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How sad iris whenU we seek m avoid CIHbK940 (h Ch•mbly,Longueul\ OC 14H 3M3. piiOnt'450165 1·5222 rhe plain reaching of the Word in an am:mpr to findh ppiness. It never a canadiMCo Unlftrslty .... 5-115 Co lleqe Ave.. works, because lasting peace cannot come ro one who minimizes God. Locombo.AB T4L 2ES.ph. ,...4031782·3381 \Vouldn't it be wonderful if each and every one of us were known as pe emakers? • DNdHnes ac Septombo<, ...., lllly2 Mark Johnson is president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada ()(robom>u Posunestrr.Please rtt\lra undeliftribl� Ca:ntcf11nM«u.stt to AltsJN9ffJ.Ubs.c:riptiol", n•UiogSt.E.OShiWI,OH L1H1H8 2 July 2014 a July 2014 The coverphoto is of Ontario Conference School of Evangelism graduates, Linton and PauletteHaughton. One of the firstgraduates, Rodrigo Alvarez,is pictured in the table of content photoabove . llfj July 2014 3 A Better Upcoming Events 2014 World Canada $2000 Awards For Students The Jackson Humanitarian Award Students Today. leaders Tomorrow. A Better World's Student division, "Tomorrow's EDGE" has established five travel awards to recognize and train students$2000 between the ages of and who are engaged in humani tarian causes17 locally25 and globally. The students will travel to project sites, learn, develop and implement humanitarian projects. The award is named in honour of Dan and Donna Jackson's dedication to young people and humanitarian service. or ApplyFo details nominate please visit by www November.abwcanad 30a, .2014ca or contactr Rob Weich 1 [email protected] 1 403.350.95 74. Medical Mission Trip November 3- November 17, 2014 Spend 14 unforgettable days in Kenya with A Better World Needed: Doctors, Nurses, Dentists and any health care profes sionals are welcome. We are also looking for a sup port team of non-medical personnel to join this trip. To: • Provide training for local health care workers • Assist in the dinics built by A Better World • Serve in rural medical camps Team Leaders: Dr. Ray and Deryl Comeau Dr. Ray Comeau has been a family physician in Cen tral Alberta for years and has a special interest in tropical diseases25 and travel medicine. Deryl Comeau is an RN with over years experience. Together they have led medical30 teams for the past nine years. A Better World Canada www.abwcanada.ca ndI Street Lacombe AB 403.782.0325 I #103 5033 52 always welcomed mothers with their children nounced a blessing on the children. ne of the sticky dilemmas that a caring Since com in� ro that conclusion in my minisrry, l h:we church wrestles with at timc:s is knowing found that we can resolve: such sim3tions by having the 0 how to respond to someone from the parents make a choice bcrwccn a blessing fromthe pastor community. non-practicing members, and dcdu:aring their child ro God. I am sure Jesus never or faithful grandparenrs who wanr to have a dedication turned away a parent with a child bur rook the children service for a child. up in hi lap and pronounced a blessing on the:yow1g Over the years this has been �n issue in several of my lh·es. thats they would grow and become all that God churches. Seeking to encourage the yow1g parents or wanted them to be. grandparents, I alway leaned toward agreeing ro hold \'<'hen an inacth•e AdYenrist, non-member, or the:sc:rvicc.:, y c:t deep inside:s there was that grandpan:m to have:the child dedc ted, I tell thar s:�id,A b:�by dedication is :1 commitmentsomcrhing of the: parcnrs individual chen::asks:�rc rwo services we performi a for children, o co child t love the lord within a o�ph r a baby blc.:ssing or a baby dedication. Usually arc of theraise Sc:vemh-da)' the Adventist Church. the tm e c: dclighrc:d ar the option of a baby blessing. l encouragethey l have:noticed that many members within our thcm to ho�t the service:in their home:�and suggcst they congregations are often uncomfortable wirh having invite their friends. The home is a more comfortable thcir pastors dcdicatc childrcn of parcnts setting for people who may not be used to church. know will most likely never come throughwho the rhqdoor� of However, if they insist they want rhe �ervice in the the:church again.ln �omc culture� the: dedication of church. I an1 not opposed tO burT lc:rcvc:ryon<: children of single mom� or community friends is held know what 1 am doing. rhar, outside the sancruary in one of the rooms, After a few opening words of welcome, l share a thereby marking a differencebetween church the services. Bible cncouragcmenr for parents, take the child in mr I faced the dilc:mmawith fairhful grandparents who lap. and have a prayer of blessing. The church gives wanted to dedicate thm grandchild. Their daughter-in them a card, small gift. and ilwites to Sabbath law was a con�cicnrious mothcr. bur her husband was 3 school. The famil) usually has lightthem refrc�hmcnts for former member who was going along but was no longer those arrendmg, and in the positive atmosphere of the interested in the church. Oftenpastors yield to the: request home, the family cxprcss�:sgratitude to the: because they trust it will encourage the parents. Surely, it Adventist Churchusually for caring for their family. pl asc:sthe grandpan:nt�.How<:vcr. the pastor still docs not God loves th�:children, and thcy may not be able to fedc completely comfortable=about performingthe scn•ice. choose their �:archly parents, but they do have 3 caring One day, as Twas reflecting on this challenge, a light heavenly Father who we can picture went on m my head: always welcomed mothers placing His loving arms around them with their children andJesus pronounced a bkssing on the and giving them a big hug. • childrcn.Jcsu� giving a blessing was ddTcrcntthan a t:hild being taken ro temple for dedication. When Ken Corkum is president of the Seventh children were dedicated,the they were taken to the temple day Adventist Church inNewf oundland. and the priests presented them ro rhe Lord. There was a difference. llfi July 201 4 5 I'm about to do a SK for a charitable cause on Sabbath, Q: but the adults in my church are giving me a hard time. I feel very judged and viewed negatively. I run because I love it and believe in physical fitness, and I believe in helping charities. So what difference is there between doing a food drive and running for a cause? The Sabbath is like an oversized jewel that shines among the many blessings from God.lt's the best thing ever. Remove the Sabbath, A: and we are no more than machines-working, studying, worrying, puffing machines bumping into one another. Put it back into our lives and we become closer to what God intended for us-human beings who know how to hit the busyness pause button and enjoy time with God and others with no strings attached. Satan knows that. So what does he do about it? He makes sure that the Sabbath becomes a divisive topic in heated discussions: running vs. hiking, hitting the ball vs. napping, walking on the beach vs. swimming, cooking on Friday vs. overeating on Saturday, and the list goes on. If we fall into his trap, the Sabbath effectively becomes a claustrophobic lock instead of a liberating key. In situations like yours, this is what I usually do: I respectfully leave others to argue it out, while I go outside to breathe fresh air. Then I search for wisdom in God's Word. Speaking of God's Word, this is what Jesus had to say in a similar scenario: "Then he turned to his critics and asked,'Does the law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?' But they wouldn't answer him" (Mark 3:4, NLT). Do you have a question for Pastor Josue Sanchez? Email it to [email protected]. . . . c C"OII �P t a factor O.si·RHr11<•Mng a standing ovation from the stud•nts, facu ty, and family at this year's graduation. '' Don't let fear stop you. Fear is the unknown. Take life as an adventure. '' 8 July 2014 a FOR DESI-RAE DIONNE, who graduated this past spring with her bachelor's degree in International Health & Wilderness Studies, difficultonly means adventure. LATE FOR CLASS, SHE RAN ACROSS THE CAMPUS initiative and worked to keep everything in order. trying tom inimize rhe time she would miss. Feeli ng She wasth oughtfula ndhard dUig ent in her leadership. making ht:c shoel oost:, sh t: stopp ed, bt:nt over, and tied hc:c sure the small groups received the support they needed. shoelace. As she was wrapping up. a fellow student l was blessed to have worked with her,''states Deibert. stoppe d by her side and told ht:r th at she inspired them In 2013 Des i·Rae went to Ghana for her pracricum. -not only for running around campus byh ersel fbut She spent seven weeks working in the city of Kumasi also for tying her own shoelaces. She said thank you, with a public h eal th ream. The projec t met with people but coh rself she thought, "Ins pire? Who, me?" Th is and rook blood pressure and tested forh epatiti.� Band was the verye same question that r an through Desi·Rae malaria. It cook her a whik to find a place ment for hc:r Dionne:� head as she stood on scage at graduation. As pranic:um,as many organizations wen: nor r ead)'to have sh e was receiving her di ploma , CUC pr esident, Dr. Mark a visually impaired person on their ream. Her r im in Haynal. informed her that the facultybe h ind her and the Gh ana emphasized the type of work char she wantee d srudems, family, and friends in from of her were giving to do after school. 'While she was happy to help during her a standing ovation. No question, an inspiration. the seven weeks of tht:pr oject, she wanted to help build Graduating om university is an accompli�hmcnt in something that would h aw a lon,gcr·l asting impact. Liv ing itself,btn doingfr so as a visual!)' impaired student makes with her local host fam ily, she learned a lot about the ir that much more for Dcsi·Rae Dionne, culture. lr informed her of the rypes of self·susraining who graduated thisdifficult. past spri Burng wi t her bac helor's projects that could be done in the local area. Her degree in Interna tional Health & Wildernessh Studies, praccicum reinforced the adven.rurc of international difficult on ly means adventure. For as long a..�she can develop ment and spark ed an idea ofs ome day cre ating rem emb er, Desi· Rae h as b een abl e tO sec only light and her own NGO. some colours. Her doctors told her that her vision was When Desi-Rae be gan her degree at CUC. she Uke seeing through a pinprick, lights and colours, nothing never won der e if she wou ld Sh e knew what c:lsc. Her advenrurou.� spirit led her ro choose an area of she wamed, andd it was going to&nish.happe n. Sh e trusted srudy that would sec her travel and be in the outdoors. God and knew char H e would find a way for her. In pa.�t sum mer s she has gone whitewater rafting at the Wal ki ng the 1.5·kilometre distance to and from Grand Canyon and door·to·door canvassi ng. Adventure school was a challenge, even more so in winter when and people are th ings that D c:si-Rac:cra v es. c::verything is ligh t and white. Ht:rmotm is wh:1t inb-pirt:s As a sruden t at CUC s he was nor conte nt to just or hers and pushes her toc onti nue her adventure. gn through her eour�es. Sht:wanted the ·Don't let ft:ar �top you. Fear is rh c unknown. Take experience, and du ring her time at cue, sfullhe immersed CUC life as an advc:nture,"Desi-Rae states. herself in activities and friends. Desi·Rae has been the Her love for hercampus, friends, and God ha s Small roups coordinator f or amp us Ministries for pushe d her ro th e fin ish line of graduation. She is the p asGt two years. She has wo rCked closely wirh her g ra tc::fu l for a campus and community that she can fellow Students and the ch aplains CO lead Ollt in belong co. �I love has been good co me, small groups. CommunityCUC is im por tant ro er, and it and I've rece iveda CUC! lot of CUCsuppo rt and encouragement. shows through her service for Campus M inihstries. I'm treated like a rypical persosl. Th ey let me be me," "Not everyone c an be reached by vespers or other she says. There were times when life was up and then services. Small communities arc important. I wanted to down, but her relationship with God has carried her h elp grow that. 1 wanted srudenrs to grow friendships on. Desi·Rae says, "Godhas a cool way of cr eating a with one iinother e h ip an od coexist ways that he's reached me. He c ontinually toge ther. He is theand creator God. of Fri socii1dsal it y."says d GDcsi-Rae. kmosaiceeps mt: ofc losetO Him." • Her adventurous spirit inspires her fellowstudents, facu lty, and staff. chaplain Adam Deibert greatly JR FerrerIs the communication appreciated h av ingCUC Desi·Rae on the Campus Miniseries directorfor Canadian UniversityCollege team. "I app reciated havin g Dcsi on our team. She took Ill July 2014 9 adra ca n ada en years ago Chimedm:den and her husband, Tadamba, selling the::c:xccss produce at market. By relying on the MEAL mc.:t and married on the steppes, living the traditional life project agronomist and the.: self-help group offdlow gardeners Tof Mongolian herdsmen. However, they lost their animals in the project, they have learned the techn iques necessary to and livelihood during a dzud, a Mongolian term describing a grow an abundant amount of food in Mongolia's harsh climarc. severe \V'inrer with extreme temperatures that kill off livestock They hope to earn $300 from their garden this year. by the thousands. With no way to earn a living or even feed Chimcdtscdcn and her husband have never gone to school themselves on steppes, Chimedtseden :md her husband left their and cannot read. She cannot even sign her own name. Fortunately, families behind and moved to Ula:111baatar in search of work. their children arc going tO school, and they often help their Approximately 1.3 million people {half the population of parents understand the educational materials they receive from Mongol ia) now live in laanbaatar, making it nearly impossible ADRA. Wirh the practice of rcadingADRA materials, d1e boys for people to ftndwork. U When they arrived in Ulaanbaarar, arc alsoperforming well at school. even winning prizes Tadamba registered with che government for a free hascha, a In the summer the boys also help weed. waccr, and haandrves award.�.t 0.7-hectare lor of land. on the edge of rhe city. He also signed vegetables. Every da)' they haul the 200 litres of water required up to a monthly child subsidy from the Mongolian for their thirsty plants. It's a J 0 to 15-minutc walk co well. The govc:rnmc:nt,receive bur it was only $15 per month. work is hard, but they Iove seeing the results. � Despite che free hascha they received from the government, �I'm so happy to be a part of the MEAL project, says times were hard. Tadamba was able to find only seasonal work Chimcdtsc.:dcn."We have been involved in this proj�ct for one in a bakery. a brick factory. and by dean ing the open marker. and a half years and have made many friends among our gardening In the best months, he earned $200, but that was only for five group. Our neighbours have also become part of the project. months of the year. By collecting and selling scrap meral, they and we all cook together at meetings. [belong to the agriculnrre, managed to scrape rogether $800 for a gher (also known as a nutrition, cooking, sdf-hdp, and small-business groups! " yurt outside Mongolia) for cheir growing family. Forcunately, Both she and her husband arc thankful for ADRA's work they were able to get a gher before the housing prices rose in their community. "Nobod)' approached us to help:' she says. sharply in the laH few years. "ADRA was the first to approach and help-because of our "We used co cat a lot of lamb, with bread and rice." says illiteracy I didn't think rhat my husband and I could gee chis kind Chimcdlrscden. "We can't car lamb anymore b cause it's roo of training.» Chimcdtscdcn wants co learn to read and write, e expensive. \XIe can only afford the innards." and ADRA will be helping her through che MEAL project. Fortunately. they CoiHacted by ADRA wo kers who Not only in Mongolia but a so the world.ADRA is want�d to know if rh�ywere would be irm.:rcstcdin a proj�ctr called busy helping people c.:v ery day. ADl around RA supporters like you arc the Micro-Economic & Agriculture Learning(MEAL) project, the reason chat Chimcdtscden and Tadamba can pur h ealthy d esigned to reach them how to grow and sdl their own food. food on the cable for their children. Thank you! • Last year they grew 100 kilograms of potatoes, and another SO kilograms of cabbage. carrots. onions. and cucum hers! Story by Ryan Wallace, based on field notesby Sharmilla Reid. This year the family is expanding rhcir garden in the hopes of Ryan Wallace is a communications specialist at ADRA Canada. 10 July 2014 a For more Information on this and other ADRA Canada projects. please visit www.adra.ca. EUGENE CLARENCE GLANZER lived a lifetime of joy by always looking on the bright side. He also experienced great happiness in hdping others. It is therefore easy ro picture him smiling to himself as he included some surprises in his estate plan. Eugene was born inTripp, Souch Dakota, in J 912. Ten years Iacer his family moved to Alberta, where he attended school umil his gr aduation from Canadian junior (CJC) in 1934.t a lor of young men, Eugene enjoyed advenCollegeture-jumping trains roLike sir on top for a great view of the Rocki<:s, working in logging camps. driving from Alberta to Florida for a one-week vacation. and findinghis place in the world by hitchhiking ro Washington, D.C., in the Grear Depression year of 1936. Eugene's firstjob in \Vashingron. D.C., was installing insulation at 40 cents an hour." Man, you th ought you were ric.:h!"he exclaimed to a Washington Post reporter 67 years larer.2 However, his good fortune did not last. and he found himself walking New YorkAvenue on the lookout for another job.lr was there that he sported a man in a drugstore window painting a Coca-Cola sign on the glass. "I can do that," Eugene thoughr ro himself. His enthusiasm and arristi.: talent landed him a job in two days, but it rook up to five years to ma$tcr the trade. "For one thing," he:told his college alumni magazine, "�igns are painted backwards fromthe: inside so they can be: read com:ccly from the outside ro passersby. Once you ger the hang ofir, ies very simple, though."' Eugene calculated he painted 4,000 m 5,000 signs over his 40-year career with Coca-Cola. One of rhe large,�t was a sign in the window of Whalen's Drug Store on Pennsylvania Avenue:downtown, completed for President john F.Kennedy's inauguration. During his years with Coca-Cola . Eugene bought into the companY:� employee stock purchase plan. This was very helpf ul years larcr when he:set up his estate trust that resulted in a lc::gacy gift for Canadian University College:. The funded scholarships made possible by Eugene's legacy donation to cue will keep on giving for yea rs tO come. So far, there arc four $3,000 annual scholarships established in Eugene's name for CUC, as well as rwo $2,000 annual scholarships in his name for Parkvicw Adventist Academy (PAA), which is on the campus of CVC. The criteria for these scholarships arc:similar: (I) students returning the next school year, (2) academic standing considerations, (3) financial need consideratiOn$,(4) participation in campus leade rship, (5) for CUC Ottly: OllC of the recipients JnUSt be a married smdent. Imagine Eugene's delight in heaven when his scholarship students tell him what a diffaence he made in their lives! • (Eugene'slegac;• story cominue in cbe 11exrissue.) will ' Over the years Canadian Junior College (CJC) became Canadian University College (CUC). 'Patncia Sulllv;an,"like His SunAowers, He Cheered Others;The Wash�ngton Post,January 25, 2009 'Ibid. I1Jj July 201 4 11 a better world "We need this so badly but had no idea how we were going to make it happen. God is amazing!" Ziakris said rhc program's goal is tO hdp those who arc living in unfavourable conditions for reasons beyond their control. Since the project's creation, a core committee of about eight individuals have been reviewing applications from families who have been nominated. They then work hard on co-ordinating each project to ensure ir runs smoothly. Neighbours is witnessing success with irs projects, thanks to enough dcdicated volunrccrs stepping up to rhe plate:. volunteers helped our from May d1roughS cprem her on L·\Sfa new cnrryway. year bathroom and master bedroom for Bentley area residents Alfred Merro and his wife, Darlene. Metro is using a wheelchair after his kg was amputated because of compli cations from diabetes. "And when we aren't in the throws of a signature project, then rhc Neighbours committee tries to ger people together ro hc:lpon a smaller project once a monrh." said Ziakris. The volunteers have been providing meals at Red Deer's Ronald McDonald House, a place where families of hospitalized children stay. Financial support is also critical towards Neighbours' success. Todd Bawtinhelmerand wife, Angela Trca,along with their daughter, Nyah, and About $25,000 to $30,000 was raised through donations from son, Jacob, will seetheir RedDeer home renovated thanks tothe Neighbours team. family and friendsas well as businesses in Bemlcy, Rimbey, Berter World Canada is accustomed to maltinga difference and Lacombe for the 2013 project. Overall, the Neighbours in some of rhe world'sp ooresc coUimies. such a� Afghaniscan program is working because of rhe direct support fromA and South Sudan. Now it's making a difference close co Better World Canada. home as wdl. "For the firsttwo projects, A Better World offeredseed money For more rhan 20 years, rhe volunteer-run organization to help get rhem going;· said Ziakris.�we were so graceful because ser up and governed by Collc:ge Hc:iglm Adventist Churd1 in we didn't actually have: ro usc any of its seed money." Lacombe. Alta.. has been making improvements abroad. It's Rajah is also quick to give any e�perrise on a project. "\Vhen helping in areas of sch ooling, health care, water, and ocher l go to rhe board tOtell rhem about rhe project we've chosen, necessities within regions rhar might not orhenvise receive help. rhcy have faith that we can carry ir our," said Ziakris. "It'� so Three years ago it turned irs attention to another important great ro have that behind you." endeavor: helping Central A! berra's lessfortunate. Neighbours Ar the end of each project, an appreciation banquet is held. was formed after Lacombe:n:sidcnt Ronda Ziakris approachcd The 2013 project brou ght in double rhc number of guests from Eric Rajah, co-founder of A Better \'V'orld, with the idea. It has the previous year. Bendey Community Church don:ued the since Rn ishcd rwo projects-one that involved renovating a turkey meal and use of its fdlowship hall as a contribution toward flooded basement in 20 I2 and one that saw volunteers build a rhc:event. "That was a big deal for us because:the previous year 500-squarc-foor addition in 2013. we hired a caterer," said Ziakris. "It shows how people will help This year it will renovate the home of Red Deer couple, Todd in so [ lllai1yd ifferent) ways." Bawrinheimer and Angela Trca, whose young daughter Nyah is The Neighbours program is a great way ro give back ro rhe in a wheelchair and has severe special needs. Bawtin heimer is community. Ziakris can attest ro that, saying how good she feds presently our of work because of a serious injury. A new bathroom about hdping people:in the region. • will be built, plus doorways will be widened through che house. "We arc so excited! Weneed this so badly but had no idea how Laura Tester travels with A Better World we were going ro make ir happen:· �aid Trca. really is amazing!" and is a freelance writer for newspapers. "God 12 July 2014 a > >To support this program, please contact [email protected]. < < connected church VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL What Is Your Evangelistic Plan? your cnurch planning a Vacation Biblr School (V13S) this You can also offs:rrwo or thn:t seminars during rhr ssummer? As the summer begins, you will likely see large VBS andweek dads. that will arrracc parenc.�. such as exercise, kids and technology, banners hanging on the from lawns of many churches in your or discipline. The.�c options arc opportunities for parcms to community. connect with other church members while learning valuable skills. Vacation Bible School originally started out as an evangelistic FIVE-SABBATH VBS SERIES opporruniry ro reach children and families in the local community. Historically, it was hdd during the daytime hours to provide Most Vacation Bible School programs arc co be us\:d in �pititual teaching and free childcan:. In fact, 1 have met man)' fivecons ecutive days. However, )'Oil could createdplan one VBS event families who register their children at a variety of VB$ programs per week during your regular weekend services. This could be in rhc community a childcarc option. held during a children's church series or after church, using the as In recent years many churches have been opting our of decorations and activities each week. planning VBS. Some:of the.:reasons include lack of voluncc:ers, :md a weak evangdiscic outlook. fmancc.:s, TAKE IT OFF-SITE Is your VBS arrracting families in your community? Here are the best place to hold a VBS program? A some altem:atc:ideas chat your church could usc:to accommodate: locarion[s your church in a fn mily neighbourhood should be conducivechurch tO the needs of your community during the summer months. outreach plans. A couple of years ago, however, our leadcrship VBS EVENING MEETINGS team learned rhat most of the attendees were Adventists fromother churches. We felr char VBS had losr its purpose. We Many churches have already made the switch to an evening VBS were spending thousands of dollars on this one-week event, and program. Volunteers are hard co finddu ring the middle of the day it had poor cvangtli.�tic result.�.\'\le rook program to a becauseof work schedub, soc hurches arc holding their VBS evems local homeless shelter that focused on families.our VBS Every nighr we scarring at 6 p.m. You can also provide a light supper so parentS provided supper at the shelter and ran a full VBS program. We - don't have to stop at rhe drive through on the way after work. invited our church members to attend the program ar the:shelter with the families who lived there. Asa result, we were able ro PA RENTING CLASS AND EVENTS bring the story of jesus to a group of individuals who often feel While many parenrs drop off their children for the two-hour uncomfortable in an unfamiliar secring. • program, you might be surprised how many parents would stay if they had sorntthing interesting co do. You rnay consider cn.:ating Kumar Dixit is the pastorof Oakridge Adventist Church in Vancouver. a "parents only" lounge wirh beverages and free WiFi for moms He is the author of Branded Faith: Contextualizing the Gospel in a Post-Secular World. You can followhim on Twitter@kumardixit. App: Sabbath Ideas In Brief: Need new or fresh ideas for Sabbath afternoons? Looking for ways,yQu, your family, or your church group can spend the Sabbath ? This app many great ideas and ways to spend the Sabbath hours. and the ideaspriMdes are categorized under different topics, with differentideas for groups, children/ youth, or individuals. It has an OfflineIdeas section that is updated yearly and a live Ideas section that is updated weekly. If you have ways that you enjoy spending the Sabbath hours, you can submit your ideas for inclusion. The app is designed to help you keep the Sabbath, making it a special day that is set aside from the rest of the work week. Wow Factor: Many neat ideas for fun-filled Sabbaths. Meh Factor: Offline Ideas not as nicely organized as live Ideas. Developed for: Sabbathldeas.org Price: Free Works on: Android, iOS Link: hnp://goo.gl/1 Kbtm .\:::) ' Lessons on Prayer from the Piearf t of Jacob • Can the pattern ofJacob's prayer teach us something about how to approach God? onsider rhc early llfe ofJacob as recorded in schemed co send messengers ahead co cryand win Esau G nesis 27 and 28. From these:verses we sec: over (Gt.:n. 32:3·5). The: plan did not work the way a pee rs on who was an extraordinary wheeler Jacob had hoped; rhc messengers returnto report that Cr, deale exploiter, and schemc:r.Almost tO perfection, Esau was on his way with 400 mc:n.Whac didJacob do rhis rwin son of Rebecca adopts a lifesryle that justifies in chis rime of great fear and uncercainry? He cried to the meaningofhis name. the Lord in what is described as one of the longest who would have thought chat fr om chis man prayers in he book ofGenesis (Gen. 32:9-12). whoYcc prided himsdf in cheating and being an embezzler, Can thet pattern ofJacob�� prayer teach us something Christians today could learn valuable lessons abour abour how toapproach God? Let's ex:�minehis pr:�yer: chc way we approach God through prayer, especially First of all, he reminded God of H is promises (compare ) when we are in cornered sicuacions. The lessons can be Gen. 28: 13-1 S wi ch Gen. 32:9). Secondly, he confessed obtained by examining one of the most dramaric and his unworthiness (verse 10): thirdly, he asked God for fearful ex periences that Jac6b experi enced: facing Esall deliverance (verse 11): and finally. he returned t6 the (G n. 32. 33). promises of God (v rs 12). May we, through prayer. eGod, according to His promise {Gen. 28: I 5) is raking gain victories like Jacob.e e • Jacob back to Canaan. Bur th ere is one: great danger chat Jacob had co deal with on the rerum journey: he had co Eustace Williams is the director ofpersonal fa ce Esau and than 20 ministries and School of Eva ngelism for the the threat chat Esau offered more years earlier (Gen. 27:4! ). As he neared Esau�� curf.Jacob Ontario Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Ill July 2014 15 most a ve n stooped over my tiny little stove in my tiny little studio apartment in Montreal. A chemist in her laboratory, I mixed, stirred, baked, I and then tasted. My eyes lit up. My mouth did a happy dance. Once again, I had demonstrated that vegan food can be amazing. Then, just over a year ago, I learned the awful truth: vegans don't eat honey! "Well," I thought, remembering all of my honey-laced recipes, "I guess my food is almost vegan:' God has put amazing potential into plant-based foods, and over the past few years It has been my joy to discover, create, and share using the edible palette He has provided. I am therefore very grateful for the opportunity to share a few "almost vegan" recipes with you. You, too, may discover, as I did in my tiny little studio apartment in Montreal, that almost vegan food can be amazing. Today, a basic tried and true recipe that is a staple ofvegan cooking: cashew cream. Made from raw cashews, wonderfully versatile and nutrient-packed nuts, it is an excellent replacement for cream and the fo undation of many different recipes from ice creams to creamy soups. As you try your hand at vegan cooking, you will find yourself returning to this recipe again and again. • AfiaDonkor is a lawyer in Ontario. 16 July 2014 1'1 C)N THE ROAD \VITH What makes you happy? AI J ill �tO ' l -SI� \1 ANI) IIOUSl· IIOPI Ht.:R( lll S 01 C 1:'\ QL 'I , R CJ IL'RCJ II� BRI I I\1 1 COlL:� IBit\. HI < AND Jill Oll\ I Sp ndBeng quality timec withky family and friends, laughing and catching up on o:ne another'sLisa Ruth lives.Paul: Some e mayi not understand, but many will relate: shoe shopping makes me happy. Especially on those days when you find an original-looking pair of shoes at 80 percent off, you really feel li ke a good steward of God's gifts. P-E God's love for me and His daily care; A beautiful snow day sitting atDorcas home; familyDessources and church: gatherings; helping others; talking about God's love and sharing my experiences; swimming u ul reading; cross-stitching for others; a bea tif sunny day; and Sabbath day, yeah! Hanging out with friends at church; cooking at home for the faBernadelmily; giving Dessources Bible studies: on Saturday afternoon; travelling; playing with kids; listening to sermons every day; and listening to Christian music. Mandy Coward: A good book and quiet time to read it BJj July 2014 17 1/At issue is the question of whether social capital exists for a Christian alternative to the secular monopoly of legal education in this country:' A Word About Civil Society and Social Capital over allowing Tr inity sympathy, and social intercourse among the individuals HowWes tern the U debaten ivers ty plays{TWU) out to establish a law school and families who make up a social unit ...The individual helples socially, if left to im elf.... If he comes and the corollaryi discussion about wh..:thcr future is s h s into contact with his neighbour, and they with other TWU law graduate� arc competent to practise law will neighbours, there will be an accumulation of social indi..:atethe health of "..: i,·il society in Canada. Civil capital, which may immediately satisfy his social society is impe ative the modern" state ro functio r n needs and which may bear a social potentiality for effectivdy.1 There are both individual and collective sufficient to the substantial improvement of living benefits that accrue from a healthy civil society. Robert conditions in the whole community. The community Putnam, for example, has established that when people as a whole will benefit by the cooperation of all its learn to live together within trustfulrelationships. they parts, while the individual will find in his associations ensure their own overall economic well-being.2 "Most the advantages of the help, the sympathy, and the fellowship of his neighbours.6 fundamental to the civic community;· Putnam concluded, social ability to collaborate fo r shared interests."' "is the Social capita l berwc:en religion-based institutions such This abiliry is dependent upon "social capital," which asT\VU and professional regulators like the law societies Putnam defines as "norms of gcn..:ralized reciprocity is equired to ensure the success of the multicultural and networks of civic engagement (that) encourage frameworkr of Canadian society. In effect, T\\;>'U's request social crust and cooperation because they reduce for a law school serves as a test of the Canad an legal incentives tod efect, reduce uncertainty, and provide academy and the legal profession's commitmenti to the models for fmure cooperation."' It calls our "attention core values of"pluralism with honour" and "inclusiv<.: to the ways in which our lives arc made more productive participation" as described by John F.bbs.- Ebbs argues that "inc usive pa rticipation" recognizes by socialH ties."�anifan 's 1916 definition of social capital, the value of minorities hl avi ng a say on decisions that endorsedL.]. by Putnam, bears repeating. Hanifansaw affect them, and "pluralism with honour" recognizes social capital as the contributions that diverse traditions and cultures those tangible substances [that) count for most in makt: ro the "social mix."& That T\VU faced rht: un the daily lives of people: namely good will, fellowship, precedented re-examination of its law school proposal 18 July 2014 a Ill befOre the law societies in New Bruno;wick,9 Nova Scotia,10 ta�k upon themselves to re-examine the application Onrario,11 Newfoundland and Labrador, and British novo, that is, from the beginning. At each tum, d� Columbia,'2( after receiving approval from the Canadian TWU has had to incur additional expe se, effort, Federation of Law Societies, no less) has struck at the time, and energy to meet the ancillary requirementsn heart of civil society. At issue is the: question of whether of the examining law society for documentation, face· social apital exists f r a Christian alternative to the to-face nothe secularc monopoly oflegalo education in this country. public hearingconsultation, of the andbenchers attendance to answer at yet the a very samer l.egal academics, law faculties, and the legal question decided by the Federation. It is redundant, professional bodies ha\·c, up to this point, shown a inefficient, and unnecessary and evidence of a lack callous attitude toward the:rc:ligious freedom claim of trust. In short, it grounded the national approva ofTWU. Despite the fact that TWU has been acting mechanism for law schools to a halt. We have: yet tol in accordance with its constitutionally protected right sec the long-term effect of this development, but to practisc its religious freedom to favour the definition already there is one result: the promise of mobility of of marriage as betweenone man and onewoman, TWU the legalprofession is in serious jeopardy, as there is a been subjected to unprecedented scrutiny, surveillance, patchwork of some: law societies accepting TWU grads criticism,has and censure by the legal profes.�ion. and others not. As Putn.am observes, It appears thatthe opponents ofTWU arc so adamant in their position that they are willi ng to sacrifice the Society characterized redprocity Is more effldent than a distrustfulbygeneralized society, for the same national integration of the legal profession, which has reason that money is more effident than barter. we only recently been able to establish an efficient stream don't have to balance every exchange instantly, weIf lining of the approval process for new law schools by can get a lot more accomplished. Trustworthiness means of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. lubricates social life. Frequent interaction among a It is conceivable that this campaign may result in some: set people tends toproduce a norm diverse law societies accepting TWU graduates and others generalizedof reciprodty. Civic engagement and ofsocial rej ecting. British Columbia and Prince Edward Island capital entail mutual obligation and responsibility have joined Alberta and Saskatchewan in approving for action.l3 the TWU School of law for the purposes of students The egal profession, in this case, has shattered the articling in the province or tc:rritory.n Ontario and l norm of reciprocity- do this for you now, in the Nova Scotia have refused to so accept TWU Students. ·rn expectation that you (or perhaps someone else) will Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and return the: favour:••The legal academy hasbeen willing Labrador, the Northwest Te rritories, and the Yukon m withdrwa all of its social capital from the •favour ban k• remain. Such a patchwork acros.� the: country will not with the evangelical Christian community by its dogged only be unprecedented but also highly problematic a.o;sault on TWU.The lack of trust exhibited by the going forward-problematic for the profession and legal community toward TWU's law school proposal fOrreligious freedom. • has meant the system has become totally inefficient. Rather than trust the Federation's exhaustive review and BarryBussey W. is vice-president ofLegal Affairs decision in favourofTWU, the law societies took the at the Canadian Council of Chris tia n Charit ie s. ' Robe" 0. Bothwell, 1ndlcators ofa Healthy Civil Society." In John Burbidge. ed.• BeyondPtln »SUbscribe toBarry's Blog "Intersection'at www.cccc.org/news blogslbarry and get regular updates on the state of law and religion tn Canada. Ill Just type In your email address at the boxIndicated on the right of the webpage. Ill July 201 4 19 utre a h Conscientious Assistance in Somalia entitled ''2014 Timeline of the War in Somalia" outlines an almost-daily timc:lineof activities that have occurred in this war zone in 2014.1 Private security fo rces escorted our group at all times. Watching their rifle·clad bodies surrounding our vehicle, we could only pray char they were, indeed, the good gttys. These paramUitary groups. heavily armed wirh machine guns and other assault weapons, secured the road from would-be attackers by diverting oncoming trafficto prevent our vehicle from sitting on open roads. Our firsrstop was the ADRA office, where we met wirh the ADRA Somalia staff. They arc intensely brave people who have answered th.:call to ser.·e. Our objective wa.� to see how AD RA Canada was participari ng in supplying life-givingpotable water to the downtown area in the capital city ofMogad ishu. ln addition to creating a fully sustainable business, they also supply icc to the an:a residents, alrogethc:rproviding employment for se veral people. According to Adventist Mission, an cndty of rhe General Confer· cnce ofSevcnrh·day Adventists, there is no organized Adventist church in Somalia. Ev en so, this contribution to the local economy has earned respect for the:work of our church in a predominanrl)' Muslim society. After visiting the downtown area, we went to tent cities that were erected as people fled to oarding a plane is nor unusual for me, exiting a counuy is Mogadishu. One in particular had a population of700,000 at irs commonplace:,and crossing internationalborders is some peak. ADRA Canada has made: a significant difference here:.We B thing many of us do on a roudne basis. However, this rime were introduced to a lady who stared. "I am nor interested in rhe was difft:rt:nt. I was l�:aving a different countf)' on a diff�:rent kind comfort words ofNGOs any longer; 1 am interested in food for of airline going ro a place char l had only read about over rhe years. my children." She went on ro say, "When ADRA C:mada says they The country I was exiting was Kenya, h�:adingfor Somalia, and will do something, they are the one organization that delivers." the fligfu was provided by the United Nations. Conscientious assisrancc is important for ADRA Canada. Somalia has been in a civil war for years. Many people, like Rather rhan putting local stores out of business by handing out us, wake up in the morning.try to provide basic necessities for fo od directly. qualified recipients fo llow a process sim ibr to the rhcir families, and pray for their children. Yet unlike us, those in ration stamps that Canada u.�cd during the:Second \VorldWar. Somalia sufferevery day under rhc hands of terrorists. l thank Products arc then routed through loc.'ll food stores, along with a God we have rhar difference,and l rhank God that ADRA small income ro cover their needed expenses. Canada is making a difference in their lives. After being in Mogadishu for the better part of the day. we The tc:am,consisting ofJames Astkford and Anita Odondi headed back ro Kenya for some much-needed rest and fo od. 1 (fromADRA Canada), Daniel Stojanovic and [ (fromthe Seventh came away being thankful that I can bea parr of this life-changing day Adventist Chun:h in Canada), arrived in Somalia not quire projt:ct justby providing a monthly gift to ADRA Canada. • knowing what co expect. Just rwo weeks before our arrival, scores of people were killed in a bombing dose ro the location Stan Jensen Is communication director ofthe Seventh-day Adventist where our United Nations plane landed. The entry Church In Ca nada and editor of the Canadian Adventist Messenger. Wikipedia 20 July 2014 a ' http:!/en.w ikipedia.org/wiki/20 14_timeline_oUhe_War _in_Somalia. e I s m "WELL,The ueDON'Tstion. di YOUrected WANT m nine-year-old TO GO TO Sofia HEAVEN?" by a cbssma£t:, hung uncomfortablyq in the air. Sofia, a Muslim, responded by saying she: believed she would because she bdic:vc:d in God. Her classmate responded, only way heaven h u A ro ger ro g Sofia grew"The up Shia lsmailia Muslim and wasis r activero h jesus."in the faith growing up. From the age of nine, she volumeered ar services and eventually taught religions classes to children. But at about 12 years old, Sofia began ro ask quc:stions. \Xfhy did she have to pray through Muslim a man ro ger to God? Why could she nor access God directly? The questions troubled her, bur she continued ro practice, pray, and hold on. When Sofiawas 19 years old, her brother p:lSScd away suddenly. Her brother had been her world, and after he.: died, sh..: began to meets question her faith in God. Did He care? Did He love her? Did He even exist? A few years later, her father died as well. and rh is dealt another blow to her faith. Soon she:gave: up on religion enrirdy, bur she couldn't quire let go of her belief thar God was our rhere somc:where. Jesus In September 2011 Sofia was calking with a work t:olleaguc when he asked, "What is your religion?" Sofia replied, "l believe in God but nor in religion." Sofia could nor accept rhar God could be identified by a specific religion, preferring ro believe char all fa iths held a picture of God and rhar many roads led ro Him. To her response her colleague said, �Sofia. I am going ropray char God shows you who He really is." He kfr, Sofia logged into her Faec.:book account, and the fl rs t post she saw was, "Muslim Sees jesus Christ in To ronro." That moment began ro stir som ething inside Sofia. All her life she had heard ofJesus and seen pictures ofHim, and these experiences had always given her chills. The memory of her clemenraq school conversation had stayed with her and remained vivid in her mind. Could jesus. this Jesus who had haumed her all her litc, truly be God? Another ofSofia's work colleagues was a Seventh-day Adventist, and in September 2013 he invited her to visit the To ronto Central Seventh-day Advemisr Church. She: accc:pred. From the momcnr she walked through the doors, she felt as if she had come home, and began attending regularly. There she was introducc:d to HopetOn Blake, a lirerarurc evangelist. Hoperon became her friend, her Bible reacher, and an understanding ear in those momenrs when she felt overcome by rhe losses she had experienced in her life. He shared with her many books that encouraged her and helped to broaden her undcrsranding of the Bible. And in chose moments when she fclr unworthy of Christ , she was reminded that Jesus came for people jLLsr like her. In rhe last week ofOctober 20 J 3, Sofia senr Hoperon a text message: rhar caused him to ump for jo)'-she had decided ro commit her life ro Jesus and be baptized.j Sofia's story reminds us rhar literature evangelism is nor just about books; ir's also about relationships. The world is full of people who ar<: hurt ng and suffering rom loss. Through this nistry we meet people wherei rhey are, showf true love:and concernmi for them, and lead them ro Jesus, inwhom rhey will find comfort, joy. and the promise of a heavenly home. • Jonathan Zita is the director of Lifestyle Canada Education Service Lifestyle Canada Education Service (LCES) is a charity organized to better fulfill the mandates of the literature ministry across the Seventh·day Adventist Church in Canada. (UfestyleCanada.org) 2014 21 xtart·v x tJ Scfovvv! tJ rr-Ev e:ry..M �erSluJJdd fxn; L ix tfte0 xfariv CtJJ:ferf:JiceS cfw v L tj fvar;e:LtJm, "Sqyf graduate 22 July 2014 a rexce • �'g think every member of activities and sharing Christ with others. thdr training to usc. Oakville, with just the Seventh-day Adventist Linton Haughton, firstelder of Ottawa five people regularly attending, seemed Church in Onrario should East church, and Drucilla Anroine arc the right fit, but there was talk of the enrol in the Ontario Conference experiencing the joy sharin Christ with church closing. She is currently providing School of Evangelism said Keith othe rs as a result of the motivationg and leadership there, and the church now has \Xfi lliams, shortly b�:fon;comm�:ncing ; his skills th�:yg a m:d at th�:school. Seeing ov�:r30 people attending regularly. sermon at Mt. Olive Adventist Church seven people withi whom they had studied Cheryl is in demand for her preaching last October. He spoke with the newfound the Bible being baptized was a remarkable an d teaching gifts and has received invi con dence he gained as a student at the and fulfi lling experience forthem. tations to preach in a number of churches Ontariofi Confere nce School of Evan elism H:lUghcon has since been joined by between Niagara Falls and Barrie. (OCSE). g his wife, aul tte, and they are curr ntly Ve ra Hurlock from Ruth church "l would encourage anyone who has conductiPng weeklye Bible studies. "Seince simply loved the course How to Give the calling of the Holy Spirit for lay attending the school;' he said, "I can now Bible Studies and Gain Decisions. It evangdism co enrol as soon asp ossible better appreciate the more practical work has h lpe her lead 14 indivi uals tO a in this pro ram, as it offers so many ofthe church, such as visitat ion, Bible decisieon tod fo llow Christ and bde baptized. learningopportunities g at such minimal studies, and the preparation and delivery She is currently studying with a familyof cost;' he said. of sermons.» four. \'>;'hat pascor would not want such A former Pentecostal, Williams heard Cheryl Bailey was among the first an active, fruitful member in his or her of the OCSE shortly after becoming a graduates, and she is busy working for co ngregation? member of Mt. Olive Adventist Church. God. She has personally studied with Jason Ontegi:� passion for evan elism Thinking that such a program would cost three individuals and has facilitated their has resulted in a new group in the Jag ne thousands ofdollars, he was discouraged, decision fo r b ptism. The school also an d Finc area. Shortly after gr duation, but upon l arn ng that it was only $200, help d her discovera a gift ofpr eaching. turn dh is liv ng room into a Biblea study he immediatelye i enrolled and has not "Thee school has equipped me and given cemre.he eAfterh a fewi weeks of receiving looked back. me the courage and confidence to stand people into his home fo r weekly studies, Williams is just om: ofmany who are before people and preach;' she says. the group became so large that he had to experiencilllg a remarkable shift in church Upon her graduation, Cheryl and her rem a place in the community. The group life-a move from being a spectator at husband, Delton, feltt hey needed to be is now holding Sabbath services. church co becoming involv d in ministry part of a church where they could put e ltJj July 2014 23 Right:Ma k Johruoncongratulatu Vera Hurlock. r WHY A SCHOOL OF EVANGELISM? NEW OCSE SCHOOLS FOR 2014/2015 church in Ontario to embrace the truth The OCSE is an outgrowth and extension Plans are well underway for new schools of the priesthood of all bdic:vers{set: I Per. 2:2-12, NKJV). of che cvangcliscic training programs for 2014/201 5. Both To ronto and Orrawa Since che inccption ofthe: OCSE, offered through Maranath:t and Festival will bt: hosting schools. It is very likdy of the Lnicy. \XIhile these were effective to that a brand new school will be held for ocher conferences arc recognizing the great 1•aluc: of school of �:vangdism and a degree, rhcywcrc limited to a weekend, Ease Central Ontario (Oshawa. Whitby, have t:ichc:r launcheda or arc: planning to and their location in the GTA made acccss Bowmanville, Cobourg, ere.). bunch similar schools. Among these are difficult for those living in ocher locations. The extensive place one Bermuda, the South England Conference The school of evangdism, on tht: otht:r Sunday each monchtraining over a takes J 3- onrh in the United Kingdom, aswell asAlberta hand, provide� consistent long-term period. emphasis is placedm on the: and British Columbia. training, covers a wider range of subjects, eight-hourMajor course How co Give Bible Ontario OCSE will continue carries requ irementS and is held Studies and Gain Decisions. However. In practical ro help God's peoplerlu: identify the gifts in various regions of the provinct:. other relevant courses include, among given co them by the Holy Spirit. By Since March of20 II, the OCSE has others, Bible Doctrines, Church History, God's grace, it will help them develop run Ave schools: one in London, one in Hermeneutics (how to interpret and and usc their gifts for ch� expansion of Kirchcner-\'V'aterloo, two in To ronto and understand Scripture), Wo rld Rdigions, God's eternal kingdom by working fo r one in Onawa, graduaring nearly 250 and Understanding the Secular Mind. people. There arc currently fo ur schools Most of these arc six-hour courses. theHave salvation you ofregistered others. for the next being hdd in Heritage Green (Southern The OCSE is dearly fulfilling rwo course? Ontario), Toronto, the fur north {Sudbury, major biblical mandatc:s by pn:paring • Sau It Stc.:. Marit:, Elliott Lake, North Bay, God's eo le ro live and preach che etc.) and Barrie (the near north churches) gospel pas outlinedp in Matthew 28:19, 20 Eus tace Williams is the director of the with 120 students. and Matthew 9:35-38, and by helping the Ontario Conference School of Evangelism. 24 July 2014 a Ifyou're a new member and have a question you would like answered. new member love co from please email newmember@odven tisr.ca. We would hear you. I have read so many things about Ellen G. White on the Internet that have left me troubled. Is it really necessary to study so many of Sister White's books? Isn't the Bible sufficient? Thank you for )'Our message and for beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy ac<:ept the prophets who were inspin:d I your interest in developing a proper Scripmrcs." "The Holy Scripmres are by the same Spirit that inspired the Bible understanding ofChristian truth as weU the infallible revelation of His will. They (as evidenced by a biblical verification as in determining Ellen White's place arc the standard of character, the test of pr.ocess), that believer will ultimately within the fundamental beliefs of the experience, the authoritative revealc:r of have a probkm with all other truths; Seventh-day Adventist Church. doctrines, and the:trustworthy record consequently, we position ourselve5 as Before answering your question direcrly, of God's acts in history."' arbiters of truth and, in effect, no longer l would like to affirm the importance of Therefore, we should reaffirm.again regard the Bible: as authorit:ttive. \Xfc employing a sound mcrhodology in our and again, that the books of Ellen G. become selective concerning rruth coming search for truth. The main reason is that \Xfhite don't constitute the standard from God's \Xford, rejecting what we find the information available onlim: is not for our Christian life. Thi_� privilege is to be inconvenient. necessarily impartial, intellectually honest, rc:served exclusively fo r the Bible:.As it \Xfe believe rhat Ellen White manifested or even lcgi tim ate. Of cou rse, technology is the case for all authentic Christians. the prophetic gift. Her inspired writings has given us access ro countless sources we cannot add any other measure, any confirm that the promises ofJesus arc and exhaustive material, and some of other rule, to our beliefs. We arc proud true and thar the Holy Spirit is ready to these resources are excellent. However. to proclaim that the Bible only (Sola give us guidance, in struction, and wisdom it is hard to usc the Internet as a valid Scriprura) is one of the central tencrs for the cnd-timt: challenges. reference. lt is much better ro dig deep of our church. In conclusion. l would like to give and think critically in order to get to the By affl rm ing our exclusively biblical you two reco mmendations. First, read truth. As Neil Gaiman aptly said, "Googlc foundation, do we then diminish the some solid books regarding the ministry can bring you back 100.000 answers. Only value of Ellen G. White's writings? Not ofEllen G. White. It will help yoll to a good librarian can bring you back the at all. It is important for us to remember atlalyze her writings properly and also right one." that we don't believe in the inspiration give you the tools to understand :�nd We need tO investigate all a.�pecrs of a of her writings because she wa.� one of the interpret them well. The second topic in great depth, using reliable sources. founders of the Seventh-day Adventist suggestion is to start reading some of This approach is biblical. For example, Church. Rather, we give credit tO God's ht."rbooks. Steps to C rsi t isalways a great the text in Acrs 17:10 shows that vaifyi11g messages in her books because of the start. You will also enjoyh The Desire of everything is a noble practice. "Then the principle of Sola Scriptur:t. In fact, it is Ages, Tbe Ministry oJHC�ding, Christ brethren immediately sem Paul and Silas the Bible that emphasizes the ministry Object Lessons, and Tb ougbtsfrom tbe away by night to Berea. When they arrivc:d, of the prophets. Don't forget that Jc:sus Mount of Blt 'General Conference of Seventh day Adventists, Twenty eight fundamental Beliefs, w\vw.adventist.orgffileadmin/adventist.orgffilesfarticles/officlal·statementsf28Be liefs·English.pdf, pp. I.3. Ill July 2014 25 ngsway college k Kingsway College Mission Statement: To reflectJesus Christ and prepare students for His service. Blessed to be a • ess1n needed here." The student responded, "Oh. I neve r looked at it like: th:ltb efo re !" "/love serving God with all ofmy This is jusr one of the instances Zahwa w:1s able to connect with a srudcnt and heart and in every aspect of my remind the student of God's care and life. Th e most important thing in desire to be a part of our lives. She recently cook some time off' tO life is not only to serve God but visit her daughter who had just had :1 baby in the United Scates. She was gone also to share Him with others!" for rwo weeks. and upon her return, she received many hugs from students who truly missed her and her delicious cooking! -Zahwa Deeb Students and staff had been so accustomed to relying on Zahwa and seeing her in the cafeteria help ng with various needs, that they sorely imissed ahwa Decb, cafeteria attendant at Zahwa believes strongly in Christian her when she was gone! Many students K i ngsway College. has served for education and the principle that "regardless cold her she could nor leave again, bet.-ause Z J S years to hdp cook delicious as of what role a person is in, God has chat it just was nor the same without her; she well :ts nutritious meals for the students person there for :1 purpose." The oppor is an essential p:trt ofthe success of the and faculty of Kingsway College and mnity ro pour God's love into the lives cafeteria's minisrry. visiting guests. In addition, she also helps of smdents and hdp them wht:n they are Psalm 34:7 is one ofZahwa's life to host the catering for major events at struggling brings fulfillmentt o her role verses. "The angel of the Lord encamps Kingsway such a.� Fun(d) Dinner, Preview as a Christian. aro und those who fear him, and delivers Weekend, Alumni \Veekend, and more. Some ti me ago a sruden t seemed tO have them." Tt was this verse that helped her One: of her duties and activities that difficulty fulfillinghi s work duties. It was family gee through a devastating house fire she enjoys the most is supervising student chen char Zahwa cook the oppomm icy co seve ra l years ago, and chis verse continues workers in the cafeteria. Her passion is get to the heart of the matter. co bring peace to her as she shan:s her getting �tudenr.�connected tO Christ, and "Did you know char you :1re �erving testimony of God's goodness and faith working with them allows her to build God when )'OUare working in the fu lness in her life. close-knit relationships as well as foster cafeteria?" Zahwa asked the swdcnt. K ingsway College's cafetcri:t would a personal relationship with Him. The student stepped back and raised nor be. the same without Zahwa and her "I icvc when students t:an get ane yebrow. he asked. quite passion fo r the Lord. Praise God fo r her co nnectedbel withthat God, anything is possible !" surprised. "Really?" ministry and how He continues to use Zahwa shares. "Through the power of "Yes," Zahwa continued. "Since God her in incredible ways for His glory! • the Holy Spirit, young people can have gave you this job. He wants to do it you transformed lives char are disciplined, to the: besr of your ability. You were placed Ashley Arriola is the communications exciting. and bringglory to God." to work here because He believes you are assistant at Kingsway College. 26 July 2014 a If you are interestedin Adventist Christian education at Kingsway College contact the enrolment office at admission�kingswaycollege.on.ca. youth feature retreat bur closer to home, and having a full staFf ofCUC students leading our was fantastic. The activities were a lor of fun, and somehow were able: to get everyone: involved (a rare - fe ar).� Mt�rk Kyslik UMud was a fu n-nll�:d, bonding rim�: to connect with orhrr youth our age and with God. Through relating toone another in small groups. meeting new people, playing having fun, and getting dirty. we learned how much Jesusgames, loves and cares abou us. \V hcn of students from CUC shared their tesrimonic:st it shosomewed methe that even though we don't have perfect lives. God is still always there forus. and all we h ve v a to do is ask Him co help deal with the mud in our li es. lr was an amazing hands-on, exciting weekend that anyone would definitely cnjoy!"-Kit�na Kt1pinit1k "The youth rally was an extraordinary outreach for our youth. Nor only did wc karn mon: about God but we also calked about personal experiences and asked questions. l personally wasn't one momcm [ was bored.loved There the wasemirc: alwprogram. ays someth Thereing co do: there was lots of singing, skitS, EXPECTATIONS WERE HIGH fo r chi� y ar's British Columbia talking and socializing. \Vhar I loved most was d1ar there were Conference youth rally, held March 7 ande 8, 20 J 4, in rhc Fraser testimonies with different messages from theCUC StudentS. Va lley region. The theme for the rally was �Mud." One day a We had time to talk abour what we learned at the end or the fa ther went: to pick up his boys, who were playing basebaU. He rally. l grew co know and sec: God in different ways. This youth had just cleaned his car beforehand. Then the boys got in all rally helped me get close r w Herrem. du�ty and dir y From playing ball. He proceeded co scold �The theme, 'Mud and MeGod."ssy S-Natbalillpirirualiry' really resonated boys and thent realized the happiness and jO)' on their facethes. with me as well as, l'm sure, with everyone in the gym that Ar that momenr he decided the mud in rhe car was well wonh weekend. Rough times happen to everyone, bur having faith seeing happy. enthusiastic boys. This s ory illustra es and in a God who not only goes through thc.:sct ough rimes with us the t t . grounds rhc theme. bur also provides us with a way our is so empowering It truly ru By application. the same goes for the church. Sometimes we was a spiri ally renewing experience." • wane clean, sanitized churches, bur in reality we arc all muddy. He sees our longing ro learn abom Him, ro connect with Him. Brian Wahl is youth director for the British Columbia Conference. ro be fo rgh'en by Him. He accepts rhe mud in our lives so we can be wi th Him, so that we can be transformed. Hence, the church is messy. muddy. and in the muck of life. yer God loves us still. And we can love ot ers. hav the opportunity ro act as the fa ther did, becauseh oroo.ur h\X'eeaven lye Farher smiles at us as we grow, change:, and work through our challenges-and ir is rarely, if ever, a clean process. God can deal wirh rhc mud as we learn co be::fr iends and fo llowers ofjesus with eagerness and enthusiasm . Following are a few commentS From chose who attended che ar lly. "The Mud Youth Rally was one of energy. fun, connection with people, and, most importantly, spiritual depth and growth . . . . Ir was a blast aud easy to make friends and build on older ones. There was a warmth that continued all weekend. What a great worshipping and drawing closer co our God, who lovesarmosphen: us even For with the mess.... Having Canadian University College (CUC) lead our also gave the youth rhc sense that godliness is nor something only for the aged bur also, and more importantly. "- for the: energetic, passionate. and young at heart ! /ltlam Bt�sey David Rodriguezillustrates "Mud and Messy Spirituality•at the 2014 Youth Rally "I had a blast! lt almost fe lt as if it were the annual yourh held in theFraser Valley Region of B.C. See more �1: www.bc�dvenUst.com/index.php/officeJyouth/youth-rally-mud#sthash.NBcYfbvl.dpuf BJj July 2014 27 parkv ew advent st academy ndrea Laskowski came ro PAA late. She arrived for you;' she says of her choice. "I knew coming to PAA one month into rhc 2012/2013 school year. 12 would be difficult.but it would be possible if l wanted Amomhs later than she had hoped. to make ir possible." Andrea attended PAA Days' open house weekend a.� It took several long telephone:conversations to work a prospective Grade 9 student From Regina, Sask., and our Ananccs and course registration, but before Andr�a was convinced then that she belonged on rhe hilltop. got on the plant: to head back to Canada, it was decided. Nor long after her first visitto Lacombe, Andrea's dad She arrived on campus just in rime for Class Challenge, became sick with cancer. Mo,,ing away at that time was a fall tradition at PAA. It was a little overwhelming. nor an option, and Andrea waited our his recovery with bur "everything was so fwt. l was taken aba�k by how prayer and anticipation. Her goal of going to PAA was incredible everything was." nor forgorrcn. Andrea was able ro r<.:turn ro PAA and graduate in The graduating senior says she came to PAA because 2014. She applied rowork as a resident assistant in the she wan red ro fo cus on rhe future God had in srore for dorm and won the office of Grade 12 class president. her. Faced wirh rhe inconvenience and rhe expense, her "I really fe el like I belong here; she says. parents posed the question, "What's at PAA for you?� For the 2014 student-led Week ofPraycr. Andrea Andrea's answer was so honest it surprised everyone. was invited to preach one of rhe sermons. She shared She had begun ro recognize the choices her public her insights on I Corinthians 13 with the hope that her school Friends were making as dange rous and undesirable. experiences might help someone else tO see God as real and she wanted something diffcrcnr for herselF. in his or her life. "The world doesn't disp ay God in a v..:ryp ositive In her two )'cars as a PAA student, Andrea has seen way," Andrea said. "Bur PAAl is a place for people to God work in so many ways. "My suite-mate and I were gr ow without distractions." both in Mr. Sayler's biology dass when he talked about Every summer for as long as she can remember, Anding your ph ilos-love in this life. lr was about being Andrea has taken what she calls "a vacation From secular the: kind of friendJesus is to us, and we both knew that life" by going ro rhe Man-Sask Sevenrh-day Advenrisr we would be that best friend for each orh cr." From the youth camp. Camp Whitesand. The flrst summer she daily worships offered by the teachers to the endearing wa.� old enough to join the sraff, Andrea was quick ro fr iendsh ips. Andrea's memories oflife at PAA will reAecr do so. and having spent almost two months imm.:rsed a time when she grew to love the Lord. in rhc dc:c:plyspiritual environment, she began ro crave ''l'm scared to think about what my lifewould look a space where she could be herself all year round. like if I hadn't come here:' she says. "There were rimes Following Camp Whitcsand ofswnmer 2012. Andrea when l wondered. 'Why did God bring me here?' but and her fam ily rook a trip to Poland, and all PAA plans then l remember the biggerp icture. l nccd ro And my were put on hold yer again. Even though it seemed life purpose in God, and PAA has helped me do that." • obvious that she wouldn't be able: to go, Andrea felt impressed ro conracr Mr.jamieson, PAA's vice-principal, Katelyn Ruiz is the communications assistant and inquire about what it would take for her ro �nrol. at Par/ street and had come back rot alk with my baptized during campmeeting on August 2. Paul Llewellyn is the executive secretary wife and me. The conversation was simple: Both Kaylie and Shawna are currently for the Maritime Conference Shawna was planning ro attend Sandy accendingCUC, where Shawna is preparing of Seventh-day Adventists. Lake Academy that Fall if she could gee to b�come a teach a and Kayl ie makes the fu nding co do so. Kaylie came b::tck plans ro serve ::ts :1 miss ionary, beginning BJj July 2014 29 Please note: Items in the ·News"section may originate from various sources. TheCanadian Adventist Messenger willgive credit, via o byline, to authors of material submitted directly tous for firstprinting. Stories without a by/memay have been writ ren by Messenger sraff, reprinted from orher publications or supplied to us by a general press release. Alberta ACS leadership Symposium Reaching Up to Reach Out Mary Ellen Colon, one of the speakersat the Adventist Community Services leadership Symposium, speaks to attendees on socialjustice. IIp repare the way; Jesus is coming. AsSung Kwon, the North American was Lynn McDowell, director of Planned Jesus is coming; prepare the way,n Division Community Services directOr Giving/Trust Services and Phibnthropy proclaimed May Ellen Colon. "We need gave his presentation, he asked, "If for the Alberta Conference. Lynn shared tO prepare the way, for Jesus is coming this church were to move, would the how church members can work with soon. One of the ways we can help do this community miss us?" He was trying to conferences on writing proposals for is through the ministry of social justice.:." convey the ide.:a that our communities grantS and funding. Lynn brought an As I sat and listened, I sensed not only must nor only know where we are but informative look into what the Alberta a pa sion for helping the poor and the alsowho we are.\Xfe must in olve oursdves Conference provides in terms of wills, s v . marginalized, but also an urgency coming and interact with our community on a estate planning, and philanthropy from Dr. Colon. May Ellen Colon is the weekl y basis. It was a great weekend of community assistant director for Sabbath School/ We aslo had Lily Wagner, directOr and learning. \Xfe had over 50 individuals Personal Ministries at the General of Philanthropic Services for Institutions equipped and empowered to reach their Conference and director forA dventist at the North American Division. In one communities with nc:wtools. Communiry Services International. It was ofher presentations on "Ministering We reached up ro God spiritually, interesting to listen to her perspective on Cross-Culturally:· she gave an example and we learned how to reach out to our social justice. Dr. Colon starred with a of how different cultures can be. "Some communities. • , theology of social justice bu ilding a firm cultures eat dessert first, while others eat -Lyle M. Notice, Associate biblical fo undation. What stuck out to dinner first.n The importance oflearn ing Youth Director, Alberta me was the fact that we have a biblical and understanding cultural nuances came Conference of SDA mandate to stand up for the powerless across loud and clear. and give voice to the voiceless. Our last presenter for the weekend 30 July 2014 a news Ministering to the Community ive years ago the: personal minisuic:s dcpanmcm at the Sherwood Park Seventh-dayF Adventist Church in Al berta decided that they wanted ro impact rheir community; rhey decided tO regis· rer a booth ar the annual Sherwood Park trade show. This wasn'r a traditional way of outreach ar all, bur through rhis our reach, people have received valuable rc· sources that, wirh God's help, can bring rhem hope. After two years in Sherwood Park, they also decided ro branch offimo a nearby city, Fort Saskatchewan, and """ Jaroslav and Michelle Sevdk offering a wide variety of literatur.eto those visiting their booth. register a booth in their trade show, as well. way that 31 individuals received Bible old who have received materials in hopes During these past years, a few dedi srudy cards. These cards belong ro our of mec:ringjcsus. He has been greatly cared church members have pur some Impact 2015 Edmonton initiative, and blessed by organizing and participating hours from their weekend into represent· when these cards arc sent, Bible studies and allowing God to usc Him in rhis way. ing our church and handing our lirera will be delivered ro rhese individuals and Please conrinue ro pray for furure trade rure, VBS invitations, surveys, pamphlets they will be marched up wirh someone shows, the individuals who give their and Bible study cards. Among the litera who will study the Bible with them. rime. and also those people who have re ture that was handed om rhis year were Praise God! ceived materials. • Bibles, children's Bibles, various E. G. Jaroslav Sevcik has taken it upon his -Michelle Sevcik, Nursing White wrirings. and pamphlets about im heart to reach the communiry in this way student, Edmonton, Alta. proving health. God also moved in such a and has bo.:cn blessed by both young and British Columbia Bags of Love Bring Comfort to Children in Turmoil he \Vo men's Minisuies ream of the TRutbnd church in Kdowna rook chis passage co heart and decided co do something that would reach out ro a child in need, especially one who might he "orphaned� because of a parent's drug addiction, or perhaps by abuse or neglect. Such children arc i11 need-not because of anything that they have done bur because of the poor choices ofthci r parents. As a result, the Bags of Love program was launched in Kelowna. This isa Seventh-day Adventist program bast.:d in rhc United States, with chapters Donna Rose, Joan Hathaway, Marjorie Wright with Bags of love program. all over America bur only a few in wtsrern Canada, including our n:ccnd) ' established genuine Chrisoan looks after the needs of others, local chapter in Kelowna. '}\ especially orphans and widows in distress .... This is the kind Bags of Love reaches our to touch of religion that our heavenly Father accepts"-James 1:27' the lives of displaced children in our BJj July 2014 31 news Surprising!)', rwo of rhc younger children hugged the �mall bag of personal care irems to their chest and seemed especially duillc.:d rohave their very own toothbrush and hairbrush. Still oth<.:r socialworkers rc:porr that their child won't Icc the large, cuddly teddy bear that flndsgo irof s way inro rhe rop of each bag Many more stories could be told about the:. joy that the Bags of Love bring ro each child who receives one As a result of the successful Bags of. Love program, another phase has been added and has been appropriately named Bundles ofLove. This smaller version is especially designed to brighten the heart of :1single mom or one in dire circumstances. Often these mothers arc fa cing an uncertain fu rure for their new child, and knowing char someone whom they have never met is concerned enough to give them such a rhoughrful gift touches their heart. The bags include a beautiful baby sized quilt made by grade three to seven students in the Sew4Scrvice Club at Okanagan Adventist Academy, a receiving blanker. sleepers and oncsies, diupers and wipes, washcloths, and an assortment of othc:rbaby items. The maternity department at the Kelowna General Hospir�l has enthusias tically embraced the Bundles of Love layem:s, and we amici pare supplying rhc:m Grades 3·7 Stw4Servl » See more at hnp://goo.gi/AMERh I < < ' Jack J. Blanco. The Clear Word: An Expanded Paraphrase of the Bible ro Nurture Faith and Growth (Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Pub. Assn.• 1994). 32 July 2014 a ' Ellen G. White, TheMln/Sify of Healing (MountainView. Ck.Pacific Press, 1942). p. 474. news Penticton Seventh-day Adventist Church Baptism and Marriage pril l9, 2014, was a high Sabbath in me Pcmicwn church A wc:r�acccpttd into church membership as bapdsmcandidates and profession of faim. In addition, a precious babythrough boy was dedicaced ro rhc Lord. Chris and Narasha Miller moved roPen ricron rwo years ago when Chris accepted a position as a mechanical engineer. Natasha had an Ad,renrist background, bur Chris had never stepped foot imo an Adventist church until January 2013 when they both started attending. Since then, their first child, Byron, was born, and after attending all rhe evangelistic meetings held in March 2014 by Pastor Well an, me young couple gave their he arcs to the Lord. They were mbaptized, and mcir son Byron ,.,.,t$ dedicated. A few y<:ars ago, Courtney Hakanson, a young lady in her early 20s, traveled tO rhe Phi ippines with her f.'l thc:rand omer members of a missionary groupl led by Pastor Brian Hawes, of Kdowna. Courtney had an exciting experience there and deter mined ro rerum. Howe\'er, before embarking for a yearlong mission trip back tO the Philippines in April of mis )'Car, Courtney heeded the call ro commit her life ro the Lord mrough baptism. The church body had a special prayer for Courtney, as she will be serving Lord in a very remote part of the Philippines. Hughthe \X! Uiiams knocked on rhe door of me Penticton Adventist Church a few years ago. explaining that he living in me area and wondered if our church knew of anyonewas who was able to do housecleaning for him. Pastor Greg \Ve il man was nor only :tblc to help follow through with his request but also invited him co church and eventually Bible studies. Hugh attended che April scries and joined the Pcnticron church through professionof faith. On the same Sabbath afternoon, the Cawsron-Kcrcmcos church congregation gathered in me Penricton church to witness the baptism of Emily Gryschuk, who has been aw:nding that church. Emily was joyously wdcomed into their church fellowship. Courtney Hakanson, Natasha and Flamingos Hotel in Acapulco, Mexico. The day was madc even -Connie Kiefiuk, communication more speciaJ by me appear:tnceof a pod of whales and the secretary, Pen ticton Seventh-day tunning stmsct over the Pacific Ocean. Advntist Church s >>See more at:http://goo.gl/LNvN6z << BJj July 2014 33 news Rock Creek Presents Healthful Living Program ock Creek, a smaU, picturesque specifi c chronic conditions and Family RB.C. community at the inrcr counselling was available duri ng rhe secrions of Highwars "free: time:" and walking periods. Grand Forks3 and and 33 a graceful group of Osoyoos,berw�en is home to about I 5 pardcipanrs!Wlm And what wonderful Adventists who arc extremely observed be active in reaching om co rh.:ir tweeninterac alltion che was Adventist mem neighbours through service. bers and their community They run fr qu nr health friends. A joy co behold, for sure. programs and gathere e on Sabbaths The local newspaper sent their in the \Ves tbridge Community Hall reporter to observe the meetings, and Tu esday evenings in rhe Rock pulling him away from a large community Creek Medical Building. What an event Sabbath �v�ning -the Lions' Club en ergecic, enthusiastic, positive, and Annual as Supper. He came, bur instead joy-fllkdgroup they arc:! Thdr lay of a few posed shots. he rook numc:rou$ lead.:rs, Harald and Gisela Zinner, candid phoros and decided co sray for invited Dr. Sid Kenner of Creston co rhc: whole session, appearing �xrn:mcly present a Healthful LivingProgram at the l w (heart disease), "People interested in the tOpic ofcancer prevention Kerrlc \W ildlife Association Clubhouse AS roe PrSuicideeciou$"a (family relationships), -actually taking picrurcs of all the on the weekend of April l 9. "Peac.:and Purpose:" (mess), "Fighting PowcrPoinc slides! A neat gentleman. The dub's rifl target range, trap Fat and the Sour Side of Sugar" (diabetes ?\.fayc God ontinue ro bless chis active e shooting area, and frequent groups of and obesity) and "Sralking the Killer" little group of Yibram believers in Somh deer grazing on the bcautiful lawnlikc {cancer). Central British Columbia. • - area were seen through a long wall of Delicious vegetarian food was served Dr. Sid Kettner, Complete indows. twice with a number of"wows" being Health Improvement w Inside, a very attentive, eager, and heard as it was enjoyed. Insightful Program (CHIP) coordinator engaged audience rook in the Powe r questions were asked at rhe end of each > > Scl' more at ht1p://goo.gl/6c9R8e < < Point lectures enricled "Committing session. Advice on healthy choices for Ontario Bob Winsor Pastor, St.Cathefines and Niagara Falls Seventh·day Adventist Churches In Ontario 34 July 2014 a news Manitoba-Saskatchewan Benton lowe to Start New Church in Nunavut n July of20 14, Benron Lowe will be moving to Nun:wm co few thoughts about his call. He said, "In the summer of20 13, I launch a new church. Benton n:ccndy graduated with a religious [asked myself the qucstiom, '\Vhy not go to Nunavut? What's studies degree fro m Canadian University College. Benton will keeping me from fu lfilling rhe go�pel commission in that part begin his ministry by spcndings�:vcral months Ln lqaluit, where of the world?' Through a lor of prayer, rcscarch and discussion our church members will help fa miliarize him wirh Inuit culture. with orh ers, [ c:tme ro rhe poim where I could answer the call Then, by rhe end of2014, Benton wiU move ro Rankin lnler to of God fo und in Isaiah 6:8 with a confident, 'Here am l Lord. establish a Seventh-day Adventist church in rhat community. Send me.' I'm actually really excited to head up to the Arctic There arc currently no Adventists in Rankin lnlct. Be sure ro region ofCanada to share the gospel and the love ofJesus with keep Benton on your prayer list a.� he heads to Nunavut. Pray others." • rhar God work in ami ghry way in Rankin lnlcr. -Jeff Potts, executive secretary, For months Benton has had a growing conviction that God Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference of SDA has called him to serve in Ntmavur. I asked Benton ro share a • SDA Church 1n Canada Congratulations e're pleased to announce that at the annual As sociated Church Press (ACP) convenrion, Wheld this in Chicago. Ill.. on April 23-2S. your Canadian Adventist Messenger received an honourable menrionyear (rhird place) for the Connected Church column, written by Kumar Dixir. This is the second yt:arin a row rhat the ACP has recognized Connected Church. • f"o:Md)' 11 . 7014,t•tP'P Wl,'P 44/cep:l'l0f' WII.IdlOidiC:t>pm l > > SDACC REVOLVING FUND REPORT•• of So.999.748 ;a 'o rb wtth of $21.023,1 77 For more information or to make a deposit, contactThere Girfy Quiambao-quiambao.girly were a a value@advent ist.ca; 905/433·001 1. IIJj July 2014 35 news Build a Better To morrow for Victims �ofAbuse mtistics and news stories clearly show rhat domestic violence: Sis on rhc rise across Newfoundland. In 2012 over 8.500 women sought help from transition houses in the greater metro region alone. This year during "( Love Christian Radio We ek,'' VOAR held "The Biggest Baby Shower" on behalfof provincial transition houses. This was insupport of women and children who are fleeing domesric violence. The fo ur participants included Iris Kirby Hott<;c in St. John:�. Cara Transition House in Gander, the Tr a11sition House in Corner Brook, and Libra House in Happy Va lley-Goose Bay. VOAR was overwhelmed by rhe oUtpouring of gene rosity fro m our local churches and the: general public. Community support such as this plays a major role in rhc healing process. \Ve were thrilled co sec local businesses com<::on board, as well, to help make this event such a success . A small locally owned restaurant really touched our hearts. The staff at Ocean Devine res ta urant in Conception Bay South, Nfld., rook it upon cloths, sn1ffed teddy bears, rattles, blankets, and just about themselves co join in and raise much-needed items in memory everything a morher would need. VOAR's baby shower was of a young baby named Allison Marie Parsons. Instead ofgiving a tremendous success. VOAR hopes to make this an annual tips co the staff. customers were asked if they would like co cvc:nt. to hdp sm:ngcht:n community tics. • purchase a baby irem instead. The staffhad a fulldisplay of -Tina Taylor, irems for customers ro choose from. Itw as a huge success. The communications group collected three large: boxes of items, including diapers, director, VOAR " Helping through Adventist Risk Management", Inc. encourages daily. 'I 'he fe eling of helping 1nc to continue the 1nission of the church driYcs 1ne." To learn more about risk preve tion that n and safety issues are relevant A ventist ministries, Adventist� to Seventh-day d Risk si gn up for our free safety newsletter Mana�t-rn<. 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A financial spec1alist tn Planned GMng. author Alain Levesque uses an easy to-read story format to demystify many preconcewed notions. This special edition includes examples for Planned Gifts to Canadian Adventist charitable organizations. enditnow® Break the Silence About Abuse Help break the cycle of abuse The North American Division recognizes that children, women, and men are victims of abuse. God abhors abuse of every kind, and you can help prevent it by launching an enditnow campaign in your church and community on enditnow Day, Sabbath, August 23, 2014. A free enditnow implementation kit is available from AdventSource at www.adventsource.org and 402.486.8800. Visit www.EndltNowNorthAmerica.org for more information . • 40 July 2014 a from the editor from the editor I love campmeeting' This summer I will be at several of the Adventist campmeetings across our great nation. 1 recall my firsr campmeeting experience at Footh ills Camp in Alberta. As a new Adventist [ barely kn ew anyone, but [ did know this: if you were Adventist, you went ro campm eeting. Most church buildings dosed as families escaped ro the country for a week ofcamping. Fields were transformed inro rem cities. and caravans of recreational vehicles kicked up dust srorms on rural dirt roads. Many people look forward to rhe Sunday book sale, a time: when the: Adventist Book Centre (ABC) is able to sell enough books to offer substantial discounts. A few years afrer my Arsr campmeeting, 1 starred working for the ABC, and my campmeeting experience changed dramatically. We put in long days and short nights. No off-duty hours were alloc:lted for employees ro be :1bleto attend the m:1in meetings: we put everything we had into serving the saints with their literature and vegetarian food needs. Even so, that was a high honour for me. To this day, it remains the highlight of the year for many. Pownful spcakc:rs and God-fearing leaders give encouragement ro believers, delicious vegetarian meals and cooking schools arc enjoyed, reports from churches and schools arow1d the conference thrill and encourage, and the opportunity ro attend some of rhe best seminars and training sessions of the year arc presented. Long before Faccbook came into existence, campmecting served as a kind oflivc Facebook. We updared smruses, connected with old friends, poked fun, shared pictures and stories, visited others ro fmd out their stam�. learned who had a child (or grandchild), who graduated f•·om col lege, and who changed jobs. Campmeeting allows us to share the excitement of those who have accepted Christ and publicly dec !an: their life-changing choice thro ugh baptism in front of family, friends, and hundreds of brothers and sisters in Christ. Family members are made proud, friends arc amazed, and orhcrs become inspired to fo llow suit and take the same stand. While campmeeting traditionally serves as rhe Mecca for Advenrisr fellowship and culture, people who do nor regularly attend church throughout rhc year also find great appeal in this annual event. Enjoy campmecting this year and plan to bring someone back next year. Perhaps someone is waiting for an invitation from you. Perhaps. • Stan Jensen, editor, Canadian Adventist Messenger PS: This summer we are pleased to be introducing the French-language Messenger magazine, le Messager. 42 July 2014 a If you are aware of French Adventist groups outside of Quebec, please contact me at [email protected]. Aimee Perez by A BACKvVARD GLANCE are the fu rure of our church. It is, CHILDREN, BESIDES BEING FULL OF ENERGY AND INNOCENCE, therefore, the responsibility of every single adult to nurture the spiritual journey of the youth in his or her life. From birch through young adulcbood, special attemion must be paid to raising conscientious leaders who will stand firm in these morally ambiguous last days . 10,000 Pathfinders Converge in Colorado As one ofthe firstprograms to teachchildren about God and the world He created, VBS is useful for all l'ic1wmlKC6lltd or I H oi &hl)' ••lldroo attood loc th Y l What can btdone to ws1trt QuESTIONremain that young peoplt mtmllfrs of tilt chllf('h? Make them 1 I welcome and have tltem be more active in the churclr seroice. Tell tltem why it is important to stay in tire clturch. Young people must be given responsibilities. '' The AlbeiU Conference launchedtheir limTeen -Sanjay Patra, 17 Camp in 1974, giving young people the opportunity to experience worl(,play, leamlng, and meditation Stlrrln• usual! up •omothlnlt I • • - Ko\1\y Walah Oneof the keys to ttnsuringthat young people remain activeIn In nature's wonderful damoom. (anadlan U11/on and CAJ'OI Cret n•y the chur IAJj July 2014 43 •