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.4C AOC i i MESSENGEL Volume XXIII Oshawa, Ontario January 13, 1954 No. A TEXT for the NEW YEAR
AY we suggest a New Year's Text! By prayer and the study of God's word. M It is brimful and running over with "Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, the promises of God. It would be hard M. L. RICE and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, to find another verse of scripture with I say, on the Lord." Psalm 27:14. so much hope and promise for the future. "I am thy God." What consolation and "I will help thee." In every problem, This text has to offer just what we need comfort the fact that we have God as our in every trial, we have God's promise of as we walk forth into the unknown and very own, brings as we step across the divine help. God has a thousand ways to untried paths of another year. help us of which we know nothing. With "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be threshold of a new year. Nothing can Him as our helper, every trial may be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will so buoy up our spirits, and cheer us on turned into triumph, every adversity into strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, as to know that we have God; and with achievement, every misfortune into mas- I will uphold thee with the right hand of Him by our side we can face the trials and tery, and every calamity into conquest. my righteousness."—Isaiah 41:10. tribulations which we may encounter with But, to enjoy the life of victory we must We do not know what 1954 holds in the tread of a conqueror. have the help which comes only from store for us, either of sorrow or surprises. "I will strengthen thee." By nature we God. But, if we know Him who not only are morally and spiritually weak. We David spoke the confidence of all men knows but controls the future, then we need divine help. Left to ourselves we will in all ages who have surrendered their can with confidence go on to victory. fail. But, God has made provision that lives to God when he said, "God is our In this text God promises when we are weak, then we may be refuge and strength, a very present help "I am with thee" strong. We may have under us the ever- in trouble." Psalm 46:1. "My help cometh "I am thy God" lasting arms to strengthen us. For every from the Lord, which made heaven and "I will strengthen thee" task God has provided all the help we earth." Psalm 121:2. "I will help thee" need. We receive this strength through "I will uphold thee." This promise is "I will uphold thee" • •^ not mere theory. It is a fact proven over What promises! What more could we and over in the lives of God's followers ask? There seems to be nothing withheld every day. The hand that formed man, that we need. And, because God has that upholds the worlds, which possesses promised Himself and His help so abun- "all power," has promised to hold us up, dantly, He says: and keep us from falling. The help that "Fear thou not" will hold us is awaiting our reception. "Be not discouraged" HAPPY The right hand is often mentioned in "I am with thee." Before the year the Scriptures. It denotes strength, power, closes, there may be a vacant chair in our position, and honour. These are the things home. This uncertainty is ever before us. NEW YEAR God gives to those who give themselves What heartache comes when someone to Him. near and dear to us is suddenly taken If all of us would memorize this beau- away. But, our text tells us that we are tiful text of scripture—make it our very not alone. "I am with thee." Neither To All Our own, and repeat it every morning before circumstances nor death can separate us we take up our daily duties, it would from Him. 'We need never be alone. Je- smooth out the rough things before us, sus promised, "Lo, I am with you alway." it would make our load lighter, and give Matthew 28:20. Yes, by the Holy Spir- SSE NGE us victory. it, He will be with us. Jude closes his short but inspiring epistle "Nevertheless I tell you the truth It is with the thought of the keeping power of expedient for you that I go away: for if AEADERS God. "Now unto Him that is able to I go not away, the Comforter will not keep you from falling, and to present you come unto you; but if I depart, I will send faultless before the presence of His glory him unto you." John 16:7. with exceeding joy, to the only wise God 2 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER our Saviour, be glory and majesty, do- the outlook may be, God says, "Be not mark you, nothing less, for freedom! Ac- minion and power, both now and ever." dismayed." With our hand firmly fixed in cording to the outline of prophetic Scrip- Jude 24, 25. God's hand, our walk during the New Year ture even our best in this regard will never Because of. the promises of divine help will be one of joy and peace to ourselves, be too much! and upholding grace, God says, "Fear thou and a blessing to all who may cross our May 1954 bring you real happiness, be- not." Regardless of how dark and gloomy pathway. cause you have served God and His cause with your BEST! Don't forget to do your very best on January 23! Changes at Rest Haven DARREN L. MICHAEL Freedom is Everybody's Business By W. A. NELSON HERE have been recent changes and dering faithful and untiring service. Public Tadjustments in the administration of Borther and Sister Crawford and their the Rest Haven Sanitarium and Hospital. family are now in the United States where Dr. Roberts who has served for many years Brother Crawford will connect with an- Relations News as the medical director of Rest Haven is other of our institutions. now on his way to Scotland where he will Again we are most fortunate in secur- pursue extensive studies in post-graduate ing for the administrative responsibilities of RELIGIOUS LIBERTY—January is re- work. This is the first opportunity that Dr. Rest Haven, Brother A. G. Rodgers, who ligious-liberty-emphasis-month! It is hoped Roberts has had for such advanced work. comes to Rest Haven directly from the On- that every church, and even every church Dr. Roberts will return to the Rest Haven tario-Quebec Conference where he served member, will give serious thought to doing Sanitarium following his post work. Mrs. for many years as Secretary-Treasurer. He something positive toward the preservation Roberts and family are with him. We are has also seen service in England, Palestine, and extension of our priceless freedoms. happy that they have this opportunity for India and the Philippine Islands where he The day will come when it will be seen study and change and we shall look for- and his family had the trying experience that much more could have been done in ward to Dr. and Mrs. Roberts and their of being interned by the Japanese during 1954 than was done, if we do no more family returning to Rest Haven. the war for a period of almost four years. than has been our practice in years past. We believe that the Lord directed in We are most fortunate and believe that The journal Liberty is now destined to it has been in the providence of God that the selection of both Dr. West and be of real practical value to the cause of we have been able to secure Dr. Raymond Brother Rodgers. The Sanitarium and the religious liberty in Canada. With the Con- West to serve as medical director of the community will miss Dr. Roberts and ferences sponsoring subscriptions to provin- hospital in the absence of Dr. Roberts. Brother Crawford and their families, and With Dr. West is Mrs. West and their the prayers of all go with them in their cial legislators and judges, and the Union three children. Dr. and Mrs. West were new responsibilities. We know, too, that doing the same in the federal field, it is living in Oshawa where he had a large the staff and workers of Rest Haven and imperative that each church be alert in the and profitable practice. We are grateful the members of the church and commu- defense of freedom by sending subscrip- that the Lord has given to us such men nity will recognize in Dr. West and tions to local officials and key personalities. as Dr. Roberts and Dr. West who delight Brother Rodgers able, efficient, consecrated PRESS RELATIONS—The big news to serve in the cause of God regardless of men, and will be happy to receive them in this issue comes from Vancouver Island and their families. We wish for all these the personal sacrifice to them and to their in British Columbia. A front page signed families. faithful servants, those who are entering story and picture by Doctor Raymond At this same time we also have a change upon new responsibilities elsewhere, and in the administration of the hospital. Elder those who have so recently connected with West, newly appointed physician to the C. M. Crawford served as administrator of Rest Haven, the rich and continued bless- staff of Rest Haven Hospital, in the Vic- Rest Haven Hospital for seven years, ren- ing of the Lord. toria Daily Times. As if that was not enough, a picture and story in the Saanich Review recording the farewell given to Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Crawford and Dr. and Happy New Year ness and effectiveness as Christians. What Mrs. W. H. Roberts who is on leave of are you doing to protect, preserve and ex- absence for post-graduate work. APPY New Year" is a common greet- tend liberty? Hing that falls on receptive ears almost It is entirely conceivable that in 1955 This reporter understands that the new hospital administrator, A. George Rodgers, all over the world. Have you ever stopped or 1958, the greeting, "Happy New Year" to think just what goes into making a par- will have a hollow meaningless ring! is partially to "blame" for this excellent ticular year happy? Without question we Why? Because our lives will be lived in type of publicity that spells out real could enumerate a whole list of things the shackles of a tyranny that seeks to "public relations." We will look persons and ideas or conditions that con- control our very souls! That we will con- for more from ex-newspaperman-turned- tribute to happiness. Without doubt the tinue to enjoy the freedom we do now, administrator Rodgers! greatest lies in the realm of the Spirit. will depend in a large measure on how This is a last reminder to all and that Suppose however, that with a firm, prac- much we do now to preserve it. means ALL, local press secretaries to file tical and realistic faith in God, and with Fortunately no specific financial goals their last quarter reports with their respec- all the other ingredients, we lived under have been set with regard to one aspect tive conference press secretaries. You see, conditions not far removed from slavery. of the religious liberty programme of our if you do that faithfully, your conference How drastically we would have to change church—that of sponsoring Liberty sub- press director will certainly not fail to our relative sense of values. Indeed, free- scriptions. The only goal, is one each in- send in his report to the Union press sec- dom to worship, speak, work and play dividual member sets for himself by de- retary! Method, we hope, in our persist- contributes so much to our earthly happi- termining whether he has done his BEST, ence! CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER 3
As a hint to all press secretaries, par- and take it down to the editor with your ask that because He needs it to contribute ticularly the newly-elected ones, we suggest best smile and most gracious charm! With anything to His own personal comfort and that your first story can be the special that done you're off to a start. Watch well-being. Why, then, does He command news release you have received from your Newsbeat for other sample releases! the tithe? It is for your good, for your edi- conference press director for "Religious Let's fill nineteen fifty-four, with good fication, for your spiritual growth. God Liberty Day." Fill in the blanks, re-type it news galore! has a right to command the payment of the tithe because of the fact of creation, because He is the owner. When you pay little or much tithe you are in fact ac- knowledging God's ownership, and the fact that He by divine power created all GOD'S PLAN of FINANCE things. In addition -to that you acknowl- By edge the fact of your stewardship. Russell H. Conwell is called the "mon- DALLAS YOUNGS eyless millionaire." He gave away more than six million dollars. He said: "The air OW IT came to pass on a day at we breathe, the world we dwell upon, the Nnoon that the editor was guest of a food, the clothing and shelter which we certain rich man. And the lunch was en- enjoy—these things are lent us by God. joyed at a popular restaurant. And the The Christian must recognize his indebted- waiters were very efficient. And the food ness to God and his responsibility toward. was good. his fellow man. I constantly remind myself "Now when the end of the meal was at that I am my brother's keeper as long as hand, the waiter brought unto the host I have what he needs." the check. And the host examined it, The tithe is a matter to which we must frowned a bit, but made no comment. do more than give mental assent. We must "But as we arose to depart, I observed do something about it. Recognizing the that he laid some coins under the edge of obligation we must take ourselves in hand his plate. Howbeit, I know not what de- and meet it. If we have fallen behind in the tithe, now is the time, at the first of nominations the coins were. as possible? Do you accept the divine the new year to set our accounts straight "But the waiter, who stood nearby, with the Lord. Give consideration to this smiled happily, which being interpreted bounties and drop a little silver into the collection plate on the Sabbath day? How poem: means that the tip was satisfactory. "Now with such customs we are all do you respond to special appeals—liber- Saying and Doing ally, not so liberally, or not at all? familiar. And this parable entereth not "If I had, a thousand dollars," All these are highly personal questions, into the merits or demerits of tipping. Said Beecher in boastful mood, but also highly important ones. "Give," "But as I meditated on the coins that "I'd take out a hundred this minute, become tips throughout our nation, I began says God, "and it shall be given unto you." I'd pay the tithe first, I would. to think of tips and tithes. For the pro- Listen to the following from the servant verbial tip should be at least a tithe, lest of the Lord: "And if I had a hundred nickels, the waiter or the waitress turn • against "Says one, the calls keep coming to Shiny and bright and new, you. give to the cause. I am weary of giving. First of all I'd pay ten for tithing; "And as I continued to think on these Are you? Then let me ask, Are you weary That's surely the way I'd do. things, it came unto me that few people of receiving from God's beneficent hand? "But I've only (you see?) ten pennies, who go to church treat their God as well Not until He ceases to bless you will you Shabby and brown and small; as they honour their waiter. For they give cease to be under bonds to return to Him So I think I'll not bother to tithe them: unto the waiter a tithe, but unto God they the portion He claims. He blesses you Really, I need them all." give whatsoever they think will get them that it may be in your power to bless by. others. When you are weary of receiving, Let's remember, all we who have pennies, "Verily, doth man fear the waiter more then you may say, I am weary of so many And we who have nickels and more, than he feareth God? And doth he love calls to give. God reserves to Himself a That God asks a faithful tithing God less than he loveth the waiter? portion of all that we receive. When this Of just what we have in store. "Truly, truly, a man and his money are is returned to Him, the remaining portion Let others pay tithe of thousands, Cross- is blessed; but when it is withheld, the past understanding."—News at the Of millions, if that may be; roads, reprinted in the Watchman-Exam- whole is sooner or later cursed. God's claim If I am a faithful steward, iner, July 5, 1951. is first; every other is secondary."—Vol. 5; I'll tithe what He gives- to me. p. 150. This thought provoking piece is all too MRS. I. H. EVANS true in many instances. How little can we Every government must have a plan of give and get by? That seems to be the finance, otherwise it fails. God's govern- policy which many church members fol- ment is perfect. His plan of finance is "When men of business, farmers, low. A father sent his little daughter to perfect. It is the tithe and offerings, and mechanics, merchants, lawyers, etc. become church with a five-cent coin. "Huh!" said all that it needs is human co-operation. members of the church, they become serv- the child, "religion isn't worth much. Most governments take more in the in- ants of Christ, and although their talents Church is the only place I can go with come tax alone than God asks in tithe. may be entirely different, their responsibil- this." Then after the income tax there is the ity to advance the cause of God by personal How much is religion—your religion— property tax, the sales tax and many, many effort, and with their means, is no less worth, tips or tithe? How much do you hidden taxes on everything you buy. than that which rests upon the ministers." give God—as little as possible or as much God asks but a tenth. And He doesn't —Vol. 4:469. 4 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER
Canadian Girls Enter Nurses Training Twenty-three young women were of- ficially accepted into the School of Nurs- ing of the New England Sanitarium and Hospital at a capping and candle-lighting ceremony in the Sanitarium chapel Sunday >)><<<-- night, November 29, 1953. Dr. Leon Rittenhouse, Medical staff member, gave the address. Miss Gladys Passebois, R.N., Instructor in Nursing, presented the 1955 class to Mrs. Elva Heald, R.N., Director of the School. Mrs. Canadian girls in training to Heald charged the class to maintain the serve God and humanity at standard of service and purity symbolized the New England Sanitar- ium. Left: Miss Joan Mowery, by the cap. She was assisted in the cap- Saskatchewan. Right: Miss ping exercises by Miss Lillian Hey, R.N., Laureen MacLeod, New Bruns- and Miss Gladys Passebois, R.N. The wick. response was given by Geraldine Gilmore, and the prayer of dedication by Joan Mowery. After each student was capped she lighted her candle from the candle of Florence Nightingale. Miss Mildred Brad- ley, R.N., Education Director, symbolized Florence Nightingale and administered the Nightingale Pledge. Kenneth Hutchins, Atlantic Union Col- lege, South Lancaster, Massachusetts, was the organist. Elder L. E. Esteb gave the invocation. Virchel Wood, soloist. Alfred Astrup, violinist. Vocal trio: Miss Martha Knowles, Miss Lorraine Reiss, Miss Bever- ly Tarbell. Aim—"Glory to God—Service to Man." Motto—"The World's Need— Mrs. Welch of Victoria and Mr. Mabley News Notes Our Call." of Rest Haven gave good reports of the Benediction, Albert C. Larson, Adminis- work done by Dorcas in helping new- * We are happy to report to our members trator. comers to the country, providing furniture that several baptisms have been held in and clothing, relieving the sick, and also the Conference during the last few weeks. helping students attend school. Elder Elder Tinkler in Langley; Elder Rentfro Bauer gave a short talk on welfare ministry in Vancouver; Elder Rasmussen in Vernon; and neighbourhood evangelism. Elder Joyce in Kelowna; Elder Hempel in Mrs. Sype's talk on health and her ex- Victoria and Elder Duncan in New West- periences in giving treatments in the mis- minster have all reported baptisms. The sion fields was very inspiring. Elder Sype total will amount to around forty. May followed with a short talk, taking as his God richly bless these dear people as they Box 489, Mission City, B. C. follow along with their Lord in the Chris- R. A. Smithwick President text Ezekiel 47. Christ is the Fountain and J. C. Neithercut Secretary-Treasurer the church the channel. Divinity working tian way. Make wills and legacies payable to the British Columbia Association of Seventh-day Adventists. with humanity is the life of Dorcas work. * First reports indicate a successful carol- Greetings were brought to Victoria from ing season. Penticton and Oliver have gone Dorcas Federation Meeting the London Federation by Elder McClure. over their caroling goals. The Vancouver He impressed upon us that we can break Junior Academy raised $300. Reports from HE Dorcas Federation of Vancouver down the severest opposition by tender Victoria suggest they will reach their goal TIsland held its fall Federation meet- words and loving deeds. There is no better of $700. ing on December 13th. in the Victoria exercise for the heart than to reach down Church. Mrs. Janke, the president, wel- and lift somebody up. If there were no * The Minuteman goal for Ingathering is comed the members to the meeting. The difficulties there would be no triumphs. $20.59 for 1954. We want to appeal to guest speakers were Elder McClure, Home Elder Bauer told of his visits to the other our members now to reach that objective. Missionary Secretary of the Canadian Federations in British Columbia, and the Union Conference, and Elder Bauer, great work they were doing. He also * A very successful Investment pro- Home Missionary Secretary of the British stressed the great need of being prepared gramme was conducted at Grandview on Columbia Conference. After the opening for the coming crisis. A film was shown Sabbath, December 5, under the direction song, "Near to the Heart of God," Elder depicting the terrible effects of warfare. of Brother Cliff Renton. Over $500 was Hempel of Victoria offered prayer and The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. turned in on that day and the church is gave a short talk on love and kindness in Green of Rest Haven. A delightful lunch- hoping to reach its goal of $700. our welfare work. Many can be reached eon was served in the Dorcas room of the only through acts of interested kindness. church by the Victoria members. * A Child Evangelism Workshop will be The solo by Mrs. Hempel, "Have I done LOUISE PRINGLE, conducted at the Rest Haven church on my best for Jesus" was very much enjoyed. Secretary-Treasurer Sabbath and Sunday of January 9 and 10. CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER 5
* We were happy to greet Brother Cecil so often, there always shall be a Church in and seated himself opposite to me. May at our office a few days ago on his re- School in our community. Said he, "Do I hear you every Sunday turn from Dawson Creek, in the northern Friends across Canada, one of the most morning on the air?" part of the Conference. Brother May has profitable investments that you can make "I believe you do," I answered. been specializing in selling Great Con- in evangelism is in Christian education. "I thought I recognized you from your troversy in that area and has had very en- Here in North Sydney and Sydney picture in the paper." Then he went on couraging success. Mines we are thinking of building a new to say, "I listen to you very attentively." two-room Church School. Then he started to talk about how hard * For some time a number of our mem- it is to live a good Christian life. We bers in the Kelowna area have been pray- R. A. MATTHEWS talked a little while on this subject. Next ing and planning for an effort to be held he mentioned the Sabbath. But we didn't for the Japanese people there. We are very have much time, for the train was nearing happy to report that Brother G. S. Aso Radio Pays North Sydney. He said, "I wish I had from Colorado will be coming up for a more time to talk to you." Then he said, month to hold a series of evangelistic meet- Recently while travelling by train from Halifax to North Sydney I had an ex- "You sponsor a Bible Correspondence ings. Brother Isao, Horinouchi will be as- Course, don't you? How do I enroll?" sociated with him. perience that made me rejoice greatly. I was sitting in a drawing room waiting for "Just give me your name and address, the porter to unmake my berth. As I and I will see to it that you are enrolled," was gazing out the window endeavouring was my reply. Wedding to figure out just where we were, my He quickly wrote down his name and A former Sidney resident, Patricia Ra- attention was attracted from the window address. As he left to go about his duties, mona, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. by the brakeman of the train, who paused he gave me a very cordial invitation to Munro, at an informal ceremony in Reno, for just a moment to look in at me. I come to his home whenever I could. Nevada, exchanged vows with Frederick nodded a greeting, and he went on his May the Lord bless this man as he Dwight, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. way. I thought nothing of it. But soon the searches for truth. Swisher of Portland, Oregon. Miss Pearl brakeman reappeared. This time he came R. A. MATTHEWS MacKay of Vancouver, British Columbia, attended the bride, and Mr. Bud Dobbins of Portland, Oregon, was best man. The couple spent their honeymoon at Lake Tahoe, California, returning to Portland PROGRESS where they wil; ;,--5ide and Mrs. Swisher will complete her nurse's training. in the Maritimes
TOTAL of seventy-nine souls have claimed in Albert County also. Brother A been added to the church membership Marshall Longard has been holding cot- of the Maritime conference by baptism tage meetings for some time. He has built and profession of faith in 1953. The fol- up a fine library of film strips so that he Box 125, Moncton, N.B. lowing baptisms were reported by workers can have a beautifully illustrated song to J. W. Bothe President during the fourth quarter: Elder G. D. go with each subject. The Lord has al- E. J. Heisler ______ Secretary-Treasurer O'Brien—eight, (first fruits of Moncton ready blessed Brother Longard in his mis- Make wills and legacies payable to the Eastern Canadian Union Conference Corporation of Seventh- effort); Elder J. E. Whelpley—two in sionary programme with precious souls. day Adventists. Halifax; Elder G. B. Smith—three in St. Having recently moved to Hillsboro where John, and Elder R. A. Matthews—seven he is employed in the Gypsum plant his Baptism in North Sydney. one desire is to share God's truth with his There is a very excellent interest in neighbours. On Sunday evening, November 29, in the Moncton effort. Eight adults have Elder G. B. Smith has been holding the "Friendly Church on the Corner," already been added and a number of meetings in St. John since the first of North Sydney, N.S., a baptism service others now in the baptismal class are October. A Training Light Bearers' class that filled hearts with joy and praise and looking forward to baptism early in Janu- was conducted early in the effort and thus eyes with tears of heavenly emotion was ary. Brother W. M. Mercer from Char- the church members are able to help, not conducted. lottetown, has spent a few weeks in Monc- only with the music and other details of Seven young people who had dedicated ton assisting Elder O'Brien and Brother the effort, but also with the follow-up their lives to the service of the Master dur- R. Lange in the effort visitation pro- work. ing the "Week of Prayer" were buried with gramme. Miss Shelia Robertson, who is In Halifax the young people of the their Lord in baptism. They came from the secretary of our conference Bible School, church have courageous plans for 1954. baptismal tank determined to walk in the has also been assisting with the effort pro- A Youth effort has been planned. All the newness of life—determined to walk with gramme. speaking, singing, ushering et cetera, will Jesus each day. Elder R. G. Christiansen has been be done by the youth of the church. The church members pledged them- holding Sunday night meetings in Harvey. Humphrey Longard, the church's 1953 selves anew to be true to their baptismal Lay efforts are to be held in two other delegate to the Pan-American Youth's Con- vows. churches in his district. Brethren Shears, gress is the leader of this group. Precious We feel that several of the young peo- Gamblin, and Godsoe have planned a blessings are anticipated as these Mission- ple who were baptized are the first fruits series of meetings in Carlingford while ary Volunteers share their faith. Elder J. of our Church School programme. We are Brother Donald Crawford is to hold meet- E. Whelpley, pastor of the church and very thankful for our Church School. May ings in Minto. Brother H. Perrott, the Missionary Volun- it be that, as our young people have prayed The third angel's message is being pro- teer sponsor, are doing all they can to help 6 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER the youth of this church in training them and Windsor stations in N.S., and to Loyalist. The enclosed picture shows the for service, and leadership. VOAR in St. John's, Newfoundland. Ar- newly elected group of officers. Under the direction of Elder R. A. Mat- rangements have been made to use the At the executive council meeting that thews, the Listening Post radio programme programme on the New Glasgow station was held at the close of this first Federa- was organized in North Sydney, N.S. soon to open. The seeds of Truth are being tion a recommendation was passed that the The front room in the pastor's home is the broadcast by voice and pen in all three name of the Federation be called Federated permanent studio while weekly pro- Maritime Provinces. Let us earnestly pray Welfare Dorcas Society of the Seventh-day grammes are taped and then mailed to the and look for a rich harvest of precious Adventist churches of east central Alberta. Sydney, Bridgewater, Yarmouth, Kentville souls! j. W. ROTHE, President A very tasty lunch was served at noon. The Dorcas workers and visiting mem- bers went home with greater inspiration and renewed zeal to put forth a greater effort to help hasten the soon return of Christ. The following Thursday, December 3, the four churches and one company of the ->>><<<- Peace River district came together to or- ganize a Dorcas Welfare Society for the great Peace River country. Elder Taylor, our Conference President, was present and gave substantial counsel
Newly elected officers of the re- and help to the day's programme. cently organized Dorcas Federa- The reports that were rendered by the tion for east central Alberta. Dorcas societies were a real inspiration to those present. The following individuals were elected to serve as officers for the newly formed Dorcas Welfare Society: President—Mrs. Rambo, Peoria; Vice-President—Mrs. ->X<<-<- Wright, Grimshaw; Secretary-Treasurer— Mrs. Yanke, Belloy; Assistant Secretary- Treasurer—Mrs. Weis, Peoria. The enclosed picture shows three of the officers. Mrs. J. A. Wright is not in the picture due to the fact that she was unable to be present. carry the responsibilities of the leadership The members for both the east central of the newly formed Federation for the Alberta and Peace River districts feel that F next two years: President—Mrs. Eva Pros- this will strengthen their Dorcas pro- kiw, Beauvallon; Vice-President—Mrs. H. gramme greatly. They request your pray- Samograd, Innisfree; Secretary-Treasurer ers for the Lord's help in carrying forward —Mrs. Ilene Trynchuk, Mannville; As- a strong welfare programme in their com- sistant Secretary-Treasurer—Mrs. E. Tym, munities. IRA D. FOLLETT 201-16th Ave. N. E., Calgary, Alta. G. E. Taylor ... ______ President L. H. Davies Secretary-Treasurer payable to the Alberta ConferenceMake wills Association and legacies of Seventh-day Adventists.
N NOVEMBER 29 seven churches Oin the east central portion of Alberta -M* met together to form a Dorcas Welfare Society for that district. These churches included Edmonton Ukrainian, Innisfree, Beauvallon, Myrnam, Lindbergh, Boyle and Loyalist Company. New officers of the currently There were approximately 225 church formed Dorcas Welfare Society members in attendance at this meeting. for the Peace River district. Elder George E. Taylor and Elder Erick- son were present as well as the writer. A very fine programme was rendered. The organized Dorcas societies that were represented gave some excellent reports of the work that is being done in their so- BEEF cieties. Of the seven churches represented two did not have Dorcas society organi- zations. However, these good people went home determined to organize a society for the coming year. The following officers were elected to CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER 7
Annual Teachers' Institute On November 22 to 24 the church school teachers of the Alberta Conference met at the Elementary .school of the Ca- nadian Union College for the annual Teachers' Institute. The College students taking the Teachers' Training course were invited to join the teachers as they studied bow better to train young people for citi- zenship on this earth as well as in the world to come. The help given by visiting brethren was a real inspiration to all in attendance. Elder George E. Taylor, President of the Alberta Conference; Elder H. T. Johnson, President of the Canadian Union College; Elder L. E. Smart, Educational Secretary of the Canadian Union Conference; Elders J. I. Crawford, H. J. Campbell and G. S. Standing: Mrs. Tarangle, Ruth McGee, Mrs. Kandt, Linda Buhler, and Selma Schafer. Seated: Arno Kutzner, Balharrie from the College Bible Depart- L. E. Smart, M. E. Erickson, and Dale Visger. ment; Professor P. G. Miller and Mrs. M. E. Clark from the College Teachers' when Pearl Zalaski, the daughter of Mr. Training Department and Elder W. G. Weddings On Sunday, October 25, 1953, the and Mrs. Mike Zalaski of Edmonton, was Soloniuk, Educational Superintendent of united in marriage to Mike Paley, the son the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference S.D.A. Innisfree Church was filled with friends who had gathered to witness the of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Paley of Sullivan combined with the teachers and teachers- Station, B.C. to-be to give a programme which was both wedding ceremony of Estelle Gabrys, the After the ceremony a wedding recep- refreshing and inspirational. daughter of Mr. Walter Gabrys, Egre- mont, who was united in marriage to tion was held in the National Hall where The schools of the Alberta Conference dinner was served and the wedded couple have excellent teachers this year. Rudolph Skoretz, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Skoretz of Buchanan, Sask. received many good wishes and valuable The Alberta Conference welcomes each A reception was held in the schoolhouse gifts from relatives and friends. of the following teachers to another year near the church where a meal was served We all wish Mr. and Mrs. Mike Paley of service for the Master: and Mr. and Mrs. Skoretz received many the Lord's richest blessings as they plan Mrs. Opal Kandt—Peoria good wishes and valuable gifts from rela- to establish their Christian home in Sulli- Mr. Arno Kutzner—Edmonton tives and friends. van Station, B.C, Miss Linda Buhler—College Heights We all wish this newly wedded couple GEORGE SOLONIUK the Lord's richest blessing as they plan to Mr. Dale Visger—Calgary ti Miss Ruth McGee—Belloy continue their Christian education in Ca- Miss Selma Schafer—College Heights nadian Union College. On Sunday, November 1, 1953, a quiet Mrs. Annie Tarangle—College Heights GEORGE SOLONIUK wedding took place in a private home in May God bless each of these teachers Mod Edmonton, when Atelia Jones, the daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Hardisty, was as they train boys and girls to become faith- On Sunday, October 11, 1953 the ful servants of the Saviour. united in marriage to Ronald Brown of S.D.A. Church in Edmonton was filled Lamming Mills, B.C. M. E. ERICKSON, with friends of the bride and groom to May the Lord richly bless Mr. and Educational Superintendent witness a beautiful wedding ceremony Mrs. Ronald Brown as they plan to es- tablish their Christian home in Lamming Mills, B.C. GEORGE SOLONIUK
"Let the neglected tithes be now brought in. Let the new year open upon you as men honest in their dealings with God. Let those that have withheld their tithes, send them in before the year shall close that they may be right with God and never, never again run any risk of being cursed of God. Presidents of our conferences, do your duty; speak not your words but a plain, 'thus saith the Lord.' Elders of churches, do your duty. Labour from home to home, that the flock of God may not be remiss in this great matter, which involves such a blessing or such a curse."
Alberta teachers and teachers in training. —Testimonies to Ministers, p. 306. 8 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER
Box 574, St. John's, Newfoundland Philip Moores President F. Knutson Secretary-Treasurer Make wills and legacies payable to the Eastern Canadian Union Conference Corporation of Seventh- day Adventists.
Christmas Cheer The combined efforts of the Missionary Volunteer Society and the Dorcas Society, along with the help of friends of the church, provided hundreds of lovely gift packages to cheer the sick, the needy and shut-ins during the holiday season. The deacons and helpers spent many hours preparing and distributing the pack- ages to homes, hospitals and the sanato- rium. Each package carried a card of greet- ing with a radio broadcast schedule and an invitation to enrol in the Faith Bible Course. It is hoped that this missionary Elder and Mrs. Philip Moores amidst packages of Christmas Cheer for the sick, needy and shut-ins. This was the result of the combined efforts of the Missionary Volunteer Society, the Dorcas Society, and friends of the work will be a blessing to both body and St. John's Church. soul. Mail Returned HEALTH COURSE Revival Services Does anyone know the whereabouts of ATTENTION: Church Members!!! Revival services were held in the St. Mrs. P. Benson, Ostenfeld, Man.; Mrs. R. Health Correspondence Course now be- Cooke, 1558 Arlington Street, Winnipeg, John's Church from December 13-20. The ing offered! We have received 100 sets response was good. A number of people Man.; Mr. Hector Lamire, 175 Logan of the Health and Hygiene Course. Avenue, Winnipeg; Mr. J. Munroe, 443 attended every meeting in the face of se- Fourteen illustrated, informative les- vere storms, and many renewed their con- William Avenue, Winnipeg, and Clifford sons. Enrol now!! Only seventy-five Spearman and Leonard Brusch? Mail ad- secration to the Lord. Some non-members cents. A beautiful certificate will be have begun to attend the Sabbath services. dressed to these individuals has been re- given upon completion of the course. turned marked "not here." It was a great inspiration to see Alice NOTICE: Isolated Members!!! <<<-<<< C