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t is believed that the Roman cross the redemption of a fallen world. God "He hath made him (Christ) to be sin was the most painful, vile and spared not his own Son, but delivered for us, who knew no sin." (Cor. 5:21) shameful instrument of death ever him up for us all. Romans 8:32 This was the supreme sacrifice and invented. Death on the cross was The total meaning of the cross can- not the suffering. I not be fathomed by mortal beings. A Satan was fully aware of the sacri- confined to slaves and malefactors of the worst class. Those thus con- complete understanding of the sacri- fice that Jesus had to experience in demned were usually scourged in fice Jesus made for us will become order for the human family to be rec- order to intensify the suffering. Yet clearer when we see Him face to face. onciled. That is why he went to Jesus there is a paradox about it all, being in We do know, however, that at the with the temptation found in Luke itself the most vile and repulsive of cross something very emotional and 23:35-37, "If thou be king save thy- objects, it has become in the minds of traumatic happened to Jesus. He felt self." He did not want Jesus to die, believers the symbol of all that is holy as if the Father had abandoned Him. only to suffer. He knew that the death and precious. Christ, by his death on a This was evident by His words, "Why of Jesus meant that eternal life was cross, transformed its vileness into hast thou forsaken me?" Matt. 27:46. sealed for all who lived and would victory. To understand the implications of this live in Christ. As one reads about the intense suf- statement, we must realize that dur- The love that Jesus had for us as fering that Christ endured on the ing His life on earth Jesus lived by sinners is difficult for us to completely cross, one must understand that the faith, depending totally upon his understand. He could have saved suffering did not come from God. Father. His life was a constant com- Himself, but we would have been God did allow it to happen, however, munion with his Heavenly Father. But lost. Friends, He died for you and for it was the passionate hatred that Satan at the cross He felt alone and aban- me. had for Jesus that caused the suffer- doned. The cross of Christ represents a ing. God and Satan have never and At the cross, God laid on. Jesus the great plus sign by which God and His will never be partners in our salva- weight of guilt which is the inquity of children are drawn together in holy tion. us all (Isa 53:6). As a result, the second reconciliation. Have you ever stopped to think death, which belongs to us according Picture the scene, ABOVE the cross, that it is possible others could have to Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin a loving heavenly Father is bending suffered similar deaths to that of is death...", was now being experi- down from His throne and offering Jesus? What is it that made the death enced by our Lord, tasting death for the hand of reconciliation to an of Jesus different? The death of Christ every one. Hebrews 2:9. In the ulti- estranged human family. BENEATH was the sacrifice and price paid for mate sense, this is what Paul meant, the cross is the great, confused mass

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of suffering humanity lost in ways of Christ. Many are not able to make CANADIAN ADVENTIST their own choosing. UPON the cross, rational decisions. Satan dulls human in the form of a living plus sign is awareness to the point where most eSS er the quivering, bleeding body of the can no longer discern the issues that [Volume 64, No. 5, May 1995, Oshawa, ON Son of God, whose death made it are at stake. Many find it difficult to possible for us to have eternal life. discriminate between good and evil, June Polishuk / Editor Satan's desire is for us to forget love and selfishness, right and Allan Colleran / Art Director about the cross. He hates Jesus and wrong. Many are even confused Robin Carby / Associate Art Director any one who associates with Him. about what they believe. CONFERENCE EDITORS Jesus once told His disciples, "If the How firm is our stand for Christ? Don King / Alberta Ron Watts / British Columbia world hate you, you know that it Are we allowing the drum beaters Lester Carney / Manitoba-Saskatchewan hated me before it hated you". (John and cheer leaders of the world to Robert Lehmann / Maritime 15:18) influence us against Jesus? David Crook / Newfoundland Jim Jeffery / Ontario At the cross, the individuals All power has been provided for Claude Richli / Quebec under Satan's control made a choice us to live the victorious life in Christ. between Christ, in whom Pilate said I Cor. 15: 57-58 "But thanks be to that he could find no fault, and God, which giveth us the victory Barabbas, the worst criminal that through our Lord Jesus Christ. could be found in jail at that time. It Therefore, my beloved, be ye stead- was a choice between righteousness fast, unmoveable, always abounding and unrighteousness, between light in the work of the Lord." Heart to Heart and darkness. To us the choice seems Paul reminds us in Romans 8:31- Orville Parchment 2 clear, yet the crowd chanted, "Give 39 that if we allow God to be on our us Barabbas." side, by being receptive to the lead- Cyberchurch... When Pilate asked the question, ing of His Holy Spirit, no one will be Ralph Blodgett 3 "What shall I do with Jesus?" the victorious in getting us to turn away Priests were like drum beaters, cheer from Him. Nothing will be able to Campmeeting leaders, with hands clenched in fury, separate us from His love. Schedules 4-8 saying, "Crucify Him". They stirred Friends, my is that we do the people up to a delirium of sav- not allow the death of Christ to be in Dr. Kay's Q & A 9 agery. They shouted at the tops of vain for each of us. their voices like a vocal stampede, ADRA "Crucify Him". Frankie Lazarus 9 Satan has succeeded in blinding the eyes of so many, including some Healthwise: of those who claim to be followers of Orville Parchment Raymond 0. West, M.D. 13

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It Is WrittenNoice of Prophecy 10 Canadian Union College 11 Cyberchurch - On-Ramp to Parkview Adventist Academy 12,24 Kingsway Corner 13 Conference News 14-19 the Information Bulletin Board — Obituaries, Weddings, Births, Superhighway Anniversaries 20,21 Classifieds 21-23 by Ralph Blodgett The Canadian Adventist MESSENGER is the official organ of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in . If you own a computer, you no doubt have heard about Issued monthly, annual subscription price in Canada $5.00. Out of union $10.00. Printed by Maracle Press the new Seventh-day Adventist computer forum on Limited. Second class mail registration number 0912. CompuServe-SDAs On-line. Everyone is talking about it. It Address all inquiries to 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, is the latest way for church leaders and laity from North Ontario L1H 1H8. ISSN 0702-5084 Continued on page 12

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Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference Camp Meeting 1995 June 30-July 8 at Camp WI-vitesanct (near Theodore, Saskatchewan)

Dan Jackson Leo Schreven Ron Hyrchuk Lester carney Harry Sackett Treasurer Southeastern Pastor Speaker for Media Youth Speaker President Man/Sask California College Heights Centre Man / Sask Conference Conference Conference Church

Evening Meetings: Every evening from 6:00 to 9:30 the General Conference Session Allan Robertson Kay Kuzma will be brought to our Auditorium via satellite and a giant screen. Pastor, B.C. Conference Family Matters

Ontario Conference Camp Meeting July 20-22 Opening meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Location/Directions Accommodations Bingemans Conference & Please plan to make your Recreation Centre, 1380 own arrangements for Victoria St N, Kitchener accommodations. There From London: Hwy 401 E are plenty of sites available for Jack Sequeira LeClare Litchfield, Potomac Conference to Hwy 8 W. Follow to Hwy 7 E/ trailers and tents at the recreation Collegedale Academy Main Speaker 86 N exit. Take right ramp. centre. Call (519) 744-1555 for Teen Youth Continue until Hwy 7 E cutoff. At information. There are also several lights turn left, then right onto motels nearby including Holiday Victoria Street. Inn, Journey's End, Valhalla Inn, From Toronto: Hwy 401 W to and Victoria. Hwy 6 N. Follow 6 N until end Non-Sabbath activities include (Hwy 7Nictoria St). Turn left and water slides, wave pool and continue until Bingemans (on right). miniature golf. Highlights ♦Ordination of six ministers ♦Gospel preaching Thomas Jackson ♦ Harold Cunningham Tennessee Practical health lectures •Spiritual revival Atlanta Adventist Acad Health Seminar Speaker •Praise in music •Loads of fellowship Adult Youth Speaker

4 Messenger /May 1995 Newfoundland Camp Meeting, July 24-29, 1995 "As He Has Led Us In The Past" Woody Acres Camp

Orville Parchment Alfred McClure Gerry Karst Athal Tolhurst President Assistant to the General Undersecretary President North American Division Conference President General Conference SDA Church in Canada

Jacob Hiebert Ralph Janes Henry Feyerabend David Crook Secretary-Treasurer President President SDA Church in Kingsway College SDA Church in Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador

Steve Little George Dronen Campus Chaplain Pacific Press Publishing Assn. Canadian Union College The Old Fashioned Camp Meeting Join us as we celebrate 100 years of in Newfoundland and Labrador

Messenger /May 1995 5 BRITISH CAMP HOPE COLUMBIA July 21-29 Camp Meeting 7 miles west of Hope, BC 1995 on Hwy 07 "We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first." - Hebrews 3:14 Come join us for a splendid Camp Meeting experience in the Camp Hope* tradition where you can build on this confidence and find new perspectives for Christian service and a finished work

James A. Cress Ron Halvorsen Dr. Jack Blanco Juanita & Merlin Kretschmar Ministerial Association Evangelist Department of Religion Pastors, Florida Conference General Conference Southern Union Southern College Founders, "E-VAN-gelism" Ministries Evenings / Sab.11 am (July 21-23) Evenings / Sab.11 am (July 24-29) (July 28,29) (July 22-29)

Drs. Ron & Nancy Rockey Aileen Ludington, M.D. Donna & Roger Dondino Keavin Hayden Family Life Directors Health Lecturer / Broadcaster Beaverton, Oregon Lay Evangelist, Arkansas Conference Dakota Conference Assc. Author with Dr. Hans Diehl Lay Training Seminar Author, "Shaking Among God's People" Weekdays Seminar (July 24-28) Weekdays Seminar (July 23-28) Weekdays (July 24-28) Weekdays Seminar (July 24-28)

David Trexler Director, Deaf Ministries Ken Corkum Christian Record Secretary, & Francisca Trexler Ontario Conference Professor of & Celeste Corkum American Sign Language Reg. Nurse, Homemaker University of Nebraska Family Life Seminar - Campmeeting for the Deaf Weekdays (July 24-28) Ullanda Innocent Recording Artist, "Queen of the Jingles" Co-author, "Something Special" (July 21-23) Linda Rothenberger Dan Jackson Lay-Lecturer, Pastor Merritt, B.C. Alberta Conference Grief Recovery Seminar - Morning Devotionals Weekdays (July 24-28)

Other Featured Speakers: Week-long Divisions Presenters: Ron Watts, President, B.C. Conference 11-12 YEARS: Dennis Crabbe, Dan Walter, President, Cambodia Mission Jim McClintock Decision Ministries Deaf Camp Meeting Co-ordinators: Director, "Ministry of the Cross" YOUTH: Tony Phillips, Songwriter I Recording Artist John and Alberta Blake, Alberta Conference Massachusetts (July 29) * For a FREE brochure detailing this year's Camp Meeting, write: Camp Meeting, Box 1000, Abbotsford, BC V2S 4P5

6 Messenger/May 1995 Alberta Camp Meeting "United In Christ" July 7-15, 1995

Williams, Garrie F. Cornforth, Leon Hilderbrandt Jr, Dwight L. Cordray, Paul R. President, Trinity Power Ministries, Assistant to President of Idaho Secretary-Treasurer, Adventist Director of Retail Sales, Home Health Clackamas, OR Conference Laymen's Services & Industries (ASI), Education Service Last weekend guest speaker Lay Witnessing Seminar General Conference Publishing Seminar Monday- Monday-Thursday; Early morning devotionals Thursday; Publishing Hour Friday Early morning devotionals Wednesday-Sabbath morning Sabbath-Tuesday

Torres, Louis R. Conway, Jim and Sally Czerkasij, Victor Crabbe, Dennis , Frederick, MD Northshore Baptist Church Southern College Decision Ministries Lay Preaching Seminar; Spanish Bothell, WA Tennessee Worley, Idaho group guest speaker Family Seminar Monday-Thursday Earliteen guest speaker Junior Division guest speaker mornings 9:00-10:30

Hegstad, Roland Coffin, Harold G. Chant, Frances E. Ludington, Aileen Retired.Former Editor, Liberty Retired. Formerly Senior Research District Sales Director for Alberta / BC, Physician and Author, magazine and Associate Director, Scientist, Geoscience Research Home Health Education Service Redlands, California Department of Public Affairs & Institute, L.L.U. Publishing Seminar Health Seminar Religious Liberty, General Conference Creation Seminar Monday-Thursday; Monday-Thursday 4:30-5:30 Monday-Thursday Evening speaker Monday-Thursday; Second Sabbath afternoon 2:45-4:30 Publishing Hour Friday morning Sunday morning seminar 9:00-10:30

Maxwell, Randy Rogers, Ken Pacific Press Publishing Association Chaplain, Southern College, Assisting in sales at the ABC Tennessee First weekend Young adult guest speaker

Venden, Lee Liversidge, Bill Senior Pastor, Auburn, WA President of Creative Growth "Creed" First weekend guest speaker Singing group from Andrews Ministries, Inc., Buena Park, CA University Sanctuary Seminar Monday- Youth Division guest presenters Thursday; 10:45-12:00

Messenger / May 1995 7 July 28-August 5, 1995

Malcolm J. Allen Robert K. Lehmann R. Martin Moores Orville Parchment Associate Director President Secretary-Treasurer President Department of Church Ministries Maritime Conference Maritime Conference SDA Church in Canada General Conference

Vaudre Jacques Joedy Melashenko Lonnie Melashenko James R. Nix George Dronen Pastor Pastor of Young Adults Director-Speaker Associate Director Associate Sales Director Ottawa East/Ottawa Meadow Glade SDA E.G. White Estate Home Health Education French Churches Church General Conference Service Washington, USA Pacific Press Publishing Association

Jose Vincent Rojas Mildred Clark Willis Clark Jean-Guy Tremblay Myrna Tetz Vice President for College Youth Ministries Director Retired Educator Retired Ordained Minister Director Home Health North American Division Education Service Advancement Eastern Canada Canadian Union College Come and Fellowship With Us in Beautiful Atlantic Canada!

8 Messenger/May 1995 Dr. Kay's Q&A Eye-Opening Experiences Painting An Accurate Picture Of God The Ontario Conference Youth Department has, for the past several years, co-sponsored a Youth Missions Outreach trip with ADRA, QUESTION: of God is coloured by the picture we Canada. Thus, on March 5 of this At 26 years of age I've just had a paint. If this picture misrepresents year a group of sixteen missionary- rebirth experience. I've always called the real character of God, it may minded people embarked on an myself a Christian and have never stand in the way of a child having a incredible journey to St. Lucia for a done bad things, but I never had a rela- personal experience with God him- short-term mission trip. ADRA tionship with God. Now that my wife is self— just like my perception of the Canada provided the materials and pregnant, I want to make sure a wrong single ladies down the block made participants paid their own expens- picture of God doesn't get in the way of me keep my distance for years. es. Many of the participants were my children's salvation, like it almost When a child is screamed at, how able to raise their money through did mine. What's your suggestion? must he see God? When parents get sponsorships and donations from angry and harshly punish, what is churches and interested individuals. this saying about God? When par- ANSWER: ents refuse to listen to a child, or Before you meet someone, your blame the child unfairly, what does perception of that person is coloured the child think about God? by what you hear from others. I Children too often see God zap- remember that as a child I thought ping people dead. They see God the two old maids that lived down being stern and judgmental and they the block were terribly mean. My end up "worshipping" Him out of friends and I were sure they hated fear. little kids and we avoided them like Parent needs to ask what picture the plague. I don't recall how this they want their children to have of idea ever got started. I never had any God. If it's the gentle shepherd and evidence of it—I just accepted the pic- the prodigal son's father, then make ture of them that the other kids sure that's how they see you. Protect painted. Then, one day my fear was them from the harsh God that is overcome by my desire to sell my sometimes portrayed in the Old quota of Campfire Girl candy, and I Testament until they are firmly in knocked on their door. How sur- love with their Savior, Jesus Christ. prised I was when they each bought Then introduce them to Jesus' loving a tin—even though they explained Father, who loves us so much that they didn't eat candy. They just liked He also corrects us when necessary. to help the neighbourhood children. YOU will be God's most influen- Our children's perception of God tial portrait in the lives of your chil- The project for this year was a is somewhat like that. Before they dren. Make sure they see God's true desperately needed one and was are old enough to have a first hand character revealed in you. performed in collaboration with the experience with God, their concept Department of Public Health of St.

Messenger / May 1995 9 Lucia. With the globalization of envi- terms of reaching people with the Elizabeth Sterndale, NAD ronmental concerns, the St. Lucian gospel, for it is as we do this work Women's Ministries director and a government is enforcing sanitary for the "least of these my brethren" long-time supporter of the magazine laws which prohibit the dumping of we do the work of Christ and so pre- told Review and Herald employees, raw sewage in the sea or in the pare, not only others, but ourselves, "You have launched in a path that "bush". According to Elder Victor for the second coming of Christ. will directly benefit the 400,000 Ragoobar, the local ADRA coordina- Frankie Lazarus women in the North American tor for the region, this enforcement Ontario Conference Division. And it will indirectly bless creates a problem for the many very the rest of our membership whose poor residents who cannot afford the Women's Magazine lives are touched by wives and by necessary outdoor latrine. Our pro- friends who read the magazine." ject was to build these outdoor Introduced to Public Ramona Perez Greek, assistant latrines in the Dennery community, director of NAD Women's Ministries When the first copies of Women of one of the poorer regions of St. told of her experience of showing a Spirit, the new magazine for Lucia. Needless to say, the work was preview copy of the magazine to Adventist women, were ready for greatly appreciated by the communi- another women who flipped shipping on March 20, Review and ty. It was heartwarming to hear the through its pages and said, "I have Herald employees gathered in their verbal expressions of thanks from never felt so important, and valued chapel for a dedication service. members of the town for the work as a human being— as a woman— as I Jean Parchment, the Canadian that ADRA is doing in St. Lucia. do right now." Union women's ministries director, One of the positive benefits of this Women of Spirit will appear quar- sent a message to the group, saying, mission program is that it gives our terly and is available by calling your "It is with an open heart that I wel- Canadian youth an insight into how local Adventist Book Centre. people in other parts of the world come Women of Spirit." live and the opportunity to identify The same attitude of welcome has with the local residents. It also gives been evidenced from British young people an opportunity to see Columbia to South Texas. More than what direction their life should be 17,000 women signed up to receive It Is Written taking. One of the things that came the magazine even before it existed Telecast Schedule out in the regular worships was the in printed form. "I've never seen a idea that this mission trip was an product that generated so much June 4 Lonely Voices opportunity for them to become excitement in the field," says Doug June 11 A Heritage You closer to God and discover what He Sayles, Review and Herald market- Can Count On would have them do with their lives. ing vice president. June 18 A Life Beforehand Another very positive benefit of the June 25 Miracles On Trial trip was that it gave our Canadian youth an insight into how seriously other young people take their rela- Voice of Prophecy tionship with the Lord. The group did not go to a fancy hotel but stayed Broadcast Schedule in a house right on the main street so they had the opportunity to be in Sunday direct contact and make friends with the local residents as well as to min- June 4 Pure Fun: A ister to their needs. Christian Critique One of the eye opening experi- of Entertainment ences for the group was to see the June 11 To Be Announced recognition factor of ADRA Canada. June 18 Life is a Gift Elder Ragoobar must be commend- June 25 Hell: God is Tough, ed for the tremendous way in which He's Not Sadistic he keeps ADRA at the forefront of the community. Everywhere we Monday to Friday went with Elder Ragoobar he was June 5 - 9 Stairsteps to the well received as the man from Saviour ADRA. As a result of this, we were Those who had helped bring about the birth June 12 - 16 Can't I Skip A well received as the representatives of Women of Spirit, the new magazine for Day? of ADRA. For the young people, this Adventist women, gathered for a dedication June 19 - 23 Just Don't Say the experience made the work of ADRA service at the Review and Herald on March "0" Word 20. Editor Penny Estes Wheeler (left) and come alive in a very real way. The June 26 - 30 Saints With work ADRA is doing is one of the assistant editor Heide Ford have set a tone for the magazine that is both down-to-earth Stunted Growth best entry wedges this church has in and spiritually uplifting.

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CANADIAN UNION COLLEGE

Students' Views on Making the CANADIAN UNION COLLEGE Church More Friendly Alumni Homecoming June 9, 10, 11 1995 he name of the event was I I am excited to share and wit- "Soapbox Vespers." Ten stu- ness. How to make this church Friday, June 9 dents were asked to speak warmer and more friendly? Most TBA Golf Tournament for just a few minutes on the people are friendly, but only a few 6:00 p.m. Banquet T 8:30 p.m. Vespers topic "How to make the church are real friends. If we would like to warmer and more friendly." In make this church more friendly, we Four By Grace - between each talk other students have to be true friends. Friends love Gospel Music Concert were invited to comment on what at all times. Not only in the good Courtenay Edward, times but in the bad times. Let us Bob Ferguson, was said. The vespers lasted for two Jerry Littman, hours and was finally closed by the remember to love. Dave Brodeur chairperson even though the stu- I The church is made up of Murray Cooper on dents were still going to the micro- human beings. We all make mis- key boards phone to talk. takes. If we are the future church, we Here are some of their comments. need to look to Jesus. We should not Sabbath, June 10 We know you will be encouraged as follow the church leaders. We need 9:15 a.m. Sabbath School you read what the youth of the to look to Jesus. Class of 1970, arranged I- I like the idea of a world view. by Frank McMiller Seventh-day Adventist Church at 10:40 a.m. Church Service Canadian Union College have ex- Too often we look at just what is hap- Ron Hyrchuk, Chaplain, pressed regarding their church. pening in our lives right now. What San Joaquin I Christ began His journey by is really happening is there is a battle Community Hospital having no place to lay His head. He going on. Our strength is our union. 1:00 p.m. Fellowship Dinner went through His life like that. We need to mold our will with God. 2:30 p.m. Class Pictures and Everywhere He went He was driven There has to be a real bond. You have Reunions away. He always had a welcome for to be in Christ and take hold of His 4:00 p.m. Seminars other people— even when He was strength. You can't help but let it go. 7:30 p.m. Music Meditations 8:15 p.m. Awards and Recognition dying on the cross. We need to 1 We need to reach out. We need Service understand that our church is a place to be strong ourselves. We need to let of healing. We need to continually God lead and show us how to minis- Sunday, June 11 invite people in because Jesus Christ ter to everyone. 9:30 a.m. Campus Tour was able to reach out to us before we We are making a life decision 10:30 a.m. Committee of 100 Brunch even knew Him. We need to find whether or not we are going to pur- 11:30 a.m. Slow Pitch Ball room for other people. sue an individual relationship with Tournament 1 Everyone says they feel more Christ. Let us not repeat other's mis- comfortable in a small church. takes. Let us not exclude the conser- Honour Classes: 1945 and earlier, Makes me wonder about people— vatives in our church. We must 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, don't you think in a church were decide not to break up unity. 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990 there are more people there would I Satan is alive and he is really be more love? It starts with us but it here. No better place for him to be is is human nature to do the sinful on a Christian campus trying to get things. The challenge is to be more you depressed. Satan knows he has WELCOME!! friendly and reach out. but a short time. If any of you have All Graduates, Attendees And I I think sometimes we live in a friends here who seem sad or Friends Of Canadian Union College world where we want things fast. depressed, I think the biggest thing And Parkview Adventist Academy Quick answers, quick solutions. is to try to get them into a conversa- Sometimes the process is painful and tion and to listen to them. hard. Sometimes we use our church / Address the fact that it is your For more information contact: as a scapegoat. It is convenient to responsibility to smile first, say "hi." Alumni Office point out all the problems. It is good It is our responsibility to react posi- Canadian Union College that a small voice is talking to us, tively to that person who is reaching Box 430 asking what we can do to make a dif- out to us. College Heights, AB TOC OZO ference. (403) 782-3381, Ext. 202

Messenger / May 1995 11 Cyberchurch- On-Ramp How Much Does It Cost? The SDAs On-line forum itself °VENT Continued from page 3 costs only $7 per month for unlimit- ed use. Because the SDA forum is a America and around the world private forum, there are no hourly to talk electronically and access charges of any kind for using it. valuable information . In addition to this flat $7 fee, CompuServe charges two different rates: $2.50 a month just for using NDED ‘q What Is SDAs On-line? Not even one-year old, the SDAs CompuServe itself, or $9.95 a month On-line forum on CompuServe is an for unlimited access to 100 Basic ACADEMY DAYS electronic meeting place for more Services (like making airline reserva- May 25 - 27 than 2,600 Adventist members, tions, using a 21-vol. on-line encyclo- including nearly 500 conference, pedia, getting answers to health questions on Healthnet, finding out A fantastic oppor- church, and institutional contacts. And new members are joining at a the latest weather or news, and tunity to visit our rate of 300 every month. browsing an electronic shopping campus SDAs On-line is run by the mall with more than 100 stores). General Conference Communication Included in the $9.95 monthly fee are approximately 270 free pages of elec- SPECIAL GUESTS Department, in Silver Spring, Maryland. It has quickly become the tronic mail (or E-mail) and a free You - Prospective Student backbone of Adventist communica- subscription to the monthly Pastor Steve Little tion in the 1990s, as organizations CompuServe Magazine. Enjoy Student Talent and the switch over from costly FAXes and Parkview Adventist Academy phone calls to much less expensive What Do I Need to Join? Choir E-mail (electronic-mail-messages If you have a computer, a modem, sent by computer over the phone and a phone line, you can start Special Events lines cost only 10 cents). attending the Seventh-day Adventist • Praising God Through cyberchurch on CompuServe. The Worship and Music What Does It Include? forum never closes its doors, and The SDAs On-line forum has 22 generally has anywhere from a few • Visiting Classrooms, to as many as 100 users on-line at the Teachers, Students message / discussion areas and 22 library sections, including: Adventist same time (especially on Friday • Academic and News, ADRA / RMS, Bible / Science / evenings). Financial Planning Theology Church Resources, Edu- Starting May 29, 1995, the SDA • Awarding of cation / Schools, Ellen G. White, membership packages are available Scholarships and Prizes Finance, Health / Medical, Mission, for free via an 800 phone line: (800) Pastoral Practics, SDA Magazines 260-7171 (or 616 / 471-6083 for calls (including feature articles from outside North America). When you Get your questions , El Centinela, call this number you will be asked to answered Liberty, Listen, Message, Ministry give your name and mail address, Experience Campus Signs of the Times, and Vibrant Life), and which version (Windows, DOS, Life Service Openings, Statistics, Teen or Macintosh) of the SDA member- ship package that you want. (NOTE: Meet New People Talk, Young Adults, and Town Hall. The libraries include the first ever Do not order CompuServe software electronic versions of the 1995 from any other 800 number, or it will If you will be a student in grade Yearbook, 1995 GC Working Policy not be able to access the SDAs On- 10, 11, or 12 next year we 1995 NAD Working Policy, the line forum. You must get the SDA invite you to be our guest for Church Manual, and the 1995 NAD membership packet to have access to this weekend. Church Directory— divided by this private forum.) unions for easy access. Ralph Blodgett, M.Div., M.A.-for- For registration and/or travel During the General Conference mer editor of These Times and assistance information call: session this summer there will be Vibrant Lift magazines-is the direc- 1-800-661-8129 or live daily news conferences from tor (called sysop) of the SDAs On- (403) 782-3381 ext. 234 Utrecht, daily news releases, morn- line forum on CompuServe. He can ing devotionals, evening programs, be reached on CompuServe at Box 430, 74432,1566. College Heights, Alberta, reports, actions, and other informa- TOC OZO tion posted on the SDAs On-line forum— as it happens!

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It's Them Against Us-The Germs Are Winning Kingsway College alumnus, Douglas Wagemann ('72) re- A few years ago when wide outbreak of bloody cently traveled to St. your Health-Wise report- diarrhea and killing kidney Petersburg, Russia at er was a student in an disease. At least four chil- the request of the Ivy League eastern uni- dren died. And this was a Russian Government versity, the notion was germ that lives in our to assist them in gen- "You can forget germs- colons by the billions. eral management and administrative we've got them licked." Consider Cryptospori- issues relating to the hospices located in that city. Douglas, who now lives The prime push was on dium. In the spring of 1993 in Southern California, is a Vice against degenerative ill- this intestinal parasite President of a large financial institu- nesses like cancer, heart sparked a massive out- tion and a university lecturer in man- attacks, and stroke. break of diarrhea in at least agement and strategic planning. Not any more. The 400,000 people in Mil- Last year, a Russian businessman, scene has changed. Invasion by par- waukee, diarrhea bad enough to Nickolai Deviaytkin traveled to asitic life-forms (read that as "infec- require hospitalization for more than California to study American busi- tious diseases") has gathered 4,000 individuals. nesses. While there, he saw some strength. Again we are engaging a Then there is Leishmaniasis. In a work Douglas had done for area non- virulent enemy. subtle form, it invaded our troops profit organizations. Being involved Forty years ago the cry was during the Persian Gulf conflict. with Russia's hospice movement "Sanitation, immunization, and We could go on with cholera, with himself, Deviaytkin thought it would antibiotics." With these three win- malaria, and yellow fever. As Dr. J. be very helpful to have Douglas's ners, we imagined that we had out- Lederberg said recently, "The help in Russia's efforts to provide gunned the germs. microbe that felled one child in a dis- adequate care of their terminally ill. Are the microbes really making a tant continent yesterday can reach Upon his return to Russia, and after comeback? Or are we simply con- yours today and seed a global pan- further discussion with government founded with the typical media demic tomorrow." No, sanitation, officials, the Committee of Health- hype-scare-blather? immunization, and antibiotics all care of St. Petersburg invited Douglas Not this time. Probably not ever combined have been found wanting. to travel to St. Petersburg to assist again. Expanding poverty, explosive Is there nothing we can do? them. population growth, and migration to What we can do is being done— on While there, Douglas met with great sprawling cities are part of the a global scale. The drive to immu- hospice administrators, doctors, and current global scene. Combine that nize, the ever-urgent search for staff members; visited with terminal- with explosive worldwide travel and newer (and always more expensive) ly ill patients, and lectured on gener- trade, and the scene is set— set for antibiotics continues. al management and strategic plan- resurgence of old diseases like tuber- As individuals (and families), we ning subjects. He was also asked to culosis and cholera, and the "new must increase our personal resis- participate in the opening of that disease" phenomena. tance against these microbial city's newest hospice. Consider AIDS. Whether it is invaders. For starters, we can quit Douglas stated, "These hospices "new" or just newly recognized is the use of tobacco. And of alcohol. are staffed with the most dedicated, not the issue. AIDS has become a We can improve our personal resis- hardworking individuals I have ever grim new plague. tance, raise our immune levels, by a seen. They cheerfully work for practi- Consider tuberculosis. Contained daily stint of exercise. Fresh fruits cally nothing in absolutely deplor- and controlled until recently; yes, a and vegetables, along with whole able conditions. They work with the spark has become a flame and grains, will do the same. Laughter as poorest equipment imaginable, and threatens to be a conflagration as our part of a cheerful humour can play a treat simple analgesics like dia- erstwhile effective curative drugs are leading role. monds. As time permits, I plan to fast losing their heft. Within limits, our health is in our work with area hospitals and the well Consider food-borne Escherichia own hands. Our lifestyle can be a known international organization coli. Recently hamburgers contami- lifesaver, even when we are invaded 'Heart to Heart' to airlift much need- nated with this usually nonaggres- by those less-than-benevolent mi- ed equipment and supplies to help sive bacillus, caused a several-state- crobes. these people."

Messenger / May 1995 13 There are motels in nearby Filipino Camp Meeting Courtenay, RV parking on the June 2-4, 1995 grounds (no hook-ups) and plenty of free tenting on the grounds. (grassy Theme: areas). Maps of the area are avail- Countdown to Eternity able. For further information contact Pastor Don Stoyanowski at 658-4708 Guest Speakers: Pastor Bob or Kathleen Piper at 477-4633. and Myrna Tetz, Pastor Steve Little, and Pastor George Atiga. Quilts for ADRA where she was Dorcas leader for about ten Lucy (Chamberlain) Nisbett of Powell years. River, BC surrounded by quilts she made for When asked, "How many quilts have you India. When ADRA put out the call for bed- made?"she answered, "I don't rightly know, ding, Mrs. Nisbett got busy. She is formerly I never did keep count." Mrs. Nisbett says Lucy Brown of Oshawa, Ontario. She mar- it's a pleasure and a joy to be able to help ried and moved to South River, Ontario, others. Bob Tetz Myrna Tetz Abbotsford Evangelism

January 13 - February 18 were the Abbotsford Church. exciting and busy days at the The new members are being lov- George Atiga Steve Little Abbotsford Church, as Henry and ingly nurtured by the elders and the Emma Feyerabend joined us and led members of the Abbotsford Church. For information contact out in their "Time of the End" evan- Follow-up is continuing by utilizing Angie Berto (581-1278) or gelistic program. Much preparation the satellite ministry of the Net '95 Mila Talento (951-6335) had preceded these meetings and "Discoveries in Prophecy" Seminar

Vancouver Island Camp Meeting The fifth annual old-fashioned camp meeting will be held again May 26-28 on the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, 4875 Head- quarters Road Courtenay, British Columbia. Comox Valley, skirted by tall evergreen trees and surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains is a wonderful place for a spiritual retreat. The Spirit of Prophecy Pastor Dirk Zinner and Pastor Henry Feyerabend, left and right, accompany this group of encourages all who can, to drop their new believers baptized on February 18 in Abbotsford. daily labour, and come aside for a time of spiritual renewal at camp with tremendous nightly support by meeting. the church members, by February 25, Guest speakers this year will be 18 individuals had committed them- Morris Venden, pastor, California selves to God by baptism. Amongst Conference and author of several those baptized were six former books; Vivian Puccinelli, pastor, Adventists, some being away from Vancouver Central Church; Don the church for up to 20 years. Anderson, Youth Pastor, Vancouver In addition to the main meeting in Central Church, Bob and Myrna Tetz English, there was nightly transla- from Canadian Union College and tion into Spanish, in order to facili- CUC youth and singers. tate the growing Spanish group at Another baptism took place February 25.

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Fraser Valley Filipino Though the group is still in its Pastor Dan Bentzinger, assisted by infancy, the members have manifest- his musician/ vocalist wife, conduct- SDAs Organize ed significant growth. Two young ed the crusade that commenced Nine Filipino Adventist families people, Charity and Andrew Quay, January 13. There might have been in the Fraser Valley area banded were baptized in December of 1994. times they imagined themselves together as a developing group. The The members of the Victoria Fil- being back at their home base in the heads of families and their mother Can SDA company, led by Don Florida keys. The Bentzingers are churches are: Rudy Miguel (Miss- Balaba, participated actively in an part of the Adventist Evangelistic Association that operates out of the ion); Dick Lalas, Samson Lalas, Rolly evangelistic crusade conducted at Media Centre in Thousand Oaks, Yap, Raymond Decano, and Edwin the Crystal Gardens in Victoria. The California. Reyes (Aldergrove); Reuel Almagro members brought eight Filipinos to the meetings regularly. One of them, Months of planning and prepara- (Langley); Peter Peralta and Emer- tion by the Victoria Church evange- son Bayoneta (Vancouver Filipino). Junita "Mitzie" Arlos was baptized by Pastor Fabella. With the help of lism committee, weekly prayer cir- The Fraser Valley Filipino Group cles and the supportive church mem- numbers approximately 40 mem- Don Balaba and Juanito Arnesto, Sr. and their respective spouses, Pastor bers at large, heightened everyone's bers. Half of the group are children anticipation for opening night. Who and youth. Fabella visits these interests. Currently the group is meeting would come? Would 500 chairs be The members who attend the too many? Too few? Opening night Aldergrove church have formed a every Sabbath at the Island Pacific Adventist School. attendance did match the church Sabbath School class and plan to family's faith. Every seat was occu- have their Hour of Worship in the pied. Several nights, double sessions Fellowship Hall the last Sabbath of were held to accommodate the each month. crowds. Attendance was constant The "first fruits" of the Fraser throughout the series, even with the Valley group, through the effort of transition of the meetings to the Peter and Veny Peralta was the bap- Adventist church several blocks tism of Emerson, Bayoneta, and chil- away and significantly, when invited dren Abigail and Maria Volyn. to a vegetarian fellowship luncheon The goal of the group is to reach at the Island Pacific Church School out to the Filipino Community in ten miles distant from the meeting Langley and Aldergrove with the Andrew and Charity Quay with Pastor hall, along with church members gospel message. Fabella who provided the meal, some five hundred were fed. Throughout the latter part of the crusade, decisions "Amazing Discoveries" to follow the Lord and keep His commandments were being made. at Crystal Gardens During the final week, twenty-two What an inviting setting for an baptisms took place with five more evangelistic crusade...the plush added on the closing Sabbath of arboretum auditorium of downtown February 18...real cause for joy in Victoria, BC...Crystal Gardens! the Victoria Church family!

Emerson, Abigail and Maria Volyn with mother, Evelyn and Pastor Fabella.

Second Filipino Group Organized Twenty-two Filipinos, one His- panic and one Canadian constitute the charter membership of the sec- ond Adventist group in the British The fine group of baptismal candidates, certificates in hand, gathered at the rostrum of the Columbia Conference. Victoria SDA Church.

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New Pastor at West ered on a space available basis. Please phone (403) 782-6212 or fax Edmonton (403) 782-7505 for an application for admission form.

Farewell to Bryan Lee Bryan Lee, Youth Dir- ector of the Confer- ence for three years, has accepted a call to Kingsway College, Oshawa, Ontario. Bryan gave excellent Beyde conducted the baptism on his leadership to the youth in the first Sabbath as pastor of the church. Conference. As a result of his hard work, we have seen the youth camp program more than double in atten- We are delighted to welcome to dance during those years. the West Edmonton church, Pastor The Lee family moved to Oshawa and Mrs. Eustace Williams who in late March. We assure them of our come to us from Jamaica via the as they take up their new United States. Completing a Mas- responsibilities there. ter's degree in Counselling Psycho- Don Corkum, President logy from Andrews last year, Eustace holds a Masters in Religion and a Conference Baptisms Bachelor of Theology degree from West Indies College. * Kathleen Hrenevich was bap- For eleven years he served as pas- tized by Pastor Dan Jackson in the tor / evangelist in Jamaica, a very College Heights church December 3, capable leader who believes in utiliz- 1994. The congregation was pleased ing the talents of lay members. to accept another young person into Pastor Williams and his wife the fellowship and membership of the Marcia have two children. Melissa church. and Nimal, eight and five years old. Mrs. Williams is a secretary. The West Edmonton church mem- bers have already begun to appreci- Third Annual ate Pastor Williams' warm and car- Native Retreat ing leadership and pulpit ministry. June 9-11, 1995 At Foothills Camp College Heights * February 11, 1995 was a glori- Bowden, Alberta ous Sabbath as Edmonton South Adventist Junior "We Must Be About Seventh-day Adventist Church wel- Our Father's Business" Academy Registration comed Nicole Schlenker into the church family through baptism. Featuring If you have children in kinder- Nicole (seated) is the first jewel in Guest Speaker—Bill Neeham garten to Grade 9 and are planning the crown of her friend and co-work- and The Buffalo Lake to send them to College Heights er Laurie Ritsema (standing), whose Gospel Singers Adventist Junior Academy prayers and Christian witness (C.H.A.J.A.) for the 1995 / 96 school helped Nicole make her decision for For more information write: year, please be aware that the dead- Jesus. Native Ministries line for application is June 30, 1995. Department, * On November 12, 1994, Warren Alberta Conference, Admission is not guaranteed, and Hartman was born again of water Box 5007, Red Deer, space is limited. Applications sub- and the Spirit into the Wetaskiwin Alberta T4N 6A1 mitted after June 30 will be consid- church by baptism. Pastor Andre

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Legal Notice Ontario Baptisms in the Conference Conference Special Constituency Meeting Notice is hereby given that a Special Constituency Meeting of the Ontario Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will be held at the Bingemans Conference & Recreation Centre in Kitchener on Sunday, July 23, 1995. The meeting will convene at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard time in the Ballroom of the Meadowvale-March 25, 1995 was a day of rejoicing in Meadowvale Church as 20 new Convention Centre. Registration members joined the congregation. Of this number, 12 were newly baptized, while three were opens at 8:15 a.m. transferred and five joined on profession of faith. Led by Pastor Fitzroy Maitland we wel- This Special Constituency comed 19 new members to our church family. The 20th member was Pastor Maitland him- Meeting is being called at the self. direction of the delegates attend- ing the 28th Triennial Session Bowmanville-In the Bowman- had the pleasure of witnessing the held on April 16, 17, 1994. The ville S.D.A. Church on December 24, baptism of four of our young men. purpose of the meeting is to 1994 John Postma was baptized by They had been in Pastor Malarek's address four issues: Pastor Orpana and joined the new Bible class for some time. Three had The delegate numbers for the company in Cobourg where Pastor been students in our Niagara Falls Ontario Constituency Meetings? V. Gill conducted evangelistic meet- Elementary School. The work and procedures to ings in the fall of 1994. be followed by the Nominating Thunder Bay- On Sabbath, Committee? March 18th, the Thunder Bay The Departmental Directors, Church rejoiced as three new mem- should their appointment be by bers were added to the church. They the delegates or by the Board of were (r. to 1.) Pirjo Hofland, Lisa Directors that the delegates McFayden and Olavi Ahokas. Pastor establish? John Beausoleil performed the bap- The cycle for Constituency tism. Meetings, should it remain three years or move to four? The meeting will also address the adjustments needed to the Bylaws because of the impact of Niagara Falls- Pictured with the above issues. Pastor Malarek in the centre are four Delegates to the Special young men. From left to right are: Constituency Meeting, as pro- Mike Nardone, Boby Lozonschi, vided by the Bylaws, are chosen Danny Malarek, and Mark Poblete. from the churches on the follow- On March 4 the Niagara Falls church ing basis: each church is entitled to one (1) delegate plus one (1) additional delegate for each thir- Timmins- What a precious ty-five (35) church members, or Sabbath as the Timmins congrega- major fraction thereof and who tion joined the members of the hold membership in the church Haileybury church to witness the which elects them. baptism of two persons on December 3. Wes and Judy Hoover, here with Pastor John Fournier, were

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reclaimed for the Lord after attend- day Adventist schools within the ing a Revelation Seminar in the North American Division. The pur- Haileybury church. They had once pose of the contest was to help stu- Upcoming been members of this church many dents develop a greater awareness of years ago. To add to everyone's joy, safety through their art. This year we Prayer Power two of their daughters and a son-in- received 2,739 entries with 2,614 Seminars law are presently preparing for a being judged from all across North future baptism. America. Pastor Garrie Williams, author The team of judges spent almost of Welcome Holy Spirit, the 1995 seven hours carefully choosing the adult devotional book, will be winners this year based on creative presenting Prayer Power and concept of the art work, the safety Holy Spirit seminars at the fol- theme, "eye appeal," artistic ability, lowing churches: format, and if the student followed the rules. Power of Life Ministry 1221 Markham Rd., Box 19 Scarborough, ON M1H 3E2 May 26 to 28

Willowdale Church Nepean— On March 4, 1994 Robert 535 Finch Ave. W., Willowdale and Honey Papineau were baptized Sunday, May 28 to Wed., May 31 by Pastor Luc Sabot. We are happy to welcome them into the Nepean SDA College Park Church Church. This radiant couple was 1164 King St. E., Oshawa married a month prior to their bap- Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 4 tism by Pastor Evert Potgieter. Topics: • understanding new methods College Park Elementary School of effective prayer and Bible students entered the contest with study forming prayer power third grade student Andrew Perez groups for effective nurture winning Honourable Mention. and outreach ministry Congratulations, Andrew for a job • defeating defeat by victory well done. over sin • how to identify true and Investment Plan is false revivals Newmarket— On the Sabbath afternoon of March 4, 1995 Michael Awesome Cost: $50 for seminar and Gregory Bourne, age 9, committed materials Heritage Green Sabbath School $20 for two meals his life in baptism. Pastor Oyeman praises God for a successful Mitchell, pastor of the Newmarket Investment in 1994. $2,875 was S.D.A. Church had the privilege of Send money order / certified turned in. The food labels added cheque to: baptizing Michael, son of Sonia and makes the total around $3,000. By Bernard Bourne. Grandparents Power of Life Ministry contrast the three previous years Hubert and Margaret French, and c/o Toronto East SDA Church 1991-1993 averaged $745.00 per year. Prayer Ministry Department other members of the Newmarket Tips for success— start early in 1221 Markham Rd., Box 19 Church witnessed the event. January. Involve as many members Scarborough, ON M1H 3E2 as possible. Investment banks help people remember. Make and use For information call( 416) 289-3093 Safety Poster visual aids. Promote! Promote! Brings Honourable Promote! The potential in the Presented by Power of Life Mention Investment plan is awesome as our Lord blesses the talents of His peo- and Toronto and District Ministries. In 1991, General Conference Risk ple. With all embracing this plan Management Services initiated a how rapidly the global outreach pro- Safety Poster Contest for all Seventh- grams could be completed.

18 Messenger / May 1995 to fill and use us to reach those who Winnipeg Plans Centennial Celebration do not know the Gospel message. The history of the Seventh-day the German Church building at The main purpose of the Prayer Breakfast was to form small action Adventist Church in Manitoba start- Mountain and Andrews is still in ed in the rural areas when colpor- use. There is now a flourishing groups for mission outreach and to have prayer sessions for their suc- teurs Mr. and Mrs. Richards began Korean-speaking group meeting in distributing literature about 1889. the Henderson Highway Church cess. Six action groups formed were: Children's, Teens' and Singles' min- The first organized church was in each Sabbath. The islands of the istries, Visitation group, Bible Study Wakopa and the first convert is Caribbean and the Philippines have believed to have been Neil McGill also enriched us with many mem- group and Literature distribution. Those who volunteered to lead out who later became a minister. By 1895 bers. There are now four churches in the message had spread to Winnipeg Winnipeg. did so, not necessarily because of innate expertise but because of faith and plans are under way to com- Church institutions which once in God's power to lead and direct memorate this with a special week- operated in Winnipeg included the end celebration August 18-20, 1995. Manitoba Conference of S.D.A., them. "The secret of success is the union divine power with human Church services were originally established in 1903, a branch of the effort." held in rented premises in the north Canadian Watchman Press, a health Dorothy Wollmann end of the city. During the 1920s a lit- food store, and the offices of the tle church on Bannerman Avenue Canadian Union Conference. While Personal Ministries Director Winnipeg Silver Heights Church was purchased. In a few years this the members regretted the loss of was outgrown and a new church these facilities, there are now two was erected at 355 Young Street. nursing homes and an elderly per- Many ex-Winnipegers will have sons' apartment building which Investment in pleasant memories of the Young enhance the work of the church Saskatoon Street Church which served the while providing much appreciated English congregation until 1963. services to the community. The Central Saskatoon Church They may also recall the noisy years Hundreds of former Winnipeg has a goal of $4,500 for Investment in of chairs scraping on bare floors dur- Adventists have left to serve in vari- 1995. Over the years Central has ing the "temporary" seven-year stay ous parts of the world (or to search been active in Investment and in the school auditorium until the for milder winters) and it is hoped Brother Bill Brucks has become Mr. beautiful new church at 1314 that a great many of them will return Investment at Central. He sold his Henderson Highway opened in 1971 to join the local members in a week- crafts at flea markets and this year with Elder Roger Ferris as pastor. end of fellowship, reminiscing and his new craft is a perpetual calendar In 1901 Elder McGill brought in a thanksgiving August 18-20. with movable dates and months and teacher and started the first church For information please contact: a cupboard below for keys. Venita school in the living room of his home 100th Reunion, 1314 Henderson Elkow's Yorkshire Terrier, Rio, is her on Selkirk Avenue. History of the Highway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2G Investment Project. She gives so school during the next twenty years 1M4. much for each qualifying point he is rather sketchy but when the makes toward his obedience trials. church congregation moved out of Follow-up From Mark He is working towards an obedience the building on Bannerman Avenue trial championship. it was used as a school until 1961. At Finley Training During 1994 the Germsheids that time a new school opened at 56 Seminars found that their car had been paid Grey Street. Much credit for the con- for ahead of schedule, so they gave struction and financing of that pro- On the morning of December 4, the money already paid and budget- ject must be given to Pastor Ray 1994, a beautiful candlelit prayer ed for Investment. Others gave Matthews, Don Calder and Pastor breakfast was conducted in the money from garden produce and Ron Myers. Thanks largely to a gen- Silver Heights S.D.A. Church of one gives a dollar for each new cus- erous bequest from the Neithercut Winnipeg by its Personal Ministries tomer in her Avon sales. During 1994 sisters, the school was extensively Department. This was a follow up each member who had no other renovated and enlarged in 1985. from two training semi- Investment project was also encour- Winnipeg is well known for its nars, "Fulfilling the Gospel aged to give at least one dollar a ethnic diversity and the history of Commission," and "Making Friends month for Investment. our church includes German and for God," held in the Spring and Fall Those who have made crafts will Ukrainian congregations, both to help equip members for mission- be able to display them at a special begun in the 1920s. The need for ary outreach. Norma James, our fea- table during the orange sales. A one- these language groups gradually tured speaker, threw out the chal- day Investment Sale is also sched- decreased over the years, although lenge to us to allow the Holy Spirit uled for a later date.

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DZIADYK-Nicholas was born May 21, FRASER-Thomas Chester was born He was laid to rest in Liberty, BITUARIES 1900 at Rhein, Saskatchewan, and February 17, 1926, in Iris, Prince Kentucky. Words of comfort to the passed to his rest April 6, 1995 in Edward Island, and passed to his rest family were given by Pastors Norman BANFILL-Mr. William Banfill passed Wadena. Left to mourn are his wife, March 3, 1995. As a young man, Tom Manweiler and Brad Thorpe. away on March 8, 1995. He is survived Maria; a sister and brother; a son, three moved to Barnesville, New Bruns- by his children Edmund David, Rica, step-daughters, and many other rela- wick, where he spent the rest of his Peter, Walter, Susan and Annette. tives and friends. Funeral services life. The Adventist message was a BIRTHS Funeral service was held at Morris were conducted in Fosston with inter- vibrant way of life with him. Tom is greatly missed by Doris Meehan, his Sutton Funeral Home and Chapel on ment at the Elim Evangelical Free ANDERSON-Kalisha Kailey was born adopted family, and the whole com- Giles Blvd. in Windsor, Ontario. Church Cemetery. September 19, 1994 in Calgary, munity. Pastor David Crook and Alberta, the second daughter of Pastor Caleb Bru conducted the funer- CHAPMAN-Mrs. Kit (Mary) was born EWANKO-Wasyl (William) was born Beverly and Don-Peter Anderson. October 13, 1911 in Toronto, where she December 25, 1901, in Poland. He al service. Tom awaits his Lord's return in the Barnesville SDA lived all her lifetime. In 1972, she came to Canada in the late 1920s and CROMBIE-Dennis and Lisa (Hamelin) Cemetery. attended meetings conducted by married Anna Heinricks in 1945. announce the birth of their first child, Pastor , and was In the early 1930's Bill Ewanko Clay Daniels, born April 8, 1995 in MARSH-Lana Lyn was born April 24, baptized that year into the Kingsview was baptized. He passed to his rest Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Village Church. February 8. He leaves to mourn his 1948 in Vulcan, Alberta. On March 27, 1961, due to an accident with the Mrs. Chapman passed to her rest passing, two children, Marion Francis GREER-Samantha Jean Frances was town's water, Lana was institutional- October 13, 1994. A Memorial service and William, and four grandchildren. born January 2, 1995 making Tanya a ized where she remained until her was conducted by Pastor Gerhard The funeral service was conducted by very happy mother. Christiansen. Her passing is mourned Pastor Gerhard Christiansen. Inter- passing on March 26, 1995. Words of comfort and hope were by three children: George, Thomas, ment took place in York Cemetery. HETLAND-Lonnie and Rayette (nee shared with family and friends It the and Albert, and by her sister Pat. Manweiler) are pleased to announce Sedgewick S.D.A. Church by Pastor FERNEYHOUGH-Florence was born the arrival of their son, Tyler Dalon, Bill Spangler after which she was laid CRAWFORD-Carl was born in Lynn, on May 12, 1914 in Pembroke, Ontario, born August 3, 1994, in Port Alberni, to rest in the Church Cemetery. Mass. October 21, 1909. In 1929 he and died in Oshawa on April 11, 1995. B.C. married Helen Dickie. Two children In Ottawa, Ontario, on December 14, Mourning her passing are her par- ents, Everett and Gladys Marsh, one Carl Norman and Muriel were born. 1935 she married Reginald Ferney- MANASSIAN-Armond and Pamela brother, Dr. Glyn Marsh and three sis- In 1957 the Crawfords came to hough. Mrs. Femeyhough had been a (nee Rose) happily announce the birth ters, Vivian Elguindy, Debi Anderson, Willowdale helping to build and later resident of the Oshawa area for 54 of their first-born, Kristelle Shevah, on Valetta Tym and nieces and nephews. working in Branson Hospital. After years and a faithful member of the January 8, 1995, in Calgary, Alberta. Helen's passing in 1993 he became a College Park Church. POND-Marjory Almeta (Carter) was resident in the Nursing Home at Survivors include her husband, MONYCH-A baby girl, Krystal Dale born May 10, 1920 in Saco, Montana. Heritage where he died March 13, Reginald; children, Joyce Zuill, Linda was born to Kelly and Dale Monych, She passed away on February 12, 1995 1995. Funeral Services were held in Skwarchuk, Jack, Sandra Evans; seven March 1 at the Saanich Pennisula in Nelson, B.C. She married Ronald Heritage Green S.D.A. church with grandchildren and two great grand- Hospital near Sidney, B.C. Pastors Adam Bujak and Leroy children. Pond in 1941 at Moscow, Idaho and in 1953 the family moved to Nelson, B.C. Corkum officiating. Left to mourn are Funeral services were conducted SWARTZ-Keith and Elsie (nee Left to mourn are her husband, Ron; son Carl Norman, daughter Muriel by Pastors Edward Couser, Bill Kelly Sperling) are pleased to announce the two sons, Pastor Douglas, Pastor Mel; Crosbie, seven grandchildren, and and Nikolaus Satelmajer. She awaits birth of their son, Anthony Keith, born one daughter, Ronna Nawalkowski; three great-grand children. Interment the call of her Saviour at the Mount February 7, 1995, at Calgary, Alberta. seven grandchildren; one sister and took place in Brooklin, ON. Lawn Cemetery in Whitby, Ontario. three brothers. WARNER-On January 23, 1995 Dennis At the memorial service a tribute, and Tanya Warner welcomed their with slides and music, was presented new son, Cory James Francis Warner. by her children and grandchildren. GUSTAVE HOEHN His parents and sister, Lindsey, and Words of comfort were spoken by the Sylvan Lake church were happy to Pastor Frank Owens from Creston, 1917-1995 make him a part of the church family. B.C. Interment took place at Kootenay Gustave Henry Hoehn was born near Canora, Saskatchewan. Lake Cemetery in Nelson, B.C. He died at home 78 years later on February 13, 1995 in Arcadia, WEDDING California from respiratory failure. TALIAFERRO-Donald was born on September 11, 1956 in San Francisco, Gus married Olive Fisher of Hazel Ridge, Manitoba in 1944. California. He passed to his rest on DOMKE - PEDERSEN They celebrated the 50th anniversary of their love last summer, March 10, 1995 at Edmonton, Alberta. July 10, 1994 marked the beginning of surrounded by over a hundred friends including their seven chil- Donald was blessed with talents in the a new life together for Mark Domke dren: Jack (Deanne); Patty (John) Minola; Trudy (Jim) Bohr; Ted art and music areas. He leaves to and Karen Pedersen. (Bev); Heidi; Tammie and Scott. He also leaves eight grandchil- mourn his wife Raelene (nee Littman), Karen, daughter of Richard and dren. along with many family and friends. Cheryl Pedersen of Armstrong, B.C. After interning at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, B.C., Gus Pastor Bob Schafer conducted the and Mark, son of Dr. Herb and Carol practiced medicine in Sidney until 1952 when he accepted a call to funeral services which were held at Domke of Victoria B.C., were married the Chapel of Chimes. in the Grandview S.D.A. church. The Kenya to serve at Kendu Mission Hospital. Only six weeks after ceremony was performed by Elder his arrival he contracted polio and had to return to the U.S. While YANKE-Dallas Dan was born January Walter Bergey. Mark and Karen have still a patient he attended Dermatology clinics and later took train- 22, 1947 at Grande Prairie, Alberta, made Langley B.C. their home. ing as a skin disease specialist. He established a practice in San and passed away suddenly at Gabriel where for 37 years he was respected in his specialty. Fairfield, Ohio, on March 5, 1995. He GREER - SOCOL Although confined to a wheelchair from age 36, he was active married Loretta Lee in Calgary, Heather Socol, daughter of Jod and and independent often travelling from California to their summer Alberta on October 20, 1978 and after Christy Socol of Birmingham, Ala- place on Vancouver Island. He supported many charities and was several years of trucking in Alberta, bama and Samuel Greer Jr., son of Sam B.C. and Ontario, they moved to Ohio and Gloria Greer of Oshawa, Ontario, a much sought-after speaker. where they have been the last few were united in marriage on December Besides losing his legs to polio, Gus and Olive lost their home years. 19, 1994 in Collegedale, Tennessee in the 1993 California fires. We never heard him complain about Dallas leaves to mourn, his loving with Pastor Clifford Port officiating. his losses, but he remained grateful for his many blessings. wife, Loretta; four children, Violet, Heather and Sam are making their He loved poetry and the words spoken in his last hours were Beverly, Tony and Zona Lee; two home in Chattanooga. firmly stated, "Simply to Thy cross I cling; nothing in my hand I grandchildren; his mother and stepfa- bring." ther, Viola and Solomon Kruger; four John B. Hoehn, M.D. sisters, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

20 Messenger / May 1995 REIMCHE - LESCANEC Carla Lescanec, daughter of Stephen and Bonnie Lescanec, and Jeffery CLASSIFIEDS Reimche, son of Kenneth and Shirley Reimche, were married in a beautiful Orchard Blend and Garden Blend. Coordinator, Box 1,000, Abbotsford, service in Sunnydale Seventh-day CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING: 50g Made from carefully selected sources B.C. V2S 4P5. Please include three ref- Adventist Church, Centralia, Missouri words or less - $16.50 per issue, of fruits and vegetables, with no artifi- erences. (7/95) on February 19, 1995. The ceremony 300 each additional word. DIS- cial colour, flavour or preservatives. was performed by Pastor Rick PLAY ADVERTISING (Camera • easy to use capsule form PLANNING A MOVE to College Meyerpreter. Jeff and Carla will make Ready); $16.50 per column inch, • easily digested and absorbed Heights / Lacombe area? Many homes their home in Germantown, Maryland. 1 / 4 page $180.00, 1 / 3 page • convenient and inexpensive now available in central Alberta. $240.00, 1/2 page $350.00, I full Write or call Nancy Weber, Box 82, Contact your Adventist realtor in the TARCEA - PROCTOR page $570.00, $240 extra per Arelee, SK SOK OHO (306) 237-4590 Lacombe NRS Thornton Realty Office: Heidi Marie Proctor, daughter of Garry colour. DISCOUNTS; 10% dis- (6/95) Write or phone: Kandace Anderson, and Carna Proctor, and Nicusor Tarcea, count for three or more consecu- P.O. Box 820, Sylvan Lake, AB. TOM son of Aurel and Florica Tarcea, were tive insertions without copy MOVING TO COLLEGEDALE? We 1Z0 Office phone is 1-403-782-4301 or married on February 19, 1995 in the changes. FOR OUT OF UNION have executive homes on the water or evenings phone 1-403-748-3053. chapel of the Theological College at ADVERTISING the above quoted with a view, farms, cozy mid range Andrews University. The ceremony figures are U.S. dollars. homes, land and lots. Call (615) 396- COME TO NOVA SCOTIA. For Sale. was performed by Pastor Ken MISCELLANEOUS STIPULA- 9696, ask for Bobbie Weekes. (6 / 95) Attractive Country Setting-45 mins Schander. Nick and Heidi will make TIONS; 1) Payment should accom- Halifax / Dartmouth. 30 mins 1-12 their home in Chicago. pany all advertising. 2) All adver- CANADIAN UNION COLLEGE grade Sandy Lake Academy. Home, tising should come to us with local seeks a Vice President for Academic seven rooms, two bath, split level, WILTON - WATTS conference approval. 3) Deadline Administratiuon. An earned doctor- attached greenhouse, on 3-1 / 2 acre lot, Dwayne Glenn Wilton and Rosalin for material - 15th of the month for ate. Experience in administration cur- 15 years old. Paved road to private Francais Watts were united in marriage the following month. NOTE: The riculum development. Interested lane shared with Adventist family. on March 5, 1995 in Camrose, Alberta. publisher accepts no responsibili- Adventists contact J.D. Victor Fitch, Possibility of sharing or purchasing The service was conducted in Camrose ty for categorical or typographical President,Canadian Union College, 170 acres farm / woodland. Virtually S.D.A. Church by Pastor Frank errors, nor liability for the adver- College Heights, AB TOC OZO. Phone self-sufficient mini-farm, good soil for Johnson. The newlyweds will make tisements. (403) 782-3381. FAX (403) 782-3170. growing fruit and vegetables for year their home in Camrose. round supply. Phone 902-757-2705, or NEED A REALTOR? - Jon Nichols, of write Ken Hill, Scotch Village RR1, NATIONAL SINGLE ADULT Mem- Coldwell Banker, Richardson Realty, Hants Co., N.S., BON 2G0. (7 / 95) orial Day Retreat - May 26-29, at beau- can help you with all your Real Estate NIV ERSARIES tiful scenic Glacier View Ranch, Ward, needs, be it buying or selling in the BAKER / PRODUCTION Supervisor Colorado. Spend this springtime College Heights, Lacombe and sur- needed for commercial bread/cake weekend with singles from across rounding area. Give Jon a collect call at plant. Must have good work experi- 90th Birthday North America and enjoy Christian (403) 782-7698; or (403) 782-5855; or ence. Bakery located near SDA ele- fellowship, spiritual enrichment, and write to Box 584, College Heights, AB, mentary school and academy in recreation. For further information TOC OZO. (12/95) Hagerstown, Maryland. Good salary contact: Adventist Singles Ministries and benefits. Never a Sabbath prob- 404-434-5111. (5/95) OB / GYN to join multi specialty group lem. Call (301) 824-3392. (8 / 95) with 2 OB /GYN's and 2 FP's doing CARE GIVER looking for a single S.D.A. obstetrics. 10-grade SDA school, 3 URGENTLY NEEDED. Missionary senior gentleman who can no longer churches, local 200 bed hospital. Close Volunteers in Korea-College graduates care totally for himself but does his per- to ocean, skiing, Seattle or Portland. with bachelor's degrees or higher to sonal care and walks without assistance. Full or part time. Female OB /GYN teach conversational English and Bible All other care provided in my home. For encouraged to apply. Steck Medical for one year or more at the SDA more information write Dawna Ganson, Group PO Box 1267, Chehalis, WA Language Institutes of Korea (teaching Box 851, Lacombe, Alberta TOC 1S0 or 98532, 800-736-2611, Dr. Richard experience not necessary-we train phone (403) 782-5006. (5/95) Faiola / Sandy Hilliard, Ofc Mgr. you). Retirees are welcome. Benefits include: airfare, housing, utilities, MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT SPE- stipend and severance pay. For more Dorothy Scull celebrated her 90th MOVING TO BERRIEN SPRINGS? Call Dixie Barber Wong - Multiple CIALIST: Immediate opening for a information contact Ray James, 40 birthday at Heritage Green Senior senior reimbursement specialist at the Pleasant Drive. Sutter Creek. CA Centre on February 16, 1995. Born in Listing Realtor Broker and Andrews University Graduate - 18 years experi- corporate office of Adventist Health 95685. Phone (209) 267-0416 or Fax England, Dorothy followed her par- System / Sunbelt. Requirements: (209) 267-0342. (4 / 96) ents to Canada by ship at the age of 5, ence serving Southwestern Michigan's Residential, Land and Commercial Medicare reimbusement experience, travelling under Salvation Army care. accounting degree, computer experi- B.C.-SPACIOUS 3-YEAR OLD home At age 11 she was baptized together needs. Call (616) 473-1234 for a FREE moving packet (homes, maps, ameni- ence, and CPA (desired, but not on 60 acres (2 30 acre titles side-by- with her mother joining the Toronto required). Write or call Human side) in North Okanagan Valley of B.C. Awde Street Church. ties). I aim to make your move less stressful. (7/95) Resources, AHS/ Sunbelt, 2400 (Falkland). Includes 7 acres of pasture. In 1931 she married Barton Scull in Bedford Rd., Orlando, FL 32801. (407) 1600 sq. ft. with a partially finished Philadelphia. They lived in Toronto 897-1919. daylight basement. Four bedrooms, and Georgetown. Sadly, soon after MUSIC MINISTRY? Award-winning two bathrooms upstairs, two bath- coming to Heritage Green, Barton record producer/ vocalist, Jim OKANAGAN ALUMNI ASSOCIA- rooms downstairs. Open-concept died. Mcdonald can help you get started. TION Attention all former students of kitchen/ living room/ dining room. For 40 years Dorothy was a music Winner, 44 "Albums of the Year"-over Okanagan Adventist Academy Perfect for home business or down- teacher. Former pupils still visit her. 20 years experience-call Jim (619) 692- (OKAA), if you are interested in join- stairs rental. Very private. Beautiful Heritage Green church which she 2411-mail rough demo-3808 Rosecrans ing our school alumni please contact: view. 1994 appraisal-$273,000.00. attends was gifted with her beautiful St. #469,-San Diego, CA 92110. No con- Okanagan Adventist Academy, c/o Motivated seller asking $235,000.00 grand piano. tests-no gimmicks-ministry only-SDA Mr. Don Harkness, 1035 Hollywood O.B.O. Call (604) 379-2708 or 379-2713. Brother and sister-in-law Douglas approved. (6/95) Rd., Kelowna, BC VI X 4N3. For Sale-Moving to the Okanagan and Ella Richardson came from Telephone-1-(604)-860-5305, Fax-1- Valley? Home in beautiful Westbank, Bradford, for the birthday celebrations. S.D.A. HOUSE STI ih.RS - Need some- (604)-868-9703. (8/ 95) with lake view. Walkout basement, one to care for your home while you 4+1 bedrooms completely finished, 1 are away? We are in the 50's, retired. RETIRED COUPLE Employment year old. Oak kitchen with eating area. References available. Live in by the Opportunity: Searching for healthy Mbdrm. has walkin closet ensuite, Successful Computer Doting week(s)-month(s). No charge - write exclusively for SDAs since 1974 active couple with handyman, mainte- shower and jacuzzi. Fully landscaped, Allen & Doris Otto, Box 1738, nance, landscaping and day to day timed irrigation. Appraised at ADVENTIST CONVICT Lacombe, Alberta TOC 1SO-Telephone gardening skills to live on estate sized $194,000 asking $179,000. Two church (403)748-3949 / 748-4511. (8 / 95) property in Vancouver beginning win- schools close by. Immediate posses- P 0 BOX 5419 110 ter 1995. New 2 bedroom cottage with sion. 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