Canadian Union MESSENGER

Volume XL, No. 12 , June 15, 1971

J. W. Bothe Re-elected To Presidency of the Canadian Union

Elder J. W. Bothe was re-elected to the presidency of the Also re-elected was Elder Carl Klam, secretary-treasurer. Canadian Union at the Ninth Quadrennial Session of the Ca- The officers and departmental leaders, as recommended by the nadian Union Conference held May 17-22, 1971 in , nominating committee, and elected by the delegates to the . union session, were as follows:

President J. W. Bothe Lay Activities, SS, Radio-TV, PR W. E. Kuester Secretary-Treasurer Carl Klam Health Dr. Hervey Gimbel Assistant Treasurer Mrs. Evelyn Bowles Ministerial G. E. Knowles Auditor L. D. Dunn Public Affairs D. L. Michael Association of Self-supporting Institutions J. W. Bothe Publishing 0. A. Botimer Education P. W. Manuel YPMV and Temperance R. J. E. Hillock

The following were named as members of the Canadian Union Executive Committee: J. W. Bothe, Chairman R. J. E. Hillock P. Moores Carl Klam, Secretary A. N. How E. Parchment Fred L. Bell Mrs. A. K. Jacobson W. G. Soloniuk L. F. Bohner A. W. Kaytor J. W. Wilson 0. A. Botimer G. E. Knowles Association president P. Burima W. E. Kuester Canadian Union College president W. Farag P. W. Manuel Kingsway College President H. W. Gimbel, M.D. R. A. Matthews North York Branson adminis- K. Hill D. L. Michael trator

The 131 delegates at large and regular delegates from the vision; L. L. Bock, associate secretary of the General Confer- General Conference, Union Conference, local Conferences, ence; N. R. Dower, secretary of the General Conference Min- publishing house, and nursing homes, and Andrews isterial Association; and G. E. Knowles, secretary of the Ca- University, as well as other ministers and laymen, attended nadian Union Ministerial Department. Following a full day of , reports, committees, and the session which wan held in the Calgary Church, except for discussions, each day was climaxed with a powerful sermon, the Sabbath services, which were held in the Jubilee Auditorium. with the following speakers: Elder R. H. Pierson, president of Registration took place Monday afternoon and evening, with the General Conference; N. C. Wilson, N. R. Dower, and Dr. the business of the session occupying the first two days. On Raoul Dederen, professor of the Department of Theology of Wednesday noon the Ministerial Council began, with the cli- . maxing sermon Sabbath afternoon. In separate sessions for the ladies, Elder Dower and Mrs. Every morning began with a devotional period. Speakers in- Lillian Logan shared ways for pastors' wives to help and en- cluded N. C. Wilson, president of the North American Di- courage their husbands in their ministry to the church. Day By Day Reports of the Session Monday Night and Tuesday

By THEDA KUESTER

Monday Night . .

Theda Kuester, Reporter and Co-ordinator of Session Reports

This was the beginning of the culmination of months of As the sun sank lower in the western sky, the sound of anticipation and work on the part of many who had been help- drew us to the sanctuary for the opening meeting. ing to lay plans and prepare for this important event in the After beseeching God's blessing in prayer, greetings were Seventh-day Adventist Church in ! extended to the assembled workers and laymen by Elder J. W. By early afternoon they had begun to arrive and congregate Bathe on behalf of the Canadian Union; by Elder A. W. Kaytor in the Calgary Church — ministers and their wives from all on behalf of the Alberta Conference; and by Elder D. D. seven conferences of Canada, two colleges, two hospitals, Devnich, on behalf of the Calgary Church. nursing homes, publishing house. Friends were meeting friends Elder Carl Klam then officially called the union session to whom they may not have seen since the last session, with joyous order, and Elder Bothe declared the meeting open for business. remembrances and reminiscences. The seating of delegates was the first item of business. "Aren't they cute!" Miniature cowboy hats, gay with a The reports which followed by the Canadian Union presi- ribbon and name plates, were pinned on each person as he dent, the treasurer, and the departmental leaders outlined four stopped at the registration table, presided over by Mrs. Evelyn years of advance in the work of the Lord in Canada. Details Bowles, chairlady of the Registration Committee, assisted by of these reports are printed in full in the special May 3 Quad- Mrs. 0. A. Botimer, Mrs. K. C. Davis, and Mrs. D. L. Michael. rennial Report MESSENGER. Newcomers to Calgary learned that the cowboy hat is symbolic Visual aids by the various departments added to the com- of this "Stampede City" of the west! prehension of these reports. The Publishing Department used Each delegate was given a warm welcome, and a packet large banners, showing the sales and deliveries during the four- containing the special MESSENGER of session reports, an agenda, yeai period. From the windows and door of a large paper a map of the city, and other helpful materials church front, posters burst forth giving facts concerning the And the Calgary Church was ready for the business at hand! education and activities of the MV and Temperance Depart- The MV-library room was supplied for secretarial work with ments. And circles and graphs mysteriously appearing from typewriter, stationery, and mimeograph paper, with the mimeo- previously blank poster boards depicted the expanding work of graphing done in another room of the church. laymen and faithful Sabbath School members across the Do- Below was the press room where electric typewriters, special minion. news release paper, and other necessary supplies provided local The large committee was appointed to elect the nominating and back-home newspapers, as well as wire services, with coyer- committee, as well as other committees necessary to the opera- age of session activities. tion of the session, and those not already deep in committees Passing through the foyer of the church, one entered the large were dismissed to go to their rooms for the night. room linking the church with the recreation building, and here The words of God to Israel of old applied to the reports the familiar and welcome Loma Linda dispenser, furnishing which had been presented at this opening meeting of Canada's refreshing drinks of boysenberry juice by courtesy of the food Ninth Quadrennial Session, "Speak unto the children of Israel company was found to be a popular spot! that they go forward!"

Mrs. Evelyn Bowles, chairlady of the Registra- Among those who wished Elder J. W. Bothe tion Committee, pins one of the miniature Cal- well upon his re-election to the presidency of gary hats, with identification card, on Elder the Canadian Union, was Elder R. H. Pierson, Heimo Heghesan. president of the General Conference of Seventh- Elder N. R. Dower gave the climaxing sermon day Adventists. of the session. Elder Bothe is in the background.

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Session Reports (Continued) Tuesday — First Full Day . . . Tuesday — first complete day of the session! Elder Bothe was re-elected as his able assistant, in the role of secretary- served as chairman of the platform during the devotional, when treasurer. Elder N. R. Dower, secretary of the General Conference Min- After a full day of business, it was refreshing to gather in isterial Department, was the speaker. It was clear that even the evening and listen to Elder R. H. Pierson, president of the though the nominations, electicns, and reports are an important, General Conference. He declared that we are now entering the and often exhausting, part of this gathering together of workers greatest period of the church. He appealed to each not only and laymen, these should not supersede the main objective of to be, but to help prepare men truly fitted for heaven; that we the meetings; that of EVANGELISM in the churches and are not interested in quantity as much as quality; that we as communities of Canada. a denomination will not be remembered for beautiful hospitals From 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. session committees met in the and schools as much as for men and women who are truly like various rooms of the church. Many of the delegates were as- Christ. He declared that while we are moving ahead as a de- signed to these committees; the nominating committee, under nomination, we sometimes have to learn to stand still; that the chairmanship of Elder N. C. Wilson; the plans committee, God is looking for leaders not only to move forward, but who the committee on Constitution and Bylaws, and the committee know how to build barricades and stand firm. on licenses and credentials. Five discussion groups were set "I believe in progress," he declared, "But there are times up, and those not involved with committees were assigned to when it takes greater courage to stand firm and still!" one of these groups. The discussion groups covered the follow- In his final appeal, Elder Pierson asked, "Will you build up ing topics: pastoral evangelism, health and welfare evangelism, a barricade? Will you stand for the right when others may fail youth evangelism, lay evangelism, and media evangelism. and give up? Will you stand for the right though the heavens Anticipation ran high as the first report of the nominating fall?" committee was brought to the floor. It was good news that Pondering the depth of that question, we wended our ways to Elder Bothe was re-elected as our union president, and we our places of abode, and I am sure there must have been search- were pleased for this show of confidence in his leadership ing of souls that night in the privacy of rooms, with prayers of our great union! And we were also glad that Elder Klam of self-dedication and determination before sleep came.

Wednesday . . .

Reported by GORDON SMEDLEY Pastor in Conference

Gordon Smedley

Sunshine, cheery voices, and sacred songs provided an in- for proposed changes of the constitution of the Canadian Union. spirational prelude to the 9:00 a.m. devotional. Pastor George Considerable discussion ensued concerning the changing of E. Knowles presented, from Exodus 18:14-22, two questions, the quadrennial term to a quinquennial one. The Union Com- four conclusions, three recommendations, and three results. mittee was authorized to set 1976 as the date for the next These emphasized that the church is looking for leadership to session. say, "Come with me in soul winning." We must have a har- A further report of the nominating committee was heard in monious moving ahead of God's people to accomplish the which the various departmental leaders were re-elected, along Great Commission. with the appointment of the union executive committee. A prayer session followed in which the audience was di- Then the Corporation of the Canadian Union College con- vided into prayer partners earnestly praying that all might be vened to consider proposed changes in its constitution, having used in this evangelical task. During the intermission which to do with greater western conferences and lay participation followed, I took the liberty of touring the Sabbath School in the affairs of Canadian Union College. classroom area. Closed doors bespoke of committees in action As I entered the 2:00 p.m. service, the audience was repeat- — the wheels of the session were running according to plan ing "And I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, and purpose. saying with a loud voice . . . ." Elder N. R. Dower was ad- But one door I found open revealed a committee of un- monishing the working together of the ministry and laity, in questionable importance under the able direction of Mrs. proclaiming the judgment hour message, and thus giving Viola Mabley, these ladies were preparing the noon meal; "wings" to the three angels' message of Revelation 14. Noodle casserole was at the head of the menu, I was told. Time after time I hear the theme repeated, "Ministers and When noon came, we would all rejoice to be the recipients of laymen working together." This was the essential theme of the the actions of this committe! program that followed. First reports were presented from the As I returned to the main sanctuary, the session had re- five special study groups. Elder Arthur Spenst reported for the convened. George Egolf, secretary for the Committee on Con- Pastoral Evangelism group, emphasizing the working together stitution and Bylaws, was presenting various recommendations of the pastor and the layman. The Health Evangelism group

Vol.. 40, No. 12, JUNE 15, 1971 211 urged a co-operative effort, taking the Spirit of Prophecy state- The feast of the evening brought to full the spirit of the day ment that says that the medical ministry and the preaching as Elder Dower spoke on Jonah the man, Nineveh the city, and ministry are not to be divorced. The group studying Youth God's mission. While we wonder at such a man running from Evangelism recommended the consideration of a youth pastor God when a city was under impending doom, do we remember for conferences or regions. Lay Evangelism and Media Evan- that our cities today are under similar threat — are we running gelism each presented further possibilities for total soul-winning from our heaven-appointed task? programs. All of these avenues and recommendations were With that challenge, we were dismissed to our places of rest further discussed and summarized by a panel chaired by Pas- — but who can sleep peacefully now? tor Knowles. That was Jonah's mistake!! A Few Pictorial Glimpses of the Session . . .

Elder R. H. Pierson, president of the General Prayer bands were an important part of the session. Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, addresses those attending the Union Session.

The ladies of the Calgary Church, under the direction of Mrs. Viola Mabley, prepared and served the noon meals to those attending the "Touch his lips with the living coal," Ministers bow their heads in earnest session. prayer before going on the platform.

Theda Kuester conducting her reporting activ- Round table discussions gave the participants and the audience opportunity to share ideas. ities at the Session.

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Session Reports (Continued)

Thursday . . .

Reported by T. J. BRADLEY Director of Public Relations, Rest Haven Hospital

T. J. Bradley

One delegation that was about early and en masse was the Following an appetizing luncheon, the assembled workers British Columbia representatives, numbering sixty-two, who and laymen listened as L. R. Hixson, associate manager of the gathered for a fellowship breakfast, having the atmosphere of Periodical Department of the Pacific Press, outlined that the a miniature local conference Camp Meeting. Signs links all forms of missionary endeavour in the soul- As the delegates assembled for the morning devotional ad- winning program. Pastor D. Handysides emphasized how the dress by Pastor L. L. Bock, associate secretary of the General pastor can best utilize his time in evangelism and harness the Conference, they were greeted by a song service enthusiastically latent powers and talents of church members for soul winning. led by Pastor E. L. Stewart. Pastors Ed Teranski and Bob Tetz This was followed by Pastor Ed Teranski who expanded the presented the devotional music. In his address, Pastor Bock plan of perpetual church evangelism. While encompassing challenged delegates to a more significant presentation of the other church responsibilities, the main compulsion within the Message for today, and to relate our preaching, not to the heart of the minister must be the winning of souls. size of our budget, but to the immensity and variety of our The panel discussion which came next focussed on the length opportunities. The spoken Word was climaxed as the delegates of campaigns, fuller indoctrination of converts, and soul-win- gathered in groups for earnest prayer and testimony exchange. ning in the smaller churches. At 10:30 a.m. Pastor Bothe called the session to order and invited standing committees to report. The more important re- Only a very short mid-afternoon break was taken before ports dealt with: returning to further aspects of evangelism. Pastor Monte Jones 1. The Board of Directors for the Seventh-day Adventist spotlighted the ordination of any man, whatever office he may Church in Canada be holding, as a clear commission to win souls for Christ. In 2. The executive committee for Newfoundland a practical demonstration of door-step witnessing, he with Pas- 3. Credentials and licenses of Union Conference personnel tor Gerry Karst showed the techniques of one-to-one witness- 4. Board of Trustees for Canadian Union College ing. Pastor J. Popowich expressed the conviction that the While there were many minor recommendations proposed by church needs to spend more time in agonizing if it is to reach the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws, possibly the most the goals set for it by the Master Evangelist. The outreach of important made provision for the strengthening of the work in the church was stressed in the following summary Without Quebec, and the setting up of a Quebec Association, uniting GO there is no GO-spel and no GO-od news. both English and French churches under the leadership of their Session business ended with a report from the Plans Com- own Quebec governing body. The sincere prayers of the session mittee. Vitally important resolutions were adopted dealing with will continue to follow the organizational growth of the Church the attitude of the church toward labour unions, and govern- in Quebec. ment respect for the personal liberties of the individual.

Two F. L. Bells were at the Union Session. Fred L. Bell (left) is from the Pacific Press, The SIGNS men enjoyed a social supper together with L. R. Hixson (second from left) from the and F. Lloyd Bell is administrator of the Pacific Press. Rest Haven Hospital.

VoL. 40, No. 12, JUNE 15, 1971 213 Session Reports (Continued) The Government Banquet — Thursday Evening Reported by T. J. BRADLEY

An enjoyable and impressive climax to Thursday's session came when more than 350 guests sat down to a banquet ten- dered by the Government of the Province of Alberta. The lively chatter of those present was an evidence of the happiness of the occasion. The entrance of the guests of the head table was greeted by a standing courtesy and grace was offered by Elder Bock. The delectable meal was enhanced by the effective singing of the Canadian Union College Chorale, and the playing of the Canadian Union College Band. The hearty applause was a warm evidence of the gratitude of all present. The Honourable A. R. Patrick, The head table guests were introduced by chairman D. L. Alberta Minister of Mines and Michael amid appropriate acclamation. Honourable A. R. Pat- Minerals, rick, Alberta Minister of Mines and Minerals, was introduced represented the government at by P. G. Miller, president of Canadian Union College. In reply the government- sponsored to a standing ovation, the Honourable Patrick indicated his banquet. pleasure at being able to represent the Alberta Government at our Quadrennial Session banquet. He welcomed .the delegates warmly, and recalled his pleasurable associations with C.U.C. and expressed his personal appreciation of the briefs submitted by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to the Alberta Cabinet. Alderman Don Hartman brought greetings from the City of Calgary, and expressed appreciation of the work of Seventh- day Adventists in Alberta. Guest speaker of the evening was Pastor N. C. Wilson, who was introduced by Pastor J. W. Bothe. "We live in a world where we have many enemies," he declared. "Our ecological surroundings, disease, habits, and death are some of them, but the greatest enemy of all is self." He continued, "Men, like the church, have a destiny to fulfill , and we must not allow the purposes of our existence to become blurred or destroyed. The thrust of our activity must remain as a mark of our dedication, not to self, but to God. We must emulate the life of our Master, and like Him, live to bless others." The delightful and thought-provoking evening concluded Elder N. C. with the singing of "0 Canada" and a benedictory prayer. Wilson (left) is The total dinner program will long be remembered as a introduced by D. L. Michael as fellowship hour that contributed to the spiritual determina- the speaker at the government- tions of our session togetherness, and deep appreciation is sponsored expressed to the Alberta government for making the delightful banquet. occasion possible.

The Ladies' Meetings

By MRS. A. N. HOW, Wife of British Columbia Conference President

The ladies were invited to the Union Session, and many Dower, head of the Ministerial Department of the General availed themselves of the opportunity to visit Calgary, fellow- Conference, speak on the important role of wives and mothers ship with friends, and receive inspiration. in the finishing of the work in the district where each serves. There were so many of us that it was felt we should have Our second speaker of the afternoon was Dr. Lillian Logan, special meetings of our own. The first one on Tuesday was professor of Education at the University in Brandon, Manitoba. somewhat impromptu. We met in the balcony of the Calgary Dr. Logan and her husband, Dr. Virgil Logan, are authors of Church, and after we had all introduced ourselves, Mrs. text books in use in schools all over the continent. She entitled George Knowles, wife of the secretary of the Ministerial De- her talk, "Listen," and stressed the importance of listening care- partment of the Canadian Union, shared with us some of her fully to our children and others as we endeavour to keep the secrets for keeping her husband healthy and happy! communication lines open. It was a good meeting — so good, in fact, that another Questions from the listeners were discussed and answered. was arranged for Thursday afternoon. It was good to meet together, and the excellent council given An overflow group crowded the Junior Sabbath School room will be used in many ways and in many places, by many to capacity, and spilled over into the corridor to hear Elder people.

214 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER A Few More Pictorial Glimpses of the Session . . .

The ladies' meetings were a huge success. Elder Dower is speaking at the meeting chaired by Mrs. W. G. Soloniuk.

Moments for relaxation provided opportunity for chatting with friends. Elder and Mrs. A. N. How seem to be enjoying something that Elder R. H. Pierson has told them.

Mr. and Mrs. John Friesen of Calgary were baptized last December as a direct result of an Ingathering contact. With them are their children, Elder Herbert Larson. who with his son contacted them, and Elder D. D. Devnich who baptized them. R. A. Matthews, at the pulpit pronounced the benediction. Vol.. 40, No. 12, JUNE 15, 1971 215

Session Reports (Continued)

Friday . . • Reported by FLOYD COOLEN Halifax Layman, Member of Union Executive Committee

Floyd Coolen

It's Friday, May the 21st — From half-past ten 'til half-past noon The meeting starts. Then stands up one And as the day in brightness gains Our very hearts and souls were stirred Who knows the Book, and knows his The delegates bestir, and peer As pastors from both east and west Lord; Out o'er the City of the Plains. Spoke out on "Ministering the Word." And as he speaks, we know full well That Christ is of this man adored.

We're glad there is no hint of rain Said Pastor Reynolds, "If we could see Methought as Dr. Dederen spoke Milady's hairdo to dishevel; Men through our efforts God confess, "So few amens! Is no one stirred?" And, as there are few hills to climb, Then let our foremost virtue be I later learned that lips were hushed We'd say the city's "on the level!" The blessed gem of kindliness." As hungry hearts drank every word.

With parliamentary tensions and And Pastor Schander caused us all Came this appeal: How Love YOU Excitement of the banquet o'er, Our own poor souls to look within; Christ? Your stout reporter now expects For hearts are melted only through Will you tonight His purpose see, A ho-hum day, and nothing more: Those who themselves are loath to sin. And say, "I love my Master so, His servant I — I'll not go free!" And so I note with gratitude It's lunch time now, and word's about The laughter at Phil's Pancake House, How well the local ladies feed; A hundred throats replied, "Amen!" As fifty spiritual Newfoundlanders Small wonder, then, the lower hall's Came testimonies for an hour Share an early-morning scouse! A miniature Calgary "Stampede". From men and women, boys and girls Filled with the Saviour's love and power. Fresh home-made buns are passed Then to the lovely Calgary Church, around, God's Holy Spirit seemed so near — Where friends sing "I Will Follow Thee," With tasty vegetarian stew; It was a time of holy bliss; How good it is humbly to kneel Then home-baked pie — all hats are off And now, in moment of recall And pray with Pastor Osborne Lee. To Sister Mabley and her crew! Perhaps it might be summed like this:

The ladies' sextet sets the mood Of G.C. men that we have known, He Loves Me With tender song, "So Send I You," (And scores of them our hearts have won) And R. A. Matthews introduces One rates the special name, I'm sure, My Saviour lives me —oh, how can it be One we know as leader true. "Enthusiast from Washington!" That Jesus Christ could do so much for me? I don't deserve it — never, ever could The crux of Pastor N. C. Wilson's One secret of his lifting power Then how could He for me do so much Sermon had to do with goals; Is that his face is never sour; good? And e'er he'd finished, each was asking (That's why his name is Dower, not Dour) "What is MY concern for souls?" He speaks at the "siesta" hour! My Saviour loves me — loves me with- out measure "If I mean business, and I really But no one sleeps! Wide-eyed we sit He even counts me as His greatest treas- In my precious Lord abide, At very forward edge of pew, ure! Then not until the work is done As Pastor Dower, face aglow And as this truth, amazing, fills my heart, Shall I be truly satisfied." Takes us on "Mission '72." I must to others that same love impart. My Saviour loves me; see how o'er and With fresh devotion in our hearts The evening comes; its quiet air o'er To prayer bands all on bended knee; Is sunshine cleansed, and cool, and sweet, He's bent to help me out of trouble sore. Then closed by singing different parts As one more time, e'er Sabbath falls, I love Him too; I answer now His call, of "Take My Life and Let It Be." We come to kneel at Jesus' feet. And He henceforth shall be my all in all.

(See the Sabbath report of the Session on back page of MESSENGER) 216 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Kingsway College A Decade of Progress 1960-1970

If a modern Rip Van Winkle were to awaken on the Kings- he would find the academic offices, teachers' offices and 9 large way College campus today he would look nostalgically for newly-furnished classrooms. With quiet wonder he would many of the landmarks of the early days; and although he may pass through three of the most modern laboratories replacing have slept for only half of the proverbial twenty years, he would the small, all-purpose room in the basement of the old admin- be amazed at the changes that had occurred during the past istration building where was once pursued. Specialists decade. in the fields of chemistry, biology and physics now offer a variety of courses for the liberal arts and nursing students of New Name Kingsway College. Here also, commercial and business students In contrast to the rather barren, dusty, lonesome approach to use well-equipped classrooms for their training. Over and the College of a generation ago, he would be happily surprised over our Rip Van Winkle would exclaim at the improvements to see a large, attractive church building with the greeting of which have taken place to the campus and program of Kings- its bulletin board welcoming him to College Park. As he trav- way College. elled north along an attractive, brightly-lighted, tree-lined street to the parking lot another sign would introduce him to Academic Expansion Kingsway College — a new name for the old school he once The academic program of the college expanded in the knew. decade of 1960-1970. At the beginning of the decade the office of Registrar, librarian, and teacher were all filled by Remodelled Building one man. Another teacher taught all of the and some To the right his eye would catch the first familiar sight, the of the mathematics. There were no vocational arts courses ivy covered administration building. Its exterior has not for the boys, no program or nursing edu- changed, but stepping inside he would be amazed to discover cation, and little in the way of commercial training. Piano and that it had been completely remodelled and refinished. He choir were taught by part-time instructors. would find attractively panelled walls, carpeted halls and stair- As the decade closed, the expanded library facilities were ways and comfortable offices providing a friendly atmosphere supervised by a full-time librarian. The science and mathematics in a building that is aging gracefully while still living up to required the services of four full-time instructors. the motto of the old college, "Service Not Fame." The well The music department, with its four faculty members was furnished student lounge, together with offices for the Student making a name for the college by winning top honours in Association, Missionary Volunteer Society and the Cedar Trails local music festivals and through the appearance of the choir staff combine to provide the heart of the school from which and band before local civic organizations. The choir and band pulses the very life of the campus. made various musical recordings which were in great demand. He would be delighted wtih the spacious library now oc- These two organizations continue to add much to the cultural cupying practically all of the second floor. He would recall the and spiritual atmosphere of the campus. The music conserva- days when everything in the library was crowded into one tory now occupies commodious offices, studios and practice small room. rooms in a large addition to the auditorium. Students in the Descending to the ground floor he would see three spacious music department make good use of the new high quality Allen rooms occupied by the home economics department. He would organ, for which the students raised the money. Band members linger a bit in one of these rooms marvelling at the very latest make use of thousands of dollars of new band instruments. home economics equipment — gas and electric stoves, refrig- Piano students are greatly assisted in their courses by the new erators, a deep freeze, a dishwasher, automatic laundry ma- grand pianos that serve the institution so well. chines all provided free of charge each year by the Oshawa Vocational training is now an important part of the curricu- Public Utilities Commission and The Consumers Gas Com- lum and the classes occupy a large share of the new vocational pany. In the next room he would find a fully equipped sewing arts building. The young men receive instruction in electricity, lab and the third converted into a large lecture room. All of welding, auto mechanics and drafting. this he would find hard to believe, it is in such marked con- Physical education is now getting its proportionate share of trast to the small corner in one room where a part-time teacher, attention. A full-time instructor, with good supply of recently a decade ago, had struggled to teach home economics. purchased equipment, conducts a well-planned program which He would recall that only ten years ago this building housed contributes much to the physical and mental well-being of the the chapel, the administrative offices, the music department, student body. The auditorium, which is now the centre of this the science laboratories, all of the classrooms, the maintenance program, in recent years underwent a real face-lifting, both department, student and faculty housing, and at times even inside and out. The attractive aluminum-glass doors and the storage for lumber. interior panelling, together with the fluorescent lights, the new sound and projection equipment, combine to make the audi- New Classroom Building torium the effective recreational and cultural centre of the Where would he find the classes being held today? Looking college. out the back door of the administration building Rip Van Winkle would discover that the old stone house had disap- Two New Well-equipped Industrial Buildings peared. When the school began here in 1912 the old stone Ten years ago the only industrial opportunities were those house had served as the girls' dormitory and the home of the that could be provided in the old woodwork shop — housed President. Today in its place he sees a large, beautiful, modern in the small, old, stone house surrounded by "jerry built" ad- and efficient classroom building "Leland Hall" in honour of ditions that had grown like "Topsy." Work opportunities were the founder of the college. non-existent for the community students, because work that This, the latest and most valuable addition to the campus, was available had to be reserved for dormitory students. There is now the heart of the academic program of the college. Here (Continued on page 220)

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roommosiolawkajogek Kingsway College — (Continued from page 217) was no College Press, and the Golden Rule Bindery was only a The boys' dormitory was improved by the addition of a large, dream. Now in the peaceful pastoral setting of early days, well-appointed worship room. Trailers were either purchased stand two large, well-equipped industrial buildings with 70,000 or rented to provide additional housing for married students. square feet of floor space filled with the latest, modern, in- dustrial equipment. Here hundreds of students each year work Sound Financial Policy to help defray their college expenses while they learn valuable We are grateful that the progress of the '60's has been ac- lessons and gain experience as printers, bookbinders and wood- complished within the framework of a sound financial policy, workers. The annual production of these industries exceeds a and a well-balanced budget, without incurring financial losses. million dollars and the total student payroll is more than The assets of the institution have continued to grow from $210,000 annually. The work opporunities are deeply appre- $429,294.00 in 1960 to $1,279,456.00. The new buildings — ciated by parents, and students alike, who must work to help Leland Hall, College Woodwork, Vocational Arts, Music defray their expenses. Conservatory and faculty homes — are monuments to the blessing of God and the sacrificial, dedicated giving of God's Increased Enrollment people through their churches and conferences. Our modern day Van Winkle might inquire, "Where is the old barn, which for years occupied such a prominent site on Big Project for the '70's a hill overlooking the city?" He would be told that it had At the present time funds are being saved to begin the first been razed and the site where cattle once grazed so contentedly big project of the '70's — the much-needed and long-awaited has been transformed into an attractive housing subdivision for new dormitory and . The youth of the church are the faculty and staff of the growing institution. counting on your continued liberality to provide these funds. The increasing enrollment of the '60's increased housing prob- As Rip Van Winkle ends his tour in the original 1912 frame lems, not only for the staff, but also for the students. To meet model dormitory that houses the boys, he prepares for bed. As the emergency the ground floor of the girls' dormitory, which he anticipates another long sleep in the old landmark he is for years had been used to provide Sabbath School facilities troubled for his safety, and he wonders if the decade ahead will for the College Park Church, was remodelled into rooms for provide the much-needed new dormitory and cafeteria to re- 36 additional girls. place the old one that now shows its age so deplorably.

Crnemorieo vi 5irtgotvay eolle,e By PHILIP MOORES, President Ontario-Quebec Conference influence that guided my life into the remained faithful church members, and Master's service. many are now working for the organiza- Five boys and four girls made up my tion. This is a good record and worth graduating class. Three girls became very maintaining. Indeed, the time has come fine secretaries; the other girl became a for the College to take a new step for- nurse. One boy became the circulation ward. Philip Moores manager for one of the large denomina- Some years ago a science hall was pro- vided; then houses for faculty were built, tional publishing houses. Another is the remember attending Kingsway College and buildings for industries were added. chaplain of a Metropolitan Hospital. One I when it was still Oshawa Missionary Now has come the time to build the long- is an orthopedic surgeon, another is a College. The school had a tremendous awaited new dormitory. Plans are being conference president, and the last is influence on my life. It wasn't the physi- made and soon the shovels will be turn- cal plant so much as the teachers and president of the largest Union Confer- ing the sod to start the new building. The the books that made the difference. I ence in America. This is a fine report for College will need the help of every found that the teachers had a great bur- a small group of graduates, but this is not church member, but it will be a happy den for giving Christian education. In- an isolated case. day when our young people will be able deed the very books they used seemed Many students have found the same to have new modern rooms for their to point to the "Lamb of God that taketh kind of help. Approximately 90% of housing. Let us all work together to make away the sins of the world." It was this those attending Kingsway College have these dreams come true. 220 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER passed that schools would endeavour where passible to "work to rule." Canadian United Evangelism At the next regular N.T.A. Meeting, delegates were chosen to represent the Every Minister — Every Member local branch at the annual Teachers' Convention. Mr. Frank Johnson, Prin- By GEORGE E. KNOWLES, Ministerial Secretor), cipal of the Seventh-day Adventist Canadian Union Conference School was one of the two chosen. The last regular meeting of the year was held recently and Mr. Johnson was one of those nominated to be president of "Wherever a church is established, all the in my church as soon as I get back. . . . the local branch for next year. He won members should engage actively in mis- I believe we are on the verge of a new with a comfortable majority! sionary work. They should visit every day in our work." At this same meeting plans had been family in the neighbourhood, and know Minister's wife, Newfoundland: "My one made for the annual spring banquet their spiritual condition." Christian Ser- regret is that we couldn't have had all our which was scheduled to be held on a vice, p. 12. ministers from all of Canada present to Friday night. The above statement tells us what we receive the blessing and inspiration which Several of the teachers from the inte- should do. But have we done it? Do we we have received from being here. I feel grated school system whispered together know how to do it? Elder J. B. Church, that it is going to take something like for a minute or two, then one stood up Lay Activities Secretary of the Northern this to get us on fire to finish the work and made the motion which was carried, California Conference recently conducted as the Lord has called us to do." that since the President-elect was of the a meeting for the ministers of the Alberta What happened in Calgary? What is Seventh-day Adventist faith, the banquet Conference. Fortunately there were in the program? Keep asking until you find time should be changed to another night attendance guests from each of the Can- out! It will surely spread across Canada. so that he and his staff might attend. This adian conferences. At this two-day meet- man who made the motion had just a ing the ministers not only studied the Pray for As you read this article an intensive few minutes earlier stated that he would theory of house-to-house visitation and never teach religion in his school. personal witnessing; they also knocked on soul-winning crusade is underway in doors and put the theory into practice Canada's largest city. Pray for Montreal before the sessions ended. Here are the and the team working there. If you know reactions of a few participants: someone in that city who should be Minister, B.C.: "This program has an in- reached for Christ send the name and spiring effect which should encourage address immediately to: Evangelism, 220 each member to become an active witness Lakeshore Dr., Dorval 780, Quebec. . . . surely Christ's coming will be very soon." Newfoundland Pastor, Alberta: "I believe that at last we have a method by which the work can be finished. This is the best program I have Newfoundland Teachers' seen. It really works. I am thrilled by the results of this afternoon's work." Association Departmental Secretary, Alberta: "Great! This is the work we must do now. It is an MRS. YVONNE JOHNSON enjoyable and rewarding work. This pro- PR Secretary gram will finish the work and allow the Mr. Frank Johnson—President-elect Holy Spirit to lead men and women to The teacher withdrawal of services in Local N.T.A. Jesus Christ." Newfoundland proved a testing time with In this Laymen's year, the Lord has Pastor's wife, Alberta: "This is the most surprising results to the teachers of Bay- worked in many ways in order that all thrilling program I have ever experienced. View Junior Academy, Lethbridge. may learn of the Better Way. It is our I was amazed at how receptive the ma- At one of the emergency meetings of prayer that by our laymen serving not jority of people are and how willing they the local branch of the non-union New- only the church but also the community, are to discuss things pertaining to the foundland Teachers' Association, a rep- many can be shown this Better Way. . I'm proud to belong to God's true resentative from the main branch, St. church and to do my part in witnessing John's, recommended that all schools in * for Him. This plan has made it so easy." our area "work to rule," which means Pastor, Saskatchewan: "This has been a that the classes meet and the teachers do "No tongue can express, no finite mind great experience for me. The program is nothing more, not even prepare for a can conceive, the blessing that results organized, consistent, based on the writ- class. Most of the approximately 200 ings of the Spirit of Prophecy and the teachers present went along with this idea from appreciating the goodness and love teachings of the church of the New at first, then the Seventh-day Adventist of God. Even on earth we may have joy Testament. It is the best way to find the Staff stood firmly together and stated as as a wellspring, never failing, because fed spiritual interest of all in an area. I sin- tactfully as possible that we could not go by the streams that flow from. the throne cerely' believe the program will do won- along with this suggestion. Finally after of God. Then let us educate our hearts ders spiritually for us as ministers and some discussion the supervising principal laymen. of the Clarenville area stated that if all and lips to speak the praise of God for Pastor, Ontario: "I believe the program schools could not go along with them they His matchless love."—"The Ministry of is God-ordained. I plan to get it working should not have to. A motion was then Healing," page 253.

VoL. 40, No. 12, JUNE 15, 1971 221 1971 JULY 30 TO AUGUST 4

W. L. PASCOE DR. J. W. McFARLAND Assistant Treasurer General Conference Associate Secretary I Health Department General Conference PAUL HEUBACH Loma Linda University

W. M. STARKS Secretary Stewardship Department General Conference MARITIME CAMP MEETING SDA Campground — Pugwash, N.S.

L. L. BOCK Associate Secretary General Conference Special Guest Speaker Special Features Emilio Knechtle, • Ordination Services Layman, • Cooking School St. Luke's School, New Haven, Conn. • Excellent Music

OUTSTANDING YOUTH PROGRAM

"Making Ready a People Prepared"

HAROLD FRIESEN Evangelist Chesapeake Conference

GEORGE KNOWLES LYMAN MILLERS Ministerial Secretary Worthington Foods Canadian Union Conference

J. W. BOTHE President Appealing, Well-supervised Canadian Union Conference Programs Planned for All Children's Divisions CARL KLAM Secretary-Treasurer Canadian Union Conference A Lighthouse Along the Atlantic

Late in the summer of 1912 Elder D. J. C. Barrett and Ferguson from Sydney Mines. From North Sydney William Elder Wm. C. Young pitched a large tent on a grassy plot of Moores and Thomas Poole. land off Pierce Street in North Sydney. Their first meeting A church was organized with a full complement of officers dealt with the subject "Is the Bible Inspired". Many prominent and continued meeting at the Oddfellows' Hall. Thomas Poole citizens who attended the series declared they "had never heard was the first local Elder. the Bible before". However, much seed fell on stony ground In the fall of 1915 Elders Wassal and Skinner found a greater and when some opposition appeared many turned away. In the interest in North Sydney and after a series of meetings a church fall of that same year A. A. Livingstone arrived in town and was organized at North Sydney on April 4, 1916. The church about fifteen to twenty peop!e continued to meet at his rented met at the home of William Moores until 1917. In that year home. In December of 1912 the first Sabbath School was held a Brother Stubbert who was won at the stormy Florence meet- at the Livingstone home. ings sold his farm at Florence and moved to North Sydney. He In the summer of 1913 the tent was set up at the neighbouring bought a parcel of land and donated enough to build a church. town of Sydney Mines. Some strong opposition was experienced The little new church was dedicated October 14, 1917. Elder from the "Brethren". After the cold weather set in the meetings J. G. Wilscn, who was the Maritime President, officiated. This moved to the Oddfellows' Hall on Main Street, Sydney Mines. building was used until 1947 when the congregation moved Elders Barrett, Livingstone and Beazley conducted this effort. into the present building. This, the presently used building was dedicated in March of 1950. Late in the summer of 1914 the tent was pitched at the In 1955 the Sydney Mines Church decided to unite with the nearby village of Florence. It was a stormy series. The Great North Sydney Company and so our number was increased to War had just begun. Preachers with strange new doctrines were about ninety members and teaching and preaching talent added suspect. When the Sabbath question was presented and a power to the life of the church. No building had been erected at that would try to change times and was pointed out, an Sydney Mines. admirer of the Pope rushed to the p!atform and grabbed the Because Nova Scotia is away from the main stream of picture. An unidentified woman jumped into the fray to help business and culture, and our own educational centres, it is brother Barrett. The picture parted and one half went outside necessary that young people move away to complete their the tent, the other half remaining inside. Some thought Brother education or training. Few return to their home town; thus our Barrett was in some danger and like Paul of old he was natural growth is retarded. We now have about sixty members whisked out of the back of the tent to safety. This ended the and a good number of these are children and youth. In order meetings at Florence. to better serve the youth of our church we are renovating the Meetings continued at the Oddfellows' Hall in Sydney Mines. basement. This will serve as a Youth Center with facilities for In September of 1914 an Ocean baptism was held at Jardines games and hobbies as well as eating facilities. Beach in Florence. Elder M. N. Hare, Presid:nt of the Maritime All the churches in the Maritime Conference are going to Conference at the time conducted the Baptism. Those baptized help us. A special collection is to be taken on July 10 in every that day were Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Chapman, and a Miss Cragg Maritime Church. We hope former Maritimers across Canada from Florence. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson and some of the will also remember us and send a contribution to keep the family, Alex Vickers, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reid and Margaret light burning on this East Coast.

Ontario-Quebec — Simcoe Camp Meeting By L. R. KRENZLER, PR Secretary, Ontario-Quebec Conference

The District Camp Meeting at Simcoe the work in the conference. Evangelism was held April 23-25, in the Simcoe is progressing well and we look for a S.D.A. Church. Elder D. W. Hunter, from good year. the General Conference, spoke Friday D. F. Aldridge, MV and Educational evening. Secretary, Ontario-Quebec Conference, During Sabbath School, W. E. Kuester, conducted an investiture at 4:15 P.M., Sabbath School Secretary of the Canadian for the youth of the church. Most of Union Conference, introduced Mission those invested were in Pathfinder uni- Spotlight, by showing the Story of Dr. forms. Youth meetings were conducted Miller. The people appreciated it very in the basement of the church during much. Mrs. Kuester played a violin solo, Sabbath School and worship Sabbath accompanied by Penny Nischuk, at the morning. piano. Elder P. W. Manuel, Educational Further meetings were Saturday night Superintendent, Canadian Union Confer- and Sunday morning. Pastor Stan Gallant, Loriann Melenchuk (left) and Susie Kotanko, ence, conducted an excellent study of the sang for the youth meetings. Just keep on sing- from Sudbury, and Pastor George Sol- Sabbath School lesson. ing, girls. oniuk, retired minister, who lives in Elder D. W. Hunter spoke again for P.M. Pastor P. Moores, President, On- Oshawa, presented messages in Ukrainian Sabbath worship at 11:00 A.M. At 2:30 tario-Quebec Conference, gave a report of Sunday morning. Vol,. 40, No. 12, JUNE 15, 1971 223 These are most of the Pathfinders from the Simcoe Church. The leaders Four brothers, George, Victor, Lawrence, and Wilf Fedusenko, provided are doing a great job and we appreciate this very much. These youth several musical numbers for senior and youth meetings. are the heritage of the church.

Come and Find Happiness at Camp Frenda

If you were invited to be a missionary, how would you respond to such a call? What a thrill it must be to help mould lives and direct people to Jesus Christ. Will you be a missionary? Will you respond to the call to help mould the lives of boys and girls and turn their eager footsteps onto the path that leads to the Kingdom? Are you between the ages of seventeen and forty, and do you love young people? We need counsellors who will volunteer for a week or two. Are you skilled in a particular craft which would appeal to young people? If so, then why not come and be an instructor? (No age limit for instructors). Contact Camp Director, Box 520, Oshawa, Ontario. Missionaries often go through hardship and suffering. We don't think Youth Camp will be quite that bad. At Camp Frenda we are ordering new mattresses for all the cabins, and we feel that this improvement will be appreciated by all. Last year all the buildings were painted except the dining hall. The beach area was levelled and thirty loads of sand were brought in. Family Camp hit an all-time high of 140 persons. The camp council, campfires, swimming, boating, skiing and nature study will long be remembered by all who attended. Morning Watch is important to begin the day with God. The boys and girls still remember Chatters the raccoon and Squawky the cockatoo. This year they will not only find Squawky, but Chatters II and Chuckles the baby woodchuck. We are still looking for a baby skunk and a baby porcupine. Crafts, swimming, boating, good food, stories, canoe trips and nature study are all a part of the youth program this summer. Camping is fun, but we want to remember that behind our program we wish the great God of creation to be shown as the One who has made His wonders for us to enjoy. Jesus drew part of His power from His communication with nature. As He contemplated the wonders of creation, fresh glimpses of inspira- tion flashed through His mind. What a privilege it is to be in this type of environment, where we can forget the busy program of our lives for a few days and begin to "really live" again. Plan to be there this summer, or plan to sponsor at least one boy or girl. Remember—HAPPINESS IS—CAMP FRENDA!

Not everyone likes snakes, but they are fascinating to study!

224 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Manitoba Saskatchewan — Send Your Child to Clear Lake Summer Camp

Many parents are seriously pondering, "How shall we occupy our child this summer? Should we send our son or daughter to camp? Which camp do we choose? How will the camp influence my child?" We would like to suggest that Clear Skiing provides thrills for many at Camp Frenda. Lake Summer Camp provides positive answers to these questions. If your child is either full of vim, vig- Alberta — our, and vitality or is shy and timid or if your child does not have the privilege of Okanagan Choir Visits Calgary attending church school or should he s 'r have attended a church school, Clear Lake Summer Camp answers your pon- dering. We believe a Christian Camp is im- perative. We feel responsible for the spiritual and physical needs of your child. Our staff is dedicated to the following goals and reasons for having Summer Camp: (1) To create an atmosphere in which love, security, and hope are trans- mitted to the campers, (2) To treat your child as an individual both in teaching him skills and developing his character, The Okanagan Academy Choir under sented numbers for Friday night vespers, (3) To support the efforts of the home by the direction of Mrs. Wes Negrych, vis- Sabbath morning services and a complete demonstrating a positive attitude toward ited the Calgary Church, May 14, 15, and religious program Sabbath afternoon. the family unit, patriotism, sound moral 16. They completed their tour with a secular judgment, and healthful living, (4) To The Okanagan Academy Choir pre- program Saturday night. help the camper make his decision for Christ according to the level of his readi- * ness, (5) To channel the energy of each camper into an area that will develop and achieve his interests and abilities, (6) To Interesting Investment Idea provide at least one opportunity to ex- perience group responsibility and creativ- ity in meeting the problems in everyday living and produce a meaningful witness. We feel that knowing the philosophy of our camp will help you make a more responsible decision for your child. We affirm that we will carry out the above objectives to the best of our abilities through the power of Jesus Christ. HERE ARE THE DATES: Junior Camp, ages 10-12, July 18-25 Youth Camp, ages 13-17, July 25- Aug. 1 Extended campers may attend either or both camps at Clear Lake, Manitoba L. E. JANZEN Mrs. John Dmyterko and Mrs. Lovyl beautiful orange and black lady bug to * * Marian of the Vermilion Sabbath School place on his ribbon. Each black spot on We can come to God with boldness encourage greater participation by their the lady bug represents 5c and there are students in Investment with their excel- ten of these on a lady bug. After com- only on the basis that we have faith in lent Investment Goal Device. pleting one lady bug they start com- Christ as our Mediator. SDA Bible Com- Each child who brings in 50c has a pleting another till their ribbon is full. mentary. VoL. 40, No. 12, JUNE 15, 1971 225

BRITISH COLUMBIA CAMP MEETING and attended church, and on the same HOPE CAMPGROUND, HOPE, B.C. day made his decision to be baptized. His July 16-24 wish is to attend our schools and pre- CAMP MEETING ORDER BLANK pare for service in the Lord's work. Name Address Quantity Price Total Double 1. ______Framed tent with bed: Single $15.00 Double Bunk 2. Extra Double Bed 2.50 3. Extra Single Bed 1.50 4. Extra Double Bunk 3.00 5. Table 1.00 6. Trailer ) Camper ) — Per Night 1.00 Lorne Chapman with Pastor H. White and the Tent Space) — (Maximum charge — 9 nights) White Bible team. Left to right: Pastor H. White, Ethel White, Lorne Chapman, Mike 7. Trailer or Camper space with electrical Augustine, and Lizzie Augustine. connection as available at outlets provided — Per Night 2.00 8. Sabbath Meal Tickets — Per Meal 1.25 — Half Portion .75 TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED Reservation for items 1 to 5 are for the full session only. Because of limited facilities and a growng attendance, it is impossible to reserve an exact location for your own tent, trailer or camper but your reservation will assure you a place on the grounds. Every effort will be made to provide for all who come. Those not holding reservations will be served on their arrival as accommodation is available. Food services will be available through the store, cafeteria and lunch counter. Sabbath meals will be provided only to holders of tickets purchased in advance. You may obtain tickets on the campgrounds or may order them direct from the Confer- ence office. Please note that they will not be sold on the Sabbath. Sabbath breakfast will not be served. All persons in attendance on the grounds must be decently and properly attired. While in attendance at Camp Meeting, all children and teen-agers must be accom- panied by their parents or responsible adults. In no case will children or teen-agers Front row, left to right: Vaness Capnerhurst, be permitted to remain unsupervised in tents, trailers, or campers. Tobacco, alcohol Connie Capnerhurst, Mrs. Esther Kragh. Back and narcotics of any kind are prohibited on the grounds. row, left to right: Tim Kosub and David Kosub. Please leave your pets at home. They will not be permitted on the grounds. Your reservations may be sent to the: Secretary-Treasurer Then on May 1, five more were bap- B.C. Conference of S.D.A. tized into our church family. They were Box 10, Mission City, B.C. Vaness and Connie Capnerhurst, Mrs. Esther Kragh, and Tim and David Ko- sub. When Pastor White made a call Chilliwack Baptisms four more candidates went forward and expressed their wish to be baptized soon. Six new converts were baptized into and study guides were brought to him by the Chilliwack Church by Pastor H. Mrs. Ethel White and Mrs. Lizzie Aug- We rejoice in their dedications, and White. ustine working faithfully as a team. He pray that the Lord will give the power of Lorne Bruce Chapman was baptized received the message with joy, accepted it His Spirit to guide His children as they on March 27. He was the "first fruits" of wholeheartedly, and studied with Pastor search for other earnest souls. the work of Gift Bible Evangelism begun White. He learned of the true Sabbath MRS. BETTY HUETHER in Chilliwack in February. The Gift Bible during the week, kept the next Sabbath PR Secretary Chilliwack Church

Official Organ of the CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE of Seventh-day Adventists, Carl IClam, Editor; Pearl I. Browning, Associate Editor. President, J. W. Bothe; Secretary-treasurer, Carl Klam. Canadiau Departmental Secretaries: Publishing, 0. A. Botimer; Public Relations, Lay Activities, Sabbath School, Radio-TV, W. E. Kuester; Missionary Volunteer and Temperance, R. J. E. Hillock; Edu- cational and Deferred Giving, P. W. Manuel; Public Affairs, D. L. Michael; Medical, E. A. Craw- ford, M.D. Issued semimonthly. Subscription price $2.00 a year. Second class mail registration (MESSENGER number 0912. Printed by Maracle Press Limited, Oshawa, Ontario.

226 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER

A wedding supper was served by the Vernon Conference Directory Church social committee and the bridal couple ADVERTISEMENTS received gifts and congratulations. They plan to establish their home in Saskatoon where CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE — J. W. Both*, Rates: Per issue, 40 words or less, $3.00; each Raymond is employed as a computer operator President; C. Klam, S3cretary-Treasurer; 1148 King additional word, eight cents. Display Adver- and programmer. Street East, Oshawa, Ontario. tising, $4.00 per inch. No advertising will be DESMOND E. TIMMER, Pastor accepted unless cash accompanies copy. Send all advertisements to your conference office for ALBERTA CONFERENCE — A. W. Kaytor, President; BUY AND SHIP — Attention all Europe-bound approval. M. D. Suiter, Secretary-Treasurer; 201-16 Ave., tourists. There's a German address you need in N.E., Calgary, Alberta. "No responsibility can be accepted for any your wallet. Would you like someone to meet misrepresentation or dissatisfaction arising from you at the airport with YOUR NEW CAR? any advertisement." Someone to procure those items you'd like to BRITISH COLUMBIA CONFERENCE — A. N. How, buy in Germany? For circular and price lists President; E. F. White, Secretary-Treasurer; Box 10, write to: Es-Te-A Sales Dept. (our German Mission City, B.C. ESDA) HAMBURG PUBLISHING HOUSE. In WESTERN TRAILER SALES — Selling mobile care of Mr. Rolf Naggatis, Grindleberg 13-17, 2 Hamburg 13, Germany. 21-10, 11, 12 homes 12 x 48 to 12 x 70. Also double wides MANITOBA-SASKATCHEWAN CONFERENCE — W. G. to 24 x 56. Squire, Glendale, Elmonte, Page, Statesman, Ambassador, Diplomats. Special dis- Soloniuk, President; W. J. Nepjuk, Secretary-Treas- WE TRAIN you to inaugurate your own part- urer; 1004 Victoria Ave., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. counts to Adventists. — Arnold Schmidts, time or full-time remedial reading service. We 370-B Begg Street, Swift Current, telephone presently have public school district demands 773-5688 Cont. we can not meet for specialists trained in our MARITIME CONFERENCE — J. W. Wilson, President; highly successful therapy programs. Excellent David Gay, Secretary-Treasurer; 451 St. O*org* St., openings for dark county evangelism with pro- Moncton, N.B. RADIANT COLOUR TV and stereo service. We fessional prestige in the community. Other of- repair colour, black and white TV, radios, ferings in communications, language areas and stereos, Hi Fi, etc. Service to all makes. Ask rehabilitation are posted in our bulletin. Write about our guarantee. For service call 742-9775, ST. LAWRENCE — R. M. Devins, President, 7250 Rue AVT Educational Laboratory, 8115 E. Brainerd Valdombre, Saint Leonard, Quebec. C. Klam, Trea- . 9-Cont. Rd., Chattanooga, Tennessee. 37421. 23-10, 11, 12 surer; 1148 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario. S.D.A. NURSE required for a medical clinic in. Yellowknife, N.W.T. Must be willing to partici- NEWFOUNDLAND — R. A. Matthews, President, 106 pate in local missionary activities. Write to H. Freshwater Rd.; St. John's, Newfoundland. T. Johnson, Administrator, Tarangle Associate Clinic, 12931-62 St., , Alberta. Please send "Messenger" material to your 29-10, 11, 12 conference editor who in turn will for- ONTARIO-QUEBEC CONFERENCE — Philip Moore., President; S. E. White, Secretary-Treasure►; 1110 ward it to CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER. King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario. REGISTERED Lab and x-ray technician, with clinical assistance experience, would like sim- ilar position in small community. Write Box 1174, Mission City, B.C. Conference Editors

Wedding BRITISH COLUMBIA — W. W. Rogers Messenger Deadlines ALBERTA — H. Larsen Deadline for copy TASCHUK-ALEXANDER Date of Issue Richard Taschuk of Vernon and Carol Alex- MANITOBA-SASKATCHEWAN — F. Williams ander of Armstrong were united in marriage at the Vernon Church on Sunday, May 16. At- June 30 July 15 tending the bride as matron-of-honour was her ONTARIO-QUEBEC — L. R. Krenzler sister-in-, Bonnie Alexander of , July 15 July 30 and her sister Karen as flower girl. Bob Hornia- MARITIME — J. W. Wilson chek of Rutland was best man and Robin Proc- July 30 Aug. 15 ter, Bible boy. Ushering the guests were Ray- NEWFOUNDLAND — R. A. Matthews mond Taschuk and Brian Bruchs. "Whither Aug 15 Aug. 30 Thou Goest" was sung by Raymond Kerr with Mrs. Virginia Bruchs, organist. ST. LAWRENCE — R. M. Devin

Mission Pageant on Sabbath at the Union Session .

Over 30 people in mission costumes represented the growth and expansion of our mission program. VoL. 40, No. 12, JUNE 15, 1971 227 Union Session (Continued)

Sabbath . . • Reported by THEDA KUESTER Sabbath morning — the highlight of the week! By 8:00 throughout the winter. Elder Larsen in turn presented Elder a.m. people started entering Calgary's large and modern Jubi- D. D. Devnich, who held an evangelistic campaign which the lee Auditorium to find choir bleachers in place, flowers bright- family attended, and who baptized them. He in turn presented ening the interior, and the stage all set for a thrilling day of Mr. and Mrs. John Friesen, who were baptized in December, climaxing meetings. 1970, and their children, four of whom are now pupils at Cal- Backstage there was a bustle of activity as mission costumes gary's church school. Elder R. A. Matthews dismissed the were donned, mikes checked, and lights tested. service with prayer. The Jubilee Auditorium is Calgary's largest auditorium, an In his sermon at the 11:00 hour, Elder Neal Wilson made impressive structure situated on a wide-sweeping hill overlook- his message personal to each one, declaring that God is speak- ing the city, visible for miles around. It seats 2,762, and with ing, not to a people only, but to individuals. "As persons," he its lower-floor rooms for the children's divisions, was ample said, "we constitute God's church." to care for the delegates and members from churches of sur- "Something happened at Calvary 1900 years ago," he pro- rounding areas. The 120 by 47 foot stage, with four wings, and claimed, "and that something could happen in Calgary in 1971." furnished with a grand piano and organ, was sufficient for all He went on to tell of a young man who had phoned him at the activities of the day. 2.00 a.m., telling him that he had just won a soul on the By 9:15, under the leadership of E. L. Stewart, voices were streets of New York. Together they shared their tears of joy raised in song, with the Sabbath school participants taking their over the telephone. When we can have the zeal and the devo- places on the platform at 9:15, under the direction of Super- tion of many of our young people, more souls will be won, not intendent W. E. Kuester. Following prayer by J. W. Wilson, only in a church or a meeting, but on the streets, or other un- the secretary's report, narrated by Mrs. W. E. Kuester, de- expected places. picted the history and growth of missions, from the time of Lunch time saw the reunion of many old friends, and lunches the departure of J. N. Andrews, our first missionary to leave prepared by the Calgary church ladies, were enjoyed in sunny the shores of North America, to our present time when 30,000 parks or the lower floor of the auditorium. Sabbath Schools are meeting in 193 countries, holding services A musical program after dinner directed by H. Feyerabend in nearly 1,000 languages. Over thirty costumed individuals relaxed and refreshed the hearers, and then Elder Dower represented countries in which Seventh-day Adventists are now preached the closing sermon of the session, calling for those working, and huge banners showed the growth of offerings, who had not taken their stand to make those final decisions from the first minimum offering of $700 in 1886 to $13,859,- we have to make if we are going to stand before Jesus, and 877.20, our latest figure for one year's offering. calling for a full and complete dedication on the part of all. Mission Spotlight, through the courtesy of the Southern John Rusk, pastor of the Botwood District in Newfound- Union, was introduced as the mission challenge, following land, and Matthys Weststrate, pastor of the Kitchener district which Dr. Percy Paul and Elder and Mrs. E. Skoretz were pre- in Ontario, were ordained at the close of the sermon, with sented as missionary appointees, due to leave their present posts Elder Bothe giving the charge. Elder Philip Moores welcomed within a few weeks for Africa and the Far East respectively. Elder Weststrate and Elder R. A. Matthews welcomed Elder Dr. Raoul Dederen, of the Andrews University Department of Religion, gave the lesson study, and a brass quartet from Rusk. A touching climax was the vocal rendition "So Send I Canadian Union College played a selection to close the Sab- You." bath School. And so ended the Ninth Quadrennial Session of the Seventh- An actual soul-winning experience, as a direct result of an day Adventist Church in Canada! And as individuals and Ingathering contact, was depicted in pantomime during the groups of friends left the great auditorium, it was with full Lay Activities period, followed by the presentation of Elder hearts, and determined spirits, that we as individuals, and as a Herbert Larsen and his 14-year-old son, Donald, who made church, must rapidly fulfill our gospel commission in anticipa- the Ingathering contact and held Bible studies with the family tion of that great day of the coming of our Lord!

Elder and Mrs. E. Skoretz, under mission ap- Elder Matthys Weststrate (left) and Elder John Rusk were ordained to the gospel ministry pointment to the Far East, are presented with a Sabbath afternoon. With them are their wives. Elder N. C. Wilson, Elder Philip Moores, Elder golden cord by Elder W. E. Kuester, represent- L. L. Bock, and Elder J. W. Bothe. Next to Elder Bothe, not showing, is Elder R. A. Matthews ing an unending circle of prayers and offerings who welcomed Elder Rusk to the ministry. from those in the homeland.

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