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3 President’s Perspective In light of the recent resurgence of race-related hate crimes across our nation, the 5 From My Perspective much-needed reforms in community-based law enforcement, the discussions within our own denomination about Regional conferences, and our own struggle to practice 6 Family Ties racially-equitable policies and actions, I dug up an old paper I wrote in 7 Healthy Choices 1974 for an independent study at what is now Washington Adventist 8 Present Truth University. As I read through “The Seventh-day Adventist Church and Racial Equality,” I was surprised when I realized that not much 9 Conversations with God has changed since 1974. We have a long way to go. Maybe this edition 10 Sharing our Hope of the Herald will help. 11 Conexiones 12 Telling God’s Stories Gary Burns, Editor 24 AHS News 25 News Features... 26 News 14 People of Providence: Ellen White and Necessity of Restitution, 34 Announcements Education and Understanding by 35 Mileposts 17 Mitakuye Oyasin: A New Way to Relate by Gary Burns 36 Classifi eds 20 The Church and Race Relations by Don Livesay 41 Partnership with God 42 One Voice The Lake Union Herald (ISSN 0194-908X) is published monthly (except for June/July and November/December) by the Lake Union Conference, P.O. Box 287, Berrien Springs, MI 49103-0287. Periodicals postage paid at Berrien Springs, Mich., and additional mailing o≈ces. Yearly subscription 43 On the Edge price is $12.50. Vol. 107, No. 8. POSTMASTER: Send all address changes to: Lake Union Herald, P.O. Box 287, Berrien Springs, MI 49103-0287.

2 | • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. President’s Perspective BY DON LIVESAY, LAKE UNION PRESIDENT No Ordination for Women Pastors TO THOSE WHO ARE DISAPPOINTED n the April issue of the Herald, wrote an important article about San Antonio and Ibeyond. One of his central thoughts was that whatever the decision at the General Conference Ses- sion regarding the ordination of women, a signifi cant group would be disappointed. His point was very important. Through the past several months, I’ve heard of some comments from both sides of this issue suggesting that the “wrong” decision could be a reason for them to leave the Adventist Church. On reading Mark’s article, I was determined to address either group that came away with disappointment.

As many know, the Wednesday of the Session was set aside to review the study process, allow discussion and vote. The motion brought forward was worded: “After your prayerful study on ordination from the Bible, the writings of Ellen G. White, and the reports of the study commissions, and; after your careful consideration of what is best for the church and the fulfi llment of its mission, is it acceptable for division executive committees, as they may deem it appropriate in their territories, to make provision for the ordination of women to the gospel ministry? Yes or No.” The secret ballot vote was 977 in favor and 1,381 opposed.

After the business meeting, I found my wife, Barbara, and our youngest daughter. I held our girl as she sobbed with disappointment. So it is to those of you, the disappointed group, I now write.

Here’s what the vote meant: The motion was to change existing Church policy and make provision for the 13 world divisions to ordain women pastors as they deem appropriate in their territory. Because the motion failed, the existing policy remains.

Further, the existing policy, affi rmed by our General Conference president Ted N.C. Wilson, still authorizes women to work as pastors. Women pastors are paid the same as male pastors. There are three things commissioned pastors are not authorized to do: ordain, organize churches, and be a conference, union, division or G.C. presi- dent. General Conference Working Policy still authorizes the ordination of women as local church elders.

There are essentially two levels of Church statements that assert what we believe and how we order the Church to carry out its sacred function. The fi rst is our doctrines or 28 Fundamental Beliefs. These are our most care- fully-guarded theological statements. They are modifi ed only after careful study, governance process and then, fi nally, voted at the General Conference Session. Most of those changes are editorial and/or to strengthen or clarify language. A 28th Belief was added at the 2010 General Conference Session.

The second level of Church statements includes the Church Manual, the Constitution & Bylaws and Working Policy. Both the Church Manual and Bylaws also are submitted to the full General Conference Session for modifi cation. The Working Policy, about 950 pages, is changed routinely by the General Conference Executive Committee, which meets twice a year. The issue of women’s ordination is found in the Working Policy, but the signifi cance of changing this specifi c policy was of such a magnitude that it was not left to the General Conference Executive Committee for a decision but, instead, brought to the full General Conference delegation for consideration.

There are voices, on both sides, asserting that women’s ordination is clearly a biblically-defi ned issue. Appropri- ately, the main focus of the study and discussion around women’s ordination has been very focused on Scripture and Ellen White writings — both sides using the same texts and references to arrive at opposite conclusions.

Visit www.herald.lakeunion.org LAKE UNION HERALD • | 3 But other voices assert that Scripture is not defi nitive on this topic and cite the fact that we have struggled with this matter for over 40 years.

The Theology of Ordination Study Committee (TOSC), chosen and authorized by the General Conference, worked for two years. Many papers were presented and addressed. Recognition was given to the prior commissions that considered the ordination of women but without a resolution. TOSC was required to have a 90 percent consensus, which was reached on a “Theology of Ordination.” The required consensus for the women’s ordination discussion was not reached. At the conclusion of the TOSC’s work, there was a two-third’s vote favoring options that would allow the ordination of women as determined by the world divisions.

The Church’s stand on women’s ordination remains within the General Conference Working Policy. There is no Church-approved theology of women’s ordination, and it is not a fundamental or core belief. Here’s the point of the above defi nition of policy versus fundamental beliefs: A Seventh-day Adventist can have strong convictions on both sides of this issue and remain a solid member and true to our faith.

Further, there are voices who have framed this as a conservative versus liberal issue. Please be assured: There are many deeply-conservative Adventist members, theologians, pastors and administrators who are convicted that Scripture tips to the side of women’s ordination or that Scripture does not speak conclusively against ordaining women and, therefore, conclude in favor.

We belong to a world church with incredible diversity. We are a people who are passionate about following God’s Word. It is a wonderful miracle that we are so united in our core beliefs. But a simple survey of the Bible reveals that, historically, God’s people often have had strong, differing understandings of issues, and our own Church history is the same.

Ellen White spoke to this very type of issue: “We cannot then take a position that the unity of the church consists in viewing every text of Scripture in the very same light. The church may pass resolution upon resolution to put down all disagreement of opinions, but we cannot force the mind and will, and thus root out disagreement. These resolutions may conceal the discord, but they cannot quench it and establish perfect agreement. Nothing can perfect unity in the church but the spirit of Christlike forbearance” (1888 Manuscript, p. 1092, emphasis added).

If you are among those who were keenly disappointed and even hurt by the vote in San Antonio, I share your disappointment. I’ve shed tears with our daughter and others. Many parents have shared similar experiences. Our women pastors are still authorized to preach and give spiritual leadership in the Church. The Lake Union Executive Committee has voted support for women in ministry and to remain in alignment with the world church. While Working Policy is not at the level of our fundamental beliefs, it is still an important part of our ecclesiology (Fundamental Belief No. 14).

How do we go forward? I believe, with all my heart, that this is God’s church. While there are many important issues to many people, no agenda is to override our Gospel Commission — to preach the message of salvation and Christ’s return. No other church has such a clear understanding of God’s character and his plan for the sal- vation of this Earth. This Church, even with its fl aws, has been called for this time in history with a message and a mission from God. I invite you to stay focused on the mission before us. We must give victory only to God and not to our adversary.

We cannot then take a position that the unity of the church consists in viewing every text of Scripture in the very same light. The church may pass resolution upon resolution to put down all disagreement of opinions, but we cannot force the mind and will, and thus root out disagreement. These resolutions may conceal the discord, but they cannot quench it and establish perfect agreement. Nothing can perfect unity in the church but the spirit of Christlike forbearance. —Ellen White

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Victory with Prayer

BY RAY PICHETTE

’ve learned there’s no victory without prayer! Prayer is the most intimate spiritual practice I can have with my God. Why? Because prayer connects me relationally — heart, mind and soul — with my Creator, my Redeemer, Iand prayer keeps me dependent on God. When people come to me with important prob- will forgive their sin and heal their land (2 Chronicles 7:14 lems and challenges and I say, “I’ll pray about it,” NIV). they seem disappointed. I’ve learned that when I A good pit crew is very important to any race- say, “May I pray with you about your concern?” they car driver. They refuel the car, hydrate the driver, are appreciative. Prayer is action! And it should be change the tires, and make minor adjustments to our fi rst response, not a last resort. Listen, 100 per- improve speed and handling. Every pastor needs cent of the prayers I don’t pray, don’t get answered! a P.I.T. crew, a Pastor Intercession Team. For the I believe revival and reformation is our most ur- past 23 years, I’ve been blessed by the intercesso- gent need in the church! We can see that the great Ray Pichette ry prayers of Inez Carter, Marvis Spike and Beryl revivals and spiritual awakenings of the past began Jackson. They’re my P.I.T. crew, and they have made with prayer and a focus on study of the Bible. And, no wonder. all the difference in my ministry. Prayer and Bible study are fundamental to our relationship Consider praying God’s promises for your pastor right now. with God. Pray for God’s protection from the attacks of the enemy. In- Ruthie Jacobsen, director of prayer ministries for the Sev- clude your pastor’s family. If your pastor has children, pray a enth-day Adventist Church in North America, introduced me special blessing of protection for them. Let Scripture be your to The Prayer-Saturated Church, a book by Cheryl Sacks. She de- prayer guide, applying those things that the Spirit impresses scribes three kinds of churches: 1) prayer-light churches, where upon your heart. prayer is routine, never forgotten, but often just a form; 2) You may even consider if God is calling you to become a churches with a prayer ministry, where prayer is a focus, and part of a P.I.T. crew, to hold up your pastor as did Aaron and attempts are made to make prayer something valued and ap- Hur for Moses. It would require a commitment and defi ned preciated; and 3) churches that are true houses of prayer, where partnership. After all, Moses did have something to say about prayer is the force behind worship, evangelism and discipleship. it. Of course, you could pray for your pastor without him or her Which of these three describes your church? More important- even knowing, but conversations with your pastor help your ly, what kind of praying church do you want your church to be? prayer intercession be more guided and informed. Where will revival and reformation start? Someplace else Good things happen in churches where there is an active in the world? In North America? In the Lake Union? In your and committed P.I.T. crew. See what God will accomplish as local conference? Or, will it start in your church? Will it start you commit to prayer. See how God can transform your church with you? into a house of prayer. See what victories will be won for God’s God has clearly described his formula for success: If my peo- kingdom! ple, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my Ray Pichette is president of the Illinois Conference. face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I

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Responding to Your Child’s Anger

BY SUSAN E. MURRAY

nger is a universal emotion, and there’s no doubt that much energy goes into trying to understand and tame it. Amazon.com offers more than 11,300 books about anger management, with nearly 300 specifi cally ad- A dressing children’s anger. Scripture provides abundant counsel about the negative effects of unresolved and misdirected anger. It also provides hope and instruction.

For many parents, a child’s expression of anger is chal- behavior. Passive-aggressive behavior that persists past the lenging and often confusing. As Christian parents, we wor- age of 17 tends to persist for life (barring intensive inter- ry that anger is wrong or sinful, so we attempt to squelch it. vention and the work of the Holy Spirit). As a child, I heard the admonition, “If you want something So, what’s a parent to do when their child is evidencing to cry about, I’ll give you something.” I don’t remember any passive-aggressive behavior? 1) Know what you are aim- adult letting me openly express my frustration, disappoint- ing for. What does healthy expression of anger look like? ment, hurt or fear, which probably looked like anger to Unfortunately, many parents actually fuel this behavior be- them, or helping me manage those feelings. I recently heard cause they don’t understand what to do with it. The goal a mother say, “Don’t make that face at me!” Again, the child needs to be guidance, not censorship. 2) Don’t let responses was left holding in his angry feelings because they don’t just to anger become unconscious. From early on, talk to your evaporate. Instead, all too often, children stuff these unac- children about their anger. Keep them consciously think- ceptable feelings inside and, eventually, they work their way ing about how they are feeling, and how they are acting out in unhealthy ways. on those feelings. Don’t be dissuaded by a child’s intense Author Ross Campbell suggests that passive-aggressive moods. 3) Help your child make gradual progress without anger is the most common expression and the result of not expecting too much too soon. being able to express or manage anger in an open, honest Ross advises parents that between the ages of 13–15 way. It shows up as procrastination, forgetfulness when giv- some passive-aggression is actually considered normal. A en tasks, dawdling over tasks, performing them poorly, or child’s messy room, loud music, choice of clothes, dawdling ignoring them entirely. Pouting, general negativity, with- and neglect of chores is likely no more than a mild form of drawing and “getting back” at others also are indicators. teen rebellion (striving for independence). He encourages Ross believes that by the age of seven a child is ready to parents to be relaxed about managing these trace amounts specifi cally learn how to handle their anger maturely. That of anger to avoid pushing their teen toward greater defi - means, during those crucial early years, we need to help ance. children recognize and name their feelings and learn that In teens and adults, passive-aggressive anger is expressed expressing angry feelings is not wrong. What is wrong is to through indirect actions designed to wound, manipulate or express anger in a way that hurts someone. obstruct others. It can become debilitating, destructive to As a child ages, passive-aggressive behavior becomes relationships, and impedes spiritual growth and maturity. increasingly sly and secretive, and becomes more diffi - Susan E. Murray is a professor emerita of behavioral sciences at Andrews cult to identify and correct. Left unchecked, this behavior University, certifi ed family life educator and licensed marriage and family quickly becomes an entrenched and unconscious pattern of therapist.

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Chronic issleep a stress deprivation on the whole body. Offl ine But Not Idle Sleep is a critical pillar of health. BY WINSTON J. CRAIG

or many people, sleep seems to get in the way of everyday living. Getting enough sleep is tough when you can shop online 24/7, and new generation electronic gadgets demand our attention continuously. Bodily pain, Fstress, anxieties, excessive caffeine use, too much light, and a very active mind make sleep diffi cult to achieve. Learning to relax and disengage is important.

The artifi cial light from cell phones, are sleep-deprived for one night, the area tablets and laptops can disrupt our inter- of the brain in charge of making rational nal body clock so we think it is daytime late decisions is inhibited and they crave more at night. Staying up late has the same effect junk food. The sleep-deprived people want upon our performance as traveling across foods that contain, on average, 600 calo- time zones. Coaches of professional sports ries more than when they are well-rested. teams now recognize that, to get peak per- Many teenagers don’t get enough sleep formances from their players, they have to at night. The American Academy of Pedi- make sleep a priority for them. atrics recently endorsed the idea for middle and high schools When we go to bed at night to sleep, it should not be com- to start an hour later to allow teenagers to get more sleep. In pared with powering down our computer and putting it on those schools that have implemented this idea, students have sleep mode, since our brains do not go into idle mode. The shown marked improvements in health and better academic brain works through the night. Data processors sort through performance. A sleep-deprived brain is less effi cient, slower reams of information that the brain dealt with during the day. and makes more mistakes, while adequate sleep enables one to The brain checks important hormone and enzyme levels, and perform at their peak. rejuvenates the body while we sleep. Damaged muscles are re- Sleep deprivation tends to throw our metabolism out of paired, bones are rebuilt, and the glial cells of the brain put out whack, so we experience an increase in insulin resistance and a antioxidants to clean up free radicals generated that day. rise in blood sugar. Nurses who work rotating night shifts for Sleep deprivation, now viewed as a public health epidemic, 15 years or more have a 38 percent higher risk of heart disease, has serious consequences. The Centers for Disease Control and a heightened risk for several types of cancer. and Prevention now view adequate sleep as being just as crit- Sleep therapy is increasingly being included in the treat- ical to health as a good diet and regular physical activity. The ment plan for diseases such as cancer, heart conditions, de- value of sleep only occurs if we get enough of it. Adults need pression and ADHD. Getting better sleep improves your seven to eight hours sleep a night to ensure better memory chances of recovery from cancer as the cancer responds better and lower the risk of anxiety and depression. Cognitive de- to treatment. Older adults with insomnia were able to sleep 45 cline is related to poor quality sleep in the elderly. to 60 minutes longer each night after they fi rmly established Losing sleep consistently results in weight gain, while a regular exercise program of 30 minutes a day, three to four women with optimal sleep typically do better in a weight- times a week. loss program. Research shows that after eight hours of sleep, Winston J. Craig, Ph.D., RD, is a professor emeritus of nutrition with Andrews people tend to prefer healthier food choices. But when they University. He resides in Walla Walla, Washington.

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For Christ’s Sake

BY THE EDITORS

Many of us lived through the turbulent years of the quest for civil rights. Some of us have made minor adjustments in our personal social order out of reluc- tant accommodation. Most of us are surprised by the recent events that indicate we have not made much progress in the areas of social justice and race relations. Maybe it is because we have not embraced all that Christ would have his people be. —The Editors

mong what are called the higher classes, there is a demand for a form of Christianity suited to their fi ne tastes; but this class will not grow up to the full stature of men and women in Christ until they know God “A and Jesus Christ whom He has sent. The heavenly intelligences rejoice to do the will of God in preaching the gospel to the poor. In the announcement which the Saviour made in the synagogue at Nazareth, He put a stern rebuke upon those who attach so much importance to color or caste, and refuse to be satisfi ed with such a type of Christianity as Christ accepts ... many who claim to be redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, and who therefore acknowledge themselves debtors to Christ, misrepresent Jesus, and reveal that selfi shness, tradition, and prejudice pollute the soul. They are not sanctifi ed through the truth. Those who slight a brother because of his color are slighting Christ.

“I call upon every church in our land to look well to your to represent Christ. Let none of those who name the name own souls. ‘Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; of Christ be cowards in His cause. For Christ’s sake stand as prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that if looking within the open portals of the city of God” (Ellen Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?’ God makes no White, A Place Called Oakwood, p. 167–168, 171). distinction between the North and the South. Whatever may This column is designed to promote searching the Scrip- be your prejudices, your wonderful prudence, do not lose sight tures on current topics — in community, through prayer. Invite of this fact, that unless you put on Christ, and His Spirit dwells others to join you in a prayerful response to these thoughts: in you, you are slaves of sin and of Satan. Many who claim to • What form of Christianity suites your taste? Is the pur- be children of God are children of the wicked one, and have all suit of this form an obstacle to a fuller and more com- his passions, his prejudices, his evil spirit, his unlovely traits of plete relationship with Jesus? character. But the soul that is indeed transformed will not de- • Do you place a priority or preference on social standing spise anyone whom Christ has purchased with His own blood. or race? Does it impact how you relate to others? “Men may have both hereditary and cultivated prejudices, • In thoughtful refl ection, list ways your interaction with but when the love of Jesus fi lls the heart, and they become one others may reveal selfi shness, tradition and prejudice. with Christ, they will have the same spirit that He had. ... The • Seek out someone of another culture or race with whom church of Christ is ordained of God that its members shall be you can study the life and character of Jesus together. representatives of Christ’s character. He says, ‘You have given Take the opportunity to ask questions of each other yourselves to Me, and I give you to the world. I am the light of regarding the other’s perspectives with a real desire to the world; I present you to the world as My representatives.’ learn and better understand. As Christ in the fullest sense represents the Father, so we are The Lake Union Herald editors

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The Joy of Fasting

ALVIN J. VANDERGRIEND

devotional on fasting is probably not the place where you would expect to read something about joy. But here it is. God, speaking through the prophet Zechariah, says their fasts will A become joyful and glad occasions (Zechariah 8:19 NIV). Jewish exiles who had returned to the land of Isra- I could never quite make myself feel the sorrow I el after 70 years in captivity came to the priests at the thought I was supposed to feel. Years later, I dis- house of the Lord in Jerusalem asking, Should I mourn covered joy at the Lord’s table. Oh, yes, there was and fast in the fi fth month, as I have done for so many years? grief, momentary grief, that my sin had caused his God’s answer comes in the form of a rebuking ques- suffering and death. But my grief quickly turned tion: Was it really for me that you fasted? (Zechariah 7:3,5 into joy as I was reminded, through the broken body NIV). The question is a pointed reminder that and shed blood of Jesus Christ, that my sins were their fasts were really for themselves, not for him. forgiven. And my Savior — the “man of sorrows” — They were self-pitying, not God-glorifying, fasts. suffers no more. He is risen and exalted to the right They fasted because of the calamities that their sin hand of the Father. His sorrow turned to joy. So has had brought upon them, not because of their sin. mine. When fasting arises out of true repentance and a I think I learned what God was trying to teach readiness to reverse the direction of our sinful lives, the believers of Zechariah’s day. By God’s grace, the God hears and forgives and turns our fasting into grief of repentance can turn into joy and gladness. rejoicing. This is what happened to Judah and Israel He has turned my fasts into joyful and glad occasions and after 70 years in exile. They turned and the Lord happy festivals and I, with them, truly do love truth and relented. The Lord Almighty said to them, I will not peace. I hope your fasts have turned into joy, too. deal with the remnant of this people as I did in the past. ... So will Something to Think About I save you, and you will be a blessing. ... I have determined to do How do mournful fasts get turned into joyful and good again to Jerusalem and Judah. ... Therefore love truth and glad occasions? peace (Zechariah 8:11, 13, 15, 19 NIV). Something to Pray About Fasts should be joyful! When we stop thinking Ask God to turn your sorrows to joy, your anxi- of ourselves and rivet our attention on God, that’s eties to peace, and your fears to hope. joy. When we loosen our ties to earth by denying Something to Act On ourselves food and attach ourselves to heaven, that’s Next time you participate in the communion joy. When the highest blessing we seek is God him- service, move thoughtfully, intentionally from sor- self, that’s joy! row for sin to the joy of forgiveness.

When I was young, I always tried hard to make Alvin J. VanderGriend is co-founder of The Denominational Prayer the celebration of holy communion very sorrowful. Leaders Network and currently serves as evangelism associate for Harvest Prayer Ministries in Terre Haute, Indiana. This article is an That’s what I thought it was supposed to be. But excerpt from his book, Joy of Prayer. Reprinted with permission.

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Mobile Missionaries

BY JUANITA EDGE

oug and Rosemary Bruder heard a tornado had struck Americus, Georgia. They were leaving the next morning for a vacation and thought, Let’s go down and help. That trip would change their lives forever. D “What happened the night the tornado hit?” the Bruders asked one couple in the wreckage. “We didn’t have any basement or Each fall, the Bruders pull out of shelter,” they said. “So, we just dropped to their driveway with over 5,000 mission- our knees and prayed, ‘Lord, if our time ary tracts and pray, “Lord, lead us where has come, we’re ready. Just be with us so you need us.” we won’t be afraid.’” “The Lord orchestrates our That statement, expressing their sim- lives,” said Doug. “We try to listen to ple, trusting faith, jolted Doug’s whole God’s still small voice, and ask to see

being. Doug told Rosemary, “I don’t Juanita Edge opportunities.” know what’s going on in me. When they Doug and Rosemary Bruder, members of the In Best Buy, they meet a lady, befriend Stevens Point Church in Wisconsin, were told their story, I almost felt like I was baptized in October 2007. “No one is safe from her and, over the next months, help her having a heart attack or something.” He me telling them about Jesus,” Doug said. decide not to commit suicide. They no- attended church every Sunday, yet knew tice a child having a bad day and share a something wasn’t right with his Christian experience. Now little story tract. They often call a lady from their hardware he couldn’t get that couple’s comment out of his mind. store who has cancer and pray with her. They buy groceries Home from vacation, the Bruders had a pile of mail. Right when they fi nd someone’s cupboard is empty. They clean, on top was a postcard for a Daniel and Revelation seminar. build and repair people’s homes when they see the need. “We’re going to have to go to this,” said Doug. “I don’t know They read the Bible to people in care centers. why I feel this way, but we need to go.” “When you fi nd out Bible truth, it’s very hard not to When they discovered the seminar was in an Adventist want to live like this.” said Rosemary. “The Bible says we are church, Doug was not happy. “We’re here for one night and supposed to go out and be disciples to the whole world. It’s one night only,” he stated. become really clear, in our minds, that we have a mission to The fi rst thing the preacher said was “Open your Bible...” do right where we are. Sometimes, I think I would rather Doug leaned over to Rosemary and said, “Open your Bi- be somewhere other than where we end up, but then such a ble! My church has never even let me read my Bible.” They blessing happens in that place where I didn’t want to be, and looked up every text of the sermon and were so interested it’s heartwarming. The blessings just pile up.” they attended every night of the series. “The Lord sends us, shows us, and puts people in our “That was a turning point in our lives,” said Rosemary. lives,” said Doug. “No one is safe from me telling them about “We became Seventh-day Adventists, sold everything we Jesus.” had, and have [traveled for years] in our RV, looking for ways Juanita Edge is the communication director of the Wisconsin Conference. to serve. We didn’t plan this lifestyle; God just led us into it.”

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Es tiempo de trabajar unidos

POR CARMELO MERCADO

Cuando los miembros de la iglesia de Dios efectúen su labor señalada en los campos menesterosos de su país y del extranjero, en cumplimiento de la comisión evangélica, pronto será amonestado el mundo entero, y el Señor Jesús volverá a la tierra con poder y grande gloria (Hechos de los apóstoles, p. 91).

scribí este artículo cuando acababa de regresar de la sesión de la Asociación General de la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día en la ciudad de San Antonio, estado de Texas. El lema de esta sesión me impresionó mucho: E“¡Levántate! ¡Resplandece! ¡Jesús viene!” El objectivo del lema era animar a cada uno a proclamar el evangelio para preparar al mundo para la pronta venida de nuestro Señor. Lo que vi al asistir a las reuniones en En preparación para el año 2016 la San Antonio es que el evangelio se está Unión del Lago ofrecerá un día especial de proclamando en forma extraordinaria entrenamiento e inspiración en las áreas en muchas partes del mundo. Las de discipulado y evangelismo. Este evento presentaciones que hicieron las diferentes se llevará a cabo en Andrews University el divisiones de la iglesia, especialmente de sábado 24 de octubre de 2015. Cada iglesia lugares como África y Latinoamérica, Grupo de dirigentes de diversas de la Unión enviará sus delegados. Habrá indican que la obra de evangelismo está congregaciones de nuestra Unión reuniones simultáneas para cuatro grupos provenientes de Myanmar reunidos para progresando en una forma maravillosa. hacer planes en vista de la asamblea que se diferentes. Las reuniones para los que Otras partes del mundo como Europa y llevará a cabo el 24 de octubre en Andrews hablan inglés serán el Howard Performing Norteamérica están enfrentando fuertes University. Arts Center. El grupo hispano se reunirá desafíos en ganar almas para Cristo. Las estadísticas de en el Johnson Gym (el gimnasio de la universidad), el grupo crecimiento que se han hecho en la División Norteamericana que proviene del país de Myanmar tendrá sus reuniones en indican que su porcentaje de crecimiento sigue decreciendo, el Chan Shun Hall y el grupo coreano se reunirá en Lamson y el porcentaje de apostasía está en un nivel muy alto. Hall. Los cuatro grupos terminarán sus reuniones a las 3 de Al ver las realidades y los desafíos que existen en la tarde. Luego todos irán a la Pioneer Memorial Church, la actualidad, los líderes de evangelismo de las cinco la iglesia central de la universidad, para concluir el día con asociaciones de la Unión del Lago se han estado reuniendo alabanzas y mensajes de inspiración. por varios meses en las ofi cinas de la Unión con el fi n de Ese sábado especial — el 24 de octubre de 2015 — en planear un gran esfuerzo de evangelismo. Como resultado el cual cuatro grupos étnicos se reunirán para planifi car de estas reuniones se ha designado el año 2016 como el cómo ganarán almas para Cristo será inolvidable. Pido sus año en que se hará un fuerte énfasis en desarrollar una oraciones para que el Espíritu Santo se derrame y podamos cultura que favorezca el cumplimiento de la gran comisión en verdad trabajar unidos para cumplir la gran comisión en las iglesias. Se espera que durante ese año cada iglesia que el Señor nos ha dado. en la Unión establezca un sistema de discipulado y se Carmelo Mercado es el vicepresidente de la Unión del Lago. comprometa a ofrecer dos campañas evangelísticas de cosecha como resultado del sistema de discipulado.

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Finding Joy in Jesus

BY JUANITA EDGE

ne Saturday morning, I arrived at my church at 8:45 and nobody was there,” said Ana Toalino. “I waited until 9:30 and still no one came.” “O Ana, a member of another Christian church, had volunteered to help her church give out pamphlets and invite people in their neighborhood to worship at church, but no one else showed up. I can’t wait here all morning, thought Ana. Then she remembered something she had heard on a religious TV station. After the program, they would always say, “We are Seventh-day Adventists. If you want to learn more about us, visit an Adventist church in your area.”

That’s what I’ll do, thought Ana. After “At fi rst, it was hard,” said Ana, “and all, it’s Saturday morning. She found an Ad- I wondered if I had made a mistake. ventist church and went. She worried Often people seemed to ignore me they might not like her wearing pants, and walk by without saying hello. I felt but decided it would just be a test of lonely.” how loving these Adventists were. Ana complained to the Lord, and Friendly people met her at the door, he said, “Ana, you are not going to that welcomed her, and led her to a seat. She church for anybody [else]; you are go- liked the music, preaching and praying, ing to worship me. I want you there.” and felt very much at home. Since then, Ana said her whole Juanita Edge One Sunday after church, Ana told Ana Toalino says, “I pray, the Holy Spirit leads me, and spiritual life changed. She joined a I am just full of his joy every day.” her pastor she was studying the Bible prayer group at the Adventist church with the Adventists and believed the seventh day was the and, along with many answers to prayer, came many warm, Sabbath. The pastor said, “Here are some books I want you meaningful relationships. “Now, I come to church for Jesus. to read about the Sabbath. Then let’s talk.” I’m here to show his joy. Jesus has taught me to be friendly, “Okay,” said Ana, “but my mind is pretty much made up smile, and say hello to everyone I meet. that Saturday is the biblical Sabbath.” “These last few years I’ve grown so close to Jesus. Why Ana leafed through the books, but decided not to read did I waste so many years not knowing Jesus like this sooner? them for she already knew what the Bible said. The next If I have any problem, I just talk to him about it right away, Sunday, Ana told the pastor she had decided to join the Ad- for Jesus can help and give me joy again.” ventists. “Why do you want to leave us, Ana?” asked the pas- Ana held up her Bible and said, “Here is my strength. I tor. “Everyone loves you, and we are going to miss you.” pray, the Holy Spirit leads me, and I am just full of his joy “Because I believe that the seventh day is the Sabbath,” every day.” said Ana. Juanita Edge is communication director of the Wisconsin Conference. Ana Her pastor paused, “Ana, go, and take my blessing. But Toalino moved to North America from Bolivia in 1972, and is now retired after working 20 years in the Wisconsin State Capitol building. Ana now enjoys know these doors are always open to you.” teaching Kindergarten and leading a ladies prayer group. Ana was baptized and became a member of the Madison East Church in Wisconsin on February 16, 2000.

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BY BETH THOMAS

will never set foot in an Adventist church again!” Joyce Bocek vowed. Hurt and embarrassed, guilt guided her decision. Joyce wasn’t raised with any religious background. One day, when she was eight, she visited her father at work. Her “Iattention was drawn to a band at a sidewalk service down the street. As she listened, Joyce’s interest grew, she began attending services with her mother, and they joined the church.

Five years later, a colporteur kept coming to her mind, Get back to knocked on their door. He offered basics. Back to basics? What could be more personal Bible studies to Joyce’s basic than the Ten Commandments? She mother. As precious truths from felt she was doing all right with most the Bible unfolded, her mother was of them, but what about the fourth? touched. She began to attend the Ad- Joyce was strongly convicted she ventist church. Joyce was angry with should be keeping the Sabbath. her mother’s decision. She was hap- Putting aside her previous experi- py in her church! The turning point ence, Joyce visited her local Adventist came one evening when she over- church. It was Sabbath before Moth- heard her mother’s Bible study about er’s Day in 2012. She was greeted the Second Coming. The closeness warmly as they asked, “What brings of Christ’s return touched her, and you to visit with us today?” Joyce knew she was not ready. In Au- Thinking carefully, Joyce replied, Pastor Jarod Thomas of the Grand Haven Church, reunites gust 1964, at the age of 13, Joyce was Joyce Bocek with the Adventist Church when she was “God.” What began with that initial baptized and became a Seventh-day rebaptized in August 2014. visit turned into two years of weekly Adventist. Bible studies. She had strong reserva- She soon was involved in Sabbath school, teaching Cradle tions, however, with certain biblical truths such as clean and Roll. When she was 16, Joyce learned she was pregnant. Un- unclean foods. She would never be baptized without resolving married, her own feelings of guilt were reinforced by some of the issue. her church family. Her office was removed. As she learned the One Sabbath morning, right before Mother’s Day in 2014, process of church discipline, she asked the Board to remove her Joyce was having her own personal study. As she connected name from membership. She wanted to spare her mother the verse with verse, she came upon Revelation 18:2: Babylon … has embarrassment of appearing before the church. Frustrated and become a … cage for every unclean bird. The Holy Spirit cut through resentful, she swore she would never set foot in an Adventist her doubts. If some birds are unclean at the Second Coming, church again. they must be unclean now. There was her answer! She texted For 28 years, Joyce lived life on her terms, but God never the pastor and said she was ready. She wanted to be baptized. abandoned her. Ezekiel 34:11, 16a says that the Lord himself Joyce was rebaptized in August 2014, 50 years after first will search for his sheep, and he will seek the lost and bring joining the Adventist Church. And this time, it’s different. “I back what was driven away. have a passion for the Word of God,” she says. “I’m not sitting With the 1990 birth of her granddaughter, something be- in church adhering to ‘do’s and don’ts.’ I have a relationship gan to change. Joyce had not raised her daughter with any re- with God. I’m an Adventist in my heart.” Joyce now is involved ligious foundation. She felt her granddaughter, who lived with actively in community services and gives personal Bible studies. her, needed more. She began to search for a church. However, Beth Thomas is communication director of the Grand Haven Church in she couldn’t find contentment in any she attended. A phrase Michigan.

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BY DELBERT BAKER

A scene was presented before me. I saw two souls strug- gling in the waters. The waves were beating high about them, and they were ready to perish. One of these per- sons was white, the other black. Then I saw One come to their rescue. With one hand He laid hold of the white man, and with the other hand He grasped the black and together drew them to a place of safety. Both knelt at the feet of their Rescuer, and both glorifi ed His name. —Ellen G. White Manuscript, 172, 1907

14 | • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. llen White arguably lived through the most critical and foundational period in history of the . For African Americans, these times were especially critical. At the time of Ellen White’s birth, almost two million Africans were enslaved in the United States, predominately in the South. A transatlantic slave trade, responsibleE for displacing between 12 and 50 million Africans, had been legally abolished but was still flourishing illegally. The most legendary American slave rebellion occurred four years after Ellen White’s birth, leading to the violent death of its leader, Nathaniel Turner.

The period from Ellen White’s birth to the start of the and continued to speak out about them, mainly in letters Civil War (1827–1861) was one of unprecedented meta- to her son, Edson, a missionary in Mississippi at the time. morphosis in the United States. The young country physi- It was to Edson that Ellen White wrote most of her coun- cally expanded its territory, engaging in several crucial wars. sel about how to effectively aid and evangelize the recent- Important American religions were founded, Seventh-day ly-freed black Southerners. Adventism being one of them. Social reforms concerning During the so-called “nadir of race relations” and the health, dress, gender roles and education were widespread. beginning of the Jim Crow era, Ellen White was in her se- Industries proliferated and boomed. Ideas that would rev- nior citizen years, but continued to speak out on behalf of olutionize the world gained currency. Abolitionism rose to African Americans. She was the catalyst for the founding a fevered pitch, leading to a war that divided the nation. of several institutions; in particular, she was the primary In Ellen White’s early years, she participated in one of motivation behind the founding of Oakwood University America’s largest 19th century religious revivals, Miller- (formerly known as Oakwood Industrial School and Oak- ism, the Advent Movement. Shortly after the Millerites wood College) in 1896. When Ellen White died in 1915, disbanded in 1844, Ellen White claimed to receive visions her Will allotted a portion of her inheritance to the black from God. Seventh-day Adventist work. Ellen White was in her 30s during the Civil War, which Central to the theme ... is Ellen White’s role as the fore- was the last and crucial step in the emancipation of over most spokesperson and advocate on behalf of black people four million African American captives. Like millions of in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She used her com- other Americans, she was deeply affected by the Civil War. munication skills, influence and authority to finally moti- Ellen White received visions about the war, predicting its vate the Adventist leadership to initiate and maintain what devastation and the supernatural dynamics behind it. It became a successful work among black people. was during the War years that she, her husband and a for- Due to her respected standing and moral authority, her mer sailor named formally founded the Sev- positions and appeals could not be ignored. They were, enth-day Adventist denomination, an entity that had ex- in fact, effective in galvanizing efforts on behalf of black isted informally for over a decade. Their vision and energy people among church laity and leadership. She consistent- were infectious; the Adventist membership stood around ly spoke in favor of liberty and freedom for black people 17,000 in 1880. during and following slavery, but the greatest number of Ellen White reached the height of her career during her communications and appeals for black people occurred the Reconstruction and Post-Reconstruction eras. By the during the twenty-year period from 1890 to 1910. 1870s, she was firmly established as the de facto leader of As a result of her persuasive advocacy, Ellen White ei- the denomination (she never held any official leadership ther directly or indirectly facilitated the establishment of post), and her writings and visions significantly influenced the major entities that provided the basis for the success- the course of Adventism. ful black work experienced in the Adventist Church today. In 1891, Ellen White focused her attention on a neglect- Some of the entities she had influence over were those that ed aspect of the church’s agenda — that of evangelizing the were initiated by her son James Edson. From these and oth- significant African American population in the South. The er initiatives in the South came the Morning Star steamer, the Adventist leadership assigned Ellen White to Australia Southern Missionary Society (forerunner to the Southern from 1891 until the turn of the century, but she was still Union Conference), the mission schools (forerunner to a keen observer of the worsening American race relations schools established for black people in the South), and the

Visit www.herald.lakeunion.org LAKE UNION HERALD • | 15 Gospel Herald (forerunner to MESSAGE Magazine). Further, Fourth, she persuasively provided a valuable biblical ba- Ellen White was instrumental in helping to bring about the sis, illuminating the evils of slavery and setting forth the migration of Adventist workers to labor in the South for dramatic analogy that God was as miraculously involved in blacks. She regularly appealed for people to go south to live the emancipation of black people from slavery as he was in and labor for blacks while sharing the gospel of Jesus and the exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt. She supported the the truths of Revelation 14. Her appeals were effective. She perspective that God loved both groups of people and de- directly and indirectly influenced the development of pub- livered them from the bonds of slavery. The analogy is both lishing houses, sanitariums, hospitals, health food factories dramatic and heuristic, but it also powerfully portrayed and other entities that provided invaluable support in es- God as one who is intimately concerned and compassion- tablishing and building the black work. She also indirectly ately involved with people who are oppressed. helped to lay the foundation for the Negro Department in God cares and will act on the side of justice and freedom. the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Ellen White’s approach was revolutionary at the time. Her One could argue that Ellen White was one of the most moral reasoning provided a powerful foundation on which outspoken supporters of black people in American society to understand and activate direct action on behalf of the at the time. But it is an uncontested fact that she was a ma- freedom and development of the black race. jor voice for blacks in the Seventh-day Adventist Church Finally, she went farther and argued that freeing the until the time of her death in 1915. Her writings were a slaves was not enough. She spoke of the necessity of resti- constant source of guidance for the general Church laity tution, education and understanding — all of which were and leadership on the race issue. Essentially, Ellen White necessary because of the prolonged time and significant articulated a moral and humanitarian philosophy on both means it would require to effectively develop a substantial freeing the black race from slavery and the rationale for ag- basis upon which black people could be successful. Subse- gressively aiding the newly-freed race. quently, when this support was not given, she bemoaned Ellen White’s advocacy can be divided into five catego- the deplorable abandonment of the black race during and ries: First, she outlined reasonable methods of assisting the following the Reconstruction period. In her mind, it was people recently delivered from slavery, in terms of methods unconscionable neglect. for self-development, education, health and environmental Undergirding her advocacy and support for black people, improvements. She undergirded her appeal by stressing the Ellen White made it real and personal by getting involved need for widespread resources and organizational priority, on an individual level. She visited the homes of black peo- and appealed for missionaries to work in the South to help ple and gave money to black causes. She actively promoted and support black people. Oakwood University, directed money toward it, provided Second, Ellen White provided a plethora of counsel on counsel for school leaders, and visited the campus on sever- the operative principles, positive affirmations and benefits al occasions. Ultimately, she included the black work in her of helping black people and building the black work — both final Will and Testament. from a spiritual and social perspective. She made the prin- Delbert Baker is a former vice president of the Seventh-day ciples practical by setting forth a wealth of counsel for how church and former president of Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama. This article is an excerpt from the introduction to People of Providence: A to deal with sensitive race relations questions that emerged. collection of selected quotations on Black People from the Writings of Ellen G. It should be noted that it is in this area, when she contex- White, edited by Delbert and Susan Baker, and Benjamin Baker, produced in 2010 by Oakwood University Publishing Office, Huntsville, Alabama. You may tually deals with how and when to push for changes in race download the complete 385-page document at http://www.oakwood.edu/ relations between whites and blacks, that modern readers goldmine/quotebook/people_of_providence.pdf. are sometimes challenged. Third, Ellen White uniquely provided insight into the The Third Angel’s Message has the supernatural involvement in the Civil War, demonstrating power in it to eliminate and remove how God allowed judgments on the South for perpetuating this race prejudice upon the part of slavery and on the North for allowing it. She reasoned that the citizens of the United States, and particularly Christian those who get hold of the truth. people, had a moral and social obligation to help correct —Charles M. Kinney, the “Father of Black Adventism” and rectify what they had caused and countenanced.

16 | • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. Mitakuye Oyasin A NEW WAY TO RELATE

BY GARY BURNS

he subject of race affects the life of every individual, yet most are pathetically ignorant of the subject. Bla- tant racism in the Church is not the norm. It’s what we don’t know (that we think we know) that prompts Tthe action or inaction that often expresses itself as racism in the Church — and most of us are guilty. An example of which I speak occurred some years ago when I attended a division-wide event in one of our nine union conferences. The opening program began with a welcome and greeting by the president of the local state conference in which the event was held. It didn’t occur to organizers that the event also was held within the territory of a regional conference, and the president of that conference also should have been invited to welcome the guests, too. (I suspect the only ones who noticed this failure were Black attendees.) Later that evening, the president of the regional conference was invited to the platform also to welcome attendees. While I presume this occur- rence was without malice, nevertheless, it was hurtful and revealed a hidden, prolifi c racism fueled by disin- terest and neglect. I have observed that this type of racism is a frequent occurrence in the Church.

PREJUDICE AND SECTARIANISM IN THE CHURCH At its very beginning, the Early Church faced the disruptive, destructive effects of prejudice and sec- Oakwood University tarianism. Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in Charles M. Kinney number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews [Jews who sessions from time to time, “most speakers maintaining adopted the Greek language and much of Greek culture through accul- that as God is no respecter of persons, Christians should turation] against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being not allow social questions to affect their church polity.” No overlooked in the daily serving of food (Acts 6:1 NASB). The solu- action was taken. In fact, the 1877 Session delegates actu- tion was the fi rst reorganization of the Early Church, with ally voted not to take action on the subject. A.W. Spald- the selection of deacons to address the expressed needs of ing records that when R.M. Kilgore (an Iowan who had members. preached some years in Texas) was made head of the SDA During the post-Civil War period of reconstruction, the work in the South, about 1890, “though brought up with Adventist church wrestled with its own response to preju- the Northern conception of the problem,” he “advocated dice. At the 1877 General Conference Session, A.W. Spal- the separation of white and colored churches. In the end, ding reported that the method of dealing with the evange- this view prevailed” (Origin and History of Seventh-day Adventists, lism of Negroes had been debated in General Conference Volume 2, p. 188).

Visit www.herald.lakeunion.org LAKE UNION HERALD • | 17 THE FATHER OF BLACK ADVENTISM at pleasure. The converted Seventh-day Adventist, whether In 1878, at the age of 23, Charles M. Kinney attended an North or South, cannot have in his heart prejudice toward evangelistic effort conducted by J.N. Loughborough in Reno, another on account of color, culture, or social status, but his Nevada. He accepted the Adventist truth as a result of hear- duty to the world leads him to conform to certain practic- ing Ellen White and J.N. Loughborough preach, and became es which society, whether or not to an exaggerated extent, a charter member of the small church organized there. has found necessary to establish” (A.W. Spalding, Lights and His stellar service as secretary of the Nevada Tract and Shades in the Black Belt, unpublished manuscript, p. 142). Missionary Society led conference offi cials to believe he could become a valuable Church worker. They sponsored REDIRECTED COUNSEL FOR him at Healdsburg College in California for two years. ADVENTIST RACE RELATIONS From there, Charles labored, at General Conference lead- That convenient reasoning, supporting conformity and ers’ request, among the Blacks who had migrated to Kansas inaction seems to be in opposition to what Ellen White ad- in substantial numbers. He later worked in St. Louis, Mis- vocated. “The American nation owes a debt of love to the souri, where he experienced his fi rst taste of racial prejudice colored race, and God has ordained that they should make among fellow Adventists. restitution for the wrong they have done them in the past. Sometimes referred to as the “Father of Black Advent- Those who have taken no active part in enforcing slavery ism,” Charles is believed to have been the fi rst Black or- upon the colored people are not relieved from the respon- dained Adventist minister in 1889. Serving fi rst as a col- sibility of making special efforts to remove, as far as pos- porteur, then preacher and evangelist, Charles had a deep sible, the sure result of their enslavement (Review & Herald, burden for his people. “In an 1885 issue of the Review and January 21, 1896). Herald, he wrote, ‘I earnestly ask the prayers of all who wish Her challenge not only applied to those who were actu- to see the truth brought before many peoples, ... that I may ally slaves, but to those who have been affected by slavery. have strength, physical, mental, and spiritual, to do what And it applies to those living today who still are mistreated I can for the Colored people’” (Delbert Baker, In Search of and disadvantaged because of their heritage. Roots, Telling the Story, Section 1, p. 3). We are just as obligated to oppose injustice to one who “For more than two decades he labored across the upper has never tasted slavery, as we would be to abolish slavery South, organizing black churches and becoming the fi rst now if it still existed. By injustice, many are slaves to others major Adventist spokesman of Afro-American aspirations” just as surely as were those on the plantations before the (R. Graybill, lecture at Andrews University, February 11, Emancipation. 1975; SDA General Conference Committee Minutes, “When the duty of bringing the gospel to the colored March 22 and April 16, 1888). race is presented, many make the plea that association with the colored people will contaminate society. But this very AN EARLY DEFENSE AND EXPLANATION plea is evidence that means should be instituted to remove OF ADVENTIST RACE POSITION from this race the degradation that has been brought upon In 1924, A.W. Spalding attempted to explain and defend them. As a people, we should no longer say by our attitude, the position of the Adventist church. “This position which ‘Am I my brother’s keeper?’ We should arouse ourselves to Seventh-day Adventists, therefore, have assumed in the do justly, to love mercy. We should make manifest by our race question is to recognize and conform to existing con- actions that we have the faith for which the saints are to ditions which do not involve transgression of God’s laws. contend. We should go forth to seek the oppressed, to lift Injustice and oppression are repugnant to the Christian; up the fallen, and to bring help to those who need our assis- pride, and disdain are foreign to his heart; but his Christian tance. We should remember that many among the colored experience should not therefore lead him to start a crusade people who have been entrusted with God-given ability, against customs which do not interfere with the Christian’s who had intellectual capabilities far superior to those of the duty. masters who claimed them as their property, were forced to “It may be said that the attitude of Seventh-day Adven- endure every indignity, and their souls groaned under the tists in this matter is shaped by policy instead of principle; most cruel and unjust oppression” (Ellen G. White, Review it is, rather, built on principle of policy instead of principle & Herald, January 21, 1896).

18 | • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. A CHURCH UNITED IN CHRIST Dennis Ghost, my Lakota tunska (nephew), came to the The Church has been established by Christ to be the re- International Pathfi nder Camporee in Oshkosh, Wiscon- pository of a united people, a people who are the salt of the sin, to help in the American Indian Living Village. Dennis Earth and the light of the world. Paul reminds us, But now in is a traditional dancer, so shared his culture with the Path- Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the fi nders. He commented to me that he never had been with blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups a group of people as diverse, loving, caring and open. Den- one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility (Ephe- nis was excited to share a Lakota saying with each group sians 2:13–14 NIV), and There is one body and one Spirit, just as that came through the village: Mitekuye Owasin (We are all you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one related.) The Lakota take that to mean there is one Wankan baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in Tanka (Creator) who created all things. Because he created all (Epheisans 4:4–6 NIV). all things, we are related to all things — one creation, one In Christ, we humans fi nd a new identity and a new Creator. All of his creation has purpose and value. The best equality, a new kinship, a new humanity. Christ makes us way to honor the Creator is to view as precious everyone and into a new creation through his transforming grace. There everything he created. is no other religion that teaches this concept of the Creator If we embrace that truth and see one another as fami- unifying the world through himself in a new creation. And ly, if we take time to get to know each other, to ask ques- God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over tions to learn, to understand, with the intent of adjusting everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fi lls our thinking and actions, how will that impact race rela- everything in every way (Ephesians 1:22–23 NIV). tions and transform our church? How will that change our Within the Church, the world is to see an example of a personal circle of close friends? Will it impact our informal new equality, a perfect equality, a heavenly equality. We are guest lists? Think about it: Mitakuye Oyasin! one body — Christ’s body. This equality cannot be realized Gary Burns is the director of communication, Native American ministries and through a new social order, philosophy, political or govern- prayer ministries for the Lake Union Conference. mental reform. This equality is spiritual and centered in the person of Jesus Christ. The Church, then, should be the greatest example of unity, justice and equality. Shouldn’t the Church be a world leader in demonstrating how the walls of A Self-Examination prejudice, bigotry and social injustice can be broken down Answer these questions to determine how through the transforming power of God’s grace? equipped you are to help move our Church to But what about those who are not in Christ? What about a whole new level in race relations. those outside the church? And what about those “wolves” Have you ever had a person of another inside the Church? What is our relationship to them? color or culture: WE ARE ALL PRECIOUS AND • as a dinner guest in your home? RELATED • as an overnight guest in your home? My parents are very creative and artistic. Mother’s wa- • as one of your closest confi dants? tercolor and oil paintings hang in our homes. My father • invite you as a dinner guest to their home? has worked in leather, macramé and semi-precious stones. • invite you as an overnight guest to their Their creative works have very special meaning to us and home? our children. Recently, we were going through some things • include you as one of their closest in our basement when we came upon some of our children’s confi dants? Kindergarten artwork, including the imprint of a small If your answer is “no” to any of these ques- hand in plaster. Because my parents and children made tions, why not begin the process of expanding those things, we place special value on them. They have your relationships to the point where any one meaning and express something about the one who made of these circumstances would be a natural them. They are precious. That is why we have taken special thing to occur. care to protect and preserve them.

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BY DON LIVESAY

n June 20, the Lake Region Conference held a one-day camp meeting at Camp Wagner which concluded a year-long, 70th anniversary celebration of Othe organizing of the conference. Former North American Division president and Lake Region president C.E. Bradford was a featured guest, and Carlton Byrd, speaker/ director of Breath of Life ministries, was the Divine Worship speaker.

For some time, I have felt a conviction to But, as I reviewed the history of race rela- address the past racial failures of the Church. tions within the Church, it became evident Former North American Division president to me that more time and effort is need- Al McClure offered an apology during his ed to fi nd ways to hear, heal and move for- term of offi ce after a race relations summit. ward. It was, therefore, at the Lake Region

20 | • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. 70th Commemoration Celebration, that my fel- man to fully grasp the pathos of the Black experi- low Lake Union offi cers and I stood together to ence, drawing closer does make a difference. offer an apology for the failures of the Church It was for these and additional reasons, over the regarding race relations. past several months, my conviction grew to bring My personal view of race issues probably has an apology to the members of the Lake Region been similar to most White middle class. My per- Conference on behalf of the Lake Union. Simple sonal observations and attitudes have been driv- logic would suggest that corporate apologies are en from a narrow and mostly distant experience too shallow and detached to make a difference. punctuated by the reporting of different events. But, on numerous occasions, I have witnessed the Through the years, casual friendships with Black power of an apology to know the importance of classmates, pastoral colleagues and Church mem- acknowledging wrongs, expressing genuine sorrow, bers have brought levels of self-assurance that and seeking to do what is right in the future. I had a pretty good idea of what was right and There are those who feel that qualifi ed apol- wrong, good and bad. ogies are important — that we also should bring For nearly seven years, my personal journey in up failures on both sides. But when I confess my the Lake Union has expanded personal awareness, sin to God or an individual whom I have harmed, brought a growing understanding, and often al- a qualifi ed confession seeks to, at least partially, tered my preconceived perceptions and even con- justify my wrong. It is important for each of us, victions on race. Issues cannot merely be boxed up in personal and corporate relationships, to own in neat, airtight packages with everything defi ned everything we should and seek ever higher levels in simple terms. As in any scenario, to know the of relationships, both personally and as a Church, deeper story of a person or group, to come closer and for the sake of better function in carrying out to the root issues that drive attitudes and actions, our mission. to look into the eyes of people often marginal- In the following transcript of the statement ized and wrongly treated makes a difference. This given to the Lake Region members, you will fi nd journey has led me to search my own heart and the commitment to move beyond the heart and seek to understand more fully the Black journey. words of the apology. Your Lake Union offi cers While I believe it very improbable for any White are in current conversations with Lake Region

Visit www.herald.lakeunion.org LAKE UNION HERALD • | 21 officers and additional individuals to determine That simple and honest look reveals the recalling how we should move forward. We as a Church of history and takes in a simple heartbeat of time. must pull together. Let us recognize the Church at that time failed Racism and bigotry often are practiced toward the Black community, specifically the many pas- and from various groups of people. God’s church tors who were loyal to the mission, the teachers, is to function above the world around us. We have the members who stayed true to the message and many people groups among us who feel isolated mission of this Church, in spite of its deep and many failures. Don Livesay, Lake Union and marginalized. Conference president, extends I appeal to our wonderful Lake Union constitu- “Some might attempt to excuse the behavior an apology to the Lake Region of the Church through those years because of the Conference on behalf of the ency and beyond: We must value each other more, Lake Union for the “failures of seek deeper understanding with each other, find culture of society of that specific time. One could the Church in regard to race.” ways to do mission within our communities to- say that the White Church, the White members, Also pictured standing: Carmelo Mercado (left), vice president; gether, and reach across conference, national, eth- the White leadership, merely reflected what was and Gary Thurber (right), nic and social economic lines to reach the millions going on around us. But God has not called his executive secretary; not visible, Glynn Scott, treasurer. of lost people who desperately need the message Church to reflect the evil of the world. God has of God’s love and his soon return. called the Church to reflect his character, to treat each other in love, with the Golden Rule, in re- LAKE UNION CONFERENCE spectful ways, and to honor each other as all of EXTENDS OFFICIAL APOLOGY God’s children. TO LAKE REGION CONFERENCE “But if only, if only our failures were just in the “As president of the Lake Union Conference, it past. The election of President Barak Obama would is a special joy to be here to give you a greeting on seem by many as a monumental step in progress of behalf of all the membership of the Lake Union crossing over the barrier of race relations. It was a Conference with my fellow officers standing here. point in history that many, both Black and White, But I want to read a statement to you that’s been thought would never happen. But it is clear that on my heart for some time. I want to go beyond even that significant event did not mean that we just reading; I want to go to the statement that is have arrived. Awareness of our lack of racial equali- very important for this celebration. ty and social justice has been heightened, and Black “Over the past several months, with the lead- lives have been needlessly and carelessly taken in ership of the Lake Region officers, we have cele- Ferguson, New York, Baltimore, and other loca- brated the milestone of the establishment of this tions — both recently and through the years past, conference. A review of the conversations in the and now even in Charleston. early to mid-1940s reveals key reasons why that “We have been stunned as Clementa Pinckney, major change and approach to the ministry to the Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, Cynthia Hurd, De- Let’s work Black community took place. It was seen that the payne Middleton Doctor, Tywanza Sanders, Myra aggressively mission to the Black individuals in this country Thompson, Ethel Lee Lance, Daniel L. Simmons, and vigorously would be more effective with Black conferences. and Susie Jackson were gunned down in the sanctu- and intentionally It was seen that leadership development could ary of their historical church as they simply sought progress better with Black conferences. But we all now to eliminate to seek God as his children in Bible study and prayer know there was an additional factor. — and, because they were Black! How could it be? this scourge of “A simple, honest look at the segregated Church “Through this enormous tragedy the world has racism that is of the past — the segregated General Conference seen another depiction of hatred. But the world so prevalent and cafeteria, the Negro Department of the General also has seen godly and heroic grace expressed by pervasive in our Conference that was first directed by White men, family members of those victims who, through lives, yes, even in the segregated hospitals that led to the death of their pain, their tears, their anger and their loss, our Church. Let’s Lucy Byard, the dismissive attitudes and actions have reached beyond humanity into the very work to that end. — these and more issues also were major contrib- courts of heaven and expressed to that hate-filled —Clifford Jones utors to the establishment of the Regional work. murderer their forgiving grace. How could it be?

22 | • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. “So, as we celebrate 70 years of the Lake Region LAKE REGION CONFERENCE — the progress, the mission, the tens of thousands RESPONDS TO APOLOGY of people brought to the Lord who may not have “On this historic occasion, in the wake of what ever heard the message, children educated, the ex- took place this week in South Carolina, the fact pansion of the message and mission of God’s rem- that we were all shocked, shaken and shattered by nant people, I come to you with my fellow officers these senseless killings of innocent brothers and of the Lake Union with a heart that compels us sisters who were simply aspiring to dig deeper into to not only bring our joy in the success of Lake the Word of God, only to have their lives sense- Region, but also to bring a personal and an official lessly snuffed out, we want to thank our Union apology to our brothers and our sisters of the Lake president for his courage, for looking at the his- Region Conference on behalf of the Seventh-day tory of our people in this Church, God’s remnant Adventist Church of the Lake Union. church, and for offering this heartfelt and mean- “We apologize with sorrow for the failures of ingful apology. the Church in regard to race — for individuals “I’d like to say that we accept “Mr. President, on behalf of the officers, the your apology,” responds Clifford disrespected, for the lack of time taken to under- departmental directors, pastors, Bible instructors, Jones, president of the Lake stand, for the mistreated, the leadership marginal- principals, teachers, all of our committee mem- Region Conference. ized and for students of our college who were only bers from the Executive Committee on down, and able to sit with Black students in the cafeteria, for on behalf of the constituency of the Lake Region Lucy Byard, and for the slowness, reluctance and Conference, I’d like to say that we accept your the stubbornness to do the right thing. apology. And as you stated, an apology is good, “We are sorry that we as a Church did not rise but let’s work aggressively and vigorously and in- above the sins of society that day, and we are sorry tentionally now to eliminate this scourge of rac- for the lack of progress our Church has made in the ism that is so prevalent and pervasive in our lives, last 70 years in the establishment of the Regional yes, even in our Church. Let’s work to that end.” work. Our apology is from our hearts, but we recog- — Clifford Jones, president, Lake Region Conference nize an apology is not enough. We also are commit- Don Livesay is the president of the Lake Union Conference. ted to seek deeper, more meaningful understanding The apology transcript and video of delivery of the apology are of each other, more sensitive approaches, more in- available at http://www.lakeunion.org./news_entries/1153. clusive and stronger partnerships that will make us more united as God’s people and for his cause, that we may come closer together, march together arm in arm, then and now, and then, someday, together into the Holy City to spend eternity with our God and with each other. “There are many here who have and continue to suffer under racism. I thank you for the patience that you’ve had with your Church. I thank you for pioneers like Elder Bradford and so many others who were misunderstood and yet stood for what was right in a godly way. “President Jones, thank you for allowing me to have a few minutes to express our hearts on this. May God bless the Lake Region Conference and all of our Lake Union conferences as we quest to- gether to go home for Jesus.” — Don Livesay, president, Lake Union Conference Lake Region Conference constituents and guests, including C.E. Bradford (left), first African American to be president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, listen as Don Livesay delivers an apology to the Lake Region constituency.

Visit www.herald.lakeunion.org LAKE UNION HERALD • | 23 Number of Creation Health coaches rises across System The number of CREATION Health coaches serving at Adventist Health System facilities has risen steadily during the past several years, recently reaching an all-time high of more than 1,200. CREATION Health coaches are employees who use their passion for whole-person health to in- spire their coworkers to live abundant- ly. One way they do this is by building The number of CREATION Health coaches serving at Adventist Health System facilities has risen steadily a culture of wellness based on the eight during the past several years, recently reaching an all-time high of more than 1,200. CREATION Health principles of CREATION Health — coaches are employees who use their passion for whole-person health to inspire their coworkers to live Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, abundantly. Trust in God, Interpersonal Relation- implementing a CREATION Healthy ships, Outlook and Nutrition — into Culture in 2014, their scores jumped to everyday life on hospital units. an impressive 93 percent. “It means the world to me to “CREATION Health coaches are work in an environment that empha- touching nearly 25,000 employee lives sizes God’s purpose for whole-per- with the message of hope found in son health,” said Michelle Meuris, a John 10:10 (NIV), I have come that you nurse at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital. may live life to the fullest,” said Mandy Per- “Working as a CREATION Health saud, director of corporate relations, Coaches build a culture of wellness based on the and Wellness coach has served as a who has managed the CREATION eight principles of CREATION Health. constant reminder that we, as care- Healthy Facility roll-out since 2013. givers, need to take care of ourselves Adventist Health System’s 2020 in order to be able to fully take care of vision includes using CREATION others.” Health principles in its model of health The difference is palpable, said care delivery for patients, employ- Jill Piazza, assistant vice president ees and the community at large. To for Health Promotion and Wellness date, 30 of Adventist Health System’s for Adventist Health System’s East member hospitals are engaged in the CREATION Healthy Facility strategy Florida Region, an early adopter of the CREATION Health coaches touch nearly 25,000 program. She pointed to the signifi - with Manchester Memorial Hospital employees with the message of John 10:10. cant increase in the Culture of Well- coming on board in the last quarter ness survey scores for each of the fi ve of 2015, and Florida Hospital Tampa hospitals located in the region since the coming on board in 2016. CREATION Healthy Facility strategy “As we continue to add coaches to has been implemented. our system, we are creating a more mo- “Our employees are benefi ting tivating and encouraging environment from CREATION Health in a mean- for all of our employees to truly live life ingful and tangible way, and our well- to the fullest,” said Meaghan Parsons, ness culture scores refl ect this,” Piazza CREATION Health and Wellness said. For instance, in 2013 Florida Hos- specialist, Adventist Midwest Health. “We are creating a more motivating and encouraging enthronement for all of our employees to truly live life pital DeLand scored a 78 percent on Angela Lehman, corporate relations trainer, to the fullest,” said Meaghan Parsons, CREATION Health their Employee Culture Survey. After Adventist Health System and Wellness specialist, Adventist Midwest Health.

24 | • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. G.C. visitors tour Andrews campus While an overwhelming majority of General Conference Session activities happened in San Antonio, Texas, no small amount of effort was taking place at Andrews University. Over the years, international delegates and guests have used their visit to the United States for the G.C. Session to stop by the campus of the fl agship institution. The year 2015 was no exception, with a total of nearly 550 visitors given tours over the course of about a month. Other groups toured Christa McConnell privately with contacts they already had One of three tour groups from Papua New Guinea enjoys a photo with J.N. Andrews and his children in front of in Berrien Springs. Pioneer Memorial Church during their walking tour of the Andrews University campus. Tours lasted from one hour to one day, based on tourist schedules, and Adventists from around the world and 1874 — he has been faithful to us. As groups came from Botswana, Kenya, learn about their experiences, and they we face a changing future, we have Guadeloupe, France, Brazil, Peru, in turn reminded me of all that I love confi dence that his faithfulness will Mexico, Papua New Guinea, China, about this place.” continue, and we must remain faithful Germany and more. “Sharing our campus and our rich to the calling he has put in our lives for “It was refreshing to see Andrews history is such an affi rming experience Adventist education.” through international eyes,” says for me,” says Rebecca May, community Melodie Roschman, 2015 graduate of relations coordinator and tour organiz- Becky St. Clair, media communications manager, Division of Integrated Marketing & Andrews University, one of 18 volun- er. “We have the privilege of recounting Communication teer tour guides. “I was thrilled to meet how God’s providence has led us since

“Everyone just seemed to click!” says 2015–2016 AUSA Abi Tejeda, fi nancial vice president. plans to reach “We all wanted to bring the same feel- ing to the student body.” beyond Andrews If AUSA can embody the Univer- Most people see student orga- sity motto and help empower Andrews nizations as dealing exclusively with students physically, mentally and campus life, but for Jason Shockey, spiritually, Shockey is confi dent that Andrews University Student Associa- 2015–2016 will be a life-altering year. tion president for 2015–2016, AUSA “There is an almost unmatchable should reach far beyond the borders of power,” he explains, “that comes when the school. Darren Heslop college-age adults get our minds set on “At the end of the year, I want a Jason Shockey is sworn into offi ce as AUSA president for the 2015–2016 school year by last something. When we tap into that en- student at Andrews to look back and year’s AUSA president, Olivia Ruiz-Knott. ergy, we can do some pretty incredible think, AUSA made my experience here things. So pray for us, support us — but better,” he says. But just as importantly, Fifteen AUSA offi cers were elected get ready!” “I want someone in the community to or appointed last school year, and drive past our campus and, in the back already have spent time together, strat- Melodie Roschman, graduate student writer, Division of Integrated Marketing & of their minds, see the face of someone egizing specifi c ways they’ll impact the Communication at Andrews who has connected with student body and community as well them.” as forging a compelling team dynamic.

Visit www.herald.lakeunion.org LAKE UNION HERALD • | 25 NEWS [LOCAL CHURCH NEWS] 300 Men of God Retreat offers fellowship and power- packed training Michigan—The weekend of May 1–3, more than 50 men from three states gathered for the fi rst annual 300 Men of God Retreat held at Center Lake Bible Camp in Tustin. With the theme of “Gideon and God’s 300 Warriors,” keynote speaker

Lynn Bryson gave his personal testimo- Rob Schuster The weekend fellowship brought men to seek God on a deeper level, through his Word, and build long-lasting ny, along with counsel targeted for men friendships and community. and the unique challenges they face ev- ery day. He encouraged listeners to put at Cadillac Church; and Rod Boothby, On Friday, Strong Tower Radio their full trust in God when times are manager at Camp Au Sable. Quartet provided inspirational a capella good and when they appear uncertain. “The weekend was engaging, spir- music, a blend of gospel and barbershop, Speakers provided power-packed itual and heartfelt, and the speakers to kick off the retreat. Incredible weath- breakout sessions about lust, prayer, were outstanding. Without a doubt, I er allowed the group to enjoy horseback how to study the Bible, marriage and left the event closer to God. Being in riding, canoe races, disc golf, hiking, parenting. Presenters included Scott an environment where I could pray and kayaking and campfi re stories. Ritsema of Belt of Truth Ministries in converse with other men was a big bless- The retreat was sponsored by the Lakeview; Dan Augsberger, an asso- ing,” shared Brock Arms of the Bristol Bristol Church. Efforts are already ciate professor at Andrews University (Mich.) Church. underway for the 2016 event, to be held and an internationally-known speaker; The men were divided into pairs, at Center Lake Bible Camp and Retreat Jonathan Chitwood, a pastor of two and spent time in heartfelt prayer for Center. For more information, please churches in the Flint area; Gunther each other. The weekend fellowship call Jeremy Carlson at 616-460-7383. Schwartz, a limited license psychologist brought men to seek God on a deep- Christie Carlson, correspondent, Bristol who works with Pine Rest Christian er level, through his Word, and build Church Mental Health Services and an elder long-lasting friendships and community.

[WOMEN’S NEWS] lent an air of elegance and refi nement to musical presenter, as well as Michelle the morning’s activities. Odinma. Sabbath school featured a mission Edna Andrews-Rose, Ph.D., of the Jackson Church story by Laurie Snyman, an assistant University of Michigan Department in the Ministerial Department of the of Neurology, Michigan Alzheimer’s Women’s Emphasis Michigan Conference, who interviewed Disease Center, was the featured Day is a success Carlot Dorve. Dorve is an amazing speaker for the Sabbath worship hour young man (who lost both parents) and her sermon “When Women Pray: Michigan—A day featuring women in whose musical talents have been heard What Happens?” stirred the hearts of charge of every aspect of Sabbath school, in many high places. He was invited to those in attendance. Andrews-Rose church and an afternoon session was play his trumpet at Carnegie Hall, but also presented an afternoon workshop held June 6. Cheryl Brown, Women’s refused because he would have had to titled “Alzheimer’s.” Ministry leader for the Jackson Church, practice on the holy Sabbath. His mu- Brown planned a special recogni- planned a wonderful day to celebrate sical number for church seemed very tion for all ladies of the church who women. All ladies were encouraged to appropriate; he played the American held offi ces or volunteered for the wear white with accent colors of lilac, Negro spiritual, “Sometimes I Feel Like church during 2015. Recipients were lime green and pink. Special bulletins a Motherless Child.” Joyce Bartley, recognized with beautiful blue and gold were printed with those colors, which from the Detroit area, was another certifi cates with their names engraved,

26 | • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. NEWS plus a goodie bag fi lled with wonderful treasures. A potluck luncheon was served, and the many guests who attended that day said they enjoyed it very much. “Our ladies left the church campus that day feeling affi rmed and appre- ciated,” said Janet Allen, Community Services director. “A round of applause goes out to Ms. Cheryl Brown for her wonderful ideas and the hard work she put into making Women’s Ministries Day a rousing success.” On June 6, Jackson Church featured women in every aspect of Sabbath school, church and an afternoon Madelyn Hamblin, communication director, program. “Our ladies left the church campus that day feeling affi rmed and appreciated,” said Janet Allen, Jackson Church Community Services director.

[UNION NEWS] The invitation to come to the ministry in their local churches so they Chicago area was extended to Kwon can reach individuals for the kingdom in November 2013 by Dollie Williams, of Heaven. Chicagoland CS Federation president, At the Sunday morning prayer while she was working in a disaster re- breakfast at Shiloh Church where the lief warehouse in Washington, Ill., after Pioneers of Community Services were tornadoes hit fi ve areas throughout the honored for 40-plus years of service state of Illinois. at the “Lifetime Achievement Award” The weekend started with a ceremony, Kwon presented lifetime reception at the New Life Church, in service award pins and words of wis- the heart of the south side of Chicago, dom to recipients. A special shout- where Kwon was received by approxi- out of recognition goes to Dollie and mately 75–100 people. After enjoying Elvert Williams for 61 years of service a scrumptious meal, the News for Life in Community Services. There were youth group recited poetry and pre- 15 local churches present that received sented musical selections to welcome pins for their community service the special guest to their city and the workers. Federation. Kwon then spoke to those The Federation appreciates Kwon gathered presenting the topic, “What for spending time in the Chicago area, Is Community Outreach.” Hearts were and extends thanks to the churches deeply touched as he brought to light for opening their doors and for the the many effective ways one can serve individuals who made the weekend possible. Sung Kwon their community in these end times.

Beginning at Sabbath school the Debra Davis-Moody, Community Services next day and continuing through the director, Lake Region Conference worship service, and fi nally an AY (Ad- NAD Community ventist Youth) meeting at the Inde- Services director pendence Boulevard Church, hearts were again enriched with the points visits Chicagoland given on effective, good communi- Lake Region—Chicagoland Com- ty assessments, showing love to all munity Service Federation of the Lake through outreach programs and, most Region Conference was blessed when of all, showing Christ in our social Sung Kwon, director of Community justice framework through communi- Sung Kwon (left), director of Community Services for Services for the Seventh-day Adventist ty services. Everyone present walked the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, joined Lake Region Conference Chicagoland Church in North America, spent the away with a “golden nugget” or two of Community Services Federation volunteers for weekend in Chicago, March 11–14. how to enrich the community outreach training and inspiration, March 11–14.

Visit www.herald.lakeunion.org LAKE UNION HERALD • | 27 NEWS do it. If they just want prayer, we will Beloit Church Bible pray,” Leopoldino said. workers strengthen He loves to bring the young people on hospital visits as well. “Sometimes community outreach younger people think they are beau- Wisconsin—Alcidiel (Cid) Leopold- tiful and have everything, but in the ino and his wife, Nechi Bruno, prayed, hospital they meet people who are in “Lord, we want to be missionaries for need. They see a different world than you. We want to take a year of our the one they live in. They soon learn lives and do volunteer service. Send us their hugs and prayers are needed.” where you want us.” The Beloit Church now tries to Leopoldino had just graduated involve the young people in every as- from an Adventist school in Spain with pect of the church. The Sabbath school a degree in theology. He and Bruno From left: Nechi Bruno and her husband, Alcidiel superintendent is 15 years old. Leop- wrote an email, expressing their desire Leopoldino, have spent the past eight years in Spain oldino said, “Young people think, If the to serve as missionaries, and sent it to giving Bible studies to deaf young people. They now church doesn’t need me today, tomorrow I won’t over 200 countries in India, England, work in the U.S. as missionary Bible workers at the stay. They have much energy. Let them Beloit Church in Wisconsin. Philippines, Brazil, , etc. use it for the Lord.” They received many responses, but church address. He says, “You can call “God leads us to people, and he the last one to arrive was from Evelio me anytime you have a need. If you leads people to us,” he continued. Miranda, Hispanic Ministries director are passing through a hard time, let us “Recently, a lady in our congregation for the Wisconsin Conference. They come pray with you and help you.” had a friend in prison. She told us had never been to the United States. Sometimes, he meets people who about him, and now [that he has been Miranda offi cially invited Leopoldino don’t want to visit or say they don’t released] he is attending church every to serve as a Bible worker in Beloit and, have time, Leopoldino just smiles and Sabbath and taking Bible studies as after much prayer, they accepted the says, “Okay. Every Saturday we have well.” challenge. a free lunch at our church. When you There have been 30 baptisms since Arriving at the Beloit Spanish can, we’d love to have you stop by and the Beloit Spanish Church recently Church in September 2014, Leopoldi- eat with us.” started focusing on outreach. “We no immediately went into action. “Our “Quite a few people do come to our do ordinary things,” said Leopoldino. focus must be on helping people,” he Sabbath lunch,” said Leopoldino, “espe- “We fi x faucets, help with shopping, said. “My philosophy is we are here to cially the homeless. Sometimes people babysitting, then they often ask us serve.” come just for the holidays. But that questions that allow us to share spiri- The couple began with a meeting at is okay. We simply try and help them tual things.” church. Members made a list of people have a nice time while they are at our “People are hungry for the Word they knew from their workplaces, church.” He has made a good friend, of God. We must ask God to open our neighborhoods, and even people who who is homeless, through this ministry. eyes to see the opportunities he puts in no longer came to church. This list was “I am praying for him. I know God has our way every day.” then divided up between the members, a plan for his life. It is exciting to see Juanita Edge, director of communication, and they began to visit. how God is working.” Wisconsin Conference “We talk with the people, pray with Most Sabbath afternoons, the them, and try to meet a need of theirs,” church members visit the hospital, go said Leopoldino. “These needs may to each room, and visit the people. be material things, physical things, or They often begin with, “Hi, how are Visit http://hesaidgo.net to spiritual things. We learn about each you doing?” Then they visit, pray, give learn of similar volunteer person’s situation and try to help in words of encouragement, and share mission opportunities to practical ways.” magazines. “We ask if their family has effectively meet needs of Leopoldino goes to businesses, needs, or if something needs done at people and communities stores and even City Hall, and says, “We their house while they are in the hospi- across North at the Seventh-day Adventist Church tal. We let them know our church can America and are here to serve. Let us know what we help them. Sometimes people ask what around the church we are from. We tell them, but can do to help in this community.” world. Wherever he goes, Leopoldino then say this is not about our church, it leaves his own phone number and the is about Jesus. If we can help, we like to

28 | • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. NEWS LRC Community Services pilots new program Lake Region—In 2014, the Com- munity Services Department thought there should be a way for all youth to develop skills to become community servants, and to serve the less fortunate in society. From this thought, the idea came to collaborate with Adventist schools and youth groups, including Pathfi nder clubs, to enable all Lake Region young people to earn honor badges that are community service spe- cifi c. Thus, the “Developing a Servant’s Photos by Debra Davis-Moody Photos by Heart” pilot project resulted. Masauko Crenshaw is one of two Hinsdale Adventist On Nov. 18, 2014, the fi rst session Academy students who participated in the began at South Suburban Christian Developing a Servant’s Heart project. She earned Academy with Jason Fudge’s classroom, the Feeding Ministry and Community Involvement Honor badges. grades 5–8. Every week for 14 weeks, students spent an hour per session At the Awards ceremony on learning Scriptures and Bible stories May 29 at South Suburban School, that promoted serving others. The top- students were awarded the following ics ranged from feeding the poor, cul- badges and honors: Feeding Minis- tural differences in poverty, attitudes try badge, Community Involvement toward helping the poor, and a host of badge, Community Service pin, Good other biblical concepts, based on verses Samaritan patch, and certifi cates of in Isaiah 61 and Matthew 18. participation, as well as individual Hands-on projects included certifi cates based on their service. making a feeding ministry bag and Additionally, two Hinsdale Academy personal care kits. Each student made students received Community Involve- Lake Region Community Services and Youth one of each to take home to show their ment and Feeding Ministry badges. departments collaborated to help youth develop Many people were involved in skills to become community servants, and to serve parents and give someone whom they the less fortunate in society. Leaders hope to plant felt needed it. this endeavor, and offered encour- the seed so Christ is refl ected in their lives. The students also were instructed agement during the project. Special to help in feeding ministries at their appreciation was extended to Gloria local churches. As a result, several stu- LaShore, Angie Snaford and Iskell Lee dents participated in Thanksgiving and of Maywood Church; Cora Manson Christmas meals at Maywood, New Biles of Emmanuel Church; Shantelle Lee of Christian Girls Rock Ministry; Life Baptist and Emmanuel churches. the parents of students; and the Lake Some students also participated in Region Conference. Josie Essex, Jason Global Youth Explosion Day at South North, Kathy Kyle and Jason Fudge Suburban School with youth ministries were acknowledged for their hard One hands-on project involved making personal director Jason North. Personal care work, dedication and tireless efforts care kits to give to someone the young person felt kits, made by the entire youth group, needed it. demonstrated to encourage the young were distributed to two alcohol and people to plant the seed so Christ is drug treatment centers on Chicago’s refl ected in their lives. southside. All youth were involved in feeding and cleaning at a homeless Debra Davis-Moody, community services veterans center, and several participat- director, Lake Region Conference (Originally published in the June 15, 2015, issue ed in the Christian Girls Rock Feeding of LRC Community Services Newsletter, Ministry. adapted)

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Ambassadors for Adventist Christian Education recruits volunteers In February 2015, the Center for Research on K–12 Adventist Educa- tion (CRAE) launched a brand new initiative called “Ambassadors for Ad- ventist Christian Education” (AACE), The different ways Ambassadors are volunteering are as varied as the individuals themselves. One an organization created to recruit, or- Ambassador is helping a school to create its own YouTube channel; another Ambassador is an experienced ganize and support volunteers for the grant writer and fundraiser, and has volunteered to help schools with their various projects to that end. K–12 Adventist educational system. “The catalyst for AACE,” said “The support for AACE has been CRAE director Elissa Kido, Ed.D., impressive,” she reported. “People from “was the number of people who ap- all different walks of life — retired ed- proached me after my presentations ucators, successful professionals, stay- on Adventist education and asked me at-home parents — have said, ‘Sign me what they could do to help. I realized up! I want to help!’” there were passionate individuals out “I think this is a wonderful idea there, committed to supporting Ad- for retired educators to continue to be ventist education, who simply needed involved in Adventist education,” stat- direction and guidance to channel ed Garry Sudds, director of education their energy into helping one of our with the Lake Union Conference. schools.” The different ways that Ambas- Upon receiving funding from sadors are volunteering are as varied Versacare* to help with initial start- as the individuals themselves. One up expenses, Kido began working Elissa Kido is director of the Center for Research on Ambassador is helping a school to K–12 Adventist Education. to build AACE from the ground up. create its own YouTube channel; AACE has three different categories: another Ambassador is an experienced Local Chapter Ambassadors, Am- grant writer and fundraiser, and has bassadors-at-Large and Institutional volunteered to help schools with their Chapters. Each of these categories have various projects to that end. slightly different roles, but the goal re- If you or someone you know would mains the same for all Ambassadors — be willing to serve as an Ambassador, championing the benefi ts of Adventist please check out the AACE website at education to churches and communi- http://aace.lasierra.edu, or call 951-785- ties, and using their specifi c skills and 2997 for more information. areas of expertise to support schools. Kido is delighted by the response Aimee Leukert with Elissa Kido, director, People from all different walks of life — retired she already has received. Both La Center for Research on K–12 Adventist educators, successful professionals, stay-at-home Education parents — are making a difference as Ambassadors Sierra University and Pacifi c Union for Adventist Christian Education. College are on board as Institutional *For more information about Versacare, visit Chapters, and the database of Am- http://www.versacare.org. bassadors-at-Large continues to grow.

30 | • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. NEWS [WORLD CHURCH NEWS] SDA world church delegates approve revisions to some fundamental beliefs Seventh-day Adventist world church delegates have approved revi- sions to the wording of the Church’s 28 Fundamental Beliefs. The voted actions took place during the Monday and Tuesday business sessions on the fl oor of the Alamadome in San Anto- nio, Texas, during the church’s 60th General Conference Session, July 2–11. As a preface to the discussions, Ted N.C. Wilson, world church president, Pieter Damsteegt Most changes were approved without much deliberation, but four of the statements and suggested revisions urged delegates to have confi dence in therein garnered signifi cant discussion: No. 1 The Holy Scriptures, No. 6 Creation, No. 8 The Great Controversy the suggested revisions. The pro- and No. 24 Christ’s Ministry in the . posed statements, he said, were being brought to the fl oor only after rigorous Often the nuances of just one word inspired long lines of delegates at the and thoughtful consideration. World were enough of a catalyst for active microphones. But, in fact, most were church leaders gave their tentative discussion among the delegates. Funda- approved without much deliberation. endorsement of the revised statements mental Belief #4 on The Son originally But four of the statements and the at the October 2014 Annual Council. stated that Jesus became truly man. An- suggested revisions therein garnered A small writing committee, chaired gel Rodriguez of the writing committee signifi cant discussion in Monday’s ses- by Artur Stele, director of the Church’s explained their rationale for a change: sion: No. 1 The Holy Scriptures; No. 6 Biblical Research Institute (BRI), Scripture describes Jesus as becoming Creation; No. 8 The Great Controversy; was tasked with drafting the revisions fl esh, or in other words, human. He and No. 24 Christ’s Ministry in the following the 2010 General Confer- came to earth, not just to identify with Heavenly Sanctuary. These statements ence session. Bill Knott, the male gender, but with all mankind were sent back to the writing committee editor, Gerhard Pfandl, BRI associate — the human race. While delegates ac- with instructions to consider addition- director, and Angel Rodriguez, retired tively challenged this proposed change, al revisions for further discussion on BRI director, completed the team. they eventually approved the revision Tuesday. that used human instead of man. When delegates reconvened for Most of the revisions were minor, Stele reminded delegates that all the Tuesday morning session, Bill semantic efforts to clarify the original revisions by the writing committee were Knott addressed an undercurrent of wording or add textual support for an effort to most accurately describe concerns about cultural infl uences. He the statements of belief. For example, each belief within the English language. assured delegates that the committee the suggested revision for Fundamen- Yet attention also was given to words had worked hard to avoid political or tal Belief #1 on The Holy Scriptures more easily translated into other lan- cultural biases. They sought only to changed the descriptive phrase for the guages. An example was highlighted in clarify positions in a way that Adventist Scriptures from “authoritative revealer the Fundamental Belief No. 20 on The members around the world could fully of doctrines” to “de nitive revealer of Sabbath. The writers suggested describ- embrace. doctrines.” Those concerned that the ing the Creator as gracious instead of Ahead of this year’s session, the pro- authority of Scripture was therefore bene cent. Such changes for clarity and posed statement on Creation had gar- being diminished in the statement to accommodate the nuances of other nered active discourse. Some members found reassurance in another revi- languages were effi ciently explained and expressed concern about language in the sion earlier in the paragraph which quickly approved. revision that seemed to further restrict described the Holy Scriptures as “the It indeed would have been a labo- views on the age of the earth and length nal, authoritative, and infallible revela- rious process if each of the 28 Funda- of the creation week. As delegates tion” of God’s will. mental Belief statement revisions had pondered this statement on Tuesday

Visit www.herald.lakeunion.org LAKE UNION HERALD • | 31 NEWS morning, Rodriguez stepped to the the change of one word in Fundamental the majority of delegates concurred with podium and affi rmed that the statement Belief No. 24 on Christ’s Ministry in an earlier statement by Stele. on Creation was purposefully drafted the Heavenly Sanctuary. The phrase “Looking at all the changes,” he said, to exclude any potential allowances for “His intercessory ministry, which was “I must say there are none that bring long-term evolutionary chronology. symbolized by the work of the high anything new to our beliefs. This is what Certainly the Creation statement priest ...” was altered by replacing the we have always believed. The commission became more specifi c with regard to word symbolized with typi ed. In the only sought to express this better and help time periods. Departing from more Fundamental Belief No. 8 on The Great to avoid possible misinterpretations.” literal biblical language, the revision Controversy the committee changed the The 28 statements are an ongoing changed the description from “In six term worldwide  ood to global  ood. effort by the world church to succinctly days...” to “In a recent six-day creation It may be surprising that such describe the theological parameters of Adventist belief. The world church ...” It also added a phrase characterizing seemingly minor alterations engendered adopted 27 Fundamentals at its business the Sabbath as a memorial of God’s “cre- such vigorous discussion. But it also was session in 1980. The current Funda- ative work, performed and completed quickly obvious to even the casual ob- mental Belief No. 11 on Growing in during six literal days that together with server that the delegates took guardian- Christ was added in 2005, bringing the the Sabbath constituted the same unit of ship of the church’s core beliefs seriously. present total to 28. time that we call a week today.” They have devoted extensive time to Yet, in summary, the revisions keep these 28 Fundamental Beliefs con- Steve Vistaunet, assistant to the president for communication, North Pacifi c Union brought back by the committee on Tues- sistent with the church’s traditional bib- Conference (Article was published in the day were minimal. They recommended lical interpretation. In doing so, it seems July 10, 2015 NAD NewsPoints.)

from making decisions on the ordina- tion of women. He said the vote has nothing to do with women being ordained as local elders, a practice based on church policy that has been in place for several decades. Furthermore, he said, the vote was not related to commissioned ministers, who can be male or female under the church’s policy. Pieter Damsteegt Ted N.C. Wilson, General Conference president, “So let us be clear on what was vot-

speaks to delegates in the Alamodome in San ed on Wednesday,” Wilson said. “We Pieter Damsteegt Antonio, Texas. Wilson told delegates that the are now back to our original under- Don Livesay, Lake Union president, listens intently majority vote simply barred the Church’s world as Ted N.C. Wilson, president of the Seventh-day divisions from making decisions on the ordination of standing, and I would strongly urge all Adventist world church, addresses those gathered women. “We maintain the current policy,” he said. to adhere by what has been voted. But at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, July 10. do not place into the vote other things Wilson said, “We need to be fair, we need to be which were not listed in the vote. We open, and we all need to accept what is voted at a G.C. president says General Conference session.” need to be fair, we need to be open, ordination vote and we all need to accept what is voted doesn’t change at a General Conference session.” entities from making their own deci- Wilson asked division presidents sions regarding the consideration and current policy to clarify the meaning of Wednesday’s potential implementation of women’s General Conference president Ted vote in their territories. ordination to the gospel ministry.” N.C. Wilson said Friday, [July 10], that Shortly after Wilson spoke, North But, he added, the motion did not a vote this week on the issue of wom- American Division president Daniel R. disallow women from serving as com- en’s ordination meant “we maintain Jackson issued a statement saying that missioned church pastors, women from the current policy.” the division “would comply with the serving as ordained elders in the local Wilson told delegates at the Gener- vote of the world church.” church, or the ordination of al Conference session in San Antonio, He said the division acknowledged deaconesses. Texas, that Wednesday’s vote simply that “the vote prohibited the 13 world “Since the motion did not disallow barred the church’s world divisions divisions of the church or any of their these things, we therefore continue to

32 | • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. NEWS encourage those who have been serving ministry or chaplaincy. I believe that in these capacities to continue to do the formal response of the North so,” Jackson said. American Division to this vote that He added: “It is vital to understand ‘we will continue to follow General that the NAD will continue to follow Conference policy by commissioning the directions found in the General women pastors’ affi rms that there will Conference Working Policy allowing indeed be a place in our Church where conferences and unions to license female students will be welcomed to women as commissioned ministers in the pastoral ministry. I believe the pastoral ministry. We will also continue ministry of these committed and Sem- to encourage utilizing the services of inary-educated women is truly needed women as ordained local elders and in our Church and those women who deaconesses.” are our graduates already have played Wilson on Friday also said he has and will continue to play a vital role in asked divisions to care for specifi c fulfi lling the mission of the Church in items that come up in their territory. proclaiming the everlasting gospel to He did not elaborate, saying only the world.” that General Conference leadership Niels-Erik Andreasen, president hoped matters would go smoothly and of Andrews University, says, “Although expected assistance from divisions on

Dave Sherwin Dave the delegates to the General Confer- those items. Jirˇí Moskala ence of the Seventh-day Adventist He said division leaders have a world church declined to approve the spirit of upholding what the General ordination of women, Andrews Uni- Conference in session votes. Decisions Andrews University versity continues its support of women made by the General Conference in in ministry, and the Seventh-day session have the highest authority in and Seminary Adventist Theological Seminary will the church. respond to G.C. vote continue to admit and educate women Wilson, meanwhile, sought to students who are called to ministry. On Wednesday, July 8, in San quash concerns from some church There is strong evidence that women Antonio, Texas, delegates to the members that a revision to the Church make important and needed contribu- 60th General Conference Session of Manual that delegates approved earlier tions to the ministry of the church in Friday might limit the authority or Seventh-day Adventists voted 1,381 to many parts of the world. Our prayers activities of the General Conference. 977 against allowing regional accom- are with the world church as we all “The reason for the wording is modation for world divisions to “make move forward following this General to limit any ... frivolous appeals from provision for the ordination of women Conference Session.” coming up through the system,” Wil- to the gospel ministry.” son said. Andrews University is home to the Becky St. Clair, media communications manager, Division of Integrated Marketing & The amendment gives divisions the Theological Seminary of the Sev- Communication, Andrews University right to stop a dispute from reaching enth-day Adventist Church. Many of the level of the General Conference. the 3,000 ordained ministers across The levels where an appeal can be con- the North American Division, and sidered in a division include the local an even greater number abroad, have church, conference and union. taken classes and/or received a degree Wilson said the General Confer- from the Seminary. ence generally works through divisions Jirˇí Moskala, Seminary dean, says, and their various levels in resolving “Those of us in the Seventh-day Ad- appeals anyway. ventist Theological Seminary respect “So please do not imagine things yesterday’s decision by the world that, in my opinion, and in my under- Seventh-day Adventist Church. While standing, are never there,” he said. it wasn’t the outcome many in the Church had hoped for, the Seminary Darren Heslop Andrew McChesney, Adventist Review/ Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at ANN staff (Reprinted from July 10, 2015, will continue to be an open, warm and Andrews University Adventist News Network post) friendly place for all women called by God to be prepared for pastoral

Visit www.herald.lakeunion.org LAKE UNION HERALD • | 33 Announcements Churches, schools, conferences, institutions and organizations may submit [email protected] or call “Keep the Light Burning.” Alumni Week- announcements to the Lake Union Herald through their local conference communica- Claudia at 360-793-1883. Join the end is Sept. 18–20. Friday, Sept. 18, join tion directors. An easy way to do this is to visit the Lake Union Herald website at http:// Facebook group “Grand Ledge Acad- us for Bean “Suppah” and Hotdog www.herald.lakeunion.org and submit the announcement online. Readers may verify emy — First Years.” Thanks for passing Roast. Sabbath, Sept. 19, will include dates and times of programs with the respective sources, as these events are subject the word along. worship service, Jubilate Reunion con- to change. Submission eligibility guidelines are listed at http://www.herald.lakeunion.org. cert and basketball game. Sunday, “Family First” Family Retreat Oct. 23–25: Sept. 20, is the Golf Tournament day. This weekend is all about putting our is located at 67 Andrews University the seminar and how to obtain a free copy of the textbook, contact Gabriel families  rst. Learn new ways to make Pownal Rd. in Freeport, Maine. For Howard Performing Art events: For more Bardan, director of church planting, at the Sabbath more special, put fun into more information, visit the school’s information on the following events 847-461-9609 or [email protected]. your family worships, improve com- website at http://www.pinetreeacade and to purchase tickets, contact HPAC munication skills, and build strong my.org or call 207-865-4747. Box Of ce by phone at 888-467-6442 Lake Region connection through family meals, fun Minot (N. Dakota) Church 100th Anniversary or 269-471-3560 or email at hpac@ nights and outreach. Our presenters Women’s Prayer Retreat, “Got Prayer, Celebration will be held Sept. 19 at 10 andrews.edu. will be Tom and Alane Waters from Got Power,” will be held Oct. 2–3 at 17th Ave. SW in Minot, starting at 9:30 Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m.: Pianist John Mortensen Restoration International. They have the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott. For a.m. There will be special speakers is one of the few artists nationwide who been helping families reconnect more information and to register, go to and a concert at 3:30 p.m. Lunch and is equally uent in the technically chal- for many years. Open to all families http://adventsource.org and click on supper will be provided. For further in- lenging classical repertoire and the in- (single parents, grandparents, new “31 events,” or call Plusline tollfree at formation, contact Lenore Scheresky tricacies of improvised jazz. members, etc.). Housing is based on 800-732-7587. at 701-839-7701 or 701-340-3291. Sept. 19, 8:15 p.m.: Carla Trynchuk and family size; guest rooms will be on a Olga Kaler will be performing a duo vio- Lake Union  rst-come,  rst-served basis. For more Sheyenne River Academy/Dakota Adventist lin recital. They will be performing works information or to register, call Alyce at Academy Alumni Weekend. Come and by Leclair, Proko ev and Sarasate. Offerings 517-316-1543. You may download renew your friendships, Oct. 2–3. Lo- Sept. 20, 7:00 p.m.: JJ Heller’s passion for Sept. 5 Local Church Budget an application at http://www.misda. cation: Dakota Adventist Academy, creativity led her to pick up a guitar in Sept. 12 Fall Mission Appeal org (Family Life). 15905 Sheyenne Circle, Bismarck, college and become a Christian singer/ Sept. 19 Local Church Budget N.D. Honor classes: 1941, ‘46, ‘51, songwriter. Sept. 26 Local Conference Advance Crystal Mountain Marriage Retreat will ‘56, ‘61, ‘66, ‘76, ‘86, ‘91, ‘96, 2001, Sept. 26, 8:00 p.m.: The Andrews Univer- be held at Crystal Mountain Resort in ‘06, ‘11. For more information, contact Special Days sity Alumni Association will present a Thompsonville, Mich., Nov. 13–15. This 701-258-9000, ext. 236. Sept. 5 Men’s Day of Prayer Gala Concert. The concert will feature weekend is one where we encourage Sept. 13–19 Nurture Periodicals the Andrews University Department of you as a couple to spend time renew- Wisconsin (Adventist Review, Insight, Music ensembles: the Wind Symphony, ing and refreshing your relationship. Guide, Primary Treasure, A Public Campus Ministry Weekend Retreat directed by Alan Mitchell; the University The meetings are all designed to help Little Friend) will be held Nov. 13–15, at Camp Wa- Singers, directed by Stephen Zork; and encourage and strengthen your mar- Sept. 20 Let’s Move Day konda, W8368 County Road E, Oxford, the Sinfonietta, directed by Claudio riage. Our presenters this year will be Sept. 20–26 Hispanic Heritage Week Wisc. This event, sponsored by the Gonzalez. This event is part of the 2015 Gary and Diane Thurber. They are the Sept. 20–26 Let’s Move Week/Health ACF/NAD, LUC and Wisconsin Confer- Alumni Homecoming Weekend. former Michigan Conference Family ence, features training, by Ron Pickell Sept. 27, 4:00 p.m.: Following the small Education Week/Vibrant Life Ministries directors, and started the and his team from NAD, for students business showcase, Mirasol Quartet Crystal Mountain Marriage Retreat Michigan attending non-SDA colleges or uni- tradition years ago. We are excited for performs in a free concert. Mirasol Quar- versities to share Jesus on the public them to be “coming home.” For more tet is the saxophone quartet that won Grand Ledge Academy First Years Reunion: campus. This weekend also will provide information and to register, call Alyce the Gold Medal of the Senior Winds Di- We are looking for all charter students, opportunities for local church pastors at 517-316-1543. You may download vision at the 2015 Fischoff Competition. faculty and alumni of 1959–1964. and leaders to learn how they can best an application at http://www.misda.org Plans are underway for a reunion which support our students on these public Illinois (Family Life). will be Sept. 24–27 at the Adventist campuses. For more information and Illinois Conference announces SEEDS Frontier Missions Training Center near North American Division to register, visit our website at http:// church-planting training. The seminar Berrien Springs, Mich. To be kept in- wi.adventist.org/PCM or email Kimber will be presented by teachers from the formed of plans as they develop, send Pine Tree Academy Alumni Weekend 2015: [email protected]. A Campus Kit is North American Division Evangelism an email with contact information to This year’s Alumni Weekend theme is free to the  rst 50 registrants. Institute Oct. 16–17 at Adventist Boling- brook Hospital. Current church-planting core teams as well as those planting or Sabbath Sunset Calendar just thinking about planting a church Sep 4 Sep 11 Sep 18 Sep 25 Oct 2 Oct 9 in the future are invited to participate. Berrien Springs, Mich. 8:16 8:04 7:52 7:39 7:27 7:15 As a prerequisite, each team attending Chicago, Ill. 7:21 7:09 6:57 6:45 6:33 6:21 the seminar is required to read, in ad- Detroit, Mich. 8:03 7:51 7:39 7:27 7:14 7:02 vance, the textbook Steps to Church Indianapolis, Ind. 8:13 8:02 7:50 7:39 7:27 7:16 La Crosse, Wis. 7:37 7:25 7:12 6:59 6:46 6:34 Planting: From Inception to Launch Lansing, Mich. 8:10 7:57 7:45 7:32 7:20 7:08 by Tom Evans. For information about Madison, Wis. 7:29 7:17 7:04 6:52 6:39 6:27 Springfield, Ill. 7:27 7:16 7:04 6:53 6:41 6:30

34 | • LAKE UNION HERALD The Lake Union Herald is available online. MILEPOSTS Within the Lake Union, the offi ciating pastor or church communication leader Funeral services were conducted by Don SPRINGSTEEN, Audrey M. (June), age 96; is responsible for submission of information to this column. Forms are available Duford, and interment was in Poseyville born July 19, 1918, in Otter Lake, Mich.; in print format, or they can be fi lled out and submitted directly online. Milepost (Mich.) Cemetery. died July 11, 2015, in Flint, Mich. She was forms are available at http://www.herald.lakeunion.org. Conference addresses and a member of the First Flint Church. MALLORY, Gail, age 71; born Oct. 12, phone numbers are listed in the masthead on the inside back cover. Survivors include her sons, Doug- 1943, in St. Albans, W. Va.; died June 5, las and David; daughter, Diane Martin; HAINAULT, Carol (Erickson), age 89; born 2015, in Gahanna, Ohio. She was a mem- Obituaries 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grand April 11, 1926, in Massillon, Ohio; died ber of the Midland (Mich.) Church. children. ARCENEAUX, Shirley R. (Braquet), age 76; May 3, 2015, in Edmore, Mich. She was a Survivors include her son, Roger; and Funeral services were conducted by born March 12, 1939, in Lake Charles, member of the Cedar Lake (Mich.) Church. three grandchildren. Todd Regester, with private inurnment. La.; died June 20, 2015, in Flint, Mich. Carol was a member of the Michigan K–12 Private services were conducted. She was a member of the First Flint Board for many years and the Lake Union THORNE, Carolynn L. (Reynolds), age 74; NEAL IV, Leslie C., age 23; born Aug. 23, Church. Conference Executive Committee. born July 6, 1940, in Kalamazoo, Mich.; 1991, in Portland, Ore.; died May 6, 2015, Survivors include her son, Richard; Survivors include her husband, Joseph; died Oct. 10, 2014, in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. in Delaware, Ohio. He was a member of the daughter, Dana Peggau; brothers, Robert son, Dan; daughters, Kathy Roderick and She was a member of the Cedar Lake Cicero (Ind.) Church. and Richard Braquet; and three grand- Cindy Peterson; brothers, David and Art (Mich.) Church. Survivors include his father, Leslie III; children. Erickson; and six grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, William mother, Heidi (Lee); brother, Adam; grand- Funeral services were conducted by Memorial services were conducted by C.; stepsons, Tony Bailey, and Neil and parents, Charles and Erma Lee, and Juanita Jonathan Chitwood, with private inurnment. Jacob Gibbs, with private inurnment. Alden Knopek; brothers, Barry and Chris Neal. P. Reynolds; sisters, Sharon Murphy-Pep- BAUMAN III, George P., age 81; born HERZBERG, Thelma (Thomas), age 92; Funeral services were conducted by per and Linda Goldberg; and seven March 4, 1932, in Wescosville, Penn.; born Oct. 25, 1922, in Midland, Mich.; Londa Bishop, and inurnment was in Akron step-grandchildren. died Jan. 20, 2014, in Batavia, Ill. He died April 28, 2015, in Clio, Mich. She (Ohio) Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Pe- was a member of the North Aurora (Ill.) was a member of the Clio Church. ROBINSON, Martha (Hlad), age 84; born ter Neri, and interment was in Cedar Lake Church. Survivors include her son, Ronald; Feb. 14, 1931, in Albia, Iowa; died June 11, Cemetery. daughters, Kathy Markham and Debbie Survivors include his wife, Shirley 2015, in Niles, Mich. She was a member Fechik; eight grandchildren; and eight (Nestle); sons, George IV, Frederick and of the Pioneer Memorial Church, Berrien WAMSHER, Harold, age 83; born July 19, great-grandchildren. Charles; daughter, Lesa; sister, Ruth Springs, Mich. 1931, in Monticello, Ind.; died June 12, Funeral services were conducted by Jeff Horton; six grandchildren; and two Survivors include her son, Stephen; 2015, in Buchanan, Mich. He was a mem- great-grandchildren. Ackenber, Justin Ringstaff and Joel Neph- daughter, Karolee Robinson; three grand- ber of the Niles (Mich.) Westside Church. Memorial services were conducted by ew, and interment was in Sunset Hills children; and three great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Donna (Ou- Don Kronek, with private inurnment. Cemetery, Flint, Mich. Memorial services were conducted, with sley); sons, Ronnie and Darold Wamsher; private inurnment. stepsons, Gus, Gil and Todd Bell; daugh- COSTERISAN, Bonnie Jean (Stover), age JONES, C. Joyce (Taylor), age 86; born ter, Tammy Seibert; sisters, Geraldine 85; born Aug. 27, 1929, in Orlando, Fla.; Nov. 20, 1928, in Detroit, Mich.; died SAMPSON, Ernestine (Armwood), age 91; Tharp, Evelyn Tharp, Mary Jane Tyra and died May 13, 2015, in Eaton Rapids, July 1, 2015, in St. Joseph, Mich. She born Jan. 22, 1924, in Mount Olive, N.C.; Lois Ann Hoodenboom; 19 grandchildren; Mich. She was a member of the Lansing was a member of the Pioneer Memorial died June 24, 2015, in Gary, Ind. She was a and 16 great-grandchildren. (Mich.) Church. Church, Berrien Springs, Mich. member of the Mizpah Church, Gary. Funeral services were conducted by Survivors include her son, Timothy; Survivors include her son, Curtis K.; Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl Blake Hall, and interment was in Hughes daughter, Marsha Mohr; and three grand- daughter, Jill C. Wimberley; four grandchil- Ramsey; and two grandchildren. Cemetery, Monticello. children. dren; and  ve great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Je- Memorial services were conducted by Memorial services were conducted by rome Davis, and interment was in Evergreen WYMAN, James L., age 90; born Sept. 30, Dan Towar and Wes Peppers, with private Farai Nhiwatiwa, Donel Wimberley and Cemetery, Hobart, Ind. 1924, in Daysland, Alberta, Canada; died inurnment. Imasiku Mubita, with private inurnment. April 17, 2015, in Lake City, Mich. He was SLEZAK, Jack J., age 84; born Sept. 30, a member of the Lake City Church. FLETCHER, Verna Mae (James), age 83; KINDY, Erie, age 95; born March 11, 1930, in Mandan, N.D.; died March 23, Survivors include his wife, Marie I. born April 19, 1932, in Mosinee, Wis.; 1920; died July 5, 2015, in Midland, 2015, in Noblesville, Ind. He was a member (Fraser); son, Donald D.; daughter, Pat died June 6, 2015, in Ogdensburg, Wis. Mich. He was a member of the Midland of the Cicero (Ind.) Church. Wyman; stepdaughters, V. Jo Acre and She was a member of the New London Church. Survivors include his wife, Pattie (But- Karen Cascaddan; four grandchildren; (Wis.) Church. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice ler); stepson, Mike Graig; stepdaughter, seven step-grandchildren; and three Survivors include her sons, DuWayne (Mast); sons, Lloyd, Emerson, Cleo and Karen Hampton; brother, George; sis- great-grandchildren. and Douglas; daughters, Connie Binkows- Mark; daughters, Sharon Bartholomew ters, Louise Hatzenbieler and Ann Kuor- Memorial services were conducted by ki and Carol Fletcher; eight grandchildren; and Theresa Miller; brother, David; na; 13 step-grandchildren; and eight Pat Milligan, and interment was in Aetna and 14 great-grandchildren. sisters, Irene Gage, Ester Rupright step-great-grandchildren. Township Cemetery, Lake City. Funeral services were conducted by and Ruth Leidig; 17 grandchildren; Funeral services were conducted by Aar- Josh Haney, and interment was in Floral 30 great-grandchildren; and seven on Clark, and interment was in Noblesville Hill Cemetery, New London, Wis. great-great-grandchildren. Cemetery.

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BY DAVID FORNER

n July 2014, along with some 350 other teens and adult staff from around the world, I boarded a plane to the Domini- can Republic, a country on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea. Upon arrival in Santo Domingo, we suffered Ia sweltering five-hour bus ride to Barahona, a small city on the southern side of the island. As participants in Ultimate Workout 24, a mission trip administered by Maranatha Volunteers International for teens around the world, each of us arrived to minister to the local community, to serve — and, as we would learn, to grow as individuals and witnesses for Christ. After arriving at camp in the dead of When we weren’t busy, we spent our night and concluding introductions the time meeting other camp participants — following morning, I felt overwhelmed, there were so many volunteers that I was to say the least. Here I was, surround- still learning names at the end of the trip. ed by hundreds of people I didn’t know, Although the work was very demanding, sweating uncontrollably in 90° heat at by the end of the trip I wasn’t exactly 8:00 a.m., not only hungry, but mosqui- ready to return to air-conditioning and to-bitten and tired. Although I expected my bed; I had made so many friends, felt the trip to be both physically and mental- David Forner rejuvenated by placing my prerogatives ly demanding, I wasn’t expecting it to be this difficult. aside and, instead, focusing on serving the Dominican com- I was soon assigned to a construction crew, building ad- munity. Yet, when I stepped on the plane back to the States, ditional classrooms for the local Adventist school, already I didn’t realize exactly how much my perspective had shifted. overburdened with students after its construction just seven Looking back on the experience so many months later, years prior. Other participants’ schedules were listed with I realize the importance of the Ultimate Workout 24 in assignments for church-building projects, medical teams, my life. By devoting my every last ounce of energy to ser- painting crews, VBS teams and, the most difficult of all — vice those ten days, I challenged my faith, breached personal kitchen duty. The work was arduous and incredibly tiring; boundaries, and have become inspired to find time to serve. but learning to lay brick and pour concrete with other in- And today, I try to ensure that I am a reminder for others experienced teens made the work feel less like a chore and, to consider service in their walk in faith and remember the instead, a reminder of why we had arrived a few days earlier. mission field that exists beyond the comfort of our homes. As I was told it would, the remainder of the mission trip David Forner is a member of the Hinsdale Church in Illinois. He currently is a flew by. Every day, we would wake up early in the morning freshman at Andrews University where he is studying International Business and Political Science. He enjoys writing, learning German and playing the heat, eat breakfast and have worship, loaded onto buses to piano. This article was originally published in Vol. 9, No. 1 of Hinsdale our designated sites and returned later that evening, sweaty Branches. Used with permission. and exhausted, for another meal and hour of worship.

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