Canadian Union MESSENGER

Volume XXXVII, No. 23 Oshawa, Ontario October 30, 1968

What Is Your Church Appearance?

By HERB LARSEN, Lay Activities, Sabbath School, PR Secretary, Alberta Conference

On September 25 the Vermilion and well-kept church reflects the kind like some of our churches do. The Church members met together to im- of church members who belong to it. church is God's house here on earth prove the appearance of their new A run-down unpainted church with and it should look that way. church building. They put stone facing grass growing a foot high says to the Take a look at your church. Does it on the church and spread top soil in world that its members couldn't care need painting? Are there broken win- preparation for landscaping. less. dows here and there? Is the lawn kept The church of God should look neat Most of the time we would never trim and nice looking? What is your on the outside and inside. A painted allow our homes and lawns to look church appearance?

Vermilion Church Before. Vermilion Church After. Do You Just Belong? Are you an active member, Do you take an active part There's quite a program scheduled The kind that would be missed? To help the church along That means success if done, Or are you just contented Or are you satisfied to be And it can be accomplished That your name is on the list? The kind that just belong? With the help of everyone. Do you attend the meetings Do you ever go to visit So attend the meetings regularly, And mingle with the crowd? A member that is sick, And help with hand and heart— Or do you stay at home Or leave the work for just a few Don't be just a member, And crab both long and loud? And talk about the clique? But take an active part.

Think this over, member: Are we right or are we wrong? Are you an active member? Or do you just belong?

Voice of Prophecy Radio Log

Sundays unless otherwise noted. Subject to change. Consult your local paper. Issued October 7, 1968.

— CANADA — Alberta Calgary CKXL 1140 10:00 AM Camrose CFCW 790 3:00 PM Drumheller CAW 910 8:00 PM Lethbridge CJOC 1220 8:30 AM Peace River CKYL 610 8:00 AM Red Deer CKRD 850 7:00 PM

British Columbia Abbotsford CFVR 1240 10:00 AM Campbell River CFWB 1490 9:30 AM Chi I liwack CHWK 1270 10:00 AM Courtenay CFCP 1440 9:30 AM Ft. St. John CKNL 970 9:30 AM Do you have a question or observation regarding Christian Education? All letters Kitimat CKTK 1230 9:00 AM Penticton CKOK 800 7:30 PM giving both name and address will be answered either by mail or in this column as Prince George CKPG 550 8:30 AM Quesnel CKCQ 570 9:30 AM space permits, although names will not be published. This is not a "sound-off" column Sm ithers CFBV 1230 9:00 AM but one where earnest questions will be given serious answers. Address all correspon- Terrace CFTK 590 8:00 AM Trail CJAT 610 10:30 AM dence to: Educator, 1148 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario Vancouver KARI 550 9:30 AM Vernon CJIB 940 10:30 AM Williams Lake CKCQ-1 1240 9:30 AM Dear Educator: The above gives the denomination Manitoba Dauphin CKDM 730 10:00 AM Can you tell me why church schools standards. If the provincial require- Winnipeg CKY 580 10:30 AM sometimes have longer school days ments call for longer school days or a New Brunswick than public schools? Sometimes the longer school year, the church schools Moncton CKCW 1220 9:00 AM St. John CHSJ 1150 6:30 PM church schools close in the spring be- in that province should follow these Woodstock CJCJ 920 4:30 PM fore the public schools. At other times requirements. But in no case should Newfoundland the opposite is true. Why? the standards be less than that which Corner Brook CFCB 570 9:00 AM Grand Falls CKCM 620 9:30 PM Wondering is set forth by the denomination. In St. Johns, Sunday thru most cases denominational standards Friday VOAR 1230 9:00 PM Dear Wondering: Stephenville CFSX 910 9:00 AM are more stringent than are those of Nova Scotia First let me quote from "The School provincial departments of education. Halifax CJCH 920 10:30 AM Manual" which outlines the policies Sydnpy CJCB 1270 9:00 AM Educator CJCB-FM 94.9 9:00 AM for church schools as published by the CJCX-SW 6010 9:00 AM Department of Education of the Gen- Ontario eral Conference of Seventh-day Ad- Fort William (See Port Arthur) Kingston CKLC 1380 9:30 AM ventists: CKLC-FM 99.5 9:30 AM Leamington CHYR 710 12:30 PM "The school year shall consist of 40 "God's servants who witness faith- Oshawa CKLB 1350 8:15 AM fully for Him become centers of inter- Ottawa CKOY 1310 10:30 AM weeks (200 days), distributed as fol- Pembroke CHOV 1350 4:00 PM est for inhabitants of this little world Peterboro CKPT 1420 10:00 AM lows: 180 school days and 20 days to Port Arthur CKPR 580 9:30 AM and of heaven. . . . This whole world CKPR-FM 94.3 9:30 AM be used as vacation periods and as time Toronto CHIN 1540 8:30 AM spent before the opening of school or of ours is a stage on which the conflict CHIN-FM 100.7 8:30 AM at its close as designated by the union between sin and righteousness, truth Prince Edward Island and error, is being carried on before Charlottetown CFCY 630 1:30 PM conference educational board. The school day shall be from 31/2 to 51/2 an intensely interested audience com- Quebec Montreal CKVL 850 9:00 AM hours, depending upon the grades in- posed of the inhabitants of the uni- Quebec CFOM 1340 8:00 AM volved. verse. . . . It is the duty of every be- Saskatchewan The general time requirements fol- liever to let the light of truth be seen Regina CKCK 620 7:30 PM Saskatoon lowed for a minimum-length school by all with whom he comes in contact. Sun.-Sat. CFQC 600 7:00 PM day, exclusive of the lunch period, are: If Christians realized that the eyes of Grades 1 and 2, 31/2 hours the universe are focused upon them, Ten thousand thousand precious gifts Grades 3 and 4, 41/2 hours there would be a revival of the faithful My daily thanks employ; Grades 5 to 8, 51/2 hours witnessing that characterized the lives Nor is the least a cheerful heart, Some schools offer a longer school of the apostles."—S.D.A. Bible Com- That tastes those gifts with joy. day than these minimum requirements. mentary, on 1 Cor. 4:9.

Official Organ of the CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE of Seventh-day Adventists, Carl Klam, Editor; Pearl I. Browning, Associate Editor. President, J. W. Bothe; Secretary-treasurer, Carl Klam. Canadian Union Departmental Secretaries: Publishing, 0. A. Botimer; Sabbath School and Lay Activities, W. E. Kuester; Missionary Volunteer, Educational and Temperance, M. E. Erickson; Public Affairs, D. L. M:chael; Medical, E. A. Crawford, M.D. Issued biweekly. Subscription price $2.00 a year. Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash. Printed by Maracle MESSENGER Press Limited, Oshawa, Ont.

426 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER

Attention — Re World Youth Congress M. E. ERICKSON, Canadian Youth Leader

The tremendous interest in the World Youth Congress to cepted after April 1, 1969. Those whose applications are be held in Zurich, Switzerland, July 22-26, 1969 has made accepted after the 175 quota has been filled will join the it necessary to limit the number who can attend from differ- tour with the understanding that: ent countries. The seating capacity is approximately 12,000. 1. They will not receive tickets to attend the Congress. The North American Division will be given 4,000 seats. 2. Interesting tours will be arranged in and around Canada's share is 175 seats at the Congress. Seating, eating Zurich for the days the tour is in Zurich. and dormitory space at the Congress will be by ticket only. 3. Applicants will most likely have to stay in hotels Because of lack of space no one but those with official iden- rather than dormitories while in Zurich, at an extra tification will be able to attend the Congress. cost of $28.00. In order to be as fair as possible, the Canadian Union 4. Meals will not be served at the Congress Cafeteria, Conference Executive Committee has passed the following but these individuals will have their meals provided resolution: "Up to January 1, 1969 the Canadian quota of at the hotel or elsewhere, as arranged by the travel 175 will be reserved for applications from youth ages 16-30, agency." or who are at least in Grade 9. From January 2 to February This all means that 175 young people will be given 1, 1969 any remaining vacancies will be open on a first- identification tickets to attend the Congress. Others will be come basis to MV officers of the MV societies regardless of allowed to go on the tour on a first-come basis, but will not age, AND to the parents of youth who have been accepted be able to attend the Congress. However, they will be able and wish to accompany their young people. to take part in the remainder of the tour and interesting "After February 1, 1969 any remaining vacancies in tours will be provided around Zurich during the time of the filling the quota will be open to anyone who wishes to Congress. Of course, the travel agent reserves the right to attend until the quota is filled. limit the total number who go on the tour. "After the 175 quota has been filled applications will be Needless to say, this shortage of space has caused much accepted for the Tour, with the definite understanding that embarrassment and those arranging the programme are these applicants will not be given tickets to attend the con- sorry there is not space for all to attend the Congress. gress. Applications for the tour and any correspondence should "After the 175 quota has been filled applications from be addressed to: those whose ages are over 30 will be accepted until the Canadian Youth Congress Tour travel agency notifies the Canadian Union that they cannot 1148 King Street East accept any more for the tour. No applications will be ac- Oshawa, Ontario

APPLICATION FOR THE CANADIAN YOUTH CONGRESS TOUR Please reserve a place for me on the 1969 Tour of Europe—Check city from which you will leave and return. ❑ Gander $491.00 ❑ Winnipeg $601.00

❑ Halifax 521.00 ❑ Edmonton 621.00

❑ Montreal 541.00 ❑ Vancouver 641.00 ❑ Hotel rather than dormitory in Zurich $28.00 extra (hotel rooms are limited) ❑ Scandinavian Side Tour — Extra 45.00

Deposit enclosed Date

Signature Age (If under 31) Address

The person signing this application form resolves the Canadian Union Conference and everyone connected with this tour from all obligations in case of sickness, accident or loss of personal effects.

VoL. 37, No. 23, OCTOBER 30, 1968 427 LITERATURE EVANGELISM isthe Very Work the Lord Would Have His People Do at This Time." 6T. 313

Zetetatate EctafIetedt Exitei ie fee e

Some time ago I received a lead his feelings. He was going to tell his card from the Greek Orthodox priest congregation to have nothing to do at Dauphin. He expressed an interest with SDA's or their books. in the Bible Stories. When I called on Recently while making back calls him, he was very enthusiastic and re- in that district, it happened to be on marked that although they had no fam- some of the members of the congrega- ily of their own, he felt that the books tion of this same pastor. They told me would be very helpful in the instruction that this pastor was praising our of the children attending church. He books and advising them to purchase had seen the Bible Stories at the home any of our books. of some friends and was very much im- God works in many ways His won- pressed by them. Since he had moved ders to perform. May we meet and to Dauphin only a short while before, talk with as many of these church he was not familiar with his congrega- leaders of other faiths as possible. It may lead to the saving of more souls. tion but promised a list of them when R. E. Comm I returned later. He also gave me the Pray for us. names of other priests who were friends have seen and I feel that we may be NORMAN BELL, of his and who he felt sure would like able to help many to receive more Alberta Conference these fine books. The next morning I truth through means of this fine man The importance of the work of returned to his house to pick up this and his sincere letter. the Ministry is unmistakable; but many very enthusiastic letter of recommenda- R. E. COMM who are hungry for the bread of life Man.-Sask. Conference tion. This letter is one of the best I have not the privilege of hearing the Mal word from God's delegated preachers. For this reason it is essential that our While canvassing in the Ottewell truth to be brought to them as they publications be widely circulated. Thus district in Edmonton, I called at the are troubled about world conditions the message will go where the living home of Mrs. —. She said, "I have and even about their own church. preacher cannot go. had that set of books for ten years. Some of these people are receptive to — Colp. Evang. p. 5 My oldest girl is now sixteen. I have our literature. Others have to be five children and we feel that this was gently guided to the written Word and Delivery Report for the the greatest investment we have ever to start searching it. Month of September, 1968 made for our family. These books are It is a heart-stirring experience to Alberta $ 2,869.85 wonderful and everyone enjoys them, be a colporteur and visit with so many British Columbia 7,795.12 even my father who can't read much wonderful people and know that if we Manitoba-Saskatchewan 8,039.95 English wants them read to him when can't get them interested in the truth Maritime 6,495.28 he comes to visit." The Lord certainly now that they may be lost for eternity. Newfoundland 2,286.00 pours out blessings on those who are We must visit the pastors of other Ontario-Quebec 27,981.71 willing to receive. churches and converse with them. Union 55,467.91 As we are canvassing from door to While canvassing I had called at door many minds are closed to truth- the homes of several people who were Missionary Report for filled literature as is the heart and members of a large congregation. I September, 1968 mind of these people to the truth as paid a visit to the pastor of this 2,593 Literature distributed it is given in God's written Word. church. He let me know very plainly Bible School Enrolments 130 Those who search for truth are scatter- that he didn't appreciate my working Interested persons attending church 29 ed here and there and it may be the among his church members. He be- Homes Prayed in 185 very next person to answer the door- came very sarcastic and rude. I quietly Bible studies given 94 bell who has been waiting for this let him talk and drew him out as to

428 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Ontario-Quebec — Public Evangelism Is Not Dead

J. MARTZ, Lay Activities Secretary, Ontario-Quebec Conference

Kingston District, and Pastor J. Martz, Conference Lay Activities Secretary, decided the time was right for reaping meetings. Where could a hall be found in a town of 200 to hold these meetings? The old Orange Hall was the only available place, but it was at least fifty years old, had never been redecorated, and was seldom ever used because of its poor condition. Help to sand and refinish the floors and paint the inside was drawn from the few Adventists of the community and from the Belleville and Kingston Churches. New Window shades were hung at each window, and at 12:30 a.m. the hall took on a brand new look. A piano was donated, chairs were installed, and we were ready for the meetings to begin. A family film was presented each evening prior to the Part of one of the large crowds attending the crusade meetings. Public evangelism is not dead if it is carried on as the Lord has commanded. Too many times we attempt to reap where we have not sown. An eleven-night evangelistic campaign was recently con- ducted in the small town of Marlbank which has a popula- tion of 200 people. As a result, five have been baptized and many others are making a definite decision for a later time to follow their Lord and Master. Months prior to the meetings, faithful members of the Marlbank Company, encouraged early in 1967 by Elder D. Skoretz, then Lay Activities Secretary of the Ontario- Quebec Conference, were busy at work. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Armstrong and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dunning placed forty-five gift Bibles in homes, along with the "Bible A baptism of five took place at the close of the eleven-night meeting. Says" lessons. Each week, as the lessons were filled out by Left to right: Debra Armstrong, fifteen, Mark Van Dusen, nineteen, Billy Young, fourteen, and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Young. Brother and Sister the students, these members would grade and return them. Young attended all of the meetings, and plan to locate in Marlbank in The seed had been sown and the Holy Spirit was watering it. the very near future. As the interest developed, Pastor John Howard of the message given from colourful slides. An average of 75 people were out for each evening meeting, with an overflow audience of over one hundred on a Saturday night. Litera- ture pertaining to each subject presented, along with appro- priate books, was given away each evening. Much visitation was done in the homes where many decisions were obtained. It is hoped that a brick school building in the village can be purchased as a meeting place for the small congregation. The pastor, John Howard, is optimistic about the future of the work in and around Marlbank. Our prayer is that soon many more will be baptized into the fold.

"A little child shall lead them." A twelve-year-old boy attended the meetings every night and persuaded his blind father to attend the last Left to right: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dunning and Mr. and Mrs. Donald few meetings. The father expressed a desire to attend church services Armstrong, who laid the groundwork for the Marlbank evangelistic on Sabbath. crusade.

VoL. 37, No. 23, OCTOBER 30, 1968 429 Associated Charities Found Our Welland Church Adds New Members Methods Worthy of Imitation Because of the efficiency and the extent of the work done by the members of the Hamilton Church in their Welfare Centre, a visiting mem- ber of the St. Catharines Dorcas So- ciety during Spring Federation meeting became so impressed she reported what she had seen to the social workers of the civic Associated Charities of St. Catharines. This resulted in a request to visit the Hamilton Centre. As time went on it seemed almost impossible to arrange Two new members were united with Alexander and her brother Ray. such a meeting. Vacations and the the Welland Church on Sabbath, June Pastor Edward Skoretz is presenting duties at Camp Frenda made it diffi- 22. Receiving the rite of baptism were to these new members their baptismal cult to co-ordinate time. However, the Mrs. Joanna Barnes and Miss Susan visit did finally occur, and thanks to certificates. Alexander. the gracious kindness of Mrs. McMor- Elder Moores, Conference president Pictured with Mrs. Barnes is her land, Hamilton Church Dorcas leader, officiated at the baptism. The Willow- husband and, left to right, their three in acting as guide during the visit, Mrs. sons Jimmy, Timmy and Billy. Pic- dale choir under the direction of Ed R. Wood and Mrs. C. J. Byrne, profes- tured with Susan, left to right, is her Sormin augmented the service with an sional social workers in the City of St. sister Gloria, her fiancé Miki Szabo. inspiring musical programme. Catharines Associated Charities opera- Miki and Susan were married July 29. EDWARD SKORETZ tion, came away with a definite appre- Also in the picture is her mother Mrs. Pastor of the Niagara Peninsula ciation of the extent and capacity of the work done by the church members. The extent of their appreciation was Manitoba — Saskatchewan — definitely evident the next time mem- bers of the St. Catharines Dorcas ar- Roadside Chapel Moves to Moo somin rived to give their regular assistance at the Associated Charities. They were a real special welcome this first night, surprised to find that there was a large reminding the people of the free Bible scale change in progress. The change awards for faithful attendance," con- included almost every facet of the op- tinued Pastor Popowich. erations; length of time when the store So it goes. Surely if we are faithful is opened; change in sorting methods in doing our part, God will do His and display; and added volunteer per- part and a successful series of meetings sonnel to effect greater control of cli- will result. ents. PASTOR JOHN POPOWICH So a little enthusiasm and a willing- Conference Evangelist ness to take precious time to display our activities resulted in much favour- Left to right: Mrs. Gallant, Pastor Gallant (As- sociate speaker and programme director), Pas- able publicity for the church. Not only tor Popowich (Conference Evangelist), and did the local Welfare office hear of our Mrs. Popowich. work when they authorized the The last few details are always the changes, but at a luncheon meeting Gift Bible Evangelism most important ones . . . called by Mrs. Wood volunteer mem- Bears Fruit bers from many churches and regional "I have the recorded music ready to go," said Pastor Gallant. Mrs. Edith Large, of McGee, Sas- organizations also heard the name of katchewan, stands beside the Chevy the Seventh-day Adventist Church and "We are all set with the Bibles and truck with Bibles and lessons in hand heard that our methods are worthy cards," remarked Mrs. Popowich. of imitation. "All that is left to do is to arrange as she prepares to make another week- (MRS.) H. M. HARLEY the flowers," said Mrs. Gallant. ly visit to all of her Gift Bible interests. To date she has placed 104 Bibles, "We will follow this outline for our meetings," stated Pastor Popowich. "In travelling approximately 120 miles place of a song service we can have every week. He enjoys much who is thankful for recorded music. Then, we can go right Incidentally, the truck has 163,000 little; a grateful mind is both a great into the opening prayer and the intro- miles on it and continues to give good and a happy mind. ductory remarks. Do not forget to give service as she visits the interests in the 430 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER From left to right, Mrs. Irene Baker and Mrs. E. Large. seven towns surrounding the commun- Mrs. Irene Baker of Rosetown was ment as they prepare to enter the Sas- ity where Brother and Sister Large live. baptized. katoon Church. Recently Sister Large had the joy of In the picture at left we see Sister NORMAN J. MATIKO, Press Secretary seeing the first fruit of her labour as Baker and Sister Large stop for a mo- Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference

Swan River VBS Alberta

Unique Sabbath School Goal Device

The Sabbath School Superintendent corded its lesson study and offering A most successful Vacation Bible of the Stettler Church, David Erickson, goal, the lights of the lighthouse shine is always coming up with new ideas. School was recently completed at Swan out, representing the gospel light that River with twenty-three in attendance, This device consists of nine light- is shared around the world in mission most of them from non-Adventist houses, each representing a Sabbath homes. Mrs. R. Brown ably served as School class. When the class has re- lands. leader with Betty Aaronson and Glenda Stettler VBS Walstrom in charge of the music. Class teachers were Mrs. Jamieson, Mrs. Ron Haggerty, and Glenda Walstrom as- sisted by Mrs. Brown. With several willing helpers, including some non- Adventists, Mrs. Benson collected ma- terials and supervised the crafts. P. BENSON, Press Secretary Swan River Church Stettler Vacation Bible School. A successful Vacation Bible School and Bible verses. The various handi- was conducted at the home of Mr. crafts were on display during the pro- 1;1111 11 and Mrs. Bill Wigley of Ershine. The gramme. The evening activities were for school was started on September 1, closed with a bonfire and marshmallow THE and closed on September 5. roast. FAMILY A very enjoyable programme was RELIGIOUS TELECAST planned for the parents on Thursday Happy is the house that shelters a evening. Each group presented songs friend.

VoL. 37, No. 23, OCTOBER 30, 1968 431 Central Alberta Federation Meeting

Mrs. John McKibbin, Central Alberta Federa- Mr. Bill Smith, assistant Emergency Planning tion President, presenting a gift, "The Triumph officer of the Emergency Welfare Service of God's Love", to the guest speaker Mr. Bill Branch, advertising the Central Alberta Federa- Smith, assistant Emergency Planning officer , of tion meeting. the Emergency Welfare Service Branch.

Over 200 Dorcas members of the out the need for our church to prepare Pastor Elmer Littman, of Stettler, Central Alberta area met October 6 for disaster. He stated that the govern- gave the morning devotional pro- for the Fall Federation meeting. Guest ment appreciated the work that is being gramme. Mrs. John McKibbin, Presi- speaker for the meeting was Mr. Bill done by our Health and Welfare Or- Smith, assistant Emergency Planning ganizations. Mr. Smith invited all pres- dent for the Federation, directed the officer of the Emergency Welfare Ser- ent to take training courses, offered by programme. A most delicious meal of vice Branch in the Alberta Department the government, to help in being pre- soup, buns, and pie was prepared by of Public Welfare. Mr. Smith pointed pared for the trouble in times ahead. the Lacombe Dorcas society.

Dorcas leaders and secretaries of the Central Federation presenting their reports in dialogue form. Emergency Volunteer Work Recognized Let Go and Let God! As children bring their broken toys, With tears, for us to mend, Major Wes Jackson of Lacombe pre- I brought my broken dreams to God, sented Mrs. John McKibbin and Her- Because He was my Friend. mon Gansen with certificates of merit for their voluntary service to the Al- But then, instead of leaving Him, berta Emergency Measures Organiza- In peace, to work alone; tion. Major Jackson made the presenta- tion on behalf of the Alberta Govern- I hung around and tried to help ment. An accompanying letter said, With ways that were my own. "The government is aware that much credit for the successful development At last I snatched them back and cried, of the Emergency Measures Organiza- "How can You be so slow?" tion is due to your efforts." "My child," He said, "What could 1 do? Mrs. John McKibbin holding the certificate of merit awarded to her. You never did let go!" 432 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Vermilion Vacation Bible School This is the second year that the Ver- Vermilion Group Mission milion group conducted a Vacation Bible School in the community and Endeavour only the Lord knows the fruits of the labour of love freely given. (MRS.) LOVYL MARIAN Vermilion PR Secretary

Western Canadian Teachers' Institute

For the closing programme, Mrs. Ted Ilchuk, Teachers from the three Western Director of Vermilion VBS conducted an open- ing exercise demonstration as was conducted at Canadian Conferences assembled in the beginning of each day. Mrs. Ilchuk is seen standing in front (left) and Mrs. Terry Town- Banff on September 15 for a three-day The members of Vermilion Group at the river's send (right) assisted with handicrafts. Partici- teachers' convention. The comfortable edge at the time of their missions endeavour of pating in the exercise are from left to right, distributing literature "upon the waters". Mrs. Susan Dmyterko, holding the Canadian flag; facilities of the Rimrock Hotel pro- Dave Trenchuk, MV leader, is about to throw Rhoda Trenchuk, holding the Bible; and Gwyn- the first bottle into the mighty waters of the neth Mearns, holding the Christian flag. vided a setting of beauty and relaxation North Saskatchewan River. There were about for the occasion. thirty-nine in attendance and everyone enjoyed Forty certificates were awarded to Guest speakers included Dr. I. V. the beauty of God's nature. children attending the Vermilion Vaca- Stonebrook of the General Conference tion Bible School for the closing eve- Education Department, Elder M. E. Following a thought-provoking MV ning programme, August 9. The Erickson, the Canadian Union Confer- programme entitled "The Last Night church was filled to capacity and all ence Educational Secretary, and Mr. on Earth" under the leadership of Mrs. viewed the colourful display of handi- Victor Fitch, Academic Dean of Cana- Dave Trenchuk, the members of the crafts made by the children. The chil- dian Union College. Also representing group motored to the banks of the dren made seven different articles in CUC was Mrs. Mildred Clark, head of North Saskatchewan River some forty the handicraft class which was under the teachers' training department. Lo- miles away from Vermilion. At the the direction of Mrs. John Dmyterko, cal superintendents A. F. Penstock, campsite near the river bridge the and Mrs. Lily Mearns of Vermilion, A. N. White, and W. Nepjuk led out group enjoyed a potluck dinner. and Mrs. Terry Townsend from Myr- in the arrangements. The main object of this venture was nam Church. Departing from the tradition of nu- to distribute literature in an unusual Mrs. Ted Ilchuk, director of the merous lecture periods, speeches were but unique way. Personal letters, along VBS, stated that the children showed a kept to a minimum while greater with two or three pieces of missionary wonderful spirit of co-operation and teacher participation was utilized. Mr. literature, were tightly tucked inside a there were up to forty-seven children Caesar Nawalkowski, principal of the pop bottle and the bottle securely in attendance. Mrs. Dave Trenchuk, Okanagan Academy, showed how the corked. With a prayer on our hearts with the assistance of Miss Sharon simple use of materials at hand can that someone, somewhere, sometime Dyck, led out in the Junior Division; greatly enhance the elementary science soon might find it and learn to know Mrs. Lovyl Marian, assisted by Mrs. periods. Mr. Ken Walton, also of the Jesus and this wonderful truth, we cast Gladys Miller (from Innisfree Church) Okanagan Academy, and Mrs. Mildred out bottles into the mighty waters of directed the Primary Division; and the White demonstrated the latest tech- the North Saskatchewan River. A total Kindergarten class was directed by niques in teaching French with the new of eighty-two bottles containing about Miss Janice Ilchuk, assisted by Miss audio-visual materials. Presentations 240 pieces of literature were cast on Donna Townsend and Mrs. George were also made by Miss Eleanor Scrupa the waters. Dyck. of Winnipeg, and Mr. John Thorn, At the river's edge, we were admon- Pastor Don Melashenko, local dis- principal of CUC Elementary School. ished by Brother George Dyck, Ver- trict pastor, attended the closing pro- Discussion periods, films, and panels milion Group Lay Activity leader, of gramme and spoke on the purpose of included almost all present. Very pop- our commission by our Lord to spread conducting a Vacation Bible School. ular at the convention were the case the Gospel in many different ways and The children attending the VBS problems presented in skits along with we were also reminded by Brother have been invited to attend the Sab- various suggested solutions. Lovyl Marian, Vermilion Group leader, bath services and children from three Displays were set up by the Alberta of the wonderful words given to us in families have been attending since the Book and Bible House and the Royal Ecclesiastes 11:1 "Cast thy bread upon VBS was held. The Vermilion group Audio-Visual Company of Calgary. the waters, for thou shalt find it after are planning to hold a Bible Story Hour ARNOLD WHITE many days." later this fall and during the winter Educational Superintendent (MRS.) JOSEPHINE MARIAN months. Alberta Conference PR Sec., Vermilion Group Vol.. 37, No. 23, OCTOBER 30, 1968 433

Western Canada Lit( By 0. A. BOTIMER,

C. L. Paddock, Sr. with C. L.. PaadocK, Jr.

Another annual literature evangelist was present and on time on these institute for western Canada is history. occasions. It was held at Hope, B.C. which is an Time was provided for workshops MANITOBA -SASKATCHEWAN ideal spot for such an occasion. Our conducted by the publishing secretaries, WELCOMES YOU opening meeting was conducted by Bible House managers and the HHES Elder A. N. How who led us in an office. Promotional items and special interesting discussion showing how the assignments were brought to us by our publishing secretary, the conference visiting brethren. These were D. N. and the Book and Bible House can best Hartman, Voice of Prophecy; C. L. serve the field. Paddock, Jr., Southern Publishing As- We started each day with Elder sociation; W. R. Wollard, Pacific Press Russell Spangler bringing to us an in- Publishing Association; P. G. Biy, spiring devotional after which we Kingsway Publishing Association; and paired off by two's for prayer bands. C. E. Palmer, Review & Herald Pub- Heaven was near on these sacred occa- lishing Association; as well as C. L. sions and we were greatly blessed. Paddock, Sr. and J. M. Jackson. Alf Lennox unveiled the world's largest copy of the book Colporteur Ministry which he per- Much wonderful music was pro- A portion of the programme con- sonally produced. vided under the direction of Mrs. Al- sisted of each literature evangelist writ- fred Lennox and others. ing a brief essay on the topic "Why I Delicious food was prepared by Mrs. Am A Literature Evangelist". These McMeeken and her staff. The dining were most interesting and prizes were room and kitchen were busy places at given for some of the best ones. Litera- certain times of the day and everyone ture evangelist Gosta Richt qualified

From left to right: W. E. Bergey, Alf Lennox, R. L. Juriansz, C. L. Pad- dock, Jr., Russell Booth, Del Sudds. 434 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER

re Evangelist Institute secretary, Canadian Union

J. M. Jackson, A. N. How, W. R. Wollard.

estern Canada.

for prize number one. Reinold Comm order. Nations have tottered on the and Gordon Christianson received sec- brink of moral and physical chaos. ond and third. Suddenly we found ourselves in a riot- A very interesting Sabbath School torn, revolution-wracked, assassination- was conducted by Earl Coupland and bent era. the lesson was taught by R. L. Juriansz. "Truly these are tremendous days Uncle Arthur Maxwell, editor of The for Bible-believing Christians. Thank Signs of the Times, of Pacific Press was God we can have an understanding of the speaker during divine workship. He the times in which we live. We know also showed pictures on Friday night that this is no time for despondency or which he had taken while attending the withdrawal. This is an hour for the World Council of Churches in Uppsala, militant proclamation of Jesus Christ, Sweden. We were greatly inspired by as Lord and Saviour. To this end may his lectures. we all diligently work, and earnestly A message was provided for us by pray in the little time that yet remains." our Union president, Elder Bothe, a I wish to thank all who had a part in portion of which I want to share: making our institute a success and will D. N. Hartman from the Voice of Prophecy. "This year has been a most unusual close with the words found in Patri- year. We have watched with amaze- archs and Prophets, page 290 "The ment as we have seen civilization, both path where God leads the way may lie in North America and overseas, totter through the desert or the sea, but it is on the brink of anarchy. Proud leaders a safe path." have struggled to maintain a vestige of Will you be a literature evangelist?

A few who provided special music during the institute. Left to right: Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Jackson.

VoL. 37, No. 23, OCTOBER 30, 1968 435 Bash Columbia — Winfield VBS Penticton Welcomes New Members The pews of the Penticton Church Penticton Vacation Bible School have not been weary of emptiness nor Vacation Bible School is an annual bored from monotony, for, besides "must" with the Penticton Church. guests from all over British Columbia Thirty-five of the fifty-three young- from Prince George to Victoria, many sters were non-Adventists, some Cath- Children at Winfield gladly hold up from other countries have visited Pen- olics, others Baptists, others Alliance, their Bibles. Mrs. Otto Gertz was the ticton, and some have come to stay. etc. director and Mrs. Gordon Lamming From as far away as Nova Scotia came the Cecil Hubleys. From closer Mrs. Meuhler, kept everyone of the led out in opening exercises. Many in Willowdale hailed Reta Ballick and youngsters busy with an amazing others helped too as in every Vacation amount of craftwork accomplished in Bible School programme. from Toronto, the Bowett's. The Crux's from London and the Switak's from only five days. The older ones made Windsor, are already a part of Pentic- decorative mobiles, coloured seed pic- ton, for these have moved for health tures, pencil holders, raffia coasters in Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary sake, and are already enjoying it im- various colours, country scenes from mensely. paper folding, including horses, riders, The church is honoured to have a trees, etc., and tile pictures. Kinder- missionary nurse from the Philippines, garten folk, under the guidance of Mrs. Sherrard, though hurried over on Heidi Sperling and Mrs. Tulak, made account of the illness and death of her book marks for their mothers, framed father, Elder R. A. Hubley. In the ab- pictures of Jesus with popstix, made sence of her mother, she has taught a notebooks and cutouts. Sabbath School class, and took over a from a membership of ninety-eight, church service when she brought out many of whom are senior citizens, at many surprising lessons from the story least twelve willingly gave of their time of Naaman. to assisting as leaders, helpers with Also to the pleasure of all, Mrs. games, crafts, juice drinks, cookies, Crux has already resumed her accus- cleaning up after refreshments and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Dais on their fiftieth tomed place at the church piano. crafts, driving youngsters to and from wedding anniversary. (MRs.) FRANCES SWITAK church, story telling, etc. Few even Brother and Sister Jacob Dais were came from Keremeos and Summerland born in the United States and emi- to help. All these received as much en- grated to Canada with their parents in Pastor Tilstra Shows Pictures in joyment and blessing as did the young- 1910 and settled in the district of Oliver Church sters. Beiseker. They were married in Cal- Pastor K. Tilstra, a retired minister How lustily on the closing night the gary, March 7, 1918. They farmed in in California showed movies and slides juniors sang "Do You Know 0 Chris- that district till 1936 when they moved of his work in New Guinea, at the tian, You're A Sermon in Shoes?" to British Columbia and settled near Oliver Church Saturday night. Pastor And the tiny tots, dressed up in their Kelowna, B.C., where Brother Dais and Mrs. Tilstra began their work with Sunday best, and with glowing faces, was employed in carpenter work. They six native Christians among cannibals, how heartily they sang, "Good News" had open house at their home March 9 and left, when they returned to Amer- and the Noah song! when friends and neighbours came in ica, two hundred Christians. The "mo- One little girl was overheard telling to congratulate them and wish them tels" and "hotels" of thatch .and sticks, many more happy years together. They her newly-acquired Catholic friend, "I in which they stayed when going from were blessed with three children: one don't like our church. They don't place to place, and while waiting nine son Norman of Kelowna; two daugh- months for their house to be built, can- bother too much about us kids." That ters, Florence and Della of Vancouver. may not be entierly so, but sometimes not be compared with the ultra-modern All were home for the occasion. They ones in the Tourists' Paradise of Pentic- "kids" do notice. also have five grandchildren. The rela- Some sixteen mothers of the non- ton. They felt it was not a sacrifice to tives of Sister Dais were Mr. and Mrs. leave home but a privilege that God Adventist children attended the closing M. Whiteney; Mr. and Mrs. A. McKin- should choose them to go search out programme and gladly received a non; Mr. and Mrs. N. Yandt of Cal- precious souls for Him. How they en- "Missionary Book" of the year, or a gary; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Keim of joyed it, and, as the Pastor put it, "If "Steps to Christ." All expressed their Acme, Alberta; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Neu- the General Conference should ask us appreciation and their children's desire miller, Carstairs, Alberta; Mr. and Mrs. tomorrow to go to New Guinea, we to come back next year. May God Jacob Keim, Bashaw, Alberta; Mr. and will be there the day after." May God water the seeds sown. Plans for follow- Mrs. Elmer Keim, Cardston, Alberta; inspire more young people to take over up have not yet materialized. Mrs. Elsie Pekse, Olds, Alberta. where others have retired. (The above came to the Editorial (MRS.) FRANCES SWITAK Office on Oct. 4, 1968) (MRS.) FRANCES SWITAK 436 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Williams Lake Youth Retreat — BOB TETZ Spiritual refreshment, enjoyment of the out-of-doors, Late Sabbath afternoon the group gathered on the spa- good food, fellowship, and recreation combined to make cious lawn by the lakeside and after a "Sing," Pastor Teran- the weekend of August 23-25 a good one for the Williams ski answered questions put to him by the group. Later in Lake young people. The retreat had been planned for sev- the evening Pastor Teranski presented "The Devil's Com- eral weeks and was held at beautiful Tyee Lake, forty-five mercials", a talk that will long be remembered. After the miles northeast of Williams Lake. vesper service which was led by Dennis Long, the group en- Beginning Friday evening at vesper time, a worship ser- joyed roast potatoes and corn, linketts and hot chocolate. vice organized by Calvin Crombie was held in a secluded Sunday's feature was Herman Kneller's famous pancake woodsy church which had been prepared by several of the breakfast followed by volley ball and boating. young people for this weekend. Pastor Bob Tetz shared his The food was planned and prepared by Mrs. Marilyn colporteur experience with the forty young people who were Long, Wendy Wiwchar, Esther Beneduk, Mrs. Sandy Smart present for the three-day retreat. The young folk were urged and Mrs. Lorraine Bechthold. Registration for the retreat to find God's plan for their lives and to follow that plan. and the planning of the placement for church, and other Following Sabbath School the next day led by Beverly activities was led by Dave Jacobson assisted by Terry Smith Seibel, Pastor Ed Teranski from Edmonton compared the and Bob Erickson. rich young ruler and all he lost by his decision, with Next year's retreat is already being discussed. We recom- Zacchaeus and all he gained. Pastor Teranski of Edmonton mend this to every church with a nucleus of young people— was the guest for the weekend. Special music was brought plan a retreat for them featuring a spiritual leader! by Mrs. Donna Teed, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Long and Brian Bechthold.

With towel draped over his shoulder, Herman Kneller prepares to serve Sabbath evening's vesper service as Pastor Teranski presented "The his hungry friends during Sunday morning's breakfast. Devil's Commercials" at the campfire.

BRITISH COLUMBIA BOOK AND BIBLE HOUSE FALL BOOK SALE ITINERARY — 1968 DATE PLACE AND TIME CHURCHES SERVED November 2, Sabbath Lamming Mills Hall — 7:00 p.m. Lamming Mills November 9, Sabbath Rutland Gymnasium — 7:00 p.m. Rutland, Kelowna November 10, Sunday Rutland Gymnasium — 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Winfield, E. Kelowna November 10, Sunday Grandview School — 3:00 - 10:00 p.m. Grandview, Silver Creek, Vernon, Kamloops, Malakwa, Revelstoke November 11, Monday Penticton Church — 7:00 p.m. Penticton November 12, Tuesday Oliver Church — 7:00 p.m. Oliver November 13, Wednesday Creston Church — 7:00 p.m. Creston, Trail-Nelson November 14, Thursday Keremeos School — 7:00 p.m. Keremeos November 16, Sabbath Westminster Church — 7:00 p.m. Westminster November 20, Wednesday Chilliwack Church — 7:00 p.m. Chilliwack, Hope November 23, Sabbath Victoria School — 7:00 p.m. Victoria, Duncan November 24, Sunday Rest Haven Auditorium 3:00 - 10:00 p.m. Rest Haven November 27, Wednesday Langley Church — 7:00 p.m. Langley, Aldergrove White Rock To be arranged Vancouver Church Vancouver To be arranged Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Courtenay

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First VBS in Dawson Creek —(MRS.) VERNE SNOW Overseas Signs Win Souls We had a total of twenty children. D. G. JUCABAN, President Two girls came one day each, the other West Visayan Mission children were regular and came every The West Visayan Mission is sin- day. We also had one boy in a wheel cerely thanking you for the copies of chair who came every day. One of our Signs of the Times magazines you are Adventist boys, Terry Holdal took it supplying us. The magazines have been upon himself to be his special friend, very useful in many lines of our work, making sure he was in a comfortable like Ingathering, Evangelistic Efforts, spot to watch the others at recess, Radio Work, etc. getting his cookies and punch for him, Herewith, is a picture of Mr. Silas E. and even staying upstairs with him to Robles, deputy assessor of the Silay help him with crafts while the others City Assessor's Office, who is a direct were working downstairs. result of our Radio Work which offers This was the first time we have ever Signs of the Times magazines for free had a VBS here in Dawson Creek and gifts. we all enjoyed it. Everyone got behind Although Silay City is in another it and helped in whatever way they mission across the channel, Mr. Robles could, from teaching to making cookies has been listening to our regular broad- and storytelling. casts from Iloilo City. The copies of Our closing programme was Friday Signs we sent helped him to understand evening, August 16. We had about the truth very much. He invited our forty to fifty people. One woman told radio speaker, Bro. Fred Hosillos and me her boys enjoyed it so much that myself to attend his baptism. if we had it again next year she'd be At present, we are holding revival sure they came. So we are already look- work and evangelistic meetings in ing forward to an even more successful Iloilo City, in which Signs of the Times, Vacation Bible School next year. Terry Holdal caring for boy in wheel chair. again, became very, very useful. We used them as prizes for those who won in our nightly quizzes. We shall keep you informed of the development of this effort. We shall always look forward to your continued support with Signs of the Times magazines. Thank you, for supplying us with this fine literature. Wishing you God's richest blessings.

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Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Vacation Bible School. Mrs. Verne Snow center back row.

There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October. —HAWTHORNE

The year that is drawing to its close has been filled with the blessing of fruit- ful fields and healthful skies . . . they are the gracious gifts of the Most High Left to right: Pastor Jucaban, Bro. Silas Robles, direct result of Radio work which offers Signs, God.—ABRAHAM LINCOLN and Brother Hosillos, Radio Speaker.

438 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Langley Church Youth Activities

The Langley Church youth and school leaders planned a number of activities for the youth. The teachers in the school prepared students for in- vestiture in Missionary Volunteer classes and honours. The Pathfinders, under the direction of Mrs. F. 0. Blake, took a trip to Stanley Park in Vancouver. Pastor R. H. Anderson, MV Secretary for British Columbia Conference Pictures and article sent in by Mrs. (back row left) with Mr. and Mrs. D. Duncan, church school teachers with the group they prepared for investiture at Langley. Thanks to the Ruth Gerber from the Langley Church. teachers for this important work for the children.

The Langley Pathfinders enjoy the otters in Stanley Park.

The Pahfinders from Langley hold their breath as this whale performs.

The Langley Pathfinders visit the Stanley Park Acquarium. Langley Pahfinders watch penguins in Stanley Park.

VoL. 37, No. 23, OCTOBER 30, 1968 439 WOMBOLD - WEIR Weddings June 16 was chosen as the date for the wed- ding of Ann Katherine Weir and Sidney Harold The following weddings were all received Wombold when the Grandview Church, B.C. SAVE in the Editorial office during September was filled to overflowing with friends and rela- and October. tives of both young people for the happy occa- sion. HOW - TETZ A lovely reception at the Falkland hall gave On September 8, in the College Heights opportunity for the many guests to extend their 55C Seventh-day Adventist Church, Beverly Ann good wishes to the young couple. Sid and Ann Tetz became the bride of Frederick Robert are making their home in Olds, Alberta. How, at a ceremony performed by the groom's Pastor Clarence Long, who has known both father. young people since their early childhood, was The bride was attended by her sister Carol the officiating minister. May the Lord bless this as maid of honour, and Barbara Patterson and new Christian home. Cheryle Toews as bridesmaids. The groom was CLARENCE LONG attended by his brother David as best man, with Jim Tetz, brother of the bride, and Ted BEST - MANWEILER Wasyliuk as groomsmen. Candle lighters were Jack and Doug Tetz, younger brothers of the The Chilliwack, B.C. Seventh-day Adventist bride, and the flower girls were Lynette Will Church was the scene of a lovely afternoon and LaDelle Irvine. wedding on September 2, 1968, when Julianna The service included a flute solo by David May Manweiler and Percy Dwayne Best were How, a vocal solo by Mrs. Renate Krause, an united in marriage. Pastor Clarence Long was aunt of the bride, and a trombone solo by Reo the officiating minister. Ganson, a friend of the groom. Mrs. Glen Fitch Following the ceremony, friends were re- was the organist and Mrs. Marilyn Rieseberg ceived at the Sardis hall where Percy and Julie the wedding co-ordinator. were presented with many beautiful and useful Following the service in the church, the gifts as tokens of affection and esteem. The guests were received by the bride and groom young couple will make their home in Williams in the Lacombe Memorial Center, where Mrs. Lake where Percy is employed. May the Lord Leona Wettstein was reception hostess. bless these dear young people as they establish After a short honeymoon in Alberta and their home together. British Columbia, the happy couple left for CLARENCE LONG Walla Walla College to continue their studies and establish a new Christian home. ASTOLFI - TOHIVSKY A. N. How Janet Tohivsky, daughter of Mrs. Mary Tohivsky of Canora, Saskatchewan, became the bride of Gino Astolfi, son of Mrs. Pierina Astolfi, of Milan, Italy, at an evening wedding UNRUH - WRIGHT ceremony at the Yorkton Seventh-day Ad- Ernich Unruh and Joy Wright were married ventist Church on June 30, 1968. Brass can- August 30, 1968 in a simple ceremony at the delabra and pink and white peonies decorated Calgary Seventh-day Adventist Church. May the Church. The ceremony was performed by the Lord bless this new home, and lead these Pastor Robinson. The soloist, Mrs. Frances young people in a continuing dedication to Him. Skoretz of Winnipeg, accompanied by Mrs. Lily PASTOR JOHN ANDERSON Chernipeski, sang "On This Very Wonderful Day" and "Whither Thou Goest". The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Michael Tohivsky of Walla Walla, Washington. She was attended by her sister, MOOERS - HARWOOD Mrs. Helen Olynick, Saskatoon; and her niece, Crtilikcp, On Sunday afternoon, June 23, the sacred Miss Caroline Bilsky, Canora. Flower girls vows of marriage were exchanged by Lawrence were Evelyn Olynick and Barbara Tohivsky, Mooers and Judy Harwood in the Barnesville both nieces of the bride. Candle-lighters were SDA Church, solemnized by Elder N. Maxim Roy Shipowick and Edwin Olynick. Attending Frost. Bridesmaids were Carolyn Peterson, the groom were Roger Gardner, Yorkton, and MDPAL Cheryl Floyd and Gail Boyd. The groom's at- Ted Rogowski, Esterhazy. tendants were Douglas MacArthur, David Mac- Over 175 guests met at the St. Mary's Hall PURCHASED Arthur and Harvey O'Dell. Little Dianne Harri- for the reception and to extend their warmest son was flower-girl. During the ceremony Bar- wishes to the couple. The full-course meal bara Saunders sang "The Wedding Prayer" and was catered by the Yorkton Dorcas Ladies, "I Love You Truly." while Bernard Skoretz served as Master of Following the reception at the Rothesay Cana- Ceremonies. The couple will reside in York- dian Legion Hall, the young cople left for a ton where Mr. Astolfl has his building contract honeymoon in Ontario and the New England business. We wish them God's blessings as States. Their friends unite in wishing Judy and. they establish a new home. Lawrence God's richest blessing as they estab- (MRS.) JOYCE GARDNER Make Your Sanctuary More lish their new home. Presentable! N. MAXIM FROST GREER - GYLLENHAMMAR • Replace worn or lost copies The church was tastefully decorated with birch boughs and pink carnations, as Glenn • Add copies for membership in- JACKSON - TURNER James Greer and Vanja Maria Gyllenhammar In the Rest Haven Church on the afternoon were united in marriage at the Kingsview creases of Sunday, August 4, Donna Jean Turner and Village Church by Pastor D. J. Handysides on Daniel Richard Jackson spoke their vows of July 8. The bride, escorted by her father, marriage before a large congregation of rela- wore a long, white crepe gown (which she de- tives and friends. Donna is the youngest signed), and carried dark red roses and Regular Price $3.50 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turner of stephenitis. The matron of honour was Mrs. Sidney, and Danny is the son of Mrs. I. Cathylin Lawford. Bridesmaids were the Now for a Limited Time! 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Immediately following the ceremony the The best man was York Diamond. Ushers bridal party went to Rest Haven Hospital were the brother of the groom, Gerry Greer, Please add 20c first book, 5c each additional where their visit brought much joy to Miss and Albert Naganobu. The reception was held book, for insurance and postage, and State sales Pauline Baker. Miss Baker had been taken at the Four Winds Country Club, where one tax where necessary. Prices slightly higher to hospital a few hours after having given a hundred guests showered the happy couple outside U.S.A. bridal shower for Donna the previous Thurs- with their best wishes, and gave many happy day. toasts. The wedding reception was held in the spa- Vanja recently graduated from O.C.A. as an Order Now From Your cious garden of the Blue Waters Apartment, interior designer. Glenn graduated from the home of the Turner family. The guests, who University of Toronto with a B.A.Sc. in In- enjoyed the warm fellowship, the lovely flow- dustrial Engineering. BOOK AND BIBLE HOUSE ers and fountain, and the sylvan setting joined Following the six weeks' honeymoon trip to in wishing the happy bride and groom God's Europe the couple will take up residence in R & H richest blessings as they journey through life Toronto. Along with their many friends, we together. Donna and Danny will make their wish them God's richest blessing on their new new home at Canadian Union College where life together. they will continue their training for service. (MRS.) LILLIAN STERRETT, PR Secretary, 10% higher in Canada. H. C. WHITE Kingsview Village Church, Toronto

440 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER SMITH - BROWN DUDAR - KARST IRISH - BEST On the evening of August 29, Edward Smith On Sunday afternoon, June 30, Kenneth On August 20, 1968, Myrna Ruth Best daugh- and Betty Lou Brown exchanged their wedding Dudar was united in marriage to Corinne Karst ter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Best of Virden, vows in a lovely candlelight service in the at the Quill Lake, Saskatchewan, United Church. Manitoba, became the bride of Fred Irish of Barnesville SDA Church, solemnized by Elder Attending the bride as matron of honour was Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan. N. Maxim Frost. Bridesmaids were Doreen Mee- Mrs. Mira Hetland, sister of the bride. The bride was given in marriage by her father han and Bonnie Brown. The groom's attendants The reception was held in the Quill Lake during the ceremony which was conducted by were his brothers, Ronald Smith and Gerald Legion Hall where Mr. Gerry Leiske served as the writer in the Presbyterian Church in Virden. Smith. The little flower-girl was Crystal Smith. master of ceremonies and many relatives and Gaylene Best, sister of the bride was maid of The candles were lighted by Carol Smith and friends gathered to wish the young couple the honour. Bridesmaids were Ann Wood of Sarnia, Judy Brown. During the ceremony, Anthony best in their future life together. Ontario, and Judi Werk from Saskatchewan. Reeves sang "Hand In Hand" and "The Lord's Ken and Corinne Dudar will make their home Sherril Duffield of Virden and Arlene Randall Prayer." on a farm in the Myrnam, Alberta, district of Antigonish, N.S., were flower girls. The Following a candlelight reception held in the where Ken will continue farming. groom was attended by Bill Jamieson of An- community Hall in Barnesville, the young cou- As they establish their home, we feel certain drews University, George Irish brother of the ple left for a short honeymoon. Their friends that they will be a blessing to the church and groom, and Barry Best, brother of the bride. unite in wishing Betty and Edward happiness to the community as the attempt to reflect the Ushers were Murray and Dennis Foulston of and God's richest blessing as they establish love which Christ imparts in their daily lives. Tugaske, Sask. Mrs. Bernard Skoretz was solo- their new home at R.R. #1, Hampton Station, PASTOR E. C. TERANSKI ist. Many relatives and friends gathered in the N.B. Elks Hall, following the wedding ceremony, for N. MAXIM FROST McMULLEN - ARMSTRONG the reception during which Pastor Roy Jamie- The Edmonton Central Seventh-day Adventist son was master of ceremonies. With words and SCHEFFLER - GRESLEY Church was the scene of a pretty wedding when gifts everyone expressed their best wishes to In a beautiful garden setting on the lawn of Al McMullen was united in marriage to Fran the happy couple as they now travel life's path- Mr. and Mrs. James Wagner in Rutland, B.C. Armstrong on Sunday, July 28. way together. Brother and Sister Irish have re- Otto Scheffier and Joan Le Gresley exchanged Special music was provided by Mrs. Lorrayne turned to Andrews University where Brother wedding vows on June 30. Attending the bride Fast in the form of two solos. Mrs. Iris Dorosh Irish continues in the second year of Seminary was her sister, Nancy Walker, while Kenneth was the organist. studies and Sister Irish, a registered nurse, is Walker attended the groom. Following the cere- The reception, which followed, was held at employed in a near-by hospital. May heaven's mony, which was read by Elder Fred H. Wagner, the Scandinavian Centre. blessings be theirs in the years to come. the reception was held in the same natural sur- The young couple plan to establish their PASTOR LLOYD E. JANZEN roundings, with their friends and families wish- home in Washington, D.C., where Al will con- Man.-Sask. Conference ing them God's blessing in the pathway of life tinue his studies toward a degree in medicine they will tread together. and Fran will be employed as a registered nurse. JOHNSON - (BRADFORD) ZADO FRED H. WAGNER May the God who established the sacred in- A simple wedding took place on September 8, stitution of marriage at Eden send His light of 1968, when Mr. Ray Dwight Johnson and Miss STARENKY - MOROSOLI love to continue to shine on this happy union. Cheryl Joanne (Bradford) Zado, both of Arm- The setting was a tiny stone chapel in St. PASTOR E. C. TERANSKI strong, B.C., joined hands and hearts as they Romuald, Quebec, for the marriage of Daniele exchanged wedding vows in the Grandview Morosoli, daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Erwin MISIK - CHRISTIANSON Seventh-day Adventist Church. Morosoli of Quebec City, to Mr. Stephen Star- June 14, was a most important day in the The bride was attended by her sister, Marilyn, enky, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Starenky of lives of Paul Misik and Connie Christianson, and a niece of the groom, Dorothy Paul. Her Montreal. The ceremony, which was performed for it was on this day that they were united in two young sisters were flower-girls and the by Pastor E. Morosoli, father of the bride, took marriage at the Beauvallon, Alberta Seventh- Bible boy, Gordon Jardine, was a nephew of place at 11:00 a.m. on August 18, 1968. day Adventist Church. the groom. The bride was beautifully dressed in an orig- The reception was held at the Myrnam Hall. Attendants of the groom were Mr. Glen John- inal Ukrainian gown and carried a bouquet of As Mr. and Mrs. Misik establish their home son, brother of the groom, and Mr. Gay James. Marguerites. She was attended by Miss Michele on a farm in the Myrnam area, we know that The ceremony was conducted by a brother of Morosoli as maid of honour, and by Miss Joelle God's richest blessing will rest on them in their the groom. Morosoli as bridesmaid. The best man was endeavour to let their light shine in the neigh- We wish this couple Heaven's richest blessings Michel Starenky, brother of the groom, and the bourhood. as they sail Life's Sea together. ushers were Messrs. Bernard Brun and Denis PASTOR E. C. TERANSKI H. C. T. JOHNSON Samson. During the ceremony appropriate selec- tions from Bach and Mozart were rendered on YOON - KIM PAUL - HEINRICHS the guitar by Messrs. Paul Andre Gagnon and Miss Choon-Ja Kim came to Dauphin Man- A lovely wedding took place on June 30, 1968, Andre Chadonnet. itoba from Korea in January of 1966 to practise Mr. and Mrs. Starenky will reside in Montreal. in the Saskatoon Seventh-day Adventist Church. nursing at the Dauphin General Hospital. Her when Kenneth Paul and Grace Heinrichs ex- V. CLARK fiance Won-Kil Yoon, Bible teacher in Korea, changed their marriage vows. came to Winnipeg in July of 1968. They were FORD - GOROVENKO The bride, who was given away by her father, united in marriage on August 19, in the Win- Brought to the marriage altar by her father, was attended by Bonnie Heinrichs, Deanna nipeg German Seventh-day Adventist Church. Thomas Gorovenko, Miss Joyce Gorovenko was Nygaard and Mary Stevenson. The groom was The bride's sister, Soon-Ja Kim, was the brides- united in marriage to George Edwin Ford of attended by Ron Wombold, Marvin Nygaard maid. She wore a pink Korean silk formal North Surrey. The solemnization of this mar- and Don Stevenson. which the groom brought from Korea. Mr. K. S. riage took place in the Westminster Seventh- Others taking part in the ceremony were Myung, a friend and former classmate of the day Adventist Church in Burnaby, British Col- Larelee Heinrichs, flower girl, Barry Donesky, groom, was the best man. In the absence of the umbia, on Sunday afternoon, June 16, 1968. Bible Boy, Diane Choban, and Sharon Heinrichs, parents, Mr. Jack McCreery of Waterhen, Man- The bride was attended by Miss Doreen Smith candlelighters, and Don Stevenson and Dennis itoba gave the bride away. Mrs. B. Skoretz sang and Gary Price acted as the best man. The re- Germo were ushers. "Whither Thou Goest" and "0 Perfect Love" ception was held in the church hall and many While the couple knelt in prayer, Elder Nor- accompanied by Miss G. Neithercut on the piano. friends wished them well as they establish man Matiko sang a solo entitled "Wedding Pastor S. Yaceyko officiated. their home presently in North Surrey. We pray Prayer", following which Elder Kaytor deliv- A reception was held at the Winnipeg Acad- God's blessing upon them as they journey life ered a sermonette on the Christian home. emy where many lovely and practical gifts together. A very fitting ending to the wedding was the were presented to the young couple. singing of "Happy The Home" by the bridal H. E. REIMCHE May God richly bless the home and Christian party and wedding guests, as the couple left witness of Brother and Sister Yoon as they TATARYN - MELNICHUK the rostrum and walked down the aisle. journey together on life's way. Alfred Tataryn and Victoria Melnichuk were The reception was held at Harvey's Cumber- PASTOR STEVE YACEYKO united in marriage at the Beauvallon, Alberta land House where the bride and groom received Winnipeg Ukrainian Church Seventh-day Adventist Church on Sunday, Aug- many lovely gifts. DAVIES - GREENTREE ust 18. We wish this couple God's special blessing as Serving as matron of honour was Twyla th..v establish their Christian home in Calgary, A pretty wedding took place the evening of Reimche. A brother of the groom, Ben Tataryn, Alberta. October 5, at the home of the writer, at which served as best man. PASTOR A. W. KAYTOR time Naura Greentree and Leslie Davies were united in matrimony. Mrs. Betty Daigle daugh- A supper was served at the Beauvallon Church auditorium, where many friends and LEWIS - COVEY ter of the bride, and Robert Davies son of the relatives gathered to wish the happy couple On September 9, 1968, Judith Alison Covey, groom attended the happy couple. Following the cererr ony, luncheon was held the best in their future life. Albert Tataryn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Covey of acted as master of ceremonies for the evening Beechy, Sask., and Reginald Peter Lewis, son of at The Flying Dutchman in Bowmanville, On- programme. Mr. and Mrs. R. Lewis of Winnipeg, Man., were tario. Shortly afterwards they left on a trip to The young couple will be living in Prince joined in holy wedlock by the writer. The wed- Florida. Albert, Saskatchewan, where Dr. Tataryn will ding took place in the United Church in Beechy. May our Lord continue to bless these fine folk pursue his practice as an optometrist and Mrs. The bride was given in marriage by her father as together they establish a truly Christian Tataryn will be employed as a registered nurse and was attended by her sister, Janice Covey, home in Oshawa, Ontario. in one of the local hospitals. maid of honour, and Leila Covey, bridesmaid. A. E. MILLNER We know that God's blessing will rest on this The groom was attended by Larry Spangler, McMILLER - RICE home and that His sweet presence shall be felt best man, and Lorrel Covey, brother of the On Sunday, September 29, Frank McMiller in their lives. bride, attendant. Before claiming his bride, the and Dianne Rice exchanged wedding vows in PASTOR E. C. TERANSKI groom sang to her "Take Thou My Love". the Regina Seventh-day Adventist Church. Fol- Daphne Matthews of Medicine Hat, Alberta, lowing the ceremony, the wedding party as- JOHNSTONE - GLANZER was organist and Wendy Covey, youngest sister sembled in the Youth Room of the church On Thursday evening, August 29, the home of of the bride sang, "God-Given Love". Pastor where a reception had been prepared in honour Mr. and Mrs. Bill Riddle was the setting of a Roy Jamieson was master of ceremonies at the of the bride and groom. A programme of sacred quiet wedding, where Miss Yvonne Glanzer and reception that followed in the church basement music was enjoyed by the large number of Marvin Johnstone were united in marriage. The where relatives and friends gathered to wish guests. At the close of the programme, Frank bride was attended by Patricia Tappendon the happy couple much happiness for many and Dianne sang a beautiful rendition of "God while Al Tappendon acted as best man. years to come. Brother and Sister Lewis will be Be With You Till We Meet Again". Following the ceremony, a reception was held making their home at Andrews University Frank plans to continue in the literature min- in the home for the happy couple. where Brother Lewis is continuing his studies. istry until the end of this year, at which time They plan to set up their home in Toronto May Jesus Christ be made first and last and he and his bride will take up studies at Cana- where Marvin will continue his education. best in this new home, and true happiness will dian Union College. We pray God's blessings on May God richly bless this newly-established be certain. this new home. home. PASTOR LLOYD E. JANZEN PASTOR C. S. COOPER PASTOR E. C. TERANSKI Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference Regina Church

VOL. 37, No. 23, OCTOBER 30, 1968 441 BEFUS—Alexander Befus passed away at the TETZ—Frederick A. Tetz was born in Fruden- A prayer in its simplest definition age of eighty-one years, August 20, 1968, at stall, Crimea, Russia, January 6, 1884. He passed the Bethany Hospital in Calgary after a lengthy away on July 8, 1968, living to an age of 84 is merely a wish turned Godward. illness. years. He immigrated to America with his par- Mr. Befus was born in Saratov, Russia and ents and settled in South Dakota, where he — Phillips Brooks came to Calgary in 1903 where he farmed in lived until 1910 when he moved to Beiseker, various communities in Southern Alberta be- Alberta, there residing the rest of his lifetime fore moving to the Langdon District in 1945. as a faithful Seventh-day Adventist Christian. He retired in Calgary in 1954. His first wife. Johanna (Fleck) predeceased Have courage for the great sorrows In June, 1906, he was married to Katherine him in 1937, and his second wife, Marie Averil Luft, who predeceased him in 1967. '71,is (Riffel) predeceased him in 1963. His eldest of life and patience for the small ones; union was blessed with eight children: Mrs. daughter Victoria, (Mrs. Raymond Knoll) died Emma Anderson, Calgary; Mrs. Herman in 1963 also. Mourning his death are three sons, (Esther) Schultz, Calgary; Mrs. Elbert (Paul- Delvin of Orleans, California, Elger of Carbon, and when you have laboriously accom- Alberta Adin of Ymir, B.C. and one daughter, ine) Nielsen, College Heights; Mrs. Roy Amanda, (Mrs. Cecil Williams) of Nana, Okin- plished your daily task, go to sleep in (Lydia) Williams, Riverside, California; Alex, awa where she with her husband are mission- Sedgewick; Peter, Carseland; Dan, Calgary; aries; twenty-two grandchildren and twelve peace. God is awake.—HuGo. and Freda, who pre-deceased Mr. Befus in 1929. great-grandchildren; three brothers: Albert of Brother Befus' children, eleven grandchild- Lacombe, Alberta, Emil of Madison, Tennessee A./ ren and ten great-grandchildren, and a host of and Theo of Calgary; two sisters: Amelia of relatives and friends look forward to the great Slyketon, N.D. and Martha of Lacombe. Truly gathering of the faithful on resurrection morn- he was loved and will be greatly missed. It is not what he has, nor even what ing. The writer spoke words of consolation and CRUMP—Mrs. Martha Crump was born in Eng- he does, which directly expresses the assurance to the family and friends gathered at land on April 27, 1871, and passed to her rest the "Chapel on the Hill" in Calgary. He was on September 16, 1968, in Montreal, Quebec. worth of a man, but what he is. assisted in the service by Elder W. H. Toews, She was the wife of John Crump (deceased) Treasurer of Canadian Union College. and the mother of four children: Florence (de- —Arniel Appropriate musical selections: "God's To- ceased), Frank, Arthur and Lena. morrow" and "Good Night and Good Morning" She was the grandmother of Pastor Fred were rendered by Mrs. Melvina Hill. Crump who is now serving as a missionary in Brother Befus was laid to rest in the Moun- India. She also has one granddaughter, Shirley, OBITUARIES tain View Memorial Gardens where he will who is a faithful member of the Halifax Sev- await the call of our loving Saviour. enth-day Adventist Church. P. G. MILLER, President Sister Martha Crump was a member of the Canadian Union College church for about fifty-five years, and was noted The following obituaries were received for her active participation in the work of the in Editorial office in September and October. church. She now awaits the call of the Lifegiver SINCLAIR—Sister Alice Chalmers Sinclair was in the Mount Royal Cemetery. born in Ottawa in the year 1866, and passed PASTOR E. J. PARCHMENT HALVORSON—Baby Frank Richard Halvorson away September 29, 1968. She married George was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on Septem- Sinclair in 1902 and moved to Fort William in ber 13, 1968 and lived but a few hours. A brief 1920, where she had resided until her death. MARSDEN—Ontario's oldest Seventh-day Ad- funeral service was held on Tuesday, September Sister Sinclair was baptized into the Seventh- ventist died October 1, 1968 at the age of 104. 17 with members of the family attending. It is day Adventist Church June 27, 1931, and has re- Brother Moses Marsden was well known for a comfort to know that, when Jesus comes, mained a loyal and faithful follower of Christ. he was a Mississauga Indian and Chief of the "little children are borne by holy angels to their She leaves to cherish her memory one daugh- Alderville Indian Reserve (1903-1910). He was mother's arms". May the promises of God com- ter, Grace (Mrs. E. T. Code) of Fort William, a master builder of log cabins. He served over- fort the hearts of Baby Frank's family. with whom she resided; five grandchildren and seas with the 139th Battalion from 1914 to 1918. PASTOR C. S. COOPER six great-grandchildren; a brother, Allan Chal- He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Maria Salt Regina Church mers and a sister, Mrs. Louise Brown, both of of Cobourg, four daughters, Mrs. Elsie Binning- Sudbury. These together with many other rela- ton, Mrs. Ruby Hicks of Lakefield, Mrs. Esther GILLESPIE—William Woodland Gillespie was tives and friends cherish the memory of a kind McKercher and Mrs. Winnifred Dumoulin of Christian mother and friend. Peterborough, and four sons, Fred of Lakefield. born in Prince Edward Island on February 5, Cecil of Riverside, California, Larry and Percy 1882 where he grew up into young manhood. Funeral services were conducted in the Fort William Jenkins Funeral Home and interment of Detroit Michigan. In 1905 he moved to the midwest where he There are twenty-three grandchildren and accepted the message of present truth. was at the Mountain View Cemetery. V. SHIPOWICK forty-nine great-grandchildren. He married Anna Eaton in Duluth, Minne- He told the minister who was visiting him a sota in 1927 and later they made their home few days before he died, "I am soon going to in the Winnipeg area. They moved to Pentic- KINCH—Mrs. Ora Mae Kinch was born Ora a great Camp Meeting where there will be more ton, British Columbia in 1944, where Brother Mae Jarrett, February 9, 1893, in Seeleys Bay, of God's people than I have ever seen before." Gillespie lived until his passing on September Ontario. On the 5th of April 1916, she married We trust we will meet him there. 14, 1968. John Stanley Kinch, who predeceased her Jan- He was laid to rest in the Lakefield cemetery. His consecration to God and His churcn was uary 15, 1964 PHILIP MOORES, Conference President an inspiration to the believers in Penticton over Sister Kinch became acquainted with the Ad- the years. He made the church and its needs vent message through the Voice of Prophecy, CARNEGIE—Arthur Carnegie was born on Jan- his first interest and concern, having a special and after study and prayer she was baptized uary 6, 1919, and passed away July 21, 1968, as conviction to assist materially and substantially into the Seventh-day Adventist Church in King- the result of an accident he met with while he in the radio ministry. ston, Ontario, May 25, 1948. Sister Kinch was a walked along the highway. Another stalwart Christian has fallen but his faithful member until she passed away August Brother Carnegie was baptized in 1961, and works and influence live on. He will be greatly 19, 1968. She brought joy to many in need, and became a member of the Pembroke, Ontario missed by his friends and loved ones. He always was a help to family and friends alike. Seventh-day Adventist Church. leaves to mourn: his daughter, Mrs. Audrey Sister Kinch leaves to mourn her only remain- Arthur leaves to mourn his wife, Elsie Liedtke Harris of Florida and two grandchildren. His ing sister, Ola, and George Grant and family, Carnegie, and close relatives and many friends. wife, for many years the church school teacher also other relatives and friends who loved her. The funeral service was conducted July 23 by in Penticton, predeceased him in 1966. The She was predeceased by a brother, Bill Jarrett, Elder John Howard of Kingston, a former Pem- funeral service was conducted by Pastor N. and a sister, Hattie Jarrett. broke pastor. Trynchuk, assisted by Pastors F. H. Wagner She was laid to rest in Kingston awaiting the (MRS.) SAM BLACKWELL and E. F. White. Brother Gillespie was laid to return of Jesus, the Lifegiver. Pembroke Church rest in the Fairview Cemetery in Penticton. J. M. HOWARD, JR. E. F. WHITE MAHABEE—Lyle Dudly Mahabee of New Glas- NYKALYK—David Nykalyk was born May 15, gow, N.S., passed away suddenly on July 22, TOMA—Mrs. Floria Toma was born in Arbore, 1902 in the village of Pedvisoka, Austria, and 1968. Born in Churchill, Jamaica, in 1933, Bro- Romania, June 5, 1879 and after a short illness, passed away August 29, 1968 at Hanover Memo- ther Mahabee became an adventist in his youth passed to her rest on July 1, 1968. She came rial Hospital in Ontario. Brother Nykalyk came through the efforts of his brother, Hubert. He to Canada in 1902 and while in Winnipeg, to Canada with his parents in 1907 and settled attended West Indies Training College taking Manitoba, married Nikolai Toma in 1905. The in Myrnam, Alberta. In 1929 he moved to Sim- the course in theology; then for four years, couple later moved to the Endeavour District coe, Ontario. He leaves to mourn, his wife, one taught school in the Cayman Islands. In the late of Saskatchewan. It was there that a study of daughter, one son, one sister, one brother, and 1950's, he came to Canada to take theology at the Bible led her to join the Seventh-day Ad- many relatives and friends. Canadian Union College, before going on to ventist Church. She was baptized in 1938 by The funeral service was conducted by the Atlantic Union College where he received his Elder Baybarz. writer in the George W. Baldock Funeral Home, B.A. in 1960. Mrs. Toma's contribution to her district was Simcoe, Ontario. Our brother was laid to rest For a time Brother Mahabee canvassed in her services as nurse and midwife. Her neigh- in the Jericho Cemetery. His loved ones look Maine, then in March 1964, he came to the bourly sincere spirit was shown as she forward to the resurrection morning. Maritime Conference to canvass in the Cape PASTOR W. POLISIIIIK Breton and Central Nova Scotia areas. In De- travelled on foot servicing all in need till a cember, 1964. he married Helen Green of New hospital was built in Preeceville in 1930. Glasgow. Together they made their home there Mrs. Toma was predeceased by her husband MATHESON—Mrs. Ellen Wilhelmina of Dids- while he faithfully canvassed in the surround- in 1959. Surviving are: two sons, John of En- bury, Alberta was born in Chicago in 1888 and ing areas. This past summer he helped in assist- deavour, Bill of Edmonton, Alta.; five daugh- came to Didsbury in 1912 where she resided ine the student colporteurs in the Conference. ters, Verna Nickita of Roblin, Man., Violet until illness brought her into a nursing home the funeral was conducted in the New Glas- Cuplritts of Clarkson, Ont., Florence of Lady in Calgary where she passed away on June 16, gow Church by Pastor J. D. Blake, assisted by Lake, Sask., Doris Bradfield of Toronto, Ont., 1968. the Conference President, Elder J. W. Wilson, and Nettie Butt of Scarborough, Ont. Also, ten Soon after coming to Canada, Sister Matheson and the Conference Publishing Secretary, Bro- grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. fully embraced the Advent Message. Surviving ther Albert Grabo, and pastors F. Bell, 0. Lee Her faith and trust in her Lord was st:ong her are her daughter Vera Patterson of Calgary and K. Corkum. Burial was in the New Glas- till the end. Funeral services were held in the and her son, Elder Warren Matheson who is in gow Lorne St. Cemetery. Preeceville Funeral Home conducted by the the Far East as a missionary also five grandchil- Left to mourn are his wife, Helen, two sons, writer. Sister Toma sleeps in the Green Leaf dren, a brother, Richard Nelson of Harmatten, Joseph, and Lyle; his parents, three brothers Cemetery awaiting the call of her Lifegiver. Alberta and a sister Mrs. Martha Roper of Cal- and three sisters. PASTOR ROY JAMIESON, Canora District gary. PASTOR J. D. BLAKE 442 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER WIMER-Fred Wimer was born in Logansport, CLYM-Mrs. Catherine Clym was born to Vincent Hill School, Mussoorie, U.P., India, an- Indiana, February 25. 1878, and passed away Anastasia and Andrew Basaraba on March 25, nounces the 1968 MOUNTAIN OAK, a 50 page, near Portland, Oregon, September 16, 1968. 1900 at Sifton, Manitoba. Catherine married hard-covered Annual giving a graphic pictorial He was married to Fanny Smith in Indiana William Clym on January 13, 1925. They lived coverage of life in and around V.H.S. Copies May 5, 1896, and from this union twelve child- and farmed in the Erickson district in Mani- may be ordered from: C. M. Robinson, Box 21, ren were born, of which four have predeceased toba since then. Route 2, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103, him. He moved to Canora, Saskatchewan, They had three children: Nelson, who farms U.S.A. Canada, July, 1911, and twenty years later with his father; Dennis, a teacher in Warren, 51-23 moved to Lacombe, Alberta. It was in Canora Manitoba; and Doris, who married Leonard in 1915 that he was baptized, and became a Gusdal and resides in Brandon. She had three charter member of the Canora Seventh-day grandchildren: Brent, Darren and Blaine. She Looking for a Sabbath Investment project or Adventist Church. All the rest of his life he is also survived by seven brothers and five an extra income in your spare time? Sell a has been a zealous worker in the church he sisters. product that most car owners will buy. If in- For many years Mrs. Clym was a member of terested write to: "Investment" Project, c/o loved so much, and distributed gospel litera- 1148 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario. ture like the leaves of autumn. Cherishing his the Seventh-day Adventist Church and now 52-23 memory, besides a host of relatives and friends, peacefully awaits the resurrection morning. are his five sons, John W. Wimer, Stuttgart, Mrs. Clym passed away on September 16 at Arkansas; Clyde E. Wimer, Portland, Oregon; Erickson Hospital and was buried on Septem- Gaylord F. Wimer, Gaston, Oregon; Fred T. ber 20 at the Erickson Cemetery by the White's Wimer Jr., Spokane, Washington; and Robert Funeral Home of Neepawa. Funeral services Kenneth Wimer, Los Altos, California; and were conducted by Pastor Steve Yaceyko. Please send "Messenger" material to your three daughters, Mrs. Lydia M. Henkes, Pen- PASTOR STEVE YACEYKO, conference editor who in turn will for- ticton, British Columbia, Canada; Mrs. J. A. Winnipeg Ukrainian Church Scullen, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; ward it to CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER. and Mrs. Dorothy Betts, Campbell River, MELNYCHENKO-Stephen Melnychenko was British Columbia, Canada; sixteen grandchild- born in 1887 in the Western Ukraine and came ren, twenty-one great-grandchildren; and two to Canada in 1904. He worked in Winnipeg great-great-grandchildren. for several years. In 1911 he married Anne Prokopchuk. Shortly after, Mr. and Mrs. Conference Editors Melnychenko moved to Elma, Manitoba where LOVE-Elsie Love was born in England on they farmed until 1948. For the past twenty May 3, 1908, and fell asleep, after a serious years they resided in Winnipeg. In 1927 BRITISH COLUMBIA - L. R. Krenzler and prolonged illness, on the evening of August Brother Melnychenko became a Seventh-day 2, 1968, at the age of sixty years. She came to Adventist and has been a faithful deacon of the ALBERTA - H. Larsen Canada in 1920, where she embraced the truth Winnipeg Ukrainian SDA Church for many as it is in Jesus, which she loved until the end. years. MANITOBA-SASKATCHEWAN - N. J. Matiko Sister Love is survived by her husband, Several years ago he suffered a heart attack Robert R. Love; two sons, William Coleman of and since then his health has been steadily Galt, and John Coleman of Branchton; and declining. On Tuesday, September 3, he suf- ONTARIO-QUEBEC - J. Martz nine grandchildren. fered a severe stroke and on September 12 he Funeral services were held at Coutts and Son passed to his rest at the Winnipeg General MARITIME - J. W. Wilson Funeral Home, Galt, with interment in Mount Hospital. The funeral service was conducted View Cemetery, Galt, where she awaits the call at the Cropo Funeral Chapel on September 16 NEWFOUNDLAND - R. A. Matthews of Jesus at that day. by Pastors Steve Yaceyko and R. H. Ferris. Services were conducted by Elder A. E. Interment was at the Elmwood Cemetery. ST. LAWRENCE - R. M. Devins Millner, assisted by Pastor M. Weststrate. Besides his wife, Annie. he leaves to mourn M. WESTSTRATE his passing, three sons: Bill and Roy of Win- nipeg, John of Ontario, California; one daugh- FABYAN-Mrs. Francis Fabyan (nee Atkins) ter, Mrs. W. (Lillian) Wasiuta of Winnipeg; eleven grandchildren and one great-grand- was born December 27, 1885 and was laid to daughter; also one sister of Moose Jaw, Sask.; rest August 16, 1968. Mrs. Fabyan was first Conference Directory married to Mr. Arthur Vatcher in 1907. Mr. as well as many friends and neighbours. Vatcher died in 1956. In 1961 she was married Brother Melnychenko awaits the call of his to Mr. Francis Fabyan. Redeemer whom he loved and served. Mrs. Fabyan actively participated in all PASTOR STEVE YACEYKO CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE - J. W. Bathe, church activities until shortly before her death. Winnipeg Ukrainian Church President; C. Klam, Secretary-Treasurer; 1148 King She will be greatly missed. It was well said. Street East, Oshawa, Ontario. by Pastor E. Morosoli who conducted the serv- ice, that truly a warrior in Israel has fallen. ADVERTISEMENTS Interment took place at Hillcrest Seventh-day Rates: Per issue, 40 words or less, $3.00; each ALBERTA CONFERENCE - A. W. Kaytor, President; Adventist Cemetery at Riviere-aux-Pins. Que- additional word, eight cents. Display Advertising, H. C. T. Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer; 201-16 Ave. bec. Mourning her loss is her husband, $4.00 per inch. No advertising will be accepted N.E., Calgary, Alberta. Francis Fabyan, and a brother, John Atkins of unless cash accompanies copy. Send all advertise- Ottawa. ments to your conference office for approval. V. CLARK "No responsibility can be accepted for any mis- BRITISH COLUMBIA CONFERENCE - A. N. How, representation or dissatisfaction arising from any President; E. F. White, Secretary-Treasurer; Box 10, PROCKIW-Mr. Anton Prockiw was born in advertisement." Mission City, B.C. the Ukraine on May 5, 1894, and passed away, after a lingering illness, on August 22, 1968 at the Edmonton University Hospital. He was MANITOBA-SASKATCHEWAN CONFERENCE - W. G. seventy-four years old. Soloniuk, President; W. J. Nepjuk, Secretary-Treas- Mr. Prockiw, together with his family, im- urer; 1004 Victoria Ave., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. migrated to Canada in 1908. and settled in the - ALBERTA RESIDENTS - Myrnam District, Alberta. In 1926 he married Kathrine Yowtowich, and to this union were ABSTAINERS MARITIME CONFERENCE - J. W. Wilson, President; born three children. In 1934, Brother and INSURANCE CO. David Gay, Secretary-Treasurer; 451 St. George St., Sister Anton Prockiw joined the Myrnam Moncton, N.B. Seventh-day Adventist Church. AUTO SAVINGS FOR Left to mourn are his widow, Mrs. Anton Prockiw of Myrnam; two sons, John of Myr- TEE-TOTALLERS ST. LAWRENCE - R. M. Devins, President, 7250 Rue nam, and Peter of Edmonton; one daughter, Valdombre, Saint Leonard, Quebec. C. Klam, Trea- Mrs. (Mildred) Tom Saruk of Myrnam; three surer; 1148 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario. grandchildren, four brothers, three sisters, and Phone 264-2064 many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Myrnam SIEMENS INSURANCE NEWFOUNDLAND - R. A. Matthews, President, 106 Seventh-day Adventist Church. with Elder Freshwater Rd.; St. John's, Newfoundland. Peter Uniat officiating. Brother Prockiw rests 222-3 Avenue N.E. in the church cemetery, there awaiting the CALGARY 61, ALBERTA call of the Lifegiver. 37-1 mo. PASTOR DON MELASHENKO ONTARIO-QUEBEC CONFERENCE - Philip Moores, President; S. E. White, Secretary-Treasurer; 1110 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario. WILL-Mr. Frederick Will was born January LIVE IN THE COUNTRY-1966 model, three- 15, 1894, in Germany and passed away August bedroom mobile home. Completely furnished. 30, 1968. near Red Deer, Alberta, at the age of Beautifully set up on large garden lot in the seventy-four. country. All modern conveniences. Church and He farmed for many years in the St. Paul church school facilities available. $8,500.00. District of Alberta before he retired near Red Cash or terms. Write: Box 112, Princeton, On- Deer. tario. 54-23, 24 MESSENGER DATES He joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church only a few years ago, the only one of his NURSING HOME OPPORTUNITY - Twenty- Deadline Deadline Date of family. His godly Christian life and patience bed home with excellent occupancy record. for Copy for Copy Issue in suffering were an inspiration to all who Expected net gain this year $20,000.00. Last with pictures with no pictures knew him. year netted $17,000.00. Moderate down pay- He is survived by four sons and three ment can purchase home rurally located in daughters. mid-Atlantic state. Church school available. He sleeps in the Alto-Reste Memorial Owners sacrificing to join God's work. Call or Nov. 1 Nov. 4 Nov. 13 Garden, Red Deer, waiting for that golden write Jack Williams, President, Mountain Sani- morning so soon to dawn. tarium, Fletcher, N. C. 28732. Phone. 704 684- Nov. 15 Nov. 18 Nov. 27 PASTOR JOHN ANDERSON 6441. 53-23, 24 VoL. 37, No. 23, OCTOBER 30, 1968 443 Final Reports on Vacation Bible Schools

North Okanagan District VBS D . E. TINKLER, District Pastor Three successful Vacation Bible Knotch Hill . Church helped Mrs. Grace Suelzle con- Schools were held in the Vernon Dis- duct this one. Brother Robison con- trict. One was in the Vernon Seventh- ducts a Sunday school for children and day Adventist Church under the leader- adults in his home every week. ship of Mrs. A. Burgemaster. Most of The third was held in August in the children were from non-Adventist Falkland. The leaders were Mr. and homes. Vernon church members and Mrs. J. Weir who live there. The mem- Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Pond from Sicamous helped in the VBS. bers of the Grandview Church helped The second was at Knotch Hill in them. We have no church in this town the home of Brother and Sister Wilbur either. Robison. We have no church there We hope some day to have churches Notch Hill Vacation Bible School, Mrs. Emil but members of the Silver Creek Suelzle, teaching children. in these areas. Vernon . . . Falkland . . .

Vernon VBS in the Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church. Falkland Vacation Bible School group.

Kelowna and District VBS White Rock Vacation Bible School

Mrs. Daisy Dech led out in the said Mrs. Dech. There were so many White Rock Vacation Bible School. obstacles, but they went ahead in faith "It seemed impossible to go ahead," and one by one the obstacles seemed to melt away and a successful Vacation Bible School was conducted. The ladies and some men from the church helped. Thirty-two children were registered Kelowna church members conducted and only five were from Adventist their Vacation Bible School in the East homes. Kelowna Church in the country. About forty attended. Crafts were outside. The photographer from the local Mrs. Fritz Wirtz was leader. paper, the White Rock Sun, came out and took pictures. Three pictures of the VBS appeared in the paper. The accompanying picture was one, another of some children holding some of their crafts, and one of Pastor Keith Dear- ing as he addressed the assembly at the VBS programme giving a total of 56-column inches. Mrs. Dech said that the success of this VBS and the way the Lord took away obstacles has strengthened her Mrs. A. Perry directed a good Vaca- faith and that of the members of the tion Bible School at Rutland again this Mrs. Daisy Dech, director, is seen in back- ground. Children, left to right are: Jack Leary, church. God bless this small church. year. The pictures show some children Janet Leary, and Ken Badgley. Photo by White Rock Sun. L. R. KRENZLER, SS Secretary reciting at the VBS programme. 444 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER