Acze GLEANER March 11, 1975

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It @IcjAll ?.. :1411) tIIIuL Ib ?").1) What Is Sabbath School? By Fernon Retzer, Director Sabbath School Department General Conference

Sabbath School is people. In 1974 some 50 of these "lamb People with a vision and a shelters" were built in Sara- mission. People who sense wak, Borneo, as a result of the urgency of the hour. a 13th Sabbath Offering People who are committed Overflow. to the task of taking a Through the efforts of message to all peoples of Matius, a Sabbath School the earth. member of Cannibal Val- What would happen ley, work is opening up if every Sabbath School in the large area of West member did as Brother Irian. Matius was born in Tomato of Goroka, New Wamena. He left the val- Guinea, does? ley, and quite by happen- About a year ago he was stance, attended an Adventist considering seriously his own school on another island. He Christian experience and what was converted and recently re- he was doing for the Lord. He turned to the valley of his people. expressed it this way in Pidgin, "Mi C6# The people had resisted other v.o. ‘ Christians, but Matius was one of baptize finish. Now me sit down noth- Borne o in SSabbathSC ing. If them and they regarded him with great How true this is for many of us. We are bap- respect. As their interest grew, they asked him tized and then do nothing to advance the king- to show them how to build an airstrip for the Ad- dom. ventist mission plane. With this, they were sure But a year ago a change came. Brother To- an out-clinic would be set up. mato prayed and began to work. Soon he was on Language places a barrier between peoples, fire with the message. but it was evident to Bill Smith, missionary pilot, The Goroka church a year ago had no Branch that these valley peoples are eager and waiting Sabbath Schools. Because of Brother Tomato's for the gospel. enthusiasm, they now have 14. Best of all, Brother Through this providential opening, the way Tomato, who conducts two of them, has 12 people has again been miraculously opened to take the in "class ready." Think of it, 12 people getting gospel "into all the world." ready for baptism. Isn't this what Sabbath School Pastor A. V. Hyland of the Lakpahana church, is all about? Ceylon, reports that the first Vacation Bible Seven miles from Goroka is the Kabiufa Train- School ever to be held at Lakpahana enrolled ing School. On the Sabbath I was there, this was 123 students and 115 of these were non-Seventh- their report: day Adventists, primarily Buddhist. 71 Branch Sabbath SchoOls held on Sab- After the Vacation Bible School a Branch Sab- bath morning before Sabbath School bath School was organized to meet every Sab- 128 Students and adults participated bath afternoon. More than forty are now at- 1,394 People attended tending. As a result of the Branch Sabbath Schools Through the years Vacation Bible Schools at held during 1973 in Kabiufa, over 70 people have home and abroad have contributed substantially been baptized. to the growth of the Church. During 1974 world In the world field at the close of the third figures indicate that 2,492 Vacation Bible Schools quarter 1974, 54,941 Branch Sabbath Schools were were held with 129,183 children attending. Of held with a maximum attendance of 254,706. these, 15,369 are attending Sabbath School. Many of our Sabbath School members in During 1974 offerings in Sabbath School in- North America have shared in the construction of creased substantially. Even though complete "lamb shelters" in different parts of the world. figures are not in, we are confident the Sabbath These are buildings constructed especially for the School offerings will exceed 22 million dollars. children in which to hold their Sabbath Schools. Perhaps the dedication and burden of our Photo by Fernon Retzer

KABIUFA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIS HIGH SCHOOL

Students at Kabiufa hold Branch Sabbath School before the regular Sabbath School hour.

Matius and Pastor Bill Smith confer on the possibilities of opening A new lamb shelter gives eager children opportunity to have work in Cannibal Valley. Sabbath School by themselves.

Sabbath School members around the world to hands over and over again. This is Djale's only see the work finished could best be expressed by source of income. Djale Eba who lives in Gimbie, West Ethiopia. On Sabbath, Djale Eba sits in the old Italian She was baptized seven years ago. Djale owns grainery with 700 fellow worshippers. In their one hen. The hen lays seven eggs each week. native Galinga tongue, they sing "A tent or a On Friday morning, Dj ale walks to the Gimbie cottage, Why should I care? They're building a Hospital. A nurse Lydia Barton, graduate of Madi- palace for me over there." son Hospital, pays her $1.00 for the eggs. Djale Yes, Sabbath School is people. People with a waits for her plastic bag, then kisses Lydia's vision and a mission.

Photos by Mission Spotlight unless otherwise credited

u GLEANER General News . • • OffICYL OMAN OF THE AltANTIC WIN COMMIX 01 SEVENTH., ADVENTIS11 Leon Davis Managing Editor Emma Kirk Editor Age of Anxiety ifested concern—someone took time Sherry Weeks Layout Artist to place in the minds of those young- EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: Ben Trout, Chair- Some years ago a sociology class sters worthwhile ideals. man; L. H. Davis, Emma Kirk, David John- ston, Arnold Swanson. made a scientific study of one of the Today, in our present age of anxiety, CORRESPONDENTS: Bermuda, A. C. Mote; rundown slum sections in Baltimore. we can manifest similar care and con- Greater New York, D. E. Kenyon; New York, Henry A. UhI; Northeastern, Lee Paschal; The class members tabulated cards, cern for our youngsters by placing in Northern New England, C. P. Anderson; two hundred of which were marked, Southern New England, David Johnston; At- their hands a symphony called Listen. lantic , Kurt Ganter; New "Headed for Jail." On each card was England Memorial Hospital, John Lew. This journal tunes out the falsetto of Published twice monthly by the Atlantic listed a little rough urchin whose make believe and fills the mind with Union Conference and printed by the Col- background, attitude toward life, and lege Press, South Lancaster, full measures of "right on" informa- 01561. Subscription price $3.00 a year. prospects indicated he was headed for tion. All material for publication must be jail. The report was filed in the ar- channelled through the institution or con- A club of ten Listen subscriptions ference correspondent. chives of the university. Both old and new addresses should be placed in a pool hall or bowling alley given when a change of address'is requested. Twenty-five years later another class costs only $32.50. Zip code should be Included for all addresses. in sociology found this survey of two Second class postage paid at Post Office, A club of ten Listen subscriptions South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561. hundred children, black and white, sent to Mohammedans in Southern boys and girls, headed for jail. They Asia or the Middle East, costs only ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE DIRECTORY decided to check every card and see S35.00. The Pacific Press Periodical 400 Main Street what happened to these young people. South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561 Department is in a position to supply Telephone (617) Clinton 368.8333 The first card investigated finally the needed overseas names and ad- J. L. Dittberner President led them to a prominent physician in dresses. A. N. Broaden Secretary, A.S.I. Baltimore. They went to him and said: Stewardship Thank you for processing your new "You're listed here as an incorrigible B. Trout Treasurer, Medical Listen subscriptions through your Deferred Giving kid headed for jail. How come you P. A. Bernet Publishing church lay activities secretary this never got there?" L H. Davis_Departrnent of Communication week. MV, Religious Liberty "It's true," the man agreed. "I was A. J. Hess Auditor A. R. MAZAT W. E. Peeke Lay Activities, Sabbath School a bad boy in the neighborhood—but a Manager, Periodical Department L. D. Pendleton Associate Auditor kind elderly lady believed in me and Pacific Press Publishing Association L. E. Smart Education, Temperance put some good ideas into my mind. Home Education Service She told me that God needed me to be a physician. It gave me a lift to have LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY A Word of Caution BERMUDA: R. H. Carter, President Office someone believe in me. I felt that I Address: Box 1170, Hamilton, Bermuda. could not let her down." Telephone: 2-4110. A caution is sounded for those who GREATER NEW YORK: D. J. Sandstrom, Pres- The new investigators followed up are considering travel to Europe this ident; H. A. lies, Secretary-treasurer. Office Address: 85 Long Island Expressway, New on another card and found the man summer. Unless you have been desig- Hyde Park, New York 11040. Telephone: (516) managing a large supermarket. "You're nated as delegates to the General Con- 627.9350. NEW YORK: A. J. Patzer, President; R. A. on the list to land in jail. How come ference session or have some other Wesson, Secretary-treasurer. Office Address: (P.O. Box 67, Onondaga Branch) 4930 West you missed that experience?" He told assurance that you will have a ticket to Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, New York 13215. the following story: enter the main hall, you would be wise Telephone (315) 469.6921. NORTHEASTERN: G. R. Earle, President; S. W. "I worked in a grocery store in that not to include the session in your Stovall, Secretary; S. H. Brooks, Treasurer. Office Address: 560 West 150th Street, New old neighborhood. I used to steal stuff plans. York, New York 10031. Telephone (212) 286- for a gang of kids. I was a provider of Every meeting of the session will 0233. NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND: C. P. Anderson, food, and I stole it all. Of course, I require tickets for admission. In the President; R. R. Trecartin, Secretary-tree*. urer. Office Address: (P. 0. Box 1340) 91 got caught. But somehow a kind lady North American Division, tickets are Allen Avenue, Portland, Maine 04104. Tele- had confidence in me. She found a way only available through the union con- phone: (207) 797.3760. SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND: S. R. Jayne, for me to pay back my bill, cleared ference offices. Because this is the first President; D. J. Russell, Secretary-treasurer. me with the police, and shampooed my General Conference session near Office Address: 34 Sawyer Street, South Lan- caster, Massachusetts 01561. Telephone: mind with real values in life. She told enough for them to attend, thousands (617) 365-4551. me that someday I was going to run of European Adventists are eager to be the largest supermarket in Baltimore. present. North Americans have had I started to believe that and did not this privilege for decades, and will want to let her down." surely demonstrate their Christian COVER PHOTO The survey showed that out of the love by yeilding graciously to their Mission Spotlight two hundred originally earmarked for overseas brethren. Many, even in General Conference jail, only two ever got there. Why? Europe, will be disappointed because Sabbath School Department Because someone cared—someone man- space is simply not available.

THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER Some tour groups are indicating Prayers Requested for Vietnam Students who wish to become a part Vienna as one of the points of interest of the Oakwood College family for the on the tour. Vienna is one of Europe's Church leaders and members in the Spring quarter 1975 should complete many fascinating cities, but without Vietnam Mission recently cabled the arrangements NOW! Spring registra- admission tickets these tour groups General Conference soliciting the tion dates are March 17 and 18, and cannot include the General Confer- prayers of members throughout the classes begin March 19. ence session in the schedule of things world for the work in Vietnam. Gen- they will see. eral Conference leaders immediately joined in a season of intercessory This word of caution is issued in Home-Coming to Be Gigantic order to avoid embarrassment or dis- prayer, then took committee action appointment on the part of anyone. that this appeal be conveyed to each The Oakwood College National member through an announcement in Alumni Association is planning for a the Review and other church publica- giant home-coming for all alumni and "Insight" Gives Insight tions. The special concerns include: former students on March 28-30. All on Brain 1. Rallying for evangelism a mem- former students and alumni are urged bership having suffered the ravages of to attend this important gathering. The human brain operates on ten war and helping to restore damaged Address all inquiries to the Develop. watts of electrical power, Dr. E. M. church buildings. ment and Alumni Office, Oakwood Chalmers points out in the first of two 2. The success and safety of litera- College, Huntsville, Alabama 35810. articles scheduled for the April 8 and ture evangelists traveling through the J. E. ROACHE 15 issues of Insight. country by foot, bicycle, rickshaw, and Dr. Chalmers describes minutely the river launch. Twenty literature evan- intricate happenings in the brain gelists have been captured and eight Youth Ministries Forging Ahead when signals reach it from the various of these have been killed. sensory organs—the eyes, nose, fingers, 3. Finishing the new hospital build- During the first quarter of 1975, the ears. In just one-thousandth of a sec- ing in Saigon, on which construction Atlantic Union youth department ond, he says, the brain analyzes mes- has been halted for financial reasons, mailed out 250 Advanced Leadership sages received from a thousand other although it would be best to transfer Certificates as a result of a union-wide cells, and sends out its own signals di- out of the old Third Army Field Hos- leadership conference held during the recting action. pital and into the new facility by June, last quarter of 1974. "On ten watts of power," the author 1975. Junior Devotional Book Sales Doubled says, "the brain can perform more 4. Staffing the hospital. Despite the math calculations than the world's heavy load of Vietnamese and foreign As of February 3, 1975, the sales of largest computers." patients at the hospital, the staff, has the junior devotional book for this In his two-part series on "How to had to be reduced for economic year have nearly doubled the 1974 Start a Good Habit," Chalmers de- reasons. sales. The statistics are as follows: scribes the intricacies of boutons, 5. Paying for the care of heart pa- synapses, plus and minus millivolts, Target Straight tients. The Loma Linda Heart Team, Heaven Ahead cytoplasm, and dendrites, which are which performed sixty heart surgeries 1974 1975 all involved in decision-making. He in April and May, 1974, is performing Bermuda 15 22 states that "every thought, feeling, or another sixty during January and Feb- Greater New York 110 200 act repeated is producing physical ruary, 1975. New York 110 200 changes in our nerve pathways." He Northeastern 205 327 and the Heart Team are donating the Northern New England 63 200 adds that a person "can build new time and much equipment, but the Southern New England 141 296 pathways in the brain by consciously care and overhead cost for each pa- Totals 644 1,245 choosing to make a different response tient is carried by the Saigon Advent- The conference youth directors and to a given situation from that which ist Hospital. local church leaders are to be com- he has been used to making." Throughout South Vietnam, Sev- mended for stressing the spiritual im- To override former well-established enth-day Adventists are known as pact of family worship. This year's de- synaptic connections, however, he says, "peacemakers" and "heart menders." votional book entitled Straight Ahead the individual "must make that con- This may indeed be our finest hour to by A. A. Esteb makes a real impact. scious choice so many times that he support our workers and members who If you do not have it, please order builds more boutons on the new path- are serving Christ in that land. way than he has on the old one." from your Adventist Book Center DUANE S. JOHNSON "Building a new habit," says Chal- through your church missionary sec- mers, "will only be a matter of retrain- retary. ing the body to execute the new wishes Oakwood College Moves Ahead of the mind." These two articles on the wonders The enrollment at Oakwood College of the human computer promise to for the second quarter remains over Are you planning for the open new vistas to the reader. They're the 1000 mark. Last September, 1035 ADVENTURE IN FAITH OFFERING worth the price of a lifetime subscrip- students enrolled at Oakwood. For the tion to Insight! winter quarter 1010 students enrolled April 26, 1975 M. CAROL HETZELL including 128 new students.

March 11, 1975, Vol. LXXIV, No. 5 5 It Is Written is now seen in more carefully chosen, not only for their Selects Assistant Director than 42 conferences in the United reputations as physicians but for their States, Canada and Australia. During willingness to teach. Dr. Trott, who for Production January the telecast received more practiced as a family physician for It Is Written has chosen Larry than 38,540 viewer requests for over 25 years, says he expects his grad- Arany, an commu- Seventh-day Adventist materials in the uates to be placed at an early date. nications graduate, as the assistant di- U.S. and Canada, a response of more "The physician assistant can add so rector of production for the It Is than 132 requests per telecast, and a much to the health care delivery sys- Written telecast now in its new head- rate of program response never before tem," says Dr. Trott, "by relieving the quarters in the Seventh-day Adventist reached in Seventh-day Adventist tele- physician of routine work in patient Radio-Television Center in Thousand vision history. relations, fact finding, and diagnosis. Oaks, California, according to David L. He greatly extends and improves the Jones, It Is Written producer. care provided in the medical office New Program to Train or clinic." Arany, who completed his B.S. de- gree at Andrews University in 1972, Physicians' Assistants Dr. Trott says that he and fellow educators are looking for student can- has experience in both film and video A new member of the healing team didates who enjoy working with tape. He has previously worked for is winning enthusiastic acceptance by people and who are comfortable in a a Wisconsin advertising firm as well physicians and patients alike. He is team relationship focusing on the as for Faith for Today before joining the physicians' assistant, educated to health needs of the sick. Highly moti- the It Is Written production team. support, extend, and interpret the vated Christian applicants will be wel- "Arany is important to the future work of the primary care practitioner comed. Inquiries should be directed of It Is Written," says Jones. "The or, in some cases, the specialist. to Clinton Trott, M.D., Director, fact that we have been able to pro- of Medical Arts, Physician Assistant Program, Kettering duce more than 60 new shows in the acting in response to the growing need College of Medical Arts, 3737 Southern past three years is one of the reasons for professionally trained people to Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio 45429. for the tremendous increase in re- increase the efficiency of the over- sponses that has pulled It Is Written worked physician, initiated a program to the forefront of religious television. for physicians' assistants in 1973. Its South American Branch In order to continue the phenomenal first graduates will be ready for ser- growth of the telecast, it is imperative vice this summer. of Home Study Institute that we utilize the absolute best in By the time they complete their The Home Study Institute has a production talent that the denomina- two years of basic science and clinical Spanish South American branch lo- tion has to offer." training, the PA's, some of whom are cated in Entre Rios, Argentina. The Arany will assist Jones in the CBS former medical corpsmen, will be registrar, Mrs. Elena N. De Olmedo, television studios in Hollywood where ready for efficient practical service. describes their progress as follows: the telecast is temporarily being taped The clinical training program calls "The Instituto de Estudios por prior to the completion of Center for the participation of 43 physicians Correspondencia continues its forward studios at the new complex in Thou- who take prospective physicians' assis- march. Under the direction of Dr. sand Oaks. In addition, Arany will tants into their offices and expose them Humberto Raul Treiyer, we are work- be responsible for assistance in editing to various aspects of general or ing with optimism as we see open and syndication of the telecast as well specialty medicine. Clinton Trott, before us a promising future." This as other duties in the production and M.D., director of the program at branch had 170 active students in 1974, development of the television program. KCMA, says that these preceptors are many of them college level. The coun- tries most represented are Argentina, Brazil, U.S.A., and Peru. Many of the workers in the South American Division are benefitting from these courses, especially those who have not finished their studies in theology. Some who will later go to Andrews University to complete their higher studies are using this oppor- tunity to complete their college courses first. During the summer quarter of 1975, Dr. Treiyer and his associates plan to work intensely in the preparation of new courses and textbooks for the college level. MIRIAM WOOD Executive Secretary Larry Arany, new assistant director of production, with David L. Jones, producer, in the Home Study Institute process of taping new shows at the CBS studios in Hollywood for the It Is Written telecast.

THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER 6 Atlantic Union College

Public Evangelism Class able to attend to bring a friend or to Holds Lowell Crusade send names of interested persons in the Lowell area to Pastor Earle Meola, Members of the Public Evangelism 27 Trull Brook Lane, Tewksbury, class, under the direction of Elder Massachusetts 01876. Students from Herman Bauman, assistant professor AUC are playing supportive roles in of religion at AUC, are currently the crusade, such as in visitation, di- holding a Bible Crusade in Lowell, recting the ushering, operating equip- Massachusetts, in co-operation with ment, helping prepare the hall, offering host-church pastor Earle Meola. Meet- prayers, providing music and arrang- ings are being held at the Lowell SDA ing publicity. Elder Marion Kidder of church each Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, the AUC two-year Bible instruction and Sabbath and will continue through program will co-ordinate music for the March 30. Elder Bauman and Pastor crusade. Says Elder Bauman, "The Meola have appealed to those who are theology department at AUC is dedi- Elder Marion Kidder, co-ordinator of music for the crusade. cated to giving students the most thorough preparation possible for the work of the ministry. We believe this includes much more than teaching them Biblical languages and theology. It involves acquainting them with the practical aspects of the ministry. The science of soul-winning cannot be learned solely from books; it is some- thing in which one must participate to learn. This crusade allows students an opportunity to learn successful evangelism methods certainly, but more than this it allows students the Crusade directors: Elder Herman Bauman (left) and Pastor Earle Meola (right). [Continued on page 9]

Music for the crusade was provided by Susan Pervier and Stephen Zork (left) and the Sons of the Master (right): Front row, left to right: Dennis Hall, Garth Gabriel; back row: Garth Greene, Terry Newmyer, Donnell Johnson.

March 11, 1975, Vol. LXXIV, No. 5 7 ALUMNI HOME-COMING CELEBRATIONS APRIL 18-20, 1975 A Special "High Day" Celebration of Two Prophetic Events — The Birth of Our Nation The Birth of Our Church And Our Part in These Events Friday Afternoon, April 18—Arrival and placement in accommodations, handled through Carol Hawley, alumni secretary. Alumni will be notified of further details. Friday Evening Consecration—Long-time missionary Dorothy Minchin Comm, '50, will lead the conse- cration service opening the weekend. Prayer service in prayer bands on the lawn after the service. Sabbath, April 19, 1975—The 200th anniversary of the opening of the American Revolution in Concord and Lexington. Alumni Prayer Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. in the college dining hall. A time for perspective on our history and future; devotional message and prayer groups. The Sabbath School, 9:30 a.m. Alumni joining the school's most recently returned student missionaries bringing up-to-date reports on their work. S. Eugene Gascay, '53, academic dean of the college, will lead the study of the lesson. The Worship Service, 11:00 a.m. The message on the week-end's theme will be brought by Elder D. J. Sandstrom, '48, president of the Greater New York Conference. Elders George E. Rice, '55, James J. Londis, '60, and John W. Wood, '69, of the Bible department, and the Schola Cantorum assisting. Faculty-Alumni Potluck Dinner, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Thayer Mansion. A potluck dinner prepared by faculty, staff, and community alumni for alumni and friends. A favorite time for renewing old friend- ships and sharing experiences. Denominational History Tour of "The Village," 2:30-4:00 p.m. Starting after dinner from the mansion, a walking tour of the many historical sites of the village, some only recently rediscovered. Transporta- tion provided for those who cannot walk. Sabbath Vespers, 7:00 p.m. A program of musical meditation on the theme of the Sabbath. Thayer Recital Series, 8:00 p.m. The Schola Cantorum and the Thayer Conservatory Orchestra will pre- sent the moving "Requiem" by Verdi. For those who would like to attend this concert, a few tickets are still available to alumni only through the Alumni Association office. Note—Special discount rates to alumni. Also note that the alumni banquet will be held at noon Sunday. Sunday, April 20, 1975 Art Gallery Show, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. The former Thayer Bird Museum, now a part of our campus, open for the first time to our alumni. The new art gallery will contain a show of original art works by the department's faculty and students. Founder's Hall Restoration, 8:00-12:00 a.m. The restoration of the lower floor of the denomination's oldest school building is nearly complete. See the restoration to Victorian period and reminisce on ex- periences in the biulding. Honor Class Meeting, 10:00 a.m. In the second floor of Founder's Hall, classes of 1925, 1935, 1950, and 1965 meet with alumni and college officers. These classes given a private tour of the building and its memorabilia. Historical Exposition and Workshop, 10:00-12:00 in Founder's Hall. Items of memorabilia recently pro- cured and never before shown on display. Pictures from1883 onward; furniture, papers and documents belonging to Stephen Haskell, James White, William Miller, and others. Some items unidentifiable to us, for which we need alumni expertise. A must for all alumni! Faculty-Alumni Banquet, 12:00 p.m. in the college dining room. A media presentation, "The Oldest Campus," will trace the development of the college campus. Progress report presented to the alumni by the college president. College-Community-Alumni Concert, 3:00 p.m. The men of the Schola Cantorum present the stirring "Testament of Freedom" by Randall Thompson. The surrounding community will be invited to join us in this joyous celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of our nation. No charge. Bicentennial Tours The focus of the nation's at- tention turns toward New Eng- land as bicentennial celebrations begin and more and more Ad- ventist groups are planning their summer tours and vacations in the AUC area. Tentative plans have been made for the college to host groups from Union Col- lege, Andrews University, Paci- fic Union College, and from a number of academies. Details re- garding the use of AUC facilities while touring the area can be Public evangelism students: Front row, left to right: Richard Wright, Samuel Sampson, Daryl obtained from Sharlene Tessler, Janes; back row: Clyde Cassimy, Pedro Hernandez, Gaston Paulin, David Crouch. Co-ordinator for Bicentennial Summer Tours, AUC, South chance to save souls for the kingdom." very active in soul-winning. "They are Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561 Bauman goes on to note that Lowell a joy to work with," says Bauman, "one offers unique opportunities to his stu- of the very best groups I have worked dents since the Lowell members are with anywhere."

Greater New York

Snow Camp Friday evening Joseph LeVay from of academy students, college students, the Hungarian church in New York and young married couples. The lesson The weekend of February 7-9 was City told his story of leaving Hungary study discussion was led by Elder scheduled as snow camp time at Camp and coming to the United States. P. J. Salhany, youth director of the Berkshire. The weather co-operated conference. The program was informal. and there was a nice cover of snow Sabbath morning about forty young Each individual was free to participate on the ground before the campers people gathered around the fire place in the discussion. Elder D. E. Kenyon arrived. More snow fell on Sunday in the golf house for Sabbath school from the conference office spoke to morning. and church. The group was made up the group during the worship service. Following lunch a hike was taken through the trails and out on to the ice of the lake. Later in the afternoon a discussion period was moderated by Elder Art Schumacher, pastor of the Staten Island church. Sunday was spent sliding and riding the snomobile. Those who attended enjoyed the fellowship and recreation and received a definite spiritual blessing. D. E. KENYON Conference Communications

Westchester Baptism In January, Mrs. Annette Gucciardo was baptized into membership in the fir Westchester church, located in Harts- Camp Berkshire snow campers, left to right: John Sepulveda, Newburgh; Alan Salhany, Columbia dale, New York. Union College; Bob Hicks, Staten Island; Penny Hicks, Staten Island; Marilyn Stickle, Manhattan; Agueda Perez, Brooklyn. Seated: Angel Bermudez, Bronx, and Bob Kalbach, Columbia Union Approximately one year ago Mrs. College. Gucciardo visited the church. She was

March 11, 1975, Vol. LXXIV, No. 5 9 New York

A farewell luncheon was held in their honor at the conference office God Frowns on Every with a distinctively decorated cake in tribute to their dedicated service. Activity Used in Wishes of Godspeed and unlimited Pastor of the Westchester church, David Burke Substitution for blessings are extended to them as they (left), and Elder Roland Lehnoff welcome Mrs. take leave of this part of God's vine- Annette Gucciardo into membership in the yard and embark upon a new adven- Seventh-day Adventist Church. Personal Sacrifice ture for Christ. a stranger to everyone there. Pastor H. A. UHL David Burke met her in the lobby of Contact: Department of Communication the church and discovered she had Stewardship Guidance Department previously studied Seventh-day Advent- New York Conference of ist teachings. He invited her to start Seventh-day Adventists News Notes Box 67, Syracuse, New York 13215 studies again to which she readily • Jon Shriver has accepted the invita- agreed. tion to become assistant publishing In January, metropolitan evangelist, director for the western sector of the Elder Roland Lehnhoff, conducted a New York conference replacing E. 0. revival in the Westchester church. At Thomas Farewell Robinson, who is now functioning the conclusion of the meetings, Mrs. as New York conference publishing K. D. Thomas, publishing secretary Gucciardo was baptized. director. for the New York Conference, has accepted a call to the same post in the • Lee Alexander, mayor of the city Champion Ingathering Solicitor Potomac Conference. Elder and Mrs. of Syracuse, New York, cut the ribbon Thomas and their three children will formally opening the new Community be residing in the state of Virginia. Services Center, 2507 West Genesee During his term of leadership litera- Street, Syracuse, New York. A special ture sales climbed to an all-time high, vegetarian banquet was given by the breaking all previous records. Sales Syracuse church in honor of the mayor totalled $250,000 in 1973, and reached and his family. Fire Chief Thomas nearly $300,000 in 1974. In addition, Hanlon and wife were also honored many precious souls were won to guests at the occasion along with con- Christ and baptized. ference officials.

Mr. Paul Hass, a retired baker in New York City, brought in more than $3,000.00 during this year's Ingathering campaign. This is the largest amount solicited by any one individual in the Greater New York Conference. Mr. Haas gave in excess of 700 hours of time over a period of two and one-half months to reach this total, all of which came through small donations. Shown with Mr. Haas (center) are Elder William Jackson, pastor of the Ger- man Brooklyn church, of which Haas is a member, and Elder Merlin Kretschmar (right), conference lay activites director.

Have You Read Insight Photo by H. A. Uhl A distinguished bronze plaque is the center of attraction for K. D. Thomas and his family. This LATELY? distinctive award was made to the former New York Conference publishing director on the occasion of a farewell program in his honor. The plaque notes the accomplishments and achievements of his tenure in office.

10 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER • F. R. Scott, pastor of the Syracuse, Pictorial Review of Recent Events in New York Conference New York, church, and Dr. Duane Cady, Adventist surgeon, recently ap- peared on a radio talk show over WSOQ Syracuse discussing the hazards of cigarette smoking, while phone calls were fielded over the air. A Five-Day Plan is currently being held each month in 1975. Listener interest was enthusiastic. • Conference membership has broken the elusive barrier of 5,000 and cur- rently stands at 5,013. Baptisms in 1974 were the second highest during the past ten year period. • Pastors of the New York conference in official session in January resolved to achieve the goal of baptizing 500 precious souls in 1975. • The Dexterville, New York, church conducted a health fair on the campus All eyes focus on the Ingathering totals of the New York conference. The report came in of the State Teachers College at Os- at the minister's conclave in January 1975. The total as of January 7 amounted to $142,702.00, exceeding the conference goal by $18,652.00 and representing a per capita of $28.76, third wego, New York. More than 40 vege- highest in the North American Division. Viewing the figures are: J. L. Dittberner, Atlantic tarian recipes samples were distributed Union Conference president, D. A. Orsburn, pastor of the Albany capital district, A. M. with nearly 40 registering for the Karolyi, New York Conference lay activities director, H. E. Coe, pastor of the Vienna, New Five-Day Plan. A survey was taken to York, district, and A. J. Patzer, New York conference president. determine the degree of interest in a health food restaurant and store.

Youth Investment Project

Howard F. Anderson, district pastor of the Olean, New York, area, announced his retire- ment after more than thirty years of denom- Joel Hass, promotional co-ordinator for "Lib- inational service. After a vacation in the erty" magazine, speaking on the subject of south he will join his brother in Canada and religious freedom. Hass joined H. A. Uhl, aid in the building of a church. Elder Ander- New York Conference religious liberty direc- son's warm Christian personality will be Juniors of the Wellsville (New York) church tor, on a conference-wide itinerary conducting missed by all of those who have worked display their Sabbath School Investment liberty rallies. with him. poster, entitled, "The Tree of Life." The "fruit" is composed of coin currency in dimes, quarters, and dollars. The youth saved their allowances and spending money earned by doing sundry jobs. Mrs. Helen Pritchard, Teacher NOTICE! Wellsville Sabbath School CAMP MEETING RESERVATION New York Conference All applications require a $10.00 deposit. DEPOSIT NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER MAY 30. someone a There will be a price increase for all accommodations. Prices will be published at a later date. radio log CAMP MEETING DATES: June 20-28, 1975

March 11, 1975, Vol. LXXIV, No. 5 11 New Union Springs Academy New Church School room partitions which convert into a uni-assembly room which will seat 300. Industrial Arts Department Rising from the fertile soil of Dex- Building contractor-supervisor is terville,New York, is the new elemen- Union Springs Academy opened its Maurice Tessier, a member of the tary church school now in process new industrial arts department this local congregation. The pastor is of construction. Ground-breaking oc- year with three classes not offered M. J. Lay. before. This was done to fulfill the curred last September and the edifice The faithful stewardship and sacri- needs of those students more interested was fully enclosed prior to the first fice of this 122-member congregation in vocational-type studies and work. snowfall. Building is presently con- will be greatly rewarded and blessed Currently, over one-third of the stu- tinuing internally. Estimated target of heaven as they have committed dent body are enrolled in one or more date of completion is March of this themselves to a strong spiritual educa- of the industrial arts classes. year. The 4,400-square-foot structure in- tional program for the youth, the fu- cludes a kitchen, library, principal's ture leaders and workers of God's office, medical room, and three class- remnant church. rooms. A unique feature of the archi- H. A. Um, tectural design is the removable class- Department of Communication

New industrial arts drafting class at Union Springs Academy, Union Springs, New York.

Photo by H. A. Uhl Pictured above is the new Dexterville elementary church school under construction. The church Great interest is being manifested in the stands in front of the new edifice. woodworking class currently being offered in the new industrial arts curriculum at Union Baptism in Cortland Springs Academy, Union Springs, New York. Rick Pomeroy is the instructor. Sabbath, January 25 saw seven pre- cious souls baptized in the Cortland- The three classes taught are small Ithaca district. Among those baptized engines, woodworking, and drafting. was Doctor Herminio Gutierrez, who Beginning the second semester, the recently came to the United States small engines class was expanded into from the Philippines and has been auto mechanics since the small en- working with Doctor Donald R. Gibbs gines were used primarily to familiar- in the Medical Clinic in Cortland. ize beginning students with engine Together they spent many hours study- functions. Also, beginning the second ing God's word prior to Doctor Gu- semester, a basic auto mechanics class tierrez' decision for Christ. is being taught for the girls. Also baptized was Mrs. Victoria Car- Interesting to note are the two ter, who had spent several months Academy staff members who are sitting studying the doctrines of another faith. in on the class. Just as she was ready to join that Photo by L. Sutton For a first-year program the shop church, a death brought her family Dr. Herminio Gutierrez from the Philippines is well-equipped with additional equip- being baptized by Elder Dale Kongorski, pas- together and she told them of her tor of the Cortland-Ithaca, New York district. ment ordered and on the way. It is studies and the decision she had made. Dr. Gutierrez is associated with Dr. Donald hoped that the new equipment and One of her brothers, who had re- Gibbs in medical practice. increased interest will expand the de- cently joined the Seventh-day Adven- partment to a wider range of classes tist church, advised her to study closely church for help. Jack King, a mem- and students next year. comparing the doctrines of the church ber of that church, began studies with RICK POMEROY she was investigating with those of her. After many months of study, Vicki Industrial Arts Instructor the Adventist church. She accepted the made her decision to join God's rem- Union Springs Academy challenge and phoned the Ithaca nant church.

THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER 12 Timothy Davidson and Timothy Goodband, students at the Cortland church school, were also baptized. Joining them were Arthur and Mary Yaple, two young teachers in the Northeastern Ithaca area, and Oliver Wellington, who first indicated his desire to be baptized at a recent church social. Year Closes with a Baptism Ghana). The sequel to the story is We thank the Lord for the firm in the Bronx the baptism by Pastor James. decisions made by each one of these The new year has begun with the people to follow their Saviour in In a fitting climax to a year of evan- expectations of great things for the baptism. gelism, eight persons were immersed Master. Under the energetic leadership DEBBIE CLOSE on Sabbath, December 28, in the of Pastor Jerome James, the various Communication Secretary Washington Avenue Bronx church. departments have been given the As the persons differed in back- command to organize for action. Many grounds, so did the circumstances sur- goals will be surpassed as the energies Ingathering Priority rounding their conversion. Each soul are directed towards total evangelism. winner could testify of the joy and For years I have been reluctant to sadness as well as to the various ave- J. B. BROWN approach my neighbors requesting nues through which their pursuit of Communication Secretary them to help my church financially do these souls led them. its work. I have always recognized the Perhaps Mrs. Mary Holyfield, Bible importance of the much-needed money instructor will remember the service Elder Stovall Conducts but still disliked knocking on doors station where she met Samuel Gyke, Bronx Week of Prayer asking for funds. David Asimery, and David Owusu; In a stirring series of messages, Elder At the beginning of the 1975 cam- three young men (all friends from Samuel Stovall brought new inspira- paign, the Lord led me to a thought tion to the Washington Avenue Bronx which revolutionized my house-to- church recently. house visitation. It made me anxious to leave my warm house night after Elder Stovall, executive secretary of night to approach my neighbors. What the Northeastern conference, was made the difference? guest speaker for the fall Week of It was my goal! Previously, my goal Prayer. His messages were as follows: was strictly money, but this year I Sabbath—"The Virtue of Humility"; determined to spend time in homes Sunday—"Conversions Within the learning about the people inside and Church"; Monday—"The Other Side telling them about Jesus—if the of the Ten Commandments" (part I); opportunity arose. (And it usually did.) Tuesday—(Part II); Wednesday—"Is Putting people before my selfish Prayer Effective—Does It Work?" motive of raising money for self-glori- Thursday—"The Blessed Peace of fication, made the difference. Ellen Pastor Jerome James, assisted by Elder Joseph Cummings, baptizes a candidate. God"; Friday—"The Pressures of White says it this way: "One of the new plans for reaching unbelievers is the Harvest Ingathering campaign for missions."—Christian Service, p. 167. Yes, I thought, reaching unbelievers begins in my home town. So, at the beginning of each night of soliciting, I prayed, "Dear God, make me people conscious, not money hungry. May thy spirit lead, in Jesus' name. Amen." What a difference! Normally, I solicited my local community in two nights, but this past year I worked for five nights and still did not com- plete the territory. What fantastic con- tacts were made! Still God provided five times as much money as before. The money came in when I put people, my own neighbors, first.

M. F. ORTEL Recently baptized candidates at the Bronx church.

March 11, 1975, Vol. LXXIV, No. 5 13 secretary; Joseph Champen, Violet Benefit Concert to Aid School Gill, Carrie Grant, David E. Henry, Rupert Heron, and Doris Logan. Former pastors of the Mount of Olives church brought inspiring mes- sages to the congregation during the week. These included Elder Theodore X. Perry, pastor of the East New York church and founder of the Mount of Olives church; Elder James A. Edge- combe, pastor of the Park Hill church, Denver Colorado; Elder Harold Kib- ble, pastor of the Emmanuel Temple in Buffalo; Elder Alvin R. Goul- bourne, pastor of the Jefferson Ave- nue church in Rochester; Elder E. A. Lockett, pastor of the Lebanon church Elder S. W. Stovall delivers inspirational mes- in Queens; Elder James P. Willis, sage.

Worldliness"; Sabbath—"God's Glori- ous Coming New World." The messages were uplifting and each individual had an opportunity to search his heart and re-commit his The Excelsior chorale of the Mt. life to Christ. Each evening, prior to Zion church in Hamden, Connecticut, the messages, there was a devotional gave the proceeds from a recent con- reading. cert to the educational fund to help Pastor Jerome James provided gen- students attending the Housatonic eral direction throughout the series. One of the convocation speakers, C E. Brad- Valley school in Derby. Catherine The church was greatly benefited ford, spoke for the worship hour. Reed, secretary to the chorale, is shown from these meetings. presenting a check to Vashni Davis, J. B. BROWN educational secretary for the church. Communication Secretary Four area churches are subsidizing the school operated by the Southern New England conference. The chorale is Mount of Olives directed by Aubrey Tompkins. Building Fund Convocation IDA J. BROOKES Communication Secretary The Mount of Olives church of Brooklyn, New York, held a building fund convocation from November 22 Northeastern Academy choir directed by Lloyd through 30, 1974. The theme of the Chung presents music. Community Services Group convocation was "A House to the Working at Mount of Olives Glory of God and the Service of Man." pastor of the City Tabernacle in Services were held on Sabbath at the New York City; Elder Walter W. During the past holiday season, the Bethesda Baptist church to facilitate Fordham, associate secretary of the community services department of the the anticipated overflow crowd. Week- regional department of the General Mount of Olives church procured night services were held at the Mount Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; and distributed baskets of food for the of Olives church. and Elder Charles E. Bradford, asso- needy families of the church and the The church's objective is to raise ciate secretary, General Conference of community. The necessary foods were one million dollars towards the build- Seventh-day Adventists. Special music obtained by donations from members ing of a first class church community was presented by the Brooklyn Temple of the church. center. Present facilities are inadequate youth choir, Northeastern Academy Community services leader, Maxine to accommodate varied types of pro- choir, Linden Boulevard church choir, Bethea, and her assistant, Juanita grams needed by the church and the Mount of Olives church choir, and Gilbert, worked in conjunction with community with its multiplicity of Elder James Edgecombe. the Pathfinder club under the direc- activities. The members of the church The funds raised during the con- tion of Annette Wilson and counselor participated in an intensive building vocation amounted to twenty-five thou- Carol Watkins. fund drive during the convocation sand dollars including sacrificial gifts Pastor Robert L. Lister admonished week under the able directorship of from members and interested friends the congregation about the importance the convocation committee consisting of the church. of meeting the physical needs of those of Wilfred Moncrieffe, chairman; Pas- DAVID E. HENRY we are seeking to win to Christ. tor Robert L. Lister; Constance Scott, Communication Secretary DAVID E. HENRY

14 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER the work."—Testimonies, Vol. 6, p. 440. You can help Christ save many from the human pollution caused by the Northern New [Wand artificial life they live as they are helped mentally, physically and spiri- tually at the Institute. Monadnock Institute number 1, the old homestead, has been For further information contact the for Better Living completely remodeled, with a new board member nearest you or drop modern kitchen, two new bathrooms, a line to: Today many talk about pollution. new wiring, general repairs and re- Monadnock Institute for Better Living In this article we will discuss human painting; the latest, a set of 22 new c/o David Timura pollution. Every church member in aluminum windows. R.F.D. 1, Morgan Road any church who professes to walk in Before many guests can be rewarded Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire 03447 the footsteps of the world's greatest with better health or taught a trade ALLEN ROBINSON Medical Missionary must be interested the board must move forward in the Vice-President in his "brother's" improvement. development of the physical plant and Nearly every day the doctor is con- staff. We know, "The Lord desires to fronted with that special patient who. have many take part in this grand above all others, needs to be lifted up work, those who are consecrated, whose Northern New England and freed from his dilemma. Given hearts are humble, and who are willing CAMP MEETING the chance, this special patient could to engage in any line that demands enjoy all the rewards of a healthy their service."—Colporteur Ministry, June 19.28, 1975 mind and body. p. 59. Make plans now to attend the As the following is prescribed—out- Situated near the Institute are two annual camp meeting in Free- parcels of land (85 and 11 acres) we door life, exercise, a balanced diet, port this June. Please note that would like to buy so the building with the best of treatment and faith camp meeting will be one week committee can make long range plans. in God's healing power—wonderful earlier this year. Plans are now things happen as health is restored. In the September report we learned being made for a real spiritual This is the goal of the Monadnock that "plants must be made in many feast for all. Institute for Better Living. The Insti- places," and when no further effort CARL P. ANDERSON tute is located only five miles from should be made to establish institu- President Little Monadnock Mountain. Another tions, "it will be time for us to fold ten mile hike along the Appalachian our hands and let the Lord close up Mountain Trail, "with its commanding view" brings one to Grand Monad- nock. The White Mountains of New Hampshire and the Green Mountains of Vermont are not far away. Southern New England The founders of the Monadnock In- stitute for Better Living are walking and working by faith and are encour- Southern New England Berkshire Hills Evangelistic aged as others walk with them in Christ's footsteps. Let me introduce Outdoor Club Effort Completed the new board of directors: George The Southern New England Out- The Finley evangelistic company has Hamm, M. D., President; Allen Robin- door Club was organized in 1969 by completed a three-month program in son, Vice-president; David Timura, the conference MV department. Its the Pittsfield, Massachusetts, area. All Secretary-treasurer; F. Holbrook, E. F. objectives are to promote fellowship the meetings were held in the new Keslake, Northern New England Con- and nature study among members of Berkshire Hills Seventh-day Adventist ference; Rico Zorilla, Northern New the Seventh-day Adventist church church. England Conference; Pastor Mark Fin- while camping in God's great out- A Five-Day Stop Smoking program, ley, Southern New England Confer- doors. regularly conducted each spring and ence; Pastor Howard Fish, Pastor The club meets monthly from April fall by local church personnel, was Robert Farley, Northern New England through November at various camp- followed by the Finley nutrition and Conference; Mrs. V. Hamm and Mrs. grounds in Southern New England, cooking demonstrations. These classes S. Timura. We also have elected an Any Adventist wishing to camp with were enthusiastically received and con- advisory board. These are all "second us may obtain the details by requesting sistently attended by over 100 persons. mile" workers, volunteers who want mailed announcements from the sec- A series of soul-winning seminars to see this institution develop. retary. were conducted for the church mem- In behalf of the board, I would like Write to: bers preceding the evangelistic meet- to bring you a brief progress report. ings. The prophetic lecture series were Mrs. W. E. Whipple The response during the past few 51 Pine Street well attended by 80-120 persons, of months has been encouraging. Unit Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056 whom 35 were not Seventh-day Advent-

March 11, 1975, Vol, LXXIV, No. 5 15 Special Constituency Meeting Southern New England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists A special constituency meeting, as authorized by the twenty-third session of the Southern New Eng- land Conference of Seventh-day Ad- ventists, will be held at Machian Auditorium at Atlantic Union College, South Lancaster, Massachusetts, on April 6, 1975, at 10:00 a m The purpose of the meeting is to receive reports, discuss plans for the future, and transact such other business as may properly come before the dele- gates. Each organized church in the con- ference is entitled to be represented by duly appointed delegates on the basis of one for the organization, re- gardless of membership, and one additional delegate for each twenty- five members or major fraction Front row: Jeff Beisiegel, Audrey Suriner, Carlene Suriner, Elizabeth O'Leary. Second row: thereof. The members of the execu- Francis Bauer, Margo Dingwell, Shirley Waite, Mary Suriner, Pastor Allen Bidwell. Third row: tive committee of the conference, Pastor , Hildet Caetano, Sheri Suriner, Maria Santos. Back row: Mike Meronek all accredited laborers receiving cre- Alice Meronek. Four others not pictured: Rex Nelson, Carol Klienert, Jean Coolen, Heather dentials or licenses from the confer- Clingman. ence, and any members of the Gen- eral or Atlantic Union Conference ists. There were 25 decisions for Christ. committees who may be present are Three baptisms have added 17 souls to delegates at large. the church and a class is still studying, Stuart R. Jayne, President preparing for baptism. Also, Sunday A Light at the Crossroads Donald J. Russell, Treasurer evening lectures are being continued by Pastor Bidwell.

New [Wand Memorial 1-lospital

Doctors, Nurses, and Clergy Discuss Questions on Death Just what do you say to comfort a terminally-ill patient who is approach- ing death? How do you console the patient, family, and friends? These questions were the basis of a recent two-day workshop on "Sup- porting Terminally Ill People and Their Families" held at New England Memorial Hospital, Stoneham, Massa- chusetts. More than 75 local nurses, doctors, and clergy attended the workshop, which was designed to lend counsel and advice on how to relate to term- nally-ill people and their families. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Streff of Acton, Massachusetts, who are both experts Guest speakers at New England Memorial Hospital's two-day workshop on "Supporting Ter- on the subject of "death and dying," minally Ill People and Their Families" were Dr. and Mrs. Charles Streff (right) of Acton, Massa- chusetts. Pictured on the left are Leo Poirier (from Stoneham) and Walter Kloss, both New presented a series of lectures during England Memorial Hospital chaplains, and Heather Switak, inservice education director, also the first day of the workshop. Topics a Stoneham resident.

16 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER How to cook Mexican style without cholesterol or animal fat. Use Loma Linda Vege•Burger. Sabrozo!

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VEGE-BURGER (Amaotinda) such as "Our Fear of Death," "Is It All Right to Talk About Dying?" and "Helping Others to Talk About Death" were discussed by Dr. and Mrs. Streff. Dateline '75. • • The second day of the workshop featured speakers from the hospital's chaplain department, human services, nursing, and social service depart- ments. Judith Urquhart, pastor of the First Unitarian Church, Stoneham, also Southern New England Adventist Book Center addressed the workshop. The two-day session was co-spon- PRE-INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE sored by the inservice education and Sunday, March 23, 1975 — 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. chaplain departments of NEMH. BIBLES — BOOKS — RECORDS — HEALTH FOODS Everything at camp meeting prices with many items at lower bargain prices. Dr. Herrmann Redeem your Loma Linda coupons. Free booklets to all customers. Come Receives Certification early for best selection. We will be closed April 1 for inventory. Donald W. Herrmann, M.D., a (Open other Sundays from 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.) staff member at New England Memo- rial Hospital, recently received notifi- cation from the American Board of Internal Medicine that he has success- fully passed the pulmonary sub-spec- ialty examination administered on Sandia View Academy October 16, 1974. Alumni The Alumni Association of Sandia View Academy invites all former students, former teachers and principals to the alumni week end on the campus of San- dia View Academy, May 2-4. The classes to be honored will be 1945, 1955, and 1965. Please send your name and address to the treasurer, Manuel Torres, 829 55th NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87105. Thank you.

Special 20% Discount During the month of March, 1975, there will be a special 20% Names Wanted Dr. D. W. Herrmann, a specialist in pulmonary discount on all Chapel/Bridge A journalism study at Pacific medicine at New England Memorial Hospital, records and tapes at your Advent- Union College seeks the names recently received word that he has successfully ist Book Center. Available are passed the pulmonary sub-specialty examina- and addresses of all Seventh-day albums so full of the joy, the tion from the American Board of Internal Med- Adventists in North America hope, the love, and the miracle icine. who are currently working as of the Christian experience that Dr. Herrmann, who joined the staff news personnel for newspapers, they will bring beauty and rich- news wire services, and radio or of NEMH in July of 1974, also holds ness into your home and into television stations. If you are, or a certificate in internal medicine which your life this year, and for many he received in June, 1974. if you know of, a Seventh-day years to come. Adventist who is on the news In his medical practice at NEMH, Your Adventist Book Center Dr. Herrmann treats patients who staff of such organizations, would wants you to have many of these you send full name and address have asthma, chronic bronchitis, em- records and tapes in your per- physema, lung cancer, and general (or whatever part of either is sonal library. This is their way available to you) to: respiratory illnesses. of saying 'thank you' for your A graduate of Loma Linda (Cali- support and patronage of the News Personnel Study fornia) University School of Medicine, ‘BC Dr. Herrmann, his wife, Sandra, and Angwin, California 94508 daughter, Kimberly, live in Reading.

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March 11, 1975, Vol. LXXIV, No. 5 19 "HOW GOES THE LORD'S WORK?" By J. L. DITTBERNER, President Atlantic Union Conference Some years ago, when president 085.29 tithe. This is an increase of about $1,067,500.00 of a local conference in the Mid- over last year. Surely this is also evidence of God's west, I would have an occasional blessing on His people. He has promised to reward yet regular visit from one of the our faithfulness. This He is doing, and we must con- members who lived in the com- tinue to be channels for His blessings to flow on to munity. He was a retired rancher, His work. Sabbath school offerings amounted to as well as small-town newspaper $1,096,382.84, which is an eleven per cent increase publisher. In fact, at eighty-five he over last year. The 2X program, which has encour- still wrote a column for the weekly aged us to double our Sabbath school offerings, has paper. It was always a privilege to called our attention to the importance of keeping up visit with him and hear him recount with inflationary trends. The Ingathering and other experiences of the early days. He especially could mission offerings amounted to $861,375.79. tell some vivid stories of the great blizzard of Speaking of Sabbath school, may I say that it is 'eighty-eight. gratifying to see the increase in offerings. But I am It didn't matter whether there were others in the worried about something. That is the number of our office or if it were in the middle of a committee meet- church members who are not attending Sabbath ing. He would come and sit next to my desk with school. The department tells me that each Sabbath, his broad-brimmed hat on and talk. Invariably, his there is an average of 20,442 missing members. The first words were in the form of a question: "Well, next thing that usually happens is that these people how goes the Lord's work?" I don't think he was ever become missing church members. We all need the fully satisfied with the report of progress. He wanted Sabbath school to keep us aware of the world mission so much for the work to be finished so Jesus could program, and we also need the benefit of the lesson come. He was lonesome because he had recently lost study. This too is a matter of concern. Too few of his life companion. our people are engaging in daily study. Maybe that No doubt many of you are asking the same ques- is why they miss Sabbath school. Try studying your tion and for the same reason—you want Jesus to lesson; then you will not only avoid embarrassment, come. Perhaps it is impossible to really say how the but you will really enjoy the lesson period. work is going. We are not able to read hearts and The literature evangelists sold $1,139,630.45 worth know how many of the members in our Union are of books and magazines. They turned in 15,832 appli- really ready to meet the Lord or to be used by Him cations for Bible correspondence courses. They con- in a great way to finish the work. Neither do we tacted 1,142 former Seventh-day Adventists, brought know to what extent the last-day message has gone 1,531 people to church, and prayed in 15,772 homes. to those living in the Atlantic Union. Neither do we There were 126 baptized as a direct result of their know just how much testimony must be given for work. Who knows how many more were and will be everyone to have an opportunity to make a decision indirectly influenced by the books and magazines. for truth. New England Memorial and Fuller Memorial hos- All we can do is look at our own hearts to be sure pitals and the Geer extended-care facility, all op- we are right with God and then look at figures, which erated by the union, are enjoying high occupancy. is about the only way to report on the activity and Administrators, physicians, chaplains, and paramedi- progress of the church as a whole. cal personnel are bearing their witness before pa- Through the combined work of lay members, tients and employees. We are grateful for these strong ministers, teachers, colporteurs, doctors, and the radio medical institutions. and TV ministry, there were 3,402 people who joined Atlantic Union College is enjoying a good year. the churches in the Atlantic Union last year either The second semester shows an increased enrollment. by baptism or profession of faith. This represents This is a bit unusual, as many times there is a loss of one new member added for every 12 of the total students at this time. We have a good college! The membership at the beginning of the year, or about eight academies, eight junior academies, and 68 ele- an eight and one-half per cent increase. mentary schools have a total enrollment of 5,284. It might be of interest to note that 2,105 members Last year 2,167 of our youth enjoyed attending transferred into the conferences by letter; and 2,322 our summer camps. Our young people are anxious were transferred out by letter. There were 310 of our to be involved in soulwinning. Last year they were people laid to rest, and 949 were lost to membership influential in helping 794 others make decisions for by apostasy or as missing. This leaves a net gain in the Lord. membership of 1,926 over the first of the year, with There are many other good things that could be a total membership in the Union of 41,862 as of said about "How goes the Lord's work?" but we are December 31, 1974. running out of space. Statistically speaking, things The increase of membership and the faithfulness look good. Spiritually speaking, only God and you of the members has resulted in a total of S11,483,- know. Be of good courage; "He will finish the work."