We Learned a Lot in School This Year It Wasn't Always Easy, Nor Always Fun, but We Did Grow Physically, Mentally, and Spiritually

We learned a lot in school this year It wasn't always easy, nor always fun, But we did grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. The contribution Christian educatio Christian Education

What makes it different? by Max A. Trevino President Southwestern Union Is it worth the investment? Conference

SO IMPELLING was his conviction that his conference needed a church's payroll. Some who may be better known are (This is church-operated school that in 1892 W.S. Greer, Texas Confer- by no means an exclusive or comprehensive list!): ence president, traveled in a two-wheeled hammock cart to Tom Carter, attorney and director of the General Conference companies and churches around the state to present the trust services educational challenges to his constituents. As a result of his Steve Gifford, president, Texas Conference commitment and that of several other dedicated individuals, all of James W. Gilley, president, Arkansas-Louisiana Conference Charles Griffin, president, Greater New York Conference whom gave personal notes to purchase the 800-acre piece of Jim Hoehn, president, Kansas-Nebraska Conference land, the Keene Industrial School opened in January 1894. Clyde Kinder, with 40 years in publishing, now manager of the At the 1895 camp meeting in Dallas, an announcement was Potomac ABC in Takoma Park. made of the purchase of a piece of land for a school and the Nina Martinez, anchor/reporter KRLD Marvin Moore, availability of 10 to 25-acre tracts of this land for purchase by editor of many books as well as the Signs of the Times those wishing to move to the site. A mass exodus began. There Marvin Ponder, pastor and recording artist were no roads on the 800-acre tract, only paths and trails, and no Leon Sanders, undertreasurer, Pacific Union Conference water system. There were no vehicles except horse-drawn Carol Sample, retired educator and now head elder of Keene carriages and no homes for the people who lived in tents until church they could build living quarters. Gayle Tucker, first woman to be hired as full-time pastor in the School was held in a building that also served as a church. Southwestern Union Conference Mitchell Tyner, attorney for the General Conference The mass exodus was so rapid that by the end of that year it Penny Estes Wheeler, writer and editor of Women of Spirit became necessary to double the size of the school building. By 1895 the General Conference assumed control of the school, and it became the principal Adventist educational center Southwestern Union Conference treasul for the entire Southwest. By adding two more years of schooling, it became a junior college in 1916. And in 1963 it took on the name of Southwestern Union College, known today as South- western Adventist College. In another part of the Southwest, Josephine Wilson (Tucker) began teaching in a small church school in Gentry in 1905. This school grew to become Ozark Adventist Academy. By 1938 it became a full academy with residences for students to live in. A third school opened in Jefferson in 1913 to provide educational opportunities for the Adventist families who had moved into that area. From these three educational centers and from others Heather Dobbs, Oklahoma Ross Harris and Heidi Schneider. Ark-) established later as the work expanded have come many loyal Seventh-day Adventists, both lay people and workers on the

Vol. 95, No. 7. The Southwestern Union Record is a monthly publication for the Seventh-day Adventist churches of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas published at the headquarters office of the Southwestern Union Conference, Box 4000, 777 South Burleson Boulevard, Burleson, Texas 76097. Subscription price is $10. 2 RECORD / July 1996 as made in the Southwest

The first school building on the property purchased in Keene.

C.B. Hughes, first principal, Keene Industrial Academy

What motivates families to send their children to Adventist "This past year our family had to use this formula schools? It's not the cheap tuition nor any superior facilities, but when I became very sick and we relocated near my rather the life-skills training they get from Christ-centered teaching. parents, but that left us out of work. And that is never an expense—it's an investment in the future! "By faith we enrolled our children in school. Did we As one parent wrote, "Yes, Christian education is sacrifice? Yes. Did we have faith? Fearfully, but yes. expensive; but not unaffordable. For 13 years I taught Did God provide? Yes! Our daughter has finished her in Adventist schools and never saw a child go without a Christian education if the parents followed "the first year in academy and our son graduated from triangle." The triangle is faith, sacrifice, and work. But eighth grade. when one part is gone, the whole thing collapses. "Parents, use the formula!" ftyl Knutson, awarded scholarships to the following students:

lgton Horton, Southwest Region Texas Conference, back row from left: Bryant Leinberger, David Holland, Barbara Miller, Deryl Knutson, Southwestern Union treasurer, and Liriane Ribeiro. Front row from left: Jennifer Zook, Ti PHOTO: Burton Academy Colleen Thompson, Elizabeth Barcelona, Hye Sung, Marybel Estrada and Joshua Samaniego. nts Eric Gifford and Brian Jobe new computer techniques with 'ctor Laura Smith to guide them they get stuck. Photo: Tobe Watts

July 1996 / RECORD 3 EDITORIAL Should Christian schools have high standards ? Divooru:Estztrn

ONE OF THE REALLY DIVISIVE ISSUES that I often read although I must admit that I am still personally slightly disturbed and hear about today concerns the decline of standards within by some things such as students with brightly-colored nails that I our churches and schools. "Things surely have gone downhill did not grow up with. And I have come to the conclusion that since I was in school years ago," I hear again and again. Recently nail color and many of the other lifestyle issues do not really a pastor came to me to share a parent's concern about "... those have a great deal to do with one's relationship with Jesus Christ really short dresses that our academy is allowing all the girls, or with one's ability to serve Him fully and completely. As one including my daughter, to wear to classes." Another parent draws closer to the Lord, these lifestyle areas may develop in a buttonholed me, asking why another of our academies did not more conservative direction, but I am no longer able to so neatly "kick out" day students, including her son, who were involved in judge a person's Christianity by his/her appearance or listening an off campus weekend party involving the consumption of habits as I once was confident I could do. alcoholic beverages by some students. Second, might I suggest that since lifestyle issues do vary, it Now I want you to know first off that I don't have solutions to might be well for those involved in a local school to set up a all of these problems, and, quite frankly, I haven't heard any good, committee of level-headed adults and students to discuss just what workable solutions to the setting of standards so as to please the local standards are and/or should be. After prayerfully seeking everyone. But I would like you to consider some suggestions. guidance from the Holy Spirit, this committee could then write First, lifestyle standards vary widely, even across our own down some lifestyle standards that the school could accept as its Southwestern Union. I see acceptance of very different dress, own. Notice that these are local standards for our own local school, makeup, music, food and even language as I travel from one not God's standards for everyone. It might be worth considering, school to another and one church to another. I still see and feel however, that these standards could possibly fit our local churches the presence of the Holy Spirit in all of these locations. It is and homes so that our young people would not be confused by apparent to me that God is blessing a variety of lifestyles, differing standards. It might also be worth encouraging parents to uphold these standards in their homes, in their purchases, and in their dealings with their children and youth, remembering that they are not upholding God's standards but that they are upholding what is locally held to be important in the area of lifestyle. Let's work together, not blaming others or expecting others to do our job for us. All too often we as Seventh-day Adventist Christians seem to get swept away by lifestyle issues. I am certainly not suggesting that God does not have standards, because He certainly does have the very highest of expectations for His children. It is just that we can so very easily "major in minors" and spend so much of our time worrying about the details that we forget what our Christianity is all about. We forget to follow our Master Teacher's example. Could I gently suggest that our homes, our churches and our schools must work together to lead each of our young people to Jesus Christ and to the wonderful joy that He offers? Would it be well that we spend much less time and energy accusing each other of After studying the Good News for Today series at school and attending a children's "letting down the standards" and much more evangelistic series, these Jones Creek Adventist Academy students all decided to follow time laboring together for the salvation of the Jesus through baptism. Standing from left: Jennifer Gautreaux, Michael Thomas, Jennifer flock that God has entrusted to each of us? Simmons. Aaron Guidry, Cody Prewitt, Joshua Causey, and Kevin Blount. Seated from left: Let's pray for each other and for divine Elizabeth Albers, Nicole Swaim, Kaitlyn Albers, David Carothers, Julia Talley, and Rebeca guidance in working with all those sticky Salcedo. lifestyle issues.

4 RECORD / July 1996 What we learned in school this year vricumatdrAmmaciti ovrAzdEmdratarArAincer let the children pick the name foster school spirit and also for We learned that of KAESy (pronounced Casey). safety reasons when the g We learned that working together The bird resides in Mr. Scott's children were away from 14 studying history brings happiness S office. school grounds. The Home and School Keene Adventist Elementary can be interesting 13 and satisfaction ; Associations of KAES have School takes education for the been very active. Last school future seriously. Plans will be year enough funds were raised implemented soon to equip the to completely recarpet the computer lab with the latest gymnasium, which also serves equipment.The school also as an auditorium, and all the provides a teacher whose A new principal came to Keene classrooms in the lower grade major job responsibility is How long since you studied Adventist Elementary School building. This carpet was teaching computer education Vasco Nunez de Balboa's last year. Ron Scott left his job installed during the first for all students, pre-kindergar- search for the Pacific Ocean, as superintendent of schools semester and improved the look ten through grade eight. astronomer Amerigo Vespucci, for the Washington Confer. of the school tremendously. Parents really support Spanish explorer Vasquez de ence to be an elementary This year Home and School KAES, not only with time, Coronado or frontiersman school principal. His many was instrumental in purchas- commitment to paying tuition Daniel Boone? Probably too years of experience have been ing blinds for the library and and with their presence at the long! a great asset. seven classrooms, a binding school, but also with their Scott picked a theme of machine, moving the intercom talents. One parent, Beth As a way to promote the "Service Spells Happiness" for in the office and many other Halvorsen, has published a study of American history in the school year. A large items. It has also been a book with excerpts from her the Tyler schools, the Mary banner proclaiming the words project to show appreciation prayer journal. She has Tyler chapter of the Daughters was hung in the gym for for our teachers each month donated all profits from the of the American Revolution everyone to see. A monthly with a small gift for them or book to KAES. All the artwork has sponsored its annual community service day was their classroom. in the book was drawn by writing contest. The subject instituted this school year for Students were also encour- students and adds a special this year was "Explorers of students in grades five aged to purchase a field trip touch to the book. Harvest America." Of the four certifi- through eight. The program T-shirt at the beginning of the Market agreed to display To cates awarded, two went to was organized by a volunteer, school year. The shirts sported My King, Open Letters to the students at the Tyler Seventh- Shirley Halsell. a large KAES logo on the back God Who Hears without day Adventist School. A cockatiel was purchased and were worn for field trips keeping a portion of the sales Each paper is to have a that became the school and school spirit days. The for the store. The school is bibliography and receives a mascot. A school-wide contest T-shirts were instituted to free to use the money where subjective evaluation for needed. historic accuracy and adher- At the spring concert a ence to the subject, originality, new school song was interest, grammar and overall presented complete with neatness. Thirteen elementary sound effects and motions. and middle schools submitted The words and music, 43 papers which were coded written by music teacher so judges could not identify Marlene Gilleroth, sum up the pupil or school. the spirit at KAES best: Raul Valdemar Benitez, son "KAES our school so of Mr. and Mrs. Raul Benitez, dear. KAES your name we is a sixth-grader who wrote a cheer. KAES our guiding biography of Amerigo star. KAES the best by far. Vespucci, noting his fascina- We study hard, we work, tion for maps, astronomy and we play; interest in exploring the New Our teachers guide us World. It was in 1497 that the day by day. king of Spain asked him to We fill each day with explore the western ocean. happiness; We love our Raul adds that in his research school—KAES!" he learned that one German Kristi Amparan professor stated that instead Charlotte Larkin's students from the multi-grade classroom at Keene Keene Church of naming the new world Adventist Elementary School. Communication Leader "America," it would have been

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simpler to name it Amerigo Devin Adams, a as they arrived on campus. have helped the children learn after its discoverer. CTA junior, was As I listen to my students more about the many interest- recipient of the "All About Daniel Boone" 1996 "Caring while we're returning to ing creatures God has made was the subject for seventh- Heart" award. school on the van, my heart is for them to enjoy. grader William Spencer. Devin has warmed. They discuss indi- On another occasion they Written as a personal account demonstrated vidual needs and problems of were enthralled by a visit from of Boone's life, William writes, leadership in planning outreach their young friends and their Dr. Sam Gammenthaler, a "My ma and pa were Quaker activities that have taken CTA faces shine with happiness. cardiologist and uncle of two farmers. Oh yeah, I never students to area schools and Daine Adams, Language Arts students. He talked about that learned how to read. I didn't churches. She received a $500 Instructor and Outreach superior pump that works get any formal schoolin' but I scholarship from the North Director night and day for as many American Division Office of did learn about the wilderness, Education. Chisholm Trail Academy years as a person lives. cattle, horses, and the To demonstrate how the blacksmithing trade. When Dayne Berkner, a circulatory system of the body Boone's family moved near the senior at CTA, was works, he brought a large Yadkin River in North Carolina among ten high model of the human heart and school seniors at age 12, Boone kept his recognized by the showed the class how wonder- family supplied with wild game Nathaniel Winston fully the Creator has designed and sold furs at the trading Chapter of the this amazing pump. post ..." William describes Daughters of the Dr. Sam also showed the Boone's frontier clothes as "a American Revolution. The ceremony, held at students a pacemaker which fringed hunting shirt that the Cleburne Convention Center, had been used 20 years ago came to my knees, deer skin marked the 36th year that DAR has pants, and moccasins on my recognized high school seniors for feel. On my belt I carried a their leadership, dependability, service and patriotism. Dayne, the Students at Conroe SDA knife and tomahawk. I always first student to ever represent CTA School enjoyed having the wore my rifle on my shoulder in the event, is the son of Henry teacher's pet hedgehog in their and don't forget the black felt and Donna Berkner of Keene. He is classroom for a day. They hat. I wore my hair in a pony president of the senior class, a petted her and watched her tail." Brenda Poe member of the honor roll and was selected to Who's Who in sleep. They saw her raise and Head Teacher, Tyler American High Schools. click her quills. It took a few brave students to touch the health of those on our route. hedgehog the first time, but At each class period before we soon everyone wanted a turn. begin our delivery, we pray It was neat to see how the that the Holy Spirit will go hedgehog enjoyed their with us and help us bring attention. cheer to the lives of those Other creatures that have Dr. Sam Gammenthaler dissects an whose homes we enter. come to the classroom are animal heart to show Conroe Our students frequent the snakes, lizards and a packman students how complicated the Golden Age Manor Nursing orange frog. These critter visits interior of a heart really is. Home in Cleburne on a regular basis. At the beginning of the The young people of Chisholm year we adopted grandparents. Trail Academy in Keene Friendships were quickly made constantly remind me of the and relationships developed joy of living. It is such a that have carried over into the privilege to see youth make a personal lives of both the difference in the lives of others young and elderly. The that I often remark, "And I students make cards and gifts even get paid for this!" or take magazines and books Outreach means many that are of interest to their things, and its interpretation grandparents. can be defined individually or Before Odyssey Harbor, the by the group with whom we home for disadvantaged work. For the 1995-96 school children, was closed down year, Outreach class at CTA students would go to read to has personalized the saying, the special children who lived "God has no hands but ours." there. A strong bond devel- Ten of our students deliver oped between the two groups When the hedgehog first came to Conroe school with teacher Carolyn meals-on-wheels on Mondays. and often the children would Early, the students were afraid to hold her until they found out how There are concerns for the run out to greet the students friendly she was—then there wasn't enough hedgehog to go around!

6 RECORD / July 1996 and one currently being used. Dart retired in 1993 after 42 The changes made in this years of ministry, yet contin- technology, especially in the ued serving as principal of small size of the new pace- Milo Adventist Academy in maker, are astounding. He also southern Oregon after his showed the students the tube retirement. used for angioplasty and how Dart sees a bright future for it works inside the veins. OAA. He is impressed with the In conclusion, Dr. Sam student body and staff, as well reminded the students of the as the school's facilities. He is importance of exercising excited about plans for a new regularly to keep the heart boys' dorm. healthy. Then he dissected an Dart believes that a school animal heart to show the is not made up of one person, chambers and valves through but of a team working which the blood flows. together under the guidance of Carolyn Early Ozark Elementary School spelling bee winners from left: Ross Dykes, the Lord. He plans to maintain Conroe SDA School kindergarten: Jared Williams, first grade: Jessica Robinson. second the strong spiritual and VIWAYMEAVIEIN1 grade: Jessica Clegg. third/fourth grade: Brenda Paige. fifth-eighth grade. academic atmosphere already established on campus, while We learned to Thurber, youth pastor, gave a and friends came from 6:00 to making it a fun, memorable share God's love devotional in which he 8:00 to view and admire the time for the students as they encouraged the students to displays. This annual event develop into mature men and through singing relate the mysteries and provides students with a women. challenges of science to a challenge to expand their Staff members will be loving Creator. educational experience by encouraged to grow profes- Bruce Aalborg, senior exploring and developing areas sionally and spiritually to pastor of Gentry church, of interest. It is also a great provide students with an moderated an old-fashioned public awareness event which atmosphere that will encour- spelling bee for five students highlights the quality of the age well-rounded development school's academic program. The Midland-Odessa church from each grade (K-8) who in every aspect. OAA will Don Hevener, Principal school choir, under the advanced to this level. Overall strive to meet Ellen White's Ozark Elementary School direction of James Lister III, winners were given a bronze ideal of "a harmonious keeps busy. With the instru- medallion for their accomplish- development of the spiritual, ments and talents of the ments. the mental, the physical and children, plus the support of Following the spelling bee, the social." the parents and the school students carried their 400 Dart believes a Seventh-day projects to the gymnasium principal, Burdette Millard, the Adventist Christian school where they arranged them on choir has visited churches in should convey to staff, tables for judging. There were Midland, Odessa and San students and parents an projects in science, social Angelo. They also sing in understanding of how much studies, Bible, art, and math. nursing homes, sharing God loves them. God's love The students were dismissed to sympathy and hope with shines through in how we deal go home at noon. Peter Weber with one another more than in everyone. While the students were at District Pastor what we do. Students remem- home a panel of judges read Ozark Adventist Academy has ber the most and the longest • rz, ri rA rA r. p the students' reports about hired Charles Dart as principal how they were treated when how the projects were for the 1996-97 school year. they were in school. They will We learned that developed and creating school what they had projects is fun learned from their research. Blue, red or white ribbons were placed on each project which had been judged by a set standard and Ozark Elementary School held not by comparison its annual education fair in with other Gentry on April 18, involving students' entries. all 185 students. To set the That evening tone for the day, Marty students, family Ozark Academy Royalaires performing at the Christmas concert.

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of Spanish lay pastor, talked about the churches. benefits of being bilingual. Luz Afterward, the Arauzo, Spanish professor at students partici- Southwestern Adventist 10 pated in College, spoke on the history "sociales," or of Hispanic culture. Reasons recreational A potluck lunch after the games. lectures featured foods from for Sunday various Hispanic countries, Choosing morning three and many students and visiting speakers ad- parents wore traditional Ozark dressed issues costumes from their countries affecting Hispan- of origin. The countries of Adventist ics today. Dr. Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, Edna Iris Garza- Puerto Rico, Dominican Academy Dawnetta Fortner, Chris Evenson and unidenti- fied student learn to study God's word without Escobedo spoke Republic, Cuba, El Salvador 1. Living in a Christian confusion or boredom. about the and Colombia were repre- atmosphere where importance of sented at booths decorated Jesus is the center remember this long after they college education for success. with flags, streamers and focus have forgotten what they Yolanda Matus, wife of a local balloons. A literature display 2. Taking advantage of learned in class. opportunities for ifilir4EIMMAPAIGANIN spiritual growth through inspiring Bible We learned classes, worships, about our chapels and church services heritage 3. Experiencing spiritual growth from special programs such as ._J week of prayer, student association spiritual weekend, and prayer conference 4. Learning from Valley Grande Academy staff Christian teachers and students recently cel- who are credentialed ebrated a Hispanic heritage in their areas of weekend titled "Unidos en teaching Nuestra Raza," or "United in 5. Choosing a college Our Race." Honor classes challenge the brightest students at Valley Grande preparation program Students say they chose the Academy. Photo: Don Duncan or a mainstream title because they come from program with different Latin American opportunities for countries and cultures but are scholarships in higher all united as Hispanics. This is education the first such weekend known 6. Participating in great to take place, according to music organizations: Seventh-day Adventist Church choir, band, or officials around the country. handbells Weekend meetings featured 7. Developing physically Saul Flores, youth pastor for in our gymnastics the Donna Spanish Church, program or in a P.E. who spoke in Spanish with a class student translator. The 8. Playing on a team in intramurals during Montemorelos University recreation time marimba group played Friday 9. Enjoying social evening and Sabbath for occasions with friends church. They also gave a that will last a lifetime secular concert Saturday 10. Living in a dormitory night. on a beautiful campus The Sabbath evening in the Ozarks concert was followed by Vine-ripe veggies at VGA flavor campus meals. Photo: Don Duncan L "Sociedad de Jovenes," typical

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(Left) Prayer is an Rebecka Souls, / important part of the class of 1996 at day at VGA. Photo: Valley Grande As parents, we Corrie Whitney Academy, is a two- year member of learned about our (Below) Attired in Who's Who Among school's spiritual their native dress are America's High atmosphere Amy Montevilla from School Students. Puerto Rico. Cesiah Rebecka has also ria la aM W4 I • Ramirez and Nora been nominated for the National Cano from Mexico. Caring Award presented by the Photo: Marvin Caring Institute in Washington, Whitney D.C. Becky has been active in Pathfinders, vacation Bible school and other children's ministries. She is presently completing her The freedom to pray any time work as a Master Guide. She plans to attend Southwestern Adventist the need arises is at the center College in Keene. of Burton Academy's Christian educational program. On excelled academically. Their numerous occasions over the goal was to be the best role past few years, students and models they could to all they their teachers have seen how meet. More than half of these God has answered their "k. youth attend public schools, prayers. Lives have been but the light of Christ radiates changed, programs have been in their actions among their successful, and miracles have peers and instructors. They taken place. are also diligent workers in In reporting to the annual the church and are always Burton Academy constituency willing to give their time and both Dr. Randy Gilliam, talent to bring others to principal of Burton Elementary Christ. School, and John Hopps, Some of the activities they principal of Burton Academy, have been involved in this year cited incidences during the are ingathering in the Wal- past year that had been a Mart Super Center parking lot, positive influence on the exhibited literature and door-to-door Bible studies, student body. brochures about Hispanic me /ear:led:7e nursing home ministry, youth Elementary school leader- organizations. And a represen- r can uphold IkL choir, and literature distribu- ship has worked hard to bring tative of each country spoke Christian standards 13 tion. They have also been about additions to the school for about ten minutes during in public school t active in youth meetings and program that enrich the the luncheon. as ushers for the church. curriculum. These include The weekend was coordi- It would be wonderful to teaching Spanish in the nated by Mabel Noverola, see all our youth in church elementary grades; a gymnas- taskforce worker and student school, but until that day tics program which has been from Southwestern Adventist caz zlb. comes we are grateful to God popular even though it is College. A student committee for our Christian youth who taught before school hours; a helped plan, organize and witness in public schools. computer keyboarding lead out in the weekend Seven students at the Irmatean McConico program involving grade 4; and activities. Emmanuel Seventh-day Communication Leader a drug awareness program, "I was delighted with the Adventist Church have Emmanuel Church "DARE", for grades 6, 8 and 9. response of the total student When the need was body and parents," Noverola presented to the elementary said. "It was intended to student association and eighth- encourage, inspire, motivate grade president, Blake Adams, and educate Hispanic students for grades 5-8 to raise money and help others understand for the muscular dystrophy Hispanic culture better. It Math-A-Thon, the association integrated the students from allocated $125 of their S.A. various countries in a focus on funds, which had been heritage, culture and national earmarked for talent show pride." Emmanuel church school students from left: Christian King. 9th grade; prize money, to the muscular Corrie Whitney, Vice Patrick McConico. 5th grade: Mia McGriff and Rachel Mitchell. 4th grade; dystrophy drive instead. Erica Rusk, 11th grade. Not pictured are Micah Weech. 5th grade, and Because of student leadership, President for Marketing Marque Long. 4th grade. Valley Grande Academy the Burton students were able

July 1996 / RECORD 9 Traci Simpson, was the possibility of her class president for having irreparable brain the 1996 graduat- Pl=e learned it's ing class at Burton damage. Bethany The 12 days Bethany was in fun to be friends Academy, is a Battles, now with other age commended almost hospital, Burton students, along National Merit completely with her parents, prayed for a groups Scholar and co- recovered full recovery. Today she looks rti valedictorian. She from her like any other kindergarten is a member of the National Honor unfortunate Society, Who's Who and received accident. student and is expected to live 001111-11 the Presidential Academic Fitness a normal life even though her Award. She has been offered Hospital and put on dialysis. kidneys are not yet functioning scholarships to independent az t.. colleges and Texas colleges and The mother was told that since fully. "This experience," relates universities. she was unconscious it was not Gilliam, "did something good Three years ago at the known whether she would ever for the school." initiative of the Ozark Elemen- to donate over $1,500 to St. come around and that there As part of the academy retary School kindergarten Jude's Hospital. (Last year's port, Principal Hopps called on teacher, Linda Aalborg, the donation was $100.) two four-year academy seniors, Ozark Academy students joined An incident which high- Jason Renken and Ryan Long, the "big brother" and "big lighted the effectiveness of who spoke proudly of what the sister" program where they prayer was when Bethany school had meant to them. were paired up with a kinder- Battles, a kindergarten student, Hopps also paid tribute to the gartner from across the street. mistakenly ingested anti-freeze teachers who have performed To make this appear "official," on a trip to her cousins' home. well both within and without each child was given an Within 30 minutes Bethany the classroom. Many of the adoption certificate on which became a very sick girl and Jason Renken and Ryan Long. two students have scored very well of Burton's four-year graduates. was care-flighted to Children's on achievement profiles. But the finale for the year was the spring week of prayer. Youth pastor Keith Gray from Burleson had told the students at the beginning of the week that he would have an altar call. On Friday, as he made the call, about 150 students rose Benton Robinson with his "big and walked to the front of the sister," Tammy Jones, at the church. Many teachers were Christmas party. moved to tears. "These young people are very special, and were the names of their "big that's why I'm here at Burton brother" and/or "big sister." Burton Elementary School student association officers for grades five Academy," were Principal Once a week half the class through eight are back row from left: Travis Simpson, Damon Gilliam, Hopps closing remarks. would go on Tuesday and the Mary Frances Spring, Rosario Hernandez and Blake Adams. Front Row Sandra Cole other half on Thursday to eat from left: Justin Hansen. Laurel Walker, Lauren DeLong, Johnny Hopps Communication Leader with their older siblings at the and Gabriel Wade. Photo: Sandra Cole Burton Adventist Academy academy. And then before returning to their classroom, they would have fun together on the playground. While some academy students have had a few scheduling problems, the program has run very smoothly and become so popular that it was expanded to include first graders this past year. Tammy Jones, an academy student from Tulsa, said she joined the program because she "loves children, and this is a nice way to be around youngsters when there aren't many around the academy." Every year the participants look forward to the annual Burton Adventist Academy's 1996 graduation class. Christmas party. Each child

10 RECORD / July 1996 buys a gift for their "big present location at 51000 brother" or "big sister" and Osborne Avenue, the Berean the children get gifts in return. Seventh-day Adventist Church Excellence Has Its Rewards' MMMMMM misminemmmmummim There are balloons, candy, lots School has survived 48 years of games and wholesome fun. of operation. It is now fully Once again this year four excellent teachers were selected to It is probably because of the accredited. The 1996 eighth receive the Zapara Excellence in Teaching Award. Nominations persistence and perseverance grade class share their are sent from pastors, parents, and co-workers. These nomina- of Linda Aalborg that this thoughts about their school. tions contain four to ten pages of supporting statements and information about each teacher. program has been so well "We learned how to accepted. She has encouraged A committee of educators reviews the nominations and makes communicate with each other, selections based on specific criteria. Teachers must be spiritual, parents of her kindergartners and I liked the environment, to invite the "big brother" or work well with administrators and peers, show concern for stu- the teachers and how they dents, demonstrate competency in teaching, be involved in church "big sister" home on occasion worked with us. If we had a to give them a break from the and community and be a full-time, certificated, denominational problem we could always go to academy. It has helped form a employee. one of them. All of us will have close bond between the The committee this year decided to keep the names of those a Christian background when children and youth as they chosen to receive the award a secret until they were presented. we leave this school and I'm have shared time together. Each Zapara Award winner receives a check for $1,000.00, an going to miss that," says Some close relationships have engraved plaque and a certificate. Ashley. been established which have Teachers from the Southwestern Union Conference who received Zapara Awards this year are: continued through the years. Clyde says, "I liked my One student from the first eighth grade friends and other Dr. Carol Campbell—first grade teacher at year's program, who has now schoolmates. I liked my Burton Adventist Academy gone on to college, still writes teacher because he wants us to "I see Miss Campbell as an extremely qualified, to his "little brother." learn and to become some- gentle, inspirational teacher who treats her stu- Charlotte Robinson body. Our principal, Mrs. dents with respect and care. Never have I heard Gentry Communication Seales, is the best." her raise her voice, belittle a student or show favor- Leader And Robert's comments are itism. Her demeanor is steady and reassuring, and -cordr.' Irmar rA that "I liked the good environ- students can depend on the fact that she is consistent in her ment, understanding teachers actions and expectations." Sandra Cole We learned that who can be counted on. They Stan Detweiler—industrial arts, physical God will bless 11 are patient with us. I also liked education and math teacher at Ozark sharing my faith with my when we Adventist Academy fellow Christians." persevere "Stan is a good example of what a Christian teacher For the above reasons and should be. His dedication to the Lord is evident in all more, Berean Church is proud his contacts. He regularly accepts assignments that to be able to operate its are beyond the call of duty. He stimulates enthusi- church school and to influence asm for his department by sponsoring student participation in the lives of children and youth, regional workshops, by conducting a road race and by offering a some of whom are non- gymnastics class that is open to the community." George Fisher From its humble beginnings members. Patrice Osborne—principal and teacher at on South 14th Street to its Margaret B. Lawrence Sandia View Jr. Academy "Her classroom is a beehive of activity. The deco- rations and bulletin boards are always first class. She is the most prepared and professional teacher I have ever worked with." Mike Gendke Annette Park—teacher of grades four, five and six at Parkview Adventist Academy "Annette enjoys teaching. She laughs as well as cries with her children. She can be found praying with them as well as lecturing them to make the most of their lives and give their hearts to the Lord Jesus. Many of her students have been baptized." Beverly Roberts. The above comments were taken from nominations. The 1996-97 school year will be the last year forZapara Awards. Anyone who knows a deserving, qualified teacher who has not yet received the award should contact their local principal or superin- Baton Rouge Berean church school students from left: Cody Redditt, tendent of schools to get the nomination process started. All nomi- principal Cherrie Seales, Ashley Sterling, Landrick Wilson, Eric Slaughter, and Robert Landry, Jr. nations will have to be completed by late 1996.

July 1996 / RECORD 11 they leave Jefferson. from scratch, a church Tuition, which includes business meeting was called Jefferson Helps registration fees and book for February, 1994, to gauge Prepare for charges, will be $395 per the level of support from the College and Life month for dorm students and congregation. A "fleece" was $295 per month for village laid before the Lord: if by April students. 1 the church could raise Vocational training will be $15,000 for start-up costs, it offered in the following areas would be taken as a sign that depending on student enroll- the church should proceed. ment: The money was raised three Computer skills—data entry, weeks early and a second Students who attend bookkeeping A little more than two years $15,000 was donated or Jefferson Adventist Academy Horticulture—landscaping, ago the Corrales Church had pledged by early May. will find a Christian environ- lawn care, pesticide and no school and there was no A newly-formed school ment in which herbicide application, green- thought of having one. But as board elected Leroy Baca as its to prepare for house operation families with small children chairman and proceeded with college and for Construction/building began moving into the area the necessary planning. Nearly life. In addition trades—framing, roofing, and joining the church, a few the entire church embraced to the aca- electrical wiring, plumbing members began to recognize the vision of what could be demic college Food service—food prepara- the potential an elementary done. By early May, not only preparatory tion, management and church school would have for had the members given program, sanitation church growth. $30,000, but many indicated a Patrice A. Mathis students may Certified nurses aide— The vision grew and took willingness to give of their choose associated with Pine Hill root. Since the Corrales time and talents to support the vocational training to help fit Terrace Nursing Home church had never undertaken new school. them for the job market when Patrice A. Mathis, Principal the task of starting a school The board hired teachers, not only for their academic r 1 qualifications, but also for their concern for the students' spiritual welfare. Patrice What I've Learned in School this Year Osborne was chosen as "I learned to paint flowers. Next I learned multiplication and principal. Books, desks and chairs were bought; partitions division. I really like art because it's fun, and I like math because were moved in to create its complicated. I learned to spell bigger words than last year, and classrooms in the fellowship I learned to do other things like social studies, science, Bible and hall; fences were erected and playground equipment put in other things." —Roy Wilkerson, Grade 3 place. Selected individuals carried out recruiting. "I have learned how to use a computer and a calculator in math. I The school obtained the learned how to write questions in spelling and how to cooperate necessary government licenses with my classmates. I learned how to color inside the line in art. and approvals and in August In science I learned that molecules are everywhere. Last and most 1994 opened its doors. Forty important of all, I learned in the Bible that Jesus loves me at all times, when I'm good and even when I'm bad. This has been a great year for me." —Nicole Gilmore, 4th grade

"I learned about King Henry the VIII. He had six wives and ex- ecuted two of them! We learned how to paint and how to make pillows and keepsake boxes for Mother's Day. Today we learned Psalm 23. We learned how to play soccer and other stuff We learned about how the Olympic Games started and about the first person to go into space. He was a Russian named Yuri Gagarin. We learned about the sphinx in Egypt. We learned about the Civil War and it is amazing. I learned why citizens pay taxes." Tristen Lisa Camarillo, Patty Osborne and Jason Osborne paint one of the Birl, 4th Grade —Bethel SDA Church School, Texarkana classrooms in the Sandia View L Academy administration building.

12 RECORD / July 1996 of the restrooms and building together for my baptism. God and fencing additional impressed my family to move playground space. The new from Oregon to New Mexico school year began with 80 last year. This made it possible students, including 20 in the for my grandpa, grandma, ninth and tenth grades. aunt, uncle and cousins to Several parents from outside come to my baptism. Before the Albuquerque area found we moved last July we boarding facilities in Corrales attended the Oregon camp for their youth. meeting, and God impressed Now with the student count my mom to buy a music tape. nearing 90, the Corrales One of the songs was used at Hyla Fahsholtz and Mandy Sinks church counts its blessings. my baptism. It was just perfect. hard at work in SVJA's computer Church membership has I want everyone to under- laboratory. grown. There is a sense of stand that God needs all of us students from pre-school unity and purpose to support Sandia View Junior Academy to help tell others of His love. I through eighth grade regis- the school. Tithe has grown student, Nancy Wilson, the day she want to be one of those who substantially and the church was baptized by Pastor Mike tered. shares that love. regularly exceeds its budget. Gendke. Soon it became apparent Nancy Wilson, Student The loan from the revolving that classroom space was far too small for the expected fund was paid off in just a few months after school started, increase in enrollment for the and it is operating on a sound coming year. As the church financial footing. New mem- prayed and pondered a new Welcome and "Mabuhay" plan began to unfold. bers have joined the church To the through baptism.. Because of low enrollment Sandia View Junior Acad- First Union-wide Asian Convocation and financial difficulties it became apparent that Sandia emy has just completed a Southwestern Union Conference View Academy would not successful first year. Corrales church members and SVJA Sponsors: Texas and Texico Conferences continue as a four-year boarding school the following students praise God for what AUGUST 3 and 4, 1996 school year. The Adventist has been accomplished with community became concerned His help and guidance about where they would send Jerry L. Evans "Uniting for their young people to school. Communication Secretaray But then people of vision once Christ's Service" again found a solution. Why My Testimony not move the elementary EVANS HALL I was baptized because I school into the Sandia View SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST COLLEGE Academy administration wanted everyone, including Jesus, to know how much I building and add grades nine Special Speaker and ten to serve the needs of want a relationship with Him, the Albuquerque community? with the Father, and the Holy Sabbath, August 3 Thus it was that early in the Spirit. Every day I want to 9:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Sabbath Worship Services summer of 1995 Sandia View spend time with Him. 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Fellowship Lunch in Keene church Junior Academy (SVJA) was I continue to study with my fellowship hall born. Donations continued to pastor and have personal 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Musical Presentations came. In addition the school devotions every morning. Our 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Ethic Groups Evangelism Challenge borrowed $43,00 from the family has morning and evening 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Closing Message worship. All of this is helping Southwestern Union Confer- Sundown to Midnight Gymnasium Activities ence revolving fund. Volun- me get closer to God, and it's teers put in hundreds of hours giving me a better understand- Sunday, August 4 of work to help prepare the ing His plan for my life. Entire Morning Tennis and Games building and campus. More Things that have happened Afternoon Home, Sweet Home! to me prove how real God is. books and equipment were NOTE: purchased, the entire inside of Some of us use a prayer 1. Girls dormitory fee $15. per room - no linen. the building was painted and journal. We write down our prayer requests, and then $17. per room - with linen. the ceilings lowered. Electrical 2. Special offering will be received for convocation wiring was installed for a new when the prayers are answered expenses. computer laboratory to make we highlight those items. There 3. Donations for Ethnic Ministries will be accepted through use of the CD ROMs and local are so many answered prayers! the Southwestern Union. area network. Remodeling also I really feel that God called included complete renovation me and brought everything July 1996 / RECORD 13 Southwestern Union

New Women's tells of exciting opportunities for Christian witnessing. Ministry Director Is Since the state of Texas has A Wonderful Surprise Named the second largest prison popu- lation in the country, it is impor- Several years ago a woman who Carla Baker, who tant for Christians to learn how became a Seventh-day Adventist serves as admin- to relate to the inmates, but even while I was working as a con- istrative assistant more important is the need to to Samuel Green, ference trust director con- know how to deal with converted Southwestern tacted the trust department inmates once they leave the Union executive with the request to help pre- TRUST SERVICES prison. secretary, and as pare her estate, not only to Moody is eager for Seventh- the Record edito- care for her family but also her church. A trust and day Adventists to learn how to rial assistant, was elected estate plan were developed according to her specifi- accept prison converts if and women's ministry director for the when they visit Adventist cations. Southwestern Union at the quin- churches. Sixty-two inmates have Part of her estate plan was to give her home property quennial session held in Keene, been baptized since September, May 21. to the conference with a "life estate" which provided 1995. This is the result of a con- Baker is well acquainted with for her sister to live on the property until she either certed effort on the part of dedi- the goals and objectives of changed residence or died. cated workers who volunteer women's ministry, since she Not long after this, our faithful church member died. their time to correct Bible les- served as director prior to Nola sons from the Discovery Bible After the funeral, the trust representative explained to Home's appointment four years School, from Christian pen pals her sister that she could move into her sister's house ago. Union administrators have who correspond with inmates, and live there as long as she wished. Her only obliga- assured her that her work load and from the hundreds and hun- tion would be to pay the taxes and normal repairs on at the office will be shifted to dreds of Ellen G. White's books, accommodate the demands that the property. She was delighted with the arrangement. Steps to Christ, Desire of Ages, this new appointment will make About a year later the trust representative stopped Patriarchs and Prophets and on her time. to see how things were progressing. He was meet at the Great Controversy, which have She has already accepted a door with an enthusiastic welcome and a comment been distributed in prison. number of appointments includ- The five workshops being of- from the woman, "I have a surprise for you"! ing two women's retreat which fered are the following: Then she related how she had become acquainted are scheduled for the fall. New Discovery Bible Schools with her next door neighbor who was a Seventh-day and Pen Pals Adventist and how she'd been invited to attend evan- Union-wide Prison gelistic meetings at the church. At the close of the Prison chaplaincy Ministry to Be Held meetings this lady was baptized and was now a mem- in Waco Church How to start a prison ministry ber of her sister's church. Can you imagine the joy two Mentoring sisters will have on resurrection morning? Five different workshops dealing with aspects of prison minis- Aftercare This might never have happened had it not been that tries will be held at the Waco Anyone wishing to join this her sister had the wisdom to prepare a Seventh-day Adventist Church on exciting work should plan to at- final estate plan which remembered her Sabbath, July 13, 1996. David tend the workshops in the Waco sister as well as the Lord's work. Moody, a certified prison chap- church which will begin at 2:30 If you should need any help preparing lain at the Gatesville prisons Sabbath afternoon, July 13. For your estate, please contact your local where 3000 male and 600 fe- further information call David conference trust office. male inmates are incarcerated, Moody at 817/865-8828. Harvey J Byram, Trust Services Director 1 CINDY STRAUSS, a 35-year-old, is in the Baylor Cen- 1111111 =I NM NM ------ME RE NM I= RI/ ter for Restorative Care in Dallas, awaiting a heart and both lung transplant. Members of the Cleburne First Camp Yorktown Bay SWU vice president and family life director, and vocalist Matt Seventh-day Adventist Church have taken on the project to Host Union-wide Bittner. of raising the $50,000 needed for her after care. They Singles Retreat The schedule for this Labor have already raised $12,500. Anyone wishing to help Day weekend includes a number with funds may contact Harold Gentry at 817/641- The weekend of August 30- of activities such as a Rook tour- 6933 or fax to 817/556-9929. Cindy would welcome September 2 has been reserved nament, "The World's Greatest cards and letters of encouragement. Her address is at Camp Yorktown Bay for a Canoe Race," and "Paddle Boat singles retreat sponsored by the 500." Baylor Center for Restorative Care, 3504 Swiss Av- Southwestern Union Confer- More information about this enue, Dallas, TX 75246 ence. This annual event will host weekend can be obtained by call- guest speaker Walter Wright, ing 903/832-8069.

14 RECORD / July 1996 Oklahoma 44.41=11111111111 JACK FRANCISCO, CORRESPONDENT Stillwater Starts the tune of "Hallelujah Chorus". Eager Beaver and About 30 people at- Adventurer Clubs tended the program which was put on by The Stillwater church began grades one through Eager Beaver and Adventurer seven with encourage. Clubs at the end of March under ment from their teacher, the direction of Philip and Audrey Mary Monteleone. Sandvik. The clubs meet each Rocksey Harrington Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Communication while the parents attend prayer Leader meeting. The seven club members range Mission Trip in age from four to eight. Each week they do crafts and learn to Panama about Jesus and the Bible Over a year ago, Tulsa through memorization and other church member Bill activities. The children love their McClendon began pro- clubs and look forward eagerly moting a Maranatha to their weekly meeting. Stillwater Eager Beavers and Adventurers work on Mother's Day presents. mission trip. At that time Three of these children are from he didn't have a clue as families who are not Seventh-day pected no one else but the pas- to where it might be, but he felt Adventists. The church finds this tor and witnesses to be present Bristow Students that the Tulsa church was ca- a wonderful way to reach out to at the ceremony, but were sur- pable of initiating and carrying Present Program on through with a mission project the Stillwater community, and it prised on their arrival to find his of this kind. provides a wholesome way for the parents already there. "Bees" As his idea caught hold, en- church members' children to so- Many evidences of God's bless- The vesper service at the thusiasm increased and efforts cialize, learn about Jesus and wit- ing have been with this devoted Bristow church on March 30, ness to others. Robin Sagel were initiated to raise the re- couple, not only in their 50 years was given by the elementary stu- quired $30,000 for materials. The Assistant of marriage, but also in the way dents. The theme was on "Bees"— Communication Secretary last few hundred dollars came in they are loved and respected by be active, be not deceived, etc. while the "missionaries" were in the people of the small town of Some students gave readings, Panama building the church! 50 Years of Shattuck. One hundred and one others recited pieces, and still Maranatha International was Marriage persons came to the reception to others had special music. Luke contacted to see where the great- help them celebrate, and their Fisher brought a real beehive and Wesley and Virginia (Booth) est need was. It turned out to be memory book, in two volumes, bee hat. This added interest to Herber celebrated their 50th in Panama. The date was set for contained 110 letters from fam- the program, and if you listened wedding anniversary at a recep- March 1996, and fund raising ily and friends. Virginia Burton you could hear the bees hum to tion hosted by their four chil- efforts began in earnest. Not only dren on December 16, 1995, in Shattuck. Married in the Shattuck SDA Church parsonage on December 6, 1945, the young couple ex-

Wesley and Virginia Herber Students from Bristow Junior Academy school who presented a vesper program on the Bees are, back row from left. Jordan Johns. David Gentry. Luke Fisher, Jennifer Johns, Elisa Fisher and Tuskanian Inlaw. Front row from left. Allyson Fisher, Emily Fisher and Alex Weber.

July 1996 / RECORD 15 Friends and members of the Tulsa church who went to build a church in Panama. was it necessary for the church an interpreter would be very use- long she practiced what she had heard stories about the creation to come up with $30,000, but ful, since most of the people they learned in class. and about Noah's ark. each person going was respon- would meet would be Spanish- Val Zuniga, a member of Cin- One retired pastor, Chester sible for their own air fare. In speaking. cinnati Hills church in Tulsa who Jordan, and his wife Betty, who addition, it was necessary to get Jane Brazell, a Sand Springs speaks fluent Spanish, reports live in Florida, heard about the immunizations and passports, to member, determined to go on that one of his greatest joys was trip from a relative in Oklahoma make arrangements for vacation the trip and took a course in using his Spanish in vacation and decided to go along. time or be away from personally- conversational Spanish so she Bible school and watching Four of those making the trip owned businesses. It was felt that could talk to the natives. All year children's eyes light up as they were students from Tulsa Adventist Academy who gave up their spring break and earned their own air fare. John Huff, a ninth grader, said, "Being in Panama made me feel closer to God . . . I was really sad when I had to leave". Eighth grader Nathan Davis was part of the sand sifting crew and also helped his father, Dr. Jeff Davis, with the medical outreach work. Chad Ferguson, a tenth grader, said, "It felt good that we were able to help someone else and actually be in the mission field." Seventh grader Cristi Martin carried heavy cement blocks and applied mortar, ran errands and helped with the VBS. Cristi said "I realized that I should not complain as much." Their principal, Jerry McHenry, and wife Connie, a registered nurse, also went along. The McHenrys are Tulsa members. What do you do with your old eyeglasses when you get new ones? Oklahoma church mem- When God sent shade to protect the roofers from the burning sun, they were able to complete the roof before sundown bers sent theirs to Panama with Friday night. the group, and a Nowata mem- 16 RECORD / July 1996 ber, Dr. Lowell Meister, reports church building will provide that about 200 pairs are now in opportunities for members to do good use at Teca, Panama. evangelism that they had only After working on construction dreamed of before. all day, Erin McBride, Glenda Others on the trip were: Wes Pifer and others held a vacation Gordon, Arletta Huff, Glenna Bible school in the evening. Huff, Harley Huff, Shirlene Someone has reported that McClendon, Jay McGehee, Glenda, who speaks no Spanish Dellene Meister, Charles but would talk to the children in Permaul, Greg Permaul, Don English just as if they under- Pifer, Terry Taylor and Betty stood, was so well liked that the Brautigan. children would follow her around Jack Wall like puppies! She loves kids, and Communication Leader they know it! It was so hot on the final day Enid Raises Funds of construction that the sheet metal roofing could not be for VBS The four men in the barbershop quartet are, from left: David Eck, Dale handled easily. Realizing how Sunday evening, April 28, was Gillham, Gayle Krejci and Bob Parks. little time was left to finish be- when 66 members and guests fore sundown Friday night, a met in the Enid Adventist School of meetings there. They covered gan. Visitors and former mem- prayer meeting was held. The gym for an evening dinner and the entire town and were back in bers from several states, includ- Lord hid the sun behind some entertainment to raise funds for Muskogee in time to have the ing Hawaii, were there to join in clouds and sent a cooling rain vacation Bible school. The vesper service. This was followed the celebration. which fell all around except at evening's activities were guided by a two-hour demonstration of Several of the current mem- the construction site, and the by Melissa Stokes, Sabbath their talents. bers have been active in the roof was on before sunset! Tom school superintendent, who is a Curtis Thurber church for many years, one for Huff, construction foreman from freshman at Northwestern Okla- Communication Leader 40 years, another for 53, and a Tulsa church, breathed a huge homa State University in Alva. third for 63 years. Mildred Hagan, sigh of relief as the last piece of The master of ceremonies was Muskogee Church the coordinator of the program, roofing material went on the Ron Francisco of Pond Creek. gave a history of the church, building. The candlelight dinner carried Celebrates 100th recognizing the charter members Tulsa pastor Sherman a sweetheart theme. Taped din- Year by using slides and mentioning McCormick was impressed by the ner music was interspersed by these people's accomplishments. local people's generosity, who, vocalists from the local church May 18 was a high day for the One charter member has a son in spite of their limited resources, congregation. The primary divi- 144-member Muskogee congre- who is still active in the church. brought coconuts and fruit ev- sion children served as waiters gation as they celebrated their Curtis Thurber ery day for the workers. His great- and waitresses. 100th year since the church be- Communication Leader est thrill came on Sabbath as he A musical program following baptized two in the new church the dinner included numbers sanctuary. from the "Best Kept Secret," a Tulsa member Linda Hollifield professional barber shop quar- says, "The greatest vacation I've tet from Enid,as well as solos, ever had was working with duets and a saxophone solo by Maranatha in Teca, Panama, Pam Cartmall, Pond Creek building a church." Asked if she Hunter High School band direc- would do it again, she says "Yes, tor. in a heartbeat I'd be ready to The dinner and entertainment leave." provided approximately $300 for During that week of work, the the coming vacation Bible school. cement block walls were built, Harold E. Beltz, Jr. leaving openings for the doors Public Relations and windows to be installed later by others. A stucco finish inside Ozark Tumbling and out will be applied by local Panamanian workers. Team Visits Bill McClendon's dream has Muskogee become a reality. He says, "This last March I had the opportunity The Muskogee church enjoyed to watch my church make a dif- a program by the tumbling team ference in the mission field of from Ozark Adventist Academy Panama. We were there for one on Sabbath, April 13. Several purpose, to serve our brothers students enhanced the worship and sisters." Only days before, hour with special music. the SDA church was one of the Sabbath afternoon, the entire poorest buildings in town. "We group (22 students, 2 instruc- had the privilege of dedicating tors) went with a Muskogee the nicest building in the com- group to Weeleka to give out Ozark Academy tumbling team munity to God's glory." The new literature and announce the start

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Arkansas-Louisiana 11111111111 PETER A. KOSTENKO, CORRESPONDENT Malvern Church Looks Back When John L. and Lynda Shockey moved from Ohio in 1884 to farm in Arkan- sas, they found no Seventh- day Adventist church. They also discovered they had moved into an environment that was not too friendly to those who did not worship on Sunday, for the Sunday blue laws were in effect at that time. However, this did Malvern church as it looks today. not deter them from wor- shiping in their home on Sab- materials, and some gave money. Bogalusa Celebrates Bogalusa in 1970. At the end of bath. Property was obtained at 402 these meetings the small group Although they did not find any Hot Springs Street in Malvern, 25 Years rented and then purchased a and construction began in June, other Seventh-day Adventists, The Bogalusa, La. church re- church building in which to hold 1925. they did find a family of Seventh- cently celebrated its 25th anni- Sabbath services. Alvin Wilson A joyful celebration was held day Church of God. Each week versary. The specially planned was called to Bogalusa as a resi- June 26, 1926, when the group they would meet together in their Sabbath service March 9, 1996, dent pastor-colporteur. The was organized into the Malvern homes, and others would join included a church dedication church was formally organized Seventh-day Adventist Church. them. Apparently the group grew service in the afternoon. The on March 13, 1971. On that day 12 charter members to a recognizable size, inasmuch newly renovated church was A few years later when the entered their names on the ros- as John L. Shockey was sent to filled to capacity with regular church building was sold, the ter in their new little white church. the General Conference as a del- members, former members, and proceeds were sufficient to pay It is interesting to note that the egate in 1888. many friends who came to share off the mortgage and buy an- conference president, H.M.J. When John died October 11, the joy of this occasion. other building. This building, Richards (father of The church had its beginnings which had first been a motel, H.M.S. Richards in the 1960s as a branch Sab- was later modified into a private who was founder of bath school meeting in private residence and business place to the Voice of Proph- homes. Later, Jim Griffin, pastor house a liquor store, a beauty ecy), and Isaac of the Hammond district, held parlor and a realty office. The Baker, the local pas- evangelistic meetings in little congregation, under the tor, presided on that leadership of Pastor day. Rick Johnson, made The little white further modifica- church at 402 Hot tions, enabling the Springs Street building to be used served the congre- as a church. gation for approxi- This renovated mately 60 years. It building served the has now been re- congregation well. placed with a new But recently when brick building on an it became evident 11-acre tract lo- Malvern church as it used to be. that it needed ex- cated in the north- tensive repairs, a ern suburbs of friend in another 1897, his wife Lydia was left to Malvern. Recently the congrega- state who heard of carry on the work. Lydia and her tion added another wing which the need contrib- children made many friends in also houses a church school. uted sufficient Malvern, and some of them joined Martin Shain, a retired minis- funds to renovate with them for Sabbath services. ter living in Hot Springs, Ark., the entire building. A number of the believers felt commutes to Malvern each week The sanctuary was the need to have a church build- to minister to some of the same enlarged, a new ing in which to worship. Lydia people he pastored 43 years ago. entryway was in- was the first to give a donation; Leora Cate stalled, new floor then others began visiting busi- Communication Leader Alvin Wilson, first resident pastor of the Bogalusa coverings were put church, returned for the 25th anniversary celebra- nesses in the Malvern and the Note: Excerpts taken from a down, and much "History of the SDA Church in tion to preach from the same pulpit he built 25 years surrounding area to ask for do- ago. Photo: J. Oster more. The building nations. Some gave building Malvern." took on a com- 18 RECORD/July 1996 hood years; Alvin Wilson, who small meetings to prepare people Jerry manages Gold Tie Electron- was the first resident pastor, Paul for the harvest meetings. It hap- ics, his family business. Ever since Clark, the pastor who led out in pened all across those 7,000 in- leaving the Philippines, Beth has one of the first branch Sabbath habited islands that make up the had a desire that some of her schools; and pastors Ray Philippines. family members still living in Hickman and Jim Herman, also The Gentry church targeted Koronodal would have a chance former pastors. Koronodal, a city of about 60,000 to accept the message that has Jerry Oster, Pastor on Mindinao, the second largest meant so much to her. "Target island. Approximately 300,000 50,000" seemed to offer the best McGraw-Hill Seventh-day Adventists live on opportunity. Mindinao, which is three quar- Beth and Jerry McGraw were Publishing Glad ters the size of Arkansas. Pas- accompanied by Glenn and Mary Tidings tors serve many churches, while Alice Hill, recently retired from lay members take care of details 41 years of ministry, and their God seems to save His great- in each church. daughter, Lucinda Hill, an emer- Dorothy Taylor and Inez Russell. two est blessings for those times We chose Koronodal because gency room physician from Cali- of the original members, looking over when the ministers and lay mem- Beth McGraw, a Gentry member, fornia. Each night the meetings a photograph of the charter members join hands to reach out for came from there. That is where included an illustrated health bers of the Bogalusa church. souls. We have just returned from she met and married her hus- lecture, a short talk about family the Philippines where the Voice band, Jerry. Later they moved to life, a segment of a video on the pletely new look and was fin- of Prophecy celebrated its golden Bentonville, Arkansas, where life of Jesus in the Cebuano lan- ished in time for the 25th anni- anniversary there versary. by sponsoring 130 In researching the history of harvest meetings. the church, it was discovered that "Target 50,000" the church had never been dedi- was a goal set to cated. This made it a very timely have that many occasion for a dedication service. people baptized Burnham Rand, a former pastor, during March and preached the dedicatory sermon, April. It was not just and Art Nelson, conference trea- an idle dream. Fili- surer, led in the act of dedica- pino lay members tion. and pastors gave Other participants in the day's Bible studies, en- events included Pastor Brian rolled people in the VOP Bible lessons, The McGraw-Hill evangelistic team: (left) Beth and Jerry McGraw, (center) Lucinda Hill, M.D., Danese, who attended the (right) Mary Alice and Glenn Hill. Bogalusa church during his child- and conducted

Mass baptism on April 13, when 1,104 were baptized in General Santos. Mindinao.

July 1996 / RECORD 19 came from his efforts. Lulu, ing to hear everyone sing while collected 188 cans of food for which means grandfather in Fili- the 24 pastors baptized simulta- community services. Occasion- pino, started giving Bible stud- neously on cue. "Shall We Gather ally the Adventurers help the ies in 1948. By 1961 he had pre- at the River" will always bring Pathfinders in picking up trash pared 386 people for baptism. back memories of that day. I on a quarterly basis as another After that he quit counting. joined in the singing even as I community service. I asked Lulu why he contin- baptized some of the candidates. Often on Sabbath afternoons ued to work so hard at age 87. "I Our team felt well rewarded these young people make visits want to be alive to see Jesus for the investment we had made to shut-ins. The Adventurers return, and I want to help get the personally to be a part of "Target also share their talents by sing- word out as far as possible," was 50,000." ing in the youth choir led by his reply. Glenn Hill, "Re-Tired" Pastor Cynthia Weitzel and Cheryl Four other laymen like Lulu Writing from Gentry, Arkansas Kruger. These young people and brought their interests to the their leaders inspire us beyond meetings. At the end of the 18 Texarkana Youth measure. Lorretta Johnson People came in "tricycles" with a gospel presentations 137 people Set Example special side car designed to hold five were baptized. A mass baptism Communication Leader or six more people besides the driver. was held in General Santos on The youth of Texarkana are But 15 came in one from a barrio 5 April 13, where 1,104 were bap- involved in a number of commu- Shreveport Member kilometers away. The pastor counted tized in a salt water pool near nity projects. In just one hour of 20 on one tricycle hanging on all Celebrates 96th the Pacific Ocean. It was thrill. volunteer time, the Pathfinders sides and up on the roof, besides Birthday jamming tight inside. Ruby Mae Williams was hon- guage, the evangelistic sermon ored on her 96th birthday by her illustrated by color slides, and church family at the Shreveport lots of rich music by local Fili- First church. She is a third-gen- pino choirs, quartets, solos, and eration Seventh illustrated video music with na- day Adventist ture background pictures. who joined the church at age 18. Our team stayed with Beth's Williams re- 87-year-old father, Lucas members the day Cornetta. He is a short man of Ingathering was slight build with simple habits. first introduced Ruby Mae Each morning he rises early, eats to her church. Williams a little rice and takes a tricycle to She was a faith barrio 6, where he had been giv- ful participant in Ingathering ing Bible studies to several through her 94th birthday when people. He made sure they had a walking became a problem. way to get to the evening meet- Texarkana youth choir P.A. Kostenko ings. Twenty of those baptized Communication Secretary Texas BARBARA OLIVER, CORRESPONDENT Houston Churches Emilio Knechtle who introduced Orville Lee Hayes him to a pastor, Charles Welcome New Sohlmann, with whom he stud- Is Honored Pastor ied for two and a half years. In appreciation and honor of He was baptized in April, 1975 the support Orville Lee Hayes The Heritage and Galveston and has served as a minister in gave the Radio Board of the Hour churches welcomed their new the Seventh-day Adventist of Prophecy as a long-time board pastoral team, John and Phyllis church for the past 21 years. member, Texas Conference sec- McFarlane, at a dinner on April Prior to his appointment in retary Larry Moore presented a 20 in the fellowship hall of the Edinburgh, McFarlane served as plaque posthumously to his Gulfhaven church. ministerial director and widow, Laura, at its regular ra- McFarlanes have recently re- John and Phyllis McFarlane look for P.R.E.A.C.H. coordinator for the dio board on April 24. turned from Edinburgh, Scot- ward to the challenges they face in Southwestern Union Conference As a regular member of the land, where they served for four the Houston metroplex. from 1981 to 1991. Hour of Prophecy Radio Board years. They are excited about the His wife, Phyllis, is a trained for 12 consecutive years, Hayes potential there is for sharing the Bible worker and counselor, and demonstrated his loyalty by sup- message of salvation in the Hous- churches in the Washington D.C. the two of them make up a dedi- porting the work of spreading ton-Galveston area. area, in Illinois and New Jersey. cated ministry team. the gospel over the airwaves. McFarlane was ordained as a Then in 1971, McFarlane experi- Jean Hagen Others in attendance at the pre- Presbyterian minister in 1964. enced a true conversion and later Communication Leader sentation were Frank Moore, For seven years he served through a series of events met Texas Conference treasurer; Bob

20 RECORD / July 1996 Mickey Seiler and Tim Sellers. After several studies with the "Women's ministry began the Meza family, these two men went family campout last year in an to visit another neighborhood effort to bring church families where they found Maria Elena together," said Jackie Bowyer, Ramirez, a member of the His- assistant leader. panic church in Pleasant Grove. Approximately 80 campers Since Maria and her husband, showed up for the weekend, with Jesus, speak Spanish and are both an additional 40 attending on very active soul-winners, it was Sabbath. Donna Songy-Wilson suggested that they study with Communication Leader the Meza family. However, the Mezas indicated they had other activities which involved their Pleasant Grove time, so they were not interested. Families Rejoice in But the Lord had other plans! Laura Hayes (center) receives a plaque from Larry Moore, Texas Conference God's Guidance Nearly two years later the Meza secretary. in honor of the contributions her husband, Orville Lee Hayes, had family decided to move out of made to the Hour of Prophecy. Others present were. from left: Altus Hayes: Two Adventists, an African- their apartment and buy a house. Frank Moore, Texas Conference treasurer; Bob Thrower, Hour of Prophecy American and an Anglo-Ameri- After looking at several proper- director; and Virginia Hayes. can, started door-to-door visita- ties, they finally found one they tion in their neighborhood the really liked in Pleasant Grove. Thrower, Hour of Prophecy di- Friday evening with men's min- fall of 1993. Thus it was they They moved into this house in rector; and Mr. and Mrs. Altus istry leading out in sundown came upon the apartment of the October, 1995, and of all the Hayes. worship. Meza family. The parents, Jose houses they could have bought, Hayes owned a hardware and After breakfast Sabbath morn- and Teresa, because of language this one happened to be next lumber store in Jefferson and ing, the adults had was a staunch supporter of Sabbath school and Christian education. church with Rita HE 110111 YO VENGO PRONTO Bob Thrower Martin as guest Hour of Prophecy speaker, while the children went on a Burleson Camp Out nature walk. Focuses on Family After a spaghetti and salad lunch, The second annual family campers went down camp out sponsored by Burleson to the lake or went women's ministry was held at hiking or biking. A Lofers Bend on Lake Whitney, short-lived rain and April 19-21. The weekend began hail storm brought everyone together Two of the under a covered One younger picnic area for an of God's miracles was to place these two families next door to each other. As a result of friendship, the Meza family joined the Adventist church. From left are: Osvaldo Rigacci, campers early vespers. The who had the pastor: Miguel Angel Meza. Edgar Meza, Teresa Meza, Jose Meza, Jesus Ramirez, Mana fun youth presented Elena Ramirez and daughter, and Ernesto Aeschlimann. together. the program. David The evening activities, which difficulties and not much inter- door to the Ramirez family! Weber and included a basketball throw, est in studying the Bible, sug- About a month later, Maria Devin water balloon toss, and jump rope Bowyer. gested these men study with their decided to visit her new neigh- contests, were organized by children who spoke English. bors, whom she did not know or supposedly had never spoken to! They soon made friends and later began Bible studies and family worship together. In April, 1996, the Spanish church in Pleasant Grove held a series of evangelistic meetings with a guest speaker, Ernesto Aeschlimann from California. It was at this time the Mezas accepted the invitation to follow Christ through baptism. The district pastor, Osvaldo Rigacci, baptized the family on April 27. Today they rejoice in their new faith—all because two unidenti- fied Adventists went looking for people who needed to know Church service at the Burleson church campout. Rita Martin, the speaker, stands at the left. about Christ. Osvaldo Rigacci, Pastor July 1996 / RECORD 21 Southwest Region 411111111111111 B. E. WRIGHT, CORRESPONDENT role include the second annual SDA Church, Dallas. Sharon Church agape feast held on December The divine worship hour be- Holds Annual 31 to usher in the new year and gan with the posting of the col- a senior citizens monthly meet- ors by the Pathfinders color Women's Day ing chaired by Julia Tyrell, which guard as they responded to the On February 17, the women has adopted a needy family of commands of Rogers Johnson, of Sharon Seventh-day Adventist four, furnishing them with a re- Pathfinder coordinator of the Church of Hot Springs, Ark. pre- frigerator and television and pro- Southwest Region Conference. sented their annual women's day viding them with other assistance Joshua Brown then gave the vast program under the leadership of as needed. assembly a call to worship and Pat Chinwah, director of praise of our heavenly father. women's ministries. The theme Southwest Region Greetings and a welcome to for the day was "Women in Conference Holds the youth of Southwest were Touch" (WIT). Amelia Christian given by Robert Lister, president Baker of Little Rock delivered Youth Congress '96 of the Southwest Region Confer- the message for the divine wor- In his opening remarks to ence; Billy Wright, conference ship service. She spoke on the those gathered for the South- secretary; Ted Brown, conference important role women have west Region Youth Congress '96 treasurer; James Black, confer- played and continue to play in Eric Thomas was one of the two Friday afternoon, March 29, evening speakers at the youth con- ence youth ministries director; God's work, and the necessity of James Black, conference youth gress. Gwen Moore, president of the being in touch with ourselves, director, challenged everyone to Ark-La-Tex Federation; and "Lift the Savior Up," as expressed first place winner was Houston's Willie Lee, representing host in the congress theme and in the Hebron club and the runner-up pastors; as well as representa- words of Christ when He de- was New Orleans Ephesus' Path- tives from the mayor's and clared: "And I, if I be lifted up finders. Congratulations are in governor's offices. from the earth, will draw all men order for all clubs that partici- The morning speakers were unto me" (John 12:32). pated in this event. Temica Witherspoon, Voice of The workshops covered some Sabbath morning began with Youth speaker, and Roderick very meaningful areas of the the Jubilee I Power Hour. This Ezly, a pastor of the Southeast- young people's lives. These in- was an early morning devotional ern Conference with headquar- cluded dealing with gang vio- service for the youth featuring ters in Orlando, Florida. Their lence, setting goals and planning E. V. Johnson of Memphis, thoughts centered on the theme ahead, leadership skills, the dan- Tennesee as speaker. "Lift Up Jesus." gers of MTV, counseling and how Jubilee II which followed was Afternoon activities included Dorothy Logan, women's day coor- to follow Christ. Training was a musical study on the life of the Pathfinder Parade and Anti- dinator, with guest speaker, Amelia offered for those interested in Christ. The narrator for this Drug Rally. The parade began on Baker. starting Adventurer, Pathfinder, musical vignette was Jonathan the campus of Philander Smith and AYS clubs. McNorton of the City Temple College, one of the long-standing with God and with others. Friday's vespers was a combi- The blessings continued to nation of an energetic song ser- flow throughout the day as the vice, soul-stirring music and women of Sharon spoke, sang, mind-provoking vesper thoughts and witnessed. Among the par- by two speakers, Josh Williams, ticipants on the evening program the Voice of Youth speaker, and were: Dr. Rheeta Stecker, mem- Eric Thomas, the keynote ber of our sister church in Hot speaker for the evening. Springs, who presented a per- Following the vespers pro- sonality type test using puppets gram, the temperance oratorical to illustrate her points, and contest was held. The partici- Christi Ann Baldwin, a special pants' orations were on "Sub- guest from the community who stance Abuse and Vegetarian- performed a praise dance. ism." The first place winner was Women from all walks of life Carmen Robinson of Houston's were invited to the program, and Fondren Southwest SDA Wor- the response was surprisingly ship Center; the second place good. Even before the organiza- winner was Ketora Reed of the tion of the women's ministries New Orleans Westbank Church; department, the women at and the third place winner was Sharon were known for taking a JoAnn Vallantyne of Little Rock's leadership role and for their ef- Shiloh SDA Church. forts in God's vineyard. The Pathfinder clubs of the Other activities in which the conference participated in the Women of Bethesda church find joy preparing food baskets for those in need. women have played a leading temperance poster contest. The

22 RECORD/July 1996 Youth stand in front of the Little Rock Central High School holding up their "Jesus Is the Answer" banner. black colleges of America located SDA School, Hous- Junior Academy in Dallas. The in the heart of Little Rock. The ton, Tex; Berean third place winner, Jerome Miller, march ended on the steps of his- SDA School, Baton was a seventh grader from toric Central High School. Minis- Rouge, La; City Northside SDA School in Pine ters, youth, parents, grandpar- Temple Junior Bluff. ents, and Pathfinders all marched Academy, Dallas, in union to send a message to the Tex; Ephesus Jun- Bethesda Initiates community that this group is ior Academy, New against gang violence and drug Orleans, La; and Community-based use. "Down with drugs, away with Northside SDA Program gangs, up with Jesus" was the School, Pine Bluff, The three winners of the oratorical contest are In considering the many slogan expressed verbally as they Ark. changes taking place in the church marched along holding temper- Carmen Robinson, first place; Ketora Reed, sec- As in the past, the ond place; and JoAnn Vallentyne, third place. neighborhood, it became appar- ance posters and banners the winning school ent that a number of issues needed Pathfinder clubs had created. hosts the following to be addressed and that we, as a At the close of several motiva- SWR Holds 16th year's spelling bee. This year's first church group, needed to be more tional speeches by leaders and Annual Spelling Bee place winner, Chavvah Juanice involved in our community. pastors, the youth were led in a McCoy, is a 1996 eighth grade Church members decided to chant by Billy Wright from the The sixteenth annual South- graduate from the A. R. Carethers heed the admonition found in high school steps. "I am some- west Region Conference spell- SDA School in Houston. Isaiah 58:7 "to deal our bread body," he thundered into a mi- ing bee was held on Saturday Chavvah, the daughter of to the hungry." With this in crophone to the repeat chorus of evening, April 21, 1996 at the Terrell McCoy, currently pastor mind, the church began to work the crowd. "I am God's child. And Bellfort SDA Church in Hous- of the Berean, Baytown and on establishing a food pantry because I am somebody, I won't ton. The schools that participated Emmanuel churches, was not through the community ser- use drugs. And because I am were Applegate SDA School, only awarded a small trophy for vices department. We opened somebody, I won't use alcohol. Round Rock, Tex; A. R. Carethers winning first place at her school's our doors to distribute food on And because I am somebody, I spelldown and April 1, 1995. To date we have won't use cigarettes. And because a larger first served about 840 families. I am somebody, I will not let my place trophy of In addition to satisfying their body be used by a young boy, a her own, but physical needs, we strive to give young man, a young girl, a young she also earned them spiritual food as well by lady or anybody if it is illicit sex." the champion- including literature to impress Conference leaders want ship trophy for on them that God loves them. people to get involved in their her school. We're hoping and praying that communities. "With God's help, The second some day we will see some of we're going to reclaim our place winner, these individuals saved in God's streets," said James Black, youth Christopher kingdom because we at the Bethesda church have taken time ministries director for the South- Davis, is a 1996 to share our blessings with those west Region Conference. eighth grade around us. Communication Department Winners of the 1996 spelling bee are. from left: Chavvah graduate from Clair L. Smith Southwest Region Conference McCoy. Christopher Davis and Jerome Miller. City Temple Community Services Director

July 1996 / RECORD 23 San Angelo working-class attendees. Each evening the presentation focused Spanish on current events and how they Church contribute to the fulfillment of the prophecies concerning Jesus' Presents second coming. Seminar Once the meetings were over, Although mem- Nehemias Basit, church pastor, bers of the San continued with further Bible Angelo Spanish studies for two more weeks in Church do not the homes of interested people. have the satellite downlink to receive NET '96 materials, they bought three sets of the videos from NET '95. These are The Midland-Odessa church school choir, from left: principal Burdette Millard, Jonathan shown in various Cortes, Staci Muse. Isabel Jordan. Yuri Carrasco, Sara Calle, Guadalupe Jordan, Dimitri home groups. They Oliver, David Weber, Catherine Carvajal and the music teacher. James Lister III. also recently presented Mark Finley's seminar, used in a similar manner. They Crestview Elementary School by Al Encuentro de Jesus, in the are praying, working and hop- Ralph Flores, Texico Conference church. At the conclusion of ing for a bountiful harvest. church ministries director, with the seminar, diplomas were dis- Peter Weber, District Pastor the assistance of the Albuquer- tributed to those in attendance que Bilingual church, six people Pastor Nehemias Basit baptized Rose Trujillo. at a special graduation cer- Seminar on joined the church through bap- emony. Modern-day Events tism on April 13, 1996. The Midland Spanish church The nightly meetings were An hour-long youth Bible study (a sister church in the district) Creates Interest held on Fridays, Saturdays and was well attended. has also purchased three sets of As the result of the Modern- Sundays March 8-31. Weekends This evangelistic effort ener- the Finley NET '95 videos to be day Events seminar held at were chosen to accommodate the gized the church members and renewed the certainty of the Lord's coming. Nehemias Basit, Pastor Abilene Elder Receives Recognition At Abilene's annual Volunteer Appreciation Night, Iry Clever received a significant award as the "Big Brother of the Year." Clever is the head elder of the Abilene Seventh- day Adventist Group who completed the Al Encuentro de Jesus Bible course. Church. Fellow members rejoiced Iry Clever with him in the realization that when one at- THERE'S 110 BETTER TIME FOR tempts to serve "one of the least of these," others are blessed. In the words of one of the mem- SIGNS bers, "Iry truly walks in the Master's footsteps." Elaine Martin 24 RECORD / July 1996 JENELL RUSK, CORRESPONDENT SAC Holds the featured speaker during the The class of 1996 includes 19 since building with brick and baccalaureate service, Sabbath, second and third generation mortar was out of the question, Graduation May 4. graduates and one fourth gen- they would focus on building up Ceremonies Sloan received an honorary eration graduate. Four of this the congregation. Doctor of Laws degree com- year's seniors are children of "We built a church of people Family, friends and graduates memorating his service to Chris- faculty members, and one senior instead of bricks." said Tom overflowed the Leiske-Pultar tian education as an academic is the spouse of a faculty mem- Lemon, SAC freshman. gymnasium on Sunday, May 5, and spiritual leader. Sloan has ber. The class also included four With their new mission in as 178 individuals received their taught theology at Baylor Uni- married couples and seven sets mind, the group started vacation degree from Southwestern versity, Hardin-Simmons Univer- of siblings. Bible school classes for the chil- Adventist College. sity and Southwest Baptist Theo- Jenell Eli Rusk dren of Tg. Mures during the Among this year's graduates logical Seminary. He has also early evening. They often had to were two honorary doctoral de- been an active member of his Students and Keene rely on six- and seven-year-old gree recipients, Mark Finley, community, serving as a mem- kids with limited English for in- speaker and director for the it Is ber, trustee and chair of the Residents Visit terpretation. The meetings were Written television broadcast, and school board and as a coach in Romania held in two local churches with Robert Sloan, president and chief local sports. He presented the an average attendance of over executive officer of Baylor Uni- commencement address on Sun- Spring Break. For college stu- 120 children every night. versity. A master's of education day morning.During commence- dents, those two words are syn- The group also taught English. degree was awarded to Evelyn ment exercises, Marvin Ander- onymous with lying on the beach, Afternoons were spent in the Young. The college also awarded son, president of SAC, presented skiing down the slopes, or sleep- local public schools teaching 135 bachelor's degrees and 40 the Zapara Award for excellence ing until noon. For 36 South- beginning to advanced English associate's degrees. in teaching to Holly Gadd, asso- western Adventist College stu- to kindergarten through high Finley was awarded an honor- ciate professor and chair of the dents, faculty, and community school aged students. In the eve- ary Doctor of Divinity degree as nursing department. Gadd has members, this year's spring break nings, group members taught a tribute to his years of service taught nursing for 12 years, the was just the opposite. Their va- English to 150 members of the as a Seventh-day Adventist pas- last three at SAC. The award is a cation was spent working in the community in the largest Hun- tor and scholar. Throughout his reflection of her dedication to city of Tirgu-Mures, Romania. garian Seventh-day Adventist ministry, Finley has served as a the students, the nursing depart- They went to help construct a church. pastor, evangelist and adminis- ment, and the college. church for the Romanian people, Dr. Stuart Nelson, a physician trator. He has authored 19 "Holly is skilled in both class- conduct health seminars, and from Keene, conducted health books, produced 16 videos, and room instruction and adminis- teach English. seminars several nights. These conducted 10 evangelistic semi- tration," said Anderson. "We're "We went there with the inten- meetings covered the concepts nars. Through his insight and privileged to have her at SAC, tion of building up the people of of a healthy diet and the impor- dedication, Finley has reached because her positive attitude and Tg. Mures. Instead, they built us tance of water, proper rest, exer- individuals around the world Christian example consistently up," said Kammy Williams, fresh- cise and sunshine. Dr. Plesa, a with the message of God's love shine through in her interaction man at SAC and member of the Romanian presidential candi- and Christ's soon return. He was with students and colleagues." group that returned March 19. date, attended the health semi- The main purpose of the mis- nars several nights along with sion was to help complete a much his wife. needed Seventh-day Adventist Tg. Mures, in north central church. But when the group ar- Romania, is the fourth largest rived in Tg. Mures, they were city in the country and is located greeted with below-freezing tem- 300 miles north of Bucharest. peratures. The Romanian church The city is largely an industrial members had tried to lay the one with several farms located foundation and erect walls for just outside the city limits. Be- weeks, but the unusually cold cause of this, it was not unusual weather made this impossible. to see farm animals roaming the For nearly a week after the streets of downtown Tg. Mures. SAC group arrived, workmen The city was described by many continued their attempts to build in the group as a flashback to the church. However, the group the 1940's, not only because of finally decided it was time to the old cars and buildings, but alter their mission. because of the Norman Rockwell Bill Kilgore, associate profes- feeling of the city and its people. sor of religion at SAC and leader "It was really a combination of Southwestern Adventist College graduation exercises. May 3-5. featured a of the Romanian trip, reminded the old and the new," said David baccalaureate address by Mark Finley. speaker and director of It Is Written, the group that this project was a Tanksley, Keene resident and and a commencement address by Robert Sloan, president of Baylor Univer- combination of three elements: mission cook. "We often saw sity. Both men received honorary doctoral degrees from SAC. Pictured from the bricks and mortar, the people horse-drawn carriages and live- left are: Max Trevino. chair of SAC board of trustees: Finley. Sloan. and of Tg. Mures, and the people in stock headed to market along- Marvin Anderson. SAC president. Photo: Tobe Watts the group. They decided that side tiny European cars."

July 1996 / RECORD 25 On one of their days off the group visited a Seventh-day Adventist boarding school. Since the government pays for everything but room and board, tuition at the school was only $270 a year. However, in a country where the average family only earns about $40-50 a month, this is often more than they can af- ford. On the bus ride home, the group decided to collect whatever loose change they had left to see if they might have enough to sponsor a child through a year of school. When the money was gathered and counted, they had Jennipher Gnadt (third from left), a senior social work major at Southwestern raised over $600. With this Adventist College, taught Romanian children about God's love during daily money they will sponsor a boy vacation Bible school classes. Sixteen SAC students were among the group and a girl through the upcoming which spent spring break working with and teaching the people of Romania. school year. Photo: Tobe Watts The day the group left Tg. Joshua Stumph, a student at South- Mures, the streets were packed western Adventist College, who car- Although very few Romanians said Kilgore. with well-wishers wanting to say ried the Olympic torch on the run spoke English, and none of the Since interpreters were rare, goodbye. The crowd became so through Fort Worth. Americans spoke Romanian or the main forms of communica- large that the city was forced to Hungarian, that didn't stop tion were smiles, charades and close off a street to make the "I don't think we'll ever really friendships from forming. "It's hand motions. "We did a lot of group's departure possible. To- understand what, if any, impact amazing how much you can com- smiling and nodding," said Will- kens of friendship, teary we had on the Romanian people," municate without any words. We iams. "Once I smiled and nodded goodbyes, and hugs flowed freely said Lemon, "but they definitely met these people as strangers, in answer to a question I didn't between the people of Tg. Mures changed me." Kristin Netteburg left as friends, and didn't ex- understand,and it turns out the and the group before the bus Junior Corporate change a word in the process," guy was proposing!" departed for home. Communication Major Announcements Pine Springs Ranch Family Life Forest Lake Academy Harris Pine Mills/ Reunion International Needs Addresses Pendleton Church Pine Springs Ranch Summer Camp is Conferences The class of 1947 is planning its 50th Homecoming planning a reunion Aug. 9-11, 1996 for reunion in 1997. We need current ad- the 35th anniversary. All former direc- The 22nd annual Family Life Interna- dresses and/or telephone numbers of A Harris Pine Mills "Everywhere USA" tors, staff and campers are invited. For tional conference is scheduled for Aug. our classmates. Please send information and Pendleton church homecoming for information call 800-525-6496. 5-12, 1996 on the campus of Andrews to: Alumni Office, Forest Lake Academy, all former employees of Harris Pine Mills University. A second conference is set 3909 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, FL and former and current members of the for Aug. 19-26 at Caribbean Union Col- 32703. Pendleton church, is being planned for Help for Parents of lege in Trinidad. Three modules are be- Sept 14-15, 1996 in Pendleton, OR. Guest ing offered: Family Law and Public Policy, speaker will be Jere Patzer, president of Homosexuals Family Ethics, and Family Resource Singles Announce the North Pacific Union Conference. Most parents who have a son or daugh- Management. Another exciting FLI pro- Contact Jim Wells at 541-276-0172 or ter who is homosexual feel isolated. They gram is being arranged for pastors, teach- Mission Outreach the church office at 541-276-0882. feel there is no one they can talk to about ers, counselors and students who are Oct 21-Nov. 8,1996, Adventist Singles it. Because of the response to her book, working toward qualification as a Certi- Ministries will sponsor an international My Son, Beloved Stranger, author Kate fied Family Life Educator, for those who mission outreach in Mindo, Ecuador. We Out of Print Book McLaughlin has started a newsletter for are already CFLE certified, or for par- will be working with Wayne Dull in evan- Needed parents called Someone to Talk to. It will ents and couples who want to enrich gelistic meetings and the construction of be a forum where parents or other rela- their own family relationships. Contact a church. Carpenters, masons, electri- If you have the book Facts of Faith by tives can share their stories, feelings, Family Life International at Andrews for cians, plumbers, general laborers, cooks, Christian Anderson, published by South- questions and helpful answers they have information; 616-471-6366; fax 616-471.- musical talent and translators are needed. ern Publishing, please call Howard found. If you or someone you know would 6374; e-mail ([email protected]) or mail Come and enjoy the rich rewards of a Conley at 817-446-0785. He is anxious to like to receive this newsletter, which will to FLI, Room 214, Bell Hall, Andrews great mission project near the equator, acquire a copy. be mailed in a plain envelope, please University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104. beautiful scenery, lots of exotic birds and send your name and address to: Kate lush rain forests. Call Lorraine Hansen Singles Getaway McLaughlin, PO Box 13354, Mill Creek, Dodge Center to at 704-697-2409 for more information. WA 98082-1354. Subscription price for Planned the quarterly newsletter is $3.00 per year. Celebrate 125th Addresses Needed Adventist Singles Ministries an- nounces the National Single Adult Camp, Anniversary The Denton, TX, church has lost con- Singles to Hold Camp Mivoden, Hayden Lake, Idaho, Aug. The Dodge Center, MN church plans tact with the following members: Bob 26-Sept. 2. Join singles from across North Conference commemoration services for its 125th McClanahan, Penny Wilson Mims, Rosa America in water skiing, horseback riding, anniversary on Aug. 30-31, 1996. Former Rodriguez, Grant Tucker, Jean Weir. If creative handicrafts, adventures in life The National Single Adult Conference you have information concerning the will be held July 17-24,1996 at Southern pastors, teachers, members and friends classes and many other exciting activi- are asked to contact either Mrs Robert whereabouts of any of these individuals, ties. For information contact: Adventist College, Collegedale, TN. For brochure please contact the Denton church clerk, and more information contact: Adventist Christenson, Rt 1, Box 55, Dodge Cen- Singles Ministries, 4467 King Springs ter, MN 55027-9708, phone 507-374- Corinne Sadau, Route 2, Box 1620, Road, Smyrna, GA 30082. Phone 770- Singles Ministries, 4467 King Springs Sanger, TX 76266. Road, Smyrna, GA 30082; phone 770- 2433, E-mail [email protected] or 434-5111; fax 770-434-2177. 434-5111. Marge McNeilus, fax 507-374-6072.

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When they order from our 800 number, Soul-winning emphases are Access Transportation Systems, 1201 MISSIONARIES NEEDED IN KOREA: planned for all ages, and scores same day we send them their products SDA native English-speaking volunteers; Franklin Blvd., Nampa, ID 83687. 800- directly. We send you your commissions. of exhibitors will display helps 525-1177; fax 208-463-1788. 7-3t singles or couples (without children) who Free catalog, also request free cassette are college graduates with bachelor's for your witness in your covering the people of Hunza about degrees or higher to teach conversational GRAPHIC ARTIST needed immediately whom George Vandeman relates in his personal "Global Mission." at Union College. Full-time days; BA or English and Bible for one year or more book, "My Dream." They routinely live to at the SDA Language Institutes of Korea Professional growth will be the BS required. 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Please mail resume to CO. Responsibilities include overall op- LuAnn Davis, Union College, 3800 S. MISSIONARIES NEEDED in Japan, after another (with some eration of the food service area, cooking, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand—Asia Pacific 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68506 or fax to ordering and supervising kitchen help to devotional messages in 402-486-2895. 7-1t Division English Language Schools. between) as laypersons share accommodate the summer camp and year- Volunteers to teach conversational En- PHYSICAL THERAPIST for outpatient round lodge groups. Position requires at how God is using them in their glish and Bible (teaching experience not rehab facility located in beautiful north least a 2-year food service degree or needed—we train). Requirements: SDA, marketplaces. central Minnesota, where outdoor recre- equivalent experience. Lodge room with native English speaker, degreed and non- ational opportunities abound. Diversi- efficiency kitchen available until new degreed positions. Dedicate one or more Pre-registration and lintel Information fied practice setting with other rehab apartment is completed. Contact Curt years serving Christ. Contact Ray James, ASI North American Office specialists. Salary and benefits negotiable. Dolinsky at 303-449-7890 or submit re- 209-267-0416; fax 209-267-0342; e-mail Call 800-732-8601 or submit letter of sume to: Glacier View Ranch, 8748 Over- [email protected]. 4-12t 12501 Old (olumbia Pike application to Park Rapids Physical land Road, Ward, CO 80481. 7-1t Therapy & Rehab, 200 S. Main St., Park COLONIAL HEALTH & EDUCATION TASK FORCE POSITIONS available at Silver Spring, MD 20904 Rapids, MN 56470. 7-1t CENTER on the campus of Oklahoma Glacier View Ranch, the Rocky Moun- Academy is seeking a secretary/recep- 301/680-6450 WANTED: GRAPHIC DESIGNER to join tain Conference Youth Camp located in tionist, a registered nurse/lecturer, a Adventist design group. Creative, con- the mountains near Boulder, CO. We are gardening/greenhouse technician, and temporary atmosphere. Must have 2 or looking for an assistant ranger with re- a kitchen manager/cook with strong sponsibility for physical plant mainte- Pre-and Post-convention Tours more years of design experience and be nutritional training. Call 405-454-6653. through Adventist heritage (ountry familiar with Macintosh graphics soft- nance and an office administration assis- 6-2t ware. Contact Review & Herald Publish- tant with responsibilities as guest heritage Tours ing Assn, Human Resource Dept., 55 W. receptionist and clerical worker. Room FOR THE COMING SCHOOL YEAR Oak Ridge Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21740. and board provided along with stipend. Oklahoma Academy is seeking teachers 2509 Buck Lodge Terrace 301-790-9710; fax 301-790-9733; e-mail Contact Curt Dolinsky at 303-449-7890 for mathematics, English, typing, home Adelphi, MD 20183 74617,1454. 7-1t or submit resume to: Glacier View Ranch, economics, personal finance. 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Christian education puts the right perspective on creation and the Creator.

(Above) First grader, Geraldine Baez, of the Conroe church school is intrigued with the hedgehog's quills.

(Right) "What I Learned in School" by Roy Wilkerson, Grade 3, Bethel SDA School, Texarkana

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