THE CENTRAL UNION

Vol. XLVII No. 7 Lincoln, Nebraska April 6, 1978

Evangelism in St. Joseph See Page 2 History Is Made At St. Joseph

By John W. Fowler, President endeavor; however, everyone recognized that success can be credited only to the Spirit and the power of the The laymen of the St. Joseph Church believe that it great God in heaven whose greatest concern is the is God's will for His church to grow and grow rapidly. saving of human beings. They put themselves on the line—time, energy, and The reason the crowds continued coming night financial resources. after night and chose to follow the Lord and keep His Delmar Saxton, the first elder, Mel Eisele, the commandments was the uplifting of Jesus Christ. Christ young pastor, and the conference leaders got together. said, "If I be lifted up . . I will draw all men unto An objective was set of doubling the membership in Me." Night by night, Don Edwards and Mike Coe lifted the St. Joe church in less than two years. Its up Jesus Christ; they presented all the great doctrines membership at that time was 185. They decided that of the church in the context of one's relationship to they wanted to have 400 members by the end of 1979. Jesus Christ. In this setting, the doctrines become A careful plan was devised to realize those objectives. meaningful and relevant. Gladly then, people break The plan consisted of personal and public away from the established churches and the world and , two avenues of soul winning that always take their stand with God's commandment-keeping go hand in hand. The training of the laity began. The people. major tool of personal evangelism was the Basic The membership of the church went from 185 to Fellowship/Study program. The next step was public well over 300 in an eight-week period. Everybody evangelism. Arrangements were made to have three agrees the church will never be the same. The evangelistic teams work in St. Joe during 1978 and problems now are how to house and involve all the 1979—two this year and one next year. new members in the aggressive program of the church. The first scheduled evangelistic meeting was to be A new school is being built, and plans are being laid conducted in February, March, and April, 1978. The for a new church in the near future. team would be the Don Edwards Prophecy Seminar God has blessed the united efforts of the church in with Mike Coe as its manager and coordinator. The St. Joe. Everyone is excited, working and moving in hall was rented. A careful, conservative advertising concert, sure of the realization of the goals and program was launched, and the church worked and objectives that they have set. If the church can double prayed. its membership in two years, why can't it do the same On opening night over 1,000 people attended, the next two years, and the next? We believe that it most of them non-Adventists. Even though the area can, and will, and in this way make it possible for the was plagued with one snowstorm after another, the work of God to be finished quickly in their area of attendance continued between 300 and 600 non- God's vineyard. Adventists throughout the entire series. Hundreds made decisions to accept Christ and keep His ... on the COVER commandments. Over 100 were in the first baptismal Top: Don Edwards (right) and Mike Coe, Missouri Conference class. By the end of February, 101 persons had been evangelistic team. baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Below Left: Don Edwards (left) and Mel Eisele, St. Joseph pastor, meetings continued a full eight weeks with careful with a candidate in the baptistry. preparation of all those baptized and a total of 104 Below Right: Mel Eisele studying church building plans with were baptized by the end of the series. Delmar Saxton (right), church elder. Eisele and Saxton had a dream The pastor, the evangelistic team, and the church and a plan of action that led to the recent public evangelism and church growth. recognize the vital role they play in such a successful

The influx of new converts has overcrowded the St. Joseph church.

2 REAPER THE GREAT CONTROVERSY RECEIVED WITH GLADNESS

By Shirley Pester, New Haven District

"This book has just the answers to many of the them around town reading it. I didn't get a copy, questions I've been wanting to know about. Thank you though." She was very happy to obtain a personal very much for giving it to me!" The gentleman had just copy. received his own free copy of The Great Controversy, Another lady exclaimed, "Oh, be sure to go down and summed up the feelings of many people living in Fourth Street to my friend's house. She'll be so happy Ottawa and a number of nearby towns. to have a copy." David and Linda Clore are members of the One recipient commented that she had gone to Ottawa, Kansas, church and live in Wellsville, Kansas. the library to get a copy to read and was delighted to Their lives reflect the joy of Christian witnessing in receive one for her own home. action. In recent months they have purchased over On several occasions the Clores have been 4,600 copies of The Great Controversy with some help stopped by people requesting an additional copy. from family and church members. They have Dave's barber in Wellsville is one who has received personally had the joyous experience of handing out more than one copy. He gave the first book to a these books. They were initially inspired by and claim minister when they became involved in a religious the promise contained in the following quotation: discussion in the shop. The barber not only received "The book The Great Controversy, I appreciate and read the second book, but requested information above silver or gold, and I greatly desire that it shall on the health message and now has a copy of Ministry come before the people.. . . The results of the of Healing. circulation of this book are not to be judged by what now appears. By reading it, some souls will be aroused, and will have courage to unite themselves at once with those who keep the commandments of God. But a much larger number who read it will not take their position until they see the very events taking place that are foretold in it."—Colporteur Ministry, p. 128. One day the Clores were giving books away in Ottawa and left one at a young man's residence. The following day they stopped at a service station for gasoline. The attendant, noticing The Great Controversy books in the car, mentioned that he had received one at his home the day before. The problem was that his girl friend had started reading it and had taken it home with her. The Clores were quick to respond by giving the young man another copy for Linda and David Clore himself. A lady from Paola was visiting her daughter in The appreciation and happiness expressed by Ottawa when Linda stopped at the daughter's home. those receiving The Great Controversy must certainly When the mother saw the book she said, "A lot of be just the beginning of the great harvest which will people in Paola got that book and I've seen a lot of result. CENTRAL STATES

Coodwin joins Stephanie, Kellie and Heather. Vvangelistie Tcain Though born in Portland, Oregon, Goodwin spent most of his life in Los By E. F. Carter, Angeles, , where he re- Communication Director ceived an AA degree in history from City College, and two BA Shannon D. Goodwin has joined degrees in music from Pepperdine the evangelistic team as an associate University. He was listed in the 1976 to H. L. Thompson, evangelist. Good- edition of Who's Who Among Black win will serve as program coordi- Americans. nator and singing evangelist. Goodwin has been involved in tent He is married to the former Juanita evangelism in Southern California Geraldine Berry, an accomplished since 1972. Last spring he was the pianist and organist, of Southern Cal- speaker for the Week of Prayer at the ifornia. They have three daughters, Shannon D. Goodwin .

April 6,1978 3 CEIITRAL STATES contirued Pathfinder Workshop Held Voice of Youth Meetings At Linwood Boulevard Held in Conference

By S. H. Cox, By S. H. Cox, Director Pathfinder Director Youth Ministries The Central States Conference sec- The Central States Conference has ond annual Pathfinder Workshop was young people who are willing to held at Linwood Boulevard Temple, preach the Word of God with fire and February 3 and 4,1978. S. H. Cox, Cen- fervor. Eight young people from the tral States Pathfinder director, and M. Linwood Boulevard Church, under Y. Fleming, Pathfinder director of the the leadership of Laurence Lucas, Linwood youth at Northside. Conference, conducted Central MV Federation president, the workshop. Over six churches displayed their speaking talent at two were represented at the workshop youth meetings. where valuable information, con- The first presentation was during cepts, and ideas were shared. the eleven o'clock hour at the North- side Church in St. Louis, Missouri. These young people also presented The Voice of Youth sermons at the Bethel Church in Kansas City, Kansas. The participants were: Maurice Valentine, Jr., Margaret Mayberry, Joel Middleton, Patrice Cates, Bryan Mann, Doretha Webb, Allethia Washington and Giovani Johnson. Linwood youth at Bethel.

Special Breakfast Service position has been accepted. He ad- Held at Northside monished his listeners to remember that Almighty God is the Employer and no earthly controversy should By Ruth Brown, M. Y. Fleming at Friday night meeting. cause officers to violate the sacred Communication Secretary The workshop began Friday night trust placed upon them by God. He with Fleming presenting the subject, Newly elected officers for the year cautioned them against giving up It's Great to be Alive. In his sermon 1978 gathered at a special breakfast when adversity crosses their paths. He Sabbath morning, Gems for the King- service at the Northside Church in St. urged them to seek help from the dom, he infused his knowledge of Louis, Missouri. The agenda for the Father and continue to move rocks into a message that was most morning consisted of a short ser- forward. applicable to Pathfinders. He en- monette by H. L. Thompson, union Following the reports, breakfast couraged the church members to evangelist, and short presentations by was served, prepared by Mamie Pen- realize that God has placed the chil- department leaders regarding their ny, the church cook. dren in their hands and in the goals for the year. Northside is looking forward to a churches to be made into gems for Thompson reminded them of the great year with many new souls being the kingdom. seriousness of doing one's best once a added to the membership.

M. Y. Fleming directing craft project. In concluding the workshop Flem- ing led the 50 Pathfinder leaders and enthusiasts into the completion of a Front row, extreme left: G. D. Penick and H. L. Thompson with the church officers for 1978 at craft project on rocks. Northside Church.

Vol. XLVII, No. 7, April 6, 1978; The Central Union Reaper is published every two weeks by the Central Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 8550 Pioneers Blvd., Route 8, Lincoln, Nebraska 68526. Printed at College View Printers (). Second-class postage paid at Lincoln, Nebraska. Annual subscription price, $4.00.

4 REAPER UNION COLLEGE

HOMECOMING 1978 Thursday, April 20 Sunset Vesper Program 6:30 p.m. Fourth Annual Nursing Student- Advent Revival Alumni Seminar 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hanging of the Golden Cords 7:30 p.m. Registration 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Speaker, Don Sullivan '53 Campus and College View Church Tour 3:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Sabbath, April 22 Homecoming Dinner Social Hour-6:00 p.m. Dinner-7:00 p.m. Church Services 8:20 a.m. & 11:55 a.m. Speaker, Cree Sandefur '38 Friday, April 21 Homecoming 9:30 a.m. Departmental Open Houses 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Superintendent, Winfield Scott '68 Physical Fitness Workshop 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Alumni Potluck Dinner 1 00 p.m. Deferred Giving and Estate Collegiate Chorale Sacred Concert 4:00 p.m. Planning Seminar 9:00 a.m 10:30 a.m. Sunset Vespers Program 6:30 p.m. Honors Program 10:30 a.m. Consecration Service for Nursing Students Honors Convocation College Concert Bands 8:00 p.m. Naming of the Everett Dick Administration Building Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Myrl Manley Sunday, April 23 Speaker, Adeline Germann '53 Inauguration 9:00 a.m. Alumni Luncheon and Business Meeting 1 2:00 noon Health Education Center Honor Classes and Golden Club Helicopter Rides 8:00 a.m 11:00 a.m. Receptions 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Mini-Marathon 10:00 a.m. Honor Classes: 1903, 1928, 1938, 1953, 1968 Advancement Association Brunch 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon

Dean's List points; for a B, three points; C, two Deemer, Gary—Papillion, Jeffers, Barbara—Boulder, NE CO Released points, and D, one point. To com- DeHaan, John—Lincoln, NE *Johnson, Delmer— Deines, Steven—Lincoln, NE Boulder, CO pute the student's grade point Dickinson, Shelley— Johnson, Gary—Napoleon, Forty-seven Union College stu- average we add the number of hours Mankato, MN ND dents who earned a perfect 4.0 grade *Dietel, Robin— Jonan, Aaron—St. Louis, MO he is enrolled in and add the number Minneapolis, MN Jonan, Ingrid—St. Louis, MO point average for the first semester of points he received for each class 'Dougan, Karin—Wayzata, Kaiser, Ronald—Kennewick, are on the 1977-78 Dean's List ac- MN WA and divide the hours into the grade *Doyle, Allen—Kamloop, 'Kaldahl, Kathryn— cording to Anita Kidwiler, registrar. points. Students receiving A's in all of British Columbia Brooklyn Park, MN Besides these 47, 125 other stu- Duerksen, Becky—Church Kikuo, Rukebai—Koror, their classes would have a 4.0." Hill, TN Palau dents earned grade point averages of Durichek, Mary Ann— Kinzli, Lee—Columbus, NE The students are from 26 states and Drumwright, OK Kissner, Michael—Grand 3.5 or above and are also on the 5 foreign countries. Those marked Emoto, Mark—Pearl City, HI Junction, CO Dean's List. Each of the students Erickson, Connie— Koch, Robert—Holyrood, KS with an asterisk are ones who ob- Cleveland, ND Koziol, Carol—Swan River, carried at least 12 hours of school tained a 4.0 GPA. *Fridge, Roberta—Littleton, Manitoba work. CO 'Kraulik, Kathleen— Giacomozzi, Kent— Donaldson, MN "I am pleased that the number of DEAN'S LIST Littleton, CO Kravig, Dan—Caldwell, ID students on the Dean's List has in- GibCbOs, Mearl—Northglenn, Kgel,un Charlotte—Greeley, (First Semester, 1977-1978) CO creased from last year and that the Gibson, James—Lincoln, NE 'Laic, Leslie—Newton Ahrens, Cristal—Lincoln, NE Blake, Kelly—Thief River Glass, Peggy—Red Lake Falls, Grove, NC number of students earning 4.0 grade *Albertson, Glen—Lodi, CA Falls, MN MN Lauritzen, Barry— point averages is so high," said Dean Aman, Kathy—Lehr, ND *Booth, Sandra—Cedar *Goff, Ronald—Grand Minneapolis, MN Anderson, Clinton— Rapids, IA Rapids, MN Lawry, Jeannie—Mena, AR Hubbard, academic dean. "These stu- Hutchinson, MN Bowers, Linda—Bottineau, Gokie, Sharon—Lincoln, NE *Lemcke, Ranae—Sioux dents' accomplishments represent a *Anderson, Lori—Hurley, ND Goodgame, Ruth—Crescent Falls, SD SD Bresee, Timothy—Lincoln, City, CA LeMert, Steven—Heaton, great deal of hard work and perse- *Anderson, Sharlotte— NE Greger, Kathleen—Lincoln, ND verance," said Hubbard. Hurley, SD Brown, Myron—Eureka, KS NE Liechti, Sara—Wichita, KS Anderson, Sheila— 'Burghart, Marybeth— Gutekunst, Sylvianne— Linden, Dennis—Denver, "Students usually take between 12 Minneapolis, MN Sleepy Eye, MN Loveland, CO CO Asher, Joe—Englewood, CO *Burton, Esther—Topeka. KS Hansen, Jeffrey—Custer, SD Maloney, Ann—Lees Sum- and 18 hours of classes during a se- Atteberry, Robert—Lincoln, Carson, Mayme—El Paso, TX Hansen. Louise—Lincoln, NE mit, MO mester," said Mrs. Kidwiler. "The NE Chia, Cindy—Singapore Hanson, Keith—Estes Park, McClain, Dixie—Maple Bacon, Barry—Two Harbors, Clark, Richard—Topeka, KS CO Plain, MN hours that a student receives for a MN Clarke, Raul—Corozal Dist., Hauck, Doris—Carson, ND *McCormick, Brenda— class is determined by how many *Bailey, Mary Lynn— Belize *Heinrich, Milo—Alfred, ND Omaha, NE Marceline, MO Collier, Ginger—Shelton, NE Helm, Murdeen—Kearney, McGinn, Maureen—Port hours a class is scheduled to meet Barber, Terri—Edgeley, ND Combs. Sherry—Kansas City. NE Charlotte, FL during a week; a three-hour class Barker. Joy—Lincoln, NE MO *Henkelman, Gregory— *McIntyre, Frederick— 'Barnt, Don—Lincoln, NE Cook. Debra—Chicago. IL Roca. NE Colton, CA meets three times a week. Labora- Barr. Constance—Hanford. Cottam, Larry—Lincoln. NE Hicks. Kathleen—Omaha, *Mellor, Craig—Wichita, KS CA *Craig, Debby—Wellington. NE Miller, Daniel—Eagan, MN tory classes receive one hour of credit Bartel, Karla—Durham, KS KS Hodgson, Gregory— 'Miller, Jay—Eagan, MN for every three hours of time spent. Bauer, Mark—Loma Linda, Cupp, Carmen—Columbus, Longmont, CO Miller, Lynn—Manfred, ND CA NE *Horner, Wendy—Denver, Miller, Susan—Lincoln, NE Not only does a student receive *Beierle, Dale—Mead, CO *Cushing, Lisa—Loveland, CO *Miller, Teresa—Loveland, points for the number of classes that Bennicoff, Gary—Hamburg, CO Howard, LouAnn—Lincoln, CO PA Davidson, Clyde—Thief NE *Morgan, Douglas—Carmel, he takes but he also receives points Bevans. Beverly—Denver, River Falls, MN Huenergardt, Gwen—Ness IN for the letter grades that he makes. CO Davis, Deborah— City. KS Moscatel, Sarah—Glendale Bieber. Rodney—Onaka. SD Hendersonville. NC 'Ihrig, Robert—McCook. NE Heights, IL For an A, students receive four Blake. Fonda—Lincoln. NE

Anril 6 1978 5 UNION COLLEGE co„tirued

Murray, Katherine—Lincoln, *Palmer, Dennis— Reynolds, Martin—Pleasant Scott, Randy—Englewood, *Stokes, Douglas—Olivette, Wadsworth, Debra— NE Wilsonville, NE Hill, MO CO MO Brainerd, MN *Nashland, Steven— Peckham, Kim—Topeka, KS *Rice, Geoffrey—Overland, *Simmons, Mark— Suzuki, Ayako—Chiba-ken, *Wasemiller, Paul— Severance, CO Perrilliat, Sharon—New MO Centerville, IA Japan Wahpeton, ND Nelson, Stephen—Edina, Orleans, LA Roderick, Steven—Wayzata, *Simon, Tim—Florissant, Taggart, Todd—Lincoln, NE Weiss, Holly—Lakewood, MN Peters, Cheryl—Salina, KS MN MO Thompson, Verl—Belle, MO CO 'Nickum, Craig—Sioux City, Pierce, Becky—Lincoln, NE Rogers, Roland—Lincoln, NE Sisneros, Dianne— Toay, Bryce—Edgeley, ND *Welch, Brenda—Lincoln, IA *Pierce, Timothy—Lincoln, Russell, Donald—West Widefield, CO *Toay, Cynthia—Edgeley, NE Nikkels, Muriel—Pierre, SD NE Covina, CA Smith, Rhonda—Hatton, ND ND Werner, Dorothy—Eaton, Ogden, Kathryn—Lincoln, Powell, Kirk—Lawrence, KS Sabel, Joseph—Storm Lake, Smith, Thomas—St. Paul, *Tomoda, Tom—Chiba-ken, CO NE Prusia, Duane—Denver, CO IA MN Japan White, Nelda—Drury, MO Ogden, Ronald—Lincoln, Ratter, Michael—Berrien Sales, Beth—Craig, CO *Smith, Wayne—Hudson Torres, Olivia—Harlingen, Wickizer, Randall— NE Springs, MI *Sash, Bette—Brownsdale, Bay, Saskatchewan TX Chanute, KS Olson, Lynette—Valentine, Reeve, Barbara—Lincoln, NE MN Spaulding, Konni— Van Horn, Rita—Cheyenne, Wiltse, Karen—Woodbine, NE *Reeve, Derral—Lincoln, NE Saxton, Connie—St. Joseph, Broomfield, CO WY IA Ordelheide, Peggy— *Reid, Ellen—Talent, OR MO Stigge, Janene—West Vaughn, Eddie—Newburg, Woods, Dale—Placerville, Englewood, CO Reiswig, Susan—Manfred, Schneider, Michael— Burlington, IA MO CA ND Crandon, WI Wadell, Sheri—St. Paul, MN NEBRASKA

rho H Are Ltd€‘ winners. Please plan to be with us for

:amp \ this series. II ( We will pray for your presence at By H. H. Voss, President camp meeting, and for the presence of the Holy Spirit. Nebraska camp meeting has been a great spiritual experience for our constituency. This year's, we are con- ) fident, will be just as great. We urge you to carefully note the schedule of By Roger Baker, speakers tentatively outlined and Communication Secretary make your plans to attend as much as possible. By planning vacation time to Elder and Mrs. H. C. Reile and benefit from this great spiritual con- daughter, Julene, were honored at a vocation, many more could par- farewell pizza party Saturday eve- ticipate than think possible. ning, March 11, at the Piedmont Park Especially note two of our speakers Church's fellowship hall. More than who will be running a complete series 175 members and friends attended. of meetings. Having accepted the pastorate of First: will have the Piedmont Park in September, 1974, entire series of evening meetings. Reile set about building the stature of Elder Ford is known throughout Ad- Desmond Ford the church so that it became known ventism as an outstanding spokes- throughout the Lincoln area. Active man on the great Biblical themes of efforts were made to attract young salvation, which have been noted not people, and the membership grew to only by leaders in , but also more than 450. by theologians in the Protestant Heart surgery in January, 1977, ranks. He heads the theology depart- made it necessary for Reile to curtail ment of Avondale College in Aus- his pastoral activities so much that he tralia on a two-year exchange pro- felt he could not adequately shep- gram with Pacific Union College, herd the flock. When he had the op- where he is teaching. He will bring portunity to return to educational ad- into sharp focus great theological ministration, the kind of work he did concepts that will be vital for all of for 24 years before becoming a pas- God's people to understand, espe- tor, he accepted. cially in these last moments of time. The Reiles are at home in James- You will be thrilled by his message. town, North Dakota, where he is now Second: Notice the eleven o'clock superintendent of education for the Bible study by J. Reynolds Hoffman North Dakota Conference. each day of camp meeting. Elder "Lincoln has been good to us," Hoffman, an outstanding preacher, is Reile stated, "and although North now an evangelist with Faith For To- Dakota is where we grew up, and go- day. His years of experience in pas- ing there is like going home, our toral work and evangelism have made friends in Lincoln will ever be a real him one of our most effectual soul J. Reynolds Hoffman part of our thoughts."

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NEBRASKA CONFERENCE 1978 CAMP MEETING SCHEDULE Opening Service Friday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m. with H. H. Voss

SABBATH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SABBATH TIME June 10 June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 June 16 June 17

6:30-7:10 W. S. Lee Myrl Manley Don Hawley Don Hawley Don Hawley R. C. Thomas R. C. Thomas R. C. Thomas a.m.

Sabbath School TEMPERANCE WORKSHOP - A. V. Pinkney Sabbath School SABBATHS Mission Story C. A. Williams C. A. Williams C. A. Williams Mission Story 9:00-10:45 A. Wessels T. Carter T. Carter R. C. Thomas J. 0. Iversen C. Bishop Lesson DAILY Lesson C. Bishop L. Cornforth Don Hawley 9:00-10:15 L. A.-Publishing YOUTH MINISTRY WORKSHOP L. A.G. White

11:00-12:00 R. Hoffman W. 0. Coe a.m.

1:00-2:00 TRUST SERVICES WORKSHOP - T. Carter, C. Bishop p.m.

11111g FAMILY LIFE SEMINAR -Ward Hill Evangelism 2:15-3:30 Education ABC I 41111/E I Emphasis p.m. Emphasis Book Sale SABBATH SCHOOL WORKSHOP -J. Dunham W. 0. Coe

1. SABBATH SCHOOL WORKSHOP - J. Dunham 4:00-5:15 Publishing Family Life Special Seminar - Feature p.m. Emphasis Ward Hill EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKSHOP

Voice of Prophecy Desmond Ford Desmond Ford Desmond Ford Desmond Ford Desmond Ford H. M. S. Desmond Ford 7:30 p.m. Desmond Ford Richards, Sr. King's Heralds YOUTH SCHEDULE Opening Service Friday June 9, at 7:30 p.m. with Mike Fellows SABBATH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SABBATH TIME June 10 June 11 June 12 tl June 13 June 14 June 15 June 16 June 17 Sabbath School SABBATHS Sabbath School Missions YOUTH MINISTRIES WORKSHOP - Les Pitton Missions 9:00-10:45 I. Piercey T. Wessels DAILY Lesson WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH - Mike Fellows Lesson 9:00-10:15 W. Hill F. Bresee

11:00-12:00 M. Fellows Les Pitton Desmond Ford Don Hawley Russ Thomas 0. Iversen Les Pitton Mike Fellows a.m.

2:15 p.m. L. Cornforth DISCUSSION (s aff)

SABBATHS 4:00 p.m. RECREATION Les Pitton DAILY 3:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m. Mike Fellows

CAMP MEETING RESERVATION BLANK June 9-17 Platte Valley Academy Shelton, Nebraska

PLEASE CHECK YOUR PREFERENCE (please print or type) 0 Tent space without electricity $ .50 per night 0 Trailer space with electricity for lights $ 1.00 per night Name El Dormitory room with roommate 0 Girls 0 Boys*. $ 10.00 full time (roommate will be assigned by locating office) Address 0 Dormitory room for two 0 Girls 0 Boys."' $ 20.00 full time ”No reservations with children under age 12 may be made for the boy's dormitory. City State Zip Dormitory rooms have two single beds. No furniture may be moved. You must furnish your own bedding and towels. Preference will be given those staying for entire camp. No electric hot plates or heaters of any kind are allowed in the dormitory. NO PETS, PLEASE.

Mail this reservation to: N. K. Harvey, Nebraska Conference of SDA, Box 6037, Lincoln, NE 68506. Reservations will be held until 6 p.m only, Friday, June 9. Kansas Ministers where, with limited preparation time, The Fifty-year Golden Honor Class Hold Three-day Conclave class members could conduct a very will be the class of 1928. Elder H. D. successful Bible study. Special atten- Jeffries was president of that class and By A. C. McClure, President tion was given to lesson content, sub- will be one of the speakers for the ject order, and the bridging of one weekend. H.M.S. Richards, Jr., will be A very intensive three-day session text to another with key thoughts. the Sabbath morning speaker. Also was conducted with the ministers of Purpose of this training was to assist included on the program will be the Kansas Conference on February the minister in becoming an even Pastor Milton Erhart, class of 1958, and 20-22 as they sought to improve their more effective soul winner and to Mrs. Marvin (Emma) Dick, class of Bible teaching skills. Instructor for the enable him to train his members in 1938. classes was Jerry Johnson, confer- the art of witnessing. ence evangelism coordinator. The course was based upon a manual Johnson's manual, Bible Studies authored by Johnson that simplifies You Can Give, is published by the witnessing and giving Bible studies. Southern Publishing Association and Much of the session time was spent is available through your Kansas Ad- in simulated Bible study situations ventist Book Center. H.M.S. Richards, Jr.

r There were no lost mo- ments in the round table discussions. Pastors and their wives listen intently as Jerry Johnson makes a point. Other honor classes will be those of 1938, 1948, 1958, 1968, and the senior class of 1978. A special invitation is ex- tended to former students and grad- uates of Hill Academy and Strode Academy, predecessors to Enter- prise Academy. All EA graduates, for- mer students and former staff mem- bers, and all friends of EA are urged to be present for this thrilling weekend. All signs indicate an all-time record attendance this year.

Conference Audit Reveals Record Growth

By A. C. McClure, President The annual audit of conference ac- Enterprise Academy tivities was conducted by the Kansas Celebrates 15th Homecoming Conference Executive Committee on 1978 Tuesday, March 7, revealing un- KANSAS By Teddric Mohr, Director paralleled growth during 1977. Some Communications of the encouraging developments are CAMP MEETING as follows: The 15th annual Enterprise Acad- Soul-Winning—The best year in emy homecoming and alumni re- history was closed with 296 individ- May 26 - June 3 union will convene at the academy on uals joining God's remnant church Friday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. It will through baptism or profession of close Saturday night when the Enter- faith. A strong program of public ENTERPRISE prise Academy choir and band pre- evangelism combined with a general ACADEMY sent a musical extravaganza in the enthusiasm for soul winning has been chapel. There will also be a basket- blessed of the Lord with these fine Nine days of inspiring ball game in the gymnasium be- results. Conference evangelists are study, fellowship and music tween the academy and the alumni Clinton Adams and Lee Thompson. all-stars. Registration begins at 6 p.m. (Watch this column Membership Growth — Accom- for further details) in the gymnasium lobby on Friday panying the increased baptisms is in- evening. creased total membership. Another

SI PFADrD record established in 1977 was in net Educational Drive-in sity, carefully covered the intricacies growth with year-end figures reveal- of interpretation of achievement ing 226 more members than at the Held at Topeka tests. year's start. This brought conference To rejuvenate the creating, dis- By Wilbur A. Burton, total membership to 4,487. covering, and exploring spirit, Director of Education Tithe — God also abundantly teachers visited the Topeka Adven- blessed in the financial operation of "Up With Teachers and Teaching in ture Center. Created to show how the conference with a 13.3 percent Kansas" was the theme of the halls and walls can teach, the interior increase in tithe income. Though this February 27 Teacher Drive-in. Kansas of the Adventure Center reflects the does not allow for great growth church school teachers gathered at belief that learning can be challeng- beyond spiraling inflationary costs, it Topeka for professional updating, ar- ing and exciting. does enable a steady and stable ranged by the elementary supervisor, The elementary teaching force building of God's work. Among other Billie Peckham, and the superin- gained renewed personal motivation things, the conference committee is tendent. for higher achievement by watching giving study to increase of the con- Nona Tollefson, of Kansas Univer- the impelling film, Up With Teachers. ference pastoral staff in order to pro- vide better pastoral coverage of church needs. Though spiritual growth is difficult to measure and statistics may appear lifeless, we praise God for His direc- tion, for every person who has be- come a part of God's remnant family, and for the many evidences of faithfulness and dedication of God's people in Kansas.

Sedan Church Holds Social Event

Sunday, February 19, a Valentine Social was held at the Sedan church. A fellowship supper was served and the Kansas Elementary-Intermediate schoolteachers in session at the recent Drive-in: From left Disney film, Almost Angels, was front row: Wilbur Burton, director of education; Billie Peckham, elementary supervisor; Nona viewed by those present. Tollefson, lecturer from Kansas University. HOSPITALS

LaVenne iculav He was School Board chairman for Denver's Mile High Academy for \Vas I Esteemed several years and was a board mem- By Greg Rumsey, ber, a Sabbath school teacher and the Public Relations Intern head elder at Denver South Church at LaVerne L. Nicolay, a long-time various times. friend of Porter Memorial Hospital, Surviving LaVerne Nicolay are his died February 21 in Denver at the age wife, Dorothy, who resides in Den- of 63 after a long illness. ver; a sister, Verla Chelf; and two He was a member of the hospital sons, Donald L. Nicolay, M.D., of governing board at Porter and, along Boulder, Colorado, and Robert 0. with his family, was active in the Nicolay, a mortician, of Denver. church throughout the 36 years that In remarks at the February 24 me- he lived in the Denver area. morial service attended by more than Born in Muscatine, Iowa, Mr. La Verne L. Nicolay 400 relatives, colleagues and friends Nicolay joined the Adventist Church morial Hospital prompted the board at Denver South Church, Robert Wil- as a teenager before attending Union to adopt a special resolution after his son referred to the legacy left behind College, and, later, the University of death. "His record of service . . . by Mr. Nicolay. A devoted family, a Nebraska. While in Lincoln, he met stands as an example of the positive Christian brotherhood, and a Dorothy Hutchison, who became his ways in which one citizen, motivated memory of admiration in the business wife two years later in 1936. by love and concern for others, can world were cited as testifying to a life Nicolay's seven years as a member provide outstanding leadership," the which touched many in a beneficial of the governing board of Porter Me- resolution stated. way.

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someone requested to see the books. torists were afraid to venture out. ALL WYOMING Hansen worked by appointment Wind and snow kept attendance low only, as long as he lived in Laramie. for several days. But with the active, SPRING In 1975 Charles Schmidt. a litera- earnest visiting led by David Rose, FEDERATION ture evangelist, was stopped from evangelist, four persons were bap- working in Laramie. This time it was tized at the end of the third week. In- Lander, Wyoming taken to District Court in Cheyenne cluded were Jim Dutton and his two 2nd & Eugene Streets where Judge Brimmer handed down daughters. This united the Dutton 10:30 a.m. the aforementioned favorable ver- family because Jim's wife, Texanna, April 9, 1978 dict for our work. The City Council was already a member. Also baptized Potluck Dinner waited until the last day they had for was Chrissy Hughes whose father was appealing and threw the case into baptized in an earlier Casper series Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in conducted by Lynn Martell. Green River Ordinance Denver. The conclusion of this case was Settled in Laramie reached on November 23, 1977. By a two to one decision the court ruled By R. L. Johnson, favorably for the work of literature Communication Secretary evangelists. Their work was not de- The District Court in fined solicitor, peddler, hawker, or Cheyenne handed down a favorable itinerant merchant, but rather as a ruling for literature evangelism work legitimate function of the Seventh- on February 26, 1976. This, however, day Adventist Church in its work of didn't prevent the Laramie City spreading the gospel. Council from appealing the case to The above decision stands today as the United States Court of Appeals in law. This is a landmark case for others Denver. The story behind this court elsewhere to follow also. The doors of Dorothy Rose assists her husband in various case follows. freedom are still open. phases of evangelism. Here she is pictured Conflict between literature evan- addressing envelopes for mailing. gelists and the Laramie Police De- ew Members Baptized Two weeks later there was another partment has been going on for sev- baptism of six adults. One young liaNN this \ I(‘etinu;s eral years. During the late winter of man, Gary Moore, had been prom- 1971 Leif Hansen, a literature evan- ised a $340 a month raise beginning By Donavon Kack, Pastor gelist, was living in and working the March 1 as a coal mine boss. Gary told Laramie area. The publishing direc- Opening night saw 40 nonmem- his superintendent he could no long- tor, Paul Vercio, went to Laramie to bers, nearly all adults, in attendance. er work Sabbaths and he was told, work with Hansen one day following Membership in Rawlins was only 39. "You will have to go on graveyard and up lead cards. One young man indi- lose your raise." They thought this cated an interest in the books. A would make him change his mind. All friend, visiting in the home said he he said was, "Okay!" His superiors wasn't interested but would listen. At are baffled yet. How can a man with the close of the canvass the man that such talent and ambition let religion appeared at first interested said he mean so much? Gary's wife, Jennifer, didn't want to buy the books and the was rebaptized and their daughter other man pulled out his police was dedicated. badge and said Hansen and Vercio Susan Robidoux, a Rawlins mem- were under arrest. It had all the ap- ber, had surgery during the time of pearances of a deliberate setup. the meetings. Rose and Kack visited Hansen was allowed to go home be- her and prayed for her and included cause he lived there but Vercio was her roommate, Bette Howard, in the held in custody for three hours. prayer. After the ministers left Bette Seventy-five dollars was wired and asked, "Who were those men?" posted as bond money. The next Susan told her, "Seventh-day Ad- morning Vercio appeared before the ventist ministers." Bette then re- judge and pleaded not guilty. In May plied, "I want to go to that church." of that same year Joe Hunt and Mel- This led Bette and her husband, Ken, vin Adams from the General Confer- Story time was conducted by Evangelist to attend the meetings. Ken quit ence, along with Vercio from the David Rose. Adults as well as children en- smoking after attending the first Wyoming Conference appeared be- joyed the stories. meeting. His employer kindly grant- fore the City Council to no avail. The Snow fell that night and all day the ed his request for Sabbaths off. Ken decision was that literature evangel- second day of the meetings. By night- and Bette Howard were baptized and ists' work was illegal except when fall the snow was so deep most mo- their children dedicated.

10 R FAPFR the program and had been able to :(»ni mnit Services ( :enter overcome his smoking. A reunion was held on February 21 By Hazel Oddie, with 12 attending. Ten of the par- By Merle Greenway Communication Secretary ticipants had still not smoked and the others were still hoping to completely Public attention was recently fo- "How can you help someone to conquer the habit. cused upon the Powell Community stop smoking when you have never Services Center, when a local chapter smoked a cigarette yourself?" asked Birthday Dinner Given of the League of Women Voters spon- Carol, a skeptical 3-pack a day smoker sored a human services tour. De- on the first night of Worland's Five- For Faith For Today signed to acquaint area citizens with a day Plan to Stop Smoking, held in the variety of available community re- By Keith Boyson conference room of the Washakie sources, the guided, bus-accommo- Memorial Hospital. It was suggested Thursday evening, February 9, at dated tour welcomed participation that she ask this same question at the 6:30 p.m., the Worland Seventh-day by approximately 20 individuals. end of the five nights. Carol was fairly Adventist elementary students host- The Adventist Community Services typical of the 24 participants attend- ed parents and interested members Center provided a point of origin for ing that first night, January 22. Ap- to a Faith For Today birthday dinner. the tour, followed by visits to the proximately 700 cigarettes had been The gift suggestion was 10ct for each Powell Day Care Center, the local smoked that day by those attending, year the participant had been blessed Headstart program, the Northwest and it was obvious they were not go- with. $66.02 was sent to Faith For To- Child Development Center, a CETA ing to quit without a struggle. A few day. (Comprehensive Education and had already given up the struggle Training Act) weatherized home, and before the second night since they the Senior Citizens Center. The ac- never returned to finish the program. tivities began with a midmorning The clinic was directed by John Od- snack, served by Marilyn Deiss, die, local pastor, and Richard Rush, Martha Ankeny, Erva Carothers, and M.D., a former Adventist living in Ruth Greenway. Many individuals re- town, volunteered his services for three nights of the week. sponded favorably to the Pero of- Each night saw a marked change in fered as a coffee substitute. the attitude of those attending; en- Marilyn Deiss, director of the Com- thusiasm mounted, and skepticism munity Services Center and president disappeared along with the cough- of the Western Wyoming Dorcas ing spells, as each one followed the Federation, answered questions re- day's program through. garding the availability and nature of By the final night 18 were still at- Kim Peele sends a letter to Faith For Today. services offered while conducting a tending and 11 had completely quit. The Tuesday afternoon prior to the brief tour of the facilities. Participants Six had greatly reduced their intake dinner, the girls went to the home of then boarded a Powell City Recrea- and only one, who had not attended Mrs. Clayton Curtis and baked ten tion Bus for travel to remaining points all five nights had not drastically re- dozen rolls while the boys remained of interest. According to Marilyn duced her smoking. at school and prepared lentil roast. Deiss, the occasion did much to in- Carol never did ask me that ques- The students, five boys and three crease community awareness of tion again. By the last night she was girls, separated into three teams to center goals and efforts, in a manner well on the way to conquering the plan the program, menu, and deco- likely to encourage greater participa- tobacco habit. Later we learned from rations. During the program they wel- tion and response. The morning tour her that her husband who was too ill comed and seated the guests and concluded with a dinner at the Senior to attend with her, had also followed served the dinner. Citizens Center. HIGHLIGHTS

Andrews University Needs University preparing to serve as min- isters. They are sponsored, as minis- Your Investment for Youth terial interns, respectively, by the Ne- braska, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, By Marilyn Thomsen and Central States Conferences. Ben Maxson, Delmar Austin . . . Douglas Ludwig seminary stu- In recent years conferences in the . . Ben Maxson . . . Richard Rose dent at Andrews Central Union have sponsored a . . . Emmitt Slocumb . . . These are University. number of men such as these through more than just names. In the not-so- the master of divinity program at the distant future Central Union mem- theological seminary at Andrews as bers may become acquainted with part of the churchwide effort to train them. Right now they are at Andrews ministers at a professional level.

April A 1Q7A 11 HIGHLIGHTS contimed

Through them you have a stake in An- Smoot, president of Andrews. "Many the Andrews biennial offering. All the drews University. At the present time of the students could not come to An- money given will strengthen schol- these men and nine others are en- drews or continue their studies if arship funds whose sole purpose is to rolled and will bring their knowl- funds were not available to assist provide financial help to graduate- edge and skills to the Central Union them. The contribution that many are level students. after completing their nine-quarter making as pastors, teachers, evangel- Please don't consider your con- program. ists, and alumni here at home and tribution as just a gift. Think of it as an This summer seminary students will overseas is a testimony for the stu- investment in the present and future cooperate in an evangelistic cam- dents you have helped in the past." of the church. It pays the highest paign and field school in Greeley, On April 15 the church has an dividends—in enriched lives, leaders Colorado, with Lynn Martell. Similar opportunity to help graduate and for the church, and citizens for the programs have been held since 1973 seminary students by contributing to heavenly kingdom. in Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction Seminary students pursuing mas- ter's or doctor's degrees make up less OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS . . . than half of the 766 graduate-level COURSE: PERSPECTIVES IN COMMUNICATION students enrolled at Andrews this year. The others are enrolled in School of Graduate Studies pro- June 12 - July 7, 1978 grams. Graduates from every Ad- ventist college in the North American KNOW-HOW Division and from schools overseas The course assists the student in practical communication processes are included in the international stu- in the following areas: dent body. 1. Local church communications Andrews graduates include Cleo 2. Newswriting Johnson, assistant executive director 3. Radio programming of Shawnee Mission Medical Center, 4. Script writing Arlo Krueger, principal of Platte Val- 5. Photography ley Academy, and Don Schneider, 6. Spot announcements — radio & TV president of the Wyoming Con- 7. Advertising ference. 8. Audio-visual techniques By continuing support of graduate 9. Church newsletters programs at Andrews, the Seventh- 10. Institutional public relations and philanthropy day Adventist Church shows its in- terest in providing a Christian setting INFORMATION where students can seek advanced The class will meet daily Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 knowledge with the religious per- p.m. spective not found in secular educa- Graduate students may earn four hours of credit. tion. Since 1973 Graduate School Director: Victor H. Cooper, Associate Director, Department of Com- enrollment has increased 25 percent. munication, General Conference. Graduate programs now available in- Lecturers: Harold Reiner, James Gallagher, and Milton Murray of the clude master of arts in teaching General Conference Department of Communication. James Chase and degrees in 15 areas, master of arts de- Colleen Garber of Andrews University. grees in seven areas, master of music and master of business administra- RESERVATION FORM tion degrees, and doctor of educa- tion degrees in three areas. The sem- inary offers two master's and two Name doctoral programs. The strength of a university lies not Address only in worthwhile curricula, a com- petent faculty, and good facilities, though. At its heart is a group of well- [ ] Please register me for the course, CHMN-570 Perspectives in Com- prepared, inquiring, committed stu- munication. dents. For this reason Andrews offers [ J I would like academic credit. financial help to qualified students [ J Please send me information about accommodations. from around the world through scholarship and endowment funds. [ 1 I have previously attended Andrews University. "It is imperative that scholarship funds be augmented to meet the in- Send to: Director of Admissions creasing needs of students in the Andrews University United States and the world field for Berrien Springs, MI 49104 financial assistance," says Joseph G.

r A nr n Youth Rally Held Additional music was provided by On one Sabbath morning the In Farmington young children from the nursery un- pastor's Bible class expanded past the der the direction of Clara Mae Doer- doors and into the hall. Attendance in By Shirley George, ing. the sanctuary swelled to full capacity Communication Secretary One evening was highlighted by a during the worship service. discussion of Dr. and Mrs. Bohan- The first in a series of baptisms was A four-corner area youth rally non's work in the Middle East, il- held Friday night, February 10, in con- geared to persons between 16 and 35 lustrated by the wearing of costumes junction with a communion service years of age was held Sabbath, Feb- and the showing of artifacts from for the entire church. Many are still ruary 11, in Farmington, New Mexico. Biblical Heshbon, an archaeological studying for baptism and partici- The day-long event was well-attend- excavation. pating in the Bible-mark- ed by members from Farmington, Baptisms were held on three of the ing program twice each week. Aztec, Cortez (Colorado), La Vida four Sabbaths in February, as well as The Holy Spirit led one couple to Mission, and other points in San Juan on March 4 in the Littleton church. find a program leaflet in a garbage County, which is a part of the Colo- Nine had been baptized as of March chute in their apartment building at a rado Conference. 4, and more were expected to unite time when they had been looking Allan William- with the church by the end of the into many churches, transcendental son, youth di- month. meditation and sciences to fill their rector of the Colorado Con- Follow-up meetings were sched- need. They are now eager to share ference, and Les uled to continue through March for their new-found faith. Pitton discuss participants in the It Is Written Mark Duggan, a young man visiting Festival of Faith seminar which George Vandeman from Omaha, Nebraska, postponed at youth rally in plans to return to his home after Farmington, conducted February 4 in the Denver New Mexico. area. Foley reports many have been attending the opening meetings. Not attending the Saturday and Sunday only has he been baptized, but three A youth-oriented theme charac- evening Bible-marking sessions reg- friends whom he brought to the terized the morning sermon by Allan meetings have either joined the Williamson, conference youth direc- ularly, with some indicating a strong church or are considering member- tor. In an afternoon session, Les Pit- interest in church membership. ship. Mark, meanwhile, is planning to ton, Central Union youth director, study for the ministry at Union discussed plans for the Festival of Successful Meetings College. Faith March 29-April 1 in Lincoln, Ne- Held in Northglenn braska. Complementing the religious ser- By Kathy Carlson, vices at the rally were two fellowship Communications Secretary meals served in the school gymna- sium, a singspiration and an evening Recent evangelistic meetings in of recreation after sunset. Northglenn, Colorado, began with an opening night attendance of 500 in Littleton Has Two-pronged the Community Center. Double sessions were held the first Saturday Evangelistic Thrust and Sunday evenings. Dennis Sellers, conference evangelist, and his wife By Greg Rumsey, Judy were assisted by Elder and Mrs. Communication Intern Henry Barron of the Chapel Haven Church. At least 53 persons have been Dennis Sellers (right) baptizes a couple and A two-pronged evangelistic thrust their neighbor in the Chapel Haven Church. in the Littleton, Colorado, church added to the Chapel Haven congre- From left are John and Sue Molnar and Larry during early 1978 included a series of gation. Evers. meetings by Jack Bohannon and local follow-up to an It Is Written seminar in nearby Denver, reports Doug Foley, pastor. A five-week Prophecy 21 series was concluded February 25 by Bohannon and his wife Donna. He illustrated his lectures with the multi-media presen- tation which has come to characterize his successful evangelistic approach. Assisting with music during the ef- fort were Sam and Donna Woods, who were recently invited by the con- ference to join the Bohannon team First group of baptismal candidates receiving their certificates in the Sellers evangelistic permanently as singing evangelists. meetings.

April 6,1978 13 COLORADO conthised

Nancy Boatman's desire to join the school classroom, reorganize classes family of God was too strong to let an in the sanctuary to accommodate the Lay Nutrition Instructors accident at work which broke three 50-member doctrine class, and make Training Course of her ribs change her mind about other essential adjustments. As a follow-up program, a Five-Day 12 Noon, May 15-3 p.m., May 18 being baptized the following day. Because of the degree of con- Plan was conducted at the Chapel Cost for registration and books, tinuing interest and the number of Haven Church February 19-23, with 535.00; Meals, $20.00. new members, the Sellers remained seven in successful attendance. How- Lodging provided by conference Cost of meals, registration, books, and in the Northglenn area an additional ard Barron, principal of the Brighton three weeks after the series officially transportation to be cared for by church Junior Academy, directed the plan, and individuals as determined by each concluded to continue working with assisted by medical personnel in the church. those desiring to study. Please do not bring children since no A happy problem of overcrowding church. Requests have come from child care service will be provided. new members for a vegetarian Send reservation and deposits to De- has arisen, since space was limited in partment of Health, Colorado Confer- many of the children's classrooms cooking school, and Barron says such ence, 2520 So. Downing, Denver, CO even prior to the meetings. Plans are a program will be planned in the near 80210. being made to add another Sabbath future. MISSOURI

Kansas (:itv La unch es Nostalgic Taste of Corn f..\ - ge ist ic Th rust Results in Investment Gift

By Jim Epperson By Rosa lee Dye On February 18, the churches in the People from St. Louis never forgot Kansas City, Missouri, area met to lay their delight from eating Sabbath Bob Dye plans to implement an evangelistic School Investment sweet corn down thrust that it is hoped will reap hun- along the Gascosage River on Bland dreds of souls for Christ. Dye's farm. In January, 1978, they felt a strong appreciation so they sent $10 to Bland Dye, a member of the Waynesville Ralph Dye is now a junior pre-med church, with the following message: student at Union College. Bob Dye "Many years ago during our sum- will be attending Union College again mer vacation we were privileged to after being out for several years. It is stay on your land. Your grandsons amazing that these people never were selling corn for the Almighty. I forgot through all these years. can still taste it. Thank you. Signed, It gives the Dyes great joy to place Lynn Martell (center) and the area pastors in Your sincere friend." Kansas City, Missouri. this $10 received, into the 1978 Invest- The grandsons were Ralph and Bob ment fund and share this experience Lynn Martell, union conference Dye. As little boys they planted sweet with others. evangelist, spoke to the enthusiastic corn in their father's garden for In- congregation of the needs for re- vestment. The Lord blessed and the commitment to finishing God's work. corn was so very delicious. The boys He emphasized the need to have pre- sold it to people who rented cabins Advertising preparation for the evangelistic along the river on their grandfather's meetings beginning in April. Through farm. Price Increase the use of the Basic Bible and Opera- tion Andrew the church members are starting their evangelistic efforts for The rate for Reaper classified-type ads after April 15, 1978 will be $6.00 for the crusade beginning April 15. 40 words or less, plus 15 cents for each As the pastors and church mem- additional word. Ads originating outside bers met to plan the Prophecy Sem- the Central Union will be $8.00 for 40 inar, they felt that methodical plan- Ralph Dye words or less, plus 20 cents for each additional word. This increase brings ning would lay the groundwork for a Reaper rates more nearly in line with successful series of meetings. They those of other union papers. The per- work with great anticipation to pave sonal subscription price of the Reaper is the way for the outpouring of the also increased to $4.00 per year. Holy Spirit.

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