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Review and Herald for 1987 ADVENTIST Weekly News and Inspiration for Seventh-day Adventists October 29, 1987 1987 ANNUAL COUNCIL REPORT: Chemical Dependency Harris Pine Mills Update Expatriate Salaries Human Sexuality Statement Update on Burundi Overture From Russia LETTERS Self-esteem (cont.) He thus might have been able to Army, and the reason I joined was In response to the letter (Sept. 10) undo the wrong. ELIZABETH BECK not to serve the government and the that asks the question "How can I Colorado Springs, Colorado laws, but to serve the people and the focus on my self-esteem and keep ideals of this country. my eyes on Jesus at the same time?" Truthtelling, ROBERT T. CORK try this statement from Ellen White, I commend Kit Watts for "Telling Fort Hood, Texas hardly noted for being a pop psy- the Truth" (Sept. 17). Having been a chologist: "The Lord is disap- lifelong Adventist, as were my par- The Lord's Supper pointed when His people place a ents before me, I have a fine library "All in the Family" (Aug. 13) was low estimate upon themselves. He of Adventist literature and so ap- a solemn, inspiring appeal to not desires His chosen heritage to value preciate the excellent scholarship neglect the blessed time of fellow- themselves according to the price Julia Neuffer and others contributed ship with our risen Lord. Since no He has placed upon them" (The De- to making our literature accurate. I direct reference was made to the sire of Ages, p. 668). was a coworker with Miss Neuffer at preceding ordinance, some people Perhaps the answer is found in the Review and Herald Publishing might infer that this is optional. the question itself. Only as we look Association for many years. I too But there are, in fact, three essen- to Jesus Christ can we realize the can testify to her courage, knowl- tial parts of the Lord's Supper: foot inestimable worth and value the Fa- edge, and perseverance, and I washing, the bread, and the wine. ther places upon us. As children of would add that she has a friendly, The first was implied in the article God, we can feel good about our- humble, and unassuming personal- when it referred to taking "a good selves because we have been re- ity. IDAMAE MELENDY long look at your own life.... Search deemed by God and re-created in Silver Spring, Maryland your conscience, to get right with His image. JOSEPH F. NICOSIA Him." If this is not done, then we are Temple, Pennsylvania Scapegoat in danger of eating and drinking Through the years Ellen White of- "unworthily" (1 Cor. 11:27). Confused ten has been made the scapegoat for The threefold service of a com- I am more than a little confused as the ban on the theater, jewelry, and plete Communion is (1) the intro- to the author's thinking in "Two other questionable indulgences; spective look inward; (2) the retro- Young Men Came to Church" (Sept. whereas a century ago many Prot- spective look back to the cross; and 3). The last two paragraphs lead me estant churches upheld these stan- (3) the prospective look forward to to believe that the writer approved dards with us. Mrs. White did not the Second Advent, when the Lord of the filthy righteousness of the originate the higher Christian val- will drink of the fruit of the vine "saint" rather than the holy righ- ues —she simply endorsed them. once more, in personal communion teousness of One who would have As Adventist believers in the Bi- with us in His Father's kingdom (Matt. 26:29). said, "Come on, boys, I want you to ble doctrine of spiritual gifts, rather eat at My house today." than use the expression "because EDWARD E. WHITE I realize I am writing from south- Ellen White says so," should we not Bracknell, Berkshire, England ern California, but I am glad I belong say, "God so counsels us through to a church that is alive, where the the Spirit of Prophecy"? Turning Up the Volume "Saints and Singers" (July 30) ex- Spirit of God can be felt, and where ADRIEL CHILSON pressed well the need to allow all to heartfelt applause is accepted along Angwin, California with hearty amens. share their talent. But is it necessary to turn up the volume to a painful RAY KEENEY Loyalty Loma Linda, California number of decibels on recorded ac- "The Lady and the Lord" (Aug. companiments? Sometimes one can 20) raises the issue of loyalty to our The thrust of "Two Young Men scarcely hear the message above the government and country. I believe pulsating beat. Came to Church" makes clear that that God should be number one in a the author did not approve of the MARGUERITE N. ENTZ person's life, but I am also proud to Madison, Tennessee "saint's" words. His final para- be an American. I believe that there graphs are an example of irony.— is a special patriotism in this coun- Editors try, a feeling of pride for our heritage Letters should not exceed 250 words and rights guaranteed by our Con- and should carry the writer's name, ad- Why didn't the author of the ar- stitution and laws. dress, and telephone number. All will be ticle, after seeing the horrible chas- Loyalty to a country's laws edited to meet space and literary require- ments, but the author's meaning will not tening take place, go back to the should not be confused with loyalty be changed. Views expressed in the letters young men and apologize and tell to a country's ideals and values. I do not necessarily represent those of the them he was happy they were there? am a member of the United States editors or denomination. 2 (1210) ADVENTIST REVIEW, OCTOBER 29, 1987 ADVENTIST REVIEW October 29, 1987 General paper of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Editor William G. Johnsson Associate Editor Myron K. Widmer News Editor Carlos Medley Assistant Editors Eugene F. Durand Deborah Anfenson-Vance Kit Watts Administrative Secretary Corinne Russ Second fiddle, p. 10 Making friends, p. 12 Editorial Secretaries Annual council, p. 6 Jackie Ordelheide Edith Wilkens Art Director Byron Steele EDITORIALS EDUCATION Designer Bryan Gray Marketing 4 What Happens When We 14 Conversion and Renewal Gil Anderson Die? Many people wonder whether Adventist Ad Sales schools still provide a spiritual atmo- Orval Driskell The Bible tells us we are all creatures, Subscriber Services made by God and dependent on Him for sphere for leading young people to Christ. Larry Burtnett by Jan Haluska Consulting Editors life and all things. Neal C. Wilson, Charles E. Bradford, Wal- by William G. Johnsson lace 0. Coe, D. F. Gilbert, Robert J. Kloosterhuis, Kenneth J. Mittleider, Enoch NEWS Oliveira, Calvin B. Rock, G. Ralph Thomp- son Special Contributors 5 Withered Hands 6 Newsbreak Kenneth H. Wood, Robert H. Pierson, George W. Brown, Gerald J. Christo, Jesus speaks wholeness to His fractured Extended report on the 1987 Annual Ottis C. Edwards, Bekele Heye, Edwin Lu- people. by Deborah Anfenson-Vance Council. descher, J. J. Nortey, Jan Paulsen, Walter R. L. Scragg, Joao Wolff Africa-Indian Ocean Editions Editor, Inter-American Edition BIBLICAL STUDY 18 Worldview Editor, Adalgiza Archbold South American Editions Adventist's 146-mile Mount Whitney Editor, R. S. Lessa, Portuguese; editor, 10 Peter's Brother run. Blue ribbon investment project. Ko- Rolando Itin, Spanish How to Subscribe Subscription prices: Andrew didn't seem to mind living in rean lay congress. Adventist Pygmies. US$27.95 for 40 issues. US$36.20 for 52 issues. Peter's shadow. Think of this whenever To place your order, send your name, address, and payment to your local Ad- you feel tired of playing second fiddle. ventist Book Center or Adventist Review Subscription Desk, Box 1119, Hagers- by G. Roger Schoenhals DEPARTMENTS town, Maryland 21741. 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