Adventist Review General Organ of the Seventh-day Adventist Church May 22, 1980

Give thanks Page 3 The Dark Day plus 200 years Page 5 Ellen White and the oppressed poor Page 9 Camp Meeting Schedule Page 23

An unusual Friday blackout on May 19, 1780, caused people in New England to light their lamps in the middle of the morning. This dark day has always had special significance for Seventh-day Adventists. See page 5. THIS WEEK Adventist Review

Merton E. Sprengel, an as- ist Review" that was shown on REVIEW staff. Celia Fike, an ed- sociate professor of chemistry at the fmal Friday evening of the itorial secretary who has worked Union College, Lincoln, Ne- General Conference session. As on our staff for one year, married braska, begins a three-part series successive slides moved closer Richard Singer, who works in 130th Year of Continuous Publication on "The Dark Day Plus 200 and closer to the lamp burning in the Review and Herald book- EDITOR Years" (p. 5). In his series he the window, a woman's voice, shipping department. Kenneth H. Wood discusses two basic questions: representing Ellen White, said, Rick and Cee Cee, as they are ASSOCIATE EDITOR (1) How did Adventists in gen- "James, 'I have a message for known to their friends, became Leo R. Van Dotson eral, and Seventh-day Adventists you. You must begin to print a acquainted while practicing for a ASSISTANT EDITORS in particular, come to recognize little paper and send it out to the skit that was performed at the Jocelyn R. Fay, Aileen Andres Sox ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR the May 19,1780, Dark Day as a people. Let it be small at first; variety program at last summer's Eugene F. Durand fulfillment of prophecy? and (2) but as the people read, they will Review and Herald employee re- ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY What do the extant 1780 publi- send you means with which to treat. Eugene Durand, assistant Corinne Russ cations say regarding this historic print, and it will be a success to the ADVENTIST REVIEW edi- EDITORIAL SECRETARIES event? from the first. From this small tor, officiated at the wedding held Chitra Bamabas, Celia Singer A sidelight. Our cover picture, beginning it was shown to me to in Spencerville, Maryland. ART which shows a lamp shining be like streams of light that went Art and photo credits: Director, Byron Steele through some lace curtains, was clear round the world.' "—Life Cover, J. Byron Logan; p. 4, Designer, G. W. Busch CONSULTING EDITORS taken as part of a series to begin Sketches, p. 125. Eugene J. Hall; p. 7, Vernon Neal C. Wilson, Charles E. Bradford, L. L. the slide program "Streams of Wedding bells rang on Sun- Nye; all other photos, courtesy Bock, L. L. Butler, Alf Lohne, Enoch Oli- veira, G. Ralph Thompson, Max Torkelsen, Light—The Story of the Advent- day, May 4, for a member of the of the respective authors. Francis W. Wemick SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS R. R. Figuhr, Robert H. Pierson, George W. Brown, G. J. Ckaisto, W. T. Clark, Bekele Heye, R. J. Kloosterhuis, Edwin Ludescher, LETTERS Kenneth J. Mittleider, K. S. Pannenter, W. R. L. Scragg, Joao Wolff EDITORS, NORTH AMERICAN Letters submitted for publication should inspired. Let's at least allow an angel come down from UNION EDITIONS contribute ideas and comments on articles or modus heaven," and again, "I saw a Columbia, Ernest N. Wendth material printed in the ADVENTIST REVIEW. Ellen White the same Southwestern, Richard W. Bendel' They should be brief, not exceeding 250 operandi! new heaven and a new earth." words, and must carry the writer's name, EDITORS, INTER-AMERICAN address, and telephone number (although this ALBERT E. LIERSCH We accept and believe these EDITIONS number will not be printed). Letters must be Savannah, Georgia statements as God's gracious English, Wanda Sample; Spanish, Humberto legible, preferably typewritten, and double- M. Rani, Raul Villanueva; French, Simone spaced. All will be edited to meet space and revelations without questioning Doleyres literary requirements, but the author's mean- Makes me think about my John's theological degree. Yet it ing will not be changed. Views expressed in appears to be so difficult for some EDITORS, SOUTH AMERICAN the letters do not necessarily represent those values EDITIONS of the editors or of the denomination. people to accept Mrs. White's Portuguese, R. S. Lessa; Spanish, Jose Ta- I really enjoy reading the AD- one statement among many, "I buenca VENTIST REVIEW. At first I EDITORS, AFRO-MIDEAST EDMON Absurd demands was shown what did take place in Jack Mahon, Jean Thomas thought that it was just for the heaven at the close of the pro- In his article "How Inspiration CORRESPONDENTS, "older Adventists." I was mis- phetic periods of 1844. "—Early Works" (Feb. 14) the writer has taken. I find that I enjoy it just as WORLD DIVISIONS Writings, p. 251. Afro-Mideast, Jack Mahon; Australasian, done the readers an excellent Gordon A. Lee; Euro-Africa, Pietro Copiz; much as I do Insight magazine. Are we ready now to trade service in pointing to the ab- The article entitled "Coping Far Eastern, M. G. Townend; Inter-Ameri- divine revelations for hermeneu- can, Fred Hernandez; Northern Europe-West surdity of the demands some With the Stress of a Special Africa, Paul Sundquist; South American, Ar- place upon Ellen White as an tics? Also, may I add that if the thur S. Valle; Southern Asia, A. M. Peterson; Son" (March 6) was touching great theologians of today (and Trans-Africa, P. J. Salhany inspired writer. Quite naturally indeed. It really made me sit she borrowed ideas and even we have a host of them) had been CORRESPONDENTS, down and think about my values. our criteria, we would have NORTH AMERICA copied sentences and paragraphs I found myself wondering what I UNIONS: Atlantic, Geraldine I. Grout; Ca- from other writers. Almost ev- never accepted the great Advent nadian, A. N. How; Central, Clara Ander- would do in the same situation. message. son; Columbia, Ernest N. Wendth; Lake, Jere eryone in her day did so, and I commend the mother for Wallack; North Pacific, Morten Juberg; many still do, although now they JEREMIA FLOREA Northern, Halle Crowson; Pacific, Shirley overcoming her first reaction and Bee Branch, Arkansas Burton; Southern, Oscar Heinrich; South- are legally bound to give credit. for deciding to keep her child. western, Richard W. Bendel' UNIVERSITIES: Andrews, Kevin McClan- Ellen White did not live in a PIPER FRIEND 11-year-old reader writes L. ahan; Loma Linda, Richard Weismeyer vacuum any more than did John Angwin, California I have enjoyed reading your or Paul. Why should we demand CIRCULATION ADVENTIST REVIEWS. I am only Manager, Robert S. Smith that her inspiration be limited to 11 years old, but I liked reading Associate Managers, Gary Grimes, E. W. deal only with her revelations? Where was John's Moore, Derek Mustow "The Reward of Listening" and Field Representative, Ron D. Spear Does not every true ray of light theological degree? "Why I Became a Seventh-day A large-print edition of the Monthly Digest is come from God? Yet in unin- So Ellen White was not a the- Adventist." They were very in- available for $14.95 a year; also a quarterly spired writers these rays of light ologian. Because of that, some teresting to read. I just wanted to edition in Braille. are mixed with "rays" of dark- say, she could have been mis- let you know that I enjoyed them TO CONTRIBUTORS ness. How was Ellen White ena- taken in her Biblical hermeneu- Unsolicited manuscripts are welcome, but very much. notification as to acceptance or rejection may bled to choose only those things tics. Were the great theologians LYNN 0. GRAMS be expected only if accompanied by a that are right? Only by inspira- in Christ's time correct in their San Diego, California stamped, self-addressed envelope. tion! Biblical hermeneutics? I am An index is published in the last Review of Give your guilt away June and December. The Adventist Review is Inspiration clearly does not afraid not. We learn with regret indexed in the Seventh-day Adventist Period- deal only with those things re- that most of the theologians of I want to thank the REVIEW for ical Index. vealed to the inspired writer, but that day rejected the Messiah and the editorial "Give Your Guilt The Adventist Review (ISSN 0161-1119) is with selecting truth that has ap- ultimately crucified the Lord of Away" (Dec. 20, 1979). As my published every Thursday. Copyright © 1980 Review and Herald Publishing Association, peared through others, also. For glory. wife has been lying unconscious 6856 Eastern Avenue NW., Takoma Park, instance, Jude could refer to the It is strange that we accept and in bed for a number of weeks, Washington, D.C. 20012, U.S.A. Second- class postage paid at Washington, D.C. Sub- uninspired book of Enoch, take seriously John the revela- "an infinite list of tiny guilts" scriptions: one year, US$19.95. Single copy, choose a passage of truth that tor's words "After these things I began haunting me desperately. 50 cents. was mixed with error, and use heard a great voice of much Ours has been a happy and faith- Vol. 157, No. 26. that passage in a work that is people in heaven," and "I saw Continued on page 14 2 (690) ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 FROM THE PRESIDENT were welcomed in a cordial, loving, and unforgettable way by Elders Bender Archbold and Dionisio Christian, and many conference and lay leaders in the East Puerto Rico Conference. Two days later we went on to the Dominican Repub- lic, where, smothered under an avalanche of words, Give thanks flowers, music, and gifts, we experienced a fresh dem- onstration of the love of the church's spiritual family. Recently someone handed me a Throughout the day we were surrounded by a smartly small card on which were the attired honor guard of medical cadets. words "Praise the Lord ANY- After placing a wreath at the National Shrine of the HOW!" On the other side was a Three Fathers of Independence in Santo Domingo, we short poem about Christ being the were told of the tragedy that had taken place as a result of master weaver of life's patterns. Hurricanes David and Frederick. We were shown some Life has its periodic disappoint- of the ruins, still evident, wrought by the devastating ments and reverses. At times our power of wind, rain, storm, and flood. We were sobered faith is sorely tested and we are when reminded that a number of our people lost their bib._ tempted to doubt. Through all such homes and all their possessions. It had been a harrowing Neal C. Wilson, president, General Conference circumstances the Lord has been experience for them, but I wish you could have seen their trying to teach us a special philos- indomitable spirit of courage and optimism. They were ophy of life. Writing to the Thessalonians, the apostle determined, with the Lord's help, to grasp new opportu- Paul said, "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will nities and challenges, and to rebuild shattered dreams of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" (1 Thess. 5:18). and hopes. I saw in the lives of my brothers and sisters a What an example! In this short verse we have the implied living definition of the words "Praise the Lord ANY- promise that even those things which appear to be against HOW." us may work out for our good, because God would never ask us to be thankful for that which would harm us. Other reasons for thanks Daniel gave thanks even when he knew that a death I talked with young people who encountered difficulty decree had been passed upon his life. And nowhere is the over Sabbath examinations in school and those who had command to give thanks under every circumstance more lost their jobs because of their faithfulness in keeping the beautifully exemplified than in the life of our Lord. Sabbath. They might have had cause to be disquieted or Ellen White counseled, "It is a positive duty to resist cast down. Instead, one of them told me that he had melancholy, discontented thoughts and feelings—as found a better job, that God had helped him find a much a duty as it is to pray." "Nothing tends more to beautiful Seventh-day Adventist wife, that the whole promote health of body and of soul than does the spirit of course of his life had been changed, and that he could gratitude and praise."—The Ministry of Healing, p. truly say, "Praise the Lord ANYHOW." 251. I am writing this message, my brothers and sisters, on David rebuked himself for being depressed when he New Year's Day. But when you read this page it will be was being hunted as a fugitive and was forced to find May, and the General Conference session in Dallas will refuge in the rocks and caves of the wilderness. Under be history! I have no idea what the General Conference the most unusual circumstances, even after being session will decide concerning some of us and our future dethroned and fleeing as a crownless king from Jerusa- responsibilities. Whatever will be the outcome of delib- lem, because of the rebellion of Absalom, his son, he erations at this great church gathering, I can say with asked, "Why art thou cast down, 0 my soul? and why confidence and trust, as did David: "I shall yet praise art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall him, who is the health of my countenance, and my yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and God." Perhaps some may not be reelected to serve in an my God" (Ps. 43:5). Three times within a short span of official capacity. I hope that no one will be tempted to time David asked himself the same question. doubt God's leading. The Master Weaver will do His It is said that when Luther was at the brink of despair work carefully and well if you will give Him a chance. he asked himself the same question David did. Then he He understands and knows what is best. He is trying to would repeat the magnificent words of trust and con- teach us to submit ourselves humbly to Him each day, fidence expressed in Psalm 46. In this poem and song we knowing that we are safe when following Him. If you are find the epitome of the human experience of the Chris- tempted to doubt, ask yourself, "Why art thou cast tian, always expressing confidence in ultimate victory down, 0 my soul?" Let the Lord speak to your heart. through faith in Jesus Christ. We have great challenges before us. God's biddings are A few months ago Mrs. Wilson and I had the privilege enablings, and His promises are sure. of spending a long weekend in the Antillian Union I challenge you, and myself, to "give thanks: for this Conference. As our plane touched down in San Juan, we is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning YOU." ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 (691) 3 Confessions of a missionary I must confess that mission service makes me homesick— homesick for heaven.

By NICK GERMANIS

In the spring of 1955 my family and I arrived by ship in Athens, Greece. We were young, starry-eyed mis- sionary appointees. The thought of being "missionaries" thrilled us. We were convinced that it was God, not just a committee, who had called us. As I write this it is spring again. The year is 1979 and we are still in the ancient land of Greece. Many times we are asked the question, "When are you going back to the `homeland'?" This question always makes us reflect on why we are here. It is impossible to work in Athens Nick Germanis lives in Athens, Greece, location of the famed Acropolis with its stately ruins. Serving so far from his homeland has caused him without feeling that we are treading in the footsteps of a to be homesick, not for the United States of America, but for heaven. great man of God, the apostle Paul. What a man he was! What a vision he had! Paul understood something that we missionaries especially feel—that is the fact that we do stranger in this world? Are you willing to go wherever not have a real "homeland" on this planet as it is today. God may call you to go? To me, one of the most Paul insisted that we are just pilgrims and strangers impressive passages in the Spirit of Prophecy is found on passing through. pages 126 and 127 of Patriarchs and Prophets: "Many Consider the words he wrote to the believers living in are still tested as was Abraham. They do not hear the Philippi, where Lydia and the jailer, among others, had voice of God speaking directly from the heavens, but He accepted the gospel message: "We, however, are citi- calls them by the teachings of His word and the events of zens of heaven, and we eagerly wait for our Savior, the His providence. They may be required to abandon a Lord Jesus Christ, to come from heaven" (Phil. 3:20, career that promises wealth and honor, to leave congenial T.E.V.). and profitable associations, and separate from kindred, to enter upon what appears to be only a path of self-denial, Homesick for heaven hardship, and sacrifice. God has a work for them to do; I must confess that mission service makes me home- but a life of ease and the influence of friends and kindred sick—homesick for heaven. We do not own a home here would hinder the development of the very traits essential in Athens, but we are looking forward eagerly to owning for its accomplishment. He calls them away from human one in the New Jerusalem. Mission service has helped us influences and aid, and leads them to feel the need of His understand that material possessions are not particularly help, and to depend upon Him alone. . . . Who is ready at important. The latest model car, a new motor home, or a the call of Providence to renounce cherished plans and nice boat are attractive, but most important is helping familiar associations? Who will accept new duties and people find their way to the heavenly homeland. enter untried fields, doing God's work with firm and Are you homesick for heaven? Are you a pilgrim and a willing heart, for Christ's sake counting his losses gain?" Nick Germanis is principal of Athens International Heaven is our real homeland. What a day it will be Academy, Athens, Greece. when Jesus comes to take us there! ❑ 4 (692) ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 The Dark Day plus 200 years

The first of three articles that investigate candidly what took place on May 19, 1780. (See editorial, page 13)

By MERTON E. SPRENGEL

It was midmorning. The clouds were low and dark. have been missed, while later speculations and interpre- Some rain had fallen. Bewildered farmers, businessmen, tations have become accepted as authoritative. As a and others in central New England scanned the sky in consequence, a large number of Seventh-day Adventists consternation. An unusual darkness was enveloping the hold views about the Dark Day that cannot be substan- countryside. Indoor activities were soon suspended as the tiated from the 1780 historical record. darkness became almost like that of evening twilight. In these articles two basic questions will be discussed: Farmers left their fields and headed home to a noon meal (1) How did Adventists in general, and Seventh-day by candlelight. None could remember a day of such Adventists in particular, come to recognize the May 19, darkness before. 1780, Dark Day as a fulfillment of prophecy? and (2) The same eerie blackness was soon to cover thousands What do the extant 1780 publications say regarding this of inhabitants of the central New England States of North historic event? America. So unusual was the darkness that May 19, The Dark Day affected the populace in different ways. 1780, became known in many common reference and Some saw religious significance in it; others did not. In historical works as the Dark Day. the newspapers of 1780 these reactions,* among many For almost 130 years, that unusual Friday blackout has others, were expressed: "This unusual phaenomenon had a special significance for Seventh-day Adventist excited the fears and apprehensions of many people. believers. It has been seen as a literal fulfillment of Some considered it as . . . the harbinger of the last day, Christ's prophecy of Matthew 24:29, as well as a historic when the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not event marking the opening of the sixth seal of Revela- give her light." 1 tion 6:12. "The timid view it as ominous; while the more steady Since the 1850's scores of Adventist authors have and judicious attribute it to some natural cause." 2 discussed the Dark Day and its significance. While these On May 28, 1780, Elam Potter delivered a sermon in writers are in agreement as to the fact of the Dark Day which he expressed his opinion: "Some people, I have and its prophetic meaning, published opinions differ been told, were in dismay, and thought whether the day considerably on other aspects. This variance is particu- of judgement was not drawing on. . . . For my part I larly evident regarding the extent and cause of the dark- really consider the darkness as one of those prodigies ness. foretold in Matthew 24:29, and designed for our admo- Some have considered the darkness miraculous or nition and warning." 3 supernatural. Many state that the true cause is not Much speculation known, or that scientists have been at a loss to explain it. A few maintain that the darkness was caused by ordinary These comments and many others, written within a clouds filled with smoke from forest fires. Some claim few days of the darkness, suggest that the phenomenon that the sun or stars were visible during the darkness. produced immediate concern among the general popu- Published claims of the extent of the darkness vary all the lace. There was much speculation as to its meaning and way from a portion of the New England States to more cause. However, other records show that a number of than half the earth's surface. persons were far from panicky, attempting instead to Despite their varied opinions, most authors give an make observations to determine the cause of the dark- impressive array of sources to support their views. The ness. reason for the conflict of opinion seems to be that most Historian William Gordon, writing of his experience have not consulted the primary sources from 1780, but near Roxbury, Massachusetts, remembers his reaction: have relied on others' selections from them, or sum- "Your friend, having been accustomed to the dark days maries found in post-1780 works. Thus many 1780 facts at London. . . , regarded it with no special attention till

Merton E. Sprengel is an associate professor of chemis- * Editor's note: Original spelling and grammar have been pre- try at Union College, Lincoln, Nebraska. served in all quotations. ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, t980 (693) 5 called to do it by his neighbors, who were much revolution when the king lost his authority, and tried to alarmed." 4 disguise himself, and fled from his own subjects, [and] Deryl Leggitt notes that the degree of concern and afterwards was beheaded. The queen, too, became excitement attributed to those who experienced the blood, and all the nobility of France fell to the earth." 9 darkness is dependent on the author of the account and Other Advent writers of the 1840's expressed similar the time it was written: "Later writers have produced political or religious interpretations of the signs in the some very exaggerated accounts, none of which ap- sun, moon, and stars. peared in any contemporary papers." 5 While doubtless Henry Jones, in 1841, appears to be among the first of some portions of these exaggerated accounts are true, the Millerites to propose a literal interpretation of these there is little question that many were written for their events. He maintained that meteors, dark days, and sensational effect, or without knowledge of the 1780 auroras were of recent origin and "have every appear- source documents. ance of being altogether as supernatural, and fitted to be The contemporary record of the Dark Day in the public `great signs' of such an event, as represented in the press was short-lived. In less than five weeks no new prophecies concerning them." 10 articles appeared. More than half the original material Probably the most influential of those to hold the literal was written within the first week. This is not surprising, interpretation was Josiah Litch, who became assistant since for most of the people the American Revolution editor of the Millerite Signs of the Times in 1840. Early was a much more serious concern than a few hours of issues of the Signs contained articles concentrating on unusual darkness. signs in the social, political, and spiritual realms, but a number of short references to various cosmic phenomena Various interpretations also were included. As the initial fears and apprehensions of the Dark Day Litch appears to have established his belief in the Dark abated, apparently its religious significance did also. Day of 1780 in early 1842, when he published a poem During the next few decades most Adventist theologians with these comments: "The following lines, written soon interpreted the signs in the sun, moon, and stars in after the event to which they refer, were handed to us by various ways. a friend, and afford a view of the impression of the dark In the 1790's, Joshua Spaulding considered the Dark day made on the community at the time. One circum- Day, auroras, and other sky phenomena as signs of the stance is noted which we had never before heard named, Advent; but not as direct fulfillments of Matthew 24:29. vis., the darkening of the moon.9' 11 In a printed lecture he wrote; "To apply this passage Significant lines of the poem read: fully, even to the present events, would be an extrava- "Nineteenth of May, a gloomy day, gance which, of all books, the Bible will the least When darkness veiled the sky; countenance." 6 The sun's decline may be a sign In 1815, Amizi Armstrong suggested a political inter- Some great event is nigh. pretation: "The sun becoming black, and the moon as Let us remark, how black and dark, blood, and the stars falling to the earth, designate the Was the ensuing night shrouding in darkness, and covering with blood, and And for a time the moon declined, casting down from their high places, the thrones and And did not give her light." dominions, and the princes, and the potentates of the Litch's knowledge of the Dark Day apparently was earth." 7 quite limited at this time. The fact that he had not heard Millerite literature of the early 1840's includes nu- of the darkening of the moon before suggests that he was merous references to sky phenomena such as comets, not familiar with at least several of the 1780 sources, meteors, parhelia, and auroras as being considered by since they describe the darkness of the night and its effect those with high expectations of the Advent to be signs of on the appearance of the moon. its imminence. Less than four months later, Litch published an opin- William Miller himself listed many signs of Christ's ion that shows an apparent advance in his belief. Refer- coming in his published lectures but did not include ring to the darkening of the sun foretold in Matthew cosmic events. His interpretations were figurative. To 24:29, he stated: "That event did take place on May 19, Miller, Matthew 24:29 applied to the destruction of 1780, and several times since in different countries. That Jerusalem when "the moral sun—the gospel . . . should darkness was supernatural, and not ' produced by an become obscured." The moon not giving her light meant eclipse. 99 12 that the "church should not spread her light," and the By this time, Litch had become persuaded that the falling of the stars foretold the "ministers of the gospel Dark Day was a supernatural event, as had been pre- . . . falling from the purity of the gospel into antichristian viously implied by Henry Jones. Within a few months, abominations." 8 other comments by Litch were published by J. V. Himes, Referring to similar events of the sixth seal of Reve- Litch's employer. lation 6:12, Miller made the following application to the "Has the sun been darkened in these days, as pre- French Revolution: "I understand this to mean in that dicted by Joel and the Saviour? It has; and that within the 6 (694) ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 memory of many now living. I refer to the dark day of sun appeared as if totally eclipsed, find no support in the A.D. 1780, May 19th. That was a day of supernatural historic record of 1780. There is consistent evidence that darkness. It was not an eclipse of the sun, for the moon the atmosphere was filled with clouds and smoke wher- was nearly at the full. It was not owing to a thickness in ever and whenever it was dark. In addition, the fact that the atmosphere, for the stars were seen. The darkness he had not heard of other dark days before 1780 shows began about nine o'clock, A.M., and continued through his limited knowledge of the subject, since three news- the day and also into, if not through the-night. . . . Such a paper accounts of an almost identical 1762 dark day day of darkness has never been known, so far as I can appeared alongside reports of the 1780 darkness. Other learn from history, (and I have searched for it most sources discussing such phenomena had been published diligently,) since the crucifixion of our Saviour. There many years before 1842. have been several such events since, in different coun- The first attempt to document the Dark Day in the tries. If any can produce evidence of such an appearance Signs was made in 1843.15 Seven quotations from post- before 1780, I will thank them most heartily for the 1780 sources were used, with at least three of the authors information, and make a correction of this statement." 13 being eyewitnesses. The sources selected emphasized the Later on in the same work, Litch reiterates his belief effects on the people, while ignoring other aspects of the that "the sun has been supernaturally darkened from event. Six of these quotations have been used repeatedly morning to night: in some places it being cloudy, and the by later authors. sun entirely invisible, and in others it being visible, but In the decades that followed the great disappointment having the same appearance as when totally eclipsed, and of 1844, increasing numbers of authors supported Litch's the stars being visible.' 14 claim of supernatural and unexplainable darkness on Regarding these and other widely circulated but un- May 19, 1780. Woodward lists at least ten writers, from documented views of Josiah Litch, it should be noted that 1842 to 1853, who espoused the supernatural-darkness while some are found in the 1780 record, many others are concept. Little supporting evidence was cited from the not, or are at variance with it. The implications that the 1780 record. At the same time, other Adventist theolo- atmosphere was clear, that the stars were visible, that the gians held to various figurative interpretations.

Eerie blackness enveloped the central New England countryside the morning of May 19,1780. None could remember having seen a day of such darkness. ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 (695) 7 A longtime proponent of the literal interpretation was FOR THE YOUNGER SET D. T. Taylor, an Advent Christian minister, whose early ideas on the Dark Day appeared in the 1840's. In 1871, Taylor described the cause as "cosmic, cometic, and celestial." 16 His 1891 work, The Great Consummation, contained a detailed and extensive analysis of the nature, extent, and duration of the Dark Day .17 More than 30 Mary shares Jesus sources, dating from 1780 and later, appeared here in By MIRIAM KELLY Advent literature for the first time, providing what ap- peared to be ample and irrefutable support of the super- Mary liked evening. It about everything. Jesus can natural-darkness theory. Although Taylor stopped short was a very special time save our calf if He wants her when Mother read stories to get well," Mary said. of expressing the supernatural claim, the circulation of and told of Jesus and His Paying little attention to this book doubtless was a persuasive influence in es- love. Mary, Daddy went out to tablishing its validity in the minds of many Adventists of "What special thing that the barn to finish milking the happened today would you cows and feeding the ani- various faiths. like to thank Jesus for?" mals. However, highly documented as it was, Taylor's book Mother asked Mary after In the morning as Mary did not go unchallenged. One of his fellow ministers, E. storytime. lay in her warm bed, she "I know!" said Mary. could hear Mother and P. Woodward, checking every source as well as re- "I'd like to thank Jesus for Daddy talking in the searching more than 100 others, published a devastating the fluffy little baby chicks kitchen. critique of Taylor's work in 1906. that our big red hen brought "Well," said Daddy, "I out from under the barn guess I'd better get out and Woodward's basic approach was to publish the origi- today!" bury that calf. She couldn't nal sources, most in their entirety, while emphasizing in "That is a splendid thing have lived but an hour or so, bold type Taylor's selections from those sources. A to thank Jesus for," Mother the way she looked last replied. "Is there anything night." disturbing bias was thus revealed. Taylor had selected else that you would like to Mary heard the door close only those portions of the 1780 and later record of the tell Jesus about tonight?" and her father's footsteps on Dark Day that suggested that the events were unexplain- "Yes, I would like to ask the stairs of the porch and Jesus to help Daddy learn to then on the gravel of the able, mysterious, a cause for alarm, or in other ways love Him too. Mother, has path leading to the barn. It sensational. It was a persuasive demonstration that the Jesus said No to my was just a few minutes and numerous references to clouds, smoke, and other at- prayers? I've asked Him she heard his steps again, many times to help Daddy then heard the kitchen door mospheric conditions, which suggested a natural cause, see that Jesus is his friend, being opened. had been avoided. too. But Daddy makes fun "That calf, I can't be- In the face of immediate criticism from many firm of church. He never prays to lieve it!" Daddy said excit- Jesus; and he swears so edly. believers in the supernatural theory, Woodward held his much!" "She is up and playing ground and went to press again to refute the critics.18 In "Mary, Jesus tells us He with the other calves just as all, he published about 200 pages of material on the Dark would like everyone to love if she had never been sick! I Him as you do. You are have never seen anything Day, which appears to be the most extensive work right to pray for Daddy. like that before." produced to date. Don't stop because you Mary came bounding During this same period, many other religious writers don't see the answer to your down the stairs. "Oh, prayer. We have to leave the Daddy, don't you see? Jesus added their opinions. Some opposed the supernatural- answers to our prayers with has answered our prayer and cause theory, but most seemed to have adopted it as Jesus." made Salty well because He truth. loves us so much!" Happy to trust Jesus In the days that followed, The next article in this series will review the develop- Mary felt happy to know Mary noticed that Daddy ment of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs on the Dark that she could always trust didn't swear as much and Day. ❑ Jesus. that he seemed more Mary lived with her fa- thoughtful. A few weeks To be continued ther and mother on a farm later there was a problem on that had cows, horses, the farm Daddy didn't know sheep, chickens, and one what to do about, but in- REFERENCES Massachusetts Spy, May 25, 1780. dog. Each day Mary en- stead of becoming angry Ibid., June 8, 1780. joyed gathering the eggs and swearing, he said to 3 E. P. Woodward, "The Dark Day," The Safeguard and Armory, April, 1906, pp. 90, 91. William Gordon, The History of the Rise, Progress and Establishment of the Independence of the from the henhouse and, with Mother, "Perhaps the best United States of America, p. 56. her dog, Chief, bringing the thing for us to do would be 3 Deryl Leggin, "An Investigation Into the Dark Day of May 19, 1780," Master's degree thesis, SDA Theological Seminary, p. 30. cows and calves from the to have Mary pray about 3 Woodward, op. cit.. p. 70. pasture to the barn. this." Amizi Armstrong, A Syllabus of Lectures on the Visions of the Revelation, p. 37. William Miller, A Familiar Exposition of the Twenty-fourth Chapter of Matthew, p. 25. One day Salty, their That evening Mother Evidence From Scripture and History of the Second Coming of Christ, About the Year nicest calf, became ill. didn't have to ask Mary 1843, p. 184. ro Henry Jones, "Lecture on the Signs of Christ's Second Coming Quickly," Second Advent Tracts, Mary heard Daddy tell what she'd ,like to thank No. IX, 1841. Mother that he was sure the Jesus for that day. "Thank " Signs of the Times (Millerite), May 18, 1842. Ibid., Sept. 7, 1842. calf would die. You, Jesus, for answering 13 Josiah Litch, Prophetic Expositions, Vol. I, pp. 151-152. "Daddy, I will pray to my prayer and helping " Ibid., p. 155. Signs of the Times (Millerite), Oct. 11, 1843. Jesus and tell Him. Jesus Daddy to know that You are .3 Review and Herald, July 18, 1871. wants us to talk to Him his friend, too." D. T. Taylor, The Great Consummation and the Signs That Herald Its Approach, pp. 234, 235. 18 Woodward, "The Dark Day," The Safeguard and Armory, October, 1906. 8 (696) ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980

oppressed by their own governments. Should we seek economic equality for all? Should we seek to overthrow Ellen White oppressive governments? Fortunately the Spirit of Prophecy offers some answers. First of all, in relationship to the poor we need to and the consider the question of why the poor are poor. In various testimonies and counsels Ellen White refers to oppressed poor two basic reasons. Some are poor because of the op- pression they suffer at the hands of the rich. In one place she says, "Much of the money that they [the rich] thus Is liberating people from economic invested had been obtained through exaction, through and political oppression central grinding down the poor. "—Testimonies, vol. 9, pp. 12, 13; see also p. 90. Others are poor because they have not to the mission of God's church today? developed good habits of money management and econ- omy, or have fallen prey to their sins and follies (Coun- sels on Stewardship, p. 269; Testimonies, vol. 1, p. 642). How then should we relate to the oppressed poor? Or By MARCIUS C. SIQUEIRA to those who have brought poverty on themselves? Ellen White repeatedly states that God "has placed the poor A new and revolutionary theology known as liberation among us to call out from us Christian sympathy and theology is sweeping the ranks of the Christian church, love" (Testimonies, vol. 3, p. 391). In fact, He has especially in Latin America. Liberation theology makes "permitted misfortunes to come to men, poverty to press the point that the gospel offers not just liberation from upon them, adversity to try them, that He may thus test sin, but liberation from all oppressive forces in this those whom He has placed in more favored circum- world. It argues that liberating people from economic stances" (Testimonies to Ministers, p. 287). Regardless and political oppression is central to the mission of the of what particular cause has led people into poverty, church. This new theology challenges us to review our God's prophet points out that it is part of God's plan to attitude toward the poor and toward those who are being lead those who have more to serve the needs of His less fortunate children. By doing so, their character will be Marcius C. Siqueira is a pastor in the Kansas Confer- strengthened and their love for Him will grow. ence. Ellen White repeatedly writes to people warning them of the dangers of being too exacting in their business, being more concerned with their own prosperity than that of others, worrying more about a profit than the right use of funds entrusted to them. As a result, they are consid- ered in heaven as oppressors of the poor. In the judg- ment, God will reveal what our attitude toward the poor Second chance has been, and our reward will be adjudicated accord- By SALVADOR G. MIRAFLORES ingly.

Jonah, the deserter, A charge to the church Fled away from duty Not only does the Lord challenge the individual And refused to warn Christian on this matter, He also urges the church as a The wicked city. whole to rightly minister to the poor and oppressed. How The stowaway sleeper this should be done is spelled out as follows: "Instead of Was waylaid and delayed encouraging the poor to think that they can have their But finally prayed eating and drinking provided free or nearly so, we should And then obeyed. place them where they can help themselves. We should endeavor to provide them with work, and if necessary The great Provider teach them how to work. Let the members of poor Prepared a fish, a gourd, households be taught how to cook, how to make and A worm, mend their own clothing, how to care properly for the And a second chance. home. Let boys and girls be thoroughly taught some useful trade or occupation. We are to educate the poor to become self-reliant. This will be true help, for it will not only make them self-sustaining, but will enable them to help others. "—Testimonies, vol. 6, pp. 278, 279. ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 (697) 9 Industries ought to be established, not so much for the face dangers of coveting. In a lengthy testimony Brother purpose of gaining a profit, but to provide employment H. C. is cautioned about his dangers as a poor person of for poor families. Those with a trade should take it upon coveting the wealth of others, to the point of making themselves to teach the oppressed poor how to work in others who had more means than he had feel guilty when their particular trade. And the business person is actually they did not give all they had to provide for his family. to favor the poor in his or her dealings. Also, every Because they were faithfully helping other areas of God's church should establish a fund for the poor, into which cause they did not have the wherewithal to help him members are to give regularly, even if to do so might (Spiritual Gifts, book 2, pp. 153-156). "When they [the deprive them of "imaginary wants" (see The Ministry of poor] murmur at their lot and against the wealthy on Healing, p. 194; Testimonies to Ministers, p. 324; The account of their covetousness, they commit a great sin in SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3, pp. 1158, 1159; Tes- the sight of heaven."—Testimonies, vol. 1, p. 642. timonies, vol. 5, pp. 150, 151). Some assistance to the poor may actually be harmful. Yet the work of helping the poor, as important as it Those who lack diligence and economy fall into the may be, is not to be the center of attention on the part of danger of depending on the church if they are constantly the church. Here again God has given pointed instruc- helped. This way they will never learn the economy and tion: "The cause of God should not be overlooked that self-denial they need to practice. Satan then tempts them the poor may receive our first attention. . . . Should our to become jealous, and to question the spirituality of their whole attention be directed to relieving the wants of the more favored brethren. In fact, Ellen White states that poor, God's cause would be neglected. . . . The cause of "the Lord does not require the hard-working man to Christ should come first."—Testimonies, vol. 4, pp. support others in idleness. With many there is a waste of 550, 551. time, a lack of effort, which brings poverty and want. If The work of proclaiming the gospel to all the world is these faults are not corrected by those who indulge them, our first responsibility. But we are told that neither the all that might be done in their behalf would be like preaching of the gospel nor our ministry to the poor will putting treasure into a bag with holes. "—Christ's Object suffer if we are faithful in our stewardship (ibid., vol. 4, Lessons, p. 247. p. 551). The poor have "capital" We are to seek to reach the wealthy as well as the poor. Jesus did not limit His ministry to the oppressed The poor need to learn to help themselves. In fact, "if poor or to the outcasts of society. He worked with any they would pursue a right course, they could in almost who would listen to Him. And thus He ministered to every case be above want" (Testimonies, vol. 1, p. 481). those of means and influence, as well. In the same way But how? By using the "capital" entrusted to them. Just we are not to put all our effort into the work of serving as the rich man may have certain goods entrusted to him the lowest classes, but also to seek to reach the wealthy and is judged by the use he makes of these, so the poor and those of influence. have "capital." Does Ellen White have anything to say to the poor The "capital" owned or entrusted to the poor is their themselves? She mentions that the poor, like the rich, strength of brain, bone, and muscle. They are account- able to God for the use they make of this capital, as the rich man is accountable for the use of his money. But should not each share equally in this world's goods? No. God's servant tells us, "It was not the purpose of God that poverty should ever leave the world. The ranks of society were never to be equalized, for the diversity of condition which characterizes our race is one Petition of the means by which God has designed to prove and develop character. Many have urged with great enthusi- By ELIZABETH THOMANN asm that all men should have an equal share in the Place me, a lantern, temporal blessings of God, but this was not the purpose on some dark, lonely corner, of the Creator."—Ibid., vol. 4, pp. 551, 552. burning with a steady, gentle glow, Ellen White places herself on the side of those who seek to minister in a careful and conscientious manner to shedding rays of light the needs of those around them rather than on the side of so someone, lost, can see the way those who seek to bring temporal equality to the world. that he should go. How are Christians to relate to governments that are oppressing people and taking advantage of them? We are to recognize governments as divinely appointed, teach- ing obedience to them as part of our obligation as Christians, as well as to elevate the claims of God and His law above every human law and institution (The Acts 10 (698) ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 of the Apostles, p. 69). Thus there are times when the ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN By BETTY HOLBROOK Christian must disobey a law of the state when it comes into conflict with God's stated will. What if injustices are being done? Should we not at least condemn oppressive governments? In a well-known statement, Ellen White comments on the actions of Christ when He faced similar problems. "The govern- Marriage, an achievement ment under which Jesus lived was corrupt and oppres- "A wedding is an event, mans. Psychiatrists tell us sive; on every hand were crying abuses—extortion, in- but marriage is an achieve- that many of their patients tolerance, and grinding cruelty. Yet the Saviour ment," someone has are starved for the love, quipped. But is it a quip? warmth, and tenderness that attempted no civil reforms. He attacked no national Falling in love seems so make life glow. In fact, the abuses, nor condemned the national enemies. He did not easy, but perhaps one of the reason there are so many interfere with the authority or administration of those in greatest illusions of court- hardhearted men and ship is that that love will be women today is that we power. He who was our example kept aloof from earthly self-sustaining. have thought of affection as governments. Not because He was indifferent to the woes Do you remember how it being weakness .2 of men, but because the remedy did not lie in merely was—the long, leisurely But in our enlightened, hours together, the walks, whirling spheres, we give human and external measures. To be efficient, the cure the talks? How hard, even time to everything else first, must reach men individually, and must regenerate the painful, it was to say good then us—if there's time. In heart."—The Desire of Ages, pp. 509, 510. night? How your eyes and one six-year study of mar- your heart would light up ried couples the results The most effective way to help the oppressed poor is when you heard that famil- showed that couples who by seeking to change lives, by confronting people with iar footstep? considered themselves the claims of the gospel, and by setting up God's church But then came the wed- happy spent at least 271/2 ding, the honeymoon, and minutes a week in conver- as a community of caring, loving disciples of Christ, reality—work, church ac- sation.3 How do you build a where injustice cannot and must not reign, where it can tivities, maybe even a regu- relationship, make a mar- be demonstrated that God is both a God of love and lar tennis or golf appoint- riage work, and run a home ment. Time together on less than half an hour a justice. became brief, impersonal. week? In fact, we are to be very careful in our dealings with Adding children to the fam- Time is a factor, but not governments. We are to be cautious in our statements ily complicated matters. Fi- the only one. We need to nances became more worri- make that time count—read and actions, so as not to give the impression that we are some, schedules more a good book together, paint against law and order. "We are not to say or do anything hectic, dental and medical a room (you can talk above which would unnecessarily close up our way. "—The appointments more fre- the sound of paintbrushes), quent, nerves more frayed. make a call on someone in Acts of the Apostles, p. 69. Or is it still that way, a the hospital or nursing Speaking directly to those who would argue that we description of your home home, lay out a hiking trail are to establish an earthly just order as the kingdom of now, and long talks and (then use it!). walks just a wistful mem- Take a quiz—but no Christ (a keystone in liberation theology), Ellen White ory? cheating! states: "Today in the religious world there are multitudes It isn't fate that destroys 1. Are you taking the who, as they believe, are working for the establishment our love; it's bad planning, time to stay in love? little or no imagination, 2. Do you allow yourself of the kingdom of Christ as an earthly and temporal false values, selfishness. We a free flow of affection—of dominion. They desire to make our Lord the ruler of the may even feel a little foolish giving and receiving? kingdoms of this world, the ruler in its courts and camps, expressing our love. A cou- 3. Are you granting ple of married people want- yourself the healing comfort its legislative halls, its palaces and market places. They ing to be by themselves? of closeness and tender- expect Him to rule through legal enactments, enforced by holding hands? having a ness? human authority. Since Christ is not now here in person, date? 4. Do you frequently Love is like that. It needs find yourself refreshed, in- they themselves will undertake to act in His stead, to to be fed and nurtured. It vigorated by the mutual execute the laws of His kingdom. The establishment of takes ingenuity and creativ- sharing of body, mind, and such a kingdom is what the Jews desired in the days of ity. I'm intrigued by some spirit? of the descriptions that Ellen If your answers are all Christ. They would have received Jesus, had He been White gives of love: Yes, congratulations. If not, willing to establish a temporal dominion, to enforce what —tender and gentle perhaps they still can be, they regarded as the laws of God, and to make them the —attentive with time, ingenuity, crea- —compassionate tivity—and Christ. Without expositors of His will and the agents of His authority. —faithful, constant Him your love will vibrate But He said, 'My kingdom is not of this world.' John —sympathetic and re- through the house like noisy 18:36. He would not accept the earthly throne."—The spectful gongs and clanging cym- —refined and courteous bals. With Him your duet Desire of Ages, p. 509. —kind in look and voice will sound like a little bit of It appears that the proponents of liberation theology "Love cannot long exist heaven. had their forerunners in Ellen White's day. She pointedly without expression," she says.' Without those ex- The Adventist Home, p. 107. blows away their dreams of an earthly just order of 2 mid., p. 108. pressions we wither into Dr. Ray L. Birdwhistell, reported by Ann things. Such was not the burden of Christ. Such is not to desolate and cold subhu- Landers. be our burden. ❑ ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 (699) 11 READER TO READER ■ If you must terminate an em- fused because of the perceived An exchange of views on a topic of current interest ployee who has not responded to "hardness" of my action? counseling, be sure your action is As time goes on, with all the well documented. Once you have various ramifications of employ- ample evidence of his or her poor ees' rights, you will find it more performance, absenteeism, or difficult. If you are young enough tardiness, be fair, resolute, and to change careers, I feel you THE QUESTION: go through with dismissing the should do so. It is simply not employee immediately. You may worth it. There are not enough I am in a management position with many hear a little static for a day or so, rewards to compensate for your but then it will be gone forever. questions and doubts in a "no- non-SDAs under my direction. My question is If you vacillate and back down or win" situation such as this. If Where does my extra mile as a Christian end and go the second-chance route you you, like me, are in an age will lose the respect of not only bracket where a career change is my responsibility to the company begin? For the prospective terminee but the out of the question, be absolutely rest of your group, as well. Some certain that you treat all persons example, often I have to terminate employees for employees will try to test you to and situations equally. Regard- poor performance and/or absenteeism, only to see how far they can go before less of how others feel, they you take action. They don't usu- eventually will come to recog- have my actions viewed as unfair and un- ally expect to be really termi- nize that everyone has been Christlike. How can I give a fair picture of God nated, but once it has happened treated the same. Pray earnestly to a person, he is quite apt to be a that the Lord will remove any while working in this capacity? How have others much better employee some- bias you may have, so that you in positions such as mine handled the situation? where else. can be fair in all cases. By being fair, discerning, and BETTIGENE D. REISWIG Or is it a position a Christian should not attempt straightforward, you will indeed Boring, Oregon to fill? present Christlike standards in their true light, which most non- ■ As a management official you Adventists, as well as church must carry out company policies. ■ I would assume that prior to period of time that we worked on members, respect and admire. If poor performance or absen- terminating an employee for any the problem, they sensed that I HOWLAND ATWOOD teeism leads you to discipline or reason, you have counseled and had a personal concern for them, Brunswick, Maine terminate an employee, it must supported him in an attempt to as well as for the organization I be done fairly and at the right correct the problem, whatever it represented. After the passing of ■ Disciplining an employee for time. may be, and not just summarily the emotional period I have often documented, inappropriate be- Be sure you can truthfully say, dismissed him on first notice. As received appreciative comments havior is no more un-Christlike "If I were in your place, this is a Christian manager you have a concerning the fairness and than disciplining a misbehaving what I would expect from my responsibility for an employee's soundness of the counseling child. It must be done for the boss," and really mean it. professional growth, as well as given to help the person put the good of all concerned. The obvi- As an Adventist, it is appro- his soul. Consequently, if an problem into perspective. ous goal in any disciplinary ac- priate that you should be in a employee is having a problem LANDON KITE tion is to help the employee reach management position. It is a that is jeopardizing his job, the Stoneham, Massachusetts his or her optimum potential. great opportunity to practice responsible (loving) manager It is important that we separate God's teachings. You will be will discuss the facts surrounding the behavior from the person. If watched by your superiors, as his situation. Your goal is to this is done effectively the em- well as by the employees under reach agreement on a plan to Questions ployee can still retain a positive your direction. You must be fair remedy the problem. If an em- for this feature self-image and will be more re- to both. ployee refuses to acknowledge are welcome ceptive to a fair disciplinary ac- KNOX HAGAN the problem or commit himself to tion. The relationship between N. Redington Beach, Florida attempting improvement, then the employee and supervisor may his employment may have to be also be protected. terminated. ■ If an employee must be ter- The old adage "It's not what Satan has accused God of minated a good exit interview you say, but how you say it, that QUESTION FOR JULY being unfair from the beginning can do much to change his or her counts" is certainly true in this case. Response deadline June 6 because God has acted respon- feelings of hostility. The inter- My husband is in a business sibly toward us. Our society has viewer should aim to accomplish ELLA MAY MITCHELL Lawrenceburg, Tennessee in which he is expected to en- been referred to as the painless several things in the interview: tertain his associates. Although society because we have as- Get the employee to examine the ■ we are usually not the only sumed that it is our "right" to causes of failure in a realistic In my management position ones in the group who do not walk through life without facing way and accept at least partial with a large insurance company I drink, most of the gatherings the consequences of our actions. responsibility for the failure; ex- have expressed the same feelings consist of various forms of I personally feel that there are too plore possible alternative em- as you have. I have struggled cocktail parties. We also are many people walking around ployment; discuss what refer- with the same problems on nu- vegetarians, and I do not want hurting because no one has cared ences the employing organiza- merous occasions. to compromise my standards enough about them to sit down tion can honestly give the exiting It is not easy to be in a man- or pretend to be something I and help them sort out the reali- employee; if possible offer some agement position. Each termina- am not. I would like to know ties of life. In my experience as a monetary assistance to enable the tion and disciplinary action what others have done to en- manager, which includes gov- employee to establish himself renews the same nagging ques- tertain in similar situations. ernment, industry, and our de- somewhere else. tions. Even more, I am haunted nomination, approximately 90 If the employer can provide by the thought that I may be the Send answers (or questions for consideration) to percent of the employees whom I some career testing and evalua- only Seventh-day Adventist this Reader to Reader, ADVENTIST REVIEW, 6856 Eastern Avenue NW., Takoma Park, Washington, have helped correct a problem tion as well, the exiting em- person will ever know more than D.C. 20012. Letters should not exceed 300 words that was affecting their job have ployee will probably feel that he casually. What will he or she in length and will be edited to fit available space. Duplicate ideas anti standard suggestions, such as ended up being better employees has been dealt with fairly and think of my church? What if "Pray about your problem," will be eliminated. and friends of mine, as well. with concern and understanding. some gentle, caring church Letters must be received by the response deadline given above. Include complete return address. Their first reaction was not REBECCA LARSON member tries to witness to this Three dollars will be paid for each answer pub- always positive, but over the Washington, D.C. person, only to be abruptly re- lished. 12 (700) ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 FROM THE EDITORS namely, to obscure the sun and lead people to think of God, the judgment, and their soul's salvation. And Bible students during succeeding decades have seen the phe- nomenon as a fulfillment of Christ's prediction that the sun would be darkened before the end of the 1260-year period in 1798 but after the persecution had ended, which The Dark Day occurred probably around 1755 (see Matt. 24:29; Mark 13:24). Two hundred years ago an impressive darkness cov- Throughout history God has used the elements of ered a large part of the northeastern United States. So nature to fulfill His will. He used them to destroy the unusual was the phenomenon that the date on which it ancient world by flood. He used "a strong east wind" took place—May 19, 1780—has become known as the (Ex. 14:21) to open a path for His people through the Dark Day. In a series of three articles (beginning on page Red Sea. He sweetened the bitter waters of Marah by 5) the REVIEW is marking the bicentennial anniversary of having Moses cast a tree into them (Ex. 15:23-25). this event. During the seven last plagues He will shake the world The articles have been carefully researched and, in our with a mighty earthquake, then will batter down the cities view, provide an honest, balanced perspective on what and destroy much of the world's populace by giant actually happened on the Dark Day. They provide infor- hailstones (Rev. 16:21). The elements used will be mation on the extent of the darkness, the intensity of the "natural," but the Cause will be supernatural. darkness, the cause of the darkness, and the effects of the darkness. We are publishing the articles with two main The fact is significant, not the cause purposes in mind: (1) to remind us that Christ's second The idea that the Dark Day may be accounted for by advent is near and that God has been endeavoring for natural causes is not new. For many years Seventh-day many decades to call out and prepare a people for that Adventists have acknowledged this. For example, the event, and (2) to expand our knowledge, for people who 1922 Source Book offered extensive quotations in sup- await Christ's coming should be zealous in pursuing port of the fact that clouds, smoke, and other elements truth. were involved. At the same time, Adventists have Some readers may feel that, inasmuch as the articles held—and still hold—that it is the fact of the darkness, support the theory that the darkness of the Dark Day can not its cause, that is significant. In spite of the fact that be accounted for by natural causes, we are iconoclasts. there have been other days when the sun's light has been We are not. We simply are interested in discovering partially obscured by smoke or clouds, May 19, 1780, truth. We do not fear truth. Truth never undermines other was so unusual that it stands out in history as unique. truth; it strengthens it. Thus, knowing the causes of the The Dark Day was the first of the "signs in the Dark Day—whether those causes be natural or supernat- heavens" that Christ said would alert the world to the ural—will strengthen our faith, not weaken or destroy it. Our attempt to know more about the Dark Day is, we believe, in harmony with the thoughts set forth in the HEALTH CAPSULES following statements by Ellen G. White: Sponsored by the General Conference Department of Health and "Let no one come to the conclusion that there is no Temperance more truth to be revealed."—Counsels to Writers and Editors, p. 35. Benefits of breast feeding "Age will not make error into truth, and truth can afford to be fair. "—Ibid. By S. L. DE SHAY, M.D. "Those who think that they will never have to give up Associate Director a cherished view, never have occasion to change an Recent literature has emphasized the importance of breast feeding. Research data has confirmed the univer- opinion, will be disappointed. "—Ibid., p. 37. sal superiority of mother's milk from well-nourished "We should present sound arguments, that will not women, both for its nutritional value and its anti-infec- only silence our opponents, but will bear the closest and tive quality. There are protective antibodies in the mother's milk that are passed on to the child. most searching scrutiny. "—Ibid., p. 40. Breast feeding affects child spacing and contributes Part of the genius of Adventism is belief in God's greatly to cementing the maternal-child emotional bond. willingness to shed more and more light on His people as It can also help keep the mother's weight closer to normal. In many parts of the world there are economic they study both His Word and nature. As Adventists we priorities that need to be considered when a mother must dig deeper and deeper in the mine of truth. decides not to breast-feed. In drawing the conclusion that the Dark Day resulted Authorities suggest that the declining pattern of breast feeding is one of the world's most serious nutritional from natural causes such as thick clouds and heavy problems. Childhood obesity and milk allergy demand smoke from forest fires, we are not saying that the event our concern also. was merely a natural phenomenon. We believe that God Our wise God provided the best method of nourishing babies. used these elements to accomplish His purposes— ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 (701) 13 fact that human history was about to end. The next "I was referred to Romans 1:18-32, as a true descrip- sign—the moon appearing as blood—took place the tion of the world previous to the second appearing of same night, and a few decades later the great meteoric Christ."—Child Guidance, p. 440. shower of 1833 took place. Today signs abound that the Besides the signs foretold in the Bible, conditions are second advent of Jesus is near. There are signs in the developing that are creating such serious crises for the political world. There are signs in the religious world— world that Christ's return has virtually become a neces- the revival of non-Christian religions, the ecumenical sity. For example, the proliferation of nuclear weapons. movement, the worldwide attention focused on the Pa- Also, the pollution of the atmosphere and of water pacy. There are signs in the social world—intemperance, sources, the population explosion, and the exhaustion of divorce, adultery, shameless immorality. With uncanny natural resources. foresight, God's latter-day messenger wrote: "A terrible With so many things pointing to Christ's soon return, picture of the condition of the world has been presented Seventh-day Adventists do well to heed the Master's before me. Immorality abounds everywhere. Licentious- counsel: "When ye shall see all these things, know that it ness is the special sin of this age. Never did vice lift its is near, even at the doors" (Matt. 24:33); "Take ye deformed head with such boldness as now. The people heed, watch and pray" (Mark 13:33); "When these seem to be benumbed, and the lovers of virtue and true things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up goodness are nearly discouraged by its boldness, your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh" (Luke strength, and prevalence. 21:28). K. H. W.

LETTERS Continued from page 2 ful marriage for 57 years, and, son's "This I Believe About fest among us a humble, teach- finish the work. But we must put thank the Lord, both of us have Ellen G. White" (March 20) re- able spirit, a willingness to learn self aside and allow Jesus to fill always felt genuine mutual love. inforced our faith in the Spirit of a more excellent way, a desire us completely with His Spirit and But, as you know, sometimes Prophecy. It should be pointed for exchanging the cheap and His love. Then we can show the "tiny guilts" for words and ges- out, however, that a technical shallow for those things that are lovingkindness of our heavenly tures that were not 100 percent error needs correction in this ar- deep and abiding. Father to our fellow men, and kind and lovely come to mind. ticle. Samuel is quoted as saying, PAULINE I. COTA they will join us in rejoicing in When I see my wife now unable " ' "Speak, Lord, for thy servant La Puente, California the kingdom. to speak a word to me, these little hears" ' " (1 Sam. 3:9, "Love is the fulfilling of the guilts have been breaking my R.S.V.). Actually this verse is It takes more than law" (Rom. 13:10). We may heart and bringing me anguish. quoting Eli, not Samuel. No- mathematics think that we are "command- But your editorial has been a where in the Scriptures does Occasionally I come across ment keepers," but until we marvelous help and blessing to Samuel speak those exact words. statements that say, "Statisti- learn to love others as Jesus me, bringing me courage and as- (Samuel omits the word Lord.) cally, it is impossible for us to loved us, we are deceiving our- surance of the Lord's tender Ellen White (in Patriarchs and reach the whole world with the selves (John 13:34, 35; Matt. mercy. Prophets, chapter 57) explains three angels' messages." This 19:17-21). LUIZ WALDVOGEL that Samuel was so awed at the always puzzles me. Have these Through Christ's great grace, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil thought of the great God speak- persons never read the following power, and mercy, we may be- ing to him that he forgot what he statement: "If we would humble come as He is—"kind and cour- The Adult Friend was told to say. ourselves before God, and be teous and tenderhearted and piti- When my brother was a small We look forward to many kind and courteous and tender- ful." And when this happens, child, Mother sent him to the more stimulating and compre- hearted and pitiful, there would His purpose will be accom- post office to get the mail. He hensive articles promulgating the be one hundred conversions to plished in us and in the world. asked the postmaster whether his good news for a dying world. the truth where now there is only LOUISE MAXFIELD Little Friend had come. DAN R. GRAHAM one."—Testimonies, vol. 9, p. Nakusp, B.C., Canada Now my parents and brother Takoma Park, Maryland 189. are gone and I am the only one According to this promise, the A definite witness left, and older than they were. Music communicates whole world could become con- The ADVENTIST REVIEW When I go to the mailbox I without words verted in less than five years. brings encouragement, inspira- wonder whether my REVIEW has Bravo to Ann Cunningham Since we know that not every tion, and the beauty of God's come, as I feel like it is my Burke for her "Treat—or person will accept Jesus as Sav- Word every week. My whole friend. Trick?" (March 27). It should be iour, the work will be finished in family are baptized members HELEN S. JOHNSON required reading for every Ad- much less time. now, and my husband of 23 Loma Linda, California ventist. If, for purposes of reckoning, years is attending church with us. Music, without question, we peg our current growth rate at I know how much we all look Weekly manna communicates without words, 5 percent, or approximately forward to our issue each week, As manna, your articles pro- and the styles used in the enter- 150,000, per year, 100 conver- and how hard it is for my hus- vide weekly nourishment for tainment world have no place in sions to one would mean that in band to wait till sundown Friday your readers. The extensive re- our worship of God. Mrs. one year our membership would night to read ours, which is our search and Bible treasures pre- Burke's timely article should be increase by 15 million to a total custom. Your magazine has been sented strengthen our church heeded lest, as she so aptly of 18 million members. In the a definite help in stimulating my family with wholesome food for stated, "One stand unnoticed second year 90 million persons husband's interest in the Sev- thought. Now, as perhaps never among us with a whip of cords." would be converted, et cetera. enth-day Adventists, and for this before, the inspired writings of Christian joy is as high above By the fourth year (theoreti- my four daughters and I thank Ellen G. White illuminate Bible the joy of show business as the cally), we would see nearly 4 you with all our hearts. truths. heavens are above the earth. billion Adventists on earth! MRS. V. L. BURDETTE Specifically, Elder Neal Wil- I pray that there will be mani- Thus it will not take long to Loma Linda, California 14 (702) ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 1980 Camp Meeting INFLATION FIGHTERS Check the reducedprices on your favorite meatless foods!

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ROMANIA Atter the government gave permission in 1975 to re- Church dedicated model the existing structure, the old house was partially in Vaidacamaras demolished. In spite of un- On November 24, more foreseen problems, hard work than 2,000 Seventh-day Ad- for three years, eight months, ventists joined in dedicating a and eight days, through many new Seventh-day Adventist unforeseen hindrances, re- church in Vaidacamaras, Ro- sulted in completion of the mania. The rural village is present sanctuary. situated approximately 35 The pastor of the Vaidaca- kilometers from the regional maras church, Wilhelm Mol- capital of Cluj in north central dovan, led out in the dedica- Romania, the location of the tory service. Present Cluj Conference headquar- membership stands at more ters. This conference has than 500. more than 14,000 members MAURICE T. BATTLE and 136 churches. Associate Secretary The Advent message came General Conference to the village of Vaidaca- maras in 1906 through a lit- erature evangelist, Nagy AUSTRALIA Gyorgy, from Vistea. As a Karl Koza and his wife treasure a Bible given him by an Adventist in a result of his missionary en- Many expatriates refugee camp more than 35 years ago. He studied it and was baptized. deavor, a group of Adventist believers was formed in join churches 1907. Until 1944 the mem- The Victorian Conference bership remained just under is unique in the Australasian Austrian SDA continues 100, but between 1944 and Division in that it has the 1961 it grew to more than largest number of migrant 200. ministers of any conference in to witness at his job In the early years services the division. There are 11. By EDWARD E. WHITE were held in various private In Melbourne, congrega- houses, but in 1939 Sister tions have been formed for Farkas Aniko donated her those speaking the Polish, Karl Koza, an Austrian 25 converts from Mr. Koza's home to the conference for a Yugoslavian, Spanish, Chi- Adventist, witnesses for God initial and continued witness. permanent meeting place. nese, Hungarian, and Greek where he works. He has been Karl Koza still works in Even though partitions were languages. The newest group, responsible for the baptism of more ways than one in the torn out and a balcony in- Greek, has now been consol- 34 of his fellow employees metal shop. He has led three stalled, it soon did not meet idated with the arrival of a and their families About five more work mates to join the the full requirements of the new Greek pastor, Dinos years ago an article appeared church. They with their wives growing membership. Manstromihalis. in the German-language and families make nine more paper Adventecho relating adherents, who, true to the Mr. Koza's experience. A missionary ideal, have dedi- Seventh-day Adventist in a cated their talents to service German refugee camp during in the church. World War II, whose Chris- Mr. Weissenbrunner, bap- tian principles and faithful tized in 1975, is responsible Sabbath observance made a for the cassette ministry in his profound impression on the church in Neubau; Mr. Vana, 22-year-old Mr. Koza, gave also baptized that year, is him a Bible. Mr. Koza stud- now the lay activities leader ied it diligently, ultimately of another church in Vienna; being baptized. In 1945 he Mr. Gobbel, baptized in took employment as a metal 1976, has a responsibility in worker and asked for and re- the small church of Tulla, ceived Sabbath privileges. near Vienna. For the first seven years he All the employees who was mocked for his faith, but were converted earlier, to- then his faithful testimony gether with their families, began to bear fruit. By 1973 still are active, missionary- seven of his work mates had minded members of the joined the church with their church. One of these is Mr. wives and families, a total of Koza's supervisor, who is lay activities leader in Neubau, Edward E. White is educa- and whose daughter is now tion director of the Euro- employed in the treasury of Africa Division. the Austrian Union. The new church in Vaidacamaras, Romania, was dedicated November 24. 16 (704) ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980

The two language groups hard-working supporters of of Benin (formerly Dahomey) health (physical and spirit- that pioneered the migrant the church program, particu- two years ago. ual), based on the General work in Melbourne were the larly Ingathering. In most Missionaries Claude and Conference's 21st Century Polish and the Yugoslavian. cases they have trebled the Lydia Lombart report that the Institute Kit for Better Liv- The father of the migrant attainments of Australian Lord has abundantly blessed ing, translated into French work is Pastor J. A. Skrzy- churches with equivalent- His infant church in Cotonou, and adapted to the culture. paszek, former secretary of sized membership. Part of the despite problems and disad- The Voice of Prophecy the Polish Union, who has Adventure in Faith Offering vantageous circumstances. Bible Correspondence Course been in Melbourne for 17 that will be received in Vic- The Sabbath school in in French has 40 regular stu- years. Now retired as the toria this year will be used to Benin has a membership of dents. Sixty have graduated Polish pastor, Pastor Skrzy- stabilize the fledgling Greek 76, plus two regular branch and three have been baptized. paszek has been elected the work. Sabbath schools with an av- Tithe and offerings give evi- stewardship and development R. K. BROWN erage attendance of 15. All 28 dence of divine material director of the Victorian Departmental Director baptized members attend blessings. Conference. The congrega- Trans-Australia Union Sabbath school and are fairly Land purchase for a church tions of the various migrant Conference active witnesses to their new building is under considera- churches are as follows: Yu- faith. tion, and plans are under way goslavian, 600 in two In the area of welfare min- for the first missionary's churches, with a third being BENIN istry, a shipment of biscuits house, to be erected on the established; Polish, 512 in from Holland and clothes one-acre church property in one church; Hungarian, 58; Two-year report from Scandinavia are ex- the Abomey-Calavi town, 15 Chinese, 60; and the Greek pected soon in Cotonou. They kilometers from Cotonou. church is being established. is promising will be distributed to needy Other plans include an ad- The migrant churches of Four persons were baptized Beninois. ministrative complex and Melbourne have made a sig- at the end of 1979 in Co- Evangelism is making con- medical-care center that nificant contribution to the tonou, bringing the total of sistent headway. During the would serve Cotonou, the spiritual and economic life of members baptized to 15 since first week of January, 1980, densely populated tourist site the Victorian Conference. the beginning of established 40 people attended the first of of Ganvie-on-the-Lagoon, They have been loyal and work in the People's Republic a series of 42 lectures on and surrounding villages.

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CALIFORNIA 1950 to 1960, with the sale of bakery goods, vitamins, and Restaurant other items. Today the House of Nutri- wins souls tion, owned and operated by The House of Nutrition, Gordon Watson, serves a va- which has been in business in riety of vegetarian entrees, San Diego, California, for 60 juices, vegetables, and sal- years, has made a strong ads. On any given day there is spiritual impact on the public. a large group of people eating In addition, many of its em- lunch in the vegetarian cafe- ployees through the years teria. There is a full comple- have become Seventh-day ment of health foods and Adventists. bakery products. In a large In June, 1919, the South- room parallel to the cafeteria eastern California Conference is a variety of vitamins, min- opened a vegetarian cafeteria erals, and other dietary sup- in San Diego. The business plements available to cus- was owned by the conference tomers throughout the day. and directed by John Burden, Also on sale are books and administrator of Paradise other literature on healthful Valley Sanitarium. Gus He- living. Adventist books and bard, manager of the cafete- missionary journals are avail- ria, purchased the business able to customers as they after about a year. For the bring their purchases to the next 33 years the restaurant counter. was called "The Vegetar- The House of Nutrition is a ian." member of the ASI (Associa- The business was first lo- tion of Privately Owned Sev- cated in the Whitney Depart- enth-day Adventist Services ment Store, then in the base- and Industries). ment of the Southern Hotel. KENNETH H. LIVESAY For 56 years it has been at ASI Director 1125 Sixth Avenue, in the Southeastern The House of Nutrition, in San Diego, California, is a member of the city's business and financial California Conference ASI. Through the years many of its employees have become Adventists. district. By the mid-twenties, The Vegetarian had become rec- ognized for its good food and attracted the bankers, lawyers, and business people of San Diego. While Charles Lindbergh was preparing The Spirit of St. Louis, he and his engineer, Don Hall, ate their dinner every day at The Veg- etarian. Lindbergh, who lived in San Diego for six months, enjoyed a special salad of fruit, cottage cheese, and nuts. On the fiftieth anniver- sary of the crossing of the Atlantic, in 1977, the House of Nutrition featured the "Lindbergh Salad" in his memory. By 1930 this missionary venture employed 40 people and had four truck routes selling bakery goods, meat substitutes, vitamins, and wheat germ. Interest grew in the teachings of the Adventist Church. During this time the restaurant hired a dietitian who later became a Bible worker. The restaurant recorded a quarter-million-dollar volume IMMISHOW of business each year from The House of Nutrition sells health foods and bakery products. In the cafeteria, it serves a variety of foods. 18 (706) ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 ICELAND of the church in the West- ice in the Roman Catholic eously around the city by mann Islands, David West, cathedral on the closing Fri- laymen for 21 nights. SDA's take part youth director, stepped in and day evening of that memora- Main lecturer was S. F. took a Scripture reading and a ble and busy week. This time Monnier, General Conference in ecumenical prayer. it was the Lutheran minister associate Lay Activities di- This service was the first who preached the sermon for rector, with M. T. Bascom, services time that an Icelandic Roman the first time in the Catholic of the Far Eastern Division, The eighties began with an Catholic priest had preached cathedral. as his associate at the five-day ecumenical explosion in Ice- from a Lutheran pulpit. Doctrinal unity was not the meeting. Attending were land. Sigurdur Bjarnason was Pastor West, who is also goal of this week. It was all 5,000 delegates and visitors. a member of the interde- pastor in Keflavik, spoke at about Christian contact and Given strong emphasis at nominational committee that two of the evening prayer becoming better acquainted; the congress was territorial planned the international meetings in the Lutheran and it succeeded. assignment, a program to in- Week of Prayer inaugurated church there. DAVID WEST volve every church member, in 1908 by an Anglican min- Near Reykjavik the eve- to reach every home in 1980. ister named Watson. ning prayer meetings were Honored at the meeting were Pastor Bjarnason was held in the Roman Catholic PHILIPPINES 140 members who had won at asked to preach the Sunday church in Hafnarfjordur. least two new members in sermon in the Lutheran Margret Gudmundsdottir was 150 baptized 1979. church in Keflavik. asked to take one of these The afternoon schedule in- An Adventist minister also meetings. Though nervous at lay congress cluded visiting every home in was requested to take part in a about it, this 70-year-old The lay evangelism con- the area and soliciting Voice unique service in the Reykja- member took on the chal- gress held at Ozamis City in of Prophecy enrollments. A vik cathedral on that same lenge, and her fine effort was the South Philippine Union total of 3,000 names were Sunday, January 21. Since richly blessed. Mission, November 26 to submitted at the close of the the new conference president, After the unique Sunday December 1, concluded with congress. Erling B. Snorrason, was al- service in the Lutheran cathe- the baptism of 150 persons— A. A. VILLARIN ready committed to attending dral, Pastor West was asked a result of six satellite cru- Lay Activities Director the annual business meeting to take part in a similar serv- sades conducted simultan- South Philippine Union

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ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 (707) 19 NEWS NOTES from the world divisions

rector of the General Confer- to assisting at the Ephesus Northern Europe- ence Lay Activities Depart- Central Union church in Columbus; Sey- West Africa ment from 1958 to 1970. • The members of the Capi- more Cole from Jamaica to tol View church in Lincoln, the Columbus Hilltop church; • As a result of an evangel- and P. Jennings, of Omaha, • Church membership in Ni- istic series during February Nebraska, who have out- grown their facilities, have to the Danville-South Boston geria grew to more than and March in Portland, district. 42,000 in 1979, as pastors Maine, 23 persons have been purchased the Berean Funda- baptized more than twice as baptized. Robert Taylor, mental church. • During the past three years 12 persons have been bap- many converts as they did in Northern New England Con- • The Gentry County church, 1978. More pastors were or- ference evangelist, was the tized as a direct result of the on Highway 169 south of community-health evangelis- dained recently to serve this speaker, assisted by the pas- Gentry, Missouri, was dedi- growing church: six in the tor, Thomas Kopko. tic outreach of the Morris- cated during the winter in town, New Jersey, church. East Nigeria Conference, five • At a recent board meeting services attended by about 40 in Rivers Mission, and five in at Union Springs Academy in members and friends. • For more than 25 years the the West Nigerian Mission. Bucyrus, Ohio, church rented New York, it was voted that • The Eden Valley Sanitar- • Etrick Whiting, a church the current charge of $3,800 ium and Reconditioning a building for their Commu- member in Bournemouth, per year for tuition, room, Center near Fort Collins, nity Services center for $35 a England, has donated to the and board will not be in- Colorado, presented a pro- month. Recently, Center Di- British Union land that will creased. This is possible be- gram on vegetarianism over rector Ramona Fralick and be converted into five self- cause the academy's gas well KCSU on the campus of local Pastor Jim Hawkins vis- contained flats for denomina- saves the academy thousands Colorado State University in ited the owners, who gave tional retirees. of dollars annually. the building to the church as a Fort Collins. Arrangements gift. The 14-room house with • The British branch of the • Loren Nelson, lay-activi- were made by the Eden Val- attached garage is ideally sit- Voice of Prophecy is giving ties director of the New York ley Country Life Vegetarian uated one block from down- attention to the production of Conference, reports that the Restaurant and Health Food town Bucyrus. new Bible correspondence Encounter Bible-Study Pro- Store to serve the entire radio courses. It is hoped that three gram has been responsible for staff a vegetarian meal. • Twenty-four evangelistic series held during 1979 re- entirely new courses will be the baptism of 105 persons in • Lonny Liebelt has trans- produced by the end of 1981, 15 months. ferred from Wyoming to the sulted in 692 persons baptized subject to the availability of Colorado Conference, where in the Allegheny West Con- funds. Study then will be ference, according to King Canadian Union he is pastor of the Longmont Smallwood, secretary. given to six additional church. courses to meet the changing • Prince George, British Co- needs of the students. • Twenty-nine persons were lumbia, members conducted baptized at the close of the Lake Union • June has been set apart for opening services for their new meetings held in Southwest the promotion of two new church on Sabbath, January City, Missouri, by Jim Ste- • Members of the Berrien periodicals, Focus and Fam- 26. vens, from the Moberly dis- Springs, Michigan, Village ily Life, which recently were • George Hermans, speaker trict. church recently raised launched by the Stanborough for the Il Est Ecrit (French It $16,000 for a church in Press. Literature sponsors Monseftor Lezcono, Nicara- Is Written) television pro- Columbia Union will be appointed as soon as gram, is conducting follow- gua. An Adventist builder possible in each church to up meetings in areas where there supervised the con- arouse interest and to train people interested in the • The Columbia Union Con- struction. members in the skills of church have been found. ference baptismal figure for • Nine persons were baptized door-to-door visitation with Bible Seminars are being 1979 was 36 percent higher in the Milwaukee, Wiscon- literature. conducted in Magog and St. than that for 1978. W. 0. sin, Spanish church on Janu- Hubert, Quebec. Coe, president, reported that ary 19 by Cesar Puesan. They the eight local conferences join 53 others who were bap- • Nine new members were had an average 50 percent in- tized in 1979 during an inten- North American baptized into the Lloydmin- crease in baptisms that re- sive witnessing program ster, Alberta, church at the sulted in a grand total of among Spanish-speaking Atlantic Union conclusion of an evangelistic 4,793. series conducted by Wadie people in Milwaukee. • G. Eric Jones Library on Farag. • Robert C. Lewis, former • Monthly employee prayer the campus of Atlantic Union associate publishing director breakfasts began on February College has received more • Six members of the British of the Allegheny East Con- 28 at Hinsdale Sanitarium and than 750 volumes and histor- Columbia Conference staff ference, is the new publishing Hospital in Illinois. ical documents from the per- are conducting evangelistic director of the Allegheny sonal library of Elder and crusades with the pastors of West Conference. Other • The University of Wiscon- Mrs. J. Ernest Edwards. A the conference, 28 of whom changes in the Allegheny sin at Superior recently in- significant number of the do- are engaged in evangelism at West Conference include: vited District Pastor Ray- nated volumes are early Ad- the present time. This is only Albert Teele from Toledo to mond Plummer to provide ventist publications and rare a prelude to Target Day for Cleveland (Glenville); Mel- materials for an antismoking volumes, including materials Evangelism in British Co- vin Warfield from Columbus booth during a "Wellness relating to the establishment lumbia, November 1. At that Hilltop to Ethnan Temple, Day" conducted on the cam- of the lay activities depart- time it is expected that 80 Pittsburgh; John Farrow, as- pus. As a result, Pastor ment of the church. Both members will be teamed up sistant pastor of the Cleve- Plummer has been asked to Elder and Mrs. Edwards are with pastors and conference land-Glenville church, to make another presentation at alumni of AUC. He was di- leaders in evangelism. Delaware, Ohio, in addition the university, and similar 20 (708) ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 ones for the local American winter banquet held by KNX Westchester Spanish church, Heart Association, and Su- Northern Union News Radio (CBS affiliate) which is the eleventh Span- perior Senior High School. for 1979 Citizens of the ish-speaking congregation in • The new church in Karl- • A new vegetarian restau- Week. Dr. Howard, a Citizen the conference, registered 73 stad, Minnesota, featured of the Week in April, was people as charter members. rant, Shadrach's, owned and Herbert E. Douglass, associ- operated by Indianapolis cited for sponsoring 28 Viet- The Upward church in ate book editor at Pacific namese. She currently is fos- • Glendale church members Press, and Minnesota Con- North Carolina was dedicated Phillip and Cynthia Prime, ter mother to four Vietnamese Sabbath, February 16. The ference president Ralph Watts boys. recently was featured in an at a recent open house. The church, with a seating capa- article in the Indianapolis new church has 32 members. • Erwin Remboldt, president city of about 180, cost News under the headline, of Adventist Health Sys- $150,000. "All Potatoes, No Meat." • Dr. and Mrs. Glenn tems—West, has been named Wiltse, of Wahpeton, North recipient of the Award of Dakota, recently presented a Merit from the American Southwestern Union North Pacific Union Healthful Living Seminar in Protestant Hospital Associa- Hutchinson, Minnesota. They tion. His selection for the • The Arkansas-Louisiana • Two elderly Eugene, Ore- served meals in which no Conference executive com- gon, members are active in highest APHA honor was an- processed oils or refined nounced at the sixtieth annual mittee voted on March 10 to the Community Services sugars were used. build a colonial-style confer- center. Lillian Weaver, 98, in convention held in St. Louis, Missouri, in March. ence office on their new 16- her 40 years as a Dorcas • Station KWWL-TV, Wa- acre plot of ground on 1-20 worker, has bound and sewn terloo, Iowa, spent a day • After a thorough profes- west in Shreveport. more than 1,400 quilts. filming activities at the Wa- sional examination of all as- Claude Hebert, 78, a retired terloo Adventist Elementary pects of its operation, White • The 30 active members of railroad worker, has made School for a new series on Memorial Medical Center has the Kerrville, Texas, church, 624 quilt tops for the center parochial schools during the been reaccredited for the despite the lack of a regular on his 40-year-old sewing six-o'clock evening news. maximum two-year period by pastor for many years, are machine. The Waterloo school is one of the Joint Commission on Ac- excited about evangelism. In several Adventist church a recent Church Growth • creditation of Hospitals, and The Milwaukie, Oregon, schools in the State that re- accredited under California's Seminar, 19 of the 30 mem- congregation held opening cently have been approved by Consolidated Accreditation bers indicated a willingness to services in their new sanctu- the Iowa State Department of be trained in personal evan- ary on March 29. The com- and Licensure Survey Pro- Instruction. gram. gelism and Bible-study min- pletion of the building project istry. The remaining mem- is the end of a two-phase • The departmental directors of the Iowa Conference are bers signed up for training in construction program that Southern Union health evangelism, ministries began in April, 1976. engaged in evangelistic series throughout the conference. of mercy, and intercessory • Four Oregon Conference • Worship services began in prayer. One member, Bruce dentists have been taking Langdale, Alabama, on Feb- Lyngaas, is conducting a working vacations on the Pacific Union ruary 2. Approximately 20 weekly Bible study with 12 Caribbean Island of St. Kitts persons are attending regu- participants. A newly bap- (Saint Christopher) to estab- • On the last Sunday of each larly. tized member, Ken Rock, is lish an Adventist dental clinic month for the past year, beginning a daily radio pro- members of the El Cajon, • Carolina Conference re- gram in this town of 20,000. on the island. The four den- ports that 80 have accepted tists include Arnold Pflugrad, California, church and their • The Oklahoma Conference friends from Greater San the Sabbath message in meet- Portland, Oregon; Cedric ings held in Myrtle Beach, has chosen the name Wewoka Hayden, Salem, Oregon; Diego have taken medical, Woods Adventist Center for construction, and spiritual South Carolina, recently by James L. Hillman, Wood- the Waters-Hehn evangelistic the new church-growth-center land, Washington; and Ed- growth skills to the commu- development at Wewoka. A nity of Colonia, Echeverria, team. Fifty pastors have ward R. Russell, Coquille, pledged to conduct evangel- serviceable road is nearing Oregon. Mexico. The clinic, built by completion. The first log the El Cajon congregation, istic series throughout the • A new pipe organ was Carolinas during 1980. cabin, which will accommo- was inspired by stories from date 28 persons, will be com- dedicated recently at Gem Ramona church member • Florida Conference reports State Academy, Caldwell, pleted within weeks. The Milton Grimaldi, who had the following evangelistic ground has been leveled, and Idaho. The new organ, rebuilt been delivering supplies to meetings and baptisms for by Frank Kravig, was do- construction is scheduled to the needy area. February: Brownlow/Mol- begin on the lodge in approx- nated by David Grauman, of drik, 50; Pratt/Pauley, 25; Seattle. • Student volunteers from imately one month. grades 5-8 at Mira Monte in Robert Dubose, 26; Dan • Wood-burning stoves are Bentzinger, 25; Floyd • Huguley Hospital, Fort Mountain View, California, Worth, Texas, recently was being manufactured on the have developed a "Share" Powell, 9; Dave Weigley, 10. campus of Mount Ellis Acad- given $3,000 by Bell Heli- program for students in the • The Warner Robins, Geor- copter Employees Humanity emy, Bozeman, Montana. lower grades. Principal Rob- gia, church began services in The academy purchased the Fund for the purchase of a ert Evans says the older ones the dark county surrounding Telecommunication Cardiac franchise for the stoves and share a story or object lesson Hawkinsville, Georgia, Feb- set up a small factory. Monitor. This monitor will and lead small prayer groups. ruary 2 with 20 in attendance. allow emergency medical • Dedication services were • Thora Howard, radiologist • The one-hundred seventh personnel at the scene of an conducted recently for the at White Memorial Hospital church of the Florida Confer- emergency to send an EKG or new South Park church in Medical Center, Los An- ence was organized in Miami heart tracing to a physician at Sherwood, Oregon. geles, was an honoree at a on February 23. The new Huguley. ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 (709) 21 BULLETIN BOARD

Regular Missionary Volunteer Service Spanaway, Washington, left Los To New Posts Service Angeles, February 12, 1980. Victor Joe Aaen (PUC '69), Mary Sheilia Abel (Special Carol Milardo Floriani Worker transfers within union conferences returning to serve as director, Service), to serve as nurse, (Special Service), to serve as are not listed here. Such transfers ordinarily nurse, Cambodia-Thailand Re- are included in News Notes. Mahakam River Project, Kali- Cambodia-Thailand Relief Team mantan Mission, Balikpapan, No. 3A, Bangkok Adventist lief Team No. 3A, Bangkok Ad- NORTH AMERICAN Kalimantan, Indonesia, Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, of ventist Hospital, Bangkok, Thai- DIVISION LouAnne Sue (Ruminson) Loma Linda, California, left Los land, of Rialto, California, left Allison Becker, pastor, Ken- Aaen (LLU '69), and three chil- Angeles, February 12, 1980. Los Angeles, February 12, 1980. horst church, Reading, Pennsyl- dren left San Francisco, February Patricia Cheryl Anholm Sandra Lee (Chazotte) vania; from the Georgia-Cum- 17, 1980. (Special Service), to serve as Golles (LLU '74) (Special Serv- berland Conference. Steven Benton Burke (AU nurse, Cambodia-Thailand Re- ice), to serve as nurse, Cambo- Ann Blackmon, director of '71), to serve as physical-educa- lief Team No. 3A, Bangkok Ad- dia-Thailand Relief Team No. medical records, New England tion teacher, Uruguay Academy, ventist Hospital, Bangkok, Thai- 3A, Bangkok Adventist Hospi- Memorial Hospital, Stoneham, Progreso, Uruguay, and Re- land, of Loma Linda, California, tal, Bangkok, Thailand, of Massachusetts; formerly same becca Sue (Bohr) Burke (AU left Los Angeles, February 12, Grand Terrace, California, left position at Huguley Memorial '77), of Berrien Springs, Michi- 1980. Los Angeles, February 12, 1980. Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas. gan, left New York City, Febru- Jill Elizabeth Baird (Special Dawn Marie Lindquist (Spe- Gery Friesen, pastor, Red- ary 20, 1980. Service), to serve as physician, cial Service), of Hayfork, Cali- lands, California, church; for- Loron Talbott Wade (AU Cambodia-Thailand Relief Team fornia, to serve as nurse, Stahl merly pastor in Denver, Colo- '63), to serve as head, theology No. 3A, Bangkok Adventist Clinic, Iquitos, Peru, left Miami, rado. department, Colombia-Vene- Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, of February 19, 1980. Richard Harbour, pastor, zuela Union College, Medellin, Riverside, California, left Los Judith Colleen McHenry Kernersville, North Carolina, Colombia, Ruth Ann (Hagen) Angeles, February 12, 1980. (Special Service), to serve as church; from Sanford, Michigan. Wade (UC '62), and three chil- Duane Walter Bradley (LLU nurse, Cambodia-Thailand Re- Michael Jones, medical staff dren, of Berrien Springs, Michi- '51) (Special Service), to serve lief Team No. 3A, Bangkok Ad- at New England Memorial Hos- gan, left Miami, February 15, as surgeon, Mugonero Hospital, ventist Hospital, Bangkok, Thai- pital, specializing in obstetrics 1980. Kibuye, Rwanda, of Lakeport, land, of Colton, California, left California, left New York City, Los Angeles, February 12, 1980. and gynecology; formerly a resi- Student Missionaries dent at Glendale Adventist Med- February 6, 1980. Cornell Sabo (Special Serv- ical Center, Glendale, Califor- Cellierose Amanda Johnson Stephen Peter Bradley (U. of ice), to serve as dentist, Guam nia. (CUC), of Takoma Park, Mary- Hawaii '77) (Special Service), to Seventh-day Adventist Clinic, Thompson Kay, instructor for land, to serve as nurse, Penfigo serve as surgeon, Mugonero Tamuning, Guam, and Bessie the deaf, Christian Record Hospital, Campo Grande, Mato Hospital, Kibuye, Rwanda, of May (Minder) Sabo, of Med- Braille Foundation, Lincoln, Grosso, Brazil, left New York Lakeport, California, left New ford, Oregon, left San Francisco, Nebraska; formerly a teacher in City, January 27, 1980. York City, February 6, 1980. February 10, 1980. the South Central Conference. Arleen Melendez (CUC), of Janet Rae Buelow (Special Vanoy Henry Smith (LLU Landon Kite, Jr., associate Howell, New Jersey, to serve as Service), to serve as nurse, '70) (Special Service), to serve administrator, New England librarian, Helderberg College, Cambodia-Thailand Relief Team as physician, Cambodia- Memorial Hospital, Stoneham, Cape, South Africa, left New No. 3A, Bangkok Adventist Thailand Relief Team No. 3A, Massachusetts; formerly admin- York City, February 13, 1980. Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, of Bangkok Adventist Hospital, istrator of Reading Rehabilitation Aileen Leiko Nakamura Loma Linda, California, left Los Bangkok, Thailand, of Burling- Hospital, Reading, Pennsyl- (PUC), of Pearl City, Hawaii, to Angeles, February 12, 1980. ton, Washington, left Los An- vania. serve as dietitian-cook, Mwami Timothy Vernon Chase geles, February 12, 1980. Milton Pruitt, pastor, Zanes- Adventist Hospital, Chipata, (AVSC), to serve as aircraft me- Patricia Sommerville (LLU ville-Coshocton district, Ohio; Zambia, left New York City, chanic, Pucallpa Airbase, Pu- '79) (Special Service), to serve formerly a pastor in the Carolina February 2, 1980. callpa, Peru, and Irmgard as dental hygienist, Bella Vista Conference. Hugh Leslie Sule (WWC), of Jenny (Steger) Chase, of Eph- Hospital, Mayaguez, Puerto W. R. Robinson, pastor, Bir- Wapato, Washington, to serve as rata, Washington, left Miami, Rico, of Grand Terrace, Califor- mingham, Alabama, Ephesus physical-education teacher, February 8, 1980. nia, left Miami, January 20, church; formerly editor of Mes- Pathfinder leader, Bolivia Train- Ray Warrant Davidson 1980. sage magazine. ing School, Cochabamba, Boli- (Special Service), to serve as Orlando Rudley, pastor, via, left Miami, January 28, farm manager, Rusangu Secon- Greenwood, Mississippi, district 1980. dary School, Monze, Zambia, church, South Central Confer- Loren Edward White (PUC), and Mary Lou (Hackley) Da- Deaths ence; formerly from California. to serve in construction, and vidson, of Bronaugh, Missouri, vice-presi- Esther Ariola (Aguillon) White BEANE, G. Lindley—b. Nov. 1, Judith I. Smith, left New York City, January 14, 1899, Ida Grove, Iowa; d. March 4, 1980, dent for patient care at Shady (PUC), to serve as laboratory 1980. Grants Pass, Oreg. After graduating from Grove Adventist Hospital; for- technician, Mwami Adventist Laura Jeanne Etchell (Spe- Walla Walla College in 1924, he served merly executive director of Ad- Hospital, Chipata, Zambia, of cial Service), of Healdsburg, the denomination for 40 years in the fol- lowing capacities: teacher at Sutherlin ventist Home Health Services, Tracy, California, left New York California, to serve as nurse, Acadmey (Sutherlin, Oregon), Gem State Inc., Takoma Park, Maryland. City, February 2, 1980. Stahl Clinic, Iquitos, Peru, left Academy (Caldwell, Idaho), Mount Ellis John Thurber, pastor, Para- Linda Sueanna Wylie (PUC), Miami, February 19, 1980. Academy (Bozeman, Montana), and Au- dise Valley church, National of Fresno, California, to serve as Matthew R. Ferguson (Spe- burn Academy (Auburn, Washington); principal of Columbia Academy (Battle City, California; formerly pas- primary teacher and assist in cial Service), to serve on Cam- Ground, Washington); manager, Walla tor, Carolina Conference. general mission duties and se- bodia-Thailand Relief Team No. Walla College bookstore; principal of Charles T. Williams, pastor, cretarial services, Mwami Ad- 3A, Bangkok Adventist Hospi- Gem State Academy; business manager of Milo Academy (Days Creek, Oregon). Glendover church, Portland, ventist Hospital, Chipata, Zam- tal, Bangkok, Thailand, and Survivors include his wife, Ella; three Oregon; formerly with the Cen- bia, left New York City, Vera Frances (Fawcett) Fergu- daughters, Loraine Wilson, Roberta tral California Conference. February 2, 1980. son (Pac. Luth. Coll. '50), of McKinney, and Marilyn Fults; a sister, 22 (710) ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 Rosalie O'Neill; ten grandchildren; and 11 Calif. He and his wife took nursing at Union College, Kingsway College, and Columbia Union great-grandchildren. Loma Linda University School of Nursing Walla Walla College for 25 years, retiring CORNISH, Lloyd-b. Aug. 7, 1907, and worked there until 1929; then they in 1973. Survivors include his wife; a Allegheny East July 3-13 Allegheny West June 27-July 5 Geneve, Ind.; d. Jan. 26, 1980, Napa, served as missionaries in the Philippines daughter, Jean Smith; a stepdaughter, Dr. Chesapeake lune 20-28 Calif. He served as head painter at St. for a year. In 1930 they returned to Loma Dorthey Ray; three sons, Drs. Delbert, Mountain View Helena Hospital for several years. Survi- Linda and served there until 1949. Sur- Stewart, and Clinton; a stepson, Dr. Stan- Charleston October 25 vors include his wife, Ruth; son, Don; two vivors include his wife, Edith; two ley Ray; two sisters, Nellie Sharman and Cumberland June 7 brothers; two sisters; four grandchildren; daughters, Betty Halsey and Lillian Reis- Mildred Lang; two brothers, Reuel and New Jersey wig; eight brothers; two sisters; six Harold; 12 grandchildren; and five step- English June 20-28 and two great-grandchildren. Spanish June 29-July 5 FINSTER, Lewis V.-b. Oct. 12, grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. grandchildren. Ohio June 13-21 1873, Hartley, Iowa; d. Dec. 21, 1979, JESSEN, Juanita P.-b. Feb. 18, ZUMWALT, Albert Leroy-b. Jan. Pennsylvania June 13-21 Riverside, Calif. After finishing high 1894, Colombo, Ceylon; d. Dec. 6, 1979, 31, 1897, at Americas, Kans.; d. Feb. 24, Potomac June 13-21 school he served as a literature evangelist. Marring, Calif. She and her husband, An- 1980, at Lorna Linda, Calif. After com- He then helped out with evangelistic work drew Jessen, served as missionaries in pleting his education at Walla Walla Col- Lake Union in Nebraska and Wyoming. At the General different parts of India, where he was lege, he served the denomination for 51 Illinois Conference session in 1901 he and his principal and superintendent of schools. years in the following capacities: colpor- Broadview Academy June 6-14 wife, Ella (whom he married in 1899), teur, teacher in Washington; manager of Survivors include her son, Ronald; three Little Grassy Youth Camp September 10-13 were asked to go to Australia and were sisters, Amelia and Dora Passe, and Mrs. the college farm and dairy at Walla Walla Indiana June 13-21 first assigned to Perth. He organized sev- Stotesbury; a brother, H. A. Passe; and College; publishing director of the Mon- Lake Region June 26-July 5 eral churches south of Perth. In 1902 he two grandchildren. tana Conference; secretary-treasurer, Michigan Book and Bible House manager, and later, Escanaba June 13-15 was ordained to the gospel ministry and OWENS, Marie A.-b. March 24, Grand Ledge July 17-26 the following year became president of the 1900, Leduc, Alberta, Canada; d. Feb. president of the Alaska Mission; auditor in Wisconsin July 25-August 2 West Australian Conference. In 1908 he 10, 1980, St. Helena, Calif. She spent a Oregon; associate pastor of the Sunnyside transferred to the Tasmania Conference as total of 32 years in overseas mission work church, Portland, Oregon; and after re- North Pacific Union president. He then received a call to pio- tirement, associate director of the Portland in England, India, and Africa. Survivors Alaska neer the work in the Philippine Islands, include her son, Dr. Melbourne Owens; a Adventist Community Services Center. Palmer August 6-10 and in 1911 was responsible for baptizing daughter, Mrs. Mavis Mace; three sisters, Survivors include his wife, Doris; two Wrangell July 4-6 daughters, Norma Nilsson and Louetta the first Filipino into the Adventist Lydia Davy, Helen White, and Adele Idaho June 6-14 Church. During his lifetime he saw the Stickle; two brothers, Stanley and Bert Shaw; a stepson, Richard L. Smith; a Montana July 4-12 membership in the Philippines grow from Stickle; five grandsons; and one grand- stepdaughter, Marilyn Harbeson; a Oregon one to more than 230,000. He became brother, Charles; a sister, Mabel Colvin; Gladstone Park July 11-19 daughter. Rogue River Jr. Academy June 5-8 president of the first local mission when it PARRETT, Cora E.-b. Nov. 26, 14 grandchildren; and four great-grand- Upper Columbia June 6-14 was organized in 1916. After 14 years in 1887, Nebraska; d. Jan. 10, 1980, San children. Washington June 19-28 the Philippines, he served as president of Bernardino, Calif. She was the wife of the Malaysian Union Mission, which in- Owen Parrett, who was a contributing and Northern Union cluded all of Indonesia and what is now consulting editor of Life & Health maga- Iowa May 30-June 7 known as Malaysia. In 1928 he became zine for 16 years. Survivors include her Minnesota June 6-14 home missionary secretary of the Far son, Dr. Vernon M.; a daughter, Marjorie North Dakota June 6-14 Eastern Division and in 1931 he trans- Jean Knight; eight grandchildren; and 12 Notice South Dakota May 30-June 7 ferred to the Inter-American Division, great-grandchildren. where he served in the same capacity. In REDMAN, Leon 11.-b. Sept. 16, Correction Pacific Union 1941 he returned to the United States after 1894, Lebanon, Pa.; d. March 22, 1980, Arizona more than 40 years of overseas service. In The REVIEW has received a correction Takoma Park, Md. He joined the Review English July 24-August 2 1954 his wife died, and two years later he and Herald Publishing Association in on the obituary notice of Elder Anton Spanish August 6-9 married Lillian Parker. Survivors include 1929, working in the bindery. From 1945 Lorencin, printed in the February 21 issue. Central California Elder Lorencin served as president of the his wife, Lillian, and stepdaughter, until his retirement in 1970 he served as English July 31-August 9 Yvonne Sonneland. Yugoslav Union for nearly 30 years and Spanish July 31-August 9 foreman of this department. Survivors in- Hawaiian Mission clude his wife, Ruth; a son, Dale; and one not as a local conference president. FLORES, Adelina-b. June 21, 1923, Hilo September 12, 13 in Ecuador, South America; d. March 1, grandson. Kauai August 22, 23 1980, Santa Ana, Calif. She moved to the ROCCO, Raul-70, d. March 9, Maui August 15, 16 United States in 1961. In 1972 the South- 1980, at Hagerstown, Md. He began his Molokai September 19, 20 ministry in 1937 in Brazil, and moved to Oahu (Honolulu) September 26, 27 eastern California Conference invited her Camp Meeting Nevada-Utah June 23-28 to serve as a part-time Spanish Bible the United States in 1965. After retirement Northern California worker in that conference. Then, because he performed various ministerial activities Schedule Fortuna July 17-26 of her outstanding work and the rapid among the Brazilians and Portuguese in Lodi June 25-28 growth of the Santa Ana Spanish church, the United States. PUC (English) June 15-21 in 1978 she was asked to serve as a full- SCHANDER, Elaine-b. March 9, Atlantic Union PUC (Spanish) July 9-13 1926, Heaton, N. Dak.; d. Dec. 24, 1979. Paradise June 19-21 time Bible worker. Survivors include her Southeastern California husband, Daniel; a son, Daniel Flores, Jr.; After graduating from Sheyenne River Greater New York English June 27-July 5 Anaheim (English) October 3, 4 her daughters, Rosy Flores and Innes Academy in North Dakota in 1944, she Anaheim (Spanish) October 4 Hispanic July 6-13 Woertz; and two grandchildren. taught church school in Bismarck. In 1950 New York June 27-July 5 Hemet May 22-25 San Diego (Black) August 8, 9 FRANK, Joseph-b. March 11, 1891, she graduated from Union College, Lin- Northeastern June 27-July 5 in Underhill, Wis.; d. Dec. 31, 1979. He coln, Nebraska, and was then invited to Northern New England June 19-28 Southern California May 23, 24 started his denominational service by teach in the Southeastern California Con- Southern New England June 20-28 Lynwood Academy (Black) Soledad Sands Park June 17-21 working at the Review and Herald Pub- ference. Two years later she joined the Asian lishing Association in Washington, D.C. education department of Union College. In Canadian Union Chinese (Newbury Park Academy)June 20-22 Later he served as manager of the Greater 1959 she served as a visiting teacher at La Filipino (Newbury Park Academy) July 4-6 Alberta Japanese (Wawona) June 27-29 New York Conference Book and Bible Sierra College, and later that year served Beauvallon July 18-20 House, and as secretary-treasurer of the as an elementary supervisor in the Ohio Bowden (Foothills) July 4-12 New York, Greater New York, Illinois, Conference. Three years later she assumed British Columbia July 25-August 2 Southern Union and Indiana conferences. Survivors in- a similar post in the Southeastern Califor- Manitoba-Saskatchewan Alabama-Mississippi May 23-31 clude his wife, Breta; one daughter, Ottilie nia Conference. In 1967 she went to At- Blackstrap (Saskatoon) June 27-July 5 Carolina Stafford; one sister, Clara; two grandsons; lantic Union College for three years of Clear Lake (Manitoba) July 9-13 Nosoca Pines November 21-23 and one great-grandson. teaching in the classroom, and in 1970 she Maritime July 11-19 Waynesville, N.C. (Lake Junaluska) Newfoundland July 11-19 INGELS, Deena-b. June 23, 1884, became elementary supervisor in the North May 25-31 Ontario Wilson, N.C. October 17, 18 Kokomo, Ind.; d. Feb. 9, 1980. In 1921 Pacific Union Conference. Survivors in- Keswick June 29-July 5 Florida May 30-June 7 she was invited by Dr. Harry Miller, the clude four sisters, Emilia Lenz, Lydia Keswick July 6-12 Georgia-Cumberland May 21-24 then medical superintendent of the Wash- Baker, Esther Martineson, and Goldie Quebec July 18-26 Kentucky-Tennessee May 30-June 7 ington Sanitarium and Hospital in Takoma Leno; and three brothers, Wilbert, Harley, South Atlantic June 5-14 Park, Maryland, to join the staff. She and Gene. Central Union South Central June 13-21 served as an executive secretary and was SHANKEL, Cecil-b. Feb. 13, 1898, Central States June 20-28 responsible for initiating and developing Hubbards, Nova Scotia, Canada; d. Feb. Colorado Southwestern Union 16, 1980, Walla Walla, Wash. He at- the medical-records system along with Campion Academy June 10-14 Arkansas-Louisiana June 6-14 Perlie Henderson. She retired from this tended Canadian Union College and Walla Cedaredge May 27-31 Oklahoma July 18-26 institution in January 31, 1971, at the age Walla College, and received his Master's Kansas May 30-June 7 Southwest Region June 13-21 of 86. Survivors include her nieces, Mary degree from the University of Nebraska. Missouri May 30-June 7 Texas May 28-31 Nebraska Texico June 17-22 Helen Tresslar and Mrs. Catherine Tress- He married Gladys Dodd, who died in Platte Valley Academy June 6-14 lar Bell. 1957. He then married Allen Ray in Au- Scottsbluff Mini Camp Meeting Philosda (Single SDA's) JEEP, Charles-b. Nov. 13, 1900, gust, 1959. He taught high school in Ne- September 5, 6 Denison, Iowa; d. Dec. 3, 1979, Arcata, braska for two years, and then at Canadian Wyoming July 29-August 3 Southern Missionary College August 7-16 ADVENTIST REVIEW, MAY 22, 1980 (711) 23

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H.R. 4774, sponsored by number of publishing house Three unions Representative Frank employees at the end of 1979 New speaker Thompson, Jr. (D-N.J.), and was 2,568. People who were at FFT elect new baptized during 1979 as the cosponsored by a bipartisan Dan Matthews, former result of the work of our lit- presidents group of ten representatives, secretary of the Potomac Three union conferences in now goes to the Senate, erature evangelists around the Conference, officially began North America—North Pa- where two similar bills al- world total 19,659, approxi- his duties as the new cific, Southern, and Lake— ready have been sponsored mately 2,000 more than in speaker-director of Faith for have elected new presidents. and cosponsored by a bipar- 1978. Today on May 1. W. A. During the General Con- tisan group of 20 senators. Fagal, whom he replaces, has ference session in Dallas, Authors of the two bills are spent approximately 30 years Texas, after Max Torkelsen Senator John Me'cher (D- Oregon renames in this post and feels the need was elected a general vice- Mont.) and Senator Orrin three officers of assuming a less strenuous president of the General Con- Hatch (R-Utah). role at Faith for Today. Pastor ference, the North Pacific Although the AFL-CIO has Delegates attending the Fagal will continue to be seen Union Executive Committee given a green light to the bill, forty-seventh business ses- on the telecast as the pro- met and chose Richard Fear- opposition has surfaced from sion of the Oregon Confer- gram's founder. ing to replace him as presi- the International Association ence in Portland on March 23 Elder Matthews has had dent of that field. Elder Fear- of Machinists and the Team- reelected the three officers of experience in pastoral, evan- ing previously served as sters. The IAM has lost three the conference to a three-year gelistic, communication, and president of the Mountain court of appeals cases involv- term. They are H. J. Harris, administrative work. We are View and Upper Columbia ing Title VII religious ac- president; Rankin Wentland, pleased that he will be giving conferences. commodation provisions of Jr., secretary; and T. F. leadership to our oldest tele- On May 5 the Southern the Civil Rights Act. The Lutts, treasurer. cast and will bring his enthu- Union Executive Committee United States Supreme Court The departmental staff was siasm and experience to help met to fill the vacancy caused declined to review the two reelected with the exception Faith for Today continue its by the retirement of H. H. decisions that were appealed. of two positions—AS!, Min- mission. F. W. WERNICK Schmidt, union president for The bill has been assigned isterial, and evangelism di- 15 years. 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