Canadian Union MESSENGER

Volume XXXIX, No. 7 Oshawa, Ontario March 23, 1970 Maracle Press and Kingsway Publishing Merge With Pacific Press

By J. W. BOTHE, President Canadian Union Conference

During recent weeks, some important decisions were made cility. This industry is highly competitive, and requires equip- regarding our publishing work in Canada. Maracle Press Lim- ment that can do volume work. For example, all The Bible ited, Kingsway Publishing Association and Pacific Press have Stories that our Canadian literature evangelists can sell in two entered upon a merger agreement that unites the efforts of these years can be produced in our plant in approximately two weeks. three organizations. So it can be easily seen that a great volume of work is required This imporant move was made after much careful study by from some source. various committees and helpful counsel and approval from the Pacific Merger Will Gradually General Conference. Because of serious financial difficulties, it Diminish Commercial Work became advisable to join with one of our senior publishing houses in the United States. We are grateful for the willingness of the Pacific Press to share their financial, technical and personnel resources to help Large Volume of Work Needed us work to the end of gradually minimizing the acceptance of To Keep Canadian House Going commercial work, and enlarging the placement of denomina- tional printing. The Pacific Press was selected for a number of reasons. It is Several large orders for denominational printing have already this publishing house that is charged with the responsibility of been assigned to our Canadian plant. Without a doubt, this supplying literature to the various countries of Inter-America. merger will greatly strengthen and open up new horizons for It is well known that Canada can export merchandise to these the distribution of our truth-filled literature in Canada. countries as easily as the U.S. Thus, immediately, it has become possible for us to produce more denominational literature. For History of Canadian Publishing Work many years the hope was entertained that we might produce Perhaps a brief history of our publishing work in our Union more denominational literature in our Canadian printing fa- might be of interest to our members. The establishment of the

Shown above is the building which, through the years, has housed the operations of Maracle Press Limited and Kingsway Publishing Association

Canadian Watchman Press in the year 1920, through the gener- cepted by the governing board, and the operation proved to be osity of the Review and Herald Publishing Association in the quite successful. In the year 1940, the business which had been furnishing of both personnel and financial assistance, came to built up under private management was returned to the control pass. The purpose, of course, was to print, and otherwise supply of the Canadian Watchman Press Board, but operated under the need for gospel literature in the Canadian field. However, the name of Maracle Printing Company. This continued to it soon became evident that the demand for our literature was function in this manner until the end of the year 1952. not nearly sufficient to employ even one-half of the total ca- Illegal Operation of Commercial Business pacity which the house was built to accommodate. After a series of financial reverses, and changes in key personnel, it was It was at this time that attention was called to the fact that finally decided by the governing board to take in a selective the operation of the large commercial business under the class of high quality commercial work to supplement the work existing charter was illegal. It was finally decided a separate which was already being done. It was during the middle twen- legal entity under the name of Maracle Press Limited should ties that the Review and Herald turned over the management be organized, and that the commercial business should operate of the institution to the Canadian Union. under a separate name from that of the denominational The implementation of the programme in commercial work publishing house. It was at this time also that the name of helped to temporarily relieve the financial pressure. However, Canadian Watchman Press was changed to Kingsway Publish- the depression of the '30's along with other problems, created ing Association. almost insuperable burdens. The General Conference studied A Blessing Through the Years the situation on several occasions, and finally recommended, in Through the years our Canadian printing facility has been the year 1938, that the institution be closed. a real blessing. A certain amount of literature has always been produced in Canada, and many of our members have been Leased to C. G. Maracle able to secure employment in this industry. It is sincerely hoped It was at this time that Elder C. G. Maracle offered to lease that our publishing house and printing plant will continue to and operate the manufacturing division of the publishing house function so that we might be prepared to produce and supply under his own private management. This offer to lease was ac- literature to our Canadian field, as well as countries abroad. * * * Evidence of the Flood Being Sought Attention All Former NEAL C. WILSON, President North American Division Student Missionaries Seventh-day Adventists and many are not involved in any promotion nor On Sabbath afternoon, June 13, there others are genuinely enthusiastic about any active participation. will be a colourful mission pageant at the any activity designed to provide archeo- While it is certainly the privilege of General Conference session in Conven- logical or scientific evidence that will sub- any individual to encourage this unique tion Hall at Atlantic City, New Jersey. stantiate the authenticity of the Bible. An type of endeavour, it should be made For the first time we would like to have area of the sacred record which has come clear that the denomination is not respon- student missionaries who have served in under special attack is in connection with sible for statements that are made, con- our overseas mission programme take the story of the Flood. Because of this, clusions that are reached, nor for the part. In order to know how to prepare there seems to be unusual interest in financing of such ventures. for this pageant we need to know who seeking for evidence that will further among the student missionary group will confirm the Biblical and Spirit of Proph- * * * be present. No financial assistance can be ecy description of what transpired during given from the General Conference, but and after the Flood. those student missionaries in attendance at the session are asked to participate in Many are aware of the fact that vari- Association ous groups in different parts of the world this pageant. Please write immediately to have been organized for the purpose of of Seventh-day Adventist John Hancock, 6840 Eastern Avenue doing research and exploration on Mt. Nurses NW, Washington, D.C., 20012, if you Ararat in Turkey. The objectives are to plan to be present. find traces of the Flood and, hopefully, May 1-3, 1970, is the weekend for the * to uncover the remains of the Ark. third annual retreat and business meet- Many inquiries in recent weeks have ing of the Association of Seventh-day come to us asking for information with Adventist Nurses. Our meetings imme- Kingsway College regard to these activities and organiza- diately precede the convention of the tions. Since they are privately sponsored ANA in Miami, Florida. ASDAN mem- Alumni and financed, the General Conference has bers, you're urged to attend! If you are taken no official position and has made not a member, please come and get ac- April 3-5 no formal statement concerning these quainted. Watch for more details in a groups. Several leaders in the General later issue of CANADIAN UNION MESSEN- Important discussion Conference have been kept apprised of GER. happenings and developments, but they THE NEW DORMITORY

Official Organ of the CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE of Seventh-day Adventists, Carl Klam, Canadian Uulou Editor; Pearl I. Browning, Associate Editor. President, J. W. Bothe; Secretary-treasurer, Carl Klam. Departmental Secretaries: Publishing, 0. A. Botimer; Sabbath School and Lay Activities, W. E. Kuester; Missionary Volunteer, Educational and Temperance, M. E. Erickson; Public Affairs, D. L. Michael; Medical, E. A. Crawford, M.D. Issued biweekly. Subscription price $2.00 a year. MESSENGER Second class mail registration number 0912. Printed by Maracle Press Limited, Oshawa, Ont.

122 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER A Soul-Winning Partner New Chairman In September of 1874, our first over- of Education Department seas missionary, J. N. Andrews, left the Attention shores of North America, heading for Andrews University Europe. It was in the same year, in June of 1874, that another great missionary, Canadian Union College Signs of the Times, started its mission Alumni work in the United States by entering the homes of the people. Today there are 300,000 copies of the Signs of the Times Home-coming Weekend rolling off the press monthly, and then moving out into the highways and by- April 17-19 ways, bringing the light of truth to those who are longing for a better way of life. Sabbath morning speaker No other journal published by the church can claim more converts than the PASTOR M. K. PHILBRICK Signs. Many hundreds are rejoicing in (class of 1920) the truth as the result of this message- filled missionary journal. The other day Dr. T. S. Geraty See April 6 MESSENGER for further I took a brief look at just a few letters Dr. Thomas S. Geraty will assume his details. coming from the readers, and I gleaned new duties as chairman of the education the following sentences: "I gave a dona- department at Andrews University near tion to a blind lady on the street, and she the end of April. A leader with a view of insisted that I take one of her Signs of the worldwide educational needs of the the Times. This is how I began my Bible Voice of Prophecy • • denomination, Dr. Geraty brings with him • studies." — Los Angeles. a broad background of experience, that "I first found information on the Let Us Hear from You! will be especially valuable in the School prophecies in the Signs of the Times." — of Graduate Studies. He served 11 years Here at The Voice of Prophecy head- California in China and four in the Middle East. As A Mormon writes, "I have been col- quarters we are busy every day recording associate secretary of the GC department new programmes, more music, and dupli- lecting Sunday and Sabbath information of education, he has made supervisory from both sides of the issue, and when I cating master tapes of programmes to be visits to denominational educational in- saw the Signs of the Times in the liter- sent out to more than 1450 stations each stitutions, edited The Journal of Advent- week. ature rack in the bus depot, I picked up ist Education, and has been vice chair- both copies which had articles on the The thought occurs to me quite often, man and secretary of the Commission on Sabbath. I have finally subscribed to the "Are we getting through to all our mem- Graduate Education and secretary of the bers and friends clearly and effectively?" Signs. I will be sending you a lot of Commission on Higher Education. questions soon." — Utah We must depend on you to let us know "Your Signs of the Times is doing the if all is going well. Are you hearing us'? best work and the most intelligent work Review and Herald It would be so nice of you to write and explaining prophecy that I have ever Announces New SDA Bible let us hear from you. Tell us how we are read." — California Commentary Project doing in your community or area. We would be grateful for your suggestions. "I find myself reading the Signs of the At the urgent request of many owners Times, and it is so exciting that I just Won't you sit down right now and of the SDA Bible Commentary set, plans write us a letter? This would mean so keep on reading — instead of dreading are under way to put in one binding all the future, I look forward to it now." — much to us. Thank you for your help — the quotations from the works of Mrs. co-operation and support. Florida E. G. White, scripture and topic indexed ALVIN G. MUNSON Messages of appreciation for the Signs for convenient reference. General Manager come from the North and the South and Tentatively, it will be volume 7A of the East and the West. The Signs brings the Commentary set and will contain all hope and courage to its readers. What a the hundreds of references cited in the privilege it is that we can send this silent seven Commentary volumes from 41 preacher into fields afar, winning precious books, scores of periodical articles, and Housing for souls to Christ. Be sure to make this mes- many of the unpublished writings from General Conference senger of truth your soul-winning partner the inspired pen of God's messenger to by sending your subscription, which is His remnant church. A bonus feature will Session only $3.00 for the year, to your Book be all the E. G. White appendices from To inquire about housing at the and Bible House. the book Questions on Doctrine. General Conference in Atlantic R. R. BIETZ, Chairman Release of this new volume is sched- City, write: Board of Trustees uled for the first of June 1970. Its 496 Pacific Press Publishing Association Seventh-day Adventist Conven- pages will provide a remarkable study tion Bureau * * * aid that will bring your SDA Bible Com- (General Conference of Sev- The Christian cannot influence the world- mentary set alive with vitally challenging enth-day Adventists) ling by becoming a worldling. He cannot insight from heaven on the meaning of witness for his Lord by trying to be a scriptures both familiar and obscure. Convention Hall good fellow at any price. — "Think on Bound in Buckram like the other volumes, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 These Things", p. 52. $8.75. H. M. TIPPETT Vol.. 39, No. 7, MARCH 23, 1970 123 dressing the group, "The most amazing A. S. Maxwell (Uncle Arthur) Retires thing about this forum is its being neces- Arthur S. Maxwell, editor of Signs of In 1936 he came to the United States to sary." the Times for 33 years, has announced he become editor of Signs of the Times. We are thankful that the Adventist will retire June 30 after 55 years of ser- In addition to his work as editor, Elder stand on clean living is clearly recognized vice to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Maxwell is well-known as an author of here in Newfoundland, so that Smoking The beloved editor, known to thou- religious books. He has written 109 books Sam was invited to go to Carbonear and present his demonstrations showing that sands as "Uncle Arthur" for his Uncle to date, the best-known being the popular tobacco is a very dangerous drug. Sam Arthur's Bedtime Stories, announced his 10-volume which presents the Bible Story, took along a couple of helpers, Mr. retirement before Pacific Press employees Bible in story form for children. Uncle and board members and General Confer- George Schafer and Mr. Doug Hosking, Arthur's Bedtime Stories, which now fill ence officers assembled for the quadren- both of the S.D.A. Academy in St. John's, 20 volumes, have been translated into nial constituency meeting of the publish- to talk about smoking dangers and hand ing house. Signs of the Times, one of the over 20 languages and have sold over 30 out literature. Sam was such an attraction oldest religious journals in the United million copies. that they were kept busy, and were States, is published by Pacific Press. His adult books include Your Bible and thankful for this opportunity to present Elder Maxwell, a native of Great Brit- You, This is the End!, and the soon-to- S.D.A. stands on clean living. ain, began editorial work at the Stan- be-published, Man the World Needs A further reward for the day's efforts borough Press in England in 1915. He Most. The prolific writer has already be- came in the following Thank-You Note: served for 17 years as editor-in-chief of gun planning several books which he ex- "On behalf of the Red Cross Youth, the publishing house and for several pects to complete after retirement from James More Regional High School, I years also doubled as General Manager. his editorial responsibilities. would like to express our sincere thanks to you for demonstrating so clearly the bad effects of smoking on the human body. Through the use of smoking Sam, I am sure you discouraged many people Re-election of Entire Slate of Administrative from smoking, and convinced many to push aside the temptation to smoke. Officers at Pacific Press Yours truly, Gwen Burgess (Treasurer) In other action during the all-day con- G. Tobler, Zeichen Der Zeit (German); May it be that the Lord was honoured stituency session, the Pacific Press board and Nicholas Ilchuk, Oznake (Ukrain- by this missionary work on behalf of of directors voted to re-elect the firm's ian). healthful living. entire slate of administrative officers, ed- R. R. Bietz, vice-president of the Gen- DOUGLAS HOSKING itors, and department managers. eral Conference, was re-elected as chair- Leonard F. Bohner was elected to an- man of the Board of Directors. New other four years as vice-president and Board members elected were: general manager, a position he has held W. R. Anderson, Press factory repre- St. John's Pathfinder Club for four years. Elder Bohner started with sentative; J. W. Bothe, president, Cana- Pacific Press in 1961 as secretary-treas- dian Union; 0. A. Botimer, publishing urer. He had previously served for 14 secretary, Canadian Union; Lay Activities years as treasurer of the Inter-American Secretary of Northern Union; Joseph C. Division, and has held several other treas- Ozon, a certified public accountant from ury positions with the church, including San Francisco; Max Torkelson, president, five years as secretary-treasurer of the Central California; Richard H. Utt, book Malayan Union Mission, headquartered editor, Pacific Press; Mrs. Norma Young- in Singapore. berg, author and teacher from Glendale, Also re-elected to a four-year term was California. secretary-treasurer William L. Muir. BARBARA HERRERA Others who were re-elected include: Public Relations Director Shown here in a recent investiture service, are two of the some forty Pathfinders of the Fred L. Bell, plant superintendent; W. Pacific Press St. John's, Newfoundland Club, Randell Ross Wollard, book department manager; Schafer and Greg Morgan, receiving their Richard H. Utt, book editor; Arthur R. insignia from President Matthews. Mazat, periodical department manager; Newfoundland — Clarence Wallace, manager of Chapel Records, a subsidiary of Pacific Press; Frank L. Baer, manager of foreign-lan- Smoky Lung Sam Does It Again guage publications; and Fernando Chaij, It's a space age world, with all that it editor, foreign-language division; Howard means in benefits and dangers available C. Larkin, art director. almost instantly — available everywhere. Re-elected as periodical editors were: The availability of drugs has become a A. S. Maxwell, Signs of the Times, pressing problem here in Newfoundland, Pictured above and one of seven of the club's through June 30; Louis P. Schutter, Our so pressing, in fact, that concerned adults ten leaders to receive insignia in the investi- Little Friend, and Primary Treasure; F. and youth in Carbonear, called on Feb- ture, is Club Director, Arthur Symonds, A. Soper, Listen, and Alert; Fernando shaking hands with President Matthews who ruary 14, "A Dangerous Drugs Forum" congratulated him and the officers and Path- Chaij, El Centinela (Spanish); Sergio to point out more clearly the danger of finders on their good work. Collins, Mieux Vivre (French); Gustav drugs of all kinds. As a doctor said in ad- G. DAVIES, Pastor 124 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER about God. You can help them find out Maritime — by sending the Signs. Dartmouth Investiture "This gospel of the kingdom" is to go to everyone. Many will not come to meet- ings or to churches, but they will read. Send them the Signs. There are many lonely people in the world today. They do not have earthly friends nor have they found the friend of friends, Jesus Christ. Won't you help them find Him by sending them the Signs? The Lord has blessed our churches. Even in British Columbia there are many who have very little of the things of earth. Won't you help brighten their fu- ture with the promises of a New Heaven Elder Wilson awarding Companions. and a New Earth by sending them the Heidi (left) and Charlotte Spieker. Special honours were conferred upon Signs? thirteen Seventh-day Adventist young Suicides are on the increase. Men and people recently in recognition of their women are without hope. The past has achievements in various denominational betrayed them, the present has bewildered youth projects. Of these thirteen, six were them, the future is unknown. Won't you invested as Friends, five as Companions, give them new hope by sending them the three as Explorers, and two as Pioneers. Signs? The programme was held in the Dart- Death has left a vacancy in many mouth, Nova Scotia Church. homes. Lack of understanding has broken their hearts. The future is dark and lonely. Won't you bring them comfort and cour- age by sending them the Signs? In British Columbia, you, the members of our churches subscribed to an all-time high last year. The total was 5,368 Signs subscriptions. Notice the gains since ,e "\-k, 1967: Lone Pappajohn (left) and Nancy Montgomery. 1967 — 4504 1968 — 4557 1969 — 5368 1970 — ???? Can we go over 6000? Let us try to go over the 6000 mark. Just "sign" your name to Signs and win Sixteen MV Book Club Certificates and souls. Crusade dates — April and May. sixty-four MV Honour Tokens were pre- All subs to be in by May 31. DO IT sented to the young people by Elder J. W. NOW! Wilson, MV Secretary of the Maritime L. R. KRENZLER Conference. In addition, five Staff Service Lay Activities Secretary Stars were presented. Pathfinder Director, Ken Hill, expressed encouragement at the fact that each Pathfinder had taken some * * active part in the year's programme. Elder Ken. Kraig, and Karen Scott (left to right). Soper, Editor of Listen Magazine, was guest speaker. Talent Night Sponsored Dan Fedrock took first prize in the FRED E. DOREY, PR Secretary Senior section for a trumpet solo, "If I Dartmouth Church by Westminster were a Rich Man." Thunderbird Pathfinder The proceeds from the programme went to the Pathfinder Club. They also British Columbia Club sold punch and popcorn. The Thunderbird Pathfinder Club spon- L. R. KRENZLER sored a "Talent Night" benefit pro- PR Secretary Sign Your Name gramme for their club in the Edmonds * * to "Signs" High School Auditorium, Burnaby, B.C., February 14. Happiness in this world, when it comes, The Lord has given us time for an- In the children's section Heidi and comes incidentally. Make it the object of other opportunity to win souls through Charlotte Spieker took first prize with an pursuit, and it leads us a wild-goose chase, the Signs of the Times. We are living in accordian duet. Second prize went to and is never attained. Follow some other tremendous times when people are ask- Lorie Pappajohn and Nancy Montgom- object, and very possibly we may find that ing questions. We are living in an age of ery for doing "Oh! No, John!" A piano we have caught happiness without dream- increase in knowledge. People want to trio, "Rosemary Skating Waltz" by Karen, ing of it. know a lot of things. Many want to know Kraig, and Ken Scott took third prize. Nathaniel Hawthorne VoL. 39, No. 7, MARCH 23, 1970 125 Harmon Lake Ranch Project our prayer. The unselfish labour of the lay people in the Victoria Church along R. H. ANDERSON, Ranch Director with Pastor and Mrs. Reimche and Brother and Sister Solomon Kruger com- Three-quarters of the British Columbia bined with the deep stirring of the Holy Spirit has brought many victories for Conference has been covered now with Christ. Brother and Sister Kruger are re- films, lectures, and sight plans of our turning to Victoria for several weeks to new summer camp. assist Pastor Reimche. Enthusiasm is high as we foresee what On behalf of the evangelistic team, Pas- can be accomplished by united effort to tor and Mrs. Verne Snow, Lila Paul and myself, I wish to express sincere thanks promote this project across our field. to those who helped in this soul-winning Different individuals have mentioned endeavour. When we see many of these the help they can give for this project. If people walk through the gates of the New you, in thinking this through, want to Jerusalem, I am sure we will all feel paid have a bigger part in this event drop us in full a million times over. a line and tell us what you would like C. DALE BRUSETT B.C. Conference Evangelist to do — whether it be a personal gift of money, equipment or materials for the Ranch — all will be appreciated. Let R. H. Anderson ready with the projector to be- gin one of the Harmon Lake Ranch roundup us hear from you. programmes. Alberta

CUC Graduate Goes to HARMON LAKE (RANCH) East Africa Jon R. Gibson, a graduate of Canadian Union College ('58, '60), his wife, the former Eva Johnson of Idaho, and their children, Greogry and Gloria, left by plane December 29 from Washington, D.C. bound for Kenya, East Africa. Jon will be teaching science at the Kamag- ambo Training School. Brother Gibson is the son of R. A. Gibson, former CUC staff member, who served as chairman of the music depart- ment 1956-64. Jon has been a consistent R. H. Anderson hopes that Harmon Lake Ranch will become a reality soon so he can post a similar sign on Highway No. 5 pointing to the Ranch. booster of Canadian Union College, evi- denced by the fact that Eva's brother and two sisters are now in attendance at CUC! Where to Find Faith for Today Sixty-Two In British Columbia Canoe 3 Sun. 1:00 pm Baptized in Victoria Celista 6 Sun. 1:00 pm Cherryville 10 Sun. 1:00 pm The evangelistic team has packed up Dawson Creek 5 Sun. 12:00 m Downie 9 Sun. 1:00 pm its equipment in Victoria. Another city Enderby 5 Sun. 1:00 pm awaits our arrival. We start meetings this Falkland 5 Sun. 1:00 pm weekend in Port Alberni. Grindrod 72 Sun. 1:00 pm Sixty-two have been baptized or joined Hudson Hope 11 Sun. 12:00 m Kelowna 2 Sun. 1:00 pm the church by profession of faith so far Keremeos 5 Sun. 1:00 pm in Victoria since the meetings started. Lumby 5 Sun. 1:00 pm Another baptism is planned for a little Mable Lake 8 Sun. 1:00 pm later. Many on the closing night of the Ma lakwa 5 Sun. 1:00 pm Mica Creek 5 Sun. 1:00 pm lectures came forward in an altar call Midway 7 Sun. 1:00 pm and signed cards indicating a desire to Mr. and Mrs. Jon R. Gibson and Gregory and Nakusp 2 Sun. 1:00 pm be baptized in the near future. Gloria to East Africa. Oliver-Osoyoos 8 Sun. 1:00 pm Pastor H. E. Reimche is continuing Peachland 5 Sun. 1:00 pm Penticton 13 Sun. 1:00 pm meetings Sunday and Wednesday nights. Portage Mountain 8 Sun. 12:00 m Let us pray that at least another twenty The grand essentials to happiness in this Princeton 5 Sun. 1:00 pm or thirty of these interested people will be life are something to do, something to Salmon Arm 9 Sun. 1:00 pm baptized soon. "God bless our lay people Skaha Lake 10 Sun. 1:00 pm love, and something to hope for. Vernon 7 Sun. 1:00 pm and the pastor and his wife as they con- Westwold 12 Sun. 1:00 pm tinue to labour for souls in Victoria," is Joseph Addison 126 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER groups and individuals from Canadian Alberta Conference Workers' Meeting Union College assisted with the musical After the completion of an interesting aspects of the crusade. and successful Biennial Session the min- Twelve people were baptized as a re- isters of the Conference gathered for a sult of the meetings and many more are day of workers' meetings Monday, Feb- preparing for baptism in the future. The ruary 9. meetings are now conducted every Sun- Elder M. E. Loewen, director of the day evening at the newly renovated and Religious Liberty Department, of Wash- dedicated Evangelistic Centre in La- ington, D.C. gave the morning devotional combe. Pastor Ed plans to continue with talk. Other guests at the session were the the Community Bible Marking Plan. Union leaders, Elder E. E. Duncan of the Faith for Today television broadcast and Norman Matiko, Field Representa- Elder Bothe announcing to the Biennial Session tive for the Voice of Prophecy radio that Elder Kaytor has been re-elected Confer- ence President for the next three-year period. broadcast. Time was given for workers to report tricts and to lay plans for greater evan- on the progress of the work in their dis- gelism in 1970.

Pastor Ed giving the Good News during the Faith for Today Crusade in Lacombe.

Pictured above are the ministers, wives and secretaries of the Alberta Conference, as well as General Conference and Union representatives.

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Darlene Reimche and Frank McMiller, two stu- dents from C.U.C., bring special musical se- Lacombe Evangelistic Crusade lections. SYLVIA COLLINS, PR Secretary, Lacombe Pastor Ed Teranski, known to the local This was the first series of evangelistic E. L. Minchin Visits church and community as Pastor Ed, meetings to be conducted in Lacombe in started a series of meetings Friday eve- fifteen years. The Bible-in-the-Hand pro- Canadian Union College ning, November 21, with the topic gramme was used, giving everyone in the Church "Where Are We Heading?" The meetings audience an opportunity to follow the were conducted in the large Lacombe subject in the Bible. Every night a film Memorial Hall. on the life of Christ was shown. Many

Elder E. L. Minchin counselling with a student at Canadian Union College. Elder E. L. Minchin, General Field Secretary of the General Conference, re- People engrossed in the model of The Sanctuary which was used during the Crusade. cently conducted a special series of meet- VoL. 39, No. 7, MARCH 23, 1970 127 ings for youth at Canadian Union Col- tainly has been a tremendous inspiration Fifteen Kick the Habit lege. to old and young through his years of This visit to the College was his last service. He plans to return in June for a official visit before retiring. Elder Min- Retreat to be held at Banff. chin states that, even though he will be SYLVIA A. COLLINS retiring, he would go anywhere and PR Secretary preach the Gospel by invitation. He cer- Lacombe Church * Everyone Should Read the "Listen" Magazine

Dr. S. Kettner talking on the physiological as- pects of smoking.

Everyone should read the Listen magazine.

Dr. Francis A. Soper, editor of Listen experimentation. They don't know the magazine was in Edmonton while on a dangers — that's our job, to give them cross-Canada tour researching material the facts before they start." for a special issue on Canadian Living. "Our purpose," he affirms, "is not to We not only had the privilge of listening say 'No' to young people in regard to to his lecture on drugs and alcohol at the narcotics use. Our job is to point out, through facts, the dangers in the use of Edmonton English Church but also had these things." two free hours over the various radio sta- As a result of his visit we have had tions and a special write-up in the Ed- several inquiries regarding the Listen H. Heghesan, Pastor of the Edmonton English monton Journal. magazine. Church. Dr. Soper stated, "Young people most OLAVFALSNES The fourth Five-day Stop-Smoking often begin the use of narcotics through PR Secretary Plan was successfully conducted at Sher- their natural desire for adventure and Edmonton English Church wood Park Nursing Home in Edmonton January 24 to 28. Out of the tweny-four who enrolled in the course, fifteen were successful in kick- Church Identification ing the smoking habit. Some of those who quit smoking were residents of the nurs- ing home. The programme was diretced by Pas- tor H. Heghesan, Dr. S. Kettner and Mrs. E. Polishuk, R.N. Because of popular de- , - UTDAY SERVICE S mand, another Five-day Plan will be con- SABBATH SCRIM. 0:30Am ducted in March. DIVINE SERVICE 11:004m WEDNESDAY BRAYER 5E11'111E1- ? 30 P OLAV FALSNESS CHURCH 4223/64 Paste* 4S 4 • 6125 PR Secretary, Edmonton

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Lacombe Church Officers Give The Edmonton Church enjoys being fore Christmas at a cost of $500.00. Yearly Report recognized by its new sign. The old sign When the people look for your church, rotted away more than five years ago. do they know that it is a Seventh-day The Lacombe Ingathering campaign Due to the initiative of Allen Fowler and was a phenomenal success in 1969, break- Adventist Church? Are the letters on your Reo Ganson the church has a new five- ing all records in their church history. by-ten-foot brick sign. The lettering is in church sign faded or falling off? Be sure The church collected close to $1,500.00 aluminum and the service schedule is people know what church yours is with over the assigned goal. Ted Proud, Lay lighted. The sign was completed just be- a smart looking sign. Activities Leader, and his associates gave 128 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER wonderful leadership throughout the cam- that I had thought was not interested said, dren. He became, and still is, the elder paign. "That's the truth — I can't forget it." of the church. All of his children went A victory supper was held, with ap- I asked him how he had heard the mes- on through our academy and college and proximately 350 people enjoying the won- sage before. He said, "I have a ninety- most are in the work today. One is a derful fellowship. In conjunction with year-old aunt in California that has been missionary in Thailand. the supper, church officers gave their sending me Signs of the Times for years. I was able later to meet the aunt that I have often thought of keeping the Sab- had sent the Signs and had an opportun- bath but since there were no other be- ity to thank her for sowing the seed for lievers here I gave up the thought. A me. few months ago I made a proposition with After this, and other experiences I have the Lord. I told Him that if He would had, is it any wonder that I believe it send a church here I would keep the Sab- pays to send the Signs? bath." "Brother, we are here and here There is no better way for you to in- to stay," I told him. vest than sending the Signs of the Times Within a few weeks a goodly number to a relative or a friend. Three dollars were baptized and a church was organ- invested may bring an eternity of joy. ized. This man of whom I speak was bap- G. F. WILLIAMS tized along with his wife and five chil- PR Department Mrs. Marie Buhler giving her report at the Ingathering victory supper and Church business meeting. * * yearly report. Following this a film en- titled The Drylanders was shown. It de- Workers' Meeting picted the misfortune of many people, especially farmers, during the depression of the thirties. A wonderful evening was enjoyed by all. SYLVIA COLLINS PR Secretary Lacombe Church

Manitoba — Saskatchewan — What "The Signs of the Times" Did What will the Signs of the Times do? Does it win souls? May I share with you the experience I had when I was a pastor Fellowship breakfast — Workers' Meeting February 16, 1970. in a Conference in the States. I had a great desire to hold an effort in an area The Manitoba-Saskatchewan workers volunteer chores for the occasion. where the Adventist message had never began their Workers' Meeting February During the Workers' Meeting, plans for been preached. The small city that 1 16 with a fellowship breakfast. Hot cakes the coming year were freely discussed by chose, as far as the Conference knew, were served at 7:00 a.m. prepared espe- the Conference officers, departmental had never had any work whatsoever car- leaders and the pastors. All are hoping cially by the chief chef, Elder W. G. Sol- ried on there, not even colporteur work. to make 1970 a successful soul-winning The meetings opened with the tent oniuk, president of the Conference. He year. nearly full. From night to night, the inter- is pictured at the head of the table with G. F. WILLIAMS est grew. One night during the week when other ministers happily engaged in their PR Department some of the testing truths were presented a group of men on the sidewalk were * * * discussing the meeting. One of the men in the group I considered as not being Temperance Poster Contest Winners particularly interested because he hadn't seemed to pay close attention during the In a recent temperance poster contest service, but steadily looked at the floor. conducted amongst the Swift Current As I approached these men and entered schools by the Women's Christian Tem- into conversation with them, one stated perance Union of that city three of our the point that this was the clearest mes- young people from our church school re- sage of Bible truth he had ever heard. I ceived first, second, and third prizes for proceeded to tell him that it was not the their endeavours. The school teacher, preacher but the message that made the Miss Susan Pedersen, and these young difference. I then added, "Once you have folk are to be commended and congratu- heard the Seventh-day Adventist Truth, lated for this achievement. even though you don't accept it, you will W. M. MERCER Left to right: Linda Maxwell, Heather Maxwell, never forget it." At this the gentleman and Robert Bergey. Pastor and PR Secretary Vol.- 39, No. 7, MARCH 23, 1970 129 Saskatoon Church School Book Fair

G. F. WILLIAMS, PR Department, Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference

Under the leadership of the teachers, tree with the names of desired books on science. Mr. Flint has interested a num- Raleigh Flint and Ruth Bodrug, a Book each leaf. All who came to the fair were ber of students in electronics and a num- Fair was conducted by the Saskatoon encouraged to buy one or more of the ber of books in this area were procured. Church School on the evening of Febru- The teachers report that with the new ary 21. The students enthusiastically en- books that were on display. tered into the preparation for the pro- More than 80 books were purchased books and the interest aroused by the gramme making posters and displays. on a variety of subjects — denomina- Book Fair, the students are showing One interesting display was a knowledge tional, reference, biographies, nature and greater involvement in reading.

10c a ride helps buy books at the Saskatoon Church School Book Fair. Mrs. Ruth Bodrug, busy selling books at the Saskatoon Church School Ray Hogeboom, Book and Bible House manager co-operates. Book Fair.

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Handy With the Needle Church. His special burden is to educate youth against the use of tobacco. the time I was nine, I could run it my- About a year ago, encouraged by Dr. self. We used to make clothes for the en- B. Lall, Superintendent of Education for tire family. I have seven children of my the province of Saskatchewan, Bill began own and I often help my wife make their visiting schools with a no-smoking pro- clothing." gramme. At the present time he is The quilt that Brother Tibbits is show- swamped with requests. He sometimes ing is made from 7,000 pieces, all of silk visits four or five schools per week. and backed with flannel. Each piece is Brother Johnston shows the film padded, using nylon hose. What does Brother Tibbits do with the many quilts? Some are made for friends, some are contributed to the church wel- fare programme, and others sold for mis- sion investment. Brother Tibbits has Carl A. Tibbits made many missionary contacts through his hobby and some persons to whom he Carl A. Tibbits of Saskatoon could has given quilts have become interested well be the envy of many a Dorcas work- in the faith. er. When it comes to making quilts he is G. F. WILLIAMS handy with a needle. Since he began this PR Department hobby, he has finished 140 quilts. Since coming to Saskatoon from British Colum- bia last September, he has completed 13. Brother Tibbits explained, "I have Tobacco Company Donates been sewing nearly all my life. I was born Cigarettes for No-smoking Plan in Knowlton, Quebec, the youngest of Bill Johnston of Lumsden, Saskatch- seventeen children. I used to help my ewan, is a Layman with a burden. He is Brother Bill Johnston of Regina, Sask. with the mother run the sewing machine and by the Lay Activities leader of the Regina manikin, Modern Millie.

130 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER COUNTDOWN and demonstrates with the manikin Modern Millie. He has been using so many cigarettes in his demon- CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE strations that the thought occurred to him, 'Why not get them donated?' He MARCH 21 — Three-week Evangelistic Crusade at Sarnia begins approached the MacDonald Tobacco The High Park School Auditorium Company and told them of his pro- 757 Kember Street, Sarnia, Ontario gramme and they are furnishing him with Every Night, 7:30 p.m. free cigarettes! (L. Milliken and E. L. Juriansz, speakers) With such enthusiasm and optimistic outlook that is shown by Brother Johns- MARCH 22 — Seven-week Evangelistic Series at Toronto West Church ton, surely the forces of Satan tremble. 10 Harvie Avenue, Toronto 10, Ontario Pastor C. S. Cooper and Dr. B. LaIL Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. held a Five-day Plan in Regina March 15 (Roy Adams, speaker) through 19. MARCH 28 — Guelph Church Organization G. F. WILLIAMS 79 Speedvale Avenue East PR Department Guelph, Ontario

APRIL 18 — Dresden Church Dedication 21 Highway South of Dresden Give and You Will Receive 2:45 p.m. "Give and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down and shaken APRIL 25 — Simcoe Camp Meeting together, and running over, shall men give R.R. 6, 9th Concession West of Simcoe into your bosom . . ." Such was the ex- (First meeting Friday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.) perience of the Yorkton Dorcas Society when a church member received a tele- phone call from a local clothing store saying they had ladies' coats they wished Baptisms in Owen Sound Area to dispose of, and would not let our Society have them for a very reasonable price. When the Dorcas leader and her as- sistant called at the store they picked up thirty-five coats of various sizes, at $1.50 each, the original price of which was ap- proximately $30.00. The Yorkton Dorcas Society has as- sisted four or five families this winter, whose homes were destroyed by fire. (MRS.) J. ASTOLFI Yorkton Church

Ontario-Quebec — Left to right: Mrs. A. D. Johnson, Mrs. Hepburn and her children -- His Joy Fulfilled Wendy, Donna, Randy, and Brian, and Mr. Cliff Maude. Pastor R. James closed seven years of The Lord has again added to the as since we began studying this gospel. ministry at West Toronto Church, with church such as would be saved. Recently Without this, by now I would have wor- a baptism. It was a thrilling experience the Hepburns, Mr. Maude (pictured ried myself into the hospital." for everyone present, especially Pastor above) and Mrs. Hazel McConnell (not One evening Mrs. Johnson called on James whose joy was fulfilled when he pictured) were baptized by Pastor Alton an It Is Written interest. The interest had baptized his nephew, Mervin Williams. D. Johnson of Owen Sound, in the Wil- a visitor — twenty-four-year-old Cliff Mervin came to Kingsway College with lowdale Church baptistry. Maude. They discussed the Bible until a Methodist background. His mother is The Hepburns began watching It Is late. Cliff came to Toronto with the John- an ordained minister in the Methodist Written last summer, and soon requested sons that November weekend, and heard Church. Through the influence of the It Is Written literature. Pastor and Mrs. Elder Vandeman's last two sermons there. college Mervin made the decision to fol- Johnson gave the Hepburns and their six From then on he has attended all the low his Lord. children (ages eight to fourteen) Bible Sabbath afternoon Owen Sound Bible We pray that Yvonne Adams, Hyacinth studies, and also Gift Bible lessons and study-discussion group meetings in the McKenzie, Susan Stennett, Barbara Tate, Amazing Facts folders, plus other Sev- Johnsons' home. and Mervin Williams remain faithful to enth-day Adventist books, et cetera. Aud- Cliff plans to canvass this summer and the end. rey says, "In spite of our current trials, fall to earn funds for college, where he R. H. SULKER, PR Secretary never have I had such peace of mind, and will major in theology. Even before his West Toronto Church faith. Never have we had such blessings baptism, he spent many hours not only

Vol.. 39, No. 7, MARCH 23, 1970 131 studying the truth, but also helping the schools, hospitals and clinics, the YMCA, Johnsons with the It Is Written Bible Cor- and doctors' offices. As a result, almost respondence School and office work. all secondary schools, most of the hos- God turned an apparent setback of ill- pitals and clinics in the area, and many ness into a blessing in the case of Hazel doctors have subscribed to the magazine. McConnell. Her Adventist relatives (Pas- Mrs. Clark approached the members of tor Joe Blahovich, a brother, and Eleanor the WCTU in Windsor, and most of them Frape, a sister) as well as many friends, also are receiving Listen. had been praying for Hazel's conversion This year again Mrs. Clark with her for a long time. Her illness gave Hazel assistants are visiting as many as possible, time and opportunity to study and allow selling as many subscriptions as they can. the Holy Spirit to water the seeds of Those who subscribed last year are eager truth. She gave her heart to God, and was to renew and this should be an even baptized. Please pray earnestly for her better year for Listen magazine. recovery. Recently, when Pastor Milliken was Pictured above is one of the seven candidates Pray that these young Christians will being baptized by Pastor Emm. Pastor Emm conducting a Five-day Plan at the YMCA, grow into strong, influential workers for made a very solemn appeal after the baptismal one of the "Y" officials showed him a service, many decisions were made, and another God, and pray for all the It Is Written baptism is planned for March. At present Pas- copy of Listen and asked if he had ever tor Emm is conducting a series of Sunday night new members and interests in the Owen meetings at the Toronto East Church. seen this "wonderful magazine." Pastor Sound-Wingham area and throughout our Milliken told her that he was quite fa- Conference. behold the new has come." 2 Cor. 5:17 miliar with it; that in fact, the Seventh- (R.S.V.) day Adventist Church published it. In Such an absolute and glorious trans- surprise, the lady exclaimed, "You peo- formation took place at Cosburn Avenue ple just have everything!" Kingstson Highlights Seventh-day Adventist Church at three- The Kingston Church was recently thirty Sabbath afternoon, January 17, greatly pleased to welcome into its mem- 1970, when seven precious souls were bership, by baptism, Mr. Dale Duffy. We baptized by Pastor George Emm, newly- have reason to believe that he will be an appointed minister for the Toronto East influence for good. He is active in spread- and Scarborough District. Relatives and ing the good news of our soon-coming friends gathered in the packed church to Saviour. May God bless his work and see their loved ones take the important step. Those who were already baptized bring many more souls into His kingdom. knew the joy that these souls experienced. The Kingston Seventh-day Adventist Once again we were reminded of the im- Church has the privilege of having its portance of baptism by immersion, the Sabbath morning service broadcast on the symbol of death to sin, burial of the sin- radio three or four times a year. Tech- ful body, and resurrection to a new life nicians from our local radio station in Christ. CKWS arrive on Sabbath morning Six of the new members have joined equipped with microphones and tape re- the new church in Scarborough. Also corder. Then, on Sunday morning, our baptized in a previous baptism in De- service is broadcast throughout an area of cember were Sister Maureen Wallace, and fifty to seventy-five miles. It is very grati- Brother Preston Lynton. Do we believe that we "have every- fying to have this opportunity to be able May the rich blessings of our Lord thing?" If we do, we won't leave it for to give our message to the area around us. Jesus Christ rest upon the new members our leaders. We will each see to it that It is also pleasing to note how quietly as they grow in grace and in the knowl- our town "Listens." even the children sit while the service is edge of His Holy Word, the Bible. Let us DONNA REID, Press Secretary being recorded, enabling the period to pray that the seeds that were sown Windsor Church have no harsh notes marring its beauty. through the It Is Written programme may We ask that you will remember the see many more taking this very important Kingston Church in your prayers that we step. Ottawa Dorcas may be a great light in our city. MICHAEL A. R. HURLEY (Mrs.) RICHARD DUFFY PR Secretary Highlights Kingston Church Toronto East Church There is comfort and joy in the service of Christ. Persons helped, 879; 2,761 articles of Unique Baptism in the Toronto Windsor Area "Listens" clothing given, $72.00 worth of food East District given, 46 pieces of furniture placed, 250 Mrs. Doris Clark of the Windsor gifts to widows and widowers, four The power of the Holy Spirit is so Church is the enthusiastic Temperance church members have read Ministry of great, so limitless, that it can bring about leader, and her efforts have been success- Healing. a complete transformation in an indi- ful in placing about 200 subscriptions for Behind these cold statistics are many vidual's life. It can change one into an the Listen magazine in Windsor and Essex interesting and heart-warming experi- entirely new person, as the Apostle Paul County. Mrs. Clark, assisted by Mrs. ences. We are thankful for the faithful- said: " . . . If any one is in Christ, he is Gloria Deneau and Mrs. Rhoda McLach- ness and hard work of church members. a new creation; the old has passed away, lin, during the 1969 campaign, visited Colporteurs, like field workers, have a

132 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER broad vision and visit right in the homes single flower brings to a shut-in. On one no increase in pay. The promise of Isaiah of the people. It thrilled us to have a occasion these flowers came the day of 58 is true. neighbour of the McVarish's, a grade their Valentine Supper, and they hap- Quoting from our Prophetic Guidance VIII student of St. Thomas Moore pened to be red roses and carnations of Course: "We are filled with astonishment School, Crystal Beach, approach us with every colour. You can imagine the joy of and with confidence in Christ as leader, $17.00 raised from their class bake sale, choosing a flower to match the dress of and have nothing to fear for the future and a desire to do something for others each lady. Most thought it was all except as we forget the way the Lord at Christmas. Of three suggestions given, planned, and it was — planned by God! they chose to make gifts for shut-ins, and The good materials and helps available has led his people in past history." We on December 21 a happy group of twenty from the Conference impel us to keep need much prayer for wisdom and guid- students accompanied us to the Donald on. The last Manual we received at the ance. Street Building with their gifts and lovely Officers' Meetings in Montreal inspired (MRS.) W. E. HORRICKS, Leader singing voices. These elderly people were its readers to work much overtime with Ottawa Dorcas Society overjoyed, and ran to their rooms for cookies and drinks, and no one knew who was treating whom. We also thank God for faithful Ingath- erers who brought us people needing help, and those with furniture and clothes Ontario-Quebec Conference 90th Anniversary to donate. The most interesting Ingather- PHILIP MOORES, Conference President ing experience was Sister McRae's, in contacting a restaurant owner who said, The 90th Anniversary of the start of "My contribution is as alwayQ — Christ- the Ontario-Quebec Conference was ap- mas dinner for six orph,5,1s. 1, a dozen propriately celebrated by having Profes- if you wish. No one has ever *:en me up on this offer." It was a happy family sor Merlin Davies, who had just cele- of eight who enjoyed dinner in his lovely brated his 90th birthday, sing "Consider restaurant. The father is disabled from the Lilies." Brother Davies' message in jumping into icy water to save a drown- ing friend. song was an inspiration to all. It has been a real pleasure to work with The delegates were presented with en- field workers and social workers who are couraging reports of the progress of the calling us frequently for furniture for fire work in the Conference, and re-elected victims. Much furniture is listed with us now. As Mr. Lowell Green of CFRA Ra- the Conference officers and departmental dio's "Green Line," a talk-type pro- secretaries to serve for another two years. gramme, convey appeals and help offered Elder C. 0. Franz was the guest speak- our way, donors tell us they feel secure to give, as he promotes only that of which er for the devotional service, and he with he is sure. the Union officers gave much help to the Professor Merlin Davies, a former member of Growing short of children's clothes last the Chapel Choir for King George V of England, business session. We can thank God for was called to Canada to become professor of fall forced us to look to nearly-new and music at Magill University in Montreal. He has the many blessings we have received from made many records for RCA Victor, his last rummage sales to buy. We were invited record being cut to celebrate his 90th birthday by Westboro United Church to make up His hand. this year. all shortages before they baled what was left to send away. The nearby North Western Church minister's wife brings in clothes and encourages others to do like- wise. She told their group and others at Six Persons Baptized in Kingsview Village Church their prayer breakfast that the Seventh- day Adventist Church is the only church message of Christ as preached by Elder that provides free help to the needy. She George Vandeman and were inspired to is a regular listener to our pastor's Dial- join the church after further studies given A-Prayer. by Pastor Dan Handysides and members The Lord is moving we know not of his congregation. where or how. Last week one of Mr. The McGinn teenagers, whose parents Green's listeners said she would soon be were baptized several months ago, are al- phoning us to pick up clothing as all her ready making plans to serve the Lord in neighbours were collecting together. They the medical field. Brenda hopes to enter also felt sure that their priest would hand nurses' training at the Branson Hospital over their Welfare Centre, since people in the fall, and Calvin has set his sights of every religion are coming to us for on becoming a physician. Back row: Calvin McGinn, Mrs. Celia and Mr. help now. Alan Cromarty; front row: Maureen and Marian The church welcomes this group of new Four times this year the Lord has pro- McGinn (twins), and Brenda McGinn. believers with hope and love, and looks vided flowers through one of our good In Kingsview Village Church in Etobi- forward to happy fellowship with them. church members, Brother Jones. You coke, six persons were baptized on Feb- Press Secretary really have to see to believe the joy a ruary 21. All had come to believe the Kingsview Village Church

Vol.. 39, No. 7, MARCH 23, 1970 133 A Series of Cooking Schools Conducted by Mrs. Gloria Laing and Mrs. Beth McMorland Kingsview Village Church

"Fun With Food," "The Chubbies' Diet — Body, Mind and Spirit — helped us tered a consistent 100 students the follow- Chart," the happy spirit of fellowship, realize the tremendous need we have to ing nights. Each night Mrs. D. J. Handy- and the delightful tidbits, made the four present our bodies as the temple of the sides was busy with the ladies working in days of cooking school par excellent. We living God. the kitchen area. Elder Handysides illus- had Dr. Laing with us on Sabbath morn- Many things happen when over 200 trated the "Diet for Chubbies" with a ing to take the Divine Service, and his people crowd in at the first meeting to cartoon. clear delivery concerning our triumvirate learn about foods, and the school regis- PR Department

To prepare for a cooking school, we needed the help of a fine group of ladies. From left to right: Mrs. C. Johnson, Mrs. Turback, Mrs. Ivanocho, Mrs. Sterrett. Mrs. Human, Mrs. House. Miss E. Graham, Mrs. Tralla, Mrs. Gloria Laing, right, and Mrs. Beth McMorland, centre, were our Mrs. Ghazal, Mrs. Preddie, Mrs. Selivanoff, Miss Marian House, Mrs. D. J. official lecturer and associate respectively. They did an excellent job, Handysides, Mrs. Bottomley, Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Allan R. Handysides. presenting facts and figures that caught the imagination of all, and re- These did an excellent job in preparing foods and in caring for the prac- vealed the better diet for Christian men and women. Many attending the tical needs of the programme. school urged that we make this an annual event — and so we might!

Three of the ladies busy in the kitchen area.

Attending the school and supporting the programme one hundred per cent, was Brother M. Manchur of Loma Linda Foods, shown here at left, with Pastor Handysides. He had a generous supply of samples, and regular "know-how'. We thank you, Mike. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Connors from our own Book and Bible House.

Almost anything can happen at a cooking school. When two young people meet — and another factor — expose the desire of darling dumplings to lose weight.

134 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Sarnia Church Mr. Mike Manchur — Loma Linda's Ontario representative added colour to the programme with a display of Loma Linda products, door prizes and samples given away. It was the unanimous re- quest of all present that Mr. Manchur provide outlets for Loma Linda products in Sarnia. Mrs. Laing certainly presented a pro- gramme that not only kept the interest of the non-members present but has roused them to ask questions that has en- abled some of us to invite them to our Michael Manchur, who is the top representative of Loma Linda Foods, regularly takes time out homes to partake of vegetarian meals. from his busy schedule to help the various What a wonderful way to make friends Mrs. Gloria Laing, assisted by Mrs. Beth Mc- churches with their cooking schools. He is Morland, conducted the very successful cook- shown above with his wife as they presided at and influence people! ing school in Sarnia. the Loma Linda Foods' colourful display in Sarnia. Mrs. McMorland gave much time and effort in setting up the programme for know will make our next school achieve Following the two very successful Five- the Cooking School. Mrs. Manchur was greater results. The radio station is eager day Plan sessions and before the Evan- in charge of the display. Thank you, to give an hour on an open line pro- gelistic meetings to be held next month ladies, come back again. gramme to a discussion of the subject a Sarnia was very fortunate to have Mrs. While the attendance was not what balanced diet. We need a volunteer — an Gloria Laing — assisted by Mrs. Beth was expected the majority present were expert in this field. Mrs. Laing, you are McMorland—conduct a Cooking School, not from the SDA church. But we have welcome. sponsored by Loma Linda Foods. learned some excellent lessons that we E. L. JURIANSZ * * * * St. Catharine's Church

At the St. Catharines cooking school — left to right: Mrs. Fred Salisbury; Sunday afternoon hostesses, with Mrs. Laing and Mrs. McMorland — left Mrs. G. McMorland, assistant director; Mrs. Earl Girvan; and Mrs. Gloria to right: Mrs. M. Szabo, Mrs. Laing, Mrs. E. Skoretz, Mrs. McMorland, Laing, director. and Mrs. F. Salisbury.

The attractive Blue Flame Room of the ing, there was a gift for every member of attractively presented information, the Provincial Gas Company in St. Cathar- of the audience. number and variety of recipes given, and ines was the setting for a very successful The talks and pictures presented by the delicious samples served to each mem- cooking school conducted by Mrs. Gloria Mrs. Laing were informative and interest- ber of the audience at the end of the Laing of South River, Ontario assisted by ing and her suggestions for adding at- meetings. Mrs. G. H. McMorland of Hamilton and tractive touches to menus will, I am sure, Of special interest to all Adventists members of the three Niagara Peninsula make meals more appetizing both to sight should be the fact that Mrs. Laing, work- churches. and taste for the families of all those ing with the research department of the Mr. Manchur, representative of the who attended the classes. Silverwood Dairy, has been partly re- Loma Linda Foods in the Niagara area, The audience averaged about sixty per- sponsible for the delicious small curd cot- presented an effective display of their sons per meeting, some from as far away tage cheese which is at present on the health products at each of the three as the Niagara Western Frontier, which market. Another field of Mrs. Laing's en- meetings and generously presented sam- is a euphonistic way of describing the deavour is the development of a special ples and prizes to anyone lucky enough Buffalo area. There were also some non- soy bean, not presently grown in Canada. to have celebrated a birthday or anni- Adventists in attendance. These newcom- She has been successful in producing versary recently. Then, at the final meet- ers were greatly impressed with the store these beans in South River and is at pres- Vol... 39, No. 7, MARCH 23, 1970 135 ent providing the Ontario Agricultural and more easily digestible legumes avail- energy so generously spent in giving the able to all. members of this community the oppor- Research Department with this product Our sincere thanks go to Mrs. Laing tunity of learning more about the prin- in an effort to make these more nutritious, and Mrs. McMorland for the time and ciples of healthful living.

Mrs. Laing (right) and Mrs. McMorland demonstrate the art of vegetarian Mr. and Mrs. Mike Manchur, representing Loma Linda Foods, discuss cookery. vegetarian recipes with Pastor E. Skoretz (left).

Daughter of Pastor Juriansz, Sarnia, Sends Greetings from Africa

Greetings to one and all from the This year we have two self-supporting members of the church in Niaguis, Sene- dormitories. The students are asked only gal, West Africa! Our group is as yet to bring their rice, which is the staple small, for although the work began in food here, their mattresses and sheets. this area several years ago, it never Three of the boys go fishing five days a seemed to get a firm hold due to sickness week in the nearby river. One of the among the missionaries. Now it is mov- teachers accompanies them, and the fish ing on, and in July we held the first bap- they catch completes their meals. It is tism here. the regular diet here! The girls do the When I arrived here in June, I began cooking and the boys keep the mission working in the Dispensary. This building grounds clean and find the firewood for was highly inadequate. We had no wait- the cooking. The dorms are located in ing room and so invariably, while we a former classroom in one case, and a were treating one patient, there were at future classroom in the other. least four women chatting while their Thanks to the dormitory students, our babies cried, all in the same room! MV group is also very promising. In De- Averil Juriansz, daughter of Elder and Mrs. Eric Now we have a new Dispensary not Juriansz of Sarnia, is pictured above. She is a cember we were able to buy a number student missionary sent by Andrews University of uniforms which are loaned to the yet one month old, which has a waiting to teach French in Senegal, West Africa. room, three treatment rooms, a storeroom Pathfinders whenever we meet in formal for medical supplies, complete sanitary attire. (The weather is not conducive to facilities, and a laboratory. The latter was such clothing for every meeting!) Also included because there is a possibility of in December we had the first Investiture having a doctor here in about two years' Service here in Senegal. We still have time. At the present, we have two nurses pretty well the same group we had then, and are awaiting the arrival of a third. about twenty-five, and are planning a We are very happy with the progress second Investiture Service for March 21. our school is making. We began the year We are also planning to have a baptism with about 200 students, and thought to in May, and pray that many of our stu- have little more than 100 in June, for at dents will give their hearts to the Lord. Christmas many drop out to harvest the Won't you please pray that the Lord will crops. This year, however, we have the guide us as we work with these young same number as at the beginning less people so that we may have a rich har- only two or three. There are six classes, vest of souls at the end of this school and the fees range from $2.00 to $30.00 year? for the entire year. A new dispensary, while under construction. AVERIL JURIANSZ 136 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER New, 7/taptale•te A Message from the Voice of March. The national Black Economic De- Prophecy to Individual Churches velopment Conference sponsors the Black Manifesto announced last April by James Very early Sunday morning, In your community many more could Forman. The Manifesto accuses white When the dawn was cold and gray, be encouraged to listen to The Voice of churches and synagogues of complicity in I followed a sad road wondering who Prophecy radio programmes if they were slavery and years of white racism. Rep- reminded, and the time of the pro- Would roll the stone away arations are asked to fund black develop- gramme's release were called to their at- ment projects — General Conference Bu- tention. reau of Public Relations. From the tomb of the crucified Master. Why don't you request your Church My tears fell hot and free Board to authorize and pay for regular For the One who died on a cruel cross advertisements in your local paper to ad- On a hill called Calvary. vertise the local Voice of Prophecy broad- Weddings cast? NOTE: Every one of the following weddings I was thinking of other, happier days . . . If the church is not able to do this, and obituaries was received in the editorial Twilight . . . and the blessing of bread . . . perhaps some missionary-minded mem- office during January, February and March. bers could join together to place the ad. Due to an overabundance of material since Hallowed loaves on a mountainside the new year we were not able to print them When a multitude was fed. Professionally prepared advertisements of earlier. different sizes are available free by writ- ing to: Public Relations Office, The Voice And it seemed I could hear the gentle PIERSON-TYM of Prophecy, Box 55, Los Angeles, Cali- On August 4, 1969 the Lacombe Seventh-day Voice: fornia, 90053. Adventist Church was the setting for the wed- "Let the little ones come to Me" — ding service which united Kenneth Pierson and Your workers here at Voice of Proph- Gloria Tym in the holy bonds of marriage. Ken- Or, "Peace, be still" — the wondrous ecy headquarters would be so grateful to neth, a dental student at Loma Linda University, is the only remaining member of the Merlin words you for this help. Pierson family whose lives were snuffed out in a drowning tragedy in northern Minnesota in That calmed a raging sea. ALVIN G. MUNSON the spring of 1965. Gloria, the only daughter of General Manager Samuel and Annie Tym, also had tragedy in her young life when she lost her father in a com- "Woman, thy sins be forgiven" — bine accident many years ago. Attending the radiant bride were Miss Wilma "Y e are the salt of the earth" — Smith as maid of honour, Mrs. Ann Tym as "Son, take up thy bed and walk" — Do You Wish to Play in the G.C. matron of honour, and Miss Cheryl Sankey, Mrs. Dixie Reed, and Miss Barbara Reed as brides- "Lazarus, come forth." Band? maids. The best man was Mr. Lawrence Reed and the groomsmen were Dr. Clifford Tym, Mr. Ron Fridlund, Mr. Ron Parker, and Dr. Gary During the General Conference Session Ziegenhagle. "Come unto Me, heavy-laden, a band will perform twice on the first The reception was held at the Canadian Union And I will give you rest" . . . College dining hall where some three hundred weekend. The rehearsal will be at one friends and relatives were present to congrat- So many poignant memories o'clock, Friday afternoon, June 12 in the ulate the happy couple with best wishes and to view the many beautiful gifts. Throbbed in my aching breast! Convention Hall. Performance will be This young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Friday night and Sabbath afternoon. If Pierson, recognize God's care over them in an increasingly uncertain world and have dedi- I came to the quiet garden there are young people and adults who cated themselves to God's service. May God richly bless them as they complete their edu- As the sun crept over the hill are interested, they should write directly cation and then go out to serve God and man- to me or see their academy or college kind in the finishing of His work on earth. With its rough-hewn, blood-stained crosses GARY SCHWARZ Victorious and still. band director for blanks to be filled out. Kailua Church They should be able to play their instru- Hawaiian Mission of S.D.A. ment well and be good sight readers. Con- But the tomb! The tomb was empty! tact Dr. Melvin S. Hill, General Confer- SEHEULT-DALE And the great stone rolled away! ence Band Director, Pacific Union Col- On the evening of October 19, 1969, Ingrid Ann Dale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale, be- Had they stolen His precious body? lege, Angwin, Calif. 94508. came the bride of Carl K. M. Seheult, son of I knelt to weep and pray. Mr. and Mrs. Errol Seheult, Toronto. Dressed in white duchess satin, the lovely bride was escorted down the aisle by her uncle, "Woman, why weepest thou?" Mr. Bernard Marsh, who gave the bride away BEDC Group Takes Over in place of her parents who are in England. That voice — so soft and kind! Attending the bride were the maid of honour, Microphone as Quakers Discuss Maeve Keane (a former roommate) ; the brides- And I spoke the tortured question maid, Mrs. Margaret Minder, the groom's sister; Black Manifesto a sweet little flower girl — Linda Doukmetzean; That burned in my weary mind. and the Bibel bearer, Master Andrew Wilson, nephew of the groom. The best man was Mal- PHILADELPHIA—Members of the Phil- colm Seheult, brother of the groom; and the ushers were Leroy Wilson, the groom's brother- Then came His gentle, "Mary!" adelphia Black Economic Development in-law, Lincoln Seheult, his brother, and Garson Wild hope was born anew! Conference took over the microphone at Smith. Mr. James Ho sang during the service and Startled, I turned. I searched His face. a Quaker meeting. The Quakers were dis- also as the happy couple were signing the regis- And I knew. Dear God, I knew cussing response to the Black Manifesto. ter. Mr. Russell Seheult, brother of the groom, Twenty-six blacks underscored their de- was the organist. Pastor D. J. Handysides conducted the wed- That the cross and the grave were con- mand for 5.5 million dollars in repara- ding and gave wise words of counsel to the tions from the Philadelphia Yearly Meet- young couple. quered; A lovely dinner was held in the church hall ings of the Society of Friends. The de- for the 125 guests. The master of ceremonies' That the Master lived again — duties were in the capable hands of Frank mands were first made last year. The Juriansz. Telegrams of good wishes were re- The King, and the Promised Messiah, Quakers have been discussing the demand ceived from the many relatives and friends. Following their honeymoon the Seheults will Redeemer and Saviour of men! for months. No decision was reached at reside in Rexdale. May God richly bless this the meeting which was interrupted. Con- newly-established home. (Mrs.) LILLIAN STERRETT, PR Secretary Mrs. Roy L. Peifer sideration has been rescheduled for Kingsview Village Church Vol_ 39, No. 7, MARCH 23, 1970 137 McMEEKIN-AUVIL KILLMAN-MARSHALL ONKEN — Mr. Bernard Onken of 141 Mile At a quiet family ceremony in the Mission On February 15, 1970, in the Grandview Sev- House, British Columbia, died on January 3, City Seventh-day Adventist Church on Saturday enth-day Adventist Church, B.C., Dianne Louise 1970 after a short illness. Although he was not night, December 20, 1969, two young people Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mar- a baptized member of the church, he had at- were united in marriage by Elder E. F. White. shall of Enderby, British Columbia, was united tended evangelistic meetings just prior to his John William McMeekin, only son of Mrs. in marriage to Robert Larry Killman, son of death and had already made his decision to be Evelyn McMeekin of Mission City, and Virginia Mr. and Mrs. 0. W. Killman also of Enderby. baptized. Brother Onken was buried January 7 Lee Auvil, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Auvil Pastor D. E. Tinkler performed the ceremony. in the hope of a joyful resurrection with his of Loma Linda, California, exchanged vows. Many friends and relatives attended the recep- wife and daughter who are members of the They were attended by Gary Long of Lake tion which was held in the Riverside Hall near Williams Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church. Cowichan, B.C., and Anda McMeekin, sister of Enderby. The young couple received many BOB TETZ the groom. lovely gifts. A reception followed at the home of Mr. We wish God's richest blessing upon these and Mrs. E. C. Walker. young people as they establish another Christian May God richly bless this young couple as home. HAYNES — Benjamin Warren Haynes was born they establish their new home in Mission City. MRS. C. HAWES November 7, 1887, to the late Mr. and Mrs. E. F. WHITE PR Secretary Benjamin Haynes in Keppel Township. Grey County, Ontario. In the year 1919 Brother OKIMI-MERCER Haynes came to Oshawa. The same year, he became acquainted with Seventh-day Advent- ANDERSON-RUFUS On the lovely sunny afternoon of September 21, 1969 in the Kendalwood Seventh-day Ad- ists, and enrolled as a student in Oshawa Mis- On the evening of December 30, 1969, Frances ventist Church, West Oshawa, Ontario, a beau- sionary College (now Kingsway College). Elizabeth Rufus and Fredrick Anderson were tiful soft candlelight wedding scene was wit- Brother Haynes was a building contractor in united in marriage. Pastor A. N. How of Mission nessed by a host of relatives and friends, when Oshawa until his retirement in 1943. In 1936 City performed the ceremony. Sharon Ruth Mercer, daughter of Elder and his first wife, Cecelia F. Boyd, passed away. The bride was given away by her uncle, James Mrs. W. M. Mercer, and Carl David Okimi, son Later he remarried, and Brother and Sister Sewid, of Alert Bay. Mrs. James W. Walkus was of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Okimi, Hamilton, Ontario, Haynes became members of the Oshawa City the matron of honour. The bridesmaids were were joined in the sacred bonds of matrimony Church of Seventh-day Adventists. Following Rosalie Crookes of Ketchikan, Alaska, and by the bride's father. this. he spent a great deal of time giving Bible Mabel Dick and Emma Speck of Alert Bay. Following the prayer which opened the sac- studies and preaching. Little Mabel Rufus, niece of the bride, was the red and joyous occasion Professor Ralph Coup- For the past several years he had been ill. flower girl and Walter George the Bible boy. land, head of the music department at Kings- Some of these years he had been at home, The groom was attended by his brother Ronald way College, made a blessed contribution to the some in the Oshawa General Hospital, and lately Anderson as the best man, Bruce Rat us of Walla service as he sang, "Intreat Me Not to Leave he stayed at the Glencedar Nursing Home. He Walla College and David and Jack Rufus of Thee', being acompanied at the piano by Mrs. passed to his rest Sunday, February 1, at the Alert Bay. Mrs. Ernest Knopp of Smith Inlet Oshawa General Hospital. Ward Hill. The organ music so beautifully pre- He is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Minnie was at the organ. sented by Miss Lynn Buchanan served to add Among the numbers given at the reception Haynes; four daughters. Mrs. James Milton of much to the entire programme. Oshawa, Mrs. Robert Blacklock of Toronto, Mrs. that followed were songs in the Kwakiutl lan- The bride chose as her attendants, her sister guage by Mr. Sewid's choir, and several native Carol, as maid of honour, and Pauline (Pyke) Wilfred Wannamaker and Mrs. Robert Sisson of Indian dances by the same group in full cos- Hoskings, a long-time friend and school mate, Oshawa; a son, David, of Toronto, and seven tume. grandchildren. as bridesmaid. Attending the groom were, Rob- Interment took place in the Oshawa Union We wish much of the Lord's blessing on Mr. ert Switak, as best man, and Wayne Okimi, and Mrs. Anderson as they establish a Chris- Cemetery. brother of the groom. Ushers were, Bob Switack, R. G. CHRISTIANSEN tian home. They will reside in Port Hardy. Peter Okimi, and Wayne Okimi. Rickie Kajiura, C. W. GILDERSLEEVE cousin of the groom, served as candle bearer, while Goldie Maxine Mercer, a sister of the bride, acted as candle lighter and flower girl. SEMENUIK — Philip Semenuik was born April LADNER-CRITCHLEY Elaine Okimi, sister of the groom, was in charge of the guest book. 20, 1902 in Oshehlib, Bukavani, Austria and The little chapel at the North York Branson passed away January 24, 1970 in St. Joseph's During the reception held in the College Park Hospital, Vegreville, Alberta. Hospital, Willowdale, Ontario, was the scene Church hall at Oshawa a very enjoyable pro- of a very pretty wedding where on the evening Philip Semenuik leaves to mourn, his wife, gramme, with Elder H. Ward Hill as M.C., was Helene of Vegreville, three daughters and one of September 25, 1969, Judith Murdena Eliza- given as a tribute to the young newly-weds, beth Critchley and Alvin Eugene Ladner ex- son: Rose Marie Trynchuk of Edmonton, Lucylle and for the pleasure of the many guests who Anne and Shirley Kay of Freeport, Grand Ba- changed marital vows. Officiating at the cere- filled the hall to capacity. The large number of mony was the bride's uncle, Elder W. M. Mercer. beautiful gifts in evidence indicated the esteem hamas, and Ernest Philip of Vegreville, and The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. in which the bride and groom were held by many friends and relatives. William Critchley of Lethbridge. Newfound- their many friends. Brother Semenuik accepted the doctrine of land, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Following their honeymoon in West Virgina the Seventh-day Adventist Church through the Henry Ladner of Westbank, B.C. Organist and Carl and Sharon took up temporary residence in influences of Mike Ilchuk, and under the min- soloist for the happy occasion was Mr. Wayne Caledonia. Ontario, planning on returning to istry of Elder T. T. Babienco and Yakavenko, Patriquin, Willowdale, Ontario. Union College, Lincoln, Nebraska, to complete became a member of the Innisfree Church until Assisting the bride and groom in the service their work on their degrees — Carl as a business his passing. as chief witnesses were the bride's sister, Jean- major, and Sharon in the field of music. Pastor Ray R. Devnich conducted the service ette, and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore in the Vegreville Seventh-day Adventist Church Messages of congratulations and best wishes and interment was made in the Innisfree Church McGeen of Willowdale. Her sister, Mrs. William came from Japan, the United States, and Brit- Ewanko of Willowdale acted as candle bearer cemetery where Brother Semenuik rests until ish Columbia. Following the service the wed- the resurrection morning. Elder P. E. Uniat as- and bridesmaid. ding party gathered on the church lawn where Following the candlelight service friends and congratulations and best wishes were extended sisted with the translation. PASTOR RAY R. DEVNICH relatives gathered in the Crawford Hall to con- to the happy couple and attendants. gratulate the happy couple and enjoy a tasty We pray God's blessing to rest bountifully lunch and a very enjoyable musical programme upon them both as they establish a home which with Wayne Patriquin as master of ceremonies. will be a Christian bulwark, and a lighthouse We wish this young couple. Judy and Alvin, in this sin cursed earth. MUNHOLLAND — Mrs. Eve Munholland was God's richest blessing in establishing another born in 1884 in Whitman, Ontario, and died Feb- Christian home. ruary 2, 1970, in the Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 85. In 1903 Eve Whitehead was united in marriage to William J. Munholland. OBITUARIES To this union were born fourteen children, EWANKO-CRITCHLEY twelve of whom survive to mourn her passing. On the afternoon of July 30, 1969, the Rich- Brother Munholland predeceased his wife in mond Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church was SMITH — Mrs. Annie Smtih was born at Little 1965. the setting for the beautiful wedding of Carolyn Bay. Newfoundland, in 1885. Her father was In 1908 the young family moved to Riverhurst, Estrella Critchley and William David Ewanko killed there in a coppermine when she was only Saskatchewan, and it was there, through the performed by the pastor of the church, W. M. seven years old. ministry of Elder Raider, that they accepted this Mercer, uncle of the bride. The family moved to the seacoast town of Message and were baptized in the South Sas- The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hearts Content where she met her husband to katchewan River just half a century ago. In William Critchley of Lethbridge, Newfoundland. be, Mr. Harvey Smith, to whom she was mar- 1962 Brother and Sister Munholland retired to and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- ried at St. John's in April of 1918. Rutland. B.C. liam Ewanko of Willowdale, Ontario. In 1920 the young couple moved from Hearts Left to mourn are six sons: Edwin, Wilton and Those waiting upon the lovely bride were her Content to Sydney, Nova Scotia, but after five Norman of Rutland; George and Clifford of Re- three sisters: Judith, Mrs. Alvin Gardner, as years returned to Newfoundland where they gina and Erwin of Penzance, Saskatchewan; maid of honour; Gladys; and Jeanette. Mrs. Ted stayed until finally leaving to live in the Mont- also, six daughters: Eilene, (Mrs. Weinz) of McGeen, as bridesmaids. The groom chose Mr. real area. The Smiths continued in Montreal Vernon; Leona (Mrs. Paal) ; Vera (Mrs. Honey- David Ivany as best man, and Mr. Ted McGeen until Mr. Smith retired from the employ of the sett): Marie (Mrs. Minchin) of Vancouver; Ce- and Mr. Bob Nickol. Rosie Johnston, niece of C.N.R. after thirty-two years faithful service. lia (Mrs. Dutton) of Regina and Mabel (Mrs. the bride, served as flower girl. Cousin of the On leaving the province of Quebec they came Davis) of Trossachs, Saskatchewan. Thirty bride, Sharon (Mercer), Mrs. Carl Okimi, pre- to Langley where they have lived until Mrs. grandchildren and forty great-grandchildren and sided at the organ and accompanied Miss Smith passed peacefully away February 24, 1970. two great-great-grandchildren are also left. One Cathie Gillan as soloist. Carol Mercer, also a Mrs. Smith became a member of the Seventh- brother. Harold Whitehead of Ft. Charlotte. cousin of the bride, was in charge of the guest day Adventist Church in 1928. She had the joy Florida, survives. Many friends and associates book. of seeing her husband baptized into the church who fellowshipped with Sister Munholland At the reception, held in the Toronto Junior here during 1969 and they rejoiced in their faith through the years will miss her. Academy dining hall, the happy couple received together. Annie Smith is survived by her hus- Interment was in the Lakeview Memorial congratulations and best wishes from their many band Harvey. who shared with her fifty-two Park. Words of comfort were spoken by her friends and relatives as they laid the foundation years of happy married life: and by their son former Saskatchewan pastor, Elder Lunny Astle- for another Christian home. To this end we Edward, at present living in Montreal; and four ford, who was assisted by the writer. wish them both God's richest blessing! grandchildren. W. W. ROGERS 138 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER BUHLER — Dennis Leonard Buhler was born OLDENBORGER — Mrs. Margaret (Hoffman) PRIVATE SALE — Oshawa income home, two- May 25, 1947, at Lacombe, Alberta, and fell Oldenborger was born in Russia on June 11, year-old solid brick three-bedroom bungalow. asleep December 31, 1969. Dennis grew up in 1891 and passed to her rest December 5, 1969 at Carport, living-dining room, wall-to-wall car- Lamming Mills, British Columbia, and loved the the age of 78. In the year 1910 she emigrated to peting, drapes, chandelier, two baths. Finished outdoor life. His friends will remember him for Canada and settled at Hodgeville, Saskatchewan. basement includes recreation room, pantry, two his friendliness and concern for their happiness. Later she moved to Kelstern, Saskatchewan, bedrooms. Walking distance to Kingsway Col- He loved music and singing and often led out where she lived the remainder of her life. lege. 7% mortgage. P.I.T. $157. Phone 416-723- in singing. He had chosen to use the song "I She married George Ludwig Hoffman in 1907. 8032. 24-7 Want To Be Ready When Jesus Comes" for song To this marriage were born twelve children; service the Sabbath prior to his death. Dennis seven daughters and five sons. Predeceasing her SMALL FARM of 17 acres, with good 4 bedroom leaves to mourn his father and mother, Mr. and was a son David in 1927 and one daughter Leya home, large potato packing and storage plant. Mrs. E. Buhler of Carlton, Saskatchewan, two in 1969. The family lost their father in 1937. Suitable for all types of ground crops. Estab- sisters Phyllis of Toronto and Hazel of Berrien Mrs. Hoffman was married in 1956 to Mr. lished market for potato sales. Situated in the Springs, Michigan, his grandmother, relatives George Oldenburg and lived at Vernon for two heart of potato growing area. Also in progressive and many, many friends. Pastor Ben Kuhn gave years. S.D.A. community, with schools and churches. the funeral message. Funeral services were conducted by the writer Full price $69,900. $25,000 cash will handle. BOB TETZ at the Kelstern Mennonite Church. Sister Old- Owner will consider selling separately, with enborg was laid to rest in the Adventist Cem- house and 15 acres for $26,000. Vernon Real Es- etery to await the call of the Lifegiver on the tate Ltd., 2923-30th Ave., Vernon, B.C. WETTSTEIN — In loving memory of Joy Wett- resurrection morning. 17-7, 8 stein, relatives and friends gathered for a me- R. L. BERGEY, Pastor morial service in the Seventh-day Adventist Moose Jaw BY MAIL — Purchase license plates by mail. Church in Langley, Friday evening, January 16, For information write or call MOUNTAIN LI- 1970. Joy died January 8, 1970, from injuries CENSE BUREAU, Department of Transport, HODGSON — Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Hodgson was Agent. G. V. Kaytor, 839 Upper James Street, received in an automobile accident on December born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, in 1885 29, in Watford, England, where she was a mem- Hamilton, Ontario. Telephone 389-0342. Also ask and passed to her rest in the Moose Jaw Union for bargains on new and used cars. Indef. ber of the faculty of Stanborough Park School. Hospital on January 30, 1970 at the age of 85 Phyllis Joy Wettstein was born March 15, years. 1944, at Lacombe, Alberta. The Wettstein family On January 12, 1915 she was married to moved to the Langley district in 1949 and Joy Christopher Hodgson in England. In 1914 they Please send "Messenger" material to your attended church school for ten years. She was moved to Canada and lived in Regina, Saskatch- baptized April 2, 1954, and became a member ewan. In the years that followed she made her conference editor who in turn will for- of the Adventist Church, which she loved and home at Findlater, Saskatchewan and in 1929 ward it to CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER. served all her short life. Continuing her educa- moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where she tion, she attended Canadian Union College, Pa- has resided for the past 31 years. cific Union College, and Avondale College, in Mrs. Hodgson became a member of the Sev- Australia; also Andrews University for graduate enth-day Adventist Church in 1915. She rejoiced Conference Editors work and later Balstrate University, in Indiana, in the blessed truth and believed in the sure where she received her Master's degree in Edu- promise of the resurrection at the coming of cation, specializing in Art. Jesus when all who sleep in Him shall come BRITISH COLUMBIA — L. R. Krenzler Miss Wettstein joined the staff of Stanborough forth to everlasting life. Park School in September, 1969, and was teach- She is survived by her husband, Chris; one ing physical education and art. She will be son, Albert of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; two ALBERTA — H. Larsen greatly missed by her students and associates daughters, (Ruth) Mrs. Joe Bodrug of Saska- on the faculty. As a tribute to her service in toon, Saskatchewan, and (Pearl) Mrs. Ken West MANITOBA-SASKATCHEWAN — F. Williams England, it was said that it is not often that of Yakima, Washington; two sisters, seven someone can come to a school from another grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. country and be as well known and loved in so Funeral services were conducted by the writer ONTARIO-QUEBEC — J. M. Howard, Jr. short a time as Joy was at Stanborough Park. at the Moose Jaw, Seventh-day Adventist To cherish her memory, she leaves her parents, Church. Sister Hodgson was laid to rest in the Mr. and Mrs. Hans Wettstein; three sisters, Rosedale Cemetery to await the glorious resur- MARITIME — J. W. Wilson Shirley (Mrs. Ed Oakley), of Loma Linda, Cali- rection morn and the call of the Lifegiver. fornia; Marilyn (Mrs. J. G. Billock) of Dayton, R. L. BERGEY, Pastor Ohio; and Connie, at home; also three brothers, Moose Jaw NEWFOUNDLAND — R. A. Matthews Leslie, of Loma Linda, Wayne, and Rickey, at home; as well as many other relatives and a R. M. Devin host of friends in different parts of the world. ST. LAWRENCE — Funeral services were held at Stanborough Park on January 13, with Pastor Graham giving the message. Mrs. Wettstein attended the fu- ADVERTISEMENTS Conference Directory neral, having gone to England by plane as soon as word of the accident was received; but, Rates: Per issue, 40 words or less, $3.00; each CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE — J. W. Botha, sadly, Joy did not regain consciousness and was additional word, eight cents. Display Adver- President; C. Klam, Secretary-Treasurer; 1148 King unable to recognize her mother. Her Bible and tising, $4.00 per inch. No advertising will be Street East, Oshawa, Ontario. lesson quarterly were found open on the table accepted unless cash accompanies copy. Send in her room, evidence that she was studying all advertisements to your conference office for ALBERTA CONFERENCE — A. W. Kaytor, President; and growing in her Christian experience. Her approval. M. D. Suiter, Secretary-Treasurer; 201-16 Ave., influence for good will live on wherever she has "No responsibility can be accepted for any N.E., Calgary, Alberta. been. misrepresentation or dissatisfaction arising from A message of courage and comfort was given any advertisement." at the memorial service by Pastor Keith Dear- BRITISH COLUMBIA CONFERENCE — A. N. How, in assisted by Elder H. T. Johnson and F. 0. President; E. F. White, Secretary-Treasurer; Box 10, Blake. Carol Rogers presented thoughts that Mission City, B.C. gave a glimpse into the personal aspect of Joy's WANTED — Two aged Seventh-day Adventists life, emphasizing that she found joy in all phases to room and board at our home. Free transpor- MANITOBA-SASKATCHEWAN CONFERENCE — W. G. of her experience and stating that her name tation to church every Sabbath. Reasonable Soloniuk, President; W. J. Nepjuk, Secretary-Treas- was well chosen. rates for those receiving old age pension. We urer; 1004 Victoria Ave., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. are also interested in two aged people not Seventh-day Adventists. Write: Mrs. R. La- MARITIME CONFERENCE — J. W. Wilson, President; BUTLER — Beulah Beatrice Sterling Butler was chapelle, R.R. 1, Mansonville, Quebec. 22-7 David Gay, Secretary-Treasurer; 451 St. George St., born March 8, 1898 in Chatham, Ontario, and Moncton, N.B. passed to her rest February 6, 1970 at the Wash- ington Sanitarium after a long illness. PLAAT GRAND CANYON June 21-July 3, Sal- ST. LAWRENCE — R. M. Devins, President, 7250 Rue She attended the little Chatham Church raised mon-River-No-Return July 19-24, Hell's Canyon, Valdombre, Saint Leonard, Quebec. C. Klam, Trea- up by Elder William Ward Simpson and others. August 6. Licensed Adventist Outfitters-Guides. After attending Lornedale Academy, she went Vegetarian food. Selected Sabbath camps. In- surer; 1148 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario. on to the Eastern Canadian Missionary Seminary terest exceeding expectation. Space held order in Oshawa, graduating in 1917. That same year reservations received. Possibility second GC NEWFOUNDLAND — R. A. Matthews, President, 106 she was asked to teach the Brantford church June 3-16. Box 248, Troy, Idaho 83871 AC 208- Freshwater Rd.; St. John's, Newfoundland. school. In 1918 in Nova Scotia she married Elder 835-2126 21-7 George Butler, Home Missionary Secretary of ONTARIO-QUEBEC CONFERENCE — Philip Moores, the Maritime Conference. In this same work President; S. E. White, Secretary-Treasurer; 1110 George was asked to lead out in other confer- POSITION OPEN immediately for mobile home King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario. ences, including the Eastern Canadian Union serviceman. Experience helpful, but not es- and Australasian Division. He died in 1966. Mrs. sential, as we will provide training. Close to Butler faithfully assisted her husband in all his church school. Write, stating references, to work, and also taught church school success- Western Trailer Sales, Swift Current, Saskatch- fully for many years. In her Oshawa days she ewan. 23-7 MESSENGER DATES was popular in all school activities, even to um- piring the ball games. Among her school mates Deadline for copy Date of Issue were Elder and Mrs. H. J. Capman, Elder M. V. WESTERN TRAILER SALES selling mobile Campbell, Minnie Abray, Mrs. Virgil Clymer, homes 1-4 bedrooms. Knight, Squire, Glendale, Elder Lewis Hartin, Alma Hill, Elder and Mrs. Ambassador, Ted's Homes, Tuxedo Manor, Dip- March 23 April 6 G. Eric Jones, my brother T. K. Martin, and lomats. Special discount prices to Adventists. Elder and Mrs. H. K. Martin. Left to mourn are Write R. Spangler, Sr., or Arnold Schmidt, Vista April 6 April 20 her son, Sterling, four grandchildren, nieces and Heights Trailer Court, Swift Current Saskatch- nephews in the States, here and Newfoundland. ewan, or Telephone 773-5688 or 773-5606. April 20 May 4 PASTOR H. K. MART/14 Indef. VoL. 39, No. 7, MARCH 23, 1970 139 You wouldn't send an apprentice to do a master's job...

Neither would we. Mission service is work fur needy students who want to serve as missionaries, the Master that must be done by a "master" — in ministers, managers, nurses, and teachers. knowledge of God's Word, said-winning methods, Give so that more-can serve. language skills, and human relations with Chris- tian concern. The Master's work isn't child's play. After graduation from college, many young men and women enter Andrews University to prepare for wider service at churches, schools, and insti- tutions in our expanding world mission program. Help students earn With your prayers and your liberal support of the Andrews University offering on April II, we can dn. al of Approval" prepare more students to earn acceptance for mis- sion service from the Mission =Appointment Board. Well add your offering to our inadequate Grad- uate Student Assistance Fund to help the many

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