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Eternal Vigilance: Safeguarding Religious Freedom for Everyone

t was in 1990 that newspaper The minister in charge of religious affairs assured headlines read "Soviets clear Seventh-day Adventists that the law would in no way I path for religious freedom," impact the work of the Adventist church. "You have and we all cheered and welcomed had a presence in Russia for almost 100 years. You the newfound religious freedoms won't be affected by such a move." experienced by believers in the But for how long? Just because we have not been former Soviet Union. Numerous impacted, does it make the legislation acceptable? Will and diverse religious organiza- we be impacted in the next round? tions found their way to Russia to proclaim the gospel, and many New Alliances individuals embraced the gospel. Across the globe on another continent is found the Fast forward the clock to the bastion of religious freedom. The United States is autumn of 1997 when, under synonymous with political and religious freedom. extreme pressure from the Could such freedoms be lost in a land so dedicated Russian Orthodox Church, the to their protection? Russian parliament passed and The journey of many individuals fleeing persecu- President Boris Yeltsin signed into law legislation tion, tyranny, and oppression and finding their way to which basically outlawed the ability of "nontraditional" lands where they would be free to worship God and religions to practice their beliefs in Russia. This new practice the religion they believe in is a long and diffi- law follows a presidential veto of similar legislation in cult one. Countries such as the United States and the face of international criticism just two months Canada are welcome havens for such freedom-seekers. before. The new law gives special status to the Russian We enjoy tremendous freedoms in this country, free- Orthodox Church and also extends recognition to a doms which have been guaranteed and entrenched in number of other religious bodies. our laws and Charter of Rights and Freedoms. With a few quick movements of the pen, long- Could what has happened in Russia take place in fought-for freedoms suddenly disappeared. Gone are Canada or the United States? It couldn't happen here, the rights of many religious groups who found a you say, and yet even now some of our personal unique window of opportunity to share their beliefs liberties are being subtly undermined, our daily lives with the Russian people. According to the law, reli- affected by legislation at all levels of government. gious groups must now be officially registered with the If that were not enough, the cry is going up from government for 15 years before they can publish or dis- every level of society that society has deteriorated to tribute materials, open schools, or hold services in any such an extent that the only way to correct it is to public setting. restore "family values and morality" Conservative Christians have taken up this challenge and have agree with their point of view. Minority rights mean begun working with other religious groups once nothing to this group. They are not ashamed to use the thought to be "of the devil himself." No longer are full force of governmental authority to make individuals they burdened by the past; Roman Catholics, evangeli- believe as they do. cals, Greek Orthodox and many religious conservatives from a variety of denominations are forming a new Sharing the Message of Eternal Liberty alliance that promises to become among the most pow- In case you haven't checked your Bible lately, the erful and important in the modern political era. events in Russia and the United States should not surprise you. The prophecies in the Book of Revelation Legislated Salvation? make it abundantly clear that a giant confederation of Pat Robertson, one of the key individuals behind this evil will seek to compel false worship, compel the con- movement, has written in his book The New World sciences of men and women to worship falsely. We Order that a godly state must have religious laws at its know the final conflict will be over the law of God. heart. According to Robertson, no longer can nations Man-made laws against the laws of God: do you get which have traditionally separated religion from incur- the picture? sion by the state continue on the same course. He Our religious liberty will one day fade away; that is argues that laws must be put in place which will trans- a given. But before that time comes, and while the form society and restore moral fiber. It is very easy to doors of freedom are still open, we must continue to see how this type of attitude can quickly lead to intol- share — share in the hopes that many will have an erance and the trampling of minority rights for the opportunity to hear the gospel of Christ. Religious lib- good of the majority. erty is not a luxury; we can't afford to be without it. Robertson, James Dobson, Jerry Falwell and other Freedom is at the very core of the gospel. God sent His leaders of the religious right are quietly and effectively Son so that you and I can experience freedom. That is using their religious empires as foundations for the message that we need to send — not out of fear of militant theocratic politicking. What are they after? what may lay ahead, but out of the knowledge that our According to these individuals, the moral fabric of society God whom we love and who has paid such a heavy has deteriorated to such an extent that there is need for price for our liberty is coming very soon. ■ legislation to make more people Christians. Legislated by Karnik Doukmetzian, claims counsel salvation? Their brand of Christianity, of course! with Adventist Risk Management in While the efforts of these individuals to "return Silver Spring, Maryland; he was America to its Christian roots" is commendable, I can formerly the director of legal and assure you that the Christian roots they are talking public affairs and religious liberty at about make no room for those whose beliefs do not the SDA Church in Canada RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FEATURE Coping with Education Reform in Newfoundland

dventist schools have a proud 103-year history Over the years, other schools were established across the island, with some operating for several years before in Newfoundland. Despite recent widespread closing as members moved away or needs changed. Five schools continued to operate until June, 1997. changes in the administration of the province's Single Education System Created education system, that tradition is continuing, albeit The Newfoundland government began planning for on a greatly reduced basis. education reform in the early 1990s, with the goal of working toward a single government education system. The heads of all denominations who were involved Teacher Dena Daniels with some of her students at the newly-opened St. John's Adventist Academy with operating schools — which included Adventists — met with government officials, including the pre- mier, several times, endeavoring to find a plan whereby the church-operated school system could be main- tained. Finally, in 1995, the government held a referendum where 56 percent of the votes were in favor of changing the constitution in order to reform the province's education system, thus taking away the churches' rights to government funding. Eventually Ottawa enacted a modified Term 17 of Newfoundland's Terms of Union with Canada, and the province passed a new Schools Act. The 27 denominational schools boards were reduced to 10 interdenominational boards. Thus the Adventist board was dissolved, and our schools were placed under the jurisdiction of the new boards as of January 1, 1997. At the conclusion of the 1996/97 school year, these boards closed all five Adventist schools, claiming they were not viable because of low enrollment levels. Province-wide, 60 schools were iden- A Century of Commitment tified for closure. For Adventists, this move affected to Church School Education 200 children and 21 teachers. Students were assigned Churches started the first schools in Newfoundland in to other schools, and most of the Adventist teachers 1722. When the territory became a province in 1949, were hired by other boards. the schools' rights became enshrined in the Canadian The Roman Catholics and Pentecostals won a court Constitution through the Terms of Union. injunction in August, 1997, which prevented the clos- In 1895, Seventh-day Adventists started their first ing of their schools. Then the Newfoundland govern- school in St. John's in the living room of Anna Pippy, ment held a second referendum on September 2, 1997, the first Adventist convert in Newfoundland. When a where 73 percent of voters said they wanted a single church was built on Cookstown Road, the school government-run education system. In both referen- moved there. Later, classrooms were added on to the dums, just over half of the eligible voters cast ballots. manse at 106 Freshwater Road; this facility has seen The whole public education scene in Newfoundland many additions and renovations, and all grades were is in confusion, and court battles are pending. Upon housed there for many years. In the 1960s, during inquiry, Adventists have been told, "Yes, you have con- Elder A.N. How's presidency, an elementary school was stitutional rights, but your schools are not viable with constructed a few blocks down the street. The academy such low enrollments." continued to operate from the old building, serving It was felt that it would be unwise to pursue the between 75 and 85 students in grades 7 to 12. matter further, but that our energies should instead be

4 January 1998 Messenger by Dave Crook President of the SDA Church in Newfoundland and Labrador

As Adventist schools closed and many teachers found put into starting a regular church school in St. John's jobs elsewhere, the SDA and negotiating to retain our buildings and other Church in Newfoundland assets. We have some assurance that because of a large and Labrador recognized the investment of church funds in these buildings, it will commitment and efforts of be possible to retain them. the conference's 21 teachers by presenting a plaque of Determined Effort to Open Private School appreciation to each teacher With the bleak outlook of really no hope for continuing our schools, parents from the St. John's and ). Mike Lekic and Conception Bay South churches, along with the con- Hermine Jordine ference officers, began studying ways and means of beginning a church school in St. John's. (The School Act does allow for the establishment of private schools within the province.) With a great deal of hard work and sacrifice, the new St. John's Adventist Academy opened its doors on September 4, 1997, to 40 students enrolled in grades K-12. This operation is housed in the former elementary school and is privately funded without any financial support from the government. Parents pay from $80 monthly for a student in kindergarten, up to $165 a month for a student in high school. One is greatly impressed with the attractive classrooms, computer work stations, and well-equipped science lab. The computer lab, with its up-to-date technology, exceeds the majority of schools in the city. It is exciting to note that the student-to-computer ratio is two-to-one in our school. The staff includes four teachers — Marilyn Kelloway, Dena Daniels, Beverly Elliott, and Dedreic Grecien — as well as several volunteers. Some of the volunteers assist directly at the school, while others support the school's overall operations. Some of the volunteers are retired teachers, and others are former students from the Adventist system in St. John's. Many fundraising activities have already taken place this academic year to help keep the school in opera- A Left to right: Dave tion. The students themselves play a great part in this Crook, president of the area, and their efforts are very much appreciated. SDA Church in Our school is dedicated to the education of the Newfoundland and Labrador, Peter Mackey, whole person, providing for them not only socially, Lois Gill, Earl Hillier, sec- physically, and mentally, but spiritually as well. A spiri- retary/treasurer Kirk tual emphasis week was held in November with evan- DeBoer, and Jack Baier gelist Leo Schreven. Through God's help and through the prayers of all those devoted to Christian education, < Left to right: Wesley we will continue to grow and become stronger, one Staff, Marilyn Hillier, day at a time. Hopefully, other churches will also be Sharon Stokes, and able to begin their own church school in the future. ■ Gerard Castagne

Janauary 1998 Messenger 5 RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FEATURE Why We Do Not Support Labor Unions

W bile at a recent church gathering, I was con- that exemplified in the life of Jesus Christ. The term fronted by an individual who challenged the demands the adherent to live up to the name. Perhaps church's position on labor unions. What the most explicit adjectives of a Christian are love and troubled this person was that if it were not for labor peace. The followers of Christ live for the specific pur- unions the workers in this country would be left to the pose of showing God's love to humanity: "You shall whims of employers. I replied in a matter-of-fact way love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:39. due to the time constraints of the situation, and I The basic problem with humanity is summed up in know the person was not convinced by what I had to one word: self. All problems in human relationships are say. The experience made me realize that there is a because of that word. We see it in marriages, and we need to further enunciate the church's position on see it on the shop floor. What particularly aggravates labor unions. This, then, is my belated attempt to workers today is that their work is supporting someone respond to the questioner. else's paycheque rather than their own. When a person's wage is more than The Position another performing the The position of the same job, there is a demand Seventh-day Adventist Perhaps the most explicit for equality. It is a matter Church regarding labor of fairness. unions was reiterated by the adjectives of a Christian are love Scripture teaches that God North American Division is not so much interested in Committee on Admin- the fairness of the issue as istration, which voted the and peace. The followers of Christ He is about the heart of the following while meeting in issue. Let me explain. One Mexico City during live for the specific purpose of day Jesus was approached October, 1972: by a man who was very I. That the Seventh-day showing God's love to humanity: angry at his brother for fail- Adventist Church hereby ing to share the family reaffirms its historical inheritance. The man position that its members "You shall love your neighbor as wanted fairness, he should not join or finan- demanded fairness. Jesus cially support labor yourself," Matthew 22:39 would have none of it. For unions and similar orga- Jesus the issue was not fair- nizations. ness. The issue was the 2. That the Seventh-day condition of the human Adventist Church member is following the teaching heart, and the heart of this man was raw with coveting of the church when because of religious convictions his brother's recent enrichment. Jesus recognized it, he/she refuses to join or financially support labor and he condemned it: "Take heed and beware of cov- unions and similar organizations or associations, or etousness, for one's life does not consist in the abun- discontinues membership or financial support of a dance of the things he possesses." Luke 12:15 labor union and similar organization or association. Jesus then presented the parable of the rich fool 3. That pastors diligently inform Seventh-day Adventist who built bigger barns to store his extra crop and said Church members through sermons, personal coun- to himself, "You have many goods laid up for many seling, church publications, and other media of the years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry." Bible principles and the Spirit of Prophecy counsel Freedom 55? Jesus called the farmer a fool, and his life on which the church's position is based. was taken from him that very night. One can only imagine the chagrin on the face of the unfairly-treated The Theology brother as he listened to that discourse! We call ourselves Christians. This term has a lot of "So," Jesus said, summing up, "is he who lays up spiritual baggage. It conjures up images of a person treasure for himself and is not rich toward God." with a particular moral view and demeanor similar to The church is advocating the example of Jesus. Our

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• ... one to mince words. In fact, in very unpolitically- ... ...... ...... correct language he blasts, "Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed." 1 Timothy 6:2 Paul suggests that if anyone teaches otherwise, he is not in agreement with the teachings of Christ. Paul describes him as "proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and desti- tute of the truth ... From such withdraw yourself. But godliness with contentment is great gain." Contentment. Aye, there is the rub. The problem with our society is indeed a lack of contentment. We are not content because we are too busy wondering if someone else is getting a better deal. Listen to Paul scold us: "For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content." This is not a contented age; there is just too much to want — everything from Rollerblades to Seadoos. If Siiiiiii .... we are deprived of any such items, we feel under- privileged. Paul admonishes our craving for more: "But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which ...... drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some

have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and •• ...... pierced themselves through with many sorrows." 1 Timothy 6:7-10 Though less exciting than picking up a picket sign and screaming "scab," the Scriptures teach a spirit of peace in all our relationships, including those between employer and employee. Finally for the theological context, we should consider the writings of Ellen G. White. There can be no mistaking the Spirit of Prophecy view on this matter. Let me present just two statements. The first one is found in Selected Messages, Book 2, page 144: "Those who claim to be the children of God are in no employer to their knees if that's what has to be done. case to bind up with the labor unions that are formed I'm totally poisoned hearing people saying we're lucky or that shall be formed. This the Lord forbids. Cannot to have a job."3 those who study the prophecies see and understand The seeds of discontent in labor relations evident at what is before us?" the turn of the century are again taking root in our The second is perhaps the most powerful that I society. While discussing the rally of the Ontario public have come across, found in E.G. White, letter 99, 1904: school teachers at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto and "Satanic agencies are becoming more determined in other demonstrations in rural Ontario, one radio host their rebellion against God. The trade unions will be stated the obvious, "These are troubled times." We, as the cause of the most terrible violence that has ever a people, know it will only get worse. been seen among human beings." We have seen a lot of violence in this century. To think that labor unions will cause greater violence is The problem with our society is reason enough to avoid them. But this is the late 20th century; surely the union movement is not what it indeed a lack of contentment. used to be.

The Conclusion We have to consider the implications to our own spiri- Scripture teaches that God is not tual walk when we are part of an organization that advocates conflict with our employer. When labor so much interested in the fairness unions sense their message is not being heeded by employers, they increase the ante by using intimidation and coercion, resulting ultimately in bloodshed. of the issue as He is about the We must continually advocate peace and tranquility as exemplified in the life of Christ. History has shown heart of the issue. us that labor unions have consistently brought dishar- mony and disruption. The future is full of ominous signs that yet again we have not learned from history. As a church, we certainly do not condone employers The Modern Reality taking unfair advantage of their employees. At the The history of the labor union movement is saturated same time, we abhor the mob force that threatens vio- with intimidation and violence. Murders resulting lence when it does not get its way on the shop floor. It from labor union strife were commonplace at the turn was a mob driven to a frenzy that nailed our Savior to of the century' While murder may not be common- a cross. This is the ultimate result of mob violence. place in the union movement today, we see plenty of "Come now, and let us reason together," says the Lord. examples of labor violence. Today's unrest is due in (Isaiah 1:18) ■ part to the disparity between the wages of workers and by Barry Bussey, director of trust that of the corporate elite. services, public affairs, and Recently it was reported that while on average religious liberty for the Canadian workers in 1996 received a one percent pay Ontario Conference hike, corporate executives were being paid an extra 11 percent. Senior government officials in Ottawa were receiving on average $4,300 in bonus payments. As ' See Christopher Tennor and Henry Hope Reed, American Skyline one news editor wrote, "It is past time workers were (New York: Mentor Books, 1956). given a piece of the pie that they helped bake."' 'Ken Simmons, "Bosses reap rewards of workers' work," The On September 29, 1997, during a union rally at the Evening Telegram, September 28, 1997, p. 11. Purity Factories in St. John's, Frank Taylor of the Bernie Bennett, "Lunch-hour protest topped with Purity traffic Steelworkers Union, proclaimed, "We'll bring this jam," The Evening Telegram, September 30, 1997, p. 4.

8 January 1998 Messenger YOUTH LIVE Religious Liberty Affects Me Today

eligious liberty? What is that? able to stand firm in my beliefs." "Going to a Christian school provides What has it got to do with me? Maja Stace-Smith me with a good, solid foundation for my R Why should I be worried about "To me, religious liberty means that I beliefs and a chance to 'test my wings' it? How does it affect me? What's the have the right to choose who I worship, when it comes to different opinions and big deal anyway?" These were most like- how I worship, and when I worship!" ideas about Biblical topics and subjects. ly some of the thoughts of my students Davin Gorden Also it provides good Christian friends as they watched me write the term "reli- and background." Kryslin Griffith gious liberty" on the board. "Religious liberty to me is the fact that I Having taught Grade 9 Bible for a can be able to go to church and that I Why did you choose a private year, I know that grade nines have lots can choose what church I want to be a school over a public school? part of." Ester Odermatt to say about everything (at least my "I chose to come to a private school bunch does!). After discussing the topic Once we were able to clearly and per- because I thought that I would get more of religious liberty, my students wrote sonally define what religious liberty attention from teachers and less from down their thoughts on what it means meant to us, we took the idea a step fur- students. I did! The people are very nice to them here in Canada. This article is a ther and felt that we could say that the and everyone fits in." product of the ideas they had on this place we choose to go to school is a form Ashley Stevenson subject. Angie Ortega of religious liberty. As a result of this "I choose to come to a private school conclusion, we asked these questions: What is religious liberty? rather than a public school so that I can get a better education and learn about Greg Hein defines the term "religious What does going to a Christian school mean to you? God in school. There's a Christian liberty" by saying that "religious liberty atmosphere, and it's nice to be around is the freedom to choose your own Brian Toombs answered in this way: "It other Christians every day." religion, the right to read the Bible and means to me that there is a better atmo- Maja Stace-Smith go to church. "According to Ashley sphere for learning and the teachers pay Stevenson, "Religious liberty is the free- more attention to you and how well you "I choose to come to this Christian dom to choose your religion." are doing in your school work, not like school because it is very helpful to me with my attitude, and I get better Taking this definition a step further and in public school where even if you fail a class, they put you in the next grade." schooling than at a public school. It is answering the question "What does reli- smaller, and teachers take care of you gious liberty mean to me?" these are the "I choose to come to a private school and want to help you. And you get to students' responses: instead because of better education, and know God better." Daniel Philpotts the teachers care about you more than "Religious liberty to me means freedom "I come to a private school because it is in public school." Nichole Forseille to choose my own beliefs and standards not very big, so you get to know your and also to choose where and when I "I think going to a Christian school is kind classmates well. The teachers care more want to worship. Religious liberty also of good, I mean most of the rules are about what your grades are and will help means being able to share my faith with good but some of them are dumb, such you in any way they can. And last and other people." Kryslin Griffith as jewelry." Colby Karr most important, I can learn about God "I think religious liberty is to have free- "Going to a Christian school for me and His wonderful love for me at a dom about your own religion and don't means being able to speak freely about private school." Ester Odermatt judge any other religion. And some reli- what I believe and not have everyone gions wear jewelry." Colby Karr make fun of you for being different. I Just a note about our school also like going to a private school better "Religious liberty means choosing my before we close: Cariboo because the teachers care about you and own religion and believing whatever I Adventist Academy is a Seventh- help you when you need it." want. I think everyone should have reli- day Adventist day academy nestled gious liberty; I think it would be awful Amanda Lipka in the heart of British Columbia. to have someone try to make you believe "I choose to come to a Christian school The enrollment at our school is something you don't. I hope that if my because they teach you more about 175 students from grades K-12. religious liberty is ever taken away I'll be God." Brent Bechthold Stop by and visit us sometime! ■

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St-Laurent v. Soucy: Mother Fights to Provide Religious

n September 24,1997, the Supreme holidays during the year and two consecutive weeks during the summer. This agreement was ratified by OCourt of Canada granted the Justice Boily. Seventh-day Adventist Church leave to Modified Custody Order Includes Prohibition on Religious Activities intervene in the appeal of St-Laurent v. On April 27, 1993, St-Laurent sought to vary the Soucy. The appeal was heard on November order because she did not feel it was in the best interests of their child any longer. She wished to adjust 7,1997, in Ottawa, Ontario. Soucy's weekend custody to two weekends per month. In response, Soucy requested full custody and sought The St-Laurent case arose from a to place prohibitions on St-Laurent's religious education of their son. custody dispute between two Quebec par- On May 8, 1995, Justice Fournier modified Judge Body's order by granting visitation rights to Soucy ents over their seven-year-old son, Kym. three weekends per month, but increased the weekend Kym's non-custodial father, Charles Soucy, access from Friday 5 p.m. to Monday 8 p.m. Justice Fournier ordered that: objected to Ms. St-Laurent's religion. St- "a) Ms. St-Laurent not take the child to demonstrations, ceremonies, meetings or conventions of the Laurent is a member of the Jehovah's Jehovah's Witnesses and not to do any door-to- door proselytizing with him until the Court Witnesses faith. In light of the objection determines that the child can choose the religion to which he wants to belong; and by Kym's father, the Quebec courts prohib- b) should meetings be held at Ms. St-Laurent's home for religious teaching purposes, she must ited St-Laurent from providing a religious make arrangements for the child to be away from education to her son. home at such time and in the physical custody of Charles Soucy." Finally, Justice Fournier noted that St-Laurent was Son's Custody Granted to Mother allowed to teach her son in the religion of the Jehovah's St-Laurent and Soucy began living together in 1987, Witnesses, but ordered her not to continually indoctri- but were never married. St-Laurent had no religious nate her child with the precepts and practices of the affiliation when she began living with Soucy, who is a Jehovah's Witnesses faith. Interestingly enough, the Roman Catholic. After co-habiting for two years, their son, Kym, was born. Shortly after the birth of their son, St-Laurent began attending services at a Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall. Her new religious convictions displeased Soucy, and the parties separated shortly thereafter. On September 12, 1991, an agreement was entered into between the two parties pursuant to Article 604 of the Quebec Civil Code, whereby St-Laurent was awarded custody of their son from Sunday night to Friday after- noon. Soucy was granted access every weekend from Friday 3:30 p.m. to Sunday 8 p.m. Soucy was also granted access Monday and Wednesday each week from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and was granted an additional twelve

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Judge ordered that Soucy could continue to take his son to Catholic church services, but St-Laurent was prohibited from taking her son to the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall. Supreme Court Cour supreme Decision Upheld by Quebec Court of Canada du Canada On February 3, 1997, the decision of Justice Fournier was upheld by the Quebec Court of Appeal. St- Laurent appealed the decision of the Quebec Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. She requested an expedited hearing. On May 29, 1997, the Supreme Court of Canada granted leave to appeal the judgment of Justice Fournier. In the meantime, the Supreme Court of Canada ordered that St-Laurent Case Taken to Supreme Court would be permitted to take her son to weddings, In the Supreme Court of Canada, counsel for St- funerals or baptisms in the child's family, pending the Laurent and the Seventh-day Adventist Church sub- appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. mitted that St-Laurent had the constitutional freedom The St-Laurent case is just the latest in a long line to provide religious education to her son as mandated of cases where the Quebec Court of Appeal has acted by Section 2(a) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and with extreme bias and antagonism against the Jehovah's Freedoms. This constitutional protection is consistent Witnesses. Over the last four decades, the Supreme with the best interests of the child. Finally, the parties Court of Canada has, on a number of occasions, over- submitted that the order of Justice Fournier was an ruled Quebec court decisions which have been unrea- unreasonable interference with religious freedom and sonable and hostile to Jehovah's Witnesses. could not be justified in a free and democratic society. What is particularly alarming about this case, how- On November 7, 1997, a panel of five justices of ever, is that the trial judge acknowledged the positive the Supreme Court of Canada, in an oral judgment, psychological assessment of the child by St-Laurent's vacated the order of the Quebec courts. All prohibi- expert, Dr. Reinbold, but nevertheless ordered severe tions regarding the religious instruction or practice prohibitions on St-Laurent's religious freedoms. were removed, and St-Laurent is now permitted to Reinbold testified that the manner in which St-Laurent involve her son in her religious activities. involved her son in her religious activities was in a Gerald Chipeur represented the Seventh-day manner which respected the needs and desires of her Adventist Church in the Supreme Court of Canada in son. Justice Fournier noted at the trial that Kym was a the St-Laurent case. Chipeur represented the church in well-balanced child who was in good mental health. a similar case in 1993 (Young v. Young), where the He noted that the father was very suspicious of the Supreme Court of Canada accepted the argument of Jehovah's Witnesses faith and, in particular, that mem- the church and overturned similar restrictions on a bers of Jehovah's Witnesses placed little importance on British Columbia father who was a member of the higher education and this could adversely effect his Jehovah's Witnesses. The Supreme Court of Canada, in son. Soucy's fears were attributed by Reinbold to his Young v. Young, ruled at the time that restrictions on ignorance of St-Laurent's religion. In particular, parents' ability to fully communicate with their Reinbold noted that Soucy was very distrustful and children about their religious faith was a viola- suspicious of everything involving the teachings of the tion of the parents' freedom of religion under the Jehovah's Witnesses faith. Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. ■ The Court of Appeal said that Soucy was afraid that his son would become indoctrinated because of the by Gerald Chipeur, a partner religious company his mother kept. Nevertheless, nei- with Milner Benerty, Barristers ther of the two experts in custody assessments who tes- and Solicitors, in Calgary, tified had found any basis for this fear. Alberta

January 1998 Messenger 11 ADRA Canada Love in Any Language

To all of our ADRA supporters, we at ADRA Canada want to bring season's T greetings and wish you the Lord's blessings for 1998. We have had a busy but successful year in 1997. Our projects in Mongolia, Laos, and Jordan have received special recognition from their governments, and our remaining 40 countries have generally enjoyed progress and been the recipients of your generosity. In the various countries that we work in, the response often heard from the people we help stand on their own feet is: "If it were not for ADRA, my family would be hungry, not have good water, and the children would not be able to attend school. Of course, the roof on our home would leak and the floor would be mud. Now we have a home that helps keep us dry and healthy." When one visits these countries and sees healthy children running about, it makes everything worthwhile. A Bangladesh - Through income-generation We have participated in disaster relief in projects, women who previously had no response to hurricanes, floods, and famines in income can earn up to $300 per year countries such as Bangladesh, Belarus, Cambodia, Croatia, Cuba, Ethiopia, Laos, Malawi, Mexico, Sn Lanka - Once water projects provide Pakistan, Philippines, Sarajevo, and the Ukraine. a steady supply of water for villages, the We have sent shipments of clothes, food, and condition of gardens improves rapidly

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y Sri Lanka - Through income-generation projects such as this potato crop, women can feed their families and use the surplus to earn an income of up to $500 per year

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> Romania - Adventists in by Oliver Lofton-Brook British Executive Director, ADRA Canada Columbia made quilts which were given to orphans over- seas

*Albania-An ADRA shipment Kenya - provided medical supplies and Farmers learn toys for children such as this how to enrich cancer patient soil, develop irrigation systems, and spray their crops

> Dominican Republic - Hygiene methods are If Sudan - In a food-for-work taught at local program, individuals work the dental clinics land in exchange for food

medical supplies to almost 30 countries. As we enter 1998, it does not seem that there will be much improvement in the world of poverty. In Asia alone, we have almost one billion people who earn less than one dollar a day. In our wonderful land of plenty, let's all continue to remember that the poor at home and abroad are our responsibility and they need to continue to see tangible evidence of our love. Our national Canadian program is in its infancy, not quite a year old! Let's work together to improve our Community Services and our disaster preparedness. Many thanks for what many have done in the appeal. Please send us any suggestions you have, or phone us toll free at )0- Uganda - A 1-888-274-ADRA (2372). maize grinding mill reduces heavy ADRA Canada is here to work through your labor by farmers conference and local church to provide services to and their wives, the people of Canada and foreign countries. enabling them to Whether our projects help to improve health or increase produc- enable families to live a better life, we are com- tion levels, pro- mitted at ADRA Canada to work until Jesus vide more easily comes to ensure that Christ's commission is ful- for family needs, filled to feed, clothe, give water, and all the other and generate things that need to be done to alleviate poverty. more adequate Once again, many thanks for your continued income support. ■

January 1998 Messenger 13 NEW MEMBER PROFILE From Spiritual Seeker to God's Instrument

by Errol Lawrence, Senior Pastor of the Apple Creek SDA Church

orm Ferrier, an English literature major at York Asking God for the Right Words University in Toronto, was baptized at the Apple Creek It was an emergency situation at work that further convinced SDA Church in October. He has been a supervisor N him that God was leading in his life. One day his dispatcher with Emergency Medical Services in Ontario for 24 years. He asked him to go out on an emergency to rescue a lady. This has also worked as a medical escort for Canada Immigration woman was calling upon God, Jesus, and her pastor. She was and has been privileged to travel to more than 60 countries. uncooperative with those who were trying to assist her, but Norm was brought up as a Christian, but for the past 25 they could not make any inroads. When Norm went to the years he walked away from mainstream Christianity because he scene of the emergency, the woman was hiding under the bed saw too many Christians who were hypocritical about their and no one could get her out. He later learned that she had faith. So he experimented with Islam, Bahai, and Judaism. But recently discovered that she was HIV positive. She was so dis- God turned his life around through some marvelous interven- traught that she could not face her family. She was ranting and tions, and today he is a Seventh-day Adventist. raging, and no one could get near her. Rich Multicultural Experience Norm said that he remembered the sermon his pastor had preached the previous Sabbath about the healing of the man at It was early in 1997 that Norm met Jennifer Johnson while the Beautiful Gate by Peter and John. He told this story to the studying at York University. Jennifer was also a part-time stu- lady, and she immediately calmed down. He was so concerned dent and a member of the Apple Creek SDA Church. about the state of this lady that he prayed a quick prayer, Following a number of questions about Adventism, Norm "Lord, I want to be of some help in this situation, but I do not requested to attend the Ontario Conference camp meeting know what to say. But Lord, please don't let me mess up." with Jennifer, which was held in Oshawa in July. It was there The lady's daughter handed him a Bible, and he read Psalm that Norm had his first experience with Adventists, and he to 23 to her. For a while, she calmed down. By the time the says, "It was a rich experience in the multicultural nature of ambulance came to the scene, he was praying with the family. Adventism. I was happy to see so many people from different The following Sabbath, Norm attended services at the Whitby backgrounds doing the same thing: praising God together." SDA Church, and the pastor preached about Jesus healing Jennifer then invited Norm to attend her church, Apple people with leprosy; Norm thought about the woman with Creek, which he did. As the saying goes, "The rest is history" AIDS he had prayed with the previous week. Nevertheless, Norm says that he saw God's hand leading every step of the way before, during, and after his baptism. From Adopting a New Lifestyle the first day he walked into the Apple Creek church, he felt that he belonged. In Norm's habits, there has been one major change where food "The people were warm and friendly, and they showed me is concerned: all of the seafoods which he loved so much are so much love and acceptance, as if I had been there all along." no longer a part of his diet. He has learned to prepare delicious Jennifer gave him a Bible, which he has not stopped reading. vegetarian meals and is proud of himself. The change, he says, Some surprises, coincidences, or divine interventions — call has been easier than he thought. them what you will — started taking place in Norm's life. First His work schedule was changed the very week of his bap- of all, when he enrolled in the Discover Bible class (the pastor's tism, so Sabbath observance class) at Apple Creek, he discovered that the class was taught is not a problem. Norm says that he is impressed by the multi- by Astley Thompson, one of the church elders, who is also the cultural nature of the Adventist principal of the local Bible school. To Norm's surprise, he real- church. He loves the community ized that he had met Astley about four years previously. Now outreach and would be very happy Astley was his teacher. Norm became really engrossed in per- to get involved. His dream is to sonal daily Bible study, and he often asked Jennifer, Astley, or one day work as a volunteer with Elder Betram Swaby questions about some of the Discover ADRA. As a paramedic, he is very Bible lessons he had studied. interested in the health and tem- As an English literature major, Norm read the Bible with a perance department of the church critical journalistic eye. He found many answers to his ques- and believes that the health min- tions. Then he would attend church and find that the sermons istry provides an open door for answered further questions. Sometimes he wondered how the evangelism. Norm is delighted to preacher knew what he was thinking because the sermons be a Seventh-day Adventist. ■ Norm Ferrier answered questions he was asking.

14 January 1998 Messenger by Lynn Neumann McDowell, CUC College Relations

New Organ Draws Professional the organ. The visitors' many questions reunion weekend performances even Organists and Rave Reviews provided an exciting opportunity for more exciting for the 1,000 or more The new Casavant pipe organ installed Markosky to spread an awareness of people who have been CUC Singers and in the College Heights church this sum- CUC and its connection to Adventist qualify for the March 13 and 14 mer has already drawn more than 20 Christianity. reunion. To reserve your music and professional organists to CUC and gen- As a result of information in The place in the fun as a CUC Singer alum- erated offers of performances from as far American Organist magazine, the pro- nus, write to Pazitka-Munroe at 31 away as Quebec. fessional Montreal duo (two organists Dickens Lane, Lacombe, AB T4L 1S3 ■ To the delight who play one or e-mail [email protected]. of the local com- organ at the same munity, students, time) of Philip CUC Singers to Form Backbone and donors, the Crozier and Silvie of Carnegie Hall Concert inaugural concert Porier contacted When Carnegie Hall called Wendoline of the new organ Markosky with an Pazitka-Munroe in October, it was an was performed offer to put on a interesting thought. When Carnegie November 23 by concert. Now called back the next day, the CUC Marilyn Kaiser, confirmed as a Singers' position as first choice of choirs professor of organ fundraiser to help for the performance of Beethoven's Mass at Indiana raise money for in C on May 11, 1998, was confirmed. University, one of the final pipes, the Johnathan Wilcox, son of the the top three duo will perform Queen's musical advisor, Sir David ■ schools for music on February 22. Wilcox, and an excellent composer and in North America. With 3 CD's to her conductor in his own right, will be lead- From 9 to '97: CUC Singers credit and 75 concerts a year to fit into ing approximately 30 members of the Celebrate 20 Years of Music & Fun her weekends, this was the only week- CUC Singers plus members of another end CUC could get the respected organ- When Wendoline Pazitka (now college choir and the New York ist, says Wendy Markosky, CUC organ- Pazitka-Munroe) came to CUC in Symphony in the 50-minute mass and ist and assistant professor of music. 1977, she faced a total of nine students other pieces. Kaiser's decision to play here is at her first choir rehearsal. With enthu- "Everyone (in the CUC Singers) explained by the enthusiasm of the 20 siasm and a vision of much bigger wishes they could go!" says Pazitka- professional organists from Calgary and things, she went to every assembly and Munroe. But money is a barrier to Edmonton who met at CUC on worship beating the drum about her many. The four days of rehearsal and September 28 for a meeting of the two new CUC Singers. New York leg of the already-planned Alberta chapters of the Royal Canadian Twenty years and hundreds of per- choir tour will cost each participant College of Organists. Included in the formances in concerts, tours, fundrais- approximately $800 US ($1,130 guest list of professionals were the chairs ing events and goodwill appearances Canadian). "It's costing Carnegie of the organ departments at the Univ- later, Pazitka-Monroe conducts two $20,000 to put this concert on," says ersity of Alberta and King's University choirs at CUC with a total of 147 stu- Pazitka-Munroe, so in order to confirm College in Edmonton. dents and has more wanting to get in their availability, a minimum number of Markosky began what turned into a on the rigorous schedule of practicing, choir members had to have cash in hand mini-recital as six other organists tested fundraising, and touring. This year the by October 30, though more can be the instrument by playing music that hard work will culminate in a reunion added. spanned 500 years — an impossible task extravaganza with choir alumni in "It does seem ordained," says Pazitka- for many pipe organs. At the end of the March and a May performance at Munroe. Even before the invitation, the three-hour visit, the reviews on both the Carnegie Hall in New York (see choir had begun learning the Beethoven organ and acoustical improvements to Carnegie article). piece, and the annual tour this year was the church were uniformly positive, Acoustical improvements recently to be in Eastern Canada. "Otherwise, including a performance offer from a made to the College Heights church we'd never be able to do it financially," Calgary organist who "absolutely loves" during renovations will make the she says.

January 1998 Messenger 15 CUC faculty and staff are thrilled Acronaires Host International dream, Schafer points out, "It would with the reputation that has earned the Acrobatic Workshop take not only people but also facilities CUC Singers this prestigious invitation. Initiatives such as the October acrobatic dedicated to acrobatics to make that Darla Devnich, CUC's new registrar, workshop that drew 250 students and happen." ■ observed, "When an opportunity like sponsors from 10 schools in Canada that comes along, it becomes a question and the U.S. are putting CUC on the Student Pastors Ordained of whether you can afford not to go!" athletic map. 'Aside from (a Quebec- October 11 marks another historical For those who can, there will be lifelong based circus), CUC has the longest-run- first at CUC: four students were memories of an incredible musical ning and biggest acrobatic group in ordained as pastors of the College opportunity as ambassadors for Canada," says Ron Schafer, coach of the Heights SDA Church. Canadian Adventists and their school. ■ Acronaires and chair of the physical "I knew they were called by God," education department. "If a history of says Steve Little, associate pastor of the Internet Outreach sport in Canada is written, CUC will church and CUC chaplain. "Campus have a chapter." ministries is a student-led organisation The reason for CUC's notoriety is dedicated to empowering students to due not only to ambitious undertakings make a difference for the kingdom of such as Acro Workshop 1997 which God. This is one step toward making gathered talents like Robert Kalua, the the students feel ownership of the spiri- Andrews University coach known as the tual programs on campus. It also shows grandfather of Adventist acrobatics, and that the College Heights church recog- students from Mt. Ellis (Montana), Walla nises the ministry of students." Walla (Washington), Fraser Valley (BC), Indeed, this year there has been an Avalon (Port Hardy, BC) and Cariboo explosion of spiritual activities at CUC, (William's Lake, BC) academies, as well and the student pastors are playing an as Peace River (AB) and Calgary important part in the spiritual life of the Adventist teams, and a Lac La Biche campus. ■ Ken Fox, CUC acting president; (AB) public school cheerleader squad. Mavis Prevast, Lacombe Public Library; Members of CUC's Acronaires and Dene Shipowick, CUC staff have also made history as the first A cooperative venture between CUC Canadian acrobats in high-level and the Lacombe Public Library has competitions. resulted in a project that will demon- With some encouragement, strate CUC's "good neighbor" philoso- CUC students such as Dustin phy to the community. Using federal Dudar, Robb White, Jason funds for getting small towns on the Chiakowsky, Devin Capcara (first Internet, CUC provides the location and Canadian, men, 1989 U.S. low-cost Internet server, and coordinates Nationals) and Angie Hiob and the volunteers who will assist users in Kali Baker (first Canadian, the public access site. By partnering, women, 1996 U.S. Nationals) New student pastors:Tey Steenbergen, outreach; Alastair Lacombe was able to double the number could be among the first Atherton, special events; Bobie Basaraba, worship and of computers it can offer to the public, Canadians to participate in administration; and Zaak Robichaud, creative ministries and CUC gained four new computers. Olympic acrobatics, which was Of 40 volunteers who have applied to recently approved as an Olympic com- assist, 16 are CUC/PAA students, and a petition sport. paid intern — CUC student Andre Though Schafer sees great opportunity Zetawer (3 business, St. Jean- for making CUC a center for an up- Chrysostome, PQ) — helps businesses and-coming sport in Canada, his time develop Web pages. A ribbon-cutting and the school's resources limit that ceremony was held November 5. ■ possibility. Hard as it is to let go of a

16 January 1998 Messenger A Day in the Life Wendy Markosky, CUC organist and assistant professor of music

Wendy lives in two worlds: student and teacher. Last summer she pursued her doctoral studies at Indiana University, and since she arrived at CUC in January, 1997, she has become church organist, enthusiastic organ instructor on the college's new Casavant organ, and vibrant ambassador of CUC and the Adventist church in the professional organist community of Canada. Since Wendy's arrival at CUC, organ students have more than doubled. Though the organ may account for some of the new interest, Wendy's enthusiasm and ability to challenge and encourage students is an important element. How does Wendy interact with students, faculty, and the larger community to make music an exciting part of the CUC experience? Let's look at her daybook. 9:00-10:45 Phone Red Deer Concert Society chair and advise that I will not be able to join their board until January '98 — just too much to do this semester! Work on guest artist's (Marilyn Kaiser) accommodations, food, practice times, advertising (call TV station). Make note to call organ committee chair about interest in purchase of old organ pipes (still trying to raise the last dollars to complete new Casavant). Call two students to schedule make-up lessons later in the week. 10:45-11:40 Music History II: Baroque & Classic Music. 11:45-12:15 Piano lesson. Student showing good progress; discuss with him the next performance class (meets bi-weeldy; students of Wendy Markosky, Jackie Schafer [strings & piano] and Bill Cemer [band instruments] perform for each other). 12:15 - 1:00 Prepare for Theory Class while eating. 1:00 - 2:20 Music Theory I. Oral drilling worked well today. I remind students of their hearing (ear training) test next week. 2:30 - 3:30 Music department meeting. Lots to talk about! The string ensemble (about 15 this year, led by Jackie) is accompanying choir in their Christmas concert. The ensemble and choir will probably have to perform the program twice again this year to a church packed with students, church members and non-Adventist community members. Bill has three band performances booked this month: at the Lacombe Art Week, the Rotary Carol Festival, and the home show —"Light Classics and a Welcome to Christmas." Planning for January performance by guest artist Angela Brown, winner of the New York Metropolitan Opera competitions (Jackie to accompany on the piano). More (!) details on inaugural organ concert by Marilyn Kaiser. 3:30 - 4:45 Organ lessons. The first-semester student having trouble with pivoting from hip so I try holding her heel down as she plays, and it seems to help. Hear fugue other student will play for church postlude — her first church performance. Exciting! 5:00 - 6:00 Personal practice — this weekend I play for church, accompany choir on anthem, and play solo for evensong. 6:00 - 7:00 Home for frozen perogies. 7:15 - 7:45 Rehearsal with string ensemble (I'm accompanying them at evensong too) 'til bedtime Review church's worship committee and music committee agendas. Reschedule CUC yearbook meeting (I'm a spon- sor), work on tomorrow's theory class. Good night! ■

stern Canada Youth Leadership Retreat CanGo '97 On Thanksgiving weekend, 70 students from A new four-day mission emphasis and alumni Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba converged funfest ran from October 23-26. By joining forces at Foothills Camp for Acts Alive, hosted by CUC with alumni who have served the church and their campus ministries and the Alberta Conference. neighbors, campus ministries and college develop- Speakers Brian Randone (mime and special min- ment provided opportunities for "the experienced" istries), Roger Record (musical ministries), and and "the interested" to share. Bill Kilgore (leadership skills) gave hands-on tools for youth ministry at the spiritual weekend. 100% Student Employment Guarantee Made Good Inter-Collegiate Food Bank Drive By the end of October, every student who indicated Once again, the treats collected this Halloween to the student employment office that they wanted by students were for others. The 75 CUC/PAA to work on campus was placed. Approximately students collected 500 bags of food, which repre- 330 students are now employed on campus. ■ sented approximately $8,250 worth of food for the Red Deer Food Bank.

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Think E-mail! creek. They dreamed of putting together an outdoor Since the postal strike was in progress at the time we were producing this community event that the entire family would enjoy. issue of the Messenger, we thought it would be a good opportunity to The first event was a huge success, as approximately remind Messenger contributors that we are accessible by E-mail. In fact, 1,000 children and adults joined in the fun event, we would greatly prefer receiving your news and articles by E-mail, since it which raised money for the local child development saves us the task of retyping (photos may still be sent by mail or courier). center. Debbie Young, of the 5th Abbotsford Scouts, News articles are normally submitted via the conference communication directors, so please contact your local conference to find out their liked what she saw and phoned Judy in the spring with current E-mail address.They can then easily forward your material to the the idea of combining an event that she had initiated managing editor, Shelley Nolan, at [email protected]. All advertising called The Carolling Canoes. Judy and Debbie got submissions and questions are handled by Joan Tanasiychuk at together and grew excited about sharing the common [email protected]. Please note that all SDA Church in Canada staff have dream of creating a truly magical Christmas event recently converted from CompuServe addresses to Internet accounts (the which the entire community would love. new addresses are listed on the masthead on page 26). "It was hugely successful, and the other thing is that If you do not have E-mail access, our next choice is to have articles we're developing such positive relationships in the submitted on computer diskette in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, or ASCII community," Judy said. Local politicians judged the text format. We look forward to hearing from you! canoes, and a host of organizations supported the event with equipment, food, and cash donations. Judy envisions the event getting bigger and better ■ BRITISH COLUMBIA each year. "It is really neat. You know as Christians we Christmas in the Park — need to emphasize the philosophy of doing something for the community, making friends with people. And it A Spirited Community Outreach is really fantastic seeing it all come together." It's an event that captures the imaginations and hearts Debbie also said it is magical when all the features of an entire community. Christmas in the Park with are taken in together — the cool evening, the the Carolling Canoes is a unique combination of tal- Christmas lights on the lake, the singing — every- ents and an innovative community outreach by the thing. "This is what community is all about, for the Open Door SDA Church and the 5th Abbotsford betterment of youth and trying to make everyone's Scout Group. lives better," she said. This year, the well-known country group Farmer's Rod Bussey, Acronix coach, was unsure last year of Daughter were the stars of the free family event at Mill what to make of the idea of performing outside in the Lake Park, Abbotsford, B.C., on December 13. The dead of winter. Were they crazy? But the rain stopped award-winning band members volunteered their talents for that day, and the to help raise needed funds for the Abbotsford fast-paced Acronix rou- Christmas Bureau. tines quickly erupted Christmas in the Park was a magical winter event, into crowd stealers. with music wafting from shore as Christmas lights "It was definitely a twinkled from dozens of decorated canoes shimmering unique environment; on the surface of Mill Lake. when you looked up Gymnasts from Acronix, a team from Fraser Valley from the pyramids all Adventist Academy, also performed under the stars. you saw were the stars," Last year the emcee, Abbotsford Councillor George Rod said. "We really Peary, noted the drug-free lifestyle of Acronix and the didn't know what to positive viewpoints promoted at the Adventist school. expect, but when you The Open Door Carollers were also a crowd favorite. saw all the lights and the Support for the event was exceptional, said Judy people, it really encour- Brackenbury, event coordinator for the Open Door aged the students." ■ SDA Church. The idea for Christmas in the Park was Ellen Vaderhoek, age 2 born two years ago. Judy and Virginia Johnson, two enjoys Christmas in the Park; founding members of the Open Door church, took a the food in the background walk in Fishtrap Creek, a local park with a meandering is for the Christmas Bureau

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Arlene Taylor Lectures on the Brain the agape feast Friday evening, during which Osborn led the group in a celebration of teachers. During the Last fall, the Seventh-day service, it was pointed out that there were several three- Adventist church in Aldergrove, generation teachers present (teachers who had taught B.C., was host to Arlene Taylor, teachers who had taught teachers); also several Ph.D., who lectured on Mars, teacher/student combinations (teachers teaching with Venus and the Brain. Attracting former students), and six husband/wife teaching teams. Adventists from Chilliwack to On Sabbath evening, service pins were awarded to Vancouver and about 30 commu- teachers who had reached five- to 35-year milestones. nity guests in the evening ses- Opening enrolments in British Columbia schools Dr. Arlene Taylor sions, listeners learned how to showed a 5+ percent increase over 1996 enrolments, understand gender differences, thereby enhancing all with approximately 30 percent of the students being relationships and enabling them to become increasing- non-Adventists. With a challenge such as this, our mis- ly gender bilingual to work together in unity and to sion has never been more clear. Education is the num- worship God with the whole mind. ber one evangelistic outreach in British Columbia. ■ "The basis for male/female differences begin in utero when the brain is templated for maleness or by Juanita Neal, femaleness," Taylor said. vice president for education, British Columbia Conference Taylor is a brain function specialist who holds doctoral degrees in clinical counseling and health and human services. In addition to seminar presentations, television appearances, and a weekly radio talk show, she has authored Back to Basics, a book on self-esteem B.C. teachers and boundary building. Her parents, Pastor and Mrs. gather at Camp Warren Taylor, served in several Canadian districts Hope for their when she was a child. annual convention In March, 1998, Taylor will return to the area to present Brainworks Unlimited, a unique weekend program designed to assist in identifying your brain, led through the Benziger Thinking Styles Assessment, personally scored and interpreted by Taylor. This information can help you to better understand yourself, improve your management skills, expand your hori- Island Pacific Adventist School's zons, brainstorm options, facilitate career matches, and 10th Anniversary enhance all relationships. If you are interested in taking In September, Island Pacific Adventist School in part in the Brainworks Seminar, register soon by call- Victoria celebrated 10 years of operation on its current ing 60 4 ■ 4/856-5830 or 60 /857-8553. site. The school, a K-10 facility, is operated jointly by the Victoria and Sidney churches. Teachers Hold Convention The special program also marked the reopening of Quality Classrooms through His Passion, Power, and the school gymnasium and kitchen, following last win- Peace was the theme of the B.C. teachers' convention ter's disasters when the gym roof collapsed under an held at Camp Hope in October. Featured speakers for exceptionally heavy snowfall and the kitchen was the three separate general sessions were Richard destroyed in a fire a few weeks later. Osborn, vice president for education, North American The mayor of Saanich was present to cut the ribbon Division; Jim Roy, associate director of education, for the re-opening and to bring greetings from the Upper Columbia Conference; and Marilyn Fargo, state municipality. Guest speaker for the day was Reo inclusion consultant and trainer, Billings, Montana. Ganson, president of the British Columbia In addition to the general sessions, teachers had 12 Conference. At the close of the program, elementary breakout session choices which addressed specific class- students and their teachers led the audience in singing room situations. Enthusiasm for all sessions ran high. Happy Birthday to the school, after which balloons Many commented on the high spiritual content and were released inside the gym. tone of the convention. Other special weekend guests The school, which is growing steadily, looks for- included Mike Lekic, director of the education, SDA ward to many more years of delivering Christian Church in Canada; Reo Ganson, president, B.C. education to the Greater Victoria community. ■ Conference; and members of the K-12 board of directors. by Malcolm L. Pedlar, a teacher at Many thought the highlight of the convention was Island Pacific Adventist School

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Creation/Evolution Seminar ■ QUEBEC in Mission Greaves Adventist Academy — Approximately a year ago, a new community theater A Symbol of Faith — the largest in B.C.'s Fraser Valley — was opened in Mission. This facility acted as a drawing card for some big attractions that started stirring up this small bed- room community east of Vancouver. A number of the members of the Mission SDA Church started thinking about how this facility could be used to develop awareness of the church in Mission and promote its image. The idea of holding a creation/evolution seminar featuring Walter Veith, who is sponsored by the Amazing Discoveries Foundation, was proposed, and the church board voted to pursue the event. Amazing Discoveries was planning a seminar for Kelowna for late September and proposed a weekend event for October in Mission. The proposal was accepted by the Greaves Adventist Academy serves more than theater's board, and the facility was booked for a com- 300 students in Montreal bination evolution/creation and health seminar. In September, the community's non-Adventist Greaves Adventist Academy, located in Montreal, has churches were canvassed for support, and the majority been in existence for more than two decades, but was were supportive. Brochures were handed out to their not introduced to the Canadian Adventist family. It is congregations, and Veith videos were given to their supported by the anglophone, Filipino, and Spanish pastors. Some members of these churches questioned churches, as well as the Quebec conference. their pastors about the wisdom of supporting the The school has a teaching staff of 20 and a student Adventists; however, the pastors were generally sup- population of more than 300, from kindergarten to portive and encouraged their members to attend, as secondary V (grade 11). In the Quebec academic con- this seminar concerned itself mainly with the inter- text, grade 11 is the last grade in high school. denominational issue of creation vs. evolution. The photo shows the new building where the When the series began Friday night, October 9, there school is presently located. This facility is a witness to was a lot of trepidation. Would anyone come? The fact the faith of local church members and to their com- that this was Thanksgiving weekend caused some appre- mitment to Christian education. hension. The fears of a weak turnout were unfounded, God has blessed their faith, but that blessing has as on the three nights between 300 and 400 people brought new challenges, as more space to accommo- attended, of whom one-half to one-third were non- date applicants, as well as a gymnasium and library, are Adventist. People from all over the province showed up, now needed to meet church and government regula- and there were people in attendance who had driven out tions. Greaves Adventist Academy is fully accredited by from the B.C. interior specifically to be at this seminar. the Quebec government, but is not subsidized. People from the lower mainland were very well repre- Anyone interested in receiving more information on ■ sented, with some driving from as far away as Richmond. these needs may call the school at 514/486-5092. This truly was a high point for the members of the Mission church, who had never before put on such a Nearly a Half Century of Service

large production for the community and had such At the 1997 Quebec good community response. We certainly felt God's camp meeting, the leading and presence. Many church members felt Waterville SDA Church empowered and encouraged by this event. It is hoped presented a plaque of the momentum given to us by this event can keep our appreciation to Beulah outreach going strong and that we can continue to be Knutson, in recognition involved in events that will promote the gospel in our of the 48 years she has community. As a church we are sincerely grateful for served as treasurer of the church. Ever ener- the help and support the Amazing Discoveries getic, she has not Foundation gave us in sponsoring this event. ■ retired from the posi- by Elizabeth Kuppers, tion, but continues to Mission SDA Church serve today.

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■ NEWFOUNDLAND/ Teachers — was timely and appropriate since all LABRADOR Alberta Adventist schools are now online with Internet service (made possible by the Telus World Learning New Members Take Grant Program). a Stand at Camp Meeting During the Newfoundland camp meeting, seven people were baptized in Southwest Pond. Angela Organ attended the St. John's church for some time and studied the Bible with Pastor Gary Hodder; she joined the St. John's church. Rowena Gallimore, the wife of a physician in Bonavista, decided to attend the Adventist church after reading The Great Controversy. After com- pleting Bible courses, watching videos, and visiting with Pastor and Mrs. Dan Maier, she decided to be baptized and joined the Bonavista company. Dwayne and Karen Holloway, along with Roy and Bonnie Knee, joined a Bible study group at Baxter and Mary Winsor's home in Bloomfield; after studying the Bible, they decided to be baptized. Margaret Osmond, a for- Teachers at the Alberta teachers' convention gained valuable information about the mer church member, decided to be rebaptized after many Internet resources that can enhance education programs attending camp meetings for two years, experiencing Christian love by members, and studying with Pastor Jim Jeffery, dean of the division of professional Maier. The Holloways, Knees, and Margaret Osmond studies at CUC, was the presenter for this workshop, all joined the Lethbridge church. ■ covering topics that included technology — the future is now, how to make sense of the World Wide Web, incorporating the Internet across the curriculum— making life easier, lesson plans and sites galore, and how to keep your kids safe on the Internet. Jeffery demonstrated typical procedures such as downloading, unzipping, netiquette, and E-mailing so that new users could become familiar with receiving and sending information via the Internet. From this convention, it became evident that the Internet offers a number of tools to assist the Adventist teacher. While some schools may be using outdated or incorrect textbooks, the Internet helps to equalize the education of students by engaging them interactively, exploring the Web for current events, real examples, Left to right: Angela Organ, Pastor Harry Krueger (guest and the latest data. The resource material packet pro- speaker from the health and temperance department, vided at the convention for each teacher included a North American Division), Rowena Gallimore, Dwayne and plethora of educational sites for teachers to visit and Karen Holloway, Pastor Dan Maier, Roy and Bonnie Knee, obtain lesson plans, activities, and ideas for their class- Pastor D.S. Crook, and Margaret Osmond; missing from the rooms. photo is Pastor Gary Hodder In the words of Michael Newbarth, editor of Internet World, "A global network is a terrible thing to waste." The participants of this convention would ■ ALBERTA readily agree. Teachers in the Alberta conference have Teachers' Convention — been introduced to the electronic paper and are looking forward to many positive online experiences to Demystifying the Internet benefit both the education of their students and their Forty-eight teachers from 13 Adventist schools in the own professional growth. ■ Alberta conference met at Canadian University College by Robert Crux, superintendent, (CUC) in October for their annual teacher conven- Alberta Adventist schools tion. The convention theme — Internet Survival for

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College Heights Church Celebrates the special weekend events. The church members Anniversary and Major Renovation thank the group for their hard work in coordinating a very well-planned and executed celebration weekend. In order to appreciate the blessings of the present, we need to review the legacy of God's leading in the past. The College Heights church was organized at a College Heights meeting chaired by C.A. Burman, president of the SDA Church, as completed Alberta conference, on October 17, 1909, with eight in 1962 charter members. They met for services either in Brother Burman's home or in North Hall — CUC's multipurpose barn-like structure. Later, services were held in the chapel of the administration building, then — as membership grew — in the auditorium (now the McKibbin Education Centre). By 1911, the church building fund had reached the summer of $21.75, but it would take another 50 years before a church sanctuary would be realized. Building on the foregoing legacy, under the leadership of Pastor Ted Andrews (1960-66), a groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 13, 1961, and the first worship service in the sanctuary was conducted on September 22, 1962. Membership at that time stood at 549. Dedication of the building followed two and a half years later. Exterior view of the church after the 1997 renovation Now in its 35th year, with a membership of 1170, renovations were in order. So the year 1997 saw many October 17, 1997, marked exactly 88 years changes. Under the able leadership of Dennis Braun, associate pastor since 1992, and with the cooperative from the date on which the College Heights efforts of many willing volunteers, new offices, a larger glassed-in foyer, expanded washroom facilities, a new SDA Church — on the campus of Canadian public address system, and a new platform material- ized. A new Casavant pipe organ completed the plat- University College — was first organized, form area (see article in CUC news section). and almost exactly 35 years from the date of the first Sabbath services featured a founders' procession worship service in the newly-built sanctuary. So what made up of those with continuous membership of 35 would be more fitting than a praise and thanksgiving years or more (see photo) as well as a praise program weekend to commemorate the past 35 years of God's blending the old (hymns) and the new (organ). presence in the ongoing history of the College Heights Among the many visitors were former pastors Hugh church? Campbell (interim pastor: 1954-55), Don Corkum In the spring of 1997, the hardworking sextet of (1978-85), Dan Jackson (1992-95), Nicholas Belinda Bader, Edith Fitch, Denise Herr, Brian Leavitt, Kozachenko (1976-80), Allan Robertson (1988-91), Eric Rajah, and Anne Tetz set the wheels in motion for and Dan Skoretz (1968-69), as well as Brian Leavitt (chaplain: 1982-90), and current pastors Dennis Braun and Lee Gugliotto (senior pastor since 1996). Pastor Ted Andrews shared a message via video. The founders — Plaques were presented to the following individuals pictured are for their personal leadership and dedication to the ser- members who vice of the church: Dr. Wilford and Anne Tetz, Tracey have held Neufeld and the late Dr. John McKibbin, Roy and continuous Mildred Bowett, and Lillian Ganson. membership in the College Throughout the history of this church, members Heights church and students have served around the world, minister- for 35 years or ing beyond the walls of this church, as mothers and more fathers, evangelists, pastors, doctors, nurses, dentists, artists, writers, painters, literature evangelists, adminis- trators, accountants, mechanics, electricians, physio-

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therapists, secretaries, farmers, entrepreneurs, teachers, Crawford Seniors Lend a Hand musicians, and laborers. In the words of the planning committee, "This In September, the Grade 12 students from Crawford 35th anniversary celebration is not only a testimony to Adventist Academy in Toronto traveled to Canadian the church's enduring legacy, but also a bold affirma- University College to participate in college days. As a tion about its vision for a continuing ministry to the result of their kindness to a fellow passenger on the air- College Heights community, the church in Canada, plane from Toronto to Calgary, a letter was faxed to and the world church." • by Maj-Britt Rusk external communication secretary College Heights SDA Church

"101. -wee1t1 stocked to C,alsaty elTectiosiowith my twol`leedle,ss c1-a- ■ MANITOBA/ atell,03-ta ata Anua..14-yshe C.:.11a v,rifenot come is with rne. SASKATCHEWAN moaths ol.a. say,1 hasrg hands fall with &lad, who are unabletwo .overob was Cold Water, Warm Church Welcome a halo years and one yeas sadwith throe, me, but ttoo n the 0.0 note is to Baptisms can be viewed as o wee mothes was who miracles of grace as individ- "-cbea seat teason1 close ara to us.sending you tlitslasief helpful, uals experience new birth, et and a fits toexyzess ais1 1.ncese thanks to iota studeats and some baptisms involve us.'Vheyckaldsea were polite wVtle tolerating more than one miracle. with youaslady, (Clasia n the ilisht ray Megan Ulvild wanted to be oofiesing to eatestim au& bet back baptized at Camp White- Pesocheaa) who was in the seat in mfontes of Ckata had amount of disc in i sat sand so that her camp Nrtl.ssisto friends could witness the hetoust arils be sote,socked but aboutinstead a oftahon comp12anins, t she was event. Having no suitable d had a smilef the cos Wisht Clara. and )elerte was happy to dusinssh2se Clara nd body of water nearby, God an and arnttse a -Ay o Pastor Ron Teranski provided a baptistry right filetb4de us cos most e took. off Oa uci and and Megan Ulvild w in the main auditorium. thesnack. f1ight.-Pwo with us as younglaStes (St1-12.te The cold water didn't deter Megan's enthusiasm as V earmallasylittk) in seats by the vitaclow gpt Pastor Ron Teranski baptized her on July 12. Not only let C12sa and asiothet cl-ad look. out the wiadow cot were her camp friends there, but also her parents, sister quite a wl-a P young mans she Panayslept and l-kandysides) thea sat -With was wish. and brother, and friends from Melfort and Quill Lake a churches. • happyClara to(luaus walk the Anna landing thanks when toshe yout was students. oitate uyset. I Tsai theta"'Please the bestfotwasa of luck. and success in that futuse • ONTARIO eadeavoss. • Leamington Church Dedicated

Thanks Giving While many individuals were preparing for their Thanksgiving Day feasts last fall, a dedicated team of staff and students from Crawford Adventist Academy spent the day sorting and packaging donated food at the North York Harvest Food Bank. The students also donated more than 850 food items to the food bank to

In September, members and friends celebrated the dedica- assist with the growing need in Toronto. The students tion of their church facility in Leamington. Special guests were thankful for all that they had and felt the need to included the mayor of Leamington and representatives express their gratitude through giving. This is what from the Ontario conference. Thanksgiving is all about. •

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It was a low time for her personally. She had left off attending any church for some time. The exhilaration

t_" " of graduating from law school was too soon followed C by the shock of failing to pass the bar exams and the resulting loss of her law-firm job. Still reeling, she took a job in a retail store. During this time, Stan got up his courage and invited her to visit his former church with him. As they approached the church, he wondered what members would think about the prodigal and his girlfriend with the gold chains coming to church. Braced for judgment, he was surprised when they were both embraced in a warm welcome. i67.00,5 Stan had begun elaborate plans to surprise DeeAnn

#.0°.;1 by proposing and had already been saving and shopping • KINGSWAY COLLEGE for an engagement ring. Then, on a Saturday evening visit at his folks' house, his parents' rave notices about Thank you to Can You Top This? the first Net '95 meeting caught the couple's attention. Percy Furlonger, of St. Thomas, In a few short years, Kingsway College will celebrate its In God's timing, something clicked in their minds. Ontario, who 100th anniversary. In preparation for this special event, After the traumatic life events both had experienced, recently donated the heritage room is most anxious to receive mementos along with a rash of lesser mishaps DeeAnn had been the commence- from the school's past. We are looking for pictures, encountering right up to that week, they sensed a need ment program memorabilia, and interesting anecdotes from the life to shift gears. Though they had had no intention of from Buena Vista and times of: attending a five-week evangelistic series, they felt Academy, Lornedale Academy 1903-12 drawn to rearrange their plans and began attending the May 16 to 20,1914 Buena Vista Academy 1912-15 next evening. Eastern Canadian Missionary Seminary 1915-20 As the Holy Spirit continued to work on their Oshawa Missionary College 1920-63 hearts in the weeks that followed, Stan made a wrench- Kingsway College 1963- ing decision to give his heart to the Lord and be rebap- If you have access to any of the above, either by gift or tized, without having any indication of what DeeAnn's for inspection, and are willing to share for the enrich- spiritual response would be. She didn't know that his ment of the early days, please forward to David Branum, tears of joy as he went forward for an altar call were Principal, 1200 Leland Road, Oshawa, ON L1K 2H4, also of sadness about the possibility of losing her. phone 905/433-1144, or fax 905/433-1156. • When she told him soon after about her own con- viction to follow Jesus, Stan breathed a sigh of relief and happiness. In May, a year after they had met, they were engaged to be married. • NORTH AMERICAN Today, Stan and DeeAnn are actively working with DIVISION their church to prepare for the Net '98 series, when Pastor Dwight Nelson will share Bible truths about Net Vignette God's loving character and His desire to relate to us in By his late teens, Stan had stopped attending church. a personal way. For them and thousands of others, Net As summer ended in 1994, a rare blood disease nearly evangelism is a heart-changing encounter with an all- took his life. Instead, Stan surprised the doctors and powerful God and Friend, for whom the life events rallied. He emerged from a long recuperation, shaken that seem like road blocks to us can be detours to ful- by his brush with death, but went on with his life as fillment in Him. usual. The Adventist pastor had visited him in the hos- Who are you praying will attend Net '98? • pital and later wrote to him, urging him to consider what he might learn from what had just happened and October 9-November 14, 1998 to refocus his priorities. http:www.net98.org But until the following New Year's Eve, Stan still hadn't felt a need for God. That evening, visiting his parents with his girlfriend, DeeAnn, and recounting what had almost happened to him triggered thoughts about his spiritual needs and reconnecting with his church. He wondered how DeeAnn would react.

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■ Obituaries

Geerard (Gerry) deWitte was (Marilyn) and Dave (Lynn); daugh- born Aug. 2, 1947, in Barsingerhorn, ters Bev (Jim) and Barb (Chuck); Edmonton Central North Holland, and died Sept. 5, brother Dr. Albert Will; sisters Seventh-day Adventist Church 1997, as a result of complications Anne Davis, Bertha Grabo, and following surgery after a job-site Esther Claridge; nine grandchildren The 90th Anniversary of the Seventh-day Adventist accident. He was predeceased by his and four great-grandchildren. Church in Edmonton will be celebrated at the mother Catharina deWitte van de Edmonton Central Church on May 15-17, 1998. Velde. Surviving: wife Shirley; father Ruth Wilton was born May 3, Jan deWitte; brothers Emil (Brenda) 1922, in St. Thomas, Ont., and The members extend a formal invitation to you to be Jansen, Peter (Jane) deWitte, and died Oct. 6, 1997, in Sarnia, Ont. present and recall with us God's leading through the Laurie K. Bourgeous; sisters Alice She was predeceased by her hus- (Collis) Batson, Nancy (Chester) band Charles. Surviving: son Fred years. This event will also feature a special homecom- Tingley, and Katherine Savoie. Wilton of London, Ont.; and ing choir performance by former and current choirs. daughters Janet Wilton of Toronto, John Dragmas was born June 3, Ont., Nancy Davis of Courtright, For further information, 1903, and died May 31, 1997, in Ont., and Diane Emery of Raleigh, please contact us at the following address: Kamsack, Sask. N.C. She had 12 grandchildren and Edmonton Central Seventh-day Adventist Church great-granchildren. Ruth Helen Johnson Gimbel was 10131 - 111 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5G OB5 born Sept. 28, 1901, in [sand, Tel: 403/420-0215 Fax: 403/422-3254 Minn., and died Oct. 4, 1997, in ■ Advertising Calgary, Alta. She was predeceased E-mail: [email protected] by her husband Jacob, and her Policies Web site: http://www.tagnet.org/edcentral daughter Averil. Surviving: sons Dr. Hervey (Ann) Gimbel of Redlands, PROCESS: HAM Nitite A ititiVerraiyi Calif., Courtney (Bette) Gimbel of • All advertising should be Chehalis, Wash., and Dr. Howard submitted with local confer- (Judy) Gimbel of Calgary; daugh- ence approval. ters Elaine (Dan) Skoretz of Colton, • Payment must accompany your ad, or it will not be pub- ■ ■ Calif, Naida (Bill) Oliver of Kelowna, Announcements Births B.C., and Glenda (Donald) Schafer lished. of Portland, Ore.; 26 grandchildren, • The Messenger assumes no The British Columbia Conference is Saige Elizabeth McCann was 36 great-grandchildren and one responsibility for typographi- trying to locate the following missing born March 3, 1997, to Cheryl and great-great-grandson. cal errors, nor liability for the people. If anyone knows their Russ McCann of Surrey, B.C. advertisements. Acceptance whereabouts, please contact Darlene Gladys Jean (Hanson) Johnson, of ads does not constitute Reimche, Box 1000, Abbotsford, Shaylea Brooke Price was born endorsement of the prod- B.C. V2S 4P5, or phone 604/853- June 16, 1997, to Eric and Laura- was born Jan. 22, 1928, in Prince Rupert, B.C., and died Aug. 3, ucts or services by the SDA 5451, ext. 305. Lea (Meservia) Price of Boston Bar, Church in Canada. B.C. 1997, in Sidney, BC. Surviving: Harley Androlek, Diane husband Bill; children Wayne RATES: Classified advertising - $18 Bonneville, Rachel & Clifford Hannah Jo Schultz was born May (Kathi) of Langley, B.C., Valerie of Brod, Linda Brown, Terry Gail Victoria, B.C., and Nancy (Steve) of for 50 words or less; 30 cents 12, 1997, to Jeff and Gerry Schultz for each additional word. Burton, Janet Christie, Anne of Surrey, B.C. Sidney; mother Clara of Sidney; Cook, Ben Cook, Ida Crocker, brothers Delbert, Don, Bev, and Display advertising (camera ready) - $18 per column Edward Crookes, Regina Day, Elizabeth Stephens was born Lloyd; sisters Lorraine and Shirley; Bruce Dearing, Lawrence & Aug. 11, 1997, to Lynne and and six grandchildren. inch. For larger display ads, Sharon Eastwood, James Falsness, Shadley Stephens of Vancouver, please contact the Messenger for a rate sheet. Oliver Falsness, B.C. Bill Mandzuk was born Aug. 17, Discounts - 10 percent dis- Allan/Elizabeth/Wanda Farrant, 1905, and died July 19, 1997, in count for three or more con- Arnie Federink, Harold & Mrs. Kamsack, Sask. Ferster, Patti Fieldman, Michael ■ secutive insertions without Fischer, Mark Foisy, Tracy Weddings copy changes. Lydia Mandzuk was born Oct. 3, Goodman, Arnold/Elsie/John 1920, and died July 28, 1997, in Gutmanis, A. Hanson, Art Lesa Mechelle Elliott and Canora, Sask. Her children are: Heinemann, Robert & Ella Terrence Earle Caesar were mar- Donna, Howard, Ruth DeCrom, Holland, Betty & Oran Hoppe, ried Aug. 13, 1997, in Oshawa, March issue: January 2 Ont., and are making their home in Debbie Bugers, and Judy St. April issue: February 2 Andrew/Don Jacobson, Germain. Jim/Quifar/Tommy Jay, Judith Maryland. Lesa is the daughter of May issue: March 2 Jordan, Tina Kotanko, Mr. and Mrs. Desmond Elliott, and Jackie/Susan Kurulak, Nina La Terrence is the son of Mrs. Angela Sybil Edith Martin was born May France, Gordon Lang, Michael Caesar. 26, 1905, in Prittewell, County of Lemky, Dennis Long, Grace & Essex, England, and died on July 2, ■ Laura S. Williams and Advertisements Kent Long, Myra Lopez, Charles 1997, in Swan River, Man. She was Castleberg were married July 6, Margaret Mamal, Jim McCreey, predeceased by her husband Leonard Holy Lands tour '98: Jordan/Israel 1997, in Oshawa, Ont., and are Betty Mead, Karl Melchenko, and son Lloyd. Surviving: son making their home in Berrien Aug. 6-16 - $2,298 - from New Melody Mitchell, Donald Ralph; daughters Doris Hilding and York (first-class hotels, two meals/day, Springs, Mich. Laura is the daugh- Mullen, Eva Mundal, Molly Beth Galbraith, all of Swan River. all tips/taxes). Egypt extension Aug. ter of Marsha and Stuart Williams Nazar, Grace & Shelly Paul, of Pontypool, Ont., and Charles is 17-23 - $820. Special attention to Nancy Perida, Mary Peterson Hilda Simpson was born May 1, the son of Charles and Vivian archaeological sites. Sponsored by (not from Grandview), Elsie & 1900, in England, and died Aug. Castleberg of Cedar Lake, Mich. Madaba Plains Project/Walla Walla Floyd Powell, Amber Reding, 23, 1997, in Chatham, Ont. College. Phone 509/527-2194, Justina Schultz, Pat Sabyan, Wm. Surviving: sons Ed McNair of E-mail [email protected]. (2/98) McKinley Schafer, Ilon Seidel, Alberta, Ben Simpson of Ontario, Pauline Shulldes, Reid Sterling, ■ Anniversaries Bill Simpson of Ontario, and Dan Book publishing: Any quantity Dave and Margaret Stocks, Sheila Simpson of California. from 50 to 250,000. Complete Strecheniuk, Laurel Stykle, Paul and Vlasta Sigurdson, of typesetting, design and marketing Casey/Emiko/Keizo Tsunoda, Williams Lake, B.C., celebrated John Will was born Sept. 15, 1913, services. For a free price guide call Dale/Dennis/Kelly/Susan Vosper, their 50th wedding anniversary on in Fox Valley, Sask., and died Sept. 800/FOR-1844, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., David Wiles, Kenneth Wolf, Oct. 11, 1997. The Sigurdsons have 16, 1997, in Lacombe, Alta. Mon.-Thur. and 9 a.m.-12 noon, Thomas Wyman, Alex Yarema. two daughters. Surviving: wife Tresia; sons Fred Fri., Eastern Time. (1/98)

January 1998 Messenger 25 Join Keith and Ngaire Clouten on another of their Scott's Accounting, Business CANADIAN ADVENTIST international tours. Consulting and Tax Services: bookkeeping and bank reconcilia- MESSENGER tion, financial statements prep. and analysis, retirement and financial January 1998 Vol.67 No. 1 South [Pacific planning (incl. RRSP), business startup, computer consulting. Please note our new E-mail addresses Cost savings and customer satisfac- tion. Phone 41 6/229-0971, fax Managing Editor — Shelley Nolan 416/229-1079, or E-mail abcscott [email protected] flanciiarna @interlog.com. (Note: All employ- Production Assistant — Joan Tanasiychuk ment interests can be faxed to the [email protected] above number.) (1/98) Circulation Coordinator — Nicole Jordan AUGUST 13 SEPTEMBER 6 1998 [email protected] Position available: construction • FIJI manager. 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(1/98) ASI member organization has Christian radio station in Chehalis, openings for mission pilot, A&P CONFERENCES Visiting CUC? Stay at Elizabeth Wash., to start 5/15/98. Challenging mechanic and FBO manager. Alberta: Dale Kongorski, president; Bill position for individual with com- View — Bed & Breakfast, 37 Instrument/commercial, 500 hours Spangler, Messenger correspondent; 37541 munication, business, management Wildrose St., Rosedale Valley, Alta. minimum, SE, ME. For service in Hwy 02, Red Deer County, AB T4E 181, phone and public relations skills. Current One km from Lacombe or beautiful Tanzania. Wonderful 403/342-5044 manager is getting married and re- Canadian University College. opportunity for person looking for British Columbia: Reo Ganson, president; locating. Fax résumés to Sue Private entrance and bath; shared an exciting, challenging opportunity Ken Wiebe, Messenger correspondent; Box Cummings at 360/740-9415. (1/98) sitting room with TV/VCR; adult to use their aviation training in 1000, Abbotsford, BC V2S 4P5, phone 604/853-5451 oriented; no pets. For reservations sharing the good news of Jesus' soon Manitoba/Saskatchewan: Dan Jackson, SDA physician seeks a physician, E-mail [email protected], or call coming. All replies confidential. Box president and Messenger correspondent; physical therapist(s), occupational Straub's at 403/782-3409, evenings. 350, Tecumseh, MI 49286. (4/98) 1004 Victoria Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7N OZB, therapist, and a PA for a busy, well- (1 unit: $45 s/d; ad'l $15) (3/98) phone 306/244-9700 equipped clinic by hospital. This Retiring? Then spoil yourself in an Maritime: Robert Lehmann, president and practice offers internal medicine and CUC summer field studies in apartment or garden court room in Messenger correspondent; 121 Salisbury primary care in a Christian environ- tropical field biology (4 credits) and Florida. Twenty minutes from Road, Moncton, NB E1E 1A6, phone ment in the beautiful lake region of cultural anthropology (3 credits), Orlando. SDA church on grounds 506/857/8722 central Minnesota. Recreation and Apr. 27 - May 28, 1998, on loca- and 13 local churches nearby. Newfoundland: Dave Crook, president and church activities abound here. tion in Costa Rica and Guatemala. Conference owned. For information Messenger correspondent; Box 2520 Mount Please call Vern Erickson, M.D., Successful experience repeated. packet, please call 800/729-8017 or Pearl, NF A1N 4M7, phone 709/745-4051 Ontario: Derrick Nichols, president; Dirk 218/732-7760 24. (2/98) Don't miss your chance to experi- 407/862-2646. You'll be glad you Zinner, Messenger correspondent; 1110 King ence these fascinating cultures of did! (1/98) Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 7M1, phone For rent: Planning to spend winter Central America while exploring 905/571-1022 in the sun? 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First, I think that you have to define Sabbath employment in essential ser- ples that I find helpful in determining if "essential." The dictionary defines it as vices is necessary, and it is up to me as my job is an essential service. "something of utmost importance, indis- to how often I choose to put aside fami- The essential service that you are pro- pensible." Therefore, it does not matter ly and friends to minister to the needy. viding should impact another individual what day it is, someone must do it. It is a sacrifice because I enjoy being at in a positive manner so that Jesus can be Let's look at a couple of examples: Sabbath School, church, and vespers. glorified. Self-interest should not be a 1. If your house was on fire when you I try to do what is right and truly ruling motive. For example, when Jesus got home from church, would you believe that helping others by feeding, healed the sick on the Sabbath, his call the fire department? If you clothing, assisting them and being a intention was never to draw glory unto answered yes, then someone has to friend is so essential for those who can't himself, but to glorify his father. Like be there to come for you. You might manage without the guidance of a home Jesus, our motive should not be how say, "Let a non-Sabbathkeeper do it," support attendant, care aide, or other much extra money that we will be earn- and I would respond with, "nor thy nurse. ing by working, but on how our selfless manservant . ." I have decided that my Sabbaths act can be used to help the other indi- 2. What if the whole community was won't stop me from giving assistance, vidual draw closer to Christ through our Sabbath keepers? Then who would because people who are dependent need service. make sure the electricity was on? help. It may be for several hours during Essential Sabbath employment Who would remove the snow so the the day, evening, or Friday night. should also enhance your personal rela- rest of us could get to church? Maree Simpson tionship with Jesus. By providing an I think you get my point. Back to Victoria, B.C. essential service on Sabbath, we too my definition, if it must be done, then a should experience the joy of giving and Sabbath keeper is "right" in doing it on In my opinion, there is nothing wrong meeting the needs of others. By meeting the Sabbath. with employment on Sabbath that per- the needs of others and giving of our- Glenn Hawthorn tains to essential services. Essential ser- selves, we too can experience the love of Edmonton, Alberta vices are those services that must be per- service that Jesus exemplified to us while formed immediately in order to preserve he was here on earth. Our relationship I am an enrolled nurse and a home sup- human life. Essential services can to Christ will be amplified when we port attendant who enjoys helping peo- include occupations such as doctors, know that we have met others' emotion- ple with physical handicaps. During my nurses, policemen, and firemen. In fact, al or physical ailments and have taken nursing career, I have been fortunate not the list of essential service occupations is others out of immediate danger. to have to work too often on Sabbaths. endless. At issue is how do you deter- Lately, I have been accepting Sabbath mine if your occupation is deemed to be David Hymanyk nursing for various reasons. an essential service? Here are two princi- Edmonton, Alberta

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