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2 EDITORIAL Stop the Rain 3 THE GREAT FLOOD OF 1993 Our Lake Union Responds Stop the Rain 7 BEAST BASHING MUST STOP We Must Bring People to Christ by Robert H. Carter, president 8 THE UNSUNG HEROES Maranatha Volunteers Lake Union Conference 10 COMMUNICATING CARE To the Physically Challenged very good friend of mine wrote a short note to the Lake Union Herald regarding 12 THE YOUTH CHALLENGE A my article in the July issue, "Pray for Rain." I know that this friend's short Capable of Ministering for Christ comment was made with "tongue in cheek." He wondered what residents living in 13 REVIVAL AMONG FRIENDS those areas of our country being devastated by excessive rainfall and flood waters The Union-Wide Women's Retreat would think of such a title. They no doubt are praying for the frequent rainfall to stop. 19 CREATIVE PARENTING Our hearts go out to fellow Americans whose businesses, homes and farmlands have been damaged by the rising water. Twenty-six people have lost their lives at the The Christian Perspective time of this writing, and over five billion dollars of property loss is reported. DEPARTMENTS According to authorities this is the worst flooding to affect the Midwest portion of our country in 100 years. Many survivors will never fully recover economically from this 4 Our Global Mission deluge. Government and private agencies are to be commended for their assistance to the unfortunate victims. 6 "Project Reclaim" Of course, my article in the July issue was written weeks before the rain and flood 6 1993 Crusades began. Had I possessed the gift of foreknowledge, I would have delayed submitting 14 Women's News that particular message for publication. 15 Education News Accounts of the suffering people living in the flood-ravaged areas of Illinois, Iowa, 16 Local Church News Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin, bring to mind the biblical records of the great 18 World Church News flood that took place in the days of Noah. It rained upon the earth "forty days and forty nights." There were no safe heavens in which the inhabitants might take refuge. 18 Singles' News There was no high ground that was beyond the reach of the rising waters. Even "the 21 A Look Back mountains were covered." The destruction was not limited to a few states. The whole 22 Milestones earth was inundated and every living creature perished. The only survivors were those 24 Classified Ads who had entered the ark. 28 Announcements According to Genesis 7:24, "the waters prevailed upon the earth an hundred and 30 For Youth Eyes Only fifty days." That is five months ! Can you imagine what it must have been like for Noah and his family to be cramped in that boat with all those animals and fowl for five long 31 Letters months? What a relief it must have been when, "The fountains also of the deep and COVER the windows of heaven were stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained" (Genesis 8:2). The water began to abate until finally "Noah removed the covering of This picture of Wagner Falls in Mich- the ark, and looked, and, behold, the face of the ground was dry" (Genesis 8:13). igan's Upper Peninsula was taken by Paul Shortly thereafter Noah, his family, and the animals and fowl left the ark and resumed A. Sergio of South Bend, IN, using a Nikon 8008 camera with Fujichrome their normal lives. Velvia 50 film. It is our sincere hope that the rainfall will stop in the Midwest so that the flood waters can abate, and people can return to their normal activities. The main emphasis

The Lake Union Herald (USPS 302-860; ISSN 0194- of my July article was not a prayer for literal rain, but an earnest request for a greater 908X) is published monthly by the Lake Union Conference, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. outpouring of the Holy Spirit. I believe that such a request is essential for every Second-class postage is paid at Berrien Springs, MI 49103 individual who desires to be ready for our Lord's soon return. The "latter rain" and additional mailing offices. Yearly subscription price $5; single copies 50 cents. Postmaster: Send all address representing the special outpouring of His Spirit upon all flesh prior to His appearing changes to: Lake Union Herald. P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. must never stop!

2 • LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 OUR GLOBAL MISSION

Lake Union Responses to The Great Flood of 1993 Pitt do, by William E. Jones, disaster response director This Indiana church group assisted with flood Lake Union Conference relief efforts in St. Peters, MO.

dventist Community Services (ACS) and Seventh-day Adventist volunteers responded early to the Awide-spread flood conditions which have controlled the lives of so many families throughout the Midwest. On Friday, July 16, a small group of Indiana Conference volunteers led by Cathryn Kuszmaul, director, traveled to St. Peters, MO, a suburb of St. Louis, where a distribution site had been set up in the Mid-Rivers Adventist Church and School (pictured above). Some volunteers were kept busy interviewing those who had suffered loss, while others distributed drinking water and assisted in sandbagging. More assistance for flood victims has been set up in the Illinois cities of Quincy (pictured right), Moline and Alton by Elder Jerry Coyle, Illinois Conference disaster response director. It was my privilege to travel to the flooded areas to help review their needs, and plan for future operations. I found from location to location and day to day, the needs varied. The Seventh-day Adventist Church is playing a major roll in distributing donated goods. Churches throughout the Lake Union have collection programs in place for items such as: bottled water, baby food and diapers, flashlights, batteries, cleaning supplies, canned food, can openers, personal comfort items (toothpaste, soap), paper goods (plates, cups) and blankets. Please call first! Individuals and groups that want to donate items, other than cash, to flood relief are urged to dial 800-253-3000 first. This 800 number acts as a clearinghouse, coordinating offers with relief workers on location at emergency distribution centers. Disorganized, unexpected arrivals of donated items that are not needed can create a backup of trucks, piles of clothing in parking lots, and actually prevent help from getting to flood victims. It is important that donations be packed in a way which will keep them from being ruined in transit, or make it difficult to handle them when they arrive at the disaster site. Pack your donations in medium and small cardboard cartons, because often the unloading must be done by hand, without forklifts or dollies. It is helpful to fill each donation box with the same kind of item and mark the box clearly with a large marker. Organize canned goods by type, too. At this time there is not a need of clothing, except for babies and preschool children. However, there is an on-going need for volunteers from outside the states of Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. Many SDA members in these areas are victims who should not be asked to provide major contributions of time and energy. If your are interested in volunteering, please call 800-253-3000 before traveling to the scene, for coordination purposes.

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LAKE UNION HERALD. SEPTEMBER 1993 • 3 OUR GLOBAL MISSION

Building Bridges of Mercy

Michigan — South Flint (MI) Church's youth group recently decided they would like to do something to help AIDS victims. The group contacted Dave Warson, a South Flint member and the director of Joy Outreach, to find out what they could do to be most helpful. Joy Outreach is a privately funded national organization that helps both victims of cancer and AIDS. Warson called Wellness Services which gives assistance to AIDS victims in Genessee County, and asked if they could suggest a project. He was told that the organization was recently A flooded portion of the river in south St. Louis, MO, pushes against the donated a house in downtown Flint to use as a center for AIDS weakened levee. patients in the latter stages of the illness, and needed help preparing the house for occupancy. flood continued from page 3 On July 21, Jim Simonds, South Flint pastor, took nine The Seventh-day Adventist Church has had excellent media young people downtown to work on this house. They pulled coverage by television, radio and in the newspapers of St. Louis, weeds, washed windows, cleaned sinks, polished wall panel- as well as in other small towns of Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and ing, scrubbed floors and cleaned bathrooms. These enthusiastic Missouri. The 800 number has been listed daily in the Washing- volunteers cleaned the 16-room house in a little over two hours. ton Post and other national newspapers. Information about According to Simonds, their efforts to help did not stop with ACS and the 800 number has also been sent out on the Prodigy the house cleaning project. This youth group is collecting electronic news network. blankets, food and other necessities for the six or eight people Even the Euro-Africa Division of the SDA Church, head- who will eventually reside in the center. quartered in Switzerland, has responded with a special dona- tion of $10,000 from European Seventh-day Adventists. Stories about the response of people everywhere are heart- warming. John Wolfe and Dean Coridan tell of meeting a God Makes Methodist pastor from Fairfax, MO. He said that the people in his little town didn't know much about Adventists, and didn't Her Hands Work really like Adventists until they lost their water system and an ACS truck arrived past midnight with bottled water for families Wisconsin — The severe ar- that had gone more than 12 hours without drinking water. thritis in her hands and fingers "You saved our town," said this pastor, and it has totally does not stop Martha Rohde. changed our attitudes toward Adventists. A Madison East (WI) Church Laurie Herr, Wisconsin Conference communication direc- member, Rohde recently com- tor, said that the Baraboo (WI) Church has suffered greatly. pleted 16 baby quilts for AIDS According to Pastor Wendell Springer, 51 inches of water babies and orphaned infants flooded the church basement July 18, destroying all Sabbath throughout the world (she is pic- school supplies, most church library books, and a piano. tured with some of her quilts). Though flood waters in Baraboo have damaged many local The quilts are part of "Global roads and several businesses, fortunately no area church mem- Quilting 1993," a program launched by the La Sierra University's bers have been displaced. However, a 12-year-old boy from Stahl Center. Campaign organizers hope to have 5,000 quilts Illinois tragically died when the car that he was riding was made and sent to AIDS babies worldwide. Rohde read about overcome by water. this project in the Pacific Union Recorder. For more "Global Let us continue to remember the many flood victims in our Quilting 1993" details call 909-785-2000. Crib quilts must be prayers. To contribute, a fund has been established and offer- mailed by Oct. 15. ings can be marked "ACS-Flood," and sent to: Flood Relief, In addition, Rohde's hands have been busy making nearly ACS North America, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, 40 adult quilts for the Madison East's Community Services MD 20904. For donations by credit card dial 800-253-3000. Center. May God bless Rohde and her hands which make such fine quilts for those in need. Kitty Crary, Madison East communication leader

4 • LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 Others have expressed an inter- est in baptism and/or accepted the Sabbath. According to Thurber, these people will be invited to attend a doctrines class he teaches on Sabbath morning, as well as more evangelistic meetings to be held at the Lan- sing Church in October. Thurber said Y.E.S. was also an integral part'of the Lan- The Y.E.S. youth team present special music to their Revelation Seminar attendees. (photo by Gary Riggs) sing Church Vacation Bible School program this year. In addition to the Revelation Semi- Youth Say Yes to Evangelism nars and VBS, this Y.E.S. team, along with other young people from the Lansing Church, put together a drama program on the life of Christ. This program was presented to Lansing members — The Lansing (MI) Church's new youth program, and in other area churches. "Youth Evangelism Summer" or Y.E.S., is providing Michigan The Lansing congregation is proud of the Christian witness youth with an opportunity to be actively involved in Christian their young people are sharing with the community. outreach and witnessing. Carol J. Grossman, secretary, Gary Thurber, senior pastor at Lansing, was so impressed Michigan Conference communication with the witnessing program at Great Lakes Adventist Acad- emy (GLAA) that he decided to provide a similar program for youth during the summer months. He said, "We train them there [GLAA] but their real opportunity to witness is in the Training Seminar Attracts Volunteers summer." Thurber did not want the student's enthusiasm for witnessing generated during the school year to die out over the — More than 100 people from across•the summer months. So with the help of his associate youth pastor, United States participated in an intensive training seminar for Pedro Perez, Thurber organized Y.E.S. volunteers, July 26-Aug. 1 on campus. Many of the youth involved in Y.E.S. have attended the This seminar, "Summer Institute of Christian Service: The evangelism training programs at GLAA. They are from Gaylord, Gospel in Workclothes II," attracted people who volunteer in Grayling, Mendon, Charlotte and Grand Ledge, as well as community service, disaster response, inner cities, prison Lansing. Each of the young people involved will earn either a ministries, world service and youth service. Approximately 30 $1,000 (for academy) or a $1,200 (for college) scholarship presenters offered special courses within each of these tracks. toward their tuition at an Adventist school. The scholarships Larry Buckner, North American Division disaster plans are jointly sponsored by the student's home church, Michigan coordinator, trained others how to respond to disasters. While Advance Partners, and the schools the students will attend. he was at the seminar, Buckner worked with an Andrews Among the Y.E.S. projects this summer was a Youth Rally, graduate student who then went to St. Joseph, MO, to organize July 16-17, in Lansing. Approximately 150 young people from water distribution as part of the flood relief effort there. as far away as the Upper Peninsula attended this rally. Buddy Seminar coordinators were enthusiastic about the seminar Houghtaling, a Christian musician from Battle Creek, pre- and the positive response generated. "One of the unique things sented mini concerts on Friday and Saturday nights. Elder about this particular event is that it brings together men and Buell Fogg from Lincoln, NE, was the main speaker. He women working in many different lines of Christian service, challenged the youth to make themselves available to the Lord and helps them realize that they are all part of the same team," for service. said Sten LaBianca, professor of anthropology at Andrews. This challenge was actively accepted the next Sabbath Larry Ulery, assistant professor of community service program- afternoon, when the whole group helped pass out 3,000 invita- ming at Andrews, added that "it is especially heartening to see tions for a vegetarian sampling and health screening, to be held how church-based volunteers are beginning to link hands with that Sunday at Valhalla Park in Holt, MI. This was a lead-in to other people and agencies in their local communities, for the the Y.E.S. team's Revelation Seminar which began the follow- sake of promoting the good of the community as a whole." ing Monday night in Holt. E. J. Wolf, a ministerial student from Plans are being made for a similar training program July 25- Andrews University was the featured speaker for these meet- 31, 1994. For more information call Susan Zork of Lifelong ings which ran five nights a week for four weeks. Learning at Andrews University, 616-471-3286. By the series' third week, the Y.E.S. team was already Michele Jacobsen, Andrews correspondent getting a positive response. One woman, who had previously studied with Lansing Church members, decided to be baptized.

LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 • 5 "PROJECT RECLAIM" 1 9 9 3 CRUSADES

Do We Care About the Missing? Church Date Evangelist

Lake Union - Many people are hurting and possibly hop- ILLINOIS CONFERENCE ing to be contacted, let's not pass up a chance to save a soul. Broadview Sept. 25-Oct. 23 Marvin Brown The Lake Union Herald office received this letter from Brookfield Sept. 8-Nov. 17 Bill Werner a member who used to sit in an SDA Church pew: Chicago Cicero Spanish Sept. 25-Oct. 23 Gilberto Velasquez Adalberto Alarcon Chicago Lake View Spanish Sept. 25-Oct. 23 "Here's a story from the other side of the Adventist fence. Chicago Pilsen Spanish September-October .. Jose I. Montano My wife and I along with our two children left the Church Chicago Romanian April-September Titus Cazan about five years ago. The reason is irrelevant for the Chicago West Town Spanish Sept. 25-Oct. 23 Victor Aispuro purpose of this note. Let's just say that I like to be present DuQuoin Oct. 3-Dec. 12 Earl Simmons when I am being discussed, and that the politics of the city Joliet Spanish Sept. 18-Dec. 18 Dennis R. Hidalgo Kankakee New Jerusalem Oct. 21-Nov. 21 Enell Hall of Chicago have nothing on the politics of the Church. Lakeview Spanish Sept. 25-Oct. 23 Adalberto Alarcon "After five years, I have NEVER been contacted by any Rockford Spanish Sept. 18-Nov. 6 Victor Rivas caring church officer or minister. The only contact that I have ever had with the Church after our departure, was to INDIANA CONFERENCE request donations to a specific fund or to receive a report Anderson October-November .. Jerry Arnold that identified the marvelous job being done in outreach to Bloomfield Aug. 31-Nov. 20 Paul Wasmer `save the lost.' Somehow I find this uniquely humorous, Columbia City, Wolf Lake Church . Oct. 8-Nov. 15 Mike Wolford since it seems the Seventh-day Adventist Church (or at least Evansville Oct. 15-Nov. 20 Marlyn Kurtz its reporters) cannot reach far back enough to pat them- Jeffersonville September Rodney Mills selves on the back for what a wonderful job they are doing. Kokomo (Tues. & Thurs.) Sept. 28-Dec. 10 Ron Kelly Martinsville Sept. 25-Nov. 6 Jon Harvey "At this moment in time I am not sure what my current Monticello Oct. 6-Nov. 24 Ron Kelly status is from the Church's viewpoint (existing member, Muncie Sept. 8-Nov. 8 Fred Troxell backslidden member, ex-member, son of Satan). In my view, South Bend October-November .. Mark Johnson I am pleasantly freed of the superstitious nonsense which permeated every vocal pattern that left a pulpit. MICHIGAN CONFERENCE "Since we left the Church my life has been wonderful. I Lyle Albrecht Berrien Springs Village Oct. 16-Nov. 20 am extremely close to my family, and have more time to Burlington Sept. 11-Oct. 16 Ron Feely spend with them now that the demands of the Church are no Chesaning Sept. 10-Oct. 30 Gary Bullard longer filling my every waking moment. I am happy. Coloma October Russell Burrill "The bottom line of this note is: Please keep your Detroit Spanish Oct. 2-Oct. 30 A. Aragones Holly Oct. 9-Nov.6 Dan Collins requests for funds and your evangelistic outreach status to Jackson Oct. 23-Nov. 27 Ron Feely yourself. I don't care about them, and it seems obvious that Kalamazoo Oct. 2-Nov. 21 J. Mayer/D. Garcia you REALLY don't care about us." Lansing Oct. 9-Nov. 23 Jay Gallimore Scott A. Zelms, Chicago Lansing Spanish Oct. 2-Oct. 30 A. Aragones Does the Seventh-day Adventist Church care about its Tecumseh Oct. 2-Nov. 25 H. Feyerabend Warren Nov. 20-Dec. 18 Dan Collins missing members? How much do we show we care? Isn't it time to do something different? WISCONSIN CONFERENCE Let's all participate in "Project Reclaim," a massive campaign to reclaim 500,000 former and inactive Adventist Menominee September-October ... Clint Meharry members for a special "Rejoice With Me" Sabbath service Milwaukee Central & Northwest ... Sept. 24-Oct. 23 Herb Larsen Milwaukee Central Spanish Oct. 9-Nov. 6 Elias Correa Nov. 20. You must make that contact with the members you Milwaukee North Spanish Oct. 9-Nov. 6 Victor Borgos don't see each Sabbath in the church pews, now that the Milwaukee Southeast Spanish Oct. 9-Nov. 6 Miguel Aldonia deadline has past to submit names for the mass mailing. Racine Spanish Sept. 11-Oct. 9 Armando Miranda Is it that difficult to think of one family or individual you Schofield Oct. 8-Nov. 27 Glenn Lewis don't see in your church pews? Don't hope that someone else has followed up with them, I'm sure Christ would be happy if more than one person contacted each missing member.

6 • LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 hen some who take the name neglect of the messages God has given of Adventist think it's time to us. Admittedly a danger lurks in put up billboards attacking saying that God simply wants us to do W other Christians, then surely good, for some will think they can it's time for Adventists to ponder Ellen ignore the rest of God's Word. Our G. White's comments on the study of task, then, is to show that the rest of Daniel and Revelation. God's Word helps us do more good, and Understanding the book of Revela- to do it better. tion could lead to "a great revival" All we do and say interprets to the among us (Testimonies to Ministers, world around us our principle of love. page 113). Not panic; revival. Sometimes other Christians do it better Studying Daniel and Revelation will than we do. Blessings on them. In the result in "an entirely different religious words of The Great Controversy, page experience"; the book of Revelation 449, "God accepts their sincerity of Beast teaches "that the connection between purpose and their integrity before God and His people is close and him." If God loves them, so can we. decided" (TM 114). But then the question, "What to do Ellen White cautions: "But be not with the book The Great Contro- too ready to take a controversial versy?" Is it too hard on the beast? Too attitude. ... Let Daniel speak, let the scary? In 1868, Ellen White asked, Revelation speak, and tell what is "Should it be necessary that the terrors Bashing truth. But whatever phase of the of the day of God be held before us in subject is presented, uplift Jesus as the order to compel us to right action?" center of all hope" (TM 118). Though fear awakens sinners, As I ponder the world now, it seems perfect love casts out fear (1 John clear to me why Ellen White suggests 4:18). If Ellen White had written The saying less about Rome. The enemies Great Controversy again, would she Has to of God can loom so large in our have treated the beast more kindly? thinking that we lose sight of our Lord Certainly not to condone beastly and forget how to love. Do we think deeds. But she did become more angering the beast can hasten the end? sensitive to the danger of "true" Our faith must be in Christ Jesus, statements being used to hurt people. not in a specific timetable of events. Times have changed, and The Great Trusting Him makes us ready. Controversy may not be up-to-date — Furthermore, I'm convinced beast but it's not out-of-date. The key issues STOP bashing is not just missing the point; in the struggle between good and evil it's damaging and dangerous. We must have remained the same. present and speak the truth in love. If I believe both prophets and scholars we want to be Christian, most of us as well as SDA members must subdue In short the Bible will have to say less about the papacy. their perfectionist tendencies and get Ellen White warned against the word out. But then they must keep calls us to apply building "unnecessary barriers between at it, too. In America, the present pope us and other denominations, especially is popular, but powerless. Now the the Catholics, so that they think we are great threat to us all is secularism; and prophecy to people, their avowed enemies. We should not Adventists are virtually alone in create a prejudice in their minds cherishing sacred time. bringing them unnecessarily, by making a raid upon In a secular culture, God's enemies them" (Evangelism, page 144). are apathy, cynicism and scorn. What "Our ministers should seek to come can we do about it? Many lonely to Jesus. near to the ministers of other denomi- people will join us if we simply touch nations. Pray for and with these men" them with love. (Testimonies for the Church, volume six, page 78). Alden Thompson is professor of One of my deep concerns for this Biblical studies at Walla Walla College BY ALDEN THOMPSON Church I love, is our use and abuse and in College Place, Washington.

LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 • 7 BY RICHARD DOWER

arlan Paddock is a truck driver from Grand Island, The Nebraska. Jake Mehling is a H retired teacher from College Place, Washington. Daryl and Kristy Plata of Redlands, California, were married December 20, 1992. Beverly Keeton of Forest Grove, Oregon, is a widow of 12 years. Louis Thayer of Unsung San Diego, is a retired nursing home owner. Andy and Judy Snyder of Berrien Springs, Michigan, are retired; Andy as a concrete contractor and Judy as a teacher. From so many walks of life and varying in age, what do these individu- als have in common? Each one is a Heroes part of Maranatha Volunteers Interna- tional. All have donated their time, talents and money to help build churches, schools and clinics around the world. Harlan and his wife, Stella, have been on four Maranatha projects including the "Santo Domingo '92" project when volunteers built 25 churches in 70 days for area members. Regarding the Dominican work, Harlan said his reward came from the people's gratitude. Jake was chairman of the business administration department at Walla Walla College for many years. After his retirement, he volunteered for short-term teaching assignments at Adventist colleges in Indonesia, Africa One hundred ten people worked for two weeks prior to the Maranatha Convention, and Singapore. Upon returning home, July 29-31, renovating and re-roofing seven faculty homes, as well as remodeling he said that he didn't have much to do. the Auburn (WA) Academy administration building.

8 • LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 Maranatha volunteers learn the basics of laying cement blocks at the Friday afternoon seminar, "Lay A Brick For God."

Beverly spent seven The convention was a weekend of weeks on the "Santo fellowship and meetings, where Domingo '92" attendees heard of both past and future church-building projects. Some 1994 projects include: project. She has just building 23 churches and several returned from a schools in the Dominican Republic, as project in Chile well as other projects in Russia, where several Mexico, the Marshall Islands and buildings and a church were added to Guatemala. the Adventist university. And she is off Life-long member Andy sums up again, this time to Russia. Beverly said the Maranatha experience by saying, "I that after her husband died she had to keep going because I need to be have an outreach, and Maranatha has needed, and they keep needing me." provided that for her. If you would like to be needed, and Louis has spent much of the last would like to go on an "Operation seven years in Bangladesh building a Amigo" Maranatha trip to the Domini- school and 22 churches. "In every can Republic, contact your local church that I've built, the membership conference "Operation Amigo" Honored as Maranatha "Missionary of the Year" doubles in two years," he said smiling. coordinator. To volunteer for other was architect Don Kirkman from Auburn, WA, Andy carries with him a Maranatha Maranatha projects and trips contact: and his wife, Alice. life-time membership card, numbered Maranatha Volunteers International, His sister and brother-in-law suggested 211; it is dated 1968. The Snyders 1600 Sacramento Inn Way, Suite 116, he go on a Maranatha project to help have been on more Maranatha projects Sacramento, CA 95815. build an Indian school in Nevada. Jake than they can remember. Commenting enjoyed this work so much that he on what makes Maranatha trips Richard Dower is director of communi- went on another project in Mexico and worthwhile, Andy said, "It's the people cation for the Lake Union Conference. has continued assisting with that you meet on the project, and the Maranatha projects since. Jake says so people all working together that makes far he's been on more than 40 projects. it such a lovely experience." The recently married Platas actually These volunteers are but just a few became acquainted while on a of the 400 Maranatha volunteers who Maranatha trip to Honduras in 1989. met for their annual convention at Daryl, who has been on eight in Maranatha projects, recalls eating and Auburn, Washington, July 29-31. But visiting with the island people in their when you gather this many active homes. Kristy, who has been on five volunteers in one place, it only seems projects, remembers Honduras because proper to provide them with a building it was her first: "It was miserable project. So for two weeks prior to the Singing a song for talent night was the living conditions, wonderful fruit, convention, 110 people worked on the Maranatha Volunteers male chorus, "The Master Builders." incredible island beauty, and I could academy campus remodeling the practice my Spanish," she said. administration building, as well as re- roofing and renovating seven faculty homes.

LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 • 9 Communicating

BY DR. JOHN W. SMITH

n 1990, President George Bush signed into law the most sweep- ing legislation ever passed by I Congress on the behalf of disabled individuals in this country. The law, now known as "The Americans With Disabilities Act" (ADA) makes it illegal for segments of Care society to discriminate against those with physical, mental and emotional handicaps. As a blind professor and minister of the gospel for the past 20 years, I have often thought about what should be the proper response by the to Physically Church to this legislation. Thankfully, many denominations and religious organiza- tions have been actively involved in ministering to the needs of the disabled community. Sadly, however, many denominations and congregations are often confused and perplexed about how to communicate with those who Challenged are physically challenged. The church must believe and teach that God does speak to the needs of the handicapped individual. In Exodus 4:10-12, "And Moses said unto the Lord, 0 my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor When dealing with the disabled community, it is since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and helpful for churches to remember that though these of a slow tongue. "And the Lord said unto him, Who individuals may have physical, mental and/or hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the emotional limitations, they still have souls. seeing, or the blind? have not I the

10 • LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 Lord? Now therefore go, and I will be the following personal example will ACCOUNTABILITY with thy mouth, and teach thee what illustrate my point. thou shalt say." When a blind person comes to your I believe that God has a special I contend the Christian community church, especially if they are unes- place in His heart for those who are should communicate to those with corted, someone should be assigned to physically challenged, however, this handicaps, the message that God is just explain the various aspects of your does not mean that God changes His as concerned about them as He is with particular service and provide general laws and commandments for the anyone else. assistance if requested. Two of the disabled. A handicapped individual The Church must begin to tear most uncomfortable times for me in should never be allowed to use his or down physical, mental and emotional many services, are offering time and her disability as an excuse to sin. barriers which, for too long, have kept when the congregation is nonverbally God's commandments stipulate that the physically challenged on the out- requested to stand and/or to be seated. all of us should lead a clean, holy and side of our congregations and sanctuar- With the advent of new technology pure life — and there are no excep- ies. My message is divided into three (computers, braille printers, braille tions to His laws. essential points, specifically: accessi- typewriters), it does not take much Most of us who are physically bility, acceptability and accountability. effort to produce bulletins, Sabbath challenged do not want pity or even school lessons and selected hymns in sympathy, but rather opportunity. ACCESSIBILITY braille for the visually impaired. Many people communicate pity and While mainstream America strives Finally, in every congregation at sympathy for the physically chal- to implement the guidelines and spirit least one bathroom and water fountain lenged, and many of the physically of ADA, I have often been appalled at should be totally accessible to those in challenged take full advantage of this. the lack of accessibility in many wheelchairs and at least one bus/van God requires the same amount of congregations. The best way for a should be equipped with a wheelchair commitment and dedication from the congregation to communicate they and wheelchair lift. These are practical physically challenged as He does from "care" for the physically challenged, is and profound ways of communicating everyone else. Those with handicaps to make it as easy as possible for them the message to the disabled community should never be encouraged to use to attend their services — and for that, "We want you to attend our their handicaps as crutches or excuses them to participate in programs. church services." for laziness, apathy or indifference. Practical ways of communicating the "caring" message are: wheelchair ACCEPTABILITY IN CONCLUSION ramps, service elevators, braille materials, special screens for the deaf, The next step in communicating When dealing with the disabled and access to medical resources. "care" to the physically challenged is community, it is helpful for churches to Additionally, congregations should to create a receptive environment that remember that though these individu- encourage and sponsor selected encourages those with disabilities to als may have physical, mental and/or members to take classes in sign become active participants in the emotional limitations, they still have language and braille transcription. church service. This receptive environ- souls. Church leaders need not worry that ment begins with warm, genuine Quite frankly, you may never have funds used for this purpose will be acceptance, humane treatment and to minister to more than two physically wasted in lack of use. Any knowledge mutual respect. challenged individuals in your entire and training will be invaluable; and it The best way to communicate life, but I believe that the Church is better to be prepared for such acceptability to the physically chal- should be prepared to seize as many situations if they may arise. Also, lenged is to allow us to use our many opportunities as is possible when it many community organizations are talents and abilities during the service. comes to evangelism. often in desperate need of volunteers Encourage those who sing to sing, Granted, this form of ministry will with this knowledge and training. So those who read to read, those who require new thinking, new strategies while these people may not immedi- teach to teach, those who preach to and in many cases the implementation ately use their knowledge and training preach, and those who play musical of money and manpower heretofore in a congregation setting, they may instruments to play. never utilized, but just imagine the become very special and effective In short, if the physically chal- rejoicing in heaven over the saving of evangelists in the community. lenged are willing to work, let them one soul. In addition to these physical and work. The Church would benefit if practical adaptations, this business of more would open up their hearts and Dr. John W. Smith is a professor of accessibility extends to the creation of doors to the disabled population. speech and communication for the an overall supportive climate. I hope Indiana University in South Bend.

LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 • 11 hat did you do this sum- couple. The man asked if they could 1/ mer?" is a common question pray for his granddaughter, who had students ask each other been in a coma for six months. when they return to school Later, as Naomi and Jeremy passed for another year. Answers range from by this house, the woman came "I went to camp" to "Nothing." running out to them with tears in her For Michigan academy students eyes. She and her husband had just involved in the Youth Challenge, their received a phone call informing them answer was, "I sold books." But these that their granddaughter was coming youth are more than salespeople, they out of her coma! are vibrant witnesses for the Savior. Chaplain Denise Ropka reports: Michigan students first took part in "This summer in Illinois, both current the Youth Challenge program in 1991. and former students of Broadview Students from Cindy Tutsch's witness- Academy participated in the Youth An Army ing class at Great Lakes Adventist Challenge. They visited approximately Academy (GLAA) in Cedar Lake, 70,000 homes. Almost 60,000 Bible worked in the Detroit area holding study and interest cards were distrib- Revelation seminars and selling the uted to homes throughout the Chicago book He Taught Love. suburbs and Rockford area. Plans are of Young Last year, 70 Michigan students being made to continue this program participated in the Youth Challenge, for students during the school year." selling books and studying with people John Bernet, director of the Lake contacted. Sales totaled 94,000 books. Union Youth Challenge reports: "An This summer, approximately 80 army of 200 youth workers visited People academy-age youth participated in more than 300,000 Lake Union homes. Michigan. Some areas covered include: The Bible study cards left in these Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, homes are now pouring in. Kalamazoo, Lansing, the Upper "The Youth Challenge work in Peninsula, Saginaw, Flint, and the Wisconsin this summer covered: Witness western suburbs of Detroit. Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha and Youth Challenge offers young Greater Milwaukee. These youth people an opportunity to earn school prepared the way for many summer scholarships. Adventist-Laymen's and fall evangelistic meetings. In north Services and Industries (ASI) supplies Milwaukee, student leader Heinz This books at no cost, so students can retain Kowarsch says three of their contacts 75 percent of their sales. are preparing for baptism." The books used are a large, soft- John continues: "A few days ago a cover format called Magabooks, a cross Lake Union church member said, 'I between a magazine and a book. Some saw my youngest son converted to Summer Magabooks include: a cookbook, the Jesus through the Youth Challenge Bedtime Storybook, Jesus Friend of program this summer.' " Children, and The These young people touched many Naomi Millard Great Contro- lives this summer through the books, and Jeremy Abbott sold versy. Wherever prayers and literature they shared. No books and possible, students doubt their lives were touched in return touched lives try to leave a copy as they ministered for Christ. during their of Happiness Although the Lake Union students summer Digest in the appreciated the opportunity to earn vacation in Michigan. homes they visit. tuition money, their greatest rewards Naomi Millard, may be reaped in heaven when Magabook sales someone asks them, "Do you remem- manager for ber that book you sold me?" GLAA, and Jeremy Abbott, were preparing to leave Carol J. Grossman is secretary in the a home after selling the cookbook. Michigan Conference communication BY CAROL J. GROSSMAN They asked to have prayer with the department.

12 • LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 nowledge is key to any type of During this weekend, adult work- behavior change. Our society shops will deal with spiritual and is changing, our world is personal growth, and provide practical K changing. Therefore, to be tools to help make women victorious in effective in our homes, on our jobs and everyday life. within our church, we must have the Topics include: "How to Resolve knowledge. Conflict and Remain a Winner," by Dr. One can gain this knowledge by Rosa Taylor Banks; "Mothering in the attending the Lake Union women's Nineties," by author Karen Spruill; retreat in Battle Creek, Michigan, "Women Balancing Roles at Home, October 15-17. Our emphasis will not Church and Work," by Dr. Ramona only be on nurturing and motivating Perez Greek; and "Dealing with women, but also educating them. Intimacy After an Abusive Past," by A unique feature of this retreat will Mable Dunbar. Revival be simultaneous activities for young Keynote speaker for the weekend women, ages 13-18. These activities will be Kay Rizzo, who will also will inspire them to discover their own conduct two workshops: "Take Off the preciousness and victorious living Mask" and "Share Christ Without promised through Christ. Inhibition." Presenting current teenage issues In addition, there will be Spanish will be Susan Zork. For teenagers language presentations to women of Among concerned about developing inner and Hispanic origin by Dr. Perez Greek. outer beauty, guest speaker Delores "The 1993 goal of the Lake Union Richardson will conduct a session on women's ministries is for each church manners, grooming and how to to win one sister and reclaim another develop a winning personal image. for Christ. Through workshops, Another special feature will be the women's programs, small group Friends appearance of 14-year-old, national ministries, counseling programs, recording artist Kelli Williams of mentoring, parenting programs, and of Nashville, Tennessee. Kelli is a course retreats, we hope to create a Seventh-day Adventist who began vibrant and inviting climate in our singing when she was six years old. churches, so that families of any size Special emphasis She is a three-time winner of the and race would want to be a part of it," popular television "Star Search" states Cynthia J. Prime, Lake Union is being placed contest, and today has contracts with women's ministries director. some of the biggest names in the music During this retreat, area women's industry. She has sung with Sandy coordinators will have the opportunity on Lake Union Patti and Amy Grant, and is currently to network and be mentored. The collaborating with them and other Saturday night gathering will allow teenagers musicians on a recording. coordinators to share ideas, solve Kelli's message is "no compro- problems and receive inspiration. mise." My goal, she says, is to "reach Arrangements for the weekend and Hispanics out to people who don't know the Lord include: two nights' accommodations with my music, and to inspire those at the Stouffer's Hotel, including the during the upcoming who know the Lord to love Him more." hotel's recreational facilities; presenta- Her greatest concern is "keeping my tions, workshops, seminars and special faith and sticking to what I believe." programs; a Friday evening reception; union-wide She feels her daily morning and five meals; and an optional tour of evening devotions help keep her Ellen White's home and other histori- women's retreat. focused. Kelli's advice to other cal sites in the Battle Creek area. teenagers is, "If you've tried every- For details contact your conference thing else, try Jesus." women's ministries director. "Go Tell Productions," a group that uses music and drama as vehicles for Marjorie Snyder is the public relations teaching Christian values, will be the writer for the Lake Union Conference BY MARJORIE SNYDER Saturday night attraction. women's ministries.

LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 • 13 Sharing WOMEN'S NEWS Christ in the Workplace News Notes Lake Region — Paula • Dorothy White was voted "Mother of the Year" at the Lake Flemons, a singing Region Beacon of Joy Church in Chi- evangelist, was com- cago; reports Tanya Williams, Beacon pelled to stay in Spring- communication secretary. The first field, IL, after helping car you see parked in front of the out with an evangelis- church on any given Sabbath morning tic series for the Lake is a green Chrysler Cordoba. When Region Springfield the car door opens, out steps White Bible Chapel. armed with her Bible and walking She felt good about with two canes. She joined the Church the meetings, her role, in 1939, after her husband persuaded and her new friends in Christ. She eventually married Alan Irby, and they have two her to acknowledge the truth. White immediately became active in the Church. A mother of eight children. She continues to play the piano and provide special children, she also held full-time employment in preschool music for her church; and her music ministry continues to reach out beyond her home. education. Then in 1981 she contracted osteoarthritis, which forced her to retire in 1983. White is still active in community Irby sings for camp meetings and other churches throughout services, serving as president for six years before her retire- Illinois. And through the miracles of satellite, her testimony ment, and as a church deaconess. White says she relies more and songs are broadcast over the Three Angels Broadcasting Network. than ever in God for her strength. White's children: Howard Jr., Terry, Raymond, Carmen, Daniel, Oliver, Gail and Lynette, Irby's philosophy of ministry includes living the Christian have made her a grandmother of sixteen. faith — not just singing about it. "I try to reflect Christ in the workplace as well as behind the microphone. I feel a Christian • Cicero (IN) Church: On May 8 the congregation honored strives for excellence in the workplace as well. I work hard its mothers with poems and readings, because I am a Christian," she says. a tribute by three church men (Norman As a computer programmer analyst for the Horace Mann Clear, Jim Bolin and Duane Carlisle), Insurance Companies in Springfield, Irby helped organize and and a service conducted by the Cicero now conducts a corporate choir. This group performs during women's ministries group, headed by Christmas and the Fourth of July in the lobby of corporate Barbara Overdorf. Leon Trubey and headquarters, which houses over 1,200 employees. his mother, Ramona, gave conversa- Her co-workers evidently have noticed Irby's striving for tional Scripture and prayer. Geneva excellence, as this year she was named "Employee of the Year." Groover (pictured) was honored as the Irby and her husband just returned from a trip to Hawaii mother with the oldest child, age 65; which was given her as the award recipient. Horace Mann and the mother with the youngest baby was Kathy Griffen. A Insurance Companies realized the Irbys' unique SDA beliefs small potted plant was given to every mother in the church. and accommodated them with vegetarian meals on the trip. • Velma Owens (pictured) has been As the award recipient, Irby was to attend an awards banquet investment leader of the Greenfield in Maui, HI, and speak as the honored guest. Originally, the (IN) Church for over 45 years. This banquet was scheduled during the closing hours of the Sabbath, small church of less than 50 members, and she had planned to arrive late after the sun had set. But was pleased with last year's invest- quietly Irby's company rescheduled the banquet for after ment total of $1,227. sundown. "Sharing Christ in the workplace is not as much what we say • RuthA. Willis of Oak Park, MI, has but how we live. If you think no one notices, think again!" Irby created the "Picture (Film) Disc for says. "The way my company honored me and accommodated Computer." A former preschool teacher, Willis is a member of my religious beliefs is proof to me that people do notice the way the Lake Region Maranatha Church in Detroit and wife of you live and the ways you honor God." Pastor Charles Willis. Her invention will allow the creation of Jerry L. White, pastor images in a camera and the possibility of enhancing those images by a computer with electronic imaging technology.

14 • LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 Lesher EDUCATION NEWS Announces Retirement Intro to Witnessing at GLAA Plans

Michigan — The Great Lakes Adventist Academy witnessing Andrews Univer- class in Cedar Lake, MI, began with a Teen Lay Bible Seminar sity — W. Richard on campus, Sept. 3-5. A new class, Intro to Witnessing, is being Lesher, president offered to help prepare students in giving Bible studies. An of Andrews, has advanced witnessing class will be offered second semester. announced his Staff members for the class include: Debra Dis, director; plans to retire from Jennie Neri, interest coordinator; and Pastor Peter Neri, super- this position effec- visor of the Peer-to-Peer study group. Enrollment in the tive July 1, 1994. This announcement came during the Tuesday night witnessing class is high. Community church university's Board of Trustees meeting held on campus in July. members have again volunteered to drive the students to and Lesher, age 68, has been president of the university since from their Bible studies. 1984. Previous to coming to Andrews he was general vice In addition, students will be working at the "Carson City president of the General Conference in Washington, D.C. In Project" with Pastor Robert Collar and his wife, Mary. The addition to other positions held at the General Conference, focus of this project is to rebuild the Carson City (MI) Church Lesher has been involved in pastoral, teaching and administra- and make it a viable part of the community. The pastors from tive posts in New England, Egypt and Lebanon. District Five will assist students in seminars. During his announcement to the trustees, Lesher explained If interested in becoming a "missionary family" to students that the reason for his impending retirement is "simply because on the "Carson City Project," call Debra Dis at 517-427-5181. it's time." He added that he has been working for the Seventh- day Adventist denomination since 1946, and that "it's time for a younger, more vigorous person to take over the job." Lesher received his bachelor's degree from Atlantic Union New Program Offered at Andrews College in South Lancaster, MA, his master's degree from Andrews University, and his doctor of philosophy degree from Andrews University — The agriculture department has cre- New York University, New York City. ated a two-year Associate of Technology in Horticulture degree, David Faehner, vice president for university advancement at with an emphasis in Golf Course Management. The program Andrews, said that Lesher has "stabilized the institution during begins this autumn quarter. his tenure and is noted for his kindness and openness with According to Thomas Chittick, chair of the agriculture people." During Lesher's presidency, two buildings have been department, this new program provides the strong educational erected on campus: Chan Shun Hall, home for the School of background and practical work experience needed for students Business, in 1989; and Harrigan Hall, the College of Technol- to become a golf course superintendent. ogy building, in 1991. Superintendents are responsible for many diverse duties, An 11-member search committee is currently being orga- including the management of golf playing areas and surround- nized to find a replacement for Lesher. Robert Kloosterhuis, ing areas, management of equipment and facilities used in chair of Andrews' Board of Trustees, is also chair of the search maintenance operations, development of a budget, and over- committee. In addition to Kloosterhuis, the committee will seeing of expenditures related to the maintenance and improve- consist of four trustees, four faculty members, and one repre- ment of the course. These duties are usually performed in sentative each from the alumni and the student body. conjunction with the golf professional and clubhouse manager. Lesher and his wife, Veda, reside in Berrien Springs, MI. Classroom instruction will include plant sciences, land- They have two children: Eileen and Martha Lesher-Keough. scaping, business management and personnel administration. The Leshers plan to remain in the Berrien Springs area after Also, students will be required to take six credits of cooperative retirement. work experience. They will work at a golf course applying their Michele Jacobsen, Andrews correspondent knowledge while gaining hands-on experience. "Golf course management is an excellent career for people who play golf and enjoy the outdoors," adds Chittick. "It is a great opportunity for those interested in a financially rewarding career in agriculture." Flordelino Lagundino, newswriter

LAKE UNION HERALD. SEPTEMBER 1993 • 15 LOCAL CHURCH NEWS

Energetic in Cicero

Indiana — Community Guest Day at the Cicero (IN) Church invites visitors to the service as well as honors a community guest for his or her positive influence. On May 16, the church honored John and Kay Hartley, who have operated the local mortuary for 31 years. In other news, on July 2, the Cicero Church honored Tom and Dottie Massengill (pic- tured), former workers in the Indiana Conference, A New Church Home Again with a potluck dinner. The Massengills are currently Wisconsin —After meeting in the Woodland Adventist School living in Singapore where in Janesville, WI, for more than four years, members of the he is treasurer of the South- Janesville Church are finally able to worship in a church of their east Asia Union and she is own once again. teaching at Southeast Asia On June 12 this congregation celebrated their first Sabbath Union College. They recently returned to the United States to in the new church located at 1033 Tripoli Road in Janesville. attend the graduation of their son, Tim, and their daughter, Local members played an important part in making the Donita, at Andrews University. church their own. After signing final papers for the building in On April 14, Indiana Conference leaders gave short reports early January, used pews were purchased and moved from the to the Cicero-Noblesville area members in a town hall meeting. People's Church in Beloit. Members from Janesville and other The leaders also fielded questions, with topics of Timber Ridge district churches then reassembled, scrubbed and refinished Nature Center to home school being discussed. Promising these pews. reports from each conference department left members with A faithful non-member, Bud Dowd (pictured above), do- encouragement and joy. nated his services to paint, letter and install the church sign. On Feb. 20, another joyful celebration was held in the Dowd is currently working on a special "Three Angels" logo to cafeteria at Cicero. Church members brought be hung on the wall behind the church pulpit. salads and desserts to the students in appreciation for their help Louise Legreid, Janesville communication leader in Ingathering this year. After supper, Jack Cain, Ingathering leader (pictured in back), presented rib- bons to people who had Satellite Communication for Wisconsin solicited $10-$500. Two church school stu- Wisconsin — A newly-purchased satellite dish will give dents, Chris Dellen Wisconsin members much greater access to Church informa- (left) and Geoffrey tion. Conference Treasurer Ken Wright says the $3,000 satel- Cain (right), each col- lite, scheduled to be installed at the Madison conference office lected $500 during in early August, will be used to show division-wide training their 21 nights out. The seminars, General Conference sessions, as well as classroom church brought in over instruction. $7,500; and contacted a minister of another denomination who According to Warren Judd, vice president of production at is now doing some studying and reading of SDA materials. the Adventist Media Center in Newberry Park, CA, this On Feb. 21, the Cicero Church entertained about 75 of its satellite dish can also be uplinked to show international members at a Valentine Banquet held in the Cicero Elementary programs, such as evangelistic meetings in Russia. School. Jeri Boggess had everyone play "Name That Bride" Wisconsin is believed to be the first conference in the Lake while she showed wedding slides of almost everyone present. Union to purchase and install a satellite dish. For others Ramona Trubey, Cicero communication secretary interested in purchasing and having a satellite dish antenna installed, call the Adventist Communication Network at 800- 226-1119. Laurie Herr, Wisconsin communication director

16 • LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 News Notes • Chapel Hill Church, Markle, IN: A church dedication and mortgage- burning • Streator (IL) Church: July 31 was designated as Pastor's celebration Day by the congregation; reports Virginia Ballard, Streator were held communication secretary. This day was set aside to honor their July 17; re- pastor, Brad Fanning, and his supporting wife, June. Members port s were then challenged to be Aarons and Hurs in uplifting his Jeannine hands (Exodus 17:8-12). Engle, • Sabbath school divisions of the Waterford-Riverside Church Chapel in Pontiac, MI, recently completed a successful investment Hill corn- project; reports Patricia Nickless, Waterford-Riverside com- munica- munication secretary. Children in cradle roll, kindergarten and tion secretary. David W. Wolkwitz, president of the Indiana primary divisions invested themselves in a 12-week Bible Conference, was the worship speaker. Also present from the memory verse sponsorship program. Sponsors were recruited conference office were Archie Moore, secretary; Michael from the other Sabbath school classes, juniors through adult. Jamieson, treasurer; and Don Inglish, trust services director. Pledge amounts were varied, from five cents to a dollar per Moore is pictured with Lois Klinger, Chapel Hill treasurer, verse. The children proudly earned $350 for investment. burning the mortgage. Adrian Peterson and Rodney Mills, former pastors of the church, also participated in the service. • The Lake Region Beacon of Joy Church in Chicago The church building was purchased from the Chapel Hill recently celebrated an Education Day; reports Tanya Williams, Fellowship congregation in June of 1990. This centenary Beacon of Joy communication secretary. This day was devel- church was established in 1887 after two young evangelists set oped to show the importance of a Christian education as well up a tent on the outskirts of the village and began preaching. as its rewards. Claude Shaw, pastor of the Lake Region Robbins Eighteen people signed the register as the first members. In (IL) Church, was the guest speaker. Members who attend the 1888 one member donated land, another donated lumber, and Chicago Academy are: Clarice and Geveta Taylor, twin daugh- all worked to build the church. This old building still stands, ters of Clarence and Leneva Taylor; Mark and Marlon Collie, including the outside Roosevelt facility. twin sons of Ted and Annette Collie; and Saysha Jones, daughter of Clora Warren. • Mattoon (IL) Church held a special dinner and reception on Community Guest Day was celebrated April 3 by the church. June 15 to honor George This day began with a spe- and Gertrud Schlinsog, cial 13th Sabbath program long-time members of the presented by the lower di- Mattoon congregation. vision Sabbath school de- Following his retirement partment, of which Kyle as associate dean of the Lane (pictured) was de- college of education at picted wearing the whole Eastern Illinios University, armor of Christ. After the June 30, the couple moved service a dinner was served to Apopka, FL. She has to members, visitors and been active as Sabbath school superintendent, Investment friends. A play called, "The leader, working in the children's division, and for many years Heart of the Matter," was head deaconess. He has been a church elder for 26 years, and presented that evening by drama club leader, Margee Taylor. has had a long tenure as church treasurer and primary adult A Youth Week of Prayer was held at the church during Sabbath school teacher. Schlinsog has served often on the March 20-26. The theme was, "Salvation, By Any Means conference committee, the executive committee, the Broadview Necessary." Dana Edwards, youth ministries director for South Academy board and the K-12 board; and he was a delegate at Central Conference in Nashville, was guest speaker; and the last three General Conference sessions. Mattoon Church special music was provided by Adrian Kings' musical group, and Illinios Conference wish to express their thanks to this "Reverence." The youth enjoyed a week of divine worship and couple for their years of faithfulness — they will be missed. Christian fellowship presented by Loraine Owolabi, Adventist youth director, and Jimmie Strong, assistant Adventist youth director. Robert F. Tolson is pastor of Beacon of Joy.

LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 • 17 WORLD CHURCH NEWS SINGLES' NEWS

News Notes New Chapter in Durand

• Upcoming 1995 General Conference Session in Utrecht, Wisconsin — A new chapter of Adventist Singles Ministries Holland: Be assured there should be plenty of room for all has been formed. Under the leadership of Pastor Clint Meharry Seventh-day Adventists at the new Prince of Orange Hall. (Durand District), the group elected President Tonna Rosa Seating configuration, approved by the fire marshal, accom- (Columbus) and other officers during camp meeting. modates 21,412. Rosa says the chapter, open to singles 18 and over, aims to provide much-needed support for both singles and singles with • Loma Linda, Riverside, CA: Despite successful infant families. heart transplants at the Loma Linda University Medical "When you have a family and are single, you need to be with Center (LLUMC), three babies were lost last year and one other singles to talk about relationships, budgets, family mat- already by this February for the want of a donor heart. Thus, ters ... . It's a different kind of stress than for marrieds." the research in animal-to-human transplantation is gaining This group's goals include providing cooking classes, rec- renewed emphasis. Performing more than one-third of baby reational events, and stress management videos. For informa- heart transplants worldwide, LLUMC has now transplanted tion about their upcoming retreat, see "Announcements" on a new one-ounce, life-giving heart into 184 babies under six page 28. months of age and 204 in those under one year. Surgeons Laurie Herr, Wisconsin Conference communication director from all over the world are coming to Loma Linda to learn how to do the microsurgery successfully. • An Adventist World Radio (AWR) site in Africa would Singles Gather in Indiana provide the last building block from which to blanket the world with the three angels messages by short wave radio. Indiana — The Hoosier Chapter of Adventist Singles Minis- Elder Walter Scragg, AWR president, confirms that the tries (ASM) held a Memorial Day retreat at Camp Timber government of Sao Tome and Principe is interested in Ridge in Spencer, IN. At least seven states were represented. having a station in their island country. A large site has been Guest speaker was Allan Wolfson. His presentations were found with assured availability by the government. dynamic. Sabbath was a day of worship, leisurely walks and talking with friends. After evening vespers, attendees came • China: While cooperating with the Three-Self Patriotic together for an agape feast and communion. This was our Movement (TSPM), the Seventh-day Adventist Church in biggest blessing of all. Jeff Hunt provided the special music. China has grown 15 percent during the past 12 months: Sunday was a day for outdoor games, horseback riding and there are now over 200,000 Adventist believers. House canoeing. Sunday evening was a masquerade party that was a churches, legal when they are registered with TSPM, abound. great success. Worship services around shortwave radios with entire con- Election of officers for this newly formed Hoosier chapter gregations becoming sabbatarians are being reported. About was also Sunday evening. The new officers are: Charlie 45 new Adventist church buildings — 30 in Zhejiang Phillips, president; Shirley Balwinski, vice president; Gina Province alone — were erected last year from funds the Vander Veen, secretary; Tyanne Smock, treasurer; Kevin Smith, believers sacrificed to bring together "for God's house," as chaplain; and Judy Hankemeier, communication secretary. they call it. Lacking country-wide leadership, believers are No one was in a hurry to leave on Monday. That morning not always studying the same Sabbath school lessons. Those after breakfast everyone gathered in our friendship circle for without quarterlies primarily use The Desire ofAges or other warm fuzzies and singing. New friends were made and familiar books written by Ellen G. White. friends re-acquainted. ASM is such a blessing. Scattered animosity does exist. In one location where I cannot end without saying "thank you" from all the singles Adventist believers had secured TSPM approval for a new to Mr. and Mrs. Pickett. Thank you for your generosity and church, it was burned to the ground on the Friday night fabulous food. And thanks to Sandy French, a Hoosier member, before their Sabbath dedication. Freedom of religious belief for the prayer rocks she worked so hard to make for everyone. is guaranteed by Article 36 of China's Constitution, al- Gina Vander Veen, Hoosier Chapter ASM secretary though free proclamation of that Gospel is generally not allowed outside TSPM churches. Nonetheless, holding religious faith is no longer a crime in China.

18 • LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 time nagging them. Work with them to plan and reach goals that are meaningful to them. Take homework seriously. Children de- serve support to do their homework. It is your responsibility to provide the physical and emotional environment to accomplish this task, even though it is the child's re- CREATIVE sponsibility to do the homework. Attend parent-teacher conferences. If at all possible, both parents should attend ARENTIN conferences. Be on time and be aware of The Christian perspective for a happier, healthier home life those waiting after you. If necessary, sched- ule another appointment for deeper discus- sion. Remember that you along with the Investing in Our Children's Education teachers are colleagues in the education of your children. Susan E. Murray Think ahead. If your child is in elemen- tary school and your goal is to have him or As Seventh-day Adventists, most of us information about school events, sit down her attend an Adventist academy, talk often make large financial commitments to edu- and mark them in your appointment calen- about the future using phrases like, "When cate our children. No matter where our dar. Keep these appointments as seriously you go to academy ... ." If you live close children attend school, when the home and as you would any important business meet- enough to attend events at the academy, do school are partners, children learn best. ing. This goes for both moms and dads. so once or twice a year. Here are some aspects for you to consider as Pick a project. As a family, plan on Don't be put off by your child. As you invest in your child's education this doing a school-related project. It may be children get older, they often appear to be year: raking leaves in the fall, planning a Christ- embarrassed when parents arrive on the Focus on the positive. Your child's mas play or party, purchasing specific mate- scene at school functions. Stay involved teachers and the school administrators are rials or equipment. Let your children know anyway. Years later they'll forget their em- human beings with dreams, goals, con- that as a family, you support the school. barrassment, but they won't forget that you cerns and feelings like all human beings. Don't bear false witness. Often state- came! Remember that the school is filled with ments made about school include gossip Keep in touch. If your child is away at professionals who have dedicated them- and even lies about teachers and staff. By boarding school, be sure he or she receives selves to furthering the development of simply agreeing with others, including your something in the mail each week. Let your children. Speak of teachers in a positive child, you may be fostering a bad attitude. child know that you pray at a certain time way, learn their names, become personally Remember that every situation has both every day for him or her. Your teenager may acquainted with them, pray for them by facts and feelings. Check out the facts be- not acknowledge that your weekly contacts name at family worship. fore you come to any conclusions. Help are important, but keep in touch because of Get involved. Don't assume that "no others relate the facts and their feelings to your commitment to your child. news is good news." Take time to find out the appropriate people. Help build bridges Celebrate. Some families go out to break- what's going on at school. Ask for an ap- instead of barriers. fast the first day of school or on the first day pointment with the teacher early in the Honor children's efforts. Carefully look of each month, or some parents celebrate by school year to get acquainted. Many times at what your child brings home, and discuss rewarding good grades. If your child is the only contact parents have with teachers what your child has learned. Have a bulletin away at boarding academy, remind him or is when they criticize. See if there are ways board or space on the refrigerator for dis- her that you miss their being there for family you can contribute to the classroom. It may playing children's work. Use a large file celebrations. Have a small gift on their bed be as a room parent, as a supervisor for a folder to keep children's work in for each when they come home. Send a care package field trip, in providing some specific sup- school year. to them at school. Plan to celebrate, in even plies or by using your professional skills. Look at your own expectations. Parents small ways, on a regular basis! Read everything that comes from the need to encourage children to reach their Remember you are your child's most school. Young children who don't yet read, potential, but not go beyond that encourage- important teacher. Even though teachers must depend on you to follow through on ment to the point of pressure. Sometimes and others at school have a tremendous school's written requests. Be sure to return parents push A's because it looks good for impact, your child is still looking to you. He information needed the very next day. Don't them. Explain to your children why they or she needs your support and consistent put things off until a "better time." should work up to their potential and why love — whether in preschool, elementary Mark your calendar. When you receive good grades are important; don't just spend school, home school, academy or college.

LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 • 19 Turning Akward Moments Need More Hugs? into Opportunities A recent study found that in order to maintain emotional When we see an adult with a disability or a child with a physical and physical health, people problem, we often turn away. Children, need eight to 10 meaningful however, are generally curious and touches a day. No matter what often cause adults embarrassment age our children, appropriate by their looks and candid questions. physical affection is important If you and your child see some- — appropriate affection is a one with a disability, don't turn away. blessing. "Jesus ... took the Approach that person as you would children in his arms, put his anyone else. If your child asks a hands on them and blessed question, the other person is very them" (Mark 10:16). Children likely prepared to answer and need the affirmation of healthy will welcome a chance to inter- affection. "If we as parents act with your child. don't give those hugs, someone If you see a child with Downs with another agenda may be glad to," suggests Jim Burns in Syndrome or a cleft palate, for example, Parents of Teenagers, July/August 1993. make eye contact with the parent as well as with the child. Let your child see you being involved with the physically challenged as you would with anyone else. Don't be afraid of hard questions. Rather than putting a child off, suggest that you can look up some Toddlers and Telephones \ information about this physical condition when you get home. If your toddler "gets into everything" when you are on the telephone, try this: When A Teacher Doesn't Like Your Teen: *Pick up your toddler while you talk. *Sit on the floor with him while you are talking. Use The Four Rs *Limit your phone calls to five minutes. *Get a play phone and have him use it at the same time. 1. Remain neutral: Don't take your child's side every time he *Have a basket of toys that the child is allowed to play or she resists authority. with only when you are on the phone. *Ask the caller if you may call back when your toddler is 2. Reinforce the authority image, as well as the child's respon- napping. sibility to go to the teacher and try to deal with the situation. *If the call is an emergency, put the child into his or her crib. *Put your child in the high chair and talk on the phone while he 3. Resolve: If the child can't work out the difficulty, parents or she uses crayons and paper. may need to investigate what it happening and what has caused the conflict. Your child may very well have a legitimate complaint.

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77 YEARS AGO 57 YEARS AGO Loma Linda University Loma Linda Plans for the coming Sept. 1, 1936: School of Allied Sept. 20,1916: The Broadview Acad- University Harvest Ingathering campaign and emy farm has been prospering the Health Professions the following goals were voted: last two years. We are now pasteur- "Emmanuel Missionary College, izing the milk, and have a small Position Available Graduate School $500; the Madison, Tri-City, and dairy route on which we deliver Counseling and Wabash Valley Sanitariums, $200 about 100 quarts daily. We now Chairperson, Family Sciences each; academies, an average of $1.50 have two teams of horses instead of Department of Occupational Therapy for each pupil; church schools, an one so that the farm work is done Chairperson or faculty position average of 50 cents for each pupil; more efficiently. Leadership of a rapidly growing Union Conference president, $90; department which includes three pro- in Marriage and Family local conference presidents and Sept. 22, 1936: Bethel Academy grams: occupational therapy assistant, Counseling Union departmental secretaries, $60 opened its doors to the young people occupational therapist (B.S. and pro- each; licensed missionaries, $30 of Wisconsin for its thirty-seventh fessional certificate). Total enroll- The Department of Counseling each; Bible workers and other de- year on September 7. Already the ment of 150 students. and Family Sciences at the Lorna Linda University Graduate School partmental secretaries, $25." total enrollment is well over the one Requirements: Registered occupational has an opening for a full-time hundred mark. therapist. Prefer doctoral degree or chairperson or faculty in the Marriage and Family Therapy pro- Sept. 20, 1916: Emmanuel Mis- enrolled in a doctoral program. Must gram, effective Fall Quarter, 1993. sionary College opened with an en- Sept. 22, 1936: Last September hold a master's degree. Five years Salary and rank to be negotiated. clinical experience. Five years teach- rollment of one hundred ninety-six. Emmanuel Missionary College be- Women and minorities are particu- ing and educational administrative The dormitories are filled to over- gan with the largest opening enroll- larly encouraged to apply. flowing. All the chapel seats are ment in the history of the institution. experience. Preference will be given to indi- taken, but a shipment of chairs is This year school started with twenty- viduals who will bring diversity to Contact the departmental faculty. expected to relieve the situation soon. four more than last year. The total Joyce W. Hopp, Dean The College kitchen has canned enrollment to date is 433. School of Allied Health Professions Applicants are required to: 1) be twelve hundred quarts of tomatoes. Loma Linda University an active member of the Seventh- Sept. 29, 1936: The Emmanuel Loma Linda, California 92350 day Adventist Church; 2) he FAX: (909) 824-4291 licensed or license eligible in Sept. 20, 1916: The fourteenth an- Missionary College farm is made up Marriage and Family Therapy in nual session of the North Michigan of 470 acres of land. The three silos Loma Linda University is an equal opportunity California; 3) hold an appropriate employer but gives preference to Seventh-day Ph.D. or he enrolled in a training Conference was held in Cadillac, have a total capacity of 280 tons. Adventists. The 1,200 pullets [hens] raised this track leading toward that degree; August 24 to September 3. The and 4) have demonstrated compe- Union Conference has advised cer- spring are now laying better than tence in graduate school teaching. tain changes in our conference terri- 600 eggs a day. The tomato crop was awaited gymnasium. Also the Frank An AAMFT Approved Supervisor tory, and whereas East Michigan the champion of the season, five L. Peterson School was graduating Designation is preferred. Send resumes to: has released to the North Michigan acres yielding $5,200 and supply- its first class of seniors as a full- Conference Midland County and ing about $1,500 worth of labor to fledged senior academy. twenty students. All told the college Ronald G. Huston, Ph.D., Acting West Michigan has released to us Carney C. Bradford, Principal Department Chair Mecosta and Oceana Counties, and farms supplied $11,005.53 worth of Counseling and Family Sciences the sixteen northern townships of labor to students last year. Sept. 28, 1976: David Clanton, an Loma Linda University Loma Linda, California Newaygo County, on the condition alumnus of Andrews University, was that we release the western part of 37 YEARS AGO I Lindallniversity is an equal oppor- sworn in as a member of the Federal tunity employer. the Upper Peninsula; therefore,- Trade Commission, August 26. 3. We recommend, That we ac- Sept. 4, 1956: College Wood Prod- Clanton, who grew up in Berrien cept these counties, and release to ucts, organized in 1934, has devel- Springs (MI) and attended Andrews the North Wisconsin Conference oped into Emmanuel Missionary University Academy, was nominated During the years since the Church Keewenaw, Houghton, Ontanagon, College's largest campus industry. to the commission by President Ford. was organized in 1863, NorthAmer- Gogebic, Iron, Baraga, Marquette, Student part-time employment av- ica has been a part of the General Dickinson and Menominee, with the erages from 140 to 150 workers THREE YEARS AGO Conference. Although a division in understanding that Harris church in including 30 full-time supervisors name, North America has never been Menominee County still belongs to and foremen. C.W.P. is equipped to September 1990: Now in its second allowed to operate separately. the North Michigan Conference. produce 250 to 500 finished articles year are the "Thomas and Violet Elder Robert H. Carter, presi- per day. Last year, students alone Zapara Awards for Excellence in dent of the Lake Union Conference Sept. 27, 1916: The forty-third an- earned approximately $130,000 in Teaching.” Established by Tom and said: "We will continue to support nual session of the Indiana Confer- this industry. Violet Zapara to honor outstanding the world Church with our tithes ence was held in Indianapolis, Au- teachers, each of the 12 recipients and offerings, only now we will be gust 24 to Sept. 3. We recommend, 17 YEARS AGO receives a $1,000 cash award. able to guide and direct the work That our churches where there are within our division." six or more children of school age Sept 21, 1976: "First Senior Acad- September 1990: At the 55th Gen- Each division president is a vice- give earnest and prayerful consider- emy Students Graduated from Frank eral Conference Session in India- president of the world Church. Yet ation to providing them Christian L. Peterson." This was the first napolis the North American Divi- each division runs its own affairs by education. graduation exercise in the long- sion became officially established. establishing specific field policies.

LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 • 21 Judy Vasquez and Larry Case Brown, and interment was in Prairie were married Sept. 12, 1993, in Home Cemetery, Waukesha. Hinsdale, IL. The ceremony was MILESTONES performed by Sylvester Case. DAVIS, Charles G., age 64; born Judy is the daughter of Elia May 30, 1929, in Deadwood, SD; Amparo and Eduardo Vasquez; and died June 28, 1993, in Hinsdale, IL. Larry is the son of Sylvester and He was a member of Pioneer Memo- ANNIVERSARIES Juanita Case. rial Church in Berrien Springs, MI. WEDDINGS The Cases are making their home Survivors include: 2 sons, Steven in Park Ridge, IL. and Wallace; a daughter, Kelli; his Naghielly Cavarrubias and mother, Blanche; a sister, Gladys Mark Agy were married July 25, OBITUARIES Holmes; and 2 grandchildren. 1993, in Battle Creek, MI. The cer- Services were conducted by Pas- emony was performed by Nels BARTELL, Ruth (Huffaker), age tor Patrick Morrison, and interment Thompson. 67; born Sept. 21, 1926; died Jan. was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Naghielly is the daughter of Dr. 16, 1993. Springs. and Mrs. Humberto Covarrubias of Survivors include: a son, Rickey; Battle Creek; and Mark is the son of 2 brothers, George and Raymond DeWIND, Ard, age 96; born April Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Agy of Huffaker; and 2 sisters, Grace Tho- 18, 1897, in Michigan; died April Marshall, MI. mas and Margaret Fox. 27, 1993, in Middleville, MI. He The Agys are making their home was a member of the Grand Rapids in Bloomington, MN. BLAIR, Elizabeth J., age 72; born (MI) Central Church. Elder C. James and Gloria July 25, 1920, in Grand Rapids, MI; Survivors include: his wife, Cleo; Danforth celebrated their 50th wed- Delores Enderson and Nick died March 4, 1993, in Wyoming, 2 brothers, Pete and Hyko; and 2 ding anniversary July 4, at a family Ratcliff Jr. were married June 13, MI. She was a member of the Wyo- sisters, Jenny Hosteter and Susie. gathering in Edmore, MI. The origi- 1993, in Cedar Rapids, IA. The cer- ming Church. Services were conducted by Pas- nal wedding party was in atten- emony was performed by Pastors Survivors include: her husband, tor John B. Fortune, and interment dance. Ron Kelly and John Morrison. Robert; a son, Gary; and 3 grand- was in the Georgetown Township The Danforths were married in Delores is the daughter of Eu- children. (MI) Cemetery. Holly, MI, prior to Elder Danforth's gene and Donna Enderson of Cedar Services were conducted by Pas- overseas duty during World War II. Rapids, IA; and Nick is the son of tor William A. Cook, and interment DeWITT, Betty J., age 55; born He graduated from Emmanuel Mis- Nick Sr. and Mary Ratcliff of was in Sand Lake (MI) Cemetery. Sept. 24, 1937, in Vestaburg, PA; sionary College after completing his Marysville, WA. died July 15, 1993, in Battle Creek, military service. The Ratcliffs are making their BONNETTE, Vergil R., age 86; MI. She was a member of the The couple have spent most of home in Berrien Springs, MI. born Aug. 20, 1906, in Chicago; Rayborn Memorial Church in their 37 years of denominational died June 21, 1993, in Spencer, IN. Coldwater, MI. service in the Michigan Conference, Jackie Henley and Kent Davis He was a member of the Bloomington Survivors include: her husband, but have also served in New York, were married June 13, 1993, in Battle (IN) Church. Harold; 2 sons, Craig and Curtis; 2 Carolina and Florida. For 13 years Creek, MI. The ceremony was per- Survivors include: his wife, Car- daughters, Cindy Hall and Cathy Danforth sang with the Michigan formed by Alger Keough. rie; a son, Kenneth; a daughter, Davidson; her parents, Giovito and Conference Quartet. Jackie is the daughter of Richard Aletha Foster; 6 grandchildren; and Sara DeVincent; 2 brothers, Bob The Danforths are members of Henley of Bluffton, IN, and Judy 8 great-grandchildren. and Gary DeVincent; 2 sisters, the Cedar Lake (MI) Church. They Henley of Marion, IN; Kent is the Services were by Pastor Don Dolores Marchines and Joann have three daughters, Nancy Lynn, son of June Davis of Augusta, MI. Short, and interment was in Clear Ozohonish; and 10 grandchildren. Susan Jones and Debra Eskildsen; The Davises are making their Creek Cemetery, Bloomington. Services were conducted by Pas- and three grandchildren. home in Louisville, KY. tors Jim Danforth and Harold CONSTANTINE, Maria (Dopp), DeWitt, and interment was in Angela King and Kim R. age 87; born June 18, 1906, in Lakeside Cemetery, Holly, MI. Stinson were married June 4, 1993, Danesh, Romania; died June 28, in Evansville, IN. The ceremony was 1993, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. FORE, Elvira, age 81; born Aug. 8, performed by Pastor Keynel Cadet. She was a member of the Windsor 1911, in Redkey, IN; died June 19, Angela is the daughter of Mrs. Church. 1993, in Union, MI. She was a mem- Margaret King of Evansville; and Survivors include: 3 sons, Gre- ber of the Elkhart (IN) Church. Kim is the son of Mrs. Wanda Stinson gory, Emil, George; 3 daughters, Survivors include: her husband, of Evansville. Helen Lungu, Aurelia "Rae" Holman Nelson; a daughter, Delores Dragt; The Stinsons are making their and Minerva Straman; and 14 grand- 3 grandchildren; and 7 great-grand- home in Evansville. children. children. Francis and Ann Gardner cel- Services were conducted by Pas- Services were conducted by Pas- ebrated their 50th wedding anniver- Amy Jo Stone and Kevin tor Gorden Housten, and interment tors Jerry Fore and Harold Peggau, sary on June 13. The Gardners were Duane Porter were married July was in Windsor Memorial Garden and interment was in East Union married May 28, 1943, in Evans- 25, 1993, in Kalamazoo, MI. The Cemetery. Cemetery. ville, IN. Francis was in the army ceremony was performed by A. and Ann was teaching school. Royce Snyman. COOK, Pearl A., age 92; born Sept. HERNANDEZ, Rafaela, age 93; This celebration, given by their Amy is the daughter of Jerry and 20, 1900, in Ashland, WI; died June born June 11,1900, in Ciales, Puerto children (Kathy Tamayo of AlmaStoneof Kalamazoo; and Kevin 29, 1993, in Waukesha, WI. She Rico; died July 16, 1993, in Benton Brownsville, TX; Valerie Smith of is the son of Morris and Minota was a member of Waukesha Church. Harbor, MI. She was a member of Spartanburg, SC; and Charles of Porter of New Market, VA, and Faith Survivors are: a son, John W.; a Berrien Springs (MI) Village Church. South Plainfield, NJ) was held at the and Wayne Marvin of Kalamazoo. daughter, Celia Kromlich; 2 grand- Survivors include: 3 sons, Anto- Noblesville (IN) Church with over The Porters are making their children; and 4 great-grandchildren. nio Dominguez, Hiram Jr. and Aram; 100 guests in attendance. home in Kalamazoo. Services were by Pastor Duane 2 daughters, Lucinda Boyington and

22 • LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 Dulicinea Hulick; 2 brothers, Octavio Services were conducted by Pas- and Leo Nides Navdeo; and 2 sis- tors John B. Fortune and Art Covell. ters, Moncerete DeMaldonado and and interment was in Rockford (M1) Luz Maria Rivera. Cemetery. "All I want Services were conducted by a SDA pastor of Trenton, NJ, and OLIVER, Velno, age 90; born June interment was in Colonial Memorial 17, 1903, in Harrietta, MI; died June to do is run Park, Trenton. 30, 1993, in Reed City, MI. She was a member of Cadillac (MI) Church. HOLALY, Betty J., age 68; born Survivors are: 4 sons, Milton. away." Jan. 20,1925, in Gladwin, MI; died Hubert, Edwin and Kenneth; a July 3, 1993, in Flint, MI. She was a daughter, Irene Mongar; 15 grand- member of the First Flint (MI) Com- children; 29 great-grandchildren: Hanging On munity Church. and 6 great-great-grandchildren. by Your Fingernails Survivors are: a son, Richard, a Services were conducted by Pas- by Dan Day daughter, Barbara DeLaVergne; 6 tor Franklin Horne, and interment grandchildren; and a great-grand- was in Sixteen Cemetery, Wexford Do you ever feel too tired to keep up your rela- child. County, MI. tionship with God? Feelings of despair and Services were conducted by Pas- defeatism can make you feel like a failure, espe- tor Dan Towar, and interment was in SCHIRMBRAND, Jean E., age cially when you don't live up to your expecta- Gracelawn Cemetery, Flint. 84; born Nov. 24, 1908, in Lineville, tions of what a Christian ought to be. IA; died July 15, 1993, in LAFFERTY, Rosalie A., age 87; Menomonee Falls, WI. She was a It doesn't have to be this way. Hanging On born April 15, 1906, in Reese member of the Milwaukee North- by Your Fingernails, by Dan Day, offers under- County, KS; died July 12, 1993, in west Church. standing and gives hope to Christians who feel Berrien Center, MI. She was a mem- Services were conducted by Pas- that they can't hold on any longer. With this ber of the Berrien Springs (MI) Vil- tor Duane Brown, and interment book, you can step away from a "grin-and-bear- lage Church. was in Wisconsin Memorial Park. it" front and find a new spiritual experience. Survivors include: a son, Charles Milwaukee. E.; a daughter, Patricia Ann Ander- US$8.95/Cdn$12.10. Paper. son; a brother, Howard Rowbottom; SCHIRMBRAND, Howard G., © Pacific Press Publishing Association 524/9833 7 grandchildren; and 12 great-grand- age 81; born July 8, 1911, in Mil- children. waukee; died June 10, 1993, in Available at your local ABC, Services were conducted by Pas- Menomonee Falls, WI. He was a or call toll free 1-800-765-6955. tor Eston Allen, and interment was member of the Milwaukee North- in Maquon Township (IL) Cemetery. west Church. July 3, 1993, in Grand Haven, MI. July 12, 1993, in Waukesha, WI. He is survived by a nephew and She was a member of the Grand His wife is a member of the Racine MILLER, Wenonah J., age 84; two nieces. Haven Church. (WI) Church. born Dec. 8, 1908, in Indianapolis; Services were by Pastor Duane Survivors are: her husband, Survivors include: his wife, Ruby died May 8, 1993, in Indianapolis. Brown, and interment was in Wis- Clyde N.; 3 sons, Richard, Ronald M; a son, David; and 2 daughters, She was a member of the Capitol consin Memorial Park, Milwaukee. and Steven; 2 daughters, Sharon Carol Jean Buelow and Cindy Lou City Church in Indianapolis. Hall and Beverly Creasey; her fa- Weber. Services were by Pastor Jerome SMITH, Lena I., age 75; born June ther, Joe Snip; 2 brothers; 5 sisters; L. Davis, and interment was in the 5, 1918, in Newaygo County, MI; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great-grand- WILDMAN, Grace Helen (Hall), Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. died June 27, 1993, in Shelby, MI. children. age 89; born Dec. 9, 1903, in Or- She was a memberof Shelby Church. Services were conducted by Pas- leans, MI; died May 31, 1993, in MOOS, Mildred K., age 83; born Survivors include: her husband, tor James Micheff, and interment Dowagiac, MI. She was a member April 27, 1910, in Euclid, MN; died Virgil; 2 sons, DuWayne and Ber- was in Spring Lake (MI) Cemetery. of the Glenwood (MI) Church. July 21, 1993, in Noblesville, IN. nard; a daughter, Doreen; 2 broth- Survivors include: 4 sons, Dur- She was a member of the Boggstown ers, John and Glenn Giddings; and a SYMONDS, Richard, age 73; born ward B. Jr., Don, Louis and Gordon; (IN) Church. sister, Martha Smith. Aug. 5, 1919, in Winters, MI; died 2 daughters, Beverly Noble and Janet Survivors include: 2 daughters, Services were conducted by Pas- June 28, 1993, in Berrien Springs, Schlunt; 2 brothers, Herman and Jona Fe (Somers) Adams and Della tor Robert Wiese, and interment was MI. He was a member of the Berrien Lloyd Hall; 13 grandchildren; and Jean; 2 brothers, Clyde and Andrew in Hart (MI) Cemetery. Springs Village Church. 15 great-grandchildren. Kohler; a sister, Valma Fjellanger; 3 Survivors include: his wife, Services were conducted by Pas- grandchildren; and 4 great-grand- SOSNOFSKY, Robert C., age 75; Angeline; 4 sons, James, Ronald, tor La Rue Cook, and interment was children. born May 8, 1918, in Ann Arbor, Dan and Bob; 3 daughters, Debbie in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, Services were by Pastor Lyle MI; died June 30, 1993, in Saginaw, Naber, Mary Pearcy and Sheryl Battle Creek, MI. Davis, and interment was in South MI. He was a member of the Mid- Bergy; 4 brothers, George, August, Park Cemetery, Greensburg, IN. land (MI) Church. David and Clifton; 4 sisters, Ruth YOUNG, Opal H., age 92; born Survivors are: his wife, Julia; 2 Tucker, Vianna Webb, Lila Hurley Dec. 11, 1900, in Sadorus, IL; died NELSON, Mildred, age 85; born in sons, Robin arid Raymond; a daugh- and Violet McCormick; and 10 July 11, 1993, in Niles, MI. She was 1910, in Rockford, MI; died June ter, Elizabeth; and 4 grandchildren. grandchildren. a member of the Westside Church in 20, 1993, in Grand Rapids, MI. She Services were conducted by Pas- Services were conducted by Pas- Niles. was a member of the Grand Rapids tor Douglas Carlson, and interment tor Jerry LaFave, and interment was She is survived by her niece, Central Church. was in the Larkin Township (MI) in the North Shore (MI) Memory Jeannine Snyder. Survivors include: a son, Jack Cemetery. Gardens. Services were conducted by Pas- Jr.; a daughter, Marjorie; a foster tor Paul Pellandini, and interment son, Tim Heimendinger; 5 grand- SPENCER, Louise A., age 69; born TILLERT, Arthur, age 77; born was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien children; and 8 great-grandchildren. May 26, 1924, in Standale, MI; died July 31, 1915, in Racine, WI; died Springs, MI.

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LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 • 27 1954 wishes to locate members for Homecoming, Oct. 8-9, 40th reunion, Oct. 15-17. They are: Adelphian, Grand Ledge, Cedar Bill Blackburn, Eldon Collier, Lake and Great Lakes Adventist ANNOUNCEMENTS Connie Sue Devore, Donna Jo Ferrel, academies: Honor classes: 1943, Alfred Hampton, Ann Minier 1953, 1968 and 1983. The Alumni Announcements for publication in the Herald should be sent to your local conference office. Read- Hoffman, Helena Kubecka, Harold Association is requesting current ers may want to verify dates and times of programs with the respective sources. Rutherford, Shirley Shippy, Astrid names and addresses for the alumni Svensen and Merry Tesser. Send newsletter. Please call Shirley information to: Charlene Vitrano, Gammon at 517-427-5181. LAKE UNION the music. Deadline for entry is Dec. Alumni Affairs, Andrews Academy, 31. Send to: Israel Leito, Church Berrien Springs, MI 49104. Plymouth (MI) Junior Acad- Missions Extension offering, Ministries, General Conference of emy would like to hear from all Sept. 11, to benefit Albania in the SDA, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, INDIANA former teachers and students to com- construction of church buildings. Silver Spring, MD 20904. pile a school history. Please send Homecoming, Oct. 8-9, Indi- names, dates of attendance, and a Thirteenth Sabbath offering, International Pathfinder anaAcademy. Special guest speaker brief résumé of you and your family Sept. 25, to assist in the South Pa- Camporee, Aug. 2-6, 1994: Ten will be Pastor Frank Zollman. Honor to: Geoffrey Freeth, 4295 Napier cific Division. thousand Pathfinders from all over classes are 1943 and 1968. For more Road, Plymouth, MI 48107. the United States, Canada and many information call Gloria Bolejack at Young musicians, eighth grade other countries are expected to at- 317-769-6523. WISCONSIN through college: The Southern tend this event in Morrison, CO, 15 College Symphony Orchestra and miles west of Denver in the foothills The Heralds Quartet in gospel Janesville (WI) Church will be its conductor, Orlo Gilbert, invite of the Rocky Mountains. For more concert, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in the dedicated Sept. 18. Conference you to enter the 1993-1994 "Con- information contact: Rocky Moun- Cicero Church, 24445 State Road President Arnold Swanson will certo Contest." This event will be on tain Conference Youth Department, 19, Cicero, IN. Call 317-984-4860 speak at the 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. campus in Collegedale, TN, Jan. 23, 2520 S. Downing St., Denver, CO if you have any questions. service. The church is located at 1994. For more details and contest 80210; phone 303-733-3771, fax 1805 Foster Ave., Janesville. For rules, please call 615-238-2887. 303-733-1843. MICHIGAN more information call Louise Entry deadline is Nov. 10. Legreid, 608-754-4762. ANDREWS UNIVERSITY Lake Union Health Profession- GC seeks theme song for 1995 you are invited to a Health Pro- First Annual Wisconsin Ad- General Conference Session in als, Homecoming, Oct. 15-16, An- fessionals Retreat and Fellowship, ventist Singles Ministries Retreat, Utrecht, Netherlands. The theme is drews University Academy and Sept. 18-20, at Camp Go Seek in "United in Christ." The song should Oct. 14-17, at Camp Au Sable in Emmanuel Missionary College Grayling, MI. Dr. Bruce Bauer from Oxford, WI. Enjoy hiking, canoe- be easy to learn and remember, and Academy: Honor classes are 1944, ing, games and Christian fellow- in a mid-range key. The composer of Andrews University will be the guest 1954, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1984 and speaker. For further details contact ship. Call Tonna Rosa at 414-484- the selected song will receive a cash 1992. For details contact: Academy 3041 for details and cost. award and be invited to present the the Health Temperance Department, Alumni Office, Berrien Springs, MI Michigan Conference, P.O. Box song at the opening session. The GC 49104; 616-471-6140. Madison (WI) East Church will work with the composer to pro- 19009, Lansing, MI 48901-9009; 517-485-2226 extension 273. dedication services, Sept. 24-25. duce an orchestral arrangement of Andrews Academy Class of Guest speakers include Pastors John Boyd and Dan Neergaard. Church is located at 910 Femrite Drive, Madi- TITHE INCOME THROUGH JUNE 1993 son. For more information call Sandy (TWENTY-SIX WEEKS) Miller at 608-221-3111. 1993 1992 Gain or Loss % of Increase Annual Mini-Camp Meeting, Oct. 9, for Wisconsin's Northwest Illinois 3,153,829.68 3,122,133.75 31,695.93 G 1.0% District. To be held at the new Rice Indiana 1,902,570.92 1,783,480.83 119,090.09 G 6.7% Lake Elementary School. The guest Lake Region 2,592,040.98 2,501,102.49 90,938.49 G 3.6% speaker will be Elder Bill Rich- Michigan 7,862,955.61 7,618,099.87 244,855.74 G 3.2% ardson, professor of religion at An- Wisconsin 1 674 920.68 1.575.158.30 99.762.38 G 6.3% drews University. For more infor- TOTAL 17,186,317.87 16,599,975.24 586,342.63 G 3.5% mation call the conference office at 608-241-5235.

Wisconsin's Fifth Annual Women's Retreat, Oct. 15-17, will SUNSET CALENDAR be at the Chula Vista Resort, Wis- consin Dells. Guest speaker will be Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Barbara Nelson. An active worker Berrien Springs, MI 8:16 8:04 7:52 7:40 7:27 7:16 in health education, women's minis- Chicago 7:21 7:09 6:57 6:45 6:33 6:21 tries and community service, Nelson Detroit 8:04 7:52 7:40 7:28 7:15 7:04 is the wife of a pastor and mother of Indianapolis 7:14 7:02 6:51 6:39 6:28 6:17 three. Her son, Dwight Nelson, pas- La Crosse, WI 7:38 7:25 7:12 6:59 6:47 6:34 tors Pioneer Memorial Church at Lansing, MI 8:09 7:57 7:45 7:32 7:20 7:08 Andrews. Register by Sept. 22; for Madison, WI 7:29 7:17 7:04 6:52 6:39 6:27 more details call 608-241-5235. Springfield, IL 7:27 7:16 7:05 6:53 6:42 6:30 Doing your fall cleaning? Why

28 • LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 Successful AWARD-WINNING 9(3 Computer Dating Exclusively for S.D.A.'s since 1974 Record Producer ADVENTIST CONTACT seeks recording artists P.O. Box 5419-0419 Takoma Park, MD 20912 Jim McDonald, winner of 41 Gospel Al- (301) 589 4440 bums of the Year is taking auditions for individuals, groups and children. Custom recordings ... all inclusive budgets. Call or Association of Adventist send cassette to: Jim McDonald Produc- Women llthAnnual Convention, -4 icE0011--6. tEgr)-5 tions, 3808 Rosecrans St., Suite 458, San Oct. 14-17, in SeaTac, Seattle, WA. Diego, CA 92110; 619-692-2411. Men are welcome. For more details Ai.ttki4r,aztp and registration contact: Helen .-oi -;1- Thompson, Route 1, Box 84, Walla (0474exv.;v1r.40.04- 0..c , not donate those old tools, appli- Walla, WA 99362; 509-529-5964. .4c440‘7;.-W,-4 146-2. v ances and housewares (in good con- dition) to next year's Wisconsin Homecoming, Oct. 15-17, AW*40.244 Academy's SecondAnnualAuction. Sunnydale Academy in Centralia. Items can be taken to the academy MO. For details cal1314-682-2164. ° the NV 6 and stored there anytime until May 1994. For details call Floyd Brock or Attention all veterans: This An Exciting Weekend Retreat for Women LeRoy Rappette at 414-623-3300. year's homecoming, Oct. 28-31, at Southern College in Collegedale. TN, will be a special one recogniz- Stouffer's Hotel WORLD CHURCH ing the honor classes of: 1913,1923, 1933, 1943,1953, 1963, 1968, 1973 Historic Battle Creek, Michigan Flooding along the Mississippi and 1983; as well as all who have October 15 - 17, 1993 and Missouri rivers is calling out served in the armed forces (World the full mobilization of the Adven- War I through Desert Storm). For tist Community Services network details call the Alumni Office at Sponsored by (see article on page 3). A fund has Southern College, 615-238-2839. been established and offerings can Lake Union Women's Ministries For information, call Myrna Earles at (517) 886-1093 be marked "ACS-Flood" and sent Black Family Symposium, Dec. or Cynthia Prime at (317) 254-3575. to: Flood Relief, ACS North 9-12; at Oakwood College, Hunts- America, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, ville, AL. This conference for Afri- FOR WOMEN... Silver Spring, MD 20904. If a donor can-American families will feature wants to use a credit card, dial 800- "Yesterday's Heritage, Today's Heal- SATURDAY EVENING FEATURE 253-3000. ing: Family, Church, Community- Bridging the Gap." For details con- ( Adventist Singles Ministries tact: Wilma Kirk-Lee, Eight Pleas- Women ot Ache retreat, Sept. 23-26, in Smoky ant Court, Little Rock, AR 72211. A heart-warming celebration of diversity Mountains. Reservations required 501-225-4388. in Christian womanhood. before Sept. 13. For details call 615- GUEST SPEAKERS 855-7516. Adventist Communication • Kay D. Rizzo Network: Sept. 18, "Voice of Proph- • Dr. Rosa Taylor Banks Homecoming, Sept. 24-26, for ecy" Rally live from Sao Paulo, Bra- the New England Sanitarium and zil, 5:30-7 p.m. (EDT), Galaxy 7 — • Dr. Ramona Perez Greek Hospital School of Nursing alumni. Channel 8; Nov. 6, Week of Prayer OUR WEEKEND INCLUDES: programs, 8-8:30 p.m. (ET, CT, MT, • Two nights accommodations at the Stouffer's Gateway Junior Academy PT), Galaxy 7 — Channel 15 for Hotel, with all amenities including pool and spa. (Leesburg-Eustis, FL) celebrates English or Galaxy 7 — Channel 13 • All presentations, workshops, seminars, etc. its centennial, Oct. 3, from 2-6 for Spanish. • Five delicious meals with Friday evening reception. p.m. The centennial committee seeks • Optional tour of E.G. White home and SDA historical alumni, parents and former teachers "Voice of Prophecy": Sept. 5- sites. 10, "What to Do With Doubt" (Sun- with photographs and information FOR YOUNG WOMEN... of schools days in Leesburg and day), followed by "Sex, Lies and Eustis, as well as success stories Pornography." Sept. 12-17, "An- ViketyPes oi the from 1893-1993. Please call 800- gels at Work" (Sunday), followed qoved and cl)dued 552-8823, or write: Centennial Com- by "A Witch Who Found Jesus." Featuring SUSAN ZORK mittee, P.O. Box 5267, Leesburg, Sept. 19-24, "More Angels at FL 34789. Work" (Sunday), followed by "The PLUS... Secret of Power." Sept. 26-Oct. 1, Class of "Living forChrist in a Sinful World" LIVE ON SATURDAY NIGHT 1953, 40-year reunion, Oct. 8-10. (Sunday), followed by "The Care Meet on the campus at Hutchinson, and Feeding of Teachers." Oct. 3-8, with GO TELL MN. If you know the addresses of "God's Prophetic Timetable" (Sun- any class members, please send them day), followed by "A Place to Be- Productions to: Doris Bacon, Route 1, Box 328, long." For details and radio cover- As seen on national television Two Harbors, MN 55616. age in your area, call 805-373-7611.

LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 • 29 SNFGEFHBSUT I TRAEH (B I BL E)VUGANBLNEMAB FOR YOUTH EYES ONLY G OR T Z R T EV PMOEMNOG WX TNRF X TEAR T H N J K P B OTNABR AHAMOAE F B T No Time for Silence U TRBENFDHE I HNOAU0 K P TNAEGN I OCEBNYTH I was shocked! Though I had read this RTKNPTPNHOASBGD I B story many times before, I had never F R TOBHAHMAHS CVBMY noticed this sentence! "But the people RHHAHTTARNBARTNOF said nothing" (I Kings 18:21, NIV). ✓ AABNALBNAUNUNVTH You remember the story. After three B I I VOATHB I I AMT HHY and a half years of devastating drought, G AALCMIANMUMUINYH Elijah met with the Israelites, King Ahab RS S H B I YLLANRE TENP and the 450 prophets of Baal on Mount B G I F GMKTYPU I FHECN Carmel for the final showdown; where it would be decided, once and for all, who was the real God! It was The first word is circled. The next word to be found begins here that Elijah uttered those fateful words: with the last letter of the previous word. To help, the number "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord of letters is listed below. Good Luck! is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, follow him" (Ibid). 1. Bible 5 11. 6 How could the Israelites, God's chosen people, be silent at 2. 4 12. 5 such a time of crisis? 3. 7 13. 5 There must have been youth on Mount Cannel because they 4. 5 14. 4 would never miss such an exciting event. I can imagine just how 5._ _ 3 15. 5 it was. "Hey, guys, words out, there's going to be a showdown 6. 7 16. 4 on Mount Cannel. Elijah's going to take on the Prophets of 7. 6 17. 7 Baal. It's going to be a massacre. Come on!" And many youth 8. 4 18. 2 went, for many reasons: some to show off their latest clothes; 9. 7 19. 9 some to show off their new cars; others to see who was there; 10. 8 and still others went because they were bored. The youth went, by Kira Duman of Ithaca, MI, age nine and just like all the rest, they were silent, too! Young person, as on Mount Carmel so it is true now, this is no time for silence! That time is long since past. Jesus is looking for young people, like yourselves, who will make their stand for Youth Send in Submissions Now Him and no longer remain silent. Young people like Elijah, who will stand for principle even when woefully outnumbered and North America — Plans are underway for a different kind of when the peer pressure is greatest. Your school, your Church, youth devotional book, one written by youth for youth. your Lord Jesus needs you. And now is the time. Submit devotionals that are between 150-300 words, and This is the purpose of our new column, "For Youth Eyes feature personal experiences written to strengthen a reader's Only." To call you to see this need and to encourage you to faith and love for God. respond to it. And I, as the author, will commit myself to you Contributions must arrive in Dick Barron's office at the for this, because I know many people believe in you. You can General Conference church ministries department by Sept. 30. do things that I, your parents, your teachers and your Church Guidelines for authors are available by contacting: Dick Barron, leaders cannot do. And that is precisely why Satan works so General Conference Church Ministries, 12501 Old Columbia hard to distract you. Don't let Satan succeed. Pike, Silver Spring; MD 20904; or fax 301-680-6155. Last fall I was flying back from a West Coast academy where I had just finished a Week of Prayer. I distinctly remembered Roger: a good-looking, smart, popular, athletic junior. At every this article with prayer. "Father in heaven, thank you that you meeting, Roger sat in the same seat, arms folded over his chest care about youth and that they are important to you. Thank you and feet on a chair in front of him. He appeared bored. that you know their value and want their services. Bless them Roger attended the Friday night communion service. I read through this column, whether they be at Andrews University, in his letter, afterward, that he was deeply moved by the Week at a public school, in one of our academies, or at home working. of Prayer and recommitted his life to Christ. But what a travesty I know how desperate you are to have a meaningful relationship Roger never shared this. Something valuable was lost, some- with .them. May this column reach them and may they respond thing fantastic missed because of his silence. to your call. In Jesus' name, Amen." Young people, it is no longer a time to be silent. I will close Pastor Peter Neri, Cedar Lake, MI

30 • LAKE UNION HERALD, SEPTEMBER 1993 LETTERS Lake Union Herald Official Publication of the Lake Union Conference • WE WELCOME LETTERS from our readers, espcially those who comment directly on material of Seventh-day Adventists published in the Lake Union Herald. Short letters are more likely to be published, and all letters are subject September 1993 Vol. LXXXV, No. 9 to editing for clarity or space. Please submit letters, including your name and address, to: "Letters," Lake Union Herald, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. HERALD STAFF

Editor Richard Dower Editorial Assistant/Designer Wendy Cao Child Abuse in the Church, Secretary Rosemary Waterhouse Circulation Services Pat Jones I am writing in response to a series of articles and letters regarding child abuse in the Church. which appeared in the (Jan. 21 and 28). In an effort to dispel the myth that abuse does not happen in "good" Adventist families, and in an effort to stop the cycle, I am including CORRESPONDENTS pertinent facts about myself. Andrews University Michele Jacobsen I'm a mother of five children, myself an abused child and a child abuser. No, I didn't abuse my Hinsdale Health System Charlene Flowers children outright, nevertheless, they were emotionally, spiritually, physically and sexually abused Illinois Joi Avante Indiana Rick Johnson in more subtle ways. Lake Region Carolyn Palmer Personally, I was sexually abused by a relative who was a known child molester. My parents Michigan Fred Earles left me at home with him on Sabbath when I was sick so they could attend church. This incident Wisconsin Laurie Herr has had a profound effect on my view of God and the Church. It was spiritual as well as sexual abuse. I became a perfectionistic, religion addict that tried to earn back my place as a worthy and pure LAKE UNION CONFERENCE DEPARTMENTS Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 human being. I abused myself and others by "wresting" the scriptures. Truths, filtered through my 616-473-8200 experiences, distorted the picture of who God was and what He required of me. Oh yes, I could parrot that God is love; but deep in my heart I thought He wanted me to have sawdust for brains, blinders President Robert H. Carter Secretary Herbert S. Larsen on my eyes, a bit in my mouth, a whip at my back, and a carrot in front of my nose. Treasurer Norman W. Klam I can hear someone saying, "Well, you need a thorough conversion." Vice President Luis Leonor Associate Treasurer Charles Woods But no one has tried harder than Ito seek God and obey Him. That was not the issue. It was Assistant Treasurer R. D. Roberts my view, at an unconscious level, of God as a punitive, harsh, uninvolved, hard-bitten legalist— ASI William E. Jones and me as nothing. Church Ministries Auldwin Humphrey Church Ministries Associate William E. Jones I had to find God through "12 Steps," therapy and support groups. How sad! The very places Communication Richard Dower we are to find God — in a loving, forgiving and accepting Church fellowship — He was not. My Education F. R. Stephan own struggle to recover has been long, arduous and expensive, but no longer am I suicidal and Education Associate Gary E. Randolph Health/Temperance Auldwin Humphrey depressed. I love life, and look to Jesus as my friend and advocate. Information Services Harvey P. Kilsby My heart aches for the victims of abuse, and I long to bring to other hurting Adventists the Loss Control Stephen Witham Ministerial Herbert S. Larsen message that there is healing from childhood and adult trauma. I know there is hope — though it Publishing/HHES/ABC John S. Bernet may be a long, painful struggle — because God is a motivator and our source of strength. Thanks Religious Liberty Vernon L. Alger be to Him. Sabbath School/Community Services William E. Jones Stewardship R. D. Roberts Maxine Scott, Shepherd, MI Trust Services Vernon L. Alger Youth Auldwin Humphrey Dear Editors,

Thank you for your prompt mention of the SDAnet, an electronic linking network service, in LOCAL CONFERENCES AND INSTITUTIONS the Lake Union Herald (July 1993, page 18). Unfortunately, the electronic mail address of SDAnet was edited out. Those wishing to join SDAnet can send electronic mail to Andrews University: W. Richard Lesher, president, Berrien Springs, MI 49104; 616-471-7771. [email protected]. Let me also point out that most church institutions can receive Hinsdale Health System: Charles Snyder, president, One Salt SDAnet over the AT+T E-mail service they already have. Creek Lane, Suite 101, Hinsdale, IL 60521; 708-920-1100. Illinois: James Brauer, president/communication; Steven Timm, Batavia. 11. secretary; Randy Robinson, treasurer, 3721 Prairie Ave .,Brookfield, IL 60513; 708-485-1200. Indiana: David WolkwItz, president; Archie Moore, secretary: Michael Jamieson, treasurer, 15250 N. Meridian St., Cannel, IN 46032; 317-844-6201. ADDRESS CORRECTION Lake Region: R. C. Brown Sr., president; Ivan Van Lange, secretary; Linwood C. Stone, treasurer, 8517 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60619; 312-846-2661. Name (please print) Michigan: Jay Gallimore, president; Fred Earles, secretary; Hubert Moog, treasurer, 320 W. St. Joseph St., Lansing, MI 48901; Address 517,485-2226. Wisconsin: Arnold Swanson, president; Kenneth Wright Jr., City State Zip secretary/treasurer, 3505 Highway 151 North, Madison, WI 53707; 608-241-5235. Church and Conference of Membership (must include) Contributors: All submitted copy must be channeled through O I do not receive the Lake Union Herald (a free, monthly magazine to all Lake Union members). your local conference or institution. Copy mailed directly to the Lake Union Herald will be returned. O I currently receive the Lake Union Herald, this is just a change of address. New Subscriptions: Address requests should be addressed to O I would like to receive the Lake Union Herald and I live outside the union. I understand the the treasurer of the local conference where membership is held. cost is $5 for one year's subscription and have included this payment. Member, Associated Church Press Send this form to: Lake Union Herald, Address Correction, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI Indexed in the 49103. Plan six to twelve weeks for address to become effective. Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index

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