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WEEKLY NEWS AND INSPIRATION FOR SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS MARCH 17, 1994

CREATING THE "IMPOSSIBLE". 10 FAIRHAVEN_ MASSAMIIISFTTC 1 R LE I I ERS

Including All Our Young People Best in 96 Years enly Father, and forget them. I am sure I am pleased to see Myron Widmer In my 96 years, most of them reading God forgives and forgets them. He does ("Listening to Our Young People," the Review, I have never read anything not want us to carry that burden of sin Dec. 16) reporting on the need felt by so truthful and encouraging as around. Lay it on His shoulder. youth for the church to become more "Preparing for Our Time of Trouble" Now you have a new day. Start it off inclusive in addressing the needs of (Dec. 16). I still remember being told as right by committing your life to Him students attending non-Adventist col- a boy that we would never be ready for the first thing in the morning. Lift your leges. The same need exists for K-12 the time of trouble if we ate ice-cream heart to Him in prayer and thanksgiving education. Readers should know that cones between meals. Recently there often during the day. When evening the John Hancock Youth Center at La have been many books and articles try- comes, you will not have so many Sierra University is making a con- regrets or mistakes to confess or certed effort at developing model pro- acknowledge. Go to bed with a good, grams for meeting these needs while "Footprints" Story clear conscience. not hurting our emphasis on attending Disputed Do this faithfully, and you will have Adventist schools in the process. a good perspective for tomorrow. The editorial quotes an often-cited After "No Footprints in the Tomorrow isn't yours. Let God take claim that only about half of all Snow" (Dec. 23) appeared, we care of that. Mrs. Gertrude Battle Adventist students attend Adventist col- heard from members of the Collegedale, Tennessee leges, but I wonder about the basis of Charley Hall family who disputed this assertion, which is also made about the accuracy of the account. "Grandma" Battle, now advanced in the K-12 level. In a study of a large The article is based on daughter age, worked for many years as a Bible metropolitan area, when we factored Edie's recollection. Charles E. instructor.—Editors. out K-12 students from inactive Hall, of Lisbon Falls, Maine, Adventist homes who rarely attended brother of Edie, contends that "the Eternal Bond Sabbath school or church, or did not story is for the most part fiction." My heart was touched by "Sandra contribute tithes or offerings to the Another brother, Melvin Hall, of Price: Way Beyond Black or White" local church, or families with only one Martinsville, Virginia, agrees with (Dec. 30). I was privileged to be a char- Adventist parent, those percentages Edie that an incident occurred but ter member of the Sparks, Nevada, changed dramatically. It would also be remembers details differently. Seventh-day Adventist Church for 16- interesting to compare church atten- We also heard from sister plus years, until I moved this past dance figures to enrollment figures over Glennis Hall Holland, of Salem- September. Even though I am White, I the past 20 years. Although conferences burg, North Carolina, who was not was elected to be the representative of do not regularly report church atten- yet born at the time of the story but this Black church on the Nevada-Utah dance figures, we hear of dramatic disputes the statement in the epi- Conference executive committee! My declines similar to enrollment losses. logue that the Christmas incident counterpart on this committee was a The figures would also change if we led to "a drastic change for the bet- Black brother who represented a White factored in the growing number of low- ter in Charley Hall's life." church in Utah. income families. The incident occurred in 1951. Our church was originally meant to In light of these changes, the local The differences in recollection by be a Black church, but thank God, we church holds the key to the challenge of members of the same family are didn't really believe it. This mixture of inclusiveness. Young people, regardless probably not unusual. Black, White, Tongan, Spanish, Native of where they attend school, should feel American, etc., is a blessing that cannot the warmth of a local church. Many do be expressed in words. What lessons we not—even those attending Adventist ing to scare us into being ready for the all learned from sharing our individual schools. The local church also needs to last days. Keep up these encouraging cultures! The hearts of the members are help make Christian education more messages. George E. Taylor knit in a bond that will last throughout inclusive by funding budgets that will Ukiah, California eternity. Mrs. Helena Reid include strong religious education pro- Paradise Valley, Arizona grams centered in the local congrega- The time of trouble is a very serious Letters should not exceed 250 words and tion and to help young people attend event. Try this and see if it works with should carry the writer's name, address, and Adventist K-16 schools/colleges. you: We can live only one day at a telephone number. All will be edited to meet Richard Osborn time. Yesterday is gone. All we can do space and literary requirements, but the au- thor's meaning will not be changed. Views Vice President for Education about that is to sincerely acknowledge expressed in the letters do not necessarily rep- Columbia Union Conference and confess our mistakes to our heav- resent those of the editors or denomination.

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DEPARTMENTS ARTICLES

2 Letters 6 Newsbreak 8 The Woman Who Won the Northwest 12 Dear Miriam In spite of her husband's efforts to keep her away from other 19 World Report Adventists, Augusta Moorhouse exemplified the patience of saints and kept the commandments of God. by Doug Johnson 20 The Way It Was

21 Children's Corner EDUCATION 21 Bulletin Board 8 The Northwest's 10 Creating the "Impossible" first Adventist 23 Reflections How one school responded to the information gained from the Valuegenesis youth study. by Corrie Whitney EDITORIALS 4 Keeping the Faith ADVENTIST REVIEW SEMINAR

5 How to Relate to 13 The Church and End-Time Conspiracies Me! We know that the master conspirator tries to thwart God's work. Yet Adventism, born from the ashes of the Great NEXT WEEK Disappointment, thrives. What do we know that conspirators "New Life Emerging" don't? by Ginger Harwood The term reformation 10 Training the is negative to some HERITAGE SITES mind and the and positive to others. hand What does it really 18 Fairhaven, Massachusetts: Home of mean? Joseph Bates "Couples Without Visit the home of an Adventist pioneer who was instrumental in Kids" How can the spreading the observance of the Sabbath. by Paul A. Gordon church develop sensi- tivity to childless cou- ples?

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Keeping the Faith

ne of the best ways to keep the neighborhood who aren't ready yet to s a child I was painfully shy," Ofaith is to share it. That's what worship on Saturday. "We'll start A Adly Campos tells me, a lay- Augusta Moorhouse did, the first small. If God is in it, it will grow." woman who has come to command the Adventist in the Walla Walla Valley attention of large audiences with pow- (see story on p. 8). Many Adventist en Penny Shell embarked on a erful singing and preaching. women today do likewise. Their talents \eaching career she had much to Born in Mexico to Jose and Dalia and styles may differ, but they have the draw from—majors in social work and Castrejdn, Adly was the second of seven same goal—to help people get in touch education, and minors in English, children. She has lived in many places with God. To mark Women's History speech, and religion. and worked for the church in many Month, here are three current stories. She soon added an ways—as a nurse, a secretary, and a M.A. in education and musician. In 1979 she cut an album for o one could imagine Hyveth Williams counseling. Chapel Records entitled God Speaks. Nbecoming a Christian. Moving from Shell's ethic was that More recently she earned an M.A. degree Jamaica to England, and eventually to when a "call" came she in family counseling and became an Connecticut, she set out to become rich and accepted it. In 14 years administrative secretary in the General famous by exploring careers in modeling, she was called by six Penny Shell Conference Ministerial Association. entertainment, and politics. Adventist boarding academies, from At Montemorelos While campaigning to become mayor South Dakota to Georgia, and did mis- University she met and of Hartford, Connecticut, Williams met sion service in Singapore twice. married Jose Campos, God in a dramatic "Damascus road" But a family crisis changed her life. an enthusiastic minis- encounter. Mystified friends and family When both her parents contracted can- ter; they have reared saw her drop everything, accept Christ, cer, Shell cared for them until their four children. and adopt a radical new lifestyle. deaths. Watching them struggle Then in January Trying one church after another, she between suffering and hope, she saw 1992 she accidentally Adly Campos finally met an 18-year-old Adventist that some visitors helped them. Others became an evangelist. While doing a woman. "She was good—she didn't did not. Week of Prayer for an 80-member push," Williams says. Then while earning a doctorate in church in New York City, she realized On December 31, 1979, religious education, Shell heard a that many of the young people had not she was baptized as a woman chaplain speak. "I was sur- made a decision for Christ. Before she Seventh-day Adventist. prised to realize that my abilities could left, 20 had. Soon Williams plunged be viewed as ministry," she says. She During the past two years Campos, into theological studies— entered clinical pastoral education supported by her husband, has held a B.A. in religion and an (CPE), and in 1984 became the first meetings in Hispanic communities from M. Div. degree—and Hyveth Williams woman chaplain to direct a pastoral New Jersey to Mexico City. Her sched- threw herself into pastoral work at Sligo care department in an Adventist hospi- ule for 1994 includes Seattle, Jamaica, church in Maryland. In 1989 she was tal. Recently she was the first woman Miami, and Inter-America. Her Bible called to resuscitate a dying church: the to be elected president of the Sev- course and sermons are unique: she pre- once-thriving Boston Temple had just 27 enth-day Adventist Healthcare Chap- sents Adventist doctrines through the members. Today 191 are members, and lains Association. lens of family life. It's working! More 225 attend on Sabbath. Today Shell touches more non- than 500 have been baptized. Why is Hyveth Williams in ministry? Adventists than Adventists at Shady "God insists," she says simply. Her Grove Adventist Hospital. She is an Curely such stories teach us this: one vision for outreach continually expands. encourager, a healing presence: "I often v..3of the best ways to keep the faith is On April 3, Easter Sunday, Williams represent God to people who feel that to share it. will begin preaching to a second con- God has abandoned them. It is a sacred gregation—people from the church privilege." KIT WATTS

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How to Relate to Me!

ately it seems that everywhere I for who they are and where God has the understander, got into the water and Lturn there's another article or book called them. "The young people who threw the girl a lasso. None of this about how to relate to young people. receive the most recognition are those helped. Sadly, not many of the suggestions are in medical school or missionaries and The fourth leader, the identifier, coming from young people. pastors," he says. "What about the ones jumped in the water, swam out to the Since approximately 72 percent of with no titles or claims to fame—the young girl, got in the boat with her so the world population is under age 30,* ones who have stayed home to help they were facing the same danger. Then as is 71 percent of Adventists world- their families financially or gone to city he took one oar and together they rowed wide, I realized that if anybody should college to become secretaries?" to safety. By leaving heaven and identi- have an opinion about how we as a Talk with me. If you truly accept fying with us, Jesus did the same. church should relate to young people, it me, talk with me. Millie White, a La Understand me. When you take the ought to be young people! Sierra University student, believes that time to walk beside me, then you can In response, I contacted some pastors, "you have to go beyond being warm begin to understand me. students, teachers, and others in their and friendly at church. Invite us into Let's get real. What are the relevant 20s and 30s and asked for their opin- your homes and talk with us like we're subjects on the minds of young people ions. My only criterion was that their people—not just young people." today? Denise Valenzuela, a marketing suggestions be doable so that each of us Communication needs to go both consultant for the North American could start applying them now. Here are ways. Goodridge adds, "You've been Division, says, "Young people aren't los- our suggestions on how the church can through what we young people are ing sleep over 1844 and 150 years since relate to us—the young people. going through. If you take the time to the Great Disappointment; we're losing Need me. First, you've got to get the share your knowledge with us, and if sleep over our relationships, our careers, 411 (information) on me. Find out my we take the time to listen, together we and our health." feelings, my passions, what hurts me, could bridge the gap." How can we make it easier to share our what's important to me, and what Walk with me. What should you do experiences? Pastor Washington Johnson would make me feel useful. when we are in trouble? Walk with me II, from Birmingham, Alabama, says that Randy Wisbey, director of the Youth and see my life through my eyes. we might consider having open forums at Resource Center at Andrews Univer- Part of that process, says Pastor the church on Friday night. These discus- sity, says he's been looking into how Steve Norman, of Tennessee, is disci- sions could be about self-esteem, dating, young people bond. "You never bond pline. But it shouldn't end there. He social issues, the Bible—"whatever with someone who doesn't make you reminded me that in the old days when comes up." feel needed," says Wisbey. "Let's move a sheep would stray, the shepherd Can these suggestions make a differ- young people from passivity to experi- would sometimes break its legs so it ence? I believe they can start a healthy ence—from attending the programs to wouldn't stray again. But the shepherd cycle. If you need me, accept me, and doing the programs." didn't leave it to die. He carried the talk and walk with me so much that you Accept me. Once I feel there's a lamb until its legs healed. In the mean- begin to understand me, pretty soon I'm place for me and I can be of some use, time the two became so close that the going to need you, accept you, talk and accept me. Demonstrate your accep- lamb wouldn't stray anymore. walk with you, and understand you. tance by "adopting" me. "Take a young Author Lawrence 0. Richards shares Then when you try to lead me and person with you to wash your car or to a great illustration. A scared young per- "Jesus me," I'm going to follow you bake bread on Sundays," says Oakwood son was in a boat headed over the because I've learned to love and trust College student Paul Goodridge. "This Niagara Falls. Four youth leaders stood you. way we're outside the spiritual or edu- on shore watching. The first, the advice * Journal of Adventist Youth Ministry, Fall 1991, p. 74. cational setting, where we may feel giver, yelled "Row harder" to the trou- intimidated." bled girl. The second, the assurer, ad- Goodridge also suggests that the vised the girl not to panic. "Everything CELESTE RYAN church needs to accept young people will be all right," he assured. The third, Editor, Adventist View

ADVENTIST REVIEW, MARCH 17, 1994 (269) 5 NEWSBREAK

WORLD CHURCH Korean Sahmyook Uni- Adventist Review Welcomes versity, the union started a Catholic Priest Baptized in theology class with 30 stu- Rome. As a result of Bible New Assistant Editor dents in 1992 as a mission studies given by Adventist he Adventist Review staff welcomes its newest member— effort to evangelize the lay member Attilio Alyaga, TPastor Steve Chavez, of the Reno, Nevada, Adventist 450,000 Russian citizens two persons, including a Church, who becomes assistant editor on of Korean descent. Catholic priest, have bcome March 29. Last September the Adventists, reports General Replacing the just-retired Eugene Durand, school accepted an addi- Conference president Robert Chavez was appointed after a yearlong tional 30 students in theol- S. Folkenberg. search process. More than 50 candidates ogy classes, and course The Bible studies were from four world divisions of the church offerings were expanded part of an outreach program responded to notices of the vacancy, and to include business manage- that included humanitarian Steve Chavez five persons were interviewed. Chavez, 41, ment and foreign languages, aid, Bible distribution, health brings 20 years of pastoral ministry to the position and writ- says Harry Mayden, Euro- education, and radio ministry ing experience for the Pacific Union Recorder, Insight, and Asia Division education for Rome's Spanish-speak- the Lahontan Valley News. director. The current enroll- ing community. "I am delighted that Elder Chavez is joining the Adventist ment is 120. Review staff," says Editor William G. Johnsson. "His writ- Union officials plan to South England Enters the Isle ing is interesting, practical, and devotional. I know Steve develop the college with an of Wight. The South England well and expect that he will enrich the journal's ministry." agricultural base so students Conference has entered a pre- Chavez holds a B.A. degree in theology from La Sierra can work to offset their viously unentered territory by University and an M.Div. from Andrews University. He is school expenses. baptizing six members on the married to the former Linda McCartt, and they have two chil- Isle of Wight, a county in dren—Erica, 16, and Andre, 13. Olympic Witness. As hun- England that includes many dreds of athletes and sup- seaside resorts. porters attended the Winter shortwave listeners, says ference. Cooper replaces Olympic Games in Lille- First Pathfinder In- Adventist World Radio. Gerry D. Karst, who hammer, Norway, the 200 vestiture Held in Sudan. In a survey completed in becomes administrative local Adventists there held More than 60 Pathfinders January, nearly 500,000 assistant to the GC presi- more than a dozen special were invested in the first- people named the broad- dent, effective April 1. programs for visitors, says ever Pathfinder Investiture cast as the religious pro- Kenneth M. Turpen, Ray Dabrowski, General held in Sudan, reports Sven gram they listen to the principal of Platte Valley Conference communication H. Jensen, Middle East most, reports Adventist Academy in Shelton, Nebra- director. Union church ministries World Radio. Russia thus ska, is the new managing The programs included director. becomes the first country director of Philanthropic choral concerts, social gath- Conducted in Khartoum, in which VOH has been Service for Institutions erings, and religious lec- the ceremony was held just rated the number one reli- based at the North Amer- tures. Worship services were six months after the first Path- gious broadcast. ican Division. Turpen held in English, French, and fmder Club was organized. Commissioned by the replaces Milton Murray, German, says Dabrowski. The occasion encouraged British Broadcasting Com- who retired last year. many children and youth to pany, the research also Sydney Adventist Hospital enroll in the Pathfinder pro- showed that AWR was the New College in Russia. Constructs New Extension. gram, Jensen says. fifth most popular interna- The municipal government Officials at Sydney Advent- tional shortwave station of Yuzhno Sakhalin, on ist Hospital (SAH) in New Voice of Hope Rated heard in Russia. Russia's Sakhalin Island just South Wales, Australia, Number One in Russia. north of Japan, has given the broke ground for a A$34 mil- New research shows that To New Positions. Lowell Korean Union 30 hectares lion (US$24 million) surgical the Adventist radiobroad- C. Cooper, Southern Asia (74 acres) of land to erect extension on February 17. cast Voice of Hope is the Division secretary, has been buildings for a college. The five-story building most popular religious elected as an associate sec- With faculty members will include 12 operating broadcast in Russia among retary of the General Con- recruited from Adventist rooms, extensive imaging

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tion at Andrews University Evangelism Spreads June 16-19. Sponsored by Andrews, in Eastern Africa the North American Division, arrying the Adventist message to unentered territories is and Worthington Foods, the Cthe hallmark of the Adventist Church in Eastern Africa, congress offers lectures and reports L. D. Raelly, Eastern Africa Division president. workshops on nutrition and In Malawi the South-East Africa Union is planning to health issues. The congress establish an Adventist congregation in each of their unen- will also provide resources tered territories by 1995. for nutrition professionals Already the church has made significant strides among and others who present Malawi's Muslims. Golden Lapani, a lay member, has estab- seminars for the public. lished a ministry to a Muslim community and last year saw For registration informa- 128 persons baptized as a result of his ministry. tion, contact the Andrews facilities, a large day- In Zambia church leaders have reached 91 percent of University Nutrition surgery unit, central steril- their five-year Global Mission baptismal goal (102,500). Department at (616) 471- izing department, library, The five-year outreach thrust ends at the 1995 General 3360. lecture hall, and a school Conference session. Nearly 60 congregations have been of nursing. established in new areas. New VBS Series Available. This is the hospital's In Uganda congregations have been established in 10 pre- The Earthmaker Mysteries largest construction project viously unentered areas, including one entire village that Vacation Bible School cur- since the facility was com- accepted the Adventist message. riculum is the first new VBS pletely rebuilt in 1973, says In Botswana Global Mission funding has enabled church program materials produced Neroli Hills, hospital public leaders to bring outreach programs to 30 of 46 targeted cities, for Adventists in 11 years, relations director. and 1,214 baptisms have resulted. according to the Review and Located in Wahroonga, a Herald Publishing Asso- suburb of Sydney, SAFI is ciation. the largest hospital in New tently offered technical course credits to be trans- The program leads chil- South Wales. assistance and resources to ferred to non-Adventist dren to a commitment to make their plans successful," colleges and universities, God and an assurance of His NORTH AMERICA he says. says HSI marketing direc- gift of salvation. While the tor Robert Burnette. underlying message is vital Florida Conference Has HSI, CUC Offer Joint External for churchgoing children, Record Baptisms. In 1993 Degree. Home Study FOR YOUR INTEREST Earthmaker also reaches out the Florida Conference re- International and Columbia to unchurched youth, with ported 2,116 baptisms—its Union College have teamed Nutrition 2000 Convenes themes drawn from nature highest annual total ever, up to offer an external degree June 16. More than 300 and the environment. Skits, says Cynthia Kurtzhals, program that has regional nurses, dietitians, doctors, songs, and games let chil- conference communication accreditation without resi- nutritionists, and interested dren explore the wonders of director. dency requirements. church members are ex- nature and discover their The 2,116 baptisms, a 3 With bachelor degrees pected to attend Nutrition Creator. The series is avail- percent increase over 1992, offered in general studies 2000, an international able now at your local also represents the fifth con- (also an associate degree), congress on Adventist nutri- Adventist Book Center. secutive baptismal record for business administration, psy- the conference. chology, religion, theology, CHURCH CALENDAR Conference president and respiratory care, students Obed Graham says the rise may earn Columbia Union Mar. 19 Adventist Youth Day in baptisms is partly a result College degrees without Mar. 19 Adventist Youth Week of Prayer begins of the conference's nurtur- traveling to the campus. Mar. 26 Sabbath School Community Relations Day ing of pastors and encourag- The degrees are also Apr. 2 Missionary Magazine Emphasis ing them to develop their accredited by the Middle Apr. 9 Andrews University Offering own ideas for outreach. States Accrediting Apr. 16 Literature Evangelist Free Literature Offering "We also have consis- Association, which allows Apr. 23 Christian Education Day

ADVENTIST REVIEW, MARCH 17, 1994 (271) 7 HISTORY lating them from almost everyone. There were no other Adventists in the Northwest at that time. Augusta was the first. But Thomas had misjudged the deter- mination of his German wife. Though isolated from other Adventists, Augusta The Woman remained true to her beliefs. She also faithfully read her Bible and the Review and Herald. Who Won the Augusta soon learned that life on the Western frontier was vastly different from life in Iowa. She was confronted with an untamed wilderness dominated Northwest by rough men, wild animals, and Native Americans made hostile by the intrud- ing settlers. Isolated on the frontier, Augusta Moorhouse clung Two of the Moorhouse boys were to her Bible and the Review. struck by gold fever. In 1864 Darius and his 15-year-old brother, Lee, convinced their parents that they were old enough to go in search of the hidden bonanza. BY DOUG JOHNSON Augusta must have shed many a tear as she saw her boys ride away. The gold districts were dangerous places that har- bored ruthless outlaws, dishonest gam- n the late 1850s Sabbatarian In March of 1860 James and Ellen blers, and pretty prostitutes. Several Adventism consisted of a small White traveled to Knoxville. They years later they returned home poorer group of about 3,000 believers. wanted to see and encourage these new than when they had left.6 They had no organization, few believers who made up the largest group During seven years on the Western I of Sabbathkeeping Adventists west of frontier, Augusta did not see another church buildings, and only three tents to use for evangelistic meetings. In spite of the Mississippi River. Seventh-day Adventist. But she did not these limited resources, leaders began to As the Whites approached Knoxville, let this isolation shake her young faith. hold a number of evangelistic meetings the rumor surfaced again that Adventists In 1868 she wrote this letter to the in the state of Iowa. were Mormon polygamists. But after Review and Herald: In the summer of 1859 two Adventist listening to the Whites speak in the "Your cheering testimonies encour- ministers, M. E. Cornell and Moses courthouse, the people calmed down. age me to press forward with renewed Hull, brought a large tent into Eventually the crowd grew so large that zeal toward the kingdom of God. I Knoxville, Iowa. As soon as the tired the windows had to be removed so that desire to give my testimony in behalf of preachers had erected the canvas meet- the people outside could hear.' the truth of the third angel's message inghouse, gossipers began spreading the and for the Review. I am trying to keep rumor that they were Mormon polyg- In Disgust the commandments of God with all my amists. Thomas Moorhouse, a man of tem- heart. If I can say at last, I have fought a Instead of keeping the people away per, cared little for his wife's Advent- good fight, I have kept the faith, . . . it from the tent meetings, the rumor ism. In fact, it upset him so much that in will be enough."' aroused their interest. Between 600 and 1861 he pulled up stakes from where Then one day Augusta learned of 800 attended the evangelistic meetings they had farmed for more than 20 years. another family in the Walla Walla each evening. Eventually 50 of these He then moved his family of 10 by ox- Valley, the Stephen Maxsons, who were curiosity seekers accepted the Adventist drawn wagon across the rugged Oregon keeping the Sabbath. They were message, and the church soon grew to a Trail to the newly opened frontier of the Seventh Day Baptists. membership of 100.' Walla Walla Valley, in the Washington Stephen, his son Samuel, and his son- One of those who listened to the Territory.' in-law James Franklin Wood had trav- preachers and embraced Adventism was Thomas selected a homestead of 160 eled over the dusty Oregon Trail in Augusta Moorhouse. Though born in acres about eight miles south of Walla 1859 and had taken up homesteads sev- Germany, Augusta had come to Iowa as Walla, at the base of the Blue eral miles north of the site where the a child. In time she had met and married Mountains.5 By locating his family in Moorhouse family later set up their Thomas Moorhouse.2 this remote region, he succeeded in iso- homestead. When the Maxson clan had 8 (272) ADVENTIST REVIEW, MARCH 17, 1994 come to the area, Stephen's son Her sons hauled the first load of lum- and son-in-law had wanted noth- ber from the mountains." ing to do with religion. But sev- For nearly 10 years Augusta eral years later the two families Moorhouse had been isolated from experienced conversion during a other Seventh-day Adventists. But she revival conducted by a Brethren did not give up her faith. Instead, minister. As a result, they built a she shared it with others. And small church on Wood's property Adventism took root. and became zealous members of In Weston, a little the Brethren Church. Stephen town in eastern Ore- Maxson and his wife, still gon, is a small ceme- Seventh Day Baptists, wor- tery on a hill to the east shiped with this church. of town. In this ceme- Stephen accepted the posi- tery is the final resting tion of class leader with place of Augusta Moor- the understanding that house. On her tomb- he and his wife would stone are these words: also keep the Sabbath. "'Here is the patience of the saints: here are they The Sabbath Connection that keep the command- When Augusta learned ments of God, and the of the Maxsons, she was faith of Jesus'" (Rev. thrilled about the possibility 14:12). of meeting this Sabbath- ' Seventh-day Adventist Encyclopedia keeping family in the remote (Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald frontier of the Walla Walla Pub. Assn., 1976), p. 674. Review and Herald, Nov. 19, 1903, Valley. So she saddled up her p. 23. horse and rode over to their SDA Encyclopedia, p. 605. ' East Oregonian Anniversary Edition, Oct. farm. 26, 1955. During her first visit Augusta Deed Book (Umatilla County Clerk Office, Pendleton, Oregon), p. 436. introduced the Maxsons to the In later years Lee became a famous photogra- Review and Herald and asked them pher of Indian life. In 1906 he published a book of Indian photographs. One of these pictures won him why they were going to church on international fame and hangs in the Smithsonian Sunday. As a result of her straightfor- and was baptized in the first Seventh- Institute in Washington, D.C. Lee Moorhouse also served as mayor of Pendleton, superintendent of the ward questioning, the Maxsons stopped day Adventist baptism in California Umatilla Indian Reservation, and for 20 years the clerk of attending the Brethren church. (Apr. 11, 1869).9 the Oregon supreme court. Bob Grant, "Early Photographer Leaves 10,000 Plates," Pioneer Trails Augusta continued visiting the Wood became so excited about (Umatilla County Historical Society Journal), April 1979, Maxsons to share her faith. This irritated Adventism that he sold his crops in the p. 4. Lee Moorhouse, Souvenir Album of Noted Indian Photographs (Pendleton, Oreg.: East Oregonian Print, James Franklin Wood, who had heard field. With the income from the sale, he 1906); Mildred Searcey, We Remember (Pendleton, enough of Augusta and the Sabbath moved his family back to the Walla Oreg.: Eastern Oregonian Pub. Co., 1973), pp. 92-99. ' Review and Herald, Apr. 28, 1868, p. 315. issue. To escape these doctrines he Walla Valley. Soon the Woods, the Ibid., June 17, 1873, p. 6; Doug Johnson, Adventism moved his family to Windsor, Maxsons, and a number of others joined in the Pacific Northwest (Olympia, Wash.: American Speedy Printing, 1989), pp. 2, 3. California. with Augusta to form the first group of SDA Encyclopedia, p. 218; Harold McCumber, Pio- By 1868 nearly a half million people Seventh-day Adventists in the Pacific neering the Message in the Golden West (Mountain View, Calif.: Pacific Press Pub. Assn., 1946), pp. 80, 81. resided in the state of California. Of this Northwest. SDA Encyclopedia, p. 1547. population, only 50 were Seventh-day When the Adventist leaders sent mis- " Walla Walla City Seventh-day Adventist Church Record Book; Rufus Wood to Edith Apr. 26, Adventists. But James Franklin Wood sionaries Isaac and Adelia (Patten) Van 1929; Review and Herald, Nov. 19, 1903, p. 23. ended up moving next door to one of Horn to the Northwest in 1874, they them—William Nichols. started by working in the Walla Walla Soon the first Adventist ministers to Valley and organized Augusta's group work west of the Rocky Mountains, J. into a church?' She was a charter mem- N. Loughborough and D. T. Bourdeau, ber of this church and faithfully Doug Johnson is pas- arrived in California. Their first task attended the services, traveling the eight tor of the Blue Moun- was to hold meetings in Windsor. miles by horseback. tain Valley and Mission When William Nichols invited Wood When the members of this little Seventh-day Adventist to the meetings, he decided to attends In church began to erect a building in late churches in Oregon. several months he accepted the message 1874, Augusta did all she could to help.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, MARCH 17, 1994 (273) 9 EDUCATION acceptance conditional. If Valley Grande Academy would be willing to become a "lab school" to address prob- lems pointed out in the Valuegenesis study, he would be willing to accept the challenge. The school was willing, and the Creating changes began—changes that helped the school to double enrollment in two years, sustain a high level of spiritual enthusiasm with positive peer pressure, the and to offer a wide range of career options in the curriculum. Curriculum changes became the first task, after a call for spiritual revival. "Impossible" The week prior to the first school week of Leonie's tenure found faculty brain- How Valley Grande Academy is responding storming ways to make academy study practical to their students' futures as to the mandates of the Valuegenesis study Seventh-day Adventists. Out of those proposals came three "tracks"—areas in which students could specialize. These were a health science track, for pre- BY CORRIE WHITNEY meds, predentals, and others; a health service track, for prenursing and other parahealth careers; and a public service hen the enrollment at board seriously considered closing the track, preparing youth for any of the ser- Valley Grande Academy academy. That's when Dr. Andrew vice professions. in Weslaco, Texas, struck Leonie accepted the call to be principal Students accepted the choices eagerly an all-time low, 70 some- in the summer of 1991. and voiced strong support for the con- W But Dr. Leonie, previously a univer- cept. An outline for each track included thing, morale scraped rock bottom, the faculty seemed disillusioned, and the sity dean of education, made his applicable classes, career observation, and options for service projects.

New Ideas Spawned Others But good ideas did not lie stagnant; they spawned other options. Before first semester ended, two new tracks emerged: airplane pilot training and nursing assistant training. And Leonie embarked on the "impossible"—to develop an academy-administered LVN (licensed vocational nursing) program. At the end of the first year Leonie asked the school newspaper to poll stu- dents on several key questions posed by the Valuegenesis study. In every case VGA student responses ran at least twice as high—sometimes dramatically more—as the Valuegenesis results. To the question "Do you feel the freedom to ask any religious question of your teachers?" 96 percent of VGA students said yes. The faculty could only praise God for such a transformation. The building trades track, taught by Sam Fahsholtz (center), teaches construction skills to students By year two, track options had such as Javier Ayala, left, and David Pico. expanded to 17. Byron Chalker, vice

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Students may begin LVN Now Leonie pushes to increase voca- training while a junior or tional programs. "We would like to senior in the academy. They think that all of our Adventist youth go then can graduate as a LVN to college," he explains. "But the facts just seven months after show otherwise. We enjoy a strong aca- academy graduation. The demic program; now we want to traditional LVN entry point develop an equally strong vocational after high school graduation program. We already include vocational remains an option too. courses in nursing, building trades, food This third year (1993- service management, day care manage- 1994) of "the great experi- ment, even landscaping, but we want to ment" shows even more venture further into vocational training. gains. Total school enroll- We thoroughly endorse Mrs. White's ment hit 182, more than counsel to train both the mind and the The academy's English as a Second Language program attracts students from around the world. Chuck Castleberg (center) gives double the enrollment two hand. Some of our finest students take help to students from the Ukraine, Marion Kosovan and Angelique years ago. Nursing classes vocational courses along with their Chunkovski. have more than doubled in principal for academics, picked the fer- size, as well. New faculty came on tile minds of faculty as they grasped board. Remodeled classrooms, cafeteria, unexpected possibilities for areas of spe- and offices provide more comfort and cialization. an improved atmosphere. And a vision Training now covers the original five for major building projects brings tracks plus field science, business and excitement and a sense of movement for office management, media and market- the future. ing, business evangelism, ministerial Students get a big "piece of the pie" training, music education and perfor- at VGA. They lead almost all spiritual mance, peer counseling, teacher train- activities on campus. "Magabook" sales ing, and vocational tracks. Special by students provide both work and wit- programs grew to meet needs: honors, nessing opportunities in the community. special education, and English as a sec- A witnessing class trains youth and then ond language. Plus LVN! sends them out to give Bible studies in The LVN program became reality in the community. A new student this year September 1992, when the state of Texas told her mom, in total shock, "Students gave full approval to the proposals sub- even talk about their prayer life here! mitted by the academy. The state Students encourage each other to do informed academy officials that they right." believed VGA operated the only sec- The new climate on campus has Principal Andrew Leonie gives a congratulatory hug to Mirtha Martinez, who is from Belize and gradu- ondary school-administered LVN pro- attracted many new students. Assertive ated in Valley Grande Academy's first licensed gram in the entire United States! marketing, including a student recruit- vocational nurse class in December of 1993. ing team, spread the word of the changes at VGA. Requests for informa- honor classes. They see merit in the tion came from all over the country and admonition to have both a trade and a even from abroad. profession." Students from 19 different nationali- People around the academy don't use ties study on the campus, according to the word "impossible" quite as often Dr. Wilson Roberts, vice principal for anymore. They wait, along with the international affairs. He believes that whole school family, to see where this "such a rich cultural setting broadens vision of faith will lead. the educational experience." Dr. Leonie says it represents "how faith in God can prove His reality. We developed goals based on the needs Corrie Whitney is the shown in the Valuegenesis report and director of marketing prayed that the Lord would help us for Valley Grande Like other academy students, Misael Rodriquez bring those 'visions' into reality. God Academy, Weslaco, (left) and Jairo Castor sell Christian hooks through the denomination's magabook (books in answered far above what we asked or Texas. magazine format) program to help earn tuition. thought."

ADVENTIST REVIEW, MARCH 17,1994 (275) 11 DEAR MIRIAM

Ill-gotten Gains By Miriam Wood

In my work as a volunteer for helping those less fortunate? If some of I know he has some bitterness Adventist-operated thrift shops the volunteers become angry and refuse against our church because we and Community Services centers I to help with the shop, I can predict with haven't given him work on a continu- sometimes have seen volunteers help certainty that others will take their ing basis. At the present time he and themselves to everything they or their places. The Lord will see to that. his wife do not attend services but families want. At the checkout they Helping the needy in such a direct meet with five other couples. I can see get everything for half of what the way is one of the most beautiful and sat- feelings of loneliness, disappointment, public pays. Some grab the best gar- isfying aspects of true Christianity. It and bitterness developing in their ments and linens and depart by the must not be sullied by the devil's hearts. What is my Christian respon- back door; a few collect a stash at the machinations. sibility in this? beginning of the day, triumphantly carrying their ill-gotten gains away This is a delicate, difficult problem. when their volunteer time is over. How can the Lord But after thinking a great deal about it Large and small businesses have and praying, I am convinced that you donated food and merchandise to our and your husband should talk to both centers. I wonder how they would bless the church the husband and wife and explain the react if they knew that affluent situation just as it stands. Loyal as all of church members, not the needy com- us try to be in the matter of employing munity, were profiting. In one when this kind church members, no one can afford to instance a food market heard of this pay for inferior work. Perhaps he does and transferred its contributions to a not realize that his work is so "under Catholic institution. of dishonesty is par" and needs to be told. It is also pos- I wish I knew what could be done sible that he never received the proper without causing a split in the church training, but just "picked it up." or getting people angry. taking place? Why not advise him to enroll in a vocational school? He would then be Prayer is certainly the first recourse, exposed to "how it ought to be" and as in all the trials of our lives. Next I would have much more self-confidence. think you need to ask the Lord specifi- If you feel that a talk of this sort cally for the kind of courage young have an Adventist friend who has would put too great a strain on your David had when he faced the mighty 1 struggled for three years to find friendship, then take the pastor into your Goliath, because this is not going to be regular work as a carpenter. During confidence and ask him to do this. easy. People are very reluctant to admit this time at least nine Adventist fami- any kind of dishonesty. lies have employed him, but have I would make an appointment with the been very disappointed in the quality pastoral staff and lay the matter before of his work. Since his wife is one of them, keeping nothing back. I would not, my best friends, my husband and I however, reveal any names at this point. are well aware of their financial stress I would ask the pastor to convene a and have helped them over some very meeting with all those who work in the critical times. Dare I say anything thrift shop, at which time he will kindly about the feelings of his ex-employers but firmly announce that this kind of to his wife? thing has to stop immediately. How can He is in his late 50s. Three years Miriam Wood, author of 16 books, is a the Lord even bless the church in any ago he suffered a massive heart retired English teacher whose lifelong way when this kind of dishonesty is tak- attack. After being out of the church hobby has been "observing human ing place, especially under the guise of for many years, he returned. nature in all its complexity."

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eventh-day Adventists have been known historically as the people of the Book, the people of the Word—the Word of God. S It is from the Word that we have drawn the great doctrines that have shaped us as a movement over the years: our faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour, the efficacy of His atonement, His ministry in the heavenly sanctu- ary, His gift of the Sabbath, and His promise to come again. Many who dis- agree with us still admit that we're not making anything up. It's all there in the Word. It is our allegiance to the Word that has kept us from the enthusiastic extremes to which many religious movements in the past and present have fallen prey. Over the years the church has main- tained a solid center—sensible, balanced, ratio- nal—even when proclaiming the otherworldly theme of the Second Advent and the turmoil that Scripture predicts will precede it. In the following Adventist Review seminar, for- mer Pacific Union College religion professor Dr. Ginger Harwood attempts to grapple with certain end-time developments that the Bible leads us to expect. You will find her approach measured,. cau- tious, biblical. Startling also. For it not only serves notice on the enemies of the church that God intends to see this thing through, but it also calls on God's people to consider the lurking danger of compromise with the status quo. Given the dismal track record of institutions past and present, Harwood challenges the church to take constant stock as to whether it's advancing on solid ground. She ends with the assur- ance that God is in control. There is something in here for every member of 0 the church. 0

ADVENTIST REVIEW. MARCH 17, 1994 (277) 13 ADVEVTIST RE11E1 SEMINAR The Church and End- lime Conspiracies

Our need for courage, vision, and confidence

BY GINGER HARWOOD

t is hard to imagine a disappointment dom; the method was to conform to the high- more bitter than the one experienced by est Christian principles. the disciples of Jesus 2,000 years ago. It is inevitable that a theology focused on Before their very eyes their dreams of the character of the Creator, as is ours, should glory were entombed within a wall of call forth the caricature of the evil one who Irock. delights in making God out to be restrictive And it is difficult to fathom an assignment and repressive. Misinformation is Satan's Prodded by more unexpected than that which came to business. And part of our task is to refute his them a few weeks later—to take their eyes off false allegations about God in order to create the sky and focus instead on the task of pro- an atmosphere for free and well-informed demonic claiming the gospel to the world. choice. It is still more amazing that the experience Our commission is to spread the word that of those disciples—from the initial realization there is a great conflict between the concept influences, that their hopes had been dashed to their even- of God as the embodiment of love and the tual acceptance of the great commission—was demonic characterization of Him as an arbi- to be relived by another handful of Christian trary tyrant. Such an emphasis necessarily religious and followers on another continent in another con- generates concern about the final resolution of text centuries later. the controversy. The book of Revelation anticipates a time secular forces Hope From the Ashes of Despair when the tension between the two contend- As our pioneers emerged from the ashes of ing powers will erupt into a great crisis. And the great disappointment of 1844, God com- the proximity of impending defeat will drive will unite to forted them with the reassurance of His guid- Satan to mobilize all his resources in a last ance, a deeper understanding of Scripture and effort to unify the planet in rebellion against prophecy, and the surety of the Advent. And God (see, for example, Rev. 19:19). Prodded persecute He entrusted them with a mandate to witness by demonic influences, religious and secular to the world the truth about His character, the forces will unite, and terrible persecution truth about His magnanimous love toward will come upon those who remain loyal to God's loyal humanity. God.' This crisis will provide the final con- In His self-revelation, God contrasted His text for the public unmasking of Satan and laws, methods, and purposes with those com- the ultimate demonstration of his true people. monly accepted in human enterprises. He nature. revealed a blueprint for evangelism anchored Satan's final fit of wrath, however, will upon His gracious invitation, His generous neither surprise nor intimidate those who healing, and His unparalleled love. Physical or have embraced the gospel message and com- emotional coercion, violence, manipulation— mission. Rather, it will be seen as the logical or other pseudoevangelistic approaches that culmination of the long history of rebellion violate individual integrity and free choice— (see Isa. 14:13). A being who has spent eons were designated out of harmony with God's nurturing the desire for self-exaltation, domi- design for community. The medium was to be nation, and control can be expected to show an integral part of the message of the king- his true colors as the drama of the ages

14 (2781 ADVENTIST REVIEW, MARCH 17, 1994 ADVENTIST REVIEW SEMINAR comes to its climax. But it will end with the cherish ominous aspirations for national or frustration and collapse of all his evil global control incompatible with God's inten- schemes. tions. Without being unduly suspicious or excitable, Adventists should give close atten- Potential for Danger tion to the activities and intentions of certain

Seventh-day Adventists view current world groups whose manifest goal is to shape global E affairs with an eye on the prophetic descrip- affairs. RVIC tion of the last days of human history. We The Roman Catholic Church, for example. S SE know that in times of widespread political and Any discussion of organizations conspiring to NEW OUS social uncertainty and upheaval, people are gain world hegemony must inevitably include IGI EL more willing to accept curtailment of personal the activities and objectives of this organiza- R liberties that would be unthinkable under tion.4 The suspicion that the Church of Rome other circumstances.2 Under the perception of desires to be recognized as the only legitimate a common threat, coalitions of diverse and authority in the world extends beyond sectar- even opposing groups would cooperate to rec- ian interpretations of ambiguous and veiled tify the situation and return society to a state scriptural references. This church is con- of normalcy. In such emergencies the urgency demned by its own past excesses and intoler- of the agenda outweighs traditional con- ance of dissent. It also draws suspicion from straints of freedom and tolerance. its uninterrupted claim to speak as God on the We know that such a development will be earth. Today we see associated with Satan's final attempt to gain Those who study the Catholic Church see a complete and undisputed control over the complex organisation fully prepared to assert world. As students of the Word, we antici- itself as the final arbitrator in human affairs trends and pate that the persecution aimed at those who and suppress those who defy its mandates.' cherish the Creator and His law will be Secret societies could also pose a threat to accomplished through human agencies, the mission of God's people in the last days. events that some of whom may be unaware of the true The Masonic movement, for example. From nature of their work.' Satan will employ its first beginning, it has been vocal in its people and organizations to obtain the opposition to organized religion and to what it correspond to results he desires—the intimidation of sees as organized religion's restrictions to God's people and the decimation of their personal freedom.6 French Masons are ranks, thus bringing the world under his reported to have identified themselves as the prophetic uncontested control. Luciferians, followers of the angel of inde- Today we see trends and events that seem pendence. The movement also follows the to correspond to the prophetic forewarnings, practice of closed membership, stresses the forewarnings. exciting in us both enthusiasm and alarm. concept of esoteric knowledge restricted to a Enthusiasm because the fulfillment of end- few enlightened members, exhibits a hierar- time prophecies brings a sense of relief, given chical organization, and incorporates pagan our eagerness to see the work of God finished symbols in its emblems. It is a quasi-religious on earth and Jesus return. Alarm because it organization, unabashedly competing with the increases our anxiety level as we consider the Christian church for the primary allegiance of magnitude of the gospel task still before us, its adherents. the challenge to evangelize under increasingly In the past few years the New Age move- difficult circumstances, and the prospect of ment (to mention a third entity) has given rise vigorous opposition. to much apprehension in Christian circles. Several aspects of the movement raise pro- The Conspirators found misgivings for Adventists. A prime Over the years certain organizations or concern is that the movement shares a wide groups have been identified as mediums range of perceptions and practices with spiri- through which Satan operates to accomplish tualism, long identified as an endeavor influ- his purpose of creating an environment hostile enced by satanic forces. Both enterprises to the spread of the gospel. It seems clear that, feature teachings that include false informa- under his instigation, some of these entities tion about the state of the dead, contact with

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the deceased, and disregard for the authority ate whether the path we are traveling is under- of the Bible. girded with solid rock. Within the movement are many who It is the responsibility of each generation to encourage the pursuit of spirit entities for accept its obligation to repair the breach cre- direction, while providing little or no instruc- ated by sin, to restore paths to dwell in, and to tion as to the ambiguous nature of "the spir- make clear the way for the return of the Lord. its." Without knowledge concerning spirits Part of that onus is to determine whether we and how to test them, the novice becomes vul- have lost our vision and have begun a retreat nerable to spiritual treachery and deception. from our mission. We need to take account of Much of what is promoted within the New the reason for the growing worldliness among Age movement can be demonstrated as a us, the lack of spiritual power, the compro- counterfeit to true religion.' mised leadership and unprincipled procedures In addition to conspiracies from without, in some sections of the church. some Adventists have expressed repeated con- Social scientists and theologians agree that cerns about conspiracies from within—con- human institutions are prone to self-worship. cerns that some of these external elements Once established, an organization tends to might infiltrate the church and subvert it from become self-serving, demanding sacrifice and within, undermining its mission, its identity, loyalty from people rather than being a source and its integrity. Jesuit infiltration has been of support for them. Unchecked, an organiza- Only those charged, and certain Adventist leaders have tion will become more interested in perpetuat- been identified with Rome, the KGB, and ing itself than in accomplishing its original Communism. A former Adventist pastor now objectives. Knowing this to be the case, we activities that engaged in private ministry alleges that the need to monitor our own organization and General Conference itself has become a dupe keep it constantly accountable to its purpose. of Rome and is connected with the Mafia and Those who make diligent efforts to monitor facilitate the secret agencies of the U.S. federal govern- the church for signs of collusion with the ment. While we must not be naive to the enemy deserve our gratitude. For they keep us machinations of the enemy, we must renounce in touch with the prophetic aspects of our the gospel such far-fetched and unfounded conspiracy mission, thereby restraining the temptation to theories. conform to the status quo. They should be recognized for their willingness to raise the deserve our "Watchmen on the Walls" consciousness level of the church, reminding There are those who continually scrutinize us of our heritage and our commitment to ser- secular events and church leadership for evi- vice. loyalty and dence that Satan is marshaling his armies for the final assault. Much of this preoccupation Toward a New Commitment with subversion could rightly be regarded as Insight into demonic aspirations to reform our energy. paranoid and irrational. Over the years there all religion into the image of the beast should have been instances in which watch groups encourage those who have taken up the ban- have jumped to conclusions about certain situ- ner of Protestantism to review their own orga- ations on the basis of the scantiest evidence. nizational practices. Only those activities that Such haste in judgment serves to undermine facilitate the transmission of the gospel in the the credibility of the church and foster skepti- context of the realities of the contemporary cism in regard to our position about an world deserve our loyalty and our energy. impending crisis. This suggests a willingness to scrutinize It must be noted, however, that those who leadership styles, to reevaluate established critique the church, seeing within our institu- programs to determine whether or not they are tions signs of collusion with the enemy, are responsive to end-time priorities, and to make not always acting without justification. We the necessary structural changes, reallocating need to be willing to hear honest words that resources to reflect current opportunities for seek to point out when and where our methods evangelism. have come to imitate those of the world Consciousness of the proximity of the final around us. There is a continual need to evalu- crisis should also result in a renewed commit-

16 (280) ADVENTIST REVIEW, MARCH 17. 1994 ADVEMST IRE= SEMINAR ment to our commission. We must nurture Therefore, let the master conspirator make and prepare every member to serve. We must his plans, send his emissaries, attempt to refuse to be content until we are certain that thwart the work of God. The outcome of all everyone within the sphere of our influence such machinations has been decided from the understands what the task of the church is all very beginning, before the very foundation of about. The pastor in the pulpit must under- the world. We know that not all the forces of stand it. And so also must the member in the evil are sufficient to stanch God's momentum pew, the youth in our schools, and the neigh- in history. The gates of hell cannot stand bor who reads our publications. It must against God's proclaimed intention to release become clear to all that the Sabbath, the His own from bondage, to set the captive free. prophecies concerning the last things, and the The victory is secure—even before the final imminent end of the world are all part of the scenes play out. For the last word belongs to good news of the gospel. God! However, if the inspired information we've ' "As the Sabbath has become the special point of controversy been given does nothing but focus our atten- throughout Christendom, and the religious and secular authorities tion on the powers of evil and raise specters have combined to enforce the observance of Sunday, the persis- tent refusal of a small minority to yield to the popular demand of demons in our midst, then it would have will make them objects of universal execration. It will be urged been better not to have had it at all. In these that the few who stand in opposition to an institution of the church and a law of the state ought not to be tolerated; that it is last days it is important to reject any tempta- better for them to suffer than for whole nations to be thrown into tion to look for scapegoats on which to lay the confusion and lawlessness" (The Great Controversy, p. 615). We must For a very helpful discussion of this phenomenon, see Anne blame for our corporate sloth or apathy. Wilson Schaef and Diane Fassel, The Addictive Organization Instead, let us be willing to look for ways to (San Francisco: Haner/Collins, 1988), p. 160. ' Said Ellen G. White: "The Scriptures teach that [the Papacy] fix the problems that exist in our midst. is to regain its lost supremacy, and that the fires of persecution reject any will be rekindled through the . . . concessions of the so-called Protestant world" (Selected Messages, book 2, pp. 367, 368). A God in Charge more recent author, a former Jesuit priest, reflects the same con- Foreknowledge of Satan's designs should cerns in his work. See Malachi Martin, The Keys of This Blood: temptation to The Struggle for World Dominion Between Pope John Paul II, enable us to meet opposition with quiet confi- Mikhail Gorbachev and the Capitalist West (New York: Simon dence. While the assaults are expected, we and Schuster, 1990). ' Roman Catholic overtures for the reunification of dissenting know that God, not Satan, is in charge of his- and offshoot religious groups. The Adventist Church has long look for tory. been aware that the Catholic Church has never relinquished the idea that all Christians should be united under a single umbrella So let those who would discourage us be and responsible to a single authority, "God's representative on forewarned: we are not retreatists looking for earth." Ellen White wrote, "The Roman Church is far-reaching in scapegoats. her plans and modes of operation. She is employing every device safety, attempting to escape. On the contrary, to extend her influence and increase her power in preparation for we stand with Christ as active participants in a fierce and determined conflict to regain control of the world" (The Great Controversy, pp. 565, 566). the drama of the ages, boldly declaring the "The Roman Catholic Church has always claimed—and, truth about the character of God and the righ- under John Paul II, claims today—to be the ultimate arbiter of what is morally good and morally bad in human actions" (Martin, teousness of His law. When threatened with p. 157). persecution for our faith, we rest securely in For an in-depth look at these claims, see Vicomte Leon de Poncins, Free Masonry and the Vatican (Timothy Tindal- the promise that God's grace is sufficient for Robertson, translated 1968). us. Cunning plots and fiendish strategies nei- Ellen White warned that "Satan has long been preparing for his final effort to deceive the world.... Little by little he has pre- ther distress nor defocus us, because we know pared the way for his masterpiece of deception in the develop- that Satan's plans are irrelevant. They lack the ment of spiritualism" (The Great Controversy, p. 561). power to define and shape the future. The future belongs to God! We know that Jesus will return and be acknowledged as the one who is worthy of love and honor and adoration while every knee bends in homage. This vision of triumph carries us beyond immediate circumstances. We stake our lives on the belief that love has Ginger Harwood is a theologian and ethicist. the last word. We know whom we serve. We When she wrote this piece, she was an assis- are immovable. For nothing compares to the tant professor of religion at Pacific Union wealth bestowed upon those who know God. College, Angwin, California.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, MARCH 17, 1994 (2811 17 Heritage Sites to Visit This Summer 2 Fairhaven, Massachusetts Home of Joseph Bates

Joseph Bates, considered a cofounder of Thethe Seventh-dav original building Adventist has BY PAUL A. GORDON Fairhaven Marleo). Church at been preserved. the grounds of the current high school, on Upon his return to Fairhaven from Fairhaven's Main Street. Bates's boyhood Washington, he met an old friend who If you are making travel plans for this home is only a few blocks from the asked him, "Brother Bates, what's the summer, why not plan to visit some school. news?" His reply: "The news is that the Adventist historical sites and relive the In 1807, at age 15, young Joseph Bates seventh day is the Sabbath." His friend era of our church's pioneers? To assist persuaded his father to let him ship out as a soon joined him in keeping the Sabbath. you, we are running a seven-part series cabin boy on a voyage to England. He This meeting was at the old bridge on some of the more significant sites. spent the next 21 years at sea, finally as approach between New Bedford and We hope you will find these helpful.— captain of his own ship. Fairhaven, still to be seen. Editors. On one of his voyages his wife, In 1846 Bates wrote out his convictions Prudence, placed a Bible among his belong- on the Sabbath in a tract titled "The r Adventists, Massachusetts means ings. Study of this Bible led to his conver- Seventh-day Sabbath, a Perpetual Sign." Fmore than Plymouth Rock, Boston, or sion at sea. As captain he instituted several This tract was read by James and Ellen Cape Cod. Fairhaven, a small town on reforms among his crew—no swearing, White shortly after their marriage, and it Massachusetts' rugged coastline, was an liquor, or tobacco; daily prayer; and regular led them to begin observing the Sabbath in active whaling and shipping port 150 Sunday services. Later he quit using tea, August 1846. years ago. It is also the hometown of coffee, and spices long before health reform Even after he left the sea, Bates was a Joseph Bates, a stalwart Adventist pioneer became known among Adventists. constant traveler by land, spreading the often considered a cofounder of the When he retired from the sea in 1828 at Adventist message in many places. As the Seventh-day Adventist Church, along age 35, Joseph Bates had accumulated a senior member of the group, he occupied a with James and Ellen White. small fortune (for that time) of about prominent place among our pioneers and His father joined with others in the $11,000. He became active in temperance was called upon often to chair important town to build Fairhaven Academy, where work and advocacy of the abolition of Adventist meetings. He is buried in young Joseph first attended school. The slavery, and shared in the building of a Monterey, Michigan. original building has been preserved on church. He later joined William Miller Be sure to follow the directions to and others who looked for the Fairhaven, home of Joseph Bates, the BALL S second coming of Christ in early "apostle of the Sabbath." And while , BTES'A 1844, investing both his money you are in the area of Fairhaven and New 130yhOod Home "MEADOW and time in the Advent move- Bedford, be sure to visit the whaling FAIRHAVEN ment. museum. sF R cADEW4 After the disappointment of 010 r. EAVI “CI"icai se oto 1844, Bates continued to be a Next week: Battle Creek, Michigan part of the small Adventist Complete information on Adventist historical sites in OLD group. He was instrumental in New York and New England appears in the publication In BRIDGE the Footsteps of the Pioneers, available for $4.50 (with APPRORCH 111 spreading the observance of the Lei shipping) from the E. G. White Estate, 12501 Old Sabbath, after going to Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904-6600. Washington, New Hampshire,

. CHRISTIAN to learn of it firsthand from Paul A. Gordon is director of the Ellen -1 !, CHURCH RECREATION CENTER those Adventists who had first G. White Estate, General Conference, observed it. Silver Spring, Maryland.

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WORLDREPORT

II BELIZE Opting for Mission Academy seniors choose a mission trip instead of a class trip. cheer went up as the pilot of TACA around," said one of the "dental assis- walls of a new church, while the other A Airlines landed his Boeing 737 on tants," Sherri Mosley of Columbus, erected roof timbers on a partially com- the New Orleans' airport runway last Georgia. "It has helped me appreciate pleted church. December 2 shortly after noon. It what I have and be more receptive and A program much like Vacation Bible marked the end of a 10-day mission more concerned about how others are School was held for two mornings at a adventure that Georgia-Cumberland feeling." nearby school, and one afternoon at one Academy's seniors had chosen in lieu "Doc," as the seniors called the den- of the building sites. The school and vil- of their class trip. tist, also had something to say about the lage kids crowded around, seemingly They'd learned of the simple needs trip. "I have really enjoyed this wonder- thrilled with the stories and crafts. in Belize (formerly known as British ful group of young people. This trip has "I really enjoyed doing VBS with the Honduras, in Central America) through given me memories I will treasure." He kids," comments Cyndi Beucler of a request from the Southwestern Union also noted that pulling teeth is one of the Tucker, Georgia. "The kids were so Conference president, Cyril Miller, quickest and most effective methods of friendly, and happy we were there. They who was soliciting old school text- bringing relief and encouragement to do not have very much, but they are books and hymnals for Canaan High those who are suffering. happy with what they've got." School near Belize City. In considering Another group of students worked "This has been a very good learning the situation, the seniors decided they with a nurse practitioner, Sandra Benton experience for me," said VBS helper could give some additional tangible from Calhoun, Georgia, dispensing sim- Shane Williams of Bermuda. "The time help, as well. ple medicines to those who came for I spent with the children will be with me Taking time to write letters, promote help. forever. This trip has taught me to the project in their home churches, and Two construction teams worked with appreciate the things I have because be involved in other fund-raising faculty supervisors. One group built the there are those who have far less. To events, they were able to raise enough money for their airfares. „IeN r/s, P There was also $5,000 for build- c• ing supplies to roof one church CJ and raise the walls of another in BAC the towns of Orange Walk and \ye ••• San Jose, in north central /969 Belize.

Teamwork Once there, the 39 seniors were divided into five work groups. One group worked with Gene Bays, a dentist from Kentucky who volunteered his services for the trip. "Working on the dental team was an enlightening experience, and Doc was super cool to be

By Jean Thomas, communica- tion director, Southwestern Union Conference, Burleson, Georgia-Cumberland Academy seniors stand in front of Belize Adventist College. They spent 10 days in Belize Texas. after choosing a mission trip over a class trip.

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those who plan to be a missionary, I baptized three years ago. He gave up a "We learned how to live with each say, 'Go for it. It'll be one of the best week of work to transport the GCA other. We realize how much we have things that can happen to you."' group to the work sites and places of that we don't really need," says Russ interest. His kind, gentle spirit, thought- Riles. Inspiring Experience ful ways, and witty comments won the "This trip has meant a lot because Sabbath morning the seniors of hearts of all who dealt with him. Rhokay I'd never really done mission work GCA worshiped with about 3,000 exemplified the change that takes place before. I learned a lot from the peo- other Adventists who had come for a when one yields his life to Christ. ple," said Leo Williams of Huntsville, special rally at the Belize City Con- What a great impact this trip has had Alabama. vention Center. The GCA group sang on these GCA seniors. As Faith Hubble, Jeff Pepper, of Dalton, Georgia, several numbers during the program. a student from Knoxville, Tennessee, says, "I thank God I was able to go It was an inspiring experience to wor- put it: "I realize how little we in the on this trip. This experience changed ship with so many who, until recent United States need. Maybe if we didn't my life. The little children I worked times, had not been aware of the three have so much, we might realize that our with made a big impact on my life. I angels' messages or other Adventist greatest need is God." wish the love those people showed teachings. "This trip has given me a new per- could be transferred to my home- This was the case of our bus driver, spective," says Jason Lee, of Jasper, town, because then it would become a "Rhokay," a new member who had been Georgia. better place."

1F Elrom Baltimore, William Miller, Joshua they would be called) of our legislative coun- 1 V. Himes, and Josiah Litch hastened cil, standing as they do, upon their own dig- on to Washington, D.C. Meetings opened nity, will not give us a hearing. Yet I do hope there Tuesday night, February 20, in the that some of them will hear, be convinced, Baptist meetinghouse near the Navy yard. and prepare to meet in the general assembly, Because of the large crowds that showed the church of the firstborn in heaven. . . . We up, many had to be turned away.' have a duty to do to them, as well as others. A watchman at the nearby Navy yard They have souls, and can only be saved in half jokingly told Himes, "You have the same manner as the most degraded made me a great deal of trouble. Before menial in all the land: blood of high birth, you came, I found it difficult to introduce riches, nor worldly honor will ever introduce the subject of the Advent, but now they are all upon me; I them into the court of the King of kings."' have as much as I can do to hear and answer questions." 2 Even if government leaders weren't converted, they The meetings continued at the Baptist meetinghouse were well aware of the meetings, and many members of through Sunday night, February 25. They were then trans- Congress are said to have attended.' One senator inquired ferred to Apollo Hall near the White House.' Services were of a reporter, "Are the Millerites in town?" held there from February 26 through March 2.4 Miller "Yes," he was told, "they are holding forth on spoke in the mornings and afternoons, and Josiah Litch in Pennsylvania Avenue every day." the evenings.' By moving their meetings near the White "I thought so," replied the senator, "for I have never heard House, the three Millerite leaders hoped to introduce their so much singing and praying in Washington before." '° Second Advent beliefs to the leaders of government as well ' Midnight Cry, Feb. 29, 1844, p. 249. as visitors to the city.° Apparently their efforts along that Ibid., Mar. 14, 1844, p. 265. line proved only moderately successful, though the com- ' !bid, Feb. 29, 1844, p. 249. Sylvester Bliss, Memoirs of William Miller (1853), p. 253. mon people again came out in large numbers to listen' Advent Herald and Signs of the Times Reporter, Mar. 6, 1844, p. 39. Himes reported: "Our rulers and political men are not Midnight Cry, Feb. 29, 1844, p. 249. ' Advent Herald and Signs of the Times Reporter. yet ready to give up their power, but they are as much ' kid engaged in their political squabbles for the next presi- Bliss. ' Midnight Cry, Mar. 14, 1844, p. 265. dency [1844 was a presidential election year], as if their little 'brief authority' were to last forever. . . . I know the Compiled by James B. Nix, associate secretary, White 1, pride and bigotry of some of the most dignified part (as Estate, Silver Spring, Maryland. 4

20 (284) ADVENTIST REVIEW, MARCH 17,199, burden left me, and my heart was light. At first a feeling of alarm came over me, and I tried to resume my load of distress. It seemed to me that I had no right to feel joyous and happy. But Jesus seemed very near to me; I felt able to come to People in the Past: Him with all my griefs, misfortunes, and trials, even as the needy ones came to Him for relief when He was upon earth. There was a surety in my heart that He Ellen Finds Jesus understood my peculiar trials, and sym- BY BRIAN JONES pathized with me. I can never forget this precious assurance of the pitying tender- hen Ellen Harmon was about 13 scepter and invite them to come forward. ness of Jesus. . . . I learned more of the Wyears old, her family took her to a Ellen clung to this idea. Not all her divine character of Christ in that short campmeeting. Ellen felt lost and doubts and fears vanished just then, but period, when bowed among the praying unready to meet Jesus, but was too fear- she felt a lot more secure about God's ones, than ever before." ful to talk to anyone about her struggles. love for her. A few days later, while still Shortly after camp meeting she asked Then at camp meeting she heard a ser- at camp meeting, she had an experience: her pastor to baptize her. Ellen was bap- mon built around Esther's words "I will "While bowed at the altar with others tized in the sea on a windy day along go unto the king . . . and if I perish, I who were seeking the Lord, all the lan- with 11 others. This began a new life for perish" (Esther 4:16). The minister guage of my heart was 'Help, Jesus; her as a trusting Christian who knew that encouraged people to come to King save me, or I perish! I will never cease Christ was her Saviour. Her trials didn't Jesus just as they were-sinful, helpless, to [ask] till my prayer is heard and my end there, but she now knew whom she dependent. He assured them that instead sins are forgiven.' I felt my needy, help- could trust and go to for help. of being angry, God would be happy to less condition as never before. receive them. Jesus would hold out His "As I knelt and prayed, suddenly my E. G. White quotations are from Life Sketches, pp. 23, 24.

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Leslie Leroy and Helen Lorraine Lee, to serve as serve as chaplain-pastor, Korea Servicemen's Center, Seoul, To New Posts English teachers, English Language Institute, Moscow, Korea, and Marilyn Gale Yost left Seattle August 19. Russia, of Denver, Colorado, left New York June 27. Caroline Andrea Young, to serve as English teacher, Adventist Volunteer Service Siegfried Julio Schwantes, to serve as theology English Language Institute, Moscow, Russia, of Kevin Lee Buchanan, of Redlands, California, to teacher, Brazil College, Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Maria Redlands, California, left Chicago August 23. serve as medical elective, Russian Adventist Medical Dias Schwantes, of Silver Spring, Maryland, left July 25. Bruce Muir Youngberg, to serve as English teacher, Association, Moscow and Ryazan, Russia, left Los Craig Richard Sipes, to serve as English teacher, St. Petersburg English Language Institute, Russia, of San Angeles July 2, 1993. English Language School, Moscow, Russia, of Angwin, Jose, California, left New York May 28. Richard Louis Faiola, to serve as physician, Guam California, left New York June 27. SDA Clinic, Tamuning, Guam, Wenche Marjorie Laura Renee Trujillo, to serve as English teacher, Adventist Youth Service Faiola, and two children, of Chehalis, Washington, left English Language Institute, Moscow, Russia, of Thomas James Abbott (PUC), of St. Helena, Seattle June 20 (Anne-Marie) and July 29 (the family). Escondido, California, left Los Angeles August 23. California, to serve as maintenance worker, Egypt Field, Eric William Grove, to serve as English teacher, Mary Joanne Vollmer, to serve as English teacher, Heliopolis, Egypt, left New York August 10. Kiev, Ukraine, of Stockton, California, left New York English Language Institute, Moscow, Russia, of Loma Heather Abernathy (SAC), of Gentry, Arkansas, to June 27. Linda, California, left Los Angeles August 23. serve as assistant dean of girls, Toivonlinnan Junior Albert Warren Hamra, to serve as accountant, and Geraldean Billie Weighall, of Riverside, California, College, Piikkio, Finland, left Chicago August 9. Wanda Faith Chapin Hamra to serve as elementary to serve as ADRA worker, Tanzania Union, Arusha, Marcy Le Rea Age (SC), of Elizabethtown, North teacher, Mission College, Saraburi, Thailand, of Walnut Tanzania, left Los Angeles June 17. Carolina, to serve as elementary teacher, Chuuk SDA Creek, California, left Los Angeles July 6. Janet Louise Weighs% of Riverside, California, to School, Weno, Chuuk, left Los Angeles August 5. Ernest Lyn Harvey, to serve as English teacher, serve as NAD staff sponsor to accompany AYS ADRA Rendell John Aldridge (SWAC), of Apopka, Florida, Magadan, Russia, of Wenatchee, Washington, left New volunteers, Tanzania Union, Arusha, Tanzania, left Los to serve as elementary teacher, Koror SDA Elementary York June 27. Angeles June 17. School, Koror, Palau, left Los Angeles August 4. Thesba Natalie Johnston, to serve as English Yvette Weir, to serve as dentist, Yaounde Dental Tiffany Mary Allen (WWC), of St. Louis, to serve as teacher, English Language Institute, Nizhni, Novgorod, Clinic, Yaounde, Republic of Cameroon, from ADRA worker, ADRA-Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal. Russia, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, left New York Hyattsville, Maryland, left Toronto July 12. Jodie Craig Anderson (UC), of Windom, Minnesota. June 27. Darchelle Denise Worley, of Berrien Springs, to serve as ADRA worker, Central Amazon Mission, Chester L. Jordan, to serve as chaplain-pastor, Michigan, to serve as French-English teacher, Adventist Manaus, Brazil, left Lincoln, Nebraska, May 17. Korea Servicemen's Center, Seoul, Korea, and Annie R. Ekamai School and Ekamai International School, Denise Renee Armstead (WWC), of Medford, Jordan, of Howey in the Hills, Florida, left Chicago Bangkok, Thailand, left Los Angeles August 2. Oregon, to serve as ADRA worker, ADRA-Nepal, June 13. Randy Ray and Annette Joyce Yates, of Midland, Kathmandu, Nepal. Emilio Arturo and Marie Berta Krun, to serve as Texas, to serve as principal and teacher, respectively, Melody Sue Baer (UC), of Butte, Montana, to serve English teachers, English Language School, Kiev, Kosrae SDA School, Tofal, Kosrae, left Los Angeles as ADRA worker, Central Amazon Mission, Manaus, Ukraine, of Nampa, Idaho, left New York June 27. August 2. Brazil, left Miami May 14. Brian Christopher Lane, to serve as treasurer- Charles Koichi Yamashiro, to serve as consultant Patricia Anne Baugher (UC), of Lincoln, Nebraska, accountant, and Cheryl Hitomi Lane, to serve as physician (OB/GYN), Penang Adventist Hospital, to serve as ADRA worker, Central Amazon Mission, elementary teacher, Guam Adventist Academy, Penang, Malaysia, and Naomi Aiko Kono Yamashiro, Manaus, Brazil, left Lincoln, Nebraska, May 17. Talofofo, Guam, from Gilroy, California, left Los of Kailua, Hawaii, left Honolulu June 17. Kevin Wade Becker (SC), of Marietta, Georgia, to Angeles July 1. George Victor Yost, of Lynnwood, Washington, to serve as Bible/physical education teacher, Ebeye SDA

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High School, Ebeye, Marshall Islands, left Los Angeles Gregory Todd Carlson (UC), of Lincoln, Nebraska, Francisco September 1. August 4. to serve as ADRA worker, Central Amazon Mission, Jeffrey P. Fisher (SC), of Berrien Springs, Michigan, Timothy Todd Berger (UC), of Carney, Michigan, to Manaus, Brazil, left Lincoln, Nebraska, May 14. to serve as maintenance/construction worker, Marshall serve as ADRA worker, Central Amazon Mission, Charles Carlton, of Scappoose, Oregon, to serve as Islands Mission Academy, Majuro, Marshall Islands, left Manaus, Brazil, left Lincoln, Nebraska, May 13. construction worker, Agana Heights, Guam, left Los Los Angeles August 4. Kristen Trina Bergstrom (SC), of Collegedale, Angeles August 4. Furman F. Fordham III (0C), of Kansas City, Tennessee, to serve as assistant to preceptress, Helen Joy Cassidy (UC), of Lincoln, Nebraska, to Missouri, to serve as youth worker, Wantima SDA Stanborough School, Watford, England, left Atlanta serve as ADRA worker, Central Amazon Mission, Church, Victoria, Australia, left Houston, Texas, July 13. September 1. Manaus, Brazil, left Denver May 14. Jodie Marie Fore (SC), of McDonald, Tennessee, to Robin Lamar Blount (SC), of Denham Springs, Alice Chiet Ying Chin (UC), of Sarawak, Malaysia, serve as teacher, Laura SDA Elementary School, Majuro, Louisiana, to serve as English/Bible teacher, Marshall to serve as ADRA worker, Central Amazon Mission, Marshall Islands, left Honolulu August 4. Islands Mission Academy, Majuro, Marshall Islands, left Manaus, Brazil, left Lincoln, Nebraska, May 14. Shawnda Renee Friesen (SC), of Lafayette, Los Angeles August 4. Brian Condon (LLU), of Loma Linda, California, to Colorado, to serve as science/health teacher, Marshall Tina Louise Bobbitt (WWC), of Lompoc, California, serve as assistant preceptor, Stanborough School, Islands Mission Academy, Majuro, Marshall Islands, left to serve as ADRA worker, ADRA-Nepal, Kathmandu, Watford, England, left Los Angeles September 20. Honolulu August 4. Nepal. Kerri Lynn Cook (Weimar), of Sterling Heights, Holly Karina Fritz, of Centralia, Washington, to Jennifer Marie Boone (WWC), of Endicott, Michigan, to serve as nutritionist, Ecuador Adventist serve as elementary teacher, Wotje SDA School, Wotje. Washington, to serve as elementary teacher, Malaoelap Academy, Pichincha, Ecuador, left Miami August 8. Marshall Islands, left Honolulu August 17. SDA School, Majuro, Marshall Islands, left Los Angeles Melinda Jean Cross (SC), of Collegedale, Raymond Claudious Gager (AU), of Berrien August 4. Tennessee, to serve as kindergarten teacher, Marshall Springs, Michigan, to serve as English/Bible teacher, Terese Michelle Bowors (CaUC), of Red Deer, Islands Mission Academy, Majuro, Marshall Islands, left Korea SDA Language Institutes, Seoul, Korea, left Los Alberta, Canada, to serve as ADRA well-drilling project Los Angeles August 4. Angeles August 11. worker, Thailand Mission of SDAs, Bangkok, Thailand. Erik Evan Dahl (WWC), of Gresham, Oregon, to Joseph G. Galusha (WWC), of Anacortes. Michael Richard Bransert (UC), of Loveland, serve as ADRA worker, ADRA-Nepal, Kathmandu, Washington, to serve as elementary teacher, Pohnpei Colorado, to serve as ADRA worker, Central Amazon Nepal. Adventist High School, Kolonia, Pohnpei, left Los Mission, Manaus, Brazil, left Lincoln, Nebraska, May 12. Karen Marie Dawes (WWC), of College Place, Angeles August 4. Brandon Lee Breckenridge (PUC), of Bethesda, Washington, to serve as public relations assistant, AWR- Karis Aileen Gatz (AU), of Randolph, New York, to Maryland, to serve as elementary teacher, Yap SDA Asia, Agat, Guam, left San Francisco August 2. serve as English teacher, English Language Schools, Elementary School, Colonia, Yap, Caroline Islands, left Jeremy Todd Delizo (WWC), of San Diego, to serve Gdansk, Poland, left Newark September 2. Los Angeles August 4. as English/Bible teacher, Korea SDA Language Institutes, Marc Edward Gonzalez (PUC), of Riverside. Ronald Lee Brown (WWC), of Desert Hot Springs, Seoul, Korea, left Los Angeles August 4. California, to serve as elementary teacher, Ebeye SDA California, to serve as English teacher, Polish Union Marla Ann Dick (UC), of Greeley, Colorado, to High School, Ebeye, Marshall Islands, left Los Angeles Conference, Warszawa, Poland, left Boston August 25. serve as ADRA worker, Central Amazon Mission, August 4. Jonathan Wayne Burks (SC), of Madison, Manaus, Brazil, left Miami May 14. Jeffrey Duane Gottfried (SAC), of Fort Worth, Tennessee, to serve as elementary teacher, Koror SDA Stacie Jean Driggers (SC), of Macon, Georgia, to Texas, to serve as history teacher, Pohnpei Adventist High Elementary School, Koror, Palau, left Los Angeles serve as ninth-grade teacher, Chuuk SDA School, Weno, School, Kolonia, Pohnpei, left Los Angeles August 4. August 4. Chuuk, left Los Angeles August 4. Lisa Christine Gottfried (SAC), of Fort Worth, Gretchen Marie Canaday (WWC), of Pasco, Carman Dutz, of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, to Texas, to serve as math teacher, Pohnpei Adventist High Washington, to serve as ADRA worker, ADRA-Nepal, serve as ADRA well-drilling project worker, Thailand School, Kolonia, Pohnpei, left Los Angeles August 4. Kathmandu, Nepal. Mission of SDAs, Bangkok, Thailand. Daina Leigh Green (UC), of Lincoln, Nebraska, to John Leslie Cardwell (UC), of Fort Collins, David Charles Eklund, Jr. (SC), of Hagerstown, serve as ADRA worker, Central Amazon Mission, Colorado, to serve as ADRA worker, Central Amazon Maryland, to serve as elementary teacher, Chuuk SDA Manaus, Brazil, left Lincoln, Nebraska, May 17. Mission, Manaus, Brazil, left Lincoln, Nebraska, May 14. School, Weno, Chuuk, left Los Angeles August 4. Trevor Albert William Greer (SC), of Oshawa, Daniel Aaron Carlson (UC), of Lincoln, Nebraska, Allyson Marie Emery (PUC), of Santa Rosa, Ontario, Canada, to serve as teacher/maintenance worker, to serve as ADRA worker, Central Amazon Mission, California, to serve as teacher/health worker, Adventist Marshall Islands Mission Academy, Majuro, Marshall Manaus, Brazil, left Lincoln, Nebraska, May 14. Frontier Missions, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, left San Islands, left Los Angeles August 4. Sally Ann Gross (WWC), of Walla Walla, Washington, to serve as elementary teacher, Marshall Islands Mission Academy, Majuro, Marshall Islands, left Pasco, Washington, August 4. Joseph Benjamin Guerrero (LSU), of Redlands, Bible study just got easier! California, to serve as music teacher, Marshall Islands Mission Academy, Majuro, Marshall Islands, left Los Angeles August 4. Rebecca G. Guth (WWC), of College Place, A new version of The Study Bible. All the study references to Washington, to serve as elementary teacher, Marshall Islands Mission Academy, Majuro, Marshall Islands, left the Spirit of Prophecy right on the page where you need them. Los Angeles August 4. Sherilyn Joy Harms (WWC), of Pasco, Washington, Plus a 155 page concordance to assist you in your study and a to serve as elementary teacher, Arno SDA Elementary School, Majuro, Marshall Islands, left Los Angeles 47 page word index to the key words in the Spirit of Prophecy August 4. quotations. Wide margins, sewed binding, printed by R & H Noreen L. Harwood (UC), of Sheridan, Oregon, to serve as ADRA worker, Central Amazon Mission, Graphics, the very best of everything in a study Bible. Manaus, Brazil, left Portland, Oregon, May 17. Mark Alden Haun (WWC), of Sacramento, Was $9921 Now $8995 California, to serve as teacher/secretary computer/miscel- laneous, Pohnpei SDA School, Kolonia, Pohnpei, left Los Angeles August 4. Order The Study Bible now and make Brian Douglas Hays (WWC), of Eugene, Oregon, to serve as elementary teacher, Namu SDA Elementary your Bible study in 1994 more meaningful. School, Ebeye, Marshall Islands, left Honolulu August 8. Marci Dore Henry (WWC), of College Place, Washington, to serve as elementary reading teacher, Academy Enterprises, Inc. (405) 454-6267 Pohnpei Adventist High School, Kolonia, Pohnpei, left Los Angeles August 2. 6100 Academy Lane Paul Allen Henry (WWC), of College Place, Washington, to serve as secondary teacher, Pohnpei Harrah, OK 73045 VISA & MC Adventist High School, Kolonia, Pohnpei, left Los Angeles August 2.

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Three Prodigals

e "wasted his substance" (Luke 15:13). The older son wasted his relationships. His HWe call him prodigal. wrong lay hidden on the inside for no one to One dictionary defines prodigal as: "1. see. Today some of us still know how to look Recklessly wasteful; extravagant. 2. Profuse in good. We have learned to deflect scrutiny of giving; exceedingly abundant. 3. Profuse; lav- our hidden wrong by pointing to those who ish." are acting out the wrong. In Jesus' familiar parable there are more In reality, both the hiding of wrong and the prodigals than we usually think. acting out of it keep us from participating in the Yes, the younger son was prodigal with his ultimate abundance of the Father's presence. substance. But he did value some of his rela- The other prodigal son, the older one, tionships. Of course, most were illicit and One son wasted squandered his father's love. He wasted his lacked commitment. He wasted opportunities relationships in search of substance. for doing right in favor of being a friend. Still, he gave profusely of his substance in favor of his substance to The Third Prodigal relationships. The father was prodigal in his abundance Studying the younger son's journey suggests (verses 22, 23). He longed for both sons to to us that in all his prodigality, he failed to find buy relationships. value friendship—his and each other's. So it that which he most craved. Perhaps one reason is with God, who craves our slightest notice he left home was that he longed for relation- and the expression of our love. It is in this ships that his older brother could not sabotage. The other wasted longing, this craving, that the Father truly ful- The younger son "wasted his substance." fills the meaning of prodigal. His wrong stood on the surface for everyone to No one could be more extravagant and pro- see. He squandered money, and years. He let his relationships fuse in giving than God, who pours out every- slip his mental, emotional, and spiritual capaci- thing of worth, from the kingdom of all riches, ties. He wasted his substance in search of rela- to communicate profound love for human tionships. to gain substance. beings. God could not be more lavish than to let human beings waste His gifts and even use The Failure of Success them to His harm. God as Father is prodigal By contrast, the older son was prodigal with out of His abundance, "exceeding abundantly his relationships (verse 29). He had plenty of above all that we ask or think" (Eph. 3:20). substance. But he gave up his relationships to Such a Father gives lavishly of both substance buy this substance. and friendship. He could make any project work, undis- Three prodigals. One wasted his substance. tracted by who got hurt in the process. He One wasted his relationships. The Other wasted those moments that could have been ten- "wastes" continually for us out of His abun- der with his wife. He wasted them in work and dance. in committee meetings. He threw to the wind all To which of these would you prefer to rise those times he could have felt the tenderness of up and go? With which would you choose to his father, could have had his father's arms feast? Beside which would you like to work around him in unconditional support, could today? have set a feast to celebrate friendship. The older son looked good. He pulled his act Wilma Zalabak is an associ- off right. In reality, though, he wasted the ate pastor in Calhoun, opportunities for being a friend in favor of Georgia. doing right. This older son also knew who did not look good, and how to verbalize it. He could blame and shame. BY WILMA ZALABAK

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