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Edmonton Crusade a Success

abbath, October 22 may have been the for the Adventist pioneers more than a hundred years ago, but not for those gathered at the Edmonton Central SChurch on this day of the year. Dr. Fitzroy Maitland from Ontario, the evangelistic speaker for the four week series, spoke to a packed audience on both Sabbath morning and in the afternoon. On this, the grand climax of the series, 40 persons sealed their commitment to Christ by being baptized. To date, there are close to 50 baptisms in all from which the Edmonton churches benefited. The cooperation among the city pastors and churches was superb as they worked together to provide a sumptuous meal on each of the last three Sabbaths of the meetings. Remember January 7/s Ofnote was the fact that for the first time, Jay Bible instructors participated in the field work "The Day of Prayer" alongside the pastors as they visited and prepared individuals for baptism. These "lay pastors" were trained earlier in the year by Pastor Andre Beyde at the Central and West churches in what came to be known as the "Lay Bible Training School." During this Family and Gospel Series Crusade, Dr. Maitland, a trained Family Life cator and minister, welded important family and Bible concepts together in his dynamic ,__ atly presentations. Outstanding music was rendered each evening by Amryl Findlay, the singing evangelist for the series. We praise the Lord for the mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit during these meetings. Truly it was a refreshing experience from the presence of the Lord. Those who attended testified to the power of the Gospel as it was preached with power and conviction. Once again Satan's kingdom suffered a setback as people came forward to the altar night after night to lay their sins at the feet of the Saviour. Through this forum, we want to once again thank Pastor Maitland and the Ontario Conference for the outstanding contribution they have made to the Edmonton churches. Do'1 King, Evangelism Coordinator

The above photo shows some of the candidates who were baptized during the Family and Gospel Series. Front row (L - R) Pastor Victor Schulz, Clarence Grosso, Amryl Findlay, Dr. Maitland, Ruby Simus, Pastors Andre Beyde, Jim Burgess, and John Blake. Alberta Conference The President Writes ... cripture testifies that God designed men to be priests Directory oftheir home. They would give spiritual leadership as Swell as the tough and tender qualities that are needed Executive Committee to provide for and protect their families. Donald Corkum, Chairman Something has gone terribly wrong. Men in society head Donald King, Secretary the statistics for child and spousal abuse. Men most fre­ Reg Andersen Leon Ingraham quently are guilty of abandoning their family. They fill the Don Corkum Marta Bancarz Dan Jackson prisons. They must take the greatest responsibility for teen- Laurie Dunfield Karlene Knight age pregnancy, pornography and prostitution. Even Chris- Edward Dunn Ernie Norhton tian men often find it difficult to focus their attention from vocational concerns to family Hugh French Eric Rajah matters. Engaging in faith talk with their children often is challenging. Brian Gertz Roger Rodriguez Yet, today in the 1990's, God is appealing to men to assume their responsibilities of Clarence Grosso Victor Schulz Keith Heinrich Patsy Trefz spiritual leadership in the home. It is encouraging to me that a movement is taking place Muriel Huguenin AnnTym in the Christian church in this regard. As Adventist Christians we are recognizing its importance. Administration Men today are attending seminars, reading books, and participating in small groups that are designed to help them understand themselves and bow they can glorify God in their Donald Corkum President/ Ministerial/Stewardship maleness. Some men are forming spiritual partners to help each other become more authentic husbands and fathers. Others are participating in support and accountability Donald King Secretary/Evangelism/ Health-Temp/Human Relations groups for acceptance, affirmation, accountability, and authority. Promise Keepers, a Christian men's movement, had 70,000 gather at their annual Keith Heinrich Treasurer convention last summer seeking to become more effective for God as husbands, fathers and Gerald Chipeur Public Affairs/ seekers to bring other men to a saving knowledge of Christ. Religious Liberty As Adventist men, we want to provide leadership for our families that will give them Kenneth Crawford Personal Min/ stability in the critical times we are living. Children need to feel the compassion of a Sabbath School/Family Life father's love. Wives need love, honor, praise, and security from their husbands. Roy Dubyna Trust Services I have greatly benefited from a review of my own responsibility in this regard a Robert Holda! Associate Treasurer recommitment of my faithfulness to God as a father and husband. Men, if you would, Bryan Lee Youth/Communication to do the same, why not discuss this with other men in your church and spend times together George Unger Education in prayer and support. This is not designed to take additional time away from your families-maybe it could be at a meal time, or at a prayer breakfast. Ifyou would like further information about the development ofa men's ministry in your Alberta Adventist church, you can contact me or Ken Crawford at the Conference office. If you want to do News Staff some further reading, I am including a short bibliography on page 4 of this issue of the Editor Donald King Alberta News under "Men's Ministry Bibliography." Managing Editor Joyce Wasylyshen May the Lord help each one of us fulfil the role He has called us to perform in life. Layout Editor Ruth Proud Don Corkum, President, Alberta Conference Office Hilurs Around the Conference Devotional: Monday through Thursday 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. Community Day in Warburg - On Sunday, August 7, 1994, about 20 people Business hours: Monday - Thursday gathered at the village park in the 'metropolis' ofWarburg (pop. 600). Their task: to paint the 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. chainlink fence that surrounds the playground. It hadn't been painted for years. Darryl Lanouette, Social Committee *Conference resource room open during leader for the Warburg SDA business hours. church, arranged with the city to paint the fence. Members from Alberta Conference of the the community and members from Seventh-day Adventist Church the Warburg SDA church were P.O. Box 5007 invited to participate in this pleas­ Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6A 1 ant project. The project was ac­ complished in approximately five Business Line (403) 342-5044 Fax Line (403) 343-1523 hours. There were games for the kids and a supper for all those who helped. It was a tremendous success. And the fence shines! 50th Wedding Anniversary Calgary Mountain View - - On Sunday, July 24, 1994 the Calgary Mt. View church ex­ Sherwood Park Seventh-day Advent­ perienced a joyous celebration ist Church was the scene of a lovely on Sabbath, Oct. 10, when four reception held to celebrate the 50th people made their decision to jW edding Anniversary ofVernon and accept God's free gift of salva­ Lorna (Litke) Evenson of Earl Grey, tion in Christ and by baptism Saskatchewan. The reception was became members of His body hosted by their children, Faye on earth. Two students, Jeremy L-R: Pastor Clayton Stanwick, Korvela and Erin Honke, had Jeremy Korvela, Erin Honke, Feddema, Wayne Evenson and daughter-in-law Rita. The celebra­ completed the baptismal class Marcia Leach and Bert Pickne/1. tion was held exactly 50 years from their wedding date, July 24, at Chinook Winds Adventist Academy with Pastor Brian Wahl and 1944 and was attended by many friends and relatives. as a result, made their decision to accept Christ. Mrs. Marcia Leach Pastoral Changes became acquainted with Seventh-day Adventists through a contact made by Literature Evangelist Candice Reilly over three years ago. Grant Misseghers - and wife Bonnie moved to Peoria to Through Candice's friendship she began attending the Mt. View begin pastoral ministry in that area. Grant is a graduate ofCanadian Church. Bert Picknell began his search for meaning in Christianity Union College. in Ontario a number of years ago and through some very unusual Kelly Schultz - and wife Carla, currently pastoring in British circumstances ended up in Calgary where he decided to visit Mt. Columbia, has accepted a call to pastor the Beiseker/Olds district. View Church a year ago. Mt. View Church welcomes with open They will take up residence in Alberta in the new year. arms these four precious people as part of their church family. Edmonton Central associate, Edmonton West, and Lacombe Com­ munity are yet to be filled. Calgary Central- On the last Sabbath of January 1994, Hervert Sanchez was baptized into Jesus by Kuen-Taik Lee, then pastor of Baptisms the Calgary Korean SDA church. Hervert is originally from El Baptism in the Athabasca River-The dawn broke and the sun's Salvador and has lived in Canada for three and a half years. While rays warmed the attending an English language school, he met Anne Kim. Anne, an waters slightly. It SDA from Korea, and also attending the English language school, was an exciting day befriended Hervert and invited him to study the Bible with her for four young girls. pastor. This led to Hervert's baptism. Hervert has joined the Sabbath, August 20, Calgary Central church. 1994 will be forever Calgary Central - On April 9, {aanna Jacobson and Joseph special in their Walls were baptized. After being away from the SDA church for hearts for it was the many years, Joanna has returned to the church she once loved. It day when they pub­ happened when Vic­ licly showed their tor Jacobson, Joanna's commitment to the uncle, submitted her Lord and were bap­ name during the Re­ tized by Pastor Ron claimProjectlastyear. Teranski in their Ken Wiebe, pastor hometown ofBrule, of the Calgary Central Alberta. The girls Savannah, Nikitah, Amy and Janine Armstrong SDA church, con­ all love nature, so the Athabasca River was a perfect setting for their tacted Joanna and in­ baptism. vited her to join Cen­ tral's Sabbath morn­ ing worship service. Lacombe- Sabbath, Joanna accepted the September 17, 1994 invitation. was a happy day for Besides attending Jose Marshall, her the Pastor's Bible class family and friends, as every Sabbath morn­ they gathered at a ing, she has re-ac- 1.,.-R Herbert Sanchez, Joseph Walls, beautiful spot on the quainted herself with tl'.loanna Jacobson, with Pastor Ken Wiebe shore of Gull Lake, the church teachings standing behind. AB. She was baptised by viewing all 30 of by Pastor Bill 's Truth for End Time video series. Joanna is Kennedy. :::·dji Junior Pathfinders Experience Fall Campout Baptisms/continued from page 3 n the weekend of October 21-23, singing program. At 11 :00 the Pathfinders delighted with her new church family and 130 Junior Pathfinders and staff had a special visit from Conference Presi­ is already involved in church life by as( 0 pitched their tents, made their dent Don Corkum, who had words of en­ ing with finding personnel for the Sabl::i

The Committee of 100 Men's Ministry Bibliography

The Committee of 100 is a non-profit corporation regis­ Adventist Home, by E.G.White. Pacific Press tered with the Canadian Government. The purpose of the First Class Male, The Christian Man's Role in Today's World committee is to give individuals, who care about the future of by Len McMillan and Marvin Wray. Review and Herald. Canadian Union Conege and today's Canadian youth, an opportunity to support the mission of the college year after Men Under Construction, Rebuilding the Way to Healthy Sexuality, year. Relationships and Identity By committing $500 annually, the members of the Com­ by Donald Joy. Victor Books. mittee of 100 have supported many projects in the past. Seven Promises ofa Promise Keeper Current projects provide for scholarships and/or loans to by various authors. Focus on the Family. needy deserving students at Canadian Union College. "There is no greater happiness than that which comes Th e Hidden Value ofa Man , The Incredible Impact of a Man on from sharing- no greater joy than that which comes from His Family loving, giving, and caring." - Unknown by Gary Smalley and John Trent, Ph.D. Focus on the This is a personal invitation for you to join the Committee Family. of 100-a group of people who are making a difference. For more information write or call: Men Who Win , Pursuing the Ultimate Prize College Development, Canadian Union College, Box 430, by Steven J. Lawson. Navpress. College Heights, Alberta, Canada, TOC OZO Masculine Journey, Understanding the Six Stages ofManhooo .­ Phone: 403/782-3381 with study guide by Robert Hicks. Navpress. A Call to Prayer What Shall We Pray For? he first Sabbath of 1995, January this to be a little shorter to provide 1. Pray for your church- you could take your 7 has been set aside as the DAY time for the church family to pray membership list or church directory and OFPRAYERintheNorthArneri­ together. T pray for each one. can Division. This will be a special time • Provide for participation of all age 2. Pray for your pastor, spouse, children, their for the church family to draw together, to groups. dreams, pray for their spiritual blessing, focus on the promises of God's Word, • Divide into small groups for a and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. and pray for one another. special time of prayer, or pray 3. Pray for your church officers and leaders. "If my people .. . will pray ... I will together as the entire church hear from heaven, and will forgive their 4. Pray for your community, its leaders, its family - in group conversational problems. sin." 2 Chronicles 7:14. prayer, providing microphones In order to keep this theme of prayer 5. Pray for the North American Division Net throughout the sanctuary if 95 -that the Holy Spirit will draw precious before us throughout the DAY OF necessary. PRAYER, it is suggested we begin this people to Jesus. special time together on Friday evening • A banner could be used across the 6. Pray for the North American Prayer Con­ at 7:14pm and close on Sabbath evening front of the sanctuary: "If My ferences to be held across America. at 7:14pm. People ...Will Pray" 2 Chronicles 7. Pray for reformation, revival, and renewal 7:14. for individuals and churches. The following suggestions are given 8. Pray for an unprecedented outpouring of here for your DAY OF PRAYER Com­ • Provide a confidential prayer box the Holy Spirit. mittee: at the front of the sanctuary or some central location - for per­ 9. Pray for our children of all ages, for our • Plan a Prayer Breakfast for early sonal prayer requests. Allow time youth. Sabbath or Sunday morning - or for prayer for the requests in the 10. Pray for our schools and teachers. • Make this a day of fasting and box. 11. Pray for the health and medical work. prayer. • Encourage each member to find a 12. Pray for our homes, marriages, and fami­ • Prayer in groups - in homes. prayer partner- for 1995. They can lies. 13. Pray for the Conference leadership. • Open the church for 24 hours. Have get together once a week to pray, 14. Pray for the North American Division lead­ different people selected or volun­ or pray by phone. ers. teer for 2-3 hour blocks of time to • Shut-ins can be given a special 15. Pray for the General Conference leader­ lead during that time as people come visit and prayer. This is especially ship. and go. Make this a special time of appreciated if children can be 16. Pray for the Canadian and United States singing, praise, and prayer requests, included. government leaders. especially focus on Scripture • Book reviews can be given - with 17. Pray for the work of the church around the promises and 2 Chronicles 7:14. carefully selected books on prayer. world. • Sabbath School programs on prayer Alfred C. McClure, President, 18. Pray that prayers will continue to ascend to - all divisions. North American Division God from across Canada and the United • Sermon on prayer - you may want States at 6:15 each morning.

Six Ordained to the Gospel

Last July at Camp Meeting, six pastors were ordained to the gospel ministry. This makes it one of the largest number ordained at any one time in the Alberta Conference.

The following couples are shown in the photo seated by rows: Back row - R~n and Laurel Teranski; Dean and Wendy Oliphant. Center row - Ron and Sandra Nelson; Bruce .r and Dorothy Hayward. Front row - Ed and Cheryl Dunn,14/(ndrew and Amy Chin. The sermon was presented by John Fowler, prayer by Walter Scragg, charge by pon Corkum, welcome and recognition to wives by_ Phyllis Corkum and ~ois King, and the welcome to ministry by pon King.

~IV~. 1994 "Excellent Work You Have Done" Lorna Linda Health Study heletterwasdated,November 10, 1944,andcontainedjust Experiences Serendipity five lines: Dear Lois, I hope you will accept this as a small T token of my appreciation of the excellent work you have orne unexpected discoveries were recently made as a tem .. done for me since you have been here. I am very sorry you are of researchers from Lorna Linda University School of going, and I wish you luck for the future (signed by Major General SPublic Health examined data from the Adventist Health Davies of the British Joint Staff Mission, Washington). Study, a study of Seventh-day Adventists begun in 1974. The results of their findings, published in the Archives of Lois Gertrude Steeves' life of83 years could be summarized as Internal Medicine, showed a clear relationship between the use of one who did excellent work. She was a career person who became nuts and a nearly 50 percent reduction in the risk of coronary heart a valued employee. Those who knew her say that she was also disease. "We found something that we didn't expect," explained genuinely caring. She left her job to look after her parents in their Dr. Fraser, the research team leader. "Adventists who ate nuts five senior years, living at Olds and then moving to Calgary. In her or more times a week only had about half the risk offatal heart retirement years she lived on Vancouver Island until her death, July attack as compared with Adventists who ate nuts less than once 26, 1993. a week." A major benefactor from her estate is the Alberta Conference. The research was based on a massive study begun 20 years ago Her gift to the Church amounts to $250,000. The Administration of of 60,000 Seventh-day Adventists living in . Although, the Conference wishes to acknowledge her generous gift and at the time, the study was put together primarily to study cancer express appreciation on behalf of the membership of the Confer­ (there was no strong interest in nuts), the data subsequently showed ence. To date approximately half of this legacy has been used for an interesting protective relationship between nuts and coronary Evangelism and Camp Improvement. The balance has been set heart disease. Even when variables such as vegetarianism, non­ aside for the 1995 Budget when the Executive Committee will smoking habits, and others were ruled out, the protective quality of decide what the remainder will be used for. nuts remained significant. Lois Steeves intended her gift to be recognized by God, and it While it was difficult to pinpoint in the original study which nuts is the conviction of the Conference officers that this is the Lord's specifically provided the protection from heart disease, a substudy property that we are handling, and our desire is that these funds will found that about 31 percent of the nuts eaten were peanuts (botani­ be used in a way that heaven approves. From time to time funds cally classified as legumes), about 29 percent were almonds, and from bequests in a Will have come at opportune times. Our about 16 percent were walnuts. (See box with additional findings response is - "Praise God"! Even though 80 percent of the calories in nuts come from fat, \ type is mono-saturated fat which do not promote heart disease. Roy Dubyna, Trust Services Additionally, nuts contain quantities ofdietary fibre and Vitamin£, an antioxidant vitamin that may also be protective against heart disease. Don King, Health and Temperance Tithe & Offering Report September 30, 1994 Findings From the Ongoing The tithe and offering report for January through September Adventist Health Study 1994 shows a tithe increase of2%. Alberta Advance is showing a decrease of 2.9%. We are happy for the 2% increase in tithe, 1. Eating fruit three or more times a week reduced the risk however the decrease in Alberta Advance is of concern to us. oflung cancer by two-thirds compared with rarely eating December is a time when accounts are reconciled in many fruits. This remained true even ifthe Adventist had never homes and businesses. As you prayerfully take stock of your smoked. stewardship during the year I would hope that the blessing offered 2. Eating beans, lentils, peas or raisins, dates or dried fruits by God in Malachi 3: 10 is one you can claim. Honesty with God and at least three times a week significantly reduced the risk man is a characteristic of the Christian that brings true peace of of pancreatic cancer, a fatal disease. mind. 3. Eating flesh foods more than once a week was associated Your personal and financial support of the Alberta Conference with doubling the risk of bladder cancer, regardless of during 1994 is very much appreciated. We wish you God's blessing whether the person previously smoked. in 1995. 4. Men who ate dried fruits three or more times a week Keith Heinrich, Treasury decreased the risk of prostate cancer by 40 percent. 5. Those in the study who ate whole wheat bread, as opposed Increase/ to white bread, enjoyed a 40 percent decrease in the risk 1993 Decrease ofa heart attack, even when the findings were adjusted for Tithe 3,358,617 3,425,482 2% differences in factors such as exercise habits, obesity, nut Missions 242,630 233,376 (3.9%) consumption, previous smoking or diabetes. Jn?-..6Alberta Advance 187,574 182,317 (2.9%) Spotlight on Sherwood Park Alberta Church School Nursing Home Teachers Meet At Bowden

he Sherwood Park Nursing Home is a voluntary 100-bed eachers from each of the eleven church schools in Alberta long term care facility located in Sherwood Park. It was met at Foothills Camp October 20 through 23 for profes T established in 1969 with funds donated by individual T sional development, spiritual, and social fellowship. Guest Seventh-day Adventists, other interested individuals, companies, speakers included Pat Olsen who presented vital information on and corporations. TheN ursing Home is owned and operated by the study skills across the curriculum, Barbara O'Hara who lectured on Alberta Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and is fetal alcohol syndrome, Marilyn Pazitka who discussed retirement incorporated as a charitable organization. and other financial issues, Cindy Tutsch who explained how It is accredited with the Canadian Council ofHealth Facilities Accredi­ teachers could train children and youth to be involved in sharing tation, having received the maximum three-year accreditation in each of its their faith, and Elder D,2n Corkum who challenged teachers to previous surveys. The Nursing Home is a member ofthe Alberta Health care make the spiritual dimension of their ministry the key and core of Association as well as the Alberta Long Term Care Association. all their teaching. Saturday evening was spent learning to play Sherwood Park Nursing Home joins a network of more than 300 games that could be used in the church school setting as well as just Seventh-day Adventist health care facilities around the world. These range enjoying each other in social interaction around the dinjng room in size from small, isolated mission clinics to large, modem metropolitan tables, eating popcorn and playing table games. hospitals. All are devoted to the task of making man whole. Many spouses and families joined the teachers for Friday evening The Nursing Home is committed to providing social, health, personal, and Sabbath. A highlight of the Sabbath was Friday evening when and spiritual services in an environment based on Christian ideals and the teachers honored principles consistent with its statement of philosophy. Edith Fitch and Laurence Dunfield, the Home 's Executive Director, and an experi­ Ernie Nolan whore­ enced health care administrator says: "Sherwood Park Nursing Home tired from the teach­ exists for the purpose of anticipating and providing important services for ing ministry. Being the elderly and incapacitated on a long term basis. In its fullest sense it is the 150th anniver­ a ministry of healing and sary ofthe Great Dis­ working in cooperation with appointment, Con­ Jesus Christ, the Great Phy­ ference Education sician." Director, George The mission of Sher­ Unger used the wood Park Nursing Home theme to lead into a could probably be summed sharing time of how up in the following words: the Lord has led and "FOR THE QUALITY OF answered prayers LIFE AND DIGNITY OF and the hope for the THE PEOPLE WE future. SERVE. " Phyllis Corkum, Teachers learn new games Education to share with students. Nutrition and Cooking Class at Calgary Pineridge

On September 10, 1994 we started a nutrition and cooking class the Sabbath is now studying about it. I handed him some material (six classes) which were very well attended. We had an attendance and he will be calling me to discuss questions he may have of20-30 people enrolled in the class. The class fmished with about regarding Sabbath-keeping. 17 to 20 regular attendants. Another gentleman, who is interested in wanting to know about The majority of attendants our doctrines has agreed to attend the Pineridge evangelistic were non-SDAs (20). There crusade. These and many more interesting results have been were people of different cul­ generated from our nutrition and cooking class. A total of$130.00 tures. was collected from donations and literature distribution of the Three Muslim people at­ Great Controversy, Steps to Christ, and Ministry ofHealing. tended the class; one Muslim Lectures were presented by Dr. Reuben Lorenson and cooking lady has already attended demonstrations by Cliff Elias. God blessed us tremendously. ! can Sabbath School, and another truly say that it was a very well presented class. The participants Muslim couple are contem­ were very grateful for the information given in these classes. A plating Bible studies at their Stress Seminar is being planned for the near future. home. One young gentleman who asked a question about Did You Know? Preliminary Report of the Governance Committee - 1 That the College Heights church had an inspir­ The Governance Committee appointed by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in ing drama portrayal for the October 22 commemora­ Alberta conducted a sampling survey by mailing over 800 questionnaires to its gen< tion entitled "Till He Comes." Also, they have an membership and I 00 questionnaires to all pastors and teachers. After setting aside th~:: afternoon worship service this year called "The 210 questionnaires which were returned by the post office due to incorrect addresses, Sabbath Afternoon NAP" at which youth and transfers, and deaths, the committee received 270 completed questionnaires-221 from young adults have an opportunity to talk about their the lay members, 25 from pastors, and 24 from teachers. The following are a list of faith. characteristics of those who responded to the survey. That an inquisitive seven-year-old California The response rate of3 7% for generallai ty; 60% for pastors; and 42% for teachers was boy learned that the church in Togiak, Alaska, had considered to be very good statistically especially when compared to most standard deteriorated badly, and was inspired to write to his returns of 15-30%. relatives and ask them to send him the money they About 90% of respondents has attended church at least once every two weeks in the would ordinarily use to buy Christmas gifts for him. last 10 years. They sent it and the boy in turn gave $660 to the Togiak church. This has enabled the church to About 70% of the respondents were 40 years and older and most received some post­ obtain a new stove and ceiling tiles, and to send two secondary education (60%) and 4-year college (25%). Togiak children to summer camp. (Todd Gessele) Women composed 60% of the respondents, while 13% identified themselves as That getting chilled or wet won't give you a ethnic minorities. cold. Viruses, not the weather, cause colds. Re­ Married persons constituted the majority (72%) followed by 15% singles. One in two search bas reliably shown that people exposed to respondents had a household income of $25-60,0000. bone-chilling temperatures, icy baths, and drafts will not catch a cold unless they are exposed to A majority of those who filled out the questionnaires (65%) reported attending a viruses. Conversely, it's spending time cooped up church with 100 or more members. In particular, 37% attend large churches of250 indoors during the winter and being exposed to members or more. Only ll% attend small churches with less than 30 members. germs that should carry the blame for catching a How then can a typical SDA respondent in this study be described? Answer: She is cold. Berkley Wellness Letter. a white married person in her forties with a household income of between 25 and 40,000 That the Net '95 information is now available dollars, has some post-secondary education, and attends on a weekly basis a church of on CompuServe! Simply go to the SDA On-Line medium size between 100 and 250 members. Library- Church Resources section. Monthly issues Regarding personal spiritual growth, the study showed that "fellowship of a cm ofNetNews are posted about three weeks prior to membership" headed the list as being the most important. This item was also perceiveu mail delivery. "Church board members look upon by the majority to be present in the churches. However, the other factors of "pastoral satellite events as definitely 'new-fangled' but also visits". "meaningful prayer meetings", "personal devotion", and "service and outreach" 'the wave ofthe future', so we'd better jump aboard!" were reported to be present in the church less than 50 percent. These are areas of concern says Dan McCulloch, pastor of the South Salem and will be given much study in the months to come. SDA Church in . Another area of the survey involved factors that increase sharing the gospel in That Randy J. Sauder, attorney and member of Alberta. In the next report, we will show what are the three main factors perceived to the Marietta, Georgia church, won the Republican increase sharing the Gospel in Alberta and whether or not these factors were thought to nomination for Georgia State representatives in the be present in the churches. 29th District. The important Cobb County District is located next to Lockheed Corporation and Dobbins Air Force Base. Randy and his wife athy (Bothe) pastored and taught in the Alberta Conference from 1979-1983. For a limited time you can receive your choice offour popular books when you order That when offered the choice of a healthy break­ the weekly edition ofthe Adventist Review. 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