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NEWSTART participants assembled at the cemetery for exercise with Dr. Ing (extreme right).

NEWSTART AT YOUNGBERG ADVENTIST HOSPITAL

Dr. S. F. Clarence Ing, American Board-Certified Ophthalmologist with excellent personal experience in reconditioning programs, and his Singaporean wife, May, organized and led out in Youngberg Adventist Hospital's first two NEWSTART programs. The first NEWSTART program was held at the hospital during the Chinese New Year holidays, February 17 to 21, 1985. A second program was held April 14 to 18, 1985. NEWSTART is a live-in life-style reconditioning program with emphasis on the natural remedies of nutrition, exercise, water, sunshine, temperance, air, rest, and trust in Divine Power. The aim is to promote total well-being through God's simple natural methods. A total of eleven persons attended the first five day session. Thirteen registered for the second session. The first group ranged in age from 22 to 81 years of age. The health profile of the group revealed six with heart disease. Heart attacks had been experienced by four individuals. One had had coronary by-pass surgery eleven months before. The second group included another individual with a coronary by-pass history, a few with high blood pressure, and a .larger percentage interested in loosing weight. Those with the most severe heart disease had a test walk under the direct supervision of a physician. A physician continued to supervise their subsequent exercise, for one had recurrent angina pains and another feared she might have trouble. Through prayers and encouragement from the staff, her fear slowly disappeared. She is now able to walk more freely with much Dr. Er Mrs. Clarence Ing admiring the pewter plaque presented by the NEWSTART partici- greater confidence. Most participants experienced direct blessings from the pants as a token of appreciation. Lord. 2 THE MESSENGER May — June

The lecture sessions dealt with various aspects of lifestyle and its relationship to disease and longevity. The importance of exercise and nutrition was stressed, including the type of diet best for avoiding heart disease, high blood pressure, and cancer. Ladies from the hospital and local churches gave cooking demonstrations. The participants learned about calories and how to prepare good nourishing food. The meals prepared were very low in fat, cholesterol, sugar, and salt, yet they were appetizing. Both the local English and Chinese newspapers gave excellent coverage for the program. Response from the participants as enthusiastic. They Photo shows some of the Secondary One students participating in Anti-Inhalant Abuse received much benefit from the program and requested future programs for Campaign. the benefit of their friends. The man who had the stress EKG is now able to walk more than 2.4 km without chest pain or shortness of breath. Other participants are able to walk more than 400 meters without difficulty and are slowly increasing their Inhalant abuse first surfaced in distances. They now have confidence to exercise safely within their limits. Singapore in 1979. From 24 cases in — Jonathan Ng, Public Relations Director, Youngberg Adventist Hospital. 1980, it rose to 73 in 1981, 528 in 1982 and 820 in 1983. With a significant 87.7% of these abusers below the age of 20, SANA together with the government sensed the urgency of educating the youth on its dangers through this national campaign. "The problem of inhalant ANTI-INHALANT ABUSE abuse is more insidious than heroin CAMPAIGN addiction because, while heroin sup- plies are more difficult to obtain, Pastor Jonathan Ng, Chaplain Et inhalants are commonly found in a Public Relations Director of Young- multitude of products and materials berg Adventist Hospital, represented used in household, commercial, and the hospital during the launching of industrial applications. Access to a three-month National Campaign volatile inhalants is immediate and Against Glue-Sniffing and Inhalant almost unrestricted. Unlike narcotic Abuse on March 11, 1985 at the drugs, the possession of products Walking is the best form of exercise. RELC Auditorium, Singapore. Spon- and materials such as glue, thinners, sored by the Singapore Anti- gasoline, cleaning liquid, and re- Narcotics Association, better known moving agents is not an offence. as SANA, the campaign was offi- The concerted efforts of parents, cially opened by the Minister for guardians, teachers, community Home Affairs and Second Minister organizations, Government and for Law, Professor S. Jayakumar. Non-Governmental agencies are Pastor Ng, who has been actively therefore required to check and involved in Anti-drug Abuse Cam- overcome inhalant abuse before it paigns in Malaysia and Singapore gets out of hand," said Mr. Baey for the past 12 years, was recently Lian Peck, President of SANA, elected Secretary of the Committee during the cmapaign. Participants in their relaxing moods. for Speakers, SANA. He has served Youngberg Adventist Hospital is as a key volunteer speaker during thankful for the opportunity to this national campaign. Thus far, he serve as a supportive agency in the has spoken to approximately 10,000 fight against drug abuse in the students and community members community. — Jonathan Ng, Public on the dangers of glue-sniffing and Relations Director, Youngberg Ad- inhalant abuse. ventist Hospital. May — June THE MESSENGER 3

EKAMAI CHURCH THAILAND CELEBRATES 21ST ANNIVERSARY CHRISTIANITY IN BUDDHIST SRI LANKA February 9, 1985 witnessed the special 21st Anniversary services of The Thailand Mission recently Tamil members and workers are the Ekamai Church. Elder B. U. sent Pastor Clifton Maberly to Sri suffering. There is no way to Donato, Youth Director of the Far Lanka to research the relationship communicate or send funds to Eastern Division and Elder Leo between various Christian organiza- some. They need our prayers. Evan- Ranzolin, Youth Director of the tions and Therevada Buddhism in gelism is being suspended until there General Conference were present. that country. is more security. Elder Ranzolin preached to us from Therevada Buddhism, the only The findings of this research will Acts 9:4-13.encouraging all to obey existent Hinyana Buddhism, is the be added to the ongoing study being God's will in every way. Pastor state religion and the religion of the done by the church in Thailand in Sunti, former President of the Thai- majority in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and their search for more effective ways land Mission, gave a brief history of Burma. At the scholastic level, all to communicate Seventh-day Ad- the Ekamai church. He especially three countries share the same ventist beliefs and concerns to the noted that church growth now scriptures and traditions. At the Buddhist majority (92%) in that necessitates bilingual services. We popular level each has absorbed country. At the FED Mission Board praise God for this increased oppor- other local beliefs, and the role of Meetings later this year, the Thai- tunity to serve both the Thai and the religion is determined by the land mission will present a paper on English-speaking people. personality and perceptions of their progress thus far, together with For twenty-one years the Ekamai distinct cultures. Probably because proposals for experimental evange- church members have worshipped in of Christian dominance (through lism. — Clifton Maberly, Pastor, the Milne Auditorium belonging to colonial powers) and the linking of Thailand. the Ekamai Adventist School. On Buddhist resurgence with nation- this special anniversary a large alism. nowhere has the encounter offering was collected for the pro- with the two religions been so posed new church building. The apparent as in Sri Lanka. Today members rejoiced when the chair- Christianity represents about 7% of man of the church building com- the population (Buddhism 67%, and mittee informed them that in early the rest are Tamil Hindus, and April construction would begin. — Moslems). Most Christians are Johnny Rueh, Manager, Thailand Catholics, and more than half are Publishing House. Tamils. After three weeks in literature research and interviews with leading Christians and Buddhists, Pr. Maber- ly reports that he located a lot of literature on the Christian-Buddhist encounter there, and was able to identify a wide range of evangelistic methods, being used with varying success. The Adventist church with 1500 members in a population of 15 million, has a Tamil majority. Though small, it is nonetheless Ps. Maberly and Fr. Laksman Penis, a leading Artistic proposal for Ekamai's future Seventh- day Adventist Church] actively trying to find better ways to Evangelical Anglican. witness to Singhalese Buddhists. The civil tragedy overshadows all else there at the moment. Many 4 THE MESSENGER May — June

follow-up meeting in our village next year. I praise the Lord for giving us the opportunity to bring the gospel to these jungle people. I believe that after they have heard about God's MICHAEL MARKS THE TRUTH love for them, their happiness will Michael Ak Amer first became abound. acquainted with the truth when Michael Ak Amer is presently working as a machine tool operator attending Southeast Asia Union in Ironwood Shipyard Company in College to prepare himself for fur- . There he met Saul Basat, a ther service to his Lord. — Michael Seventh-day Adventist. At lunch- Ak Amer, Kuching, Sarawak. time one day Michael noticed that Saul did not make the sign of a cross. While they were eating, Saul MIRI VOICE OF YOUTH asked why Catholics make this sign Michael Ak Amer giving lecture. after praying. Michael could not Joy awaited the youth in Miri, answer him. Sarawak, during their participation Saul asked why Catholics go to went back to witness to the people in a Voice of Youth crusade last church on Sunday. Michael told him in their village. year. ID Valentine Teo and Adventist the reason. Jesus rose from the Many in the village were interest- nurses from Kuching Church pre- tomb on Sunday. When asked to ed and in early September they sented health messages. Pastor Saul give Biblical proof that Sunday conducted an evangelistic series of Nyungga gave the gospel message. should be kept as a day of rest, meetings lasting 10 nights. About The young people had done most Michael could not produce it. On 100 people, including many of the preparatory work after receiv- learning that the Seventh-day Sab- Catholics, attended. Among those ing special training from their pastor. bath was one of the Ten Command- who came was another brother, a One youth transported his friend by ments, Michael's interest to learn Roman Catholic Church elder. Every motorcycle to the meeting each more was kindled. night the people were taught to night. Another, Jaiton Bangin, Saul introduced Michael to Pastor open the Bible. Many indicated a brought 20 schoolmates in a hired James Maung. Pastor Maung gave keen interest. mini-bus. Victor Rangis, the only him Bible studies twice a week. As The two brothers were greatly Adventist student of a government he learned more about the truth, he encouraged when their Catholic bro- college, brought 15 schoolmates stopped attending the Catholic ther indicated his willingness to lead each night to listen to the good Church. He gave up smoking and the people in Bible studies every news of Jesus. Four were baptized stopped eating unclean food. He Sabbath. during the church retreat. wanted to be baptized but was still Michael reports, "I hope our "There is no other class that can working on Sabbath. Finally he left mission can help conduct another do as much good as young men and his job and continued his studies at young women who are consecrated Sunny Hill School. Later he was to God. The youth, if right, could baptized. sway a mighty influence. Preachers, When Michael shared the truth or laymen advanced in years, cannot with his brother, he at first rejected have one-half the influence upon the it. He was certain the Adventists young that the youth, devoted to used a different Bible. But being God, can have upon their asso- honest in heart he compared Bibles ciates." Messages to Young People, and discovered them to be identical. p. 204. — G. T. Ng, Sabbath School He began to believe the message of & Youth Director of SAUM truth Michael shared with him. Together they began to attend the Adventist Church. The light of truth began to burn in both brothers' Pastors Dan Walters and Saul *Lingua with hearts. It wasn't long before they four baptismal candidates. May — June THE MESSENGER 5

SUNNY HILL SCHOOL, TRUE LIGHT ON A HILL

The name "Sunny Hill" means "true light" in Chinese. This bright spot on the hill was once rubber trees, jungle territory, and wide boars. Today it is an outstanding pri- vate school with positive growth in enrollment under godly leaders. How fitting is its name: Sunny Hill, True Sunny Hill School. Light of God. It is unique, being the only school in Sarawak with kindergarten class- es to from 6. With 80 SDA students, it solicits strong support from church members. Sunny Hill has a captive audience. Its religious program reaches out to the students through chapel and AL ...- Assembly in Sunny Hill Auditorium listening to week-of-prayer sessions. Andy Ng a spiritual lesson. directs 50 students in a VOP Club. A

"Way of Life" study class is led by The Principal, Mr. Gordon Chong in his office. When English and Bahasa Malay- Gordon Chong. Baptisms average 10 sia government exams fell on Sab- students a year. bath last July, Sunny Hill not only It is the first school in the State witnessed to the Education Depart- with a successful computer pro- ment but was able to see God's gram. The program began through controlling hand. Candidates were donations from a wealthy business- able to sit for their tests after sunset. man and ingathering funds. Last year public exam results proved The teachers keep abreast of the quality of Sunny Hill's students. modern educational trends through Nine scored between 5 and 7 various in-training programs con- distinction each. ducted in Malaysia and Singapore. Last November Sunny Hill nego- tiated with the Associated Examin- Computer Class — Ang Yang Ang guiding the ing Board to begin "0" and "A" students on Basic Programming. level courses and to become a center at which to offer "0" and "A" level exams. This indicates the recognition of Sunny Hill as being a quality school, a factor to increasing the school's future enrollment. h'resently Sunny Hill is known throughout the State. Students come from all 7 divisions. Although private schools have an inferior reputation, Sunny Hill is contributing to changing this image. The confi- dence of the public is growing and Sunny Hill is on the upward trend. May it continue to be God's light on a hill. — Gordon Chong, Principal, The staff of 1985 comprising the Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary. Sunny Hill School. 6 THE MESSENGER May — June

INTERNATIONAL TEMPERANCE The program ended with a well- CONSULTANT COMES TO SABAH SABAH supported community outreach. AND SARAWAK Members, young and old, were thrilled with the responses to their "Sabahans in general don't think door-to-door VOP presentations. smoking is bad for the health, and Many members enrolled 8-10 people. many Sarawakians are hooked on Regular Bible Speaks studies have pharmaceutical drugs," reported Mr. been arranged for a group of eight Arturo Schmidt following two short persons. exploratory campaigns held in Kota Large numbers of members at- Kinabalu and Kuching, East Malay- tended seminars in Sungei Manila, sia. Mr. Schmidt, father of three, is a Telopid, and Ranau. During a brief senior consultant for the Interna- period of 4 hours prior to the tional Temperance Association seminar in Ranau, the Lord led based in Washington, D.C., U.S.A. personnel to contact 6 VOP stu- He received very good support dents, and arrange four Bible from the local government and the Mr. Amur Schmidt, International Temperance studies. Lion's Club. Two meeting halls were Consultant. The trip climaxed with a VOP rented,capable of housing 200 per- Rally in Kota Kinabalu held jointly sons each. The television and local hopes to return to Sabah and with the first meeting of the "Good papers advertized widely. The seven Sarawak to further his work there News" series conducted by Pastor session meetings were well attended after itinerating to Africa, India, and Fred Schlehuber, Far Eastern by upper middle class, professional the United States. — Loralyn Horn- Division Stewardship Director. Many businessmen, bankers, students, and ing, Managing Editor, Messenger. VOP students brought their friends. others. Many registered to take a Elder Schlehuber's inspiring meet- free health correspondence course ings continue to be well supported following the meetings. by approximately 50 guests and Many expressed a desire to learn A MOST ENCOURAGING church members. — C. L. Smith, more concerning a better lifestyle. ITINERARY IN SABAH LA- Communications Director. An engineer and his wife who Over 300 interested laymen stopped smoking said, "We know attended three lay-preacher semi- you have more to tell us. We wish to nars in Goshen, Rangalau, and know everything you think we Kapa, Sabah, March 17 to 19. This should know. These meetings have practical program was conducted by opened for us a new and beautiful Pastors Martin Yaang, Mission Lay panorama that we would like to Activities Director, Mahani Gindol, follow. Please keep in touch with Mission Lay Trainer, and C. L. us." Smith, Union Lay Activities Director. A 50 year old business man had The seminars were designed to C. L. Smith presents certificates to two VOP graduates in Kota Kinabalu VOP Rally accom- been so hooked on stimulant and train 100 lay preachers in preparation panied by Fred Schlehuber and Tommy depressant drugs that he finally for 100 crusades to be conducted, Golotoh. decided there was no help. He had largely, before the close of the 1,000 decided to end his life. After coun- Days of Reaping. The participation selling and treatment, he felt com- of these laymen to the materials pletely free. "Now I can start to live presented was enthusiastic and pro- again," he joyfully exclaimed. "Now mising of good results. I am a different person. I know why I After these seminars, Pastor am here and what my purpose in life Yaang and Smith conducted meet- is. ings in Tawau and Lahad Datu. At The public authorities and other Sandakan they were joined by private organizations are ready to Pastor Mahani and Tommy Golotoh, support this program to better the Mission Communications Director, Kota Kinabalu, Pastor Giuduk Laung assists in health of their people. Mr. Schmidt for a Communications-LA seminar. presenting surprise gift to VOP student.

May — June THE MESSENGER

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CHARLOTTE The Voice of Prophecy operates an extensive soul-winning work PUBLISHING throughout Southeast Asia. Thrilling letters arrive almost daily from stu- DEPARTMENT dents. AIDS Charlotte Evangeline, an Indian girl living in Seremban, is one SINGAPORE'S student of extraordinary commit- JURONG CHURCH ment to her new way of life. At 14 years of age she enrolled in the Way PROJECT of Life Bible course. Faithfully she completed each lesson, accepted Jesus as her Saviour, and indicated SOLD BY THE HUNDREDS IN a desire to keep Sabbath. She began Charlotte Evangeline baptized by Pastor Samuel Money. JURONG attending Seremban SDA church. During the week of March 17 to 23 She completed several VOP courses "Thank you for introducing me to Jesus. I'm Literature Evangelists and volunteers and read every book sent to her. so very happy to have known about Jesus, and turned out to sell health magazines Most of her Catholic family gave her to know Him very personally too. Yes, I'm in the Jurong Housing district. In ditficulties, but she was able to really very delighted, for Jesus is such a wonderful and true Friend and Saviour. How I one week's time $4,000.00 were persuade her sister and a friend to want to be like Him! Thank you once again and netted toward the Jurong Church attend a short crusade, where they May God Bless Youl!" Charlotte comments. Project. Books and 496 health maga- accepted Jesus. zines were sold. One pastor alone To date Charlotte, now 17 years Mrs. Mae Ing, VOP Correspon- sold $910.00 worth of books and old, remains a strong Christian dent, has helped Charlotte establish magazines. Another met an indivi- and is hoping to continue her a pattern of daily study and commu- dual who wished to place a bulk studies at SAUC in the near future. nion with God. Next to the Bible order for magazines for his com- She rejoiced to have her sister and a Charlotte prizes the Desire of Ages. pany's personnel. friend join her in baptism on Novem- She writes: "The Desire of Ages has Pastor Danson Ng, Coordinator ber 17, 1981. Just prior to this helped me to -love my Saviour more and Fund Raiser for the Jurong special occasion she wrote: and more. Next to the Bible, that's Church project, states that he sees "I just wanted you' to know that the book I love most. Even when I'm real potential for both witnessing everything is just wonderful con- so busy with my schoolwork it helps and fund raising in this type of cerning my relationship with God. me to keep in touch with Him. campaign. He reports that his com- There is so much peace and joy Sometimes I tend to look away from mittee is planning a three month deep in my heart that I want to Jesus and lose my way. I need to campaign in April through June for share it with everyone around me. learn more and more in my daily the sale of magazines and books to Isn't it truly wonderful to be in close walk with Him. I'm so glad He's further benefit the Jurong Church. relationship with God, trusting in there to help and guide me. The target goal during this cam- Him and surrendering everything She thanks the Voice of Prophecy paigne is $100,000.00 — Loralyn into His hands? I just want to get staff for their prayers and great help Horning, Managing Editor, closer and closer to Jesus, doing His to her. — Mrs Mae Ing, VOP Messenger. will and walking in His Way." Correspondent 8 THE MESSENGER May — June

The West Malaysia/Singapore WEST-MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE Mission and Union Youth Depart- ment welcome Pastor Siew to the jumped to his feet and walked youth department. — G. T. Ng, forward ahead of the others. Youth Director, SAUM. Two days after the camporee Simon was baptized into the Kuala Lumpur Seventh-day Adventist Church. Two days later he left for Singapore to attend Southeast Asia Union College. Four years later Simon graduated with a B.A. in Religion. During this time his mother and two younger brothers joined the

church. Following graduation, Simon Spirit Prophecy seminar attendants at Port Dickson, Malaysia. Pastor Simon Siew, new Youth Director of married Kimberly Seah whom he West Malaysia-Singapore Mission. met in college. Today Pastor Siew pastors the SPIRIT OF PROPHECY SEMINAR Penang English Church, directs a The Spirit of Prophecy Seminar SIMON STEW, WMSM NEW large Pathfinder club, and just re- held March 13 at our Baptist friends' YOUTH DIRECTOR cently accepted the WMSM position beautiful Golden Sands camp near In 1956, Simon Siew was born of of Youth Director. Several young Port Dickson, Malaysia was a re- Confucian parents in Kuala Lumpur. people have accepted Christ through freshing and enlightening experience At age 14 he was introduced to the participating in Simon's pathfinder for the 150 participants. Dr. Roger Voice of Prophecy. His interest grew club. Coon and Dr. Robert Olson, Biblical as he began studying the Bible. In considering his own meaningful scholars from the Ellen G. White Before long he had graduated from involvement in Pathfinders as a Estate, presented stimulating discus- several Bible correspondence young person, Simon comments, sions on the role of prophetic courses. "Knowing the tremendous potential guidance in the church. Four years later Pastor K. T. Chin of the Pathfinder club and the whole Some restrict the role of prophecy of the Kuala Lumpur SDA Church youth program of the church in the in the Seventh-day Adventist visited Simon and invited him to salvation of young people, I have Church to solely Ellen White. These attend church. Simon hesitated. As decided to devote my life to youth men, however, began their presenta- member of the St. John's Ambu- ministry." tions by focusing on the larger lance Brigade, every Saturday he aspects of prophecy concerning a taught First Aid to a group of Boy church that was formed in direct Scouts. He enjoyed that and did not response to Biblical prophecy. Ellen wish to give it up. So Pastor Chin White's contribution is only part of invited Simon to teach first aid to the total scheme in God's plan to the Pathfinder Club at the church, warn the world of judgment and His and Simon agreed. soon coming. Chapters 10, 12, 14 In 1974 Simon attended his first 41 and 19 of the book Revelation took Union camporee in Phuket, Thai- on greater significance as these Dr. Roger Coon, Ellen G. White Estate. land. At the Friday night program gifted men explained them in the Elder R. S. Watts, Jr. gave a light of God's total plan. message that touched Simon's The seminar fostered a greater heart. He was the first to step appreciation for the historical deve- forward when Elder Watts invited lopment of the Seventh-day Adven- the young people to do so. The next tist Church and the unique blessing day Pastor Watts again challenged of the Spirit of Prophecy. Joy in the the Pathfinders to prepare them- MI Lord's soon coming was confidently selves for God's service as ministers upheld. — Randy Horning, SAUM and Bible teachers. Again Simon Dr. Robert Olson, Ellen G. White Estate. Spirit of Prophecy Coordinator. May — June THE MESSENGER 9

GREETINGS FROM THE JAMES POGUES

"As we flew down the Malaysia peninsula and came through the white billowing clouds to our landing at the Changi Airport Thursday morning, April 4, the modern high-rise city of Singapore loomed up out of the blue sea. What a picture! How the memories flooded back over the eleven years we had spent in this part of the Lord's vineyard. What a joy it has been to visit again with the many

old friends we count dear to our hearts. Our paths had Elder and Mrs. James Pogue, former missiona- crossed in the classroom, in the baptismal tank, or at ries to WMSM. the marriage altar. It is great to see these former young people now carrying on the work of our Heavenly This trip is a retirement gift from the last church we Father in this area." pastored in Calistoga, California. They wanted us to From 1947 to 1957 Elder Pogue taught at former make one more missionary journey. Mrs. Pogue's two Malayan Seminary, pastored, and worked as MV and sisters: Mrs. Jula Lickey, and Mrs. Jean Mohr are with Ministerial Secretary of the Union. He held evangelistic us. These three daughters of the late Elder and Mrs. meetings in Johore Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, and Penang Roland, were born in Singapore during their father's in Malaysia, Saigon, Singapore, and Chiang Mai, ministry. Thailand. Mrs. Pogue taught typing, shorthand, and We now live at 918 Champagne No., Calistoga, health, and worked as secretary to two Union California. 94515, USA. Though retired Elder Pogue Presidents and several departmental men. Following continues work on a church building project and Mrs. their work in Singapore they worked in Guam, he as Pogue conducts cooking classes. We enjoy the President of the mission and she, as teacher in the companionship of our two boys, their wives, and five elementary school. They then returned to the states to children. Jamie works as a Physical Therapist in pastor in Florida and California. Auburn, California. Jerry works as Vice President of "On this trip we visited Art and Vi Bell in Chiang Adventist Health Systems, West. Mai. We were filled with joy to see how the work has To all our friends we wish to say, let us all be faithful mushroomed among the mountain tribal people. It is so we can one day meet again in heaven with the such a change from the early days when we opened redeemed of all nations. Do write! We would love to the work in North Thailand with two evangelistic series hear from you. God bless you all!"— Elder Jim and Lola of meetings. Pogue.

The James Pogues and family with a few of their many friends. 10 THE MESSENGER May — June SOUTHEAST ASIA UNION COLLEGE

THREE IN ONE WITH DICK WINN THE SAUC SINGERS The Far Eastern Academy, the Far The SAUC Singers revived Eastern Elementary School, and the January 4, 1985 under the director- Southeast Asia Union College stu- ship of Mrs. Loralyn Horning and dents and faculty received spiritual Mrs. Ann Ng, assistant. Much en- refreshment under the ministry of thusiasm for a good year under- Elder Dick Winn during the first girded the group's activities. One week of April. His time was hardly week before the choir's first appoint- his own as he ministered each ment at SAUC Church, the choir morning first to the schools on the ladies, Mrs. Horning and Mrs. Far Eastern Division Compound and Staples formed a work-bee to make then was whisked off in a waiting choir dresses. Matching ties were car to meet his appointments at the tailor-made for the men. college. Somewhere in between he The theme for the Singer's pre- found time to chat with many sentations the first part of this year students on both campuses. has been Christ's Second Coming His focus during the week center- and heaven our homeland. The 32 ed on Jesus Christ. "I want you to members have shown great enthu- fall hopelessly and helplessly in love siasm in lifting their voices together with this irresistable Friend," he in praise on this timely theme. The began. Winn stressed that maintain- group has enjoyed wonderful ex- ing a vital connection with Christ is periences together while singing at one's only safeguard, and discon- Sentosa Island, Johore Bahru, and necting from Him is the cause of all other churches in addition to SAUC. sin. His beautiful portrayal of the On Sabbath, March 30, the great truths of Salvation touched Pastor Dick Winn, President of Weimar Institute. Singers performed the cantata en- many hearts with a deeper desire to titled "Jesus Is Coming" at the know Christ. Thomson SDA Chinese Church. During the last session Winn drew Since they missed Communion his listeners to the joys of a better Service at SAUC church that land following a clear description of morning, Pastor Ng Kah Seng and how individuals eventually find Pastor Randy Horning conducted themselves in either of two groups, Communion Service for the group in those who accept Christ, and those the Hornings' home following a who reject Him. Pastor Winn con- good lunch. A family feeling pre- cluded by asking everyone to make a committment in silent prayer to his loving Creator. Dr. Koh Kang Song with Pastor Dick Winn. During Pastor Winn's second week in Singapore he gave lectures at the Division headquarters. Two lectures on parenting and family relationships were conducted for the benefit of the general public. His trip to the Far East included meetings in Hong Kong and Guam prior to his return to Weimar Institute in Califor- nia, where he presides as President of the institution. — Loralyn Horn- Pastor Winn visiting with Amelia and Denise — ing, Managing Editor, Messenger. Attentive audience. SAUC students. May — June THE MESSENGER 11

VISITING CONSULTANTS TO SAUC Southeast Asia Union College enjoyed the expertise of two visiting educational consultants from Walla Walla college during the first two

SAUC Singers. quarters of the 1985 school term. They participated in the affiliation Dr. and Mrs. Harold Ochs. program initiated by Dr. La-Verne vailed as the group sang, washed Bissel and Dr. Don Sahly between each others' feet, and ate and drank Walla Walla and Southeast Asia the bread and wine together. The Union Colleges. home of the director provided a Dr. Harold Ochs, on campus pleasant change of environment for January to March, assisted in the the group to enjoy a genuinely Micro-Teaching and Small Group warm, new expereience in Jesus. Procedures classes. Dr. Dale John- Since the beginning of the year, son, on campus during second the Singer's repertoire has grown to quarter, assisted in teaching the

include choral arrangements of Measurement, Educational Psycho- Dr. Dale Johnson with Dr. Linda Koh and Mrs. traditional and early advent hymns, logy, and Child Development Virginia Smith, M.A. music from Taize in Latin, and the courses. Both of these men worked contemporary work of John W. closely with Dr. Linda Koh and Mrs. Peterson, "Jesus Is Coming." A Virginia Smith, M.A., to unify the educational instructions. More signi- professional recording of this educational degrees offered on the ficantly, the fundamental goal of the cantata was made in April. The two campuses. affiliation is to assist SAUC in proceeds from the sale of the tapes The primary purpose of the affilia- offering programs comparable in will contribute to the Jurong Church tion is to improve academic offer- quality to those on the Walla Walla Building Project Fund. The SAUC ings between SAUC and Walla College Campus. Singers are assured of your support Walla College. It is anticipated that Drs. Johnson and Ochs both ex- in this project and solicit your the resources made available by pressed themselves as the bene- prayers as they continue serving the Walla Walla College will provide an factors while participating in this Lord in the ministry of music at their avenue whereby SAUC graduates visiting consultant capacity. While home church and throughout this may receive recognition through working in the mission field they Union. — Amelia Han, Singer and SDA denominational entities as well enjoyed the closer association with Correspondent for SAUC Singers. as other accredited and certified the people of SAUC, learned more of the culture of Southeast Asia, and witnessed first hand contempo- rary issues in education in another part of the world. Dr. Johnson expressed that the quality of learn- ing among the students at SAUC was impressive. Students and faculty appreciated the excellent services, enthusiasm, goodwill, and Christian concern these men brought to the SAUC campus. — Loralyn Horning, Managing Director, Messenger Ma- Singers enjoy Communion Service with Pastors Ng and Horning. Special moments in footwashing. gazine. 12 THE MESSENGER May — June _AR ftitifandffler BANGKOK Published bimonthly as the official organ of the South- east Asia Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists, ADVENTIST 251 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 1334. HOSPITAL'S Printed by Southeast Asia Publishing House Editor Lucy Ho Managing Editor Loralyn Horning "Correspondents" throughout our Union field are: SNIPPETS ON MISSION: Sabah Minang Gunggut HEALTH EDUCATION Sarawak Lawrence Banyie Pastor Mahani Gindol in action during Thailand W. L. Wilcox seminars. W. Malaysia-Singapore Samuel Money

February through April were busy INSTITUTIONS: months for Bangkok Adventist Bangkok Adventist Hospital R. W. Brody Chiangmai Tribal Center A. F. Bell Hospital's health education staff. Haad Yai Mission Hospital R. E. Bartolome Miss Velda Sansri, Director, reports Penang Adventist Hospital S. Vellu two Five-day Stop Smoking clinics, Phuket Mission Hospital .. R. R. Caagbay Southeast Asia Publishing House John Ho one cooking class, a Heartbeat Southeast Asia Union College K. S. Koh program, and a Stress Control pro- Thailand Publishing House Johnny Rueh gram. Youngberg Adventist Hospital Jonathan Ng

Mostly business executives from 1985 M.C. (P) No. 142/2/85 various outstanding Bangkok firms SOUTHEAST ASIA UNION MISSION Members practise teaching Bible Speaks at OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS Telopid. attended the smoking clinics. Among them were ten office work- DIRECTORY ers from Chula State University, sent G. C. Johnson President C.Y. Wu Secretary, Religious Liberty by their dean. He wishes to send in T.G.Staples Treasurer turn all his office workers until they H.H. Kong Assistant Treasurer Peter Wong Auditor all stop smoking. Various ones R. C. Horning Publishing raised questions concerning the Dr. Steve Bassham Ministerial Secretary SDA belief in Jesus and His life G. T. Ng Sab. Sch., Youth Health & Temperance style. Nancy Bassham Child Evangelism The cooking class participants Geoffrey Pauner ..... Education & Stewardship seemed to enjoy their exposure to C.L. Smith Lay Act., Communi- cation, VOP Pastor Mahani teaches interested Ranau through the vegetarian group. SABAH MISSION diet preparation. Devotional President Charles Gaban thoughts were given each session. Secretary Et Treasurer Edmund Siagian The group was too large to meet -Auditor P. 0. Box 7, Tamparuli, Sabah, East Malaysia together for one demonstration, so SARAWAK MISSION they met in groups of ten. They expressed a desire to attend addi- President Choo Wee Fong Secretary & Treasurer Musa Ather Singo tional classes and study more of the -Auditor

SDA way of life as well. P. O. Box 41, Kuching, Sarawak Over 100 participants attended the THAILAND MISSION Heart-beat program. Many decided (INCLUDING LAOS) to transfer their medical records President W. L. Wilcox Secretary & Treasurer Sompong Srisawat from other sources to become regu- -Auditor lar patients at Bangkok Adventist P.O.Box 11-234, Bangkok, Thailand Hospital. They seemed impressed WEST MALAYSIA-SINGAPORE MISSION President Joshua Mok that this hospital sought to care for Secretary Et Treasurer C. B. Lim the total person. — Miss Velda -Auditor Sansri Health Education Depart- 166-A Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur 06-26 Eager students at Sungei Manila — LA Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia Seminar. ment, BAH