Volume XLIV, No. 14 Oshawa, Ontario

August 1, 1975

Henderson Highway Church Dedication In Winnipeg

Reported by LILLIAN KEMPERT Member, Henderson Highway Church

Participants in Dedication Service at 3:00 p.m.

Sabbath, May 17, 1975, was a beautiful day. The weather he presented both a challenge and a hope. "This is a beautiful was delightful and so were the spirits of the 400 members of building," he said, "and I pray that your lives will be as beauti- the Henderson Highway Seventh-day Adventist Church in ful on the inside as is the physical appearance of your sanc- Winnipeg. This was the day they had chosen to dedicate their tuary. . . . The mission of this church is to make Jesus known sanctuary, now debt free, to the greater task of proclaiming to the world and at this very end of time the special message Christ's love to the thousands of this great city. Many mem- of Revelation 14 must be given." bers of the other three Winnipeg Churches, as well as a num- Present with us for the dedication service were Councillor ber of out-of-town guests, joined with the members for the Alfred Penner, of the Kildonan ward, and the Honourable consecration service on Friday evening, as well as for Sabbath Dean Whiteway, member of parliament for Selkirk. Both of School, worship service, and the official dedication service these men spoke well of the Adventist presence in the com- which was at 3:00 p.m. on Sabbath. munity. Honourable Whiteway made some significant state- The long-awaited weekend began with Pastor Ferris bring- ments of the need for born again individuals. "What we need ing a message of cheer and admonition to those present for the now is not men who will speak vocally for us, but people who consecration service on Friday evening. Pastor Ferris is now will walk with us and identify with us in living converted lives." pastoring the Volunteer Park Seventh-day Adventist Church in The beginning of the Henderson Highway Seventh-day Ad- Seattle, Washington, and was happily welcomed for this occa- ventist Church dates back to 1895 when the earliest members sion, as he was the pastor under whose direction the_church met in homes and rented halls. In 1920 the English church was finally constructed. Pastor W. G. Soloniuk, president of moved from the Scottish Memorial Lodge Hall, to a little the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference of Seventh-day Ad- church building on Bannerman Avenue. This was shared for ventists spoke during the worship service on Sabbath morning a time with the newly organized German Church and soon challenging the members to greater service, urging them not crowded beyond capacity, so a new church home was sought. to be content with being "comfortable", but reaching out and A lot was purchased on Young Street just north of Portage becoming involved. Also present from the local conference Avenue. The church was completed in 1924 and served for were R. E. Hillock, Secretary-treasurer; S. H. Gallant, Lay worship services while the old building served as the school. Activities and Sabbath School Director; and W. J. Nepjuk, The Young Street building served well for many years bearing former Secretary-treasurer of the conference. During the morn- witness to the Advent hope. Many present members of the ing worship service, Pastor William Kennedy and Pastor Roger Henderson Highway Church were dedicated, baptized, married Ferris also had the unique privilege of conducting a baby dedi- and served in the Young Street Church. But time changes cation service at which time Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Massey many things. Once again space became a critical need for a presented their two children, and Mr. and Mrs. Ike Cadogan, growing church family and it was necessary to find a more their twin boys, in dedication to the Lord. spacious setting to reconsider the most effective ways of ful- From the Canadian Union Conference office came Pastor filling our ministry to a burgeoning Greater Winnipeg. L. L. Reile, president, on his first visit to the church since he An urgent, immediate need was that of a new school, so in has been the president of the union. In his dedicatory address 1960 a two-acre site at Greay and Nairn was purchased and

by the fall of 1961 classes were held in the school wing and the seven years less one day after the last service at Young Street following year the gym was completed. This project was debt church. It was during this time, too, that Pastor Ferris was free by 1964. In 1963 the Young Street Church was sold and able to arrange purchase of a Lutheran Church, now our own on December 11, 1963, property was purchased at 1314 Hen- Silver Heights Church on Ness Avenue. Church No. 2 was derson Highway for a new church. Plans for this moved slowly. ours, but with no congregation as yet. In the winter of 1968, Pastor Roger Ferris came to Winnipeg On March 27, 1971, sixty-five of the members, with Pastor and began reorganizing the planning committee. A plan was Ferris in the lead, began a four-mile hike through five feet of presented for developing four English-speaking churches to wet spring snow with 1314 Henderson Highway as their des- replace the single central church concept. This was accepted tination. The walk was punctuated with joyous songs of praise. by the congregation as a challenge and the decision to build Sabbath, March 27, 1971, was indeed a day of solemn wor- the first church on Henderson Highway was finalized. ship and a joyous sense of achievement. Reverently, the first ten minutes in the new sanctuary were spent without a sound Professor John D. Qelch, local church member and pro- of any kind. fessional architect, was retained as architect and tenders were Silver Heights Church was organized next and is now wit- sought. When actual estimates were received, the congrega- nessing to the St. James area. In the winter of 1975 the final tion felt they were beyond their ability. Changes were made payment for the Henderson Highway Church was realized from the original, efficient design of Professor Welch, but his because of the untiring sacrifice of dollars by "plain ordinary willing counsel and thorough understanding of what an Ad- members." ventist church needs to be have helped produce one of the Winnipeg now has the challenge of developing two more finest working church structures in Canada. churches by 1978. The third of the original four planned, With Pastor Ferris acting as general contractor, the build- hopefully will be started this fall. Where will the fourth one be, ing slowly took shape after groundbreaking on April 12, 1970, and who will lead out in it?

May 17, Dedication Services Music by Kwon Baby dedication Service. Doug and Lorna Massey with their two children; Jan and Ike Cadogan with their twins. Items of General Interest ...... Loma Linda Foods

Loma Linda Foods has appointed Mr. well as standards of quality of the raw Loma Linda Foods, Mr. McDermott Ronald McDermott Director of Quality materials used in their production. All states, "Since Loma Linda Foods is a Assurance for the company's plants in incoming and outgoing materials must denominationally-owned food company, Riverside, California, and Mount Ver- meet these levels before being released it is our responsibility to produce food of non, Ohio. He moved to the Riverside for further use or sales. This position also the highest quality, and I think if we headquarters from the Mount Vernon requires close co-ordination with the Cali- do so, we can be a witness to the rest of plant where he had been in research and fornia State inspectors and the Food and the world by making good, nutritious quality control since 1973. Drug Administration in order to meet high quality foods." His goal is to uphold The Director of Quality Assurance is requirements for food quality and pro- the standard stated in the Loma Linda responsible for setting quality standards duction procedures. Foods slogan, "Quality Foods Since for all Loma Linda Foods products, as In regard to his new position with 1906."

Official Organ of the CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE of Seventh-day Adventists. A. N. How C.r u/ill ll Editor; Pearl I. Browning, Associate Editor. President, L. L. Reile; Secretary, A. N. How; Treasurer, Carl Klam. Departmental Secretaries: Publishing, C. K. Okuno; Lay Activities, Sabbath School, Communication, W. E. Kuester; Education, P. W. Manuel; Public Affairs, D. L. Michael; Medical. H. W. Gimbel, M.D. Issued semimonthly. Subscription price $2.00 a year. Second class mail registration MESSEKGEW number 0912. Printed lay Maracle Press Limited, Oshawa, Ontario.

246 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER General Items — (Continued) . . . The ultimate goal of the course is that every professional become a catalyst to motivate every layman to become a medi- "Christ in Song" Reprinted cal evangelist. Lecturing with Mrs. Hamlin during the KEITH LUNDQUIST, Public Relations Intern workshop will be Herald Habernicht, M.D.; Daniel Klein, Ph.D., physical fit- ness; Patricia Mutch, Ph.D., nutrition; After 25 years out of print, the treas- Elder Richard Barron, alcohol and drugs; ured Adventist hymnal, Christ In Song, Elder Stoy Proctor, the minister and is again available — as a Souvenir Edi- health education; and Roy Wightman, tion from The Voice of Prophecy. health education in hospitals. The facsimile reproduction duplicates each page of the original book. The The workshop is offered on a non- maroon linen binding is identical to the credit basis, but two graduate workshop most popular of the many different cov- credits are available for those with bac- ers used on the book during four decades calaureate degrees. The costs are as fol- of use by churches across North Amer- lows: $82 for tuition, $12 for the sylla- ica. bus, $28 for room, and about $30 for Containing 949 hymns and songs, meals. Christ in Song was first printed in 1908. Physicians, ministers, dietitians, and H. M. S. Richards, founder and speaker other health professionals are invited to emeritus of The Voice of Prophecy, re- attend. calls he sang from the book as a teen- Further information is available from ager and later used it in many of his the Dean, School of Graduate Studies, evangelistic meetings. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, "It was at a young people's meeting Michigan 49104. while they were singing No. 91, The Gate Ajar,' that I was converted at the age of 13," recalls Pastor Richards. "At the beginning and ending of every "There will be false dreams and Sabbath in our home, we always sang false visions, which have some truth, No. 339, 'Day is Dying in the West,' " Dr. H. M. S. Richards accepts a copy of the new but lead away from the original faith. souvenir edition of the old hymnal Christ in Song he continues. "To me Christ In Song is from Wayne Hooper, music director at The Voice The Lord has given men a rule by a book of memories and blessing." of Prophecy. "Now that we have this wonderful which to detect them: 'To the law and old hymnbook again," said Dr. Richards, "let us Among the old songs contained in the sing these blessed songs. When we read and mem- to the testimony: if they speak not book are "Seeking the Lost," "Sweeping orize the words, we will find help for every day." according to this word, it is because The souvenir edition is offered for sale by The Through the Gates," "Keep on the Sunny Voice of Prophecy's music publishing division, there is no light in them' (Isa. 8:20). Side of Life," and "There's a Great Day known as Hosanna House. If they belittle the law of God, if they Coming." see many of the songs their parents and pay no heed to His will as revealed in "This new Souvenir Edition will make grandparents knew and loved." the testimonies of His Spirit, they are it possible for persons of this generation The books are available at $6.25 each, deceivers. They are controlled by im- to sing some of the old sacred songs," postpaid, by writing: Hosanna House, pulse and impressions, which they be- says Wayne Hooper, director of music The Voice of Prophecy, Box 1700, Glen- lieve to be from the Holy Spirit, and for the VOP. "Young people today can dale, CA 91209. consider more reliable than the in- spired Word. They claim that every thought and feeling is an impression of the Spirit; and when they are reasoned with out of the Scriptures, they declare Health Edneattion Workshop that they have something more reliable. But while they think that they are led At. Andrews University by the Spirit of God, they are in reality following an imagination wrought upon by Satan." — Selected Messages, Bk. A workshop will be held at Andrews eight health-improvement sessions that 2, pp. 98, 99. University from September 5-11, 1975, offer natural ways to lower tension, im- to provide training for community health prove circulation, lose weight, and elim- leaders that will enable them to conduct inate other causes of major disease. programs designed to reduce the occur- Workshop participants in September rence of cancer, coronaries and strokes will receive with their training a 530- in the community. The workshop will page reference syllabus containing infor- Ellen White wrote: "The track of be directed by Mrs. Charlotte Hamlin, mation on all aspects of health and step- truth lies close beside the track of M.P.H., instructor in nursing at the Uni- by-step directions on how to conduct the error, and both tracks may seem to be versity. risk evaluations and health-improvement one to minds which are not worked by The program — one which she has sessions. the Holy Spirit, and which, therefore, been conducting at Andrews for two During the workshop, participants will years — begins with a set of medical administer the tests and give health dem- are not quick to discern the difference tests to determine one's risk of contract- onstrations for an actual risk evaluation between truth and error." — Selected ing such illnesses. Following the tests are for the public. Messages, Bk. 1, p. 202.

Vol,. 44, No. 14, AUGUST 1, 1975 247 That I Might Receive My Sight

By F. G. THOMAS, General Manager, Christian Record Braille Foundation, Inc.

Blind Bartimaeus' plea made on the roadside outside Jericho would he a denial of our responsibility to blind people; it elicited an immediate response from Jesus. Stopping, he asked would be an inexcusable failure on our part; in fact, it would that the blind man be brought to Him whereon He asked, amount to a refusal to participate in the great gospel com- "What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?" (Mark 10:51). mission. Immediately Jesus restored Bartimaeus's sight, it being re- Letters from readers indicate the profound effects that litera- corded for us that he "followed Jesus in the way." ture has in bringing the truth to those who live in perpetual The record of the miracle has been preserved for us that darkness. One man writes: "I finally found the Lord God we might understand Jesus' concern for blind people. The Christ as my personal Saviour, but I have been brought up on Scriptures tell us specifically that upon His return the blind will the Sunday Sabbath. Among these talking books was the STU- receive their sight. While waiting for this happy event, the DENT (the Sabbath School lessons on record) for July and Lord has charged us with the responsibility of ministering to August, Christ and the Sabbath. I liked the heavy emphasis on blind, visually and physically handicapped people who cannot Scripture and the presentation convinced me, and now I ob- read normal inkprint. serve the Sabbath on the seventh day and try to spend the For over 75 years the Seventh-day Adventist Church has entire day studying God's Word. . . . (italics ours)." served blind people through the Christian Record Braille Foun- A reader who lost his eyesight through an industrial explo- dation, Inc., an institution of the General Conference. Although sion writes, "We appreciate more than we can find words to owned and operated by the General Conference, over 95% express it our gratitude for these wonderful recorded Bible of the financial support for this program comes from non- Studies." Adventist sources. Regulations make it mandatory that these A lady has written saying, "I am a post polio victim para- funds be used to supply "non-sectarian" services to the public. lyzed from my neck down and spend about 90% of my time Thus, while it is possible to use public funds for most of the in my rocking bed, which helps me breathe. I am also legally books and magazines supplied to readers in braille, on record, blind so you can see that these talking records are a real tape, and cassette, those materials that are uniquely Adventist blessing to me." must be paid for by church funds. An active Bible Correspond- Ministering to blind and physically handicapped people who ence School is also operated by the Foundation, the costs being cannot read normal inkprint is in harmony with God's plan. cared for from church funds as well. In fact, it may well be that many who will be surprised one The last few months has seen a dramatic increase in requests day to hear Jesus thank them for ministering to Him when for services placing a heavy strain on church funds. In fact, as he was hungry, and thirsty, and naked, and a stranger (see of this writing, the Special Literature Fund used for denomina- Matthew 25:33 ff.), did so through their support of the Chris- tional services is overdrawn. To cut back on these services tian Record Braille Foundation, Inc.

The blind, too, can enjoy the Sabbath School Lessons, on record, available Blind parents with sighted children can now enjoy "Storytime" with Twin- through the Christian Record Braille Foundation, Inc. Vision Books available through the Foundation's Lending Library.

OFFERING for the BLIND

To Be Given On August 30, 1975

248 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Items from the Canadian Union Office

Excerpts from Telecast Vicwers, in the 1975 Canadian Union "I feel as though I must write to you CANADIAN UNION BAPTISMS and let you know just how much I appre- ciate your T.V. show. It has become as important in our house as a Sunday rit- JUNE ual, and none of the family would miss even one broadcast. . . . If ever, in the B.C. 204 future, you should feel a little depressed . . . just remember our family (seven of us) who enjoy and admire you so much that we have made you a member of the ALBERTA 133 family. Imagine, you've been adopted all this time and didn't even know it." — British Columbia — MAN. SASK. 86 *

ONTARIO 314 "This morning a gentleman called on me and after some conversation, left a book on the life of Christ. . . . He would QUEBEC 60 not accept payment for the book he left and now I would like to contribute to the printing and postage, etc. for all the good works which you do. If you know MARITIME 30 this messenger — who definitely works for a higher POWER than the workday company he mentioned, would you please NFLD 17 express my thanks to him." — Ontario —

TOTAL TO DATE 844 "May I offer you my sincere wishes for your future success in getting the LAST YEAR 754 message of Christ to the people of God. All are entitled to it but few are getting this only way of life. . . . I may not always agree with some interpretation, being a Catholic priest, but the overall is just great. . . . I feel that you really love Christ and it will work effectively through you." — Quebec —

"Worldly policy and the undeviating principles of righteousness do not blend into each other imperceptibly, like the colors of the rainbow. Between the two a broad, clear line is drawn by the eternal God. The likeness of Christ stands out as distinct from that of Satan as midday in con- trast with midnight. And only those who live the life of Christ are His co-workers. If one sin is cherished in the soul, or one wrong practice retained in the life, the whole being is contaminated. The man becomes an instrument of unrighteousness." — "The Desire of Ages," page 313.

VoL. 44, No. 14, AUGUST 1, 1975 249 Maritime Ontario Witnessing Northeastern Ontario For The Master Reports

On Sabbath, February 15, brother and in the near future. The Lord has many sister Klaus Blum brought their first who are just waiting to be gathered into child, Laura Lee, to be dedicated to the the fold. It is our job to go out and find Lord. During the dedication service the these individuals and bring them in. May church members were challenged to pray the prayers of God's people join in for Laura as well as her parents. They bringing this area before the throne of were told that all of us make mistakes grace that the Spirit of God might be and that we have no right to condemn or felt in a mighty way and His work can criticize when we see someone make a be finished so we can go home with Him. mistake. That is the time we need to pray the hardest for that person. We pray that as the Blums train this child for the SPECIAL NOTICES Lord she will become just what the Lord Evangelistic meetings are planned for wants. the Tri - Town (Haileybury, New Lis- Series of Evangelistic Meetings Coining keard, Cobalt) area of Northern Ontario from September 20 to October 25 with Left to rght: Arthur Bennett, Mrs. Thelma Lantz, This Fall Paulette Paulin, Jim Ryan. Pastor Lyle Pollett. We know that the As the members of the Haileybury area has many interests and we are inter- Church look forward to the Lord's bless- ested in receivivng the names of persons ing during the series of evangelistic meet- who our members know or have known "Daily they (the members of God's living in the area so that invitations Church) are witnessing for the Master ings to be held in the area this Fall, they have done much to make the church might be sent to them. Send name and wherever they may be. . . ." This state- addresses and other pertinent informa- ment found in Acts of the Apostles de- look more presentable. It is hoped that the entire basement can be redone before tion to: scribes Arthur Bennett as he carried out Pastor Wayne Hayward his duties in his employment with the the meetings begin in September. Sabbath June 7 was a special day in Box 577, City of Halifax. During a visit to the Englehart, Ontario POJ 1H0 home of Mr. and Mrs. Lantz he dis- the North Country. For many years the covered their interest in the Bible. They work has seemed to die out in the Tim- mins area; however, with the IT IS were both in poor health and Mr. Ben- With the reopening of work in the WRITTEN telecast going out over the nett visited with literature and prayed Timmins area (including Porcupine and airwaves, an interest has been growing with them often. The Dorcas Society sent South Porcupine), we are interested in and a number of folk who have been a cheer basket to the couple at Christmas receiving names of individuals who at taking the "Bible Says" lessons requested at his request. Then after visits by Pastor one time may have attended some of our that services be held in the area. On Sab- Crook, Bible studies were begun by Mr. meetings or may even have been church bath June 7 Pastor Wayne Hayward and Bennett and Mr. Jim Ryan. members. If you know such a person liv- Brother Jim Selman, head elder of the ing in this area of Ontario kindly send This couple wanted very much to be Hailebury Church, met with the folk for the name, address, and other pertinent baptized together, but Mr. Lantz's health the first service. This was just a small information to: did not permit. Finally, he insisted that beginning to what we pray will be an his wife not wait any longer, so she went opening up of the work in a larger way Pastor Wayne Hayward forward alone hoping that her husband Box 577, would soon follow. But her hopes are Englehart, Ont. POJ 1HO not to be realized for Mr. Lantz passed away in hospital during the baptismal service. Mrs. Lantz now rejoices in her new faith and looks forward to the day Treasury Staff when she will be reunited with her hus- band in the earth made new. Active in Youth Miss Paulette Paulin, a music student Work at Dalhousie University, was also united with God's remnant church. Formerly a In addition to doing very efficient Roman Catholic she became interested work in the Treasury Department of the in the Seventh-day Adventist Church Ontario Conference, Miss Jean Robin- through her brother who was baptized son, Miss June Ulett and Mrs. Valerie some time ago. It is a wonderful experi- Morrison have been very active in the ence to see young people like Paulette non-paid activities of the church as well. make their decision to serve the Lord. During the past year Miss Robinson served as Co-ordinator of the Pathfind- THELMA BOUTILIER, Brother and sister Klaus Blum presenting Laura ers of the College Park Church and Mrs. Lee in dedication to the Lord. Pastor Wayne P.R. Secretary, Halifax Church Hayward officiated. Morrison served as Teen Director while

250 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Miss Ulett served as Counsellor of a locally for the plan that the Regina ing in association with the local health Girls' Unit which had the distinction of Health Director has become personally department. being Unit of the Year. Between the associated in recent clinics. He has made Success has been good and many have three assistants in the Treasury Depart- available at no cost, the city Health stopped smoking. As we organize to ment they have a total of over 120 hon- Center for the meetings and went so far strengthen this outreach and the very ours. as to appear on local TV News Service important follow up work needed, we ac- to announce and promote the most re- knowledge God's power and providence. cent plan. In conjunction with the over- And as He uses us, as well as public all impact on the city, the Mayor issued officials, to help others enjoy a healthier an official proclamation designating June and happier life today, may we do what 16 as No Smoking Day in Regina. The we can to reveal a real concern for their release stated the proclamation was is- happy anticipation for the eternal life sued by the Five-day Plan to stop smok- tomorrow.

Left to right: Mrs. Morrison, Jean Robinson, June Ulett. The College Park Pathfinder Club which they served this year received the Sweepstakes Trophy being the highest award given to any Pathfinder Group within the Province. A good example in extra curricula by these young ladies. S. E. WHITE

Manitoba- Saskatchewan Outreach Into Happiness is 55 pairs of smiling lips absent of cigarettes. The Community By R. RAMSAY Communication Secretary Progress Through The Years Regina Church, Saskatchewan In June of 1971 I started my visits to Then I realized an old saying, "The From the most casual reading of the Weldon. I had promised to be out on worst mistake you ever make is not try- MESSENGER MAGAZINE, it becomes ob- June 12. That afternoon I drove out the ing." I studied with the group on the vious that the Five-day Plan has become new #3 Highway to the Weldon corner. "A B C of Christianity." a major part of the Adventist Church's The highway was anything but good due Sister Peterson was taken to the hos- outreach into the community. It has be- to the rains, but the mile from the high- pital in late November of 1972 as she come and will no doubt continue to be way north to Weldon was literally im- had taken a bad fall and became para- an important method to break down pre- passable due to the reconstruction. I lyzed down the right side. The doctor judice by revealing Christ and concern checked the road in a mile east and then soon declared her case terminal. I vis- for the betterment of others. As we use the one a mile west, but no passage there. ited her a number of times reading to this vehicle of better health in our com- I drove two more miles on the way back her some of Sister White's writings and munities, it is most important that we not home. All of a sudden it struck me that praying with her and for her. One of the lose sight of the main object of our en- I had promised to be there, and the least greatest miracles of my life was experi- deavours which is to save souls for God's I could do was put myself out a trifle. I enced when Mrs. Peterson walked out kingdom. returned to the approach corner. Mrs. of the hospital and rode home in late The Regina Five-day Plan, under the Leland, who lives near the corner, lent January of 1973 two months after she direction of Lay Activities Leader, Bill me, a complete stranger, a raincoat and was admitted. Johnston, has reached the crucial stage rubber boots. I drove part way up the It was during this time that I started where a group committee is being cre- approach mile and parked. After I had meeting with the Weldon group on a ated to co-ordinate the total outreach on walked part of the remaining distance near monthly basis. a full-time basis. It is felt that more peo- to the town I met Ken Work and George ple contributing their help will not only Hanson, who, by the way, were baptized An Experience in Weldon make the work load lighter but will assist later. We walked back to their truck and in having the Five-day Plans become thence to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Karl In late November of 1973 we started more than just an anti-smoking cam- Peterson. There were about a dozen dear our evangelistic effort in Weldon. Sub- paign. souls waiting for study. I was glad that I sequently some nine or ten precious souls Such high regard has been developed had not given up trying to get there. joined the church. It makes one truly VOL. 44, No. 14, AUGUST 1, 1975 251 happy to feel that he has helped even town at Peterson's or Work's. At other ferred to Winnipeg I now visit Shell- one person surrender to the working of times we meet out north of town at Han- brook, Spiritwood, and Paddockwood as the Holy Spirit. son's or out south of town at Woods's. well as serving my home church here in In January 1974 I began to meet with Now it is June 1975. Of necessity my Prince Albert. Please pray for my con- the Weldon folks every two weeks with visits to Weldon must be more widely tinued faith and health so that I will be a few exceptions. Sometimes we meet in spaced as with Elder Djkowich trans- able to continue the work!

Alberta A Dream Coming True in the Alberta Conference

By MARION DEER, Vice Principal, Calgary Church School

On May 15, a long-hoped-for dream of the Calgary Church began to come true. Fifty members enthusiastically gathered on the hilltop that marks the building site of the new church school to witness the ground-breaking ceremony. Doyle Chenowith, school board chair- man, welcomed each and Elder Hands offered prayer, asking "God's blessing on us as we set our hands to the task of building a school to His glory and hon- our." Lew Wiegel, Building Committee Chairman, introduced our architect, Mr. Rick Balbi. Elder J. W. Wilson, keynote speaker, challenged us to set our minds to the task, as did the people in Nehemiah's day, and press together to complete the project as soon as possible. "Fortitude and stick-to-itiveness will be needed by Participants in the ground-breaking ceremony were: Mr. A. Munson, principal, presented Elder J. W. Elder M. Graham, Educational Secretary, Mr. V. Wilson with 110 pounds of pennies amounting to the members," he admonished, "just as Langill, Building Supervisor; Mr. R. Balbi, Archi- $176.02. tect; Mr. L. Wiegel, Building Committee Chair- it was required by the early pioneers of man; Elder A. Hands, Church Pastor; Elder J. W our Seventh-day Adventist Church." Wilson, Conference President. The path that Christ marked out was church; Mr. V. Langille, building super- opportunity to work close to nature. Out- a narrow, self-denying path. To enter vision; Mr. Lew Wiegel, the school door education such as camping, back- that path and to press on through diffi- board; and Mr. R. Balbi, architectural packing, survival, as well as map and culties and discouragement requires men skills. compass reading can be taught under and women who are more than weak- Our new school has been specially near ideal conditions. Ski runs, ice skat- lings. Men of stamina are wanted. Men designed to follow Spirit of Prophecy ing rinks, ball diamonds, and obstacle whose hearts are warm with Christian counsel in developing well-rounded indi- courses for physical fitness are all part love and whose hearts are strong to do viduals prepared for active service in of the plan. the Master's work." MH 497 His vineyard. Besides teaching the 3 R's, It is our prayer that our school will Mr. A. Munson, our principal, pre- special emphasis will be placed on de- be a place where angels will linger, sented Elder Wilson with a packsack veloping manual skills through the indus- where the principles of His kingdom will laden with 110 pounds of pennies trial arts and home economics program. be upheld and from which boys and girls ($176.02) collected by students, parents With nature all around, an enriched growing up into manhood and woman- and friends. science program will be offered. Nature hood will go out into the world to serve The evening was climaxed with the trails, winter feeding stations, animal hus- acceptably, not only as good citizens, but ground-breaking ceremony. Elder Wilson bandry, and gardening will give students as sons and daughters of God. represented the Conference administra- tion; Elder M. Graham, the educa- (See opposite page showing diagram and instructions on how to reach the tional department; Elder A. Hands, the building site.) 252 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Directions to reach the school Property Grandview Community Services Report

The Community Center is open each HAPPY BOWNESS VALLEY Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ladies from the Grandview and Armstrong Churches meet to sort, mend, make quilts and pack boxes which are taken to ci Vancouver by a local trucking company cc and there delivered to the Unitarians. 2 Here they are sorted and made into bales where they are shipped to needy places in Asia. KOA O Recently, a letter was received from the head office in Vancouver thanking us for the good clothing. Last quarter almost 1,400 pieces were shipped. Locally, quite a number of folk were PASKAPOO helped, nearly 600 pieces of clothing SKI CENTRE handed out and 330 hours were spent PROPOSED there at the Center. Only about six peo- BUILDING SITE ple (on the average) come each week to work. N Some of the older folk who like to knit SCHOOL make bandages for the Leper Hospitals LAND in Africa. These are much appreciated because they can be washed and used many times. Several bundles of clothing have been sent privately to folk in Africa. These are greatly appreciated. At the Center, missionary literature is made available to all who come in and To view the school property proceed one mile west of city limits on the Trans Canada Highway. Turn left at the KOA campground road, proceed south approximately one-half mile and you are there. most always received very readily. "Several years ago a family was burned out in their mobile home. We helped them in as many ways as was possible. British Columbia This they appreciated very much. They moved away so we lost contact. During the winter this lady came in and since I Sending Out Used Papers remembered her from before, I asked if there was something I could do. In the Mrs. C. Hawes of the Grandview sent me pictures of some who have been conversation that followed she said she Church has been busy gathering, wrap- baptized. wanted to stop smoking so a booklet ping and sending out the used church One day last summer a distinguished- was given her about the five-day plan. papers, books and Bibles. They go to looking letter came from the Town Coun- She saw several other books that she had the Falkland Islands, Philippine Islands, cil in a certain city of Kenya — from a had before the fire and wondered if they Burma, Indonesia, Argentina, many is- lawyer. He wrote to thank me for two were for sale. We said not really, but lands of Fiji, many parts of Africa and books that had been placed on his desk. she could have them. That wouldn't do, Australia. She has been doing this for He didn't know where they had come so she went away very happy after leav- about 12 years and has received many from but on searching he found my ing a donation. letters of thanks from those to whom she name. The books were Daniel and Rev- MRS. C. HAWES sends. elation and Beacon Lights of Prophecy. Over 4,000 pieces were sent out in Using his words, "I had been strug- 1974. In the latter part of the year 1973, gling to understand these prophecies." a request came from Zambia for a set of At first he thought that they had been Prophecy Charts of Daniel and Revela- placed there by the angels from heaven! "The call to place all on the altar of tion. I had gotten this brother's name I couldn't remember ever sending these from the Review several years before so books but on checking through my files service comes to each one. We are not all I tried to find a set of used ones. There from several years back, I found that asked to serve as Elisha served, nor are were none available so I ordered from these were ones I had taken from our we all bidden to sell everything we have; the Bible House in Calgary. This brother own library and sent to another person but God asks us to give His service the received them most graciously and went in that city. first place in our lives, to allow no day to to work. As the result of these, Sabbath Needless to say, I am very thankful to School picture rolls and other books and have had a small part in helping others pass without doing something to advance papers, many have now been baptized to find a clearer understanding of God's His work in the earth." — Prophets and and are now church members. He has Word. Kings, page 221. VoL. 44, No. 14, AUGUST 1, 1975 253 Okanagan Academy Auditorium Complex Making Good Progress

By BERTHA E. WARNER

On November 12, 1974, a long-awaited One of the foremost uses for the audi- Brother Sieg Spieker. Brother Ken Hath- dream of the churches in the Central torium will be as an evangelistic centre away served as chairman of the Auditor- Okanagan Valley of British Columbia for the Central Okanagan. It will also be ium Building Committee. When Brother came closer to becoming a reality. A possible to use the facilities for Youth Hathaway moved away upon accepting ground-breaking took place and actual rallies, Sabbath School rallies and re- a position in Saskatchewan, Brother construction was begun on the Okan- gional meetings. The facilities will also Cornie Peters was chosen to serve as agan Academy Gymnasium complex and be utilized by the approximately 200 stu- chairman in his place. school addition. This ambitious project dents of Okanagan Academy. The audi- covers an area of 28,000 square feet or torium's 1,300-seat capacity makes it the Pastor Edward C. Teranski, pastor of approximately two-thirds of an acre. largest in the area. the Rutland and Orchard City congrega- tions states, "For many years it has been The architect's estimate of the finished The six area churches involved in the the hope and dream and desire of many project, if contracted out, is $750,000. project are Rutland, Rutland Ukrainian, to see this much-needed facility built. However, with donated labour, some do- Kelowna, Westbank, Winfield and Orch- We thank God for rewarding the faith- nated materials, etc., it is planned to com- ard City. It is hoped that the use of the fulness of so many and we firmly believe plete the undertaking for $500,000. The gymnasium facilities can become a reality that God will see this project to its com- auditorium complex consists of an audi- by October 1, 1975. The Pathfinder pletion." torium which will seat 1,300, a 2,500 room has been in use for the past several square-foot Pathfinder room, an Indus- months. The members in this area request your trial Arts complex, a Home Economics prayers on behalf of this very ambitious area, a spacious kitchen, as well as dress- Construction supervisors for the pro- project for the furtherance of God's work ing rooms and shower facilities. ject are Brother Gordon Stanley and in this area.

Building in Progress.

PENTICTON CHURCH NEWS Penticton Sabbath School honoured its Each father present received a book- directed by Sister Dorothy Spenst, con- mothers on Mothers' Day with a young mark. ducted the morning service. ladies' duet entitled, MOTHER; a poem Penticton just gets no rain in spring or That same afternoon the Walla Walla and a MOTHER acrostic by two junior summer, but one Sabbath Day this spring Ward Family favoured the church with girls. Corsages were pinned on all it did not rain, but poured! The rain was an inspiring concert. Such majestic music mothers present by boys and girls. not one but two special treats. The New and singing as these two groups rendered On Fathers' Day the primary folk Westminster girls chorale, dressed in makes one forget his troubles at home sang, "Our Thanks, 0 God, for Fathers." modest pastel-coloured long dresses and and draws him closer to heaven. 254 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER KIMBERLY - THE BAVARIAN CITY OF THE ROCKIES By J. W. POPOWICH

Until June 9, 1975, Kimberly, B.C., could boast at least two firsts. It is the highest city in Canada. Secondly, it is the home of the world's largest lead and zinc mine. Now Kimberly can boast another first. The Five-day Plan to stop smoking was held in Kimberly from June 9 to 13. The participants who came night by night were so appreciative of the fact that someone was concerned enough about their health to do something about it.

Pastor John W. Popowich illustrating a point on the board. Part of the nightly group.

Cost of Cigarettes by J. D. BLAKE, Pastor, Trail SDA Church

The average male cigarette smoker who begins at 14 years of age and smokes for 54 years will die at 68 years. The non-smoker, if he invested the $273.75 each year for 54 years at 9 percent, would have (excluding inflation and taxes) $316,216.25 to spend and 5.5 more years of life while the smoker is taking up residence in the graveyard.

• A table full of cigarettes reminds smokers that a pack-a-day habit can be hazardous to your budget as well as your health. The display greeted about 30 registrants for the Seventh-day Adventist Five-day Plan to quit smoking which was conducted at Trail Regional Hospital. Left to right are Pastor J. D. Blake and Dr. Dwane Brueske.

VoL. 44, No. 14, AUGUST 1, 1975 255 EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD IN VANCOUVER

Lawton G. Lowe, Ministerial Secre- living in the Vancouver or surround- tary, Canadian Union, opens another ing areas, would you please notify "IT IS WRITTEN CRUSADE" on them of the meetings or send their September 12. This crusade will be names and addresses to Elder C. held in North Vancouver. Drieberg, Box 1000, Abbotsford, If you have friends or relatives British Columbia, V2S 4P5.

LAWTON G. LOWE Ministerial Secretary

NUTRITION CLASSES IN SALMON ARM

Seventy-five to eighty interested peo- cluded the preparation of vegetarian dends. He spoke briefly on the doctors ple attended the recent series of nutri- dishes, baking, sprouting seeds, low sugar of health — Doctors Sunshine, Exercise, tion classes held in the cafeteria of the desserts and attractive servings of fruits Water, Fresh Air, Peace, Smile and Salmon Arm Senior Secondary school. and vegetables. Goodfood. He said that good health is Classes were held weekly for five weeks. The guest speaker at the final class was not accidental but the result of four- Participants came from as far away as Pastor David Ellis of Armstrong who square living. Eat well and be happy and Enderby, Sicamous, Sorrento and Ad- spoke .on the beneficial effects of health- healthy and you will feel like a million. am's Lake to learn more about healthful ful living and facing life with optimism. Tentative plans are for another nutri- living. He said that prevention is better than tion class to be held in Salmon Arm in Slides and films were used to empha- cure, ten thousand times better, and October. size various subjects. Demonstrations in- sensible balanced living pays great divi- 256 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER The Most Important Job in the World Is the One No One Ever Trains For

AND WHAT IS THAT? Well may you ask. Not to keep • Ought children be grateful to their parents? you in suspense, let it be said bluntly and plainly that it is • When a child misbehaves, are threats of stopping loving parenthood. Now don't go away. Don't feel let down. Ponder or sending away from home justified? the matter briefly, and you must agree that there is no single • Is having a baby likely to mend an unsatisfactory mar- task more demanding, more frustrating, more enervating, more riage? worrying, more exacting, more time-consuming and more • Do you think in terms of having a baby rather than a responsible. And what training did you have for it? What child? classes did you attend to make you better equipped to cope? • Do you believe in running a tidy and efficient home, even None? Well, neither did 99.9 per cent of us. it it means sacrificing time spent with the child? And, of course, since there has been no formal training, Now before you write in to say that some of these questions there is no qualifying examination. Practically ANYONE can are unsatisfactory or indefinite or incomplete, let it be said here be a parent. It happens to some (let it be whispered) quite for you. They are. What does, for example, that first question accidentally; it happens to some quite without even financial mean? Does Miss Hopkirk mean, "Is it essential to the mar- preparation. The veriest amateur can become a parent, which riage that the parents demonstrate their ability to have a child?" means that a helpless child is placed under his/her charge, or "Is it essential to keep the marriage going?" or "Is it essen- and that child's future, his life patterns, his habit patterns, his tial in order to gain a sense of fulfilment?" or is there some speech patterns, his hygiene patterns, his patterns of religion, other underlying meaning? As a question, it does leave some- his philosophy patterns, are formulated, largely, by that untried thing unsaid, we agree. pair into whose lives he has been catapulted. You may gag somewhat over the second question. What Believe it or not, some couples make quite bad parents, and is meant, anyway, by "total right"? That seems to mean life some are even worse. Did you know, for instance, that EVERY and death. And no one, surely, could subscribe to that. On the DAY in this fair land of the Southern Cross (we do not include other hand, you may take it to mean total rights in the child's the Long White Clouders in this) two children die and eight upbringing and training; does he have to do what you tell him, others are maimed for life from systematic beatings suffered at simply because you say that a certain thing has to be done? the hands of their "loving" parents? How many suffer emo- In other words, authoritarianism is probably the underlying tional scarring and mental torture, is anybody's guess. thought here. Think about it. Dr. Mia Pringle, the director of the National Children's The third question will have some parents jumping up and Bureau, feels strongly about children who are maltreated by down. They will say, "What about the fifth commandment?" their parents. The usual thing, she points out in a recent That is commanding the children; it does not suggest that the interview, is that the parents are given advice — even threat- parent must demand gratitude from them. Try demanding ened with legal processes if they don't improve — and the gratitude from your children, and you will soon find that children are returned to them. The results are far from satis- rebellion and ingratitude and delinquency are your constant factory. companions. "Parenthood," says Dr. Pringle, "must be deglamorized. All of these questions, whether they are relevant to your Young people must be taught that babies are not an appendage way of thinking or not, are well worth your consideration. Re- to a marriage like a TV set or a car. Babies are often fretful member, whatever the kind of parent you are, however hard and demanding, wet and smelly. They can exhaust a young you try, however dedicated you might believe yourself to be, mother. . . . Loving care should be the birthright of every you are at best imperfect, and at worst downright bad. And if child — and if parents are damaging them, society must step you are completely honest, you will often have moments when in and take their children away." you ask yourself how your children can possibly be saved with Her final point is made thus: "Remember, yesterday's such a parent as you. Then you think of the grace of God, and battered babies are tomorrow's delinquents . . . and the day you take a little comfort. after's battering parents." But there is much that comes home to roost with you. It The good doctor has a valid point. She is saying in that last is an over-simplification, probably, to say it, but the most statement that a badly adjusted child is a self-perpetuating important single thing that you can give to your children is problem. Wrong treatment at the hands of a parent can turn not a Christian training, sensible discipline, or even a secure the child from what might be a shining star to an ugly scar — home. The most important thing in the world is even more so much is in the hand of the parent. Yet how few are con- important in your home. It is love. Every living soul on God's cerned at their own inadequacies! How pathetically few even earth craves love. It is a healthy craving, and parents are God's look at themselves critically and wonder whether they are answer to fulfilling that craving. making a fist of the job or not! How many of them bother to So your children are naughty, hard and unresponsive? Love sit down and count their mistakes for the day, and resolve not them all the more. So your children are resentful and way- to make similar mistakes again? Very few are self-analytical ward? Love them deeply and let them see it. So your children and self-critical. seem to have no religious feelings at all? Scolding will never On the basis of Dr. Pringle's outburst on the unsuitability of right that wrong. So your children are a disappointment to so many parents, Joyce Hopkirk of the Sydney "Daily Mirror" you? Never let them know it. "By this," said Jesus, "shall all formulated a clutch of questions. You do not have to agree men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to with the next statement, but it is worth thinking about. She another." John 13:35. That means in your own home, to your says, "If your answer to two or more of these questions is Yes, own children. But it is not advocating giving them their own you should think again before becoming a parent." Here are way, pandering to their every whim and catering to their every the seven questions she has formulated: demand. That certainly is not love. ROBERT H. PARR • Is having a child essential to a marriage? Many thanks and inuch appreciation to the "Australasian Re- • Should parents have total rights over their children? cord" of April 7, 1975, from which this article was taken.

VoL. 44, No. 14, AUGUST 1, 1975 257 Saskatchewan, Albert Trelenberg of Vancouver, GRAMMS—Emil Clifford Gramms was born Sep- B.C., Matilda Schmidt of Fenwood, Saskatchewan, tember 18, 1897, at Munson, Pennsylvania, and OBITUARIES Fred Trelenberg of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, passed to his rest at the Foothills General Hospital Edna Demitor of Melville Saskatchewan, Bertha in Calgary, on May 22, 1975, four months short of Gabel of Kelowna, B.C., John Trelenberg of Por- his 78th birthday. tage la Prairie, Manitoba, William Trelenberg of In 1917 the Gramms family moved to the Beis- Terrace, B.C., and one sister, Augusta Reiling of GIBBS—Vivian Vina Vaselenko Gibbs, born Janu- eker district where Emil resided until his death. Windsor, Ontario. Also thirty-seven grandchildren, Emil married Ethel Deyo McGee on August 14, ary 4, 1933, to Charles and Olga Vaselenko at seventy-seven great-grandchildren, and ten great- Biggar, Saskatchewan. Baptized in 1948 by Pastor 1925. To this union were born one daughter, Ama- great-grandchildren. ryllis Ruth and one son, Lorne Clifford. B. Johnson. Passed to her rest June 9, 1975. Sister Strome was laid to rest with the assur- In 1936 Vivian moved with her parents to Pen- He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Ethel, ance that the next face she sees will be that of his brother, Daniel Grantms of Calgary, a sister ticton, B.C. where she attended school and gradu- Jesus. ated from high school. She also attended Walla Ella Kaiser of Beiseker, and his children, Amaryllis The funeral services were conducted by Pastor and Lorne, and their families, and a host of rela- Walla College. In 1952 she married William Gibbs A. Hiebert and the writer. and they moved to Delta, B.C., where Bill set up tives and friends. S. N. Gallant His life of quiet unselfish kindness, and his ex- his practice in optometry. Vivian was his secre- Lay Activity Secretary tary. Their home was blessed with three sons, ample of honesty and integrity stand as memorials Robert, Richard and Douglas. to the principles of Christ by which he lived. Left to mourn her besides husband and sons are OTTMAN—Brother Ralph Douglas Ottman quiet- The Church and community of Beiseker have her parents and four sisters: Mrs. Edward Norton ly passed away in death on July the 2nd, 1975 in suffered a great loss and look forward to the glori- (Esther) of Boring, Oregon, Mrs. Edwin Noyes the Oshawa General Hospital at the age of 65 ous day when at the call of Christ, our Saviour, (Emma) of Forest Grove, Oregon, Mrs. Orville years, leaving to mourn his loss are his beloved Emil will come forth from the grave in which he Lang (Juanita) of Grants Pass, Oregon, and Mrs. wife Gladys, and four children, David, Philip, now sleeps. Jim McConnachie (Margie) of Spokane, Wash- Ruth and Jeremy, and also two grandchildren. Pastor N. Kozachenko ington. Funeral services were held at the New A service was held in the McIntosh-Anderson Officiating Minister Westminster church by Pastor Edward Norton, Funeral Home, with a full chapel listening to the brother-in-law of the deceased. Laid to rest in Message of Elder D. J. Handysides, who spoke Memorial Garden Cemetery "When death and sor- words of comfort and hope to the bereaved family. THOMPSON—Julia Thompson was born November row are no more but a glad reunion for the people Brother Ottman was baptized in 1947 in the old 25, 1882, in Fingel, North Dakota and fell asleep of God." Awd Street Church in Toronto by Pastor Philip in the Lord on February 9, 1975. Mrs. Paul Switak Moores. The Interment took place at Mt. Zion In 1903 she was married to Garfield Thompson Penticton Community Secretary Cemetery, Copetown, Ontario on the 7th of July— at Valley City, North Dakota. Their home was when Pastor Robert Juriansz and Brother Frank blessed with five children. She was predeceased by Connors had a part. To sister Ottman and her her husband many years ago and also by two sons BAKICH—John Bakich was born in Yugoslavia on little family we point to the One who is the Resur- —James and Woodrow Thompson. Left to mourn March 4, 1889, and passed to his rest peacefully rection and Life, and we await the Glorious day are her three daughters, Ivy (Mrs. Thomas Smith) Tuesday morning, May 2, 1975, in the Oliver hos- when we shall stand with our brother among the of Calgary, Alberta; Adeline (Mrs. Earl Machan) pital. He had lived a healthy 86 years and more. saved of the earth. of Surrey. B.C.; and Olive (Mrs. Walter Laughton) Over sixty years ago he married Rose Horvat. D. J. Handysides of North Burnaby, B.C.; nine grandchildren, eight Last year the couple, John and Rose Bakich, cele- Pastor College Park Church great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchil- brated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. dren. Fifty years ago they moved to Canada settling For the last twenty-eight years she lived with her near Langley, B.C. There they carried on a dairy GEORGE—Mrs. Euphemia George was born in two daughters, Mrs. Laughton and Mrs. Machan. farm until they retired seventeen years ago when West Kilbride, Ayr, Scotland, on December 28, Funeral service was conducted by Pastors R. they moved to Oliver where they lived since their retirement. 1905, and passed to her rest on January 15, 1975, Skortez and M. Weststrate from the Surrey Funeral at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. Home. Sister Thompson was laid to rest at the Although they had no family, the children of the and Mrs. Simon Okkerse of Saskatoon. church and community loved them both very much. Forest Lawn Cemetery where she awaits the call of Many times they were gladdened by kind words She was predeceased by her husband, Mr. Sargis the Master she so dearly loved. and thoughtfulness. George, some years before. They came from Scot- Matt Weststrate, Pastor Mr. and Mrs. Bakich have been staunch mem- land in 1911 and moved to Saskatoon in 1913. bers of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many Left to mourn her passing are her daughter, Mrs. years and Mr. Bakich was faithful right to the Jean Okkerse; son-in-law, Mr. Simon Okkerse; REIMER—George Reimer was born at Whitemouth, time of his death. He looked forward to the grandson, Christopher Okkerse; all of Saskatoon, Manitoba, on August 30, 1904, and passed to his second coming of his Maker. He shall rest as he and a brother, Mr. Robert Irvine, of White Fox, rest on January 23, 1975, after being hit by a car awaits the call of the Lifegiver in the Oliver ceme- Saskatchewan. while crossing a road in Palm Springs, California, tery. Sister George will be greatly missed and we look U.S.A. Clarence Long, Pastor forward to greeting her on the day of the resur- He was married to Evelyn Justin on December rection. 6, 1951, in Toronto, Ontario. He was baptized at W. M. Frazer Kimberly, Ontario, in June, 1953, by Elder Victor SEMILET—Mr. Cornelius Semilet was born in Local Pastor Collins along with an elderly man whom he won to Russia on September 13, 1896. He passed to his the truth. rest in the arms of his beloved wife in the early He leaves to mourn, his loving wife Evelyn and morning of June 13, 1975. CLARK—Mark Clark was born May 17, 1896, at one sister, Mrs. Pauline Ohirko, of Winnipeg, Man- Brother Semilet had been ailing from the effects Dunfield, Newfoundland, and fell asleep at the itoba, and many friends. of an accident for a number of years, and quite Chilliwack General Hospital in B.C. on June 26, Funeral service was conducted by Pastor Matt acutely from heart trouble over the past five years, 1975. Weststrate at the Woodlawn Garden Chapel Fun- which weakness, finally caused his death. In 1919 he married Violet May Tilley and to this eral Home at Abbotsford, B.C. Cornelius came from Russia to Canada in the union four children were born. He was predeceased George's faith in the Lord was strong and con- year 1911. On February 22, 1923, Cornelius and by his wife in 1967. In 1970 he was married to stant until his death. He was laid to rest in Hazel- Stacie were united in marriage in Hafford, Sas- Mrs. Nina McGilvray. wood Cemetery, Abbotsford, B.C., where he awaits katchewan, and were later blessed with two very Brother Clark was baptized in Newfoundland in the sure and certain call of the Lifegiver. devoted daughters, Ann and Mary. 1929 by Elder N. H. Williams and was faithful to Matt Weststrate, Pastor Brother and Sister Semilet farmed at Oscar Lake, his Lord to the end. He died with the certain hope Abbotsford Church Saskatchewan, until 1945, when they retired to of the resurrection. their present residence in Saskatoon. He leaves to mourn, his wife Nina, two sons: Left to mourn his passing are Mrs. Stacie Semi- Ross of Courtenay, B.C., and Delwin of Chilliwack, let, his widow; their daughters, Ann and Mary; B.C.; and two daughters: Patricia (Mrs. D. Hart) LYNG—Miss Ethel M. Lyng was 95 years of age two brothers, two sons-in-law, four grandchildren, of Seattle, Washington, and Geraldine (Mrs. S. when she quietly fell asleep in Christ, a faithful two great-grandchildren. Caonerhurst) of Chilliwack, B.C.; seventeen grand- member for close to sixty years, and well known The funeral service was conducted in Russian to the older members of Kingsview Village Church. children, seven great-grandchildren; two brothers: Sister Connie Johnson perhaps was closer to her and English by Elder W. H. Frazer, assisted by George of Whitby, Ontario, and Alph of Concep- Brother P. Kolomeitz. tion Bay, Newfoundland; two sisters: Miss Myra than any others during the closing days of her life. W. M. Frazer Clark and Melita (Mrs. R. Davis) of St. John's, Elder D. J. Handysides who had visited her many Local Pastor Newfoundland. times fulfilled his promise to her in conducting the Funeral service was conducted at Henderson's funeral service which was held in the Funeral Home Funeral Home in Chilliwack on June 30 by Pastors of Turner and Porter in Toronto on the 4th of STROME—Emily Strome was born at Lutzk, Po- M. Weststrate and C. Long with interment at the July, 1975. There were no relatives present—but in land on the 8th day of January, 1878. She passed Royal Canadian Legion Cemetery where he awaits laying her to rest, we are assured of the promise away quietly in St. Peter's Hospital on the 17th of the glad resurrection morning. of that glorious awakening that will take place June 1975, reaching the age of ninety-seven years, Matt Weststrate, Pastor when JESUS RETURNS. five months and nine days. Mrs. D. J. Handysides. She was one of a family of seven children. She grew up in Poland, and in 1896 married Emil Tre- DUBYK—Mrs. Julia Dubyk was born in the Uk- lenberg. This union was blessed with eleven chil- raine in the year 1907. She had been a member of There is a stir in the silent tomb, and he dren, the eldest of which died in infancy. They the Roman Catholic Church until two years ago, who was dead stands at the door of the resided in Poland until 1907 when they emigrated when she had great joy in discovering the Seventh- to Canada. day Adventist Message through the work of Brother sepulcher. His movements are impeded by She was predeceased by her husband Emil Trel- the graveclothes in which he was laid away, enberg on March 28, 1928. and Sister Ken Hanna—and the "It is Written" In 1932 she married Emil Mook and they lived program. She became a member of the College Park and Christ says to the astonished spectators, at Melville, Saskatchewan and moved to Van- Church and was baptised by Pastor D. J. Handy- "Loose him, and let him go." Lazarus is set couver, B.C. in 1940. Emil Mook predeceased her sides. Though a great sufferer, her warmth of per- free, and stands before the company, not as in 1950. She then moved to Kelowna, B.C. where sonality made her a joy to know. She fell asleep in 1953 she married Edwin Strome, who prede- in Christ on June 6. and was buried on the 9th, one emaciated from disease, and with feeble, ceased her in 1959. 1975. All her family and relatives were present to tottering limbs, but as a man in the prime She continued to live in Kelowna until 1961 hear the Service—most of whom were Roman of life, and in the vigor of a noble man- when she moved back to Melville, Saskatchewan Catholic or Greek Catholic—but they highly appre- where she lived until her passing. ciated the message presented by Elder Handvsides. hood. His eyes beam with intelligence and She was predeceased by one daughter, Martha To the family we extend our deepest sympathies— with love for his Saviour. He casts himself Bentel, and by five brothers. Left to mourn her and look forward to the great resurrection of loved in adoration at the feet of Jesus.—D.A. passing are nine children, Alvina Goronzy of Mel- ones. ville, Saskatchewan, Anne Armbruster of Melville, Mrs. D. J. Handysides. p. 356. 258 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER

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Vol.. 44, No. 14, AUGUST 1, 1975 259 Fraser Valley Adventist Academy Commencement on June 14 and 15

Twelve seniors received diplomas during the first commence- Ron White, Class Pastor, outlined the history of Adventist ment exercises of Fraser Valley Adventist Academy on June education in the Fraser Valley in his tribute to the school. In 14 and 15. the tribute to parents, Isabelle Fong read letters each of the Since consolidation of the Fraser Valley Church schools in students wrote to his or her parents, and Sandy Doering, class 1972, Fraser Valley Academy has grown from a four-room, treasurer, paid tribute to the inspiration and guidance of ten-grade school to a full twelve-grade senior academy, and Christian teachers. this first class of grade twelve students was vitally involved in As the class members were introduced individually by the growth of their school. Lynette McClellan and Gordon Pauley, they presented their During their class presentation Sabbath evening, June 14, in mothers with white long-stemmed roses, the class flower. the Langley Church, the graduates paid tribute to those who The class gift, a wood-grained clock to be hung at the west have helped make it possible for them to stay home and still end of the hall in the secondary building, was presented to attend academy. Mr. Vanderwerff by Suneethi Kaligithi, Class Secretary. Karen Scott, Class Salutatorian and 74-75 Student Associa- Candace Mills and Myles Pauley presented gifts on behalf tion President, in her welcome address explained the choice of the class to their sponsors, Mr. Jerry Leiske and Mrs. of the class motto, "If God be for us, who can be against us." Corrine Vanderwerff. (Romans 8:31) She told how, when the idea of expanding After these expressions of dedication, love and gratitude, FVAA into a grade eleven and then a grade twelve academy the entire class, as an act of conservation, sang "A Student's was first being investigated, the way seemed impossible. But Prayer". Ralph Kuppers offered the benediction. by God's help and by persistent efforts on the part of local In the Sunday morning Commencement address, Dr. Elmar folk, permission was finally received to go ahead with plans. Sakala, presently taking his residency in Obstetrics and Gyne- Karen paid special tribute to Mr. Greg Eppel, contractor cology at the University of Oregon Medical Center in Port- for the secondary building; Dr. Ernest Embleton, School land, Oregon, and brother-in-law of the Class President Gerald Board vice-chairman; Dr. Michael Haluschak, School Board Allen, challenged the graduates to celebrate and to remember Chairman; and Mr. Date Vanderwerff, FVAA Principal, for God when life is going good." their time and commitment to the FVAA expansion projects. "We're often reminded to turn to God when problems over- In his address, Gerald Allen, Class President, reviewed some whelm us," he said, "but it is harder to remember to praise of the senior class activities during the year. God when life is going our way. Heather Rogers, Valedictorian and Class Vice-President, Elder Harry C. White, B.C. Conference Superintendent of spoke on the values of being able to stay home while attending Education, assisted Mr. Vanderwerff with the presentation of academy. Having one's own parents for guidance, being in- diplomas. volved in local Church activities, and attending a smaller Mr. David Jewkes, FVAA Math instructor, was the Sabbath academy where teacher-student relationships can be more evening organist, and Kraig S. M. Scott, FVAA grade eight personal were some of the plus points she emphasized. student, was at the organ for Commencement.

FVAA Class of '75, Class Night. Front row (left to right)—Candace Mills, Gerald Allen, Lynette McClellan, Gordon Paulcy, Sandy Doering. Back row: Suneethi Kaligithi, Karen Scott, Ron White, Isabelle Fong, Myles Pauley, Heather Rogers and Ralph Kuppers. 260 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER