Bible Reading Provides Blessings
By Max C. Torkelsen President, NPUC
How are you coming with your daily national Version and have found it a Bible reading? personal blessing to me. This new trans- You will recall that earlier in the year lation is quite accurate theologically, we suggested the possibility of all of our and the freshness of the language makes members' reading through the Bible in it pleasant reading. 1980. Bookmarks were distributed If you are not already enjoying the widely, giving an idea of how much to blessings which come from daily Bible read each day. A slogan, "Back to the reading, plan to get started today. Your Bible in the '80s," was printed on each eternal destiny will most certainly be card. influenced by your knowledge of God's In my travels around the Northwest, I word. . 1,4 have talked to many members who are following the plan of reading the Bible daily. By this time, you should be read- ing in II Kings to be up to date. It's not too late to get started. A few hours of reading will put you right on a couple of the photography workshops. Or, schedule with countless other members better yet, the next assignment you have in LETTERS some remote corner of the globe, why not in the North Pacific Union Conference. stop by Bridger and pick me up; I will be glad Letters on nontheological topics are wel- to handle the photography end of it for you. As you well know, the Bible is one comed for publication. The editor reserves the Lee Lucas book that can be read over and over right to reject letters and where necessary, to Bridger, Mont. again. New thoughts come to a person edit for continuity and space requirements. each time he reads. After all, it should Letters must be signed and should not be over 250 words in length except, where, in the There are some weeks when it doesn't be so—the Holy Scriptures are God's editor's discretion, more space is available. pay to come to work. We shot two rolls of black message to man. Address letters to Editor, Box 16677, Port- and white film during the Kodiak dedication. Reading the Bible puts one in touch land, OR 97216. A gentleman, who shall be cloaked in anonym- ity, developed the film for us and ruined both with the Creator and allows the Holy rolls. Spirit to give guidance, comfort and That same week, another film processor strength. It is with profound gratitude that we ac- ruined four rolls of color slides, fortunately I have been reading in the New Inter- knowledge the generous gifts of our brothers not the Kodiak pictures. Not having anything and sisters in the North Pacific Union Con- to use with the Kodiak dedication, we had a ference for the building of our Stevensville black and white picture made from a slide, log church. We praise God for His loving hardly a good means of reproduction but the care and provision. We thank and love each best we could do under the circumstances. one of you. We apologize to the Kodiak members for the LEANER Mrs. Violet Peressini NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE lack of photographic coverage of their special 0 Stevensville, Mont. event. (USPS 394-560) Now to reader Lucas. He has attended a Address all correspondence to: number of our workshops and has sat in as we I just finished reading your article in the GLEANER, discussed better photography. We accept the March 17 GLEANER about the new church North Pacific Union Conference chastisement from our coworker who is com- in Kodiak, Alaska. I was very impressed P.O. Box 16677. Portland. OR 97216 munication secretary of his local church. With with the exciting story — you do a great job (5031255-7300 friends like him, we know things will surely get of reporting, Mort. However, I was some- better. Vol. 75, Number 7 April 7, 1980 what disappointed in the picture of the Incidentally, we receive many letters from church. Editor. Morten Juberg GLEANER readers. Those of general interest I would like to make a suggestion. The next Assistant Editor, Ed Schwisow are published and all are answered. We even time we have a communication congress in the Published by the North Pacific Union are thankful for letters like the one from our Portland area, I would suggest that you take Conference of Seventh-day Adventists friend Lee Lucas. It keeps us humble. time out from your busy schedule and attend Please Note—Every reasonable effort is made to screen both editorial and adver- tising materials and to avoid error in this publication. But the North Pacific Union Conference GLEANER does not accept responsibility for categorical or typo- graphical errors, nor for advertisers' About the Cover claims. Litho U.S.A. CP29056 Ground squirrels are not seen as often in the damper, west- ern portions of the Northwest, but to those living on the east Second-class postage paid at College side of the Cascades, they are more familiar. Place, Washington. 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GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 2 awaiting 'Babylon the Great.' " She writes, "In a large degree through our Does Anyone Care? publishing houses is to be accomplished the work of that other angel who comes By Kenneth J. Holland down from heaven with great power, and who lightens the earth with his glory." A small boy, admitted to a modern These Times can the lonely people of "Solemn is the responsibility," she hospital for minor surgery, was placed our country learn what being born again says, "that rests upon our houses of in a room where a wall speaker made it really means? Would Time, Newsweek, publication." —Testimonies, vol. 7, p. possible for nurse and patient to talk to or U.S. News & World Report devote 140. each other without the nurse's having to an entire issue to the prophecies of Solemn too must be the responsibility leave her desk. Daniel and Revelation? Could they in- of all who have means to participate in After Bobby was awake from the struct people how to overcome a poor the distribution of our missionary litera- anesthetic, the nurse called his room self-image? Could they reveal how ture and enlighten the earth with the and asked, "Bobby, how are you feel- Satan works to destroy the souls of glory of God. ing?" men? There was no answer. Again, "Bob- Dear Abby, whose column is read by A Modern Parable by, are you all right? How are you feel- millions, is unable to tell her fellow The Lord Jesus often spoke in para- ing?" Still there was no answer. A Americans how to prepare for eternity bles. The following contemporary para- third time the nurse was more insistent, — to learn the practical, unpresumptu- ble, despite its inadequate theology, "Bobby, answer me. How are you feel- ous and exciting steps to take for the speaks rather powerfully to us ing?" journey into immortality. The brilliant Seventh-day Adventists. Back came a small, timid voice, "I'm columnist Jack Anderson doesn't really A good man died and went to heaven. all right, wall." understand the spiritual battle going on Upon approaching the keeper of the In commenting on this experience, for the souls of men. gates, he made the strange request to George Vandeman says, "Too many What secular journal probes the se- visit hell a few days before taking up his people are talking to the wall, and count- crets of real prayer—the prayer that gets heavenly residence. ing the flies on the windowpane and beyond the ME focus, beyond preten- Permission was granted. He was playing games with the wallpaper. Too sion? What journals, other than These amazed at what he found below. many people are calling the time of day Times and Signs, proclaim the funda- He saw huge banquet tables piled just to hear a human voice. And training mental, life-enriching doctrines of the high with delectable foods fit for kings. parakeets to say, 'I love you.' And swal- Bible? Who else writes of judgment to But all the people were emaciated, lean, lowing terror-reducing drugs to try to come, the nonimmortality of the soul, anemic. Knives and forks six feet long relieve their hurt!" God's holy Sabbath? What other publi- were strapped to their hands and fingers The trouble is that nobody seems to cation can offer hope for the 1980s by so that they could never reach their care. writing of the resurrection life available mouths. They could not get one bite of A Personalized Message to all men? Now we have resurrection food. Once again, we approach the time for life in the abiding Christ; soon we will The visitor had enough. He hurried sending our missionary journals, These have it even more gloriously in the com- back to heaven, and on entering there, Times and Signs, to those who are ing Christ. he saw practically the same scene: the "talking to the wall." We who publish What other publication would devote same kind of banquet tables, the same these magazines are doing our best to an entire issue to the final events on kind of long knives and forks strapped provide warm, personalized messages Planet Earth? What other publication to the hands and fingers of the people. that portray God's love, but we need could tell men how to get ready for that Yet, the saints were pictures of health your help to distribute them. There are most awesome event in the history of and strength, and they came in to dinner thousands of people out there in the the human race? What other publication laughing together. homes of America who want to know could present the Christian lifestyle As the newcomer stood by about their real selves. They want to be from the Seventh-day Adventist point breathlessly, they approached tables more alive. They want to know God. of view? and gathered generous helpings of food And you have an opportunity to help The significance of our missionary with their clinking silverware. Then they turned around and began to feed them. journals was clearly stated by Ellen G. The world is full of publications, to be White when she said, "If there is one each other. sure. People are reading more than ever work more important than another, it is This had never occurred to the people before; they are lonely, frightened, that of getting our publications before in hell. According to the parable, that's searching. Can we who have the the public, thus leading them to search why they were down there in the first greatest message in the world disap- the Scriptures." —Colporteur Minis- place. point them? Where else but in Signs or try, p. 7. You are invited, through the use of Mrs. White also has a great deal to say our missionary journals, to feed your Kenneth Holland is editor of These about the work of that "other angel" in fellowmen with spiritual food. By doing Times. Revelation 1. This angel, according to so, you will be showing them that you the Bible Commentary, "comes forth care. from the throne room of the universe, commissioned to proclaim God's last message of mercy and to warn the in- habitants of earth of the imminent fate
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 3 1980 Constituency Report Upper Columbia
By Morten Juberg
In the first of five constituency meet- the report of the Nominating Commit- lic, Spokane Countryside, Spokane ings to be held this spring, delegates of tee. South Hill and Pomeroy, Wash.; the Upper Columbia Conference blazed Umapine, Ore.; and Post Falls, Idaho. new paths in streamlining the business Three Years of Progress All dark counties in the conference session of the church. The past three years have been a time have been eliminated. They also reelected the three officers of action for the Upper Columbia Con- Many congregations in the confer- of the conference: Richard D. Fearing, ference. As usual, construction is one of ence rejoice in either new facilities or president; Clarence Gruesbeck, secre- the signs of advancement, and the past tary; and John Wilkens, treasurer. Also three years have seen several major returned for a three-year term were the projects completed. members of the departmental staff. One of the largest was the completion Under the new program, which will of the new conference office, located be followed by all of the conferences in just west of Spokane. Also during this the North Pacific Union Conference period, further additions to the youth this year, delegates who make up what facility, Camp MiVoden, were finished. is called the "large committee" were Several churches are in the process of selected in caucuses in their home completing new sanctuaries. These in- church. In prior years, this had been clude Bonners , Ferry and Post Falls, done at the session. Idaho; and Colville, Republic and These individuals, one from each Selah, Wash. New church schools were church, met the evening before the con- opened in Cheney, Ione and Ritzville, stituency session to name the members constructon being the order of the day in of the standing committees for the ses- the first two. sion. This included the following com- Membership at the close of 1979 mittees: Nominating; Credentials and stood at 17,097, a net increase of 1,365 Licenses; and the Constitution and members during the triennial period. Bylaws. This cut off two or more hours One of the marks of growth has been the Questions from the floor were an important from the day's activities. Generally, the establishment of new congregations. part of the day's proceedings. Delegate Ruthe delegates have finished their business These include Diamond Lake, Yakima Kruger, Wapato, Wash., asks a question by midafternoon and have to wait for Fairview, Quincy, Kennewick, Repub- about the conference operation.
Morten Juberg is editor of the GLEANER.
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First order of business for arriving delegates was registration and the receiving of their cre- dentials.
Delegates to the Upper Columbia Constituency session listen avidly to reports from the confer- ence officers.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 4 major remodeling that took place during What about the charges for the use of the usage of "chairperson." One was the three-year period. These include Camp MiVoden? Weren't they too for it and three youth had no opinion. Deer Park, Omak, Richland, Cheney, high? Answer: "We have to pay our "If we follow this reasoning to its log- Othello, Spokane Linwood, Toppenish own way," noted Camp Director ical conclusion and change 'man' to and Touchet, Wash.; Kamiah and Troy, Clayton Childs. 'person,' then our courses at Walla Idaho; and Condon and Stateline, Ore. Were there any black marks against Walla College would be 'Business Per- Conference tithe income has main- the Mission Society operation by the sonagement' and 'Personnel Person- tained a steady 111/2 percent annual in- General Conference auditors? "No," agement,' " he said. crease during the three years. replied Auditor Bernard Penner from "The word 'person' also includes a Portland, Ore. sexist syllable 'son.' Having granted the Many Questions and Answers A proposal for the establishment of a use of 'chairperson,' our daughters Delegates to the business session K-12 board to govern the conference would demand equal time and recogni- were not content just to listen and digest elementary schools came in for some tion, and we would now have a 'chair- the reports presented. They wanted questions and discussion, but the dele- perdaughter,' " he continued. facts and figures as well as answers to gates approved the proposal. "There is one vital 'however,' " Stef- questions they brought with them. The questioning by the delegates fanson added. "The church must pro- Some of the questions centered about the conference operation re- vide equal opportunity for women." around the financing of the new confer- flected the interest of the members in After listening to this discussion, the ence office. The answer: "Trust funds their church. Equally open and incisive delegates overwhelmingly voted to re- and a lease arrangement, but no funds were the replies to the queries by the turn to the old term "chairman" in the out of operating," according to Trea- staff members. Upper Columbia Constitution. surer John Wilkens. After this, the report of the Nominat- What about the work of the Mission No More "Chairperson" ing Committee occupied the attention of Society, the trust service division of the After approving changes in the Con- the church representatives. The only conference? Did it pay? The answer, ference Constitution, the delegates dis- changes brought to them were in the "Yes, definitely," said Director Har- cussed the designation of "chairper- membership of the conference Execu- vey Sauder. son" as recommended by the Constitu- tive Committee, mandated by the con- tion and Bylaws Committee. Up to now, stitution, which specifies that one-third the constitution used the term "chair- of the committee, except for the of- man." ficers, be rotated each three years. -114 Marge Brown, Oroville, Wash., moved that "we reject the usage of the word 'chairperson' and return to the des- ignation of 'chairman.' We are defining a function, not a role," she noted. Fred Steffanson, from the Lewiston, Idaho, Church, added a touch of humor to the discussion. "Before I came here, I took an un- biased poll of a group of juniors," he A brass ensemble from the Upper Columbia A treasury department item gets a review from told the delegates. He said 13 of the 17 in Academy music department provides music three of the participants in the constituency his Sabbath School class voted against for the delegates. meeting. From the left, Duane Huey, trea- surer, North Pacific Union Conference; John Wilkens, Upper Columbia treasurer; and Bernard Penner, General Conference auditor.
Newly reelected president, Richard Fearing, left, receives a welcome from NPUC president, Max C. Torkelsen.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 5 it's up to You. If You want us to go forward, we're moving.' " Northwest Members Translate God often uses unusual methods to finance His work. The old dry cleaning equipment was eventually given to them Health Beliefs into Action and they sold it to help finance the re- modeling. Editor's Note: There are some interest- Spokane is a part of the group. You can Truckload after truckload of debris ing things happening in the Spokane read about them in the series of articles was hauled away and the place began to area. They involve a number of institu- which follow. look respectable. Gifts began to come tions and most certainly an advance- in. One physician, impressed by what Also included in the series is a story ment for the work of God. he saw, gave $500. A week later, he about the Gourmet Gardens Vegetar- Included in these happenings are two donated another $2,000. ian Restaurant in Anchorage. vegetarian restaurants in Cheney and Three weeks before the opening day, Spokane, as well as the church school in All of these articles were written by fire destroyed the inside of the restau- Cheney. The Better Living Center in Morten Juberg, GLEANER editor. rant. Actually, the structure should have been condemned and torn down, but God had his hand over it and the remodeling continued. Country life Restaurant Is This is where the restaurant manager, Les Anderson, enters the story. Outreach for Cheney Church "I first met Tony in 1978 before he moved to New York," he said. "I was working as the assistant manager in An- How would you feel if you felt led of Cheney, the old structure they looked at dy's Market in College Place. Tony God to open a vegetarian restaurant and had been a dry cleaning establishment, worked in our market for awhile. just a few weeks before the opening but as Tony noted, "It was in terrible "After they moved to New York, I date, fire gutted the interior? shape." lost track of them, and then I heard they That is the background of the Country It looked so bad that Pastor were moving to Cheney. Mike Life Natural Foods Restaurant in Brownfield suggested looking some- Brownfield and I had gone to school Cheney, Wash. It began as a venture in where else. But not Tony. together and he came to see me. He faith, and the fire only served to give "I was really convicted this was asked if I would consider coming to further emphasis to that belief. But first, where the Lord wanted us," he said. Cheney." back to the beginnings. "The building was going to be sold so Anderson and his wife had had a bur- Tony and Diane Gambone operated a Ted and I borrowed the money and den for this type of work for some time, small sandwich shop in College Place, bought the place because they wouldn't but felt unsure about what to do. Wash., a block from Walla Walla Col- lease or rent it. "We wanted to know what God lege. Their experience and further study "I remember all four of us, Ted and wanted us to do so we took off a few led them to believe this might be a work his wife, Diane and I, and our children days and went off and prayed," he re- for them. too, got down on our knees and we told called. "My wife and I were really interested the Lord, 'Thank you for this building, Soon the Andersons felt the leading of in the restaurant work and the mission but we don't have any money left. Now God—they must move to Cheney. Walt field," Tony explained. "After studying volume 7 of the Testimonies, we be- came convicted that it was a way to reach people with the gospel, by sharing with them a better way of living. We could have a relationship with people that would lead them to Christ." The couple moved to the Living Springs Retreat in New York state to get more instruction and practical help. When their convictions deepened as to what God wanted them to do, they sent letters out to various areas inquiring about the possibility of opening a veg- etarian restaurant. God had given Mike Brownfield a vis- ion of what might be accomplished through such an establishment, and when the letter of inquiry came from the Gambones, it was an answer to prayer. The Gambones moved to Cheney and were joined by the Ted Larsons and they began to look for a building to house their dream. What they found was more like a nightmare. Diane and Tony Gambone (right) were two of the originators of the Country Life Natural Foods Though well situated in downtown Restaurant in Cheney. With them is manager, Les Anderson.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 6 Anderson, the owner of the market, had been praying about the proposal, and he, too, encouraged Les and his wife in Cheney Church School Children their decision. The restaurant opened in July and is Learn Intricacies of Br raking now a focal point for a strong witness in the community. Its location on Main Street is a plus, and it seems quite evi- The schoolroom in the newly opened "We not only sold bread," he noted, dent now that no better location for a Cheney, Wash., church school is much "but we also helped introduce our cus- cafe could be found. like any other except for one thing. The tomers to Jesus, the true Bread of Opportunities for witness present tantalizing smell of home-baked bread Life." themselves every day. But it hasn't sifts through the room. The demand for the bread and rolls is been just a matter of waiting for people There is a good reason for this—the forcing some changes, however. Be- to come and talk to them. The church is students bake bread. cause of a lack of space in the church heavily involved in the project. A com- Their mouth-watering products, rolls basement, the bakery is being moved to mittee of members is the operating and bread, are sold and used in the veg- an upper floor of the Country Life Natu- board, and the congregation regards the etarian restaurants in Cheney and ral Foods Restaurant in Cheney. restaurant as an outreach of the church. nearby Spokane. The youngsters will still be involved Many cooking schools, as well as All of this is one of the projects insti- in the breadmaking, about an hour a stress clinics, weight-loss programs and tuted by the teacher, Bernhard Ruppel, day, four days a week. stop-smoking plans have been offered who came to Cheney with a history of to the community. baking experience behind him. Utilizing "The restaurant is becoming a com- the kitchen facilities adjacent to the munication tool for the church," Les schoolroom, it was only natural that Anderson stated. "We feel in working breadbaking would find its way into the hand in hand with the church we are school curriculum. making a greater impact than if each of Students spend about an hour a day in us were separate." their breadbaking work, and Ruppel tf• *41111MIC Cheney is the home of Eastern Wash- says it's a good balance between the * ...... ington University and there are some academic and physical program of the 7,000 students on the campus. school. Brownfield, in addition to his work as "The children can learn a valuable pastor, is also the Adventist chaplain for trade if they want to," he asserted. the University. —A,641 "Others have over the years. We don't rule out the physical activity of playing, but it's good for students to learn to do something with their hands." A native of Germany, Ruppel came to Cheney teacher, Bernhard Ruppel, instructs the United States in 1963. He spent in the normal curriculum but also adds bread- much of the ensuing time teaching, but baking as an extra. did take off five years to operate a bak- ery in Oklahoma.
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Restaurant manager, Les Anderson, holds an armful of home-baked bread that has come from the Cheney church school.
Vanessa Shidler and Matt Gambone stack freshly baked buns for cooling.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 7 taurants were found everywhere my travels took me. Witness Opportunities Provided Not to be overlooked is the delicious homemade bread that accompanies the By Spokane Country Inn Restaurant meal. This, too, has Adventist origins and you can read about it in the previous story. —1,4 A diner in the Country Inn Restaurant a landmark on the Gonzaga campus for on the campus of Gonzaga University in over 60 years. It and the former Bing Spokane bends over his steaming bowl Crosby home are the two original of soup, a questioning frown on his face. houses on the block. It's not the soup that causes the knit- The old structure formerly housed a ting of his brow, but a personal problem. hamburger joint, but its heritage can't The cafe manager, Shirley Frangione, be recognized any longer. Today, it is a carefully watches her clientele and this nonprofit operation affiliated with the gives an opening for her to speak to the Oakhaven Institute in Michigan. Dr. patron. Warren Peters, one of the founders of "If I see a person frowning over his the restaurant, said the facility hopes to dinner, I know he has a problem," she have its own nonprofit setup in the next said. year or two. He explained the financial Adventist "How do you go about talking to operation of the cafe. them?" I asked. "The initial down payment of $15,000 Restaurants "I sit down with the person and say, was made by an interested family and Seven Adventist vegetarian res- `You look like you're troubled about we lease the building from them," he taurants are presently in operation in something. Would you like me to noted. the North Pacific Union Conference. The four rooms on the second floor guess?' They include the following: "They may laugh and say, 'I don't are rented and that makes the lease The Harvest, Bozeman, Mont. have a problem.' I answer, 'If you do payment. Country Life Natural Foods Res- have something bothering you, I'm a With a background of restaurant taurant, Cheney, Wash. friend.' That generally opens them up. management, Mrs. Frangione- recog- The Sandwich Factory, College That gives me the chance to tell them nizes that witnessing isn't the only func- Place, Wash. about Jesus, who is the answer to all tion of the eating place. It has to show a Country Inn Restarant, Spokane, problems." profit too. Not that it has to be large, but Wash. "Are there any other ways you can no business can survive on its own for Long's Restaurant, Startup, long if it runs in the red month by month. witness to your patrons?" I asked. Wash. "When you're closed on Friday and "People are attracted here because of The Vegetarian, Eugene, Ore. Saturday, people ask why, and that price, then quality, and lastly atmos- Gourmet Gardens, Anchorage, phere," she stated. "If you can have gives us an opportunity to discuss the Alaska Sabbath with them," she answered. these things outstanding, you can be This issue of the GLEANER fea- "Then by serving healthful food with no successful in the restaurant business." tures three of these restaurants. An sugar or oil, we are able to present the The prices at the Country Inn Restau- article about The Vegetarian ap- health message to the people with the rant are lower than those of the average peared in the Dec. 3, 1979 issue and food we serve them." cafe. The salad bar, as an example, at The Harvest was featured in the Sept. This is how Mrs. Frangione seeks to $1.79 beats the area competition. 19, 1977 GLEANER. A news item witness for Jesus in the newest Advent- As one who sampled one of their about Long's Restaurant appeared in Mexican dishes and a bowl of ist restaurant in the Northwest. The old the GLEANER March 3, 1980. two-story white frame building has been homemade soup, I could wish such res- Vegetarian meals are also served at Portland Adventist Medical Cen- ter, Portland, Ore.; Walla Walla General Hospital, Walla Walla, Wash.; and Tillamook General Hos- pital, Tillamook, Ore. No listing of vegetarian eating places would be complete without mentioning the Adventist academies throughout the Northwest. Meals are available at these schools al- though they do not cater to the gen- eral public. There are three vegetarian eating places on the campus of Walla Walla College. No doubt in this listing we may have omitted some Adventist- operated vegetarian restaurants. Let us know if this is the case. Sue Kendall (left) and Shelley Morgan are two of the waitresses at the Country inn Restaurant in Spokane.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 8 "Yes, we'd be happy to have you," Mrs. Featherstone answered. God Led in an Unusual Manner Mrs. Frangione said she hemmed and hawed and then finally explained she had no transportation. It's a mighty long step from being a Dan Featherston, an Adventist attor- "We'll pick you up," Mrs. Feath- police department psychic to becoming ney. erston told her. an Adventist restaurant manager. The next problem—how to get ac- "I'll be ready Sunday." But this is the way God led Shirley quainted. "No, we go to church on Saturday," Frangione, and she has been an Advent- She decided to bake a Mexican dish the attorney's wife explained. ist for two years. She now manages the and give it to him. Later, Mrs. Feath- That was the first step in contact with Country Inn Restaurant in Spokane. erston returned the dish and Mrs. Fran- Adventists, but not the last. This visit As a volunteer psychic, she helped gione asked the leading question. led to further contact with the pastor, solve murder cases and other puzzling "What church do you go to?" Jack Love, and then to Bible studies crimes for the Houston, Tex., police "Seventh-day Adventist," came the with the Featherstons. department. From time to time, how- reply. As noted in the previous article, Mrs. ever, she received impressions that she Though she had never heard of Ad- Frangione is still seeking to solve prob- and her children were to leave Houston. ventists before, Mrs. Frangione asked if lems, but now it's for the purpose of "This was disturbing to me," she re- she could come to church. introducing men and women to Jesus. called, "so we moved to Idaho, seeing to follow the instructions that came to me." The same voice that told her to move also indicated she was to look for "His people." Better Living Center Begins "How will I recognize them?" she wondered. Coordinated Health-Religion Program The answer: There would be a light over their heads. There was also further instruction: Study the Word. The Better Living Center in Spokane more serious religious presentation Mrs. Frangione had never seen the has begun a coordinated program of which followed. inside of a Bible, for she had never health and spiritual instruction that will Charles Brown tackled the question owned one. She moved her family to result eventually in a weekly Bible of "Why Suffering?" Here again, the Sandpoint, Idaho, and opened a busi- study at the Center. audience, as well as the panel, had the ness. The Center launched the endeavor opportunity to ask questions. One day, while looking out on the recently with a twice-weekly series of Center Director Ben Stiles said the street, she saw a man get out of a truck. lectures. The first half of each program plan was to start a Bible class at the But more important, she noticed he had was devoted to health and the last sec- Center, drawing from the interest gen- a light over his head. She followed him tion dealt with religious topics. A 5:30 erated during the lecture series. Class down the street and discovered he was p.m. session was planned for those com- attendance is fed by those contacted in ing home from work, with another start- the other Better Living Center pro- ing two hours later. grams, such as weight and stress control On the opening night of the series, a and the Stop-Smoking Plan. panel composed of Dr. Warren Peters, a Most of those in attendance at the Spokane vascular surgeon; Kathy opening lecture were not church mem- Reeder, R.N.; Charles Brown, Spokane bers and came from the residential areas Central pastor; and Ben Stiles, Center about the Center. They came in re- director, presented a smooth-running, sponse to a mailer and invitations sent interesting program. to them. Dr. Peters introduced the topic of Over the four-week period of the lec- heart attacks, answering questions from tures, eight different physicians pre- the panel as well as from the audience. sented topics of interest to the general The warmth and friendliness of the population, ranging from cancer to panel participants, spiced with humor, asthma and arthritis. The religious top- made those in attendance at ease for the ics were all presented by Pastor Brown. The Spokane Better Living Center is jointly sponsored by area churches, the Upper Columbia Conference and by private donations. It shares a building with the Community Services center and is well located near the downtown area of the city.
Shirley Frangione, a former seer for a police department, is the manager of the Country Inn Restaurant in Spokane.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 9 what Adventists believe and why they're doing this." Anchorage Members Open Vegetarian The restaurant opened in December. Though they're not breaking even yet, Restaurant as Missionary Project they're thinking about opening it for ad- ditional hours in the evening. At the present time, Gourmet Gardens is open during the noon hour only. Gourmet Gardens. The ring of the "They take the literature available, and Doylene Dever is managing the res- name almost causes a person's mouth to as they are eating lunch, you hear many taurant, though she handles the cook- water, and for those who live in An- comments from them wondering just ing, as well. chorage, Alaska, this is one establish- "You might call me the chief bottle ment that lives up to its name. washer, too," she added. Not only is the food appealing in its "One of the things that brought us appearance, but those who eat there into the church four years ago was the once keep coming back for further titil- health message," she continued. "I lation of their taste buds. didn't know then what the Lord had A notation on the back of the menu prepared me for, but I got involved in makes it plain why the Gourmet Gar- taking classes in cooking and other dens is in existence. It reads: The health endeavors. My father owned a Gourmet Gardens Vegetarian Restau- grocery store so I was familiar with the rant was begun by Seventh-day Advent- retail business side of things, as well as ists for a primary purpose of providing the bookkeeping. I see now the leading tasty and nutritional alternatives to of God in it all." more traditional menus of many restau- rants and believing what the Bible teaches, namely that our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit for those who are open to this experience. Adventists are concerned with the physical as well as the spiritual fitness. For some time, the idea of a vegetar- ian restaurant existed in the mind of Mike Maxwell, an Anchorage dentist. As Maxwell and others discussed the Alaska Mission Committee member, Marj idea, they decided to form a board to Krause, gets ready to sample one of the of- help get the idea from the planning ferings of the Anchorage restaurant. stages into actuality. Members of this group, in addition to Dr. Maxwell, included William Evans, David Strike, Ray Duterrow, Eugene Starr and Bonnie Stokes. All are mem- April 12, Day of Prayer bers of the Anchorage Church. Evans, one of the board members, called it "a completely nonprofit or- Prior to a quinquennial session when will no doubt pick up in intensity. More ganization." special attention is focused on the ac- people will probably be involved in "If it does make a profit, we plan to tivities of the denomination, it is most these discussions. turn it all back into church activities," appropriate that we give special atten- This would indicate that we most cer- he said. tion to the work of the church by setting tainly need to make sure of our calling The establishment of the Gourmet aside a time for special prayer. and election and our understanding of Gardens hasn't been a profitable enter- April 12 has been designated as a day biblical doctrine. We are oft reminded prise for the restaurant board because of special prayer when we want to be of the counsel Jesus gave us in John they have been personally responsible mindful, not only of the General Con- 14:6. He said, "I am the way, the truth, for primary funding of the restaurant. ference Session and the business that and the life. . . ." They leased a house close to the busi- will take place there, but also of the Our concentration must be on under- ness section of Anchorage and spent particular time in the world's history in standing and uplifting the Lord Jesus money renovating the building and pur- which we find ourselves. Christ and knowing what He would have chasing the necessary equipment, the As we enter the decade of the '80s, all us do as we prepare for His Second latter costing about $30,000. Evans es- predictions are that we will experience Coming. timates that the group has between difficult economic perplexities. The A special day of spiritual emphasis $40,000 to $50,000 invested in the proj- church will no doubt face similar prob- and prayer is most appropriate at this ect, part of it being a bank loan which is lems to that of society in general. time. We should pray for our individual being repaid monthly. We can expect that the economic un- needs, for the church collectively and One question immediately comes to certainty will affect the programs of the for the multitudes of the people in the mind — is it worth it? Evans feels it is. church in financially related matters. world who know not the Lord. We can also anticipate that the theologi- "We're really happy with the results M. C. Torkelsen, President cal discussion and debate which has so far. We have a lot of people who have North Pacific Union Conference shown quite a bit of interest," he said. been occurring over the past few years
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page /0 would like to see two new churches started this year," he told the congrega- Country Haven Church Organind tion. "We have a good interest on the east side of Pasco and there ought to be From Pasco Riverview Congregation a church there." He reviewed the blessings of God in that the Pasco Church has spawned the By Morten Juberg new Kennewick Church, now with 109 members, and a Spanish group with 20 or 30 in attendance. The Country Haven Church, located of the Pasco Church organized his con- Looking ahead to 1982, he suggested some dozen miles north of Pasco, gregation into parishes, one taking in the beginning of two more churches. Wash., is the newest congregation in the those who lived north of the Tri-Cities. "Students from Walla Walla College Northwest. In fact, it's the 43rd one or- This group began to hold prayer meet- have been visiting and giving Bible ganized since Jan. 1, 1977. ings in members' homes, and, before studies in Burbank, just east of Pasco," On Sabbath, March 8, 67 people too long, their attendance exceeded that he stated. "We ought to have a church met in a rented building to hold their of the home church. Out of this grew the there and also in Benton City." first meeting. On April 5, just a few days idea of a new congregation. Dan Caslow, lay activities and Sab- back, they were slated to be formally In his welcoming remarks on the first bath School director for the North organized as a church. Sabbath for the new group, Pastor Pacific Union Conference, spoke during Some months ago, Pastor Ed Gienger Gienger told about some of his goals. "I the worship service.
The future of the Country Hay en Church lies in its youngsters.
First elder, Al Hickman, teaches the Sabbath School class on the first Sabbath meeting of the Country Haven Church.
Tim Greenlaw tells a story to the children of the congregation.
Participants in the Country Haven Church's opening service included church elder, Wayne Lingscheit; Pastor Ed Gienger; first elder, Al Hickman; and guest speaker, Dan Caslow, lay activities and Sabbath School director of the North Pacific Union Conference.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 11 room is a popular gathering place. Baker Church School Brings With the coming of the Christmas season, special plans were made. Santa Claus found time to go with the students Cheer to Nursing Home Residents and their leaders to pass out treats and to help with the gift exchange. Each By Stella Carter adopted grandparent was given a scrap- book for keeping snapshots, greeting cards and other mementos. Valentine's Day was more than a parents, took the schoolchildren and One little boy was made happy by a "red letter day" for residents of Cedar some of the older preschoolers to the Christmas card that read, "To my Manor Nursing Home, when their nursing home for their first visit; their grandson. I hope you have a nice adopted grandchildren from the Baker objective — to adopt grandparents. Christmas. I you and hope you love Church school not only gave them love Fifty-one residents were able to partici- me." The love and rapport evidenced messages, but also treated them to pate by putting their names in a basket between these oldsters and youngsters homemade cookies served with their af- to be drawn by the children. One small makes one wonder where the genera- ternoon fruit punch. boy had said he would like to have both tion gap is. It's ajoy to see a dark-haired It all began last November when Mar- a "grandpa" and a "grandma." He four-year-old boy sitting on a cushion, lene Nunnaley, Home and School As- considered himself very fortunate when brown eyes sparkling, as he looks up sociation leader, was asked to tell a he drew the names of a couple who into the face of a man sitting in a wheel- story in one of the children's divisions share an apartment with furnishings chair and listens with rapt attention to of the Sabbath School. She chose a from their former home, including a some experience they are sharing; to story of an elderly man who believed his cookie jar which usually holds a treat for see a four-year-old sitting side by side unusually good and rapid recovery from young visitors. Needless to say, this with his "grandpa," the boy in a low major surgery was due to the love and attention of a group of schoolchildren who visited him regularly. The story impressed the storyteller and so an idea was born, an idea she wasted no time in turning into reality. With the help of her assistant, Doris Alderson, and the wholehearted sup- port of the nursing home administrator, Mary Phillips, the wheels were set in motion. During Thanksgiving week, Marlene and Doris, with the help of the
Stella Carter is communication secre- tary of the Baker, Ore., Church.
Tony Anderson with his adopted grandfather.
4r. _4* - •4? Rod Crosby, long-time Baker pharmacist, Students from the Baker SDA school enjoy a Christmas party with their newly adopted grand- with his grandson, Tom Nunnaley. Santa also parents. Edith Schultz, foreground, receives presents from her granddaughter, Christina got into the act. Arndt. (Photo courtesy of John Collins, Baker Democrat-Herald.)
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 12 rocker, the man in a wheelchair, sharing a football game on television; and an New Stove Industry Opens eighth-grade student, David Street, reaching out to a somewhat unrespon- sive "grandmother" by sharing his re- At Mount Ellis Academy cordings of the Heritage Singers on his cassette player. This worked so well, he By Vern Biloff was encouraged to play the tapes for others, especially those who had no vis- For several years now, Mt. Ellis At the time of this writing, Woodcut- itors. Asked if he enjoys this project, Academy has looked for an industry ters of Montana has produced nearly David's quick response was, "Yes! It's which would be a strong part of the 100 stoves; they are being sold through a fun!" school program and would fit in with the wholesale outlet in Helena. It seems When it was time to go, one lady was philosophy and goals of the school. that all the stoves that can be produced heard to say, "We hate to see you go." Some months ago, we spoke to Wood- at Mt. Ellis can be sold in the state of "There will be another time," came cutters of Washington about the possi- Montana. We are hoping that this trend the answer. "We'll be back soon." And bility of purchasing a franchise for the will continue in the future. they can depend on it. Visits are made state of Montana. It looks as if this industry will not only twice a month, plus birthdays and holi- This has been secured and we have supply student labor, but will also bring days. established a small factory to produce in a cash flow to the school. This is At the Valentine's Day party, Mrs. stoves. We pay the rent on the building something that Mt. Ellis has not seen for Phillips remarked that some of the resi- and are providing work for about five some time. dents had expressed sadness that they students at this time. These are the best At the present time, Woodcutters of had nothing to give the children. But jobs on campus, since the minimum Montana is being operated by Mery Lef- aren't they giving them something of wage must be paid. ferts and Merlin Hickman. We are greater value than money can buy? A thankful for their leadership in this in- sense of worth in what they are doing to Vern Biloff is principal of Mount Ellis dustry and look forward to their suc- make someone happier, an experience Academy. cess. —Am4 in sharing that will shape future at- titudes and an opportunity to begin "to go about doing good."
Welding is an intregal part of the construction to make sure the stove will work properly. A completed Blaze King Stove.
Brenda Brower holds hands with her grand- mother.
It's Christmas! What a time to have the flu. Buddy Brookins with his grandfather, Moscoe Hensley.
Individual pictures courtesy of Maxine Brookins.
Jim Gregg, a Mt. Ellis Academy senior from Walla Walla, does his part in the construction of a Blaze King Stove.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 13 chases by shopping bag. These some- times included new food items — plan- tain, passion fruit, shattucks (similar to Report from St. Kitts oranges but not as delicious) and white sweet potatoes which the Americans By Esther Young found very good. Native friends gave them breadfruit, the small bananas In 1978, Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Pflu- them to help in whatever way they which they call figs and large home- grad, Portland, Ore., made their first trip could. So the willing crew was formed; grown grapefruit. Through it all, the to Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies, a and after several months of preparation watchword was Isaiah 9:10, "What- British protectorate, to look over a came the day of departure. soever thy hand findeth to do, do it with project for which Dr. Cedric Hayden of The six Northwesterners left Port- thy might." Eugene, Ore., and Willy Tomson, pres- land to journey to St. Kitts. The Pflu- The baggage had not made the last leg ident of the North Caribbean Confer- grads, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Robillard, of the flight with the party because of ence, had laid the groundwork. Alsada Engeberg and Esther Young limited space on the small airplane from A Seventh-day Adventist dental comprised the "captain and his crew." St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Each clinic on the island would provide an The 12 tightly packed boxes and suit- day during the first week, a piece or two arm of the Adventist medical mission- cases that they were taking had to con- of the luggage would be delivered from ary work that had thus far been lacking tain the dental needs and equipment, the the airport, and one container holding in this conference. The leaders felt it donated children's clothing, food, paper some of the most vital dental equipment would fill a need and present the Ad- supplies and household necessities, be- was the last to come at the end of the ventist health messsage in a positive sides clothing for the travelers them- week. way. selves. But the doctor was never discour- On returning home from that first trip, The trip was notable in that the airline aged. He had many things to do: instru- Dr. Pflugrad sent out a letter to every accepted the huge amount of baggage on ments had to be arranged in the cabinets Northwest Adventist dentist, hoping to the passengers' tickets alone, with no that the carpenters were installing, and recruit many to the worthy cause that additional charges. "It was a miracle of there were the native receptionist and was, by then, in the process of construc- no small moment," Dr. Pflugrad said, dental assistant to be instructed and tion. Northwest Adventist dentists "saving many dollars." oriented to the enterprise. Patients seemed the logical group to bring the The clinic was a welcome sight to the began arriving, though the place was not plans to fruition, being Christian doc- six weary travelers. The neat, two- completely ready or officially opened. tors who are not afraid to lay their tal- story, concrete-block structure is stuc- None were turned away if it was possi- ents and their means on the line when coed a creamy white, a credit to ble to help them. the work of God can be strengthened. Seventh-day Adventist planning and Thus far, four dentists, Cedric purposes. The upstairs apartment was Meeting the Members Hayden, Arnold Pflugrad, James L. ready and waiting, a haven of rest and The group experienced another di- Hillman and Edward R. Russell, have comfort. mension of mission life as they began become involved and are taking any- meeting the native Adventists. As in where from two- to six-week working Clinic Made Ready for Patients other places of the world, Wednesday vacations on St. Kitts, in rotation, to get Making the clinic ready for business night means the midweek prayer meet- the practice going. Of necessity, it began at once. Scrubbing floors and ings. This night, the Americans set out leaves many time gaps when no one is in waxing, cleaning and polishing the down the narrow street for the Bas- residence and the clinic must remain jalousie windows and preparing the es- seterre Adventist Church and entered closed. tablishment for expected patients the sanctuary to the thrilling strains of Getting prepared to return a second busied everyone. The concrete flower their black brothers' and sisters' song time, the Pflugrads talked with friends planters beside the building were filled service. The testimonies and prayers about the work of readying the newly with soil and seeded by dedicated gar- that followed stirred the heart deeply. built clinic, and found four who were deners, the grounds cleaned and raked. When it was over, the congregation interested in the ideas that were taking Meal planning for six challenged the in- warmly welcomed Dr. and Mrs. Pflu- shape and who would like to accompany genuity of the cooks, especially before grad and friends. the arrival of the delayed supplies from On the two Sabbaths of the St. Kitts Esther Young is a Portland, Ore., free- home. stay, two of the five churches on the lance writer. The shoppers walked to Waterfront island, Basseterre and Phillips, were vis- Row markets and carried back the pur-
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Seventh-day Adventist Church at Basseterre, Youth Chorale provided a program on Sunday Sabbath church service at Phillips, St. Kitts. St. Kitts. evening at the Basseterre Church.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 14 ited. At the latter services, Pastor Leroy practically untouched by tourism. With the jeep-type transportation, the Liburd preached the sermon. The only Naturally, the two-week sojourn was ladies of the party were now able to go Adventist minister on the island, he has not all work and duties, and time was to the ocean beach for cooling swims, about 600 members in his congrega- taken to enjoy the beauties so freely provided a man was available to drive tions. A native of Nevis, a close displayed. the little machine. The roads were nar- neighbor island of St. Kitts, he got his The favorite ocean beach is on the row and winding, and driving on the left early education in Jamaica and later Caribbean, of course. A year-round was the practice, with much hornhonk- graduated from Andrews University in water temperature of 80-82 degrees is ing around curves. Not one of the 1976. His wife, a nurse, is Jamaican and delightful for swimming, with gentle women would volunteer to chauffeur was attending Long Island University ocean swells to make it interesting. her colleagues anywhere! So much for when they met and married. Their two Every weekday morning at six, one of women's lib. small children were born in the U.S. the native Adventists arrived at the Discovered in 1493 The family returned in 1977 to the compound gate in his van and the men of Caribbean island and began working. the household would take off with the The island has its historic roots, with With a population of approximately friendly fellows, bound for Frigate Bay Christopher Columbus probably the 40,000, the ratio of Adventists is one to for a morning swim. first figure of importance to come upon 67, and the new dental clinic, with its It wasn't until five days before the the scene, discovering the island in succession of Christian American den- end of the two-week stay that a vehicle, 1493. The most interesting and spec- tists, is giving them a presence on the a "Moke" (made by the British), was tacular of all the points of interest is island that has been lacking. The work rented by the group for sightseeing and Brimstone Hill. Not as high as the vol- of the church is going forward, with ac- more freedom of movement. It was be- canic backbone of the island, but push- tive lay people taking hold, giving Bible cause of the little vehicle that much ing up a thousand feet or so, it has a remarkable battlement on its top, built studies and ably leading out in worship more of the island was visited. The Sab- entirely with slave labor by the British. services when the pastor is gone. bath at the Phillips Church in its tropical Called the "Gibraltar of the West In- setting was made possible for the dies," it did not serve its intended pur- A Beautiful Jewel Americans. Seeing the Sadler Church, pose when most needed. The French This tiny speck in the Caribbean in the process of construction, was a Ocean is 32 miles in circumference. Lit- highlight of the island experience. fleet put in before the British were tle villages dot the shores, seemingly Here, a middle-aged grandmotherly ready, and using the ammunition which pushed from behind by the all- type native woman sat astride a rock had been left at the foot of the hillside, encompassing sugarcane fields. Some pile with a hammer, pounding large the French took the fortification with small food crops are also grown, rocks into small ones. A youth at her ease. But that is another story! How- peanuts and sweet potatoes mostly, side was practicing the same art. The ever, it explains some of the French with coconut palms, banana, breadfruit, resulting aggregate was used in making touches in this British protectorate. mango and papaya trees interspersed in the concrete blocks going into the struc- (The British took back the prize, once the countryside. Lush green plant life, ture. It was a moving sight, bringing to they were free of the troublesome col- growing from the rich volcanic soil with mind Mark 14:8, "She has done what onies to the north and could give more its plentiful rainfall, creates a pervading she could." Though she had no money attention to the problem.) tropical panorama. Against the deep to contribute to the Lord's house, she There is still a need for additional Ad- blues of the crashing Atlantic on the found another way to further the spread ventist dentists' becoming interested in north and the peaceful Caribbean on the of the Gospel: she gave of herself, her the medical/dental/evangelistic out- south, St. Kitts is a beautiful jewel, time and strength. reach that is taking shape at St. Kitts. This island in the Caribbean is a beautiful place for a dentist and his family to take a two-week, three-week, or longer working vacation. A change of pace, pure clear air, sunlight and water that can be drunk as it comes from the faucet are some of the adjuncts to the satisfac- tion of performing a vital service for
Dental assistant and receptionist, Joicelyn and Ursel, in doorway of clinic.
Seventh-day Adventist Dental Clinic, Basseterre, St. Kitts.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 15 these people in the West Indies. A modern two-bedroom apartment with all the amenities awaits the North American family who comes here to serve. The 600 friendly Adventists who fill the five churches on the island will welcome them warmly. The 40,000 na- tive citizens need to hear the laws of hygiene and health as well as the Good News and to see Jesus' love demon- strated by their brothers and sisters from the north. The men who take time from their practice at home to visit St. Kitts are bringing modern dentistry to a needy field. Before the project was under- taken, only rudimentary dental care was available to the natives. Pulled teeth and simple fillings had to cover most oral problems. The North Americans are not endangering the local dental practition- More Progress in South Park; ers. Rather, they hope to work with the two established dentists, taking over when more complicated procedures are Members Dedicate New Sanctuary indicated. Harmony with these men as By Elizabeth Payne well as with all professional and lay people is a primary purpose of the Seventh-day Adventist Dental Clinic. Tall pine trees once silhouetted a Two weeks later, rain directed the Tact, patience and kindness are bring- quiet, green pasture where sheep were group from fellowship in the park to the ing about the good relations desired. gently grazing, near Tualatin, Ore. Then Andersen home where the first nominat- Some thought is being given to the came the dream—a pasture for lost ing committee met and selected the of- possibility of adding an ophthalmology sheep—souls that needed to be brought ficers. office to the clinic, for which there is into the fold. The fences were pushed Tossing about various ideas of what space. The need for good eye care is away from Graham's Ferry Road and a to call the newly formed group, some- evident. Many people have to leave the church was erected. one called out, "South Park," and island for proper treatment or take the Early in the spring of 1974, thoughts South Park it has been ever since. risk of losing their sight. This is an op- that had been passing through many Four weeks later, assistant superin- portunity for Christian eye doctors to minds began to be exchanged. Meeting tendent Bill Harrold spoke the first pool their talents, time and resources to at Gordon Andersen's home in Tigard, words of greeting to the new congrega- further the medical ministry in this many began to tell of the dreams and tion as Sabbath School began. The ser- corner of the wide harvest field. visions filling their minds concerning a vice that day, under the leadership of The project has the blessing of the church for the Tualatin area. Pastor Dallas Dull and his wife Blanche, North Caribbean Conference of Church members from Beaverton and brought tears of joy to the eyes of those Seventh-day Adventists, who have faith Hillsboro heard a call to reach out. Per- in the small congregation. in its success as it is prayerfully entered sons traveling weekly from Tualatin and Six weeks later, there was an impor- into. Tigard to Portland for services sensed a tant turning point for the now growing For those interested in these briefly personal need. From the north, south, group. The Tualatin Methodist Church outlined opportunities, here are some east and west—Portland, Wilsonville, graciously opened their doors for their dentists who will be glad to give more Gresham and Newberg—members ex- use. detailed information from firsthand pressed their concern. Seeds of chal- On the morning of July 27, they knowledge. lenge and concern planted by the hand gathered at the Tualatin Church for of the Lord began to germinate. Sabbath services. That evening, the Cedric L. Hayden How did the plans take root? group met in the Tigard Grange Hall to 46300 Big Fall Creek Rd. Perhaps the familiar Adventist invita- listen to the enthusiastic young Fall Creek, OR 97438 tion, "Let's have a potluck," prompted evangelist, Lynn Martel, as he preached the times for planning in the Andersen from the Word of God. "All we like James L. Hillman home as the outreach began. sheep have gone astray. All have Hayes Rt., Box 94-F The first notation in the clerk's book sinned, and come short of the glory of Woodland, WA 98674 reads, "May 4, 1974, Organizational God." Meeting. The Conference President, As a result of those evangelistic pre- Arnold V. Pflugrad Walt Blehm presided. Enough interest sentations, seven of those baptized 3494 SW 23rd was expressed, and it was decided that chose South Park for their church Gresham, OR 97030 the first church service and Sabbath home. School would meet on June 15, 1974— In the fall of 1974, sheep peacefully Edward R. Russell renting the Tigard Friends Church." grazed in the quiet green pastures south 2021 Shelley Rd. of Tualatin. Two of the original planners Coquille, OR 97423 Elizabeth Payne is communication sec- asked each other, "Shall we tell the retary of the Newberg, Ore., Church. group what our vision has been?" GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 16 Instead of the sheep now grazing in the flock. It became the duty of a newly amount contributed to this fund Sab- their pastures, they envisioned a baptized deacon to place the sign in bath, Dec. 1, the total came to pasture for lost sheep, men and women front of the Methodist Church each $9,353.34. lost in sin. A fold, a new church built in Sabbath morning, announcing the Ad- "Imer Henry, finance committee that pasture so that searching hearts ventist services. Little did he realize chairman, suggested those present be could hear the Shepherd's call, "Follow that a passerby who saw the sign would given opportunity to contribute, so an Me." attend services and be baptized, and offering plate was passed—$2,480 was On Nov. 7, the board voted to accept that this young lady would become his donated, making the total now the offer of this property to be used bride at the first meeting to be held in the $11,833.34. either for a building site or for funds to new church. "The pastor opened an envelope and purchase property somewhere else. Constructed almost entirely with do- announced a gift of $12,000 by a person By this time, David Hardwick, along nated labor, the new sheepfold officially who is not a member of the congrega- with his wife Linda, replaced the Dulls opened its gates in March 1978. tion. The group was stunned! This in leadership. In recalling how the funding was ac- brought the total to $23,833.34. Overly enthusiastic with a desire for a complished, Pastor Whited said, "Our "Verna Williams, church treasurer, church of their own, in April 1975, the business meeting Sunday evening, Dec. announced she was aware of $1,000 yet congregation began negotiations with 2, 1979, turned out to be a genuine to be given, and Pastor Whited added he the Nazarene Church on Upper Drive in praise meeting. As we met to pay off our knew of another $1,000 to be contrib- Lake Oswego for the purchase of their building loans of $27,000, a few of us uted. property. Because of sincere searching dared to believe the Lord would open for the Lord's will, members believe He the windows of heaven and pour out a God Blessed the Finances stayed the hands of the congregation blessing upon us. But He did just that! "A member offered to contribute and closed the doors to that transaction. "On Sept. 9, it had been decided to $166.66, bringing us to within $1,000 of pay off the outstanding church loans on the goal. At this point, a couple arrived Progress Continues Dec. 2, and get on with the work of for the meeting, explaining that they Sharing. Sharing of funds. Sharing in building. Prayer meeting on Nov. 20 were late because of the birth of their friendship. Sharing members as they re- was set aside for special prayer for the granddaughter, when they were up- sponded to the call of foreign missions. pay-off. Then the meeting of Dec. 2 dated on the happenings, they stated Again the conference leaders met would be for collecting remaining funds they would contribute the $1,000 that with the group, and 68 charter members and reporting the total received. we were short. became the official membership of the "During that time, the church was "By this time there were very few dry newly established South Park Church. reminded through the weekly bulletin, eyes in the room as everyone sang In the late summer of 1976, the newsletter and verbally during the an- praises to God for His goodness. But Hardwicks transferred to another area nouncement period at services. there was more! for service. The church then enjoyed Everyone received a phone call. "In checking with the treasurer, it what is probably the shortest ministerial "The Dec. 2 meeting opened with was realized there was another $1,000 assignment ever made by the Oregon prayer and praises to the Lord. The pledge that had not been included in the Conference. Mike Jones and his family Lord's blessing of South Park on June 8, tally. And when the pastor read another pastored for one Sabbath! Then he was 1978, was recounted to remind us of note, it was discovered there was also a assigned to another pastorate. how He had led us in the past when He pledge of $1,720 for the Loan Retire- In the fall of 1976, the unpastored provided $4,552.42 to pay a bank loan of ment Fund. This brought the total to congregation welcomed Brad Whited $4,312.50. $29,720! and his family from Andrews Universi- "It was noted that there was "During the meeting there were fre- ty. Preparations for construction at the $3,083.38 in the Loan Retirement Fund quent singing and expressions of praise Graham's Ferry Road property were on Nov. 309 1979. Adding $6,265, the to the Lord, two seasons of prayer and well under way by that time. personal testimonies." Nov. 14, 1976 is a date that will al- Immediately, the members set about ways be remembered by the then 85 to lay plans for dedication of the first members of the church. phase of the church building on Feb. 9, Early in the morning, builders from 18 1980. Joining in the weekend celebra- congregations began to arrive. It was tion were the three conference officials, South Park Church erection day! Jack Harris, Rankin Wentland and Ted Men, women, students and teachers. Lutts, and the North Pacific Union Con- Businessmen and doctors. Conference ference president, Max C. Torkelsen. workers, retirees and ministers. All be- The past two years have been filled came carpenters for the day. with continued miracles—happy years: The construction completed. The finan- When the evening shadows fell, the cial burden lifted. A place to worship framework for the first phase of a build- together. A center for community out- ing designed for 250 people neared reach. A sanctuary from which to pro- completion. claim the good news of salvation, to tell Toiling, planning, trusting, the work- others, "Christ is coming soon!" ers continued building. Another monument has been erected On June 12, 1977, members happily to the Lord. May the original en- met in the church for a Celebration of thusiasm, concern, love and dedication Love. South Park Church pastor, Brad Whited, always be a part of the South Park During the first year, a young man leads his congregation in repeating the dedica- vision. .11 searching for a better way of life joined tion responsive reading during services Feb. 9.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 17 ing the northern Oregon territory. A native of North Dakota, he is a PEOPLE IN graduate of Sheyenne River Academy. He previously served as an assistant publishing secretary in Michigan and TRANSITION Montana. Mrs. Gulka, also from North Dakota, Idaho Carmen was born in Sydney, New is the former Pauline Malicke. The Gul- Working closely with Pastor George South Wales, Australia, the first city kas have four children, Sandra, Bonnie, M. Harsha of the Payette-New established in the colony of Wales. Michelle and Curtis. Plymouth District, in the capacity of a Carmen is the daughter of a Sydney busi- Bible instructor, is Bruce Avery of On- nessman who retails furniture and large tario, Ore. Avery is active in giving appliances. She is a dental nurse and Christian Record Bible studies and speaks to the congre- assistant. Appointing a coordinator to oversee gations in the absence of Pastor Harsha. The couple have been pastoring the new work in behalf of the deaf was The Averys have recently returned churches and holding evangelistic meet- the major action adopted at the first from Korea from a special service as- ings in Queensland for the past six meeting of the Christian Record Braille signment as missionaries of the Advent- years. Foundation Board of Trustees for 1980 ist Church. They spent a year in Pusan, held earlier this year. Thompson Kay, currently teaching in Korea, where both taught in a nine- PAMC teacher school attended by 5,000 stu- the South Central Conference, has Duane D. Hallock is the new director dents. Avery was the director of the accepted the challenge of ministering to of development at Portland Adventist language school which taught seven those with hearing difficulties, reports levels of English conversation as well as Medical Center. Since 1975, he has Eugene Stiles, general manager. worked in communications at Shawnee Bible. Kay received his master's degree in Bruce and Laura Avery graduated Mission Medical Center, a 400-bed gen- deaf education from Ohio State Univer- eral hospital located in a residential from Mt. Ellis Academy at Bozeman, sity and has been actively involved in suburban area of Kansas City, Kan., Mont. Both attended Walla Walla working with the hearing impaired for and for the last two years served as pub- Community College, where Laura re- over ten years. Besides conducting lic relations coordinator there. He will ceived her R.N. degree. workshops for the deaf, he has also as- help develop and widen the base of fi- Bruce Avery is the son of Mr. and sisted at baptisms and weddings. nancial support of the medical center Mrs. Gordon Avery of Weiser. According to Stiles, his respon- which comes through contributions, Pastor Ron Allen and wife Carmen, sibilities will include articulating the grants and trusts. son Andrew and daughter Jean arrived needs and concerns of deaf persons, the second week of January to be the conducting seminars and training ses- pastor of the new Seventh-day Advent- NPUC sions in signing and translation, as well ist Church in Nampa, Idaho, and the Mitchell Gulka has joined the North as planning for the future development nearby Homedale Church. Pacific Union Conference publishing and long-range goals in this new area of Ron Allen was born in Brisbane, Aus- department as an assistant and is direct- emphasis. tralia, and grew up on a large ranch of 5,000 acres, a wheat farm in New South Wales where he lived after his father passed away and his mother was remar- ried. His father and his grandfather were Seventh-day Adventist ministers. His early schooling was in a one-room school on this farm with an Adventist teacher. Later, he attended the state school in New South Wales. He went to Avondale College, a Seventh-day Ad- ventist college, from which he Thompson Kay graduated.
Laura and Bruce Avery
Pauline and Mitchell Gulka Ron Allen, wife Carmen, and children Jean and Andrew.
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Beginning his new position March 1, Kay will also serve as an official trans- lator for the deaf at the General Confer- CONFERENCE NEWS ence session in April. UPPER COLUMBIA graduate nurse and nutritionist, em- Adventist Health phasized a carefully chosen, well- balanced, 1,200-calorie diet; vigorous System-West UCA Seniors Honored During daily physical exercise; combined with A milestone in denominational ac- Annual Recognition Service a reliance on divine power as the impor- counting history was reached recently tant factors for success in this adventure when three employees of Adventist Ninety-four seniors marched for the for healthier living. Health System-West received notifica- services of the senior recognition The nightly presentations were var- tion from the California State Board of weekend at UCA, March 2. Philip Sa- ied. A visual demonstration of the in- Accountancy that, based on work expe- maan, the NPUC director of campus credible number of lumps of sugar used rience received at AHS-West, as of ministries and outreach activities, was Feb. 1, 1980, their application for cer- the speaker for the weekend. He had tification as certified public accountants endeared himself to the hearts of the has been approved. students while ministering to the cam- The three receiving approval were pus for two weeks in December. Thurs- Charles Ferguson, recently transferred day evening, Mrs. Samaan presented a from AHS-West to Glendale Adventist piano recital for the Associated Student Medical Center as controller, Cecil Body meeting. Webb and William Henry, senior ac- Saturday evening, the UCA Senior countants on the auditing staff of Class sponsored an auction. Items were AHS-West. What is unusual is that donated by faculty, parents and con- Charles Ferguson and Cecil Webb re- stituents throughout the conference. ceived all or part of their qualifying Rod Leiske and Jim Leiske came as the work experience (a two- to three-year auctioneers for the evening, a twosome requirement of the State of California) of significance to any auction. Approx- imately $3,050 was raised to help pur- from Adventist Health System-West. ad, William Henry obtained his qualifying chase drapes for the gymnasium. We experience by working directly for a na- are so thankful to all those who gave ONE LONG HONEYMOON. Sixty-six years items to the auction and as grateful to all ago, Vesta Starr visited a neighbor girl and tional CPA firm prior to joining AHS- was introduced to the hired man, George West. those who purchased items. A crowd of Murray. Sixty-five years ago, George and about 600 enjoyed the evening. Vesta were baptized into the Adventist Church through studying with Henry Dirksen at Cor- vallis, Ore. Sixty-four years ago on March 29, Coeur d'Alene Church Holds they were united in marriage. Vesta says it has been one long honeymoon. Weight Control Classes At Corvallis, they were active in all lines of church work, especially music. A class in scientific weight control Nearly 30 years ago, the Murrays came to scheduled by Myrtle Adler, health Kennewick. George was in the plumbing busi- coordinator of the Coeur d'Alene ness and Vesta was a furrier. Two years ago, Church, was welcomed by 28 pupils for they sold their home and became residents at Camlu, a retirement complex in Pasco. They nine sessions during January and Feb- have four sons and a number of grandchil- ruary. dren. This series of meetings, under the Beatrice Luther Cecil Webb, William Henry and Charles Fer- capable leadership of Isabelle Scriven, a Communication Secretary, Pasco guson.
OFFICERS ANNOUNCED. Senior class offices for Walla Walla Valley Academy include the following: (1st row) Susie Reynolds, secretary; Linda Masden, vice president; Susan Dunlap, public relations; Sandy Clay, public relations; (2nd row) Dan Miller, sergeant at arms; Bryan Clay, chaplain; Barbara Shearer, president; Cindy Beck, treasurer; Doni Dawes, sergeant at arms; Larry Chinn, public relations.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 19 in the daily diet of the average American the class members on the final meeting fort put into this club came when Childs was astonishing. Films emphasizing of the course. challenged each boy and girl to leave the rigorous physical activities such as fast As pupils weighed in nightly, they crowd that is shouting "Crucify Him" walking, bicycle riding, swimming and were encouraged by the silent witness and, instead, accept Jesus as his jogging pinpointed the critical need for of the scales — the greatest weight loss Saviour. The boys and girls accepted daily exercise to achieve optimum phys- by any one class member was 14 the challenge and each one stood to his ical fitness. Mimeographed copies of pounds. feet spontaneously. Twenty-four of the carefully selected recipes designed to Week by week, all class students 26 children are non-Adventists who reduce cholesterol and excess fats in were given a flower-decorated place have been coming to the club meetings one's menu were gratefully received by card, each containing a different prayer and are starting to attend church, also. as a daily reminder of his commitment Two surprises came when Jake to control his eating habits so as to enjoy Baker, bus driver, was commended for a happier, healthier way of life. One card reads: "Accept my grateful thanks, 0 Lord, For wholesome food upon this board; I promise not to sit and stuff But stop when I have had enough. Amen." Orion L. Nichols Communication Secretary
Investiture Service Held At Walla Walla Northside Twenty-six boys and girls were in- vested as Busy Bees at the Northside Church, in Walla Walla, Wash., on Weighing in was a nightly activity at weight Sabbath morning, March 8. The North- control classes held at the Coeur d'Alene side Church is a small branch from the Church. College Place Church. After Vern Loeks, counselor, led in the Bible and flag pledges, the boys and NEW MEMBERS AT MOSES LAKE. girls repeated the pledge: "For Jesus "When a friend pointed out, 'There is a sake, I will always try to do my best," Seventh-day Adventist,' I took note and began to look into the subject of who they were," said and explained and repeated the ten- Tom McCauley, a member of another faith point law. In pictures and stories, they from Moses Lake, Wash. told the wonderful story of the birth and "We made contact with Don Parks, and he childhood of Jesus. The miracle of feed- and Gordon Redmer came to our house for special studies. A friend, Sue Wendt, joined ing the 5,000 was summed up by the us. Don Wilson visited us during a revival at narrator by pointing out that the food the Adventist church. When the Revelation was simple, nothing was wasted, the Panorama came to town, we attended almost baskets were taken to friends back every evening. Praise God for what He has done for my family and me. We rejoice in the home and it showed our dependence great truths of the Sabbath, what happens to a upon God. man when he dies and the Spirit of Prophecy," Clayton Childs, youth leader of the says Tom McCauley. Upper Columbia Conference, was as- McCauley, right, is shown preparing for baptism with his wife and daughter and Pastor sisted by Bill Baer, Walla Walla Valley Don Parks. Pathfinder leader, in the challenge and Les Fowler charge. The reward for the time and ef- Conference Evangelist
103rd BIRTHDAY ATTAINED. Nellie Noble, resident of Milton-Freewater, Ore., cele- brated her 103rd birthday Feb. 11 at her home where she resides with her daughter Cecile Dazell. To help her celebrate, the first and second graders of the Milton-Stateline School sang to her and wished her a happy birthday. Mrs. Noble has been a special lady to the sec- ond grade, who, with the help of their teacher Helen Beezley, adopted her as their grand- mother. Throughout the year, the children send her cards and sing for her. Mrs. Noble, at one time, was known as the quilt lady, having made hundreds of quilts for the Adventist Welfare Service. She has been a member of the Adventist Church for 25 years. Donna Wallace Investiture services were held for 29 youngsters at the Walla Walla Northside Church.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 20 his faithful service each week and was tion in the community, reputation Loma Linda University, La Sierra presented with a pink carnation among patients, reputation in church, Campus, spoke at the progressive rally boutonniere by Mark Morgan, one of devotion to alma mater and membership which began Wednesday evening at the Adventurers. Hazel Turner, club and participation in the university's AAA with a special "mini-maxi" Bible secretary-treasurer and coordinator, alumni association. Conference. It was "mini" because the was presented with a corsage of white He was selected from a group of conference was compressed into Wed- and red carnations by Dina Barragon, alumni scattered all over North nesday evening and all day Thursday. Adventurer. The faithfulness of the America. Numerous testimonies of Dr. Regular classes were dismissed during counselors was commended; several of Johnson's devotion and kindness were the day and parents were invited to the the counselors are from Walla Walla received by mail and phone at LLU evening meetings. However, it was also Valley Academy. from his patients and colleagues. "maxi" because the entire student body The club began Oct. 11, 1979, and the "From all the information gathered, it had the opportunity to attend this on- membership has grown from 23 to 45 was quite obvious that he is a well-loved campus experience. After each presen- young people. Ina Jean Johnston of Col- and respected man," says Ray West, tation, the students were dismissed to lege Place directs the club. It meets each M.D., coordinator of the award pro- their home rooms for a lively discussion Thursday evening with a home night on gram. period. every fourth night. Then each counselor Dr. Johnson is an active member of Then, on Friday, a group of AAA stu- takes his unit to his home to work on the the Volunteer Park Church in Seattle. dents, along with youth from around the baking honor. conference, traveled to Sequim as Other activites have included two guests of the Sequim Church. Members trips to the Walla Walla College swim- Four-day Youth Rally at ming pool, a roller skating party and a Auburn Academy, Sequim snow trip. It was a time of rejoicing and fellow- We solicit your prayers for these very ship as youth from around the Washing- young Christians who will have oppor- ton Conference converged on Sequim to tunity to attend Camp MiVoden Junior culminate a youth rally that began two camp this coming summer for the first days earlier (Feb. 13) at Auburn Ad- time. Rita Rhodes ventist Academy. Despite the heavy Communication Secretary snow that delayed some participants, a College Place Church good representation was on hand Friday evening to hear Dr. Roger Bothwell share his insights into the life of Christ. WASHINGTON Dr. Bothwell, currently teaching at
Seattle Physician Honored As 'Physician of the Year' At the annual alumni convention of Loma Linda University's School of Medicine, a Seattle doctor was honored Gaylan Herr, associate youth director of the as family physician of the year. Washington Conference, leads a lively discus- Dr. H. Bernard Johnson received this sion. title. Dr. Johnson set up practice at the Seattle Medical Arts Clinic in 1947 and has been there ever since. A panel of LLU faculty considered six criteria in bestowing this honor: Dr. Roger Bothwell, professor of counseling reputation among colleagues, reputa- education, Loma Linda University, La Sierra Campus. He spent six years as a missionary in Uganda.
Randy Racero, youth leader of the Shoreline Church, and Mike Whitfield, AAA student, pray together.
Dr. H. Bernard Johnson, left, is given the Orlin McLean, Bible teacher and counselor at family physician of the year award by Dr. Auburn Adventist Academy, obviously has the Mark Isenhour, Ferndale delegate, and Gordon Hadley, dean of the Loma Linda Uni- attention of his group as they discuss the life of Gaylan Herr, associate youth director of the versity School of Medicine. Christ from the book of John. Washington Conference, lead the afterglow.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 21 opened their homes and provided beds Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and each with a Dukane projector which uses the and breakfast for all participants. In ad- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our Au- film library approach to Bible study. All dition, a delicious fellowship lunch was burn Branch, located at Auburn Ad- four accepted, praise God. served on Sabbath — compliments of ventist Academy, is open each Thurs- This particular method of outreach the members. day, 12 to 6 p.m. and on Sundays, April had been stirringly presented at the Youth delegates came from as far as 13 and May 11. church service that morning by the Chehalis in the south to Ferndale in the Harvest Time Workers. This lay wit- north, and even some visitors from Federal Way Couple Finds nessing team is dedicated to outreach British Columbia. Openings for Bible Studies and to helping different churches here in Len McMillan, the conference youth the Northwest launch, in one day, an director, gives special thanks to Mike Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Hermanson, active outreach program. McBride, pastor of the Sequim Church. members of the Federal Way Church, The Harvest Time Workers travel at It was his request for a youth rally on were overjoyed on a recent Sabbath af- their own expense without any financial the peninsula that sparked this time of ternoon when they called on four homes assistance from the different churches rejoicing and spiritual renewal which they visit. If you want this outreach will long be remembered by those who method in your church, too, telephone participated. (206) 845-9282 or (206) 922-5308.
A Message from the Stop-Smoking Class Leads Washington ABC To Fourth Baptism The members of the Washington Con- Seven years ago, Dr. Charles Bowyer ference have purchased many Dukane and I held a Five-Day program to stop projectors together with the Encounter smoking in a public school building in Bible Studies filmstrips and cassettes south Seattle. We rejoiced that many for their use in personal evangelism. We "kicked" the habit as the result of the are now happy to announce we have a program; little did we realize how God new set of filmstrips and cassettes to be looks upon some of our feeble human used with the Dukane projector: Bible efforts and turns them into the pathway Lessons for Children (ages 4-10). The that leads to eternal life. set consists of four albums (two lessons On Feb. 16, I had the privilege of bap- per album), priced at $18 per album. A tizing Dennis Johnson into the Ed- brochure has been sent to each church monds Church. Dennis was the fourth telling more about this new set. member of that Five-Day Stop-Smoking For the best in Christian reading, visit program in south Seattle to join the Ed- the Adventist Book Center often. At Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Hermanson are on the way 20015 Bothell Way S.E., Bothell, we are to give a Bible study at the Federal Way Retire- open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ment Center.
WASHINGTON CONFERENCE TRIP CAMPS 1980 July 13-18 Four of the above group were baptized into the ❑ Horse Pack Trip Scenic splendor of the high Cascades - food fur- Edmonds Church as the result of one Five-Day nished - horses may be rented. Limit 20. Ages 15 and Stop-Smoking program. Left to right: Jack older. Hubbs, Five-Day Plan instructor; James Nye, now a deacon in the Edmonds Church; Dennis ❑ Canoe Trip A week of wonder and beauty gliding along the shore and Sharon Johnson, and Gale Ainsworth, or exploring a mysterious channel. Food and canoes Sharon's sister. furnished. Limit 20. Ages 12 and older. ❑ Backpack Trip Climb to new heights in the Goat Rocks area. See sights few have seen. Food furnished. Limit 10. Ages 12 and older. ❑ Bike Trip Cycle the beautiful San Juan Islands and camp on the beach. Must provide your own bike. Limit 25. Ages 12 and older. ❑ Banff Adventure Looking for a real vacation with a view? Join us as we travel to the scenic Lake Louise - Banff area in Alberta, Canada. Bring your own food and camera. Limit 10. Ages 12 and older. FEDERAL WAY STOP-SMOKING CLINIC. Dr. Bryson Ahlers, Tacoma, an- Contact the Washington Youth Department for further details swers questions during a Five-Day Plan to P.O. Box 1008, Bothell, WA 98011 (206) 485-9576 Stop Smoking which was held in the Federal Way Church. Jon Altman worked with Dr. Ahlers. Of the 19 persons who started the pro- gram, 17 were able to quit smoking.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 22 monds Church. It is often amazing as we they feel. Fewer lectures from parents is look back to find that God has used our OREGON best. efforts, turning them into marvelous These were a few of the highlights of a victories for His kingdom. Gaston Community Services special evening. We hope to meet again May God continue to bless our work Center Sponsors Activities and learn new ways of developing se- until all men and women contacted will A group of parents met at the Gaston cure homes and families. More open have made their decision to serve Him. Adventist Community Center recently discussion is needed to give parents Jack Hubbs with Pam Lamb, psychologist, from courage and hope as they attempt to Retired Departmental Director Oregon, to discuss child behavior and help their children grow and mature in proper disciplinary measures. this sinsick world. Some of the suggestions included The Gaston Adventist Community MONTANA exerting a more positive attitude toward Services Center has been the focal point children rather than emphasizing their for many programs this year. One of these was a vegetarian cooking class the Academy Holds First Career bad deeds, which many have a tendency to do. She explained that how one con- last of January. Day With Many Visitors trols behavior resulting from one's feel- Elva Springer emphasized the impor- Coordinated by the guidance and ings is important to learn. tance of keeping meals healthful and counseling department headed by Clair Consistency seemed to be a key word well balanced. Each evening, she pre- Meske, the first career day at Mt. Ellis in her vocabulary. Parental consistency sented a ten-minute lecture on foods Academy was held Feb. 11. gives a child greater security, thus a and what should be eaten to get the Forty-five-minute presentations to more responsive attitude toward the greatest nutritional value for one's groups of 20-25 students were given by parents' requests. body. speakers who represented various pro- Allowing a child to experiment and do Louise Carey and Elva demonstrated fessions, among which were medicine, things on his or her own is very impor- a variety of simple, quick, nutritious auto mechanics, aviation, journalism, tant. This develops greater self- meals to help working mothers prepare agriculture and broadcasting. confidence and they become better pre- healthful meals in a short time. In addition to the 34 that came from pared for society and a healthier, hap- Everyone had an opportunity to ask the community, Bob Hunter, Dave pier adulthood. questions and to sample the recipes. Schwantes, Tom Graham, Wilma Children learn to be obnoxious when One lady's husband, a heavy meat eat- Hepker, David Wallace and Joe they are allowed to do something that er, enjoyed the oatmeal patties so much Galusha flew into MEA for the day in a eventually leads to getting their every small twin-engine plane to represent desire. We must squelch harmful behav- Walla Walla College and their specific ior patterns immediately for a better departments. child-parent relationship. Give children The guest speakers were invited to your love and support and allow them to eat lunch with the students in the have opinions and express themselves cafeteria, and many of them ate their in a proper manner so you'll know how first vegetarian meal, which received many favorable comments. The speakers were interested in the Adventist education system, and some commented on the students' excellent behavior and offered to come again next EIGHT PERSONS BAPTIZED. Pastor James year. Gaull, Newport, baptized eight of these indi- Marirose Force viduals following the evangelistic crusade held by Jon Johnston during the month of January. They are Jack and Carol Nydigger, Renita Wolf, Jack and Kathy Knudson, Ida Fallein, Don Allen and Tryna Woolsey. Vera Shana- han was united with the church by profession Mel Anderson, a local businessman, who owns of faith. "The Bullwhacker," speaks to the students of MEA about occupations that are available in the welding industry.
NEWPORT BAPTISM. On Feb. 9, Pastor James Gaull, left, baptized Anna Wamsley, who attended the evangelistic meetings in Dr. Richard Little, a dentist in Bozeman, ad- Ed Grabast, a Bozeman physical therapist, Newport held by Conference Evangelist Jon dressed the students at Mt. Ellis Academy addresses the students at Mt. Ellis Academy Johnston. concerning his profession during the first regarding occupations in physical therapy. Freda Sellers career day program. Photographs by Gregory Suelzle. Communication Secretary
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 23 that he requested her to make more. Church. These two occasions prompted "Everyone has to have a hobby," she Because he had been placed on a special all nine of Mrs. Payne's children to re- concluded. Opening her treadle ma- diet, the classes were most beneficial. live memories and honor their mother chine, she resumed making the quilt There were others who had physical dif- by attending church with her in New- tops that had been set aside as she cared ficulties who benefited by attending the berg on Dec. 15, 1979. for her ill husband. Quilts for the Dor- classes. When her husband, Pearl, passed cas! Contacts were made in homes where away about two years ago, Mrs. Payne Besides her sewing, regular atten- preparation of well-balanced meals has wanted to continue her service for her dance at the weekly Dorcas meetings is opened the way for questions of a Lord. a "must" in her busy schedule. spiritual nature as well. "How many quilt tops have you made Grace McEwen in the past two years?" people often Lay Activities Leader inquire. "I quit counting at 49," she laugh- ingly replies. "I got tired of counting." Newberg Member Marks 50 Those who know her well understand Years in Same Congregation this modest attempt to remain humble about her work for the Lord. Eight excited children jumped ea- It is Mrs. Payne's earnest prayer that gerly from the 1924 Model-T touring her family circle be unbroken in heaven. Ford. Thirty-seven-year-old Emily Her children now all live within a 50- Payne joined her family as she set foot mile radius of their Newberg memories on Newberg, Ore., soil for the first time. and their mother's home. Recounting She and her jobless husband reached Helping Emily Payne celebrate her 87th birth- the number of grandchildren in her the West in 1929 after a slow, dusty ride day and her 50th year as a member of the family, she tallied 68. "Twenty-eight through the depression-laden Dakotas. Newberg Church are her nine children, left to grandchildren, and 40 great-grandchil- Only a few months later, a letter ar- right, back row: Cassius, Tigard; Jesse, dren," she proudly claims. rived addressed to the Newberg Gresham; Clyde, Dundee; Ted, Newberg; and Earl, Newberg. Front row: Thelma Winter, She is pleased that her daughter, Church. Membership followed. Portland; Vadah Dunn, Oregon City; Mother Thelma, is a teacher at Portland Advent- An 87th birthday. A 50th anniver- Payne; June Peterson, Tigard; and Elvin, ist Academy and her son, Clyde, is a sary as member of the Newberg Amity. Bible worker in the Oregon Conference. Her children attend the Beaverton, '5 Really Happens Down
Under The ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ottman marked 68 years of mar- ried life, Jan. 7, 1980. Members of the old Central Church, 11th and Everett Streets, Water ? Portland, Ore.,they moved with the congrega- tion to the Stone Tower Church. They joined A sudden transformation? the church in 1911 after attending Luther Warren's evangelistic meetings in Portland. An instant, miraculous change? They were married in Forest Grove and lived An extraordinary regeneration? in the Portland area until recent years when they moved to Fresno, Calif., to be near fami- qzEing\c,' ly. They retain their membership in the Stone No. There's no magic about baptism. Tower Church, where they send their offer- Just a simple celebration. ings. A literature evangelist for five years, A new-birthday party. Ottman was, at various times, deacon, elder and Sabbath School teacher. The couple say The Great Commitment Celebration, their hope is bright in the message of the Three Angels and they look forward to the great reunion day when the King comes to claim His MAY 17 own. Their six children, 19 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and four great-great- grandchildren are ever a source of pride and joy. Mrs. E. E. Miller Manteca, Calif.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 24 Hopewell, McMinnville, Newberg, Oregon Meetings Scheduled Oregon City and Rockwood churches. "I believe Jesus is coming soon" is Gaston pastors where our meetings are held. the firm belief of this four-foot-ten-inch A Search for Truth Revival and Bible Letters come from all over the North witness for Christ whose faith grows Conference will begin Saturday, April Pacific Union Conference and just yes- stronger with the passing years. 12, at the Gaston Church. terday, we had the privilege of taking Elizabeth Payne Conference evangelist David Snyder some of those letters and visiting the Communication Secretary will team up with the Gaston pastor, people. Please again send names and Glen Gessele, for this special series. addresses to Pastor Brad Whited, 21208 Evangelist Johnston Holds The meetings are designed to bring re- S.W. Arapaho Ct., Tualatin, OR 97062. Successful Newport Crusade vival to the church family as well as to reach out into the community for those Near the end of Evangelist Jon seeking Bible truth. Laurelwood Johnston's Bible Crusade in Newport, Highlighting each evening will be To help parents better communicate Ore., in January, a 20-year-old woman films on the life of Christ, individual and deal with their teenagers, a parent- listened with growing antagonism as study workbooks and gospel preaching. adolescent seminar will be held Sab- Johnston proceeded through the topic, The series will continue through May bath, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at "Which Church Is Right?" 10. If you know of anyone in this area the Laurelwood Academy lecture hall, Finally, she could stand it no longer. who is a possible interest, please write Gaston, Ore. She walked out of the meeting in dis- the Gaston Seventh-day Adventist Dr. James Oraker, a leading Christian gust. But that night as she slept, she had Church, P.O. Box 57, Gaston, OR psychologist, will be the speaker. Dr. a dream. In it, she seemed to be back at 97119. Oraker works with troubled teenagers the meetings. She saw Jesus come into in Colorado and has recently authored the meetings and take the evangelist's the book, Almost Grown. An experi- speaking notes and go on to say just Newberg enced counselor in the field of adoles- what the evangelist had been saying. He The Newberg Church is sponsoring cents and family life, he has answers to went on to explain just what the true the Prophecy Seminar meetings to be the questions you are asking about your church really is. Then she awoke. It was held at 213 N. Howard, Newberg, be- teenagers. 4 a.m. She seemed to have a warm feel- ginning April 19 at 7:30 p.m. His overall theme is "Developing a ing and was convinced that what the The opening night's subject will be Positive, Growing Family," with the evangelist had been preaching was all "World Peace, When Will It Come?" following topics: "Family Is God's true and was just what she should follow Meetings will be on Saturday, Tuesday, Plan"; "Adolescent Development in in her life. Wednesday and Friday nights at 7:30. the Family"; "Family Communica- When the first baptism was held near Pastor Brad Whited and Evangelist tion"; and "Troubled Families and the conclusion of the crusade series, she Clif Walter are planning features What To Do." was among the ten candidates. throughout the series that will be of A nominal fee of $20 is being charged Johnston's crusade was concluded in interest to'each member of the family. per family or couple. This is to cover early February and it was anticipated Our evangelistic team has been most transportation remuneration for the that from the meetings there would be at happy to have readers of the speaker and Sabbath lunch. Reserva- least 20 persons who would be baptized. GLEANER send interest names to the tions will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, to be postmarked no later than April 21. Send name, address FUNDING AN ACADEMY EDUCATION and fee to Laurelwood Adventist (Columbia, Laurelwood, Milo and Portland) Academy, Route 2, Gaston, OR 97119, • What is the cost for day and dorm students for 1980-81? Att: Pastor Dick Donaldson, with your check payable to the academy. The fee • Work opportunities must accompany your reservation. • How much parents will be expected to contribute • How to qualify for scholarships (YESCOW) and discounts These answers and more.. .. Molalla Saturday night, April 12, marks the COME TO THE AREA MEETING NEAR YOU beginning of the Voice of Prophecy Date and Time Place "Keys to the Abundant Life" Seminar, APRIL sponsored by the Molalla Church in 3 - Thursday-7:30 Tillamook Elementary cooperation with the Portland Advent- 7 - Monday-7:15 Portland Adventist Academy ist Medical Center. The five-week (for Greater Portland area) 8 - Tuesday-7:15 Kelso-Longview Elementary series will emphasize the gospel minis- 9 - Wednesday-7:30 Columbia Adventist Academy Cafeteria try to the whole person. (for southwest Washington area) The seminar will be held in the 10 - Thursday-7:30 Canyonville Elementary Molalla Mid-High School Auditorium, 14 - Monday-7:30 Three Sisters Junior Academy 413 S. Molalla Ave., April 12 through 15 - Tuesday-7:30 Emerald Jr. Academy April 24. 16 - Wednesday-7:30 Roseburg Church The first evening's session begins at 7 17 - Thursday-7:30 Rogue River Jr. Academy o'clock with the subject "Complete Health in an Unhealthful Age." The Sponsored by the Secondary Education Office of the Oregon Conference. film, Pack Your Own Chute, will be shown and the program will conclude GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 25 with a spiritual presentation entitled When Mountains Melt Myrtle Creek Church Active "Conflict of the Ages." In Community Outreach Speaker for the series will be Pastor "In an effort to provide new and Jim Reinking, who received his mas- reliable water sources for individual George and Lori Pagel are excited ter's degree in public health from Loma farms and communities, the Sas- about their new positions in the Myrtle Linda University. Assisting will be Dr. katchewan Research Council is ex- Creek Church, and they are planning on W. R. Bunnell; Frank Baker, M.P.H. perimenting with mountains of ice. the Lord to do great things the next few Oregon Conference health education di- Water is pumped through spray noz- months. rector; Reinhold Klingbeil, M.P.H.; zles during the winter and allowed to In March, the church conducted a Hilda Nesbitt, community outreach freeze into "mountain" size. In the nutrition class, a Five-Day Plan to Stop coordinator of Portland Adventist spring, the mounds are allowed to Smoking and a showing of a movie for Community Services; and Dr. Robert melt under controlled conditions. the community on the life of John Huss. Wolgamott, director of mental health The ice with the highest salt content The church hosted the conference services at PAMC. melts first, permitting a resulting health van for a day. The first week's schedule includes: brine to be drained off and the re- Also, as a public relations move, the April 13 — "Cosmic Warfare" and maining water stored for future Myrtle Creek area had a mass mailing of "The Whole Person"; April 14 — "Free use." —The Prairie Overcomer, the Hello edition of the Adventist Re- at Last! Free at Last!" and "You Can May 1977. view with an offer for a free Bible study Slow Down the Aging Process"; April And that makes me think of the course going to every home. To com- 15 — "Love Carries a Price Tag" and Christians who have "mountains of plete this series of community services, "Junk Food Junkies"; April 17 — "Am money," but ones that are frozen! George Pagel will conduct a 25-night I Good Enough for God To Accept?" They have their money stored up for Bible crusade entitled "You Can Live and "Do You Have a Sweet Tooth?"; future use (by the benefactors of Forever!" April 18 — "Not Under Law, but their will, probably), while current The Myrtle Creek Church is just Grace" and "The Body Temple"; and needs receive only a tacit response. finishing its new church building and April 19 —"The New Testament" and We like Isaiah's one-line prayer, would like to invite you to come and "The U.S.'s No. 1 Health Problem." "Oh that thou wouldest rend the visit. Registration fee will be $4 per person; heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow $7 per couple; $10 per family. No offer- Orchards Church Suffers ings will be taken. Those knowing of down at thy presence." Isaiah 64:1. persons in the area who should receive Remember the Adventure In Faith Heavy Damage from Vandals an invitation, please contact Pastor Jim offering, April 12. A broken hole in the front door, a Reinking, 1074 S. Fir, Canby, OR H. J. Harris, President forlorn telephone handset in the midst 97013. Oregon Conference of popcorn peppering the foyer, clut- Eugene Oldsters Active in Service
RAILROAD MAN TURNED DORCAS WORKER. Claude Herbert 98 YEARS YOUNG AND ACTIVE FOR THE LORD. Mrs. Lillian was born Aug. 9, 1902, in Hazel Dell (now Oakridge), Ore. He is a Weaver, music teacher, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, 98 loving husband, father, grandfather and dedicated Dorcas worker in years of age, an inspirational Christian and a member of the Eugene the Eugene Community Services Center. In 1963, he retired from his Church, has been a Dorcas member for 40 years. work with the Southern Pacific Railroad. A serious illness followed by The steady hum of her sewing machine is part of the busy activity of major surgery made his return to health slow. His loving wife, Alta, a the Eugene Center. To date, Mrs. Weaver has bound and sewn over dedicated nurse and faithful Dorcas lady, coerced him into cutting quilt 1,400 quilts. blocks. Finally, on his 40-year-old sewing machine, Claude began mak- This tiny, cheerful lady is an inspiration, her senses dimmed not at ing quilt tops for the center. To date he has made 624—enough work for all. Last fall, she was organist at her grandson's wedding! It is a marvel two lifetimes! to see this sprightly, well-groomed lady—gentle, composed, ac- The Eugene Center is a beehive of activity in its outreach program of complished, loving, and alert—working for the poor and sometimes help to the needy in the community. Because of Claude's concerned, disillusioned souls who come to the Center for help. The abundant life at loving labor, and the work of many others like him, needy souls are nearly 100! again finding faith in the goodness of man. As we talk to her and marvel at this godly life and its multitudinous accomplishments, she says with a twinkle, "To God be the glory!" To both of these consecrated workers, we at the Center wish to express our heartfelt thanks and God's continued blessings upon them. Lillian Dederer, Director Eugene Community Services Center
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 26 tered Bibles, a broken doorjamb and a Ministry Magazine Seminars gon Conference ministerial director. scattered office file faced Pastor Al Held in Portland, Medford Special lectures were presented for Oetman as he entered the Orchards ministers' wives by Marlene Hardy, Church Monday morning, Jan. 14. Two special seminars for ministers of Bible instructor in chaplain services at VANDALS! other faiths, sponsored by Ministry Portland Adventist Medical Center; A few quick telephone calls soon magazine, were conducted in Portland three pastors' wives, Linda Loveridge, brought a deputy sheriff and concerned and Medford, Feb. 4 and 5. Dorothy Erwin and Kathy Corwin; and church workers. After photographs Among the 60 persons who attended Edna Harris, wife of the Oregon Con- were taken, a few fingerprints obtained the Portland meetings were 30 non- ference president. and an official report filed, the work of Adventist ministers and five of their wives in addition to 22 Adventist minis- clean-up began. Oregon Couple Marks 65th Doors and doorjambs upstairs and ters and three of their wives. In Med- down — every one of 11 inward opening ford, there were 16 non-Adventist Wedding Anniversary doors — had been kicked open with at pastors and seven of their wives plus Not many couples are fortunate least one mighty thrust! It was con- nine Adventists and four of their wives. enough to celebrate more than 50 years cluded that a short person did the havoc The seminars followed two years of of married life together, but Mr. and inside since upper shelves and cup- distribution of Ministry magazine to all Mrs. John Anderson of Lafayette, Ore., boards were relatively undisturbed. But non-Adventist ministers throughout the were honored at a reception on Jan. 6 to drawers were pulled out, climbed on, Oregon Conference on a bimonthly celebrate their 65th anniversary. Over emptied and furniture everywhere up- basis. This plan is better known as the 90 friends and relatives stopped in dur- set. PREACH project. ing the afternoon to wish them God's Money seemed no object as two offer- Speakers at the seminars included blessing. ing jars were unmoved as though hid by Orley Berg of the General Conference Their birthdays are also in January. a Mighty Hand. ministerial department and H. C. Mabel was 82 on Jan. 4 and John 86 on Repairs proceeded smoothly. By Fri- LaRondelle of the Andrews University Jan. 5. day night that week, all had been re- Theological Seminary. They were married on Jan. 6, 1915, in paired except for some wires pulled LaRondelle presented a devotional Bloomington, Ill., and moved to the from the public address system. message on Christology as well as a McMinnville area in 1935, at which time Soberness filled the Sabbath congre- message on preaching from the Psalms. they transferred their church member- gation, yet thankfulness abounded in Berg's talks featured archeology as it ship. Pastor at that time was George every heart that worse did not happen. pertains to preaching the prophecies Watson. A unity of purpose invited a forward and included a variety of slide photos. A retired builder, John has helped in look. Coordinators of the seminars were every building project the McMinnville "The Orchards Church is more de- W. B. Quigley, Ministry magazine field Church has engaged in. Mabel worked termined than ever to love its neighbors representative, and Gerry Hardy, Ore- many years in the Community Services , right into the kingdom of Jesus Christ," Center, tying quilts and doing the many stated Pastor Oetman. other tasks that fall to workers there. Eugene Northrop Communication Secretary
Orley Berg holds a replica of a stone tablet found in an archeology dig in the Middle East as he talks with two ministers during a PREACH Seminar meeting in Portland. Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson
The primary room at Orchards Church was the room most upset by vandals, although little was actually broken. Medford area ministers' wives listen to a lecture by Dorothy Erwin.
GLEANER April 7, 1980 page 27 The Andersons have six children: of animals and birds parading along a staff members have written letters to Lola Phillips, San Diego, Calif.; Betty 30-foot wall toward the ark. The scene alumni, friends and parents. If at the end Park, Angwin, Calif.; Dorothy Park in also includes flowers, trees, bushels of of the project they have enough funds Garden Grove near Los Angeles; Mary food ready to be loaded into the ark, left over, they will also replace the stage Ellen Possman, College Place, Wash.; and, of course, Noah and his family. curtains in the chapel. Lawrence, Carlton, Ore., and Homer, Mrs. Noah has a pair of geese in her In addition to writing letters, the stu- Eugene. The couple have 18 grandchil- arms. dents were permitted to pick up nuts in dren and 12 great-grandchildren. "I think we had as much fun doing the the academy walnut orchard. In Mabel's health has deteriorated the painting as the church members had November, they were dismissed from last few years so they never go out so- watching it progress," Wanda Scott school for a day to gather the nuts in the cially anymore. Friends take taped says. "Later on, we may do a Second 400-tree orchard. From the sale of the church services to them each week. Coming scene on another wall." nuts, eight cents per pound went to the They have lived lives dedicated to the "We want to use our talent for the fund-raising project. In all, more than Lord and continue to spread Christian glory of God," Geneva Gannon adds. 16,500 pounds of nuts were picked up, cheer to all who drop in at their home to "We would like to do baptistry back- bringing in $1,322 for the project. visit. They are looking forward to the grounds, as well as more church mu- By the end of January, more than soon return of Jesus. rals." $6,500 had come in, just over half the At the present time, both ladies are $12,000 goal, according to Salsbery, teaching art classes to the Pathfinders. who is coordinating the project, along Mural Adds Life to Lents Jean Gray with Roger Watson, math teacher. Children's Sabbath School Pastor's wife Annual fund-raising projects for The Lents Church in Portland is for- school improvements are undertaken by each of the academies. tunate to have several artists among its Fund-Raising Projects Aid members. Two of these, Wanda Scott Raising funds with nuts hasn't been and Geneva Gannon, have used their Academy Improvements limited to Laurelwood, however. At talent to make the church basement an It may come as a surprise to many Portland Adventist Academy, students attractive and inviting place for the chil- people, but there is a connection be- are digging the meats out of 5,000 dren's Sabbath School departments. tween this year's walnut crop and some pounds of walnuts to raise funds. "I used to feel that we were sending new stage curtains in Laurelwood Ad- Already this year through the sale of our children to a dungeon each Sabbath ventist Academy's gymnasium. various products including candle and morning," says Pastor Gary L. Gray. The stage curtains now hanging in the nuts they have raised $2,200 for choir "The basement was dark and gloomy. gymnasium were purchased in 1963, be- robes and stoles. They are raising We put in some new lights and that fore many of the students attending another $1,000 for chapel im- helped, but there was still nothing to LAA were born. The curtains have provements. This will include public say, 'Welcome to Sabbath School.' served well over the years, says address equipment, carpeting on the "When I learned that Wanda and Caroline Salsbery, home arts teacher. platform, paneling and lighting, all of Geneva had a lot of talent with the But because of their age and heavy which are intended to lend a better at- paintbrush, I talked to them about doing use over the years, the curtains are sim- mosphere to the chapel, says Jim a mural on one wall — something that ply coming apart, she explained. "They Blackwood, principal. the children would enjoy. They decided have served about as long as could be In addition, PAA students are raising on a Noah's ark scene. expected. In fact," she said, "no one $1,800 for carpeting in the remainder of "During the months when the paint- expects his own clothes to last 17 the chapel and for selected school- ing was being done, everyone hurried to years." rooms, and $7,000 for landscaping. A the basement the first thing each Sab- So this year, the students tackled the friend of the school has already contrib- bath morning to see what new animals job of raising funds to purchase new uted $1,500 for the landscaping project. had been added during the week. The stage curtains and at the same time pur- A group of friends are also raising $800 painting has really made our basement a chase 100 pairs of roller skates for rec- for safety pads in the gymnasium. cheery place. We don't have a dungeon reation in the gymnasium during the wet At Milo Adventist Academy, stu- in our church anymore!" winter months. dents and faculty members have raised The mural depicts more than 35 kinds To raise the funds, the students and about half the $69,000 needed to pave
Two Lents Church members recently completed a mural depicting animals entering the ark.
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