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A new church has been dedicated in La Grange, Texas, as a result of a family's sharing their faith. See the story on page 15. THIS WEEK Adventist Review read the REVIEW, Elder Wil- LaVonne Hoover's determina- liams' grandfather would not tion, a church has been estab- have had a story to write (see lished in La Grange, Texas—an "The Discovery," p. 3), and area previously unentered by Adventists. Perhaps this story Elder Williams (pictured at Published continuously since 1849 left), a fifth-generation Advent- will encourage others to engage ist, would not be working for in similar challenging but EDITOR the Review and Herald. rewarding ventures. (See William G. Johnsson Merle Mills, author of "Roll "Couple Establishes Church in ASSOCIATE EDITOR Away the Stone" (p. 8), brings Unentered Area of Texas," p. George W. Reid to his writing a varied back- 15.) ASSISTANT EDITORS ground, having served both in Bible credits: Scripture quo- James N. Coffin, Jocelyn R. Fay North America and overseas, tations marked N. A. S. B. are Aileen Andres Sox and having functioned as both a from the New American Stand- ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR pastor and an administrator. ard Bible, © The Lockman Eugene F. Durand Charles L. Williams Elder Mills pastored in the Foundation, 1960, 1962, 1963, Ohio, Michigan, and Potomac 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Charles L. Williams, newly conferences; served as president and are used by permission. Corinne Russ appointed corporate secretary of of the New England Confer- Texts in this issue credited to EDITORIAL SECRETARIES the Review and Herald Publish- ence; spent 16 years as president N.E.B. are from The New Eng- Chitra Barnabas, Jeanette Shiroma ing Association, spoke recently of the Trans-Africa Division; lish Bible. © The Delegates of ART at a Review and Herald and then returned to Washing- the Oxford University Press and Director, Byron Steele employee chapel, relating how ton, D.C., where he is a general the Syndics of the Cambridge Designer, G. W. Busch his family became Adventists field secretary, as well as per- University Press 1961, 1970. CONSULTING EDITORS through reading the REVIEW. sonnel director, of the General Reprinted by permission. Neal C. Wilson, Charles E. Bradford, L L. Bock, L. L. Butler, Charles B. Hirsch, W. Not only did the employees Conference. Art and photo credits: R. Lesher, Alf Lohne, Enoch Oliveira, G. enjoy the story but they were While success is seldom Cover, Gert Busch; p. 3, Street Ralph Thompson, Francis W. Wernick encouraged to hear that, even solely the result of individual Works; p. 9, REVIEW photo; p. SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS when the printed page is not effort, it is exciting to read how 11, H. Armstrong Roberts; p. Kenneth H. Wood, R. R. Figuhr, Robert H. Pierson, George W. Brown, G. J. Chtisto, used for its intended purpose, it under the Holy Spirit's guid- 19, Max Townend; p. 30, Larry W. T. Clark, Bekele Heye, R. J. Klooster- can still produce results. If ance, the help of faithful church Bunnell; all other photos cour- buis, Edwin Ludescher, Kenneth J. Mitt- leider, K. S. Parmenter, W. R. L. Scragg, Elder and Mrs. Lane had not members, and Jerry and tesy of respective authors. Joao Wolff

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By HAROLD N. WILLIAMS

What could he say to his congregation? Worst of all, how could he tell Mary?

In the 1860s someone was mailing the REVIEW to Luther Nathan Lane and his wife, Mary. Elder Lane was a Methodist farmer and lay preacher who thought he knew his Bible, and he was sure those "Advents" who kept Saturday for Sunday were terribly deluded. He wanted nothing to do with them. Mary used the REVIEWS and corn cobs with some kerosene to start the fire in the kitchen stove, mornings. One morning as she was about to start the fire, she said to herself, "Some friends are sacrificing to send this to us. If they should ever ask me if we received the papers and if I had read them, I would hate to hurt their feelings. I'll just read a part of one page while sitting here before I start the fire." The article she started reading was about the Sabbath. She became so interested that she was lost in it. When she finished reading she promised God, there in front of the kitchen stove, that she would keep the Sabbath. But how could she ever tell Nate, her husband? He would think she had gone crazy. For three weeks she did her cleaning and baking on Friday instead of Saturday and kept the Sabbath secretly. She went with Nate to church on Sunday with fear and trembling, but inwardly she felt at peace with the that will change our lives? Does he have some terrible Creator. disease? Is our marriage in danger? One morning while outside the house Nate saw a little Then he told her what had happened to him, and she three-cornered piece of paper and picked it up. It was a laughed out loud and clapped her hands. That hurt him fragment of a page torn from a REVIEW AND HERALD. On it terribly because she was breaking her sacred promise. were some Bible references. He thought he knew his Bible, Holding his face between her hands and looking at him but those references seemed strange to him. He tucked the lovingly in the eyes she said: "Nate, dear! I'm not laughing piece of paper in a vest pocket. Back in the house, he went at you. I can't help laughing, I am so full of joy. Listen! into his study, where he prepared his sermons. He was an Haven't you noticed anything different around here in the avid reader of history and a Bible student, but he could not past three weeks? I was afraid to tell you. I read about the recall what those verses were about. Getting his Bible, he Sabbath in the REVIEW AND HERALD someone is mailing to read and pondered the message they brought to him. He us. God convinced me, and I promised to keep His Sabbath. closed the door, got down on his knees, and promised God For three weeks I have done my usual Saturday work on that he would keep the Sabbath. Now, what could he say to Friday, God's preparation day, and have kept three Sabbaths his congregation? Worst of all, how was he going to tell ahead of you." Mary? They were a very happily married couple. Then they both laughed and rejoiced together. Luther Going into the kitchen, he took Mary in his arms. He told Nathan Lane, the Methodist lay preacher who thought, her that he had something very important to tell her that Those Advents who keep Saturday for Sunday and will not would change their whole lives. She might think he had lost eat pork are deluded, became a Seventh-day Adventist his mind, but that was not so. He made her promise solemnly ordained minister and brought many hundreds of converts to that she would not laugh at him when he told her. She was the Lord and the keeping of God's commandments. His two alarmed at his manner and gave the solemn promise. She daughters became licensed Bible workers after attending thought, What dreadful thing has happened? What can it be Battle Creek College. Nate's great-grandsons are in the fifth generation of gospel workers in the Seventh-day Adventist Harold N. Williams is a retired minister living in Shreveport, Church because someone mailed the REVIEW AND HERALD Louisiana, who is still preaching at age 93. to the Lanes. ❑

ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 (1211) 3 The sources of inspired writings

By DELMER A. JOHNSON

What is the significance period from the death of the great Protestant reformers to the present. of the fact that Bible writers The author tells us that he used the book of the acts of used common information Solomon (1 Kings 11:41) and the Book of the Chronicles of in creating their books? the kings of Israel and Judah (2 Kings 14:28). In 2 Kings 18:13-19:37 he borrowed verbatim from Isaiah 36 and 37 without reference to Isaiah's book, as in the following n my childhood and youth I was under the impression that example:10 I the vast majority of the Bible writers received their information from visions. I thought, for example, that the Isaiah 37:1, 2. 2 Kings 19:1, 2. authors of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles had seen visions And when King Hezekiah And when King Hezekiah of Israel's history. heard it, he tore his clothes, heard it, he tore his clothes, Not long ago I decided to study the Bible and see where its covered himself with sackcloth covered himself with sackcloth writers obtained their information; in other words, what their and entered the house of the and entered the house of the sources were. I expected to find a large percentage who Lord. Then he sent Eliakim who Lord. Then he sent Eliakim who reported visions and dreams, but that was not the case. As a was over the household with was over the household with result, I have scaled down my childhood picture of angels Shebna the scribe and the elders Shebna the scribe and the elders descending to the Bible writers with celestial presentations of the priests, covered with of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet, sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet for them to view. Many Biblical authors depended on oral reports or written the son of Amoz. the son of Amoz. documents in preparing their books. This should not be surprising. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once remarked, "The The author of Chronicles, writing several years after the originals are not original. There is imitation, model and exile," listed several of his sources. In his first book he suggestion, to the very archangels, if we knew their acknowledged his indebtedness to the Book of the Kings of history." ' Israel (1 Chron. 9:1; 33:18), and to the chronicles of Samuel Moses, author of the first five books of the Bible, probably the seer, of Nathan the prophet, and of Gad the seer (1 Chron. recorded narratives in Genesis that he had heard as a young 29:29). man from his parents and the elders of Israel—stories that In the second book, he referred to the records of Nathan had been preserved with very little change since the days of the prophet, the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite (2 Chron. Abraham.' And he undoubtedly learned the story of his birth 9:29), the visions of Iddo the seer (2 Chron. 9:29; 12:15), the and rescue from the river from his family and foster mother. records of Shemiah the prophet, a geneological enrollment (2 No vision from heaven was necessary for this. Chron. 12:15), the treatise of the prophet Iddo (chap. 13:22), The books of Joshua and Judges were probably compiled the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel (chaps. 16:11; from ancient records during the reign of David. A clue comes 25:26; 28:26; 32:32; 35:27; 36:8), the annals of Jehu (chap. from Joshua 18:9, which tells of a certain book that contained 20:34), the Book of the Kings (chap. 24:27), and the vision a description of the original tribal territories. Evidently this of Isaiah the prophet (chap. 32:32). He also borrowed was one of the sources used in writing Joshua. Possibly the closely, this time acknowledging his dependence, when source book had deteriorated by the time Joshua was written, writing his account of Saul's death: so the author filled in the missing portions (the northwest borders of Judah and Asher' and the borders of Dan') with the 1 Samuel 31:1, 2, 3. 1 Chronicles 10:1, 2, 3. position of the Israelite borders of his own day.5 While the stories of the judges reflect the cultural and historical Now the Philistines were Now the Philistines fought situation during the days of the tribal confederacy, certain fighting against Israel, and the against Israel; and the men of texts suggest that the book itself was not assembled until the men of Israel fled from before Israel fled before the Philistines, the Philistines and fell slain on and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. monarchy had been well established.' Mount Gilboa. And the Philis- And the Philistines closely pur- The books of Kings were originally a single work, first tines overtook Saul and his sued Saul and his sons, and the divided by printers in 1516-17.' If it was written shortly after sons; and the Philistines killed Philistines struck down Jona- the release of Jehoiachin, the last event mentioned (2 Kings Jonathan and Abinadab and than, Abinadab and Malachi- 25:27; 552 B.c .8), the author would have been relying partly Malachi-shua the sons of Saul. shua, the sons of Saul. And the on sources describing events 400 years earlier.' That would And the battle went heavily battle became heavy against be similar to writing a book on church history covering the against Saul, and the archers hit Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was badly wounded him; and he was wounded by the Delmer A. Johnson is a pastor living in Evanston, Wyoming. by the archers. archers

4 (1212) ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 The chronicler added an explanatory postscript stating that They saw the temple of God, His throne, the sinful state of Saul's death was the result of his consultation with a Israel, dry bones, and more. Even these prophets sometimes medium. In another place he gave an account of David's war received their information in audible rather than visual form with the Ammonites (1 Chron. 19:1-20:3; 2 Sam. 10-12) (Isa. 37:21-29; 38:4-8; Eze. 12-36). Daniel and John, the without mentioning the story of David's adultery with great apocalyptic prophets of the Bible, used visions as Bathsheba, in this way idealizing him more than the earlier sources extensively, although some of Daniel's information author. It is evident that in these inspired books, the author must have come from oral sources (chaps. 3, 6:4-15) and his found his infoiniation in oral and written accounts, without book contains a letter written by a heathen king (chap. 4). necessarily seeing a vision or hearing a voice. About half of the minor prophets spoke of visions in their Experience was another important source for the Bible writings (Obadiah 1:1; Nahum 1:1; Hab. 1:1; 2:2; Zech. 1:8, writers. Moses used this source as he recorded the wilderness 18; 2:1; 3:1; 4:2; 5:1, and so on). wanderings of Israel. Ruth, Nehemiah, Ezra, and Jonah are In the New Testament, the Gospels and the book of Acts essentially the stories of individual accomplishments, were derived from a combination of oral and written sources, requiring no special revelation regarding information. The the evangelists no doubt writing several portions based on Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Lamentations sprang their own recollections of Jesus' life. Luke acknowledged from the experience of devout individuals and were the use of sources in his introduction (Luke 1:1-3) and, in recognized by the people of God as expressing a special Acts, drew upon his experience with Paul. insight into human relationships and a relationship with God. Occasionally a Biblical writer received information by word of mouth. Paul learned about the condition of the Corinthian church from Chloe's associates (1 Cor. 1:10), and about the Philippians from Epaphroditus (Phil. 4:18). His Throughout history God's message Epistles were actually his words of advice and counsel. He has come to us through various rarely spoke of visions (2 Cor. 12:1-7, Gal. 1:12). His channels. We recognize the entire authority was based on the gospel, his apostleship, and his call (2 Cor. 10-14; Gal. 1-2:10; Acts 22:1-21). As Paul and spectrum of Scripture as inspired, the other apostles, Peter, James, John, and Jude wrote, their whether the author's source was unique experience with Christ and the presence of the Spirit oral, written, experiential, audible, enabled them to.give advice on a higher plane than could you or I (Matt. 28:20; John 14:26; 2 Peter 1:16-21). or visionary. As I engaged in the study of Biblical sources, the introduction to the Epistle to the Hebrews took on new meaning. "When in former times God spoke to our Frequently the Old Testament prophets reported audible forefathers, he spoke in fragmentary and varied fashion rather than visual experiences. Jeremiah told of numerous through the prophets" (Heb. 1:1, N.E.B . ). audible revelations using phrases such as, "The word of the Throughout history God's message has come to us through Lord came to me saying" (chaps. 2:1; 7:1; 11:1; 16:1; 18:1; various channels. We recognize the entire spectrum of 21:1, and so on), and "Thus says the Lord" (chaps. 2:2; 4:3; Scripture as inspired, whether the author's source was oral, 5:14; 6:9, 22; 9:7; 17:5; 18:13, and so on). Although a few of written, experiential, audible, or visionary. his revelatory experiences were visual (chaps. 1:9, 11, 13; It seems fitting to conclude with the words of Hebrews, 24:1-3), in most cases Jeremiah apparently heard a voice, calling attention to the most unique and impressive source which he identified as the Lord's. Many of the minor God has ever provided, "But in this the final age he has prophets did not report visions, but introduced their spoken to us in the Son whom he has made heir to the whole messages with the phrase, "The word of the Lord came to universe, and through whom he created all orders of . . ." (see Hosea 1:1; Joel 1:1; Micah 1:1; Zeph. 1:1; Haggai existence: the Son who is the effulgence of God's splendour 1:1; Mal. 1:1). Even Moses, one of the greatest spiritual and the stamp of God's very being" (Heb. 1:2, 3, leaders of all time, described his experience on Mount Sinai N.E.B.). ❑ more in terms of a conversation than of a heavenly cinema.

"The Lord spake to Moses" (Ex. 25:1; 30:22; 31:1; 32:7; REFERENCES 33:1) and Moses spoke back (Ex. 32:11; 33:12-18; Num. Quotation and Originality, Complete Works (London: George Rutledge and Sons, Ltd.. 1883), 8:170-172; quoted in Alexander Lindley. Plagiarism and 11:11-15; 12:13; 14:13-19; 27:5). His main visionary Originality (New York: Harper and Brothers. 1952), pp. 14. 15. experiences were connected with a view of the pattern of the W. F. Albright, The Biblical Period from Abraham to Ezra (New York: Harper and Row, 1963). pp. 5. 7. tabernacle (Ex. 25:40), and glimpses of Yahweh—God (Ex. 3 Joshua 15. 16, and 19:10-13. 24:10; 33:19-23). In reality, only a few of the Biblical Joshua 19'40-46. 5 Yohanan Aharoni and Michael Avi-Yonah. The Macmillan Bible Atlas (New authors identify visions as their primary source of informa- York: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc.. 1977). pp. 53, 69. 6 Ibid., pp. 55-57 and Albright. op. cit., pp. 35-48 See also Judges 19:1: 21:25. tion. 7 The SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 2. p. 715. Amos was the earliest prophet to state explicitly that his 8 David Alexander and Pat Alexander, eds.. Eerdmans' Handbook to the Bible (Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co . 1973), p 283 writings were based on visual revelation (Amos 1:1). He saw 9 Aharoni and Avi-Yonah, op. cit.. p. 72. a devastating locust swarm (chap. 7:1, 2), a plumbline (verse IC Quotations are from the New• American Standard Bible unless otherwise indicated. 8), a basket of summer fruit (chap. 8:1), and other things. The genealogy in Chronicles extends to Zerubbabel (1 Chron. 3:19). Isaiah and Ezekiel, two of the great classical prophets, tell of 12 ''The greatness [huperbold] of the revelations'' (2 Cor 12:7) refers to the quality . not the quantity of the revelations. See W. F. Arndt and F W. Gingrich. A numerous visions in which they saw nations rise and fall. Greek-English Lexicon.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 (1213) 5 Coping with dull preaching

By ARNOLD KURTZ

Preachers who are willing to price in disciplined study. Some preachers seem to hold the notion that to prepare would be to manifest a lack of faith. face the truth can improve. They expect God to speak through them as a ventriloquist And listeners can help too. speaks through his dummy. Others, simply because they are lazy, shun the hard, tedious work of searching out the true meaning of a text, organizing a message, wording it, writing ow to cope with dull and uninspiring sermons is a it out, and preparing it for smooth, fluent delivery. H dilemma confronting many regular worshipers. Some Some sermons fail because of the preacher's coldness of time ago the "Advice" page of a Christian magazine carried heart. Ice begets ice even as fire begets fire. Richard Baxter this note addressed to the columnist: "Our pastor is a boring cried out in the seventeenth century to a lethargic clergy, speaker. His voice and long, complicated sentences lull me "What! Speak coldly for God and for men's salvation? Can to sleep every week. Several families have left in the past we believe that our people must be converted or condemned couple years because they weren't getting anything out of the and yet we speak in a drowsy tone? In the name of God, messages. My spiritual life is a shambles. The pastor is a brethren, labor to awaken your heart before you get to the warm person and an excellent counselor outside the pulpit. pulpit. "—Paul Benjamin, The Equipping Ministry, p. 47. But I'm not being fed and feel I have to do something. Should How shall we cope? I change churches?" Sabbathkeepers who live where there are concentrations How shall we cope with dull preaching? Raymond of our people, sometimes try to solve such problems by Holmes, in his book, It's a Two-Way Street, sets forth the changing churches. Others, however, because they value thesis that responsibility for a sermon's effectiveness is stability and loyalty, are reluctant to take such drastic action. two-dimensional—speaker and hearer each carries a burden For the majority of our people changing churches, for of accountability. John Hutton, of Glasgow, dramatized his whatever reason, is not an option. The dilemma, neverthe- understanding of this fact on one occasion. He had just less, is real. "I'm not being fed. I have to do something!" announced his text when he noticed a parishioner settling It is regrettable that many sermons miss the mark. "The down to sleep. Pointing his finger, with booming voice he Lord God of heaven cannot approve much that is brought into thundered, "Man, let us begin even—both awake. If you fall the pulpit by those who are professedly speaking the word of asleep while I am preaching, you win. If you stay awake, I the Lord. They do not inculcate ideas that will be a blessing win. But let us begin even. "—James Cleland, Preaching to to those who hear. There is cheap, very cheap fodder placed Be Understood, pp. 106, 107. Whatever else, the incident before the people."—Testimonies to Ministers, p. 337. reminds us that it takes at least two to make a sermon. Good Sermons disappoint when the preacher fails to pay the sermons have been lost on dull ears. Unfortunately, it also is true that in many cases the patience of the hearers approaches Arnold Kurtz is a professor in the Department of Church and that of saints! Ministry, Theological Seminary, Andrews University, Ber- Looking first, then, at the sending side of this equation and rien Springs, Michigan. assuming that as preacher you do not wish to be part of the problem, here are two suggestions: 1. Try to learn the truth about your preaching. You must get at the truth about how people feel about your sermons Grapevine beyond the routine comment at the door. Handling sermon feedback is difficult. This is true because in nothing is the By HELEN KLOPFENSTEIN minister more vulnerable than in his preaching. The sermon is an extension of the speaker's ego. What he or she is in Don't talk about me without me there; intellect, training, understanding, and personality is centered they might misunderstand. and announced in the moment of the delivery of the sermon. Let the words you speak The challenge, therefore, is to obtain honest evaluation from be those that I would choose. people without feeling devastated. Feedback from the pew can be obtained in two ways—by I'm not content to remain listening for it and by asking for it. just a rumor going round. Tuning in to people's responses following the delivery of a Feel my hands, my side: sermon is a sensitive and sophisticated business. Ministers Be persuaded who I am— should watch for meaningful resistance in their "corridor your Lord, your God. counseling." The repetition of a phrase such as "what we need are some good old-fashioned Adventist sermons" may

6 (1214) ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 be a surface clue to deeper feelings. A follow-through visit the burden of success or failure of a given worship service may be indicated. Ministers must learn to read between the does not fall alone upon the hapless pastor and his sermon. It lines of the responses. Too much of "I enjoyed the set mon" is diffused and distributed. may mean that the speaker is really not saying anything Turning now from the sender to the receiver, how shall we arresting enough to elicit more than a bland or general cope with poor preaching? As already suggested, we can response. begin by modifying our expectations. More specifically, we Some ministers are fortunate to have one or more trusted must shift to ourselves some of the responsibility for what laymen with whom they have a contract for honest feedback. happens in worship. If we have cultivated spiritual-minded- These helpers are able tactfully to affirm strengths and ness in private devotions through the week and if we then suggest areas for improvement. come to worship in faith, claiming a blessing, even a poor One pastor of my acquaintance preaches a shortened sermon will not stand in the way. sermon on occasion followed by a response period for the To worship is to give unto God "the glory due unto his congregation. This can be effective, particularly in smaller name." To come to church for what we can get out of it is to churches, in increasing interest and understanding, as well as come for the wrong reason. Some worshipers come not to assisting the speaker to determine how his message is being give but only to receive. They sit and watch with their minds received and understood. in neutral, or in an analytical or critical state. For worship to The modified colloquy is another suggestion for feedback. be personally meaningful, involvement is essential. Several laymen can be asked to take notes on the sermon, or Here are a few suggestions to help you be a giver, not be given copies of it prior to its delivery. Each in turn comes merely a receiver, in worship. Come early for worship, but to the pulpit at the close to quiz the speaker about the not with the intention of viewing a performance or to be particular stand he took. In this way the minister can be entertained. Determine to participate with your personal selective of those who do respond, choosing those secure expression of appreciation and love for God. Respond to the enough to speak honestly to their friend, the minister. call to worship by lifting up your voice in the opening hymn. Some ministers, knowing the great value of honest Think about the meaning of the words. When prayer is feedback from the congregation, gather data in a direct offered, respond silently to each phrase. Some worshipers manner by means of an occasional questionnaire. These quietly, if not audibly, vocalize responses of "amen" or instruments may cover several areas of church life including "yes, Lord." Give your offering as an act of worship—a the worship service and the sermon. symbol of thanksgiving, dedication, and sacrifice to God. Finally, some brave ministers, in seeking to discover the In one church worshipers are summoned to a "conspiracy truth about their preaching, tape record several sermons and of prayer." A card is handed to the members, bidding them then listen to them as if they were sitting in the pew. to pray for people as they enter and leave and for the minister 2. Distribute the responsibility. Few preachers are as he preaches. "Don't close your eyes unless you wish to, capable of spellbinding oratory week after week. Most lay but keep asking God to speak through the pastor's lips and in claim only to modest endowments. However, when high our hearts. . . . Each of you is as important as the minister in priority is placed upon the sermon, as by congregations in making this a good service." America, the average speaker feels the burden. There is, A similar personal involvement in active sermon listening happily, a development in church life today that is helping to is essential. Some find it helpful to take notes. They find it a lighten some of this burden of unwritten expectations. I refer good way to focus their attention on the sermon and to fasten to the current emphasis on the equipping ministry in which it in the memory even though they may not refer to the notes the pastor's role is perceived chiefly as that of teacher- again. As you listen, ask yourself, What is the speaker trainer—the equipper of the lay members for their ministry. saying? What is his main idea? Some preachers intentionally Equipping ministers see their sermonizing over the years as announce their thesis or proposition in a brief statement early the patient, prayerful preparation of others to minister. in the sermon. See if you can identify it. What is the meaning Ministering congregation for you of what is being said? After all, the most important ideas in the sermon may not be verbalized by the speaker, but Picture the difference on Sabbath morning. We now have may be those thought by the listener in response to the a ministering congregation assembled for worship. During sermon as he or she lets the mind explore beyond the reaches the week some of the members have visited the sick, other of the spoken word. families are sponsoring home Bible study groups, one man is What shall we do about dull preaching? Preachers willing leading in a food and clothing drive for a family whose house to face the truth can improve. And listeners can help. has burned down. A woman is present who has led a teen-age Responsive listeners inspire speakers. If there is something girl to Christ during the week. The sermon may be shortened you did not understand, ask the minister. Your obvious to make room for reports and for sharing, or it may take the desire to learn and your genuine interest will give you a form of a class or a Bible study. Lay members sometimes natural opening for suggestions of your own: "Would you share in the preaching. mind using simple language so that I can understand? I really Because the quality of the participation is high, the want to learn." Most important, worship. You have come congregation pulsates with new life, and because members to church to worship God, not simply to hear or evaluate a are involved in more than a pew-sitting/sei mon-tast- sermon. God will not disappoint you, for the time "now is, ing/give-your-offering arrangement they have assumed when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit psychological ownership for the work of the church. It is now and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him" "my church" rather than the minister and his church. Now (John 4:23). ❑

ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 (1215) 7 "Roll away the stone"

By MERLE L. MILLS

Is it true that "the Lord helps of the tomb, Jesus gave His second command: "Loose him, and let him go" (verse 44). Again, willing hands unwound those who help themselves"? the grave-clothes—yards and yards of cloth that bound Lazarus from head to foot. A resurrected Lazarus was ne of the most difficult challenges in Christian thought reunited with his sisters, who by now were overcome with O is balancing the truths of "by faith alone" and "work excitement and joy. They had not dreamed that such an event out your own salvation." Both are Bible teachings, and would take place. when rightly understood they are in harmony. Thus we see that Heaven's plan involves human hands and Take, for instance, the saying, "The Lord helps those who elicits the aid of human power in a cooperative effort. help themselves." More than being a shallow platitude, it Humanity is the crowning act of God's Creation. As such, conveys a vital truth. But if we take it to mean that a person is humans have been endowed with mental powers that make saved by works, we have missed the point. them superior to animals. Yielded to His control God expects Any meritorious works one might perform will be of no humans to exercise these powers to the limit of their avail in seeking salvation. Paul wrote, "For by grace are ye capabilities in the performance of their responsibilities. saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of If God were to ignore our will or physical and moral God" (Eph. 2:8). powers it would be an injustice, for would it not make us On the other hand, there is always danger that "by faith cripples? We would be no better than robots. Furthermore, alone" will be interpreted to teach that one's works are such a course would depreciate our intelligence and militate unrelated to salvation, and that life is an effortless glide into against the growth of personality and character. the next world. "What human power can do divine power is not But Ellen White plainly showed the error of such thinking. summoned to do. God does not dispense with man's aid. He "It is not possible for us to drift into heaven. No sluggard can strengthens him, cooperating with him as he uses the powers enter there. If we do not strive to gain an entrance into the and capabilities given him. "—The Desire of Ages, p. 535. kingdom, if we do not seek earnestly to learn what This is a singular statement, for many times we fail to constitutes its laws, we are not fitted for a part in recognize our unique relationship to God. He does not expect it. s Object Lessons, p. 280. "Do all you can on the impossible of us nor does He treat us as children, but as your part to bring about favorable results. Jesus has promised mature individuals. He expects us to develop and utilize our His aid, but not apart from our effort. "—Steps to Christ, p. capabilities. "For we are labourers together with God" (1 122. Cor. 3:9). What an honored and unique position to be given a The Pauline epistles also reveal that the righteousness of relationship to the great Ruler of the universe! It is an Christ through faith that leads to salvation requires a incredible gift. "Divine and human agencies are to combine response or a cooperative effort. The miracle of God's grace in temporal as well as in spiritual achievements. "—Christ's making possible the righteousness of Christ calls for a Object Lessons, pp. 349, 350. participative action by men and women—God does not Junior partners in the team override or overwhelm the human will. A Biblical story—Christ's raising of Lazarus from the God is concerned with our every need. But we are not to dead—illustrates this important principle of the Christian expect Him to assist us in our mundane pursuits or in our life. Urgently summoned by Mary and Martha, Jesus finally spiritual development if we have not fulfilled our part as arrived at Bethany. Lazarus already was dead. Imagine the junior partners in His team. Should I race down the highway sisters' dismay when Jesus, after consoling them, made the in my auto, exceeding the speed limit and violating all safety strange request to be taken to Lazarus' tomb. They protested, rules, can I expect God to perform a miracle to preserve my stating that their brother already had been dead four days. life? If I ignore the laws of health, abusing my body, not There was no hope now, for his body had begun to decay. eating properly, not getting adequate exercise, overworking, Nevertheless, Jesus insisted. and ignoring health laws in general, can I expect God to spare Upon His arrival He gave the startling command, "Take me from disease or keep me in health? No. ye away the stone" (John 11:39). Loving hands eagerly did I have observed that pilots, before taking off, go through a so. Then, in an authoritative voice, which reechoed within checklist of precautionary measures. And, even while in the depths of the tomb, Jesus cried out: "Lazarus, come flight, the pilot consistently observes the dials, and checks forth" (verse 43). Instantly, the figure of Lazarus still bound his position. Could he expect the Lord to guide him in his in his grave-clothes appeared. As Lazarus stood at the mouth flight and bring him safely to his destination if he did not follow the safety procedures? "Man is to cooperate with Merle L. Mills is a general field secretary of the General God, employing every power according to his God-given Conference. ability. He is not to be ignorant as to what are right practices

8 (1216) ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 in eating and drinking, and in all the habits of life."— Selected Messages, book 1, p. 380. FOR THE YOUNGER SET This same principle applies to the spiritual life. Regen- eration, justification, and sanctification follow from a miracle of God's grace. But the human will is not passive in this miracle. "Our part is to pray and believe. Watch unto prayer. Watch, and cooperate with the prayer-hearing God. " -Christ's Object Lessons, p. 146. I believe this is what the apostle Paul had in mind when he Amanda's crooked legs wrote, "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" (Phil. 2:12). This sounds like a do-it-yourself By SHARON LANDIS religion, doesn't it? But our text must be put in its proper Amanda is happy most of ured her legs and made some context. Remember that Paul added, "For it is God which the time because she knows special braces for them to worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure" that Jesus loves her very help them walk again. (verse 13). much. She was excited when the "Let no man present the idea that man has little or nothing But one day Amanda doctor told her she could go to do in the great work of overcoming; for God does nothing didn't feel very well, and she home with Mommy and wasn't happy. She was so for man without his cooperation We are to strive, Daddy. She couldn't wait to sick that Mommy and Daddy see her pets and all her toys. wrestle, agonize, watch, pray, lest we be overcome by the had to take her to see the She was happy that Jesus wily foe. . . . Never leave the impression on the mind that doctor. helped her to feel better. there is little or nothing to do on the part of man; but rather The doctor was a very Amanda still has to wear teach man to cooperate with God that he may be successful in nice man, and he helped her the braces on her legs, and overcoming. "—Selected Messages, book 1, p. 381. to feel a little better. He said she has had several opera- Some time ago a disaster took place at sea off the that Amanda would have to tions too. She is much Massachusetts coast. A boat had sailed out into the Atlantic stay in the hospital so she stronger now. She walks and and struck the rocks near Fisher's Island. There was just could get all the help she runs, even with braces. She enough time for all on board to don their lifejackets and cast needed. is a big girl now, 5 years old. themselves into the sea before the boat took its final plunge Mommy and Daddy felt She gets on the bus every bad that their little girl was morning and goes to kinder- into the watery depths. A man by the name of Andrew sick. They stayed with her in garten. Johnson fastened his lifejacket around him, went to the edge the hospital most of the time, Amanda is busy, but she of the deck, and when a large wave came along threw himself and Amanda also had visits never forgets to thank Jesus into it. Eventually, he reached shore. But on the very spot from Grandma and other every day for making her where he had stood, 40 people drowned. Why? Because they friends. well again. did not put themselves in a position where the lifejackets While Amanda was sick, There are many boys and were of any value. her legs grew crooked, and girls that have crooked legs So it is with us. We never can be saved by our works. Nor they forgot how to walk. and other troubles. Won't it can we become righteous unless Christ's righteousness is Amanda felt sad. But when be wonderful when Jesus she became a little stronger, comes and makes them imputed and imparted to us. But before this miracle can a kind man came and meas- well? become a reality we must, like Andrew Johnson, do something for ourselves. We must yield to the Holy Spirit, who will lead us to repentance and confession. We must make a daily commitment to Christ. We must communicate with Him daily through prayer and the study of His word. "If you expect salvation, you must pray. Take time. Be not hurried and careless in your prayers. Beg of God to work in you a thorough reformation, that the fruits of His Spirit may dwell in you, and you shine as lights in the world. "—Testi- monies, vol. 1, p. 159. Are we active partners with God in His government? Led by His grace, have we rolled away the stones of indolence, neglect, indifference, or smugness? Have we sought God with diligence, earnestness, and, in faith have we accepted His direction and power? Do we know what it is to agonize and wrestle in the secret chamber as Jacob wrestled with the angel? If so, then we have nothing to fear. God will act on our behalf as He did at Lazarus' tomb. He will perform miracles to provide for our needs and assist us, not only in achieving our earthly goals but He will make us "perfect in every good work to do his will, working in . . . [us] that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ" (Heb. 13:21). ❑

ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 (1217) 9 Made with love

By CHERYL ERICKSON, as told to GWEN SCOTT SIMMONS

My husband came in, holding a usual routine of removing his shoes. He giggled as the cool grass tickled his feet, and he chased grasshoppers and mutilated collection of red butterflies that were drawn to the cut grass. yarn. As I noticed the tag, Later as I bathed David's dusty body, anxiously waiting to do the same for myself, I thought of the sweater. I put him I felt sick. down for his nap and walked out to the shed. I looked under the seat of the mower, where I had laid it, but it was not there. avid sat quietly on the floor playing. I watched him, I looked through the yard for it until I heard him crying and D thankful for the peace and quiet. His shirt was stained went back inside. with scattered traces of blueberries from breakfast. He That evening my husband came in, holding a mutilated leaned over Toby, his stuffed panda, and managed to pull off collection of red yarn. "lt was in the blades of the mower," his shoe, which at the moment had no obvious mate. he said. It was raining, and the rhythmic thumping on the awning I felt sick captured his attention for a moment. A knock at the door sent him rocketing to his feet. He struggled to reach the As I noticed the tag, "MADE WITH LOVE BY doorknob, then looked at me with pleading eyes. GRANDMA," now nearly beyond recognition, I felt sick. I "Got a package for you, son." It was the mailman; he glanced helplessly at my husband. reached under his arm for the package. "I should have known this would happen. She spent so "Thanks," I said. much time on it, too." "Tanks," David echoed. "I'm sure she'll understand," he said and slipped his arm In it was a small red sweater with white triangular designs around my shoulders. stitched into the sleeves and around the collar. Sewed to the When Mother called a few days later, I had not decided neck was a tag, which read, "MADE WITH LOVE BY whether I would tell her about the ruined sweater. But as GRANDMA." much as I tried to talk of other things, I could think only of "Look, honey, it's for you. Grandma made it." what had happened. I remembered the many times I had told I fastened the last button and leaned back to take a her how David loved his sweater and how it was his favorite. long-range view. "How do you like it?" Now I wished I had not said so much about it. "Mom, I have to tell you something," I blurted Her first knitted gift spontaneously. She stopped talking, and the line was silent. I David smiled and ran a finger over the stitching. For a few told her about my carelessness with the sweater and moments I sat silently admiring it and touching it. My mother apologized profusely. She took the news well and forgiv- had just taken up knitting, and this was her first knitted gift. ingly assured me that "accidents do happen." But I could When harvesttime arrived, demanding my husband's sense her hurt. constant attention, I volunteered to mow our four-acre yard, Fall arrived, and I had stopped my chores one morning to which had already been neglected too long. The North collect leaves outside with David when the mailman drove Dakota morning was cool, so I dressed David in his sweater by. We walked together to the mailbox and found a package. and took him with me. Fascinated by the tractor mower, he Inside was a red sweater identical to the one that had been watched attentively as the grass flew from the blades. ruined. Again, the tag "MADE WITH LOVE BY Grasshoppers jumped wildly as we mowed a path through the GRANDMA" was sewed to the neck. grass, and each dandelion that disappeared beneath the I sat down on the front step and held David close in one mower sparked a squeal of delight. arm and the sweater in the other. "Your grandma loves you The afternoon grew hot, so I stopped to take the sweater very much, David," I said. off David. I laid it under the seat, wasting no time in getting He smiled and pulled the sweater onto his lap. As we sat back to work. together that morning I discovered once again the strength When the job was finally completed, we put the mower and power of love. Mother's love was great enough to look away. The freshly mown grass smelled clean as we walked beyond my carelessness with the sweater and replace it with a across the lawn. new one. I squeezed David's hand. "We did a pretty good job, Then I considered God and the infinite love He offers us didn't we? Won't Daddy be proud of us?" all. His gifts are endless and of matchless value. And though "Uh-huh" was his only reply as he concentrated on his He is disappointed when we are careless with those gifts, His love goes far beyond that disappointment, making Him ever Gwen Simmons was a student living in Centerville, Iowa, willing to forgive and to replace them with new gifts— when this article was written. MADE WITH LOVE BY GOD. ❑

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sound. But often the decision we make to be happy and pleasant will be reflected to us. If mother is cheerful as she performs her duties, and father comes home from work with a happy spirit, the children probably will be happy too. When my children were small I noticed that almost every time I felt irritable—even when I thought it was well disguised—my children would be crosser and naughtier than usual. Psychologists tell us that a whole chain reaction can be produced this way. A film depicts a father who had some problem with his boss at work and comes home angry with the world in general. Instead of releasing his feelings harmlessly by sharing with his wife, he just gets angry at her for no apparent reason. Without realizing what is happening, she takes it out on the children when they come home from school, snapping at them unduly. Of course, they feel hurt but cannot analyze why, so soon they begin quarreling with each other and finally end up kicking the family dog. How different it would be if any member of the family saw what was happening and determined to stop it. Kind words and helpful deeds from a husband will go a long way toward keeping a wife cheerful. But it also is true that the wife often is the key to the whole family's emotional atmosphere. A lilt in the voice, a smile, or even a song as she works around the house can make everyone feel happy. Give children a head start. When do our children acquire Merry hearts, habits of cheerfulness? The process may begin in the womb before birth. Just as a headache from indigestion may make merry homes us irritable for a while, so a mother's prenatal neglect of proper food, rest, and exercise may give her child a poor start in life physically and predispose him to discomfort and How can we achieve a spirit of unhappiness. cheerfulness and good humor An expectant mother's emotional upset increases the activity of her fetus. With sustained disturbance, the baby in our homes? may be born light in weight though normal in length (the excess energy bums up fat). A few newborns have entered the world with ulcers. At least one baby has been observed to have convulsions while still in the womb, when the mother By MADELINE S. JOHNSTON was completely exhausted from caring for a sick 20-month- old child for three weeks with little rest and much concern.' Teach cheerfulness. Cheerfulness is learned primarily by he wisest man who ever lived—and one who knew a lot each child. But we cannot merely command our children to Tabout home life—wrote, "A merry heart makes a be happy and then perhaps punish them for crying. They cheerful countenance, but low spirits sap a man's strength" learn primarily by imitation. (Prov. 17:22, N.E.B.). In our stressful life today how can we I know one mother who, eager to have her first child turn achieve a spirit of cheerfulness and good humor in our out well, disciplined him quite rigorously. In her determina- homes? tion to correct all his faults, however, she punished Decide to be cheerful. Sometimes just a conscious frequently and tore down some of the happy relationship they decision to be cheerful can help. It is easy to get into had built up during his babyhood. He became defensively disagreeable habits without realizing how sour we look or argumentative and seldom lent a really cheerful atmosphere to the home. Madeline S. Johnston is a secretary living in Berrien Later, with a younger child, the same mother determined Springs, Michigan. to concentrate mostly on cheerfulness. Though she did not

ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 (1219) 11 allow deliberate disobedience, she made fewer demands and Use humor. Don't forget to laugh with your children. A tried to divert the child when a contest of wills loomed. She sense of humor smooths out problems. Sometimes in a put "untouchables" out of reach, rather than battling over classroom the children become squirmy and tired, perhaps a each item to teach obedience—knowing, too, that matura- little irritable, and the teacher can feel group tension building tion would automatically take care of some problems. This up. Often the atmosphere can be changed completely by child became a cheerful, agreeable "sweetie" whom telling a funny story or answering a question with a touch of everyone loved. One man always called her "the little girl humor. Everyone has a good laugh, and they all feel with the million-dollar smile." better—and behave better. One wise old teacher said, "I If cheerfulness is continually encouraged in the child it can consider a day's teaching wasted if we do not all have one become a habit just like combing hair or brushing teeth. hearty laugh." When the child is particularly sweet and happy tell him, Sometimes we get so busy that we simply forget to laugh, "You are a joy to Mother and Daddy and make us happy but laughter really is good medicine. A parent can use it when you are so cheerful." A little praise encourages a child deliberately when a child begins to be restless or irritable. to try even harder. Parents and small children usually can find very simple The baby and toddler stages are the time to do this. An things to laugh about—a funny song they sing together while authority in the field of character education says, "Much of washing the dishes, or a poem, or just a private joke all their the fundamental nature of temperament has been determined own. A good laugh together suddenly shrinks the "genera- by the end of the first three years." '-- Bending the twig a little tion gap" and puts everybody on the same level. day by day at this age will largely determine the ultimate It is never right to make fun of children or make light of direction of the tree. their problems. But occasionally when a child comes to Enjoy your children. A grandmother once wrote that she report a squabble or some other problem that has grown enjoyed her grandchildren much more than her children. She disproportionately large in his mind, it works surprisingly loved to have them visit her, and their visits were always well just to laugh at the whole thing—not a derisive laugh, of happy times. She delighted in their conversation, full of course, but one that sees humor in the situation and then wonder and originality. She wondered why this had not been laughs as though laughing with the child. Often this releases so true with her children. For one thing, grandparents do not the tension so that he sees the humor too, and the incident is have the same responsibility as parents. They can enjoy the forgotten as he joins in the laughter. children without continually worrying about whether they I have not yet met a child without a sense of humor. As are developing all the good traits they should. This with other traits, this sense grows and matures as the child never-ending sense of responsibility is what wears a parent develops. What is funny to a 3-year-old is not the least bit down—always guiding the character development, correct- funny to a 13-year-old. Parents need to adapt themsehes to ing the child, checking on him, correcting again. these different levels of humor. Today parents are not as sure of themselves, either. They A very young child's humor is of a simple variety—funny worry more about whether they are doing the job right, faces, strange sights and sounds of any kind, or just a hearty because many psychologists, educators, and doctors are laugh over the simple delights of living. Many children in the telling them how it ought to be done. They feel like failures middle years become more reserved and enjoy a quieter type when they see the high ideal set out in the Bible and other of humor, though most of them become quite silly at times. books on parenting. We need to study these sources without An adolescent's humor is very different from a younger expecting immediate perfection. child's. As he gets into his teen years, wanting to be grown up, he enjoys telling jokes and guffawing loudly over them. Relax with your children It is important then to guide a child's humor into channels of In other words, one way to enjoy our children is to relax a refinement. Humor can be a crude thing when used bit more with them. City parents especially have a hurried improperly, yet surely God did not intend us to be life that makes it hard to find time to enjoy their children. long-faced. Christian humor should be a blessing—medi- Plan times wisely to be with them, and expect them just to be cine, as Solomon says—to both originator and recipient. themselves. Have fun with them. With teen-agers, too, humor can be a useful tool for Ask yourself, When I look at my child, what do I see? discipline. Because they hate to be told what to do, they often What do I really like about my children? Often we see a seem balky. It is easy to nag and prod them, yet often the bundle of problems, a nuisance upsetting the furniture, or a result is only worse resistance. Sometimes these same question-box that gets in our way. Of necessity our problems can be handled with a light touch that appeals to the disciplinary role makes us think often about their faults and teen-ager's sense of humor, and he will respond positively. weaknesses, and sometimes we need to remind ourselves One boy took a bath goodnaturedly after his mother wrote that this one has a very charming smile or that one always him a humorous note and put it on his dresser—when he had answers kindly when asked to help. Such thoughts can put a shown an irritating passive resistance to all previous smile back on a mother's face, and soon the little mirrors suggestions of cleanliness. around her reflect it. Humor lubricates the family machinery. May God give us Another trick is to hug your child and tell him how much the wisdom to use it skillfully to develop cheerful homes. he means to you—so simple, yet few of us do it often. But it REFERENCES can cheer up a child who has just come home from school, M. F. Ashley Montagu, Prenatal Influences (Springfield, Ill.: Charles C. Thomas, 1962), pp. 200-202, 173-176. tired and ready to pick a fight with any younger brother who 2. Ernest M. Ligon, The Psychology of Christian Personality (New York: The speaks to him. Macmillan Co., 1961), p. 104.

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another sphere. We watched in But the divine perspective is far The year heart-stopping excitement films different. God's grace is always of quadraplegic young people, made perfect in weakness (2 Cor. that was bodies wired to computers, begin- 12:9). He has chosen the weak ning to flex atrophied muscles on things of the world to confound the In a few days the year of our exercise bicycles and at last to take strong, the foolish to overthrow the Lord one thousand nine hundred several hesitant steps. wise (1 Cor. 1:27). Because He is and eighty two will be history. It The year that was brought good on our side, the cause is His, and has been a notable year, an interest- news of the church, also. The He guarantees its success. ing year, a tragic year. Like every Seventh-day Adventist Church con- Twenty-five hundred years ago a event in this world under the tinues to advance into all the world. band of exiles returned to their shadow of the Fall, it was mixed— Day by day its fellowship of men homeland. As they set about to part good, part evil. and women drawn from the races of restore their Temple and city, the Internationally, 1982 was a tur- humanity grows more diverse, Lord sent them messages of hope bulent year. War in the Falkland more abundant. And the year saw through the prophets Haggai and Islands, war in Lebanon, war in two "firsts," both indicative of the Zechariah. Though their numbers Afghanistan, war in Iran and Iraq— health and mission of the church: were small and their means little, the guns were always pounding the One Thousand Days of Reap- this was the assurance they somewhere. Hundreds of men, ing, launched September 18, and received: "Not by might, nor by women, and children were mas- the holding of the Annual Council power, but by my spirit, saith the sacred in a refugee camp in Beirut. in Manila, Philippines. Lord of hosts" (Zech. 4:6). The leadership in the Kremlin In the United States some mem- "Human power and human changed hands, and Yuri Andropov bers have become negative and might did not establish the church stepped onto center stage. And the critical concerning the church. of God, and neither can they nuclear buildup continued in both They need to take a long view and a destroy it. Not on the rock of East and West. broad view. A long view, because human strength, but on Christ In the United States, unemploy- to see the church in history is to see Jesus, the Rock of Ages, was the ment climbed to 10.8 percent, the evidence of God's gracious leading. church founded, 'and the gates of highest level in more than 40 years. A broad view, because the church hell shall not prevail against it.' The Suddenly the bastion of Social worldwide shows strong signs of presence of God gives stability to Security seemed vulnerable as vitality. His cause. 'Put not your trust in funds ran low. Millions of men and princes, nor in the son of man,' is Weak and strong women, reaping the harvest of the the word that comes to us. 'In permissive society, suffered from The church is both weak and quietness and in confidence shall be herpes infection, a fast-spreading strong. From a human perspective, your strength.' God's glorious form of venereal disease. the odds arrayed against the church work, founded on the eternal princi- Yet the year brought positive are overwhelming. Even the rapid ples of right, will never come to news too. The silicon chip, that growth of the church in certain nought. It will go on from strength 3/16" x 3/16" marvel of modern countries brings heavy problems. to strength, 'not by might, nor by skills, made possible huge strides Workers and believers in some power, but by my spirit, saith the forward in computer technology. places go in fear of their very lives. Lord of hosts.' " Prophets and Meanwhile the space shuttle blasted Kings, pp. 595, 596. into earth orbit and returned to earth The year that was—to God be the in pinpoint landings of astonishing glory. And the year that shall be consistency. not by human might and power, but But the most amazing technolog- by His Spirit. W. G. J. ical advance that we noticed was in

ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 (1221) 13 fied behavior springs from a subsur- self-pity or discouragement. It was That precious face motive, one deeper in fact than important that His hearers under- simple commitment to a meritori- stand that vital commitment is to good name ous life style. Jesus firmly rejected God, the author of law, not simply the Pharisees' deed-oriented reli- to the letter of the law or even to "A good name is rather to be gion. "Except your righteousness custodial Judaism treasuring its her- chosen than great riches" (Prov. shall exceed the righteousness of itage. 22:1). Solomon doubtless had the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall The temptation to practice phari- moral qualities in mind when he in no case enter into the kingdom of saical surface religion is ever with gave this proverb, but today's com- heaven" (Matt. 5:20). us. Often it is accompanied by mercial world has discovered that a In His effort to awaken believers passionate zeal, and its exponents good name is the road to riches. to the deeper level of religious life, feel deeply that they are defenders Fortunes are spent hiring advertis- Jesus ran grave danger of being of the true faith. No doubt God ing firms to create a favorable misunderstood. Malicious minds loves them dearly and honors at image for this or that product. easily could twist His words and least their earnestness, but such Foiling Madison Avenue's finest deeds to give the impression that He religion falls far short of the deep, efforts, unforeseen events occasion- discounted obedience to God. Jesus abiding fellowship He extends to ally strip goods or services of their often suffered this charge at the us. good reputation, precipitating an mouths of pious religionists, but did Not for one moment does our instant crisis. not allow Himself the luxury of heavenly Father lower His standard A case in point is the recent of excellence. Despite the carping Tylenol emergency that plunged of His critics, Jesus protected every seven unsuspecting victims into jot and tittle of the law in His immediate graves. Johnson and teaching as well as His life, being Johnson, owners of the brand "in all points tempted like as we name, immediately withdrew the Thine Is are, yet without sin" (Heb. 4:15). capsules from the market in a quick the Kingdom In Him we find no compromise with effort to save the firm's name as sin, no cheap grace to gloss over confidence in Tylenol collapsed, shoddiness. although certainly nearly every one By HERMAN T. ROBERTS Although criticized on earth, of the hundreds of thousands of God of all worlds, all boundless space, Jesus' life was flawless in the sight packages swept off store shelves What mortal lay can praise Thy name? of heaven. His good name remained was free of cyanide. The product's On earth Thy sovereign power and grace unstained in the one place where it Flow out from zone to zone the same. name was tarnished. counts most of all—before the A Christian's reputation, too, is Thou art the King of empires gone, Father and the heavenly hosts. fragile. Although many non-Chris- Of present powers and those to be; The glorious good news of the Thine is the scepter, Thine the throne tians personally feel free to ignore That orders all eternity. gospel assures us that Jesus gives virtues endorsed by society, they His perfect standing when we reach expect something different from We trace Thee over history's page out for it in faith. Receiving this, From Eden's gates to latest hour; Christians; indeed, they often look How marvelous from age to age we stand in perfect security. for something akin to plaster saints. Have been the workings of Thy power. The grateful Christian, suddenly When under stress, they dismiss enriched by the gift wrought at With Thy consent bold despots rise; their own flareups of fury and unfit At Thy decree they fall in shame. Calvary, is set in sympathetic language as peccadilloes; somehow Who boast themselves or strong or wise response to the will of God. Born of Christians are expected to undergo All share a transitory fame. the Spirit, his feet set out in the path severe testing with a serenity We see not and we may not see of Jesus; and the world, which approaching the unreal. The future pattern of Thy plan; watches surface behavior, sees one Beyond the starry-eyed expecta- Enough that there should rest with Thee whose heart is knit to his Saviour. tions, the world should see some- The course of empires and of man. Never flippant, never careless, thing different in Christians, for the Still through the ever-shifting maze, harsh, judgmental, or self-satisfied, way of Christ espouses high ideals. Thy waiting church her hope attends, his aim is to extend the message of Pharisaism made those ideals ends And still adown the distant days, hope "to them that believe on his Thy earthly throne its glory sends. in themselves, stressing exemplary name" (John 1:12). G. W. R. surface behavior. But real sancti- Thine shall the long dominion be— One kingdom, one terrestrial sway, And heaven and earth shall honor Thee With homage through an endless day!

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COVER STORY seed was sown when his bene- It was there that they met a factor told him that she could couple who had recently Couple establishes church imagine his becoming a self- returned from the Palau Islands, supporting missionary some- where they had worked in con- in unentered area of Texas day. The seed took root and nection with SOS (Sustentation slowly began to grow, particu- Overseas Service—a program larly when Jerry and LaVonne for denominational retirees). By WINI PITFORD began to work on a Navaho The Hoovers were inspired by Indian reservation in New the reports of the needs in the Mexico. In addition to their islands and began writing to a It is hard to know just when an Associate of Arts degree in regular duties with the govern- native pastor, who soon asked the idea first came to them. industrial arts and was planning ment school system, they them to come as missionaries. When they met, Jerry and to establish his own business. organized games for the chil- The unexpected sale of one of LaVonne did not dream that one However, certain that the Lord dren and conducted Friday- their trailer parks provided the day they would be taking the was guiding, he decided to night vesper services. Although needed funds for the journey. light of the three angels' mes- accept the offer. Along with the they enjoyed working with the Jerry, LaVonne, and their two sages into a county unentered by industrial arts courses, he not Indian children, the high alti- children, Lisa and Jeffery, flew Adventists. But God works in only took the required religion tude and cold climate were not to their new home prepared to mysterious ways. classes but also audited many to their liking, and eventually teach others. But as is so often Jerry Hoover, reared a Cath- other religion classes. they moved to Oregon, where the case, they found themselves olic, had been determined to While Jerry was attending Jerry tutored children from a the real learners. marry LaVonne. But as an Pacific Union College, a tiny nearby Indian reservation. After only six months, prob- Adventist she opposed marriage outside her denomination. Determined to prove Seventh- day Adventism the craziest reli- gion in the world, Jerry eagerly studied the Faith for Today Bible lessons LaVonne sent him as he served aboard a Navy cruiser on an eight-month tour of duty in Vietnam. To his amazement, he found the les- sons irrefutable. Jerry's favorite Bible verse, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matt. 6:33), was more than fulfilled. First he yielded to the Lord and was baptized; after two weeks he and LaVonne were married. Three years later, while they were working at a Christian summer camp, Jerry received a letter from one of LaVonne's distant relatives, a woman Dominican students are serious about outreach whom he had never met, but The third- and fourth-year theology students at On Sabbath, October 30, Lucas M. Diaz, of the who offered to pay all his the Dominican Adventist University take their college's religion department, baptized 12 of their college expenses for one year if field practice seriously. Saulo Vizcaino and candidates, nine of whom are shown standing in he would go to Pacific Union Joaquin Montero have been working with a small front of the 12-by-12-foot "rustic chapel" that College. group in the beautiful mountain area of La Cueva serves the area. Saulo and Joaquin (right) kneel Jerry had recently received del Duey in the Alta Gracia District of the North with two fellow students and the elder who is Dominican Conference. overseeing the project. Wini Pitford is the communica- As a result of their work, a group of church LUCAS M. DIAZ tion secretary of the Adventist members that had been divided now has been Department of Religion church in La Grange, Texas. reunited, and many non-Adventists are attending. Dominican Adventist University

ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 (1223) 15 lems with another of their trailer an oil boom in the area. Land day, but there were other the La Grange church was parks forced the reluctant prices were escalating. Small goals—they needed a church dedicated to God, free of debt. Hoovers to return to the States. acreages were almost impossi- building. Today, God's last-day mes- As they worked to resolve the ble to locate. Then late one Steward Brown, a Baptist sage is being broadcast each business problems, Jerry and evening as Jerry entered the with whom they had studied, week from the local radio sta- LaVonne prayed for God's newspaper office to get a news- agreed to sell at a reduced price tion. Every week it is printed in guidance. And as they prayed, paper just off the press, he met one and one-half acres on High- the newspaper. Various com- the seedling idea of being self- a realtor who was correcting an way 71, making construction munity outreach activities such supporting missionaries began ad that had been incorrectly possible for the fledgling as a Five-Day Plan to Stop to mature. In the writings of worded in the preceding edi- church. The groundbreaking Smoking, a natural-foods Ellen G. White they read: "If tion. Had it read "Old house on ceremony was held on cooking school, another evan- families would locate in the small acreage" instead of Mother's Day, 1980. gelistic series, a strong Com- dark places of the earth, places "New house . . ." the property During the next two years munity Services program, and a where the people are enshrouded probably would have been sold every man, woman, and child new church school, as well as in spiritual gloom, and let the immediately. But as it was still from the small congregation personal witnessing, have light of Christ's life shine out available, Jerry asked to see it. worked to erect a memorial to resulted in several more people through them, a great work Even in the dark Jerry and God. Nearly every Sunday joining the church. might be accomplished. "— LaVonne felt it was just what church members and volunteers Throughout the United States Testimonies, vol. 6, p. 442. God wanted them to have. The labored together. Then, while there are many more counties Obtaining a map from the next morning they signed the nation celebrated its inde- waiting to witness a repeat of General Conference of counties papers to make the peaceful pendence on July 4, 1981, what happened in La Grange, unentered by Adventists, the little farm theirs. Together the services were held for the first Texas. The need is for ordinary, Hoovers asked God to lead family began working to make time in the new Seventh-day down-to-earth Adventist lay them in their search. Beginning their new home comfortable Adventist church in La Grange, persons who, by letting their in Florida, they worked their and to share God's love with Texas. lights shine, will bring the way westward, through Geor- everyone who would listen. Just two years after the inhabitants of such areas to the gia, Alabama, Mississippi, The Hoovers were delighted groundbreaking, May 8, 1982, greater light of God's love. Louisiana, and part of Texas. when they learned that the As the travel-worn family left Texas Conference was Houston, they felt impressed to interested in establishing work jog north of Interstate 10 about in unentered counties—in fact, North American Council 17 miles. they were holding monthly meetings in Austin on that very breaks with the past Fifty miles to church subject. Jerry and LaVonne Arriving in the little town of attended the next meeting, and By GEORGE W. REID La Grange, Texas, they imme- plans were immediately made diately were struck by its for the conference to assist with beauty and neatness. Their map the work in the La Grange area. Readers of the REVIEW who fledgling Adventist Church. Its from the General Conference Bible study enrollment cards follow the progress of the organizers, representing only revealed that seven of the nine were sent by the conference to Adventist Movement look upon 3,500 members, argued that it surrounding counties had no all the residents of the town. As major councils of the church would, among other things, Adventists. In fact, the closest a result of the cards and per- with a blend of curiosity, inter- give overall direction to the Adventist church was 50 miles sonal efforts of the Hoovers, est, and concern. Decisions expanding work. away. Their decision was about 20 Bible studies soon made in such assemblies deter- But the church was at the time made. were being given each week. mine the general direction the limited geographically to 16 The ferocity of Satan's At first the Hoovers attended church will move, what will be States in the northeastern attacks after their decision to the closest Adventist church, in done with emerging problems, United States. The South, then move to La Grange convinced Elgin, Texas. However, as how the work can be best engaged in an unsuccessful the Hoovers that God indeed interest grew, they rented the advanced, and where millions struggle for independence, had a work for them in that St. James United Methodist of dollars will be spent. Thou- lacked even one Adventist area. Not only was their move church on Saturdays. With the sands of people will be directly church. plagued with flat tires and help of three other families affected. By 1913 the work had greatly ruined rims but it took an entire from the Elgin church, a new Such a council met at the expanded, so the world was month to find ground where company of Adventists was General Conference headquar- divided for organizational pur- they could build their home— established. ters October 27-November 2, poses into a number of conti- only to discover that the neigh- On July 7, 1979, they the first annual council of the nent-size divisions. Each was to bors did not want anyone build- rejoiced together as Toni Fai- North American Division. function as a General Confer- ing so near their property. son, the first local convert, was Speakers repeatedly referred to ence branch in its region, a role Knowing there would be no baptized. Soon more people it as a historic council, a differing from that of constitu- peace between them, Jerry and took their stand for Christ. description sometimes misused ent unions. LaVonne sold their newly pur- After tent meetings conducted but in this instance accurate In fact, however, North chased ground. by Robert H. Wood, the com- because it represents a genu- America was home to most of Somewhat discouraged, they pany was organized into a inely significant change in the members. It provided most once again began the search for church. Twenty-five people denominational direction. of the leaders, and funds, as a home. Property was being signed the roster as charter In 1863, 120 years ago, the well, so that North Americans snatched up the moment it members on Sabbath, Septem- General Conference was organ- largely determined the course of came on the market because of ber 15, 1979. It was a grand ized at Battle Creek to guide the the church.

16 (1224) ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 Today the situation is vastly frequently present to provide an different. With the rapid growth interchange with the world of membership outside North field. In some of the sessions America, 83 percent of all they chaired the meeting. Adventists live elsewhere. Typically such assemblies The North American Division, are called to transact denomi- however, continues to predomi- national business. Each day nate in leadership and finance, begins with a devotional mes- so that until now its annual sage that is in reality a sermon, meeting has been held in direct followed by business sessions conjunction with that of the that discuss strategies and poli- General Conference. cies, as well as receiving the The Annual Council of the reports of various departments General Conference met Octo- and institutions. ber 5-12 in Manila. Kenneth H. Some sessions have legal Wood's report was carried in significance, being officially the November 18 issue of the called meetings of registered ADVENTIST REVIEW. Planning corporations established by the for the world work took place church for specific purposes. there, but items specific to One example is the General North America were referred to Conference International Insur- the North American meeting in ance Company, organized to Washington two weeks later. provide protection for church Following two days of inten- properties and enterprises. sive committees, the first ses- Another is the Religious Liberty With typical enthusiasm, North American Division president sion began as Robert Dale, Association of North America. C. E. Bradford makes a point while addressing the delegates. assistant to the president of the The 1982 council broke with division, introduced the council the traditional pattern. There one to be sure, but a reversal of Despite the difficulties, there organizational theme, then the were five well-prepared morn- an upward spiral of many years' were light moments. As J. C. principal personnel of the divi- ing devotionals given by presi- standing. A substantial portion Kinder, North American pub- sion staff. Neal Wilson, Gen- dents of local conferences, but of the change is attributable to lishing director, extolled a eral Conference president, each day's message was a por- the sharp decline in the inflation booklet's low cost, he men- reported briefly on the Manila tion of an integrated theme— rate, but recession is taking its tioned that this was his wife's Council. He then described the church growth at the local level. toll, as well. The threat of static birthday, and he had paid 75 Washington gathering as "not Daily, following the or even declining income hung cents for her birthday card. A an Annual Council, but a year- eight o'clock devotional, the over the many discussions light chorus of voices called, end divisional council." delegates moved to small, well- involving financial budgets. "Cheapskate," followed by a North America was in pas- organized discussion groups to For sheer size, the most general roll of laughter. "I'm sage away from its historic spend an entire hour discussing significant action of the council giving her something else, symbiotic relationship to the practical ways to assist local was the establishment of too," he insisted somewhat General Conference, moving congregations in presenting Adventist Health Sys- defensively. With spirits toward assuming its place as Christ and in winning new tem/United States, the church's refreshed by humor, the council one of the 13 world divisions. followers to Him. national umbrella health-care returned to its business. But at times that distinction was Vigorous discussions system. Donald W. Welch, of A report that attracted deep not easy to keep in mind. On AHS/Sunbelt, based in interest came from Colin Cook, several occasions the discussion The group discussions were Orlando, Florida, was chosen director of Quest, an institute in migrated to issues and policies vigorous, hammering out sug- president of this, the largest Pennsylvania established to of concern to the world field, gestions designed to add thrust Protestant hospital group in the bring Christian hope and help to some of which had been decided to the One Thousand Days of nation, with a projected budget persons wrestling with homo- at Manila. In his inimitable Reaping throughout North for 1983 of more than $1 sexual tendencies. The testi- manner, C. E. Bradford, North America. billion. mony of a young man who had American Division president Although most of our readers Plagued by persistent prob- gained deliverance from homo- and council chairman, would find a chronological lems related to finance, the sexuality at the center pro- redirected the discussion to review of the activities tedious, publishing enterprise of the foundly moved the delegates. North American matters. the major issues discussed (and church came under considerable Another report came from the Who attends such councils sometimes debated) are of real scrutiny. Monumental rises in Seventh-day Adventist Theo- and why are they held? Almost interest. The ADVENTIST postage and other costs threaten logical Seminary at Andrews 300 of the church's North REVIEW shortly will carry a the future of several of the University. Gerhard Hasel, the American leaders came, detailed report of actions of denomination's periodicals. dean, described the realignment including representatives from widespread consequence. Publishing institutions in North of the Seminary's program to unions, local conferences, The persistent economic America are struggling to meet the needs of the churches Adventist colleges and univer- slowdown in North America has maintain a sound operation. In and students more effectively. sities, and other major institu- affected some church functions. addition, the council was In what is an experiment to tions in North America. A few W. L. Murrill, giving the treas- informed of a legal effort to Adventists, but practiced for local pastors and laymen were urer's report, confirmed what challenge the distribution sys- decades by some churches, also invited. Several officers of many suspected: there has been tem for denominational publi- tuition charges have been the General Conference were a decline in receipts, a modest cations. removed for Seminary students,

ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 (1225) 17 with denominational subsidies the limited inflation and contin- force of personality in the deci- session to its conclusion with a sent directly to the school rather ued stress, declined to approve sion-making process. Leaders ringing challenge to the dele- than by way of the student. The any adjustment for the follow- deeply committed to the gates to carry into action the new system brings substantial ing year. Adventist cause at times ideas they had received. benefits to students, but its What impressions come to espouse proposals in diametric The historic first annual implementation brought the observer reporting on such a opposition, present them pas- council of the North American changes that needed some hours council? One stands above all: sionately on the floor, debate Division was over, with many of discussion on the floor to although the delegates must their merits and faults, then vote of its purposes achieved and a resolve. wrestle with several hundred for a decision. With the decision renewed commitment to full At the same time the United actions in a five-day period— made, ranks are closed and preparation for Christ's return. States' Social Security system some of them perplexing— unity returns. faces profound difficulty, the there is a pervasive, overriding An almost-hidden benefit TEXAS same economic and demo- spiritual concern. It is not sim- from such councils is found in graphic factors are affecting the ply a matter of business: it is the the opportunity they offer for SDA dietitians denominational retirement pro- Lord's business, and this ele- making arrangements among gram. Its reserves are in ment is not lost. leaders. Matters between indi- meet in Texas decline, prompting the council A striking feature is the vidual conferences or institu- The annual meeting of the to give study to its future. Every overwhelming complexity of tions can be discussed on a Seventh-day Adventist Dietetic church member—retirees the church's operation. Liter- personal basis, for many of the Association (SDADA) was held included—would have been ally scores of agencies, serv- church leaders from throughout October 15-17 in Keene, Texas, encouraged to hear the depth of ices, corporations, and other the continent are present. In the with a record number of mem- commitment denominational organizations must function in short breaks in the program, one bers present. leaders have to keeping the harmony, both with each other can see dozens of delegates A series entitled "The Chal- program fiscally sound. Joining and within the law. Such an involved in private conversa- lenges of Change" was pre- the delegates for the discussion, operation requires specialists of tions, making appointments, sented, including the topics: General Conference president many kinds and a penetrating laying plans, and tending to Hospital Dietetics—Paradox Neal Wilson reminded his lis- oversight by administrators. details of everyday business. and Predicament, by James teners, "Historically, retire- Extending the gospel by many Considering the complexity Rose; Effecting Change in the ment is the responsibility of the channels in a technologically of issues that must be consid- Patient, by Elvin Adams; conference." Pooling retire- sophisticated world is far from ered at such councils and the Research on Change in Nutri- ment programs in a centralized simple. Throughout the council sheer volume of demands upon tion Education, by Rose Stoia; plan managed by the General it was frequently necessary to time, it is not surprising that Developing Change in Hospital Conference brings both stability seek legal advice before taking some functions are not totally Food Systems, by Malcolm and efficiency. At present some actions, and there was seldom a smooth. It is evident that, Olmsted; and Change in the 7,200 persons in North America moment in which no member of despite clear statements about Third World, by Irma Vyh- receive retirement payments the legal staff was present. the role of the North American meister. The topic Becoming an from the plan, and the council It is likely that few church Division in relation to the Gen- Agent of Change, dealt with by was told that processing costs members understand the gruel- eral Conference, this distinction Patricia Mutch, used a modified for the system are less than ing schedule such a meeting remains somewhat clouded in force-field analysis method one-half of one percent of the imposes on its leaders. The many minds. Perhaps it could originated by Kurt Lewin, and total fund, proof of its remark- daily program began with a be said that it is set in course, was followed by a problem- able efficiency. The delegates committee meeting at 7:00 but not yet in passage. solving session. Members also took steps to strengthen reserves A.M., followed by a virtually The council also displayed a were introduced to a food-serv- and guarantee the plan's viabil- unbroken series of committees discernable movement in direc- ice system directed by Anna ity. and plenary sessions throughout tion. The minutes of similar Simpson, a dietitian who makes The denominational scale of the day and evening, often councils held half a century ago food service a creative wages is reexamined each lasting almost to midnight. reveal that there was extensive endeavor. autumn in light of economic Even mealtimes were occupied discussion of doctrinal issues in Outgoing president of conditions and the rate of infla- with committee meetings. addition to organizational and SDADA Bennett Chilson tion. The council, recognizing The observer is struck by the financial ones. In contrast, the reported the completion of the 1982 council largely concerned revision of the SDA Diet Man- itself with the study of objec- ual, by Margaret Heath. This tives and effective methods, manual will be of great value to alongside business matters, dietitians, physicians, and other relating more to religio-social personnel dealing with prob- issues than doctrinal theory. It is lems in preventive and thera- likely this reflects an increasing peutic nutrition. concern for people and their The revision of the existing needs in relationship with Home Nutrition Instructor's Christ. Course neared completion dur- During the final meeting, ing a two-day session prior to representatives of the General the meeting. Dr. Mutch and a Conference returned to the committee of six are in charge platform. Following several of the project. hours of somewhat hectic con- Plans were also laid by the With the banner bearing the theme of the meetings hanging in sideration of dozens of actions, board for securing funds to send the background, a subgroup discusses one of the topics. C. E. Bradford brought the an administrative dietitian to

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divisions that request food-serv- conferences at one time; and the terial Association secretary, FAITH ice workshops, seminars, or proposal was approved. Only outlined a three-year program of ACTION ADVANCE in-service education to improve one mission remains—North soul winning throughout the the skills of the food-service Korea, which has been inactive division. personnel in institutions. since the Korean war in the The Adventist Health Serv- MISSOURI Following the meetings in early 1950s. ices—Asia was formally organ- Keene, members made their The Korean Union Mission ized with Harvey Rudisaile as Joint effort way to San Antonio, Texas, site has requested the General Con- first president (see "New of the annual convention of the ference to approve union con- Health System Organized in Far produces results American Dietetic Association. ference status. A survey com- East," REVIEW, Nov. 25, p. Adventist activities there mission will meet in Korea in 16). This organization of 22 in St. Louis included a get-together and April to consider this request hospitals within the division has Sabbath, August 28, was a supper, a riverboat ride courtesy and make recommendations to the sole purpose of making the momentous occasion for of Loma Linda Foods, and a the General Conference Com- medical program more effective Seventh-day Adventists in St. banquet. mittee. A prerequisite to union in soul winning. Louis, Missouri. One hundred conference status is that at least Having had the privilege of candidates were baptized in the one local conference operate FAR EAST working in the Far Eastern Meramec River following a successfully. Division for ten years, it was a five-week crusade conducted by Division council Later, during year-end com- unique opportunity for me to Kenneth Cox. mittee meetings in Korea, return after seven years away History had been made when approves Korean W. T. Clark, division president, and observe firsthand the prog- churches of the Iowa-Missouri met with union and local mis- ress of Adventist work in the Conference joined forces with conferences sion officers to formulate plans Orient. Division membership is churches of the Central States The Far Eastern Division's and procedures for formal con- now nearing the half-million conferences to run the first ever annual council was held in ference organization of the mis- mark. A new college has been jointly sponsored city-wide Manila, Philippines, immedi- sions early in 1983. established in the territory of the crusade. One minister, ately following the Annual One other Far Eastern Divi- Central Philippine Union Mis- apparently surprised at the har- Council of the world church in sion organization, the Japan sion. Plans are proceeding for mony that marked the joint October. Union Mission, has requested the eighth hospital in that coun- venture, commented: "This The event of major signifi- General Conference authoriza- try. The publishing work of the crusade has been a real revela- cance was division approval of tion to become a union confer- division continues to grow, with tion to me of the way we can all conference status for five local ence. The commission ap- more than 4,000 full-time litera- work together." missions in the Korean Union pointed to study this request ture evangelists. And plans During the crusade some Mission. Two years ago the also will meet in April. were made at the year-end 3,000 non-Adventists attended, Hong Kong-Macao Mission Generous portions of time meeting for the "Year of the with 300 to 500 attending any was the first local mission in the were devoted to two items: Sabbath School" in 1983, given meeting. Opening night history of Adventist work in the "Target 85" and the Adventist which will stress the reclaiming attendance was 2,700. A total of Orient to become a conference. Health Services—Asia. "Tar- of missing members and the 123 persons joined the church. Korea stunned everyone by get 85" is the Far Eastern winning of new members Twelve ministers from the proposing that all five active Division theme for the Thou- through a variety of Sabbath two conferences participated missions—East Central, Mid- sand Days of Reaping, which school activities. D. A. Rorti in the baptismal service. No dlewest, Southeast, Southwest, was launched in early October. Associate Secretary attempt was made to match and West Central—become James Zachary, division Minis- General Conference candidates with ministers from the conference that they would be joining. After a cloudy beginning, gray skies gave way to sunshine for the occasion. Despite con- cern that boats would create a noise problem, all was quiet— because a jet boat, launched during the ceremony, abso- lutely refused to start until after the last person was baptized, much to the consternation of its owner. The next day, as items used in the crusade were being packed away, one more person came seeking baptism. Not wanting to turn anyone away, the pastor had the Central church baptistry filled, special music was hastily arranged, and one more person D. A. Roth, third from right, congratulates H. H. Lyu, president of the Korean Union Mission, was united with Christ in bap- following division approval for five local missions to become conferences. Left to right are tism. BILL STOKES union or division officers Chung Yung Keun, E. K. Lew, 0. C. Edwards, and W. T. Clark. St. Louis, Missouri

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By DANIEL HEINZ

Like many similar old castles Passau, the city of the Nibelun- in Austria, Schloss Bogenhofen gen, is the world's largest has a long and fascinating his- baroque organ. tory. Since it opened as an Bogenhofen's coat of arms Adventist college more than 30 dates back to the fourteenth years ago, students from all century. Before Columbus dis- over the world have come to covered America, Andreas Not all buildings at Bogenhofen date back to a bygone era. prepare for the ministry, learn Loder, the influential chancellor This multipurpose church was added after the school began. the German language, and pre- of Duke Ludwig, of Lower pare for their lifework. Bavaria, obtained possession of In spite of his courage and speaking member of Adventist Nestled in idyllic Austrian the schloss. "Tempora mutan- daring, Piezenauer paid with his Colleges Abroad, enabling countryside, one can still imag- tur!" ("How times do life when Maximilian captured many students from other col- ine the old castle's past gran- change!"), Loder might have the fortress. leges to learn German in an deur. Built originally as a coun- said could he have seen the The most important date from accredited program. try mansion, Bogenhofen is changes that have taken place in an Adventist perspective is It is a small school, with an surrounded by history and cul- his castle—let alone the number 1949, the year Bogenhofen enrollment of 65-70 students ture. Just a stone's throw from of students who have come from became an Adventist school. per year, and students appreci- the school campus is tessellated parts of the world that he never Dormitory and classrooms were ate the warm, Christian, family pavement dating back to Roman even knew existed! put into the old schloss. During atmosphere. Recent statistics, times. Nearby is Salzburg, the The castle changed owners the following years more build- however, indicate that Bogen- beautiful city of Mozart, with its several times during the next ings such as the multipurpose hofen is one of the most inter- baroque castles and medieval few hundred years. One of the church building were added to national Adventist schools in fortress. Not far away is the landlords, Hans Piezenauer van the campus. As one of the three Europe, having accommodated ducal town of Burghausen, once Bogenhofen, even made history German-speaking schools in students from 40 countries protected by one of the largest himself. As defender of the our denomination, Bogenhofen around the globe. fortresses of central Europe. In fortress of Kufstein, Tyrol, on serves many students from In connection with the Ger- the Inn River, he fought in 1504 Austria and Switzerland, as man-language program for for- Daniel Heinz is Bible teacher at against Kaiser Maximilian I, the well as from many other parts of eign students, the school pro- Bogenhofen Seminary in Aus- strongest ruler of the Holy the world. For several years it vides yearly cultural tours to tria. Roman Empire during that era. has been the only German- many sights in Austria, as well as to several Eastern block countries. Students interested in music have ample opportunity to study organ, piano, and other instruments at the school or at the Mozarteum Conservatory in Salzburg. In addition to the program for foreign students, Bogenhofen has a theological seminary and a state-accredited business school. Pastors in Austria and Switzerland who graduate from Bogenhofen can study for a Master of Divinity degree at Newbold College in England. While Schloss Bogenhofen looks back on a long and inter- esting history, its major focus is the future, continuing to play a vital role in the education of Adventist young people. The castle walls of Bogenhofen may be old, but the hearts of the students are alive with the warmth of the love of God and Situated on a property that has enjoyed a colorful history, and housed in a building that His Word as they prepare for likewise dates to times past, Bogenhofen Seminary is near several places of interest. service in His church.

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BRAZIL meetings. Some 3,788 visitors On Monday, 38 radio stations in Arizona, is one of America's attended. One small youth the city were visited and a most popular retirement 22,000 youth group with 19 members brought special message was given to areas—Sun City, home to 50,- 283 visitors. the broadcasters. On Thursday, 000 people. Although 75 to 100 gather in The Sabbath afternoon sec- the beginning of spring, the Adventists live in the area, they Sao Paulo tion featured the South Ameri- Friendly Youth planted 34 trees have no Seventh-day Adventist can Division program shown in in the Ibirapuera Park, accom- church building. One of the largest youth Manila; a special tribute to panied by the mayor and Some months ago Mrs. Flaiz, congresses ever was held in the Uncle Lewis, one of the former ambassadors from El Salvador, widow of Ted Flaiz, former city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sep- editors of the Brazilian Review, Italy, and Canada. They also General Conference Medical tember 24-25. An estimated and a friend of youth who visited nursing homes. To finish Department director, moved to 22,000 young people attended answered their questions every the week, C. Belz, South Brazil Sun City from Portland, Ore- the congress, organized by month in the magazine; a report Union youth director, with the gon. Soon a small group of Arthur Marski, youth director on PRISMA, the national help of 38 participants from Adventists were meeting in her of the East Sao Paulo Confer- Taskforce program; and the PRISMA, the Brazil College home to study the Bible. In time ence. finals in the temperance ora- Nursing School, and SAWS of the assistant pastor of the Cen- In a beautiful ceremony on torical contests. Sao Paulo, assisted about 2,000 tral church was persuaded to Saturday night, a young Prior to the congress, the East people in one of the barrios of take an interest in the group and woman was baptized who had Sao Paulo Conference had the city. All of these events meet with them. become acquainted with the planned several activities to received wide publicity by the On June 6, 1981, a church church through the new pro- show the public that Seventh- Sao Paulo media. was organized and officers were gram Friendly Youth. As two day Adventist youth are active LEO S. RANZOLIN chosen. On June 20 the first choirs sang, a small white dove, in the community. On Sabbath, Youth Director official service was held, with a illuminated by a spotlight, flew September 18, there was a General Conference fellowship dinner following. away from the baptismal tank. It Spring Day Baptism to coincide On September 12, 1981, the was a moment during which with the beginning of the One ARIZONA church held its first baptism. many in attendance felt the Thousand Days of Reaping. The group now meets in the influence of the Holy Spirit. The theme for the service was Arizona retirees fellowship room of the local One of the main features of "The Rebirth of the Friendly Methodist church. But mem- the congress was the emphasis Youth." On the next day, Sun- plan sanctuary bers are making plans to con- on Adventist youth inviting day, 120 youth gave 54 liters of On redeemed desert land struct a new sanctuary. non-Adventist friends to the blood to the Clinical Hospital. some 20 miles from Phoenix, D. A. DELAFIELD

Carried by Christ "But how can I walk with Christ? Look at my legs, sir." My gaze went from his handsome face to his strong arms and torso, and then to the pitifully withered legs and feet. I had just concluded a Friday night sermon with an invitation to walk with Christ in newness of life, when Sinyau looked earnestly into my face and asked this question. Not waiting for my reply, he continued, "Will you please baptize me tomorrow? I can't walk like you, but I love the Lord, and I want to be baptized." Sinyau then told me of his early years in remote Sejijag village. As a young boy he ran and played with the other boys. He was happy-go-lucky and a brilliant student. But during his second year of primary school he was struck down with polio that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Since then his father or friends have had to carry him wherever he goes. "You see," he explained, "I don't walk with my father and friends, but I am carried by them. Without their help, I can do nothing." I smiled inwardly as I thought of the spiritual parallels. Then with a huge smile spreading across his face Sinyau exclaimed, "And I can't walk with Christ, but I can be carried by Him!" Sabbath afternoon, the riverbank was crowded with village people—both Christian and non-Christian—for word had spread that Sinyau the cripple was to be baptized. Gently, another pastor and I lowered Sinyau into the cool mountain stream. As we lifted him out of the water and set him on the riverbank, tears streamed down his face. He gripped my hand and in a voice full of emotion said, "Thank you. I'm safe and secure because Jesus will be carrying me, come what may." BILL COCHRAN Secretary Sarawak Mission

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Encyclopedia of Bible Jonah's story is accurate his- way, it is wrong to take it have appeared to Saul at En-dor; Difficulties tory. figuratively; but if he meant the thief on the cross went to Gleason L. Archer In the foreword, Kenneth S. what he said in a figurative way, paradise; Sunday has sup- Zondervan Corporation Kantzer, until recently editor of it is wrong to take it literally." planted the Sabbath; Israel's Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 Christianity Today, declares, He sees Bible critics as taking sacrificial services will be 1982, 476 pages, hardcover "God never asks us to crucify the position that "each witness restored; once saved, always Price: $16.95 our intellects in order to is assumed to be untruthful saved; and the popular evangeli- believe." "The Bible is a unless his testimony is corrob- cal views of eschatological This is a volume "intended human book written in the orated from outside sources." events. for all who are troubled by ordinary language of two thou- To Dr. Archer "it is simply Also contrary to Adventist apparent contradictions in the sand and more years ago. It is crass bias for critics to hold that belief, but basic to Dr. Archer's Bible." The author is well only when we try to make the whenever a pagan record dis- interpretations, is an acceptance qualified to attempt such a task, Bible into a book written in the agrees with the Biblical of Biblical inerrancy. In the having been a professor of Old exact, precise style that we have account, it must be the Hebrew foreword, Kenneth Kantzer Testament and Biblical lan- become accustomed to in a author that was in error." explains what evangelicals guages and holding three gradu- modern laboratory report that Unfortunately, the author mean by inerrancy: "The Bible ate degrees. He has also been a we run into difficulty." On this does not always follow his own tells us truth and never says pastor, taught Arabic studies in basis the author operates. guidelines. He believes that what is not so." "The Holy Beirut, and written several other In his eight "recommended science cannot contradict the Spirit kept the writers of the books. Dr. Archer seeks to procedures in dealing with Bible, but allows science to tell Bible from making erroneous harmonize all difficulties with Bible difficulties" he states, him what Genesis 1 means: that statements." "Dr. Gleason an exalted view of the inspira- "No interpretation of Scripture its days were long periods and Archer has written this encyclo- tion of Scripture. is valid that is not based on that ape-men existed before pedia to show that there is Questions addressed include careful exegesis, . . . determin- Adam. Adventists will recog- nothing in the Bible inconsistent Was slavery all right in the sight ing what the ancient author nize numerous other strange with the claim that it is the of God? How can all the killing meant by the words he used." doctrines: the soul goes to inerrant Word of God." Says in the Old Testament square "If he [the Biblical author] heaven at death; the wicked Dr. Archer, "The objective with the sixth commandment? meant what he said in a literal suffer eternally; Samuel may authority of Scripture requires Why did God allow multiple inerrancy in the original auto- marriages? How could God say graphs." He aims to show that David was a man after His own alleged discrepancies are not heart? Did Elisha lie to the really such when closely ex- Syrian troops at Dothan? Why amined, and so to refute the did 70,000 people die for "infallible but not inerrant" David's sin? Did God approve claim of "revisionist" evangel- of Rahab's lie? Did Jephthah icals, which would include actually sacrifice his daughter? Seventh-day Adventists. Did God send an evil spirit to Whereas Adventists would King Saul? Was it right for accept as erroneous such verses Esther to take part in a pagan as Matthew 23:35 and 27:9, beauty contest and become part seeing them as evidence of of Xerxes' harem? Is Proverbs thought rather than verbal inspi- 22:6 ("Train up a child . . . and ration, Dr. Archer seeks to . . . he will not depart from it") explain them in a way that will an ironclad promise? Doesn't uphold the doctrine of iner- the Old Testament present a rancy. These and other explana- different kind of God than the tions become quite strained. New Testament? If the reader can overlook Seventh-day Adventists will these failings, the volume can be pleased with the author's be helpful. Texts dealt with are conservative views in many Groundbreaking ceremony examined in the order in which areas: The use of different they appear in the Bible, and the names for God in Genesis 1 and is held for Florida hospital book closes with an index of 2 does not indicate different Florida Governor Bob Graham was the keynote speaker at the persons, subjects, and Scripture authors. Salvation in both Old October 18 groundbreaking for the fourth Adventist hospital in references. Overall, The and New Testaments was by Florida, the new 85-bed East Pasco Medical Center in Zephyrhills. Seventh-day Adventist Bible faith. "Sons of God" in Gene- Other dignitaries present included Don W. Welch, president, Commentary is more useful in sis 6:2 does not refer to angels. Adventist Health System/United States and Adventist Health explaining these difficult texts, An early (1400s B.C.) date for System/Sunbelt; Bob Scott, executive vice-president of Adventist but may not always give as full the Exodus is accepted. The Health System/Sunbelt and chairman of the East Pasco Medical an explanation as does Bible book of Isaiah had only one Center Board of Directors; and Bob Wade, president of East Pasco Difficulties. author. Daniel wrote during the Medical Center. An artist's concept of the new hospital stands at the EUGENE F. DURAND sixth century B.C. Prophecy is governor's left. The new hospital will be fully equipped and ready Assistant to the Editor accepted as God-inspired. for patients by July, 1984. HAROLD BAASCH ADVENTIST REVIEW

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(Special Service), Middle East Col- teacher, Seventh-day Adventist tal, Penang, Malaysia, and Alline To new posts lege, Jdeidet El Metn, Lebanon, of English Language Institutes, Seoul, Lovenia (Jewell) Rouhe, of Son- Worker transfers within union confer- Angwin, California, left New York Korea, of Seoul, Korea, left New ora, California, left San Francisco, ences are not listed here. Such transfers City, October 6. York City, January 27. October 24. ordinarily are included in News Notes. Wendy Louise Hamilton (Spe- Amy Louise Messenger (SOS), Carmelita Janene Troy (PUC cial Service), to serve as nurse, to serve as teacher, overseas ele- '82) (Special Service), to serve as NORTH AMERICAN Malamulo Hospital, Makawasa, mentary school, Chiang Mai, Tha- business teacher, Middle East Col- DIVISION Malawi, of Colton, California, left land, of Midland, Texas, left Los lege, Jdeidet El Metn, Lebanon, of New York City, September 30. Angeles, September 22. Adelphi, Maryland, left New York Volunteer Service Clarence Richard Helms Olof Therbernt Moline (PUC City, October 6. (WWC '49), to serve as accountant, '57) (SOS), to serve as administra- David Darrell Zavas, Jr. Emile Augustus Brodeur (Spe- Lois Bee (Aufderhar) Helms tive consultant, Manila Sanitarium (WWC '82) (Special Service), to cial Service), to serve as speaker, (WWC '49), (Special Service), to and Hospital, Manila, Philippines; serve as history teacher, Middle Fifth National Convention of Liter- serve as teacher, SAWS/Juba Ruth (Ziprick) Moline (PUC '40), East College, Beirut, Lebanon, of ature Evangelists, North Philippine Clinic, Juba Sunda, Nairobi, of Redlands, California, left Los Folsom, California, left New York Union Mission, Manila, Philip- Kenya, of Roseburg, Oregon, left Angeles, September 25. City, October 6. pines, and Helen (Knowles) Bro- San Francisco, September 15. Susan D. Morgan (Special Serv- Nationals Returning deur, of Avon Park, Florida, left Lucinda Sue Hill (medical Elec- ice), to serve as teacher, Bangkok Los Angeles, September 16. tive Service), to serve as medical English Language School, Bang- Howard Wycliffe Cush (CarUC Mario Micky Brus (Medical assistant, Mwami Hospital, Chi- kok, Thailand, of Angwin, Califor- '76), to serve as pastor-evangelist, Elective Service), to serve as medi- pata, Zambia, and Maluti Hospital, nia, left San Francisco, September East Caribbean Conference, cal assistant, Malamulo Hospital, Mapoteng, Lesotho, of Loma 22. Bridgetown, Barbados, Patricia Makawasa, Malawi, of Loma Linda, California, left Los Angeles, Jan Kimmo Mornesten and Anelta Cush, and four children left Linda, California, left New York September 1, 1982. Diane (Waterman) Mornesten Baltimore, Maryland, October 6. City, October 1. Harry Delbert Johnson (WWC (AVSC), to serve as English Lester D. Devine (PUC '70), to Walter Dale Cox (Tex. A & M '40), (SOS), to serve as auditor, Far teachers, Franco-Haitian Adventist serve as education director, Trans- U. '72) (Special Service), to serve Eastern Division, Singapore, Eve- Seminary, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, of Tasman Union, Gordon, N.S.W., as construction consultant, Moun- lyn Merle (Kinney) Johnson Port Hardy, British Columbia, Australia, and Noreen (Allen) tain View College, College (WWC '40), of Pendleton, Oregon, Canada, left Miami, September 14. Devine left San Francisco, October Heights, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, left San Francisco, September 27. Sherman A. Nagel, Jr. (Special 5. Philippines, and Grace Olive Cox, Anthony Grover Keen (PUC Service), to conduct health-evan- Katsumi Higashide (Japan of Angwin, California, left San '82) (Special Service), to serve as gelism seminars, Port-au-Prince, Miss. Coll. '77), to serve as pastor- Francisco, September 12. teacher, Bangkok English Lan- Haiti, Franco-Haitian Union, Port- youth leader, Seventh-day Advent- Harold Frank Davis, to serve in guage School, Bangkok, Thailand, au-Prince, Haiti, of Angwin, Cali- ist Harajuku Center, Jingu-mai, maintenance, and Violet Audry of Martinez, California, left San fornia, left Miami, July 7. Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Junko (Hubbard) Davis, to serve as Francisco, October 5. John Lavon Nerness (LLU '63) Higashide, and one child left Los assistant in food service (Special David Huei-Chung Lowe (LLU (Special Service), to serve as physi- Angeles, July 24. Service), Middle East College, '71) (Special Service), to serve as cian, Tokyo Sanitarium-Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon, and two children, Pediatrician, Middle East Union, Amanuma, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Student Missionaries of Deer Park, California, left New Beirut, Lebanon, of Camarillo, Japan, of Hendersonville, North York City, October 6. California, left Los Angeles, Sep- Carolina, left Los Angeles, October Deanne Michelle Tym (PUC), Sharon Ann Davis (SC '80) tember 29. 1 of Denair, California, to serve as (Special Service), to serve as Lawrence William Martella teacher, Sung Shan Church, Taiwan teacher, English department, Robert Paul Pappas (PUC '81) (Special Service), to serve as Mission, Taichung, Taiwan, left Korean Union College, Chung (Special Service), to serve as Eng- Los Angeles, September 22. Ryang, Seoul, Korea, of Denison, builder, Guam-Micronesia Mis- lish-language teacher, Korean sion, Majuro, Marshall Islands, left Maria Eleanor Valazquez Texas, left San Francisco, Septem- Union College, Seoul, Korea, of Los Angeles, August 10. Ruth (UC), of Loveland, Colorado, to ber 27. Modesto, California, left San Fran- Elaine Martella of Hanford, Cali- serve as teacher, Adventist English Rowland Dean Dietrich (LLU cisco, September 9. Conversation Schools, Jakarta, fornia, left Los Angeles, September Thomas Orwin Pellow (LLU '65) (Special Service), to serve as 28. Java, Indonesia, left Los Angeles, physician, Juba Clinic, Juba, '51) (Special Service), to serve as Randall Brent Mayberry September 4. Sudan, Ellen Lois M. (Thorn) physician, Adventist Health Center, (Senior Dental Clerkship), to serve Sonja Elisabeth Vlug (CaUC), Dietrich (WWC '62), and three Blantyre, Malawi; Nettie Lillian of LaCombe, Alberta, Canada, to as dentist, Guam Seventh-day (Atterberry) Pellow (LLU '37), of children, of Sedro Woolley, Wash- Adventist Clinic, Tamuning, serve as English teacher, Franco- ington, left New York City, August Nine Mile Falls, Washington, left Guam, and Janice Faye (Wuerst- Haitian Adventist Institute, Port- 3. Chicago, October 5. lin) Mayberry, of Redlands, Cali- au-Prince, Haiti, left Miami, Sep- Robert Douglas Donesky (PUC William Robert Pierre (So. fornia, left Los Angeles, August 6. tember 27. '82) (Special Service), to serve as Calif. Coll. '82) (Special Service), pilot, Western Pacific Union Mis- Roscoe Isaac McFadden (LLU to serve as optometrist, Guam FAR EASTERN DIVISION '40), (Special Service), to serve as Seventh-day Adventist Clinic, sion, Honiara, Solomon Islands, of Regular Missionary Service Angwin, California, left San Fran- physician, Kaohsiung Adventist Tamuning, Guam, of Mauston, cisco, August 24. Clinic, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Eliza- West Indies, left Los Angeles, July Manuel Alamo (and family), of Richard Keith Ekkens (Special beth Victoria (Spalding) McFad- 27. the Philippines, to serve as agricul- Service), to serve as builder, den, of Apopka, Florida, left San Katherine Elizabeth Robb ture teacher, Mount Klabat College, Adventist University of Central Francisco, September 14. (LLU '79) (Medical Elective Serv- East Indonesia, left July 29. Africa, Ruhengeri, Rwanda, of Ruth Nora McInnes (Special ice), to serve as medical assistant, Polbert Diaz (and wife), of the Berrien Springs, Michigan, left Service), to serve as teacher, Malamulo Hospital, Makwasa, Philippines, to serve as physician, Chicago, August 25. Yokohama overseas elementary Malawi, of Loma Linda, Califor- Phuket Mission Hospital, Thailand, Donald Evan Gryte, to serve as school, Yokohama, Japan, of Leth- nia, left New York City, September left August 8. music and physical-education bridge, Alberta, Canada, left Van- 24. Siegfredo Ea (and family), of the teacher, and Jacki Dee (Skeels) couver, B.C., August 24. Olavi Johannes Rouhe (LLU Philippines, to serve as nurse, Gryte (WWC '79), to serve as Jeanne Leone Merolle (U. of II. '34) (Special Service), to serve as Guliso Clinic, Ethiopia, left English and communication teacher '78) (Special Service), to serve as physician, Penang Adventist Hospi- August 2.

24 (1232) ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 Kazuko Iwamoto, of Japan, to Malawi University of Nebraska. She taught at tored in numerous French cities, served serve as principal, Mountain View Union College and later was employed as pastor and professor at the French H. B. C. Tsakala, Director, Voice of by various Government agencies. Adventist Seminary. and served as presi- Japanese Language School, Cali- Prophecy Bible School, P.O. Box 444, dent of the French Swiss Conference and fornia, left June 11. Blantyre, Malawi. LUST, David E.—b. Dec. 7,1901, in Argentina; d. Aug. 25, 1982, in the the Franco-Belgian Union. Survivors Efreno Mariano, of the Philip- include his wife and three sons. pines, to serve as radiologist, Sing- Uganda United States. After growing up in South apore Adventist Hospital, left America, he attended Emmanuel Mis- Y. R. Tibenda, Sabbath School sionary College. from where he went to April 1. Department. Central Uganda Field, Peru as a missionary after graduating. Notice P.O. Box 22, Kampala, Uganda: Used After 12 years of mission service in Peru church papers, Bibles, pictures. and Cuba. he retumed to the United Literature to Burma must Literature States and taught, the last 15 years of his be addressed properly England service being at Lynwood Academy. He requests is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; one Ettrick John Whiting, 5 Nelson Road, son, Robert; two brothers, James and Adventists in Burma. once the recipi- Westhorne, Bournemouth, Hampshire, Reginald, of Argentina: three sisters, ents of magazines, books, other mis- Literature requests cannot be acknowl- England: Adventist Review, Marked sionary materials, and clothing, report edged, and will be published only if for- Emma Cuevas and Martha Manzon of Bible, Repairing of Sam Brown, Was that they no longer are receiving these warded through one's local confer- Argentina, and Ruth Lust of California; Peter the ence/mission office. Individual requests First Pope? Here and Hereaf- and three grandchildren. needed supplies. V. Rual Chhina, Burma ordinarily will be published only once during ter, by Uriah Smith, The Quest of a Jew. Union communication director, writes MARTIN, Robert A.—b. Feb. 10. each calendar year. In the list below, when that Burmese Adventists would welcome 1930, St. Johns. Newfoundland; d. Nov. only name and address are given, send the resumption of regular shipments of 5, 1982, Santa Rosa, Calif. For more general missionary supplies. materials. than 25 years he served as a teacher and Deaths All parcels mailed to Burma must principal in Adventist schools, seven Burma contain the name of the sender and the ISRAEL, Krupavathy—b. Aug. 1, years of that time being spent as principal addressee. (A church name or post office V. Rual Chhina, Communication 1915, Andhra Pradesh, India; d. Sept. 9, of Redwood Academy, in California. He box number is not sufficient—there must Director, Burma Union of Seventh-day 1982, Poona, India. After completing the is survived by his wife, Ellen; one son, be the names of the sender and the Adventists, 68 U Wisara Road, P.O. Box eighth standard at Narsapur School, she Richard; two daughters, Laurie Martin addressee on each package ) When 977, Rangoon, Burma. worked for a time at the Adventist and Brenda Schermann; and three grand- addresses are incomplete, Adventists in Hospital in Narsapur. She later accompa- children. Burma are penalized and fined and do not nied her husband, Osuri, as he served in Philippines PHILBROOK, Sharon E.—b. Aug. receive the packages intended for them. the South India Union, the Central India 11, 1943, Birmingham, Ala.; d. July 23, In his letter Pastor Rual Chhina also Miss Nilda P. Aranas, Lapu-lapu Union, the Oriental Watchman Publish- 1982, Asheville, N.C. A graduate of notes that because in the past some people Extension, Digos, Davao del Sur, Philip- ing House, and the Voice of Prophecy Fletcher Hospital School of Nursing, she have pretended to be Adventists in order pines 9502: Bibles, hymnals, songbooks, School, where she also worked for a worked at Fletcher Hospital. Madison to receive shipments of materials from Spirit of Prophecy books, Picture Rolls, time. She is survived by her husband, Hospital, and Florida Adventist Hospi- church members overseas, it is well to Signs, These Times, Your Life & Health, Osuri; four children, Joan, Gentry, tal. She is survived by her husband, keep in touch with the church organiza- Adventist Review, Guide, used greeting Michael, and Leela; and seven grand- Roger; one son, Anthony Todd; one tion in Burma. It is safe to send material cards. children. daughter, Elizabeth Leigh; her parents, to any person listed in the Seventh-day Clovis B. Arante, Chaplain, H. W. JENSEN, Vesta Andreasen—b. James and Mary Underwood; one Adventist Yearbook, but the Burma Miller Memorial Sanitarium and Hospi- Dec. 9, 1896, Missouri Valley, Iowa: d. brother, James Underwood; and one Union cannot take responsibility for the tal, P.O. Box 306, Cebu City, Philip- Nov. 15, 1982, Takoma Park, Md. The sister, Shirley Ann Holland. actions of persons outside the organiza- pines 6401. daughter of the late M. L. Andreasen, TIECHE, Maurice—b. Sept. 18, tion. Rey N. Fiesta, Bacolod Adventist she attended the Hutchinson Theological 1919, Geneva, Switzerland: d. Aug. 13, Pastor Rual Chhina's address is listed Center, Taculing, Bacolod City, Philip- Seminary, Atlantic Union College, 1982, Gland, Switzerland. A graduate of in the Literature Requests column on this pines 6001. Washington Missionary College, and the the French Adventist Seminary, he pas- page.

A preview of next quarter's Sabbath school lessons

Several years ago I attended a non-Adventist seminary Then, as he looked at the title on the contents page, he would situated on the West Coast of the United States. One of my most be impressed with how Christ-centered the lessons will be: difficult problems there was trying to convince my fellow Eternal Sacrifice, Sacrifice Foreshadowed, The Incarnation, seminarians that Adventists believe in the centrality of the cross. Dependent Man, Tempted as We Are, Emmanuel, The The ministers-in-training had become so indoctrinated with the God-man, Suffering Saviour, Trials of His Passion, Calvary, notion that Adventists are legalists and teach salvation by works "It Is Finished," New Age Begun, and Christ as All in All. that they could not accept my testimony to the contrary. If after that he would spend a few minutes scanning the One time in class I was challenged as to whether Adventists contents of the lessons he would be even more impressed with believe in salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone. I the emphasis on Christ and the cross. Christ is presented as the spent some time explaining that we certainly do. Finally the Creator who went ahead with the creation of this world in spite of teacher became restless about the amount of attention being recognizing the fearful cost to Himself. The cross is presented as given to Adventist teachings and suggested that we move to the central truth of the Bible, even in the Old Testament, and another topic of discussion. demonstrates the depths to which Christ was willing to plunge on After the class was over, one of the seminarians cornered me our behalf. While being fully God here on earth, Jesus became in the hall, protesting that, since I was a Seventh-day Adventist, fully human, too, living in the world as we do and being tempted it was not possible that I could believe in being saved by grace. as we are, never using His divinity for His own benefit. He He claimed that he knew full well what the Adventist position is suffered as humans do and, in all that pertains to life and and that I was misrepresenting the case. It took me quite a bit of spirituality, became our example, as well as our substitute. time and effort to persuade him that I, an Adventist, depended on Christ's passion is movingly portrayed, as is His victory over the Christ for my salvation. forces of sin and death. As victor He intercedes for us and judges I wish that there were some way I could share a copy of this the world. coming quarter's adult Sabbath school lesson pamphlet with that Thus Christ is our all in all. He has bridged the gulf created by former seminarian, but I do not remember his name. Prepared by sin and He makes possible our eternal reconciliation. But it is Norman R. Gulley, professor of religion at Southern College of still left to us to receive Him—to take advantage of what He has Seventh-day Adventists, the theme is "Christ's All-atoning done. The lessons this quarter should help all of us appreciate Sacrifice." If the seminarian in question were to look at it, the Christ more and encourage us to let Him live out His life within first thing he would see would be the picture of Christ on the us. LEO R. VAN DOLSON cover. Associate Sabbath School Director, General Conference

ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 (1233) 25 NEWS NOTES from the world divisions

CORRESPONDENTS, 150,000. Additional goals Columbia Union with the financing of the struc- WORLD DIVISIONS—Africa-Indian Ocean, include: 1,000 new churches ture. J. B. Kio; Australasian, R M. Kranz; Eastern ■ Africa, Bit Edsell; Euro-Africa, Heinz Hopf; (making a total of 3,000); a total For the second consecutive Far Eastern, M. G. Townend; Inter-Ameri- year, the Allegheny East Con- ■ The fifth annual Lake Union can, Fred Hernandez; Northern European, of 800,000 Sabbath school Adventist Attorneys Seminar H. J. Smit; South American, Arthur S. Valle; members, 50,000 lay evangel- ference has paid special tribute Southern Asia, A. M. Peterson; Trans- was held under the direction of Africa, Barbara Mittleider ists, and 800 literature evangel- to its senior citizens, or "keen- agers," as they have been Jere Wallack, Lake Union reli- CORRESPONDENTS, ists; and beginning work in all gious liberty director, October NORTH AMERICA—UNIONS: Atlantic, unentered countries. During the dubbed. The recent celebration Leon H. Davis; Canadian, P. F. Lemon; 1-3, at Point West, near Hol- Columbia, Ernest N. Wendth; Lake, Jere One Thousand Days of Reaping included a special dinner, a gift Wallack; Mid-America, Halle G. Crowson; for each senior citizen, and a land, Michigan. North Pacific, Morten Juberg; Pacific, Shir- virtually all division staff will ley Burton; Southern, George Powell; free bus service to town during Southwestern, Richard W. Bendall be conducting or assisting in ■ Forty persons baptized by public evangelistic campaigns. camp meeting. Marcus Harris after a series of UNIVERSITIES: Andrews, Chris Robinson; Loma Linda, Richard Weismeyer ■ "Emotional Factors in Fam- evangelistic meetings, recently ■ On September 18, the first ily Conflict" was the theme for joined the Gary West church in day of the One Thousand Days the twenty-seventh annual Indiana. of Reaping, 400 people were Africa-Indian institute on mental health held baptized in Kumasi, Ghana. ■ The Ecorse church, in September 19-22, at Harding Ocean Detroit, welcomed 12 new ■ A new evangelistic and health Hospital, Worthington, Ohio. ■ members after a revival series During its recent session, the The institute, designed espe- center has been purchased in conducted by John Grier. Central African Union placed Kinshasa, Zaire, to be used for cially for Seventh-day Advent- on retirement four veteran pas- evangelistic programs in the ist clergy, provided a forum to ■ More than $14,000 in schol- tors who have given a total of largest sub-Sahara city in discuss the growing problem of arships was awarded recently to 200 years of service in the Africa. family crises, with particular Lake Region Conference youth countries of Rwanda and attention being given to the in the Chicago area. Students Burundi. The four pastors who effects of separation and sold tickets to the formal presen- retired are: Z. Rutwa, 46 years North American divorce upon children. Judith tation dinner, secured ads for of service; E. Semugeshi, 47 Atlantic Union Wallerstein, coauthor of a cur- the programs, and solicited years; E. Nyagatema, 51 years; rent text on divorce, Surviving donations from family and ■ An evangelistic series con- and E. Munyenkiko, 56 years. the Breakup, was the featured friends. Students who raised the ducted recently for Hispanics in ■ speaker. most funds received the highest On May 19, for the first time the Jackson Heights area in New scholarships. in the history of the Adventist York has resulted in seven ■ Thirty-five persons enrolled Seminary of West Africa, Ili- baptisms, with 122 persons in the first Eat Well, Live Well ■ A day-care center was sha-Remo, Nigeria, the alumni indicating interest in baptism. workshop, sponsored by the recently opened at the North association had a homecoming, York church in Pennsylvania. Shore church in Chicago. The drawing graduates from many ■ The Bay Knoll church in Several attended as a result of a center is open from 6:00 A.M. to different parts of the country. Rochester, New York, recently large feature article in the food 6:00 P.M. Some of the children baptized ten new members. More than 800 naira (US$1,- section of the local newspaper. who attend have asked their 200) was collected, to meet a ■ The Northeastern Conference The six-session workshop was parents to take them to Sabbath challenge grant. reports 440 accessions by bap- directed by Barbara Howe. school. ■ tism and seven by profession of Aime Cosendai, a missionary ■ Eleven persons, all of whom faith for the third quarter of to Africa for 45 years, retired Lake Union had first been contacted by from active service and returned 1982. ■ The first Korean branch Sab- literature evangelists, were bap- to his home country of Switzer- ■ Atlantic Union Conference bath school was organized tized during the Lake Union land in October. evangelist Raymond Saunders recently in Indianapolis, and on Conference Literature Evangel- ■ The Lukanga Adventist Sec- recently conducted a series of September 18 two Koreans ists Institute held at Camp Go ondary School in Zaire ranked meetings in the Fort Green area were baptized. The 24-member Seek in Wisconsin, August 11 in the ninety-ninth percentile in of Brooklyn, New York. group meets in the junior chapel to 14. the 1982 national examinations. Twelve persons have been bap- of the Glendale church. This year 37 of the 40 candi- tized, and another baptismal North Pacific Union ■ On September 12 ground was dates passed, and last year all 33 service is planned. broken for a new building for ■ Alaska Mission president candidates were successful. ■ Donald Wright, from Atlantic the Mt. Vernon, Illinois, William Woodruff led out in the ■ The One Thousand Days of Union College, has accepted a church. The recently organized recent organization of three new Reaping is being promoted call to serve as superintendent Adventist Church Assistants, churches. Those elevated from heavily throughout the Africa- of schools and communication Inc., a group of members who company status include congre- Indian Ocean Division. The director for the New York Con- provide funds to help build gations in Craig, Talkeetna, and division's baptismal goal is ference. churches in Illinois, is assisting Anchorage North. A new com-

26 (1234) ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 pany has been organized in ence, the theme of which was Nome. "Walking With Jesus." ■ The North Pacific Union ■ Members of the 11 Pacific Executive Committee has Union chapters of the Medical approved two appointments. and Dental Auxiliary raised A woman's Gordon Birchell, a Spokane, more than $23,000 for medical Washington, sales manager, missions in Trinidad, the Cam- was named to fill a vacancy on eroons, Spain, Malawi, Oki- happiness is one the union committee. Real nawa, Penang, Tanzania, estate agent Bea Brath, of Port- Guam, Lesotho, Belize, Thai- land, Oregon, was elected as a land, Taiwan, Zimbabwe, Sri thing. Northwest representative on the Lanka, Mexico, Bangladesh, Adventist Health System/U.S. Nepal, and Pakistan. Her health is Board. ■ As the result of evangelistic Southern Union meetings at the church in ■ Calvin Watkins, pastor of the something else. Orchards, Washington, 32 per- New Bern district in North sons have been baptized. Carolina, baptized 135 people Speaker for the series was Ben during a six-week tent meeting Green, from the Upper Colum- in New Bern. bia Conference. ■ Members of the church in ■ In order to accommodate Pensacola, Florida, have begun ministerial graduates from a new branch Sabbath school, Walla Walla College who are since one established earlier in not hired, the North Pacific Milton, Florida, has now been Union committee has approved organized as a church. a plan to aid up to 12 students a year. They would work on a ■ The second annual Adventist subsidized basis as colporteur- Bible Retreat was held at pastors, teacher-pastors, or as Nosoca Pines Ranch October Taskforce workers. 1-3. The retreat is designed for ■ Adventist young people attend- Work is progressing on the ing or teaching in public high new Forks church in the Wash- schools or colleges. ington Conference. Glenn Auf- derhar, president, and Roy ■ Nearly 50 students and staff Wesson, treasurer, joined E. E. from three schools participated Wellman, pastor, for the in the second annual Broadcast groundbreaking ceremonies. Station Leadership Seminar, held on the campus of Oakwood ■ The long distances between College, Huntsville, Alabama, churches on Washington's October 18. Three Adventist Olympic Peninsula have led to radio stations operate in South- the establishment of a new ern Union territory: WSMC- congregation called Belfair, FM, Southern College, Col- composed of members of the legedale, Tennessee; WOCG- Bremerton and Port Orchard FM, Oakwood College; and churches. WDNX-FM, Harbert Hills Academy, Savannah, Tennes- Takoma Adventist Hospital is looking for a Pacific Union see. board-certified OB/GYN to expand its growing ■ Last year St. Helena Hospital ■ On October 24 more than 350 services. Last year we delivered 445 live births and Health Center conducted its former patients, staff, students, in our 115-bed facility. Currently, there are first successful United Way and friends celebrated Wild- 29,000 women who live in Greene County and campaign pledge program wood Sanitarium and Hospital's only one practicing OB/GYN. Takoma is a among its employees. This fall fortieth anniversary homecom- the hospital raised half of the ing. modern facility with up-to-date equipment, including digital subtraction angiography and United Way goal for the entire ■ upper Napa valley region. At the Westside church in a full body CT scanner. We also have a new Jacksonville, Florida, young birthing room. Tell us your interests, and we ■ Student Association leaders adults conducted an evangelis- will act on them. Contact Douglas Carruthers, and administrators from all 23 tic series. Approximately 40 president, Takoma Adventist Hospital, Greene- senior academies within the persons attended each evening, Pacific Union met recently at and as a result, 12 persons were ville, Tennessee. Call collect (615) 639-4721. Camp Wawona in Yosemite baptized and 13 children joined National park for this year's the children's Sabbath school student leaders' Bible confer- divisions.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 (1235) 27 INDEX—July to December, 1982

This index includes general articles, short Edwards, Rex D. New Status, New Life. Aug Kurtz, Arnold. Coping With Dull Preaching. Thompson, Alden. "God Still Thunders." Jul feature articles, editorials, and the various 21: 3 Dec 30: 6 I: 10 columns, abbreviations for which appear below. Elkins, Ella Ruth, as told to/by Arlene Franklin. Kuzma. Kay. Don't Get Trapped by Jealousy Prodigal Son Revisited. Jul I: 7 News reports and children's stories are not Our Vacation. Sep 16: 3 (FL). Jul 29: 10 Tigno, Vincent. Church and Its Calling. Sep 9: 6 included. The index has four sections: Authors, England, Pearle Peden. Precious Priorities Finding Time to Parent (FL). Sep 2: 8 Todd, Sharon R. Being Different (FL). Jul 22: Titles, Subjects, and Poetry. (FL). Oct 28: 10 Lee, Leslie L. Responsibility—An Important 11 In general, in the first issue of each month Erickson, Cheryl, as told to Gwen Scott Trait for All (FL). Aug 5 6 Vyhmeister, Irma B. Eat Less (HC). Oct 7: 12 appear From the President and Windows on the Simmons. Made With Love. Dec 30: 10 Lee, Rosalee Haffner. Handling Spiritual Debt Eat Slowly (HC). Jul 22: 7 Word; in the second issue, Reader to Reader and Escandon, Ralph. The Wall. Sep 23: 4 (BS). Oct 28: 9 Wade, Ken. "PKs" Are People Too! (FL). Oct High Cost of Forgiveness (BS). Sep 16: 6 7: II Teens and Twenties. Aug 19: Fay, Jocelyn R. Forgotten Fourth? (E). Praying for Divine Healing (BS). Aug 26: 10 Wallenkampf, Mae. November. Nov 4 9 13 Longfellow, Gary. God's Environmental Ethic. Washington Post. Recent Study Suggests Rela- How Is the Atmosphere? (E). Oct 28: 13 Oct 7: 9 tionship Between Diet and Cancer Jul 29: How Much Brighter the Future? (E). Jul 1: 16 MacDonald, Gordon. How Healthy Is Your 8 "Trendiest" of Businesses (E). Sep 16. I1 List of abbreviations Marriage? (FL). Aug 19: 10 Wearner, Robert G. Ellen White in Brazil. Aug What Is the President For? (E). Nov 18: 14 MeDuffie, J. T. Prodigal Son Rebutted (TE). Jul 12: 6 You Can Beat the "Holiday Blues " Dec 16: Welch, Don A. Story of a Small Church. Oct 28: 4 I: 11 McIntyre, June. Dear Faculty Members. Aug 3 Franklin, Arlene, as told to Ella Ruth Elkins. BS Invitation to Bible Study 12: 4 Wheeler, Penny Estes. Sara's Hands (FL). Dec Our Vacation. Sep 16: 3 E Editorial Mee Lee, David. How to Accept Another 2: 10 FL Family Living Game, Geoffrey E. Are the Testimonies Legal- Person. Oct 21: 7 White, Ellen G. Christian Perfection. Aug 26: 5 FP From the President istic? Jul I: 4 Mills. Merle L. "Roll Away the Stone." Dec Message of Comfort and Hope. Oct 14: 17 HC Health Capsule General Conference. Inspiration and Authority 30: 8 Promises of God's Word. Sep 30: 3 9 HM Hymnspiration of the Ellen G. White Writings. Dec 23: Mitchell, Ella May. Lining Up. Dec IS' 3 Words of Encouragement. Nov 4: 4 RC Report to the Church Gennick, Faith. Talking to Children (FL). Nov Neall, Beatrice S. Paul's Passion—To Run the Whiting, Albert S. April Fool's Medicine (HC). RR Reader to Reader 18: 13 Race. Oct 21: 8 Oct 7. 12 SO Speaking Out Graham, Roy E. How the Gift of Prophecy Nixon, Bob. New Song. Sep 9: 4 Preventing Diabetes (HC). Sep 30: 8 TE Taking Exception Relates to God's Word. Oct 14: 15 Nordtvedt, Matilda. I Threw a Party. Jul 15: 9 Wilfley, Kevin. Let's Stay Home This Week TT Teens and Twenties Graybill, Ron. "I Saw" Parallels in Ellen Playing God (FL). Aug 26: 11 (FL). Sep 16: 8 WW Windows on the Word White's Writings. Jul 29: 4 Odom, Robert L. Homosexuality: Ancient and Williams, Harold N. Discovery. Dec 30: 3 Grentz, Denise. Before the Christmas Bug Modern. Sin That Made Sodom Infa- Wilson, Neal C. As a Little Child (FP). Oct 7: 3 Bites. Nov 18: 11 mous-2. Sep 30: 9 Believe His Prophets. Oct 14: 20 Ham, Judith A. December Dilemma (FL). Dec Sin That Made Sodom Infamous. Sep 23: 6 Call to Prayer (FP). Nov 4: 3 16: 6 O'Ffill. Betty. Mother of Teen-agers (FL). Jul In Appreciation (FP). Dec 2: 3 Hammond, Richard B. Only God Is Always 1: 14 Our Wonderful Adventist Heritage (FP). Aug Authors Right. Dec 16: 3 Oliveira, Enoch. Achievable Task or Visionary 5: 3 Hanson, Yvonne Hendley. After 81 Years, a Ideal? Jul 15: 7 Report to the Church. Aug 19: 4 Visit "Down Under." Jul 15: 11 Olsen, V. Norskov. Ellen White: Defense Spirit of Sacrifice (FP). Jul 8: 3 Adams, Roy. Testimony. Nov 4: 7 Harrah, Madge Man Who Came to Help. Nov Against Error and Apostasy. Oct 14: 10 Time for Reaping (FP). Sep 2: 3 ADVENTIST REVIEW Staff. Dear Elder Wood_ 25' 6 Oswald, Helen K. Homeward Bound. Nov 11:3 Wittschiebe, Charles E. Major Cause of Many Dec 2: 6 Harrington, Kirsten. Goliath's Challenge. Nov Umbrella of Kindness. Oct 21: 6 Divorces Jul 22 3 Argent, Russell FL Always Thankful: Possible, 4: 10 Pache, Boris N. Father Noel's Last Visit. Dec Wood. Kenneth H. Au Revoir (E). Nov 25: 3 or Wishful Thinking? Nov 25: 4 Hasel, Gerhard F. Integrity of the Prophetic 23: 4 Bloomington Baby (E). Sep 23: 3 Barbieri, Beatrice J. "Can I Live With You Gift. Oct 14: 8 Park, James H. Disciples' Dilemma. Nov 4: 12 Confidence in Inspired Writings and Persons Forever?" (FL). Sep 23: 10 Herr, Larry G. Life in the Cities of the Plain. Pettis, Louis W. Life of Christ. Dec 23: 6 (E). Oct 21.3 ' Bascom, Maurice, William G. Johnston. Recent Discoveries Near the Dead Sea-2. Prouty, Diane Van Belle. Miracle a Day. Dec 9: Counterfeit E.T (E). Sep 16. 10 Ingathering: A Close Look. Nov 25: 8 Nov 18: 10 4 Crucify Self . . or Jesus (E). Jul 22: 14 Blodgett, Ralph. New Reader's Digest Bible— Recent Discoveries Near the Dead Sea. Nov Rasmussen, Maxine T. "Smile of Angels — Sep Divine Power to Change (E). Sep 30. 13 Is It for Adventists? Dec 2: 7 1 1: 4 30: 7 Explanation (E). Jul I: 3 Boulting, Wanda E. Unnamed Soldier. Oct 7: 8 Holbrook, Frank B. Does the Judgment Jeopar- Reid, George W. Bond of Confidence (E). Oct Facing Moral-ethical Questions (E). Jul 29. Bradford, C. E. God Speaks Through His dize Assurance? Sanctuary and Assur- 21: 12 12 Prophets. Oct 14. 3 ance-2. Jul 22' 6 Counting Your Blessings (E). Nov 11: 9 Herpes and the "New Morality" (E). Aug 26: 1000 Days of Reaping. Aug 26: Cover Sanctuary and Assurance-1. Jul 15: 4 Ministry of the Spirit (E). Oct 7: 13 12 Brooks, Adeline L. Games Mothers Can Play Johnson, Delmer A. Sources of Inspired Writ- Poor Get Richer (E) Sep 16: 10 Hypnotism (E). Jul 15: 17 (FL). Sep 30: 11 ings. Dec 30: 4 Power of the Gospel (E). Sep 9: 13 Manila Annual Council (E). Nov 18: 3 Bullock, Mark. How I Got Even With Brother Johnson, Doug. Great-grandmother's Dream. Something for Nothing (E). Nov 4: 15 Sense of Shock (E). Jul 8 11 B. Oct 7: 14 Jul 22: 9 Sperm Bank Controversy-1, 2 (E) Dec 9: 9; Understanding God's Promises (E). Oct 28: Burton. Judy. Making Worship Come Alive Johnsson, Noelene. What Happened to Family Dec 16 8 12 (FL). Nov 4: 13 Worship? (FL). Jul 15: 14 That Precious Good Name (E). Dec 30: 14 Why Seventh-day Adventists? (E). Aug 19.3 Campbell, Betty. My Answered Prayer. Jul 29: Johnsson, William G. Adventism Confronts Unseemly From Every Angle (E). Aug 12: 13 Wood, Miriam. Miriam in Manila. Nov 18! 8 6 Secular Thought (E). Challenge of Secular Rentfro, Dick. "Well, Then, Keep on Pray- Thank You, Washington Adventist Hospital. Chaij, Fernando. Prophecy Identifies the Rem- Thought-3. Sep 2: 10 ing!" Jul 8: 4 Aug 12: II nant Church Oct 14: 13 Believing and Not Dying (WW). Sep 9: 5 Replogle, Leon. "Behold, What Manner of Zachary, J. H. "And Then Shall the End Coffin, James N. Of Christmas and Antichrist Cause for Concern (E). Sep 23: 13 Love." Sep 30: 12 Come." Oct 7: 4 (E). Dec 23: 11 Christ Our Wisdom (WW). Dec 23: 5 Reynolds, R. L. Honest Education—Compe- "One Thing I Know" (E). Oct 21: 12 Christ's Heavenly Ministry (WW). July 8: 5 tence and Conscience. Sep 30: 4 Those Boring Parts of the Bible (B). Nov 18: "Fire ... in My Bones"—the Prophetic Gift. Roberts, Herman T. Treasure of Christmas. Dec 14 Oct 14: 5 23: 3 Worm-eaters' Club. Sep 2: 4 Firstborn (WW). Nov 4: 8 Scheffel, Rubem M. Man or Robot? (E). Jul 29: Coffman, Carl. "Babylon Is Fallen." In the Forgotten Third (E). Jul 8: 12 13 Titles Last Days, Three Angels-5. Sep 2: 6 K. H. W.—A Tribute (E). Dec 2: I1 Scragg, Walter R. L. Hope Is No Mockery. Sep Character of the Saints. In the Last Days, Paul at Athens (WW). Aug 19: 8 9: 3 Three Angels-7. Sep 16 5 Reaching Out to the Secular Mind (E). Sheehy, Daniel A Electronic Manipulators. Everlasting Gospel. In the Last Days, Three Challenge of Secular Thought-4. Sep 9: Television as Environment--I. Oct 21: 4 Achievable Task or Visionary Ideal? Enoch Angels-2. Aug 12: 12 TV and the Learning Process. Television as Oliveira. Jul IS. 7 Hour of His Judgment Has Come. In the Last REVIEW in Your Future (E). Dec 9: 3 Environment-2. Oct 28: 7 Adventism Confronts Secular Thought (E). Days, Three Angels-3. Aug 19: 7 Scope of Our Task (E). Challenge of Secular Simmons. Gwen Scott, as told to/by Cheryl Challenge of Secular Thought-3. Wil- In the Last Days, Three Angels-1. Aug 5: 4 Thought-1. Jul 22: 13 Erickson. Made With Love. Dec 30: 10 liam G. Johnsson. Sep 2: 10 Purpose of the Sabbath. In the Last Days, Self-sufficient Man (E). Challenge of Secular Sox, Aileen Andres. Angels Sang (E). Dec 23: After 81 Years. a Visit "Down Under." Three Angels-4. Aug 26: 8 Thought-2. Aug 12: 12 10 Yvonne Hendley Hanson. Jul 15: I I "Third Angel Followed . . ." In the Last Something Old, Something New (E). Aug 5: What the Inheritance Cost (E). Aug 5: 9 Always Thankful. Possible, or Wishful Think- Days, Three Angels-6. Sep 9: 8 When in Need (E). Sep 30: 14 ing? Russell H. Argent. Nov 25: 4 "Third Angel's Message in Verity." In the Translating Hebrews 8-13 (WW). Oct 7: 7 When the Gum Meets the Road (F). Sep 2: 11 "And Then Shall the End Come." J. H. Last Days, Three Angels-8. Sep 23 8 Tylenol Scare (E). Nov II: 10 Stephan, F. R. Church Studies Costs of Zachary. Oct 7: 4 Cohen, Richard. Legal Killers Jul 15: 10 What About the Children? (E). Nov I 9 Adventist Education (RC). Dec 9: 6 Angels Sang (E). Aileen Andres Sox. Dec 23: Crane, Diane. Gospel Yeast. Jul 15 6 "What Do Other Christians Think of Us?" Stimpson, Von. Emergency on Pitcairn. Oct 7: 10 Cunningham, Louis F. Beyond Surrender. Jul (E). Nov 25: 10 6 April Fool's Medicine (HC). Albert S. Whiting. 29: 7 Year That Was (E). Dec 30. 13 Swanson, Gary B Bartimaeus ITT). Oct 21: 10 Oct 7: 12 Custer, Karen. Neglected Minority Jul 8: 6 Johnsson, William G., Maurice Bascom. For All the Wrong Reasons (TT). Sep 9: 10 Are the Testimonies Legalistic? Geoffrey E. Dale, Robert. Church Members on the March. Ingathering: A Close Look. Nov 25: 8 Going Through Life A Cappello (TT). Jul 8: 9 Game. Jul I: 4 Aug 26: 3 Johnston, Madeline S. Merry Hearts, Merry Listen to the Stewardess (TT). Aug 12: 7 Are Women Executives Healthier? (HC). Sher- Durand, Eugene F. K. H. W. Years: Context Homes (FL). Dec 30: 11 On Faces and Popularity (TT). Dec 9: 7 rie Thomas. Sep 2: 7 and Content. Dec 2: 4 King. Don G. Bold Goal (}IC). Sep 30: 8 Running on "Empty" (TT). Nov 11. 7 As a Little Child (FP). Neal C. Wilson. Oct 7: 3 One Hundred Years of "Hot Cakes." Oct 28: Klimes, Rudolf E. Keeping Children Safc (HC). Thomas, Charles. Weight Management in a Au Revoir (E). Kenneth H. Wood. Nov 25: 3 4 Sep 9: 6 Nutshell (HC) Jul 8- 6 "Babylon Is Fallen." In the Last Days, Three Edwards, Randall C. On the Road to Yuma. Kossick, Betty. Tell Someone Today, "I Love Thomas, Sherrie. Are Women Executives Angels-5. Carl Coffman. Sep 2: 6 Aug 26: 6 You." Jul 29: 3 Healthier? (HC). Sep 2: 7 Bartimaeus (TT). Gary B. Swanson. Oct 21: 10

28 (1236) ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 Before the Christmas Bug Bites. Denise Grentz. Homosexuality: Ancient and Modern. Sin That Power of the Gospel (E). George W. Reid. Sep Treasure of Christmas. Herman T. Roberts. Dec Nov 18: 11 Made Sodom Infamous-2. Robert L. 9: 13 23' 3 "Behold, What Manner of Love." Leon Odom. Sep 30: 9 Praying for Divine Healing (BS). Rosalee "Trendiest" of Businesses (E) Jocelyn R. Fay. Replogle. Sep 30: 12 Honest Education-Competence and Con- Haffner Lee Aug 26: 10 Sep 16: 11 Being Different (FL). Sharon R. Todd. Jul 22. science. R. L. Reynolds Sep 30: 4 Precious Priorities (FL). Pearle Peden England. TV and the Learning Process Television as 11 Hope Is No Mockery. Walter R. L. Scragg. Sep Oct 28: 10 Environment-2 Daniel A. Sheehy. Oct Believe His Prophets. Neal C. Wilson. Oct 14- 9: 3 Preventing Diabetes (HC). Albert S. Whiting, 28: 7 20 Hour of His Judgment Has Come. In the Last Sep 30: 8 Tylenol Scare (E) William G. Johnsson Nos Believing and Not Dying (WW). William G. Days, Three Angels-3. Carl Coffman. Prodigal Son Rebutted (TE). J T. McDuffie. Jul 1I: 10 Johnsson. Sep 9: 5 Aug 19: 7 I: II Umbrella of Kindness Helen K. Oswald. Oct Beyond Surrender. Louis F. Cunningham. Jul How Healthy Is Your Marriage? (FL) Gordon Prodigal Son Revisited. Alden Thompson. Jul 21: 6 29: 7 MacDonald. Aug 19: 10 1: 7 Understanding God's Promises (E). Kenneth H. Bloomington Baby (E). Kenneth H. Wood. Sep How I Got Even With Brother B. Mark Bullock. Promises of God's Word. Ellen G. White Sep Wood. Oct 28' 12 23: 3 Oct 7: 14 30: 3 Untrained Soldier. Wanda E. Booking. Oct 7: 8 Bold Goal (HC). Don G. King. Sep 30. 8 How Is the Atmosphere? (E). Jocelyn R. Fay. Prophecy Identifies the Remnant Church Fer- Unseemly From Every Angle (E). George NV Bond of Confidence (E). George W Reid Oct Oct 28: 13 nando Chan. Oct 14. 13 Reid Aug 12: 13 21. 12 How Much Brighter the Future' (E). Jocelyn R. Purpose of the Sabbath In the Last Days. Three Weight Management in a Nutshell (HC) Call to Prayer (FP). Neal C. Wilson Nov 4 3 Fay. Jul 1: 16 Angel 4 Carl Coffman. Aug 26: 8 Charles Thomas. Jul 8: 6 "Can I Live With You Forever'," (FL). How the Gift of Prophecy Relates to God's Reaching Out to the Secular Mind (E). Chal- "Well. Then, Keep on Praying!'' Dick Rentfro. Beatrice J. Barbieri. Sep 23: 10 Word. Roy E Graham. Oct 14: 15 lenge of Secular Thought-4. William G. Jul 8 4 Cause for Concern (E). William G. Johnsson. How to Accept Another Person. David Mee Johnsson Sep 9: 12 What About the Children? (E). William G Sep 23: 13 Lee. Oct 21: 7 Recent Di scovenes Near the Dead Sea. Lain G Johnsson. Nov 1 I. 9 Challenge of Secular Thought (E) William G Hypnotism (E). Kenneth H. Wood. Jul 15. 17 Herr Nov 11: 4: Nov 18 10 "What Do Other Christians Think of Us?" (E) Johnsson. Jul 22: 13, Aug 12: 12: Sep 2: 10: "I Saw" Parallels in Ellen White's Writings_ Recent Study Suggests Relationship Between William G. Johnsson. Nov 25: 10 Sep 9: 12 Ron Graybill. Jul 29: 4 Diet and Cancer. Washington Post. Jul 29. What Happened to Family Worship? (FL) Character of the Saints. In the Last Days, Three I Threw a Party. Matilda Nordtvedt Jul 15: 9 8 Noelene Johnsson. Jul 15. 14 Angels-7. Carl Coffman Sep 16: 5 In Appreciation (FP) Neal C. Wilson. Dec 2' 3 Report to the Church. Neal C. Wilson Aug 19: What Is the President For? (E). Jocelyn R. Fay Christ Our Wisdom (WW). William G. Johns- In the Last Days. Three Angels. Carl Coffman. 4 Nov 18' 14 son. Dec 23. 5 Aug 5 4, Aug 12: 8, Aug 19. 7; Aug 26: 8: Responsibility-An Important Trait for All What the Inheritance Cost (El. Aileen Andres Christian Perfection Ellen G. White. Aug 26: 5 Sep 2: 6: Sep 9: 8. Sep 16:5 Sep 23. 8 (FL). Leslie L. Lee. Aug 5 6 Sox. Aug 5: 9 Christ's Heavenly Ministry (WW). William G. Ingathering: A Close Look. William G. Johns- REVIEW in Your Future (E) William G. When in Need (E). Aileen Andres Sox. Sep 30 Johnsson. Jul 8: 5 son. Maurice Bascom. Nov 25: 8 Johnsson Dec 9. 3 14 Church and Its Calling. Vincent Tigno. Sep 9 6 Inspiration and Authority of the Ellen G White "Roll Away the Stone." Merle L Mills Dec When the Gum Meets the Road (E). Aileen Church Members on the March Robert Dale. Writings. Jul 15: 3 30: 8 Andres Sox. Sep 2: 11 Aug 26: 3 Inspiration and Authority of the Ellen G. White Running on "Empty" (TT). Gary B Swanson Why Seventh-day Adventists? (E). Kenneth I-1 Church Studies Costs of Adventist Education Writings. General Conference. Dec 23 9 Nov 11: 7 Wood. Aug 19. 3 (RC). F. R. Stephan. Dec 9- 6 Integrity of the Prophetic Gift. Gerhard F. Sanctuary and Assurance. Frank B. Holbrook. Words of Encouragement. Ellen G. White Nov Confidence in Inspired Writings and Persons Hasel Oct 14: 8 Jul 15: 4; Jul 22: 6 4' 4 (E). Kenneth H. Wood Oct 21: 3 Keeping Children Safe (HC). Rudolf E. Klimes Sara's Hands (FL). Penny Estes Wheeler. Dec Worm-eaters' Club James Coffin Sep 2. 4 Coping With Dull Preaching. Arnold Kurtz. Sep 9: 6 2. 10 Year That Was (E). William G Johnsson. Dec Dec 30: 6 K. H W -A Tribute (E). William G. Johns- Scope of Our Task (0). Challenge of Secular 30. 13 Counterfeit E.T. (E) Kenneth H. Wood. Sep son. Dec 2: 11 Thought-1. William G. Johnsson. Jul 22' You Can Beat the "Holiday Blues." Jocelyn R. 16: 10 K. H. W. Years: Context and Content. Eugene 13 Fay. Dec 16 4 Counting Your Blessings (E). George W. Reid. F. Durand. Dec 2: 4 Self-sufficient Man (El. Challenge of Secular Nov 11: 9 Legal Killers Richard Cohen. Jul 15' 10 Thought-2. William G Johnsson. Aug Crucify Self . . or Jesus (E). Kenneth H. Let's Stay Home This Week (FL). Kevin 12 12 Wood. Jul 22: 14 Wilfley. Sep 16: 8 Sense of Shock (E). Kenneth H. Wood. Jul 8: 11 Subjects Dear Elder Wood. ADVENTIST Review Staff. Life in the Cities of the Plain. Recent Dis- Sin That Made Sodom Infamous. Robert L Dec 2: 6 coveries Near the Dead Sea-2. Larry G. Odom. Sep 23. 6, Sep 30. 9 Dear Faculty Members. June McIntyre Aug 12: Hem Nov 18 10 "Smile of Angels " Maxine T Rasmussen. Sep 4 Life of Christ. Louis W. Pettis. Dec 23: 6 30: 7 Acceptance. of others. how to practice. How to December Dilemma (FL). Judith A. Ham. Dec Lining Up. Ella May Mitchell. Dec 16: 3 Something for Nothing (E). George W. Reid. Accept Another Person. David Mee Lee. 16: 6 Listen to the Stewardess (Tr). Gary B. Swan- Nov 4' 15 Oct 21: 7 Disciples' Dilemma. James H. Park Nov 4: 12 son. Aug 12: 7 Something Old, Something New (E). William Advent: preparedness for requires listening to Discovery. Harold N. Williams. Dec 30: 3 Made With Love. Cheryl Erickson, as told to G Johnsson. Aug 5: 8 instructions. Listen to the Stewardess Divine Power to Change (E). Kenneth H. Gwen Scott Simmons. Dec 30 10 Sources of Inspired Writings. Delmer A. (TT). Gary B. Swanson. Aug 12: 7 Wood. Sep 30: 13 Major Cause of Many Divorces. Charles E. Johnson. Dec 30: 4 veteran writer contemplates. Homeward Does the Judgment Jeopardize Assurance? Wittschiebe, Jul 22 3 Sperm Bank Controversy-I. 2 (E). George W. Bound. Helen K. Oswald. Nov 11: 3 Sanctuary and Assurance-2. Frank B. Making Worship Caine Alive (FL). Judy Reid. Dec 9: 9; Dec 16: 8 Angels: sang at Christ's birth. Angels Sang (E). Holbrook Jul 22: 6 Burton. Nov 4: 13 Spirit of Sacrifice (FP) Neal C. Wilson. Jul 8: 3 Aileen Andres Sox Dec 23: 10 Don't Get Trapped by Jealousy (FL). Kay Man or Robot? (E). Rubem M. Scheffel. Jul 29: Story of a Small Church. Don A. Welch. Oct 28: Annual Council. editor's report of. Manila Kuzma. Jul 29: 10 13 3 Annual Council (E). Kenneth H. Wood. Eat Less (HC). Irma B. Vyhmeister. Oct 7: 12 Man Who Came to Help. Madge Harrah Nov Nov 18: 3 Eat Slowly (HC). Irma B Vyhmeister. Jul 22: 7 25: 6 Atmosphere: we choose that which surrounds Electronic Manipulators. Television as Envi- Manila Annual Council (E) Kenneth H Wood. us. How Is the Atmosphere? (El. Jocelyn ronment-I. Daniel A. Sheehy. Oct 21: 4 Nov. 18. 3 R. Fay. Oct 28: 13 Ellen White. Defense Against Error and Apos- Merry Hearts, Merry Homes (FL). Madeline S. Baby: moral implications of death of a. Bloom- tasy. V. Norskov Olsen. Oct 14: 10 Johnston. Dec 30: 11 ington Baby (E). Kenneth H. Wood Sep Ellen White in Brazil. Robert G. Wearner. Aug Message of Comfort and Hope Ellen G. White. 23 3 12: 6 Oct 14. 17 Babylon: time of her fall identified. "Babylon Is Emergency on Pitcairn. Von Stimpson. Oct 7: 6 Ministry of the Spirit (E). George W Reid. Oct The REVIEW index Fallen." In the Last Days. Three Everlasting Gospel. In the Last Days, Three 7: 13 is published in the Angels-5. Carl Coffman. Sep 2: 6 Angels-2. Carl Coffman. Aug 12: 8 Miracle a Day. Diane Van Belle Prouty. Dec 9: Beliefs: room for minor differences in church's. Explanation (E). Kenneth H. Wood. Jul I: 3 4 last issue of June and Explanation (E). Kenneth H Wood Jul 1: Facing Moral-ethical Questions (E). Kenneth Miriam in Manila. Miriam Wood. Nov 18: 8 3 H. Wood. Jul 29: 12 Mother of Teen-agers (FL). Betty O'Fidl. Jul 1: December. The Bible: appraisal of Reader's Digest condensa- Father Noel's Last Visit. Boris N. Pache. Dec 14 tion of. New Reader's Di gesr Bible-Is It 23: 4 ADVENTIST REVIEW My Answered Prayer. Betty Campbell Jul 29: 6 for Adventists? Ralph Blodgett. Dec 2: 7 Finding Time to Parent (FL). Kay Kuzma. Sep Neglected Minority. Karen Custer. Jul 8: 6 is indexed in the importance of even duller parts. Those 2: 8 New Reader's Digest Bible-Is It for Advent- Boring Parts of the Bible (E). James N. "Fire . . in My Bones"-the Prophetic Gift. ists? Ralph Blodgett. Dec 2: 7 Seventh-day Advent- Coffin. Nov 18: 14 William G. Johnsson. Oct 14: 5 New Song. Bob Nixon. Sep 9' 4 ist Periodical Index. Biblical sources: all inspired. whether oral. Firstborn (WW). William G. Johnsson. Nov 4 New Status, New Life. Rex D. Edwards. Aug written, experiential. audible. or vision- 8 12. 3 ary Sources of Inspired Writings Delmer For All the Wrong Reasons (TT). Gary B November. Mae Wallenkampf. Nov 4: 9 A. Johnson. Dec 30: 4 Swanson. Sep 9: 10 Of Christmas and Antichrist (E) James N. Binh: questions raised by human attempts to Forgotten Third (E). William G. Johnsson Jul Coffin. Dec 23: 11 control heredity. Sperm Bank Contro- 8: 12 On Faces and Popularity (TT) Gary B. versy-1 (E). George W. Reid. Dec 9 9 Forgotten Fourth? (E). Jocelyn R Fay. Aug 19: Swanson. Dec 9: 7 Blessings: benefits of remembering. Counting 13 On the Road to Yuma Randall C Edwards Your Blessings (E). George W Reid. Nov Games Mothers Can Play (FL). Adeline L. Aug 26: 6 Talking to Children (FL). Faith Gennick. Nov 11:9 Brooks. Sep 30: 11 One Hundred Years of "Hot Cakes." Eugene F. 18: 13 Blindness: how Bartimaeus lost his. Bartimaeus God Speaks Through His Prophets C. E. Durand. Oct 28' 4 Television as Environment-I, 2. Daniel A. (TT). Gary B. Swanson. Oct 21: 10 Bradford. Oct 14: 3 "One Thing I Know" (E) James N. Coffin. Oct Sheehy. Oct 21: 4: Oct 28 7 Cheerfulness: if encouraged. will become habit- "God Still Thunders. " Alden Thompson. Jul 21: 12 Tell Someone today, "I Love You." Betty ual. Merry Hearts. Men-y Homes (FL). 10 1000 Days of Reaping. C. E. Bradford Aug 26: Kossick. Jul 29: 3 Madeline S. Johnston. Dec 30: 11 God's Environmental Ethic. Gary Longfellow. Cover Testimony. Roy Adams. Nov 4: 7 Child training: making work fun aids. Games Oct 7: 9 Only God Is Always Right. Richard B. Ham- Thank You. Washington Adventist Hospital. Mothers Can Play (FL). Adeline L. Going Through Life A Cappello (TT). Gary B. mond. Dec 16: 3 Miriam Wood. Aug 12: 11 Brooks. Sep 30: 11 Swanson Jul 8:9 Our Vacation. Arlene Franklin. as told to Ella That Precious Good Name (E) George W. one family's success with difficult child Goliath's Challenge. Kasten Harrington. Nov Ruth Elkins. Sep 16: 3 Reid. Dec 30' 14 "Can I Live With You Forever?" (FL). 4: 10 Our Wonderful Adventist Heritage (FP) Neal The Wall. Ralph Escandon. Sep 23' 4 Beatrice J. Barbieri, Sep 23: 10 Gospel Yeast. Diane Crane. Jul 15. 6 C. Wilson. Aug 5: 3 "Third Angel Followed ..." In the Last Days. solutions to sibling hatred (RR) Oct 21: 11 Great-grandmother's Dream. Doug Johnson. Paul at Athens (WW). William G. Johnsson. Three Angels--6. Carl Coffman. Sep 9: 8 Children: helping them accept differences in Jul 22: 9 Aug 19: 8 "Third Angel's Message in Verity." In the Last people Being Different (FL) Sharon R. Handling Spiritual Debt (BS). Rosalee Haffner Paul's Passion-To Run the Race. Beatrice S. Days. Three Angels-8 Carl Coffman Todd. Jul 22 II Lee. Oct 28: 9 Neall. Oct 21: 8 Sep 23: 8 importance of tact in talking to. Talking to Herpes and the "New Morality- (E). Kenneth "PKs" Are People Too! (FL) Ken Wade. Oct Those Boring Parts of the Bible (E). James N. Children (FL). Faith Gennick. Nov 18 13 H. Wood. Aug 26: 12 7 11 Coffin. Nov 18: 14 pastor's no different from others'. "PKs" High Cost of Forgiveness (BS). Rosalee Haffner Playing God (FL). Matilda Nordtvedt. Aug 26 Time for Reaping (FP). Neal C Wilson. Sep 2.3 Are People Too! (FL). Ken Wade. Oct 7. Lee. Sep 16: 6 11 Translating Hebrews 8-13 (WW) William G. 11 Homeward Bound. Helen K. Oswald. Nov 1 I . 3 Poor Get Richer (E). G. W. Reid. Sep 16: 10 Johnsson. Oct 7 7 Choice man given freedom of. Man or Robot?

ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982 (1237) 29 (E). Rubem M. Scheffel. Jul 29: 13 Yeast. Diane Crane. Jul 15: 6 keeping. Facing Moral-ethical Questions reports on. Report to the Church. Neal C. Christ: knowledge of His salvation is true meaning of membership in. Church and Its (F). Kenneth H. Wood. Jul 29. 12 Wilson. Aug 19: 4 wisdom. Christ Our Wisdom (WW). Wil- Calling. Vincent Tigno. Sep 9: 6 Comparison: of life with Bible, only safe Deaf: problems of. Neglected Minority. Karen liam G. Johnsson. Dec 23: 5 past growth of must continue. How Much course. Going Through Life A Cappella Custer Jul 8: 6 what His life means to us. Life of Christ. Brighter the Future? (E). Jocelyn R. Fay. (TT). Gary B. Swanson. Jul 8' 9 Death: explanation of "shall never die." Louis W. Pettis. Dec 23: 6 Jul 1: 16 Conception: by sperm bank method, not God's Believing and Not Dying (WW). William Christmas: danger of Santa Claus replacing reason for SDA. Why Seventh-day Advent- will. Sperm Bank Controversy-2 (E). G. Johnsson. Sep 9: 5 Christ in. Of Christmas and Antichrist (E). ists? (E). Kenneth H. Wood. Aug 19: 3 George W. Reid. Dec 16: 8 Debt: spiritual, owed to God and people. James N. Coffin. Dec 23: 11 SDA to launch Thousand Days of Reaping. Confidence: importance of in human relation- Handling Spiritual Debt (BS). Rosalee how to celebrate when on Sabbath. December Achievable Task or Visionary Ideal? ships. Bond of Confidence (E). George W. Haffner Lee. Oct 28: 9 Dilemma (FL). Judith A. Ham. Dec 16: 6 Enoch Oliveira. Jul 15: 7 Reid. Oct 21: 12 Diabetes: diet can largely prevent. Preventing mother sacrifices for children's gift. Father should remember needs of elderly, disabled Courage: we may have in Christ. Message of Diabetes (HC). Albert S. Whiting. Sep 30: Noel's Last Visit. Boris N. Pache. Dec 23. Forgotten Fourth? (E). Jocelyn R. Fay. Comfort and Hope. Ellen G. White. Oct 8 4 Aug 19: 13 14: 7 Diet: of women executives. Are Women Execu- need for care in selecting gifts. Before the threatened by secular thought. Adventism Courtesy: Christians should imitate Christ in. tives Healthier? (HC). Sherrie Thomas. Christmas Bug Bites. Denise Grentz. Nov Confronts Secular Thought (E). Challenge When the Gum Meets the Road (E). Aileen Sep 2: 7 18: 11 of Secular Thought--3. William G. Andres Sox. Sep 2: 11 reducing food intake aids longevity. Eat Less real meaning of. Treasure of Christmas. Johnsson. Sep 2: 10 Cross: our lives must be in line with. Lining Up. (HC). Irma B. Vyhmeister. Oct 7: 12 Herman T. Roberts. Dec 23: 3 why parents with small children should Ella May Mitchell. Dec 16: 3 wrong, may cause cancer. Recent Study Church: article on others' opinion of SDA attend. Let's Stay Home This Week (FL). Daniel and Revelation: story of book's sale to Suggests Relationship Between Diet and recommended. "What Do Other Chris- Kevin Wilfley. Sep 16: 8 public. One Hundred Years of "Hot Cancer Washington Post. Jul 29: 8 tians Think of Us?" (E). William G. winning former members back. Reader to Cakes." Eugene F. Durand. Oct 28: 4 Dream: leads family to become SDAs Great- Johnsson. Nov 25: 10 Reader. Aug 12: 10 Dating: guidelines for adults (RR) Sep 9: 11 grandmother's Dream. Doug Johnson. Jul grows like leaven even when cold. Gospel Commandments: importance of carefulness in Davenport affair: General Conference president 22: 9

Musical couple makes friends for Voice of Prophecy The scene was the San "Brad was there a long time installing the organ," she Francisco airport. Two recalled. "But I know the Lord put us together, and He has black men of regal bearing, kept us together for 37 years." dressed in robes, sat alone Olive joined Brad in his work in New England, and later watching the flow of human- the two taught at Broadview Academy in Illinois. From there ity in the busy terminal. they received a call to the Voice of Prophecy. Across from them was Since then their piano-organ music has brought inspiration Olive Braley, then part of a to many listeners, both on radio and in personal appearances piano-organ team with the that have taken them to Canada, Mexico, Inter-America, Voice of Prophecy. As she South America, and Europe. looked at the pair she said to For the past 12 years the couple has carried on an herself, "I know they are interesting project, giving presentations of excerpts from the somebody from some- writings of Ellen White. Brad furnishes the musical where." background for Olive's oral interpretation. The suggestion She walked across the for these programs came from H. M. S. Richards, Sr. aisle to the visitors and in her While preaching at a Southern California camp meeting he best honey-touched South- turned to the musicians and said, "I'll never be satisfied until ern drawl said, "Welcome I hear Olive and Brad give that chapter 'God's People to the United States." Delivered' from The Great Controversy." "Thank you," came the reply. The preparation of this reading led to others from Early "Where are you from?" Writings and The Desire of Ages. The giving of these "I'm a king in Nigeria. " masterpieces has brought much satisfaction to the two Mrs. Braley, as she recalled the experience, said, "I'm musicians. from the Voice of Prophecy." Their years of service have been punctuated by experi- "We listen to the Voice of Prophecy every Sunday," the ences similar to that of meeting the king from Nigeria. Olive king told her. "I'm a Christian and I love the Voice of met a mayor from Bangladesh in the Los Angeles airport. In a Prophecy." completely different situation, when a plane strike forced the This experience, though unusual, typifies Olive Braley, couple to take a night bus from Little Rock, Arkansas, to who has been making friends for the Voice of Prophecy for Memphis, Tennessee, she watched a black couple put their the past 28 years, though she and her husband, Brad, little boy on the bus. When the mother left the bus, the little officially retired ten years ago. boy began to cry. Olive tried conversing with him to cheer This summer the couple blended their musical talents as him up, but there was no response. Then the bus driver told accompanists for the Montana Conference camp meeting her the boy was en route to a school for the deaf. With oral near Bozeman. Here the reaction was the same as at other conversation halted, Olive took out her pad and pencil and places: "We love you, Olive and Brad." the two became friends through their writing. The unlikely merger of their two lives took place at "We had a lot of fun for the five hours we were together," Southern Missionary College, now called Southern College she said. Since then she has kept up a correspondence with of Seventh-day Adventists. Bradford Braley, a sedate New him, as she has with dozens of other people she has met in her Englander, had worked with Evangelist John Ford in travels. On itineraries across America, she and Brad often meetings in Symphony Hall, Boston. His interest in and made detours to visit friends they had met in their travels. mastery of organs led him to installing them. On one Though their pace is a little slower, the beauty of the occasion he transported a pipe organ to SMC for installation, music of Olive and Brad has not diminished. On their where Olive was teaching music and speech. occasional forays from their retirement home in Glendale, Born in Alabama and reared in Tennessee, Olive had spent California, they continue to make friends for the Voice of eight years at the college. Olive and Brad's mutual love for Prophecy. MORTEN JUBERG music quite naturally brought the couple together. REVIEW Correspondent

30 (1238) ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30. 1982 Eating: benefits of slowness in. Eat Slowly Cost (E). Aileen Andres Sox. Aug 5: 9 Heavenly Ministry (WW). William G. Television: careful monitoring of called for. TV (HC). Irma B. Vyhmeister. Jul 22: 7 Inspiration: how prophets received messages. Johnston. Jul 8: 5 and the Learning Process. Television as Ecology: Christians should he interested in. "Fire . . in My Bones"—the Prophetic Promises: claiming God's brings joy. Promises Environment-2. Daniel A. Sheehy. Oct God's Environmental Ethic. Gary Long- Gift. William G. Johnsson. Oct 14: 5 of God's Word. Ellen G. White. Sep 30: 3 28: 7 fellow. Oct 7: 9 prophets make mistakes. Confidence in danger of misapplying God's. Understanding effects of, regardless of content. Electronic Economy: improvement of, strengthens church Inspired Writings and Persons (E). Ken- God's Promises (E). Kenneth H. Wood. Manipulators. Television as Environ- worldwide. Poor Get Richer (E). George neth H. Wood. Oct 21: 3 Oct 28: 12 ment-1. Daniel A. Sheehy. Oct 21 4 W. Reid. Sep 16: 10 Intolerance: still threatens religion. Unseemly Prophecies: an important part of prophets' Temptation: Christians need not yield to. New Education: choosing church school over public From Every Angle (E). George W. Reid. messages. Integrity of the Prophetic Gift. Song. Bob Nixon. Sep 9: 4 school. Dear Faculty Members. June Aug 12: 13 Gerhard F. Hate!. Oct 14: 8 Testimonies: Jesus central in. Are the Testi- McIntyre. Aug 12:4 Jacques. Grace: returns to Australia. After 81 Prophecy: gift of, mark of true church. Proph- monies Legalistic? Geoffrey E. Game. Jul soldier regrets leaving church school. Years, a Visit "Down Under." Yvonne ecy Identifies the Remnant Church. Fer- 1: 4 Unnamed Soldier. Wanda E. Booking. Oct Ilendley Hanson. Jul 15: II nando Chaij. Oct 14: 13 Testimony: of personal experience better than 7: 8 Jealousy: how to avoid with children. Don't Get Prophets: have spoken for God throughout learned arguments. "One Thing I Know" task force studies finances of SDA. Church Trapped by Jealousy (FL). Kay Kuzma. Jul history. God Speaks Through His Pro- (E). James N. Coffin. Oct 21. 12 Studies Costs of Adventist Education 29: 10 phets. C. E. Bradford. Oct 14: 3 Thanksgiving: reality of in Christian's life. (RC). F. R. Stephan. Dec 9: 6 Judgment: Bible basis for 1844 experience. Providence: God responds to nurse's prayer. Always Thankful: Possible. or Wishful true purpose of. For All the Wrong Reasons Hour of His Judgment Has Come. In the Emergency on Pitcairn. Von Stimpson. Thinking? Russell H. Argent. New. 25: 4 (rr). Gary B. Swanson. Sep 9: 10 Last Days. Three Angels-3. Carl Coff- Oct 7: 6 Trust: erosion of among humans points up need uniqueness of SDA. Honest Education— man. Aug 19. 7 Questioning: of doctrine, must be kept in of in God. Tylenol Scam (El. William G. Competence and Conscience. R. L. Reyn- need for, confidence in. Does the Judgment bounds lest it destroy faith. What About the Johnston. Nov (I: 10 olds. Sep 30: 4 Jeopardize Assurance? Sanctuary and Children?n, 9 (E). William G. Johnsson Nov Trust to God: examples of inspire missionary Encouragement: E. G. White letter gives Bible Assurance-2. Frank B. Holbrook. Jul 22: mother. Miracle a Day. Diane Van Belle reasons for. Words of Encouragement. 6 Responsibility. children need to learn. Respon- Prouty-. Dec 9: 4 Ellen G. White. Nov 4: 4 part of God's plan for universal atonement. sibility—An Important Trait for All (FL). White, Ellen G.: affirmations, denials re writ- Evangelism: plans, goals. hopes for. 1000 Days Sanctuary and Assurance—I. Frank B. Leslie L. Lee. Aug 5: 6 ings of. Inspiration and Authority of the of Reaping. C. E. Bradford. Aug 26: Cover Holbrook. Jul 15: 4 Revenge: gained by loving. How I Got Even Ellen G. White Writings. General Confer- time for great thrust in. Time for Reaping Justification: requires admission of failure. Only With Brother B. Mark Bullock. Oct 7: 14 ence. Dec 23: 9 (FP). Neal C. Wilson. Sep 2: 3 God Is Always Right. Richard B. Ham- REVIEW: new editor's philosophy of. REVIEW in church's understanding of inspiration of. Family worship: kits for described. Making mond. Dec 16: 3 Your Future (E). William G. Johnsson. Inspiration and Authority of the Ellen G Worship Come Alive (FL). Judy Burton. Kindness: effects of. Umbrella of Kindness. Dec 9: 3 White Writings. Jul 15: 3 Nov 4: 13 Helen K. Oswald. Oct 21: 6 Review and Herald: responsible for family's guided in establishment. progress of SDA Farewell: K. H. W.'s final editorial. Au Revoir Law: kept by those who love God. Character of conversion. Discovery. Harold N. Wil- Church Ellen White: Defense Against (E). Kenneth H. Wood. Nov 25: 3 the Saints. In the Last Days, Three liams. Dec 30: 3 Error and Apostasy. V. Norskov Olsen. Firstborn: meaning of, as applied to Christ. Angels-7. Carl Coffman. Sep 16: 5 Righteousness by faith: heart of three angels' Oct 14: 10 Firstborn (WW) William G. Johnson. Literature: SDAs should take advantage of messages. "Third Angel's Message in influence of writings of in Brazil. Ellen White Nov 4: 8 renewed interest in religious. "Trendiest" Verity." In the Last Days. Three in Brazil. Robert G. Wearner Aug 12: 6 Forgiveness: how to receive. High Cost of of Businesses (E). Jocelyn R. Fay. Sep 16. Angels-8. Carl Coffman. Sep 23: 8 relationship of her writings to Bible. How the Forgiveness (BS). Rosalee Haffner Lee. 11 Sabbath: designed to teach us about God. Gift of Prophecy Relates to God's Word. Sep 16: 6 Loneliness: avoiding among elderly members. Purpose of the Sabbath. In the Last Days, Roy E. Graham. Oct 14: 15 Friendliness: importance of at church. "Smile Reader to Reader. Nov 11: 8 Three Angels-4. Carl Coffman. Aug 26: theology of did not change or develop. of Angels." Maxine T. Rasmussen. Sep conquering at holiday time. You Can Beat the 8 Prodigal Son Rebutted (TE). J. T. McDuf- 30: 7 "Holiday Blues." Jocelyn R. Fay. Dec 16: how Adventists adopted. "Thud Angel Fol- fie. Jul 1: 11 visitors disappointed by lack of in church. My 4 lowed . ." In the Last Days, 'Three used reading in reporting visions. "I Saw" Answered Prayer. Betty Campbell. Jul 29: Love. expression of encourages many. Tell Angels-6. Carl Coffman. Sep 9: 8 Parallels in Ellen White's Writings. Ron 6 Someone Today, "I Love You." Betty Sacrifice: challenging story of. Spirit of Sacri- Graybill. Jul 29: 4 Gambling: dangers of. Something for Nothing Kossick. Jul 29: 3 fice (FP). Neal C. Wilson. Jul 8: 3 Will: 'power of in holy living. "Well, Then, (E). George W. Reid. Nov 4: 15 looks beyond disappointments. Made With Safety: helping children avoid accidents. Keep- - K9ep on Praying!" Dick Rentfro. Jul 8: 4 God: author answers questions re Ellen White's Love. Cheryl Erickson, as told to Gwen ing Children Safe (HC). Rudolf E. Klimes. Witnessing: experiences of, during vacation. view of. "God Still Thunders." Alden Scott Simmons. Dec 30: 10 Sep 9: 6 Our Vacation. Arlene Franklin, as told to Thompson. Jul 1: 7 Maintenance: spiritual, compared to car. Run- Salvation: involves mutual giving, receiving Ella Ruth Elkins. Sep 16: 3 demonstration of His love, care. On the Road ning on "Empty" (TT). Gary B. Swanson. with Christ. Beyond Surrender. Louis F. natural for converted hearts. Everlasting to Yuma. Randall C. Edwards. Aug 26: 6 Nov 11: 7 Cunningham. Jul 29: 7 Gospel. In the Last Days, Three Angels- revealed love through suffering "Behold, Manila: impressions of Annual Council in. justification includes regeneration. New Sta- 2. Carl Coffman. Aug 12: 8 What Manner of Love." Leon Replogle. Miriam in Manila. Miriam Wood. Nov 18: tus, New Life. Rex D. Edwards. Aug 12: 3 recent examples of. Church Members on the Sep 30: 12 8 requires response or cooperative effort. "Roll March. Robert Dale. Aug 26: 3 views of have developed gradually. Prodigal Marriage: avoiding failure in. Major Cause of Away the Stone." Merle L. Mills. Dec 30: SDAs seek out nonchurched. Reaching Out to Son Revisited. Alden Thompson. Jul I: 7 Many Divorces. Charles E. Wittschiebe. 8 the Secular Mind (E). Challenge of Secular Goliath: lessons from story of David and. Jul 22: 3 Sanctification: what is involved in. Christian Thought-4. William G. Johnston. Sep 9: Goliath's Challenge, Kirsten Harrington. principles for evaluating healthfulness of. Perfection. Ellen G. White. Avg 26: 5 12 Nov 4: 10 How Healthy Is Your Marriage? (FL). Sanctuary: student's research validates SDA Wood, K. H.: an overview of his years as editor. Good name: Jesus' good name is man's Gordon MacDonald. Aug 19: 10 position on. Testimony. Roy Adams. Nov K. H. W. Years: Context and Content. assurance of salvation. That Precious Good Medicine: effects of placebos are real. April 4: 7 Eugene F. Durand. Dec 2: 4 Name (E). George W. Reid. Dec 30: 14 Fool's Medicine (11C). Albert S. Whiting. translation of to hagia in Hebrews. Translat- editorial staffs tribute to. Dear Elder Wood. Gospel: changes lives. Power of the Gospel (E). Oct 7: 12 ing Hebrews 8-13 (WW). William G. ADVENTIST REVIEW Staff. Dec 2: 6 George W. Reid. Sep 9: 13 Mission: end to come when gospel reaches Johnsson. Oct 7: 7 president expresses appreciation for. In Hands: value of a mother's. Sara's Hands (FL). world. "And Then Shall the End Come." Satan: interest in space prepares world for his Appreciation (FP). Neal C. Wilson. Dec 2: Penny Estes Wheeler. Dec 2: 10 J. H. Zachary. Oct 7: 4 appearing. Counterfeit E.T. (E). Kenneth 3 Healing: principles involved in divine. Praying Missions: SDA world task far from finished. H. Wood. Sep 16: 10 successor reviews contributions of. K. H. for Divine Healing (BS). 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(Atlantic and Mid-America) Desire of Ages researcher Ingathering and 19 conferences showed report-4 gains this week. Funds col- gives progress report lected this week amounted to Fred Veltman, director of the particularly helpful books rather In a recent communiqué from $854,135.05. M. T. BASCOM Ellen G. White Life of Christ than occasional use of many the Trans-Australian Union Research Project, recently pre- volumes. Conference, R. L. Hodgkinson, Enrollment at sented a progress report to the During the first year of lay activities director, writes: officers of the General Confer- research Dr. Veltman was "Christmas day will be a high NAD colleges ence, detailing his methodol- assisted by Barbara Belleau, of day in one small church in Enrollment for 1982-1983 at ogy, format of presentation, and Angwin, California. More Tasmania because of the bap- the SDA colleges and universi- tentative findings. At the Octo- recently Marcella Anderson has tism of four precious people ties in North America, as of the ber 27 meeting Dr. Veltman joined the working force. Since who were first contacted when close of the third week of affirmed that nothing in his July, J. Paul Stauffer has added members were out on the annual school, can be seen on the chart findings has undermined his his skills and experience to the appeal. below. personal faith in the prophetic staff. "These folks, who were Numbers in the first two ministry of Ellen G. White. In reporting specifically on already keeping the Sabbath as columns represent those pursu- The General Conference offi- The Desire of Ages chapter best they knew how, were ing degree programs. Numbers cers were favorably impressed "The Walk to Emmaus," Dr. delighted to meet members of a in the first four columns are with Dr. Veltman's research Veltman tentatively concluded church that had Sabbathkeeping head counts including both and were pleased to note his that Ellen White utilized in as a key element of its belief. full-time and part-time stu- many constructive, though ten- some degree other literary "Of course, there has been dents, both on campus and those tative, findings. Ellen White's works for forms of expression, much nurturing, much love and enrolled under some kind of use of other authors, Dr. Velt- development of themes, and concern shown, since then. But extension program. The last man said, was "neither slavish arrangement of composition. they were initially contacted column (F.T.E.) represents the nor rigid." He often found her Under the guidance of the Holy because faithful church mem- "full-time equivalents" of all construction "more concise, Spirit she was able to find useful bers were determined to call on the part-time and full-time stu- less redundant, and more bal- narrative backgrounds, descrip- every home in their Ingathering dents in each school. anced" than the material it tive phrases, devotional com- territory—no matter how iso- The graduate category for paralleled. ments, exhortations, historical lated that home might be." Andrews University includes As reported in an earlier issue details, and theological insights We are past the halfway mark Seminary and Graduate School of the ADVENTIST REVIEW, the in books by Christian authors of in the 1982 Ingathering crusade, students. For Loma Linda Uni- purpose of the three-year study, her time. However, Ellen White with only three more reports to versity it represents those pur- to be completed next June, is to sometimes departed from the be given. Now is the time to put suing postbaccalaureate degrees examine the book The Desire of development of a theme and forth every effort, stretch every in dentistry, medicine, educa- Ages in order to determine how moved into an in-depth treat- nerve, leave nothing undone, to tion, health, and in the Graduate and to what degree contempo- ment of a topic not stressed, and make this first seven-week cru- School. Of the 5,157 at Loma rary literary works were used in in certain instances not even sade a success. Linda University, 2,379 are its composition, as well as to mentioned, in the works she The total raised to date is involved in programs based at ascertain which portions consti- obviously was using. Further- $4,203,065.18. Two unions La Sierra. DONALD E. LEE tute a unique expression con- more, it would appear that the cerning aspects of Jesus' life emphasis in Ellen White's com- Enrollment at NAD colleges and teachings. position often differs from that Graduate During the past two years Dr. of other authors even at the and Under- Graduate Unclassi- Veltman has located many of point where borrowing takes graduate Professional fled Total F.T.E. the volumes that were a part of place. Thus, even in a chapter Andrews University 1,840 978 33 2,851 2,314 Mrs. White's personal library, where parallels exist, there are Atlantic Union College 522 75 597 503 as well as other books that it is sentences and extended pas- Canadian Union College 242 21 263 241 believed would have been sages that manifest no literary Columbia Union College 915 915 513 familiar to her. These writings dependency upon contemporary Kettering College of Medical Arts 467 63 530 365 are being compared with 15 writings. Loma Linda University 2,580 2,018 559 5,157 4,107 randomly selected chapters of It is our hope that this and all Oakwood College 1,386 26 1,412 1,312 The Desire of Ages. Assisted by similar research projects will Pacific Union College 1,493 6 93 1,592 1,463 volunteers who have helped him help us appreciate, properly Southern College 1,694 107 1,801 1,429 Southwestern Adventist survey more than 390 books, understand, trust, and benefit College 656 56 712 600 Dr. Veltman has found that from God's special gift to the Union College 988 36 1,024 904 Mrs. White was more likely to Seventh-day Adventist Church. Walla Walla College 1,637 22 143 1,802 1,568 make an in-depth use of a few NEAL C. WILSON TOTALS 14,420 3,024 1,212 18,656 15,319 941 -id 32 (1240) ADVENTIST REVIEW, DECEMBER 30, 1982