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August 19, 1974 / Volume 74, Number 8 / Angwin, California / Official Organ of the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Health Services Emphasize Robust Health Within the Pacific Union, the They average about 400 Five- California, is interested in de- health and temperance depart- Day Plans to Stop Smoking a veloping some Mobile Health ments have been combined into year with a total attendance Units to serve in the communi- one department generally of 6,500. ties for Physical Fitness Test- known as Health Services. Melvin Jacobson of South- ing Programs and the showing In times past, many Advent- eastern California holds the of films. ists have considered tobacco, al- largest of these at the Santa Charles Edwards of Northern cohol, drug abuse, tea, coffee Ana church the first Monday of California for years now has and meat as involving the sum each month with an average inspired the membership of his total of the health message, attendance of 200. field to sponsor the largest with the idea that if they did Tom Neslund of Southern number of Listen magazines not imbibe any of these they California sponsors an average (7,314) of any conference in the "had it made" as far as health of eight plans each month with world. reform is concerned. an average attendance of about Ernie Broder of Nevada-Utah The facts are, these things 50. and the enthusiastic members constitute only a fraction of the Since Ann Landers printed a there have propelled that field total health program. Real em- letter about the Five-Day Plan to 127% of their sponsorship phasis is on fresh air, water, at St. Helena Hospital and goal. sunshine, balanced diet, regu- Health Center, not only have Health services secretaries larity of eating, work and rest they been snowed under with extend a big "Thank you" to During three days at the World's Fair at Spokane, Washington, —which can provide robust requests but many calls have the constituents of the Pacific the Heritage Singers witnessed to nearly 10,000 people. After each health. come into our local conference Union who sponsored 25,000 of the nine concerts, a call was made to make a commitment to To give a little idea as to offices requesting the Five-Day Listen magazines this year, or Jesus. how the health service secre- Plan knowing that it's the Ad- one-fourth of the total circu- taries of the Pacific Union are ventists who operate St. Helena lation of Listen. Let us pray Heritage Singers Begin Concert Tours putting it all together, here are Health Center. that these monthly journals will some of the programs which Clyde Mundy, new health hit their target and help people The Heritage Singers USA second coming presented in they sponsor and support: services secretary in Central live cleaner lives. will begin their fourth concert song and personal witness. Within the last three years, tour season at their home Many have been impressed to we have held nearly 25 Physical church in Placerville. They will take their stand for Jesus Fitness Programs involving be wo -king with the Pacific Christ at these concerts. SO JOU WILL KNOW over 25,000 people in the Pa- Union Conference during this Your support and prayers are cific Union. time. so much appreciated and are a Richer Lives The singers urge you to bring RELIGIOUS LIBERTY ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE. As we en- constant source of encourage- counter the forces of evil in the climactic days of earth's history, we Hundreds of people who have non-Adventist friends and rela- participated in these different tives to the concert nearest ment to the Heritage Singers have cause to know there will be many challenges to the personal programs are living richer, full- you to hear the love of Jesus as they travel throughout the liberty of God's people. The church body will face many, many er lives, giving much more at- and the message of His soon United States. changes in regulations. As moral standards continue to deteriorate tention to exercise, diet and in the hearts of some elected officials there will be fewer decisions relaxation. in state based on principle and the personal rights of the individual. They appreciate the thou- FFT Announces Personnel Title Changes Political expediency will strongly influence the decisions of law sands of letters written by our Recent action of the Faith and has served as associate di- makers. members to the California for Today Board of Directors rector of production. All cor- At the last meeting of the Union Committee, it was voted to State legislators which have re- effected several major changes respondence regarding televi- change the organization of the religious liberty work in California. sulted in a number of bills be- in the management structure sion time and the spot TV min- In the four California conferences, this work will be directed at the ing defeated, such as: and organization of the telecast. istry should be addressed to Union Conference level. There will be a full-time person in the 1. A bill which would have William R. Lawson, who for the syndication department. southern portion of the state who will be in charge of the depart- lowered the drinking age from the past 10 years has been The Faith for Today Board ment, coordinate the religious liberty work in the other conferences 21 to 18. in charge of the business affairs of Directors hopes that these and give attention to state-church problems and labor issues in this 2. A bill which would have of Faith for Today as general changes will make more effi- section of the state. There will be a full-time associate stationed in provided a smoking room for manager, was elected to the po- cient the completion of the gos- high-school students. sition of manager. Elder Law- pel commission through this Sacramento who will follow the bills introduced, make contacts son, a 1948 graduate of Walla means of television evangelism. with political leaders, take care of church-state problems and labor 3. Several bills which would have legalized marijuana. Walla College, has an extensive issues in the northern portion of the state. We believe this arrange- background in church service, ment will give more needed time to this work. These two leaders, Within the last two years, at ranging from areas in account- New Zealand Needs giving full time to this phase of the work, will become more com- least 100 showings of "Lem- ing and business management mings & Kings," a three-screen, Relief Physician pletely knowledgeable in this specialized endeavor. Also we be- through the publishing work as lieve it is important that a church representative become personally seven-projector multi-media well as in his leadership at the Perhaps a Pacific Union phys- acquainted with as many legislators as possible. production on the drug scene, telecast headquarters. ician is looking for a place to From experience we have learned there is need to have a have been given to high schools, In another action, the Board do some relief service or short- Protestant churches and service mergedments of thefilm former service depart-and sta-, term work. If this is so, the un- church representative studying different bills submitted for legisla- clubs. tive consideration to make certain nothing in the bill will adversely spoiled scenic west coast of (Continued on page 8) tion relations to form a new New Zealand is in need of a affect the work of God. More details regarding the personnel as- doctor. Although the church has signed to these posts will be shared with you later. "departmentEric M. Graham, of syndication." director of only 25 members, they are in- We should thank God for this great nation that has provided Now's the Time! station relations and assistant terested in making a better- liberty and cradled Adventism. We need to be diligent in defend- to public relations director, has living thrust in their area? ing the cause of religious and personal freedom. Liberty lost is Now's the time to make final plans for this fall's been appointed director of the Can someone respond to this difficult to regain. newly named department. A call? Very cordially, Christian education— elementary, secondary, 1971 graduate of Walla Walla Write: South New Zealand College, Mr. Graham joined Conference, P.O. Box 25-085, college. Faith for Today three years ago Christchurch, New Zealand. CEINJTRAL
Governor's Representative Says Shafter Holds Unusual Communion Service "To Be Success/Lill...One Needs Christ" "I felt just like the day I was Following the foot washing of the sacrifice of Jesus. When "One needs to have Christ baptized." service, the congregation went all hearts were in oneness, each with him at every moment," a "I was apprehensive of this to tables set in an alcove on the member, led by the deacons, state politician said at camp communion service, but I'm patio lawn. Two long tables had served his brother the bread meeting. "To be successful in glad I came." been set in a V with a head and the wine. business, politics, education or table at the point for the pastor These comments were made Opportunity for individual whatever." at the close of an unusual cele- and serving elders. Joining witness gave fervent testimony Representing Governor Ron- bration of the communion ser- hands around the tables, the to the spirit of fellowship with ald Reagan at the 96th annual vice at the Shafter church on congregation sang "The Family Jesus and with one another. Central camp meeting, Herbert Sabbath afternoon, July 20. of God." The service climaxed with E. Ellingwood recalled that the "The cross of Jesus has two Seated at the tables they par- every voice singing "Praise nation was founded by a group dimensions," Pastor R. A. ticipated in songs, responsive God from whom all blessings of men who feared God and Rentfro told his people, "verti- readings and poems designed flow." loved country. "As we look to cal—reaching up to fellowship to focus on the real significance R. A. Wolcott, Pastor the nation's Bicentennial," he with God, and horizontal— Herbert E. Ellingwood, right, reaching out in warm fellow- said, "it would be exciting to ship with one another." Health Habits for Executives Are Outlined see these United States return is Governor Reagon's legal af- to what we once were." For months, the pastor and Health habits for executives morning, need to be overcome," fairs secretary and a Sunday members of the church Board were outlined at the Soquel he said. A Christian attorney, Elling- school teacher in his own church. laid plans to make this special camp meeting. Underscoring a simple pre- wood spoke warmly of the at- Ben Mattison, Central's director tempt state government has service a meaningful and happy By allowing ourselves to scription for good health, Dr. of communication, arranged for fellowship experience. form wrong habits, by keeping Thomas emphasized Pure air, made to be Christian." In many his visit. At 6:30 on Sabbath after- late hours, by gratifying appe- sunlight, exercise, water—in- government offices in Sacra- noon, the members, prepared tite at the expense of health, side and out—self-control, rest, mento, San Francisco, and Los of Christ, Ellingwood says, by the morning service for the we lay the foundation for fee- and trust in divine power as Angeles, weekly prayer groups would have avoided Watergate occasion, assembled in the bleness," asserted Charles basic to vigorous health. are held," he explained. "In and 'the animosities on the church sanctuary for a brief Thomas, physical fitness spe- "Health cannot be preserved fact, a group in the capitol Hill." introduction to the service on cialist from the School of unless some portion of each day meets for prayer every Tues- It is the attitude of the Gov- the theme of loving oneness. Health at Loma Linda Univer- is given to exertion in the open day morning at 5:30." ernor's legal affairs secretary Singing as they went, the mem- sity. air," he said. "Statesmen," he feels, "can- that Christian philosophy must bers found their way to the Unhealthful habits of every "Pure water to drink and not afford to be without that pervade the politician's activi- appointed places for the ordi- order, including late hours at fresh air to breathe invigorate feeling of communion with ties if a city, county, state or nance of humility. night and late hours in the the vital organs, purify the God." Practicing the presence nation is to achieve eminence. blood and help nature in her task of overcoming the bad 100 Years of Service Pedro Gel: Receives Ordination_ Rites conditions of the system. Community Services Pedro Geli Jr., founder and Underscoring the joys of the "Moreover," he repeated, Birthday parties don't often counseling, as well as clothing, speaker of the "Al Dia" tele- ministry, Hackett told the Gelis "instead of increasing the li- attract people, but at Soquel bedding, food and household cast, was ordained at camp that they "are entering the life ability to cold, as some have last week there was that kind necessities. meeting August 3. of greatest joy—seeing sinners propounded, a bath, properly of festivity. Moreover, the group's mem- Pastor of the Ceres Spanish- set free." taken, fortifies against the com- One hundred years ago a bership in 193 countries of the mon cold because the circula- group of Adventist women in world includes more than 100,- Church, Geli heard a world "All Dia" celebrates its third vice-president of the church tion is improved." the name of the New Testa- 000 Christian men and women. birthday this month on Mo- Speaking of exercise, Dr. ment's Dorcas began a special Service is given to all the challenge him to the "most desto's channel 19, KLOC. A solemn work committed to man. Thomas said, "The exercise ministry of the church—giving needy regardless of age or race, Spanish cultural-religious pro- called for in climbing hills is assistance to those temporarily for the world's distressed areas "You are not called to enter- gram, it is seen weekly. tain nor to emphasize the phil- often a great benefit to those in need of food and clothing. are not Black nor given to a osophies of men," Willis J. Before moving to the Mo- who are prone not to get Through the century, that ser- particular language. Hackett said. "You are now to desto area, Geli was assistant enough exercise." vice has expanded to the giving A review of the past year's live the Word of God as never pastor in Turlock, Livingston "A close sympathy exists be- of educational services and work was a part of the party. before, else what you say will and Ceres English churches. tween the physical and the Mrs. Mildred Larson of Chow- be worthless and hollow." Fluently bilingual, Geli took moral nature. In fact, the stand- chilla, who for six years has Speaking also to the minis- studies at Columbia Union Col- ard of virtue is elevated or de- led the work of Central's 56 ter's wife, Vesta, the church leg majoring in theology and graded by the physical habits." centers and more than 600 leader advised, "Make your minoring in Greek and Spanish. Spending at least three hours workers, was on hand to host home an example of pure love He holds a master of divinity daily in the discussion of the celebration with Sponsors and Christian graciousness. Live degree from Andrews Univer- health, Central's members were Ben Mattison and Bill Webb. modestly," he suggested, and sity. told that unless the body is in In addition to help in local then added, "your income is good health, the mind cannot areas of the state, centers in The Gelis have two children mid-California's 16 counties sufficient if your spending is / comprehend the encounters to —John Peter, 312, and Janene sent extra clothing and bedding disciplined." Marie, 11/2. which it is introduced day by day. to the international depository Repeating the body's need in Watsonville. Of the 455 tons for rest, Dr. Thomas pointed sent for refugees from the West out that one needs to eat early Coast warehouse, more than 10 in the evening because the tons originated in Central. digestive organs should have Destined primarily for Laos, rest during sleeping hours." Korea, the Philippines, and Cambodia, the shipments were made under provisions of the US Government for ocean Evolution Versus Creation Debate Set freight relief supplies. Also A debate by two scientists on sidered an authority on Scienti- benefitted were disaster vic- the scientific evidence for evo- fic Creation and has debated tims in Peru, Mexico, El Sal- lution and creation will be held leading evolutionists on this is- vador, and Ecuador, according at Flint Center, De Anza Col- sue in America and Canada. to Warehouse Manager Russell lege, Cupertino, on August 29, Evolution will be supported Heigh. at 7:30 p.m. There is no ad- by Dr. Sheldon L. Matlow, a Three times during the cen- mission charge. tury the group's name has been Scientific creation will be college instructor. Dr. Matlo'w changed—from Dorcas Society supported by Dr. Duane T. received his Ph.D. from the to Community Services to Com- Gish of the Institute for Cre- University of Chicago, and is a munity and Inner City Services ation Research in San Diego. member of several scientific so- —the latter underscoring be- Participating in the ordination of Pedro Geli Jr. were Conference Dr. Gish received his Ph.D. in cieties. He is qualified to give lief that the Inner City is not Secretary Harvey Retzer, left, President Earl Amundson, Mrs. Geli, biochemistry from the Univer- an accurate explanation of what a color but a lack of privilege and Eliezer Benavides, right. sity of California. He is con- evolutionists believe. or ability.