WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT — Located in southeastern New Mexico, not far from Alamogordo, this is one of the unusual beauty spots of our great Southwestern Union Conference. the easier

In fu lfillin g the S aviour’s great com ­ mission to take the gospel of the king­ dom into all the world, we may respond in different ways. Some give of their < means to send others to do the actual preaching, teaching, or healing. Yet thou­ sands have responded to the call of mis­ sion service and given years of their lives to carry the truth to earth’s remote out­ posts. Many have both “ given and gone” ! % After 25 years in foreign service and 15 years in the Lord’s w ork here in the homeland, I can say unequivocally, it is much easier to give than to go. To be fully honest, I would also have to add quickly, one might receive a greater blessing in “going” than in giving, for one enters the reality of missions more fully in the “ going.” While still in mission service I received a letter from Elder Adlai Esteb written af­ ter visiting the grave of Elder John Little, who was buried in 1910 near Khulna, Pakistan (now Bangladesh): “One trip

by ROBERT H. PIERSON, President, General Conference. the church. Referring to Ingathering, she declared that this work can definitely be soul winning and bring glory to God-. “Men and women of all classes have been reached, and the name of God has been glorified.” CHRISTIAN SERVICE, p. 167. way We don’t work alone when we ap­ proach those not of our faith in the In­ gathering work: “God . . . is ready to move upon the hearts of worldly men, even idolaters, to give of their abundance for the support of His work.” — IBID. through these fields, one visit to these Through the years Ingathering has graves, one hour listening to the stories been one of the important sources of of what our pioneers endured should be funds to carry forward the medical, edu­ enough to blast from our minds any idea cational, disaster relief, evangelistic, and that we are making any real sacrifice for welfare work of the church. Now, with missions today! How many of His chosen new fields opening their doors to the ambassadors have given their last full message, with the increasing needs of a measure of devotion! A visit to these rapidly growing world work, and with the cemeteries reminds us of the cost of mis- problems created by recent dollar de­ m sions. Those who give money at home do valuations, we can all help meet the op­ not make a real sacrifice. Those who go portunities and problems by doing our Ingathering and merely give their time share in the Ingathering work. and their talents to raise mission funds Our objective this year is $8,500,000. do not make the greatest sacrifice. The This is the highest it has ever been, greatest sacrifice is made by men and but this is as it should be. This means women who give their lives to the mis­ the work is growing. We are also much sion field.” nearer the end of all things earthly, and Many have given their lives in mission the challenge to all to have a part in the service — some under traumatic circum­ closing work was never more thrilling. I stances. Some of us know also what it know we can count on you to join us in means to lose parents or other loved doing your part in the Ingathering work ones while we are many thousands of this year. Ask your pastor or church elder miles away on the Lord’s business. It is now what you can do to help the work — much easier to remain at home and help the easier way! supply the funds from the home base than it is to go and give your life to the u fields beyond. Once again members of God’s remnant church have an opportunity to help the * “easier” way. The Lord’s messenger v placed her stamp of approval upon the Harvest Ingathering program as a means of securing funds for the world work of Vol. 72 Novombor 10, 1973 No. 21 ANNUAL COUNCIL REPORT

/ SOUTHWESTERN UNION Lrs& (£© (ii® Urgency of Spiritual Regeneration Postal Address: Box 677, Keene, TX 76059 Postmasters and subscribers: Please Seen at Fall Meeting send all changes of address to: The RECORD, P.O. Box 677, Keene, Texas 76059. The Annual Council of the Seventh- “I think the renewed emphasis on E D IT O R ...... _.J. N. Morgan day Adventist Church is a business the Spirit of Prophecy is not coinci­ Make-up Editor ...... Leroy Hughes session. T here are scores of items to dental. CONFERENCE EDITORS Arkansas-Louisiana P. A. Kostenko be considered, recommendations from “It is not coincidental that the Bible Oklahoma ...... Gary Grimes departments for the future progress of conferences are being planned here S’west Region ______R. P. Stafford T e x a s ______Bob Seamount the work, as well as financial and across the United States for our work­ Texico —...... R. B. W ingworker policies. ers. Official organ of the Southwestern W ith 258 items on the agenda, this “Another thing that has impressed Union Conference of Seventh-day Ad­ ventists. Published by the College Annual Council was different. Rather me,” he said, “is the response of our Press, Keene, Texas. than feeling pressured by the heavy separated brethren. Many of these have Communications or copy not origi­ nating in a local conference of the agenda, the leaders of the church set been coming back as the call to revival Southwestern Union should be ad­ dressed to the Southwestern Union aside the business of the council to and reformation has gone out. Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, give attention to that which they felt "All these things are part of God’s P.O. Box 400, R ichardson. T exas 75080. ALL. COPY, SUBSCRIPTIONS, AD­ should take top priority. plan to tell us that now is the time. VERTISEMENTS AND CORRESPON­ DENCE from church members in the Concerned that the church’s task of The Spirit of God must come into ev­ Southwestern Union should be ad­ giving the message to all the world is ery board, every committee, every in­ dressed to the LOCAL CONFERENCE OFFICE. not yet completed, concerned because stitution. ” P u blished tw ice m o nthly (24 issues of rapidly fulfilling signs that the end The president then opened the meet­ a year) by the College Press, Keene, of all things is at hand, the leaders of ing to the delegates, who responded Texas, for the Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. the church paused to ask the ques­ with declarations of new perspectives Price, three dollars a year. Entered as second-class m a tte r O ctober 24, 1902, tions: “Why are we still here?” “What in spiritual leadership — a leadership at the Post Office, Keene, Texas, un­ is wrong with the church?” “Can it be d er A ct of C ongress of M arch 3, 1879. that would find them closer to their something in us as leaders?” Lord. CONFERENCE DIRECTORY The General Conference president Requests were made for victory over SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE Elder Robert H. Pierson, called ear­ selfish rivalry, over elation at words 600 S outh Central Expressway, nestly for a deep revival and reforma­ of praise. Requests were made for a (P.O. BOX 400) RICHARDSON, TEXAS 75080 tion that would start with the leaders more spiritual work, a more spiritual P re sid en t ...... B. E. Leach of the church and sweep right on thrust in the schools of the church. T re a s u re r ______V. L. Roberts S ecretary ______Cyril Miller through the entire membership. He Leaders expressed concern for a Ass't Treasurer —____ J. I. Hartman called for a deeper devotion to study more spiritual emphasis in existing A uditor ______Lloyd Strickland large institutions of the church and a Associate Auditor W. B. Robinson of God’s Word, a revival in Bible Association Secretary G. H. Rustad study. determination to assure that such in­ Education, Temperance .. E. C. Wines HHES Treasurer Jim McKinstry “We need to discover on our knees stitutions would be brought into line L.A., Rad.-TV, S.S G. M. S chram with the true focus of the church’s Medical, Rel. Lib., P.R. _ .J. N. Morgan how our homes can cope with the Ministerial ...... E. K. Walterproblems of today, and there are many mission. Publishing ______R. E. Appenzeller Stewardship Secretary Cyril Miller of them,” Elder Pierson said. “We One division president stated he had T.P.M .V . ______-W. P. Thurber need to bring our people back on their attended Autumn Councils for 21 knees again — with us. years, but this one, he said, “will go LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY “We need a revival in Bible-based, down in history as a turning point in ARKANSAS-LOUISIANA — E. Frank Sherrill, President; P. I. Nosworthy, Christ-centered preaching. We are not our church.” He expressed the concern S e c re ta ry -T re a su re r; (P.O . Box 5548) 333 Southfield Rd., Shreveport, Lou­ psychiatrists or psychologists. We are over ministers who talk about automo­ isian a 71105. preachers of the Word. The message biles with their members rather than O K L A H O M A — C. W. Skantz, Presi­ dent; Max A. Trevino, Treasurer; that should eclipse all others is Christ about Christ. Robert Rider, Secretary; (P.O. Box Our Righteousness. This,” he said, A publishing house administrator ex­ 32098) 4735 N.W . 63rd St., O klahom a City, O klahom a 73132. "means simply putting Christ first in pressed determination to give the trum­ SOUTHWEST REGION—W. J. Cleve­ our lives and through His grace find­ pet a certain sound in the literature land, President; L. D. Henderson, Treasurer; C. M. Bailey, Secretary; ing victory over sin.” of his institution. (P.O . Box 6289) 2212 L a n a rk , D allas, T exas 75222. Elder Pierson appealed for the lead­ Earlier that morning 18 of the staff TEXAS —G. Charles Dart, President; ers to make first things first and bring of the secretariat had met in prayer Ivan Toews, Secretary-Treasurer; (P.O . Box 11620) 2838 H em phill, F o rt the “ship of the church back on bands, asking that the Lord would W orth, T exas 76110. course. There are many things hap­ lead in the Annual Council meeting T E X IC O — Don R. Christman, Presi­ dent; Theron Collins, Secretary- pening today,” he said, "that make of revival and reformation. General T re a s u re r; (P.O . Box 1399) 1522 V an me believe that this is God’s hour. Conference secretary Clyde O. Franz B u ren St., A m arillo, T ex as 79105. "I believe that it is providential that expressed the opinion that no item on medical evangelism is receiving such the agenda was so important as the Those desiring to make wills, trust agreements, and annuities, should great emphasis. time for self-examination and rededi­ make them in favor of the legal as­ "Many of our young people have cation being at that moment experi­ sociation rather than the conference. Write your conference association or come face to face with Jesus Christ, enced by the delegates. Director of Deferred Giving for fur­ ther information. and I don’t think this is coincidental. Daniel A. McAdams, publishing de­

4 SOUTHWESTERN UNION.RECORD partment secretary for the General institutions criticized, they bring the tor for the Seventh-day Adventist Conference, expressed the determina­ criticism to the attention of the board Church in Southern Asia and an In­ tion that the literature printed by the chairmen, so that the problems might dian, told delegates assembled in denomination’s publishing houses and be remedied. “We have many prob­ World Advisory Council in Washing­ carried by its literature evangelists lems,” he said, “but with God’s help ton, D.C., that to heal the soul is the should focus on bringing men and we can meet them.” first business of the church. women nearer to God. An over-all emphasis was the need “Don’t try to feed the world,” James Sabbath school men sought the di­ to make ready a church that can wel­ said. “There are millions and millions rection of God in the preparation of come newcomers into their midst with­ and millions in India who have hardly the Sabbath school lessons, that they out the existence of a credibility gap. a thread on their backs and never might print that which would help to The atmosphere was one of seeking enough to eat. You cannot feed them bring Sabbath school members into a a closer walk with the God who waits though you give all you have. Only richer relationship with Christ. for the hearts of men to turn to Him. Christ can do that. You can only give A board chairman urged that when Truly it was a time for the refreshing them Christ.” leaders or members hear the church’s of the spirit. James maintains that when a man accepts Christ his life becomes changed. He becomes a different man and even his living conditions improve. ANNUAL COUNCIL REPORT “I have seen the change in lives touched by Christianity,” he said. “I have seen it in my own life, in the life Dollar Devaluation Forces Increased of my family, in my community.” Budget; Sabbath School Adopts "2X" “India has money,” he added, “but what is money if there is no food? Voting of a $65,776,000 budget for Discussion developed on the role of Only God can open up His fist and 1974 was the final item of business as women in the church, based on exten­ provide the needs of India.” the church’s Annual Council concluded sive research of Scripture and church James said he did not mean to in­ October 18. history by a committee assigned that fer that the church has no responsi­ The action surpassed last year’s rec­ study. Action on ordination was de­ bility to the needy. In fact, he said, the ord-breaking budget by $6,454,000, and ferred pending further study. church teaches that “those who reach earmarked more than $36,484,000 for Among the final actions of the coun­ out no helping hand to fellow beings overseas work of the church. cil was a message to all members of the will incur the wrath of God.” But it is In talking to the action the Gen­ church urging a revival and reforma­ the church’s first responsibility to pro­ eral Conference treasurer, Elder Ken­ tion. General Conference president, vide the spiritual needs of man as neth H. Emmerson, pointed out that, Elder Robert H. Pierson, expressed Christ did, who went about first preach­ although the budget was larger, so far the feeling that the church had not ing then healing all who were afflicted. as figures are concerned, its dollar finished its gospel commission sooner James made his comments at a value was diminished in many areas. because its message needed to be more panel presentation on the assignment He added that meirlbers have been giv­ Christ-centered. In emphasizing the of the church. The panel was part of ing beyond their past commitments need for revival Elder Pierson said the week-long series of advisory com­ ever since the dollar devaluation, in leadership needed to focus first on its mittees which has brought top church order to keep the work of the church own spiritual needs and to adhere administrators to the U.S. from the progressing. more closely to the divine principles 10 world divisions of the church. Taking a cue from the members, the on which the church is based. Despite The panel further pointed out that council passed a recommendation that a heavy business agenda a large por­ civil reform was not the business of everywhere members “be encouraged tion of the council’s time was devoted the church either. Dr. Gordon Hyde, to double their Sabbath school mission to spiritual emphasis and personal re­ director of Biblical research at Advent­ offerings.” The doubling program will dedication. ist world headquarters, pointed out be designated as “2X.” Such a pro­ The question posed by the council’s that “the Saviour attempted no civil gram has already been promoted in officers was “In an era marked by m ul­ reforms though the government under the southern United States with excel­ tiplied signs of the approaching end which He lived was corrupt.” This, he lent results. of the world and return of Christ how said, was “not because Jesus was in­ The American Bible Society was can the church measure up to its ap­ different, but because the remedy lay voted $20,000, and in other action the pointed task?” council approved a worldwide Bible within the hearts of men, in their distribution plan which would see each spiritual relationship to God.” When of the 2.26 million church members ANNUAL COUNCIL REPORT the spiritual relationship is right, he give away two Bibles each year. declared, there is no further need for The value of manual labor came Preaching Christ Is reform. under scrutiny in an action requesting First Duty of Church Panelists emphasized that though the that the schools of the denomination first business of the church was m an’s incorporate some useful manual labor A man who has seen thousands of relationship with his Creator, it is as an integral part of their educational Southern Asia’s people starve doesn’t still necessary to give attention to “the program. Special provision was also believe it’s the church’s business to whole man.” For this reason the made to study the establishment of feed the world. church carries on its extensive health, technological training programs. Sunderaj James, temperance direc­ welfare, and educational programs.

November 10, 1973, Volume 72, No. 21 5 ANNUAL COUNCIL REPORT dedicate ourselves again to teaching and living the moral values of the Ten Commandments God gave us.” He Closer Family Relationship Seen as then commended the council on its plans for Youth Family-Life Year in Urgent Need in Church 1974. The plans approved by the church A close look at family life in Amer­ Citing figures of the number of as family first aid include the (1) or­ ica has resulted in a two-pronged pro­ hours spent before TV sets, the editor ganization of family-life teams, trained gram of action on the part of the commented, "No single medium has at college and hospital centers of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. been so responsible for introducing the denomination, to go into the churches A church editor told delegates at­ values and nonvalues of the world into and the community to hold seminars, tending the Adventists annual world Christian homes.” lectures, and private interviews with council convened in Washington last "Family cohesiveness must be re-es­ families; (2) half-day clinics for fam­ month that there was bad news about tablished,” he said. “Parents must show ilies in the community held in Advent­ the homes of the nation, and Advent­ their children that they care, that it ist colleges and hospitals once each ist homes are not always excluded, he matters what happens to them and month. Already 250 family-life work­ added. what they do, even if that caring is shops hat e been scheduled for 1974. Roland R. Hegstad, editor of Lib­ shown in discipline.” M. Carol Hetzell, erty magazine, pinpointed five factors As a final suggestion for reviving the Public Relations Bureau, that have contributed to a weakening home, Hegstad declared, “We must General Conference. of the family structure: 1. “Our homes have become permis­ sive.” 2. "Adults and youth show loss of confidence in basic religious be­ liefs.” 3. “Personal devotion is sporadic.” 4. "Family worship is little ob­ served.” arkansas- 5. “There is a loss of family cohe­ siveness. Everyone is going his louisiana own way, doing his own thing without confiding relationships.” Hegstad said that the good news in the situation is that people are becom­ William Tucker Is New Pastor ing concerned about it. Pastors, he said, “tell me that we have more Bi­ for Texarkana District ble study in Adventist homes today than previously. Youth are more de­ It is a pleasure to welcome Elder for many years. Jackie graduated from sirous of being truly Christian." and Mrs. William W. Tucker and Southern Missionary College in 1969 The editor listed as contributing family to the Arkansas-Louisiana Con­ with a B.S. degree in nursing. factors to the break-up of the home ference. Elder Tucker is the new pas­ The Tuckers have two children, the “transition from a spinning-wheel tor of the Texarkana district. Amy Rachelle and Chad Wayne. We society to a steering-wheel society, He graduated from Southern Mis­ feel very fortunate to have this fine woman’s changing role which takes her sionary College with a B.A. degree in family join our staff in Arkansas-Loui­ out of the home, materialism, and theology and a minor in music in 1968. siana. Let us pray for them in this new weakened moral values.” He began his ministry in the Georgia- assignment. E. Frank Sherrill,

■XW V-»X v-> .V -.w < v . •• -. Cumberland Conference as district pas­ President. tor in the Athens-Lenoir City district, served as youth pastor in Chattanooga, Elder and Mrs. William W. Tucker and “INSIGHT” OFFERS $250 Tennessee, and then more recently as fam ily. FOR BEST SHORT STORY pastor in Albany, Georgia. "Insight" Magazine's 1973 short story Pastor Tucker was ordained May, contest offering a first prize of $250 is 1972. He is a third generation Ad­ now accepting entries. "Insight" is look­ ventist minister, the son of Elder L. E. ing for short stories that illuminate Christian understanding in any aspect of Tucker, who is one of the evangelists living. for the Southeastern California Con­ Other prizes of $ 20 0, $ 15 0, and $100 ference. His grandfather is Elder J. L. will also be awarded. The contest closes Tucker, director and speaker of the November 30, 1973. For guidelines and contest rules, address Short Story Contest, Quiet Hour radio broadcast. 6 8 56 Eastern Avenue, N. W ., Washing­ Mrs. Tucker is the former Jackie ton, D.C. 20012. Hiser, whose parents live at Jefferson, M ike Jones, Editor, "Insight." Texas, where her father, Jack Hiser, is on the staff of Jefferson Academy. The Hisers both taught church school AI C {

i— * 1 ' i - Polish Sabbath at ■ a Taylor select both classical and mod­ ern pieces. Their concert programs Bentonville Church v V "■ ■■ v ’*. often feature members of the Taylor family as soloists. We called it our Polish Sabbath as it ■ ■ :*\ was conducted by Elder E. J. Klute, Elaine and Morris Taylor are both Polish relatives, and Polish friends. on the faculty at Andrews University, This was August 25; the place was ■ ■ ■ ■ v ■■■ v ■ Berrien Springs, Michigan, and have Bentonville, Arkansas, church. a " V , - appeared in concert in America and a We heard recorded special music number of other countries. The Taylor that was presented at the Assembly in This king-sized quilt, 92” x 104” , sold for String Quartet, ages 12 to 17, recently $40.00. As a result, the Siloam Springs, Warsaw, Poland, at the celebration of Arkansas church will be able to extend its won first prize in their division in an the 55th anniversary of the organiza­ Com m unity Services. international chamber music competi­ tion of the Polish Union Conference tion. of Seventh-day Adventists. During the Besides their concert performances, program Elder Klute and his choir of Morris Taylor Family the Taylor family makes appearances relatives and friends sang the songs in To Perform at on both radio and television. Their Polish. His sermon was titled, “The album was recently released by Bridge- Open Door.” Ozark Academy Chapel Records. Elder Klute told of the occupation troops from Germany in Poland. They The Morris Taylor family will pre­ persecuted the Seventh-day Adventist sent a concert at Ozark Academy’s Cal- Polish people and broke up the church licott Hall in Gentry on Saturday, No­ meetings. T he Gestapo said, “No Sev­ vember 17, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. and Mrs. enth-day Adventists in Poland — no Taylor are solo and duo-pianists who preaching without permission.” have performed throughout the United Elder Klute was accused of being States and in Europe. Their four chil­ a Jew, which he vigorously disclaimed. dren — Lucille, Leonard, Lowell, and However, he was finally apprehended Lyndon, — form the Taylor String by German Gestapo and taken to Ger- Quartet. This season the family’s repertoire includes the piano quintets of Schu­ mann and Dohnanyi. Dr. and Mrs. Taylor perform the famous “Fantasy” by Schubert and another fantasy by Townsend which features American folk tunes prominently.. The young Taylors will choose a quartet by Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Tchai­ kovsky, or Revueltas. From the duo- piano repertory, Elaine and Morris The Morris Taylor family.

Elder E. J. Klute and a group of friends and relatives dressed in Polish costumes.

many and imprisoned. He was made to work hard on a very restricted diet. But he read his Bible and studied when he could. The Bible verse, "The H Just Shall Live by Faith,” made his prison endurance easier. His wife and Tulsa Prepares for Mid-Winter children were left in Poland but in time Elder Klute was released and Faith for Today Crusade joined his family and obtained passage in a boat for America. Elder Klute E. E. Duncan, Faith For Today cru­ Joining with Elder Duncan was cru­ closed his sermon with a tribute to sade evangelist, visited the Tulsa sade soloist Roy Palley. America where the “Open Door” is church on Sabbath, October 13. Elder The Tulsa congregation was swelled opened to all. Duncan led out in an evangelistic rally as Pastor Larry Schneider brought his Alice Lovell, which emphasized the upcoming Faith congregations from Sapulpa and Sand Church Communications For Today crusade to be held in Tulsa Springs to the rally. During the day Secretary. from January 26 to February 23, 1974. Irvin Tull, lay activities leader of the

November 10, 1973, Volume 72, No. 21 7 Elder E. E. Duncan interviews Tulsa's Phyllis Stroud, Tulsa church secretary, Jack and Dorothy Wall addressed thou­ first elder, Kenneth Jones. gives Irvin Tull, lay activities secretary, sands of envelopes. another box of addressed envelopes to be Photos by P. K. Scott used in the direct m ail advertising of the Tulsa church, reported that 99% of Faith For Today crusade. 120,000 direct mail envelopes had been addressed during the months of Sep­ tember and October. Phyllis Stroud, habilitation Committee. Awards were McBride entered civic life in Ardmore < Tulsa church secretary, played a great made September 10 in Oklahoma City by being elected to the city council, part in organizing and executing the by Governor David Hall, but since Dr. and a few months ago was elected addressing project. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Clark was not able to be at the meet­ mayor by his fellow city commissioners. Porter personally addressed 13,000 en­ ing due to professional commitments Dr. McBride, a Presbyterian, is also velopes by hand. Max Trevino, Okla­ in Ardmore, the award was later pre­ active in the Ardmore Shrine Club homa Conference treasurer; and Gary sented locally by George Seaton, state and, in his “spare time" enjoys work­ D. Grimes, Oklahoma Conference lay coordinator for vocational rehabilita­ ing in his small shop at home in his activities secretary, represented the con­ tion. “Very helpful” and “never hesi­ rock collecting hobby. The Ardmore ference at the rally. tates” were some of the expressions Hospital is very pleased to have one If you know of any people who used by officials locally when con­ of its staff physicians serve in this im­ might be interested in attending the tacted to learn the basis of the award. portant city post. Mike Petricko, Faith For Today crusade in Tulsa, Counselors from all over the state Chaplain — PR, mail the details to Elder Neville Har- submitted their nominations for the Ardmore Adventist Hospital. combe, 920 South New Haven, Tulsa, award, and when all the facts were in, OK 74112. Dr. Clark was selected as the man. He Panhandle District First District has been in practice in Ardmore since to Reach Ingathering Goal Ardmore Hospital 1955, and beginning in 1959, when the new hospital opened, he began serving Physicians Prominent in as chief of staff. He has since served City and State as chief of staff for six terms, for more years than any other physician. Two physicians on the staff of the Dr. Clark, a member of the Church of Ardmore Seventh-day Adventist Hospi­ Christ, is a surgeon and general prac­ tal recently have received special rec­ titioner, and is well respected by his ognition in the community and State peers and his many loyal patients. Violet Smith along with Bill Lee, the of Oklahoma. The Ardmore Hospital is happy to church elder; and the pastor, Elder H. B. Dr. Frank W. Clark was selected as Petry, are very happy as the goal is join the community in saluting Dr. reached in the Guymon church. “Oklahoma Physician of the Year” for Clark on his special recognition. his work with the handicapped by Dr. Newton McBride has been in Oklahoma’s National Vocational Re- practice in Ardmore as an osteopathic physician since 1954. A year ago Dr. Dr. Frank W. Clark, right, received “ Ok­ lahoma Physician of the Year” award from an official of the Oklahoma Voca­ Ardmore Mayor Dr. Newton McBride, tional Rehabilitation Association. He has right, a member of the Ardmore Hospital served as chief of staff of the Ardmore staff, is shown in connection with a pre­ Hospital for more years than any other sentation he made as m ayor in the c ity ’s physician. United Fund campaign. Beaver — a small company Just organ­ ized, w ith brother Clarence Voth, brother Jim Beck, the elder; and the pastor — * has also reached its goal. W e are now planning with God’s help to reach out . for a large overflow. We plan to work ev­ ery home in the Panhandle district. Henry Erhart along with Virgil Martin, local church elders from the Hooker church, are all smiles as the church goes over its Ingathering goal. H. B. Petry. ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO Nine Baptisms Result from Lay Evangelistic Crusade The entire three days will never be for­ gotten. Elder L. W. Draggon and his faith­ ful laymen preached Christ in Roswell, New Mexico. Samuel Collins, C. L. Little Rock Youth Jones, and Professor John Johnson Attend Union Wide blended their talents to conduct a Bible Conference highly successful 10-day lay revival. These men report that the attend­ Joy reigned supreme as six young ance was very high and the interest ex­ people left the Shiloh Seventh-day Ad­ tremely good. ventist Church of Little Rock, Arkan­ sas, for the Camp Yorktown Bay Bible Nine souls have already been bap­ Conference. tized and the work in this area con­ tinues. Brother Samuel Collins is doing Mr. James Daniel, bus driver; Mrs. follow-up work with a study of Bible Mable Woods, and Mrs. Eartha Mae prophecies. Morris, MV leaders, also accompanied This lay meeting has been a spiritual our youth. It was a never-to-be-forgot­ ten experience to be so close to nature, boost to the entire area. We look for The spiritual, mental, and physical pow­ to hear soul-stirring messages from ers were enriched by this Bible confer­ even greater blessings in the future. ence. M rs. L . T u r n e r . God’s Word, and to share this experi­ ence with youth of like faith. After a three-day mountaintop ex­ perience, one could readily hear a hearty “amen” from Joyce Dyer, Abi- tha Jones, Patricia Johnson, Patricia Floyd, Charles Dixon, and Michael Godley. With eager anticipation, we await the next Bible Conference. O. A. Jackson, Jr., Pastor, Shiloh Church.

Southwest from Start to Finish Here with Elder LeRoy J. Leiske, presi­ dent of Southwestern Union College, is Seminariam Clarence Wright. W right was born in the Southwest Region, he was also educated here in the Southwest, and is presently attending Andrews University preparing to pastor in the Southwest Re­ gion Conference.

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Spirits were high after the lay effort in Roswell. Pictured above are some of the pre­ cious souls won in this meeting. Back row from left to right: Mrs. Ina Burger, Mrs. Ruth Miller, Mrs. Eloise Alexander, Samuel Collins, and Elder L. W. Draggon. Front row left to right: Stephanie Doiwes, Katricia Turner, Rosemary Riley, Vincent Riley, and Chris Riley. Not available for the picture was Miss Cathy Singleton.

November 10, 1973, Volume 72, No. 21 Uvalde Church Dedication Is Elder Fordyce Detamore, preaches at the New Life crusade, in the Dallas Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center, Octo­ Set for December I, All Invited ber 6 through 28. Watch future issues of the RECORD for more on this crusade. The beautiful little Seventh-day Ad­ ventist Church building at Uvalde, Houston Junior Texas, has been completed, and all year here as the first-grade teacher, debt on the structure removed. The Academy Reports and Mernice Vincent’s fourth year- congregation has planned special serv­ Good Beginning teaching the second grade. The third ices for Sabbath, December 1, 1973, to and fourth grades have Lillian Rippe Now that summer vacation is over officially dedicate the building to the for the second time. Wade Lovelace is and school is in full swing, it seemed Lord. back for his second year teaching fitting to visit Houston Junior Acad­ English, business, and social studies A special invitation by the congre­ emy to see just what had happened for the seventh through 10th grades. gation is extended to all former pas­ during the summer. It was quite obvi­ tors and members of the church, as He is a graduate of Southwestern Un­ ous that a number of the students had ion College. Our new teacher this year well as friends and interested ones, to a real busy summer working at the is Tom Sutsch, who was at Beeville be present for the occasion. academy. The school has taken on a last year, teaching the fifth and sixth The day’s activities will include Sab­ new look even though the work is not grades. bath school at 9:30 a.m., and the wor­ entirely finished. The academy is proud of its library, ship service at 11 a.m., with Elder Orlan Hill was in charge of the big which has 6,000 volumes, and without Charles Dart, Texas Conference presi­ task of overseeing the whole project. Sylvia von Pohle, the librarian, this dent, delivering the morning message. He made use of as many of the stu­ would not have been possible. At noon a fellowship dinner will be dents as possible. A big “thank you” to provided for all at the CPL Audito­ Lucille Laney is the assistant librar­ him. ian as well as the school nurse. rium in Uvalde, and the day's activi­ We now have a science building ties will be climaxed with Elder B. E. which has-been much needed. In this Please pray that this will be the best Leach, Southwestern Union Confer­ building we also have a home econom­ year ever for Houston Junior Academy. ence president, leading out in a special ics room. There is no teacher for this G ernell Bradley, dedication service at 3 p.m. yet, but we are in hopes of having one PR Secretary. H. E. R o b in s o n , in the near future. The teachers are Pastor. getting a nice lounge to relax in. Texas Sponsors There is a large storage room in which to keep all books, supplies, and rec­ Regional Medical ords. Personnel Seminars The main school building has had work done on each room. The high Holiday Inn at Corpus Christi, Sep­ ceilings have been lowered, new light tember 21-23; and Inn of the Six fixtures installed, air conditioners in­ Flags Arlington, September 28-30, were stalled, and new panelling is on the the settings for the Texas Regional walls. The drapes should be up soon. Medical Seminars. The purpose of the Each class has a project going to seminars was to make every member raise money for carpeting for their own of the medical profession — physi­ class rooms. George Knight, our prin­ cians, dentists and para-medical per­ cipal, said he felt this would give the sonnel — feel a part of the church or­ students more pride in their rooms if ganization, with a united purpose to they themselves had a part in improv­ prepare a people for the second com­ ing it. ing of Christ. Mr. Knight is very excited about the The following ministers and church staff this year and believes this will be leaders were the hosts for the medical one of the best years the academy has seminars: V. L. Roberts, Treasurer, ever had. He has been with us three Southwestern Union; G. C. Dart, Presi­ years and is not only the principal dent, Texas Conference; Ivan Toews, but is also teaching math for seventh Treasurer, Texas Conference; Fred through 10th grades. Murray, Medical Secretary, Texas Con­ Uvalde Seventh-day Adventist Church This will be Myrta Paph’s third ference; John Morgan, Medical Secre-

10 SOUTHWESTERN U N IO N RECORD Beaumont-Port Arthur Churches Host Five-Day Plan

September 30 through October 4 these Golden Triangle churches hosted their second Five-Day Plan to Stop Smoking. This one was held at the Mid County Hospital in Nederland, Holiday Inn at Corpus Christi and The Inn of Six Flags at Arlington welcome Texas. Thirty-three smokers registered Seventh-day Adventist medical personnel. and 31 completed the five-day therapy Weslaco Vacation Bible School with Mrs. sessions, with a large num ber com­ Arlene Tucker as director. pletely off cigarettes by the end of those five days. The working team was Pastor Jerry Sorensen and Gary Carter, a layman in the Beaumont church. Mr. Carter, who is a pharmaceutical supplier in the area, has been filling in as the “doc­ tor” during these plans due to the fact that our area does not have an Ad­ ventist physician. He is so enthusiastic about the program that he is looking forward to working with the Five-Day Plan program on a regular basis. Due to the dietary program of the North Houston VBS conducted by Mrs. plan the folks became very interested Evelyn Sallas. in our vegetarian cooking. We are planning a vegetarian banquet for this E lk h a r t______Mrs. Charles Chapline group in the near future. This was Houston Spanish __ Mrs. Lillian Gonzales done following the last plan and was Killeen Mrs. Connell Cross very successful. At that banquet one Mercedes Spanish ______Pascual Pena tary, Southwestern Union; and Max Mineral W ells ______Mrs. John Perrine young man approached the team on Trevino, Texas Book and Bible House. Nacogdoches Mrs. Mary Franks his spiritual needs, and has since made New H o p e ______N ina W a ll Harold Googe, M.P.H., of the School other moves to indicate his interest in North Houston ______Mrs. Jessie Salas of Health, Loma Linda University, the church. Oak C l i f f ______A nn James was a special guest speaker. O ra n g e ------Mrs. J. T. Casey During both the plans at least 60% R u s k ______Mrs. Marie McQueen expressed an interest in the church, San Antonio Spanish _ _ Waldina Alonso and this response came from a deep Texas C it y ------Becky Salinas “thank you” for helping them get W a c o ------Mrs. Roxie Grove Waller Mrs. Jerry Vincent through the critical time in kicking the Waxahachie Mrs. William Ray cigarette habit. Weatherford ______Martha Rothel W e s la c o ------Arlene Tucker M ary Nelson, PR Secretary, Wichita Falls Roland Shorter Beaumont Church. Menard Church Texas Churches Sponsors Meatless Hold 25 Vacation Dinner for City Bible Schools On September 10 during the critical Twenty-five Texas churches hold va­ meat shortage the ladies of the Menard Harold Googe, of Loma Linda Seventh-day Adventist Church invited University. cation Bible schools during the sum­ mer of 1973 with an enrollment of the nutrionally minded folk of Menard SUC's Collegians entertain for banquet. 1254. A total of 825 came from non- to a “tasting supper” of meatless en­ Seventh-day Adventist homes. Follow­ trees, which was held in the First Bap­ ing is a list of churches that partici­ tist Church. pated plus the VBS leader in each church. The Adventist ladies cooked their own specialties using legumes, grains, Church Leader and nuts readily available in the local A rlington Carol Whitten grocery stores. There were 23 protein Austin . Donna Tonn entrees of such items as vegetarian Beaumont Sharon Leopold Brownsville Isabelle Krikconnell meat-balls with spaghetti, made of lo­ Corsicana _ Ken Scott cally grown pecans; cottage cheese and Denison-Sherman Mrs. R. Montgomery walnut loaf, mock oysters made of

11 cauliflower, lentil roasts, home-made few hours. The Adventist ladies dis­ gluten stew, and lasagna made with cussed recipes and otherwise helped to gluten. enlighten our guests on meatless cook­ A display of commercial vegetarian ing. Recipes of the entrees were given foods was set up and the stages of to each lady and many asked for extra home-made gluten making was on dis­ copies for friends. play also. Mrs. Lillian Dugger, the The most interesting part of the eve­ dietitian for the Texas Conference, at­ ning was the remarks and surprise of tended the display table, and was valu­ those at the supper as they tasted for Robert Barnett and his wife, Nancy; and their daughter, Nicole; and two sons; able in answering questions. the first time “meatless meat.” There Robert and Stephen. They are pastorlng T he 30-35 people who came tasted were many “ohs” and “alts” as the with Elder Jere Webb at the Oak Cliff church In Dallas. Pastor Barnett gradu­ and lingered for discussion and visit­ guests viewed the delicious-appearing ated from SUC w ith the 1973 class. foods. One lady, a butcher in a local ing in a very casual and comfortable New Pastors Welcomed meat market, made the remark, “This to the Texas Conference is the most interesting evening I ’ve Texas Conference Salutes ever spent.” She contacted me per­ Beeville Church School sonally the following day thanking us again for the “enlightning evening,” and she asked for extra copies of the recipes for her daughters. We all believe the dinner was a success and worth the effort we put forth. Our only suggestion for others who might be considering such a pub­ lic relations event would be to limit the protein entrees to a dozen va­ rieties, using your very best recipes. Daniel Escamilla and his wife, Nohemi; We are planning a follow-up with a and their son Henry, and daughter, Su­ cooking class soon. Mrs. Dugger is con­ san. He is pastoring in the Houston area with Elder Norman Martin of the Hou­ vinced there is plenty of interest to ston Central church. He is also a gradu­ warrent having one. Helen Beach, ate of SUC. Communications secretary. James Reed teaches the sm aller children.

Elder Tony Vargas and his wife Evelyn; and th e ir sons, A nthony and Jonathan; and daughter, Jeanine. Elder Vargas comes from the Texico Conference. He is pastoring the Corpus Christi Spanish dis­ Larry Howerton and his students. trict. He is a graduate of La Sierra Col­ lege. Beeville Elementary School. Major Ralph C. Workman is the new Sev­ enth-day Adventist military Chaplain sta- ~ tioned at Fort Sam Houston in San An­ tonio. Elder Workman graduated from ^ Southern Missionary College with a B.A. degree in theology and later received his M.A. and B.D. degrees from the Seventh- day Adventist Theological Seminary. He pastored a number of churches in Miss­ ouri before becoming a military chaplain, y. Sandia View's Students and Staff Inspired in Mountain Retreat A panel discussion Sabbath morning given by Harry Weis, Alane Hinkle, Paul Tun- A silver moon making fir-tree silhou­ An inspirational testimony service nell, Joyce VanDenburgh, Thea Thomas, ettes and lighting up a massive rock followed the vesper appeal to seek Je­ and Bob Thompson. background, the scent of pines, a gen­ sus, and early Sabbath morning found tle tree-top breeze, 130 students and small groups studying and praying to­ “I really felt God was close to us.” faculty members seated in a semi-circle gether among the pines and around “When are we going to do this again?” around glowing campfire embers, and the revived campfire. and “I wish we could do this every L. F. Moore, principal of Sandia View Sabbath school was conducted in the weekend!” Academy, voicing Jesus’ invitation, log-bench outdoor chapel and was Nathan Merkel, SVA Pastor and “Come ye apart and rest” — this was highlighted by a six-student panel that Bible Instructor. the inspirational setting and the begin­ discussed the day’s lesson. In the early ning of the school’s spiritual retreat afternoon students followed nature Portales Sponsors in the Jemez Mountains of North­ trails that led to Indian ruins, water western New Mexico at a YMCA fa­ falls, rock cliffs, and shady stream- Successful VBS cility. side glens. Later a question box dis­ Portales church members sponsored cussion session was conducted. After a VBS the first week in August with an outdoor sundown sing and vesper Betty Firestone as leader and Elwin service two films challenging youth to Vixie, local junior academy teacher, be faithful witnesses were shown. as assistant. Departmental leaders were On Sunday morning small groups Kathleen Vixie, Darlene Lauterbach, again met for study and prayer. Fol­ and Betty Firestone. Forty-three of the lowing a delicious breakfast, Elder 51 in attendance were non-Adventist. Don Christman, Texico Conference Various crafts that were used in­ president, challenged the students to cluded quilling, 3-D pictures, marble the satisfying life of dedication to God animals, bud vases, paper weights, etc. and to witnessing for Him. The closing program revealed how No campout would be complete happily surprised parents and friends without such incidents as a drop-out were that their children should learn bus, students slipping off rocks into so much and have such a wonderful the creek, and a visiting skunk that time. startled a faculty night watchman! One child had attended another Students and teachers Join in an early T he success of the retreat was mea­ morning prayer band to ask for guidance church's VBS and didn’t care for it, during the day. sured by numerous comments such as: but when she came to ours she at­ Students sing praises in the Creator’s cathedral. tended every day and even wished it would continue another week. Some of the boys and girls have attended Sabbath school since.

CAMPUS CRUSADE Adventist Young People Are the Greatest This summer we were fortunate to have a group of our young people re­ spond to the Holy Spirit and take up the literature work as a means of gain­ ing a scholarship to further their edu­ cation. Our Campus Crusade Against Drugs team is pictured with this article: front row from the left, Esther Tanksley,

13 If you get the opportunity, draw DORCAS one of these students aside. They can tell you some exciting experiences they Western Federation have had. Meets in Albuquerque All our students were not included in the Campus Crusade Against Drugs The Western Dorcas Federation con­ group. The rest were door - to - door vened September 30 from 10:00 until workers. We are proud of every one of 2:00 at the Albuquerque Heights our students. church where Mrs. Vera Wolf from 1 We are recruiting right now for Oklahoma was the main speaker. next year. If you hear the voice of After a nice potluck a slide program Jesus speaking to your heart, don’t put was given by Ray Wing showing the Him off. These scholarships range from disaster relief work. Special music was S500-§1500. It is surprising what the provided by Sandia View Academy. Lord will do if we will let Him work The Western Federation is com­ through usl C arl Tanksley, prised of all the Albuquerque churches • Publishing Secretary, plus the northern New Mexico area as Campus Crusade Against Drugs Texico Texico Conference. well as Gallup and Grants and south ’ T earn. to the Socorro district. Cheryl Smith, Jewel Appenzeller; Back Texico Teachers’ row, Terry Tubbs, Junior Weis, Joe McLean, Gary Brandon and Harold Institute Heath, our team captain. Joyce Van- Texico’s 21 teachers convened at Denburgh is not pictured. This group Amarillo for a three-day institute un­ sold thousands of journals, gave out a der the direction of Wilbur A. Burton, great deal of free literature, had a conference superintendent of schools. number of prayers with judgment- Ed Wines, union secretary of edu­ bound souls, and gave several Bible cation, presented the keynote address studies. With their untiring efforts they Sunday night, October 14. were the means of swelling our de­ Dr. Carl Pinterich from Southwest­ liveries for the summer. The student ern Union College led out in a very program this year netted almost §17,- interesting and challenging workshop 000. for the teachers. He is shown in the Mrs. Vera Wolfe, speaker at the Western picture illustrating simple and practi­ Texico Dorcas Federation. cal demonstrations to be used in the classroom as teaching aids. The teachers were taken on a spe­ cial field trip to tour the helium monu­ ment in Amarillo — the only monu­ ment in the world dedicated to an element. This was very apropos as Amarillo is the helium capital. Inspired to return to their class­ rooms with new zeal and dedication, the teachers expressed their apprecia­ tion for this convention, only wishing Deanna Phillips and Joy Burton shown in that it could have been longer as there foreground at Dorcas Federation potluck. Harold Friesen H. Joe Reynolds was so much interesting material to They presented the special music accom­ Evangelist Associate panied by Mrs. Nathan Merkel at Joy’s cover! right.

Harold Friesen to Have Dr. Carl Pinterich presented material at Texico Teachers’ Institute workshop. Tex­ Texico Wedding Evangelistic Series ico is grateful to Southwestern Union Col­ in Las Cruces lege for sending this fine help for our CHAPMAN-FISHER institute. Charlene Fisher and Bill Chapman November 9 - December 8 were united in marriage at the Kear- >- 7:30, four nights a week: Sunday, ney, Nebraska, Seventh-day Adventist Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday Church on Sunday afternoon, August 5. The bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. ^ ALSO COMING: Harold Friesen will hold a short series In Petersburg, Texas, De­ Everett Fisher, are on the staff of cember 14-23 every night at 7:30. Platte Valley Academy and the groom’s Please pray for the success of these parents are on the staff of Sandia View meetings and send In interested names Academy. The bride and groom are to Harold Friesen, 6522 Fulton Dr., making their home in rural Berrien Amarillo, TX 79109. Springs where both are attending ” school at Andrews University. H e r m a n G u y .

14 SOUTHWESTERN U N IO N RECORD southwestern union college

■ Steady Progress Seen in Barron ' Memorial Center Construction The new Barron Memorial Evange- Center will appreciably alleviate these , listic and Communications Center for overcrowded facilities. the expanding campus of Southwestern The laminated beams being erected * Union College is making great prog­ (as seen in the accompanying photos) ress. This striking memorial to Evan- will house a lovely small chapel for Crane and workmen install final lami­ nated beam in auditorium . * gelist Richard Barron will provide not the department and for the religious only a beautiful building, but will also activities of the Student Association. help to ease the need for classroom As this multi-purpose construction is nitely be encouraged to attend a field 4 and office space. being completed, now is a good time school at least one summer. The bless­ The center will have six new class- for those who have made pledges to­ ings he will receive will never be for­ - rooms and four new offices. The bur­ ward the cost of this memorial build­ gotten. It will aid one in getting the geoning enrollment has strained these ing to redeem those pledges and for needed experience of conducting church ' facilities in Evans Hall; so that moving those who wish to contribute to the meetings and crusades. Above all, it the religion department to the Barron new facility to do so. will thrill your heart to know you have been an instrument of God in placing the seed of salvation and in leading souls to Christ.” The program combines local church revival with evangelistic outreach, and much instruction in personal work. Elder Elden Walter, the director of the field school, has made the program ex­ tremely practical for all participants. Plans are already being laid for next year’s field school. District pastors would do well to make requests early in order to have the field school in their area. W illiam Richardson, Religion teacher, SUC.

Morris Taylor

Barron Memorial Evangelistic and Communications Center takes shape. Family to Perform on Campus t The Morris Taylor Family will pre­ SUC Religion Majors Participate in sent a concert at the college in Evans Hall on Sunday evening, November 18 Fort Smith Evangelistic Field School at 8:00 p.m. A piano master class will be held immediately preceding the Fort Smith, Arkansas, was the scene suited in some 40 decisions for Christ, concert at 6:00 p.m. in the same audi­ u of vigorous evangelistic activity during with 17 having been baptized before torium. Dr. and Mrs. Taylor are solo the months of August and September. the end of the campaign. Furthermore, and duo-pianists who have performed A Thirteen students from Southwestern the response among church members throughout the United States and in Union College descended on the city was heartening as many experienced a Europe. Their four children — Lucille, • for six weeks, and the church hasn’t renewed consecration and determina­ Leonard, Lowell, and Lyndon — form been the same since. The annual Reli­ tion to do something for Christ. the Taylor String Quartet. gion Department Field School of Evan- Every student felt the experience to Elaine and Morris Taylor are both L gelism has now become a sought-after be invaluable. Susan Metters, one of on the faculty at Andrews University, experience by both students and dis­ the student participants said, “Every Berrien Springs, Michigan. Together trict pastors. This year’s crusade re- religion major or minor should defi- they have coached with Madame Ro-

November 10, 1973, Volume 72, No. 21 15 of the complex nature of our ministry to the public through our colporteur , evangelists convinces us of the dedica­ tion of youth to carry forward the work of the advent message. Jim has lived in Takoma Park all his life and graduated from Columbia Union College in April of 1973 with a B.S. degree in business administration. Carolyn has called Rolla, Missouri, home most of her life and graduated from Union College in June, 1970, with an A.S. degree in secretarial sci­ ence. She was employed at the Home Study Institute in the General Con­ ference offices in Takoma Park, Mary­ land, before they moved here in June. She is currently employed as a secre­ tary with Collins Radio. The Morris Taylor family We are glad that Jim and Carolyn ' have joined our office family and that sina Lhevinne at the Aspen Music quartet’s cellist. The quartet won the they celebrated their first wedding an­ Festival and with the famous duo- Miropolsky Award, the first prize in niversary here in the great Southwest piano team, Vronsky and Babin, at their division at the 26th annual com­ shortly after their arrival. both Tanglewood and Aspen. Morris petition sponsored by the Coleman May God bless them in their labors Taylor holds his doctorate in perform­ Chamber Music Association. Young here in the Southwest. ance from Boston University. His de­ musicians from all over the United J. N. McKinstry, Manager, but in London’s Wigmore Hall was States and the world participate in this Home Health Education Service. prepared with Dame Myra Hess. event. The Taylor String Quartet Elaine Myers-Taylor has taken her ad­ coaches with David Dawson, William vanced studies at Columbia University, Primrose, and Miss Lillian Fuchs. Juilliard School of Music, and Indiana Besides their concert performances, University at Bloomington. the Taylor family makes appearances In the Taylor String Quartet, Lu­ on both radio and television. Their cille (age 17) plays the viola, Leonard album was recently released by Bridge- (age 16) and Lyndon (age 12) are the Chapel Records. The college Music violinists, and Lowell (age 14) is the Department invites all who can to at­ tend these inspiring musical events. The admission prices for both events The Taylor Family are as follows: Master Class featuring Schumann’s “Scenes of Childhood” — Concert S2.50; evening concert family rate — Next Weekend S2.50; Adults — $1.00; and Children November 18, 8:00 p.m. - .50. a t Southwestern Union College The proceeds of these events will be Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sowards Tickets: Family $2.50 used to establish a piano scholarship Adults 1.00 fund. Thank you for your support of Children .50 (12 and under) the music program of Southwestern Union College.

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16 SOUTHWESTERN U N IO N RECORD Voice of Prophecy in the Rusk KTLU 1580 9:15 AM from your San Antonio KKYC 680 9:00 AM Southwestern Union Texarkana KCMC 740 9:30 AM Waco KWTX 1230 9:00 AM —ARKANSAS— Wichita Falls KWFT 620 7:30 PM BOOK - BIBLE HOUSE Harrison KHOZ 900 9:30 AM Helena KFFA 1360 9:00 AM ARKANSAS-LOUISIANA - Hot Springs KBHS 590 8:30 A M Box 5548, Shreveport, LA 71105 KBHS-FM 96.7 8:30 AM AT REST OKLAHOMA - Jonesboro KBTM 1230 10:30 AM Box 32188, Oklahoma City, OK 73132 KBTM-FM 101.9 10:30 AM Ardmore Branch Little Rock KXLR 1150 9:00 AM 103-W. Main, Ardmore, OK 73401 Mena KENA 1450 9:30 AM SOUTHWEST REGION - Siloam Springs KUOA 1290 10:30 AM GORDON, Mrs. Eugenia Hill, w a s born M arch 9, 1896, in C enterville, M iss., an d Box 673, Keene, TX 76059 Texarkana KCMC 740 9:30 AM p assed to h e r r e s t Sept. 26, 1973, in TEXAS - LOUISIANA— Shreveport La. Mrs. Gordon accepted the Box 673, Keene, TX 76059 Adventist faith a short time after her Alexandria KSYL 970 9:30 AM marriage as the result of reading “Great TEXICO - Bogalusa WBOX 920 12:00 N Controversy.” At the time of her death 1512 W. 15th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79102 Mon.-Sat. WBOX she was a member of the Shreveport First 920 11:30 AM Seventh-day Adventist Church. DeRidder, Mon.-Sat. KDLA 1010 11:3 0 AM She leaves to mourn two daughters: Monroe KMLB 1440 9:30 AM Veda Evelyn Shepard and Betty Jean KMLB-FM 104.1 9:30 AM Beeson; three sons: Elvin Eugene Stew­ art, Vernon Elbert Stewart, and Edwin Big Value, Little Cost New Orleans WNOE 1060 10:30 AM Morrell Stewart; one brother, 14 grand­ You know the old cliche about good Shreveport KCIJ 980 9:00 AM children, 10 great-grandchildren, and a KRMD 1340 9:30 AM number of nieces and nephews. One son, things coming in small packages? Well, James Clarence preceded her in death. KJKL-FM 101.1 9:30 AM She is resting now and awaiting the just for kicks let’s take a new look at — NEW MEXICO— call of the Lifegiver. It was her desire that old idea. When it comes to books, and her prayer that she meet her children Wide Area Stations KGNC 710 8:30 AM and their families on that resurrection the saying might just be true. KROD 600 9:00 AM m orning. She was laid to rest in the Natchez City The three little books that rated tops Albuquerque KQEO 920 8:30 AM Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., with Elders with us, by comparison, all belong to Mon.-Fri. KOB 770 11:45 P M B. P. Haskell, P. I. Nosworthy, and R. W. Artesia KSVP 990 9:00 AM Bendall conducting the service. the same family: the Uplook Series. B. P. Haskell. Clayton, Wed. KLMX 1450 9:30 AM T he first, Jesus Christ in the Jerusalem Farmington KENN 1390 10:00 AM HOWELL, Charles Cook, was born in Times, describes the activities of Je­ Lovington KLEA 630 9:00 AM T en n essee Oct. 24, 1878, an d p assed aw ay a t D eQ ueen, A rk., Aug. 18, 1973. Mr. sus as they might have been reported KLEA-FM 101.7 9:00 AM Howell was baptized into the Seventh- in an imaginary newspaper run by a Roswell KSWS 1020 8:30 AM day Adventist Church at 25 years of age. Silver City KNFT 950 8:05 AM In 1909 Charles and Lydia Springstead small liberal minority. Since Jesus and were married in Texas. To this union Tucumcari KTNM 1400 9:00 AM seven children were born: Ruth, John His followers did attract considerable Mon.-Sat. KTNM 1400 9:00 AM Mark, Laura Lee, Eunice, Grace, Lois, and Esther. Grace preceded him in death attention among the people of Jeru­ ■OKLAHOMA— in 1972. H is w ife p assed aw ay F e b ru a ry salem, it’s logical to assume that he W ide Area Stal ms WIBW 580 8:30 AM 11, 1965. Mr. Howell was a faithful mem­ ber of the Beacon Hill Seventh-day Ad­ would have made the local paper, if KLIF 1190 8:30 AM ventist Church. there had been one. How would the KWFT 620 7:30 PM He leaves to mourn: five daughters, Ardmore KVSO 1240 8:30 AM one son, 24 grandchildren, and 14 great­ ordinary, newspaper-reading citizen re­ Edmond KWHP-FM 97.7 9:30 AM grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by act to the news of Jesus? We’ll leave Enid, Mon.-Sat. KCRC 1390 6:30 PM Elder M. D. McIntosh. M. D. McIntosh. that for you to find out. Hobart KTJS 1420 4:30 PM Oklahoma City KTOK 1000 9:00 AM M U R R A Y , Mrs. Jonnie C., was born Sept. Changing Problems into Challenges 1, 1885, in T ennessee, an d p assed to h e r KOCY 1340 9:30 AM re s t Oct. 16, 1973, in M enard, Tex. She is one of the most practical “free ad­ Tulsa KAKC 970 8:00 AM was married to T. L. Murray December vice” publications we’ve ever seen. Sup­ KAKC-FM 92.9 8:00 AM 25, 1902, w ho preceded h e r in d e a th in 1967. pose you lose your job and although —TEXAS— Mrs. Murray is survived by five sons: you’re eminently qualified in your Earl, Lester, R. D., Wilson, and Fred. Wide Area Stations KSWS 1020 9:30 AM Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 26 field, you are still unemployed after six KLEA 630 10:00 AM great-grandchildren, and two great-great­ Abilene KRBC 1470 9:30 AM grandchildren. Sister Murray was pre­ months of pavement pounding? Is God ceded in death by her eldest son, Wiley shutting doors in your face on purpose? Alpine KVLF 1240 9:30 AM C.: two daughters, Mrs. Argie Ray and Amarillo KGNC 710 9:30 AM Mrs. Hazel Griffin. This obviously personal experience ac­ Beaumont (See Port Arthur) Sister Murray, brought up as a Meth­ odist, was baptized into the Seventh-day count would be invaluable to anyone Coleman KSTA 1000 10:00 AM Adventist Church by Elder G. A. LaGrone in similar distressing circumstances. Mon.-Sat. KSTA 1000 5:45 PM in 1934 and remained steadfast and faith­ Colorado City ful until death. Her witness was a quiet, I ’m Free is a personal experience of KVMC 1320 10:30 AM Corpus Christi KCTA 1030 9:30 AM unobtrusive Christian life which endeared another kind. A young girl, free to do her to all who came to know her. She was Dallas KLIF 1190 8:30 AM laid to rest in the Resthaven Cemetery " whatever she wishes with her life, goes Del Rio, Mon.-Fri. XERF 1570 12:30 AM in Menard to await the call of the Life­ El Paso KROD giver. Words of comfort were spoken at down every avenue imaginable in 600 9:00 AM her memorial service by the writer, as­ search of fun and excitement. Drugs, Fort Stockton KFST 860 9:00 AM sisted by Dr. Herbert M. Westphal. Hereford, Mon.-Fri. KPAN 860 6:15 PM G. H. Rustad. alcohol, sex — but she is never really Houston KIKK 650 10:00 AM P U C K E T T , M ary Odessa, was born Nov. free until she discovers Christ. An ex- Mon.-Sat. KTRH 740 11:45 PM 10, 1904, a t C ovington, T ex., and p assed to s cellent book for freedom-loving young Lamesa KPET 690 8:30 AM re s t Ju ly 4, 1973, a t H illsboro, Tex. She Mexia KBUS 1590 8:00 AM spent her entire 68 years in Hill County. people. Her active life was spent in loving care to Midland KJBC 1150 12:15 PM other dependent members of her family, I The best thing about all these tiny Mt. Pleasant KIMP 960 1:00 PM as well as friends. She was a member of books is their tiny price tag: not one Nacogdoches KSFA 860 9:35 AM the Hillsboro church. She is survived by a sister Mrs. Iva L. Smith; a brother, of them sells for over 50 cents and Palestine KNET 1450 9:00 AM Loyal Puckett; two nephews: J. K. Lane Paris KPLT 1490 8:30 AM some are even less. Paula Becker, and Walt Puckett; and two nieces, Mrs. KPLT1FM 99.3 8:30 AM Bob Jaynes and Mrs. Bob Harper. Memo­ Director of Public Relations, Pecos rial services and interment were at KIUN 1400 1:15 PM Itasca, Tex., where she awaits the resur­ Southern Publishing Association. Port Arthur KPAC 1250 9:00 AM rection. George W. Reid.

November 10, 1973, Volume 72, No. 21 17 PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL WANTED: a good, used centrifuge for C O N TA C TS — We are interested in use in the Biology Department of Chis- knowing where capable, experienced holn> Trail Academy, Box 717, Keene, TX SDA’s can be contacted when needed. 76059. b21-l Specifically, we wish to know men in the Beginning pharmaceutical, food, petroleum, and fi­ nance industries. This is not only for our­ Keene Co., Realtors Offers— E X C L U S IV E October 29 the Hour of Prophecy selves, but other associates as well. If you S E R V IC E FOR K E E N E A R E A — Real know of someone, please alert them to Estate, Developers, Builders, Insurance radio programs returned to stand­ this advertisement. Information please! High on the Hill, it stands in regal splen­ ard time. Tell your friends. Advance Laboratories, Inc., 37 Hurley St., C am bridge, MA 02141. p21-l dor. New 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick; den with woodburning fireplace. Total elec­ tric. Sandy Oaks. X E G NEEDED — Oak Park Press, located on Secluded W ing separates master bedroom, half bath from living areas. Total of 4 1050 on your AM dial the campus of Oak Park Academy, needs a production manager immediately. Work bedrooms, 2% baths, large lot, country Monday through Friday, 8 p.m. CST involves supervising students, paste-up, atmosphere. Priced Right! Monterey, Mexico press running, etc. Must have some ex­ If You Like sunshine, serenity, see this perience. Housing provided and moving suburban brick home today. 3 bedrooms, expenses are paid for. Write: Oak Park 2 baths, dining room, living room, den XERF P re ss, N evada, IA 50201 or call (515) 382- with brick-work. Only one mile from 1570 on your AM dial 2505 collect. p21-l Keene. Make this house your home for less th a n $27,000. Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. CST SUPERVISORS WANTED — A young Looking for Value? 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We are ready to help Fall Days are delightfully cool, clear, and good inventions or ideas to market. When sunny here! 5-bedroom, 2-bath home, writing send complete information and on either 1 acre, or 5 acres. Do you Send all business notices to your local con­ references. Star Associates, 61 Highland have cash? Owner will discount price ference office for approval. Rate: fifty words Ave., A rlington, MA 02174. p21-l for quick cash sale. or less, one insertion, $5.00. Each additional A nother Special Offer for Cash. Or, ow ner word, including names and addresses, 5c per ARDMORE REAL ESTATE — 11-acre financed with adequate down payment. O lder 3-bedroom hom e on 2.6 acres. 2 word. Payment must accompany copy. No pecan grove on County Road, near 10- grade Beavers Memorial School — all or miles from Keene, or 21/£ miles from refund on cancellations. part. 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18 SOUTHWESTERN U N IO N RECORD on the record a heart-to-heart chat with your union conference president

I Believe in Goals

I believe in goals. I not only believe in goals — I also "144,000 shall be sealed” is not "approximately 150,- like goals. From the cradle to the grave life is a series of 000 or 180,000 might be possible.” "The seventh day is challenging goals — one after another. I never reach an­ the Sabbath” is not "choose one good day a week to be a other birthday without making plans, under the blessing Sabbath.” God says, "Blessed are they that do His com­ of God, to reach another. I have definite financial goals mandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, — tithe, church budget, my own personal budget. My and may enter in through the gates into the city.” Reve­ house payment is a goal I take very seriously. In our lation 22:14. Aren’t you glad it says that and not "It schools the tuition is actually an arbitrary goal that has would be well to keep as many of the commandments as been set, something to shoot for, something expected. possible that you might perhaps find one of the gates One thing is sure if the goal isn’t adequate, the goal will open and possibly enter into the proposed city of God!! be raised next year! But I’m glad they set a definite The commandments are to be kept. God’s saints will amount, a definite tuition "goal” for me to be committed have as their goal to keep them all. to and for me to reach. I surely wouldn’t want them to Conversion marks a definite beginning toward heaven. keep jumping the tuition around every month! It is not optional. It is a requirement. Recently I heard The salary we receive in the church and in the world of a preacher of the world who changed the familiar is a goal. There is nothing in the Bible or Spirit of Biblical injunction, "Repent ye therefore, and be con­ Prophecy that states exactly what a church worker verted,” Acts 3:19 to "Unless ye repent as it were and be should be paid. In the church our salaries are set by converted after a fashion, ye shall be damned to a cer­ committees — each year. It is only a goal, one we hope tain extent.” we can reach. I’m glad they don’t change my salary every Repentance and conversion mark the starting point on month, depending on temporary tithe fluctuations. How your road to glory. Heaven becomes your all-encompass­ could I plan — how could I ever design another good ing goal. Your one big objective in life is to reach budget? In case of a great financial recession or depres­ heaven. Nothing should ever be allowed to interfere sion, we would call an emergency meeting of the govern­ with this one greatest goal of life. ing committees and bring our "salary goals” in line in a Terah, the father of Abraham, set out for Canaan — hurry. This actually happened in the great depression. but never made it. He was sidetracked in Haran. Appar­ A person without goals in life doesn’t get very far. ently Canaan was not his one all-encompassing goal. When it became my goal to win the heart of a certain Something stopped him in Haran. I don’t know what — girl to be my wife, my words were not "mamby pamby” perhaps the stock market caught his attention. With or uncertain such as "Dear, you might be one of those Abraham it was different. To Abraham Canaan was I may decide to ask to become my prospective wife!” everything. The following words thrill my heart: "And That would have had absolutely no appeal to that lively Abram . . . went forth to go into the land of Canaan; spirited girl, Helen Vartenuk, and I didn’t approach her and into the land of Canaan they came.” Genesis 12:5. that way either! I took her hand and with all the earnest­ Like Abraham, make Canaan your goal. Like Abraham, ness my throbbing heart could mobilize I looked into her never lose sight of heaven. Like Abraham, may it be soft eyes and spoke of a definite objective — a whole­ said of you and your family, "And they went forth to hearted goal. go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan I said, "Darling, you are the most wonderful girl in they came.” the world. I love you. Will you marry me?” After con­ Yours for heaven as the supreme goal of life, sidering my proposal for a full three seconds, she said, Yes!” I had achieved a major goal in my life — but not by an uncertain, indefinite approach. God has definite goals. Tithe is 10%, not "the best you can do” or "somewhere between 6% to 14%.” B. E. L e a c h .

0 O S NSPIRED ...

"Perfect conformity to the will of God is the high aim [goal] to be constantly before the Christian. He will love to talk of God, of Jesus, of the home of bliss and purity which Christ has prepared for them that love Him.” Testim o­ nies, vol. 5, p. 745......

SOUTHWESTERN UNION COLLEGE is pleased to announce the purchase of the Keene Shopping Center, which currently houses the U. S. Post Office, the College Market, the Keene Pharmacy, Korgan’s Variety, and other businesses.

Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Findley, Sr., of Keene were happy to make this shopping complex available to the college, because they know it will strengthen SUC’s financial base.

Soon the College Market will add two new units. One is the Nutrition Center which will feature: Dried Fruits When you come to Keene Fresh Nuts Whole Grains cereals shop at the College Market for all your and a Bakery which will feature: HEALTH FOOD NEEDS. Fresh, Whole-Grain Bread Pastries Rolls and Biscuits

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