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"When I began teaching, I was long on courage and short on patience," Paul Kunce recalls. (Turn to page 2.) Teacher Prays for Patience; Receives Trials "I prayed for patience and estate agencies. Church at a service station, the wind gentleness. He answered by sending members asked, "What will we blew some papers from the cab. plenty of trials and troubles to do?" Then, reminded of the pre- As I was picking them up, an build and develop my patience. vious providence, they agreed, expensive automobile drove up. How wonderful and loving He "God will provide a place." The women handed me a plastic is!" Again a newspaper ad offered bag, asking, 'Is this what you are Paul Kunce has taught church the solution—a small church, looking for?' While I was look- school for 30 years, beginning in not in use, available for religious ing at the bag, she drove away. Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1956. purposes, rent free. They After I realized there was money He has served as teacher and arranged for its use, and two in the bag, I tried to find the princinpal in several schools in years later the owner donated it car, but was not successful. The Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. to the church. money was just enough to pay all He was the starting teacher in In another school, Paul expenses of the trip to Tulsa." at least four new schools, and grappled with a different kind After two years with the was instrumental, with God's of problem. Some children from Brentwood school, Paul started help, in bringing vitality to two an irreligious home were openly a new school in Decatur, Arkan- or three others that were antagonistic to the religious sas. But after two years there, endangered. activities in the school. Their the Conference asked him to go "God has been gracious to me attitude affected the other to Jonesboro, Arkansas, to help beyond measure." Paul testifies, children. The effect was threat- a struggling school. He and his "After each hard experience He ening the very existence of the new wife Luella taught there has rewarded me with some school. One evening, depressed last year, to put a capstone to outstandingly good experience." by the outlook, Paul agonized in his teaching career. He says it As he enters full retirement, prayer about the problem. The was his most enjoyable year of Paul says, "I can look back next morning the troublemakers teaching. The Jonesboro people down the corridor of time and voluntarily withdrew from the said that if they had not come see the hand of God guiding, school, and, as he reports, "a there, there would have been no assisting, teaching, and blessing wonderful peace descended on school. beyond measure." the school for the remainder of Paul's first wife, Margaret, After 15 years' experience as a the year. died in 1975. Three years ago he teacher and principal, Paul was In the summer of 1979, Paul married Luella Murray, a nurse, sent to Longview, Texas, to start thought he had retired. He who worked for many years at a new school. A week before settled down to enjoy his garden Ardmore Adventist Hospital in time for school to open, there and his bees. Then in the fall Ardmore, Oklahoma. After her was no place in sight. They came a call to establish a new retirement from Geer Adventist prayed about it. That evening school in Fredericksburg, Texas. Hospital in Connecticut, she his wife, Margaret, called his Again there was no schoolroom, spent 14 months in Thailand on attention to an ample residence no desks, no teaching equip- a Sustentees Oversees Service advertised for rent. It was ment. Again, there was prayer assignment, and then worked leased for one year with permis- for help, and within three days a four years at the Jay (Okla- sion to use it as a school. home was provided—living homa) Memorial Hospital. Classes were held in the double quarters for the teacher, and Now Paul and Luella are at garage and a game room that room for the school. Equipment home in Decatur with their had separate restroom facilities. and supplies were made availa- strawberries, rhubarb, and bees, A year later, they faced the ble by a sister church at very lit- and satisfying memories of same problem, in spite of dili- tle cost. teaching experiences in 13 gent search and help from real Still postponing retirement, church schools. • Paul next went to the Brent- Paul Kunce with Jason Neeley, a second grade Paul and Luella Kunce In their garden at pupil in the Jonesboro, Arkansas, church school. wood, Arkansas, school. A new Decatur, Arkansas. school building was erected during the first year in temporary quarters. Needing carpet for the project, they accepted the offer of used carpeting being removed from the Tulsa, Okla- homa, church. Paul tells the story: "We drove a truck over to pick it up. On the way, while we were stopped The Voice of Prophecy H. M. S. Richards, Jr. (left) and Kenneth Richards Voice of Prophecy staff meet in the Worldwide continue the radio ministry begun by their father Prayer Circle every Thursday morning at 8 a.m. in 1930. A half-hour Sunday broadcast features a to pray for the hundreds of people who have sent sermon on a doctrinal topic from the Bible, while prayer requests. God's answers to the interces- Helps the 15-minute daily broadcast emphasizes bibli- sory prayers offered are often a strong witness to cal perspectives on such topics as the Christ- those who write. fulfilled life, family relationships, healthful living, and God's creative wonders. The audiences Change for both programs are encouraged to write for the meetings. It seems that if this booklets and Bible correspondence courses that present in more detail the message of God's love way is the truth, then many and His offer of salvation. Christians are being misled on Lives the Sabbath, the prophetic 1,000 years of peace, where and what "Please don't take the Voice of wanted me to do. I prayed for hell really is, and the mark of Prophecy program off the air the truth. Then I became the beast." here," pleads a listener in Arkan- acquainted with someone at Soon after receiving this letter sas. "I've always been a Baptist," work who told me about keep- last fall, the VOP Bible School she continues, "but for the past ing the Sabbath and brought staff rejoiced to learn that few months my husband and pamphlets, books, and a card Loretta had joined the Adventist I have been listening to your for me to start receiving the Church upon profession of faith. program and attending Sabbath Bible guides. Now I attend the To assist churches in reaping Seventh-day Adventist Church, services. I'm taking a Bible the interests developed, the study from the Adventist pastor. but I have not become a Voice of Prophecy began hold- It is changing my whole life." member yet. I enjoy keeping the ing Harvestime Rallies earlier Sabbath holy." Then she adds, "The church this year. The rallies are a part and the minister reach out to From Texas comes this of the Harvest 90 emphasis and the whole community, and yet response: "I knew nothing about are scheduled upon invitation the Voice of Prophecy can come Seventh-day Adventists until six from congregations in a local into homes that are closed to months ago. I was not raised in area. almost all other contacts. I want any church, so it was very easy "We want to help church you to know it is reaching some for me to accept the truth of members reach out to their and leading them in a closer the Bible, commandments, and friends and neighbors with the walk with Christ. Thank you for most of all the Sabbath. After good news of salvation through your past programs, and I hope all, it's in black and white in the Christ," says Elder H. M. S. I may listen to them for many Book of God. I've thoroughly Richards, Jr., who presents an more years." enjoyed your lessons and am old-fashioned evangelistic ser- For over 55 years, people like looking forward to more." mon and appeal for decisions at this woman have come to know The Voice of Prophecy sends each Harvestime Rally. the Seventh-day Adventist the names of all Bible School Harvest time for God's king- Church because they first got graduates to local conferences dom is a time for teamwork. acquainted with the Voice of for follow-up by pastors or Bible Every member, department, and Prophecy. After listening to the workers. After home Bible stud- institition of the church is a part broadcasts or taking Bible cor- ies or evangelistic meetings, of the team. "We hope all our respondence lessons, they are thousands are soon ready to fellow believers in the South- frequently interested in learning make a decision for Christ and western Union will join us in more about the church and its to be baptized. prayer that the harvest may beliefs. Upon completing the New soon be accomplished," says An Oklahoma student writes: Life course, Loretta wrote from Elder Richards. "The New Life guides really Little Rock: "I have enjoyed the The Voice of Prophecy offer- helped me understand more New Life lessons. Some of them ing received in many churches about the Bible. I am looking confused me because they went on October 11, along with a por- forward to visiting the Adventist against what I believed in my tion of what is given to the Church." church. I am attending nightly World Budget throughout the Ernestine writes from Louisi- the Dimensions of Prophecy by year, will help the church's ana: "I was not satisfied in my Kenneth Cox. I have been pray- radio arm do its part in harvest- church. I didn't learn from ing for Jesus to help me fully ing souls with broadcasts and God's Word like the Lord understand these lessons and Bible courses. • September 26, 1986 / RECORD 3 Southwestern Union Hospitals

Youth Action Line on their own, financially, want a Huguley's Mammography Christian education, and need help. Helps Hundreds Since the creation of Youth action Program Saves Lives For five years Youth Action Line Line, over 1,000 persons have You probably know the percentage has helped young people and parents received direct aid. Last year, over of Adventists getting cancer is lower cope with the high costs of Christian 300 students were helped. Many than the general population. But you education. Hundreds have dialed have said that someday they hope to probably also know of at least one 817/295-0476, asked for Youth contribute to this source that has Adventist friend or neighbor down Action Line, expressed their need, been such a help to them. the road who has suffered from and received counsel and help in pay- This summer, according to cancer. The fact is, cancer could ing the school bills. Richard W. Bendall, coordinator of strike anyone. Many have called or written to Youth Action Line, there has been an Along with several special pro- express their gratitude: increase in the calls for help—so grams working to prevent disease, much so that the available funds Huguley Hospital's radiology "I want to thank you for mak- have been exhausted. ing it possible for me to spend a department is working to combat The Youth Action Line needs to cancer for women through an year in a Christian school." ring with calls from donors as well as "I would like to say thank you aggressive mammography program from students in need. The number which makes use of the latest low- for the assistance toward my is 817/295-0476. school bill. Because of your help, dose X-ray equipment available. Call if you are one who benefitted Breast carcinoma is a disease I finished the year debt-free." earlier from this program and would "We appreciate the student aid affecting women in epidemic propor- like to give something to help some- tions. It is estimated that more than our children received. Your gift one else. was truly an answer to prayer." 1 million new cases occur worldwide Call if you love young people, yearly, with more than 100,000 of The primary role of the Youth believe in Christian education, and these new cases in the United States Action Line is to discern special want to keep Youth Action Line alive. alone. needs, and then arrange financial Call if you wish further informa- The low-dose X-ray equipment assistance from donors (often anon- tion about Youth Action Line. used by Huguley is the safest, most ymous) and from schools and Large gifts, of course, help greatly effective method of detecting breast churches. Usually the help is in the to keep a good backlog on hand for cancer. It allows physicians to form of grants to match what the needy calls. But many smaller gifts determine whether breast disease is student or parents can do. are needed, too. Contributions are present and if the disease is Last year the Youth Action Line tax deductible. Make them payable cancerous. paid out $102,815 for assistance. This to Youth Action Line. Clip the follow- "We have been able to obtain the amount generated matching money ing blank and mail it with your gift. very latest type of equipment," says from other sources providing a total Charles R. Beeler Curtis Tidwell, radiology technical of $386,258 to help Southwestern Managing Editor director. "According to the American young people. Cancer Society, most breast cancer Every day letters and phone calls can be controlled and eliminated come in seeking aid. There are par- through the early detection the new ents who have lost a job, or who, equipment can provide." because of illness, broken homes, or Mammography can reveal cancers other problems, are unable to meet in their earliest stages so major school costs. Young people who are surgery can be avoided. With this procedure a lump can often be detected years before it grows large enough to be detected by breast self- examination. The mammogram is A Gift for Youth Action Line the only currently reliable method ❑ I was once helped by Youth Action Line. I want to help others. for detection of nonpalpable breast cancer. ❑ I want to help worthy students receive a Christian education. The American Cancer Society ❑ (ACS) recommends women age 35 to My contribution of $ is enclosed. 40 should have an initial mammogram to serve as a basis for future Name comparisons. Women between the ages of 40 and 50 should have the examination every year or two, Address Phone depending on risk factors. Over age 50, women with no symptoms are Youth Action Line still recommended to have a mam- Box 4000 mogram every year. Burleson, TX 76028 If there is a personal or family history of breast cancer, the Society 4 RECORD / September 26, 1986 campaign to increase public aware- ness of the importance of mammography in the early detection of breast cancer. The project is set for the spring of 1987, and is being organized in communities throughout Texas. The major focus of the campaign will be to encourage women over the age of 35 to have a screening mammogram. The Queen Elizabeth 2, "star" of Doug Jones' The ACS also encourages women "The QE2 Sails to New Zealand and Australia" Radiologist Dave Larson studies a of all ages to learn how to use breast to be shown at SAC April 4. mammography X-ray in Huguley's radiology self-examination (BSE) along with department. (photo by Todd K. Parish) mammography screenings. Through 1986, this time with his 37th ski film, this method, about 80 percent of all "On the Edge," November 22 at 7 and women with breast cancer are dis- 9 p.m. Highlighted are monoskiing says a woman may need more fre- covering the disease before it is too at Vail, Colorado, and Snowbird, quent examinations. Often through late. Huguley is conducting a free Utah; inverted aerials at Lake Placid, mammography screenings the BSE class each month in its new New York, and body surfing at New- tumor can be caught early enough to Health Fitness Center so women can port Beach, California. avoid any disfigurement in learn how to discover the disease "Sixteen Days of Glory" will be treatment. before it becomes life-threatening. shown January 24 at 7 p.m. This film To combat this disease which is the Huguley urges women not to put is a look at the 1984 Summer Olym- leading cause of all deaths in wom- off screenings or BSE classes. pics. Then just in time for Valentine's en age 40 to 44, Huguley has made Through such programs it hopes to Day, the Muppets are back in "The check-ups more convenient by sub- continue preventing disease and sav- Muppets Take Manhattan" on Feb- stantially cutting the cost to $102, ings lives. ruary 7 at 7:30 p.m. which includes the doctor's fee. Todd K. Parrish Three travelogues conclude the The ACS is beginning a national Public Relations 1986-87 Film and Travel-Entertain- ment Series. They are Rudi Thurau's "Mississippi River Adventure" on February 21 at 7:30 p.m.; Richard Southwestern Kern's "Down Upon the Suwannee" on March 28 at 8 p.m.; and Doug Adventist College Jones' "The QE2 Sails to New Zea- land and Australia" on April 4 at 8 p.m. Film and Travel Bunch, Physical Education Depart- ment, Southwestern Adventist Col- College Vesper Programs Programs Scheduled lege, Keene, TX 76059, 817/645-3921. Southwestern Adventist College's Starting off the season will be the Set for First Semester 1986-87 Film and Travel-Entertain- series' film salute to the Texas Ses- A major responsibility of Campus ment Series has scheduled films quicentennial, "The Trip to Bounti- Ministries at Southwestern Adventist ranging from Stan Walsh's "Discover ful," starring Geraldine Page. Filmed College is the planning of Friday Bolivia" to Jim Henson's "The near the college in Waxahachie and evening vespers, says assistant cha- Muppets Take Manhattan," says pro- Venus, the movie will be shown Sep- plain Gary Manzella. The calendar of gram director Tom Bunch. tember 27 at 8:30 p.m. vesper programs for the first semester All programs will be held in Evans Several travelogues are scheduled has been set, and it includes: Hall Auditorium on the Southwest- for the fall, including Allan King's September ern campus, and all are open to the "Black Hills — Mystic Mountains on 26... Adventist Roots Series, public. Individual admission season the Plains" on October 4 at 8 p.m.; Sharon Leach Tom Sterling's "Quebec Whales and October tickets are $35; family season ticket 3... "Celebrating Texas: The Roots of are $100. For information on single Labrador Tales" on October 25 at 8 • p.m.; and Stan Walsh's "Discover Adventism in Johnson County," program prices and a bulletin of Bob & Mary Ann Hadley events, phone or write Dr. Thomas G. Bolivia" on November 8 at 7 p.m. 10... Student Missions Week, Darlene Warren Miller returns to Keene in Porche The Black Hills Central Railroad is featured in 17... Gospel Concert, Jan Levin on Allen King's "Black Hills—Mystic Mountains Warren Miller's 37th ski feature, "On the keyboard and guitar on the Plains," set for SAC October 4. Edge," will be shown at SAC November 22. 24... Benjie Leach, Speaker 31... Drama Production November 7... ADRA 14... "Science and the Sacred" 21... Fathers and Sons December 5... Christmas Festival of Carols 12... Christmas Chorale, Larry Otto, Director All programs are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays in the sanctuary of the campus church, and all are free and open to the public. September 26, 1986 / RECORD 5 Texas

Progress Reported in secretary to the conference president has been a key figure in after- Fort Worth Crusade hours labor. The John Carter evangelistic crusade, advertised as The Carter Prayer Committee Report, completes its third week as Larry Guinn, pastor of the Fort this issue of the Record goes to press. Worth River Oaks Church leads the Public evangelism remains a pow- Prayer Committee. This group erful tool in outreach. This premise is assembles before each service in one being proved by the rapt attention of the back-stage rooms. They and enthusiasm of over 500 regular spread out the prayer request attendees each night in the Tarrant names and pray for the Holy Spirit's County Convention Center Theater. guidance in the life of each one. Opening nights were block-busters Stay tuned for a final report in the of over 4,000 persons in attendance. next issue of the Record John Carter, speaking in the Fort Worth "We could have filled our 3,000-seat evangelistic crusade. Evadeane Peters auditorium for both of our 6:00 and Communication Director 8:00 p.m. services if we had not cut Local Involvement off our ticket reservation at the Retirement Center 'over-booking' point we had prede- The Fort Worth First congregation termined," observes Carter. "It is is undoubtedly first also in support to Be Built in Keene impossible to predict the number of for the Carter Crusade. The red Bill May, president of the Texas no-shows and we wanted to be cer- dresses of the usherettes are Conference, announced the pro- tain there would not be unhappy sprinkled generously about the lob- jected construction and opening of people trying in vain to find the bies and theater aisles. Many suit- an Adventist-owned, -managed and reserved seat they had been prom- clad ushers perform a host of duties, -occupied retirement center in Keene. ised. Television spot announcements and nonuniformed workers help in As the survey of constituents con- bring a huge impulsive response, but the nursery and back stage. Well firmed the need and desire of God's not everyone actually follows over 100 church members are heav- people for such a facility, the deci- through and attends." ily involved with the meetings. sion has been made to take further Key doctrinal subjects have been steps. presented and the audience is visibly Behind the Scenes The center will be located in the excited about the Biblical truths they A Records Committee of Confer- Keene area, in consideration of the have learned. It is especially hearten- ence staff people is kept busy during very large retired Adventist popula- ing to see the young people avidly the night (and oftern early-morning tion presently located there, the prox- searching their Bible as Elder Carter hours) preparing and mailing hand- imity to the college which will pro- compares scripture with scripture. outs. Sam Woods, of the Texas Con- vide student labor for the center, Visitation is fully underway and ference, has developed a computer the cultural and education programs pastors are reporting warm, hospitable program for instant attendance data, available for residents, and the avail- receptions. and with his wife, Donna, is providing ability of land. Elder May expressed valuable service. Mildred Garner, appreciation for the response that came as a result of the survey. An Display of charts used in the evangelistic meetings. overwhelming majority of the respondents were supportive and indicated a desire to occupy and help finance the center. The retirement area will have two distinct advantages over most other centers. One, it will be occupied by members of the Seventh-day Advent- ist Church only, Adventist diet will be served and Adventist atmosphere will be maintained. "What a joy it would be not have to search the beans for pork, to have Sabbath music on Sabbath, and have no alco- holic drinking going on," one respondent said. The second advan- tage is that a serious endeavor is planned to make the center cost available to as many as possible. "This is going to take some planning and management but by God's grace New Plan Helps Adventist Inmates' Children Retirement Center For about a year the Tim Culver family have been weekend foster to Open parents to some very special child- • Offering Adventist environ- ren. These kids travel from various ment in Keene, TX. parts of the United States to visit • Close to Huguley Adventist with an incarcerated parent at the Hospital, and beautiful Federal Corrrectional Institution in Southwestern Adventist Fort Worth, Texas. They spend time Tim Culver and weekend foster daughers. College. in a center specially designed for • Affordable to most soner who maintains family ties will parents and children, a warm and do significantly better on release Adventists. inviting atmosphere conducive to Close to both Union and than one who does not. • parent/child interaction. At the end of Prison Ministries of the Texas Conference offices. each day the child needs a friendly Conference has made arrangements Get in on the ground floor home and family with which to to bring in 10 children nationwide Get in on the planning, call share. The Culvers have opened October 24-26, to visit with their or write: their home to a number of these incarcerated parents. You can Rex Bell children and would like to encourage become involved and receive a spe- P.O. Box 800 other Christian families to enjoy this cial blessing by helping a hurting Alvadaro, TX 76009. special opportunity. child on this weekend. For more Phone: 817/783-2223. About half the male prisoners and information, contact the Adventist at least 70 percent of the female Prison Commission, P.O. Box 800, inmates in the United States have Alvarado, TX 76009, 817/783-2223. children under 18 years of age. These we want to make this facility availa- children are the forgotten victims of ble to as many of our church crime. The trauma of separation members as possible," declared Rex from their parent can cause serious TEXAS CONFERENCE Bell, Texas Conference secretary. emotional problems, but a caring Several members have already foster family can nurture their rela- Search invested funds to begin the project. If tionship with the parent. Also, studies TELECAST LOG you are interested contact Rex Bell, and research have shown that strong Gallas, KOFI. or Bill May, P.O. Box 800, Alvarado, prisoner-family ties drastically Channel 27 Sunday. 8:30 a.m. TX 76009, or phone 817/783-2223. reduce relapses into crime. The pri-

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September 26, 1986 / RECORD 7 Burleson Has New Associate Pastor Texico The Burleson church has wel- comed a new associate pastor to share the ministerial duties with the Workers Meet at Big Spring Hosts pastor, Mike Tucker. Sandia View Academy Asian Camp Meeting Steve Darmody recently accepted this post. He comes to this area from Teachers and pastors, as well as Roland Lehnoff, pastor of the Smyrna, Georgia, where he served as office personnel, met at Sandia View Takoma Park Church in Washington, pastor for three years. Academy, August 17-20, for workers' D.C., was the featured speaker at the Darmody, 29, has been in the min- meeting. Asian Camp Meeting held August 1 istry for 9 years. After serving as pas- Guest speakers were Vernon and 2, in Big Spring, Texas. Elder tor in Brunswick, Georgia, he Koenig, from the Loma Linda Uni- Lehnoff has formerly served as received his Master's of Divinity versity School of Education, and evangelist in Michigan and associate degree from Andrews Theological Warren Minder, director of educa- speaker for It Is Written. Seminary in Michigan. He then tion of the Lake Union Conference. served as associate pastor at the Bel- Dr. Koenig presented many quota- vedere church in Atlanta for one tions from the Spirit of Prophecy year. writings to introduce in a new and Mike Tucker, who has pastored the interesting way the methods which Burleson church for nearly three Christ used as a worker for His heav- years, will continue his speaking and enly Father. He also called attention administration duties. He and Dar- to many of the statements written by mody will serve as associate pastors Ellen G. White concerning the work of the 310-member congregation. of the Holy Spirit in preparing per- Another ministry has beckoned sons for the heavenly kingdom. Darmody and his wife, Joni, to many Dr. Minder brought detailed areas of the country and a recent trip information on the study he has to Australia. The music ministry has recently completed on the correla- Elder Ronald Lehnoff with gift presented to been an important part of their lives. him. Their trip to Australia included the Members from surrounding areas completion of musical performances of the conference joined those in Big on videotape for use in crusades. Spring for this joyous celebration of Darmody performs an average of praise to God. Elder Lehnoff pres- 15 concerts each year. He is cur- ented sermons Friday evening, Sab- rently working on his second solo bath morning and Sabbath after- record album which is being pro- noon. Choral groups from both duced in Los Angeles. Abilene and Keene participated in "We are very excited about return- the afternoon musical program. ing to Texas," says Darmody. "I spent (Left) Vernon Koenig (Right) Warren Minder. my high school years here and I was born in Huntsville, Texas. Joni grad- tion between years of education in a uated from Southwestern Adventist Seventh-day Adventist school and College in Keene. So we are happy to staying through the years as a see old friends and to have regained member of the church. His listeners our Texas pride!" were interested to find that students The Darmodys have one son and who are enrolled in the denomina- one daughter — Alan, 4 and Jaclyn, 2. tional system of education for grades Their music ministry organization is 1-12 have a high probability of called Morning Song. For concert becoming members and staying in information you are invited to call the church. His study, which was Mike Tucker at 447-1166. carried out by procedures which Todd K. Parrish permitted only about 3 percent Communication Secretary chance for error, concluded that 98 Steve Darmody (left), with Mike Tucker. percent of such students would join (photo by Todd K. Parish) and stay in the church, as compared Precious and Wen Wen Villasis; Melissa Lachica and Neil Villasis presented with 51 percent of those who had no instrumental music. denominational education. Time was taken for recreation, Laurence and Edith Gayao, Chris Festejo and Raul Malilong presented a quartet number. also, for those in attendance were Edith was coordinator of the program. reminded that sometimes only a "fractured" Christ is presented to others. A complete Christ would include not only His lovely character, but also His appreciation for physical appearance, emotional stability and the social graces. Arkansas-Louisiana

Perrin Take Batesville Pastorate Southern Louisiana Elder Roy and Fern Perrin have Camp Meeting recently returned from the Zaire Riverside Centroplex Theater Union in Africa to pastor the Bates- 275 So. River Road ville district in Arkansas. Elder Perrin Baton Rouge, Louisiana began his work for the denomination October 24, 25, 1986 in the Kansas Conference in 1949 Friday night service in the Baton and has served in several areas of the Rouge Church; John Carter, speaker. world. Fern is the sister of Harold Sabbath Speakers: John Carter, Beltz, pastor in Little Rock. The Per- Cyril Miller, and Morris Venden. tins have two daughters, Kathie, a A musical group from minister's wife in Alaska, and Valerie, Ozark Adventist Academy a student at Pacific Union College. will also be featured. F. Lee Thompson, Secretary

OAA Enrollment Elder and Mrs. Paul 7'. Jackson Brings Surprises tary in the College of Pharmacy, Ohio On August 28, 205 students had State University, Colombus, Ohio. enrolled at Ozark Adventist John J. Fallon, an attorney repre- Academy, a surprise for the school senting the board of directors, the administrators whose estimation at president and the management team the close of last school year was less. at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, "What surprised us this year was an Adventist hospital serving the the freshman class," says June Mel- Kansas City area, presented to the ton, registrar. "This year's freshman Jacksons a Founder Plaque in recog- class has 47 students, while last year nition of their years of dedicated ser- there were only about 30." vice during which the medical facil- Elder and Mrs. Roy Perrin The total enrollment this year has ity was developed. In presenting the actually dropped in comparison to commemorative plaque, Fallon, legal Personnel Change this same time last year. Melton counsel to the Medical Center for Announced thinks this is in part due to fewer over 25 years, said that "it was con- seniors this year-42, compared to ceived, born, and nurtured into ado- Dale Kongorski, principal of Ozark 58 last year. lescence by Paul and Elizabeth Adventist Academy has been named Enrollment fluctuates at the Jackson." educational superintendent of the beginning of the school year. "Yes- Eugene E. Walter, secretary of the Arkansas-Louisiana Conference, fil- terday we lost a student due to founding board and currently an ling the vacancy caused by Don Hev- homesickness, and next week we are active board member, served as the ener's departure to another post. expecting three more new ones to Master of Ceremonies. A letter from Paul Rouse, principal of Thunderbird arrive," Melton observed. the General Conference, prepared by Academy in Arizona, was appointed Patricia Maxwell W. C. Arnold, executive secretary of principal of Ozark Adventist Adventist-Laymen's Services and Academy. Further details on this Jacksons Honored Industries, was read, acknowledging change will appear in a later issue of the Shawnee Mission Medical Center the Record In Springdale as one of its earliest lighthouses, now Elder and Mrs. Paul T. Jackson a denominational monument to celebrated their golden wedding community care. ASM Fall Retreat anniversary in the Springdale, Elder and Mrs. Richard Hall of the Chicot State Park Arkansas, church on June 29. The Springdale-Rogers district along October 10-12 occasion was planned and provided with relatives and friends partici- Six miles north of Ville Platte, by their children, Elbert E. Jackson, pated in the program. Guests from Louisiana on state highway 3042. orthodontist, of Madison, Tennessee, ten states were in attendance. In and Carol N. Settles, executive secre- Members $35. 1980 the Jacksons retired near Nonmembers $40. Sprindale where they have assisted the northwest Arkansas area Send registration by September 30, churches. to Linda Terranova, 6215 Vermillion Roger Huff Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122. For Communication Secretary information, call Denny Nelson at 504/588-5246 or 282-0023.

September 26, 1986 / RECORD 9 Oklahoma

Tulsa Laypersons Hold Seminars Thirty members of the Tulsa church are involved in a citywide Revelation Seminar thrust with an enthusiasm that has not waned since their participation in a similar campaign in the spring of this year. Willing laypersons, with a love for the gospel and for their fellow UPDATE human beings, carefully trained and organized, simultaneously began 17 MOTHERS RECOGNIZED AT MUSKOGEE— seminars in different parts of the On Mother's Day the Muskogee Sabbath School honored each of the mothers of the congregation city on March 1. These were held in by giving them a rose. Particular recognition public libraries, apartment and con- was paid to Francis Hollifield as the youngest dominium clubhouses, the church, mother, Margarete Kile, the oldest mother at age 92, and Karen Mulkey, the mother with the most and even in a few homes. Only one of children present. the 30 participants had had previous Ira Gilliam, Communication Secretary experience in Revelation Seminars. The excitement level remained high throughout the duration of the seminars. A special comradery was LEGAL NOTICE established among the instructors as Oklahoma Conference Corporation witnessing stories were shared from of Seventh-day Adventists week to week. Everyone was quick to Every year hundreds of neighbor- Notice is hereby given that there will be a encourage one another. hood young people attend our VACA- constituency meeting of the Oklahoma Confer- On May 5, during the worship ser- TION BIBLE SCHOOLS. Thru the VBS ence Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists at vice on Sabbath morning, over 100 those families get to see the Caring the Oklahoma City Central Seventh-day Church in action. And as the church Adventist Church, 4747 N.W. 63rd Street, Okla- certificates were granted and a lun- shows its concern, it is PLANTING a homa City, Oklahoma, October 20, 1986. The cheon in honor of the Revelation purpose of this meeting is to elect a board of seed that when watered by the Holy trustees for the ensuing term and to transact Seminar students and teachers fol- Spirit could one day become a beauti- such other business as may properly come lowed the service. ful flower for the Lord. before the corporation. The meeting is called One instructor testifies: "This for Monday, October 20, 1986, at 2:00 p.m. Robert Rider, President opportunity to actually teach what I ONWARD OKLAHOMA 2% is PLANT- Alfred C. Schnell, Secretary believe has given me something that ING for the harvest by helping the no one can take away from me— VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. knowing that I have learned and relearned our beautiful message to the point where I know that I can confidently support what I believe with Scripture." These instructors are no longer inex- perienced, and all have participated in plans for another citywide Revela- tion Seminar during September. Six teams could not wait, though. They launched seminars and continued with them through the summer months.

Elders' Leadership Seminar October 11, 1986 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Improve leadership skills. • Enjoy good food and fine fellowship. • Special meeting for ladies. Three boys and a girl were dedicated to Christ in a special Father's Day child dedication at the • Guest speaker: Robert H. Pierson, Ketchum church. The participants were (from left): Carroll Chaney with Cole James Chaney; retired former General Conference Smyrna Toews with Audrey Lynn Toews; Naomi Arnold with Israel Stephen Arnold Andrasko; Ed president. McCoun, pastor; and Roy and Beverly Clem with Christopher Douglas Clem. 10 RECORD / September 26, 1986 Investment Tomatoes Win First Place Ira Gilliam, a member of the Mus- kogee church, grows tomatoes and gives a part of the proceeds to Sab- bath School Investment and other missionary projects. Each year area gardeners display their produce at the Oklahoma State University Fruit and Vegetable Fair. For the third consecutive year Gilli- am's Investment tomatoes have won first place in their category. While he says that raising the garden is a lot of hard work, there is no question that God has abundantly blessed the project. And the blessing seems to be spilling over. Gilliam also took first place in the red potatoes and squash categories and second place in that of cantaloupes. Some have felt that Investment is a TULSA ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY SUPPORTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS—TAA elementary students attended the Special Olympics at O.S.U. and gave their support to the olympic contestants by cheer- thing of the past, but Gilliam's expe- ing, encouraging, and bringing cold drinks of water. Their teachers, Mary Ellen Briscoe and Rosa Lee rience provides positive evidence of Tubbs arranged the trip and accompanied the students on this outing which included a night at the God's power today. Orlando, Oklahoma, farm of Wilburn and Mae Tubbs.

ETURN . . ALL GOD'S TITHE TO THE STOREHOUSE

"Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse ...I will pour you out a blessing, that 60% Local 10% Union there shall not 20% General be room enough 10% Retirement to receive it." * Approximate Malachi 3:10 Allocation

Ink General News

Reader's Digest Reprints Braille Foundation, this institution, on the subject. Not one addressed owned and operated by the General the vowel pronunciation problems of Vibrant Life Article Conference of Seventh-day Advent- the Oriental speech pattern. In the October, 1986, issue, Read- ists for the benefit of the general Told the Mission had no money for er's Digest will feature an article public, was known as the Christian this venture, the Bascoms spent their reprinted from the Seventh-day Record Benevolent Association. The own $1,000 savings on tape Adventist magazine Vibrant Life current name was adopted in 1963. recorders and laboratory equipment, (published by the Review and Herald "The name should reflect our min- textbooks, and the printing of the Publishing Association). The article, istry to both the Adventist and non- pronunciation manual Dorothy pre- "10 Ways to Turn Out Terrific Kids," Adventist publics," Bretsch con- pared from her misssion experience. by Mighican author Ray Malony, is tinues. "Our deaf work must also be Funding an advertising blitz being reprinted from the January/ included in the new name." throughout the subway system and February, 1985, issue of Vibrant Life. Bretsch invites the church mem- in newspapers, the Bascoms were The article will start on page 148 of bership to submit a new name for disappointed that only 17 registered. the October issue, and will be offered Christian Record. Entries must be Already their former students at as a reprint to the Reader's Digest received by January 15. If one is Lodi Academy and then at Pacific readers. "We understand they may chosen, that person submitting the Union College, had joined them as be featuring the article with a photo winning name will be invited to teachers. on the front cover of the newsstand attend Christian Record's national However, before the end of the edition of the magazine," said Ralph convention in Lincoln, NE, May 19- term, enrollment had reached 42. Blodgett, editor of Vibrant Life. 24, which will include air fare, lodg- Within a short time the Adventist ing and meals. The decision of the Language School reputation had Vibrant Life Board of Trustees will be final. spread. Eighty percent of their enroll- Send submissions to V. L. Bretsch, ment included university graduates Captures Award president, Christian Record, 4444 and students, business and profes- Vibrant Life received its fourth South 52nd St., Lincolcn, NE 68516. sional men. award in four months, with the new- "While I was seeking to introduce est honor coming from the Asso- $1,000 Investment Grows them to my friend Jesus, they were ciated Church Press, which rated to $3 Million Business wanting to increase their marketing Vibrant Life as the "Most Improved skills for Toyotas and Datsuns to far- Magazine of the Year." This year's Language School Evangelism flung corners of the world," Bascom judging for the Associated Church marks its 20th anniversary during admits. Press annual convention, held May September, all because a missionary Nonetheless, about 10 percent of 12 to 16 in San Francisco, included family were willing to invest their the students stayed for English Bible 575 entries from more than 160 dif- savings in a new way to dress up the classes and "hundreds have joined ferent religious publications in North old message. the church through these 20 years." America. The award as the "Most Called to evangelize in Japan, Mau- Within five years, English Lan- Improved Magazine" compared rice Bascom soon discovered that guage School evangelism had grown three issues of a magazine published the Japanese did not respond to to eight schools, more than 100 stu- in 1985 with the same three issues of appeals to hear about the Bible, even dent missionaries, and 3500 students the 1984 publication. when the lecture was given in a stra- in Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and tegic place. Bascom was using the Indonesia in addition to Japan. Bas- Christian Record center built by 13th Sabbath Over- com returned to the University of flow Offering funds from the second Nebraska where he completed a doc- Seeks Name Change quarter, 1957. torate in school administration for What's in a name? Accoding to V. Situated about two blocks from this new educational system he had L. Bretsch, president of Christian governmental buildings in Osaka, developed. Record Braille Foundation, there's adjacent to the subway station, and From that initial investment, the plenty at stake. on the route of literally thousands Language School program grew to a Christian Record's Board of Trus- daily, the Center was not the prob- $3 million budget for more than tees voted recently that a name lem. People dropping by asked him to 7,000 students annually—all without change is necessary for the Founda- teach them English. expense to the countries in which tion's ministry to the blind and deaf. Concerned about their own lan- they were located, except that the "We're hoping to decide on a name guage skills, the Bascoms wondered director's salary was paid by the Far that will reflect Christian Record's how they could teach English— Eastern Division. dual ministry to the blind and deaf," before remembering that with God, Bretsch explains. "Although Chris- "All things are possible." tian Record has been serving the Continuing to preach to his near- deaf since 1980, the present name empty pews, Bascom spent his just deosn't indicate that." unneeded visitation follow-up hours Prior to the name Christian Record looking into other language schools which were beginning. He and Dorothy looked at all the textbooks

12 RECORD / September 26, 1986 Announcements

Upcoming programs and events that may be of interest to Record readers are announced here in brief. Additional information is available as indicated in each item.

Conference Seeks Columbia Union College Week of Prayer Coming Again," are punctuated by many thrilling stories. "Mountaineers" Invites Educators Cassettes Available The eight messages for adults We're looking for "Mountaineers Adventist Educators attending The adult and children's Week are available on two cassettes for International" — anyone who has the National Association for the of Prayer messages are available $6.00. The six messages for child- a tie to Mountain View Conference Education of Young Children Con- again this year on casette tapes ren are on a single cassette at a by birth, or as a former member or ference, November 13-16, in through the Ministry Tape of the cost of $4.00. Send payment with worker. Our 100th anniversary Washington, D.C., are invited to Month Club, sponsored by the order to: Week of Prayer Tapes, camp meeting will be held June spend Sabbath, November 15, at General Conference Ministerial Ministry Services, P.O. Box 217, 19-27, 1987, and we want to recog- Columbia Union College. Semin- Association. Burtonsville, MD 20866. You will nize all former and present "moun- ars, activities and lunch will be The 1986 Week of Prayer will need to order at once to receive taineers." Write for your free provided. For reservations or more focus on "Getting Ready for them in time. "Mountaineers International" card information contact Dr. Elizabeth Heaven." Our authors will deal to: The President, Mountain View Wear, Columbia Union College, with topics like "I want to see Conference, 1400 Liberty St., Par- 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Jesus, Don't You?", "You Can't kersburg, WV 26101. Park, MD 20912, 301/891-4143. Hold Back the Dawn," "Are You Reunions For more information regarding Equipped for Victory?" and oth- Singles Weekend the NAEYC Conference, call ers. You will actually hear the voi- Sandia View Academy Set in Missouri 202/232-8777. ces of Neal C. Wilson, General Conference president, and other Holds Alumni Reunion Adventist Singles Ministry distinguished leaders of the Sandia View Academy (Spanish- announces a Singles Weekend, church. American Seminary) will hold its October 24-26, 1986, at Camp Her- The children's messages are by Alumni Reunion October 10-11, itage, Climax Springs, Missouri. Ursula M. Hedges, English teacher 1986, on the academy campus. The charge for members is $28, for at Fulton College, Fiji. Mrs. Hedges Guest speakers will be Herman non-members is $30, and for child- is a prolific writer of children's Guy and Frank Moore. Honor ren is $10. Those expecting to publications. Her husband is prin- classes are those of 1946, 1956, attend are asked to notify Patty cipal at Fulton and they have three 1961, 1966, and 1976. For more Putnam, 2602 Virginia, Joplin, MO children. Her messages, "Jesus is information, contact Sandra 64801. 417/625-1570. McMahon, P.O. Box 2618, Far- mington, NM 87499, 505/325-2435. Obituaries Classified Advertisements

BAILEY, John Emil, was born Send all business notices to your local conference office for approval. Rate: $12.50 for one insertion, 50 words or less, March 4, 1907, in MO, and died including name and address; $15.00 for 51 to 60 words, plus $.25 for each additional word. (Ads originating outside March 29, 1986, in Okmulgee, OK. the Southwestern Union: $17.50 for 50 words or less; $21.00 for 51 to 60 words, plus $35 for each additional word.) Was a member of the Okmulgee Payment must accompany copy. No refund on cancellations. 80 words maximum. Limited display ad space available church. Survivors: wife, Pearl Bai- by arrangement with the editors. ley, Okmulgee; daughters, Ellen Classified advertising in the Southwestern Union Record is published as a service to the members of the and Lois Bailey, both of Atoka, OK. Southwestern Union Conference, and as an accommodation to the advertisers. It is printed without any express or Burial was in Sugar Creek, MO. implied endorsement or recommendation by the publishers. The Record management reserves the right to refuse any Debbie Fisher advertisement. Such rejection is not to be construed as disapproval of the product or service involved. The Southwestern Union Record does not accept responsibility for factual or typographical errors in advertising. BENSON, Clyde Walker, was born Dec. 25, 1901, in Washington County, AR, and died July 23, 1986, Miscellaneous PERFECT FOR PRIMARIES—The RECREATION AIRCRAFT: Tierra in Goshen, AR. Was a member of Ultralights, list $4,595. Tierra II the Arkansas-Louisiana Confer- three books and narrated cassette ence Church. Survivors: wife, FANTASTIC SCANDINAVIAN of the Packy, Pokey & Sally set $6,995, J-6 Karatoo $8,995. Won Eleanor, Goshen; sons, Richard, TOUR! A beautiful spring sightsee- make perfect Christmas gifts. Kids 1985 Oshkosh award "Best New Metairie, LA, Timothy, Cupertino, ing and medical seminar tour is love the exciting stories. All three Design" of custom built aircraft. CA; daughter, Rose Keeney, Fayett- planned for May 12-26, 1987, vis- books plus the cassette are just Kitfox $9,595. Profits go for Wea- ville, AR; sisters, Lynn Dyer, iting 4 countries, 5 larger cities, $13.95. At your ABC today. 18-1t therford Church evangelism and Goshen, Becca Glaze, Phoenix, AZ; and 5 major SDA Health and investment. Unbeatable deals. Info 5 grandchildren. Burial was in Rehabilitation Centers with medi- IF YOU TAKE VITAMINS you pack $4.00. 405/772-5100, Sky- Goshen. cal lectures and orientation of the want the finest vegetarian sup- birds Sales, Inc., Rt. 5, Box 112, Eleanor Benson miraculous growth of the health plements available. Our formulas Weatherford, OK 73096. 17-2t message in Northern Europe. Let are 100% vegetarian pure and nat- DAILEY, Forrest, was born May 12, us send you the illustrated bro- ural. Compare and see the differ- HOMOSEXUALS ANONYMOUS 1890, in Richardson Landing, KY, chure. Write now to: All Seasons ence. Adventist owned. Write or — A Christian fellowship of men and died June 12, 1986, in Plain- Travel Bureau, 5611 Ringgold Rd., telephone for brochure of vitamins and women who have chosen to view, TX. Survivors: wife, Ruby, Chattagnooga, Tennessee 37412. and dried foods. Royal Laborato- help each other live free from Plainview; son, Victor Newton, Limited seats available. Suited for ries. Inc., 465 Production St., San homosexuality. Find support from KS; sister, Pearl Snoddy, Hemet, all levels of health workers. 18-2t Marcos, CA 92069. Toll free Cali- the group, guidance in the 14 Steps CA; 3 grandchildren; and six great- fornia I-800-742-7040; Nationwide and strength in the Lord. For AFFORDABLE BIBLE STORIES. 1-800-824-4160. 18-6t information contact: H.A.F.S., P.O. grandchildren. Burial was in The Bible Pageant set is five Waller, TX. Box 7881, Reading, Pennsylvania; volumes of books packed with sto- SIGHTS, SOUNDS & MISSIONS 1-800/253-3000 (in Michigan call ries of Bible heroes. Lots of 'color- HOBSON, Polly, was born Aug. 25, OF SOUTHERN AFRICA TOURS collect 616/471-3522). 16, 18-2t ful pictures hold kids' attention. offers unique opportunity of see- 1884, in Mill Creek, OK, and died Makes a perfect Christmas gift. Aug. 3, 1986, in Ardmore, OK. Was ing wonders of Africa such as Vic- HEALTHFOODS EXPRESS. Best Sets are just US $39.95. At your toria Falls, Kruger National Park, a member of the Ardmore church. ABC today. 17-2t selection of fresh nuts and dried Survivors: son, Eastman Pickens, mission stations, and various fruit. Complete selection of your Ardmore; and daughter, Lucille BAND AND ORCHESTRAL aspects of native life. Brochure favorite health foods from Loma Sherman, Ardmore, OK. Burial INSTRUMENTS: Substantial obtainable from John Staples, Pro- Linda, Worthington, and Cedar was in Troy, OK. discounts—many at half price. fessor Emeritus of Religion, Lake delivered to your door. Sub- Eloise Edwards Extended payment plans and ren- Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA stantial year-round savings, and no tals available. For information call 94508. 18- I t case purchases required. Send for toll free 1/800/346-4448 or write: your order forms to HEALTH- Hamel Music Co., Box 184, Berrien FOODS EXPRESS at Box 8357, Springs, MI 49103. 17-2t Fresno, CA 93747. 14,16,18 September 26, 1986 / RECORD 13 SOUTHWESaLtION Miscellaneous Real Estate R

FOR SALE: Thousand Trails FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 bdrm., 2 Nationwide Membership. Enjoy 43 bath, brick home. 2700 sq. ft., 3 car current camping parks and future garage, metal storage bldg., chain Official Organ of the Southwestern Union Conference link fenced. Also, 3 bdrm., 2 bath sites all over the nation. Only half of Seventh-day Adventists price for lifetime transferrable modular home, 1680 sq. ft., all on membership—only $4,995 cash. 10 acres. Two warehouses, 65x65 777 So. Burleson Blvd. • P.O. Box 4000 • Burleson, TX 76028 Great fun and recreation for the and 30x36, and other buildings. 817/295-0476 whole family or for retirement. For Horse stalls, fenced pasture, fruit trees and timber. Two miles from Richard Bendall, Editor information contact: Reta Tomb- Charles R. Beeler, Managing Editor linson, P.O. Box 319, Keene, TX Keene. 817/645-3005. 18- 1 t 76059, 817/641-8990. 18-1 t SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE DIRECTORY President Cyril Miller FOR SALE: 3700 sq. ft., commer- Secretary Clayton Pritchett Employment cial building, prime location, Treasurer Max A. Trevino Keene, TX, across street from Vice President Richard Bendall NURSES NEEDED IN CRITIAL Bank, post office and shopping Vice President W. C. Jones CARE, Medical, Surgical, Ortho center. Suitable for Doctor's offi- Vice President Max Martinez ces and other businesses. One block Vice President Wayne Shepperd and other specialities, to staff 1071 B. Page Haskell bed Florida hospital in Orlando. from Southwestern Adventist Col- Assistant Treasurer Phone Judy Bond, employment 1- lege, with academy and elemen- DEPARTMENTS 800-327-1914 out of Florida, or tary schools close by. For informa- Church Ministries, Sabbath School Robert Wood (305) 897-1998 Collect for Florida tion, contact: Dudley Tomblinson, Communication Richard Bendall residents. 14-6t P.O. Box 319, Keene, Texas 76059, Education Frances Clark 817/641-8990. 18-1 t Health/Temperance, ASI, Community Services Fred Murray HIGHEST PAY AVAILABLE for Ministerial P.R.E.A.C.H. Program John McFarlane tree planters! We are looking for a Publishing Larry Townsend 20 ACRE POULTRY FARM FOR Religious Liberty Clayton Pritchett few exceptional workers to plant SALE. 3 brooder houses, barn 3300 pine seedlings. Call us and com- Stewardship square foot executive home plus Youth Wayne Shepperd pare. Carolina Forestry Corpora- 14x70 mobile home. All immacu- tion, Box 29-D2. Yonges Island, SC late. Net income $34,000.00 annu- HOME HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICE 29494. 803/889-6807. 18-2t ally for an investor. Paved road, Director, HHES; ABC Larry Townsend natural gas, city water. Four 21/2 Associate Director: Treasurer W. B. Robinson DIRECTOR, STAFF DEVELOP- acre building sites. One mile to TRUST SERVICES MENT — RN manager/educator Ozark Adventist Academy, church needed for the Nursing Division in Director Charles O'Dell and school. Asking $230,000.00. Treasurer Don Upson our progressive hospital in Denver. Terms. Reason for leaving—job Masters degree required, PhD pre- relocation. Call 501/736-2451 or ferred. Recent management in a write Richard Affolter, Rt. 2, Box LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY hospital and experience in a teach- 66, Gentry, AR 72734. 17-41 ARKANSAS-LOUISIANA — Bill Woodruff, President; F. Lee Thompson, ing setting required. Call 303/778- Secretary; Marshall L. Chase, Treasurer; (P.O. Box 31000) 7025 5659 or send resume to Porter ENJOY THE ADVANTAGES OF Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71130. Hospital, Human Resources, 2525 CITY SERVICES with the beauty OKLAHOMA — Robert Rider, President; Deryl Knutson, Secretary- S. Downing, Denver, CO 80210. of country atmosphere, nice newer 18- 1 t Treasurer; (P.O. Box 32098) 4735 N.W. 63rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 3 bedroom home, 13/4 bath with 73132. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT— 1500 sq. ft., covered patio, work- Marvelous opportunity to build shop, 2 acres with spring fed pond, SOUTHWEST REGION — Richard E. Barron, President; S. L. Green, college development program nice shade trees, fruit trees, garden Secretary-Treasurer; (P.O. Box 226289) 2212 Lanark, Dallas, TX 75266. right from the beginning. Send spot. Only $69,500. Contact Dick TEXAS — Bill May, President; Rex Bell, Secretary; R. Lauterbach, resume to David Osborne, Execu Carlson 501 /736-8774, 501 /736- Treasurer; (P.O. Box 800) U.S. 67 & 1-35, Alvarado, TX 76009-0800. tive Director of Insitutiona 2204, Master Key Realty, Gentry, Advancement, Atlantic Union Col- AR 72734. 18- 1 t TEXICO — Don K. Sullivan, President; Arnold Trujillo, Secretary; Edward lege, South Lancaster, MA 01561 Stacey, Treasurer; (P.O. Box 7770) 4909 Canyon Dr., Amarillo, 617/315-4561. 18-1 ILLNESS FORCES SALE, near TX 79114. Gentry, Arkansas, 40,000 broiler chickens on 10 acres, good loca- Those desiring to make wills, trust agreements, and annuities, should RECORD PRODUCER who tion on paved road, all automatic, make them in favor of the legal association rather than the conference. has produced six award win- natural gas, pond, well, foggers, a Write your conference Director of Trust Services for further Information. ning albums in gospel music is good buy at $85,000. Contact Dick looking for 10 Adventists, Sin- Carlson, 501/736-8774, 501/736- gers or Instrumentalists, to put 2204, Master Key Realty, Gentry, ADVENTIST BOOK CENTER DIRECTORY a Variety album together to sell AR 72734 18- I t ARKANSAS-LOUISIANA — 7025 Greenwood Rd., P.O. Box 31000, nationwide on a gospel label. Shreveport, LA 71119. 318/631-6248. Don't miss this opportunity. Call Jim McDonald, J.D. Pro- OKLAHOMA — 4735 NW 63rd St., P.O. Box 32188, Oklahoma City, OK ductions, 714/794-6508. 17-3t 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. Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Abilene, Texas 7:31 7:22 7:13 7:05 Communications or copy not originating in a local conference of the Amarillo, Texas 7.39 7:29 7:19 7:10 Southwestern Union should be addressed to the Southwestern Union Brownsville, Texas 7:22 7:14 7:07 7:00 Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, P.O. Box 4000, Burleson, TX Dallas, Texas 7.19 7:10 7:00 6:52 76028. ALL COPY, SUBSCRIPTIONS, ADVERTISEMENTS AND COR- El Paso, Texas 6:58 6:49 6:40 6:32 RESPONDENCE from church members in the Southwestern Union Fort Worth/Keene, Texas 7:21 7:11 7:02 6:54 should be addressed to the LOCAL CONFERENCE OFFICE. Galveston/Houston, Texas .... 7:11 7:03 6:55 6:47 Gentry, Arkansas 7:10 6:59 6:49 6:40 COPY DEADLINES Little Rock, Arkansas 7.01 6:51 6:41 6:32 Announcement for Events Should Be In Local Muskogee, Oklahoma 7:13 7:03 6:53 6:44 on Weekend of Conference Office by New Orleans, Louisiana 6:52 6:43 6:35 6:28 October 25 and November 1 September 24 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma .... 7:22 7:13 7:02 6:53 November 8 and 15 October 17 San Antonio, Texas 7:26 7:18 7:10 7:02 November 22 and 29 October 29 Santa Fe, New Mexico 6.55 6:45 6:35 6:26 December 6 and 13 November 10 Shreveport, Louisiana 7:07 6:57 6:48 6:40 Tulsa, Oklahoma 7:16 7:05 6:55 6:46 Volume 85, Number 18 September 26, 1986 14 RECORD / September 26, 1986

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Elder Pierson's "Council" (Conclusion) In these modern days there is so much to pull families forced us to better organize all of our time. We soon apart. What we need is something to keep us together. found we were getting more done than in the past. Spending time together is the very best ingredient I know Taking prime time for the family did not "hurt the of to build a great family spirit. Family planning and fam- work." It helped the work in many ways. It did not hurt ily time are the two requirements to build a strong the congregation to see the pastor and his family looking defense against the Devil and the world. vibrant and alive. We were able to put more zest and If we don't have a strong program to keep our families creativity into the work we love — the work of the pas- together — the Devil, for sure, has one to tear us apart! toral ministry. What a blessing! Elder Robert Pierson, as Texas Conference president After little more than a year as president of the Texas had an interest in his workers. I was amazed at the per- Conference, Bob and Dollis Pierson accepted a call to the sonal interest he took in the Leach tribe. He knew our leadership of the Trans-Africa Division. I was elected to kids personally — by name. They felt he was their friend. take his place in Texas. Before leaving, Elder Pierson When we met he always inquired about the family and emphasized that it would be even more important than made us feel we were all important to the conference. ever to keep that family time sacred. Again, we took it to And, more importantly, he made us feel he was person- heart, but we found it was much harder to do. ally interested in us. That is a tremendous accomplish- When a pastor wanted us to come to his church or ment for a busy conference leader. district for a revival or to visit his congregation, I would Being our friend, we felt close to him. And as our get out my little black book and see what was going dur- friend, as well as our leader, he gave us friendly counsel. ing that time. The pastor who really wanted us to come That counsel was important to our family. He would say would look over my shoulder and see if there was any "Ben, take time for your family," or "Ben, you have such a vacant space in that book. Of course, we had all the con- fine family. Be sure to plan your program so that you ference appointments, and "Elder Pierson's Council," have time to spend with them." Or "Ben, being pastor of a written in. Sometimes a pastor would remark "Isn't Elder large city church like Dallas can consume all your time. Pierson in Africa?" I would say "Yes, but I still have his You need to set apart time for God and time for your Council." Sometimes a pastor would probe deeper and I family." Then he added, "Set apart a day every week just would tell him the story and invite him to go and do for your family. Also, set apart time for special occasions likewise. — put it in your little black book and treat it like any In the eight years I served as president of the Texas other important appointment." Those words struck Conference my family went with me on many, many home. weekend trips. They visited practically every church in Elder Pierson made his point well. He gave us wonder- the conference with me. They knew from first-hand ful counsel and he said it often enough and emphasized it experience the work I was doing out there. strongly enough that we took it to heart. Even more important we did something about it! This great counsel from Elder Pierson proved to be a Helen and I got out the little black book which was great blessing. After I became Southwestern Union pres- filled with appointments and we filled in family appoint- ident it was more difficult to follow. But those pastors ments. On practically every Monday was written "Con- and conference leaders who looked over my shoulders ference Council." In addition, we wrote in (two or three at my little black book didn't question "Elder Pierson's days at a time) "Elder Pierson's Council." In this way we Council." He was now my General Conference president! set apart special time for the family. We treated that fam- Elder Pierson, on behalf of the entire Ben and Helen ily time like any other important appointment. This Leach Tribe, I want to thank you for that "Council." Here's for giving our families prime time,

B. E. Leach President Emeritus

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