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^P.! John Hancock, with animated accordian, Winston De Haven and juvenile Pathfinders engage in action songs.

"Phew! It's hot!" So thought all the pathfinders on Saturday September 17 as they assembled for inspection on the quadrangle at Southeast Asia Union College. This was Pathfinder Day, an event held around the world in September of each year. It was a time of fun, fellowship, and formalities. Thirteen Pathfinders were invested as Master Guides during the afternoon meeting. Pastor John Hancock gave the message and together with Pastor Winston De Haven,

[Continued on page 10.] aziWeser 1978 - Lay Evangelism Year Published bi-monthly as the official organ of the South- east Asia Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists, 251 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore, 13.

Yearly Subscription Price S2.50 (U.S.)

Editor Jill Warden Parchment By W. L. Wilcox, President Circulation Manager Esther Donato Southeast Asia Union Mission

"Contributing Editors" throughodt our Union field are:

MISSIONS: Sabah Miss. Hon Yin Kong Sarawak Pastor Paull Dixon The Southeast Asia Union Mission committee recently voted Thailand Mrs. Art Bell W. Malaysia-Singapore Pastor T. K. Chong that 1978 would be proclaimed "Lay Evangelism Year." This is a very timely action. Never before in the history of the world INSTITUTIONS: have so many signs so strikingly revealed the fact that the Southeast Asia Union College Mrs. Maggie Tan Bangkok Adventist Hospital . Mrs. Loretta Alspaugh coming of is indeed very near. Head Yai Mission Hospital Mrs. Art Elumir Penang Adventist Hospital Mr. E. J. Heisler The message of the soon-return of Jesus needs to be pro- Phuket Mission Hospital Mrs. Jane Crider claimed everywhere—in the large cities that are found through- Youngberg Adventist Memorial Hosp . Mr. Peter Foo Chiengmai Academy Mrs. Pam Kopitzke out our Union, in the villages out in the ulus, along the rivers, down in the valleys, up in the mountains, along the highways and byways! However, 1978 is to be a year when a great and 1977, M. C. IPI No. 124/1/77 SOUTHEAST ASIA UNION MISSION new emphasis is to be placed on the preaching of the Word of OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS by our faithful laymen. DIRECTORY

W. L. Wilcox President Every Talent Needed Daniel Tan Secretary R. C. Thompson Treasurer Every member of God's remnant church must respond to the H. H. Kong Assistant Treasurer call of evangelism. There are those who can proclaim the Edmund Ho Auditor R. L. Heisler Lay Activities & S. S. message in the large cities. Others have special talent for R. M. Sellers Publishing reaching their own village people. Some can preach, others L. Bissell Education, Stewardship R. C. Thompson Health can make personal contacts, give Bible studies and enroll B. U. Donato M. V., P. R. & Temperance people in the Voice of Prophecy Bible courses. Others can sell and distribute our literature, or give out tracts. Many have SABAH MISSION talents that have not yet been tapped. Plans are being made President J. Thurmon now, and materials are being prepared so that every layman Secretary C S. Gaban Treasurer & Auditor Peter Wong can hold lay evangelistic meetings wherever possible. P. 0. Box 7, Tamparuli, Sabah, East Malaysia Gear Up! SARAWAK MISSION President Paull Dixon Now is the time for us to gear up for the greatest evange- Secretary Geoffrey Pauner Treasurer 8- Auditor Gilbert Maju listic thrust this Union has ever witnessed. Workers and laymen P. 0. Box 41, Kuching, Sarawak working shoulder to shoulder in evangelism throughout this

THAILAND MISSION Union is our goal. Remember, being Christlike is being evange- (INCLUDING LAOS) listic. May all of God's people take seriously this call to total President Sunti Sorajjakool evangelism for 1978! Sec-Treasurer & Auditor H. I. Lukman P. O. Box 11/234, Bangkok, Thailand

WEST-MALAYSIA — SINGAPORE MISSION President T. K. Chong The Man God Made Again . . . Who? and How? Read Sec-Treasurer Et Auditor C. B. Lim pages 6, 7. 166-A Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur 06-26 Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia A Premiere Performance in Southeast Asia Union Mission . . What? and Where? Read pages 7, 8.

Photo credits in this issue go to: Jane Allen pages 7, 8; Paull Dixon page 5; Bernie Donato pages 1,9,10,11, 16; Peter Foo page 13; Hon Yin Kon page 4; V.N. Editorial Advisors and assistants: Elaine Thompson, Audrey Joseph page 14; James Lim page 5; Ralph Sellers page 6; Sunti Sorajjakool page 6. Wilcox, Alwin Parchment. September-October THE MESSENGER 3

Daniel Tan and Sister Maggie Tan for their long years of loving service to God's cause. They have gone far beyond the call of duty and have carried heavy work loads because of their love for the Master. Though we cannot repay them for what they have accomplished in the cause of God, yet such dedicated service will be rewarded by God in the earth made new. It was very reassuring to have Pastor Tan in the Union office with whom we could often counsel in solving the many problems that Daniel and Maggie during a relaxed moment at home. come up in a Union so divergent and of such an extent as is South- east Asia Union. At times we trav- Tans' Departure Great Loss eled together to solve large prob- lems in various missions and organi- to Southeast Asia Union zations throughout this Union. Now that the Tans are leaving, they will After rendering combined services acknowledged her varied talents, surely be missed, not only by our of more than 63 years in Southeast notably her efficiency, meticulous- field generally, but in particular here Asia, Elder and Mrs. Daniel Tan ness, and dispatch with which she in our Union office and Southeast have decided to join their three discharges her duties. Asia Union College. children in the United States in the In 1964 the family traveled to the The wise man Solomon has said near future. United States to attend Andrews there is a time for many things. Elder Tan is a man of many cap- University. During that year both I suppose if he were here today, he abilities. As a young man, in Octo- Pastor and Mrs. Tan obtained their would say, "There is a time to ber, 1939, he began denominational Masters degrees. Their untiring ef- come and a time to go." Pastor and work in the Sarawak Mission as a forts on behalf of the educational Sister Tan feel as if it is time for secondary school teacher and book- work and in particular the expan- them to go. With great reluctance keeper. Since then his versatility sion of Southeast Asia Union Col- we have consented to their request. has enabled him to hold success- lege are truly appreciated. As they will be leaving the last of fully various positions in the Lord's We shall miss them but never- October 1977 from Singapore, we vineyard: teacher, registrar, princi- theless wish them the Lord's richest want to wish them Godspeed, and pal, college president and union blessings as they make their home His blessing on their future work secretary. in the land of their adoption.—S. F. and activities. We know that as If one desires to consult a leader Chu they leave their field, a good share with a kind and sympathetic heart, of their hearts will be left behind he can always freely approach soft- The Tans Much Missed and they will always remember the spoken Elder Tan who has on many in SAUM work here and pray for its contin- occasions gone the second mile to ued progress.—Pastor W. Wilcox assist a fellow worker. For 36 years now Pastor Tan has His wife, Mrs. Maggie Tan, com- dedicated his life to the Lord's Tans' Future Address menced her service with the mission cause in Southeast Asia. As teacher, in April, 1951, and has since de- college administrator and lastly, as Pastor Er Mrs. Daniel Tan will be voted her capabilities to the our Union Secretary. Sister Maggie taking up residence in November at: advancement of the Seventh-day Tan has also given almost the same 10950 Campus Street Adventist secondary school and number of years in service to the Loma Linda Southeast Asia Union College. Lord. Words are inadequate to por- California 92354 Those who associate with her have tray our heartfelt thanks to Pastor U. S. A. 4 THE MESSENGER September-October

Myrtle Moves

After serving eight years in Singapore, Myrtle Fitzgerald re- sponded to a call from Bangkok Julie Wins Sister Julie's enthusiasm and good Christ- ian spirit all three of them enrolled Adventist Hospital to be Dean of and Brothers Nurses there. A very capable, ver- in the baptismal class conducted by satile person, Myrtle speaks fluent Julie Szeto Siew Hoong learned church pastor, Lim Ah Min. Thai having worked in that area of the Advent message through a On July 23 Valerie, Frederick and previously. At SAUC she led out in friend who invited her to attend Gregory were among thirteen candi- various departments: Instructor in Sabbath school in Sandakan. After dates baptized at the time of the Education, Chairman in Communi- that first contact she became inter- new Kota Kinabalu church dedi- cations, Director of Food Service ested and started attending regularly. cation. Each of them is actively in- and Dean of Women. Though She joined the baptismal class and volved in church endeavors to help Singapore's loss is Thailand's gain, after a series of studies was bap- bring others to a knowledge of we are happy she is still working in tized by Pastor Chin Kong Loi on Jesus Christ. No doubt there will the Southeast Asia Union Mission the 4th of September, 1976. be stars in Julie's crown when area. Julie completed her form five Jesus comes again.—Hon Yin Kong education in Cecilia Convent Secon- dary School in Sandakan in Decem- ber and applied for admission to a Pathfinder Camporee nursing school in England. About In Sabah that time she moved with her family to Kota Kinabalu. Very soon, and On August 2, 1977, 110 Path- while awaiting a reply from the finders from the West Coast of nursing school, she located the Sabah met in a four-day camporee Seventh-day Adventist church and at the beautiful mission-owned 19- "I will return" started attending Sabbath services. acre seaside resort at Dantai in the She invited her younger sister, Kota Belud district. Among those says Serena Valerie, to come with her. Soon her who directed the camp were Pastor A diminutive damsel, Serena Gui two brothers, Frederick and Gregory Anthony Mandiau and Shupinar Chiu Liu can be described as a were also attending. Inspired by Koubong, who surprised everyone "pint-sized" individual with "giant- by bringing his entire family. Two- sized" potential and with a per- year-old Fenela and three-year-old sonality to match! She returned to Raymond were not carried on their her native hometown of Kuching, parent's shoulders, but walked Sarawak, late September for a short along with the rest of the Path- visit with relatives and friends before finders on the one-hour hike to the assuming her new duties as Dean campsite. of Women and also as Director of Camp Directors were Mr. Jimmer Food Science and Service at SAUC Mun and Mr. Peter Wong. Other in Singapore. An alumnus of SAUC directors from Tamparuli, Kelawat, and a former teacher at Sunny Hill Tenghilan and Kota Kinabalu were School in Kuching, Serena has now Jison Mun, Alan Wong, Ms. Jolly added to her knowledge and expe- Bingku, Poloi Kuntaban, and Razak rience a Master of Arts degree in Dulait. Mission President, Pastor Counseling from Walla Walla Col- James Thurmon and the Union lege, Washington State, U.S.A. M. V. Secretary, Pastor B. U. Donato Congratulations, Serena! God's added to the Camporee memories blessings to you and welcome back with their usual good stories, good to the many pleasures and some humor, marching and games. Many enjoyed Pastor Thurmon's new problems of faithful service in Julie, right back row, with sister and brothers. Southeast Asia Union. See story on this page. tents and rubber raft for fun in the September-October THE MESSENGER 5

sea. Plans are being made to devel- op the mission property at Dantai into a beautiful park and holiday resort, for our young people in Sabah as they organize their activi- ties in preparation for Christ's Second Coming.—Ms. Jolly Bingku

KK Members Rejoice

Sabbath, July 23, was a day of double rejoicing for members of the Kota Kinabalu church. During the morning service thirteen young people were baptized—the first such service to be held in the new church, and during the afternoon the dedication of the church build- ing took place. Elder W. L. Wilcox, Southeast Brenda Ten and Chai Choi Fah leading out in Asia Union President, delivered the Vacation Bible School in Sibu. dedicatory sermon. Mrs. David Sibu Holds VBS Chung presented a special music number. Others who participated in Forty-eight children were reached siastically to the invitation to be the program were Pastor James with the message of Christ at Vaca- ready to go to when Jesus Thurmon, Mission President; Pastor tion Bible School in Sibu Seventh- comes. Robert Heisler, Director of Lay day Adventist Church during their The Vacation Bible School was Activities for Southeast Asia; and two week school holiday the last of conducted by Mrs. Joyce Cochran, church pastor, James Lim, and local July. The children, many from the who feels that child evangelism is elders of the church.—James Lim, neighbourhood of the newly reloca- one of our most useful tools in ted church, eagerly attended each finishing God's work. Assisting her day. Some arrived an hour early, were Mrs. Wung Wei Kong, Miss Pictured with the thirteen candidates from having forgotten to eat their break- Chai Choi Fah, and Miss Brenda left: James Thurmon, James Lim, W. L. Wil- fast, and stayed an hour or two late Ten, as well as several of the young cox, Chin Kong Loi, church deacons and as well. They all responded enthu- deaconesses. Pastor Wilcox baptized the can- ladies of the Sibu church. didates. Explorer/Photographer Makes Movie

Douchan Gersi, a well known and respected explorer and photograph- er was recently in Sarawak on a visit. He called at the mission office requesting information about the country and especially the remote jungle areas. As he learned of the work that Seventh-day Adventists are doing in the Rajang area he agreed to shoot footage for a thirty minute film. The film, which will feature Matthew Bandan, a T.E.E. (Theo-

6 THE M E S S E N G E R September-October logical Education by Extension) stu- the Sabbath". The embarassed man dent, and the (ban way of life, will did tell John about the new group be a prayer appeal. As mission per- that was • meeting in Bandar Seri sonnel sense the need for revival Begawan. So John met Tony and and the power of the Holy Spirit, it Benson and Pastor Cochran. is felt if God's people everywhere During the meeting, John made New Life Surges will begin to pray for the mission his decision to be baptized. This For Boon-jom fields, we would see the work created a Sabbath work problem for finished quickly so Jesus can return. him. But standing firm to his new My name is Boon-jom Saeng- The appeal is given by village child- beliefs, he insisted that he could nate. I was born at Ban Norng Ki, ren who chant the text, "The har- not work on the Sabbath hours. Thailand. When I was still very vest is so great and the workers Well, John lost his job, but he did small, my father passed away, are so few. So pray to the One in not become discouraged, instead he leaving mother to take care of five charge of the harvesting that He persistently started searching for children, of which I was the oldest. will recruit more workers for His another. After explaining and re- At the age of 11 I ran away from harvest fields." The movie should explaining that he could not work home, and went to stay with the be ready some time in December of during the Sabbath hours, a pros- monk at Wat Ban Pho. I wanted this year. pective employer said—"Well, to be a monk, but I couldn't because alright then, just come and sit in I did not have permission from my Spirit-boxer Turns the shop for three hours in the parent. So I became a local singer Spirit-filled Colporteur afternoon. You do not need to The Man God Made Again. work, just sit there". "No", said 4"11$0104.„. John Yeo had been a spirit John firmly. He not only got the \N• boxer at the Chinese temple in job on his terms (Christ's terms) but Brunei. In a trance, with eyes on the first day, received a pay closed, he could disarm four men raise and a car to drive for his use. with slashing knives. Through his On Sabbath afternoon, June 25, brother and Pastor Zuiderwick, John was baptized by the writer in John had been studying the VOP the waters of the South China Sea. lessons since last year, and believed John was so thankful for the role that he should follow these truths. which the colporteurs played in his So he started asking his friends decision to follow Jesus, that he where he could find a Seventh-day felt he must leave the good job he Adventist. A carpenter friend of his had just acquired and join them full- said—"I am an SDA." John, who time. (The job he gave to a good speaks nine languages and dialects friend) John is excited about this said—"You can't be, because you opportunity to share with others are working and this is Saturday, what he has found.-Ralph M. Sellers

'414;,./t-ezeL4t ' for 4 years before I came back to see my mother. I was very wicked at that time. I robbed, I drank and I smoked. I was even put in prison. When I was a soldier I also was put in prison because I tried to copy the signature of the commander. I had more than ten wives, but married none of them. Then I went to live in Laos and got another wife there. I was a soldier for 4 years in Laos, but after my wife passed away I came back to Thailand again. I John Yeo (seated center] and friends at his baptism in the sea at Sarawak. became a monk for 5 years, but September-October THE MESSENGER 7 after that I was still as wicked as Chum Rae and Norng Nok Kean, use of the small Panasonic cassette before. Then I got work at Norng and many are taking Bible studies. recorders that will be operated on Pup as a stone mason, and got This year I held meetings in Ban six-volt motorcycle batteries. another wife, who is my present Po Prung, where 4 people were The cassette ministry is planned wife. baptized, then up to Norng Pup, to supplement the work when the At about that time Pastor Rangsit and later to Ban Kum Sum-run, local pastor is absent. At present and Pastor Yothi came to Norng which is in Communist area. Here three Karen pastors are working Pup for evangelistic meetings. I God blessed with 8 souls baptized. among 15 villages all located three- attended these meetings, and was I did all this without any support or to four-hour hikes between one so impressed that my wife and I help from the mission, though now another. desired to be baptized. I went to they are giving me some financial Kri Ki is an example. Located in church every Sabbath, even though help. the mountains about four hours I had to walk for 5 kilometers from All that I have done is because from Mae Sariang and three hours my house to the church. But I was God's love has changed my life. I from the nearest pastor's home, the happy because God had completely have given my life to Him, and He one Adventist family in Kri Ki does changed my life. Sometimes when I is fully using me. I am only His not receive pastoral visits often. think of my wicked past, I cry. I instrument to speak for Him. But "When the pastor isn't with wish I had known God earlier so the Holy Spirit is the One that them, our church members have a that I would not be that wicked. touched the hearts of those people. very simple worship," explains But I determined to do something Praise the Lord for His wonderful Dennis Tidwell, director of Tribal for God by passing out tracts and work.— Boon-jom Saeng-nate Cassette Ministry. "It consists of inviting people to study the Voice singing and prayer. Study of the of Prophecy and the Way of Life. Studio Dedicated Bible is usually lacking because they One day when my wife and I for Tribal Cassete are unable to read." returned from visiting her mother I Ministry Lack of continuing Bible study by stopped at Ban Norng Oom and let the tribal Adventists, due to illiter- my wife go home alone with our Dedication services for a new acy, is considered one of the critical son, because our son was sick. I recording studio in Mae Sariang on problems currently facing the prayed that God would take care August 15 officially launched an church in Thailand. of my son, and when I reached Adventist cassette ministry for the Although the church has begun a home two days later, I found he tribal people of Northern Thailand. literacy project among the tribal was healed. Another thing that in- After the ceremony of speeches, people, progress is slow, especially creased my faith in God was when special musical numbers, and rib- among the older people. The the curtain in the church was bon-cutting, ten laymen of the younger ones are learning to read stolen. I prayed about it, and the Karen tribe were instructed in the their Bibles, and as they mature, are next day it was returned to the church. When I went to Ban Kok Chum Rae to conduct the first evangelistic meeting some people thought that I came to spread Communism, but God helped me all the way through, resulting in a baptism of 34 souls. The more trials that came into my life, the more I loved to work for God. I planned to hold another evangelistic meeting in Norng Nok Kean, which was full of thieves and villains. It reminds me of Ninevah, where God sent Jonah. At the close of the meetings 18 were baptized. By now almost 100 people have Gathered around some of the Cassette Studio's equipment are Dennis Tidwell, center, and Aw been baptized in both Ban Kok Gaw Paul, on his left, with interested onlookers at the Opening Day celebration. 8 MESSENGER September-October expected to be a real strength to the church. "For the present, however, some- thing more than literacy teaching is needed," says Tidwell. And that's how the cassette ministry came about. The concept of a cassette minis- try isn't a new idea. Other denomi- nations in Thailand have used cas- settes successfully in their work. But this is the first such venture by Adventists in that country. Karens Singing at Cassette Opening.

music, and health. These will be fier, two sets of speakers, tape used in evangelistic outreach as lay- eraser, and 50 blank tapes. men take them into non-Adventist Without an on-going study of homes too. God's Word and an expounding Aw Gaw Paul, director of the knowledge of Bible truth, there will Karen tribal work, and Phu Tamu, be no development of the spiritual pioneer workers among the Pwo fruit that is so essential to a strong Karen tribe, will do most of the church. Church leaders in the Far recording in the Karen language, East are praying that Tribal Cassette while Rangsit Saejang of the Hill- Ministry will help win many souls in tribe Training Center in Chiengmai, Thailand and give strength to the will make recordings for the Mao. church there.—Jane Allen Plans are to expand into more Thailand Mission President Sunti Sorajjakool [left' and Karen Leader Aw Gaw Paul lead out tribal dialects in which there are few happily at Studio Opening. or no Adventists. The plan is to produce various The small studio, approximately formats, including five-minute 200 square feet, was constructed morning watch programs that for less than USS1,000, excluding church members can listen to when air conditioning and electronic they gather for daily worship. Other equipment. At the time of the dedi- programs to be produced are Sab- cation service in August, the studio bath sermons, Sabbath school les- was equipped with a reel-to-reel Dennis Tidwell, directing the work among the Karens, and Jane Allen, FED Public Relations recorder, two cassette recorders, son study, Bible stories for child- Secretary, discuss the new Tribal Cassette ren, Bible text memorization drills, three microphones, headsets, ampli- Ministry in Mae Sariang with enthusiasm.

Adventist Volunteer Jervice (..orps members, the Gregorys and the Looking through the window on the Cassette Ministry opening day, Kalebaughs attend the Cassette Studio dedication in Thailand. we see audience participation and appreciation in full evidence. September-October THE MESSENGER 9

of Bukit Mertajam. Mrs. Joseph is a successful colporteur, having only recently joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In the past eight months, Mrs. Joseph and five of Concerned Youth Help members. They asked for help from her family have been baptized. We the pastor, so three pastors from are now praying that Mr. Joseph Win Youth Penang went to the school where will soon join with the family.—E. they interviewed the teacher and J. Heisler Marion Lai and Thomas Chin are the headmaster. two young people who were first The solution was found when Youth Helping Youth invited to the church in Melaka by Pastor Samuel Money suggested In Kulim their concerned classmate friends, doing the exams later on, after sun- Janice Foo, Gan Ping Koon and down, and the headmaster agreed. At the beginning of 1977 when Alan Neo. Pastor Phoon's wife, So the students met in the church goals were being set, the baptismal Sally, then gave them Bible studies at 7:30 p.m. and wrote exams until goal for the Kulim group was opti- and now they are baptized members close to midnight. mistically set at 35. On October 1st of the great Advent Movement in Two weeks later another three another five souls were baptized, this generation. In late June, Pastor students faced a state oral exam on bringing the total to date to 29. Bernie Donato, youth director of Sabbath, October 8. This time Ed Among these was a young man SAUM, had the pleasure and privi- Heisler with the Kulim pastor and whose story goes back three years. lege of baptizing Marion and church leader went to visit with the In 1974, at the time the Kulim inter- Thomas at a joint meeting of the teacher and headmaster. Earnest est was just beginning, a young Muar and Melaka churches. The prayers were offered before this man far away on a rubber estate in week-end was a rich spiritual feast interview for the teacher was re- Kedah was given a Voice of Pro- with a temperance seminar and ported to be very disinterested in phecy card by a friend in school. At rally, an MV investiture and a re- making any changes to favor a that time he was a Catholic, but he creational evening for the youth of religious motive. enjoyed doing the Voice of Pro- Muar and Melaka.—T. K. Chong However, both the teacher and phecy course. Since the course was headmaster received us most kindly so interesting, he asked for enroll- Baptismal candidates Marion Lai, Thomas Chin and friend and we had a very good visit with ment cards and passed these to his both of them. We were assured classmates, one of whom was that a change in schedule would be Andrew Joseph, who has been bap- made to facilitate the students. tized for some time. Andrew's We thank the Lord for working brother was one of the two who out these educational problems. made the first contact with the Penang church. During these three years this Children are Dedicated young man, Loortha, was unknown back on the estate. At one time he Two baby boys and their uncle was invited by Pastor Damron to were star participants in the first come to a Voice of Prophecy rally baby dedication to be held in the in Penang but he didn't go for it Kulim Church in Malaysia. involved getting back too late to On Sabbath, September 3, Pastor find his way back home. Sabbath Classes Phoon Chek Yat was the guest One day Loortha met Louis, a Solved speaker for the divine service. At friend, on the bus. Louis had been the close of this service, Mr. and baptized and he invited Loortha to Attendance at public schools is Mrs. William presented their two come to the church. The first week not without problems and such a baby boys to the Lord in dedication. he could not come but he came on problem arose in Kulim on Septem- At the same time Mrs. William's the second Sabbath and liked the ber 24 when school exams were little brother Stanley was presented services. Since then he has been scheduled for five of the church to the Lord by Mr. Et Mrs. Joseph [Continued on page 15.] 10 THE MESSENGER September-October

From Page 1 . Singapore Pathfinder Day

Winston De Haven gripping Coral Island Pathfinders and others with stories.

gave a rousing singspiration. Many will long remember the special number by Pastor Hancock called 'The Gospel Train'. His skill at his piano accordion made it sound just like a steam locomotive, tooting and hissing down the line. Children were "piling on the coal, sounding the whistle and calling 'All aboard.' " For the past two weeks a series of Bible quizzes had been held amongst various churches. The final quiz was held on Pathfinder Day between Balestier Road Church and Youngberg Memorial Adventist Church.

Chinese Church and Balestier Pathfinders snap to attention at Drill Sergeant Roland Chin's parade commands. September-October THE MESSENGER 11

YMAH's Sunshine Pathfinders await com- mands from Grand Marshal Thomas Huang, who also presented World Director John Hancock with a medallion souvenir of his Singapore visit.

Youngberg Church was the proud winner of the quiz and was awarded the Maranatha Shield. Gift vouchers of $10 or $5 from the Adventist Book Centre were awarded to each member of the winning team and the runners-up. The evening was topped off with a blazing bonfire, songs and a story by Pastor De Haven, after which a slide show entitled 'Youth Around the World' was shown in the college auditorium by Pastor Hancock.— Peter Lester

Under the direction of Conductor Samson Benjamin, SAUC Pathfinders augment the college's church choir on Pathfinders' Day. Seated in front are [left to right( Pastor Phoon Check Yat, Youth and Pathfinder Director of Melaka, WMSM; Pastor Wendell Wilcox, President of SAUM; Pastor John Hancock of the General Conference and World Youth and Pathfinder Director; and pastor Winston De Haven, Youth and path- finder Director of the Far Eastern Division. Pastor Bernie Donato, SAUM's Youth and Pathfinder Director introduced the speaker of the hour, Pastor John Hancock and emceed both the Friday night and Sabbath services of the big Pathfinder Event. 12 THE M E S S E N G E R September-October

Greives To Leave YMAH S.A.U.M. HOSPITALS Coming from the Tsuen Wan would love to stay here, but feel the Hospital in Hong Kong, Surgeon continuing education of the children Trevor Greive, his smiling wife Fay in Australia necessitates their and their three lovely children, present return. Summing up their Linley, Vanessa and Bradley have Singapore stay as "fabulous", they spent almost 17 months in our fair hope to return when their children island of Singapore. Trevor is Chief are grown and on their own. They of Staff and church musician while leave December 1 for: 5 Bay Street, Fay has also excellently led in Balcolyn, Via Morisset N.S.W. 2264, church and school music programs Australia. We all wish them God's • besides being "hostess to the guidance and blessings in their Irene Wooster mostest" on many occasions. They future field of service. For our women readers and any others aspiring to the culinary arts, here are some recipes submitted by Irene Wooster which were favorites among the many who attended the YMAH Nutrition classes.

Peanut Milk 2 cups or 1/2 catty raw peanuts 1 cup or 'A catty baked peanuts 6 cups water First blenderize peanuts and then boil for 20 minutes. Strain mixture 1/2 to % cup sugar Add sugar and water according to your taste, and serve.

Gjerlow, a frequent air traveller, Tomato Catsup reported that in her recent trip to 1 1/2 cups tomato paste From 777 to Zero! Hong Kong when she checked into 1/2 cup pineapple pieces (canned) 1 1/2 cups water In the recent Five-Day Plan to the airport it was a complete rever- % cup brown sugar Stop Smoking program sponsored sal of what she always wanted—a 1/2 cup large onion (chopped) by the Youngberg Memorial Advent- seat in the smoking area. She re- % cup celery (chopped) ist Hospital a group of 32 smokers called at one time when she and 2 sprigs parsley had smoked a total of 777 ciga- her husband were on a long trip of 1 clove garlic 1 pkg. boullion cube or G.W. rettes on the first day. This figure about 13 hours of jet-flight and they seasoning took a drastic drop to 59 by the were put in a non-smoking area, 1 tsp. salt second night, and ZERO on the last that her husband said to the stew- % cup lemon juice night when the smokers received a ardess, "If you think I am going to Cook all ingredients except the lemon juice standing applause. This feat, rarely sit on this aircraft and not have a for 30 minutes. Blenderize. Allow to cool. achieved in the past, clearly indi- cigarette for 13 hours, you had Add lemon juice after cool. cated the desire of the smokers to better find me another seat!" This No-bake Date Cookie kick the habit of smoking. Some of time it was "No Smoking". 1 cup raisins the participants had indicated that The program was coordinated by 1 cup dates they had been slaves to this habit Albert Khor, acting Health Educator 1 cup peanuts for more than 30 years. of Youngberg Hospital and con- 1/2 tsp. salt In the social get-together a week ducted by Dr. Alwin Parchment and coconut, shredded and baked later, on October 6, 1977, twenty- Dr. Trevor Greive of the hospital, Method: Grind raisins, dates and peanuts together. Add salt and mix thoroughly. May five of the thirty-two smokers who and Samuel Teo, Health Educator add a little orange juice if mixture is too attended reported that they were of Southeast Asia Union Col- dry. Form into balls. Roll in toasted still off cigarettes. Mrs. Robert lege. — Peter Foo coconut. September-October THE MESSENGER 13 in the NEWS

Relief Surgeons Help

Dr. Robert Hieb recently gave much appreciated relief in the sur- gery department of Penang Advent- ist Hospital. Since Dr. Sam Ketting has been sick and unable to work for some On location with the LLU Medical Group visit are [left to right( Division Medical Director Dunbar time, it was most fortunate that Smith and wife Kathryn, Dr. Alan King, Dr. & Mrs. Richard Sheldon, Dr. & Mrs. John Mace, Dr. and Mrs. Louis Smith and YMAH's Peter Foo. Dr. Hieb was available to come to Penang with his family for six Youngberg Plays Host The four couples enjoyed their weeks. He arrived on July 14 and Singapore visit immensely and the worked until the end of August. to LLUMS Doctors sumptuous banquet capably pre- Dr. Hieb is a general surgeon with Youngberg Memorial Adventist pared in their honor at Youngberg training in cardiac surgery. He re- Hospital in Singapore played host by Mrs. Irene Wooster of the di- marked that in Penang he did more September 14-20 to four doctors etary department and her smiling surgery in a day than he would do and their wives from Loma Linda assistants. Along with doctors Bob in a week in California. University Medical School in Cali- Steele, Trevor Greive, Alwin Parch- At the time of writing, Dr. Philip fornia, U.S.A. Their stop-over in ment and Tony Perez that attended, Nathaniel is relieving in Penang for Singapore was part of a lecture-tour were guest doctors Stephen Tan, two months. Dr. Nathaniel is a gen- in the Far East which included a S. H. Lee, Dunbar Smith, Eden L. eral surgeon with training in plastic prior stop at Bangkok Adventist Smith, Eden M. Smith and their surgery. He is a faculty professor Hospital, Thailand. wives and Dr. Ng. Also present and from Christian Medical College in The doctors were John Mace ably helping with the whole hosting Vellore, . (Professor of Pediatrics), Louis event were members of the admini- The surgical skills of these fine Smith (Professor of Surgery), Alan stration and their wives, Ed Heisler, men are a great help in Penang. King (Professor in Obstetrics and Peter Foo and Birthe Chan. — E. J. Heisler Gynecology) and Richard Sheldon (Professor of Internal Medicine) who YMAH Chaplains lectured at Youngberg's auditorium, at Kandang Kerbau Maternity Hos- Supervise Students pital and at Singapore General A group of six students from the Hospital. They were well received Trinity Theological College under- by many members of the medical went a training program at Young- profession who attended all their berg Memorial Adventist Hospital lectures and invited them to further from July 11 to August 19, 1977. participate in seminars and in con- They were among students who sultation services on their ward have completed two years of theo- Bangkok Adventist Hospital rounds. Mr. Tham Cheok Fai, Senior logical studies and were required Neuro-surgeon of Tan Tock Seng to do a six-week practical learning Thai Hospital Lauded Hospital, Singapore, took some of experience in hospitals, factories, No less than 640 inches of a the group on an extensive tour of and social institutions. While work- recent Bangkok, Thailand, POST the hospital. Mr. Tham had pre- ing closely with the staff members were devoted to the Bangkok viously spent some months at Loma of the Chaplain's Department of the Adventist Hospital. The writer Linda University School of Medicine hospital, the students were exposed credited the "strength, deter- while on his study tour in the U.S. to various aspects of hospital minis- mination and perseverance of a and was very impressed with L.L.U. try, such as counselling, visitation, Christian church" with the hospi- and the courtesty extended to him pastoral ministry, etc.—Ng Gan tal's success. by its staff. Theow 14 THE MESSENGER September-October

the young people of the two churches were able to get personal contacts. At the "Sanctuary Service Cru- sade" in Muar lay speakers Danny Wi and Benedick Khoo were assist- ed by singing evangelist Jenny Ong. God's blessing resulted in 13 people accepting Christ. At the "New Life Crusade" in Melaka, Pastor Phoon Chek Yat was the speaker with Mrs. Sally Phoon as the singing evangelist. The small Melaka church was packed to capacity every night, and Pastor V. Joseph, (top right), laymen H. George and T. John surround eleven precious souls. at the close of the series, thirty-five Feeling for the Sungei Way Church is filled each people took their stand to accept Christ. Bible studies were conducted Salvation of Souls Sabbath morning. Bible study atten- dance is climbing, and I am happy for one week, and 17 souls have Malaysia is comprised of 13 states, 1977 is proving a good year for followed their Lord in baptism. with a population of 10%z million souls saved. The success of these crusades people, among whom 3 million are The Mission President has now was due to the working of the Holy Indians. There are only a few who instructed Pastor Mok to hold a Spirit in the hearts of our members, are members of the Adventist faith, Laymen Training School in our both old and young, and in the and I feel that this is due to a lack church in Sungei Way very soon. people who came night after night. of perseverance to impart to them The Lord has answered my prayers Some members travelled more than the message of God. beyond my expectation, and I am 10 miles to bring a car load of With this burden on my heart I confident that we can establish people to the meetings. had been to various churches in more churches in Selangor before A Vacation Bible School was held Selangor. One Sabbath morning in the end of 1980. I plan to send our in the Melaka Church at the same my sermon a point was raised, "The youth to all other parts of the mis- time as the "New Life Crusade". Lord needs His people to fulfil His sion to spread the Third Angel's For many youth it was a training work," and I began to wonder who message. I am praying even more program in the morning, visitation can accomplish this work! Ponder- ardently toward this end, and would in the afternoon, and crusade or ing over this, an enthusiastic youth exhort all our brothers and sisters to VBS at night, all throughout their arose and said, "We will undertake pray for us as we serve the Lord 2-weeks' vacation. It was an ex- to work for the salvation of souls here.— Pastor V N. Joseph hausting but rewarding experience within the State of Selangor." Malaysian for these faithful "Ambassadors for Imagine my gratitude to God for Christ".—Phoon Chek Yat infusing this enthusiasm into the Ambassadors for Christ hearts of youth who had sympa- Seventeen young people were thized with my dilemma. While baptized in Muar and Melaka after many have striven toward the sal- two crusades held simultaneously vation of souls, two youth, espe- from July 21 to August 7, 1977. cially H. George, son-in-law of the Six months of preparing the late Pastor V. Samudram, and T. "soil" has indeed paid rich divi- John have been responsible for the dends. At the launching of the operation of 14 days of laymen's Target 80 Stage Four program, the efforts which resulted in 18 people lay activities leader of Muar and accepting salvation and 11 being Melaka, Steven Ong and Gan Peng baptized. God answers prayer. Khoon, led out in the saturation of More and more souls are being their districts with the first lesson of Pastor Phoon [left] and 12 happy youth who brought to the truth, and now the the "Way of Life" course. Many of have taken the big step. September-October THE MESSENGER 15

Another Sheep News Notes WESLEY & DOROTHY AMUNDSON have a second daughter, Cassandra Cherie, born Joins The Fold on September 16, Wesley heads the Theo- DR. SOO KHEE CHEE spent a few weeks logy Department at SAUC. vacation in Penang and Singapore in June. For several weeks a young man He is taking his residency in surgery in Aus- named Saranga came to fellowship tralia. The Giang Family with the effervescent group meeting Dr. ROBERT GAN left for Australia recently. Leave WM SM at C-4 Jalan Keliang in Kulim. The He will take post-graduate studies in den- Early in August, Pastor Giang Tu Bible studies were enjoyed, his tistry. His family will join him later. Minh and his family left for an ap- questions all received Bible-based CHERYL TAN left for the United States in pointment in the U.S. Pastor Giang answers, the friendly warm spirit August to take the premedical course at has rendered more than 16 years of was contagious, and Saranga was Walla Walla College. Drs. Stephen and Mar- garet Tan accompanied her, to have a re- faithful service in the West Malay- considered a part of the group. union with their sons, Darryl and Randy in sia-Singapore Mission as church Then one Sabbath he was mis- Loma Linda. pastor and Publishing Director. We sing, and subsequently it was AARON & GLORIA WANG returned from wish them God's blessings as they reported that he had gone away. Australia for a vacation with their folks. take up their new duties. Too bad! Why couldn't he have Aaron is a supervisor in the medical Tech- nology unit and his wife is a nurse. They Contd. from page 7. studied a little more and have been have three girls. grounded in the truth? faithfully attending, receiving Bible Several months passed with no JOSEPH & MARGARET INEOI LIEM returned studies and was finally baptized. for a visit in August. Joseph is a nuclear This young man needs your prayers news from Saranga and then again medical technologist in Hinsdale Hospital; he appeared back home—a bap- Margaret is a supervisor in the radiologist's as he will have some opposition at tized Seventh-day Adventist. He office at the same hospital. home but he is determined to live had gone to Malacca to visit his DOLLY KOH left for the United States on for Jesus, come what may. brother. While there he inquired for September 8 to study in Berkley, California His father died seven years ago for her M.A. in Business Administration. and his mother is a rubber tapper, the SDA church and met Pastor She recently completed her requirements Phoon Chek Yat. By attending for a B.S. degree in Business Administration supporting five children. At the Pastor Phoon's crusade he learned at SAUC. moment Loortha has a brother do- ing the Voice of Prophecy course, more about the Bible and was bap- MICHAEL AND WINNIE LIM were blessed tized. —E. J. Heisler with another boy born on September 6. and he is giving studies to seven Michael is a teacher at the SDA School in students. Singapore. Two other young men, James DOUGLAS AND SHERRY ANTHES are proud and John, are sons of a headmaster Alspaugh Conducts parents of a baby girl born on August 26. of a Kulim school. On the day of Douglas is a teacher and head of the Week Of Prayer Business Department at SAUC. their baptism, their father attended the church service. They are stu- JAMES ONG returned to Kuching for a 2- Pastor John Alspaugh, chaplain month vacation after completing his dents from the Way of Life course. of Bangkok Adventist Hospital, con- Diploma in Accountancy in Newcastle, William Santana studied the ducted the Week of Prayer Sep- United Kingdom. He will return to the Bible with two of the present SAUC Institute of Chartered Administrators for a tember 9-17 at Southeast Asia Year's course in administration. students and has now decided to Union College. The theme of his join with God's people. RUTH ISIREGARI RITHERDON returned to message was, "How can I keep George Peterson had studied with Singapore recently for a visit with her close to God." husband, John, and three children. The Michael and with Samuel Money Pastor Alspaugh was much ap- Ritherdons have an orchard in Australia. and then had disappeared for quite

preciated by the students as he HERBERT STANLEY left for Walla Walla some time. Just recently he came took time to get acquainted with College on September 15 to take up bio- back to the church, studied again them by visiting them in the classes, medical electronic technology. He com- and now has decided that only a pleted his B.S. in Biology at Philippine the library, the cafeteria, and in the Union College. life for Jesus is worthwhile, so he dormitories. Because of his warmth was baptized. and concern the students felt free CHRISTINE, CHARLES & FONNY 0E1 left for God is working for the souls in Walla Walla College in September, where to go to him with their problems. Christine will take her B.S. in nursing, after Kulim. And the members are being The Week of Prayer ended with a having completed her SRN in Australia. blessed as they work for their Fonny will continue her studies in accoun- friends and neighbors and class- Sabbath sermon on "The Christ- tancy, and Charles in mechanical engineer- ian's Victory".—Diana David ing. mates. —E. J. Heisler 16 THE MESSENGER September-October

Twenty-five laymen from the Bangkok Hospital Church traveled 30 kilometers each evening to help with the series entitled, "A New Way of Life." A few of those who led out were: Pastor Boonsong, speaker, Brother Chaiwat, coordinator; Brother Supat, film projector operator; Sr. Pranee, singing and public relations; Sr. Boonsong, children's division; Sr. Wanplen, Public health; and Some of the focal folk in Target '80 are Wong Yew Chong, Sunti Sorajiakool, Wendell Wilcox, James Thurmon, Ralph Sellers (hidden), Bob and Anita (hidden) Heisler, Geoffrey Pauner, T. K. Pastor Alspaugh, sponsor. Chong, Lim Cheng Beng, Le Verne Bissell, Peter Wong and Wes Amundson. Branch Sabbath Schools are Target 80 in Focus the work. being conducted in three other OUTREACH: districts of the Bangkok Hospital The Southeast Asia Union officers To search for more effective territory by our dedicated laymen in and departmental directors met with methods for planting and establish- an attempt to reach the 44 million the presidents, secretaries and ing churches, and for training and people in this area of the Southeast treasurers of the four missions from involving every worker and layman Asia Union.— Robert Heisler September 5-8, 1977 to discuss and in some form of witnessing and plan the goals and objectives to evangelism, and to decrease depen- give greater impetus to the Target dency on outside resources.— Daniel Penang Crusade '80 program in the Union. Tan More than one hundred adults Since no man-designed plans will and children mostly from Buddhist ever accomplish the work that and Hindu backgrounds attended a needs to be done, the meeting bilingual crusade called, "The New began each morning with a devo- Hope Lectures," held here at the tional and prayer bands seeking church from July 23 to August 6. Divine counsel and guidance in the Pastors John Lee and Samuel discussions of each day. Money, both workers in Penang Emphasis was laid the first day were the main speakers. Doctor on the importance of receiving the (Left to right) T. K. Chong, Jim Thurmon, Eden Smith from the Penang Hospi- Sunti Sorellakool, Anita Heisler, and Paull outpouring of the Holy Spirit, who Dixon brain-storming on problems in Target tal was the health lecturer. Dav- alone can accomplish the task of '80. id Ang, Mr. Chong Ching Hwa and reaching every soul in the South- Mrs. Eunice Lee, wife of pastor Good News east Asia union by 1980. John Lee, were the translators. An indepth study of Acts of the From Thailand During an altar call on August Apostles chapters 1 Et 2 by small Four precious souls made their 3rd, thirty people responded. Since groups attempted to seek the con- decision to be baptized recently at all of them came from heathen ditions prevailing during the days the close of evangelistic meetings in backgrounds, they are now being following the ascension of Christ the Prapadang district of Bangkok, prepared for baptism in a special which permitted the outpouring of Thailand. Bible class. the Holy Spirit and the power to Thai laymen have been preparing During the series, a Bible class win thousands of souls in a day. this district for lay evangelistic for children was also conducted for In capsule form the goals pro- meetings by holding a branch Sab- children below twelve years of age. posed consisted of: bath School during the past five A total of fifty children attended INREACH: months. Five thousand handbills each night. To work towards reproducing the inviting the people to the meetings Dr. Hulman Sinaga, the choir di- character of Christ in each member brought out 80 adults and 105 child- rector here had a choir program on and worker by developing their ren on the first night. Special child- the last night of the series. The title spiritual gifts and increasing their ren's meetings were held each of the night's program was, "Is commitment to the task of finishing evening from August 20 to Sept. 3. Heaven Real?" — S. Money