r SPIRIT OF PROPHECY DAY I MAY 15, 1976

Elmshaven, last home of Ellen G. White, at St. Helena. California. Ellen White is in the wheelchair on the top porch (the picture was taken after she broke her hip) and her son William is standing beside the steps downstairs.

Arthur L. White, Secretary of the Board A tower of Ellen G. White books — 70 in of Trustees, White Estate, and grandson all — stacked on the floor of the White of Ellen G. White, steadies the stack, Estate vault in Washington, D.C. Included which almost matches his 5 feet 7 inches are most of the current volumes. height. The "Big Bible" held in vision by Ellen White is in view at the left.

"Let's get acquainted with the Spirit of Prophecy writings". L _..1 Items from the Canadian Union Office

The doors of the new Canadian Union Canadian Union Conference Conference Office were officially open to the public April 13, 3 - 7 p.m. Many Open House people from the community responded to the invitation to visit the office. Alderman Allan C. Pilkey represented City Hall in the absence of the mayor. In his reflections of the Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church and Kingsway College representing those who are not members NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS of the church he said that the church is known as a well-respected organization in the community doing a fine and re- SEVENTH- DAY r DVENTIST CHURCH spectable work. Mr. Walter Beath, chairman of the IN CANADA Durham Region Council, said that there are three things in society that keep changing — government, education and LAST religion. He looked at the Adventist Church as an organization which is keep- ing up with the times and whose affilia- tion extends far beyond Canada and its territories. Darren L. Michael was Master of Ceremonies for the short program at 4:30 p.m. A. George Rodgers presented Mr. Walter Beath and Alderman Allan Pilkey with a copy of Your Bible and You, giving Mr. Pilkey a copy for the mayor too. Wendolin Pazitka, from the music de- partment of Kingsway College did a solo and conducted the Kingsway Ladies Chorale. The ladies in the office served as guides for the visitors. Mrs. Lloyd Reile and the office secretaries prepared and served refreshments. The need for new facilities was recog- nized several years ago when the Union Committee set aside a Building Fund Reserve of $50,000. Each year this fund Located on King Street, which is Highway #2 going through Oshawa, the Canadian Union Conference grew and in January of 1975 it was felt Office is nicely identified with alumium letters. there were sufficient funds on hand to start building. Several architects were asked to give some ideas about a new office and finally a contract was entered into with Ogus and Fisher, a Toronto firm with a local office. Brother Harry Woodall, an Adventist Builder who has constructed a number of denominational buildings, was the gen- eral contractor, with the late Don Black- er as superintendent. The Building Permit was issued June 5 and work started immediately. High priority was given to finishing the Board Room so that the fall meeting of the departmental leaders and the Union Committee could be held there in Octo- ber. The first official meeting was held The Kingsway College Ladies Chorale directed by Wendolin Pazitka sang for the Open House. in the new Board Room on October 28,

138 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER although the rest of the building was not A Tribute To finished and only temporary washroom facilities were available. THE LATE E. L. TAYLOR The first permanent occupants were the President and the Auditors. The in need, lonely, perplexed, or on a Auditors had to vacate their temporary E. LeRoy Taylor, Youth Leader of the friendly visit. Even if it took until three office in the Loma Linda building so Church in Canada, perished in an Ed- monton motel fire while helping in a or four in the morning, Elder Taylor had their offices were rushed too. By the end youth evangelistic thrust. time to counsel youth and give guidance Elder Taylor's life was dedicated to in Christian living. It was my privilege to youth ministry. He was a product of work with the Taylors in the New York Christian education — church school, City area for almost nine years. How academy and college. It was while work- active he was in evangelism for and by ing at Consolidated Aircraft, after having youth — in Pathfinder work, in camp- served his country in the medical branch, ing, Task force, Inner City work, all that he heard a voice say to him, "You phases of MV and Temperance activity. shouldn't be doing this, you ought to be Some youth stated that the only father serving God as a minister." Immediately and mother they had ever known were he prepared for his life's work. From the Elder and Mrs. Taylor. time of his college graduation in 1953, He loved the Lord and His Church. his primary concern and ministry was His favourite text was Philippians 4:13, youth. He served as a youth pastor in "I can do all things through Christ which Alderman Allan Pilkey, Oshawa. several churches, then as Assistant Direc- strengtheneth me." His was a total com- tor of the Youth Department in the mitment to finish God's work. He was of the year most of the staff were in the Southeastern California Conference, be- courageous, willing and loyal as a dedi- new addition. fore going to Greater New York as cated minister. Now he rests. We do not The old building had 3,000 square feet Youth Director and Temperance Secre- understand this untimely loss, but know on each floor. The new building has 5,000 tary. Later he led the same departments God's promises are sure and that "Pre- feet on each floor. The estimated cost in Nebraska before coming to the Cana- cious in the sight of the Lord is the was $30.00 per square foot, and the ac- dian Union. death of His saints." tual cost has been very close. The entire Awaiting the resurrection morning are building is completely paid for. "I enjoy helping young people grow his wife, Helen, daughter Marilyn and in their Christian experience, and Helen mother, Mrs. George Taylor, as well as (Mrs. Taylor) shares this interest with many associates in service, and friends. me," was his expressed purpose. Their L. L. REILE, President home was always open to youth, whether S.D.A. Church in Canada

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ALBERTA 101 34 Walter Beath, Chairman of the Durham Region Council. MAN. SASK. 4 30 The old building is still being used for the Building Committee, Trust Services and Public Affairs. The President's for- ONTARIO 85 119 mer office is retained as a small com- • mittee room and is used on Sabbath by a youth Sabbath School class from Col- QUEBEC 15 12 lege Park. The concept of our new building is a central core with offices around the core. MARITIME 30 2 On the first floor the core is half work room and half storage. On the second N FLD. 11 9 floor the core is the Board Room. Each office has its individual heating and air conditioning unit. If you like it UNION TOTAL 293 252 hot, have it hot. If you like it cool — turn down the thermostat. VoL. 45, No 9, MAY 1, 1976 139 Missionary Doctor Spends Two Weeks Beyond Last Post of Civilization in Borneo The Westbank Church was privileged to have as a guest speaker on March 20, 1976 Dr. R. S. Steele, who is connected with the Youngberg Memorial Hospital in Singapore. The physician told of some Port Hardy Church of the problems and challenges encoun- tered in our work in the Orient, still the Doubles Its Number work is going forward steadily. Port Hardy is a small town of 4,000 Not content merely to confine his ef- located at the Northern tip of Vancouver forts to the walls of even a mission hos- Island. Acknowledging the challenge of a pital, Dr. Steele has traveled extensively Century 21 Speakers, Dr. Graham McMorland, to conduct clinics and assist in Evange- M.D., Professor on the Faculty of Medicine at the finished work, God's people are anxious University of British Columbia, and B.C. Con- that this command be fulfilled in their listic thrusts in such outposts as Penang, ference Medical Secretary, with Pastor Arthur Spenst at the Program. part of God's vineyard. Because of this Borneo, Sarawak, and remote Islands of desire to see their friends and relatives as the Orient. a part of the family of God, the Knoll- His last itinerary, in January, took Century 21 and a New Church Stewart Evangelistic Team was invited him four hours by motor boat beyond As a preparatory step toward estab- to conduct a Bible Seminar there. the last outpost of civilization to the in- lishing a new church, Dr. Graham Mc- On opening night 130 guests filled the terior of Borneo. Here at a "Longhouse" Morland and Pastor Arthur Spenst con- banquet room at the Thunderbird Inn. 400 feet in length, and 40 feet wide, and ducted a Century 21 Program in Port Night after night the room was filled by with 26 doors open to his Medical skills, Coquitlam, British Columbia. Dr. Mc- the Spirit and with those eager to study he spent two weeks with the native peo- His Word. At the end of the first week ple in this village without a single Chris- we transferred the Seminar to our newly tian. Although the Doctor does not like to constructed and dedicated Church, and double as a dentist, the need and his the attendance continued to swell. All of compassion caused him to pull 300 teeth. this resulted in over 50 souls affirming Dr. Steele has just attended the An- acceptance of Jesus as Lord. Thus far 22 nual Medical Convention in Loma Linda, have been baptized which doubles the California and on his return to the Ori- church attendance. Ten of these were ent, visited his son and family, Mr. and married couples. Further reports of prog- Mrs. Charles Steele, of Kelowna, British ress continue to come in. May we con- Columbia. He has already spent nine tinue to pray for this busy little town and years at this post, and if time and con- bustling church doing great exploits for ditions permit, he hopes to remain for God. several more years. Pastor T. R. KNOLL KATHERINE WAGNER British Columbia Conference Evangelist Westbank S.D.A. Church

North Vancouver group at study. Morland is Medical Secretary of the B.C. Conference and a dedicated church mem- ber. The Century 21 Program was held in the Port Coquitlam Secondary School and was well attended at the conclusion, and a new company was formed. Sab- bath worship attendance is now averag- ing about 50. It should be mentioned that a five-day Plan was held just pre- vious to the Century 21 Program, so that there was a double tie in. Also, Dan Wells, assistant pastor of the New West- minster, B.C. S.D.A. Church and Mrs. Shirley Elloway and Mrs. Myrna Zapot- ichnay assisted with the program. This is the second church that the New West- minster Church has established. W. W. ROGERS Communications Department Pictured above are some of those baptized at Port Hardy. B.C. Conference

140 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER cently baptized. Since the opening of the church, Pastor Cliff Drieberg has con- ducted Sabbath and Tuesday evening Seminars using an overhead projector and presenting a Bible marking method in his subject presentation. This approach of searching the Scriptures has been a wonderful blessing. The church is also reaching out into community areas. From October 13-17, 1975, Pastor Drieberg conducted a five-day "Stop Smoking" plan in North Vancouver and had an at- tendance of 26. Due to community de- mand another five-day plan was held January 12-16, 1976, with Dr. McMor- land assisting. Sister Gladys Mason plans also to conduct a "Vegetarian Cooking School" in one of the local schools in January also. A Community Outreach Program is also being carried with soul- winning goals, and Pastor Drieberg along with some church members have made At far left: Pastor Dirk Zinner, with his wife in front of him with their five-day class. New Year's resolutions to bring new church members to church. The church's active young people visit Prince George and District nurses, teachers, dental assistants, a real folks on Sabbath afternoon and where estate agent, a chiropractor, labourers, Help "Quitters" possible give Bible studies. They also plan farmers, housewives, and a variety of to hold a "free" musical concert in the other trades and vocations. Future five- Skid Row area of Vancouver. If you Two successful sessions of five-day day Plans are scheduled in April, for should know of any person who would Plans to Stop Smoking were recently held Ft. St. James and another one for Prince like to be visited in the North Vancouver in Prince George (February 1-5) and in George in May. area, please let us know, as we are eager- Vanderhoof (February 16-20). Addition- MARK DOYLE ly searching for people with whom to al follow-up meetings are being held on a Prince George share the story of Salvation. Space and regular basis, much to the appreciation Communications Director time demands this article be concluded, and benefit of the ex-smokers as well as so in closing may I mention our need others who are new to the program. for your prayers for the Lord's blessing Much prejudice is broken down through North Vancouver Progress as our church is young, our members community service projects such as these, The Lord has answered many prayers new and our need for guidance is great. resulting in better community relations, and blessed with the opening of a new We invite any to fellowship with us who better Ingathering reception, as well as church in North Vancouver, B.C. Ap- may be in the area. Our church address possible interests in better physical and proximately 120 happy souls were pres- is: spiritual health which we as Adventists ent on October 11, 1975, to witness the believe and practice. c/o St. Andrew's United Church official organizing of the church group. St. George St. and 10th Ave., In the recent five-day plan to Stop The day was further brightened by the North Vancouver, B.C. Smoking in Prince George, Pastor Zinner presence of Evangelist Lawton Lowe, was assisted by nurses Hedwig Toombs Elder A. W. Kaytor, Conference Presi- Pastor Cliff Drieberg may be contacted and Sidsel Sorensen as 20 out of 28 regis- dent, and Elder E. F. White, Treasurer. at: 987-0574 trants indicated success after five nights. The church has a membership of 53, MRS. SANDIE MILLS One participant (a public school teacher) with approximately 30 having been re- P.R. Secretary requested the use of some of our films to show his students. Another teacher also requested our materials and films. In Vanderhoof, the Adventist person- nel were also assisted nightly by the local R.N. Association. There one participant, a well respected community resident, at- tended the first session to see what it was all about and became convinced that he should, indeed, quit smoking. Another item has stepped into the spot- light. The pastor now has an invitation to present our health concepts to the local Rotary Club. Participants at these two five-day Plans to Stop Smoking Sessions included One of the all-day Seminars conducted by Elder Lawton Lowe in North Vancouver. VoL. 45, No 9, MAY 1, 1976 141 - Innisfree Report Story Hour for the children of the com- munity. It has been a great deal of work "Are all the children in the world but the community mothers won't let just like you?" asked the teacher. them stop. But it has been fun and re- "No!" shouted a chorus of children's warding also. voices. Just think—everyone learns something "Well, what are other children like?" at Bible Story Hour. The Bible story was was the next question. about the little boy with the lunch of "White," a tiny tot replied. five barley loaves and two fishes. Just to "And black and yellow and red— be certain that everyone would under- Teacher, you know the song, too," piped stand and appreciate the story, the teach- Ryley Extension Project up another pre-school child. er asked, "Do you know what a fish is?" You guessed right. They all sang, "Yes," roared the children. Beginning in 1918 with one member, "Jesus Loves the Little Children of the "Have you seen a fish?" Sister Florence Booth, the light of truth World." has been burning ever since. It lit the For several years, the ladies of the lives of Sister Booth's children as they Innisfree Church have conducted Bible were given through the years. Then it spread as her son Roland married in 1943 and a fine large family was added to Roland and Margaret as the years passed. The matter of meeting in one consideration to the situation. Out of this home for services also spread with the has grown a determination, under God, moving of the Dr. George Price family to build a suitable church home center to the area in the fifties, with other fam- of their own. So much so, that though, ilies following. due to there being only a few family Finally the group found it necessary head wage earners it will require these to meet in the local Legion Hall. When to give in the thousands of dollars, plans Alice Bancarz telling stories. this facility burned down, they were able are already solidly laid to move ahead. to rent the only available church, pic- And more important, plans are also al- tured above, and in which they meet at ready laid to take advantage of the situ- present. More recent additions to the ation by having evangelistic meetings as group have brought a housing problem an opening "housewarming". in the small two-room church, particu- The Conference officials have set aside larly in the children's divisions. May 22 Church Extension offering to as- Since the taking of the (below) picture, sist this forward move in the work and another family has located permanently witness in the Tofield-Ryley-Holden area. in the district. A huge hydro electric Your kind participation then and at any complex and mine is to locate not far other time will be greatly appreciated distant in the near future and this is indeed! And this applies both financially expected to give added impetus to this and physically with the actual building Primary children singing. family influx. This, with the desire of the program. Contact may be made by writ- group to take active part in our church's ing or phoning: Mr. Roland Booth, new witnessing emphasis in sharing the Ryley, TOB 4A0 or Pastor G. Davies, 44 faith, has caused them to give prayerful Glamorgan Drive, Sherwood Park, Alta.

The Ryley group meeting in a rented Church. Displaying crafts. 142 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER "Yes," they replied. Mrs. Alice Bancarz, assisted by Mrs. "What does a fish look like?" Samograd and Mrs. Hanland from the A little boy was eager to reply, "Uh, community, conducts a primary class for uh . . . it has feathers on it like a . . . 36 children, grades 1-4. like a . . . dog. Only it's different—not For older children, Mrs. Wilma Sam- ograd directs a Pathfinder club of 20 just like a dog." juniors and early-teen-age youth. She is The children agreed that they knew assisted by Mrs. Betty Bowman and Con- what such a fish was and the story was stable Colin McIvor. told. Fourteen little boys and girls and In helping the children of Innisfree, seven mothers learned of Jesus' love and the members of the church are sowing how He cares for our daily needs. seeds in fertile soil. Certainly their efforts Following the pre-school Story Hour, will be rewarded. ate,

CAMPS Camps are built to be used. No one makes better use of a camp or has more fun camping than a school full of chil- dren. Perhaps the teachers, cooks and parent supervisors have more fun—at least they looked pretty happy when they left. The students and staff of the Lacombe SDA Elementary School (enrollment and studied the Scriptures, 165) swarmed all over the Foothills did the dishes, SDA Camp during the weekend of Feb- ruary 21. What did they do? The following pic- tures show some of the action: M. GRAHAM

learned character building lessons, got the top bunk first,

They worshiped together as a group,

enjoyed games, honored Father and Mother Patterson on their wedding anniversary,

and sang,

and acted out plays — just to mention a few of and played instruments, smiled, the activities. VoL. 45, No 9, MAY 1, 1976 143 Adventist Church. Elder Kunkel per- formed the rite of baptism in a beautiful small lake. Soon our little company joined the sis- terhood of SDA churches in the Mani- toba Conference, a church of twenty members. This church exists even today, now known as the Inglis SDA Church (hav- ing moved to this more central location fifteen miles from Russell) and under the leadership of Norman and Gerda RECOLLECTIONS of a Pioneer Worker Liske. Its membership is still small, for most of the relatives in time moved At the request of the President of the cided to keep the seventh-day Sabbath. away. The youth went away for a Canadian Union Conference, whose re- Finally one Sunday he presented his con- schooling and the old generation died. I cent visit I appreciated, and who has victions to the whole Lutheran Church. am at 94 years of age the oldest surviv- known me for many years and con- (By then we as a Lutheran community ing member of the original church. siders me as one of the old pioneers in had joined together in building our own Younger people now carry on. My heart the Canadian work, I will try to write a church of hewed logs neatly bolted to- rejoiced when I heard that the twenty- few of my experiences of the work in gether into a suitable structure.) He member congregation about three or the early times. asked, "Who of you will go with me?" four years ago decided to build a new When I was a child, a number of All six families of his sons-in-law de- church. Lutheran families, mine included, who cided with him. had lived in Russia immigrated to Can- The report of this Sabbath-keeping de- ada under the leadership of old Father cision spread around in the community. Julius Froelke, a lay preacher and The Lutheran pastors of the area op- Baptism at North teacher in Belo-Russia and later also posed the new belief and influenced here in Canada. Father Froelke was a many Lutheran families to do likewise. Battleford, Sask. very religious man and of a scholarly So a split came into the church. The Another fine young lady united with frame of mind, who had prepared many Froelke clan began worshipping in the God's Remnant church on Sabbath after- youth for their confirmation. His con- church on Sabbath the seventh day, noon of March 27, 1976. versions with others usually dealt with and the resisting Lutheran friends wor- Mrs. H. (Darlene) Kivimaa, of Live- religious themes. Father and Mother shipped on Sunday the first day. Of long, Saskatchewan, was baptized at Froelke and seven daughters and one son course strong controversy arose from North Battleford Church, and will be- settled on farms in Southwest Manitoba time to time, but Father Froelke, who come a member of the St. Walburg SDA before the turn of the century. (On the had the ten commandments printed on a Church which was organized into a Com- death of my widowed mother, I lived in canvas hanging which was fastened on pany in October 1975, and according to the home of my eldest brother who had the wall behind the pulpit, never yielded Pastor Mark Atwood, District Pastor, married Maria Froelke. I was privileged to the Lutherans who wanted to take it will be organized into a Church in the to marry the youngest Froelke daughter, down. So we worshipped in this estranged next few weeks. Natalia.) Other Lutheran families as well way for a number of years. (Later the The writer, as former Pastor of this as those of his six daughters settled on Lutherans decided to build their own district, was pleased to be present for homesteads near Russell, Manitoba, Can- church since the original belonged on this happy occasion where he admin- ada. land of SDA's.) istered the rite of baptism. Right from the start Father Froelke For the first time we all began to read We wish Darlene God's richest bless- continued Sunday worships in his home, the Bible from beginning to end and ing as she faces the challenge, as a which were attended by his neighbors. were strongly convinced that the seventh mother and wife, of serving her Lord in By the providence of God in 1898, day was the right day to keep. A few her home, her church, and in her com- within a thirty-mile radius of the settle- others joined us in keeping the Sabbath munity. ment a book was being sold by a colpor- of the Lord as we understood the teach- JOHN T. RUSK, Pastor teur, Brother Greenslade. A copy of ings of the Seventh-day Adventists who Regina, Sask. Bible Readings for the Home Circle fell had published the Bible study book. A into the hands of Father Froelke. He whole year passed before we came in studied the book very carefully and thor- contact with Seventh-day Adventist mem- oughly, for the contents interested him bers through a letter from Brother Moo- very intensely. He began to talk about it dy, the publishing secretary, who wrote every time he met with his family and that Manitoba had several established neighbors. He especially wondered why SDA Churches with headquarters in church folk kept Sunday, the first day of Winnipeg. the week, when the seventh day is spe- Elder W. Adams, the President of the cifically commanded in the ten com- Manitoba Conference, and Elder Karl mandments in the Bible. His convictions Kunkel, our German worker, came to on that point growing stronger and visit us, and what a pleasure it was for stronger, he questioned the Lutheran all of us to study with them other Bible minister who could not convince him truths. After a period of study we de- Left to Right: Pastor J. Rusk, Mrs. H. (Darlene) with traditional arguments, so he de- cided to be baptized into the Seventh-day Kivimaa, and Pastor Mark Atwood. 144 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER News from Maple Creek by visiting non-attending members first, the results have been very good and yet Vacation Bible Schools work when sad, because some of these members have story hours can follow. The Maple Creek never been visited by an Adventist Pastor Church has been holding a weekly story for years and these folk did not live near hour for the past nine months, wherein any church. Studies have been set up and soon we hope to see the results of these studies. MRS. W. MICHAELS P.R. Secretary Maple Creek SDA Church

Four of the ten Five-day Plan people attending the follow-up program. Henderson Hwy. Church Baptism tended the plans says he knows now how the Adventists live without meat. A spe- Mrs. Mutrie in the foreground, is a non-Adventist, Three young people united with the who teaches crafts at story hour. Mrs. Michaels in cial thanks to Mrs. W. Winkler and Mrs. Henderson Highway Church in Winnipeg the background with some of the children. A. Schmidt for all their work. by baptism March 27th, thereby giving the life of Christ and His ministry in the public expression to their faith in Jesus Witnessing for Christ Sanctuary service has been studied. Crafts as their personal Saviour. and prizes were given. The average at- The Witnessing for Christ program Cousins Brent and Karen Young have tendance being 20, only two of these after February 5: so far one baptism has Adventist family backgrounds. Alex were S.D.A. children. Some of the Junior resulted and more are expected. Pastor Yoong emigrated from Malaysia first to girls joined our Pathfinder club. This club Michaels, while studying his Witnessing is another first for Maple Creek. The for Christ manual in his office, found story hour has come to the point where we hope we will be able to make the transition from story hour to Sabbath School. The story hour director is mak- ing plans to visit the parents of these children.

Left to Right: Alex Yoong, Brent Young, Pastor A. Spenst, Karen Young.

Hawaii and then to Canada in 1973. He Elder Hillock standing; The Nelson family seated Mr. Nelson, Lori-Ann, and Mrs. Nelson. became acquainted with Miss Sharon Lao who invited him to church and gave himself in a peculiar situation. Being him a copy of Bible Readings. mightily impressed to visit a certain fam- Pastor Arthur Spenst studied with each ily and also fill the baptismal tank. of the candidates to complete their prep- Whereon he began to fill the tank and aration for baptism and is pictured above make preparation to visit the Nelson fam- Maple Creek Pathfinder club — two non-Adventist with them. girls missing from picture. Left to Right: Randy ily who live 40 miles south of Maple We wish these new members God's Winkler, Stuart Schmidt, Paula Winkler, Cindy Creek. After the tank was full, Pastor Michaels, Shirley Schmidt. blessing and continued Christian growth. and Mrs. Michaels went to visit the fam- AUDREY KRAUSHAR Pathfinder Pinder has been started in ily. The Gospel presentation was given to Communications Secretary Maple Creek and is running well. We the young people who were not yet bap- Henderson Hwy. SDA Church have two non-Adventist children almost tized and Lori Ann gave her heart to Winnipeg, Manitoba ready for investiture along with our own Christ and consented to baptism. children. The club is looking forward to On following the witnessing program campouts in the spring and right now is Shellbrook Ordination busy with their progressive classes. We are happy to have an organized Five-Day Plans Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Two Five-day Plans have been held Shellbrook area. On March 27, 1976 we in Maple Creek and one in Fox Valley. had the pleasure of having Elder Stan They have been very successful. The one Gallant and our minister Pastor A. Hie- held in Fox Valley was arranged and bert ordain two members, Brother John organized completely by the community Jewkes as Elder, and Brother Herb Leh- and has been successful to date. mann as Deacon. The church ladies prepared a lovely Our prayers go with these two leaders vegetarian banquet following the Fox in our church. Valley Five-day Plan. The meal has been MRS. MARY RUSK Pastor Michaels, teacher of Christ's work in the the talk of the town. A butcher who at- sanctuary at story hour. P.R. Secretary

Vol,. 45, No 9, MAY 1, 1976 145 KINGSWAY

You probably never suspected that to was lurking behind the mild-mannered h of Kingsway College students. So to all 11 unaware we cordially invite you to Art Fair This exhibit will present many types of work done by the students this past y These artforms will include pencil sketc charcoal drawings, chalk and oil pastels most recently, oil paintings. Portraits, I scaoes, seascapes and even moonscapes fill the program. ART FAIR '76 will take place May 2nc the patio and in the lobby of the Girls' mitory.

Language of the Soul Art has always meant many things to n people. To some it is only a dab of pain, pencil shading: a waste of time. To off many others, it is the laguage of the That bit of paint or pencil stub, when tel fully used with God-given talent, can recr a mood or atmosphere that woos the ii being of man. The appreciation of art invigorates the rr and renders to the soul a certain, spc mood. The fragment of God's great creel that it captures is unique and inexprese through merely words. The objective of Art class is to link more finely the connec between mind and hand. When this is reali

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A pastel drawing being completed by Barbara Warman, an art student at Kingsway College.

Ruth Edwards working on an abstract composition Catherine Avis demonstrates pastel drawing.

146 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER EGE ART FAIR

student is more efficiently able to express -nself in a tasteful manner that glorifies his eator. — ALLIE

"Where does the artist obtain his design? om nature. But the great Master Artist has inted upon heaven's shifting, changing can- s the glories of the setting sun. He has -ted and gilded the heavens with gold, silver, d crimson, as though the portals of high even were thrown open, that we might view gleamings, and our imagination take hold the glory within . . . "In earth, and air, and sky, with their mar- lous tint and color varying in gorgeous con- ast or softly blended in harmony, we behold .s glory. "Shall we, in the enjoyment of the gifts, rget the giver?" ELLEN G. WHITE

Have you ever felt like expressing your feel- gs with brush and paint or pencil and paper? so, Art at Kingsway College Art Department in give you this training and experience so at as time goes on you can learn to express 'urself in a way that will not only be creative you, but also prove to be a source of en joy- ent to those around you. Come try it—you'll :e it!! COLLEEN CAMPBELL

ulture in Your Life

Pottery is also offered at Kingsway College. Here is Richard King to show you.

Mrs. Gerald Wasmer explains art processes to Kingsway art students. Kingsway College student Tim Dunn puts finishing touches on an oil painting.

VoL. 45, No 9, MAY 1, 1976 147 Operation Family — Conducted in Hanover, Ontario Dr. John and Millie Youngberg of Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, recently conducted "Operation Family", a family-life workshop in Han- over, for 81 people including children. "We spend much time and money pre- paring for our professions, and yet take SDA Chaplains Plan for Future for granted we know how to be good husbands and fathers, wives and mothers John Corban, Chaplain without any training whatsoever," were Branson Hospital Dr. John Youngberg's opening remarks. Drs. Millie and John Youngberg discussing "Oper- ation Family" with George Unger. Kettering Adventist Medical Centre A family functions best under good group dynamics. A nursery was provided provided the setting for a pre-convention leadership. "Leadership", explained Dr. for preschoolers. weekend retreat at which fifty Adventist Youngberg, "is an influence which in- "To discipline is more than just whip- Hospital Chaplains from across North spires and moves people, obtaining from ping, spanking or scolding your child," America met with representatives from them the maximum of co-operation with explained Dr. Youngberg. "It's true the General Conference Ministerial Asso- the minimum of opposition." meaning is 'to make disciples or follow- ciation and several Hospital Administra- Every family has problems but the best ers' ". This involves the total day by day tors, March 5-7. Chaplain John Corban way to solve them is to turn them into activities between parents and children. was on hand to represent the Branson projects. Stated Dr. Youngberg, "If some- The entire "Operation" ended with a Hospital. one gives you a lemon, make lemonade!" unique film called "The first days of The purpose of the retreat was to dis- During the adult sessions the children life". This film showed by means of X cuss specific ways in which Adventist were not forgotten. The children ages Health Care Centres can work more 6-12 and youth, 13-16, had their own closely and contribute more meaningfully toward fulfilling the goals of the church, and of the great commission. Since chap- lains, in the Loma Linda Centre in the lains occupy strategic positions in the fall of 1976. This is seen as a genuine institutions, it was felt the part they play move on the part of the ministerial de- is especially important. partment, to gain a fuller understanding Elder N. R. Dower, director of the of the chaplain's world, his life and his Ministerial Department of the General functioning. Conference, led out in the opening Fri- Following the weekend retreat at Ket- day evening program. Elder F. W. Wer- tering, the Adventist Chaplains were nick, a General Conference Field Secre- transported 50 miles south to Cincinnati, tary, was also present for the discussions. to join some 300 other chaplains from Elder Bob Spangler, also of the Minis- across North America in their annual terial Department, had been at Kettering Protestant Hospital Association conven- Chris and Debbie Jensen of Hanover were married only four months at the time they attended "Oper- Hospital four days earlier to "sit where tion. Workshops and presentations by ation Family" Pastor Wiebe is seen chatting with they sit", and work in the Chaplains' leading figures in the field of counselling, them. Department. He also plans to take a crisis intervention and chaplaincy were ray photography the development of the full quarter of Clinical Pastoral Educa- the features of this meeting, which lasted unborn child in the mother's womb from tion, the training given ful-time chap- through until Wednesday, March 10. six hours after conception until the birth of the baby. "Operation Family" involves everyone in its program. Those in attendance ranged in age from 5 months to a lady over 80. One couple who attended had been married four months, while yet an- other had been married over fifty years. The members of the Harriston Church were well prepared for this program be- cause the entire month of January was set aside as Family Life Month. The seven-hour prayer meeting held the first Sabbath of January was devoted entirely to the home and family. On subsequent sabbaths, Pastor Ken Wiebe spoke on such aspects as Worship and the Family, thus preparing the congregation for "Op- eration Family" which so fittingly cli- maxed Family Life Month.

Seventh-day Adventists plan for the future. MRS. VERA WIEBE 148 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Ottawa Cooking School sumptuous table was set up and the stu- the final evening, trying out their new dents had an opportunity to taste the knowledge and skills in meatless cooking. The Ottawa Church organized the first dishes prepared that evening. A special guest speaker Doctor Doro- Cooking School to be held since the All of the members of the Ottawa thy Horwood, Ph.D. in Biochem and opening of the new Church last year. Church who had assisted with the cook- Nutrition, was invited to address the This Lay Activities outreach program ing course were given a special tribute class, but owing to a death in her family met with a huge success with about forty by Sister Howz, who presented each of she could not be present, and we sympa- persons attending, many of them non- them with a different coloured corsage thize with Dr. Horwood in her grief. members of the Church, and a notable of carnations. However, Brother George Brewer, who number of men were among the partici- These were — Sisters Alta McDowell; has long practised healthful living was pants. wife of our new pastor, Joan Brewer, Al- able to say a few words to the gradu- thea Headley, Sheila Williams, Maryse ates at the special dinner. A special guest The course, which was given in the Collins, Jeannie Mannell, Curleen Shaw, at the graduation evening was a free- social room of the new Church, was held Mary Kessler, Venita Singh, and Dolly lance journalist, Coleen Anderson-Kong, on four successive Sunday evenings from Hivale. who had given some publicity to the February 28 to March 28. Sister Howz gave a demonstration of meatless cooking classes as well as to the Thanks to the organizational ability of breakfast food with a slide presentation, Five-day Plan to Stop Smoking, in recent Sister Audrey Howz, ably assisted by "Sugartime", and emphasized natural articles in the Ottawa Journal. Sister Bonnie Wilson, the entire course foods for better nutrition. Energy foods, We feel that the Lord really blessed was one which was packed with interest Bread and Rolls, was demonstrated by this program which was also a training and information for the students. A slide Sister Joan Brewer, with a slide presenta- session for all those who kindly partici- presentation on some aspects of health- tion "The Great Grain Robbery". From pated in the running and organization of ful living was given each evening, and "Soup to Nuts" was demonstrated by Sis- this important means of reaching the leaflets from the Department of Health ter Bonnie Wilson with a slide presenta- community of Ottawa, and we pray that and Welfare were distributed, as well as tion "Water, Water, Water". "Vegetarian those who attended may have carried copies of Life and Health magazine. Sukiaki and savoury Soya Beans" was away with them some of the seeds of our Each evening prizes were handed out Sister McDowell's choice with a presen- message of truth as well as good mem- which consisted of packaged or canned tation "The Spider's Web", a story of the ories of this enjoyable experience. meatless foods. The highlight of the eve- harmful effects of coffee. EITHNE AMOS ning was the "taste and see" held after The graduatitng class were invited to Communication Secretary the class in an adjoining room, where a put on a special "pot-luck" supper for Ottawa Church

Members of the Cooking classes enjoying a "taste and see" session after Sister Audrey Howz presents her lecture to a large and very attentive class. Name tags were worn to enable easy fellowship between the class of over forty members. students.

Brother Howz stayed in the background while his wife led out in the A happy graduate is Wendy Horton, seen here with her mother (third cooking classes, but was ready with a helping hand to set up the arrange- from left) and friends. Wendy's interest in vegetarianism was one of the ment of seats, and other equipments. attractions of the S.D.A. Church, into which she was just recently baptized.

VoL. 45, No 9, MAY 1, 1976 149 ONTARIO — Continued New Beginning for Education schools? It is with joy that we see many of our schools offering courses that the Windsor Youth Actively Christianity is a religion of NEW BE- Spirit of Prophecy call the "ABC" in our Involved in Church Programs GINNINGS. Every day, week, month, education. Let us now be willing to fol- season or year, we have the God-given low the instruction also regarding "school The youth program in the Windsor opportunity to begin anew by His grace, homes," large homes where teachers take Church has grown significantly in recent and can determine to let Christ live out several young people under their care. months with the addition of several new His life within us more fully than be- (Testimonies Vol. 6, page 168). The dor- activities. fore. Yes, God's mercy and "His com- mitary idea is not included in God's plan. The Pathfinder club has been involved passion fail not. They are new every It crept in from another source. We need in swimming and skating outings, camp- morning: great is they faithfulness." only to disobey God in part and be re- ing, literature blitz distributions, and hay Lamentations 3: 22, 23. jected as happened with King Saul. rides. Bottle-drives were implemented to In Canada our advanced educational Let us all earnestly pray now that pay for club uniforms. Last Christmas system is at a crossroads. We have a new God will especially guide us in Canada over 840 cans were collected for food opportunity for a NEW BEGINNING. as we lay plans for our college program. basket distribution, and for this, the path- Shall we say to the Lord, "we know bet- It has been my privilege to live in Can- finders received photo-publicity in the ter than You", or shall we humble our- ada for over twenty years, to graduate Windsor Star. selves and follow God's specific instruc- from our school both in Oshawa and Pathfinder leaders Gord and Ruth tion in how we are to operate our Lacombe as well as to go through our Jinkerson, and Bob and Judy Anderson, schools in Europe and the United States. have plans for upcoming bike-a-thons, I thank God for our schools. walk-a-thons, campouts, and first-aid Oh, how badly we need more workers courses. in God's vineyard! Let us operate schools Several months ago, councillor Flora The MV program also provides an according to God's instructions that Kahraman started a sunshine singing outlet for youth talents. Virginia Serdo- would produce workers who will help group. This has now become a regular wich, head of the local department, is finish the work quickly. event with about 25 adults and children planning campouts for the summer time. I write this article unsolicited, as a visiting nursing homes once a month for The energy and involvement of our member and a worker and with earnest a sing-along. The old folks greatly appre- church youth should truly be an inspira- prayer that we will have courage and ciate these visits. A youth choir has re- tion to us all. wisdom to take the right steps as we cently been formed under the direction RANDY SAUNDERS plan for a NEW BEGINNING in our of Claude Bastien. Many of these mem- Communication Secretary college program. bers are also Pathfinders. Windsor Church 0. ORPANA, Pastor Sudbury Church

tittetti: On March 21, a Pathfinder-parent-supper night was held. All the food was The Pathfinder girls have been learning the fine points of table setting made by the pathfinders. and cooking.

The youth choir, formed and directed by Claude Bastien. Many are path- What better way to learn how a gasoline engine works than to take apart finder members. the church lawn mower? Of course, not 'everyone' pays attention.

150 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Coordinated . . . smoking and health committee, Went- Kingsway Alumni News Notes worth-Hamilton TB and Respiratory Dis- Last night the meeting was most eases Association. The pastor and mem- MARCH 7, 1976 thrilling — 27 were baptized and another bers of the Guelph church sincerely THE KOREA TIMES 26 came forward signifying their decision thank these men for conducting this pro- to follow the Lord. That is what hap- gram. Dr. Robert G. Burgess, acting chair- pened at the Bowmanville, Ontario effort Extensive publicity was given in the man of the National Council of Kiwanis, conducted by Elder Lawton Lowe, Union local newspaper, and on radio, as well as Korea and professor of business adminis- Ministerial Secretary. All of the Union by posters and handbills. We believe the tration at Korean Union College, was office secretaries are helping every eve- program will help the participants to en- awarded a citation by the National Regis- ning of the meetings. Associated with joy better health. ter of Prominent Americans and Interna- Pastor Lowe are Pastors D. Handysides, PASTOR D. R. GODSOE tional Notables in Florida for his com- Gordon Pifher and Dave White. The next Guelph Church munity leadership and promotion of in- baptism of 30 is planned for this coming ternational relations a few weeks ago. Sabbath, April 17. 11 The citation arrived here on Friday. Another fact that impresses the visitor Send SIGNS is the involvement of the members of the It was awarded him for his contribu- College Park Church and their faithful- to 28 IN tion to the improvement of international ness in participating and attending. Some Remaining relations among business and professional of them are visiting the key interests. All Unentered men during his ten-year stay in Pakistan, seem to be praying. Countries Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Korea. One brother offered two acres of land in a choice location on which to build a "I wasn't aware such an organization new church. Witnessing Family in existed until I received a letter notifying me of such an honor," said Dr. Burgess, Brother Malcolm Andrews of Ottawa Salford, Ontario left his business, and on a voluntary who was recently appointed director of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) G.I. basis is assisting in this effort. Brother The Spirit of Prophecy says "It is no Judd La Mountain is very active in or- Service Center in Korea. His name will small matter for a family to stand as be listed in the 1976-77 edition of the ganizing and visiting. representatives of Jesus, keeping God's It is most encouraeing to witness this National Register of Prominent Ameri- law in an unbelieving community. . . . cans and International Notables. co-ordinated evangelistic program. It is One well-ordered, well disciplined family a worthy example to emulate. How the tells more in behalf of Christianity than Bob and Treva Burgess, are graduates work would prosper if we had a hun- all the sermons that can be preached." of Kingsway College Classes of '46 and dred such efforts in progress in our Adventist Home, Page 32. '47. Union. Then Jesus could come soon. We praise God that in the small vill- Two Loma Linda University adminis- age of Salford, Ontario we have just L. L. REILE, President trators have accepted positions at Union S.D.A. Church in Canada College in Lincoln, Nebraska. Seppo 0. Vartija, assistant campus business admin- istrator at Loma Linda was a graduate of Kingsway College in 1967. Guelph Five-day Plan Mr. Vartija will assume his new posi- The Five-Day Plan to stop smoking tion as business manager for Union Col- convened in Guelph, February 15-19, at lege on July 1. A native of Tornio, Fin- the Guelph General Hospital. It attracted land, Mr. Vartija received his bachelor's 37 smokers to its first session. degree in political science and business Presenting the plan was the minister- administration from Andrews University physician team of Pastor Hans Fisch- in 1970. He took graduate work in po- bacher of Kitchener, and Dr. Murray litical economy at York University, To- Brandstater of Campbellville, associate ronto, Canada, in 1971. He will receive his Certified General Accountant certifi- professor of medicine at McMaster Uni- Joan Bohms, left — Lynn Tait, right. versity in Hamilton, and chairman of the cation in June. such a family, Larry and Lynn Tait have had the joy of witnessing Christ's soon Before coming to Loma Linda Univer- coming to their neighbour, and this won- sity, Mr. Vartija taught and was an derful message has been accepted by administrator at Kingsway College in Joan Bohms. Ontario, Canada. On Sabbath, March 27, 1976, Elder Dan Harris baptized Joan at the Wood- stock Seventh-day Adventist church, fol- lowing the service the members of the Church joyously welcomed Joan into Kingsway College their membership and each one wished her God's blessing. Alumni 1Veehend RUTH VENESS May 7, 8, 9, 1976 A small portion of those participating in the Five- Press Secretary day Plan in Guelnh, listening to the director, Pastor Hans Fischbacker. Woodstock Church VoL. 45, No 9, MAY 1, 1976 151 Memory Waugh attending AUC Welcome to Pastor and Memory Waugh, daughter of the Mrs. Staples church Bible-worker Sister V. Waugh, Pastor and Mrs. T. W. Staples have left Montreal to pursue further studies recently joined the Quebec Association. at Atlantic Union College in September Pastor Staples as Secretary-Treasurer, 1975. It was not long after that we re- and Director of the Department of Stew- ceived news that she had plans of be- ardship while Mrs. Staples will work as coming a student-missionary and was receptionist and secretary in the office. elected to serve in Korea for a year, commencing in June 1976. The Staples come to us from Zaire (former Belgian Congo) in Central Af- On February 28, Memory and some rica where they have laboured for more friends from A.U.C. came to Montreal and presented a concert on her behalf. than thirty years. Items were very well rendered and warm- Heritage H Singers in Montreal ly accepted by the audience. Participants were Lecroft Green and Nelson Parra- The Heritage Singers are well known way vocalists, Leonard Cann on the for their inspiring gospel music. Last Vibraphone and Marimba with Deborah year the Heritage II paid a visit to the Shorey as accompanist. Westmount Church and had such a suc- The performance included works by cessful performance that their sales in- Mozart, Handel, Schumann and Brahms. cluded, not only tapes and sheet-music "The Holy City" by Adams, "It Takes but also all the records that were sched- Everything To Serve The Lord" by Kelly uled both for Montreal and their next and "Du Bist Eine Blume" by Schumann concert-destination. were among the pieces rendered. It is not surprising, therefore, that We all pray that Memory and her everyone was looking forward to the friends will continue to witness for God performance of March 20, 1976. It was not only in Korea but wherever they may held at the local "Van Horne Eleinentary be. School." An indication of the amount of DOREEN EVANS publicity given as well as the popularity Communications Secretary of the group, was the fact that the audi- Westmount SDA Church torium was filled to capacity and over- flowed with visitors and members of the two English and French-speaking Ad- ventist Churches in Montreal. An emphasis on Witnessing for Christ when he was invited up on stage to sing enriched the evening's performance. In briefly with the group. particular, Judy and Duane from the A similar performance was given the group, thrilled listeners with inspiring following evening, in a local Protestant personal witnessing from family experi- church. Everyone is looking forward to ences. the next visit of the Heritage Singers. It must also have been an exciting DOREEN EVANS moment, if a nervous one, for Dwight Communication Secretary Walton, a junior youngster of our church, Westmount SDA Church Pastor and Mrs. T. W. Staples. Pastor Staples has carried responsibili- ties in various departments in both local and Union levels, and for some years has been Secretary-Treasurer of the Zaire Union. Since General Conference time (July 1975) Pastor and Mrs. Staples have been on special assignment directing the Kasai project in Zaire. This is the area where thousands of people are asking to be- come Seventh-day Adventists. Mrs. Staples is the former Clara Del- hove, daughter of D. E. Delhove, our pioneer missionary to the French-speak- ing areas of central Africa. We welcome the Staples to Canada and to the work in Quebec. P. F. LEMON, President Heritage II singers performing in the Westmount Church. Quebec Association

152 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Gymnastic Display The William Hingston High School, 415 St. Roch, was the scene of a gym- nastic display staged by the visiting "An- drews University Gymnics" from Berrien Springs, Michigan, U.S.A. In an unusual display of poise, tumbling and delicate body-control, the spectators thrilled to Panorama 76, applauded and held their Barnesville Reflections breath as many of the feats were per- formed. "With God all things are possible" has The evening's program was divided been demonstrated time and time again into two parts. The first was an hour of when the hand of faith has reached out gymnastic performances by the 40-mem- and grasped the invisible, omnipotent Ladies' Quilting Project. ber team; mostly High School students hand of the One who never fails — the Principal, Paul Layman; Lay representa- under the direction of Dr. Dan Klein. One whose "biddings are enablings!" tive of the church (and one who had The second session included a few more played an active part in the building pro- gymnastic feats and renditions in song by gram), Harvey O'Dell; and Church Pas- the members of the gymnastic team di- tor, Terrence Davin. rected by Carolyn Bisel. The new, spacious building, consisting To end the evening of gymnastics and song, as well as pay tribute to the Amer- ican bicentennial, the group sang the an- them, "The Cross Is My Statue of Lib- erty". For a program that was free to the public, it was an evening well spent. WAYNE GREAVES (p.p. D. EVANS) Communications Department Westmount S.D.A. Church

Au Revoir to Pastor Whalley On March 13, a surprise farewell pres- entation was made in honor of Pastor J. Whalley, former Associate Pastor of the Branch Sabbath School at Norton. Westmount Church. Pastor Whalley has Harvey O'Dell — pouring the foundations for the new School. of four classrooms, kitchen-Home Eco- served in that capacity until he was re- nomics Room, Principal's Office; storage cently appointed Lay Activities Secretary rooms, auditorium and dressing rooms, for the Quebec Association. is a vast improvement over the facilities The meeting convened with short available during previous school years. speeches by Brother R. Pierce, first elder, Any wonder the excitement! Elder An- Sister R. Holder, Brother W. Greaves, dersen commended the church members Brother R. Ilter and Pastor R. 0. A. for their noble work and sacrificial giv- Samms. These were among the people ing towards this accomplishment. The who have known or who have been in Lord hath done great things! close contact with Pastor Whalley for the After work in the Auditorium is com- longest time. All were highly compli- pleted, a New Brunswick Youth Rally is mentary and full of warmth and genuine planned for sometime in March, 1976. affection for a man whose influence has BAPTISMS — On May 31, 1976, the helped to encourage many. (Continued next page) A farewell poem was composed and presented by Brother R. Met, one of the youths in the church. Pastor Whalley also Eddie and Curtis Smith cutting pulp to raise funds. received a "desk writing-set" and an in- A NEW SCHOOL BUILDING — A itialed attache case. dream that the Lord made a reality for DOREEN EVANS the members of the Barnesville Church. Communications Secretary On the morning of September 8, 1975, a Westmount SDA Church small excited group gathered around the main entrance of the new Shaber Mem- orial Junior Academy. The occasion? The first day of school in a brand new school building. Participating in a simple rib- bon-cutting ceremony were Conference President, Elder Gilbert Andersen; Sec- retary-Treasurer, Reid Coolen; School Wayne and Carrol Warren were baptized recently.

VoL. 45, No 9, MAY 1, 1976 153 Delegates to the Session are appointed by local conference committees. Each regularly organized conference or mis- sion is entitled to one delegate, plus one deleeate for each 200 members or major fraction thereof. L. L. REILE, President A. N. How, Secretary

Young people baptized after Bible Crusade. church witnessed the baptism of Kevin Grade I - 4 Classroom. Thibodeau (who had attended Sabbath School and church for over a year pre- The church rejoiced when, on Decem- vious to baptism) and Roy (Ted) Mago- ber 20, 1975, Kenneth Herrell was added wan, whose father had, in years gone by, to the ranks of the remnant church by owned the very land on which the church baptism. now stands. Both these dear people were BRANCH SABBATH SCHOOLS — recipients of the Gift Bible plan. Two adult schools were started over a At the close of a 4-WEEK BIBLE year ago, one in the Midland area and CRUSADE held in the church by Elder the other in Norton, both within 30 miles John Popowich, a former Maritime Con- of the church, under the leadership of ference Evangelist and no stranger to Brothers Roscoe Kierstead and David Barnesville, nine young candidates were Landry, who were assisted by a few other LEGAL NOTICENOTICE baptized by Pastor Davin: three brothers, church members. Seventh-day Adventist Church Barnesville Church Communication Secretary in Canada Notice is hereby given that the Fifth General Meeting of the Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church in Canada will be held in connection with the Tenth Session of the Canadian Union Conference of Seventh- LEGAL NOTICE day Adventists, May 23-26, 1976, in Canadian Union Conference Blackstrap Camp, Saskatchewan. of Seventh-day Adventists The first meeting of members of this Corporation will be held Tuesday, May Notice is hereby given that the 10th 25, at 7:30 p.m., local time. The purpose Session of the Canadian Union Confer- of this meeting is to receive the reports ence of Seventh-day Adventists will be of the officers, to elect a Board of Direc- held at Blackstrap Camp, Saskatchewan, tors, the principal officers of the Cor- from Sunday, May 23, 1976 to Wednes- Opening Ceremony for new Shaber Memorial poration, to appoint the auditors, to con- Junior Academy. day, May 26, 1976. The first meeting sider any proposed changes in the bylaws will be held at 7:00 p.m. local time, Sun- Wesley, Carl, and Norman Hodgson; that might be recommended by the Di- day, May 23, 1976. twins Darlene and Donna Totten; Tanya rectors, and to transact such other busi- The Session is called for the purpose Cook, Keith Young, Wanda Floyd, and ness as may come before the Corpora- of receiving reports for the past five Alison Davin. Elder Popowich's visit co- tion. years, the election of officers, considera- incided with the finishing of the interior The members of the Corporation are tion of proposed changes in the bylaws of the new school, when he donated his the duly appointed delegates to the 10th that might be recommended, considera- carpentering talents towards the con- Session of the unincorporated Board tion of the establishment of a Canadian struction of blackboards and library shelf known as the Canadian Union Confer- Senior College, and the transaction of units. ence of Seventh-day Adventists. At the conclusion of a WEEK OF such other business as may come before L. L. REILE, President PRAYER conducted by Pastor Terrence the Session at that time. A. N. How, Secretary Davin, November 17 to 22, 1975, 22 young people of Shaber Memorial Junior Academy came forward in a call to pre- pare for baptism, eight of whom were of NOTICE The Sabbath Service of May 29 will be held in the Centennial Pavilion in Sas- baptismal age, the other being between katoon beginning at 9:30 a.m. All church members of the area are welcome. the ages of 8 and 10. A baptism is planned for early 1976.

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154 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Conference Editors Change of Address For CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER BRITISH COLUMBIA — W. W. Rogers ALBERTA — L. Cooper (Be sure to include Postal Code) MANITOBA-SASKATCHEWAN — 8. Gallant Name ONTARIO — Dean 0. McDaniel QUEBEC SDA Church Association — P. F. Lsmon Old Address MARITIME — G. E. Andaman NEWFOUNDLAND — J. M. Campbell Conference Directory CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE — L. L. Relic New Address President; A. N. How, Secretary; C. Klam, Trea- surer; 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1H8

ALBERTA CONFERENCE — J. W. Wilson, Primal- dent; M. D. Suitor, Secretary-treasurer; 201-18 Ave., N.E., Calgary, Alberta. T2E 1J9 Code No. BRITISH COLUMBIA CONFERENCE — A. W. Kay- (It is very important that BOTH old and new address be given) tor, President; H. S. Larsen, Secretary; E. F. White, Treasurer; Box 1000, Abbotsford, B.C. Mail to: Canadian Union Conference, 1148 King East, Oshawa Ontario L1H 1H8 MANITOBA-SASKATCHEWAN CONFERENCE — W. G. Soloniuk, President; R. G. E. Hillock, Secre- tary-treasurer; 1004 Victoria Ave., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 67N On

MARITIME CONFERENCE — G. E. Andersen, Pres- ident; Reid Coolen, Secretary-treasurer; 451 St. George St., Moncton, N.B. E1C 1X9 L.P.N.—To work in Doctor's Office. De- ADVERTISEMENTS lightful rural area in heart of Virginia's QUEBEC SDA Church Association — P. F. Lemon, Tidewater area. Good salary and benefits. President and Treasurer; 79 St. Charles Eest, Longueuil, Quebec. Rates: Per issue, 40 words or less, $5.00; each Contact Paul Gerhardt Tidewater Memorial additional word ten cents. Display advertising $6.00 Hospital, Tappahannock, VA 22560 or call President; per inch. Ten per cent discount per insertion for NEWFOUNDLAND — J. M. Campbell, three or more consecutive insertions without copy collect area code 804-443-3311. Ralph Janes, Secretary-treasurer, 106 Fresh- changes. No advertising will be accepted unless water Rd., St. John's, Newfoundland. A1C 2N8 cash accompanies copy. Send all advertisement to FOR SALE IN NASSAU BAHAMAS — your local conference office for approval by either On two hundred feet by two hundred feet ONTARIO-CONFERENCE — E. C. Beck, President; the president or treasurer. lot. Unfurnished twelve-room house and S. E. White, Treasurer; W. A. Geary, Secretary; "No responsibility can be accepted for any mis- furnished two-apartment building. Tropical Box 520, Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 7M1 representation or dissatisfaction arising from any advertisement." fruit trees. Interested, contact Mrs. Jeanne Stoadley, Box 454, College Heights, Al- berta, Canada. May 1(3) Legal Directory FOR RENT — Spacious 3-bedroom Duplex For the information of members and friends who wish to remember the Church and its institutions available April 1; electric heat, full base- in preparing wills and legacies. ment; healthful climate; one block from new ALBERTA CONFERENCE CORPORATION of the Okanagan Academy; garden space. Phone Seventh-day Adventist Church — 201 - 16th TAPE MINISTRY 765-2009 or write to: Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 1J9 Mrs. M. Gawne WRITE FOR BOX 1197 OLDS, ALBERTA TOM WO THE BRITISH COLUMBIA CORPORATION of the FREE 558 White Rd., Seventh-day Adventist Church — P.O. Box 1000, Abbotsford, B.C., V2S 4P5 TAPE LIST OVER 20 SPEAKERS ON CASSETTE Kelowna, B.C. April 16(2) MANITOBA CONFERENCE CORPORATION of the Seventh-day Adventist Church — 1004 Victoria An opening for a cook in a modern 22-bed Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N OZ8 Personal Care Home on beautiful Vancou- MARITIME CONFERENCE CORPORATION of the ver Island will be available in May - June. Messenger Deadlines Seventh-day Adventist Church, Inc. — 451 St. Pease apply to: George Street, Moncton, N.B., E1C 1X9 Sidney Personal Care Home Deadline for copy Date of Issue ONTARIO CONFERENCE CORPORATION of the 9888 - 5th Street, Seventh-day Adventist Church — P.O. Box 520, Sidney, B.C. V8L 2X3 May 1 May 15 Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 7M1 April 15(2) May 15 June 1 SASKATCHEWAN CONFERENCE CORPORATION of the Seventh-day Adventist Church — 1004 Victo- June 1 June 15 ria Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N OZB LOT FOR SALE — For immediate sale 20 acre lot. Short walk from church school on Deadlines and datelines are always SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH IN CANADA the 1st and 15th of each month. — 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario, edge of wilderness area, 100 miles west of L1H 1H8 Jasper in scenic Rocky Mountains. Consider Deadlines falling on Sabbath or Sun- day are honoured on the following SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH in Newfound- offers over $10,000.00. land and Labrador, Inc. — 106 Freshwater Road, Lamming Mills Church, Box 397 Monday. St. John's, Nfld., A1C 2N8 McBride, B.C. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH — Quebec Phone: 569-2714 or 569-3252 Conference, or Eglise Adventiste du Septieme April 15(3) NOTE—All deadlines for copy are two Jour — Federation du Quebec — 79 St. Charles weeks before date of issue in which article East, Longueuil, Quebec J4H 1B3 Pastor, 10 percent of your congregation will appear. This means all material must INSTITUTIONS aren't hearing your sermons. Now the hard- he in the publishing house two weeks before magazine is mailed.—Ed. CANADIAN UNION COLLEGE of-hearing can sit anywhere in church and College Heights, Alberta, TOC OZO hear only the Sabbath program, with our KINGSWAY COLLEGE new, inexpensive miniaturized wireless P.O. Box 605, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 7M6 headphones. Cancels nearby noises. Space FAITH FOR TODAY FOUNDATION Audio Systems, 3639 Stone River Circle, 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, Ont., L1H 1H8 Stockton, California 95209, Phone: 209-478- THE VOICE OF PROPHECY FOUNDATION 9081, after 5:00. 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, Ont., L1H 1H8 VoL. 45, No 9, MAY 1, 1976 155 Seeking to Serve

A progressive move taken by the Area with anticipated enrollment of 2,100 for invite every church member to be alert Directors' Annual Council of Christian this coming summer. (Three of these will to the opportunity of contacting them. Record Braille Foundation has reorgan- be adult camps.) The Canadian Union Below is a list of representatives who ized each area to conform with that of will host four camps, one at Camp Cor- may be approached for further assistance the Union Conferences in the United mat, British Columbia, July 11-18; one at in bringing hope and encouragement to States and has divided the Canadian Camp Frenda, Ontario, August 8-15; a those who are blind: Union into three areas. John Reitor, third at Foothills Camp, Alberta, July Western Canada Western Canada Area Director, will over- 18-25 and the fourth at Camp Saska- (Alberta and British Columbia) see the work in British Columbia and toba, Manitoba, August 15-22. John Reiter, Box 209, Two Hills, Alberta; Wendell Carpenter is acting Substantial growth and development is Alberta, Canada TOB-4KO, Area Director for Central Canada in- evidence that God is blessing this minis- tel: 403-657-2433 try of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Kenneth Falkingham, to blind people. Not only has there been 12265 Dovercourt Avenue, an increase of funds during the past year, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, but also in services. It is interesting to tel: 403-454-9776 note that many blind persons not of our Central Canada faith are looking for spiritual material to (Manitoba & Saskatchewan) read. Two books which have proved to Wendell Carpenter, General Delivery, be very popular are Steps to Christ and Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Desire of Ages. Over 31,000 lending Orlando Coates, General Delivery, library services were sent out in 1975 to Timber Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada a reading audience of 7,000. Magazine SOJ-2T0 subscriptions for this same period ex- Marie Henry, 796 Niagara Street, Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada R3N-0W3, tel: 204-284-6215 Eastern Canada Tom Lowe, 601 Treeview Drive, Centerville, OH 45459, tel: 513-433-0913 Mr. & Mrs. Knute Haggkvist, John Reitor, CRBF Area Box 663, Brantford, Ontario, Canada Director for Western Canada N3T-5P9, tel: 519-759-6253 L. P. Pedro, 12 Goldfinch Court, eluding Manitoba and Saskatchewan Apt 103, Willowdale, Ontario, Canada, while Tom Lowe is acting Area Director tel: 416-636-9933 for Eastern Canada. District representatives located in prac- tically every state and province spend their time seeking out blind and visually impaired persons, helping with their problems, putting them in contact with various agencies who may best serve their needs and enrolling them in the Wendell Carpenter, Acting CRBF Area Director for free services of the Foundation which Central Canada consist of a lending library, Bible Cor- respondence courses and magazine sub- ceeded the 60,000 mark, indicating a scription service in braille, large print gain of 12,000 over the previous year. and the various recorded media. They Subscriptions for Life and Health in also contact local business and profes- braille and on record now go to 13,645 sional persons acquainting them with the blind and visually impaired persons. Bi- free services thus giving them oppor- ble Correspondence course enrollments tunity to help support this work. are over 3,000 with 2,869 having com- The representatives also enroll chil- pleted their courses in 1975. dren between the ages of nine and nine- The Christian Record Braille Founda- teen in the summer program of National tion wishes to bring to each blind person Camps for Blind Children which has the hope found in the Scripture which mushroomed from one camp with 23 promises that "Every eye shall see Him." Tom Lowe, Acting CRBF Area Director for Eastern children in 1967 to a proposed 34 camps In an endeavor to locate blind people we Canada

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