In Understanding a New Adventure
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
official organ of the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Christian Record Names Terry Cagle Southwestern Leader The Christian Record Braille Founda- tion is pleased to announce the appoint- ment of Mr. Terry Cagle as field leader for the Southewestern 44 Division which in- 46 I cludes Arizona, a por- tion of the Pacific Un- ion Conference. We know that the members of the Ari- ARIZONA • CALIFORNIA • HAWAII • NEVADA • UTAH zona Conference will welcome Mr. Cagle to their state. He has al- VOL. 69 ANGWIN, CALIFORNIA, MARCH 12, 1970 NO. 36 ready taken up his new duties. Terry Cagle Mr. Cagle will have Six Prize Winners Named working under him 14 field representatives A New Adventure in Understanding of the Foundation. He will be responsible also for enlisting new workers, persons by E. W. TARR in Division Photo Contest interested in this humanitarian work of Director, General Conference Bureau of Public Relations By M. CAROL HETZELL serving blind and physically-handicapped Judges of the North American Division people. The art of clear and effective communication is, humanly speaking, the greatest Photo Contest have named six prize win- need of the church today. From the very beginning of the Christian movement Christ's Several years ago 1\4r. Cagle served as ners with a missionary furloughee taking the a successful field representative with the followers were commissioned to communicate: "Go ye into all the world and preach the top spot and first prizes in two categories. gospel." (Mark 16:15) Foundation when he was called to be a Sydney E. Allen, Jr., dean of theology leader in the Publishing Department of How are we facing this challenge today? It must be con- at Philippine Union College, submitted the Southern Union. Previous to this pres- fessed that on the whole Christians are doing a very poor job of numerous photos in several categories, with ent promotion he was connected with the communication. They seem to be finding the communications his close-up shot of a blind beggar earn- Home Health Education Service in the barriers almost insurmountable. The preaching of the gospel is fling the grand award. Prof. Allen's camera same union. being complicated by our technology, by the population explosion, brought him $150 in prizes. For 71 years the Christian Record the metropolitan explosion, and many other barriers. Second place in the grand award class Braille Foundation has been serving blind, Much of the time Christians appear to be out of touch with went to Minnesota Conference treasurer visually and physically handicapped peo- issues which have captured the thinking of the world around H. W. Pritchard. His ple. Services include Braille, large-print, them. Some fail to communicate effectively because they do not appealing photo of a and recorded books and magazines. Among understand the language of the people, and when they speak, child struggling with the doctrinal services are: Review and they speak in terms that are not understood. Often the Christian crayolas at her desk E. W. Tarr Herald, Sabbath school lessons, and ten message is presented in an intricate theological frame of reference had been entered in Bible correspondence courses. that is understandable to only a few. There are also less thoughtful people who seem the "education" cate- A lending library is maintained with to be operating on a maximum of words and a minimum of communication, often sub- gory. His award was thousands of volumes in Braille and re- stituting loquaciousness for performance. a check for $100. corded on tape and on records. All of the Effective Communication Southeastern Cali- services are provided entirely free to those fornia Conference pub- Though one hundred percent communication effectiveness is impossible, and a gap qualifying. The Foundation operates com- lic relations director, always exists between the sender and the receiver, it is the person who recognizes this pletely on contributions, bequests, and C. Elwyn Platner, took gap in his every communication attempt who is already on his way to becoming a C. Elwyn Platner trust agreements. successful communicator. Because of these and many other problems in our complicated third place with his A biennial offering is taken in all Sev- picture of two young people singing to a world of communications, it is important that we search for relevant forms of service enth-day Adventist churches to defray the and witness. wheelchair retiree. It also took first prize expenses of these sectarian services. The in the "youth activities" category, bringing The future development and growth of the church is dependent upon our building offering will be taken on May 16. Show him a total of $75. the blind you care by making a generous public confidence in what we are doing and public understanding of what we are Three other public relations directors trying to do. This is the purpose of the donation. won awards of $25 each: S. A. Yakush of Those interested in knowing more about seminar in public relations offered by An- UNIQUE SERVICE FOR SABBATH Southern California Conference, Charles drews University Theological Seminary this denominational work should write to: R. Beeler of the Ohio Conference, and Box 6097, Lincoln, Nebraska 68506. under the sponsorship of the General Con- SCHOOL TEACHERS AVAILABLE Eston L. Allen of the Illinois Conference. ference Bureau of Public Relations. In That's right, you can have Dr. Leslie C. G. CROSS, General Manager, Each man received a check for $25. Christian Record Braille Foundation. 1970 the two-week course will begin July Hardinge, one of our outstanding in-depth Elder Yakush's prize-winning photo 1, a few days after the close of the Gen- Bible scholars, come into your home or showed a young teenager admiring a riding eral Conference Session. Thus the oppor- Sabbath School teachers' meeting every horse at youth camp. Elder Beeler's photo Association of Seventh-day tunity of keeping abreast of advances in week. Here's how: showed Evangelist Joe Crews counseling the field of church communications will For each quarter, Dr. Hardinge draws Adventist Nurses to with a little girl. Eston Allen's entry Meet in May also be available to delegates before return- from his deep and rich background of showed young campers swinging out across ing to their home divisions. Biblical information to analyze and clarify May 1 to 3 is the weekend for the a lake on a rope. third annual retreat and business meet- Bible texts of the Sabbath School lesson. Seminar Instruction The quality these pictures had in com- ing of the Association of Seventh-day These are recorded on tape, and you can mon was a personal appeal to the viewer. Adventist Nurses. Our meetings immedi- Instruction by a high-level group of play them back for your own personal en- Each was packed with human interest. In ately precede the convention of the eight professional public relations practi- ANA in Miami, Florida. AS1).-\N mem- richment or in the teachers' meeting. addition the prints had achieved a quality tioners and leaders will cover a variety of bers, you're urged to attend! If you are Each lesson is embellished in a 14-min- of excellence that marked them above the not a member, please come and get subjects, including such fields as bridging ute exposition on the lesson, and then per- ordinary. acquainted. Watch for more details. the gap in modern communication; using sonal evaluations are suggested with rele- Announcement of the 1970 North the mass media of communication—writ- vant applications. Thirteen lessons are on American Division Photo Contest will soon ing, radio and television, advertising; the one tape; total playing time is three hours. be forthcoming. You need not be a pro- exploration and measurement of public You can survey the whole lesson concept fessor or a public relations director to win. General Conference Session opinion; evangelistic advertising and lay- for the quarter and then review it the Sab- Many churches have members who enjoy Band Is Planned out. bath for which it is intended—all of this photography as a hobby. Why not put A General Conference Session Band is for only $4.95. scheduled to perform June 12 and 13. Re- The university will grant four credits to your hobby to work for you and for your hearsal is called for one o'clock, Friday , eligible students for the two weeks of Order these from your Sabbath School church? Plan now to enter the 1970 con- afternoon, June 12, in the Convention Hall study, but will also admit others on an Child Evangelism Center or Book and test. Rules will be available shortly. Watch at Atlantic City. audit basis. For Seventh-day Adventists Bible House. Every Sabbath School should for the announcement in your union paper. If there are young people and adults with a zestful spirit of inquiry who would have at least one and many individuals You might be the happy winner of a who play instruments well, are good sight will want their personal copy. The price readers and are interested, they should like to enter upon what promises to be a prize or even the grand award for 1970! write directly to Dr. Melvin S. Hill, Pacific new adventure in understanding, further is the same to all. Be sure to get your or- Pictures submitted in the North Amer- Union College, Angwin, California 94508. information may be obtained by writing to ders in for the lessons for the second quar- ican Division Photo Contest are held on If students are to be in attendance and if the Generarl Conference Bureau of Public ter. Order now. they are interested in performing with the file for consideration by denominational band, they may contact the band directors Relations, or The Dean, School of Grad- CLARENCE C.