SSAS/Lialt# Volume 50, No. 9, May 7, 1981 Oshawa, Ontario

Mother's Day — May 10 She looketh well to the ways of her household . . . Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. — Proverbs 31:27. 28

What Shall We Do With the Children? by A. Lennox, Sabbath School Director, British Columbia Conference

That is the burning question to which population. If we neglect working for the captivate their interest in religious things every Seventh-day Adventist church needs children we miss hundreds and thousands of before this time, very few will take the step to address itself. One of the greatest chal- conversions. for Christ. Reaching boys and girls with the lenges before us as Christians is the winning At what age in the lifespan of a person is good news of the gospel is a rewarding of boys and girls to the Lord Jesus Christ. one most susceptible to the teachings of the ministry. There has never been a time since the gospel? Sometime ago a group of evangelical As we turn back the pages of time to the Pharaohs of Egypt or the days of Herod that Christian churches gave careful considera- year 1895 we discover the blueprint of Child we have seen such an assault on the children tion to that question and prepared the follow- Evangelism in these clear unmistakeable as we are witnessing in Canada today. The ing figures: words. "Fathers and mothers, if you have liquor industry wants the children and they 1. 75% of all conversions take place guarded your own children from the wiles of are doing everything possible to lower the before the age of twenty. the foe, look about you to save the souls of the drinking age. The cigarette industry wants 2. Nineteen out of twenty who become children who have not such care ... There are the children. The pornography crowd wants Christians do so before they reach the youth all around us to whom the members of the children, the rock crowd wants the chil- age of twenty-five. the church owe a duty; for Christ has died for dren — but what about the church? Is Christian 3. Between the ages of 18 and twenty- them .. . They are precious in the sight of God leadership of the church interested in the five only one in 5,000 becomes a and He desires their eternal happiness." children of the community? Christian. R & H, Jan. 29, 1895 Let our best energies How important is child evangelism to the 4. At age 45 only one in 10,000 becomes be directed to this task. We may confidently overall success of the church in its outreach a Christian. expect God to do His part if we do ours. to the community? Should evangelism funds 5. Above age 45 only one in 200,000 When Vacation Bible School is announced be spent only for adult evangelism? Does becomes a Christian. in your church won't you please dedicate a God love adults more than He loves children? The Desire of Ages from page 512-515 few mornings to this important work. Vaca- Is that why children are often bypassed or brings out the same thought that children are tion Bible School is not baby-sitting for the neglected during an effort. These and many the most impressionable. "In the children community. It is evangelism of the highest other questions come to mind and beg for an who were brought in contact with Him, Jesus order. answer, as we take a long, hard look at the saw the men and women who should be heirs In Summary methods we employ as a church to win the of His grace and subjects of His kingdom, 1. "In His work as a public teacher, lost. and some of them would become martyrs for Christ never lost sight of the children." Two statements from the blueprint of His sake. He knew that these children would Counsels to Teachers, p. 179 Seventh-day Adventist evangelism give us listen to Him and accept Him as their 2. "We may bring hundreds and thousands the rationale of Vacation Bible School. "We Redeemer far more readily than would of children to Christ if we will work for may bring hundreds and thousands of children grown-up people . . . It is still true that them." Counsels to Teachers, p. 172 to Christ — if we will work for them." children are the most susceptible to the 3. "The soul of the little child that believes Counsels to Parents, Teachers and Students, teachings ofthe gospel; their hearts are open in Christ is as precious in His sight as page 172 "Through the children many parents to divine influences, and strong to retain the the angels about His throne." Testi- will be reached." Evangelism, page 584 lessons received." monies, Vol. 4, p. 491 Think of it, hundreds and thousands of Why is this such an important ministry? 4. "When Jesus told the disciples not to children brought to Christ, plus many many By the time a boy or girl has reached the age forbid the children to come to Him, He parents won to Him. Every summer we make of thirteen, fourteen or fifteen, the attractions was speaking to His followers in all a good start but only scratch the surface of of the world have for the most part taken hold ages, to officers of the church, to what may be accomplished. For example — of his life and have become routine in his ministers, helpers and all Christians. did you know that 25% of the population in daily living. The temptations of smoking, Jesus is drawing the children, and He almost any given community is under the age drugs, and the theatre and other debasing bids us, Suffer them to come; as if He of 10 years and that another 25% is between activities have captivated his life and religion would say, they will come if you do not the ages of 10 and 25? If we continue to beam is just not for him. It seems that the goal to hinder them." Desire of Ages, p. 517 the Advent message to adults only, as we live-it-up is appealing to a younger age of have been doing, we are missing half of the children each year and if the church does not Vacation Bible School is Evangelism of the Highest Order

Editor, P.F. Lemon, Associate Editor, June Polishuk. Issued semi-monthly, annual subscription price in Canada $2.00. Out of Union $4.00. Printed by Maracle Press Limited. Second class mail registration number 0912. Address all enquiries to 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario LI H 1H8. Official Organ of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada: President, L.L. Reile; Secretary, P.F. Lemon; Treasurer, N.W. KI am; Auditor, L.D. Dunn; Departmental Directors: Communication, L.R. Krenzler; ISSN 0702-5084 Education, M.S. Graham; Health, R. Matiko, M.D.; Lay Activities and Sabbath School, L.A. Shipowick; Ministerial, W.R. Bornstein; Publishing, Walter Ruba; Revivalist, J.W. Lehman; Stewardship, P.A. Parks; Trust Services, F. Lloyd Bell; Youth and Temperance, Bill Edsell; Consultant to Health Care Institutions, A.G. Rodgers

2 Canadian Adventist Messenger Praise God for the Simple Things!

by G.D. Strunk Adventist Health Ministries

In our last article entitled, "Eating animal products, spices, coffee, tea and There is value in the what. But it's not just Between Meals Shortens Life" we looked at more. Cancer experts estimate that 80% of what you eat, it's when you eat also. It's the seven health practices studied by Belloc all cancer is preventable by a prudent life- whether we eat breakfast or skip breakfast. & Breslow as practiced by 7000 adults in style which in essence is an application of the It's whether we eat too much or just the right California. There was a similarity between eight natural remedies. amount. It's how and when we eat. One can some of the health practices and the eight The thing that's important to realize from take the very best of food and make himself natural remedies described by Sister White this research is that what God has already sick with it by eating it at improper times and in Ministry of Healing, p. 127 given us is the most important kind of health amounts. On the other hand one can take a The recommendations resulting from the knowledge to know, even though it sounds so lesser quality food, but if eaten regularly and study are: eat breakfast daily, eat between simple. It's worth more than the establish- properly, one can be healthier than a person meals never or rarely, exercise regularly, be ment of a whole medical school, for it is blessed with an abundance. This is why the not more than 5% underweight and not more better to know how to prevent disease than it poor can be every bit as healthy as the rich if than 20% over weight for men and 10% over is to know how to cure it. But these are also he has the knowledge of God's simple laws of weight for women, get 7 to 8 hours sleep per His remedial agencies, not just preventives. management. They are simple, available and night, drink from 0 to not more than 2 It's hard for us to grasp their importance. inexpensive . . . and important. alcoholic drinks at a time, and never smoke. They are so available, so inexpensive! They Public health nutrition as practiced in the The eight natural remedies listed in only cost a little effort, and the price of being world has not yet fully recognized the value Ministry of Healing are: air, sunlight, trust in different, and the discomfort of discarding of these dietary practices. Their emphasis is God, exercise, pure water, abstemiousness, old habits and customs passed down through almost entirely on the what of eating. There rest and proper diet. the generations and adopting new and more are motion picture films illustrating "healthy The similarity in these lists is not so much healthful ones. It means to stop eating a big snacking." They suggest eating pizzas, in their direct parallel as in their simplicity, meal at night and starting a big breakfast apples and tomatoes rather than candy, their common sense approach, their ready instead, that is if one wants to enjoy the cheese puffs and potato chips. Children will availability to everyone, their lack of mystery, highest level of health, that is if one really fall into line with what parents consistently their commonness. These are what everyday respects life enough to put the most into it, do. Children won't if parents don't. physical life is made up of. Are these simple that is if one cherishes life and health enough We all know that smoking is a sin. But this natural resources the things researchers to be a safe risk to be given a space in the new research shows that eating between meals actually study in a scientific experiment? earth. can have as dire a consequence to the quality These kinds of items aren't sensational. They Oh how we fail to grasp the dimension of of health and the length of life as smoking. don't grab headlines like a vaccine to prevent inspired writings! These available, simple That's why God in His mercy, in His kind- polio or a penicillin to counteract infection. remedies so clearly stated are not simply ness and in His efforts to heal us before we They wouldn't make much difference in "the best efforts of the author's day" or the get sick (that's prevention) told us that one's length of life or level of health would product of "contemporary thought." They "never should a morsel of food pass the lips they? Are they very important really? apply not to one local culture. They span the between meals." CDF, p. 181 " ... not even Listen! These simple health practices centuries and are found to be the common- an apple, a nut or any kind of fruit." CDF, p. hold the greatest potential for a longer, better alities of human kind in every age, from 182 Ultimately research may be done to life for the average adult than just about any Adam to the 144,000. They are provided by vindicate the statement that those who eat other medical discovery to date! A person the Creator of man. late suppers are digging their graves with practicing all seven of the health practices A further observation that needs to be their teeth. These practices depress the spirit, described in the California study feels, acts made from this research is its emphasis on demoralize the attitude and contribute to and lives like a person 30 years younger who management, especially in the area of diet. early death. practices only 0 to 2 of them. That's quality We are delighted for what can truly be called The benefits of following all the good physical life, with its concomitant emotional the wonders of modern medicine. But much health practices that God has given to us are and spiritual benefits. A person who practices of medicine has been a taking a pill or a syrup not always felt instantly like bad ones such as 6 to 7 of these simple health practices lives or a shot, just "takin' sumpin." Add to that whiskey or narcotics. We may have to adopt 11 years longer than one who practices 0-3 of the effect of nutritional studies that have these practices and live this way because them. That's quantity of life. given us vitamins A, B, C, D, E, etc. all God says to long before the scientific God has given the world, through Seventh- which can be taken in a pill. The effect of laboratory vindicates His Word. These prac- day Adventists, even more than Belloc and these approaches has been to lure us into a tices gradually build good health — imper- Breslow studied. He has given us a vegetarian mentality that emphasizes too much of the ceptibly at first, like a child maturing. Then diet, probably the greatest prevention of what of eating to the neglect of the how, one day he awakes to the realization that he is cardiovascular heart disease and cancer. He especially in diet. This mentality has spurred healthier than his fellows, healthier than he has given us the serenity of an informed trust millions to search for formulas of some used to be, and is still alive while others are in God. He has preserved us from the magic substance "to take" to give them being laid to rest. injurious effects of animal fat, diseased energy or disease resistance, or vitality. Praise God for the simple things!

Vol. 50, No. 9, May 7, 1981 3 The setting of goals for church work gifts through a Spiritual Gifts Seminar so that appears like a useless exercise to some. They 85 percent of our members can respond reason, "We will do our best this year affirmatively to the statement: "I know my anyway, so why set goals?" We must re- spiritual gift(s)." member, however, that if we aim at nothing, To have 75 percent respond affirmatively we will surely hit it. There are at least three to the statement: "I have close friends in this sound reasons for us to set goals in our work church with whom I share personal feeling for the Lord. Let me list them. We set goals and concerns." because: 3. Devotional Life within the Family — 1. Goal setting is biblical. Goals relate To motivate 85 percent of attending mem- directly to faith. "Now faith is the substance bers to be able to answer affirmatively to the of things hoped for, the evidence of things not statement: "Praying together as a family is seen." (Heb. 11:1) Faith is setting goals. part of our home life." 2. Goal setting is natural. It is a part of 4. Bible Reading — To stimulate 8C human nature. If you present yourself with a percent of attending members to respond success goal, it works positively on you. If affirmatively to the statement: "I take time you present yourself with a negative goal, for personal Bible reading at least five times a that works negatively on you as well. week." 3. Goal setting is practical. Goals 5. Enrolling Children in a Christian challenge the people in your church to trust School — To have 90 percent respond to the God to channel the accomplishment of a Why Set Goals? statement: "I intend to enroll my school aged worthy objective through them. It is a step child(ren) in an Adventist school this next out in faith and calls forth something special How Do You Do It? school term." from each Christian in the church family. Some of these goals may be too ambitious At this point it ought to be stated that must develop your own strategy, borrowing to be attained in one year, but we must dream goals can be good or bad. They can either from others only if their ideas will meet great dreams if we are to bring about changes. help or hinder, and so, when you set them, clearly demonstrated needs. We should develop intermediate goals foi please keep these characteristics of good The first step is to assemble a leadership each year. goals in mind: group of thoughtfully chosen, concerned "Success in any line demands a definite 1. The goal must be relevant. Right laymen to serve as a task force to initiate a aim. He who would achieve true success in goals should accomplish your real objectives. congregational analysis by way of question- life must keep steadily in view the aim worthy They are wisely set if they are based on naire. Let your members respond to questions of his endeavor." Education, p. 262 forethought, which means you should study as to how they feel about their church and "It is the duty of every Christian to where you are now, where you have been, themselves. acquire habits of order, thoroughness, and and where you want to be. The second step is to assemble your dispatch . . . In their work let them have a 2. The goal must be measurable. The leadership group to serve as a task force to definite aim. Decide how long a time is usual tendency is to state the goal something review the congregational analysis and required for a given task, and then bend every like this: "To saturate Windsor with the mount a new strategy. To illustrate, let us say effort toward accomplishing the work in the Three Angels' Messages." That is only a that the demonstrated needs, in order of given time." Christ's Object Lessons, p. 344. general statement of purpose. It is a platitude. priority, may be found to be: (1) little wit- Don't set goals you can't measure. Establish nessing, (2) need of oneness within the Body, a time frame. Make yourself accountable to (3) low degree of Bible reading and spiritual someone who can measure objectively. Elder Bornstein growth, (4) lack of devotional life within the 3. The goal must be significant. It has to is Ministerial family, and (5) large number of the children Director for make a difference. Puny goals are not exciting of church families not enrolled in Christian the Canadian or motivating to you or your church. The goal schools. After hours of deliberation and Union should produce a challenge and stretch your earnest prayer, the following goals may be Conference faith. set: 4. The goal must be manageable. It has to be within reach to make sense to people. 1. Witnessing — To have 80 percent 5. The goal must be personal. Remem- respond affirmatively to the statement, "I am ber that goal ownership has to be acquired by regularly participating in the evangelistic From Headquarters the people who will ultimately implement the outreach programs of the church." goal. People have to feel they are part of the To organize our Sabbath School classes into Action Group evangelism. by Joyce Patterson goal, and evidence of goal ownership is shown by commitment of (a) energy, or (b) To reach 150 decisions for Christ through The Union Conference personnel often relat the witness of the members and to have 50 of interesting experiences after travelling to and fix money. these new Christians unite in membership throughout the Canadian Union. Elder Lemoi The great temptation is usually to borrow with the church. relates a contact he made as he returned from tho someone else's program. "What we need to To organize a Pastor's Class for pro- west. have is a Lay Institute of Evangelism," or spective members with a membership of 65. "Let's start 'How to Lead a Soul to Christ' I came back on Air Canada. I usually get a classes now." "The Five-Day Plan is the 2. Oneness in the Body — To have 85 seat as far forward as possible to get out of the percent respond affirmatively to the state- tobacco smoke, so I asked for a front seat. "Oh best way for us." And on we go! Each of no," the stewardess said, "They are for the these programs has served its purpose well, ment: "There is a positive spirit of oneness in connoisseurs." So I sat near the back and right in but there is no guarantee that any will our organization." the thick of the smoke! The young man sitting next represent God's plan for your church. You To stimulate understanding of spiritual to me had an electric guitar. He said, "They tried

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to take this away and put it with the baggage, but I from St. Catharines. He had been in Edmonton church. Really, I believe in the ten commandments, absolutely refused. I paid $4,300 for this guitar, about three years working on well-drilling rigs. but I believe that even my church is not living up to and I'm not about to lose it!" He picked it up and He said: "The ground has thawed out so much, them." Then he leafed over and came to the started to strum. About that time the stewardess there is nothing but mud around there, so every- Sabbath and said, "Yes, and you keep the Seventh- came along with ear plugs. He put them on and body is taking a month off and I decided to come day Sabbath. I have often wondered about this. plugged the cord into his guitar, so I couldn't hear home to see my parents." I reached into my brief- Where did Sunday come from anyway?" Then I any sound from it at all. case and pulled out a little book: What Seventh- gave him a "These Times" magazine and said When I travel, I try to become acquainted with day Adventists Believe. "Seventh-day Adventists," "You will find quite a lot of interesting things in my seatmate, but he had his ears plugged and he read aloud. "Who are they? I have never heard here." "That's wonderful! I'm going to read this." there was no way I could talk to him, so I just sat ofthem." "We have a church in St. Catharines, "I He tucked them carefully in his bag and said, "I'll there. Once in a while I'd say "Hi" when he took replied, "and several in Edmonton." "I've never put them in here so they won't get lost." I gave him his earplugs out. About halfway through the flight heard of them," he repeated. Then he started to my card and got his name, and perhaps I'll be they came around with the liquor. He took a read. hearing from him. "Bloody Mary" and was drinking that, then he We circled around down the lake, and he had Why did I get stuck at the back in the smoke? took out his cigarettes and smoked. I wondered time to read a little. "This is great!" he exclaimed. Maybe it was just to make contact with this young lust what kind of fellow this was. "You believe in the ten commandments! I believe man. When we were nearing Toronto they came and in the ten commandments. I am an Episcopalian took his earplugs. I found out then that he was and am loyal to my church. I think a lot of my

The Revolving Fund

by F. Lloyd Bell, Director, Trust Services, Canadian Union Conference

People call in from time to time to ask if approval; here are any available monies in the Re- 4. Conference officers will pass the re- volving Fund Account. The Revolving Fund quest on to the Union where the name and Revolving Fund Testimony s not a storage place for funds, but as its amount requested will be placed on the After 88 years of wandering from church tame implies, money in the Fund is con- request list to wait until funds are available. building to church building, the Saint John inually revolving. The Revolving Fund has proven to be a congregation is now able to realize a per- In the Trust Services Department of the wonderful blessing to God's church in manent residence. The new sanctuary seats 'Union there is a file of loan requests which Canada, and as one person said, not too long 275 people and provides classroom facilities ome through the local conferences to the ago, "Our funds should be invested into for the youth. Union, and these requests take their turn as God's treasury, making possible Jesus' soon Had it not been for the Canadian Union eceived, or as decided on by a small corn- coming through the building of new churches, Conference Revolving Fund this dream of nittee in the Union office, in consultation schools and institutions that might carry this many years would still be a dream. Thanks with local conference officers, who are aware `good news' to a dying world and bring Him to the Revolving Fund, Saint John now has it all times of your building programs. in haste." a monument to the Three Angels' Messages Policy Governing the Revolving Fund If you would like to have more information at a price they can afford. A loan may be made to a church providing concerning the Canadian Union Revolving At a time when our money is losing my land involved is completely free of debt Fund, please write to: Trust Services, value, what better place could it be invested, Ind 50% of all other costs are in hand in Canadian Union Conference of Seventh-day than in the furtherance of the gospel and ;ash or other readily convertible assets, Adventists, 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, preparing our nation for the climax of ncluding conference assistance. If these Ontario L1H 1H8. earth's history. xmditions are met, the loan can equal the 'emaining 50% of the estimated cost pro- riding there are pledges in hand, equal to the St. John Seventh-day Adventist Church oan, that are due and payable within a five- rear period beginning with the date of the oan. Funds will be loaned at 91/2% interest vith the repayment schedule to be worked nit in the best interests of both parties. How to Receive a Loan from the Etevolving Fund If you qualify under the requirements of he above-stated policy: 1. Secure a loan request form from your ocal conference or Union Conference office; :I• 2. Your church board must approve the )11L11.1.[- oan request; 3. Pass the loan request on to the local ;onference for conference committee

Vol. 50, No. 9, May 7, 1981 5 Hoarding or Saving?

by P.A. Parks, Director, Stewardship and Development, Canadian Union Conference

In the last issue of the Messenger we do? I have no place to store my crops.' There is no God." Ps. 14:1. How rewarding learned that it is important to have a savings "Then he said, 'This is what I'll do. I will and satisfying it is to give for God's cause and plan. In the minds of some there may be a tear down my barns and build bigger ones, for worthy projects while we are alive and question concerning the difference between and there I will store all my grain and my well. hoarding and saving. Hoarding has the con- goods. And I will say to myself, You have "Let no one think that he will meet the notation of storing up wealth or goods just for plenty of good things laid up for many years. mind of Christ in hoarding up property the sake of having them. The person who Take life easy, eat, drink and be merry.' through life and then at death making a hoards may have no objective or need for the "But God said to him, 'You fool! This bequest of a portion of it to some benevolent money or goods he piles up. Saving, on the very night your life will be demanded from cause. other hand, is to set aside for future use or to you. Then who will get what you have "Some selfishly retain their means during hold in reserve for a special need. Saving also prepared for yourself?' This is how it will be their lifetime, trusting to make up for their has the idea of being economical, while with anyone who stores up things for himself neglect by remembering the cause in their hoarding lends the thought of being selfish but is not rich toward God." N.E.B. Luke Wills. But not half the means thus bestowed and wasteful. In God's word, those who are 12:16-21 in legacies ever benefits the object specified. economical and thrifty, those who provide This poor, rich, hoarding fool lived and Brethren and sisters, invest in the bank of for their families and are faithful stewards for acted as if there were no God in heaven and heaven yourselves, and do not leave your God are commended. Those who hoard and no needs on earth except his own. His stewardship upon another." Adventist Home, are selfish, wasteful and do not recognize hoarding actions demonstrated his selfish, p. 397 their stewardship responsibility are con- godless life. That very night his soul was With a full knowledge that we are living in demned. required of him, and he left it all behind. The the final years of this earth's history, the Jesus left no doubt concerning heaven's importance of sharing, saving so we can give, challenge for Adventist Christians is to have disapproval of those who are selfish, greedy, and total stewardship take on new meaning everything committed to Him—not to hoard, and hoarding, when he related the parable of as we think of this parable. but to save so we can give; not to wait until the rich fool: The very first principle of Christian our last few hours on earth to dedicate our "And he told them this parable: The stewardship is to recognize and acknowledge material things to God, but to do it now. The ground of a certain rich man produced a good that God is, and that he is the owner of safest bank with the best interest is the bank crop. He thought to himself, 'What shall I everything. "The fool hath said in his heart, of heaven.

In Search of Peace by L.R. Krenzler, Director of Communications, Canadian Union Conference 'The hill message telecast- "I am a (the church is named) in search of IIW Heritage Bible. You will love and addressed to IIW, Box 2010, Oshawa peace within myself. With all the changes in treasure this book. Just send a donation of Ontario L1H 7V4. Thank you and God bless the church which I know contrary to Scripture, $35.00 and ask for the "Bible Almanac" you. I am in search of the truth. I would like some literature of whatever you feel necessary. I am particularly interested in Bible Scripture." J.C., Ontario Do you have inner peace? If you do, share it with those who are searching. There are Blind Camps Scheduled many who are looking for the "peace that passeth all understanding." We must direct The 1981 summer camping schedule has been finalized with 34 camps planned people to Christ, the source of peace. He throughout North America, according to Frank Peterson, National Camps' director. said, "Peace I give unto you." His peace is Camps and their dates scheduled for the Canadian Union Conference include genuine. Pass on your secret of peace in Alberta, Foothills Camp, youth, July 26-August 2; British Columbia, Camp Chawuthen, Jesus. youth, June 28-July 5; and Ontario, New Frenda Camp, youth/adult, August 16-23. Have you sent for your IIW Bible All visually-impaired campers are eligible to attend at no cost. Contact the Christian Almanac yet? We have some on hand. It is Record Camp Department for further information at 800-228-4189. the finest book on Bible History and facts I have seen for a long while. It matches the

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Major Breakthrough - ARTS Sends Telecasts to Brazil For television broadcasting in Brazil, "the doors are not only open, they're off the hinges!" Such were the recent remarks of a Coming to prominent broadcaster. And ever since leaving the Brazilian Voice of Prophecy in 1969, Henry Feyerabend has had a growing burden MASSEY HALL to meet the challenge of the opportunities that he always knew existed for that vast country. But what could he possibly do now . .. so far away from Brazil. c n `Evening of Sacred Song During the next 12 years, his diligent work for the Portuguese of with Toronto through television evangelism was to keep alive his hope for Brazil. Through a multitude of unmistakable providences there exists in Canada today, a leading television production studio under Pastor Feyerabend's direction that is a credit to the Seventh-day Gsoprano Adventist Church. This studio stands ready for production of multi- &ttoll language programs for the world field. In a 1978 visit to Brazil, when Pastor Feyerabend told thousands of listeners of exciting developments with our television work in Canada, many asked him, "Why doesn't the Adventist church have a nation-wide telecast here? Since other evangelicals have launched telecasts in the country with spectacular results, why aren't we on the move to do something significant?" A top Recently, a youthful, successful Brazilian evangelist, Ronaldo recording Cunha, who had learned of the new Canadian studio, awoke one Over sixteen artist concert of night with strong impressions to visit Toronto. A voice seemed to appearances refined in Gospel One of America's finest prompt him, "Go talk to Pastor Feyerabend about Brazilian CARNEGIE music female vocalists television." In quick response to this leading of God, he left his HALL temporary home in Washington, D.C. where he had come from *Also featuring other guest artists South America to learn about television. At his own expense he visited ARTS to investigate preparation of some pilot programs. Monday, June 1- 7:30pm Three or four video-taped programs were prepared as economically 178 VICTORIA AVENUE, TORONTO as possible and Cunha returned to South America hoping to Admission: $10.00 Mail Resnais:Make cheque payawbleto.ARTS; nitlf;i:e"rra174.7r1MriaZii2-ori2 tbickag 5.14 at: introduce the product to brethren who were now studying plans to All proceeds to the sponsoring non-profit organization end the long-term stalemate over production of a nation-wide Adventist 5000 Dufferin St.. Unit N Radio Downsview. Ontario Adventist telecast. Television M3H 5T5 It was at a recent Voice of Prophecy committee in Rio de Janeiro Services (416)663-6360 ARTS cordially invites all to attend its June I. 1981 OPEN HOUSE (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) that Pastor Cunha presented his recorded video-tapes. The brethren, with special invitation to all delegates of the Canadian Union Session. Join us for a demonstration tour of the television centre impressed with the work he had done, took decisive action to select and the special sacred concert in Massey Hall. a production crew to prepare a weekly telecast to be aired in all the major cities of Brazil. A new day for South America and an exciting opportunity for Adventist Radio Television Services to serve the peoples. In this way, he will be closer at hand for recording and the church. New York Conference will share part of the production costs that These programs are to be prepared in ARTS studios in Toronto the telecasts may be used for an evangelistic front in that huge for a three year trial basis and transmitted via satellite to Sao Paulo American metropolis. where they will be recorded for distribution to stations all over the These are large undertakings for our limited staff and resources country. at ARTS. However, we know God is leading to open the way for In the very near future the Voice of Prophecy will be sending its mightier things to happen. production team, including the Brazilian Kings Heralds Quartet to Please pray for us and with us that God may use this facility to Toronto to begin taping. Pastor Cunha will be coming to reside in His Glory. Thank you for remembering ARTS with your regular New York City to head up work among the Portuguese-speaking gifts to advance this vital ministry of the church.

ARTS Featured at "Friends of Canada" Meeting in California Henry Feyerabend of Toronto, speaker at West Covina, California, the early part of the graphic art; Tracy Bravo, who has been with the Friends of Canada meeting in Southern evening was spent in visiting. Then under the the television ministry as musician, Bible California, thrilled his audience with accounts direction of Gery Friesen, president, the instructor, and secretary for 15 years; Isabel of modern-day television miracles in Canada. business session was opened with the singing Santos, vocalist and worker with the Por- "We don't have to go back into Bible of "0 Canada" with Tracy Bravo at the tuguese people of Toronto; Aroldo Anniehs, times to see miracles," he stated in his piano. a two-year intern in foreign language produc- remarks to the more than 200 Canadians, Introduced with Elder Feyerabend, as tion, and his wife Betty. and people who have lived and worked in part of the Adventist Radio Television Ser- With his television ministry known to Canada. vices staff, were Frank McMiller, in charge many Canadians, but new to much of his Held March 10 at the Clifton Cafeteria in of the telecast music, fund raising, and Cont. on p. 11 Vol. 50, No. 9, May 7, 1981 7 eistriess40 T. McLeary Chosen as Executive Secretary for Ontario Conference

Theodore McLeary is Ontario's newest Prior to extending this call to Theodore addition to the office staff. At a recent McLeary as Conference Secretary, the Con- committee meeting he was invited to become ference Committee gave study to a replace- the Secretary of the Ontario Conference. ment for Elder Bornstein and took an action,: Elder McLeary has been pastor of the Toronto which in my mind, shows considerable fore- West Church for the last two years. Prior to thought and progressive planning. The plan accepting our invitation to serve in the acted upon is to appoint two men to handle Toronto West Church he was Lay Activities the two areas of responsibility - Conference and Community Services Director in the Secretary and Ministerial Secretary. It was South England Conference. He has also voted that in considering the Secretary served as pastor and as director of publishing. position priority be given to a well qualified Elder McLeary has a Masters Degree in individual from the West Indian community. Theology from Andrews University which In the Ontario Conference nearly 40% of our he obtained in 1964. His college work was membership is from this community and if an completed at Newbold College in 1958. individual could be found with the qualifica- Mrs. McLeary, Dulcie, is an elementary tions, it would greatly strengthen the work if school teacher. Her kind, gracious manner he were of West Indian background. It makes her a wonderful support to her husband. should, however, be emphasized that Elder The McLeary's have three children — McLeary is appointed as Secretary for the Cecile, 20, who is now finishing her nursing entire membership of this Conference. program in Toronto, Michael, 18, finished at The Ministerial Secretary for the Con- Kingsway College last year and is now doing ference has not yet been chosen. This will be his pre-medicine at Pacific Union College The McLeary family — Elder & Mrs. McLeary, acted upon at a later Conference Committee Cecile, Michael and Samuel. and Samuel, 12, is now attending the Toronto meeting. School System. We want to wish the McLeary's E.C. Beck a very warm and hearty welcome to the Con- ference office staff.

Plans for vacations IMMINIIM • IM IN • III MI MI MEM 1111111111111111• • MI •11•11M and careers and I 1 retirement, but what It Is Written Retreat 1 about plans for death? By careful planning a Chris- FERNDALE '81 tian is able to I at Camp Ferndale, Port Carling, Ontario, Canada I extend his useful- ness and influence • I August 9-4165 1981 beyond this life. The making of a • Femdale '81 - a one-week to be there August 9-16. Will is an oppor- 1 live-in evangelistic retreat in Discover new friends, stimulate m tunity and a priv- 1 the heart of Canada's your mind with God's two ilege. The scrip- renowned Muskoka Lakes books - the Bible and nature, tures make clear I Vacationland. Bring your non- and make it a vacation of a I that all money Adventist relatives and friends lifetime. Iand possessions are ours only in trust. God will hold each person accountable for his use to George Vandeman's only For further information call or I or misuse of his Lord's goods. That which we personal Seminar appearance write- UNTIL MAY 1, 1981 - give to Christ and His work remains our own III in 1981 (all others by Tele- Ferndale '81, 109 Thorncliffe forever. By giving to spread abroad the know- I Seminar). Street, Oshawa, Ontario, I I Here is your opportunity to Canada L1H 7H3 Telephone ledge of Christ's love, we are investing in a I I enjoy a vacation that will fulfill (416)579-2376. cause that is certain of success. m your every need - spiritual, I If you would like information on how you AFTER MAY 1, 1981 - Femdale '81, would like to develop an estate plan to meet • mental, and physical. Box 279, Port Coding, Ontario, I your needs, contact your Conference Trust You and your loved ones need Canada POB 1J0 Telephone Services. .Ferndale '81. So act today. Plan (705)765-3135. 1 G. Clarke, Director Trust Services

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North Bay Company Acquires New Church

On February 28, 1981 the North Bay Company held their first Sabbath services in their newly-acquired church. Brother Miller led out in Sabbath School with Dr. Ron Laing giving the mission report and a brief outline of the Adventist work in North Bay. There were approximately 35 members and 25 guests in attendance. After services a fellowship dinner was held. The members took possession on Febru- ary 21 and worked all that night and the next day renovating the inside. The former dis- play home has become a house of God and will be an outreach for His message in North Bay and surrounding areas.

New North Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Family Reunites to Honour Mother Kantor

The Kantor family reunion at Cottam, Ontario. Grandmother Kantor, who was honored at this occasion, is in the second row, tenth from the left. Seventy-one Kantor family members gathered at Cottam, Ontario for a family Tenth Anniversary reunion and to pay loving tribute to 87-year-old Couple Baptized at Grandmother Kantor. She is the mother of Yugoslav Church at Perth Avenue six daughters and two sons; 19 grandchildren Members and friends of the Perth Avenue and 19 great-grandchildren. S.D.A. Church celebrated the 10th anni- Family members held the church services versary of the dedication of the church at the Kingsville Seventh-day Adventist building recently. Dr. Calvin Rock, President Church. of Oakwood College, Alabama, was the After an afternoon musical program, the guest speaker. Preceding his message for the Kantor family enjoyed a slide show and Divine Service, the congregation listened to Grandmother Kantor gave each one a pair of a message from Mr. Clifton Davis, former knitted slippers. movie and television celebrity. He is now Since the last reunion in 1960, two family preparing himself at Oakwood College for a members have died — Grandfather Kantor in It is always a very joyous occasion when a married different role — that of guiding souls to the 1963 and Alfred Schone in 1978. couple both decide to follow Jesus in baptism. Kingdom of God. Stevan Milicic and his wife, Milica, were baptized This family pays tribute to a wonderful To climax the day's program, the congre- on December 28, 1980 to begin the New Year on the gation, with Pastor Greene, made their mother — truly a "mother in Israel." pathway that leads to heaven. They were baptized by Pastor Slavko Manestar, in the Toronto Yugo- commitment to share Jesus, the Light of the slavian Church. World, with others.

9 epotilivito Amazing Response to 11 Est Ecrit Mrs. Hermans just walked into my office telecast "Il Est Ecrit" on the air. holding Bible Seminars in several cities here with an armful of letters and a big smile on Surprisingly enough, these 927 letters in Quebec which has resulted in many her face. I knew something had happened over a 3 week period came from two of the baptisms. and I asked her what in the world all the mail smaller TV Channels, one in Sherbrooke, The Bible is being studied in scores of was. She said she had just received 325 Quebec and the other from Chicoutimi in homes by the Bible Correspondence method letters of response from the "Il Est Ecrit" (It northern Quebec. 400,000 people live in and many more are preparing for baptism. Is Written) Telecast. I could hardly believe these two areas, mostly French Canadians. Pastor Hermans is hoping to hold a Bible it. But that's not all she said. Last week she Here in the Montreal area the population Seminar in Sherbrooke which will probably received 285 letters and the week before 317 is over 3,000,000. Channel 10 is the big TV be an all day Seminar. If you know those who letters. Imagine here in Catholic Quebec outlet here in Montreal. I'm wondering, speak French here in Quebec send in the almost 1,000 letters in three weeks. Surely friend, how many requests for S.D.A. liter- names to this office and they will be contacted. the Holy Spirit is working. ature we would receive daily if we would get We look forward to the day we can get on These letters were requests for S.D.A. on Channel 10? Perhaps 1000 or more a Channel 10. It will take faith to step out. Pray literature. Fifteen of the 325 letters today week. The cost for half an hour on Channel for us here in Quebec. were requests for Great Controversy in 10 is $2,500.00. T.W. Staples, Secretary-Treasurer French (Tragedie Des Siecles), also over The speaker on the "Il Est Ecrit" telecast Quebec Assn. $400.00 came in today to keep the French is Pastor Georges Hermans. He has been slitsfeittssi0411

New Members Join Fox Point and Sandy Lake Churches

A baptism of nine persons climaxed five weeks of studies with Pastor Glen Corkum. Others are planning to participate in a similar service in the near future. Seven of those baptized on March 7 joined the Fox Point church and the other two have their membership at Sandy Lake.

Those baptized with their pastors are, left to right: Tom Blakeney, Karen Coolen, Jim McClair, Sue McClair, Heather Coolen, Pastor Bruce Atkins, Gina Harnish, Brian Coolen, Pastor Glen Corkum, Ron Gay and Jean Gay.

60 Years of Ingathering! Mrs. Charles Banks of the New Glasgow Seventh- day Adventist Church celebrates sacierpostssellessed 60 years of In- gathering. In fact, before she was a member she took Farewell to Nepjuks part in Ingathering; and through the On Sabbath evening, March 14, the office years she has staff and their families gathered at the home solicited thousands of dollars for the cause of of Bill and Betty Nepjuk to wish them well as God. they leave Newfoundland. During the past Ingathering season, Elder Nepjuk has been the Secretary- because of illness she feared she would be Treasurer of the Newfoundland Conference. unable to do her part. But with the Lord's Formerly he has served in the same capacity help she was actively involved. in Manitoba-Saskatchewan and the Mari- At present in her late 80's she is still very times. The Nepjuks are returning to Sas- active in the New Glasgow S.D.A. church katchewan to pursue a long-standing interest along with her husband. In addition to In- to work for the native people of Canada. gathering, Sister Banks is also Community We wish the Nepjuks every success as Services leader and church organist. We they take up their new responsibilities. trust that by God's grace she will have many Gerry Karst, President Betty and Bill Nepjuk receive gifts — reminders of more years of service for her Master. Newfoundland their friends in Newfoundland.

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Jacksons Accept Vancouver Youth Youth Spend Weekend Mission Appointment Witness Exhibition Retreat at Foothills Camp Elder Dan Jackson, former pastor of the "Would you like to fill out our Lifestyle On March 13, 1981, young adults from Orchard City, Westbank and Winfield Questionnaire?" Forty youth from the West- all around Alberta gathered at the Foothills churches, is now enroute to Colombo, Sri minster and Vancouver Central Seventh-day Camp for a retreat sponsored by the Youth Lanka, where he will be taking care of two Adventist churches asked this of people Council of the Calgary Central Church. Dr. English language churches and training passing the booth erected and manned by D. Devnich was the speaker for the weekend, national pastors of eighteen Sinhala language them at the annual Pacific National Exhibi- speaking on the topic of choosing life's churches. tion (P.N.E.). Over 5,000 people received priorities; the quest for self-confidence and Elder Jackson was born in Edmonton, literature and several hundred requested fur- the finding and developing of our spiritual Alberta and graduated from Canadian Union ther information. The booth was the result of gifts. The combination of nice weather and College with a B.Th. degree. Continuing his hours of planning and labour by our young secluded location lent itself to a good time. education at Andrews University, he received people who are trying to reach young people Many acquaintances and new friends were an M.A. in Religion. He pastored churches in not of our faith. Several Sabbath afternoons made during the meals, recreation and spare Grande Prairie and Edson, Alberta, then were set aside to personally visit many of time. Oliver, Penticton and the Kelowna area. those requesting more information. The Calgary Youth Council has now con- Mrs. Jackson, the former Donna Turner of Joan Harter, Correspondent firmed a speaker for our next retreat which is Sidney, B.C., is an accomplished pianist and Vancouver Central S.D.A. Church scheduled for May 29, 30, 1981 so spread organist and has made a significant contri- the word. Pre-registration of $20.00 can be bution to the musical life of the churches mailed together with your name and address where they have served. to: Youth Council, c/o Calgary Central SDA Dena, 11 years, Lara 9 and Dan Jr. 6, will Church, 1920-13 Ave. N.W., Calgary, Al- be accompanying their parents. berta T2N 1L3. The Jacksons will be spending about a Judith Kneller month at Andrews for a mission orientation Friends of Canada — cont. from p. 7 course before flying via Seattle, Hong Kong and Bangkok to Colombo. audience of Southern California, Elder A.N. How, Correspondent Feyerabend reported that ARTS is now Orchard City, B.C. telecasting in four languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish and Yugoslavian. He stated that there are one-half million Italians in Toronto, and that they make up one-fourth of the population of that great city. Reviewing the growth of the foreign tele- 5,000 people stopped at the Lifestyle Evaluation vision work in Toronto, he continued, "We booth at the Pacific National Exhibition. The booth began in 1973 with 13 five-minute telecasts, was operated by Vancouver S.D.A. youth. which before long grew to 10-minute pro- grams. Then they became half-hour pro- Better Living Seminar grams, and we are now broadcasting four Climaxes with Two half-hour telecasts a week; one for each of the four languages in which we are working." Baptisms To do this, they are producing in their own 8,000 square foot studio, which has necessi- tated a half million dollars worth of equip- ment. With the program entirely self-sup- porting, this has meant one miracle after another, of such magnitude that one cannot but be assured of the leading of God in this television ministry. Elder and Mrs. Dan Jackson enroute to Sri Lanka. "Our programs are beamed from the CN Tower in Toronto," stated Elder Feyerabend, IYDP Visual Program "which is the highest structure in the world, with the highest antenna in the world. We "Our largest Minority — The Disabled," reach a potential 4,000,000 people within a a 60-minute TV network special produced radius of 100 miles." and aired by NBC on December 7, is to be Elected officers for Friends of Canada for broadcast again on Sunday, May 31. 1981 are John Hnatyshyn of Loma Linda, The film was produced by Philip and president; Floyd Penstock of Glendale, vice- Norma Rappa, both of whom are disabled. It Two precious souls were baptized into the message of the blessed hope after one week of the Better president; Keitha Spenst of Loma Linda, will be shown on about one hundred NBC Living Seminar conducted by Pastor Glen Maxson secretary; Theda Kuester, public relations; stations at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. and Dr. Ron Ruskjer at Chilliwack, B.C. Left to affiliate and William Kuester, photographer. Viewers should check local listings for time right are Dr. R. Ruskjer, Betty Unterschute, Elder Steve Petr, Fred Thompson and Elder G. Maxson. Theda Kuester and station.

Vol. 50, No. 9, May 7, 1981 11 INSTITUTIONS

Physical Fitness Complex ANNOUNCEMENT Board Approves Now Debt Free Alumni Celebrations Rebuilding of Barn The Canadian Union College Committee of at Farm Manager, Erling Grovet, and Dairy 100 and Alumni Century Club, on December 12, Canadian Union College Manager, Mel Dury, in consultation with a re- 1980, accepted the challenge of Elder Lloyd Reile, building plans committee chaired by Cornelius June 19-21, 1981 President of the Canadian Union, to raise $100,000 Peters, Kelowna, B.C., a business man and former by February 28, 1981, in order to qualify for a to honour all 1931 graduates of CUC Farm Manager, have received approval $100,000 matching grant from the Canadian Canadian Junior College from the Canadian Union College Board to rebuild Union. By the specified date the money was raised, and the dairy barn, and to increase its size by one-third. and the cheque from the Canadian Union received. Battleford Academy More than $200,000 will be required, in addition This combined amount all but cleared the and to give to insurance benefits, to rebuild the dairy and $200,000 bank loan that was outstanding in special recognition to all provide a suitable milking parlor. The new dairy facility, which should be in operation before the December. The remaining $20,000 has been re- Battleford Academy students and staff. ceived in March. The Canadian Union College end of 1981, will be able to handle two hundred Physical Fitness Complex, built at a total cost of All Alberta Industrial Academy, Canadian milking cows, as compared with one hundred and just over $1,000,000, now stands debt-free as a Junior College, Canadian Union College and fifteen in the former plant. tribute to all who have sacrificed to provide this Battleford Academy students and staff outstanding facility. The task was accomplished in are warmly encouraged to attend. just seven years. Guest of honour will be Hulda Hoehn The Committee of 100 is a registered society composed of friends of Canadian Union College Crooks, who graduated from Battleford in who are dedicated to the promotion of higher 1920 and now at 85 is world-renowned for education in Canada. Their basic criteria for her annual climb to the top of 14,495 foot membership is a commitment to give at least $500 Mount Whitney, highest point in the United per year for a minimum of five years. Membership States outside Canada. is by application, and all those dedicated to the values of Christian education are encouraged to seek membership through the Canadian Union College Development Office. Wasylyshen Appointed The CUC Century Club, sponsored by the C.U.C. Business Manager Alumni Association, is based on a request to "A disaster which we wish had not happened," says become a member, and on a commitment to donate Gerald Wasylyshen assumed his duties as Dr. Neville Matthews, CUC President, as he de- at least $100 per year for a period of three years or Business Manager of Canadian Union College on scribes the fire which destroyed the Canadian more. Membership is open to all who are interested March 1, 1981. Mr. Wasylyshen replaces Clifford Union College dairy on the night of January 8, in providing for the saving and training of our youth Patterson, who recently became Secretary- 1981. Pictured is the smouldering remains as it at Canadian Union College. Treasurer of the Alberta Conference. appeared the following morning. The new Business Manager brings to CUC a Dr. Neville Matthews, CUC President, and Alex wide experience in financial management. Since Tym, Committee of 100 President, hold a cheque graduating from Walla Walla College in 1966, for $100,000 presented to Canadian Union College with a degree in Business, he has been Business to match the $100,000 raised during November Manager for a medical group, served in the govern- 1980 to February 1981 by friends of Canadian ment tax department, and earned qualifications as Union College toward clearing the bank loan then a chartered accountant. For the past five years he owing on the Physical Fitness Complex. has operated his own public accounting firm in Edmonton, Alberta. Mrs. Wasylyshen is the former Joyce Sloop. Along with their two daughters, Janet, 10, and Jerralyn, 8, the Wasylyshens will be taking up residence on the college campus at an early date.

Response from the General Conference Insurance Service was immediate and very supportive. The very next day, adjusters were appointed by the General Conference Insurance Service, and these visited the scene of the fire and reported to the insurers. Knowing that funds were urgently needed, a representative from Adventist world headquarters in Washington, D.C., came to the college within Dr. Neville 0. Matthews welcomes Gerald two weeks, and presented a cheque for $100,000 to Wasylyshen to Canadian Union College as Business assist with pressing needs. The General Conference Manager. Clifford Patterson, right, former Business Insurance representative, Mr. Jim Davis (right), is Manager, is now Secretary-Treasurer of the Al- shown presenting the cheque to Mr. Clifford berta Conference. Patterson, then Business Manager of CUC.

12 Canadian Adventist Messenger C.U.C. is searching for qualified individuals to fill the following positions: Dean of Women. A mature individual, preferably major in public relations, including courses in Instructor in Mathematics and Science to teach a mother, willing to live in the apartment provided mass media, persuasive communication, news classes in mathematics and science. Must have at for the head dean in the dormitory, with experience writing, advertising and photojournalism; must least a Master's degree in the field of mathematics as a residence hall dean, and able to provide have had some experience in actual public relations and/or science with a doctorate preferred. Must references verifying a high level of moral principles work. have training and expertise in as many of the and social graces. Duties include supervision of all Chairman, Division of Commerce and Applied following subjects as possible: calculus, linear dormitory activities, maintaining the ideals and Arts to supervise, coordinate and promote the algebra, statistics, computer science, statics, standards of Seventh-day Adventists in dress and academic activities of the Division of Commerce drafting, circuitry analysis, physics. Must have behaviour, promoting cultural and character and Applied Arts which includes industrial arts, had at least two years of college teaching in a development among the young ladies on campus home economics and business. Particular attention Seventh-day Adventist college. and cooperating with the dean of men and the dean must be given to building the business program. School Nurse to look after the health of all of students in promoting the general welfare of all Must have at least a Master's degree in business students in the school but particularly for the students on campus. administration and preferably a Doctor's degree in dormitory students. She will be expected to work Assistant Dean of Women to assist the dean of either business administration or economics with closely with the dormitory deans to prevent illness women in her responsibilities. Must have at least a some experience in college teaching and some and to provide nursing services as needed, to work baccalaureate degree with some training in personal experience in the business world. closely with school doctors, and to provide trans- guidance and counselling, and have had some Nursing Instructor to teach nursing subjects portation for students to doctor and dental appoint- experience in working with young women. required in the first two years of a four-year ments. Must be a registered nurse certified in Assistant Director of College Relations and baccalaureate degree nursing program, to coor- Alberta, and have had at least three years of actual Alumni Affairs to assist the director of this dinate and supervise necessary clinical experience nursing experience. department in caring for on-campus arrangements for students at community hospitals, to make Applications should be mailed to Dr. N.O. for visitors, groups; the fostering of good relations contacts and arrangements necessary with pro- Matthews, Canadian Union College, College between the college and the surrounding community, vincial and community agencies, to coordinate and Heights, Alberta TOC OZO. Applications must promoting the interests of the college with its articulate the transfer program with other colleges. be accompanied by a resume and at least three several publics with information and printed A Master's degree in nursing education, with at references. materials. At least a Bachelor's degree with a least three years nursing experience in a Seventh- day Adventist hospital is required.

BOOK REVIEW Signs of the Times — Explaining the new process

From Marjorie We now print the Signs of the Times in All material for the 1981 campaign is now in Lewis Lloyd, a prolific Canada. This enables us to keep the cost the same the mail. We have had some delays in receiving as that in the United States. A year ago we supplies and are sorry for this. Adventist author, received the mailing list from Pacific Press to put We are anxious to do everything possible to comes this new book on computer in Canada. With a change like this, it work with you to finish the work in Canada. If you showing the reason is only natural there will be a few problems to work have any suggestions please write to me and we behind the desire for out. will do all we can to help. attention and praise. So that you will better understand the program F.L. Bell, President "We are all born with we follow in Canada, we give the following in- General Manager Maracle Press Limited formation. the drum-major in- (1) Sponsor renewal forms have been sent to stinct," the author you by province. If you are sponsoring the Signs in writes. "What baby, more than one province, you will recieve a renewal from the moment he form for each province. This makes the process go makes his premiere performance, is not the faster when entering renewals. centre of attention? And what child does not (2) Orders that expired January, February, or Canadians at Andrews March 1981 appear as renewal date April 1981 on Listed Among try to keep it that way? If the real world does the forms. All of the remainder is the normal not have a big enough spotlight, he will turn to expiration date. All subscriptions to the end of "Who's Who" the world of fantasy." April 1980 were entered in Mountain View. From Four students from the Canadian Union Then she goes on to ask, "Do we ever May 1980, subscriptions and renewals were have been named in the 1981 edition of quite grow out of it? Why do we want to paint entered in Canada. Who's Who Among Students in American or preach or sing? To help people, of course. (3) Orders crossed out at renewal time 1980 will run to the expiration date, so if you wish to Universities and Colleges. Henry Fischbacher, Who would dare to suggest any other motive? renew again that is possible. If you do not wish to of Oro Station, Ontario; Sylvia Kohne, of Yet praise never makes us unhappy—even if renew just cross them out so they will not appear Palgrave, Ontario; George Milovanov, of we don't deserve it. We like the sound of it again. Stoney Creek, Ontario; and Lori Pappajohn, even when we don't believe it. It doesn't (4) Your code numbers will be different from of New Westminster, B.C.; all students at those used by Pacific Press. The plan we follow is bother us at all unless we hear too much Andrews University in Michigan, are among what the Canadian postal service is wanting. directed to somebody else." 35 students at Andrews to receive the honor. All printouts must go from the donor, to the This book is down to earth, filled with apt (5) Students selected are among the country's illustrations that touch every individual. You church lay activities secretary, who will send them to the Adventist Book Centre. The Adventist Book most outstanding campus leaders and are will find in reading it a ready solution on Centre will then send them to Maracle Press for chosen on the basis of their academic achieve- coping with the temptations. processing. This may seem the long way round, but ment, service to the community, leadership Order from your A.B.C., $5.20 plus please rest assured that by following this procedure in extracurricular activities and future $1.00 for postage. you will facilitate getting names on the list. potential.

Vol. 50, No. 9, May 7, 1981 13 My concern was heightened when a pastor 1981 Yearbook Available with 150 members in his church recently confided to me that 22 couples are experi- An up-to-date listing of all denominational encing some degree of marital deterioration. organizations and nearly all institutions "Several homes have already been broken by throughout the world appears in the 883- divorce," he writes. "Others are in the page SDA Yearbook for 1981. process of separating. In still others, trouble Detailed listings are given for the new is brewing dangerously near the surface." Africa-Indian Ocean Division and the Mid- Unfortunately, his letter is one of many America Union in North America. The new MINUTE bearing this bad news. staff members of the General Conference What factors have contributed to the and its world divisions, voted at the General MANNA unhappiness in these homes? Financial and Conference Session in Dallas, are included. social pressures that may threaten any home— The "Directory of Workers," with its FOR Adventist or otherwise. Wives and mothers names and addresses of the majority of burdened with outside jobs as well as home- denominational employees, makes this direc- MARRIEDS ..,_ making. Husbands and fathers too busy to tory a valuable reference tool. r give time and attention to wives and children. Orders from denominational organizations Depreciation of moral values around us. The are to be sent to Central Departmental Trouble on the Home Front T.V. Lack of a warm, personal experience Services of the General Conference. Church by R.H. Pierson with Jesus. Breakdown of the family altar. members and local churches may secure the Poor communication. Family togetherness 1981 Yearbook from their Adventist Book I wish I did not have the uneasy feeling crowded out. Centre. Prices — to be announced later — are deep inside that many Seventh-day Adventist Isn't it time we took prayerful inventory of expected to be about $20 for the cloth and homes are in trouble. our own homes and searched for answers $18.50 for the paperback. before problems have developed too far? F. Donald Yost, Director OBITUARIES BAUMAN—Anton Bauman passed On December 22, 1980, from Sand's FREADRICH—Alvina Freadrich was to Canada with her family in 1909. She away February 15, 1981. He was born Chapel of Roses, the funeral service laid to rest on February 8, 1981 in the married Jack Scheer and in 1930 settled February 16, 1888 in Augsberg, Ger- was conducted by Pastor E.F. White, Mymam Seventh-day Adventist Church on a farm in Tawatinau, Alberta. many. He left Germany at the age of six assisted by John Glover. May was laid cemetery, Myrnam, Alberta. Alvina The Lord blessed this marriage with and went to live in Switzerland. From to rest in Royal Oak Burial Park, Vic- came to Alberta with her parents in eight childern • there he immigrated to homestead near toria, B.C. from which, on that glorious 1930 from Fuhre, Romania where she Sophie Scheer will be remembered by Red Deer, Alberta. It was there that he resurrection morning, she will arise at was born September 1927. Alvina and her children, grandchildren, great- joined the Seventh-day Adventist the call of her Lord whom she loved. Walter were married in 1945 and settled grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters Church and it was through the church E.F. White in the Myrnam area to farm. A long and friends. services and reading the Bible that he time and honoured member of the She now rests at the Westlawn learned English. It was there that he met DUNLOP—Miss Marion Young church and district she will be missed Cemetery in Edmonton awaiting the and married Anna Voelker, October Dunlop was born in Dreghorn, Scot- but not forgotten. return of the Lord. 31, 1917 and their first daughter was land October 25, 1894 and died March Left to mourn her passing are: Mel Djkowich, Pastor born. He left the prairies and moved to 5, 1981 at Park Manor Personal Care Walter, a loving husband; four sons; Edmonton Central Church the B.C. coast, where he spent the rest Home in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the four daughters; three brothers; one sis- TINKLER—Arthur Tinkler was born of his life. During the time he spent age of 86 years. ter and 15 grandchildren as well as a in Dublin, Ireland on January 14, 1888 working and living in B.C., two other She came to Canada with her host of friends. and died in Kelowna, B.C. on March 4, daughters were born to this union. In parents in 1904 and settled in the Services were conducted by Pastor 1981 at the age of 93 years. He came to Cumberland, B.C., Anton rejoined the Ashern, Manitoba district. In 1954 she Curtis Johnson and assisted by Elder Canada at the age of nineteen and lived Adventist Church and remained a faith- accepted the Adventist Message and John Anderson. She was laid to rest for a number of years in Winnipeg ful member until his death. He died the was a faithful disciple of her Lord until with the hope of a soon coming Saviour where he married Annie Kilroy. They day before his 93rd birthday. He leaves death. to lighten the time for all those who homesteaded in Saskatchewan. to mourn his passing, his wife, three She will lovingly be remembered by mourn her passing. He is survived by one son, Elder daughters; Lily Martens of Burnaby, her cousins and friends. J.C. Johnson, Pastor Desmond Tinkler and two daughters, B.C. and Freda Stutt and Ruby Lewis Funeral services were conducted by SAYERS—Rose Irene Sayers was Kathleen Bayliss and Evelyn Abbey, of Powell River, B.C. and 10 grand- Pastor A. Freed at Klassen Funeral born in Vanguard, Saskatchewan on five grandchildren and ten great grand- children and 13 great-great grandchil- Chapel. Miss Dunlop rests at Elmwood March 23, 1918 and passed away on children. dren. Cemetery awaiting the Master's call to March 9 at Kamloops, B.C. Harley Schander, Pastor The memorial service was held at the resurrection of life. Members of the Seventh-day Ad- Rutland S.D.A. Church the Powell River church on February A. Freed, Chaplain ventist Church of Kamloops of which 19 with Pastor Cliff Drieberg officiating. Park Manor Personal Care Home she became a member in recent years WRIGHT—Mary Ellen Wright of Ruth Miller testify to her Christian faith. Quesnel, B.C. passed to her rest on A memorial service was held at the February 3, 1981. Sister Wright was Ferguson Kamloops Seventh-day Adventist DIEBEL—Miss May Diebel passed FERGUSON—Annie born in Sydenham, Township, Ontario Church on Thursday, March 12, con- to her rest at the Saanich Peninsula passed to her rest December 2, 1980 at on December 2, 1915. She joined the the Civic Hospital, Ottawa. She was ducted by Pastor Peter Fritz, and cre- Hospital, Sidney, B.C. on December Adventist church in 1972. mation followed. 18, 1980. born June 16, 1889 in Scotland. Left to mourn are her husband, She will be missed by many but May was born in Saskatchewan on The funeral was conducted by William, twelve children, twenty-five most of all by her daughters Dorothy of August 3, 1908, attended Battleford Pastor E.L. Anderson at Tubmans grandchildren and five great-grand- Marion, Alberta, Cindy of Kamloops, Academy and then trained as a nurse at Funeral Chapel, December 4, 1980. children. Elder John Blake conducted B.C., and her son Monty of Leduc, Rest Haven Sanitarium and Hospital. Words of comfort were spoken to many the funeral service in Quesnel. A Alberta. She also leaves 7 grandchildren Mourning their loss are her brothers close friends. Until recently she made memorial service and burial followed in and 5 great-grandchildren. and sisters: Alfred of Sidney, B.C.; her home with the Sullivan family. Owen Sound, Ont. Harold of Carolton, Sask.; Dave, High She was an active member of the Valentin Cema, Correspondent River, Alberta; Frank, Kelowna, B.C.; Seventh-day Adventist Church for the SCHEER—Sophie Scheer, born in Donald, Earl and Esther Buckmiller, past 20 years. Russia on October 21, 1896, passed to all of California and Louella Smelser, E.L. Anderson, Pastor her rest on January 11, 1981 at West- Victoria, B.C. Ottawa S.D.A. Church lock, Alberta. Mrs. Scheer immigrated

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