"Great American Family" See Story on Page 3

SOUTHWESTERN UNION

Recor FEBRUARY 28, 1986 ■

Photo by Charles R. Beeler

Sam Woods, Alvarado, Texas pastor, congratulates Jerrine and Larry Seery on their nomination for the "Great American Family" See story on page 3. It's Good to Know...

he doesn't, he will be haunted by a Evangelism Committee to be A Strange broken obligation and the Lord's expected to report at each regular Paradox words, "I have other sheep that meeting of the church board. are not of this fold; I must bring Why? There are no external pres- Evangelism is your church's most them also." sures that force your Evangelism urgent and least pressing duty. Why? Committee to do it's work. But Because everything works against it. So What's a Pastor to do? after several meetings of the Ask your pastor, elders, Sabbath board in which the Harvest 90 School teacher, or ask yourself, "How Must he live with a deep inner Evangelism chairperson has many non-members did I talk to conflict in a ministry that is responded, "No report," he or she about Christ this week?" preoccupied with the members of is more likely to get into action. his church? The same is true with It's Not Easy laymen. Must they live with the A Paradox Lost same inner conflict? A church that Take your pastor, for example; yields to this natural tendency Why should evangelism be your almost all his dealings are with cannot escape the penalty. If a church's most urgent and yet it's church people. He never has time church gets no money, it dies fast; least pressing duty? Change the to make his sermons as good as he if it gets no new members, it dies paradox. Make if your most knows they ought to be. He never slowly. Because of immediate urgent and most pressing! Give it a does all he should be doing for the needs, most churches devote priority on each board agenda. members of his church. He knows more time to bringing in money Give it quality time all the time. it's his duty to reach those outside, than to bringing in human beings. Study the five Harvest 90 DOables. but if they are neglected their feel- Discuss your church's Action ings will not be hurt. However, if A Congregation Must Plans for each DOable each Take Up Arms month. Then your inner conflicts will cease and your church will It must make war against the ten- grow. dency to neglect evangelism. It is important for your Harvest 90

HARVEST The Five HARVEST 90 DOables 1. Renewal and personal growth through Bible study, intercessory prayer, fellowship and worship. 2. Doubling the number of accessions that were achieved during the 1,000 Days of Reaping. 3. Doubling the number of people attending and partici- SD pating in church activities on Sabbath. 4. Training, equipping and involving a majority of attend- Correction ing church members in soul winning activities in the Photo credit should have context of the Caring Church strategy. been given in the January 10 and 24 issues of the Record to Doug Bendall for the cover pic- 5. Involving the youth in the outreach mission of the tures of Cyril and Marian Miller and Helen and Ben Leach. church. 2 RECORD / February, 28, 1986 Seerys Receive Great American Family Award by Charles R. Beeler

Helping others is a way of life and towing service makes them for Jerrine and Larry Seery, very much a part of life along members of the Alvarado, Texas, the highway. There are plenty of church. People noticed, and the opportunities to "be a friend to Cleburne, Texas, office of Fam- man." ily Services, Inc., selected them For 26 years they have served for the Great American Family the people of the community Award for Johnson County. through their business, giving The award was presented to practical and personal help in the Seerys by George Marty, emergencies to many people. mayor of Cleburne, during a They have given lodging, food, reception attended by many and financial help to travelers friends and state and local stranded by mechanical break- representatives of Family Servi- downs. The local newspapers ces. Their names will be submit- made reference to their reputa- ted along with others for possi- tion for honesty and quality Mayor George Marty of Cleburne (left) presents ble state and national service. a plaque to Jerrine and Larry Seery, designating them the Great American Family of Johnson recognition. Larry has served as Civil County. The Seerys "live in a house by Defense director for the city, the side of the road" — busy and both have been involved in ral disasters and electrical U.S. Highway 67, at the edge of volunteer rescue work and breakdowns. Alvarado. Their home is right emergency service during natu- The Seery home has been beside their automotive repair opened to many young people business, which with a wrecker in need, for whom they have also provided employment and assistance in getting an education. One member of their current "family" is a young man from South Africa who shares their home, works in the garage, and is studying nursing at South- western Adventist College. For the past five years Jerrine and Larry have used their home to give loving care to 10 different children in the foster home program of the county in coop- eration with the state Depart- ment of Human Resources. Most of them were children needing temporary care because of some sort of family crisis. During their stay in the Seery

Charles R. Beeler is managing editor Tiffany, Crystal, and Stephanie, who have lived with the Seerys for two years, entertain themselves of the Southwestern Union Record. painting rainbows with water colors. February, 28, 1986 / RECORD 3 home they were rehabilitated members of the Cleburne physically and emotionally. As a result of church, and with others from Some were later able to be this ministry, that church worked with a story restored to a normal situation in hour and a Sabbath School in their own homes. One was three families Alvarado that eventually adopted into a good family. became Seventh- became the Alvarado church. Three little girls who had been Their three children were in their home for two years at day Adventists. educated in Keene from ele- the time of their award, were mentary school through college. soon to return to live with their Stanley, the oldest, served as a own mother. missionary pilot in New Guinea Whatever negative connota- for six years, and is now tion the term foster home may studies in the prison, which con- employed at Frakes Aviation in convey really has no application tinued for several years. When Cleburne. Kenneth and his wife here. These children were given the prisoners were allowed to go are missionaries at Mwami Hos- a home with motherly and outside, the Seerys took them to pital in Zambia, Africa. Their fatherly love. There was disci- church and entertained them in daughter, Bethene McAlexander, pline and security, but also fun their home. Some of them, is a nurse in Huntsville; Texas. and worship. Jerrine says, when released, were employed Larry is a deacon in the Alva- "When you fill a vacancy in a in Larry's garage. rado church, and Jerrine is child's life you really feel super." As a result of this ministry, church organist and helps with With their own children and three families became Seventh- the junior Sabbath School. Sam later with the other members of day Adventists. One woman has Woods, pastor of the church, their household, the Seerys have become a real worker and has who submitted the nomination often visited nursing homes to won others of her family. for the Great American Family sing and give encouragement to The Seerys met when they award, says, "Larry and Jerrine lonely people. In 1969 they were students at Southwestern Seery are supremely dedicated began this kind of a program at Junior College, at Keene. After to the true meaning and prac- a Federal Minimum Security they were married they settled tice of family living, and are Correctional Institution in Fort truly an exemplary family." Worth. Seeing the need and in Alvarado where they have Grateful for the honors be- finding an interest in Bible lived for 27 years. They were stowed upon them, the Seerys study, they arranged, with the say, "The Lord has given us love help of others, for weekly Bible and we want to share it."

Stephanie Snow Named Care-a-Lot Kid

On December 1, 1985, Leah Nash, another student in Stephanie Snow, a student at the the school entered Stephanie's Denison, Texas, Adventist name in the contest, because School, was named one of the last school year, Stephanie 25 most caring kids in the State chose Louise Flowers, one of of Texas. Woman's Day maga- the older members of the zine and Care Bears proclaimed church, as her secret pal. For her an official Care-a-Lot Kid eight weeks she sent cards, let- and awarded her a Care Bear. ters, and remembrances to Mrs. Flowers. At the reveal-your- secret-pal dinner, Louise Flow- ers was happily surprised. Stephanie had learned the joy of making life more BEARable. Denison Adventist School

Stephanie Snow, and the Care Bear she received. 4 RECORD February, 28, 1986 Southwestern Union

Primer Congreso de First Spanish Youth Jovenes Hispanos Congress Announced Un evento historic° estA por ocurrir en la primavera de A historic event is to take place in the Spring of this este alio — del 9-11 de Mayo — en el Southwestern year, May 9-11, at Southwestern Adventist College — the Adventist College en Keene. i El Primer Congreso Juvenil first Spanish Youth Congress! Hispano! Debido al gran crecimiento de la obra hispana With the tremendous growth of the Spanish work in en la UniOn del Suroeste, se acordO que se deberia Ilevar the Southwestern Union it was felt that a congress a cabo un congreso para los jovenes donde se les pueda should be held, with workshops to train young people in instruct- en diferentes materias como: Relaciones Huma- inreach and outreach activities. Christian witnessing — nas, Noviazgo y Matrimonio, y COmo Compartir la Fe. No how do I do it? What words do I use? How do I get todo va a ser instruccion, tambien se ha apartado tiempo started? These and other questions will be answered dur- para la recreaciOn. La mejor mOsica de este lado del cielo ing the workshop activity. sera escuchada. iUsted no querr4 perderse este grandi- Not only will there be time for work, but special times oso evento! i Le esperamos! have been set aside for recreation. The best music this side of heaven will be heard. You won't want to miss this once in a lifetime happening. Look to see you there!

UNION DEL SUROESTE SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE APLICACION PARA ASISTIR AL Congreso Juvenil Hispano Spanish Youth Congress Mayo 9-11, 1986 REGISTRATION FORM Keene, Texas May 9-11, 1986 Keene, Texas NOMBRE: NAME SEXO- SEX: DIRECCION: ADDRESS: CIUDAD: CITY: DISTRITO: DISTRICT: PASTOR: Marque uno de los siguientes cursos al cual le gustaria asistir. PASTOR* ❑ 1. Como Compartir la Fe Chek one of the following Workshops you would like to attend: ❑ 2. Relaciones Humanas ❑ 1. Christian Witnessing ❑ 3. Noviazgo y Matrimonio ❑ 2. Human Relations ❑ 4. Culture y Planificaclon Familiar (para parejas casadas) ❑ 3. Christian Courtship & Marriage COMIDAS (CON BOLETOS) HABITACION ❑ 4. Family Life Workshop (for married couples) ❑ — COSTO Viernes — Cena $3.00 MEALS (MEAL PLAN) ROOM RATES Sabado — Desayuno $2.10 ❑ El precio es $6.00 Sabado — Comida $3.25 ❑ dolares por noche por Friday — Supper $3.00 ❑ The charge is $6.00 Sabado — Cena $3.00 ❑ persona, con dos perso- Sabbath— Breakfast $2.10 ❑ per room per night, with Domingo— Desayuno $2.10 ❑ nas en cada cuarto. El Sabbath— Lunch $3.25 ❑ two persons in each Domingo— Comida $3.25 ❑ colegio no proveera Sabbath— Supper $3.00 ❑ room. No bedding, tow- sabanas, almohadas, Sunday — Breakfast $2.10 ❑ els, soap, etc., are pro- Ninos: toallas, o jabon. Favor de Sunday — Lunch $3.25 ❑ vided. Please bring your 1- 5 anos — $1.25 cada comida traer lo necesario. own. 6-11 anos — $1.75 cada comida Children: Costo de Registracion: 1- 5 years — $1.25 each meal $2.00 Registration Cost: $2.00 6-11 years — $1.75 each meal Favor de marcar las comidas que piensa tomar en la cafeteria, e indique el numero de noches que piensa estar en el dormitorio. Please check the meals you plan to eat at the cafeteria, and the Sume el total del costo de la habitacion, mas las comidas, mas los nights you will be staying in the dormitory. Add the total cost of the meals, plus the room's charge, plus the $2.00 registration fee, and $2.00 de la registracion,y entregue dicha cantidad a la persona give the money to the designated person in your church. indicada en su iglesia o grupo. Este sensacional Congreso Juvenil Hispano incluira las 66 iglesias de We are pleased to inform you of the Southwestern Union Conference los Estados de Louisiana, Oklahoma, Nuevo Mexico y Texas. El local Spanish Youth Congress to be held May 9-11, 1986 in Southwestern Adventist College in Keene, Texas. We will have a planned recreation es ideal porque el Colegio dispone de dormitorios, cafeteria, aulas, program, musical groups, and good workshops! auditorios, un fantastico gimnasio y piscina. Esperamos una asisten- cia de dos mil jovenes Adventistas Hispanos. Ojala Kagan planes y ahorros desde ahora pars que ustedes tambien puedan asistir.

February, 28, 1986 RECORD 5 Hospitals

John D. Koobs, president of Hugu- of the community and economic ley Memorial Medical Center, was development organization. Koobs recently elected as the chairman of The South Council of the Fort the South Area Council of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce has Elected Worth, Texas, Chamber of the largest number of members in the to Commerce. city. The entire Fort Worth organiza- As chairman, Koobs also serves on tion is among the top 10 Chambers in Chamber the Chamber's board of directors the country. Leadership and is a member of the executive Koobs has been president of Hugu- committee. The 12-member execu- ley Hospital since it began operation tive committee is the governing body in 1977. Southwestern Adventist College

SAC Receives During their stay, team members ence is that they're more concerned read the self-study, and then made with the uniqueness of the Adventist Reaccreditation their own assessment based on crite- perspective in our program, and Southwestern Adventist College's ria in nine different areas. These place a heavier emphasis on its spir- accreditation has been reaffirmed were the institution's purpose, organ- itual and social aspects." this winter by the Southern Associa- ization and administration; and the Why all the effort? "Accreditation tion of Colleges and Schools, (SACS) college's educational program — protects the consumer," Wright says. the regional accrediting body for including faculty and library facili- "It lets the student know that he is educational institutions; and by the ties. Southwestern's physical and investing in an education that meets Seventh-day Adventist Board of financial resources were also under tough standards. And that student is Regents. review, as well as its provisions for assured of possessing a recognized According to Southwestern's pres- special activities and student degree when he graduates from ident, Marvin Anderson, the reports services. Southwestern." concluded a two-year process of "The church evaluators do a tho- evaluation. rough study of all aspects of the col- "Accreditation enhances the lege, just as the SACS evaluators do," respectability of a college by publicly explains Wright. "The major differ- recognizing the quality of education it provides," Anderson says. Due to the inevitable shifts in educational standards and institutions, Anderson Appointed SACS and the Board of Regents rou- To ICUT Board tinely evaluate and reaccredit member schools at least every ten Marvin Anderson, president of years. Southwestern Adventist College, has The Board of Regents is responsi- been elected to the board of direc- ble for accrediting all denomina- tors of the Independent Colleges and tional colleges and universities. Universities of Texas. According to academic vice presi- Anderson was elected to a two- dent Hal Wright, the church's cre- year term at ICUT's annual meeting of dentials complement those received presidents and chancellors on the by SACS. campus of Trinity University in San In March of 1985, teams of evalua- Antonio. tors representing fellow SACS and As a nonprofit corporation, ICUT is Seventh-day Adventist colleges and a consortium of 40 colleges and uni- universities visited Southwestern's versities, organized to promote and campus for intensive study of the advance the interests of Texas inde- college and its program. pendent higher education. It is head- "The preparation for the evalua- quartered in Austin. tions was extensive," says Wright. Former Southwestern president Donald R. McAdams, now president Marvin Anderson "Before the evaluators even set foot (Photo by Larry Cooke) on campus, a special college self- of the Texas Independent College study committee had spent over a Fund, also served on ICUT's board of year preparing 550 pages of docu- directors from 1981 to 1983. mentation on every conceivable facet of the college."

6 RECORD / February, 28, 1986 THE SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST COL- LEGE DRAMA TROUPE, under the direction of associate professor Andrew Woolley, performed Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earn- est" February 1 through 4 in the college's Whar- SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST COLLEGE SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS for 1985-86. Standing, ton Auditorium. Pictured are Jack Worthing from left: sponsor, Dan Petr, instructor of biology; pastor, Steve Yeagley, theology major from Keene, (Hans Zambrano, senior biology major from Texas; treasurer, Kevin Finley, biology major from Little Rock, Arkansas; president, Matt Pollman, Harlingen, Texas) proposing to Gwendolyn biology major from Bentonville, Arkansas; and sponsor, Andrew Woolley, associate professor of Fairfax (Cindy Vasquez, sophomore general English. Seated are: vice president, Lisa Zapara, management major from San Antonio, Texas; and studies student, also from Harlingen) during a secretary, Effie Hyde, management major from Miami Beach, Florida. rehearsal for the play. Goldsmith's "She Stoops (Photo by Bill Reedy) To Conquer" will be performed by the troupe March 1 to 4 on the campus. (Photo by Norbert Andrus)

Southwestern Joins miles south of Amman, Jordan. The city was first populated around 3000 Archaeology Group B.C. and last occupied around 600 Digging into the past is no longer a B.C. Says Clark, "You can dig just a thing of the future at Southwestern few inches into the soil and find Adventist College, says Doug Clark, things that are 2600 years old." associate professor of religion. Students and friends of the college The college has joined with four will participate in the digs, to be held other Adventist colleges in North every other year, starting this America to form an archaeology summer and continuing until 1992. consortium, responsible for a major Southwestern will have permanent dig in the Madaba Plains of Jordan. rights to a percentage of the artifacts "We are joining a world class dig," found, and may obtain other arti- says Clark, who has served as a field facts for temporary display. Doug Clark, associate professor of Clark says he hopes that in the religion at Southwestern Adventist and square supervisor for a number College, discusses the college's entry of archaeological expeditions. future there will be an archaeology into an archaeology consortium. scholarship at Southwestern, as well (Photo by Norber Andrus) Excavation has already begun at the ancient ruins of Tel el-Umeiri, an as a display area for artifacts from Ammonite city located about eight the site. Oklahoma can imagine, they still begin right Target 200 now. Many people are touched by our Update evangelistic outreaches such as The officers and departmental Revelation Seminars, vacation Bible directors of the Oklahoma Confer- schools, and evangelistic meetings. ence, led by the president, Robert Others are reached by our educa- Rider, are fully involved in Harvest tional program, whether it be ele- 90. The staff will be directing six mentary, academy, or worthy stu- Revelation Seminars during the dent. Wewoka Woods Adventist Target 200 outreach this spring. The Support Your Center, through campmeeting, seminars will be held in various Local ERA camping, or programs such as Ala- meeting halls and churches in the teen, is having an impact on many. Oklahoma City area. "Support your local ERA" was the Onward Oklahoma 2% provides Almost every church has joined in offering appeal at the Oklahoma City financial assistance in each of these gospel sharing by conducting at least Central Church. Lonnie Litchfield, areas. It plays a vital role in "Brand- one seminar. Several churches are local elder, then explained that ERA ing Oklahomans for Christ," but the providing a large number of semin- stands for Eternal Retirement most important thing about Onward ars for their areas. Notable among Account. There are no $2,000 maxi- Oklahoma 2% is that it is part of our these are Tulsa with 20, Lawton and mums, no deferred taxes, and while own personal Eternal Retirement Ketchum with 9 apiece, and Shaw- the end benefits are more than you Accounts. nee and Muskogee conducting 8 each. February, 28, 1986 / RECORD 7 Central Welcomes Pastoral Awards New Pastor Announced David Wolkwitz preached his first Arlen Holerud, pastor of the sermon to his new congregation, the Southern Hills/Chickasha district Oklahoma City Central Church, on was named Soul winner of the Year January 11. Elder and Mrs. Wolkwitz for 1985 in the Oklahoma Confer- were introduced by the conference ence. Holerud, in turn, compli- president, Robert D. Rider, who mented his congregation as being expressed great confidence in the responsible for the accomplishment Lord's direction in the choice of the because of their active involvement new pastor. A committee made up of in over-the-fence evangelism and church elders and other officers conducting seminars. He received a gave support in the guidelines to be plaque that can be placed in his followed in the selection and also church for the next year. Pastor and Mrs. David Wolkwitz, new pastoral met with the Wolkwitzes prior to team at Oklahoma City Central Church. Also receiving a plaque to be their move to Oklahoma City. shared with the Ardmore Church for Elder Wolkwitz has served as a one year were Ed Holton, former pastor, evangelist, academy Bible Lincoln, Nebraska, where her hus- pastor, and Jan Johnson, current pas- teacher, mission treasurer and a band is attending Union College. tor of the congregation. Ardmore hospital chaplain. This varied back- The Wolkwitzes' ministry of deep was designated as Soul Holder of the ground will serve well the needs of concern and love for every member Year for having the largest net the large Central church. Elder of the Central church is very evident, growth in the conference for 1985. Wolkwitz was ordained in 1972 in the and this will be undergirded through Missouri Conference. Union College the power of the Holy Spirit which is granted him a B.A. degree with majors a ministry David and Gaylene have in theology and business administra- developed into a seminar. Elder tion. He is a member of the College of Wolkwitz is now completing a book Chaplains. for the Church Ministries Depart- Gaylene is David's partner in min- ment of the General Conference istry. She holds a B.S. degree in entitled, The Holy Spirit — God's secretarial science/business educa- Answer For a Finished Work tion from Union College, and is Robert D. Rider, President employed part time in the Oklahoma Conference office. The Wolkwitz family includes a son, Jonathan, a student at Union College, and a daughter, Jacinda Garner, living in Robert Rider, conference president, presenting Arlen Holerud the Soul Winner of the Year award. ABC Announces Spring Swing The Oklahoma Adventist Book Center has made arrangements to have eight book displays on its annual Spring Swing schedule. It is hoped that one TAA Presents of these areas will be convenient for you to attend. Listed below is the com- Christmas Musical plete schedule: December 6 found the Tulsa Tulsa Sunday, March 9 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. church resembling the atmosphere Bristow Monday, March 10 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. of Heaven. It was dark except for the Ardmore Wednesday, March 12 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. glittering stars and sparkling lights that flashed. "Gabriel" welcomed Muskogee Saturday, March 15 Following Sundown everyone. We were told that we were Ketchum Sunday, March 16 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. about to view the heavenly angelic Bartlesville Monday, March 17 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. choir prepare for the celebration of Shattuck Saturday, March 22 Following Sundown Christ's birth. Okeene Sunday, March 23 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. All of us were transfixed as the story unfolded. Tulsa Adventist If there are certain items, such as case foods, that you will be wanting to Academy grades 1-12, with their pick up at the display, please call this order in to the Oklahoma Adventist halos all aglow, presented a perfor- Book Center several days in advance of the Display. For you convenience, call mance of the musical "Hark the free 1-800/522-2665. Herald Angel." Some specials are offered on foods and books that are good only on the The students were very excited Spring Swing. Watch for information in the church bulletin several weeks when they received invitations from before each display. Plan now to attend the display in your area. other churches to perform the musi- Donald P. Deisch, Manager cal again. Shirlene McClendon directed the program, with help from many others. Gary Affolter, Principal 8 RECORD February, 28, 1986 Texico

Personal Witness EASTERN TEXICO Pecos Members Results in Baptism Mini Camp Meeting Care for Community Karen was introduced to the March 21-22, 1986 The Pecos church began revival Adventist Church and its message by Lubbock, Texas meetings January 30 which will con- Mike Balisnomo, a member of the tinue for several weeks. The Big Spring Church. As a representa- members are seeking to manifest a tive for the blind commission, Mike caring attitude toward the met Karen as she was losing her community. sight. He not only helped her cope Eight students from the church with her blindness but he also minis- school distributed food baskets to tered to her spiritual needs. He lent needy families in the community. her a set of evangelistic cassette The boxes were filled with potatoes, tapes and Karen liked what she carrots, fruit, and canned goods. heard. Representatives of the local news- In due time, Mike gave her name to Guest Speaker paper came to take pictures and pub- Jerry Oster, pastor of the Midland, Roland R. Hegstad, Associate Director General Conference Department of lish an article about the project. Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Because of an expressed interest in the community about the vegetarian Enjoy Worshipping diet, a church ladies' group has been with Fellow Believers formed to learn from each other and share the talents they have. Their goal is to provide services such as a vegetarian cooking class in the spring for the community. Coming! Susan Shield PLAN NOW Communication Secretary to attend CONFERENCE-WIDE Youth Rally April 25-26, 1986 Mike Balisnomo, Karen Anderson, and Pastor Sandia View Academy Jerry Oster. SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS Odessa, and Big Spring churches. The pastor began Bible studies with her and arranged for various members of the Odessa church to bring her to church. After completing the Bible studies and attending church for several months, Karen made her decision to follow her Saviour in baptism. Jerry Oster, District Pastor Dick Barron Plan your Summer General Conference youth director Vacation Now! Wouldn't you like to experience a new kind of vacation? Use vacation time, men, to come to camp at Tres Rios in southern New Mexico and give us a hand! Enjoyment plus! Junior Camp Texico July 13-20, 1986 The eight students who helped community Wayne Shepperd Dale Tunnell families. Contact: Dale Tunnell Southwestern Union Texico Conference Youth Director, youth director youth director P.O. Box 7770, Amarillo, Texas 79114

February, 28, 1986 / RECORD 9

Texas

will do it. The office phone is 817 / 783- 2223. Our home phones are: Workers Plan Year Bill May, president 817/295-9520 At Nameless Valley Rex Bell, secretary 817/641-0889 Keeping Bill Wiist, treasurer 817/645-0646 "Harvest 90," Evangelism, Youth Onesimo Mejia, coordinator of and Family Life, Religious Liberty, Spanish work 817/641-4559 In Jim Griffin, area administrator — and Conference-wide Rallies were Valley/Costal Bend area .817/783-7578 themes presented at the January Keith Hassinger, area administrator — Workers' Meeting at Nameless Valley Touch Dallas/East Texas area 817/645-6467 Ranch. Ray Hubbartt, area administrator — Fort Bill May Worth/Keene area 817/783-2415 Rene Quispe, area administrator — Let's Talk! Central Texas/ San Antonio 817/783-7936 The devil doesn't have a chance when John Sisk, area administrator — Houston/ church leaders and laity talk to each Gulf Coast area 713/529-3301 other and love and support each other. We covet such a relationship with you. We suggest that you may wish to first After all, we are relatives in Jesus. We are contact either the Spanish Coordinator or anxious to talk with you about: the Area Administrator who serves your 1. The needs of your congregation. area of the conference. But feel free to 2. Your feelings regarding the confer- contact anyone of us. We are here to ence and its leaders and program. serve you and we want to be close friends, 3. Changes you feel should be made. and we want to talk. And please, no ano- Bill May, new Texas Conference president, gives 4. New ideas and concepts you may nymous letters. We have instructed our keynote address. wish to share with us. secretaries to deposit them in the trash 5. Anything else of importance you can. Thank you for your loving, caring may care to discuss with us. response. These are very late days. God is ready Write us. We will answer. Phone us. We to finish His work. He wants only for us to will return your call. Come visit us or ask draw close together and get our arms us to come meet with your church. We around each other. Let's do it.

Five Baptized in Jackson Church Cleburne Sings in New Year David Harless, Christopher Tim- The Jackson church members mons, Alvin and Julie Mowry and gathered at sundown on December their neice Kathy were baptized and 31, 1985, and enjoyed "Singing Out

received into the fellowship of Cle- the Old Year and Singing in the New." Ron and Karen Flowers from the General burne First Church on December 28. G. W. Wallace, the church pastor, Conference present seminar on Family Life. Ben Hassenpflug, interim pastor, directed a brief devotional and con- baptized them. secration service, at which time the Elder Hassenpflug, a retired minis- church praised God for the Ingather- ter, came to the Cleburne Church in ing victory and a good overflow. Coming late summer of 1985 following Ken After a salad supper, a social of Sabbath, March 8! Veal's departure to the Maplewood indoor games was directed by Cindy Keene/Fort Worth Area Academy Church in Hutchinson, Shirley, and Celia Bauder. Minnesota. The Cleburne First Belva Van Vranken Sabbath School Church's new pastor, Allen Jamison, Communication Secretary assumed the pastorate on January 1. Workshop / Seminar Bruce Grant For all Sabbath School Leaders, Communication Secretary Teachers and future Leaders and (Left to right) Cecil Chastain, Kathy, Alvin, and Julia Mowry; Christopher Timmons, David Harless, Teachers Elder Ben Hassenpflug. YOU MUST COME When? Sabbath March 8, 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Where? Texas Conference Office, US 67 at I-35W The ABC will be open at Sunset espe- cially for this occasion. All Church Clerks are urged to attend also. There will be a special meeting for them. FRIDAY EVENING SCHEDULE JAA Homecoming for Announced "FAMILY LIFE SERVICES" Homecoming for Jefferson at the Adventist Academy has been set for Seventh-day Adventist Church April 18 and 19, 1986. The classes to of Dallas be honored are 1961, 1966, and 1976. If you attended the Academy, please Each Friday Evening at 7:30 p.m. send your name and address to Ingathering victors (from left): Maggie Welch $1,825.37; Tracee Boucher $286.43; Valinda MARCH 7: Brenda Hiser, P.O. Box 36, Jefferson, Welsh $1,520.35; Rachel Brinegor $828.45; Carrie Kingsway Canadian College Choir Texas 75657. Boucher $297.49. MARCH 14: James C. Dobson... Film #2 "The Warren Youth Power in Parenting the Young Child" MARCH 21: TEXAS Exceed Goal Family Relationship Seminar with Rene and Alvy Quispe CAMPMEETINGS The youth of the Warren church MARCH 28: brought in a total of $6,212.90 for James C. Dobson...Film #3 Ingathering during the recent cru- "Power Valley Campmeeting in Parenting the Adolescent" March 21-29, 1986 sade. The largest contribution was a APRIL 4: $20 bill. Next was $10.00. The rest James C. Dobson...Film #4 "The was in dollar bills and change. Thir- Family Under Fire" Jefferson Campmeeting teen thousand three hundred twenty APRIL 11: May 22-25, 1986 quarters alone were solicited. The James C. Dobson...Film #5 "Over- other church members brought in coming a Painful Childhood" (with Old-Fashioned Campmeeting $539 which meant the church turned Shirley Dobson) (At Nameless Valley Ranch) in four goals. APRIL 18: James C. Dobson...Film #6 "The May 23-31, 1986 Heritage" TEXAS NEWSNOTES APRIL 25: Spanish Campmeeting • The Grand opening ceremonies for the Elder Rob Sheppard, Chairman of (At Nameless Valley Ranch) Mid-Cities church will be on March 1, Religion Deaprtment at S.A.C. "Get- June 1-8, 1986 at 3:00 p.m. It is located at 1001 W. ting to Know the Father" Pipeline Road in Hurst. Guests will MAY 2: include Bill May, conference president, Singles Rally for the Entire Texas Keene Campmeeting as speaker, and the Mayor of Hurst will Conference Mav 30-June 7, 1986 cut the ribbon. A reception will follow. MAY 9: There will be a special Sabbath School "Israel" — Panel Discussion program and worship service that morning. MAY 16: • On February 1 the Houston Southwest Elder E. W. Shepperd, Youth Director church moved to a new meeting place. of Southwestern Union Conference of They now meet at the Assembly of God S.D.A. Church located at 8400 Boone Road. The new phone number is 777-0599. Please Start Now Inviting Your • The IRS has requested that Randy Friends to the New 1986 James Dob- Roberts, pastor of the Austin South son Film Series. church, conduct a Breath Free plan to stop smoking for its employees. • Elder and Mrs. Rene Quispe are train- GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY — The San Antonio Northeast church had their ground breaking Family Life leaders to serve in our ing December 29, 1985. The site was marked by ribbons to show the approximate floor plan. Brief Texas churches. speeches were followed by a prayer of commitment by the pastor, Milo Allison. From left to right, • New workers coming to Texas include: Gerald Gauthier, Pat LaCombe (contractor), George Harrison, Lloyd Lucas, Walter Miller, and Art Swaingson to pastor Faith Com- Pastor Milo Allison. Plans were to begin construction in January, 1986, with completion near the end munity Church in Waco, Stanley Cot- of April. trell to pastor Houston Central, Grant Gunter to pastor Austin First, John Carter to pastor Fort Worth First, and John Sisk to be area administrator in Houston. • The Spring Health Training Institute will be held at Nameless Valley Ranch from March 30 to April 6. Instructors will be Marjorie Coulson assisted by Drs. Bernell and Marjorie Baldwin. The weekend consecration speaker will be Bill May. Cost of $125 will include food, lodging and class materials. Please send in a $25 registration fee to secure syllabus and meal reservation. Make check to Texas Conference and send to Marjorie Coulson, Rt. 6, Box 806, Cle- burne, Texas 76031. Arkansas-Louisiana

Grandmother Loves Blind Children Given Doing Evangelism Christmas Party Grace Bourgeois is a member of "I would like to say that I'm glad to the New Orleans First Church and be here, and I wish everyone a merry for two years has been in full-time Christmas," said seven-year-old Jen- evangelism with her nie Sapio at the Christmas party at son, Jac Colon, Baton Rouge Junior Academy. Jen- Potomac Confer- nie was one of four blind children ence evangelist. She from the Louisiana School for the says, "I was afraid Visually Impaired, who were enter- all I could do is baby- tained by the seventh and eighth sitting, but that was grade students of BRJA. not the case. I visit Through the help of Sylvia Leggett, Lori Coker, eighth grader, left, with the guests, Jennie, Angel, Dedvic, and Katrell. Sylvia Leg- and greet people a teacher at LSVI, and a newly bap- gett stands behind. every night and just tized Adventist, the Adventist class Grace Bourgeois love being a soul- visited the school for the visually winner for God." impaired. They saw how blind chil- The New Orleans First Church in dren are taught to be self-reliant, and Metairie is happy and proud of Grace to become successful adults. They who spent 40 years in the children's met students who had won awards in divisions before becoming a grand- track, music, and cross-country bik- mother Bible Worker on the evange- ing. They observed how computers listic trail. She returned to her home and Braille typewriters help in their church in Metairie to visit relatives education. They learned that blind and friends over the recent Christ- children are really like anybody else mas holiday. except that they can't see. Tom Kopko, Pastor Then the four selected blind children visited the Junior Academy for New Iberia Launches the special Christmas party. The 16 Tim Lee, right, and John Perason, left, eighth excited seventh and eighth graders graders, with Katrell, one of their guests. Lay Outreach Day had prepared refreshments and On December 14, the New Iberia, presents. After a Christmas story Louisiana, church held their first read by Alle Blunt, the guest child- Pastor Leaves annual Laymen's Outreach Day. It ren opened their presents. Each one was a day when laymen were received an outfit of clothes, a For New Post invited to share, learn, and testify of stuffed animal, Play-Doh with molds, David Copsey, pastor of the Moun- their personal experiences. and a sack of candy. tain Home, Arkansas, church, gave Four special speakers came from "If you could have seen how they his farewell sermon on Sabbath, south and central Louisiana. Jerry hugged their gifts it would have January 18. Fletcher, Arkansas-Louisiana Con- melted your heart," wrote Mrs. Leg- He moved to the Mountain Home ference publishing director, gave the gett in her thank-you letter. district in January, 1981, and states sermon. In the afternoon, Roger Fran Harper, Teacher that one of his most gratifying Fitch told how the Lord blessed his accomplishments was the new build- ministry with inmates at the Terre- Pastor's Family ing addition which includes three bonne Parish Jail. The jail officials Honored rooms for children's Sabbath school have asked him to be their full-time divisions, enlarged rest room facili- chaplain. Saturday night, January 25, the ties, and the enlargement of the sanc- Mike Pierre, a lay evangelist, told Fayetteville-Brentwood District had tuary. This project began in May, of his work in dark parishes (coun- a surprise appreciation party for 1981. ties) and of holding meetings in the their pastor, Steve Myers, and his Elder Copsey has accepted a call to old Adventist style. family. minister to the Lake Charles and Mr. and Mrs. James Greer of Alex- As the children were being served DeRidder, Louisiana, congregations. andria shared exciting news from the a light meal, Paul Martinez from After the sermon, a fellowship Three Angels Broadcasting Network. Fayetteville asked the Myers family dinner was served in honor of David They reported that the Network to stand, while words of appreciation and Nell Copsey. Members from the should be broadcasting as soon as were expressed for their work in the Yellville church in his district were spring of 1986. district. Pastor Myers and his family able to attend. The Mammoth The New Iberia Church has were given several envelopes, one Springs church is also in the Mountain numerous hospitality evangelists with a love gift and others with beau- Home District. who prepared a most delicious lunch tiful hand-made coupons. The cou- Kay Cree, for all who attended. pons were for such items as baby-sit- Communication Secretary Dan Kelley, Church Elder ting, a Mexican dinner, laundry service, wood stove, and many more. 12 RECORD / February, 28, 1986 Southwest Region

Penuel Church Message Issues Organized Freedom Special On November 16, 1986, scores of The January/February issue of believers gathered at the Dallas City Message has been designed as a spe- Temple for a church officers' meet- cial Freedom Issue commemorating ing. An item of special interest was the first Martin Luther King, Jr., the organization of a new church of national holiday, in the United States. 50 members for the West Dallas area. The cover carries a striking picture The group selected the name, Penuel of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Des- (seeing God face to face) for their mond M. Tutu (both Nobel Peace church. Prize winners). Commemorating this special year, Nathaniel Lee, a laymen from City Temple, the Message staff had two specially teaching the Revelation Seminar. framed copies of this special issue prepared. Elder Delbert W. Baker, A Revelation Seminar was held last Message editor, personally presented summer in the West Dallas area, with one of the framed copies to Bishop many members of the City Temple Tutu at a public service Saturday, assisting. Verdia Tucker and her January 11, in Washington, D.C. Fol- S.W.A.T. team and Virginia Phillips lowing this on January 15, Martin were involved in either vacation Luther King, Jr's birthday, Delbert Bible school, Bible studies, or litera- presented the other framed copy to ture distribution. J. A. Morris, City Mrs. Coretta King in Atlanta, Geor- Temple pastor, baptized 15 persons as gia, at the Martin Luther King a result. Center. R. E. Brown Group preparing for baptism. Personal Ministries Director

LE's Attend Eight of the nine Black conferen- Conference sold more than $261,923 ces reported over $3 million in sales in 1985, which placed this conference Annual Retreat across the North American Division. in fourth place among the conferen- The literature evangelists always The Institute was well planned and ces in total sales. They also reported look forward to the annual retreat executed. James Marshall and his 115 new converts. that takes place at the end of the associates in the Southwest Region Doris Jones, Reporter year. January 1-4 was the scheduled Ben Lewis, supervisor of the Fort Worth litera- date for the eighth year they have ture evangelists, conducted an evangelistic gathered in Florida for this incentive meeting in Cleburne for three weeks, and six converts were baptized. One of the converts, meeting, which is getting larger and Brenda, because of her faithfulness, was given a larger. trip to the incentive meeting in Tampa. She was The highlight of the retreat was the inspired and decided to become a literature evangelist. She is shown here (center) with Ben colorful banquet, with the assistant Lewis and his family. publishing directors in after-five attire, waiting at the door to escort the ladies to their places. The sales reports for 1985, were given during the dinner: James Marshall (left), publishing director, with The Southwest Region Report his corps of workers: Carrie Marshall, Beatrice Padron, Nathaniel Jackson, and Ben Lewis. DISTRICTS Ben Lewis 93,720 Literature evangelists and friends attend the Nathaniel Jackson 78,972 eighth Annual Retreat in Tampa. Beatrice Padron 57,403 James Ragnauth 31,827 TOP SALES Carrie Marshall 28,210 Ezekiel Wilson 22,000 Earline Jackson 18,365 Edward Barcelona 16,500 Darn ella Moore 16,074 James Ragnauth 31,827 General News

Faith For Today viewers to reach HAFS, the phones Employees Support began ringing immediately at Community Campaigns Wins Major Award Adventist Information Ministries in The employees of Ardmore Faith For Today's new television Berrien Springs, Michigan. Calls con- Adventist Hospital, Hays Memorial series, Christian Lifestyle Magazine, tinued steadily for about 16 hours. Hospital, Huguley Memorial Hospi- was recently recognized for excel- Over 1500 calls were received within tal, Metroplex Hospital and South- lence with the winning of a Bronze the first few days, and about 40 per western Adventist College were among Award at the International Film and week continue to come in. those at 56 Seventh-day Adventist Television Festival of New York. The Each caller was given the phone colleges, hospitals and other church award, for a religious broadcast ser- number for his nearest Homosexuals entities in North America who gave ies, is the most prestigious award the Anonymous chapter. There are now $660,074 to the United Way in 1985. new series has yet received and con- chapters in every union conference This represents a 19 percent increase tinues Faith For Today's 35-year train North America. In addition, callers over the previous record high of dition of award-winning religious were given the names and addresses $554,000 that employees gave to the of local Christian ministries prepared United Way in 1984. Combined con- to help those struggling with homo- tributions from these five institutions sexuality. Some also requested litera- in the Southwestern Union totaled ture from HAFS. $27,993 last year. The HAFS number is 800/253- "The growth of support for multi- 3000. Pastors, counselors, friends, ple community needs from Adventist family, and those who are them- institutional families shows civic selves struggling with homosexuality leaders that we do care about the are invited to call for information. communities we serve and desire to Colin Cook stressed that absolute be a part of the solutions to the prob- confidentiality is maintained. These lems," says Milton Murray, director names are accessible only to HAFS in of the General Conference's Philan- order to give the information thropic Service for Institutions. requested. Since the funding of a community drive began among Adventist institu- Insight Gets a tions in Lorna Linda, California, 33 The bronze medal awarded to Christian Life- New Editor years ago, employees have contrib- style Magazine. Beginning January, 1986, Adventist uted $4.75 million to the community- programming. The New York compe- young people who receive Insight supported campaigns. tition is the largest film and television will discover that the magazine's new competition in the world, with more cover is only one of the changes the New Radio Spots than 5,300 entries in eight major magazine has undergone. On Aging Released categories from 44 countries. The award was presented at a star- Chris Blake, Insight's new editor, Response to a set of public service studded banquet held at the Sher- is enthused about the changes and radio spots on the topic of aging was aton Centre Hotel in New York City says, "We're encouraging our church so positive 18 months ago that the on November 15th. members to look us over. We want Voice of Prophecy has prepared Insight to address the issues our another series of 12 spots on aging. youth are concerned with in a sensi- They are being sent to all of the 8,985 Homosexuals Seek tive manner without diluting them. radio stations in the United States Offered Help This is one of my priorities." and Canada. Chris, an Adventist for nine years, "The new spots seek to foster an Colin Cook, cofounder of Homo- received his undergraduate degree awareness of some of the major con- sexuals Anonymous Fellowship Ser- from California State Polytechnic cerns of those who are growing vices, and director of Quest Learning University and his Master's degree older," says John Robertson, pro- Center in Reading, Pennsylvania, from Pacific Union College. He ducer. "Each spot attempts to model recently appeared on the Phil taught academy-aged students Eng- an effective behavior or attitude, Donahue Show, along with leaders of lish and Bible and served as editorial keeping the series from becoming other similar Christian ministries. director at Concerned Communica- too general or moralistic." HAFS and Quest are ministries devel- tions before coming to the Review and The spots are intended to create oped to help people out of the Herald as editor of Insight. and reinforce a positive image of homosexual life and are partially Special features coming in Insight Seventh-day Adventists as people funded by the North American in 1986 include four 32-page four- who care about others. The General Division. color special issues, and a new Conference provides funding for Cook, and the others being inter- weekly column entitled Yours Truly, three or four sets of radio spots each viewed by Donahue, made an excel- where young people can write to the year. Radio stations provide the air lent presentation and more than held staff. time without charge. their ground in the face of Donahue's Chris follows Dan Fahrbach, who aggressive style. When the toll-free edited Insight since 1981. telephone number was given for 14 RECORD / February, 28, 1986 Hayward Appointed group will evaluate and/or develop Book Gives Financial methods and materials designed to Manger of VOP communicate the gospel to the Advice for Youth James Hayward, president of the world's increasingly secularized Attention Young Adults! Do you Wisconsin Conference of Seventh- contemporaries. need help in money management? day Adventists since 1982, has been Another goal of the Adventist Do you have a young friend or know appointed manager Approach to Contemporary Culture of somebody of the Voice of Pro- Committee will be to seek involve- who really phecy. He replaces ment of Seventh-day Adventist pro- needs practical Daniel R. Guild, who fessionals, and university students guidance in retired recently and young adults worldwide in car- money manage- after 16 years of rying out the mission of the Church. ment? If so, service at the VOP, The group will also cooperate with here's some including 13 years denominational leaders in develop- valuable infor- as manager. ing statements in response to current mation for you. Elder Hayward issues and concerns. Money Man- James Hayward received his bache- agement for lor of arts degree at Bob Jacobs Named Young Adults is Atlantic Union College and was Media Center Head a brand-new ordained in 1956 at South Lancaster, handbook just Massachusetts. He spent 23 years in Robert R. Frame retired as presi- published by the Seventh-day pastoral work in Boston, Atlanta, dent of the Adventist Media Center in Adventist Church. This brief, concise Fort Worth, Phoenix, and Battle Thousand Oaks, California, at the end money management handbook is Creek before taking up administra- of December, after devoting 50 years written specifically for academy age tive duties for the denomination. He of active service to the Seventh-day juniors and seniors and college age served as secretary of the Michigan Adventist Church. young adults. It provides sound, Conference from 1975 to 1982, and The new president of the Media practical advice on money manage- since then as president of the Wis- Center is Bob Jacobs, formerly asso- ment from a Christian perspective. consin Conference. ciate secretary of the General Con- Included are special forms and all Guild served 39 years in pastoral ference. His 30-year career in the tools you need to do the job. and administrative positions, includ- denominational work includes Get a copy for yourself, or buy one ing 12 years as a pastor in southern departmental leadership posts in the for a friend. Use this new handbook California, 11 years as a misssionary Kansas, Nebraska, and Florida Con- to get a handle on your personal in Southeast Asia, and 16 years at the ferences and in the Trans-Africa and finances! Voice of Prophecy. At the VOP, he Far Eastern Divisions. He also served Money Management for Young began as an evangelist and then was as secretary of the Far Eastern Div- Adults handbook is available for director of the Bible School for a ision from 1975 to 1980 and was gen- $2.00 through conference Steward- year before being appointed man- eral manager of Christian Record ship Department. Ask for Order No. ager for the entire ministry. Braille Foundation for three years 8255. "We will miss Elder Guild," says H. before joining the General Confer- M. S. Richards, Jr. "He has been a ence staff in 1983. wonderful administrator for our Jacobs is a native of Hillsboro, radio broadcast and Bible School Texas, and attended Southwestern work. However, I know from my Adventist College before transferring previous acquaintance with Elder to Union College, where he received Hayward that he is a very capable his bachelor of arts degree. His grad- person to manage this ministry. I am uate studies were done at Andrews really pleased that he has joined our University. He is married to the team." former B. Jeane Hawthorn.

R. R. Frame (second from left), president of the Adventist Media Center in Thousand Oaks, Califor- Contemporary Cultures nia, from 1977 to 1985, welcomes Bob Jacobs as his successor. With them above are Lowell Bock (left), a general field secretary of the General Conference and chairman of the board at the Media To Be Studied Center, and Dale Bidwell, vice president for finance at the Media Center. A new 21-member committee has been established to assist the Church toward an understanding of contemporary culture and missionary outreach. Charged with finding "ways to reach the ever-increasing population with little or no concept of God or respect for the Scriptures," according to Lowell Bock, this group is to continue research done during the last four years by the Committee on Secularism. Chaired by Elder Bock, a General Conference field secretary located in Southern California, the

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Upcoming programs and events that may be of interest to Record readers are announced here in brief. Additional Blue Mountian Academy information is available as indicated in each item. Alumni Weekend April 11 & 12, 1986 30-Year Anniversary of the First Resume of Unfilled Network Adds Samuel Thomas BMA Graduating Class. Other Mission Opportunities Christian Lifestyle To Speak in Austin honor classes: BMA — 1961, '66 The Eternal Word Catholic and '76; Philadelphia Academy — January 1, 1986 A weekend series of meetings Satellite Network with more than a will be held in Austin, Texas, with 1946. Some of these opportunities are million subscribers nationwide All former students, faculty, and for volunteers, and some for Samuel Thomas of Takoma Park, begins releasing "Christian Lifes- staff are invited to attend the week- regularly-employed denomina- Maryland, as speaker. Thomas is tyle Magazine" Sunday, March 2 at end program. tional workers. Many require a director of the Sabbath School 11:00 a.m. EST. For more information contact: specified academic and experience Department of the Columbia They have carried Faith For Union Conference. The series is BMA, RD 3, Box 3642, Hamburg, background, and some a second Today's Westbrook Hospital series PA 19526 215/562-2291. language proficiency. cosponsored by the South Austin at no cost for several years. The and Alpha Adventist churches. The ADMINISTRATORS: program director, Dick Stephen, schedule is as follows: Conference/Mission 1 said, "We want to keep the West- New Releases ADRA 6 brook series and add Faith For Friday, March 7, 7:30 p.m., Press 1 Today's new magazine series." "Heaven's Triumphant Proces- Departmental 7 Because of the uniqueness and sion," Alpha Church. Blessed Assurance Bus. Mgr./Treasurer 8 quality of the series, and recogniz- Sabbath, March 8, 11:00 a.m., ing the spiritual benefits to their "When God Makes All Things by William G. Johnsson Pastor 3 Catholic audience, they asked for New," South Austin Church. Designed to complement the Min. Worker 1 the privilege of airing both series at Sabbath, March 8, 3:00 p.m., Sabbath School lessons for the Dean 6 no cost to Faith For Today. "When God Gives the Devil the second quarter of 1986, Blessed Librarian 2 Principal Devil," Alpha Church. Assurance doesn't claim to be a LEGAL NOTICE Sabbath, March 8, 5:00 p.m., complete commentary of Habak- TEACHERS: Review and Herald "The Four Categories of Sinners," kuk or Hebrews. It seeks, rather to Alpha Church. expand several of the main themes Theology/Bible 6 Publishing Association of each lesson of the quarter. Agriculture 1 Southern Publishing The Alpha Adventist Church is Teachers and students alike will Business 3 Assdation located at 3016 E. 51st St., East appreciate the chapters of the Math/Science 9 Austin. book corresponding to the lessons English 8 Notice is hereby given that the next The South Austin Church meets Language School 1 regular meetings of the Constituen- at the Woodlawn Baptist Church, in the Quarterly. cies of the Review and Herald Pub- Industrial Education 1 4600 Manchaca, South Austin. The author maintains that lishing Association and Southern Habakkuk and Hebrews shed light Music 5 Publishing Association are called to on each other, for "the way to Education convene in the auditorium of the So. 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PHYSICIANS: Classified advertising in the Southwestern Union Record is published as a OSBORN, Blanche D., was born General/Family Prac. 8 service to the members of the Southwestern Union Conference, and as an Jan. 5, 1893, in NE, and died Dec. Surgeons 2 accommodation to the advertisers. It is printed without any express or 19, 1985, in Searcy, AR. Was a Opthalmologist 2 implied endorsement or recommendation by the publishers. The Record member of the Searcy church. Pediatricians 2 management reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. Such rejection is Survivors: son, John E. Osborn, Ob-Gyn 3 not to be construed as disapproval of the product or service involved. The Searcy; 2 grandchildren; and 4 Dentist 2 Southwestern Union Record does not accept responsibility for factual or great grandchildren. Service con- Relief 3 typographical errors in advertising. ducted by Peter Bragg. Burial was in North Little Rock. PRACTICAL SKILLS: Real Estate Builder 1 SEARS, Elder E. M., was born in Agriculture 2 QUIET RETIREMENT HIDE-A- Rt. 71, Winslow, AR. All wooded, Bangor, ME, Sept. 29, 1892, and Maintenance 4 WAY Unique 2 Bedroom Modern beautiful view. $750/acre, or best died in San Jose, CA, Feb. 3, 1985. Indust. Coordinator 1 Passive Solar Home Handcrafted offer. 501/736-2562. 4-1 t He served as evangelist to the Housing Mgr 1 of Rustic Wood and Stone — shel- French in Eastern Canada, and Pilot/Mechanic tered by Earth and Timber — 10 REAL ESTATE: 8 Acres approxi- was employed by the College Press Secluded Acres of Beautiful 100' mately one mile from Keene, in Keene, TX. He worked as an Most of the opportunities listed Pines and Hardwoods. Living Texas city limits. Water Meter and assistant pastor in various parts of require experience, and most of Springs, Babbling Brooks, Beauti- electricity available. Located on a the United States until his health the regular calls require a good ful Ouachita Mountain Area S.W. paved county road in Alvarado failed in 1980. Survivors: wife, academic background. For more Arkansas. Bargain at $45,000. Dale School District. Price is $32,000. Leona; sons, Gerald, Keith, and information, please write to St. Clair, 501/385-7760. 4-2t Assume low interest V.A. land Melvin; daughter, Marice Betty Secretariat Information Service, board loan plus terms on balance. Sears; 11 grandchildren and 5 General Conference of SDA, 6840 ACREAGE — 23.5 acres, walking 214/234-2654 (Dallas) 4- 1 t great-grandchildren. Eastern Avenue NW, Washington, distance to SDA church and (This notice was received by the D.C. 20012. school. Ideal for retirees or parents Record on Jan. 15, 1986.) with school children, grades 1-8. Secluded yet accessible, 2 miles off 16 RECORD / February, 28, 1986

Miscellaneous SOUTHWESTERN UNION FREE BOOKLET: "A Family Highly Motivated MARKETING R Affair" Specific recovery proce- VICE PRESIDENT needed for dures for helping substance abus- diversified, high-growth (30% last ing families. Share this critically six months) enterprise with retail, Official Organ of the Southwestern Union Conference important resource with hurting manufacturing and service divi- of Seventh-day Adventists friends. Yours FREE. (But costs us sions. M.B.A. with five years expe- 777 So. Burleson Blvd. • P.O. Box 4000 • Burleson, TX 76028 $2.35) THE BRIDGE, ministry of rience preferred. Competitive 817/295-0476 restoration for Adventist youth, salary. Submit vitae to President, 1650 Pleasant Grove, Bowling Andrews Industries, Berrien Richard Bendall, Editor Green, KY 42101 4-It Springs, MI 49103. Or call toll-free Charles R. Beeler, Managing Editor 800-BERRIEN (outside Michigan) SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE DIRECTORY FLOAT IDAHO WHITEWATER: 800-446-5858 (in Michigan). 3-3t President Cyril Miller Salmon Middlefork, River of No Secretary Return, Hell's Canyon. Individual, REGISTERED NURSES needed Treasurer Max A. Trevino group or family. Experienced for ICU/CCU and Medical/Surgi- Vice President Richard Bendall Adventist outfitter. Sabbath cal areas of 50-bed hospital located Vice President Max Martinez camps. Vegetarian food. DRURY in eastern Tennessee. Excellent Vice President Wayne Shepperd FAMILY, Box 249, Troy, ID 83871 opportunity to gain experience. Assistant Treasurer B. Page Haskell 208/835-2126. 4, 6, 9 Excellent benefits. Contact Jack King, Jellico Community Hospital, DEPARTMENTS IF YOU TAKE VITAMINS you Communication Richard Bendall P.O. Box 118, Jellico, TN 37762 or Community Services, Health, ASI want the finest VEGETARIAN phone 615/784-7252 ext. 304. 3-2t Fred Murray Development. Religious Liberty Rex Bell supplements available. Our formu- Education Frances Clark las are 100% Vegetarian Pure and CRITICAL CARE NURSES Ministerial P.R.E.A.C.H. Program John McFarlane Natural. Compare our formulas Urgently needed to staff patient Personal Ministries Max Martinez with yours and see the difference tower in 1071-bed Florida hospital Publishing Larry Townsend for yourself. Adventist owned. with over 250 critical care beds, in Church Ministries, Sabbath School Clayton Pritchett Write or phone for our brochure Orlando. Phone Judy Bond, Stewardship V. L. Roberts of vitamins and dried foods. Royal employment 1-800/327-1914 out Youth, Temperance Wayne Shepperd Laboratories, Inc., 465 Production of Florida, or 305/897-1998 collect HOME HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICE St., San Marcos, CA 92069. Toll for Florida residents. 26-12t free: California 1-800-724-7040; Director, HHES; ABC Larry Townsend Associate Director: Treasurer W. B. Robinson Nationwide 1-800-824-4160. 3-It OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNI- TIES for printing, bindery, furni- TRUST SERVICES Employment ture manufacturing and retail Director Charles O'Dell sales professionals. High growth, Treasurer Don Upson JOIN THE WEIMAR FAMILY. team-oriented atmosphere. Beau- Individual needed to supervise tiful country setting near major LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY students in commercial building metropolitan centers. Send ARKANSAS-LOUISIANA — Bill Woodruff, President, Marshall L. Chase, projects, and operate heavy resumes to: President, Andrews Secretary-Treasurer; (P.O. Box 31000) 7025 Greenwood Road, equipment for major construction. Industries, 1112 St. Joseph Road, Shreveport, LA 71130. 3-5 years experience preferred. Berrien Springs, MI 49103; Contact Ron Smith, Weimar Insti- 616/471-3131, 1-800-237-7436.2-31 OKLAHOMA — Robert Rider, President; Deryl Knutson, Secretary- tute, Box 486, Weimar, CA 95736. Treasurer: (P.O. Box 32098) 4735 N.W. 63rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 916/637-4111 ext. 234. 4-It 73132. SOUTHWEST REGION — W. C. Jones, President; M. W. Wilson. Secre- tary; S. L. Green, Treasurer; (P.O. Box 226289) 2212 Lanark, Dallas, TX 75266. TEXAS — Bill May, President; Rex Bell, Secretary; W. V. Wiist, READInG Treasurer; (P.O. Box 800) U.S. 67 & 1-35, Alvarado, TX 76009-0800. TEXICO — Don K. Sullivan, President; Arnold Trujillo, Secretary; Edward Stacey, Treasurer; (P.O. Box 7770) 4909 Canyon Dr., Amarillo, REHABILITATIOn TX 79114.

HOSPITAL Those desiring to make wills, trust agreements, and annuities, should REHABILITATION SERVICES — AHS/EMA affiliated 88 bed hospi- make them in favor of the legal association rather than the conference. tal specializing in physical rehabilitation is seeking licensed OCCUPA- Write your conference Director of Trust Services for further information. TIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS for expanding inpatient and outpatient services. Excellent facilities, working conditions, and relocat- ADVENTIST BOOK CENTER DIRECTORY ing expenses paid. Reading is located one hour west of Philadelphia and ARKANSAS-LOUISIANA — 7025 Greenwood Rd., P.O. Box 31000, has two SDA churches, a ten-grade church school, and is 25 miles from Shreveport, LA 71119. 318/631-6248. Blue Mountain Academy. Apply to Bill McGregor, Personnel Director, 215/775-8203, Reading Rehabilitation Hospital, R.D. #1 Box 250, Read- OKLAHOMA — 4735 NW 63rd St., P.O. Box 32188, Oklahoma City, OK ing, PA 19607. 4-2t 73123. 405/721-6114. SOUTHWEST REGION — 2215 Lanark, P.O. Box 226289, Dallas, TX 75266. 214/948-6382. TEXAS — 200 W. Magnolia, P.O. Box 716, Keene, TX 76059. 817/641- Sunset Calendar 6661; Metro 477-2822. TEXICO — 4909 Canyon Dr., P.O. Box 7770, Amarillo, TX 79114-7770. 806/353-6351. Feb. 28 Mar. 7 Mar. 14 Mar. 21 Abilene, Texas 6'36 6:41 6:46 6:51 Communications or copy not originating in a local conference of the Amarillo, Texas 6'42 6:48 6:54 6:59 Southwestern Union should be addressed to the Southwestern Union Brownsville, Texas 6.31 6:34 6:38 6:41 Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, P.O. Box 4000, Burleson, TX Dallas, Texas 6'23 6:29 6:34 6:39 76028. ALL COPY, SUBSCRIPTIONS, ADVERTISEMENTS AND COR- El Paso, Texas 6.03 6:08 6:13 6:18 RESPONDENCE from church members in the Southwestern Union Fort Worth/Keene, Texas 6'25 6:31 6:36 6:41 should be addressed to the LOCAL CONFERENCE OFFICE. Galveston/Houston, Texas .... 6:18 6:23 6:27 6:31 Gentry, Arkansas 6.13 6:18 6:25 6:31 COPY DEADLINES Little Rock, Arkansas 6.04 6:10 6:16 6:21 Announcement for Events Should Be in Local Muskogee, Oklahoma 6.25 6:31 6:37 6:42 on Weekend of Conference Office by New Orleans, Louisiana 5.58 6:03 6:08 6:12 March 29 and April 5 February 26 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma .... 6:25 6:31 6:37 6:42 April 12 and 19 March 12 San Antonio, Texas 6'33 6:38 6:42 6:46 April 26 and May 3 March 26 Santa Fe, New Mexico 5'58 6:04 6:10 6:16 May 10 and 17 April 9 Shreveport, Louisiana 6'11 6:17 6:22 6:27 Tulsa, Oklahoma 6.18 6:24 6:30 6:36 Volume 85, Number 4 February 28, 1986

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How Old Are You? (PART V)

There are advantages to growing old! — Big Ones. Not played a trick on his author friends by outlasting them only can you enjoy good health but you can get out there all. He kept on writing and came up with the now famous and accomplish things. You have the advantage of a life- book, A Passage to India. Forster ensured his claim on time of experience. You can use all that wisdom you have posterity by outlasting it! He lived a long, gentle life — 91 accumulated and, if you watch just for the right oppor- years. He never stopped. tunity, you just might be able to do something truly sig- I have three friends in downtown Fort Worth who are nificant. Besides, you get to enjoy the pleasure of being absolutely dynamic and they are all 75 or more. They are free of life insurance salesmen! the ones who, with many others, played such an impor- Someone has said, "The problem is that by the time tant role in establishing the Huguley Memorial Hospital. you get it all together, you're too old to lift it!" Not always. They are terrific! Some people make their most significant contributions One is Babe Fuqua — now 90, who had the influence to after they have reached their retirement years. get the Governor of Texas to be with us for the grand Winston Churchill was 66 when he was called upon to opening of Huguley Memorial Hospital. He is in his office be prime minister during World War II. He was already every day doing business. Another is Bill Connor, who is famous in England. He had made his mark in Parliament cofounder of the multimillion dollar worldwide busi- and was known as a first class writer and reporter. He ness, Alcon. Bill is chairman of the Huguley Advisory was a man who was not afraid to venture or take a posi- Council and a member of the Huguley Hospital board of tion. Some of his ideas were less than popular, but he trustees. What a man! What an inspiration! He is one of believed what he believed and he stood for what he stood President Reagan's special advisers. He recently started for. He didn't spend much time consulting the opinion the first independent bank in downtown Fort Worth in 50 polls before making an important decision. years — the Capital National Bank. He is chairman of the This was exactly what Britain and the free world board. He serves on the board of Tandy Corporation, and needed in that time of great crisis. So, even though he is involved in many other important activities. He is one was getting up there in years, in a great national crisis of the most active and successful men I know and is close and world crisis, he was called upon. During those war to that golden age of fourscore years. years he was so astute and courageous, and verbal, that Another is Harry Werst. What a tremendous leader he he not only became a successful war leader for his coun- is. At the time when we were discussing building Huguley try but will go down in history as one of the truly great Hospital in Fort Worth I was in a downtown barber shop statesmen of the centuries. And it all happened after 65! having my hair cut. Well, Harry was in the barber shop. All but two of our Supreme Court justices are past 65! As the barber tried to improve my appearance Harry One is 79 (Justice William Brennan). Chief Justice gave me a grilling I shall never forget! Here is a man who Warren Burger is 77! is super organized. He is business. When Harry is on Someone has said, "Old age is a matter of the mind — if board, you can know that it will be done right. He is a real you don't mind, it won't matter." friend of Huguley, a perfectionist with rubber in his soul! Edward Morgan Forster might now be remembered as and vice president of the Huguley Advisory Council. an Edwardian writer of great promise and slender There is a question as to whether we ever would have accomplishments, who never quite made the "big time." made it without these men. Bill Connor and Harry Werst The "Big Timers" in those days were D. H. Laurence, and their colleagues also were the catalysts for the new James Joyce, and Virginia Woolf. In his childhood he was $4,250,000 Huguley Health Fitness Center. They know mercilessly spoiled. He was nicknamed Mousie by the how to do things right and they know how to raise boys at school. As he was frail and henpecked, all he money! Blessings on them. could do, it was said, was "stumble and dream." His con- And who do you suppose is typing this article? — You temporaries didn't give him the time of day. But he guessed it — Little Dayse Day — past 80! (Stay tuned.) Yours for our best production after 65,

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