Atze ()%U GLEANER April 27, 1976

Atze ()%u GLEANER April 27, 1976

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Nashua, New Hampshire

Brattleboro, Vermont

York, Maine Chris Evert and family A "Listen" magazine feature

Clinton, Massachusetts

CL I hick "Listen" . . . JL, NION t.thlot 101011 Reaching more young people than ever before. Two Thousand Public Schools program. More are needed! If anyone is interested, contact Receiving "Listen" Paul A. Bernet, Atlantic Union Conference publishing director. By P. A. BERNET Publishing Director Atlantic Union Conference Is It Worth It? By G. C. PETERSON The uniqueness of the Seventh-day Adventist church Director LISTEN Circulation can be seen in the efforts of its members to serve all of man's needs—mental, physical, and spiritual. That desire Is it a losing battle? What is being accomplished as we stems from the fact that Jesus by His example "increased in continue to work for what we call "the cause of tem- wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man" whom perance"? we intend to follow. It is not strange then that the church At the Democratic Convention in 1924 there was much is making an effort to literally fulfill the declaration that, debate regarding abolishing the eighteenth amendment, "Of all who claim to be numbered among the friends of the amendment dealing with the prohibition of the legal temperance, Seventh-day Adventists should stand in the sale of liquor. The argument was very strong that if front ranks."—Temperance, p. 233. Over 75 years ago the alcohol was legalized the crime rate would diminish. To- servant of the Lord said, "As twin evils, tobacco and alcohol day, the records substantiate the fact that "nine tenths go together. Those who use tobacco can make but a poor of those who are taken to prison are those who had learned plea to the liquor inebriate. Two thirds of the drunkards in to drink."—Temperance, p. 23. our land created an appetite for liquor by the use of to- It is apparent that abolishing the eighteenth amendment bacco."—Temperance, p. 72. has not been the answer. Today over 100,000,000 people There is a tendency to become so familiar with existing are users of alcohol and over 10,000,000 are alcoholics-70 conditions that we lose sight of their cause and significance. percent of the adult population partakes of alcoholic bev- More intoxicating liquors are used today than have ever erages. Furthermore, there are over 1,500,000 alcoholics been used heretofore. We have read that, in the horrible among the early and teenage group, and 4,000,000 are users details of revolting drunkenness and terrible crime, the of other drugs. Then, a look at the use of cigarettes shows newspapers give but a partial report of the story of the an increase from 600,000,000,000 to 607,000,000,000 from resultant lawlessness. 1974 to 1975. This increase is among the 12- to 18-year-old young persons and women. Fourteen years ago the Five-Day Plan to Stop Smoking was pioneered in the Southern New England area. Over One might wonder if there is any success ahead in trying 11,000,000 smokers who have enrolled in these plans have to diminish the use of drugs. Is it a lost cause? It is not kicked the habit. Five years ago another plan was initiated— unusual to find in a Seventh-day Adventist congregation to place our temperance journal, LISTEN, in the public one-third or more who once practiced these habits, and schools. Over 70,000 subscriptions ($120,000) have been they have a strong desire to help others. Even the regularly received from sponsors, such as industrialists, professional reported statistics urge us on to try-75,000 persons died and business men and women, educational institutions, of lung cancer this past year. Alcohol now is the fourth and private citizens in respective communities in the At- largest killer in the nation. It truly is a matter of life and death and many are thinking seriously about it. The de- lantic Union area. Today these subscriptions are being reg- sire to help others does not stop for only physical reasons. ularly used in over 2,000 schools. This program continues to fulfill a two-fold purpose: We are told that a drunkard will not inherit the kingdom of God (I Corinthians 6:10); therefore, it also becomes a 1. The format is designed to present a low profile and matter of eternal life and death. We cannot turn aside a warm positive approach to the youth revealing the dangers from these needs. It is a dreadful sin to give oneself over to of the use of drugs in all their forms. This is usually habits of destruction. These persons are often helpless. accomplished by documented facts and feature articles on Jesus' love for all compels us to work, making every attempt well-known personalities who are not users of drugs in any to assist persons who desire freedom and to warn others of form. Many students have had their convictions strengthened the dangers. because of LISTEN, others who have been involved have The sample of testimonies from educators and students stated that this helped them to lay aside these practices. confirms that thousands are being helped in this area of 2. The many industrialists, business men and women, need through the circulation of LISTEN. It is worth a lot! and professionals have been very favorably impressed that some one would attempt to do something about the need May I once again thank you and the publishers of "Listen" for in this area. When this program was first initiated it was making available to us the "Listen" magazines and tapes. quickly discovered that these civic-minded men and women As you can see from the enclosed copy of the letter we are in the business world were truly and sincerely desirous of sending to sponsors, they are very widely distributed throughout the school and very much used. knowing who we are, and why we are involved in this type Before I wrote this letter to you I questioned some of the of service. We told them of our great concern and our teachers about their feelings regarding them and received the love for youth and from there it only seemed logical that we following comments in response: "Great"; "very relevant"; "sub- should identify our service with the church. We can say jects are treated in a way that is valuable to both students and teachers"; "excellent publication"; "articles are interesting and that this added feature of good public relations just fell informative"; etc., etc. into our laps. It is not unusual for the educators, who appre- In the library the tapes are fully cataloged in our card file, ciate what is being done, to ask us about our beliefs. with books and other non-print materials and since specific tapes are referred to in special subject areas, students are asking for At the present time we have approximately four full- them more and more . . . in particular, drugs, drinking and time and six part-time workers helping with the Listen smoking are popular subjects for special reports these days!! This year we have added a new dimension to the use of this journal through the health curriculum development which we have undertaken under the direction of a new health curriculum co-ordinator whom we have hired. We are deeply appreciative to the local sponsors who have been so generous in the past in assuring us of a flow of a number of subscriptions to Listen for use in our schools. RAYMOND A. PLOTCZYK Superintendent of Schools Berlin and Boylston, Massachusetts

I've seen the magazine 'Listen' and I like it. It is so real. It doesn't go right out and say 'Don't Smoke' or anything like that but gives a true story we can learn by. We read the article 'John's new voice' in health and you felt you were there. I wish I could show that to my mother. SUSAN LLEWELLYN

I like this booklet very much. And I don't want to see it go. I think it is a good thing to read. All the stories keep your interest. For our age level or any it is good to read. You even learn from these about what drugs do to you and why not to Florence P. Van Leuvan (left) librarian in the Shepherd Hill Regional use them. And what cigarettes or alcohol do to you. I like all High School, Dudley, Massachusetts, with a student. the stories in them. It's about the best magazine that I ever read. CYNTHIA BAK It was nice seeing you again . . . and again may I express our appreciation for your efforts in our behalf. In my sincere opinion, I have found "Listen" magazine truly, FLORENCE P. VAN LEUVAN and vitally helpful in elucidating on many serious problems Librarian children of the junior high age face; mostly, smoking, drinking, Shepherd Hill Regional High School and drugs. Therefore, it is essential for the students of the Dudley, Massachusetts Seymour Junior High School, as any other educational institution. Not only is it necessary for developing the mind of a student who is very ignorant of these very real problems, but is generally a very educational, truly interesting circular. To discontinue this magazine's service to our school, and not to offer it to other schools, is a crime in itself to the many students who are ignorant of the dangers caused by the previously mentioned vices. I hope I have been some help and honestly endorse this magazine. RONALD J. KOSHES

I'd like to comment on this magazine because I think its very good. This magazine is good because it understands people. It also helps people with their problems because they tell of other accidents in the case of drugs and how they hurt people and how the people also stopped taking them. KERRY BLATCHLEY

I really enjoyed the Listen magazine. It opened my eyes, as to what really goes on when people use drugs or drink alcohol. It had really good stories, about real people, real things that happened to people. I would recommend this book to anyone! CORRINE SORNIAN Robert Anastas (right) director of health education in the Wayland, Massachusetts, public schools, talking with Elder George Peterson, consultant for "Listen" magazine.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to you on behalf of the staff of the Wayland Public Schools for your wonderful magazine, Listen. As you know, we utilize the magazine at the Junior High and Senior High School levels. The students benefit a great deal from the numerous articles that are written with such great taste and expertise. You should be very proud of this magazine, and the strong influence it has on the young adults in our society. ROBERT ANASTAS Director of Health Education Wayland Public Schools Massachusetts

Many projects have a strong beginning and an unfortunate premature ending. I am happy to know that this is not the case with the subscriptions to the Listen Journal. We are looking forward to the fifth year of our relationship with you and your service to our schools. I know that our students and staff are looking forward to a continuation of the timely topics which "Listen" presents. Garland Norton, principal, Sturbridge High School, Massachusetts. Tfu, u az,,pAillw i.t General News . . . IMION Leon H. Davis Managing Editor Geraldine I. Grout Editor Red-White-Blue Bible Course H. M. S. Richards, Jr., notes that Richard Hawley Layout Artist "Americans will be encouraged this EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: L W. Crooker, Chair. Enrollment Card for man; L. FL Davis, Geraldine I. Grout, David year to remember their religious her- Bicentennial Use Johnston, S. J. Steiner, Arnold Swanson. itage. What better time to invite them CORRESPONDENTS: Bermuda, A. C. Mots; Greater New York, D. E. Kenyon; New York, to enroll in a free Bible study course?" Henry A. Uhl; Northeastern, Lee Paschal; Northern New England, C. P. Anderson; Two million cards are being printed. Southern New England, David Johnston; At- antic Union College, Kurt Ganter; New England Memorial Hospital, John Lew. Published twice monthly by the Atlantic Newly Designed Quarterlies for Union Conference and printed by the Col- lege Press, South Lancaster, Massachusetts Third Quarter, 1976 01561. Subscription price $3.00 a year. All material for publication must be channelled through the Institution or conference correspondent. Both old and new addresses should be given when a change of address is requested. Zip code should be included for all addresses. Second class postage paid at Post Office, South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561.

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE DIRECTORY 400 Main Street South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561 Telephone (617) Clinton 368-8333 J. L. Dittbemer President A. N. Brogden Secretary, A.S.I. Stewardship L W. Crooker Treasurer, Medical Deferred Giving Quarterlies for junior, Earliteen P. A. Bernet Publishing FIRST and Youth divisions have been newly L H. Davis....Department of Communication NATIONAL designed for the third quarter, 1976. MV, Religious Liberty FLAG A. J. Hess Auditor (1777- Their new look and improved layout R. L Kretz Lay Activities, Sabbath School 1,95) offer just the right appeal for your L. D. Pendleton Associate Auditor child in his spiritual growth experi- L E. Smart. Education, Temperance Home Education Service ence. The information and format of these new quarterlies can aid our youth LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY in their daily Bible study as well as BERMUDA: R. H. Carter, President. Office their total growth in Christ. Address: Box 1170, Hamilton, Bermuda. Order your child's quarterly today Telephone: 24110. A special enrollment card for Voice GREATER NEW YORK: D. J. Sandstrom, PreS- through your local Adventist Book IdenU H. A. lies, Secretary-treasurer. Office of Prophecy Bible courses has been Address: 7 Center. Costs are 65 cents for Junior Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, prepared for use during the American New York 11030. Telephone: (516) 627-9350. and Earliteen quarterlies, and 70 cents NEW YORK: C. W. Skantx, President; R. A. Bicentennial. Wesson, Secretary-treasurer. Office Address: for the Today's Youth quarterly. (P.O. Box 67, Onondaga Branch) 4930 West The red-white-and-blue card is ac- Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, New York 13215. Telephone (315) 469.6921. tually two cards on one folded sheet. NORTHEASTERN: G. R. Lade, President; S. W. One card, showing two historic U.S. Stovall, Secretary; S. H. Brooke, Treasurer. Draft Information for Office Address: 115-50 Merrick Boulevard, flags and Boston's Old North Church, Adventists—in Case of an Jamaica, New York 11434. Telephone (212) is kept by the individual when he 291-8006. Emergency NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND: C. P. Anderson, tears off the other to send for his set President; R. R. Trecartln, Secretary-treasurer. Office Address: (P. 0. Box 1340) 91 of Bible guides. The card offers a There is no requirement today for Allen Avenue, Portland, Maine 04104. Tele- choice of three Bible courses: the New phone: (207) 797-3760. anyone to register for the draft unless SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND: S. R. Jayne, Life course for adults, High Way there is an emergency voted by Con- President; D. J. Russell, Secretary-treasurer. Office Address: 34 Sawyer Street, South Lan- Scenes for youth, and the Explorer gress. In such case there would be caster, Massachusetts 01561. Telephone: course for children. widespread publicity in every news (617) 3654551. Lay activities directors of most con- media. ferences have ordered a supply of the The total operation of the Selective cards for distribution to local churches. Service System will be on forms that However, anyone whose church does will be read by computers to cut down not have a supply of the cards may ob- on secretarial help and speed up the COVER PHOTOS tain a personal packet of cards by writ- process. George C. Peterson ing: The Voice of Prophecy, Dept. FS, Though there could be changes Box 55, Los Angeles, CA 90053. made at the time of an emergency,

THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER the present plans to be followed would Those who returned the question- act in an intelligent manner if a na- include: naire will have their claim for classi- tional emergency occurs. There is fication decided on immediately and Who Register? All male citizens and available from your local conference either sent another notice to report aliens with permanent resident visa youth director's office two free leaflets to the AFEES for the physical and with information needed: whose 20th birthday occurs during the Military mental exams (I-A-0 and 1-0) for Service and You calendar year the emergency registra- and Selective Service induction in that classification, or de- tion occurs. In formation. These do not presently ferred (3-A, 2-D, 4-D), or if their reflect the information in this article Where Register? Sites will be chosen claim for classification was denied, but if used with this article, contain in every area of the country. Registra- simply sent an induction notice. the information needed. They are tion can be accomplished where the This plan with its speedy decisions being revised to conform to the present 20-year-old is at that time. Location in case of emergency means that those situation and will be re-issued this of registration sites given wide pub- who must register and whose birth- summer. licity. clay places them among the group to CLARK SMITH be drafted must 1) have studied their When Register? One day will be pro- Director personal beliefs carefully before the National Service Organization claimed and given wide publicity. emergency occurs and 2) know how to Lottery: Shortly after the registra- state their beliefs and document them tion, a drawing of birthdays in a to the satisfaction of their draft board. random selection will be held to de- There will be no time in the case of your neighbor to termine the order of induction of an emergency to get information on tune in the Voice those registered. There will be no op- this to the youth of the church. of Prophecy this week portunity given to make a correction This means that it is important for in the birthday given at time of regis- our youth to prepare now so they can tration. Classification and Induction: The New Atlantic Union Conference Executive Committee Convenes present classifications will be followed. Only those whose birthday in the random selection sequence (lottery) places them in the group to be inducted will be classified. These will be mailed an induction notice and a multi-purpose questionnaire. Those who receive this questionnaire and who believe that they should be classified 1-A-0 (Available only for non- combatant military service), 1-0 (Al- F ternative civilian service instead of military service), 3-A (Extreme hard- ship for dependents), 2-D (Ministerial student), or 4-D (Regular minister) have a very short time (probably five (lays) to fill out the questionnaire and return it to their draft board with full documentation to sustain the reason they believe they should be so classified. Those returning the questionnaire automatically cancel that induction On February 25, the Atlantic Union Conference Executive Committee met in the union notice. All others with induction no- office in South Lancaster and some twenty-seven major agenda items were considered. This tices report to the AFEES (Armed was the first committee meeting of the new quinquennium. Agenda items of major im- portance were the approval of the financial statement, and 1976 budget, ordinations, de- Forces Entrance and Examining Sta- partmental items, and departmental realignment. tion) at the time indicated on the J. L. Dittberner, president and chairman of the Executive Committee stands in the front notice. There they will be given mental center. The twenty-four elected committee members were all present. They are (I. to r.) Donald Sandstrom, president Greater New York conference; Mrs. Helen M. Griffith, deputy and physical examinations. If they superintendent New York City school system; R. H. Carter, president Bermuda Mission; Luther pass, they will be inducted that day Crooker, treasurer Atlantic Union Conference; J. L. Dittberner, president; Aaron Brogden, and sent to the military training sta- secretary; George R. Earle, president Northeastern Conference; C. W. Skantz, president New York Conference; C. P. Anderson, president Northern New England Conference; S. R. Jayne, tion, or inducted and given up to two president Southern New England Conference; Kenneth Harding, pastor Greater New York weeks to return home and arrange Conference; Eugene LeBrun, layman Northern New England Conference; D. A. Rodriguez, their personal affairs before reporting pastor Greater New York Conference; G. E. Shampo, administrator Fuller Memorial Hospital; E. J. Humphrey, pastor Northeastern Conference; T. 0. Moore, administrator New England for training. Those who fail the ex- Memorial Hospital; Mack Wilson, Sabbath school director, Bermuda Mission; L. H. Davis, amination will be so classified and sent communications, religious liberty and youth director; R. L. Kretz, lay activities director; A. J. Hess, auditor; R. Dale McCune, president Atlantic Union College; L. E. Smart, educational back home. superintendent; P. A. Bernet, publishing secretary.

April 27, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 8 5 New Temperance Library Thirty-nine Seconds of Terror

The W. A. Scharffenberg Memorial HOWARD D. BURBANK Library has been set up in the Temper- Executive Secretary and Manager ance Department of the General Con- SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST )PORED SERVICE, INC. ference in memory of the founder of the current temperance program of The town clock in Guatemala City stopped at exactly 3:03 a.m., February 4, the church. 1976. Just 39 seconds later the greatest recorded earthquake in the Western Lloyd Scharffenberg of Peekskill, Hemisphere, measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale, had taken its deadly toll. Latest New York, grandson of W. A. Scharf- official reports show 22,402 dead, 74,415 injured and 1,160,969 homeless. The fenberg, officially unveiled the plaque damage was incredible. The loss of life was appalling, and human suffering was opening the library, which has been beyond description. recatalogued and reorganized. Seventh-day Adventist World Service (SAWS) in Washington, D.C., went It is the plan to make this library a to work immediately. Our only means of communication here at the General reference center for students of tem- Conference headquarters was through amateur radio, owned and operated by perance movements and historical Elder Edmund Peterson of the Review and Herald. The voice of Elder Robert Folkenberg, SAWS representative and president of the Central American Union, trends in this field. who is a "HAM" operator, came through loud and clear. He described the We invite anyone having books or devastation of the country and the needs of the people. other materials within this subject Exactly 74 hours and 57 minutes after the quake, SAWS's first chartered area to donate such materials to the Pan American Boeing 707 cargo carrier landed in Guatemala City with 100 W. A. Scharffenberg Memorial Li- tents, 7,000 blankets, 15 tons of clothes, 50 gas lanterns, pots, pans, bandages, brary. This would include relevant splints, and medical supplies. SAWS personnel in both eastern and western reference sources for the prohibition depots worked night and day to get these relief supplies ready for transporting. period, the coming of repeal, tem- Additional space was purchased on Pan American and Aviateca flights for perance in early American history, or 175 more tents. A few days later another Pan American SAWS charter flight temperance information from other touched down in Guatemala City with 500 more tents, 7,000 more blankets, and countries of the world. FRANCIS A. SOPER 18 more tons of clothing. Director In those early hours the words "Emergency SAWS Board Meeting" seemed The IV. A. Scharffenberg Memorial to be announced frequently on the General Conference intercom, as the board Library met to authorize additional shipments and money to purchase food for this tre- mendous operation. Food from United States AID stocks in CARE and Catholic Relief Service warehoused in Guatemala was also authorized by the State De- partment for SAWS's use in feeding 5,000 people per day in the disaster area. To date the church has distributed over 150 tons of food. Inter-America's SAWS representative, Sergio Moctezuma, went immediately to Guatemala. President B. L. Archbold of the Division requested further help for the stricken country. In those early hours there was no way of knowing the complete havoc wrought by this capricious catastrophe. When the full impact reached SAWS headquarters the SAWS Board decided to send the manager to the disaster area as liaison and co-ordinator between the other volunteer organizations, the Guatemalan government and the United States government, through U.S. AID. I arrived Friday afternoon, February 13, and was appalled at what I saw. Guatemala City was in an unbelievable condition and the interior towns were worse. Elder Folkenberg flew us out in the union plane to Chimaltenango, a city with a population of 20,000. Seventy-five percent of the homes were completely destroyed. Union and mission personnel were working round the clock, making ready and distributing tons of food and clothing. They had already erected five tent cities. Dr. Lang of Loma Linda University was on hand giving leadership to the teams of Seventh-day Adventist doctors, nurses, and technicians. Each one had paid his own transportation and had volunteered for service. Dr. Robert Shere furnished planes for transportation and had flown down thousands of dollars' worth of medical supplies and expensive orthopedic equipment so necessary for the thousands of injured. On Monday morning, February 16, the SAWS/OFASA truck was loaded with clothing, blankets, and other supplies which had been sorted and placed

Lloyd Scharffenberg stands in front of a pic- in plastic bags the day before for our trip to San Martin, Jilotepeque. A report ture of his grandfather, W. A. Scharffenberg, from US AID indicated that the people in this town in the mountains were during the recent opening of the W. A. Scharf- suffering tremendously because of the cold nights in the high altitude, the fenberg Memorial Library. The Library is temperature dropping to freezing. Some of the children were dying from expo- located at the Temperance Department of the General Conference. sure. We drove as far as we could, which was about 10 kilometers from the 6 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER

town. Here the road went up over the quake fault and came to an abrupt stop. Church Buys Aluminum Roofing We had to unload the blankets and clothing and carry them on our backs three for Quake Victims quarters of a mile across the fault to the other side, where we transferred them to another truck. Eleven trucks left Alcoa, Tennessee, Upon arriving in this city of 33,000 people we found the main street lined Friday, March 19, carrying $250,000 with victims waiting for clothing and blankets. Every home had been completely worth of Alcoa Aluminum roofing destroyed! As we distributed the supplies Elder H. M. Jurado asked the people bound for Guatemala. how many had lost loved ones, ninety-nine percent of the hands went up. We SAWS (Seventh-day Adventist World wept. It was a sight I shall never forget, for 2,904 people had died here in just Services) purchased the shipment as 39 seconds. part of its rebuilding of 5,000 homes The work isn't over yet, for now comes the tedious job of rebuilding. When for earthquake victims there. The we will have completed our work in Guatemala, the relief sent, and the cash trucks arrived at Pier 154 in Los An- expended by SAWS on this one disaster will amount to just over three-quarters geles on March 24, and the aluminum of a million dollars. We are now furnishing supplies to help rebuild homes. left on the Prudential Sea Jet the next This is now the most urgent need, for the rainy season will soon arrive. day. It arrived in Guatemala about the This has been the most extensive operation SAWS has ever undertaken. first of April. Not only have the people and government of Guatemala, and the United States SAWS is attempting to help the State Department indicated their sincere appreciation of SAWS's work as one people rebuild their homes before the of the major volunteer organizations, but the WALL STREET JOURNAL of rainy season sets in. Other materials February 27, 1976, has so aptly mentioned our unique clothing program in being provided by the church include which our Community Service Centers with "tender loving care" provided the reinforced concrete pillars and barbed clothing for our worldwide shipments. The article quotes from Mr. William wire to interlock the adobe walls. This Swindell of the Red Cross commenting on the avalanche of unusable clothing will make the housing more earth- sent to Guatemala: "I think people are just cleaning out their closets and bath- quake resistant. room cabinets and sending us whatever they find. (The Seventh-day Adventists, Currently thousands are living in on the other hand, not only collect used clothing but also clean it, mend it, and tents provided by SAWS and other sort it by size, sex, and season. It is then baled according to size and warehoused relief organizations. until needed. Handled in this manner, used clothing is quite valuable after a disaster, relief workers say, and the Seventh-day Adventists have sent 500 such bales to Guatemala.)" We have now sent 1,000 bales. But this is only part of the ever-increasing help given by Saws around the world. Not only is SAWS working in this disaster-stricken country, but during the past People will listen to what year SAWS helped to alleviate suffering in many other lands. In 1975, SAWS carried on its operation in more than 40 different countries. Last year disaster These Times is saying. relief and continuing help amounted to just over 3.7 million dollars. In addition to the Disaster and Famine Relief offering last year ($700,000.) some three million dollars came from government agencies, philanthropic or- , ganizations, commercial organizations, and a host of friends. How better can you invest your dollars in alleviating human suffering when you find that the dollar is stretched so far to help so many with so much? May 8 is the day for the Disaster and Famine Relief Offering. This will be received around the world. We know that as time grows short disasters will multiply. Will you not give sacrificially now to help in this Christ-centered work? Let us swell the offering this year to a million dollars. We have so much. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, N e have clone it unto me." (Matthew 25:40)

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April 27, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 8 7 The history of this college has shown a continuous if not steady growth over the years since 1882. There have been times of crisis in this long history but, it is interesting and important to remember how God has extended His long Atlantic Union College arm of Providence over Atlantic Union College. This Board along with the Union and College administration has weathered some hard financial times of recent Panel in Founders Hall years. It is interesting to look back at the dire predictions of In the spring of 1881. Ellen G. White closed the first two years ago—"gas would be one dollar a gallon and bread volume of Life Sketches of Elder James White and Mrs. one dollar a loaf.'' Even though that hasn't happened, the E. G. White with words which have since become famous. cost to the college for No. 6 fuel has gone from five cents During the restoration of Founders' Hall, Elder John W. per gallon delivered to thirty-two cents per gallon plus Wood (right) commissioned Wayne E. Hazen (left) of delivery and food prices have jumped 20 percent. .-Atlantic Union College's Art Department to create a panel Cash flow has been tight at the college since the fuel incised with the famous lines. This panel, over three feet crisis and jobs have vanished daily for parents and stu- wide and six feet high, is carved black walnut, on which dents, but this seems to have brought the value of higher Hazen produced a neo-Gothic style lettering. education back into better perspective. The work now hangs in the lobby of Founders' Hall, and Although many young people of this generation are be- is to express the spirit of the building. The last part ginning to realize how important higher education is for reads, "We have nothing to fear from [for] the future, mobility in this society, it is apparent that others within except as we forget the way the Lord has led us and His our church are operating under a misconception regarding teachings in our past history. relative costs for Christian education as compared to "their day." An illustration of this occurred at the constituency meeting in Springfield when a motion was made to study ways to bring the price of a Christian education back to affordability. Therefore, I felt this Board would be interested in a comparison of costs and proportions of an average family's income it takes to send a son or daughter to Atlantic Union College now as compared to 1948. The reason I chose 1948 is that the parents of today were in college about then and I recently saw a newscast which described what some of the costs and wages were in 1948. The other information comes from the 1948 and 1976 AUC bulletins and the college board minutes.

Cost in Dollars Cost in Dollars Percent Selected Items 1948 1976 Increase Loaf of Bread S .18 S .69 383% Gallon of Gas .14 .54 386% Ice Cream Cone .05 .35 700% Automobile 1,000.00 5,000.00 500% Average Laborer's Salary 30.00/wk 175.00/wk 538% Estimated Cost to Attend AUC/year 700.00 3,500.00 500% Faculty Salary—AUC 25.00-52.00/wk 236.00-244.00/wk 944-469% Union Subsidy 114,000.00 525,000.00 460% Student Wages .42/hr 2.20/hr 524% Student Aid* 150,000.00 1,300,000.00 867% Total Student Charges* 437,500.00 2,187,500.00 500% Average Student Aid/year/Student 240.00 2,000.00 833% Average Family Support/Student 460.00 1,500.00 326% Percent of Average Family Income Required for College After Student Aid 29% 16% Number of Days Earnings Required to meet AUC Billing After Aid 77 44 Keep in mind that these figures represent an "average" situation, and not a specific case. Interpretation does indicate a comparative impact on the family budget. Further, it shows that even though Christian education takes commitment and sacrifice, it is The Business Manager's Report to the Board still affordable. Thus, we as administration and Board can continue to say to our people that Atlantic Union College (The following article is the text of a report to the At- merits their confidence and support. Spread the word— lantic Union College Board of Trustees by AUC Business our young people are still able to finance an education Manager Donald Cantrell. It is reprinted here since it speaks that will prepare them to hasten our Lord's return. of a topic of wide concern: The affordability of Christian Education.) * Adjusted to 625 FTE and includes campus labor.

8 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER Framingham Crusade Report by providing food for the members of to the people in Framingham. The the evangelistic team after Sabbath evangelistic team gives all the praise God promises in Isaiah 55:11, "My services enabling team members to go and the glory to God for His abundant word . . . that goeth forth out of out for visitation on Sabbath after- blessings, and gives thanks to Him for my mouth: . . . shall not return unto noon. All in all the Framingham the privilege of uniting with the Lord me void." The Principles of Public church group were a marvelous group in the wonderful work of saving souls. Evangelism, The Bible Instructor, and to work with and it has been a great Personal Witnessing classes of Atlantic ELDER HERMAN BAUMAN joy for each of us to have the privilege Union College can well testify to the AUC Theology Department of being associated with them." truth of that promise, as witnessed in Many thrilling stories have come out their Bible Crusade which was just -7,.iei:;;;;;ze concluded. of the Framingham Bible Crusade THE BIBLE CRUSADE meetings. Unfortunately, there is not FEB 26 a.. •'MAR 28 The beautiful Seventh-day Adventist time to share many of them, but per- church in Framingham, Massachusetts, haps just a couple of experiences will was the scene of the Bible Crusade give a little idea of how the Lord has that began on February 28 and ended worked in such a marvelous way. One on March 28. Although the member- lady who had had very little as far as ship of the Framingham church is ap- a Christian upbringing and had not proximately 65, the average attendance been to a church at all in a number at the Bible Crusade meetings was of years, was discussing with a friend about 125 which included approxi- of hers at work some issues that had mately 35 non-Seventh-day Adventists to do with Christianity. That day each night. The Framingham church where the meetings when she arrived home from work, in were held. (inset top left) Crusade sign on Meetings were conducted by Elders her mailbox she found a copy of the Edgell Road. Herman Bauman and Marion Kidder, printed invitation to come to the both members of the Theology De- evangelistic meetings. She said to her- partment at Atlantic Union College. self when she saw it, "The Lord has Elder Bauman preached the sermons sent an answer to my questions." She each night while Elder Kidder led the came to the meeting the very first night music and presented special musical and did not miss a single meeting dur- numbers. The five members of the ing the entire series. When the invi- Evangelism class carried heavy respon- tation was given for individuals to sibilities in the meetings. AUC Junior, make a decision and to accept the Laurel Laing, was in charge of or- message of the Lord, that lady and her ganizing the program each night, and daughter were among the very first to Some members of the evangelistic team. took charge of book sales. Senior Ewart come forward and commit their lives (L.—R.) Laurel Laing, Ewart Brown, Eric Doran, Brown was the head usher. Junior Eric fully to Jesus and to His truth. Steven Wall. Doran was in charge of visitation. Another lady who was coming to Senior Steven Wall took care of the the evangelistic meetings became a literature and was the secretary for the little bit concerned about some of the meetings. And Junior Allen Sabulsky things that she was hearing. So one was in charge of photography and day she went to the pastor of her own maintenance. The other students in church to ask for some advice. When The Bible Instructor and Personal she told him that she was going to the Witnessing classes helped in various Adventist evangelistic meetings he re- phases of the meetings and visitation sponded by saying, "My, they are won- as well. Elder Bauman says in com- derful people. I admire them greatly." Elder Kidder (r) and church members address- menting about the evangelistic cru- Then she said, "They have been tell- ing 40,000 handbills. sade, "Elder John Cameron was as ing us that Saturday is really the Bible fine a pastor as I have ever found to Sabbath, is that true or not?" He re- work with anywhere. John was very sponded, "Yes, that is true, Sunday has supportive of the program, was there only been given to us by tradition." every night to participate, and faith- As the conversation continued she sug- fully helped in the visitation program. gested, "I have even been thinking He was a real joy to work with. The some about becoming a member of members of the Framingham church the Seventh-day Adventist church." To also went far beyond the call of duty which her minister responded, "You to support these evangelistic meetings. couldn't do better than that." He con- They helped construct signs and vari- cluded by saying that even he might ous things that needed to be set up for someday be a Seventh-day Adventist. the meetings. They acted as hostesses So, obviously the Lord really has Framingham meetings in progress. On the to greet people each night, they served worked in a marvelous way, as the platform, (l.—r.) Elder Marion Kidder, Speaker Herman Bauman, Pastor John Cameron, and as ushers, and also helped a great deal message of truth has been presented Program Director Laurel Laing.

April 27, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 8 9 Bermuda

Bermuda Investiture In connection with the youth officers' meetings (story in Mar. 23 GLEANER) an Investiture service was conducted on Sabbath afternoon during which four individuals were invested as Master Guides. They were: Gail Muir ....Midland Heights church Myron Galloway_ Southampton church Sandra Moniz St. George church Joyce Rothwell Warwick church These individuals are to be com- mended for completing the require- ments for the Master Guide achieve- ment. They join the thousands of Master Guide leaders around the world who are dedicated to youth leadership. A special note of appreciation is due Elder Wellesley Muir, youth director of the Bermuda Mission, for leading out in a strong youth program that results in such achievements. Elder Muir also reports that during the Junior Leadership Seminar, thirty-eight individuals completed the course and qualified for the Pathfinder Training Help Us Change the World— Certificate. A. C. MOTE Be a Literature Evangelist. Communication Secretary

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State University booth on the campus during college Site of Five-Day Plan registration days in January was con- ceived for the purpose of enlisting stu- A highly successful Five-Day Plan dents to attend the plan. With the help to Stop Smoking was held in February of Pastor Torres, Brother Harold on the New York State University cam- Wold, Sister Helen Fox, and other pus in New Paltz. The Beautiful Way members of the Poughkeepsie church, Vegetarian Restaurant, in co-operation over 300 persons registered for the with the Poughkeepsie church, con- clinic during these two days. A packed auditorium responds to Elder ducted the plan with the help of Pastor On display were Smoking Sam and Ranzolin's ministry. Tony Torres and Doctors Gordon and Smoking Sue housed in a twelve-foot 2. Master Guides who were invested (left Winona Brannan. One hundred and to right): Gail Muir, Sandra Moniz, Joyce display booth containing literature on forty university students attended and Rothwell, and Myron Galloway. smoking and vegetarianism. Also ad- 3. R. H. Carter (left) and Wellesley Muir approximately 90 per cent of these place scarves and pins on achievers. were able to "kick-the-habit." vertised at this time was a vegetarian 4. Elder Ranzolin, General Conference Asso- Some interesting groundwork was cooking and nutrition school to be ciate Youth Director, bestows honors. laid prior to holding the Five-Day held on the campus three Sundays in 5. Ross Doe, professional diver, teaches a class in shells. Plan. The idea of having a display March. Information on the Beautiful

10 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER Pastor and Mrs. Trevor Fraser with daughter Doctors Winona and Gordon Brannan who Kiesha Nikuze. were in attendance each evening to explain the physiological aspects of smoking. at the Grand Concourse and the North Bronx churches as a ministerial intern, he then proceeded to the Theological Seminary at Andrews University where Elder and Mrs. Leslie Norris from the Old Westbury-Hempstead District on Long Island. he obtained his Master of Divinity degree in 1975. Last fall, Pastor Fraser perience for the Norris's. In former successfully pursued a course in clini- years he has worked in Idaho, North- cal pastoral education at Loma Linda ern New England, Kentucky-Tennes- University, California. see, and Florida in a pastoral capacity. Mrs. Fraser, the former Edith Clay Elder Norris also served as business of Louisville, Kentucky, is a graduate manager of Middle East College, Bei- of the University of Louisville, and rut, Lebanon. He was president of Boston University, and holds a Mas- Shown at the display booth registering stu- the Palestine Mission in Jerusalem and dents for the Five-Day Plan are Rick Shorter ter's Degree in Social Work. Mrs. president of the North Celebes Mis- (left) and Larry Vincent (fourth from left). Fraser has worked at the Brooklyn sion in Indonesia. Another mission Smoking Sue is in left foreground. Family Court in New York, and at the appointment was in Panama. Riverwood Community Center in Way Vegetarian Restaurant in New Elder Norris is assisted in the dis- Michigan. Paltz and restaurant discount coupons trict by Pastor John McFarlane. Work The Frasers have one daughter, were also available. in both churches is progressing nicely. Kiesha Nikuze, born December 31, The display at the Student Union Elder Eliezer Barriero recently came 1975. The family is living temporarily Building was co-ordinated by Rick to New York to pastor the Spanish- at the New York Center. Shorter, owner of the Beautiful Way, speaking Central Brooklyn Church. He Pastor Klingstrand and the members with Lois and Larry Vincent and attended academy in Cuba and gradu- of Crossroads church extend a hearty Jessie West, restaurant employees, as- ated in 1968 from Antillian Union welcome to the Frasers, and pray that sisting. Over 300 have registered for College in Puerto Rico. From 1968 to God will truly bless them and the the Beautiful Way Nutrition Classes. 1974 Elder Barreiro pastored churches church as they use their combined Please pray with us that the Lord in the West Conference in Puerto talents to the glory of God. will lead us to the sincere souls who are searching for truth in this university town, that we may share our faith New Pastors and beliefs with them. PATRICIA HOWELL For the past nine years Elder Leslie Communication Secretary Norris has been manager of the Gen- eral Conference Transportation office located in Long Island City. The office Assistant Pastor Assumes is responsible for shipping personal be- longings and making travel arrange- Duties at Crossroads Church ments for missionaries leaving the During the month of February, United States and for those who are Trevor Fraser assumed his duties as returning. Recently Elder Norris ac- assistant pastor of the Crossroads cepted the invitation of the Greater church in Manhattan. New York Conference to take up pas- Born in Jamaica, West Indies, Pastor toral work in the Old Westbury and Fraser came to the United States at Hempstead churches. Mrs. Norris has the age of seven. He attended Atlantic worked as secretary in the Communi- Union College, and was graduated in cation Department of the conference 1972, majoring in Theology. After all thr9ugh their years in New York. Elder and Mrs. Eliezer Barreiro with sons spending approximately fifteen months Pastoring churches is not a new ex- Harold and Edward and daughter Saraivelys.

April 27, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 8 11 Craft and Hobby Show Jackson Heights Church Held for Youth Leaders Remodeled Carlos Turcios, elementary school teacher, demonstrates sculpturing at a recent craft and hobby show, held in the Greater New York Academy Gym- nasium on Sunday, March 21. This was the first such show for the conference and was sponsored by the youth and educational departments for Pathfinder leaders, school teachers, and youth leaders. The purpose of this was to give opportunity for a wider display of craft projects and to gain new ideas for schools and club activities. Crafts were sold to those who wished to purchase items of interest.

Pastor and Mrs. Jonathan Paulien are assist ing in the Middletown District.

Rico. The family came to New York in 1975 and shortly thereafter the Greater New York Conference Com- On a recent visit to the Jackson Heights mittee asked him to assume pastoral church, Carl Praeger (right), who donated the funds for the beautiful stained glass win- duties here. dow which enhances the newly remodeled The Barreiro family have moved sanctuary, was greeted by architect, Voya into the church responsibilities nicely. Vitorovich, who donated his plans for the The Greater New York Conference is remodeling of the church. Praeger, who had Hobbies ranged from foreign coin been a member of the Jackson Heights church pleased to have them as part of the collections to exotic shells gathered on almost fifty years, now resides in New Jersey. ministerial group. strange shores. Among the many crafts The sanctuary's new look with its wide center For a number of years Jonathan one could find string craft, macaroni aisle makes it a popular place for weddings. Paulien has looked forward to the day art, and needlework. when his schooling would be finished Success was acclaimed by those at- and he would become a full-time min- tending and the second show is being ister in his home conference of Greater scheduled for 1977. New York. That day came early in P. J. SALHANY A Light at t e Crossroads 1976. Director, Youth Activities Brother Paulien attended Greater New York Academy and Atlantic Un- ion College. He finished his seminary training at Andrews University in De- cember, 1975. Prior to finishing his New York studies he worked for a short time in the German Brooklyn church in New York City. He also helped part time in Conference-Wide Youth Rally home in Binghamton, New York. Elder the Eaton Rapids church in Michigan. Warren Zork, assistant pastor of the Mrs. Paulien is the former Pamella Nearly 600 persons crowded the El- Atlantic Union College church, South Gulke from Ellendale, North Dakota. mira, New York, church on Sabbath, Lancaster, Massachusetts, delivered a They are living near Port Jervis, New February 21, for a conference-wide challenging sermon at the morning York, and assisting Elder Austin But- youth rally. The day was filled with worship service. He sounded the call ler in the Middletown District. inspiring events and the overall pro- of God to the youth of today to action gram was excellent. Dale Kongorski, and missionary zeal, summoning all to New York Conference youth director, vest themselves in Christ's armor and served as co-ordinator-director of the bring the awful spiritual conflict of the Have You Read occasion. ages to a speedy triumphant victory The youth conducted the Sabbath for our heavenly Prince Immanuel. Insight school service which was highlighted by Virginia Rodman's mission report. The afternoon rally saw the church's LATELY? Virginia, who served as student mis- physical facilities strained to the limit sionary in Africa for a year, makes her to accommodate the congregation from

12 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER 1976 CAMP MEETING APPLICATION 1976 June 18 - June 26, 1976 NEW YORK CONFERENCE Box 67, Onondaga Branch Syracuse, New York 13215 Attention: Treasurer's Office Please Check Accommodations Desired Dormitory Room (Twin beds, No Cooking in Rooms $36.00 Space for Private Tent 13.50 _ Electricity 4.50 Space for Trailer and/or Camper with Electricity 18.00 Photos by R. Wesson Elder Warren Zork, associate pastor of the Air-Conditioning Electricity Extra 3.00 Atlantic Union College church, South L Equipment, Single Spring w/Mattress 3.00 ter, M husetts, delivered the Sabbath morning sermon at the all-day conference- _ Transient Accommodations per Night 2.50 wide youth rally, Elmira, New York. A $10.00 deposit is to accompany all orders. NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER MAY 30. Cabins are already assigned. No pets, please. Please check days you plan to be present if not staying complete time. Friday, Sabbath, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, ._ .. Sabbath Accommodations are made 'on the basis that the person applying will pro- vide proper supervision for any minors under his jurisdiction or care. Will you have minors with you?

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Virginia Rodman, Binghamton, New York, Address presented a most stirring missions appeal at the youth rally. She is holding a hoe used C State . Zip Code by the African natives in their agricultural ty pursuits. The blade is not furnished to them until they have paid their taxes. A native I am a member of SDA Church drum, employed in ceremonial rituals, is pictured on the pulpit to the left. No-it: If you want same trailer space as last year, full amount must be in by May 15.

every sector of the Empire State—it Those participating in the all-day was standing room only. Elder C. W. event included: Dale Kongorski, New Skantz newly-appointed New York York Conference youth director; War- Conference president, delivered a pro- ren Zork, Atlantic Union College asso- vocative message to the youth. ciate pastor; C. W. Skantz, New York Throughout the day the program was Conference president; Virginia Rod- enhanced by special musical renditions man, student, Binghamton, New York: by various young people including the R. A. Wesson, New York Conference Atlantic Union College choral group. secretary-treasurer; Atlantic Union Col- During the evening program, the Un- lege choral group with Dr. Al- ion Springs Academy touring tumbling wyn Fraser, sponsor-chaperon; Union Maritza Rivera rendered a lovely vocal solo team presented a thrilling and en- Springs Academy touring choir with at the youth rally accompanied on the guitar tertaining performance, and a motion Carmen Swigart, director; USA tum- by John Spielman. Both are members of the Elmira, New York, church. picture was shown. bling team, Joseph Hamilton, director.

April 27, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 8 13 Union Springs Academy, Union Springs, New York, touring tumbling team under the direction of Joseph Hamilton, gave an excellent performance at the conference-wide youth rally, Saturday night, February 21.

The messenger of the Lord has de- Emergency spiritual aid over evil is offered via the emblem AAA, and slogan, "Ask An Ad- clared, "With such an army of workers ventist" by Mr. and Mrs. David Hudak and daughter Kimberly of the Albany, New York, church. as our youth, rightly trained, might furnish, how soon the message of a have stopped him and inquired regard- crucified, risen, and soon-coming Sav- ing his AAA emblem. The slogan has Present Truth Message, the Albany iour might be carried to the whole been an attention-getter and a point of and Troy, New York, churches em- world!"—Messages to Young People, contact and interest which has at- barked on a mass mailing project that p. 196. tracted many persons, thereby furnish- would reach every home in Albany H. A. UHL ing an opportunity for a conversation and Rensselaer counties. Communication Secretary resulting in registrations in the Five- A mailing company was contacted Day Plan. possessing the address of every local Surely, the three angels' messages resident in the prescribed territory. A Heaven's AAA Service commissioned to us by divine provi- literature package was prepared com- Countless motorists and passengers dence constitute heaven's final invita- prised of "Steps to Christ," "Ready or traveling on a highway have experi- tion of love. They embody the emer- Not" brochure on the subject of Jesus' enced mechanical difficulties and have gency aid necessary for sin-caused fail- second advent, a leaflet dealing with been deeply grateful for the "good ures on the highway of life which the seventh-day Sabbath, and a self- Samaritan" assistance of the AAA would prevent priceless souls from addressed return card with free litera- (American Automobile Association). reaching destination heaven. The rem- ture offers and information on various nant church's spiritual AAA will pro- services to the public by the church. Mr. and Mrs. David Hudak of the duce eternal life-saving results that are A letter was enclosed explaining the Albany, New York, church, have drawn incalculable. objective of witnessing to every person a parallelism from the AAA and made Can GLEANER readers face the sober- by 1980 and extended an invitation to a spiritual application. Lovingly dedi- ing challenge and query of "Ask An cated to Christ, the young couple is ac- Adventist" by a neighbor or friend? Is tively involved in sharing their faith the life so fully surrendered and and bearing a positive witness of their heaven-given endowments so yielded affection for their Redeemer in numer- that we can offer the aid by our life- ous endeavors. Urged by a conviction style and furnish the answers necessary to more dramatically advertise the to reach heaven as members of God's church's Community Services and out- saintly AAA—"Ask An Adventist"? reach program, particularly the Five- Day Plan to Stop Smoking and related H. A. UHL health services, they had their station Communication Secretary wagon inscribed with the AAA emblem centered above the slogan "Ask A n Ad- ventist." Moreover, posted signs in rear Target 80 Mailing Project side windows read, "It Works! The Under deep conviction resulting Happiness is expressed with a smile on the Five-Day Plan to Stop Smoking." from the General Conference Session face of Elder D. A. Orsburn, district pastor of David Hudak, a competent and in Vienna, Austria, that God's work the Albany and Troy, New York, churches as on earth should be finished by 1980 the last boxes of truth-filled packets are qualified automobile mechanic, says loaded on a truck to be mailed to 135,000 that many motorists and pedestrians and every home contacted with the homes in the area.

14 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER erature combination for mailing. The God's Word declares, "Blessed are undertaking provided excellent ye that sow beside all waters." And Christian fellowship for both churches "It shall not return unto me void." having a definite unifying influence. Isaiah 32:20; Isaiah 55:11. These The end result of all the packaging promises are being claimed by the process mushroomed into four large members of the Albany and Troy truckloads of printed matter. Seventh-day Adventist churches. It was a thrilling and inspiring mo- The raising of funds for this enor- ment as members knelt around the mous financial project by the Albany- colossal stack of church-filled litera- Troy District required some genuine ture and petitioned Heaven's bless- sacrifices and effort. The members, ings upon it as it found its way to the however, are under the profound con- Four truckloads, like the one pictured, were homes and hearts of the recipients. At required to mail the huge number of packets the writing of this article packets have viction that now is the time to make to all homes in Albany and Rensselaer been mailed for one week. During this such sacrifices and to separate one- counties in New York. The project repre- week's time about 125 replies request- self from earthly possessions and give sented many man-hours of labor and planning in preparation. ing divergent services and literature God's cause priority. It is incumbent have been received. A number of resi- upon every church to commence an dents have telephoned and compli- all-out witnessing program which will mented the church on the project. greatly accelerate our Lord's return. Several have mentioned how much Those interested in employing this they appreciated the book, "Steps to method can be assured that these ideas Christ," and others have sent money will be gladly shared. Request any in- to help with the project. At this writing results of the program are not formation from Pastor D. A. Orsburn, fully known; however, mailing 810,000 726 Western Avenue, Albany, New pieces of literature will indeed be seed York 12203. sowing that will aid in finishing God's H. A. UHL great work on earth. Communication Secretary

Members of the Albany and Troy, New York churches preparing truth-filled packets for mailing to every home in Albany and Rens- selaer counties, 135,000 homes. Northeastern

The Lesser Light Riddick, laymen of the Trinity temple in Poughkeepsie, New York. The pro- They were out knocking on doors gram was so well received that the proclaiming the word of God to those time was extended to sixty minutes who would listen, but they were not every Sunday morning. satisfied. There were more people Thomas Johnson was still not satis- throughout the city than two men fied but felt that further expansion was could possibly reach. There had to needed. He worked until the Lesser be another approach. The question Light was given time on the local TV was "What?" These two laymen (one Cablevision station. In September, very young in the Message) pondered 1975, another hour was allowed, bring- Earnestly petitioning Heaven to bless the and prayed about this matter. Thomas ing total time to two hours each Sun- precious truth-filled packages as they enter Johnson, the "babe" in the Message, day morning. homes and hearts. Total cost of the mass mail- is a licensed radio announcer and part- ing was $20,000. Mrs. Riddick and Mrs. Johnson time news reporter. One day the an- work diligently with their husbands swer came to him—he would try to join in the herculean challenge of fin- in their planning and programming. get time on radio to witness for God. ishing the Gospel proclamation. Mrs . Johnson co-ordinates all the He spoke to his friend Garnet Riddick The two-county area has 135,000 music which is played and Mrs. Riddick who agreed it was an excellent plan, postal patrons. The cost of the pack- does the technical writing. Through not realizing he too would be involved age including postage averaged approx- radio and television Johnson and in this phase of witnessing. imately 14 cents. The Albany and Troy Riddick are able to reach hundreds congregations will spend about $20,000 After a few short weeks of waiting, each week, bringing joy and comfort on this enterprise including the cost the opportunity presented itself in through music, invited guests, and of follow-up literature and attending April, 1975, and fifteen minutes radio thoughts from the Book of inspiration. postage expense. time was given for witnessing. Thus Mr. Riddick, who is the talent co- The churches spent 15 twelve-hour the Lesser Light Program was born ordinator, manages to engage individ- days packaging and preparing the lit- with Thomas Johnson and Garnet uals who love the Lord and are helping

April 27, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 8 15 ance director for the Northeastern is the surest safeguard against the OFFICIAL NOTICES Conference, gave a convincing demon- corruptions of the world. In the at- stration with Smoking Sam. mosphere of such a home the children Northeastern Conference The Lesser Light is the first pro- will learn to love both their earthly of Seventh-day Adventists gram of its kind in Dutchess County parents and their heavenly Father." The fifteenth regular constituency as well as in Poughkeepsie. "Go ye into —The Adventist Home, p. 19. meeting (second triennial) of the all the world, and preach the gospel The Spirit of God moved as families Northeastern Conference of Seventh- to every creature." The "world" for walked to the altar to rededicate their day Adventists will be held at the many of us is right in our own neigh- families to the Lord. Victory Lake Camp, Hyde Park, New York, May 23, 1976. The first meet- borhoods and cities. JENETT BRUCE ing is scheduled to convene at 9:00 JOYCE E. RIDDICK Public Relations Secretary a.m. The purpose of the meeting 's Technical Writer to elect officers, directors of departments, and various committees Lesser Light Program for the coming triennial term, and Temperance Day at to transact such other business as New Rochelle may properly come before the delegates. Another Baby Is Born— "What? know ye not that your Each organized church in the Con- Mt. Sinai Is Its Name body is the temple of the Holy ference is entitled to be represented Ghost which is in you, which ye by duly appointed delegates on the October 25, 1975, was a great day have of God, and ye are not your basis of one for the organization, for the Mt. Sinai church, St. Albans, own?" I Corinthians 6:19 regardless of size of membership New York, for on this day the church and one additional delegate for each 25 members or major fraction organization took place. G. R. Earle, On Sabbath, February 28, 1976, Dr. thereof. conference president, and S. W. Sto- Courtney Wood brought to us a The members of the Executive vall secretary, made the day unfor- message of temperance and health. Committee of the Conference, all gettable. Yet, this day could not have accredited laborers receiving creden- Included in the message was an ad- tials and licenses from the Confer- been possible had it not been for the monition to abstain from alcoholic ence and any member of the faithful, tireless labors of our pastor, General or Atlantic Union conference H. C. Brewer, who went about the committees who may be present are Master's business seeking to redeem delegates at large. G. R. Earle, President souls through Jesus Christ. S. W. Stovall, Secretary For seven testing weeks, amid trials Soul winning can be fun! yet with great authority, Elder Brewer Let MESSAGE help Northeastern Conference presented the claims of the gospel, Corporation of assisted by associate evangelist Harvey you win souls to Christ! Seventh-day Adventists Williams, a faithful layman from Oak- land, California. A. Whigham, an Oak- Notice is hereby given that the regular triennial session of the wood College student, sang nightly Northeastern Conference Corpora- with Amy Berry at the piano and tion of Seventh-day Adventists will Gene Andrews at the organ. As a result be held in connection with the of these meetings, 121 precious souls fifteenth regular session (second triennial) of the Northeastern Con- accepted the third angel's message. ference of Seventh-day Adventists at Thus Mt. Sinai was born. the Victory Lake Camp, Hyde Park, New York, on May 23, 1976. The first meeting of the Corporation is called to convene at 3:00 p.m. The The Family Circle purpose of the meeting is to elect officers and trustees for the coming Sabbath, February 21, was "Family triennial term and to transact such Day" in New Rochelle, New York. other business as may properly come Families sat together listening to an before the session. Delegates to the inspiring message by Pastor Raymond Conference session are delegates to the Corporation meeting. Saunders who stated that God has G. R. Earle, President blessed the family as a very special unit Stennett Brooks, Secretary in society. He reminded us that we should keep God as the center of our homes and in so doing God will bless The 1976 campaign has begun others. Many facets of the Advent richly the family structure. God re- Message are being proclaimed through quires each member to do his part so APRIL 1 to JUNE 30. him in his "thoughts for the day." the family circle will not be broken. Action time is NOW! Literature is sent to those who call and "The home that is beautified by write in thanking and praising the love, sympathy, and tenderness is a one-year subscription, $3.00 Lord for the program. place that angels love to visit, and The February 29, 1976, Lesser where God is glorified. The influence Southern Publishing Association Light Program featured "Better Liv- of a carefully guarded Christian home BOX 59, NASHVILLE, TN 37202 ing." R. P. Peay, youth and temper- in the years of childhood and youth

16 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER beverages, tobacco, and all habit-form- A major highlight of the workshop Emmanuel Temple ing drugs. was a panel presentation followed by a Church School As a people looking for the Lord to question and answer period. Topics come, we must be prepared physically presented were: During the 1974-75 school year the as well as spiritually. Therefore, now Northeastern Conference education is the time to take proper care of our 1. Leadership: Qualities of a department, under the direction of bodies. Daily exercise, fresh air, rest, Leader—Mrs. Henrietta Jackson; Mrs. Sandra Herndon, educational su- and moderate appetite all play a part 2. Effective Planning—Ms. Gladys pervisor, held their first Annual Fine in healthful living. By exercising tem- Miller; Arts Festival at the Northeastern perance in mind and body we main- 3. Periodic Evaluation of Academy in New York City. tain the very best condition. Departments' Program and Each of the eleven elementary schools in the conference submitted "For ye are bought with a price: Communication—Edward Phipps; students' original compositions of short therefore glorify God in your body, 4. Advertising: Good P.R.—Ms. Lois stories and descriptions to compete for and in your spirit, which are God's." Wesley. I Corinthians 6:20 the grand prize of $40. JENETT BRUCE The presentations were most helpful to Miss Molica Forney tied for first Public Relations Secretary those attending, providing many new place with her poem, "The Magic of ideas for officers to work with in 1976. Love." A fellowship hour was the final touch This year on May 2, 1976, the Em- Ephesus Church to a day well spent discovering the keys manuel temple school will again send Officers' Workshop to effective leadership. Special thanks its best original compositions hoping to all those who helped make this third to retain its status as leader in the On Sabbath, January 24, 1976, the annual workshop most informative and field of creative writing. Ephesus church sponsored its third successful. MARSHA DAVIS annual church officers' workshop. Pas- CAROLINE JONES Leader tor E. J. Humphrey challenged the officers and lay members with a soul- stirring sermon entitled "Power for Service." He urged the officers espe- cially to pray diligently for the Holy Northern New England Spirit so they might have greater spiritual power in doing God's work. Manchester, New Hampshire of meetings at the Palace Theater in Church Dedicated Manchester, assisted by Elder D. H. Hanson. The seating capacity of the On February 7, the Manchester theater was approximately 1,400 and Seventh-day Adventist church was dedi- the Lord blessed them with an atten- cated with Elder J. L. Dittberner as dance of nearly 800. As a result of the the dedication speaker. The church baptisms from these meetings, a church was completed in March, 1973. was organized and they began meeting The church's history in this area goes at the I.O.O.F. Hall at 83 Hanover back many years. It was in this area Street. During the next few years mem- that IJriah Smith was born and edu- bership increased from meetings held cated turning down an attractive offer to teach at Mont Vernon Academy. In 1862, a man by the name of Elder Moses Hull lived and worked in the neighboring town of Amherst. Al- though records are not available, we know a sizable congregation was living Ms. Lois Wesley speaks on advertising. in Amherst till around 1910. A member's carriage shed was used as a church school during those years. In December 30, 1911, a company was organized in the city of Manchester with a membership of twenty-two, meeting at the YMCA on Mechanic Left to right—Ralph Parraway, treasurer of Street. A lady physician, M. E. Houser, the Manchester church, burns the mortgage; was their leader. Kenneth Burrill, pastor; Carl P. Anderson, president of the Northern New England Con- In 1920, Elder Bryant, who was ference; J. L. Dittberner, president of the president of the Vermont-New Hamp- Atlantic Union Conference; L. W. Crocker, shire Conference in Concord, New treasurer of the Atlantic Union Conference; and Ralph Trecartin, treasurer of the Northern Mrs. Virginia Norman, workshop chairman. Hampshire, agreed to hold a series New England Conference.

April 27, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 8 17 It was a special treat to have the also, after cutting through red tape, South Lancaster Village church ladies were able to go into Vienna and be trio present our special music for the present at the World Session of the morning service. Our guest speaker General Conference and thrill our was our own Conference President, world leaders and delegates with their Elder Carl P. Anderson. It was good music. It was a miraculous story of the to have him free to attend our Rally Lord's leading throughout their entire and we all received a rich blessing tour. from his message on "Making Deci- After the supper hour, many persons sions." stayed for au evening of basketball, After the lunch period, we all met volleyball, and other games for the Greater Boston Academy presented selections in the auditorium for our traditional during Manchester church dedication. younger children. Singspiration. An unusual array of fine The Rally was co-ordinated by the talent, organized by Pastor Fish, in- by Elder 0. D. Cardey in 1924 and Brattleboro, Vermont, District and spired us for an enjoyable hour. Some Adventists joining from Nashua, Wil- many thanks go to the Pastor of the of the talent included three sets of ton, Mont Vernon, and Temple, New district, R. L. Cheney; Gloria Sprague. twins singing together, a group of Hampshire. MV leader; and Laurea Smead for a church school children singing scrip- In 1944, Elder V. A. Anderson rented fine job of organizing. ture, and many others. the Universalist church at Union and The four o'clock meeting was a Our next Rally will be our annual Myrtle Streets for meetings. With the special one, as we were fortunate to campout on May 28, 29, and 30, in the addition of new members, it was de- have part of the very talented New South Royalton, Vermont, area. The cided in 1945 to buy a building at 252 England Youth Ensemble, under the annual Conference-sponsored canoe Manchester Street. Through the sacri- direction of Virginia Gene Shankel- trip on the White River will be held fice and dedication of its members, the Rittenhouse. Along with several num- on Sunday and Monday of that week- church was dedicated on May 29, 1965. bers by the Youth Ensemble, Mrs. end. This will be a special Memorial The Lord continued to bless the Rittenhouse presented a slide program Day weekend with the two activities people and they soon realized that on their recent trip to Poland, where linked together. Watch for further their church was now too small to they presented a special program for details and plan to attend for the accommodate the people attending. President Gerald Ford. As they toured whole weekend. Land was purchased in Bedford in Communist countries presenting their MARTHA KOWALKOWSKI May, 1971, and construction began concerts and witnessing as American Secretary-treasurer on March 12, 1972. Youth and Christians, they were met Someday soon the history of the with much favor and enthusiasm by Manchester church will be completed. the youth in these countries. They Roberts Joins Parkview A history that will record a revival Memorial Hospital Staff and reformation of God's people of such a magnitude that this largest city George F. Roberts, of Northern New England will be en- R. P. T., has recently lightened with God's last warning mes- joined the Parkview sage. May that day be hastened! Memorial Hospital staff as director of KENNETH BURRILL, Pastor physical therapy. Mr. Roberts was born in Vermont-New Hampshire Bridgton, Maine. He attended Atlantic MV Youth Rally Union College, It was a fine day weather-wise and South Lancaster, the traveling was good, enabling Elder C. P. Anderson presenting the sermon Massachusetts, then transferred to approximately 400 youth of all ages at the Youth Rally. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, to meet on February 14 for a spiritual California, and received his Bachelor revival. We were fortunate to have the of Science degree in physical therapy lovely auditorium of the Bellows Falls in 1950. Union High School in which to meet. We began our Sabbath day's activities with a rousing song service at 9:45 with Pastor Howard Fish, of the The Camp Meeting dates for Bennington-Rutland, Vermont, Dis- Northern New England are June trict. Sabbath school followed with the 17-26, 1976. Guest speakers are Association's president, Bruce Conrad, being planned, and those who acting as superintendent. An interest- wish to send an application for ing mission appeal was presented by tent reservations should do so immediately. Bruce and Linda Hallal, student mis- Special music presented by Jeff Harrington, sionaries from Atlantic Union College. Pastor Howard Fish, and Kim Busl.

18 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER He accepted his first position at Sacred Heart Hospital for the last Browning Salutes America Paradise Valley Hospital, San Diego, seven years. May 9 California. Moving back to the east As a member of the Seventh-day coast, he was employed at the Veterans Adventist church, Mr. Roberts is look- Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. ing forward to using his talents in helping the patients at Parkview to Returning to his native state, Mr. develop not only physically but also Roberts set up a private practice in mentally and spiritually. physical therapy in Lewiston and Rum- He and his wife, Ruth, are now re- ford, Maine. His next move took his siding in Bowdoin, Maine. They have family to Pensacola, Florida, where he two sons, Earland, an instrument was employed at Crippled Children's mechanic at the Naval Air Station, Convalescent Home for seven years, Pensacola; and Eldon, principal of the Baptist Hospital for five years, Pewee Valley Academy in Kentucky. then as chief physical therapist at DR. MYRON KRUEGER On Sunday, May 9, the community of Lancaster will have a Bicentennial Celebration sponsored by Browning Memorial Elementary School. The Southern New England clay's activities will begin at noon with a "Sundae In The Park" on the South Lancaster Common. Home and School officers, along with parents, will be sell- ing various kinds of ice cream sundaes, drinks, grinders, and baked goods un- PUT YOURSELF IN THE PICTURE til 6:00 p.m. One of the highlights will AT CAMP WINNEKEAG be a concert by the Atlantic Union Col- lege band at 4:00 p.m. "The Camp That Cares" The main feature of the day's activities will be at 2:00 p.m. when the police escort will lead the school parade, beginning at the Perkins school in Lancaster and ending in the South- ern New England Conference parking lot. The parade will feature the Path- finder color guard and drum unit. "Benjamin Franklin" portrayed by

The lake is quiet without you. Come jump in and swim with us.

CAMP WINNEKEAG DATES Blind Camp Ages 9-19 July 4-11 Junior Camp I Ages 11-13 July 11-18 July 18-25 Junior Camp II Ages 11-13 July 25-30 Friendship Camp Ages 9-13 August 1-8 Adventurer Camp Ages 8-10 August 1-8 Wilderness Camp Ages 13 and Up August 8-15 Youth Camp Ages 14.20 August 15-22 Music Camp Ages 10 and Up August 22-29 Senior Citizens Camp Ages 55 and Up September 3.6 Family Camp All Ages

Send Application to: CAMP WINNEKEAG 34 Sawyer Street South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561

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SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE 1976 Camp Meeting Order Blank

Locating Committee Southern New England Conference South Lancaster, Massachusetts 01561 Date

Please make the following reservations for me for the 1976 Camp Meeting, tune 18-26:

Tent with floor $28.00

Double bed—spring and mattress 6.00 Single bed—spring and mattress 4.00 Table 1.50

Chairs each .50

Space for private tent or trailer per night* . 3.00

Bruce Millet, a seventh grader at —per week end 730 Browning, will be the parade mar- shall. The fourteen classrooms are —full time 20.00 each developing a float with a bicentennial theme. Some of the themes of Dormitory Room—adults only (no children) the floats are: America: The Melting must supply own linen Pot of People; Concord Bridge; Plym- per person per night 3.25 outh Rock; the American Indians; a colonial school; patriots and petti- coats; the 200th birthday party; and Total Order Statue of Liberty. Guest groups will be a fife and drum Deposit corps from Bolton, honor guard from Balance the Acton Militia, Lancaster Public School band, and an Atlantic Union College float. Any orders that come in after May 21 will be on a first come, first-served Photographs are from last year's cel- basis. A charge of $1.00 will be made for the exchange of equipment should ebration and this year's will be even a change be desired after the original assignment of camp meeting equip- better. Plan to bring the family and ment to tents. A deposit is required to hold your reservation on the fol- spend Sunday, May 9, in Lancaster, lowing basis: Conference Tent—$28.00; Dormitory Room—$6.50 (two .Nlassachusetts. nights' rental); Parking space for private tent or trailer—$7.50. Private tent and trailer sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Your deposit will assure you a space.

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Address

Church

* Please indicate whether you will be in tent or trailer and length of time you plan to stay. FAITH FOR TODAY 20 THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER

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This may surprise you, but it is true. We will once again have the The beautiful singing voice of Del Delker is probably more widely privilege of having Elder H. M. S. Richards, Sr., with us as one of known and loved by Seventh-Day Adventists than any other person. our featured camp meeting speakers. He is a true patriarch of the For many years she has been featured by the Voice of Prophecy and Adventist church. It would be well worth making a special effort to sings in other countries in a number of different languages. Those attend this year's camp meeting to hear this Godly man speak. who attend the Southern New England Conference camp meeting this year, June 18-26, will be thrilled again as they listen to Del Delker sing praises to God in her very lovely way.

New England Memorial Hospital there will be information booths fo- cusing on a variety of programs con- Hospital Day at NEMH-1976 tests administered by doctors, nurses, ducted by the hospital and local and paramedical personnel. agencies. Some of the local agencies Plans are being made for the sixth The Eastern Middlesex Board of include the State Police, M.D.C., annual Hospital Day program to be Realtors are sponsoring the hyperten- Stoneham Police and Fire Depart- held on Sunday, May 16, at the New sion, coronary risk and the obesity ments, Red Cross, Bay State Ambu- England Memorial Hospital, Stone- screens. The Hospital Day Committee lance, Area Mental Health Board, ham. The Hospital Day program will is seeking additional organizations Epilepsy Foundation, and Social Se- mark National Hospital Week, the which are willing to sponsor free tests curity, to name a few. theme of which is "Healthy Birthday, and to develop some new tests never Hospital Day is a community service America." before held. program of the New England Me- Robert Stotz, director of health edu- Other tests will include a breast self- morial Hospital. The hospital and cation at NEMH, is chairman of the examination, glaucoma screen, oral local agencies offer free testing and Hospital Day Committee. Stotz fore- tumor, and preventive dentistry test, information to help local families live casts an even bigger program than last child motor-perception fun test, dia- a healthier and happier life. Plan now year's Hospital Day which saw a record betes screen, exercise test, hand to attend Hospital Day, May 16, for 3,300 tests given. Community organiza- strength test, posture test, and vital fun, refreshments, health education, tions and NEMH sponsored thirteen capacity test. and peace-of-mind knowing your free clinical tests and health screening In addition to the testing programs, health is also our concern.

THE ATLANTIC UNION GLEANER 22 HELP WANTED Dateline '76 . . . Computer Programmer Director for Safety and Security Utilization Review Nurse Charge Nurse LET MY PEOPLE GO Coronary Care Unit Nurse, 3-11 George Vandeman traces mankind's search for political, physical, and Staff Nurses for Medical-Surgical religious freedom down through history in this thrilling tribute to in- Unit, 3-11; 11-7 dividual liberty. Engineer, 2nd Class Physical Therapist New York May 8 WPIX-TV, 11 9:30 a.m., Saturday Portland May 23 WGAN-TV, 12 9:30 a.m., Sunday

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May 13 - 16, 1976

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Special events and activities have been mailed to youth directors. No one will want to miss the exciting programs, campfires, speakers, singing, fellowship, parade of drum corps, marching exercises, and other spectacu- I III • ••• - lar activities.

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April 27, 1976, Vol. LXXV, No. 8 23 ON THE WAY HOME By J. L. DITTBERNER, President Atlantic Union Conference

Even though it is unlawful in many where the children want to be? Or would they rather go areas, you still see a lot of hitchhikers some other place? Are their friends welcome, or do they as you travel on the highways. Most of have to meet down the street at the corner? Do your them are young people. Some, no children, after they are married, still want to come doubt, are traveling to and from col- home to visit Dad and Mother? The young man on the lege. Others may be looking for work. highway wanted to get home. There must have been a Some may be running away from real attraction for him. Maybe the words rang in his ears, home or responsibilities. A large num- "Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home." ber are just traveling the cheapest way It is God's desire that our homes be a little heaven possible to see the country. They can on earth. Mrs. E. G. White nicely said: usually be identified by a large back- pack or bedroll. Often they may even have a dog or We need more sunshiny parents and more sunshiny Christians. We are too much shut up within ourselves. Too cat with them. (Actually, you wonder how they can often the kindly, encouraging word, the cheery smile, are expect a ride with all this gear.) Among the group withheld from our children and from the oppressed and there are those who may be fleeing from justice or discouraged. prison. Some may be high on drugs, and others have Parents, upon you rests the responsibility of being light- bearers and light-givers. Shine as lights in the home, brighten- evil designs on those who might give them a ride. There- ing the path that your children must travel. As you do this, fore, many motorists are often fearful to give rides to your light will shine to those without. these people, yours truly included. From every Christian home a holy light should shine To encourage someone to give them a lift, these forth. Love should be revealed in action. It should flow out in all home intercourse, showing itself in thoughtful kindness, "thumbers" will often hold up a piece of paper or in gentle, unselfish courtesy. There are homes where this cardboard on which is roughly scribbled their hopeful principle is carried out—homes where God is worshiped and destination. It may be Chicago, New York, Atlanta, truest love reigns. From these homes morning and evening prayer ascends to God as sweet incense, and His mercies and New England, or any place in the country. If their des- blessings descend upon the suppliants like the morning dew. tination is on your route, there is a greater urge to —The Adventist Home, p. 37. pick them up. Even so, because so many tragedies have happened, better judgment prevails over sympathy and Many, many things could be said and many quotations most drivers pass them by. I guess the most appealing given about the home and what it should be. But maybe placard I have seen was a few days ago when a young we ought to read the above quotation again and see if hitchhiker held up his sign with the word "HOME" on our homes compare favorably to the sugestions made. it. I really wanted to pick him up, but then one never Do we have bright and sunshiny dispositions? Do we knows. And besides, the backseat was full of stuff. But have kind, encouraging words and cheery smiles for the farther we went, the more I thought about this our childern? Are we thoughtful, kind, and gentle? Do young man and the more I wished we had stopped. we manifest an unselfish courtesy? If parents can, by the Was he really on his way home, and why? Maybe he grace of God, honestly answer yes to these questions, I was a college student on the way home for a vacation believe the homes will be places where the children love break. Or was he just discharged from the armed service? to come and love to stay. What greater satisfaction could Perhaps he had been out looking for work and was come to parents than to see their son or daughter hold- disappointed. It could be that he was a "runaway" and ing up a sign saying "home" and thus indicating a desire found the world a cold and unwelcome place when his to be there! And even if they have been to a "far money was gone. As I remember, he didn't have a back- country" and "wasted their goods" and still want to come pack or any luggage. He might have lost everything home, please receive them. he had; I don't know. But, at any rate, he was on his To spiritualize a bit, we might think of the many way home! people, young and old, who are holding up "home" There is something very wonderful about home. The signs. They are looking for a heavenly home. God for- very word gives a person a warm feeling inside. That bid that we should pass any of them by without offering is, if the home is what it ought to be. Is yours a place them a lift on their way home.