIREMENT - NAD CANADIAN DIRECTORY BRANCH Boise, Idaho 83605 1148 King Street East INSTITUTIONS President, 0. Parchment Oshawa, Ontario LIH 1H8 Director, M. Pazitka CANADIAN UNION COLLEGE Secretary, C. Sabot College Heights, Alberta TOC OZO KINGSWAY COLLEGE `REVOLVING FUND 1200 Leland Rd., Oshawa, Ontario L1K 2H4 1148 King St. East Treasurer, D. Upson PARKVIEW ADVENTIST ACADEMY Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1H8 It Is Written College Heights, Alberta TOC OZO Under Treasurer, Contact: J. Fraser Telecast Schedule B. Christenson RMS EMPLOYEE FAMILY CARE PLAN HEALTH CARE 1148 King Street East RETIREMENT HOMES Dec. 1 Brasilia-Capital Assistant Treasurer, Oshawa, Ontario LIH 1H8 C. Ivany Contact, J. Longman EAST PARK LODGE - 720 Kildare Avenue, of Hope Winnipeg. Manitoba R2C 4P2. Dec. 8 Hope in The HERITAGE GREEN SENIOR'S CENTRE Coordinated Ministries VOICE OF PROPHECY FOUNDATION Senior Citizens Apartments and Long Run J. Howard Box 2010 Nursing Home, 351 Isaac Brock Dr., Dec. 15 Famous Last Oshawa, Ontario LIH 7V4 Stoney Creek, Ont. L8J 1Y1. Words Education, M. Lekic Business Manager, Henry Feyerabend KENNEBEC MANOR 'SDA Church in Canada Services 475 Woodward Ave., Saint John N.B. Dec. 22 Christmas with E2K 4N1. Legal and Public Affairs; the Heralds KINGSWAY PIONEER APARTMENTS Trusts 1250 King Street East, Oshawa, Ont. Dec. 29 The Power of a K. Doukmetzian CONFERENCE AND LIH 7Y8. Dream LEGAL DIRECTORY NORTH YORK BRANSON HOSPITAL 555 Finch Ave. W. Willowdale, Ont. CORPORATIONS AND For the information of members and M2R 1N5. FOUNDATIONS friends who wish to remember the Church PARK MANOR PERSONAL CARE HOME Voice of Prophecy and its institutions in preparing wills and 301 Redonda Street, ADRA, Canada legacies. Winnipeg,Man. R2C 1L7. Broadcast 95 Clarence Biesenthal Drive REST HAVEN LODGE Oshawa, Ontario 1,1K 2H5 ALBERTA CONFERENCE CORPORA- 2281 Mills Rd., Sidney, B.C. V8L 2C3. Schedule Acting Director, Lisa Mercer TION of the Seventh-day Adventist Church SHERWOOD PARK NURSING HOME 37541 Hwy. 2, Red Deer County, AB T4E 1BI 2020 Brentwood Blvd. ADVENTIST RISK MANAGEMENT INC. Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A OXI. Dec. 1 Hope for 8903 U.S. 31, Box C SUNNYSIDE NURSING HOME SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103 2200 St. Henry Ave., Saskatoon, Sask. Backsliders (BRITISH COLUMBIA CONFERENCE) Field Services Representative, S7M OP5. P.O. Box 1000, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 4P5 Dec. 8 Baby Jesus, W. Walikonis WEST PARK MANOR PERSONAL CARE Greatest Judge HOME - 3199 Grant Avenue, Dec. 15 Divine ASI CANADA MANITOBA CONFERENCE CORPORA- Winnipeg Man. R3R 1X2. 1148 King Street East TION of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Delegation Oshawa, Ontario L1H 11-18 1004 Victoria Avenue, Saskatoon, Dec. 22 The Holy Child Executive Secretary, C. Sabot Saskatchewan, S7N OZ8. BOOK CENTRES Eastern Canada President, C. Okimi ALBERTA A.B.C. Dec. 29 Drop the Rocks Western Canada President, M. Dear MARITIME CONFERENCE of the Seventh- 194-1 College Ave. day Adventist Church Inc. - 121 Salisbury College Heights, AB T4L 2G1 CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES, INC. Rd., Moncton, N.B. ElE 1A6. (403) 782-4416 Monday - Friday 1300 King Street East Order Desk 1-800-661-8131 Suite 119 BRITISH COLUMBIA A.B.C. Dec. 2-6 Long Hair and Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8N9 ONTARIO CONFERENCE of the Seventh- 1626 McCallum, Box 1000 Submission Executive Director, P. Page day Adventist Church - P.O. Box 520, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7M1. Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 4P5 (604) 859-2566 Dec. 9-13 Another Visit to FAITH FOR TODAY FOUNDATION Order desk 1-800-765-6955 Box 2010 Handel's Study SASKATCHEWAN CONFERENCE COR- EASTERN CANADA A.B.C. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7V4 PORATION of the Seventh-day Adventist Box 398, 1156 King Street East Dec. 16-20 God's Business Manager, Henry Feyerabend Church - 1004 Victoria Avenue, Saskatoon, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L5 Christmas Saskatchewan S7N OZ8. (416) 579-2311 HOME HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICE Cards, Vol. 3 Order desk 1-800-263-3791 P.O. Box 366 WILLOWDALE BRANCH Dec. 23-27 Hark!-And Oshawa, Ontario LIH 7L6 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 535 Finch Ave. Director of Finance, D. Gay IN CANADA - 1148 KING STREET EAST, Then What OSHAWA, ONTARIO L1H 1H8. (416) 398-7166 QUEBEC A.B.C. Message? IT IS WRITTEN 940 Chemin Chambly Box 2010 Dec. 30-Jan. 3 It Takes More SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH in Longueuil, Quebec Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7V4 Newfoundland and Labrador - P.O. Box J4H 3M3 Than "Just Say Director, Henry Feyerabend 2520, Mount Pearl, Nfld,A1N 4M7. No" Tel: (514) 651-6526

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