APPRECIATION A total of $255,298.43 has been sent on to the General Conference as the Pacific Union share of the Million Dollar Offering, which is considerably above the objective we were given. We are grateful for your gen- erosity and sacrifice, and may VOL. 62 ANGWIN, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 22, 1962 NO. 14 the Lord richly bless you. W. J. Blacker. World Temperance Day— "One in Eight" October 27 "Lung cancer kills about one heavy playing `Russian roulette.' One in nine This Work Must Go On smoker in eight," stated Sir Robert of the who starts to drink will end up an addicted Adventists have long been champions Royal College of Physicians, London, Eng- drinker or alcoholic." of temperance. We not only believe in to the evils of these soul-destroying agen- land. Recently the powerful College, which "The trend in modern medicine today temperance for ourselves, and practice total cies, alcohol and tobacco. has watched over the health of England is toward prevention of disease, rather abstinence, but we also Science and research have brought forth for 444 years, placed its prestige on the than bringing about a cure after a disease hold that we have a irrefutable evidence that they are mis- line and declared, "Cigarette smoking is has struck. It is with this philosophy of responsibility to the chievous enemies of man. It is therefore a cause of lung cancer." During the last prevention that the Temperance Depart- world in warning ev- incumbent upon us to enlighten friends, 45 years while the death rate from other ment conducts a vigorous educational pro- eryone of the soul-and- neighbors, and all, placing before them forms of cancer has decreased slowly, gram in behalf of total abstinence from body destroying effects the plain facts. Under the guidance of deaths from lung cancer have soared, and alcoholic beverages." of liquor and tobacco. God, excellent, authoritative, and interest- the society reports that Great Britain's pres- "The temperance work is not a glamor- ing material has been provided in printed ent death rate from the disease is the high- ous work. Temperance workers cannot To this task the form that should be given wide circulation. est in the world. The report entitled always determine the number of souls church is committed. In America, as in other lands, the tem- "Smoking and Health" is based on 200 won. The temperance work so often is an For we have perance movement is gaining momentum. studies and also shows that heavy cigarette entering wedge leading thousands to an have had the admoni- Not only do we circulate temperance smoking contributes to the development interest in spiritual things. Baptismal can- tion of the Lord's mes- R. R. Figuhr literature, but we also promote the cause of coronary disease and retards the healing didates frequently allude to temperance senger to proclaim tem- through lectures, through advertisements, of gastric and duodenal ulcers. literature as one of their first contacts." perance and assist this worthy cause in and through newspaper and magazine ar- Ellen G. White says, "Literature bearing every legitimate way. This situation is so We are reminded here of a statement ticles, as well as through visual aids. This on this point is the helping hand of the serious today that all must be enlisted in written years ago by Ellen G. White, "To- work must go on. It must be ever enlarg- gospel, leading souls to search the Bible one way or another. bacco is a slow, insidious poison, and its ing and ever reaching a greater number of for a better understanding of truth."— Temperance is a part of our message. effects are more difficult to cleanse from people. Temperance, page 249. the system than those of liquor."—Tem- The sordid picture and baleful effects of R. R. FIGUHR, President, Time is short and the need is great! alcohol, and the poisoning consequences perance, p. 55. General Conference of SDA. "One package of cigarettes reduces the Millions, victims of evil habits, can still of tobacco, must be exposed. Automobile smoker's life expectancy by five hours, or be saved. Your gifts on October 27 will fatalities pile up, due in large measure to fourteen and a half minutes per cigarette," mean tomorrow's souls. drink. Homes are desolated and crimes declared Dr. Curtis Pauling, Nobel Prize MILLER BROCKET, Director, committed because of the demon drink. Proposition 13 winner. Temperance Department, Lives are wrecked and shortened because PROPOSITION THIRTEEN will ap- Pacific Union Conference. men and women have not been aroused pear on the November Ballot, and its Dr. Alton Ochsner, director of surgery purpose is to remove an out-dated 1914 at the Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, has provision in the California Constitution seen more than 2,500 cases of cancer and Greetings and a Big Thanks to the Pathfinders limiting property tax exemption granted declares that every person who smokes to independent colleges and univer- cigarettes will develop cancer of the lung, It was after the early morning meeting the word gets out," for Indians are very sities to one hundred acres of land. A at our Navajo camp meeting last June. afraid of death. But God overruled. On "yes" vote on Proposition 13 will re- if he lives long enough. The average age move this acreage limitation. This of a heavy smoker reaches only 59 years, I was greeting the people who had stayed Sabbath old Jennie, Ella, and Albert, who proposition has been placed on the and this year 40,000 Americans will die overnight and were there for that first had come home from the hospital, were November 6, 1962, General Election of lung cancer. meeting. When I came to the Olds fam- there! They all came forward during the Ballot by an overwhelming-103 to 1— In the light of this tragic evidence it ily, Ellen, the mother, had tears in her altar call and with tears said they wanted vote of the 1961 State Legislature. behooves us to sponsor Smoke Signals as eves, and I noticed that four-year-old Lucy to become Christians. They had never been We urge our readers who will cast ballots in this particular election to well as to circulate our tobacco films. It who was wrapped in a blanket was breath- to church before. Albert had been drunk vote "yes" on Proposition 13. ing heavily. "Yes," the mother said, "Lucy is urgent that a massive educational pro- W. J. BLACKER. gram begin now. A good offering on Sab- became very sick during the night, and I bath, October 27, World Temperance want you to take her to the hospital." Day, will help in this important work. I had walked up from the mission that I low about alcohol? morning, so I started down the hill to get most of his life. But since that camp meet- The latest statistics show that one out the car. But I didn't make it soon enough. ing last June, they have never missed com- of every 15 adult Americans in large cities Just as I started back up the hill, Mrs. ing to and church on is an alcoholic. About one-half of these Olds had an Indian man bring her down Sabbath. Nor have we missed taking our arc women, not old hags or blousy crea- in his car. She laid the baby in my arms, little pump organ and going to their camp tures, but dainty, intelligent women, a and I knew right away that she was dying. every week to sing and study with them. large percentage of whom are mothers of It seemed to us that it just could not be! Albert has not been drunk since. two or more children. But, somehow in Albert, the father, had been in a very bad The Olds camp is almost on the Utah- their lives there is a vacuum that only automobile accident. Both his legs and one Arizona state line, and because of this we drink can fill. hip were broken. He had been sent for bone have been unable to straighten out just Ann Landers (columnist) reports, "The surgery more than a month before to the which state is going to give them welfare latest figures on alcoholism disclose that Indian Hospital in Tuba City. He had help while Albert is unable to work. Al- every day approximately 1,000 Americans not returned as yet. Lucy was the pride most every week we have taken them food cross the line that divides the social and joy — the only child. She was one of from the mission. Twice we have taken drinker from the addict," "Between 500,- the first babies we had delivered when we them clothing. And where did we get the 000 and 550,000 new alcoholics are be- came to the mission, and probably the hard- food and clothing to give the Olds and ing produced every year. Some 350,000 est forceps delivery we had ever had. all the other Indian families who have Ella and poor old grandma, Jennie, needed help so badly? You have sent it will die of their self-inflicted disease this Dr. Lloyd Mason giving food to the Navajos in year. sobbed aloud. "Now," we thought, "this Monument Valley. This food was gathered by the to us. Ella, Albert, and Grandma Olds "None is immune. Drinking is like will be the end of our camp meeting when Pathfinders Halloween eve, 1961. (Continued on Page 8) A "Thank You" "March of Time Lectures" her 11 years of experience. We heartily Brief Bits welcome her. V MONUMENT VALLEY Hospital sent two From Northern Europe October 28 is the opening night of a three-week series of meetings under the The Moab church is studying the nurses to the County Fair at Farmington, The second quarter's world Sabbath title of "March of Time Bible Lectures. "Drama of the Christian Faith" course New Mexico, to represent the hospital and School report has just been totaled, and Elder Robert Dile of Bishop and Elder using The Great Controversy as the text- to assist in the SDA booth there. The hos- we find that the overflow from the Thir- J. II. Nixon of Susanville will conduct the book. The class meets every Wednesday pital had a direct part in providing ma- teenth Sabbath Offering taken June 23 night in connection with prayer meeting. terial for the Farmington Fair. Tne Nav- was $65,830.67. The members are finding this study very ajo Shiprock Fair also featured .Monument This has caused great rejoicing in the interesting and helpful in these closing Valley Hospital as did the Fair at Albu- Northern European Division, especially in days of earth's history. querque. Iceland where they will now be able to Listening from the doorstep—others ob- From i\Ionument Valley I Iospit al much have an industrial building for their school; serving us from the sidelines! This was literature is given to out-patients in the in England where some help will be given realized when one evening as the usual clinic as it is often requested. The book on their new boys' dormitory at Newbold Bible study was being given in a trailer Education was presented recently to the College; and in Ethiopia where they will house, a lady and her small son from the family of the principal of Kaventa High meetings to be held nightly in the Bishop receive help on a new hospital building in trailer next door were also present at the School. True missionary work! Addis Ababa. Seventh-day Adventist church, 730 North study. It was revealed that she had been V National Observer magazine, pub- We believe our Sabbath School mem- Home Street. sitting outside her door to listen to some lished by the same people who publish bers in North America and throughout the The Bible marking system will be used of the studies that her neighbor was re- The Wall Street Journal, recently featured world have also received a blessing as they in these lectures. Many distinctive features ceiving and was so interested that she Monument Valley Mission with pictures. have given of their means to make these will be presented, including talks by local wanted to come over to see the pictures This magazine is read by top people in facilities available to their brethren in other doctors, dentists,and an optometrist. as well as hear the speaker better. She diplomatic, business, and educational cir- lands. Quizzes, awards for the children, a can- enjoyed this very much. Her husband cles. So God leads in mysterious ways. Together with the Northern European dlelight ceremony, a prayer altar, and a and older son as well were present at the PgfLAS VEGAS, Nevada, church service, Division the General Conference Sabbath flaming altar of fire are other special fea- next study. A third young couple in the October 6, was one long to be remembered tures. A motion picture film will be School Department wishes to say a hearty same court are planning to attend the by the visiting speaker, Elder E. I. Finck. "thank you." shown each night. studies. The church was filled to overflow:ng with ERIC B. I IARE. Anyone having friends or relatives in The Price church is a very missionary- extra chairs placed everywhere possible. A the Bishop area who should be contacted minded group. One quarter more than one number had to go to a Sabbath School during these meetings is asked to send the hundred per cent of the membership re- room where they could hear but could not names and addresses to "March of Time ported, due to some non-members report- see the service. The Las Vegas ]nember- MORE VIEWERS Bible Lectures," 210 Meadow Lane, means ing. Last quarter one individual member ship is increasing rapidly and the will Bishop, California. reported the following for the quarter: need to enlarge or build to meet the de- MORE SOULS mands of an expanding congregation if Bible Readings 67 7 tell others about Featured Missionary Visits 28 this situation long prevails. 4 FAITH FOR TODAY at Bishop Fair Literature Distributed V VERNAL, UTAH, has a home Sabbath The Voice of Prophecy heard over the Cash Donated SlE 55 School conducted by Mr. and Mrs, George 28 local station KIBS was featured at our Food Baskets Given Ward each Sabbath in their rural home. Hours, Health & Welfare 171/2 The Prophetic Guidance fair booth in Bishop, California, this year. Persons Helped 27 Visitors and members often number from A large map of the world was used as a sight to 12 persons. There are no Ad- Course backdrop with pins in place representing This member is also observing the ventist churches within a radius of 80 Why take this course% Here is an the stations broadcasting The Voice of Morning Watch and the Bible Year read- miles so this is truly an isolated group answer from an Adventist brother who, Prophecy. A blinking red light was placed ing. Surely this is a worthy example. where visitors are most welcome. evidently, was greatly blessed by the les- on the map at Bishop. Then another blink- In prayer meeting each Wednesday V CARSON CITY church group held their sons and wrote the Prophetic Guidance ing light was on top of the miniature radio evening the Price church is studying the first meeting in their new auditorium on School the following letter: Prophetic Guidance course under the lead- Sabbath, October 6. Elder E. R. Osmun- "Why should I take this Prophetic ership of the church deacon, Clarence son, conference president, was the speaker Guidance Course? I have always believed Prettyman. His leadership is greatly ap- at the worship hour. There was no furnace in the Spirit of Prophecy since joining preciated by all the members. beat and no doors, but the cool breezes the church some years ago. But as I studied L. L. DINWIDDIE, Leader, blowing through the building aid not the lessons in the course I was amazed to Moab District. dampen the spirits of the members. Soon see how much I had not known of Sister the building will be completed as :he men White's visions! . . . My desire now is A Rare Privilege are spending every spare moment putting to slow up in my regular business life on the finishing touches. One schoolroom, Opening day at Rio Lindo Academy and give snore time to publishing the adjacent to the auditorium, is now finished was a day long to be remembered by all glad tidings in these `Minutes to the glo- and is the school home of 15 eager itudents the students enrolling, but especially so rious Dawn.' " under the direction of their teacher, Mrs. to the 12 or more youth from Nevada- The writer of the following letter men- Betty Cornforth. Utah Conference. tions the Spirit of Prophecy as being "a V ASSOCIATED MV—The Sierra-Nevada Since this conference does not yet have necessary part of the remnant church." section met at Fallon church on October a large enough membership to support an Certainly. Revelation 12:17 and 19:10 20 at 3 p.m. for a fossil hunt, vesper serv- academy of its own, we are indeed thank- make that point very clear. It is one of ice, potluck supper, and hay ride Break- /141' ful for this new spacious and well-equipped the two outstanding marks of the remnant fast was served for those who stayed over- academy in Northern California with open church. His testimony: "The Spirit of SDA booth at the Bishop Fair. night. doors for our youth. Prophecy is a subject that I stumbled over Students from the western side of Ne- for years. Then I made an honest study tower in the display. A miniature replica vada-Utah Conference and even from as of it as a necessary part of the remnant of the KIBS radio station was used, along Servicemen's Corner far away as Monument Valley are happy church. The Prophetic Guidance Course with desert scenery as a decorative feature. When you arrive at the following bases to pursue their studies in the new Rio has given me new support for full accept- Real blacktop for the highway in front of or areas, get in touch with one of our Lindo Academy. It is a rare privilege. ance, and I am glad that others have been the station and billboards and cars and chaplains: helped by it also." trucks on the road helped to make the A mother in Israel writes: "I must thank display very attractive. Fort Ord, California you heartily for the Prophetic Guidance Many favorable comments were heard Civilian Chaplain Harold Kurtz from those coming to view this outstanding 1451 Plumas Street Course. It has increased my desire to Seaside, California know more of God's Word. I have been booth display. Passersby were asked to Phone—EX 4-4783 studying the lessons in the early morning register for a free Bible which was given hours while the house was quiet, and I away each day of the fair at a drawing. Fort Sam Houston, Texas felt the Spirit of God close to me." A good One winner said the receipt of the Bible Chaplain (Capt.) John E. Keplinger was a true answer to prayer for her, as Office of the Chaplain testimony. One of the chief reasons for Hq. MTC 13ANIC the study of the Spirit of Prophecy is to she needed a Bible very much and had increase our appetite for the living Word prayed for one. NIRS. ROBERT DALE. San Diego Area of God. Civilian Chaplain Hollis L. Anderson The 24 lessons in the course are free. 2710 Elyssee Street Jottings From the San Diego 23, California The charge of only $1 is made for the Phone-278-9034 textbook—The Treasure Chest. This book Moab District of 190 pages is a real treasure, too. Please Miss Ruth Ann Stringer from the Colo- If you are in an area where there is Carolyn Neudeck, Bob Rupracht, Rebecca Ru- address the Prophetic Guidance School, rado Conference is the new teacher for no SDA chaplain, contact the local SDA pracht, Mark Solomon, and Ella Nixon, all from church pastor. The telephone book Box 200, Glendale, California. the Moab church. school this year. She is Nevada-Utah Conference, check the school bulletin should give you this information. ERNEST LLOYD. well qualified with a college degree and at Rio Lindo Academy on opening day.

2 Arizona Teachers Meet Annual Workers Meeting enthusiastic group of mission workers ex- tended the traditional I Iawaiian aloha to Elementary teachers of the Arizona Con- I Iawaiian Mission employees and guests, totaling more than 270 persons, gathered Mr. and Mrs. William Gravatt and their ference spent a profitable time together at two children, Mina Lou and Bobby. Prescott September 30 to October 2. Elder at Camp Erdman on Oahu for three days of meetings of instruction and inspiration. The Gravatts come to us with 13 years L. R. Rasmussen and Miss Else Nelson of of service at Paradise Valley Sanitarium the Pacific Union Conference Education Elder B. W. Mattison, mission presi- dent, welcomed the mission family and and Hospital, where they both graduated Department gave valuable assistance and 1949. After presented the new workers at our opening from the School of Nursing in stimulating challenge to all assembled. graduation, Mr. Gravatt was put in charge Mrs. Mary Groome of La Sierra College Workers Needed of men's hydro until 1952 when he com- To work for the salvation of souls is supplied technique and know-how in the pleted the necessary requirements to be- the greatest privilege God has given to area of teaching Social Studies effectively. 1-IAWAI I AN come a registered X-ray technician. With mankind. As we work for the salvation Airs. Marian Reiber was in charge of meals ten years of valuable experience in X ray, of others, our own hearts are warmed with with Mrs. M. C. Torkelsen and Mrs. MISSION the interest we find in the hearts of men Helen I Iawkins assisting. The food was and women who have never had the oppor- delicious. tunity to hear this wonderful message. The testimonies of the teachers at the October 27 is the date that most of the close of Elder Edmund Jones' devotional meeting. As the guests were presented, we churches in the Arizona Conference will on Tuesday morning gave assurance that were delighted that, along with our medi- be carrying on Stage III of the Commu- again this year our Seventh-day Adventist cal workers, several workers from the main- nity Contact program. This is the day boys and girls are in good hands—hands of land could be with us. Elder R. R. Bietz, when our church members will want to consecrated teachers who have pledged our union conference president, spoke at contact every home with a Voice of Proph- themselves to help with the task of build- several meetings on the subject of "Or- ecy radio log. I lomes will also be con- ing men and women for God and His work. ganization." His remarks left each hearer tacted with the first lesson of the Voice Requests for prayer were numerous as we with a new appreciation to God for His of Prophecy correspondence course. These realized together our dependence upon our guidance in this great movement and with will he the homes of individuals who re- Creator for strength. Let us pray for one deeper dedication to unified service. Dr. quested a full year's subscription to the another in our various responsibilities in , from Andrews Uni- Signs of the Times. the great program of finishing the work versity, presented most inspiring and chal- The efforts you put forth on this day of the Lord. lenging thoughts on service and love. Ile will mean a much larger listening audience drew many helpful lessons from the life NI. C. TORKELSEN, of Christ. Miss Else Nelson, elementary to The Voice of Prophecy. This means Educational Superintendent. The William Gravatt family. more enrollments in the correspondence education supervisor for the Pacific Union, course and more baptisms. The Lord is met with the teachers and gave outstanding lie is well qualified to set up and operate this department of our hospital. counting on you. Arizona Conference of SDA's service to their program. Mr. E. J. Rem- boldt, administrator of the Glendale Sani- Mrs. Gravatt, who will be in charge of Deposit Agreement Plan tarium and Hospital, and Mrs. Remboldt Central Service, comes to us with a wealth This plan will guarantee you a fair re- were present in the interest of Castle Me- of nursing experience. While at Paradise turn on your money. Additional deposits morial Hospital development. Valley she held the position of surgery may be made at any time. You have the Meetings for discussion and planning supervisor and was most recently in charge privilege of prompt withdrawal in case of in many areas of church administration and of Central Service. emergency or should other personal needs service were conducted. Much emphasis The Lord is richly blessing Mr. W. E. arise. Not only will you receive a just was placed on more definite plans for Guthrie as he leads in the erection and return on deposited funds with the Arizona evangelism. The church has ALL the staffing of this new medical institution. Conference, but you will also experience tools—but the tools need to be used by The effective operation of Castle Memo- more peace of mind as you realize that dedicated persons. Branch Sabbath Schools rial Hospital will depend largely on the your savings are working in the cause of and correspondence courses were suggested dedication of these key workers being God. as very fertile fields of endeavor. called at this time. We solicit an interest The noticeable characteristic of the in all of your prayers that the Lord will Check the coupon for more complete meetings was the spirit of love and unity. continue to guide in this endeavor. The new church at the Navajo Mission School, information on this plan. Holbrook, Arizona. We thank God for every worker in this DONALD BROWN, Accountant, field. Many times the loyalty and devo- Castle Memorial Hospital. tion of our members was mentioned. Voice of Youth News Notes Write: H. R. TROUT, Stewardship De- As we left camp for our -various areas The 69 members of the Camelback MV of service, it was with prayers on our V Mr. V. V. Raju, manager and treasurer Society in Phoenix watched and prayed partment„Arizona Conference of Sev- enth-day Adventists, P.O. Box it)097, hearts for each other and every member of the Oriental Watchman Publishing Fridex evening, October 19, as their first Phoenix, _Arizona. of the Hawaiian Mission. May God help House in Poona, India, spent a few days Voice of Youth meet- us all to labor diligently, knowing the in the Islands on his way back to India ing began. The meet- I am interested (without obligation) in more information relating to: time is short. after attending the General Conference ings will be on Friday Deposit Agreement Plan L. E. FLETCHER, Secy., and visiting the publishing houses and and Sunday evenings Annuity Plan fl Wills Public Relations Dept. other Adventist institutions in California. of each week from Oc- He was a guest speaker at the recent tober 19 through De- Workers Meeting held at Camp Erdman. cember 2 at the Family Hawaiian Aloha Extended v The Seminar Group at the Hawaiian Center Auditorium in "When we have shown the people that to Gravatt Family Mission Academy will be able to make Phoenix. we have right principles regarding health As the completion date for the new one visit to each of the Oahu churches The subject of the reform, we should then take up the tem- Castle Memorial Hospital draws closer, the during this school year. These students first meeting was "The perance question in all its bearings, and family of workers which will be needed have an outstanding program in favor of 1111 Road Map to Heaven." drive it Monte to the hilt."—Temperance, Monty Cook for its efficient operation continues to grow. Christian education, and we urge all pas- Speakers for the first page 240. On the morning of October 18, as the tors to contact Elder Hideo Oshita as soon evening were Ken Bursey, Nancy Haw- President Cleveland came into Pier 8, an as possible for an available date. kins, and Roland Baincr. The second pro- gram on Sunday night had five speakers, Monty Cook, Joyce Jasper, Bob Gentry, Jan Campbell, and Gary Walter, who spoke on the topic "Future, What Does It Hold?" i'sIonty Cook is the master of cere- monies fbr the whole series, and Donald Coley, Jr., leads the singing. According to Elder Henry T. Bergh, Camelback MV sponsor, all of the MV's are taking part in these evangelistic meet- ings. Many of the youth will be speakers and others musicians. They are all doing their best and really working to make this a real success. ROLAND BAINER, Camelback MV Journalism Class. The Hawaiian Mission employees and guests as they gathered for the Workers Meeting.

3 Educational High Lights The upgrading of teacher certification in the Central California Conference is CENTRAL making steady progress. Better trained teachers is resulting in increased efficiency CALIFORNIA in the directing and molding of the learn- ing and character developing activities of the boys and girls. California Conference; two responded to The conference is currently employing secondary calls from other unions, one to 123 elementary and intermediate teachers head an academy and the other a 10-grade in the operation of 30 school centers, eight school. One teacher is in charge of a kin- of which are offering work on the ninth dergarten in the East. Seven teachers were and tenth grade level. Fifty-five teachers transferred to ether teaching positions took additional work during the past year within the Pacific Union, two of these on through summer school attendance, night the secondary level. Three men, one due classes, and by approved correspondence to health reasons have entered into private courses. Thirteen teachers hold master's enterprise. Two teachers returned to school. degrees and 17 have completed some grad- One accepted a call to foreign service, and uate work. Eighty-seven of the 123' teach- one has returned to the nursing profession. ers employed are college graduates. A large Three retired after many years of denomi- number of the 36 non-degreed teachers are aggressively taking advanced work. national service. One teacher withdrew due to health reasons; one entered the min- FRESNO DISTRICT FAIR DISPLAY—Mrs. C. E. Smith, wife of the Fresno pastor, and Elder M. A. Wyman The Pacific Union Conference has set istry; one returned to home duties; two of and Mrs. Wyman were very enthusiastic about the Seventh-day Adventist booth at the Fresno District a target date of 1965 at which time (with the young ladies were married; one whose Fair when we visitqd them one evening at the fair. The display was designed by Jess L3ughead, the exception of older workers) it is ex- home was transferred to another union is temperance secretary for the Fresno church. Hundreds of people have seen the temperance films shown. pected that all teachers will be college now teaching public school; another is Thousands of fair-goers have taken literature as they visited the booth. Let us pray that ti is public witness to the Gospel shall bear fruit in the Kingdom of Heaven.—A. J. Escobar. graduates. doing substitute teaching. The following information is gleaned The schools of the conference have Hollister Fair Display from the statistics on recruitment in the opened with representative attendance and files of the Department of Education of manifestation of an excellent spirit on the Many remarks were made about :he It Is the Central California Conference: of the part of teachers and students. The opening Written films shown to the public at the 31 teachers; new to this conference, six reports indicate an elementary enrollment attractive Hollister Seventh-day AJventist are 1962 college graduates, eight were of 2,330, and a secondary enrollment of booth in the San Benito County Fair. called from other union conferences, five 1,032, making a grand total of 3,362 boys For the four days of the fair these pic- came from other conferences within the and girls enjoying the benefits and blessing tures were shown and the book for the Pacific Union, eight were recruited from of Christian education in the Central Cali- year, Courage for the Crisis, and Elder within the Central California Conference, fornia Conference. 's book, Planet in Rebel- and four came from public schools (two lion, were offered at the several book draw- from Colorado and two from California). Transpiring events in the world indicate that troublous times lie ahead which call ings held daily. It is both interesting and revealing to for a sound undergirding of faith in the A good interest was reported by Dr. N. discover the present activities of the men development of strong Christian courage. Russell Lemmon, who was in charge of and women who taught on the elementary It is becoming ncreasingly evident that the booth. Only in the Kingdom shall we level last year and who are no longer with the way to the Kingdom of God on the realize the result of this witnessing in the us in this classification. The statistical part of our boys and girls must of necessity "highways and the byways." information, contrary to what is sometimes be by way of the Christian school, a dedi- films were shown at the San Benito ARTHUR J. ESCOBAR, arector, surmised, reveals that the overwhelming cated home, and a church that is awake County Fair in the Hollister church booth. Public Affairs Department. majority are continuing in denominational to its opportunities and responsibilities. teaching. Our records indicate that two E. F. HEIM, you offered on the telecast. I am enclosing $1 to help defray the cost of mailing. elementary teachers were transferred to Superintendent of Education. Northern secondary teaching within the Central Thanking you for the most interesting serv- ice, I remain—Mrs. B.R. Perpetual Subscriptions It Is Written Could you please send the Faith Course (Continued from Page 5) to us?—Mrs. M.W F. Enroll others in a Letters are coming in week:y in response be any number from 1 to 12) will :ndicate FAITH FOR TODAY to the It Is Written telecast over our new Please place me on your mailing list to re- the month that your subscription is paid ceive the Faith Course.—John. Bible Correspondence television channel in Sacramento, KCRA. to, in full. Next comes a code that de- Course Get your friends to tune in Sunday morn- We always enjoy your programs. In the termines whether or not your subscription program "Other Worlds" given today I would ing at 9 o'clock. like to have the texts you used. We know the is on a regular basis or on a perpetual basis. Dinuba Effort and Banquet I saw your wonderful program on (Man- Job texts, and believe as you do but some of A regular subscription will be indicated uel 3 yesterday morning. Do you have any the others we missed. Thank you.—V.V.W. by the month and year only. (Example: On Sunday evening, September 30, a copies of the service? I would like very much ARTHUR J. ESCOBAR, Secy., 12-63.) A perpetual subscription will he banquet was held at Dinuba in the Memo- to have two copies if they are available. Please send me the copies on Faith which Radio-Television Department. indicated by a letter "P." (Example: 12-63P rial Hall with 280 guests and waitresses or 12-P.) The next code indicates area and present. A number of the guests were peo- order numbers. The last letters represent ple of other faiths who were invited by the the periodical or periodicals that you are Seventh-day Adventist members. receiving. For instance: "R" for Review This banquet was somewhat a culmina- and Herald, "Y" for Youth's Instructor, tion of a nutrition and cooking class con- "GT" for Gem Trio, "L" for Liberi v, "H" ducted in the spring by Mrs. Stephens as for Life and Health. part of an evangelistic effort held by Elder Your attention to these items would be L. E. Stephens, with the help of Elder greatly appreciated. Our time is valuable E. E. Perry as singing evangelist. Twenty- and should be spent in giving the field the six people 'were baptized on the closing very best service possible. Time spent night of this series, and several are looking, checking back on our more than 5,000 forward to the sacred rite in the near subscribers to the Review and Herald future. Five of the 26 were baptized by alone, should not be necessary. Gir sub- Elder Samuel Castillo of the Cutler church. scribers can do us a great service by de- termining themselves whether or not their The health message has again served as subscriptions are on a perpetual Ix sis. an entering wedge when combined with FRANK J. COOK, Manager, evangelism. The servant of the Lord Book and Bible House. counseled us years ago to "Let the teach- ings of health reform be brought into every effort made to get the light of truth before rsMAKE AA. . the people."--Medical Ministry, p. 304. "OICE L. E. STEPHENS, Pastor. At the banquet sponsored by the Dinuba church. CALL SUNDAY

4 Evangelism MV and Educational secretary. Prior to changing from friend to enemy within On Sunday night, October 7, Elder departmental work he spent a number of minutes. A. G. Ratcliffe, whom we called from the NORTHERN years in pastoral and district work. "Great film of the practically unknown Austalasian Division several months ago CALIFORNIA Elder Bruce Babienco, who has been interior of New Guinea with its fierce to serve as pastor of the Grand Avenue on a year's leave of absence attending the tribes and lush scenery." church in Oakland, started his program of Theological Seminary, has returned to our Those of you who have a television set evangelism in the Civic Auditorium of field and is connected with the Ratcliffe will want to remember the date and listen that city. Elder Ratcliffe conducted quite evangelistic campaign in Oakland, as well to this dramatic story as it will be given a number of successful evangelistic cam- Changes of Pastors as being pastor of the Fremont church. We over the air. paigns in Australia and New Zealand. He In recent months a number of changes are glad to have this family with us again. Program: "True Adventure" (color) has had outstanding success "down un- have been made in the pastorates of the Several new ministerial interns have Time: 7:30 p.m. der." The Lord has blessed these efforts conference. New workers have come into connected with our conference. Herbert Date: "fuesday, October 30 in the past. Title: "Cannibal Kings of New Guinea" the field, others have been moved to new Johns is with the Grand Avenue church Channel 2 — KTVU The evangelistic campaign started Oc- locations, and several have retired. and is assisting in the Ratcliffe evangelistic tober 7 and had a very good beginning. campaign. Donald Cowper is in the Stock- We would first like to express our appre- The Adventist Hour There were approximately 4,500 people in ciation to the ministers who have so faith- ton area, George Bryson is connected with The Adventist Hour is to continue dur- attendance, over half of whom were non- fully served the Cause and now qualify the Napa church, and Edward Dalegowski ing 1963 by vote of the conference com- Adventists. A one-hundred-member choir for retirement. They arc Elders V. C. is in the Oroville-Gridley district. mittees of Northern and Central Califor- under the direction of Prof. Wayne Thur- 13ecraft, 0. E. Schnepper, G. H. Loewen, Miss Veva Knox who has spent the last nia conferences. This is due to the out- ber, principal of the Golden Gate Acad- and Frank Steunenberg. 20 years in this conference as a Bible emy, is rendering excellent musical assist- We would like to introduce the new instructor is retiring from her labors. Her standing success of the program this year. The program will continue to feature the ance in connection with this effort. workers and extend a hearty welcome to consecrated work has been appreciated and we wish her many restful years ahead. full one-hour service televised from various The meetings will be continued in the them and their families as they connect To fill this vacancy, we have invited Mrs. churches in the Bay Area. Pastors and Theater of the Civic Auditorium on Sun- with the working force of this conference. Mary P. Jackson as a Bible instructor, and guest speakers will present special and day afternoons and Sunday nights. On Elder L. G. Scales is the new pastor of welcome her to our working force. She doctrinal subjects. Wednesday nights, Elder Ratcliffe is con- the Pacific church. He will be assisting Elder G. N. Banks in the ducting a special Bible marking meeting came from Southwestern Union College We solicit your prayers in our behalf as Elmhurst church. we launch into another year. We also ask in the Scottish Rite Temple not far from where he served as president. Elder Scales Other pastoral changes recently made the Civic Auditorium. The first meeting has a rich background of pastoral experi- that you continue writing to the TV are these: Elder E. W. Rogers is now station, KGO-TV, in San Francisco and held there on Wednesday, October 10, was ence having served many large churches pastor of the Sebastopol church, and Elder well attended. in the South. express your appreciation for the program. D. G. Sather is in charge of the Ilealds- We sincerely appreciate the support of our The pastors, together with the members Elder W. E. Jamerson who has been burg church. Elder Theophil Fischer has constituency. It is our hope that through of their churches in the Bay Arca, are attending the Theological Seminary is the taken over his new assignment as leader this medium many souls will be won to giving excellent support to these meetings, new leader of the Arcata-Trinidad district. of the Willows-Orland district. Brother and we trust and pray that the Lord will Brother Jamerson served the conference the Lord, and that we may hasten His B. L. Gilleroth, ministerial intern who has coming. richly bless this effort so that many souls some years ago as an intern after which he been assisting in Lodi, will be the pastor will find their way to the foot of thc cross. and his family spent two terms in mission of the Yreka-Mount Shasta district. Elder The schedule for the balance of the year If you have friends or relatives in the Bay work in South America. We are glad to Roger West will be moving to Lake is as follows: Area, will you kindly notify them of these have this family with us again. County where he will be district pastor, October 28—Modesto; R. H. Libby, speaker. meetings and encourage them to attend. Elder Irvin Kurtz was called from the and Elder Wilbur Dunn has transferred November 4—Modesto; R. H. Libby, speaker. Upper Columbia Conference to become November 11—Market Street; H. A. Lindsey, Elder Byron R. Spears, one of our con- from Carmichael to Chico as pastor. Elder speaker. ference evangelists who has conducted sev- leader of the Placerville-Shingle Springs J. H. Apigian who has been working in November 18—Market Street; H. A. Lindsey, eral successful campaigns in Oakland, district. He has had both pastoral and the interest of Rio Lindo Academy the speaker. Stockton, Sacramento, and Vallejo, has evangelistic experience and has also been past four years will now serve as pastor November 25—Market Street; H. A. Lindsey, dean of boys in an academy. speaker. launched another campaign in Stockton, of the Carmichael church. An exchange of December 2—San Francisco Central; M. E. using a sizable tent pitched on the fair- When Elder Douglas Marchus accepted pastorates has been made between Elders Heinrich, speaker. grounds of that city. The first meeting, a call to the Washington Conference, our J. A. Dewald of the Alameda church and December 9—San Francisco Central; C. A. and those conducted since that time, have committee placed a call for Elder J. B. John Hardt of the Richmond church. Phelps, speaker. been very well attended. A good interest Church of the Wisconsin Conference to December 16—San Francisco Central; J. M. Serving with Evangelist A. G. Ratcliffe Neerness, speaker. has developed in connection with this become pastor of the Lodi Central church. in the Greater Oakland effort will be Elder December 23-1V'alnut Creek; W. B. Bristow, effort. I am sure our members in the Stock- By the time this is read, he and his family Charles Todd, in charge of music, and speaker. ton area will continue to support these will be settled in Lodi. Elder Church has Miss Stella Peterson, Bible instructor, in December 30—Walnut Creek; W. B. Bristow, meetings, doing all they can to make them served well the various churches in the speaker. addition to the workers already referred to. January 6, 1963—Walnut Creek; W. B. Bris- a success. Lake Union where he has labored the All of the East Bay Area pastors and their tow, speaker. Let us all unite in prayer, asking the past 15 years. congregations are giving full support and W. B. BRISTOW, Director, Lord to richly bless Elders Ratcliffe and Elder S. M. Jefferson responded to a assistance to the effort. Department of Public Affairs. Spears and all those associated with them call from the Southeastern California Con- We invite your prayers in behalf of this in these campaigns for the winning of ference for pastoral duties there. Coming evangelistic campaign and the new work- many souls to the acceptance of Jesus from that field will be Elder Stanley West ers and changes that have been made. Perpetual Subscriptions Christ as their Saviour and also to the and family to be in charge of the Manteca- E. A. SCHMIDT, Secy.-Treas. Webster defines "perpetual" as "con- Truth for this time. Escalon district. tinuing indefinitely, without interruption." Brother William Hull who has been in Other evangelistic meetings are being "Cannibal Kings of This is the thought and intent in placing the conference as assistant MV secretary conducted in some of the many churches your Review and Herald subscriptions on has transferred to where he New Guinea" in the conference, and we trust that all a perpetual basis. Those who are receiving is teaching Bible. To fill this vacancy Recently we received from the San Fran- of them will be blessed with a rich harvest their periodicals on this plan are profiting Elder George Yost was called from the cisco-Oakland Television, Inc., the follow- of souls. because: C. BeCKER. Carolina Conference where he served as ing information: "Tuesday, October 30, KTVU, Chan- 1. Periodicals arc received without inter- nel 2, will broadcast in color a dramatic ruption. story telling of the ventures of Leonard 2. They do not have to be concerned about International Lecturer to Speak at Federation Gatherings renewing each year. Barnard, a Seventh-day Adventist medical Our Federation meetings will be held in 3. They always qualify for the lowest rate Miss Mary Walsh has worked in 14 missionary. offered by the publishers. different countries. She has labored in the the following places: "One man, a Seventh-day Adventist -1. When campaign time comes (September, Atlantic Union and Columbia Union in November 4—Eastside Federation, Lodi Cen- medical missionary named Leonard Bar- October) they need not be concerned. tral Church, 715 So. Central Ave. this country and is now connected with nard, armed with only medicine and Bible, They know that their papers are coming November 5—Northeastern Federation, Para- to them at the campaign rates. the Home Missionary and Welfare De- dise Church, 429 West Pearson Road. dares to venture alone with native bearers partment of the Pacific Union Confer- November 7—Northern Federation, Danish into the mountainous home of the head- It is surprising the number of people ence. She is well known as a very interest- Hall, 17th R M Streets, Arcata. hunting cannibals of New Guinea. who send in renewals to their periodicals November 11—Bay Area Federation, Hayward ing and gripping lecturer. She has spoken Church, 26400 Gading Way. "New Guinea, largest troipcal island in who are now on a perpetual basis. This is to camp meeting crowds, gatherings of doc- November 12—North Central Federation, the world, is a maze of jungle and hun- not necessary. There is a way for you to tors and temperance workers, and has al- Napa Church, 1105 G Street. dreds of rushing rivers. Leonard Barnard know whether or not your periodicals are ways been well received. It is a pleasure to Every welfare worker I am certain will on his treks to the interior tribes improvises on the perpetual basis. It is quite simple. have her with us in our conference during lay early plans to be present at the forth- bridges and trails into areas whose natives Look at the name and address on the wrap- the Federation meetings. I know everyone coming meetings. I am looking forward to have never seen a white man. Most of the per of your last Review and Herald. Below who possibly can will be in attendance at seeing you there. many tribes are head-hunters while many the address you will find a row of code these meetings to benefit from her very R. F. THOMPSON, Secy., are cannibals. The natives are unpredict- numbers. The first number (which will practical and inspirational instruction. Home Missionary Dept. able and childlike in their moods often (Continued on Page 4)

5 Are YOU Interested? It Is Written Reports Large Enrollment One of the favorite subjects to Mrs. 60th Anniversary White was that of Temperance. She en- Each week, at the conclusion of the Occasionally, we receive an enrollment Home-corning joyed speaking on this theme. There is no It Is Written telecast, Elder George Van- sent in by some well-meaning person who The sixtieth anniversary of the fcond- question but that she was an outstanding deman looks every member of his television asks us to send the lessons to someone ing of San Fernando church, San Fer- temperance leader of her day. Should our audience directly in the eye, and makes other than himself. This only causes em- nando College and Academy, wi, l be interest be less? Today, our nation is liter- an appealing invitation for that person to barrassment, misunderstandings, and un- celebrated Sabbath, November 17 — 9:30 enroll in the "Take His Word" Bible study necessary expense. It becomes even more a.m., Sabbath School; 10:50, worship; ally drowned with "drink." The tide of 12:30, potluck; 2 to -1, -Old "nines," con- guide plan. In hundreds of homes through- serious when the layman visitor calls on ducted by well-known alumni. Former out Southern California men, women, and that person later. We urgently request members, students, staff—plan to a .tend outh reach for pencil and paper to write that no one send in an enrollment for any at 878 N. Brand, San Fernando, SOUTH E RN down the address as Elder Vandeman re- person other than himself. W..-1. WrsTERHOU'r, NA/Cr. peats it, "It Is Written, Los Angeles 41, We appreciate the fact that so many P1111.1.11' KNOX, Former Member and Student. CALI PORN 144 California." of our church members have cooperated Within the first three and a half weeks by sending only for complete sets of the after the telecast started, the enrollment series of lessons, so that we need not enroll in the "Take His Word" plan had reached church members in the regular course. We alcoholism, crime, highway accidents, im- 1,620. This was an average of more than are grateful for your one-dollar contribu- morality, and heartaches that follow such 400 new enrollments each week. tions, which help to pay for the cost of a trend weigh heavily upon our citizenry. During one week, 703 enrollments were printing and mailing the pamphlets. We must not ignore this condition. Our received in the ''Take His Word" office. We invite your continued prayers each influence, vote, and financial support This was an average of more than 100 week that even more thousands of persons should be directed against this destructive enrollments every day of that week, or will respond to the appeal made weekly traffic. about 140 enrollments each of the week on It Is Written, enroll in "Take His Many thinking people are becoming con- days. Word," and learn to know and love God's cerned regarding the problem of alcohol. All of the enrollments for both Southern last-day message. Also, national attention has been directed California and Southeastern California LILA BEATTY, Director, toward the cigarette as a killer. Now is the conferences are processed in the Los An- "Take His Word" School. time for our wonderful temperance journals geles office. Of t le 1,620 enrollments re- to be distributed as never before. Your gift ceived after the first three and a half Temple City MV's for temperance October 27 will help greatly —Fran Hunt Photo. weeks, 951 were from people living in Hold Meetings Participants in the Temple City Missionary Volun- in accomplishing this worthy goal. the Southern California Conference area, The Temple City Missionary Volunteer teer Society evangelistic meetings. CREE SANDEFUR, President. and 669 from the Southeastern California Society started an evangelistic series by district. youth speakers on a recent Friday evening. day evening for six weeks and tile hope of Evangelistic Meetings Our enrollees are most enthusiastic The primary aim of this series will be the society is that at least one lest soul to Begin in about the study plan of "Take His Word." to portray the life of Christ as some of the might be won for Christ. Bellflower-Lakewood Church A remarkably high percentage of the en- famous Biblical characters, who were asso- J. J. PRESTON. Elder Clarence Duffield and Elder Gery rollees are returning their worksheets reg- ciated with Him, might have seen Him. Friesen of The Adventist Flour Evange- ularly, indicating that they are both study- The meetings are also being designed so News Notes listic Team will begin a series of evange- ing and understanding the lessons thor- that one might strengthen or renew his ✓ On Friday evening, October 2, the listic meetings in the Bellflower-Lakewood oughly. conviction in Christ. speech class from the Lynwood Academy church, corner of Walnut and Bixby in Each meeting will have three different presented an MV program. "The Chal- Bellflower, cn Saturday night, October 27, Ventura Estates characters and three different speakers. The purpose of Ventura Estates is to lenge of the Cross" was given under the at 7:30. The title for the opening sermon Those participating from Temple City are leadership of Miss Fouts of Lynwood provide a retirement home for senior citi- will be "All Eyes UP." In a world where Gerald Hoffman, Vincent McMillen, Kathy Academy. zens who are 100 per cent ambulatory and there is so much to discourage one and Shepard, Bob Walls, J. J. Preston, Erwin ✓ The Huntington Park church e njoved who can care for themselves, with prefer- where there is so much despair, Pastor Maschmeyer, John Hughson, Pete Nelson, a church picnic on Sunday, September ence being given to Seventh-day Advent- Duffield felt he should begin his series on Judy Hoffman, Bud Cossentine, Leone 30, in one of the local parks. ists of the Southern California Conference the theme of the Heavenly Kingdom and Baldwin, Judy Preston, Dennis Macauley, ✓ The Lancaster church enjoyed a fel- who wish to have care, comfort, and secu- that "all eyes ought to be up, looking to Allen Thomas, Kathy Rose, David Hin- lowship breakfast recently at the Devil's rity in their sunset years. The objective is that blessed event." shaw, Jack Hoehn, and Kent Calkins. Punch Bowl. Breakfast was seued at Associated with the evangelistic team to provide a balanced life for the resi- These meetings will be held every Fri- 8 a.m. will be Bruce Dame, Myrtle Alexander, dents in a three-fold manner: namely, good Bible instructor, and the writer. health, peace of mind, and the best possible If there are those who have friends who spiritual atmosphere. should be invited to these meetings, or Recognizing the great need for full nurs- know of former Adventists in the vicinity ing home facilities for Ventura Estates' of the church, please send their names residents who might need nursing care, it immediately to The Adventist Hour Evan- was felt that a 15-bed infirmary should be gelistic Team, 17008 Bixby Avenue, Bell- built and manned by fully trained nurses. flower. Those communities which border In September 1960 the infirmary was Bellflower are Downey, Norwalk, Para- opened and is now running to capacity. mount, Lakewood, North Long Beach, and On April 1, 1962, an additional 22 resi- Artesia. JOHN RHODES, Pastor, dent rooms were completed and occupied Bellflower-Lakewood Church. at the home for senior citizens. There are now 102 possible single resident apart- ments at Ventura Estates for persons who are ambulatory. Of these, 18 rooms are built as doubles, that is, two rooms with a bath between. There are 18 infirmary beds available for nursing care for those GEORGE who after having arrived become acutely VANDEMAN ill and need care. The Ventura Estates is not licensed as a rest home or for mental patients, but is fully licensed as a retirement home and in- firmary. SATURDAY We will be happy to send anyone who 7:30 p.m. desires a brochure and try to answer any questions that rr ay be asked. Due to KCOP-13 the ever-increasing local demand, Ventura Estates is at the present time unable to accept applicatior s from other than our This Week own constituents. This may come as a

October 27 disappointment to some, but should this plan change in the future, such informa- "The Other Side of Death" tion will be released to the public. V. D. Dowrcx, Administrator. Views from Ventura Estates.

6 World Temperance Day October 27 Offering liteip &or Sabbath, October 27, is slated as World for Temperance lik94:1FI ME Pt Temperance Day, a time when Seventh- SOUTH EASTE RN It is reliably reported that 600,000 day Adventists everywhere join not only young people in California are using alco- in giving but in renewing their determina- CALI PORN IA holic beverages illegally. Most of these tion to allow Cod to moderate their every started on the road to this dangerous habit activity. POSTMASTERS: All notices should be sent to by smoking cigarettes while still in grade PACIFIC UNION RECORDER, Box 36, Angwin, Recent studies show that California school, often before they were ten years California. leads the nation in the use of alcohol and Bible Speaks Crusade old. While in search of new thrills, these has the greatest number of alcoholics. same young people moved from cigarettes EDITOR W. J. Blacker What a challenge this presents to our "The Father Didn't, The Son Wouldn't, to glue sniffing, to pills and other danger- ASSISTANT EDITOR Mrs. Margaret Follett people! Where shall we begin, and how The Apostles Couldn't. Who Did It?" is ous drugs. Soon they became willing to ASSISTANT EDITOR R. R. Bietz can California statistics on alcoholism be only one of the provocative titles chosen try marijuana, beer, wine, and other alco- changed? by Elder C. J. Williams to encourage at- holic drinks only to find that under their PACIFIC UNION RECORDER, official organ "The only solution that I can see," tendance at the six-week Bible Speaks Cru- influence it was easy to begin using dope of the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day states Dr. John L. Coffin of the Los An- sade being conducted in Fontana. or become very involved with persons of Adventists (Box 146), 1545 North Verdugo Rood, geles City School system, "is a widespread, Glendale, California, is published weekly, The crusade opened Sunday, October 7, the opposite sex, bringing shame on them- persistent, and enlightened program of fifty issues a year, at Angwin, California. with a large number streaming to the Bible selves and their families. education directed at our school children Entered as second-class matter September 3, Auditorium to hear about "The Devil's How thankful we ought to be for the 1927, at the post office at Angwin, California, and the general public." (Listen, Sept.- Vacation." Seventh-day Adventist system of schools under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Oct. 1962, XV 5, p. 35.) Acceptance for mailing at the special rate of An effective evangelistic team of musi- in which our children may pursue a Chris- We in Southeastern agree! Temperance postage provided for In section 412, Act of cians and speakers provides nightly inspira- tian education under the guidance of education within the classroom is consid- February 28, 1925, authorized September 3, ered an important part of his regular re- tion and appeal with the Bible marking teachers who believe in temperance and 1927. plan, outstanding motion pictures, and among schoolmates of good character. sponsibilities by Melvin V. Jacobson, con- SUBSCRIPTION RATE: One dollar per year. ference temperance secretary. In 1961 crusade quartet and chorus as well as a How thankful, too, we should be for Elder Jacobson visited every classroom in contemporary approach to important spir- the wonderful counsel of Mrs. Ellen G. promptly the conference and as a result each student itual issues. White who, even before science provided ADDRESS CHANGES should be sent Pray for the leaders of the Bible Speaks proof of their danger, urged our people to to PACIFIC UNION RECORDER, Box 36, An- in our schools signed a temperance pledge gwin, California, giving both the old and the or raised his hand promising to honor God Crusade as they endeavor to reach an abstain from using alcohol, tobacco, and new addresses. in his habits of eating and drinking. Al- audience of hungering twentieth century other harmful drugs. Our people, who in ready this year every elementary student listeners. the past were required to accept these PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE—R. R. Bietz, JIM EVANS, Secretary, messages by faith, may now enjoy the evi- president; W. J. Blacker, secretary-treasurer; in Southeastern's church schools has made (Box 146) 1545 North Verdugo Road, Glen- a temperance commitment, and many acad- Public Relations Dept. dences of scientific experiment and dis- dale 6, California. Citrus 1-5173. emies report one hundred per cent support covery. How thankful we must be for Godly ARIZONA CONFERENCE-=D. C. Butherus, prim- of temperance. $80,000 Pledged for ident; H. T. Bergh, secretary-treasurer; (Sox parents who take the time necessary to ex- Among the general public there is an Victorville Church 10097) 2601 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, kening interest in the dangers of smok- plain temperance to their children, and Arizona. CRestwood 7-5773. ing and drinking. Temperance fair booths, A total of $80,000 has been pledged, who by their good example lead these chil- CENTRAL CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE—D. E. literature, films, scientific institutes, and over a three-year period, for a new sanc- dren in safe paths toward God's kingdom. Venden, president; R. L. Stretter, secretary- personal testimony all help to meet the ris- tuary in Victorville. "What seems almost Men of the world are now becoming treasurer; (Box 580) 1691 The Alameda, San Jose, California. CYpress 7-1584. ing demand for straightforward answers incredible from a church of 105 members alarmed at statistics that show ever-increas- regarding lung cancer, drug addiction, and is an actuality," stated Horace D. Orr, ing disease, alcoholism, drug addiction, and HAWAIIAN MISSION — B. W. Mattison, presi- crime in direct proportion to the rise in the dent; 0. 0. Butler, secretory-treasurer; (Box alcoholism. But such an intensive program M.D., general chairman of the fund-raising 4037) 1026 South King Street, Honolulu, of education demands strong financial sup- drive. "Willingness to sacrifice for a cause use of tobacco, alcohol, and narcotic drugs. Hawaii. Phone 64-436. Your offering on October 27 will be used port. we love prompted this outstanding gen- NEVADA-UTAH CONFERENCE — E. R. Osmun- A. large number of smokers use two erosity," declared Albert H. E. Castellucci, to provide films, Listen magazine, Smoke son, president; M..E. Hagen, secretary-treas- packages of cigarettes a day without stop- post-canvass chairman. Signals, and other temperance materials urer; (Box 1470) 1095 East Taylor Street, ping to consider the cost. The 1962 Tem- The building committee, headed by Roy to those who come to us for help. Your Reno, Nevada. FAirview 2-6929. perance goal for Southeastern is $5,587.91, W. Sorensen, M.D., has met to discuss a church may use 25 per cent of the offering NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE—Carl roughly 50 cents per member—less than possible building site offered by a church for temperance work in your community. Becker, president; E. A. Schmidt, secretary- the cost of two packages of cigarettes. I We urge you to use these available funds in treasurer; (Box 149) 1811 Eleventh Ave member in a newly-planned, multi-million- Oakland, California. KEIIog 4-1710. strongly urge every member to give gen- dollar housing and recreational project in ordering tracts and magazines for house-to- SOUTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE— erously to the cause of Temperance on the heart of Victorville. house distribution or to share with local offi- October 27 that our schools and churches cials and church members of other faiths. .1. W. Osborn, president; H. E. Schneider, The Victorville church, crowded to ca- secretary-treasurer; (Box 7584) 9707 Mag- may continue their important program of The Temperance goal for 1962 is only pacity and anticipating an even larger at- notio Avenue, Arlington, California. OVer- educating school children and the general 50 cents per member. Most will want to tendance as a result of the forth-coming land 9-1350. public. JOHN W. OSBORN. give much more than this to provide the evangelistic crusade, is enthusiastic about SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE—Cree largest offering yet for this very important the bright future of their new church. Sandefur, president; Alvin G. Munson, exec- Tape on Sunday Laws aspect of the Advent Message. May God utive secretary; Albert Hamra, treasurer; Truly, it can be said, "God's blessings, direct you as you consider the size of your (Box 969) 1535 East Chevy Chase Drive, Available added to faith, result in abundance." Glendale 6, California. Citrus 3-6231. Taped copies of the recent radio debate gift this year. between Elder Rolland Hegstead, editor ROBERT B. GRADY, JR., Pastor. MELVIN V. JACOBSON, Secy., Wills, trust agreements, and annuities should of Liberty Magazine, and Reverend Melvin Temperance Department. be made in favor of the legal association Forney, executive secretary of the Lord's Tommy's Dad rather than the conference. Write your con- Day Alliance, on the subject of "Sunday Excerpts From ference secretary-treasurer for the exact name. Blue Laws" is now available through the You know about temperance. Statistics It Is Written Letters conference Religious Liberty Department. you've heard. Logical reasons? You've had Certainly did enjoy the program, the way All advertising has been deleted from the plenty. Mr. Vandeman gives it, we are looking for- 0111.1111111311ET TA9L.IE But have you stood in Tommy's tennis ward to the rest of them. Although we are debate, which took place on the Steve members of the First Methodist Church, if Allison Program over radio station WWDC shoes and looked at temperance? we would be members of any other church, in Washington, D.C., making the program Here's Tommy's letter: it would be the Seventh-day Adventist. This Friday, October 26 one that every church member will wish My Dad's a very heavy smoker. week while in San Diego I met one of your (Daylight Saving in California) to hear. Undoubtedly, some will wish to If you can send information to really scare messengers on the street and she was a very Angwin 6:18 Oakland 6:19 nice lady. I got one of the Signs of the Times Arlington 6:04 San Diego 6:04 buy copies for their own use. The cost of him into stopping smoking, I'd appreciate it. Maybe you can send pictures that would from her and have enjoyed it all. Keep up Chico 6:14 San Jose 6:18 the tape is $3.50 per copy postpaid. The scare him. the good work and may God bless you all.— Eureka 6:22 Phoenix 5:43 speed is 33/4 inches per second and runs He's tried to quit many times and hasn't National City. Fresno 6:10 Reno 5:06 one hour. succeeded. Just a note to say how very pleased I am Lodi 6:14 Salt Lake City 5:33 with It Is Written. It is very wonderful and Two copies are now available for loan So scaring him is the only way. Loma Linda 6:03 Honolulu 6:00 Please send literature quickly. I am so very happy that such a program is on Los Angeles 6:07 Hilo 5:50 to churches in this conference, without television.—Victorville. charge, for Wednesday evening prayer California has many Tommys—and many Our local physician, Dr. Braukel, invited Friday, November 2 meetings, Friday evening gatherings, or Dads who've tried to quit smoking and us to listen to your program yesterday and (California Returns to Standard Time) haven't succeeded. we enjoyed it so very much. We want "Take Angwin 5:09 Oakland 5:10 Sabbath afternoon study groups interested His Word."—El Cajon. Arlington 4:156 San Diego 4:57 in :hearing this outstanding debate. Ap- Tommy says there's only one way to I enjoyed your wonderful program It Is Chico 5:05 San Jose 5:09 pointments will be arranged by turn ac- help his dad. Written and will be looking forward to more. Eureka 5:12 Phoenix 5;36 cording to the date of your request. Your heart will help you find that way What a marvelous voice and delivery and Fresno 5:02 Reno 4:57 this Temperance Day. what a blessing to us all that it is being used Lodi 5:05 Salt Lake City 5;23 MELVIN V. JACOBSON, Secy., and directed by our Lord. I would be pleased Loma Linda 4:56 Honolulu 5:55 Religious Liberty Department. MELVIN V. JACOBSON. to receive "Take His Word."—San Diego. Los Angeles 5:00 Hilo 5:46

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Temperance Offering There are many reasons why Seventh-day Adventists have a • temperance work, and thus why October 27 is World Temperance Day. You are aware of the rea- sons — five and one-half million Courage for the Crisis Dr. Drayson to Call for for Violin" by Quincy Porter, accompanied alcoholics in this country alone — "Yes" Vote on Proposition 13 by Dr. Beach at the piano. this year 40,000 Americans will 'hen I was asked to prepare th e book The merits of a "Yes" vote on Proposi- Prof. Moses Chalmers will sing "Three the of lung cancer — one package for the vicar 1962, the thought a:curred to me that the greatest need of the mo- tion 13 which deals with land usage for Old American Songs" by Aaron Copeland, of cigarettes reduces life expect- ment was for a volume that would present educational purposes will be discussed by accompanied by iN Irs. Chalmers. Professor ancy by about five hours — and Dr. R. D. Drayson, La Sierra vice president Walters will play "Rondino" by Henri in simple, easily-understood langthige the of course there are others. Our I or development, on a broadcast over the Vieuxtemps, and "Polonaise Brillant" by true sources of courage that are a,-ailable church stands almost alone in Corona radio station KBUC on Monday, Henri Wieniawski, accompanied on the to everybody in these dark and dangerous this battle, and we must not relax October 29. piano by Professor Craw. days. our effort. A half hour will be devoted to the radio So many people today are worried about Social Welfare Internship Starts Please give special considera- interview of Dr. Drayson, who will inform the future—the future of their homes, their listeners why passage of Proposition 13 is Under Dr. Crider at La Sierra tion to the October 27 offering. Your help is needed, and if we families, their children, their businesses, desirable. A social welfare internship arrangement their way of life. '1 hey are appalled at Passage of Proposition 13 will remove has been made by Dr. Charles C. Crider, all do our best the Temperance program can be continued and the thought of what may happen in the an existing California constitutional pro- assistant professor of sociology at La Sierra next few years, possibly within a e next enlarged. The times demand this vision which. now limits to 100 acres the College, with the Department of Social few months. They know that tlI2 third of us. Thank you. amount of land on which a college may Welfare, San Bernardino County. world war is only a gunshot away. They obtain tax exemption. A "Yes" vote will Three senior social science majors at W. J. Blacker. know that everything they have ..abored remove the present restriction and make LSC are now taking part in the internship for, everything they love and cherish, max' it possible for independent colleges in the program which provides experience in all soon be swept away in a fearful nuclear state to hold the necessary land for or- phases of social welfare work in a public Greetings and Thanks holocaust. dered growth. and development. agency. The students are Gloria Lopez, (Continued from Page 1) Millions have no idea where true peace Donna Ward, and Mrs. Joyce McClintock. Parents interested in the continued pro- of mind may be found. They are looking According to Dr. Crider, the on-the-job join the mission family—and all the other vision of educational opportunities for to the United Nations or a United Church training will "serve as a practical applica- Navajo Indians who have received food young peopl'e in Seventh-day Adventist to save the situation, while they seek per- tion of the theories students learn from and clothing—in thanking every one of colleges in California are urged to vote sonal consolation in alcohol, tobacco, or the textbook to the actual problems in- vou. We want especially to thank the "Yes" on Proposition 13 on the November drugs, only to find them nothing but volved in the field." Students spend six Pathfinders who went "trick or treating" ballot, Dr. Drayson states. broken cisterns. Meanwhile on all the hours a week in field work with San Ber- for the Navajos last Halloween. That food works of men may be seen the handwrit- Elder Cossentine Sets Up nardino County officials. not only filled many hungry Navajo stom- ing of divine judgment, "Weighed in the Student Aid Fund at LSC The internship is one of the first of its achs this past year, but it also saved the A $500 Student Aid Fund has been balances and found wanting." kind to be established at an Adventist mission thousands of dollars in feeding established at La Sierra College by Elder college. our Navajo hospital patients. There is In such an hour as this all who love God E. E. Cossentine, president of the insti- still a little left on our shelves, but we should rediscover in Him the source of tution from 1930 to 1942. Dr. Murdoch Conducts LSC are surely hoping that you will not forget courage. As Courage for the Crisis points The aid is in the form of a loan to Fall Week of Prayer Oct. 14-20 us this year. out, "Courage may flow into our hearts students who are working part of their Dr. W. G. C. Murdoch, dean of the Remember "Project Handclasp" October from the knowledge that God is Creator way through college and who are in the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Sem- 14 to 31. and Sustainer of the universe, or from upper third scholastically. The funds are inary, , conducted the ALICE S. MASON, evidence that He is the Lord of history, repayable after graduation. However, if Fall Week of Prayer at La Sierra College Monument Valley Mission. directing the course of nations is He a student enters and remains in denomina- October 14 to 20. works out His eternal purpose, or from the tional work, the loan will not need to be fulfillment of His predictions concerning Dr. Murdoch's topics were: "Living in Oak Grove Home-coming repaid, says Professor Cossentine. the Past," "Courage Conquers," "Courage men and peoples; or from the many Bible The purpose of the Cossentine Founda- Is Contagious," ''Tenacity of Purpose," Former members, pastors, and friends promises of His care and protection; or tion funds is to encourage young people "The Glory of a Finished Task," "The of the Oak Grove Heights church, lo- from the cross itself, with its dramatic to enter the work of the church. Best Portion," "The More Excellent Way," cated ten miles east of Springfield, Mis- assurance of God's concern for the human souri, are invited to attend a home-coming race; or from those essentials of Christian Music Department to Present "When the Conscience Speaks," "When celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the living such as Bible study, prayer, worship, Concert October 27 the Spirit Pleads," "Gods Messenger," and church. A potluck dinner will be served and ministry to others." "An Evening of Music" will be pre- "Keeping Confidence." at the school at noon Thanksgiving Day Here may be found courage sufficient sented by students and faculty of the La College Art Gallery Features with services at the church at three. Also for every trial, courage that will endure Sierra College Music Department on Sat- Paintings by Noted Artists at the Sabbath morning service, Novem- undiminished until the worst is over and urday night, October 27, in Hole Me- ber 24, there will be a special meeting. If darkness yields to light and night to day. morial Auditorium. Approximately 25 paintings by members of the Riverside Artists Guild will go on unable to come, please write a message to It is my hope that Courage for the Crisis The concert will feature instrumental be read. and vocal selections from the great com- exhibit at the La Sierra College Art Gal- will bring to every reader new strength lery on Sunday, October 28. MRS. GLADYS COOKE RABUKA, for today, new hope for tomorrow, new posers. It begins at 8 p.m. and will be Press Secretary, open to the public. Oils, water colors, and other art works courage for every personal crisis whatever will be included in the exhibit featuring Route 3, Box 191, it may be. Numbers scheduled include "Concerto Rogersville, Missouri. in D Mincir for Three Claviers," written top artists in the Riverside area, according In the coming storm Seventh-day Ad- by J. S. Bach and played by Dr. Perry to Chloe Adams Sofskv, LSC associate ventists will need to be a tower of strength Beach, pianist; Prof. H. Allen Craw, pian- professor of art. The paintings will be on to all their neighbors and friends. They ist; and Miss Carol Jean Salas, pianist. display for about two weeks to allow stu- tion to provide training for college students. must be prepared to radiate hope and A Beethoven sonata will be played by dents and residents of the community to The station was established three and a cheer and comfort. And they can begin Joseph Di Tullio, cellist, benefit from this cultural event of the half years ago and is the second most pow- to do it now by sharing with them the c.) college. Ci accompanied by Miss Di erful FM radio station on the air in south- spiritual blessings available in Courage for Tullio at the piano. Prof. A total of eight art exhibits have been ern California, with 1,700 watts of power. the Crisis. scheduled for the La Sierra College gallery, ek, Eugene Nash will play The station is featuring sacred music, ARTHUR S. MAXWELL. Mrs. Sofsky says. In the spring semester a piece for the eupho- classical music, educational programs, and works by students of the college will be nium written by Victor several religious broadcasts, including a cc 0 shown. Douliez. Mrs. Nash will broadcast of the College church services. ri) A showing of 25 oil paintings and water KE A . . accompany her husband It is on the air six nights a week from 7 colors produced by members of the Pro- at the piano. to 10 o'clock. Dial position for KSDA-FM Art Association of Los Angeles closed this Joann Robbins, so- on the FM band is 89.7 It can be heard OICE week at the La Sierra College Art Gallery. prano, will sing Verdi's extensively in the Southeastern and South- LL SUNDAY "Pace, pace o del mio" ern California conferences. KSDA-FM, LSC's Radio Station, Invite Others to Listen s aria from La Forza del Dr. W. Fletcher Tarr, head of the Com-

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Carol Jean Salas, pianist. cational radio station, began broadcasting visor. Each year approximately 30 stu- a Prof. Alfred Walters on its fall schedule October 14 as an ad- dents receive training in various phases of "Days Without End"—October 28. will play "Four Pieces junct to the Department of Communica- station operation. "Trumpets of War"—November 4. om Ta