Volume XLII, No. 18 Oshawa, Ontario September 30, 1973 Disaster Hits Yorkton. Manitoba By S. H. GALLANT, Lay Activities Secretary, Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference August 27, 1973 in the late afternoon turned out to be a very dull and darkened day. Black clouds appeared on the horizon and within minutes strong winds began to beat upon the city of Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Hail stones began to fall and then the tornado struck. After it was all over, the pastor's wife, Mrs. Hiebert, looked out her front window and there she could see the church school with the west wall entirely missing, the roof was practically gone and what a terrible sight just one week before school was to commence. Nevertheless, we must praise God that this took place prior to the beginning of the school year. How tragic it could have been with children seated in their classroom and all of a sudden the roof was gone and all the debris began to fly. How wonderful it is that we can claim the promises of God when he has stated that we are found in the hollow of His hand and that He protects us continually View of the west wall of the school auditorium as it crumbled from from the storm. May I add that the damage to the building the high winds. Elder W. G. Soloniuk looks on. amounted to approximately $25,000.00. As we looked over the disaster scene we could see many homes with windows shat- tered and many roofs swept away. Someone walking down the street said, "Could this be the end of the world?" The next evening, Elder Soloniuk and myself had the privi- lege of witnessing the disaster scene and also meeting together with the Yorkton Church members. Though they had been sad- dened because of the loss of their church school, they were of good courage knowing that all things work out to them who love the Lord. Someone mentioned while prayer was being of- fered "Is it or could it be that the Lord is trying to tell us something?" After a short visit and discussion, the Rebuilding Committee was nominated and at once they were at work again trying to renovate the building so that it could be put to good use where Christian education can once more become effective. Next morning the church elder and some of his associates along with Pastor A. Hiebert made a visit to the mayor of the city, Mr. Bailey and they presented to him the need that was found within their church. Mayor Bailey immediately phoned some of the directors of the city and they found a school which In the foreground is the auditorium stage. As you look into the classroom (up the stairs), you will notice that the roof is also had been closed because of the idea of turning it into a library. missing. Therefore, they stopped the entire program and turned it over to the Yorkton church members where their young students may continue on with their education. I must say that the mayor was very generous because he stated that we do not have to pay any rental fee, just utilities. As we look at this disastrous scene we must remember that God's hand is still over all. How thankful we must be that even though the winds of strife take effect upon the material things of this earth, God's providence is still found in the midst of His people where He guides, protects and leads. I would like to encourage each and every one to please be faithful for when the final test will come, when the four winds of strife will blow, when all evil will be let loose, how much we need to be prepared for that day in order that we may be One block west of the school a home was under construction and able to stand to face the test and finally rejoice throughout all nearly completed. All that is left is the bathtub in the middle of the eternity. floor. Elder Okuno Ordained to Gospel Ministry

the Canadian Union, gave the charge; Elder Carl Klam, treas- urer of the Canadian Union, extended the welcome, and Elder Philip Moores, president of the Ontario Conference, offered the ordination prayer. Elder Okuno received his B.S. degree in chemistry in 1934, and later his M.S. degree in chemistry and bacteriology from the Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. His service outside the church included being Research and Control Bacteriologist for the Swiftwater Laboratories of the National Drug Company in Philadelphia: and later, from 1947 to 1958, chief bacteriologist for the same firm. He entered the service of his country in 1942, and in 1946 was promoted to Major, Medical Service Corps, and returned to civilian status. In 1965 he retired from the U.S. Army Re- serve with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, having served as a reserve officer for 31 years. In 1951 he was baptized by Elder T. E. Unruh, and in 1958 entered the publishing work of the Church. Two years later he Left to right: Elder C. K. Okuzio who was ordained at the Ontario camp was appointed assistant publishing secretary for the East Penn- meeting; Mrs. Okuno, Elder Philip Moores, Elder Carl Klam, and Elder J. W. Bothe as he gave the ordination charge. Elder W. W. Fordham is sylvania Conference. In 1963 he accepted the call to the staff standing at the back. of the Book Department of the Review and Herald Publishing Elder Clifford K. Okuno, effervescent secretary of the Cana- Association, and in 1967 he joined the Periodical Department dian Union Publishing Department, was ordained to the gospel as a field representative and advertising manager, from which ministry June 23, at the time of the Ontario Conference Camp post he came to Canada in his present capacity. Meeting held in the Centennial Hall in Toronto. Elder and Mrs. Okuno have two daughters and two sons, with Elder W. W. Fordham, associate secretary of the North the two daughters and one son married. American Regional Department of the General Conference, THEDA KUESTER, Correspondent delivered the ordination address. Elder J. W. Bothe, president of Canadian Union

Marriage and Family Counselling Program Becomes a Reality

Loma Linda University will be offering for having proper training available to ciplinary program, drawing on the re- for the first time this fall a much-needed those who expect to serve the church and sources of several departments and program in Marriage and Family Coun- the community in this capacity, but there schools in the University. selling. has been no graduate program within the Besides serving students enrolled for Breakdown of the family unit is be- denomination. a master's degree, it will provide clinical coming more frequent and emotional Loma Linda University's new program training for pastors and others who qual- scars remain on those involved. This will train marriage, family and child ify in the helping professions. problem is not just a general community counsellors and will also provide coun- Directing the new program are Betty problem; it is critical enough among selling service for families in the com- Stirling, Ph.D., professor of sociology, Seventh-day Adventist Church members munities around Loma Linda. and Fred Osbourn, Th.D. associate pro- to demand serious attention. The master's degree program is de- fessor of applied theology. Peter Strutz, Many church members prefer taking signed to give the student a broad back- their problems to a Christian counsellor ground for understanding marriage, fam- Ph.D., chairman of the department of with similar values to their own. It is im- ily and child problems, to prepare him to psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, portant to meet this need with sound take part in the helping process of coun- along with other members of the faculty Christian professionals. selling, and to help him know when and are assisting in the development of the In the state of California the law will how to make proper referrals in connec- program. soon require counsellors to have an ap- tion with marriage and family problems. Further information about the pro- propriate master's degree and clinical An important feature of the program gram is available from the Graduate training in marriage, family and child will be the integrating of theory with School, Loma Linda University, Loma counselling. This will intensify the need practical experience. It is an interdis- Linda, CA 92354.

Official Organ of the CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE of Seventh-day Adventists, Carl Klam, Citiladian Union Editor; Pearl I. Browning, Associate Editor. President, J. W. Bothe; Secretary-treasurer, Carl Klam. Departmental Secretaries: Publishing, C. K. Okuno; Ministerial, G. E. Knowles; Public Relations, Lay Activities, Sabbath School, Radio-TV, W. E. Kuester; Missionary Volunteer and Temperance. R. J. E. Hillock; Educational, P. W. Manuel; Public Affairs, D. L. Michael; Medical, H. W. Gimbel, MESSIEKGEIN M.D. Issued semimonthly. Subscription price $2.00 a year. Second class mail registration number 0912. Printed by Maracle Press Limited. Oshawa, Ontario.

306 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Ontario and Quebec —

YOUTH CONGRESS 7:30 p.m. Friday, November 2 Two Locations: Toronto Jr. Academy 555 Finch Ave. W. and also College Park Church Oshawa 9:15 a.m. Sabbath, November 3 Oshawa Civic Auditorium 99 Thornton Rd. S. Thickson Rd. Exit north to Champlain East to Thornton Rd.

PARTICIPATING GUESTS

• J. Hancock, World Youth Leader

• Princess Alice Siwundhla, Author of Alice Princess and My Two Worlds

• E. H. J. Steed, World Temperance Leader

• T. H. Blincoe, Andrews University

• Discussion Group Leaders

J. Hancock • Youth in Sacred Music Concert Princess Alice

Items from the Richmond Hill Church, Toronto After a two-year absence we were this school, and a young man of whom happy to have the Arthur Blake family he is very proud. Our prayers go with visit us and spend some time in our them as they help to finish the work in midst. They had returned from their this part of the world. second term in the mission field of Li- * beria. They know the price of service in this difficult field, having left a dear At a recent Sabbath service we were little one sleeping over there. They gave pleased to see four children dedicated to a second term of service leaving their the Lord by their parents. Pastor Pearse two older children in the homeland. spoke of the great responsibility given to Soon they return for a third time to the parents to guide these little ones in such work they love and the place their hearts a way they may have a place in the are. Kingdom of God. In a Sabbath service we heard from Those dedicated were: Baby son of brother and sister Blake of the good Mr. and Mrs. Ron Geonelli; Baby Trudy progress in our school in Monrovia. and her sisters Erica and Lorna, children While Arthur is on the teaching staff, of Mr. and Mrs. Borsos. We thank God sister Blake has her own two girls to for these little ones in our Sabbath teach at home. One of brother Blake's School. former students is now the principal of LIL ABRAMS, PR Secretary

VoL. 42, No. 18, SEPTEMBER 30, 1973 307 Ontario Camp Meeting By PHILIP MOORES, President, Ontario Conference

The Ontario Camp Meeting weekend holds memories for Features like the Willowdale Chorale, the West Toronto about 4,000 people who made their way to the Centennial choir, the Harveylite Quartette, etc., plus speakers like W. W. Center Auditorium in Willowdale. Children and youth separ- Fordham, L. G. Lowe, G. E. Vandeman, Voice of Prophecy ated to the North Mount High School Auditorium, to the To- group and C. Dale Brusett gave a spiritual lift to all. Some had ronto Junior Academy Auditorium, and the Willowdale Sev- difficulty in hearing all that was said but the good fellowship enth-day Adventist Church for special services. of brothers and sisters seem to make it all very worthwhile.

A portion of the Camp Meeting audience filling the Centennial Auditorium in Willowdale. YOU NEED JESUS

Elder F. C. J. Pearse Memories leads the song serv- for ice under the Camp four thousand Meeting motto: "You people. need Jesus."

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The Willowdale Chorale with members from the Willowdale and other Adventist Churches in Toronto and directed by Jerry Belonio, was only one of the musical groups at the Ontario Camp Meeting.

The Juniors join the space age in sending gospel literature in gas filled balloons to neighbouring towns. Pastor Don Donesky led in this venture. The results may not be known for some time.

Steve Bassam and his lovely wife, Nancy, from the royal line of the kingdom of Siam tells the story of her conversion from Buddhism to Ad- ventism. It was a thrilling story.

Ontario and Quebec Camps

By L. A. KRENZLER, Communication Director '

Many Camps were held in Ontario and Quebec this summer. for a weekend. In western Ontario we had twenty-seven children at a camp con- Camp Frenda opened with an adult Camp Meeting the first ducted by Doug Hosking. This camp is on the shore of a beauti- week of July. Then followed the Co-ed Teen Camp, Junior Boys, ful lake. Junior Girls, Family Camp, Medical-Ministerial Camp, Litera- Eben Eden Camp was busy this summer. About fifty people ture Evangelists Camp and West Toronto and Perth Avenue attended a French Family Camp near the middle of July and Churches Family Camp. about thirty-five came to the English Family Camp for a week- The weather was good most of the time and everyone had a end. Forty-four young people were registered for the Junior good time. We are glad for the social, spiritual and physical exer- Camp. The Quebec Literature Evangelists gathered at the Camp cises at our camps. It is a time to relax and yet be busy too.

Camp Frenda Camp Meeting . . .

Elder A. G. Zytkosky (left) from the General Conference. Dr. T. H. Blinco (right) from Andrews University pro- vided the spiritual food at the Frenda Camp Meeting. Relaxation was a part of the program at the Frenda Camp Meeting.

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Frenda Camp Meeting—Continued

Pastor Earl J. Parchment, director of Co-ed camp, has the campers around the flag pole beside the lake. This is a peaceful place to come apart to meet with God.

The Harvilights quartet sang at the Frenda Camp Meeting.

, - Elder Emerson Hillock, centre, MV Secretary of the Canadian Union Conference, taught archery at the Co-ed Camp at Frenda.

The highlight of the Frenda Camp Meeting was the baptism. Pastor H. L. Schander, one of the speakers during the week baptized a brother and sister, Rafel and Merissa Carrasco.

Saturday night the king, queen, prince dnd princess were crowned. From left to right: Larry Dooks, prince; Penny Haughland, queen; Steve Barlas, king; and Karen Terry, princess.

Frenda Co-Ed Camp . . .

Lisa Vaverka stains some driftwood.

Crafts were enjoyed as taught by Mrs. Kathy Glanzer. Bunny Bernreiter, left, and Penny Haughland, worked diligently to make nice things. Bunny was baptized at camp by Pastor Terry McComb, Camp Pastor.

310 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Portuguese Evangelism in Toronto

Top picture shows the group that at- tended the first Portuguese Sabbath School in the Toronto Ukrainian Church following the It Is Written meetings of 1969. By September 1972 this group had developed into a group of twelve baptized members. September 1973, marks the termination of one year of evangelism. With the September baptism we will have a membership of eighty-one baptized members. Bottom picture shows a typical church attendance in the summer of 1973. H. FEYERABEND, Pastor Toronto Portuguese S.D.A. Church

Woodland Park Church Investiture By A. N. WHITE, MV Secretary, Ontario Conference

The very first Investiture to be held in South River was conducted recently by Pastor A. N. White.

Elder A. N. White, MV Secretary of the Ontario Mr. Frank McMiller, standing at right, and Dr. Conference, presenting tokens to those being First MV Investiture class pose in bright sun- Hilda Rainda, second from right, with Pastor invested. shine just after they had received the tokens. White and the MV Class at the Investiture.

(Article on Woodland Park Church Nutrition Classes Will Appear in Next Issue of the "Messenger") VOL. 42, No. 18, SEPTEMBER 30, 1973 311 Branson Hospital — in the Role of Community Vegetarian Workshop

MRS. ELSIE SOKOL, Director, Food Service and Dietetics, Branson Hospital

Sixteen years have passed since the North York Branson view and published some of the highlights of the materials pre- Hospital opened its doors in service to the community. Time sented. This brought to us a new lot of enquiries by telephone has recorded much in the way of change in the hospital, such and letters. Another such workshop is requested in the near as added services and professional studies, modern equipment, future by many in the Toronto area — because of their want- added facilities in major construction, as well as staff increase ing to know the foods and best method in order to change to ranging from a core of 25 to a possible 1025. a vegetarian diet. The Dietary Department from the start faced the challenge The first week following the newspaper write-up we re- of presenting a meatless diet — in a new community, and merit ceived approximately 290 letters which by now has increased the acceptance of such, while also maintaining a balanced diet to more than 450 letters, all denoting a sincere interest in pattern. There were phases of acceptance, and rejection, of vegetarianism and the need for guidance in its application. questioning and adhering, of enquiring, and enjoying, all Numerous telephone calls have kept us extremely busy to through the years. Many hundreds of patients have spoken provide such answers as are possible by telephone. Educators sincerely of appreciating the knowledge of a less meat diet in Nutrition, Food Columnists, etc. request specifics such as — and its value in having applied it. This we felt has been an ac- nutritional values, the caloric content, and the products to use complishment by way of teaching healthful eating habits as alternates for meat proteins especially as applies in diet through the years. therapy. This in itself has provided concrete evidence of the From time to time Nutritional Classes have been conducted existing interest. The possibility and responsibility to provide in the Hospital Auditorium and have been well received. Re- the answers at this time cannot be over-estimated. The warmth cently, nationwide interest, and public concern about vegetar- and appreciation of the many we have dealt with has been an ianism has become a direct challenge to us, and one which inspiration in itself. requires positive, concrete and prompt answers. On July 5, the Toronto Star requested a second interview The reasons for this are several: such as a less-meat diet and the privilege to visit the cafeteria of the hospital. This was contributing favourably towards better health; the supply of granted by Mr. A. G. Rodgers, the Administrator. A three- meats becoming inadequate to meet the demand; and the high hour interview was conducted and several pictures were taken. costs of meat making it almost prohibitive to purchase by They were intrigued with the special meal which happened to many. With these facts facing the public, there is now no doubt be featured that day and also with the posters, which were set as to the validity and urgency of adapting to a meatless or up as a teaching measure to portray the nutrient values of less-meat diet. each type of food served at that meal, and other posters by Along with this awakening is also the concern of nutritional way of contributing points of interest. inadequacies as is recognized by the Department of Health, During the interview such questions as these were asked: Ottawa, following the health survey conducted across Canada. As never before, this surely presents opportunities, responsibil- 1. Will you be conducting any courses in the near future, or ities, and privileges to meet the challenge, by presenting the at least by Fall and would it be possible on a weekly basis? health principles we represent, and have the information so 2. Would you be willing to submit for print on a weekly basis necessary to meet the present needs. educational facts to teach Vegetarianism? The Dietary Department of the hospital felt it imperative 3. Would you consider co-operating with TV in providing once again to conduct a very concentrated course on Vege- materials for a teaching program to inform the public on tarianism and Nutrition, especially before the summer holiday Vegetarianism and Nutrition? months crowded in on us. This was due to the constant in- 4. Would you find it possible to give lectures to groups, such quiries coming to us by telephone calls, and by mail following as students, assemblies, Home and School (parent groups), the televised program presented by Larry Solway of vegetarian Church groups or whatever other group who may find it im- foods as served by the Branson Hospital Dietary Department. perative to obtain this type of information? Though we did no advertising in the newspapers it was en- 5. Can or do other Dietitians come to this hospital for some couraging to have a very excellent attendance — 98% non type of internship, so they too can help cover the interest Seventh-day Adventists with 230 registering for the course. and need as it is so evident this will be on the increase? Suitable posters were placed in various supermarkets, and in the hospital lobbies. The planned time of 2 hours for the These types of nutrition workshops are only possible be- meetings was of necessity extended to 31/2 hours each evening. cause of the willingness and co-operation of a very fine staff Four Dietitians were present in order to assist in answering who contribute by assisting in the preparations of the foods, questions as groups gathered, following the actual lectures and printed materials and being usherettes at the time of the meet- demonstrations. A tasting buffet proved to be a delightful ex- ings. The same enthusiasm is exhibited by those who on our perience, as they were able to evaluate this "new protein" by staff are non-members as those who are — because they are taste and sight. Informative printed materials were supplied, persuaded of the values and the necessity of conducting such and food products were on display to portray varieties avail- a program. Their support is greatly appreciated. able. The Life and Health magazine on Vegetarianism was Recently, lengthy interviews have been held with several also provided. newspapers, Chatelaine magazine, the CBC radio and CFTO The majority who attended had never encountered such a radio. The Toronto Star is requesting specially planned and diet, and marvelled at the variety, the tastiness, and the possibil- prepared food fact materials to teach healthful living and ities in preparing the usual type of dishes — yet meatless. Their vegetarianism. Their reason for requesting this from the Dietary participation, enthusiasm and appreciation was a stimulant to Department of the Branson Hospital, though Toronto has those of us who made the presentation. Those who assisted in more than 40 hospitals is "Because this hospital is out doing presenting the program felt it was a rewarding experience. something in the community to alert and teach healthful living Following the course the Toronto Star requested an inter- and also you are the only ones who can tell us how to change

312 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER to meatless menu and maintain a balanced diet. Your Com- ways and means to implement the now recognized "Vegetarian munity Nutrition Classes are so helpful, and meeting a great Diet". need". As requests come to us from many people across Canada as No one can now doubt the acceptance of a vegetarian pro- well as our immediate area — we recognize how impossible it tein diet by many of the public. The urgency is to get it to the is for us fully to satisfy these inquiries. We trust ere long, the people now, in answer to the existing inquiries which are ex- pressed in many ways, from every walk of life. Our experience full need of this type of education will be planned for, and here can be repeated many times — wherever it is made known met in every province. "The challenge to change was predicted by presentation of scientific facts, and provision of practical two years ago, it is with us now".

The auditorium at Branson Hospital was nearly filled to capacity at the meetings on vegetarianism.

(See Back Page for Article from Quebec) ti Manitoba Saskatchewan — Portage La Prairie Five-day Plan to Stop Smoking Portage La Prairie Church completed City's Rotarians at their monthly dinner, ates reported that they had somewhat their second Five-day Plan to Stop Smok- and visited many schools in the city, giv- lost the "Battle" by going back to one ing. All registrants were successful in ing demonstrations with "Smoking Sam" and two cigarettes respectively, but ex- their enthusiastic effort to "kick the and showed the film "Countdown" which pressed their determination to eventually habit". made a tremendous impression on all who win the "War" against the smoking habit. In charge was Bill Johnston who jour- saw it. They also volunteered to assist in what- neyed all the way from Lumsden, Sas- So impressed were the more than 1,600 katchewan to spend the concluding week students who saw it, that many of them ever way possible to help others at future of his vacation in Portage La Prairie. begged their parents to call the advertised Five-day Plans. Also supporting the Plan During this time he was interviewed by phone numbers and request registration were two local medical practitioners who Radio CFRY of Portage which gave ex- for the next Five-day Plan. were on hand to field questions from the tensive publicity prior to the commence- At an "Alumni Get-together" the fol- audience. ment of the Plan. He also spoke to the lowing week, only two of the nine gradu- RANDY JAMES, Local Elder

Alberta — News Notes from the Health Education Center Calgary, Alberta Miss Helen Huff from Carrington, Alberta Conference Temperance Secre- EDUCATION GUIDANCE — A Child North Dakota has joined the staff of the tary in addition to his duties with the Management Program recently developed Centre as secretary to the Executive Di- Centre. by Mrs. Harry Van Pelt as part of the rector. She replaces Mrs. Herb Unruh. Elder and Mrs. Harry Van Pelt pre- Centre's Family Life Programs. Elder Miss Huff begins her new position Oc- sented the "PEG PROGRAM" at the tober 1. Volunteer Park Church in Seattle, Wash- Roger Ferris, pastor of the Volunteer Elder Harry Van Pelt, MPH, executive ington, September 14-16 and 21-23. The Park Church in Seattle invited the Van director of the Centre, has been named "PEG PROGRAM" is the new PARENT Pelts as part of his fall health evangelism

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program for the community. left for mission service with her husband the Big Four Building at the Calgary Mrs. Rae Lee Cooper is the co-ordina- Dr. Jack Hoehn. Stampede July 7-14. The emphasis was tor for the Centre's Cooking and Nutri- The Health Education Centre in con- on Vegetarian Cooking. The booth was tion School which begins October 10. junction with the Calgary Seventh-day staffed by volunteers from the church She replaces Mrs. Deanne Hoehn who Adventist Church operated a booth in and a number of young people.

Ordination at Camp Meeting

Four workers of the Alberta Conference were ordained at camp meeting. From left to right: Elder A. W. Kaytor, president of Alberta Conference; Elder and Mrs. M. Graham, Youth Di- rector and Educational Secretary of Alberta Conference; Elder and Mrs. L. Cooper, newly appointed Lay Activities Secretary of Alberta Conference; Elder and Mrs. D. Melashenko, Con- ference Evangelist; Elder and Mrs. N. 0. Matthews, president of Canadian Union College; Elder J. W. Bothe, president of Canadian Union Conference; Elder Lowell Bock from the Gen- eral Conference; Elder C. Klam, treasurer of Canadian Union Conference.

Joins Alberta Conference Staff A new addition to the Alberta Conference office staff is Elder Lowell Cooper, the newly appointed Lay Activities and Com- munication Secretary. He was born in Alberta and received his education at Cana- dian Union College and at Andrews University. He was pastor of the Peace River District for the past four years and was or- dained at Camp Meeting. Mrs. Rae Lee Cooper was born in California and attended Columbia Union College, Canadian Union College and Pacific Union College. She has a major in Music and Secretarial Science. The Coopers were married in 1967 and have two children, Jondell, age 21/2 years, and Todd, age 15 months. We pray the Lord will richly bless Elder Cooper and his wife and family as he takes up his new responsibilities in the conference.

Alberta Temperance Exhibit at Local Fair The Loyalist church members decorated, equipped and staffed a Temperance booth at the Coronation Fair on August 15. The display featured demonstrations by Brother John Hasz using Smoking Sam. Many effective posters regarding the evils of to- bacco were displayed — some supplied by the Canadian Cancer Society. A second feature focused attention on The Way Out literature as well as Listen magazine. There were 295 pieces of literature given out. A few of the ladies who staffed the booth during Fair time are pictured. Left to right: Audrey Letniak and her mother, Mrs. Lila Letniak and Mrs. Elaine Sankey. Members who worked until closing time reported difficulty in closing down the demonstrations using Smoking Sam. En- thusiasm and interest ran so high we are assured of an even better reception next year. This is our first year at the Corona- tion Fair, but from all reports it won't be the last! Our desire is that many of our good friends and neighbours will benefit from such an exhibit and attend our Five-day Stop Smoking Plan when conducted in their town.

314 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Alberta Medical-Ministerial There's a Good Heaven to Seek Conference How Can I Get There? The annual Medical-Ministerial Con- How can I get to heaven? Should I on Sabbath morning and his continued ference for the Alberta Conference "work like the devil" to get there, or participation throughout the weekend, re- brought folk in record numbers to the should I just lay back, take it easy, and sulted in an informative and enjoyable Seventh-day Adventist Camp at Bowden, let the invisible strings of faith pull me time for all. September 7-9 to hear Dr. Jack Provonsha up? I still don't have all the answers; in of Loma Linda University. Why not be certain, I thought! So with fact, I don't even know all the questions The well-received presentations by Dr. that in mind I packed my sleeping bag yet. For that reason I'm going to the next Provonsha probed the theme of "Sin and and drove to Alberta's new Seventh-day Bible conference on October 6-8 when Grace Where Therapy and Salvation Adventist Camp at Bowden on August 24, the topic will be a continuation of the sub- Meet". Lively question periods indicated where a Bible Conference was being held. ject — RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH. the interest and thinking sparked by Dr. The topic of discussion — RIGHTEOUS- Provonsha. NESS BY FAITH! Why don't you pack your bed roll and On two occasions during the weekend Elder Buddy Kruger from Colville, enough food for two days and come Mrs. Nancy Van Pelt conducted meetings Washington, kept the thoughts of the forty along too? It will be worth it! (I hear for ladies only. Topics of discussion were: people in attendance directed on the topic. that Heaven is pretty nice!) "Winning Ways for Winsome Wives" and Buddy's own thoughts on the subject KEITH LEAVITT "The Art of Wifely Persuasion". and his pointed questions for us to ponder, Associate MV Leader along with Dr. Farag's opening remarks Calgary Central S.D.A. Church

Alberta Bible Conference October 6 - 8

"It is not possible for us to drift into heaven. . . . If we do not strive to gain an entrance into the kingdom, if we do not seek earnestly to learn what constitutes its laws, we are not fitted for a part in it. Those who refuse to cooperate with God on earth would not cooperate with Him in heaven. It would not be safe to take them to Dr. Jack Provonsha of Loma Linda University outlines his thoughts with the aid of a chalk board. heaven."—"Christ's Object Lessons," page 280. British Columbia — Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Celebration Baptism at Kamloops Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eckert of Win- field, B.C. celebrated their 50th wedding On June 23, two ladies were baptized anniversary with an open house on July in the Kamloops Church. They were 26, 1973. Mrs. Lesley Bray and Mrs. Roberta Par- Many friends, neighbours and relatives sons. The rite was conducted by Ed helped them to enjoy the beautifully Stewart, the former pastor. decorated, tiered cake and refreshments served. Mr. and Mrs. Eckert were both born in Russia. Mr. Eckert came to Canada in 1910 with his parents who made their home in Rosenfelt, Manitoba. Mr. Eckert came to Brown, Manitoba, in 1913. They were married by Elder Henry Berg in 1923. To this couple was born one son, Walter. The Eckerts lived in places such as Inglis, Manitoba; Lumby, B.C.; Peoria, Alberta; Cherryville, B.C., before resid- ing in Winfield, where they have lived for the past thirteen years. Friends and relatives came from Win- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eckert. nipeg, Vancouver, Penticton, Kelowna • and Vernon for this happy occasion. The May God continue to bless this couple A / couple were the recipients of many cards, in the years to come. Mrs. Lesley Bray and Mrs. Roberta Parsons. gifts and good wishes. MRS. MABEL GERTZ

VOL. 42, No. 18, SEPTEMBER 30, 1973 315 British Columbia Camp Meeting

Trailers, campers and tents gradually left the shade of the busy hands responded daily to the more than 30 personnel Douglas Firs that shelter the eleven-acre campground. The who guided these activities. mountains look down on an empty grounds. Camp Meeting, The crafts for "camp and community" were part of a three- 1973, for B.C. Adventists is over. fold program of inspiration, recreation and instruction that In the esthetically beautiful surroundings came the inspira- filled each day with programmed activity. tional messages of H. M. S. Richards, Dr. M. Maxwell, Ben The health message was not among the missing at Camp Liebelt, Dr. H. Coffin and many others. J. Reynolds Hoffman Meeting. Rather, daily presentations brought instruction to and his nightly messages of last-day events in the light of Bible further assist us to "glorify God in our bodies." An extra- and Spirit of Prophecy prediction caught, taught and moved curricular but well-supported part of the health presentation the minds of the record attendance of over 4,000. was a weight-control program held each day under the direction of Pastor Ron Whitney and assisted by several Conference doc- Brothers Bill and Wayne Dull and Ron Crary in the youth tors. Psychological and dietary factors involved in wholesome auditorium stirred the young people into deeper fellowship nutrition based on Spirit of Prophecy and scientific data were with God. New decisions of dedication to the Lord, His presented. church and its principles were made. Satan is working dili- Delegates to the triennial session met on Sunday and Mon- gently to destroy. Some of his tools are permissiveness, im- day to lay plans, care for Conference business and elect of- modesty and crumbling of absolutes. Revival and reformation ficers for the next three-year term. President A. N. How, Sec- move toward a revived emphasis in Christian witnessing. The retary-Treasurer E. F. White, along with the other depart- team had much to share in this important aspect of Christian mental heads were returned to office. living. The announcing "gong" of the bell that called to worship is Symography, string craft, basketry, lamp making, plastic silent for another year, but the ring of the message will follow lacing — these are but a few of the exciting crafts provided long with the attenders of the 1973 B.C. Camp Meeting now for the younger set. Approximately 250 enthralled faces and ended. Camp Meeting As the Camera Saw It . . .

One of the sparkling presentations from the children's division was the violin quartet. The children with their miniature violins are Jim White, Of course, CUC is always a part of the Camp Meeting program. Here, Denise White, Kimberly Ames and Brenda White. Larry Ilchuk with the school group is making their presentation.

Crafts were an important part of the Primary-Junior program. Pastor Bob Pastor and Mrs. Lamont Murdoch brought three of their lovely ponies for Burton and Pastor Harris check the crafts as they watch a Junior hard at the children to ride at Camp Meeting. They were a real hit. The response, work. we imagined from -ahorse's point of view, was "better than hoped."

316 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER B.C. Camp Meeting—Continued

Del Delker looks on as Pastor H. M. S. Richards thanks Mrs. Irene In the mod-oriented youth auditorium, the traditional gospel was pre- (Santos) MacKinnon of Vancouver who donated a gold medal and an sented in many appealing ways. ancient vase to the Voice of Prophecy. Sister MacKinnon received the valuable awards in the Israeli Bible contest in Jerusalem. Mrs. MacKinnon was Irene Santos then. She now lives in Vancouver and in addition to her other duties is honorary consul for Brazil.

An impressive part of Camp Meeting was the ordination of evangelist Verne Snow. Evangelist Snow had just completed a crusade in Winnipeg Pastors How and White, re-elected President and Secretary-Treasurer, are where eighty souls were baptized. Pictured above, left to right, are flanked by Elder Okuno of the Canadian Union and recording secretary, Pastor A. N. How, Evangelist and Mrs. Snow, Pastors A. R. Mazat, J. W. Anne Lennox, at work during a business session. Bothe and Lowell Bock.

News from Rutland Dr. Finn Hestdalen gave his August the worship service. He spoke about artifacts were on exhibition, such as Health Tip at Sabbath School on Aug- archeological excavations which proved lamps, pots, vases, jars, bottles and coins. ust 4. He stressed the importance of the validity of the Scriptures. * * weight control and strenuous exercise for He was introduced to the young people On August 11, Floyd Peterson, re- physical fitness. "Give the heart a chance at their meeting by his sister, Mrs. cently returned from Zambia on fur- to beat 120 times a minute for 10 to 15 Doreen Druitt. He showed pictures of lough, showed pictures at the MV hour. minutes a day, five days a week," he his excavation work at Caesarea. Many He showed many kinds of antelopes said. hours of strenuous labour were spent in roaming the plains and his children, * * unearthing pottery and other remains. LuCindy 5 and Charlane 11/2 , with their Dr. Kenneth Vine, chairman of theol- Every find had to be cleaned, recorded, pet duiker. The Rusangu school where ogy on the LaSierra campus, spoke at drawn or photographed, and saved. Many Floyd had been teaching science has

VOL. 42, No. 18, SEPTEMBER 30, 1973 317 many beautiful buildings built by the Missionaries Leave for Island of Guam Zambian government. It has 600 board- ing pupils from 13 to 18 years of age. To this school Murvin and Eloise Kneller will soon be going and the Petersons re- turning. Floyd is the brother of Mrs. Fritz Wirtz, Kelowna, and his wife, the former Eileen Perry, is the daughter of Alec Perry, Rutland. * * * The Vacation Bible School held in the Okanagan Academy had around 170 children registered. The greater number were from non-Adventist homes. Mrs. Audrey Teranski, the pastor's wife, di- rected the school and was very thankful for the large number of helpers who Marty Ytreberg Sylvia Ytreberg rallied around her to take care of the Marty and Sylvia Ytreberg, formerly treasurer of the Island Mission. Their three divisions, to tell stories, to lead the with the B.C. Conference, are leaving singing, to play the piano, to serve juice address will be P.O. Box EA, Agana, for mission service on the Island of and help with games. Mrs. Horniachek Guam. Marty will serve as secretary- Guam 96910.

Worker Changes in B.C. A number of worker changes have taken place in B.C. in the last few months. Pastor Bob Tetz, formerly of the Vernon District, is now the Youth and Temperance Secretary for the confer- ence. Dr. Wendell Danielson is Dental Secretary and Dr. G. McMorland is Medical Secretary. Mrs. Pat Clarkson is Health Secretary. Dr. McMorland is on ~: the staff at the University of British Some of the children who attended the Rutland Columbia. Dr. Danielson is in private Vacation Bible School. practice. Mrs. Clarkson, formerly of gave a talk each day on Character Build- LaSierra College, is with her husband, ing. A cardboard building was erected Pastor John Clarkson, the new Steward- by adding a block each day. The Peter- ship Secretary. sons and Mrs. Rieseberg, returned mis- Pastor Harold Beavon from Idaho has Bob Tetz, B.C. Youth Director. sionaries, entertained the children with returned for a period of service. Pres- slides, stories and artifacts. The Tryn- ently, he and his wife are living at Port chuk girls played their instruments and Hardy. the Whippy children sang in a trio. Many Pastor and Mrs. Osborne Lee and fam- parents attended the closing exercises. ily, who came to us from the Maritimes, Follow-up work is being planned to take are stationed at Chetwynd. care of the interest aroused. Pastor and Mrs. Peter Fritz now have BERTHA E. WARNER, Press Secretary care of the Vernon District. They came Rutland Church to us from Michigan. Pastor and Mrs. David Ellis now have care of the new Grandview District. The Ellis' originally came from New Zealand. Evangelist Tom Knoll and family are the latest additions to the B.C. staff. The Knolls came from Virginia. Brother Brother and Sister Knoll and their two children. Knoll is a graduate of Andrews Uni- versity and was with the field school in Vancouver in 1968. The Knolls with their two children, Rebecca and Thomas, will be with Evangelist Snow in a crusade at Bella Coola to start with. 318 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER MV Investiture at Westminster Andrews University Announces Church Doctorate in Theology Elder Bob Tetz, newly-appointed Youth Director of the B.C. Conference A fully accredited doctoral program dinarily seek to obtain the Doctor of led out at the MV Investiture service at in theology at Andrews University has Theology degree. Westminster Church on June 6, 1973. A been announced by Dr. Richard Ham- Students may choose a concentration total of 32 J MV pins were awarded. mill, president of AU. The program will in biblical studies, including languages Also, about 70 MV honours were earned begin in June, 1974. and literature, archaeology and history, by the Pathfinders throughout the year. The Doctor of Theology degree pro- and exegesis and theology; or a concen- This concluded the activities of the West- gram is the second doctorate to be of- tration in theological studies, which in- minster Thunderbird Pathfinders for an- fered by the SDA Theological Seminary. cludes historical and systematic ap- other year. Our club membership for the A program for the Doctor of Ministry proaches. year was 30 Pathfinders. After the In- degree began in June, 1973. The uni- The Doctor of Theology program re- vestiture we still had a couple of base- versity also offers a third doctorate in ball games. All in all, we had a good quires two years of formal course work the area of education. beyond the master of divinity degree or year. its equivalent, and a formal dissertation. H. ZINNER According to Dr. Siegfried H. Horn, dean of the Seminary and director of the In contrasting the two doctoral de- Th.D. program, "The primary purpose of grees now offered by the Seminary, Dr. * advanced studies leading to the Doctor W. G. C. Murdoch, director of the Doc- of Thelogy degree is to help provide tor of Ministry program, noted, "The Winfield Vacation Bible School teacher-scholars in the fields of biblical Doctor of Ministry degree is a profes- studies and theology for the Seventh-day sional degree which develops expertise Adventist Church. in reaching people and in preparing for "It seeks to acquaint the student with ministerial work, whereas the Doctor of his Christian heritage and the findings of Theology degree is an academic degree biblical scholars," he continued, "and to which develops expertise in teaching and teach the religious and ethical values of research." the Judaeo-Christian religion as found in "The Doctor of Theology degree is the Scriptures and as understood by well known in all the world," commented conservative Christians in general and Dr. Hammill. "It is one of the most dif- Adventists in particular." ficult degrees to obtain and is respected Dr. Horn noted that in view of the everywhere." demanding and highly specialized na- All inquiries regarding admission to the ture of the studies involved, only per- program should be addressed to the sons planning for a life-time academic Dean, SDA Theological Seminary, An- career as teachers of religion in a col- drews University, Berrien Springs, Mich- lege, seminary, or university should or- igan 49104. The Junior group with their teacher, Solomon Kruger. The Winfield SDA Church held its eleventh consecutive Vacation Bible School July 3 to 9 of this year. The av- AWR Europe Celebrates erage attendance was 47. Of these only Second Anniversary three children were from Seventh-day Adventist homes. October is second anniversary month for Adventist World Radio/Europe. On The closing program always brings us October 1, 1971, AWR began broadcasts from Lisbon, Portugal, in 14 languages for great joy when we see the large number of non-Seventh-day Adventist parents at- 11 hours per week. Since then the weekly shortwave schedule has increased to 14 tending. hours and 16 languages. Another Northern European language is to be added before People who cannot be enticed to attend any other type of SDA function will the year's end. AWR Manager Allen Steele says mail count has steadily climbed to its come to VBS closing exercises because they are interested in seeing and hearing present monthly rate of about 500 letters. A series of special programs from Europe their children perform. will be aired on October 7, 14, 21, 28 by VOAR. Perhaps those people in the VOAR May God bless the leadership of VBS so that many precious lambs, along with listening area will want to hear these audio reports of the radio work on the continent. their parents might be brought into the ALLEN R. STEELE, Manager Kingdom. MRS. MABEL GERTZ Adventist World Radio/Europe

"One well-ordered, well-disciplined family tells more in behalf of Christianity than all the sermons that can be preached. Such a family gives evidence that the parents have been successful in following God's directions, and that their children will serve Him in the church. Their influence grows; for as they impart, they receive to impart again". — "The Adventist Home", P. 32.

VoL. 42, No. 18, SEPTEMBER 30, 1973 319 BOOK REVIEWS

You know the old cliche about good Conflict (taken from Great Controversy) a Huntington memorial hospital. The things coming in small packages? Well, and Gems of Thought, an interesting col- Loma Linda hospital helicopter has even just for kicks let's take a new look at that lection of quotes on prayer, the Holy been called twice by the military to assist old idea. When it comes to books, the say- Spirit, Christian experience and a dozen in patient transfers. Last month, 15 flights ing might just be true. Lately we've been other topics. were made, about an average number per positively inundated with tiny little publi- If health is your thing, you may want month, says Mr. Meyer. cations on an endless variety of meaning- to start a collection of pocket-sized health On occasion, the helicopter has been ful and important subjects. We've eval- care aids, such as ABC's of Feeding Your called on the more dramatic but second- uated these and offer here a few comments Family, Basic First Aid, Guarding Your ary mission as air ambulance at the scene for your consideration. Family's Health, Preparing for Mother- of an accident. A person seriously hurt The three little books that rated tops hood and It's Your Baby. somewhere in the wilderness of the San with us, by comparison, all belong to the The best thing about all these tiny Bernardino mountains is only 12 to 15 same family: the Uplook Series. The first, books is their tiny price tag: not one of minutes from Loma Linda University Jesus Christ in the Jerusalem Times, de- them sells for over 500 and some are even Medical Center or any other modern scribes the activities of Jesus as they might less. hospital in the San Bernardino or River- have been reported in an imaginary news- SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING side area. paper run by a small liberal minority. FOR? Though the helicopter service costs a Since Jesus and His followers did attract PAULA BECKER little more than a surface ambulance, considerable attention among the people Director of Public Relations there are exceptions. A helicopter ride of Jerusalem, it's logical to assume that he Southern Publishing Association out of the mountains, for example, may would have made the local paper, if there even be cheaper, says Mr. Meyer. The had been one. How would the ordinary, helicopter charges are based on a per newspaper-reading citizen react to the minute of flying time figure, whereas news of Jesus? We'll leave that for you to LLU Medical Center surface ambulances cost per mile. Both find out. Helicopter Proving types of transportation also have a flat Changing Problems into Challenges is rate in addition to the other charges. one of the most practical "free advice" Effective for Critically-ill "We're on call 24 hours a day," says publications we've ever seen. Suppose you Patients Mr. Meyer. "And we'll go anywhere lose your job and although you're emin- LOMA LINDA — It was an experi- we're asked." Two pilots and three atten- ently qualified in your field, you are still ment many thought would fizzle when the dants are assigned to the helicopter. If unemployed after six months of pavement first hospital-owned and operated emer- there is a need, a physician or specialized pounding? Is God shutting doors in youl- gency helicopter went into service last technician such as an inhalation therapist face on purpose? This obviously personal year at Loma Linda University Medical also makes the flight. experience account would be invaluable Center. But during the past 15 months, For the past three years, the Loma to anyone in similar distressing circum- more than 150 critically-ill people have Linda helicopter has been retained for the stances. been flown to some of the best medical California 500 car race at Ontario Motor I'm Free is a personal experience of care facilities in southern California. And Speedway. It sits in the infield of the track another kind. A young girl, free to do requests for the helicopter are becoming in case a driver is critically injured during whatever she wishes with her life, goes more frequent, reports Norman H. the race. Fortunately, Mr. Meyer adds, down every avenue imaginable in search Meyer, University Medical Center assis- we've never had to use the helicopter for of fun and excitement. Drugs, alcohol, tant administrator. that purpose. sex — but she is never really free until Most of the work of the helicopter in- The helicopter service has been so suc- she discovers Christ. An excellent book volves transferring patients from one hos- cessful that a second S-55 will go into for freedom-loving young people. pital to another, he says. Any hospital in service in November. It will be jet- That's the cream of the little book crop, the area can request the use of the heli- powered, thus adding more speed and but there are dozens more. For the Chris- copter to take one of their patients to any greater lifting capacity to the aircraft. It tian family there's Starting Your Own other hospital. So in many cases, the ser- will be the primary helicopter with the Home, Enjoying Your Preschooler, Pre- vices of Loma Linda University Medical one presently flying used as the backup. Teens can be Fun, and Love Thy Teen- Center are not used at all on a flight. Both will have room for three litter and ager. Two advantages cited by Mr. Meyer for one ambulatory patients. For inspiration of various kinds, you using the helicopter to carry patients in may enjoy When Winter Comes, a discus- critical condition are speed — the big * sion of how adverse experiences can be- Sikorsky S-55 cruises at about 100 miles come an opportunity for growth; It's Up per hour on the most direct route possible to You, which explains what is involved — and sophisticated medical emergency Life's Joy in making correct decisions; When God equipment on board. A fully-trained at- God gives us joy that we might give; Intervenes, some thoughts on how God tendant on each flight can use such equip- makes His message clear, even to people ment as an EKG cardiac monitor, defib- He gives us love that we may share; who aren't listening; and Unbottled Poi- rillator, oxygen and suctioning aids, and Sometimes He gives us loads to lift son, a look at the problems caused by even a special incubator when babies That we may learn to bear. people's destructive emotions. make the flight. For life is gladder when we give, Doctrinal discussions come in small To date, the helicopter has flown pa- And love is sweeter when we share, sizes too, including a two-book set on tients as far north as Sacramento, from And heavy loads rest lightly, too, "the sweet sounds of ecstasy"—glossolalia Bakersfield to Santa Monica, and even (speaking in tongues). Two Ellen G. landed in the Rose Bowl, the nearest When we have learned to bear. White contributions are the Impending landing site that could be found close to —Quotable Poems

320 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Weddings

ZACHARY-CAMPBELL SUKOW -NICHOLS NILSON-GOERTZEN August 12, 1973 was a memorable day for a On Sunday, July 1st, a beautiful scene was On the afternoon of May 20, 1973, relatives young couple when Lucille Campbell, daughter witnessed at a quaint log chapel at Moberley and friends gathered in the Mission Seventh-day of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Campbell of Williams Lake, B.C. by friends and members of the Chet- Adventist Church to witness and share the Lake, B.C. became the beautiful bride of Gary wynd Seventh-day Adventist Church. Here happy occasion of the marriage of Heather Ber- Zachary, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Zachary Gladys Karen Nichols and Edwin John Sukow nice Goertzen, daughter of Mrs. Patricia of Sandy Lake, Manitoba. were united in marriage. Goertzen, to Allan Gordon Nilson, son of Mr. The attendants of the bride were: Mrs. Dallas The bride was given in marriage by her and Mrs. Oscar Nilson of Summerland, B.C. Campbell, Miss Lynda Erickson and Miss Shar- mother Mrs. Mildred Nichols who also ren- The guests were ushered into the church by ron Schaber. The groom's attendants were: dered a beautiful wedding prayer in music. Bruce Scroggs and Ron Goertzen, cousins of the Dallas Campbell, Dan Erickson and Bill Spang- Mrs. Sylvia Sukow was the matron of honour bride. ler. The candle lighters were Brenda Zachary and Mr. Richard Sukow the groom's brother Heather was attended by Joylin Dick as maid and Glenn Zachary. Rochelle Weller was the was the best man. of honour, and the bridesmaids were Nora Ber- flower girl and Kenneth Campbell was the Bible Following the ceremony a buffet-style recep- gey and Lori Hirschkorn, cousin of the bride. boy. tion was held on the lawn of the church, Wanda Hoppe, niece of the groom, and Larissa Three beautiful selections were rendered for where best wishes were extended to the newly Goertzen, cousin of the bride, served as flower this special occasion: Mr. and Mrs. Glen Frie- weds. Brother and sister Sukow plan to make girls. sen sang "Hand in Hand," Mr. Harvey Brucks their home in Fort St. John. Oran Hoppe, brother-in-law of the groom was sang "Take My Hand", and during the signing May the Lord add His blessing to this newly the best man and the groomsmen were Alan of the register Miss Karen Kay played "Still Is established Christian home. Clark, a friend of the groom, and Terry Nilson, The Night" on her marimba. As the wedding OSBORNE LEE, pastor brother of the groom. scene came to a close the groom sang "Sweet- Bible boy Lauri Stoyanowski, nephew of the est Story Ever Told". Mrs. Dean Bonlie was groom, presented the Bible to Elder Matt West- the pianist and Mrs. Harold Dawes played the strate who performed the ceremony. organ. CROMBIE-SPANGLER Music was provided by Mrs. N. Tkachuk, or- Following the wedding recital the bridal party A beautiful wedding scene had taken place ganist, and Wendy Thorne who sang "Each met with their friends and loved ones at the in the Red Deer, Alberta S.D.A. Church on for the Other" and "0 Perfect Love." Youth Centre where refreshments were served August 26, 1973 when two young hearts had After the wedding service, friends and rela- and many wonderful gifts presented. been united into one family. Bernice Spangler, tives enjoyed a pleasant reception where they Lucille and Gary are returning back to Union daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Spangler became bestowed upon the newly-weds their gifts and College, Lincoln, Nebraska where Gary will be the bride of Edwin Crombie from Nipawin, Sas- well wishes. completing his education in the field of Business. katchewan. May the newly established home of Allan and We wish this young couple many of God's The attendants of the bride were: Mrs. Lil- Heather at Williams Lake, B.C. be blessed of blessings as they journey hand in hand to- lian Haynes, sister of the groom and Kathy God and be a forestaste of Heaven. gether. Martell, niece of the bride. Those attending the MATT WESTSTRATE, Pastor S. H. GALLANT groom were: Donald Crombie, brother of the Mission SDA Church COSTELLO-DIMINYATZ groom and Bill Spangler, brother of the bride. On Sunday, August 26, 1973, the Vancouver The candle lighters were Kim and Cameron Seventh-day Adventist Church was the setting Stokes, friends of the bride. The Bible boy was ERICKSON-WIWCHAR for a lovely wedding when Miss Patricia Gale Trevor Stokes and the flower girl was Tracy Wendy Irene Wiwchar and Bob Bryan Erick- Diminyatz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stokes. son were united in marriage by Elder Harold Diminyatz of Burnaby, B.C., became the bride Beautiful selections were rendered by Mrs. Dawes at a beautiful candlelight ceremony on of David Allen Costello, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Weber entitled "0 Perfect Love" and July 1, 1973, in the Williams Lake Seventh-day Richard Costello of Coeur d'Alene. Idaho. "The Lord's Prayer". Trudy Comm assisted at Adventist Church. Attending the bride were Miss Frances Aust was the maid of honour the organ. Darlene Rachul as maid of honour, Louise Smith and the bridesmaids were Miss Linda Costello, As these two young lives establish their new and Lynda Erickson as bridesmaids, and Yvonne sister of the groom, Miss Joy Egolf and Mrs. home in Nipawin. Saskatchewan, we do wish Wiwchar as flower girl. Arthur Erickson was Beverley Jakovac. Attending the groom were them God's blessings as they journey together best man while Rodney Smith and Dan Erick- James Boyes; Randy Diminyatz, brother of the hand in hand with their Lord Jesus Christ. son were the other attendants and Clarence and bride; Jeff Thomas, cousin of the groom; and Following the wedding recital, the wedding Ron Wiwchar were ushers. Dan Erickson sang David Amoroso. Young Susie Hegedus was the party met for light refreshments where many The Lord's Prayer, Harvey Anderson sang flower girl. relatives, friends, and loved ones met to enjoy Whither Thou Goest and Mrs. Harold Dawes Misses Glenda and Debbie Kiselbach rendered the evening together. was organist. A reception, under the direction appropriate music on the organ and piano. At S. H. GALLANT of Mrs. Linda Bergey, was held in the Legion the conclusion of the wedding prayer in the Hall. May God's blessing go with Bob and ceremony, Miss Lawrilee McGregor and Don Wendy as they establish their home in Williams Gamble sang a duet petition to God. Lake. KNOPP-HYDE MRS. GLENN FRIESEN, Press Secretary Following the service in the sanctuary, a de- On June 11, 1973, Ruth May Hyde and Lloyd lightful reception was held in the lower audi- David Knopp were united in marriage In torium of the church. The program was under the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Warburg, HASZ-SCHABER the direction of Dr. Ralph Diminyatz, uncle of Alberta. Pastor Ben Kuhn of Silver Creek, B.C. A lovely wedding was solemnized August 26 the bride. performed the ceremony. in the Rosebud Church at Beiseker, Alberta. by We wish for Dave and Patti the rich blessing The bride was attended by Louise Dunn as the writer, uniting Irma Schaber and John of God as they establish their new home as a maid of honour along with bridesmaids, Mrs. Hasz in marriage. light from which the truth of God may shine Shirley Ratzlaff, sister of the groom, and Mari- The bride was attended by her sisters. Mrs. forth. lyn Jones. Brock from Iron Bridge, Ontario, and Mrs. A. W. ROBERTSON, pastor Vancouver Church Attending the groom as best man was Manley Grabo from Lacombe, Alberta. Hyde, brother of the bride. Bob Ratzlaff, broth- The groom's attendants were his brothers, KAVUR-IGRACKI er-in-law of the groom, and Ed Knopp a Jim Hasz and Don Hasz. Melvina Hill and Barry The College Park Church was well filled on cousin, were groomsmen. Grabo sang "I Love You" and "The Wedding Sunday, April 12th, 1973, with relatives and Glenda Knopp, a cousin was in charge of the Prayer." friends who had gathered to witness the mar- guest book. Ushers were Stan Ratzlaff and Bob A large reception was held in the Rosebud riage of Veronika Igracki and Miraslav Kavur. Hamilton, cousin of the bride. S.D.A. Hall. Pastor Grabo was Master of Cere- Given away by her father, Mr. Paul Igracki, Pastor Carl Wessman and Caroline Knopp monies for the program which followed. Many Veronika looked beautiful as she entered the were soloists during the ceremony. Mrs. Irene lovely gifts were received by the happy couple. church. She wore a dress of white silk, and Comm, an aunt of the groom, was organist. We wish them God's blessing as they establish carried a posy of white roses. Her attendants Many friends and relatives, some travelling their new home in Coronation, Alberta. who were attired in different shades of blue from Ontario. B.C.. and California, were present A. W. KAYTOR silk dresses were, Maid of Honour, Violet for the occasion. The happy couple are estab- Igracki and the bridesmaids were Daniella Ladi lishing their home near Warburg, Alberta. and Sylvia Zamboki. The best man was Dr. MATTHEWS-ELLIS Vlado Copp and the ushers who carried out their Lily Ellis and R. Brian Matthews were united duties very well were, Vlado Scerbin, Steve in marriage by the groom's father, Elder Ray Ladi, John Markovic, Mike Bjelica, Danny NISCHUK-PUDNYK Matthews, on Sunday August 12, 1973, at the Manestar, and little Zoltan Ladi was the Bible Leighton Nischuk and Joanne Pudnyk took Willowdale Seventh-day Adventist Church. boy. The guests were received at the church by their wedding vows on August 5. 1973, in Sharing in the joys of this happy occasion were Marika Zamboki who was in charge of the the Willowdale Seventh-day Adventist Church. the bride's mother, who gave her in marriage. guest book. The music for the wedding was The ceremony was witnessed by the best man, Mrs. Audrey Chalker, served as Matron of hon- provided by a Yugoslavian group and Don Lorne Nischuk, brother of the groom, and Isaac our. Donna Brooks and Linda Degard as brides- Marsanic was the soloist. Pastor D. J. Handy- Zavachkowski, and by the bridesmaids, Joice maids. Attending the groom were David Davies sides, who is the resident pastor performed the Pudnyk. sister of the bride, and Bernadine as best man, and Larry Pazitka and Daryl wedding ceremony. He gave the newly weds Trenchuk. The acting Bible boy was Ward Dooks as ushers. words of good counsel and urged them to set up Bruce. Carol Longard sang a solo accompanied by "The family altar" in their new home. From The beautiful service was conducted jointly Mrs. Ralph Janes at the organ. Susan Longard, the church the young couple with their guests, by Pastor Schander and Pastor H. Heghesan. was guest book attendant. drove to Holiday Inn, Oshawa, where a splendid The couple will reside at Canadian Union Col- A lovely reception was held at the Heritage feast was enjoyed by all. Our good wishes go lege where Leighton is studying for the minis- Inn with William Longard, uncle of the groom with these two young people and we pray that try. We wish them God's richest blessing as as Master of Ceremonies. God will richly bless them as they enter a new they set up a Christian home and prepare for The bride and groom are residing in Willow- life together. the Master's service. dale. Ontario. May the good Lord bless in this MRS. D. J. HANDYSIDES H. HEGHESAN, pastor home that has been established. College Park Church, Oshawa, Ontario Canadian Union College R. A. MArniaws

VOL. 42, No. 18, SEPTEMBER 30, 1973 321 LIFE IS SO SHORT DOREY - Clifford Clarence Dorey of the Dart- TAYLOR - John Albert Taylor was a member mouth Seventh-day Adventist Church was sud- of the Vancouver Central Seventh-day Adventist denly and tragically drowned at the church pic- Church for many years. The memorial service Let's smile and be kind-life is so short nic at Sandy Lake, Bedford, on August 19, 1973. was August 17, 1973, at Roselawn Funeral Born in Halifax in 1947, he was the son of Chapel in Vancouver with interment at Forest And most of the way so rough, Samson and Muriel (Hutt) Dorey of Halifax. Lawn in Burnaby. Surviving are: his wife, He had originally trained as a commercial cook Anne; son, Ronnie of Vancouver; three daugh- The times are trying, the road upgrade, and had worked in the N.S. Hotel and at Dal- ters, Mrs. Bev Lacey of Haney, B.C.; Mrs. Carol- And always trouble enough. housie University, but because of Sabbath work ine Celico of Horsefly, B.C.; Mrs. Lorraine Ed- problems had recently given up that line of wards of Chilliwack, B.C.; also three sisters. Yesterday's hurts we'll try to forego- work and at the time of his death was engaged Brother Taylor sleeps in the hope of the Resur- in janitorial work at the Shearwater navy base. rection morning. And tomorrow's cares can wait, Baptized in 1964 by Elder Reynolds, Clifford A. W. ROBERTSON, Pastor had been faithful to the church. Just this sum- Vancouver Central Church Today with diligence let us keep mer he had attended all of Camp Meeting, the day before his death he had recorded the church WETTSTEIN-Connie Lynne Wettstein was born Our hearts from the strain of hate. service and at the picnic had things all set up March 19, 1958, at Langley, B.C. On the evening to play music for the enjoyment of all. of June 21, 1973, her earthly sojourn came to a Clifford was buried from the Dartmouth tragic end as the result of an auto accident. Life is too short for spite and revenge, S.D.A. Church that he helped to build. Elder Connie had a friendly, outgoing personality J. D. Blake and Elder A. J. Mustard together that made her a general favourite with every- And paying back wrong for wrong; conducted the funeral. Burial was at the Hill- one. She enjoyed doing things, whether it was crest Memorial Gardens in Lower Sackville. helping in her mother's bakery, assisting in Try patience and love and forgiveness, Left to mourn are his parents, Samson and Cradle Roll at Sabbath School or singing with Muriel, his brother Fred of the Ottawa Church, the Freedom Singers. Meet slights with a smile and a song. three step-brothers, Vernon, Cecil and Halton, She loved the Lord and gave her heart to him and three step-sisters, Olive, Myrna and Shirley. early in life. She was baptized at the age of The sad world with all its repining, eleven. Connie will be sorely missed by her parents, Its bitterness, care and tears, SNOW - Lucy Brown Snow, beloved wife of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Wettstein of Surrey, B.C.; Cyril Snow, passed quietly to her rest July 1st, her sisters. Shirley (Mrs. Oakley) of California, Needs the wealth of your loving kindness 1972 at the North York Branson Hospital. She Marilyn (Mrs. Billock ) of Illinois; her brothers, To sweeten the sin-soiled years. suffered much over a long period, with great pa- Leslie of Surrey, and Tim and Rick at home. tience. and was a blessing to all who visited her. Many other relatives and friends will greatly Born in Newfoundland in 1894, sister Snow miss her also. came to Toronto with an aunt at the age of six- She was laid tenderly to rest in Langley Lawn Yes, life is too short to be hateful, teen. Three years later she married Cyril Snow Cemetery where we are certain she will arise on and shortly after this she became a member of that glorious morn when Jesus comes again. Or scorning any you meet, the Awde St. S.D.A. Church. In 1917 the family W. E. BERGEY, Pastor moved to suburban Toronto, leaving them far Then strive to be pleasant and gentle, from the S.D.A. Church. Being a musical per- son she joined the choir of a nearby United COOK - Leroy Edward Cook was born in Always to smile and be sweet; Church, where she sang for some twenty years. Marshall, South Dakota, July 10, 1889, and When the Willowdale S.D.A. Church was es- passed to his rest in the Enderby, B.C. hospital For the sunshine of love is needed tablished she became a member there, trans- on July 23, 1973. at the age of 84 years. As a To warm the world with its light, ferring later to the Richmond Hill Church, young man, our brother came to Alberta and where her husband joined her through his bap- lived in the Rimbey district. Here he was bap- And to shed abroad its effulgence tism. Sister Snow held her Faith dear and lived tized into the church and was a faithful mem- it faithfully to the last. ber of the B.C. Conference Church until his To bless humanity's night. Left with a loving memory of a wife and death. He also lived in the Peace River country mother is her husband Cyril, her three sons: and McBride, B.C., where he was employed in Douglas, Lorne and Howard; four grandsons, the lumbering industry. He moved to the Arm- Margaret S. Hall and three great-grandchildren. strong area twenty years ago and lived at Deep -"Treasury of Funeral service was held in the Jerret Funeral Creek on the farm of Karl Jensen. For the past Chapel with the message of hope and comfort two years he has lived in the Willowdale Home, Quotable Poems" given by Pastor F. C. J. Pearse. She awaits the Armstrong. In 1972 Brother Cook was honoured call of the Lifegiver in the Thornhill cemetery by the Voice of Prophecy by being chosen to just across the road from their home, where her receive the complete Bible on tape narrated by husband still resides. his friend and radio pastor, H. M. S. Richards, Sr. L. ABRAMS, P.R. Secretary These Bible passages on tape were a great com- Richmond Hill Church fort and blessing to him as he listened intently (Rec'd September 13, 1973) and shared with others these Bible messages. Our brother was always cheerful, always cour- OBITUARIES ageous. Having given his heart to the Lord many HORNE - Jayne Home was born October 31, years ago, his faith in his Saviour was a strong, 1890 in Prince Edward Island and passed to her living faith. With Job his testimony was ". . . rest in Swift Current, August 3, 1973 at the age All the days of my appointed time will I wait. ILCHUK-Sandra Jane Ilchuk, youngest daugh- of 82 years. till my change come. Thou shalt call, and I ter of John and Evelyn Ilchuk, was born May Sister Horne became a faithful member of the will answer Thee. Thou wilt have a desire to 30, 1967. She passed to her rest July 27, 1973, at Regina SDA Church when she was baptized un- the work of Thine hands." (Job 14:14, 15). Left the age of six years, as a result of a tragic ac- der the direction of Elder R. A. Wallcot in the to cherish his memory are one nephew, William cident in Simcoe, Ontario. late '50's. She had loved the church members and Cook of Enderby, and many friends and brothers Mourning their loss are her parents, Mr. and had come to worship from Sabbath to Sabbath. and sisters in the faith. Mrs. John Ilchuk of Vermilion, Alberta; two As our beloved sister was laid to rest in the DESMOND E. TINKLER sisters, Sherrie and Bonnie; two grandmothers; Riverside Cemetery in Regina, we trust that the one grandfather; one great-grandfather; a great angels of the Lord have marked her resting SHOLLENBURG - Brother Lyle Trevier Shol- aunt, Mrs. W. Pedersen; and a host of aunts, place so that when Jesus will return she will lenburg died as the result of a bee sting, August uncles, relatives and friends. be brought forth to that glorious resurrection 14, on his farm in the Sukunka Valley. He was Services were held in Vermilion, conducted by morning where she may be reunited with her haying at the time of the accident. Elder A. W. Kaytor, president of the Alberta loved ones and those with whom she had the Lyle was born in Keppel, Saskatchewan, on Conference, and assisted by Pastors N. D. Sayles wonderful fellowship in knowing her Lord and September 6, 1922, and at the age of twelve he and Arthur Zaft. Interment was in the Vermilion Saviour Jesus Christ. was born again into the Advent faith. After mov- Cemetery. She awaits the call of the Lifegiver S. H. GALLANT ing to Chetwynd, he interested Joyce Nickolson on that great resurrection day. in the Message and Elder L. Bock married them N. D. SAYLES, Pastor on October 30, 1950. They made their home at LANG - Sister Freda Lang was born November mile 10 in the Sukunka Valley where both 17, 1913 at Carbon, Alberta and passed to her Martha and Jean, their two daughters, shared LOCKE - Robert H. Locke, a retired physical rest at Calgary, August 24, 1973 after an illness the work and joys of frontier life. therapist and a resident of Mountain View, Cali- of several months. Her childhood and early It was a happy day for the Shollenburgs fornia, died June 4, 1973, at Grant-Cuesta Con- years were spent in the Carbon area and it was when other Adventists moved into the district valescent Home after a lengthy illness. He was here on January 31. 1931 she was married to and a church was organized - Lyle and Joyce 70. Edwin Lang. She was baptized into the Rosebud being charter members. Lyle served the church Locke was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Seventh-day Adventist Church in July of 1946 as local elder, Sabbath School superintendent, April 5, 1903. He lived at Mountain View, Cali- by Elder D. D. Neufeld and has remained a Lay Activities leader and will always be re- fornia, until he became ill more than four faithful member since. Since 1949 she was a membered for the many times he played his years ago. member of the Calgary Church. guitar and sang. His passing will be felt not Until his retirement in 1957, he worked as a Sister Lang is survived by her husband, Ed- only by the church but the community as well. physical therapist for Dr. Reuben Stutch in win; a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Lake of Duchess, Nearly 400 people attended the funeral service San Mateo. Alberta; and a son, Alton of Winnipeg; her in the Chetwynd Church. Interment followed on Robert Locke was a member of the California parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hoff of Carbon; the hillside overlooking his beloved valley. Physical Therapists Association and the Sev- two sisters and one brother as well as six grand- He is survived by his wife, Joyce. and two enth-day Adventist Church in Mountain View. children. daughters, Martha and Jean, all of Chetwynd; He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jessie B. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder A. W. his father, George Shollenburg of Grande Locke; his sisters, Mrs. Madge Fry of McBride, Kaytor, Conference president, assisted by L. Prairie; one sister, Mrs. Thera Gordon of Port- B.C., and Mrs. Ruth Wirsz of Columbia, Mary- Cooper and M. D. Suiter. She rests in the Rose- land; one uncle and aunt of Portland, Mr. and land; and several nieces and nephews. bud Seventh-day Adventist Church cemetery Mrs. L. Bagel; two nieces, Ina Seidel of Barrier, Funeral services were held June 6, 1973, at the awaiting the call of the Lifegiver. B.C., and Shirley Penner of Chilliwack, as well Mountain View Seventh-day Adventist Church. M. D. SUITER as a large circle of friends. Pastor Ron Myers Interment was in Alta Mesa cemetery in Palo Secretary-Treasurer officiated. Alto, California. Alberta Conference RON MYERS, Pastor 322 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER NEEDED ADVERTISEMENTS Books for building libraries in SDA Lan- Rates: Per issue, 40 words or less, $5.00; each guage School Evangelistic Centers in Korea. additional word ten cents. Display advertising Spirit of Prophecy books, Denominational $6.00 per inch. Ten per cent discount per in- sertion for three or more consecutive insertions History books, Doctrinal books, Devotional without copy changes. No advertising will be books, Commentary sets, all of these with a accepted unless cash accompanies copy. Send religious or church history tone will be ac- all advertisements to your local conference of- fice for approval by either the president or ceptable and usable for our library in our treasurer. Language School Evangelistic Program. "No responsibility can be accepted for any During the past 12 months more than 100 misrepresentation or dissatisfaction arising from any advertisement." persons have been baptized through the ef- forts of our student missionaries working in the English Language School Programs in Korea. If you can donate books to these Evangelistic Centers they will be a real bless- ing to the people here. Send them to: The Heritage Family to Appear Across Canada SDA English Language School The Heritage Family will be appearing gospel favourites, their music has brought Evannelistic Program across Canada while on an extensive Cana- blessings and enjoyment to both young and P.O. Box 1243 dian-U.S. tour this fall. The Heritage Family old. Seoul, Korea has been in this full-time, self-sustaining min- Four albums have been released on Word (Sept. 30) istry for over two years and since the begin- Records, Canada, and two are being released ning continue to see the effectiveness of this fall by Word Records, Waco, Texas, the gospel music as a successful means in evan- world's largest producer of religious music. gelism. Tickets will be available at the local Chris- They have been heard by thousands from tian book store or may be purchased at the Please send "Messenger" material to your coast to coast, travelling thousands of miles door of the concert hall in your area. General conference editor who in turn will for- and giving hundreds of concerts. Presenting admission is $2 and children under 12 will be ward it to CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER. their unique sound of both contemporary and admitted free. The Heritage Family — 1973 Ca nadian October Concert Tour Conference Editors Kennedy Road Tabernacle BRITISH COLUMBIA — W. W. Rogers October 7 Brampton, Ontario ALBERTA — L. Cooper 9 St. Catharines, Ontario Calvary Church MANITOBA-SASKATCHEWAN — S. Gallant 89 Scott Road ONTARIO-QUEBEC — L. R. Krenzler MARITIME — J. W. Wilson Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg University Auditorium 15 NEWFOUNDLAND — R. A. Matthews 515 Portage Avenue QUEBEC SDA Church Association — P. Moores 16 Swift Current, Saskatchewan Contact: Golden Rule Book Store 239 Central West Conference Directory

17 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Holy Cross High School Auditorium CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE — J. W. Beth., 18 Three Hills, Alberta Civic Auditorium President; C. Klam, Secretary-Treasurer; 1148 King 20 Edmonton, Alberta Alberta College Auditorium Street East, Oshawa, Ontario. 21 Kelowna, British Columbia Centennial Auditorium ALBERTA CONFERENCE — A. W. Kantor, President; Rutland, British Columbia M. D. Suiter, Secretary-Treasurer; 201-16 Ave., N.E., Calgary, Alberta.

BRITISH COLUMBIA CONFERENCE — A. N. New, President; E. F. White, Secretary-Treasurer; Let 10, WANTED IMMEDIATELY—Full-time employee Mission City, B.C. Institutional Services/ESDA for our law binding department. Experience in area of craftsmanship, such as leather work and Reorganizational Opening printing desirable, but not a requirement. Indi- MANITOBA-SASKATCHEWAN CONFERENCE — W. G. vidual must be one who takes pride in neat and Soloniuk, President; W. J. Nepjuk, Secretary-Treae- September 4, both eastern and western offices accurate work and is willing to assume respon- urer; 1004 Victoria Ave., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. opened for business and service to the field. sibility for the law binding department. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. MARITIME CONFERENCE — J. W. Wilson, President; The U.S. has been divided into the following Send resume by air mail. Clifford Patterson, Secretary-Treasurer; 431 St. zones. Contact direct the IS/ESDA office Manager George St., Moncton, N.B. allocated to your territory: Parkland Bookbindery Box 426, COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Alberta QUEBEC SDA Church Association — P. Moores, Presi- IS/ ESDA - EAST: Atlantic, Columbia, Lake, Sept. 15 (2) dent; S. E. White, Treasurer; Box 128, Westmeunt, Northern, Southern Unions. Montreal 215, Quebec. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IS/ESDA - WEST: Central, North Pacific, NEWFOUNDLAND — R. A. Matthews, President, 106 Applications for the position of maintenance Freshwater Rd., St. John's, Newfoundland. Pacific, Southwestern Unions. man are now being accepted. This is a chal- Office hours open for service are: lenging job with a variety of responsibilities. ONTARIO CONFERENCE — Philip Moores, President; Some of the duties are: 1) maintain boiler, S. E. White, Secretary-Treasurer; 1110 King St. II., 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Oshawa, Ontario. Monday through Thursday water and air fan systems. 2) The repair and painting of the nursing home. 3) The upkeep 9:00 am to 12 noon Friday of the grounds and parking lots. (Special appointments may be arranged) The nursing home is located in a city of about Addresses: 16,000. We have a very nice church of ap- Messenger Deadlines proximately 60 members. IS/ESDA - EAST, 7112 Willow Ave., Deadline for copy Date of Issue This is a good opportunity for a married Takoma Park, Md. 20012 (202) 723- couple since work for the wife could also be 0800, exts. 691, 692 arranged if required. Sept. 15 Sept. 30 IS/ESDA - WEST, 1501 Howard St., San Write or phone Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 863-2591 K. D. Reimche, Administrator Sept. 30 Oct. 15 Phone 306-773-9371 Oct. 15 Oct. 30 or Oct. 30 Nov. 15 The sinner unites his weakness to Christ's Swift Current Nursing Home Deadlines and datelines are always the strength, his emptiness to Christ's fullness, 7th Avenue S.E. & Aberdeen Street 15th and 30th of each month. Dead- his frailty to Christ's enduring might. Then Swift Current, Saskatchewan lines falling on Sabbath or Sunday are he has the mind of Christ. S9H 3E3 honoured on the following Monday. —"The Desire of Ages," P. 675. (Sept. 30-Oct. 15)

VOL. 42, No. 18, SEPTEMBER 30, 1973 323 Sacrificial Giving Opportunities for This Message Have Never Been Greater Is the Week of Sacrifice Offering merely a traditional hap- in any area of that territory where a special witnessing pro- pening, or does it have relevance to your relationship with gram is snotiored. In still another portion of the world, thou- God and the needs of human hearts around the world? The sands of Protestant Christians are seriously evaluating joining question must be dealt with individually. th- (1,,,,nt;ct Chlirrh. Snoh an influx will bring joy and chal- The Week of Sacrifice Offering has potentially two basic lenge. Doors are open. Opportunities do exist. accomplishments. First, it was conceived at an hour of crisis in The second reason for the Week of Sacrifice Offering is our God's work. Many decades ago, to meet a critical need, the need to give. Love must be shared. It cannot be contained and call was extended that God's people give sacrificially to support remain forceful. This applies in our relationship to God. It and sustain the work of the church in the world field. The re- equally applies in our relationship with people. It is essential sponse of the Advent people was tremendous. The spirit of that we give of ourselves, our talent, our time, and our sub- real sacrifice was indicated in the offering received. The fa- stance. This annual offering affords an opportunity to express vourable results meant the offering was "here to stay." Thus, our love for God and our love for people we do not know or through the years the church membership has responded to have never seen. Sacrifice may be for you a privilege and bless- the call for Week of Sacrifice giving. It began in an hour of ing, or it may be a repetitious burden. Within itself an offering crisis. The current need of God's work continues to be acute. is not inherently "good" or "bad." The end product depends In fact, the church faces an ever-present "crisis" until His work is finished and our Lord returns. on your purpose, your attitude, your desire. To casually and The heart misery of millions around the world is no less ritualistically place a token offering in the plate on November than it was five decades ago. Opportunities for this message 10 will do nothing for you, even less for a giving God, and have never been greater. A leader reports that in his mission little, if anything, for perishing souls around the world. 8,000 souls could be baptized within a year if he had an extra Give sacrificially because of others. Give in the spirit of Christ $4,000 for evangelism. In another previously difficult area in to meet your own heart needs. the Far East opportunities are staggering. The reports from CREE SANDEFUR this field indicate that an Adventist Church could be developed President, Columbia Union Conference

Sacrificial Giving Day Is November 10, 1973 General Conference Week of Sacrifice Goal Is $1,250,000.00

Entire Enrolment (of Twelve, Later Thirty) Was Roman Catholic In Norwood SDA Church Vacation Bible School, Quebec twelve non-Adventist children for Vacation Bible School. These children came from Catholic homes. The Bible was a Book many had never read. They did not know that the Ten Com- mandments were God's Law, but soon they were able to recite them. We had planned for one week but the children enjoyed it so much that they requested that we continue for another week, which we did. The total enrollment was thirty. 11111111 1111111111 One week after Vacation Bible School, the mother of one of the boys I had taken to VBS came to my house with a box of home-made cookies thanking me for all her son had learned and for the craft he had made. Another lady phoned saying that she could not thank us enough for what we had done for her two boys during those two weeks. She continued by saying that the world needs people who are willing to make a sacrifice to Part of the group that attended the Vacation Bible School at Norwood. help others, and tell them of the love of Christ. August 13, 1973 was a lovely morning as the Norwood Sev- MRS. SADIE MCDOWALL, Director enth-day Adventist Church in Montreal opened its doors to Norwood Vacation Bible School

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